AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA (714) 378-3200
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 – 5:00 pm
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
VISITOR PARTICIPATION
Members of the audience wishing to address the Board on items of interest to the public are requested to identify themselves. If the matter on which they wish to comment is an Agenda item, the visitor will be called on when that matter comes up for consideration on the Agenda. If the item is on the Consent Calendar, it will be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
ITEMS RECEIVED TOO LATE TO BE AGENDIZED
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution determining need to take immediate action on item(s) and that the need for action came to the attention of the District subsequent to the posting of the Agenda (requires two‑thirds vote of the Board members present, or, if less than two-thirds of the members are present, a unanimous vote of those members present.)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive comments – (No action is required tonight. Action is scheduled for the April 16, 2008 Board meeting to consider the need and desirability to levy replenishment and basin equity assessments)
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS NO. 2 - 14)
All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved by one motion unless a Board member or staff request separate action on a specific item.
2. APPROVAL OF CASH
DISBURSEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify/authorize payment of bills
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETING HELD JANUARY 19, JANUARY 30, AND FEBRUARY 6, 2007
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize renewal of one-year limited-term employment agreement with Tamara Russo commencing May 19, 2008
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL AT COMMUNICATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING HELD MARCH 6 (ITEMS NO. 5 - 6)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL AT GWR SYSTEM STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AND MARCH 10 (ITEMS NO. 7 - 8)
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize issuance of Change Order Nos. 117-123 for Contract No. GWRS-2004-1 (J.F. Shea Construction, Inc.) in the amount of $668,088 that provides a revised scope of work with no increase in contract time
8. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO KW COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS SUPPORT
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize issuance of Amendment No. 2 to KW Communication Agreement in the amount of $15,000 increasing the total amount of the agreement not to exceed $101,640 for public relations support
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL AT WATER ISSUES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD MARCH 12 (ITEMS NO. 9 - 11)
9. REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR RADIOACTIVITY ANALYSIS
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize issuance of a Request for Proposals for radionuclide analytical services
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify issuance of Change Orders No. 1 – 40, and accept completion of work and authorize filing of the Notice of Completion
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize issuance of Purchase Order to Varian Inc. for $114,534 (tax & estimated shipping) for the purchase of a 4000 Ion-Trap Gas Chromatograph/ Mass Spectrometer
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL AT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE ISSUES COMMITTEE MEETING HELD MARCH 13 (ITEMS NO. 12 -14)
12. MONTHLY CASH
CONTROL REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Summary Cash and Cash Equivalents Control Report dated February 29, 2008
13. CONTINUATION
OF AGREEMENT FOR WIRELESS SERVICE
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize continued participation in the State of California’s “California Wireless Contract” and continue to order wireless cellular phone and data services and wireless equipment from Verizon Wireless and Sprint/Nextel for the duration of the State’s contract
14. INVESTMENT
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Investment Portfolio Holdings Report dated February 29, 2008
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Water Issues Committee Meeting Held March 12 (Items No. 15- 16)
RECOMMENDATION: Find the Brenntag Pacific, Inc. proposal non-responsive and authorize execution by the General Manager of an agreement with Pacifica Chemical to supply and deliver hydrogen peroxide at $878/ton for a 15-month period, with an option to renew for two additional years.
16. FY 2008-2009 WATER PURCHASE
BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION: Provide comments and direction
A. WATER RESOURCES REPORT HIGHLIGHTS – MARCH 2008
B. SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY UPDATE
C. WATER EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANIZATION OF ORANGE COUNTY ACTIVITIES REPORT – MARCH 2008
D. GROUNDWATER PRODUCERS MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 2008
E. CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER REPORT – FEBRUARY 2008
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS
· Mar 6 - Communication & Legislative Liaison Committee (Chair Bilodeau)
· Mar 10 - Groundwater Replenishment System Steering (Chair Anthony)
· Mar 12 - Water Issues Committee (Chair Debay)
· Mar 13 - Administration and Finance Issues Committee (Chair Barr)
18. VERBAL REPORTS
● PRESIDENT'S REPORT
● GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
● DIRECTORS’ REPORTS
► Reports on Conferences/Meetings Attended at District Expense
(at which a quorum of the Board was present)
● GENERAL COUNSEL REPORT
19. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
● CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
[Government Code Section 54957.6]
OCWD designated representative: Stephanie Dosier
Employee Organization: Orange County Employee Association
● CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION-
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
[Government Code Section 54956.9(b)] One (1) potential case
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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In accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 54954.2, this agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Orange County Water District, 18700 Ward Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda item are available for public inspection in the office of the District Secretary. Backup material for the Agenda is available at the District offices for public review and can be viewed online at the District’s website: www.ocwd.com
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Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the District Secretary at (714) 378-3233, by email at jdurant@ocwd.com by fax at (714) 378-3234. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable District staff to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.
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