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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-10 Board Packet (Part 1)OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DISTRICT BOARDROOM 2554 SWEETWATER SPRINGS BOULEVARD SPRING VALLEY,CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY June 2,2010 3:30 P.M. AGENDA 1.ROLL CALL 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4.PRESENTATION OF THE 2010 OTAY PHOTO CONTEST AWARDS (GRANGER) 5.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 6, 2010 6.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK TO THE BOARD ON ANY SUBJECT MATTER WITHIN THE BOARD'S JURISDICTION BUT NOT AN ITEM ON TODAY'S AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR 7.ITEMS TO BE ACTED UPON WITHOUT DISCUSSION,UNLESS A REQUEST IS MADE BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR THE PUBLIC TO DISCUSS A PAR- TICULAR ITEM: a)ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.4157 AND NO.4158 IDENTIFYING THE GEN- ERAL MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO COMMIT THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT TO FINANCIAL AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AS- SOCIATED WITH THE POTENTIAL RECEIPT OF GRANTS UNDER THE U.S.BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WATERSMART GRANT PROGRAM b)REPORT ON DIRECTOR'S EXPENSES FOR THE 3rd QUARTER OF FIS- CAL YEAR 2010 c)APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR AS- NEEDED ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH LEE &RO,INC.FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $175,000 DURING FISCAL YEARS 2011 AND 2012 (ENDING JUNE 30,2012) 1 d)APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR AS- NEEDED GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES WITH MTGL,INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $175,000 DURING FISCAL YEARS 2011 AND 2012 (ENDING JUNE 30,2012) e)APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR AS- NEEDED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES WITH ICF INTER- NATIONAL FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $375,000 DURING FIS- CAL YEARS 2011,2012,AND 2013 (ENDING JUNE 30,2013) ACTION ITEMS 8.FINANCE,ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY a)AWARD A CONTRACT TO SAGE DESIGN,INC.IN THE AMOUNT OF $161,119 PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES AND SHIPPING CHARGES FOR FIRETIDE RADIOS AND RELATED HARDWARE TO COMPLETE THE FY2010 OTAY WATER WIRELESS NETWORK PROJECT AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO PRIME ELECTRIC IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $55,620 FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL AND WIRELESS HARD- WARE AT MULTIPLE SITES THROUGHOUT THE NORTH DISTRICT (STEVENS) 9.ENGINEERING AND WATER OPERATIONS a)CERTIFY THAT THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) FOR THE DISTRICT'S OTAY MESA RECYCLED WATER SYSTEM CAPI- TAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM R2087,R2077,R2058 PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVI- RONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,THE CURRENT STATE GUIDELINES AND THE DISTRICT'S LOCAL GUIDELINES,AND THAT IT REFLECTS THE IN- DEPENDENT JUDGEMENT OF THE DISTRICT;FINDS THAT THE PO- TENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS OF THE PROJECT WILL BE AVOIDED THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES,AS SHOWN IN THE FEIR,AND THE MITIGATION,MONI- TORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE FEIR;AND APPROVE THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS OF FACT IN SUPPORT OF THE FEIR FOR THE PROJECT (COBURN-BOYD) 10.BOARD a)DISCUSSION OF 2010 BOARD MEETING CALENDAR 2 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 11.THESE ITEMS ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR- POSES ONLY.NO ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS. a)PRESENTATION ON STATUS OF 3RD QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2010 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM [RIPPERGER] REPORTS 12.GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT a)SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY UPDATE 13.DIRECTORS'REPORTS/REQUESTS 14.PRESIDENT'S REPORT RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 15.CLOSED SESSION a)CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -PENDING LITIGATION [GOV- ERNMENT CODE §54956.9(a)] (I)MULTIPLE CASES RELATED TO THE FENTON BUSINESS CEN- TER AND FILED WITH THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CONSOLIDATED UNDER CASE NO.37-2007- 00077024-CU-BC-SC RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 16.REPORT ON ANY ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION.THE BOARD MAY ALSO TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEMS POSTED IN CLOSED SESSION 17.ADJOURNMENT 3 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.qov.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 through the District Secretary by contacting her at (619)670-2280. If you have any disability which would require accommodation in order to enable you to participate in this meeting,please call the District Secretary at (619)670-2280 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Certification of Posting I certify that on May 28,2010,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 72 hours in advance of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors (Government Code Section §54954.2). Executed at Spring Valley,California on May 28,2010. ry 4 AGENDA ITEM 5 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT January 6,2010 1.The meeting was called to order by President Croucher at 3:30 p.m. 2.ROLL CALL Directors Present:Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak Staff Present:General Manager Mark Watton,Asst.GM Administration and Finance German Alvarez,Asst.GM Engineering and Water Operations Manny Magana,General Counsel Yuri Calderon,Chief of Information Technology Geoff Stevens, Chief Financial Officer Joe Beachem,Chief of Engineering Rod Posada,Chief of Operations Pedro Porras,Chief of Administration Rom Sarno,District Secretary Susan Cruz and others per attached list. 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4.ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT A motion was made by Director Lopez,seconded by Director Croucher and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to elect Director Bonilla as President. 5.ELECTION OF BOARD VICE PRESIDENT A motion was made by Director Breitfelder,seconded by Director Croucher and carried with the follOWing vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to elect Director Lopez as Vice President. 6.ELECTION OF BOARD TREASURER 1 A motion was made by Director Lopez,seconded by Director Bonilla and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to elect Director Croucher as Treasurer. 