HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-29-22 Board Packet 1
OTAY WATER DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BY TELECONFERENCE
2554 SWEETWATER SPRINGS BOULEVARD
SPRING VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY
March 29, 2022
12:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK
TO THE BOARD ON ANY SUBJECT MATTER WITHIN THE BOARD'S JURISDICTION IN-
CLUDING AN ITEM ON TODAY'S AGENDA
Additionally, members of the public may submit their comments on agendized and non-
agendized items by either of the following two methods:
a) If you wish to provide public comment directly - that is, live during the “Public Partic-
ipation” portion of the meeting - please complete and submit a Request to Speak
Form via email to BoardSecretary@otaywater.gov before the start of the meeting.
Your request to speak will be acknowledged during the “Public Participation” portion
of the meeting when the Board will hear your comment. When called to speak,
please state your Name and the City in which you reside. You will be provided three
minutes to speak. The Board is not permitted to enter into a dialogue with the
speaker during this time.
OR
b) If you wish to have your comment read to the Board during the “Public Participation”
portion of the meeting, please email your comment to BoardSecre-
tary@otaywater.gov at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the meeting, and it will
be read aloud during the “Public Participation” portion of the meeting. Please pro-
vide your Name and the City in which you reside, with your comment. Your com-
ment must not take more than three minutes to read. The Board is not permitted to
respond to written public comment during this time.
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The District’s meeting is live streamed. Information on how to watch and listen to the Dis-
trict’s meeting can be found at this link: https://otaywater.gov/board-of-directors/agenda-
and-minutes/board-agenda/
ACTION ITEM
5. BOARD
a) AUTHORIZE STAFF TO CONDUCT REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS, PUR-
SUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 4401 WHICH THE BOARD ADOPTED AT A SPE-
CIAL BOARD MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2021, AND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953(e) FOR THE NEXT
30 DAYS BECAUSE (1) A STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID-19 IS
CURRENTLY IN EFFECT; (2) LOCAL OFFICIALS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY HAVE
IMPOSED OR RECOMMENDED MEASURES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANC-
ING IN CONNECTION WITH COVID-19; AND (3) DUE TO THE COVID-19 EMER-
GENCY, MEETING IN PERSON WOULD PRESENT IMMINENT RISKS TO THE
HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES (MARTINEZ)
b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 4406, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIREC-
TORS OF THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT, PLACING IN NOMINATION JOSE
MARTINEZ AS A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER
AGENCIES REGION 10 BOARD MEMBER (MARTINEZ)
6. ADJOURNMENT
All items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be
deliberated and may be subject to action by the Board.
The Agenda, and any attachments containing written information, are available at the District’s
website at www.otaywater.gov. Written changes to any items to be considered at the open
meeting, or to any attachments, will be posted on the District’s website. Copies of the Agenda
and all attachments are also available by contacting the District Secretary at (619) 670-2253.
If you have any disability which would require accommodation in order to enable you to partici-
pate in this meeting, please call the District Secretary at 670-2253 at least 24 hours prior to the
meeting.
Certification of Posting
I certify that on March 25, 2022, I posted a copy of the foregoing agenda near the regular
meeting place of the Board of Directors of Otay Water District, said time being at least 24 hours
in advance of the special meeting of the Board of Directors (Government Code Section
§54954.2).
Executed at Spring Valley, California on March 25, 2022.
/s/ Tita Ramos-Krogman, District Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 4406
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
OTAY WATER DISTRICT
PLACING IN NOMINATION JOSE MARTINEZ
AS A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES
REGION 10 BOARD MEMBER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OTAY
WATER DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:
A.Recitals
(i)The Board of Directors of the Otay Water District does encourage and
support the participation of its members in the affairs of the Association
of California Water Agencies (ACWA).
(ii)Jose Martinez has indicated a desire to serve as a board member of
ACWA Region 10.
B.Resolves
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT,
(i)Does place its full and unreserved support in the nomination of Jose
Martinez for the Board Member of ACWA Region 10.
(ii)Does hereby determine that the expenses attendant with the service of
Jose Martinez in ACWA Region 10 shall be borne by the Otay Water
District.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Otay
Water District at a special meeting held this 29th of March, 2022.
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
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President
ATTEST:
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District Secretary
AGENDA ITEM 5b
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 4406 was duly adopted by the
BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the OTAY WATER DISTRICT at a special meeting thereof
held on the 29th day of March, 2022 by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Tita Ramos-Krogman, District Secretary