7.APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Director Breitfelder,seconded by Director Croucher and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to approve the agenda. 8.RECESS FOR A PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING BOARD PRESIDENT AND RECEPTION The board recessed at 3:35 p.m.for a presentation to outgoing board president, Director Croucher. The board reconvened at 3:54 p.m. 9.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK TO THE BOARD ON ANY SUBJECT MATTER WITHIN THE BOARD'S JURISDICTION BUT NOT AN ITEM ON TODAY'S AGENDA No one wished to be heard. 10.RECESS OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD MEETING AND CONVENE A MEETING OF THE OTAY SERVICE CORPORATION The Otay Water District board meeting was recessed at 3:55 p.m.and a meeting of the Otay Service Corporation board was convened. 11 .ROLL CALL Directors Present:Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak 12.ELECTION OF OFFICERS:PRESIDENT,VICE-PRESIDENT OR TREASURER 2 A motion was made by Director Croucher,seconded by Director Breitfelder and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to elect Director Bonilla as President,Director Lopez as Vice President and Director Croucher as Treasurer. 13.APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS:EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND SECRETARY A motion was made by Director Breitfelder,seconded by Director Croucher and carried with .the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to elect General Manager Watton as Executive Director,Joe Beachem as Chief Financial Officer and District Secretary Cruz as Secretary. 14.ADJOURN OTAY SERVICE CORPORATION BOARD MEETING AND RECONVENE THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD MEETING President Bonilla adjourned the Otay Service Corporation meeting at 3:58 p.m. and reconvened the Otay Water District board meeting. 15.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 5,2009 A motion was made by Director Croucher,seconded by Director Lopez and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of August 5,2009. CONSENT CALENDAR 16.ITEMS TO BE ACTED UPON WITHOUT DISCUSSION,UNLESS A REQUEST IS MADE BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR THE PUBLIC TO DISCUSS A PARTICULAR ITEM: 3 Director Breitfelder pulled item 18c,ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.521 TO INCLUDE WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS WITHIN SECTIONS 9 AND 27 OF THE DISTRICT'S CODE OF ORDINANCES,and 18i,APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JOINT WATER AGENCIES PARTNERS (SWEETWATER AUTHORITY,HELIX,AND PADRE DAM)FOR THE PREPARATION OF A NATURAL COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PLAN/HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN;AND INCREASING THE PROJECT BUDGET BY $604,000 FOR A TOTAL BUDGET OF $830,000,for discussion. Director Robak pulled item 18b,APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 7.2.6, PURCHASES EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE PRICING;AND SECTION 7.2.8, BOARD AUTHORIZED PURCHASES EXCEEDING THE GENERAL MANAGER'S AUTHORITY;OF THE DISTRICTS PURCHASING MANUAL,for discussion. A motion was made by Director Croucher,seconded by Director Lopez and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to approve the following consent calendar items: a)DECLARE EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES AS SURPLUS TO THE DISTRICT'S NEEDS d)APPROVE A SIX-MONTH BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER TO BRENNTAG PACIFIC,INC.IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $175,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE e)APPROVE A CONTRACT TO FRANK AND SON PAVING,INC.IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,884 FOR ASPHALT PAVING SERVICES TO REPAIR PAVEMENT DAMAGE CAUSED BY A RECYCLED WATER MAIN BREAK ON RANCHO DEL REY PARKWAY,CHULA VISTA f)APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO MIRAMAR TRUCK CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,582.13 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TEN-WHEELER DUMP TRUCK g)AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AEGIS ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $300,000 FOR THE RECYLCED WATER PLAN CHECKING,RETROFIT, AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR DEVELOPER PROJECTS DURING FISCAL YEARS 2010,2011,AND 2012 (ENDING JUNE 30,2012) 4 h)AWARD AN AS-NEEDED TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO DARNEll &ASSOCIATES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO- EXCEED $175,000 DURING FISCAL YEARS 2010 AND 2011 (ENDING JUNE 30,2011) j)1st QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2010 DIRECTORS EXPENSES UPDATE k)APPROVE CREDIT CHANGE ORDER NO.1 TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CCl CONTRACTING,INC.FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 36-INCH PIPELINE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF <$243,847> I)APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE CONVERSION OF POTABLE TO RECYCLED WATER IRRIGATION SYSTEMS WITH THREE HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS:1)TAPESTRY &MOSIAC ($21,000);2)AGAVA &SEGUARO ($40,000);AND 3)ARISTATA ($20,000) President Bonilla presented item 18c,18i and 18b for discussion: c)ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.521 TO INCLUDE WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS WITHIN SECTIONS 9 AND 27 OF THE DISTRICT'S CODE OF ORDINANCES Director Breitfelder indicated that the District had acted with the understanding that there would be 100%offsets for Sycuan as a requirement for annexation into Otay for services.He indicated that the requirement has been informal and he felt that the District should be considering making the requirement more concrete.He indicated that he felt the issue should be agendized in the near future.General Manager Watton indicated that staff was planning on presenting an item that would cover two areas: •Annexations with large water needs that would require offsets. •lands that are already within the District's service area,but have increased their water needs beyond the District's Water Resources Master Plan would require some offsets or charged a fee to acquire/develop the offset water. He indicated that staff is looking at various projects that could develop the offset water resources (the recycled water conversion project and the well development project in Rancho del Rey).This would require legal work to develop the fees and assuring that there is a proper basis to support the proposed fees.It is expected that this information could possibly be presented in two to three months.Director Breitfelder indicated that he would like to point out that it may be the will of the board to just focus on what goes beyond the Water Resources Master Plan,but that may not be the rule.He indicated that when it comes to new consumption,new consumption is new consumption.He stated that he did 5 not think that it matters to the public and he certainly does not see this as the deciding factor.He indicated that he felt that staff should just be prepared to have the information ready and available.Director Breitfelder inquired if there are other retail agencies that are requiring 100%offsets.General Manager Watton indicated that Olivenhain MWD is requiring offsets and some smaller agencies are considering this requirement. A motion was made by Director Croucher,seconded by Director Lopez and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to approve staffs'recommendation. i)APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JOINT WATER AGENCIES PARTNERS (SWEETWATER AUTHORITY,HELIX,AND PADRE DAM) FOR THE PREPARATION OF A NATURAL COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PLAN/HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN;AND INCREASING THE PROJECT BUDGET BY $604,000 FOR A TOTAL BUDGET OF $830,000 A motion was made by Director Breitfelder,seconded by Director Croucher that: 1.the District reimburse the other agencies for past expenses incurred per the schedules provided by staff. 2.The District participate in future expenditures proportionately to complete the project with the exception of legal fees to Best Best &Kreiger LLP. 3.Direct staff to communicate the District's position to the other participating agencies. Director Robak inquired about the background of the changes recommended by Director Breitfelder.It was discussed that the District has gone through many good times and some bad times and there were many agencies and private entities throughout San Diego that supported the District in bad times and some that did not.Best Best &Kreiger LLP was not supportive during a time when it was needed and had spoken negatively about the District to other agencies. During that time,they served as Counsel to the District. General Manager Watton wished to clarify Director Breitfelder's motion and indicated that his understanding of Director Breitfelder's motion was that it does not change staffs'recommendation with regard to the proposed increase in the project budget,etc.,but only addresses involvement and payment to Best Best & Kreiger LLP.Director Breitfelder confirmed that that was correct. Director Robak inquired if the District was joining the Joint Water Agencies partners as it makes sense and the District would benefit financially.General 6 Manager Watton indicated that joining could have financial benefits,but the main reason is the ability to pool the agencies'resources which,in whole,is greater then its parts.The District will have more certainty with the regulatory agencies by being a partner in the Joint Water Agencies. There being no further comments,President Bonilla called for the vote.The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to approve staffs'recommendation with a modification that the District would not contribute to the future expenditures proportionately with regard to legal fees to Best Best &Kreiger LLP. b)APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 7.2.6,PURCHASES EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE PRICING;AND SECTION 7.2.8,BOARD AUTHORIZED PURCHASES EXCEEDING THE GENERAL MANAGER'S AUTHORITY;OF THE DISTRICTS PURCHASING MANUAL Director Robak inquired if the District has an agreement with a large fuel company where the District bid's out its fuel contract.Purchasing Manager Steve Dobrawa indicated that there are two provisions in the purchasing manual;1)the competitive process;and 2)through the General Manager's Authority.He indicated that fuel will not be exempt from the competitive process,staff is requesting that the General Manager be allowed to exceed his authority of $50,000,as defined in the District's Code of Ordinance,to authorize the purchase of fuel.He indicated that fuel is a spot market commodity and the distributor's price fluctuates on a daily basis.As such,fuel is generally priced at the time of purchase.When the District purchases fuel,there is potential that it will buy in excess of $50,000.Staff is recommending that fuel be included in the list of purchases that exceed the General Manager's authority,but are authorized by the board.It was indicated that this aligns the practice with the purchasing manual.The board had also authorized the General Manager to purchase meters in excess of his authority.It was indicated that any purchases that exceed the General Manager's authority will be reported in the General Manager's monthly report to the board (similar to change orders). A motion was made by Director Croucher,seconded by Director Breitfelder,and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to approve staffs'recommendation. 7 17.FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION a)APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH UTILITY COST MANAGEMENT FOR THE REVIEW OF SDG&E RATES AND PAST INVOICES TO EVALUATE FOR ERRORS IN RATE APPLICATION FOR POTENTIAL REFUNDS AND FUTURE SAVINGS Purchasing Manager Dobrawa indicated that Utility Cost Management (UCM)is in the business of auditing utility bills,for a three year period,to identify any inaccurate billing,misapplication of rates,miscalculation of invoicing,etc.If UCM identifies any savings,their fee is 50%of the total savings for the three years of billing and ongoing savings for three years.Special District's Association, however,has negotiated a discount for its members of 42%of the total savings they identify.Staff feels that their services will be a benefit as the District currently has 91 gas/electric meters with annual billing of approximately $2.8 million.It is felt that there is a real potential for savings/refund.He noted that UCM does not get paid unless they determine cost savings. President Bonilla indicated that the District's Finance,Administration and Communications Committee reviewed this item and the thrust of this action is to determine if the District could get additional energy cost savings without cost to the District.He indicated that he wished that this item be presented as an action item as he wanted the board to be aware of it. It was discussed that the Public Utilities Commission limits reviews to three years and is the reason UCM reviews only three years.The District checked UCM's references and all are positive.Sweetwater Authority had received $80,000 in refunds for an incorrect rate application.It was noted that there has been no problems in collecting from the utilities and that they have been very responsive. A motion was made by Director Breitfelder,seconded by Director Lopez,and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to approve staffs'recommendation. b)ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.522 REVISING THE DISTRICTS WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE PROGRAM AS CONTAINED WITHIN SECTION 39 OF THE DISTRICTS CODE OF ORDINANCES Water Conservation Manager William Granger indicated that much has happened since the board adopted Section 39 of the District's Code of Ordinances.In the last nineteen months the region has declared a Level I and II water shortage alert.The District and two other agencies have remained at a 8 Level I water shortage alert.Given that the District did not need to declare a Level II alert,staff wished to add some additional flexibility to the language within Section 39.Language was added that would allow the board to hold off in activating drought pricing.Depending on the severity of the Level II alert,the board may not feel that it is necessary as the District may only need customers to reduce their water use by 11 %versus 20%.Also,there is language that allows the District to not adopt all Level I provisions though a Level II alert is declared. Other changes include some clean up language that allows the General Manager to continue the irrigation schedule at three days a week with a cut back in the fall during a Level II alert instead of posting a watering schedule.Staff is also proposing that the word drought be replaced with water supply shortage which staff feels is more appropriate for the current situation and what is expected in the future.Proposed Section 39 indicates that if a level three alert is declared, car washing would be restricted to no more than once a week.Some practices would be in effect at all times,including not washing down paved surfaces at anytime,not allowing excessive water waste from inefficient irrigation,and repairing known leaks within 48 hours,which would allow the District to stay in compliance with the CA Urban Water Council's water waste prevention best practice which is a foundational/mandatory BMP.He noted that there are a few other minor changes which are outlined and highlighted within the strike-thru version of the staff report. Director Breitfelder indicated that he had spoken to Conservation Manager Granger briefly about the items that are always in effect,even in times of no shortages,and in particular,not allowing washing down of paved surfaces at any time.He inquired if there was any aspect to not washing down paved surfaces that makes it more compelling to include as a mandate.Conservation Manager Granger indicated that if there is a sanitation,health or safety reason for washing down a paved surface,it would not be considered a violation.The mandates are driven by the CA Urban Water Council's BMP.If the District's ordinances are not in compliance with the BMP,it affects the District's ability to pursue grants outside of conservation such as recycling grant money,etc.Director Breitfelder indicated that in extraordinary times that require extraordinary measures, customers understand that they should utilize water wisely.He stated that he did not favor measures that are in the "nanny"realm,especially in times of non- shortage.He indicated that he would favor deleting this item. Director Breitfelder made a motion to accept staffs recommendation with the exception Section 39.03.e.1 as proposed in Attachment C (page 3)to staff's report regarding the prohibition of washing down paved surfaces.Director Croucher proposed an amendment to the motion to revise the language in Section 39.03.e.1 to indicate "encourage"the no washing down of paved surfaces.Director Breitfelder accepted the amendment and Director Croucher seconded the motion.The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None 9 It was discussed that staff would review with the CA Urban Water Council if the proposed change to the language would affect the District's ability to pursue grants.If it does impact the District's ability to pursue grants,staff will bring this item back to the board for further revision. c)APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH WESTIN ENGINEERING FOR $110,000,INCREASING ITS AMOUNT FROM $224,280 TO $334,280 AND INCREASING ITS SCOPE TO INCLUDE THE ASSET MANAGEMENT DATA COLLECTION EFFORT; AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SPATIAL WAVE FOR $80,000 TO COVER THE COST OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND MODIFICATION TO THE FIELD MAPPLET APPLICATION AND RELATED SOFTWARE TO ACCOMMODATE ASSET MANAGEMENT PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS Chief of Information Technology Geoff Stevens indicated that the Asset Management Program was started a year ago and during this last year the District has gained some momentum.He indicated that the book value of the District's assets is approximately $551 million and the replacement value is approximately $750 million.He noted,however,that the replacement value is not exactly known as replacement occurs over a long period of time,at the end of the life cycle of an asset,which is not exactly determinable.He indicated that the District is doing an excellent job in maintaining its current assets which has been demonstrated,for example,with the recent vibration test for facilities.He indicated that there is not a problem with the District's current business practice in how it maintains assets.However,keeping track of the District's assets and identifying the best way to maintain assets can be enhanced through computerized tasks to track assets and determine when they should be serviced or replaced.The District has about 250,000 individual assets in the ground which breaks down into approximately 300 different types of assets.The Asset Management project will collect information about the District's assets and make it available through a computerized interface.It will be utilized to track District assets (asset inventory),the work practices used to maintain assets and the timing of the maintenance/replacement of the assets. Staff is requesting that the board increase the Westin Engineering contract to allow them to continue capturing the Best Management Practices recommendations of the types of information that should be collected about assets and to approve a contract with Spatial Wave to customize the interface to the District's Tough Book computers utilized by the field staff. Chief of Information Technology Stevens indicated that asset management is emerging as a core discipline that is being incorporated into day-to-day business practices.It is the missing link between connecting performance management (how we are doing on a day-to-day basis)and modifying the day-to-day practices that support preservation of the District's assets.He indicated that 75%of what the District does is maintain its assets and facilities. 10 He indicated that this is a multi-year project and the first step was a pilot program.The District is about three quarters of the way through the pilot program and once the pilot is complete,staff will utilize what they have learned from the pilot to determine how to collect asset data,what information was missing,etc.Staff will also assess the condition and the criticality of assets,then modify maintenance procedures so that resources are directed towards those items that require attention now.This is a long term discipline and will not be completed overnight and is a collective effort across the District (enterprise effort). Staff will be bringing this project back to report to the board what staff has learned and request the next piece of resource required to continue the project. The requested funding is to complete the pilot,determine how the pilot can be expanded to the District as a whole,and the development of software to support the business process for asset management. President Bonilla indicated that the District's Finance,Administration and Communications Committee reviewed this item and supports the Asset Management Project as it is important for the District to maintain its assets to extend their life.He indicated that it would be a tremendous liability for the District not to have the Asset Management System. Director Robak indicated that the District has an Asset Management Plan in place now.He inquired how this project differs from how the District does business now.Chief of Information Technology Stevens indicated that the project would enhance what we do now.The District will collect more information and utilize the information to modify what we will be doing in the future.The information collected,for example,will help the District determine which facilities are requiring more maintenance.This will provide a flag that the District needs to focus some resources on these assets to assure that they are maintained so they do not break down sooner than its anticipated life or have impact to the system if the asset go down.The Asset Management system will take what we do now and make it more precise and adding data behind what we do to support the District's decision making processes so it is less ad hoclintuitive and more driven by solid planning through information.It was discussed that it would improve efficiency and provide foresight on what needs to done for a smoother running operation. A motion was made by Director Robak,seconded by Director Lopez,and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to approve staffs'recommendation. 11 18.ENGINEERING AND WATER OPERATIONS a)APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TRAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR THE SEWER SYSTEM INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $560,025 DURING FISCAL YEARS 2010,2011,2012 AND 2013 (ENDING JUNE 30,2013) Associate Civil Engineer Bob Kennedy indicated that the Board had approved the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP)on July 1,2009 and the plan requires that the District identify and prioritize system deficiencies.This requires the services of a professional engineering firm to assist with the field evaluation of the District's existing sewer system.He indicated that a portion of the District's sewer system was inspected by RBF Consulting in fiscal year 2009.To complete the inspection of the remaining sewer system and to reduce costs,an RFP was issued soliciting costs for a four year inspection program and divided the remaining uninspected sewer system into specific geographic areas. Tran Consulting Engineers received the highest overall score.Proposals were evaluated by staff in accordance with District Policy 21.The District has no past experience with Tran Consulting Engineers,however,when their references were checked they were found to be a highly rated company.Staff is recommending that the District award the Sanitary Sewer CCTV Inspection Condition Assessment Project to Tran Consulting Engineers inan amount not-to- exceed $560,025 for fiscal years 2010 to 2013. Director Croucher indicated that the Engineering,Operations and Water Resources Committee reviewed this item and appreciated that staff was able to reduce the cost from $3.50/foot to $1.41/foot for the inspection and condition assessment of the sewer system.The committee also inquired why staff was proposing a four year versus five year contract.It was indicated that staff wished the sewer inspection project to be completed in four years. Director Robak inquired why the evaluation scores were so different for RBF Consulting and Tran Consulting Engineers compared to the other four firms who submitted a proposal.Associate Civil Engineer Kennedy indicated that RBF Consulting and Tran Consulting Engineers specialize in sewer inspections and are very ideal for the project.Tran Consulting Engineers'business is focused only on sewer inspections and they have multi-million dollar contracts doing inspections work.They are well mobilized and have two video inspections teams ready to work on the project immediately if needed.Trans Consulting Engineers would not only view the video they take of the District's sewer system,but will also provide an engineering assessment of each individual line and manhole. They look at each individual foot and determine a rating system.The District utilizes the rating system for future CIP projects and for sewer improvements required through the inspection.It was noted that the videos will be integrated into the Asset Management System and each sewer line's video can be viewed from the system. 12 A motion was made by Director Croucher,seconded by Director Robak,and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to approve staffs'recommendation. b)AWARD A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO AECOM FOR THE RANCHO DEL REV GROUNDWATER WELL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,561,625 Engineering Manager Jim Peasley indicated that the purpose of the Rancho del Rey Groundwater Well Development Project is to develop a local independent local water supply in the Rancho del Rey area.It will take approximately six months to complete this effort following completion of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)documentation which is planned to be presented to the Board in March 2010.Staff had selected AECOM for two primary reasons:1) they comply with all the requirement in the RFP;and 2)staff believes that there are significant cost savings identified by AECOM that may possibly drop the cost of the project below the requested $1,561,625.The actual savings is not yet known,but staff will present the information to the board once the cost savings occurs. It was discussed that the property where the well will be developed was acquired by the District in 1995.The cost of treating the well water at that time (1995) exceeded the cost of imported water by a large sum.Today the cost of imported water versus the treatment of well water is very similar and staff felt it was time to re-evaluate the well.It was noted,however,that it is difficult to project what a well will produce.The District could utilize information from the existing well,but it comes to a point in time when you will need to actually drill and find out how much the well will produce.Staff is predicting approximately 400 gallons per minute (GPM)or more. Mr.Michael Welch,the District's Consulting Engineer for the well project, indicated that AECOM was also selected as they have local groundwater development experience not only in this basin,but on the very site of the proposed project.The overall idea behind the RFP was to make sure that we were very conservative in establishing a well depth,diameter and facilities that should provide a minimum of 400 GPM.It was made very clear to all the firms solicited to submit a proposal that the RFP was a competition of ideas to increase the yield of the well and reduce the cost of the construction of the well (who has the best ideas to provide the greatest value to the District).There is a well on the site and water will be yielded from the well,however,it is not certain how much water will be yielded.The water yielded from the well will be included In the District's offset program for future annexations. 13 There was a concern that the District would be making a large investment into this project without being certain what results it would yield.It was indicated that the District has studied the potential of the well and solicited expert advise,but at some point,a decision needs to be made to drill to know what will be yielded from the well.McMillan had utilized the well water for construction when the Rancho del Rey area was being developed,so it is certain that there is water.To identify how much water can be yielded,the District will need to drill.It was further indicated that the aquifer is a large confined aquifer deep underground that has been studied and extensively documented to cover a very wide area (many square miles)and that it has a significant degree of thickness.The possibility of missing the aquifer when drilling is almost impossible.Another question that will be answered by drilling is the quality of water that will be yielded from the well.The overall economics of this project may be,in part, dependent on the quality of water.The less salt in the water the less treatment it will require and a greater value can be achieved from the wells production. It was discussed that the National City wells owned by Sweetwater Authority pull from this same formation and staff had acquired the board's authorization for a partnership with Sweetwater Authority to explore the same formation along the Sweetwater River between Interstates 805 and 5.Staff is confident the well will produce water,it is identifying the quantity and quality that will be yielded that is in question.Once the quantity and quality is known,staff will analyze the per acre foot cost to produce water from the well.At this point,based on the findings,staff could stop moving forward with the well.However,staff feels that it is unlikely as the cost has been estimated based on prior studies and it is felt that the cost will be competitive. A motion was made by Director Croucher,seconded by Director Lopez,and carried with the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Directors Bonilla,Breitfelder,Croucher,Lopez and Robak None None None to approve staffs'recommendation. 19.BOARD a)DISCUSSION OF 2009 BOARD MEETING CALENDAR Director Croucher noted that he will be out of the country on April 7,2010.It was discussed that as Director Croucher will be the only Director unable to attend the April 7 board meeting and the District would still have a quorum,the District will go forward with the meeting as scheduled. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 14 20.THESE ITEMS ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.NO ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS. a)INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON A NEWLY IMPLEMENTED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM THAT EVALUATES THE CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT TO AVOID FAILURES (ANDERSON) Chief of Operations Pedro Porras indicated that the District has 75 pump stations throughout the District for the potable system.Staff implemented a new vibration testing program to evaluate the condition of pumping equipment through the detection of defects in pump and motor bearings,etc.to avoid failures.The District contracted Predictive Maintenance Solutions (PDMS)to evaluate the 30 oldest District pumps and motors.The results were very good with only three pieces of equipment requiring minor attention (not requiring immediate repairs). Mr.Steve Matthews of PDMS complimented staff on how well the District's pumps and motors are maintained and indicated in his report to the District that "generally when organizations start a new vibration analysis program,the initial report often contains a relatively high percentage of machines that require immediate attention."Chief of Operations Porras indicated that the compliments should go to the staff of the Pump and Electric Division and noted that the District has already responded to the results of the analysis and will handle the repairs through the District's preventative maintenance cycle. b)FISCAL YEAR 2010 FIRST QUARTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE REPORT (RIPPERGER) Engineering Manager Ron Ripperger presented the first quarter CIP update in which he highlighted the status of CIP expenditures,significant issues and progress milestones on major projects. He noted that the Fiscal Year 2010 CIP consists of 87 projects totaling $37.3 million.He indicated that the District's CIP is broken down into four categories: •Capital Facility Projects •Replacement/Renewal •Capital Purchases •Developer Reimbursements TOTAL: $28.73 million $6.72 million $1.83 million $0.00 million $37.30 million He stated that overall expenditures through the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2010 totaled approximately $5.3 million,which is approximately 14%of the District's fiscal year budget.He noted that construction change orders were at -.52% overall. He presented a slide depicting a map showing the District's major CIP projects, their status and their location within the District's service area.He stated,of the eleven projects depicted,one is in the planning stage,two are in design,seven 15 are in construction and one has been completed and in use.He reviewed the status of the District's flagship projects which included the 36-inch Pipeline from FCF No.14,1296-3 Reservoir,850-4 Reservoir,1485-1 Pump Station Replacement and 450-1 Reservoir Disinfection Facility. Engineering Manager Ripperger presented slides which provide the status of the various consultant contracts for planning,design,public services, construction/inspection and environmental.He also presented slides providing a listing of all CIP projects planned for Fiscal Year 2010 and the status of each. c)INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE 36-INCH PIPELINE PROJECT (RIPPERGER) Engineering Manager Ripperger introduced Mr.Bryan lusky,an owner of CCl Contracting,Inc.,who is the project manager on the 36-inch pipeline project.He provided an update on the progress of the project and indicated that the board had awarded the construction contract for the pipeline project to CCl Contracting on June 3,2009.The project is a key component of the County Water Authority's East County Regional Treated Water Improvement Program.It consists of the installation of approximately 5 miles of 36-inch pipe within Rancho San Diego and the City of EI Cajon and the replacement of a small portion of 8- inch and 12-inch pipe within Jamacha Road for the recycled system.The construction contract for this project is for approximately $16 million.The project required two critical permits:1)Allowing CCl to work during the day time from CalTrans;and 2)a ''Take Permit"that will allow the District to continue construction of the pipeline through February 15 in the Cuyamaca College area. Acquiring the permit that allows the District to work in the day time is an enormous benefit to the project as there was concern of disturbing the community at night with construction noise.The "Take Permit"was also important as it allows the District to construct the pipeline project near an endangered species habitat. He indicated that the 8-inch and 12-inch pipelines are complete with the exception of tying them into the District's existing system.It is expected that they will be tied into the system in February or March 2010.The plan to date is to complete all work around Cuyamaca College by February 15 and tying the 36- inch pipe into the system in June/July 2010.He presented slides showing the project pipe alignment.The project is anticipated to be completed in August 2010. Communications Officer Armando Buelna provided the board an update on the status of communications with the public on the project.He indicated that staff and the District's public relations consultant,Marston and Marston,developed a Public Outreach Plan for the project prior to construction commencing.Staff has been implementing the program in the last six to eight months and,thus far,it has been successful.The District has met with Cuyamaca College,Water Conservation Garden,Child Care Center,community HOA's,schools,etc.to 16 assure that the community is not surprised by the construction and meetings have gone very well. He stated that one recent success with the public outreach program was an inquiry from Channel 10 reporter,Joe Little,who also happens to be a customer of the Otay Water District.Mr.Little had read a small article that was published in the District's customer newsletter and called the District about doing a story on the 36-inch Pipeline Project.As construction was just about to commence on Jamacha Road,staff felt that it would be an excellent opportunity to advise the community of the construction activity for the 36-inch Pipeline Project and inform them of the overall importance of the East County Regional Treated Water Improvement Program to the broader area.Otay along with the County Water Authority and Helix participated in the television report.The television report was played for the members of the board.Much of the information in Mr.Little's report came directly out of the District's press releases and fact sheets. As the project moves towards EI Cajon,the District will host an open house for the residents and will contact them months prior to construction to hear their concerns. It was discussed the recent earthquake did not impact District installations or facilities. REPORTS 21.GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT General Manager Watton commended staff who worked on the Salvation Army's Adopt a Family program and other charities during the holidays.He thanked everyone who participated and provided support. He indicated that the annual employee recognition luncheon is scheduled on Wednesday,January 27,at 1:00 p.m.at the Steele Canyon Golf Course. He also noted that the District participated in the annual Fall WaterSmart Gardening Festival hosted by the Water Conservations Garden.He stated that attendance of the festival was about the same,however the Water Conservation Garden raised 50%more funding through this event than last year.He stated that plans are still moving forward to identify the Water Conservation Garden as a 501(c)3 organization and making it more self-supporting with an independent governance board.The Garden also plans to hire a professional fundraiser. He stated that the Chula Vista City Council approved a revised Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance which will apply to all new developments.Staff has been working with the City very closely on the new ordinance.It has been an excellent collaboration and Developers are also in support of the new ordinance. General Manager Watton indicated that a new directive has been issued by the State requiring that urban per capita water use be reduced by 20%by 2020.He 17 indicated that it appears the District has already met this goal.Staff anticipates going forward that there will be more conservation.He noted that water sales are below budget by 8%(down from 13%).This is a level that staff feels confident in being able to work through in the budget.Staff will keep the board apprised of the budgets status as we get further into the fiscal year. He indicated that staff is currently evaluating the charge for water deliveries to Mexico via the delivery agreement under the treaty with Mexico.Staff expects to bring the results of the evaluation at the February committee meetings. He stated that staff is evaluating the cost of banking services and how current banking services and cost compare to other banking institutions.Information regarding the outcome of the comparison will be presented to the board following the evaluation. He also shared that the District will be awarded $2 million more in grants this fiscal year from the U.S.Bureau of Reclamation than had been anticipated. Congressman Filner has been very helpful in acquiring the appropriation from the Federal Government which is split between the agencies in our region.He indicated that as the other agencies are not performing,the monies have been awarded to the District.The District has a fixed amount that it can collect on a grant,however,the District will be able to collect the grant monies more qUickly. Overall the District will collect approximately $12 million. He indicated that the treatment plant received a surprise inspection visit from Cal-OSHA and received a compliment from the inspector,Mr.Mike Doering.Mr. Doering sent an email to staff indicating,"My first impression of your operation (not having looked at all the documents yet)is that old phrase 'clean as a whistle.'I commend you guys for all that you are doing to prevent a mishap and you are doing so without just blindly switching to hypochlorite,which has its own set of problems.There are some documentary hurdles that one must climb over to be in compliance with PSM and RMP,but once that is achieved and adequate precautions are taken,the use of chlorine can continue without incident.Again, what you have in place at your plant is very impressive."This really commends the District's staff,from the line staff at the treatment plant to the managers and supervisors,and the technology the District has in place. SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY UPDATE: Director Croucher indicated that the County Water Authority (CWA)is still focused on new sources such as the Carlsbad desalination project (which is moving forward),the conservation of the Bay Delta,etc.The newest issue developing at CWA is the Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA)litigation matter.General Manager Watton indicated that there are 31 contracts within the QSA agreement.Thirteen of the contracts were litigated in a Sacramento court to prove their validity and the judge had ruled against CWA (this is a tentative ruling at this time).CWA feels that the Judge is fundamentally wrong in his ruling as the assertions that he quoted from areas of the constitution is not relevant to this issue.CWA will be appealing the matter and it is expected that the ruling will 18 be "stayed"and the water will still flow per the QSA agreement.He will keep the board informed on this issue. He also noted that he provided information concerning the consumption of each agency as they compare to their CWA allocations.All agencies are doing well against their allocations.A powerpoint is also included which provides an outlook for the water supply in FYs 2011 through 2013.He noted that in FYs 2011 and 2012 that our region is a little exposed to supply issues,but in FY 2013 the QSA water supply will be increased and the water supply picture will improve for CWA.It is felt that we will be fine,but must keep on track with the conservation that we are all doing. 22.DIRECTORS'REPORTS/REQUESTS Director Breitfelder indicated that he regrets that he was unable to attend the employee holiday dinner due to.illness.He reported that the Conservation Action Committee did not meet during the holidays,but discussions at the last meeting shifted to promoting the model ordinance to the various municipalities and appropriate government agencies.The County and the City of San Diego are very close to adopting the new model ordinance.He stated that the Council of Water Utilities and the Water Agencies Association are continuing discussion on merging the two associations and are formalizing the merger through a vote of their membership. Director Croucher indicated that he had the opportunity to see CCl working on the 36-inch Pipeline Project and had shared with both General Manager Watton and Engineering Manager Ron Ripperger how well the project was going and how well CCl was representing the District in terms of their very minimal disruption to traffic within the area during construction and keeping the construction sites very neat.He thanked staff and CCl for the good work. Director lopez indicated that he also apologizes for not being able to attend the employee holiday dinner due to a family event.He reported that he did have the opportunity to participate in the City of Chula Vista's holiday parade on behalf of the District.He also commended District employees,Lincoln Anderson and Vince Brown,for their participation and work on the parade.He stated he was also pleasantly surprised to see a number of Otay employees and their families in attendance of the parade. Director Robak indicated that in November 2009 he had an opportunity to attend a statewide presentation on the new regulations concerning recycled water at Irvine Ranch Water District.He had an opportunity to speak with many who he has not seen in the last year and it was a productive meeting.He also attended the ACWA conference held in San Diego in early December 2009.He stated that there was a lot of good content and Governor Schwarzenegger spoke on the water bond.He also had an opportunity to speak with Mr.Tim Quinn,Executive Director of ACWA.He indicated that the Water Conservation Garden also held an evening event prior to the holidays and it was very well attended.He indicated that he was very pleased to see the success of the event.He also 19 shared information with the Water Conservation Garden staff members some grant opportunities that they may have interest in pursing.He also attended the employee holiday dinner and it was also well attended and he had a very nice time.He wished everyone a Happy New Year. 23.PRESIDENT'S REPORT President Bonilla indicated that he and staff have been meeting with the group involved in the Rosarito Desalination Project.He indicated that there are still issues to be worked through,but the project is moving forward and progressing well.He indicated that he also attended the employee holiday dinner and that he too had a good time and he felt it was a very good event.He wished everyone a Happy New and that he was looking forward to a tough,but productive year.He stated that indicators suggest that this year will be more challenging than last year.He indicated that he,however,believes that the District is in a position to withstand the struggles that this year will bring.He stated that he was very gratefUl to Director Croucher for the two years he served as president.He stated that he did an excellent job during these tough times and he is happy to be associated with him and the rest of the board. 24.ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Board,President Bonilla adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m. President ATTEST: District Secretary 20 AGENDA ITEM 7a STAFF REPORT All and DIV.NO. June 2,2010 W.O.lG.F.NO: MEETING DATE: William E.Granger,WaterWb ~~::s:::::~o:h:::a::rAdministratiVe serVic~ German Alv~r~,~~ssistant General Mana;::~Finance Administra~ APPROVED BY: (Chief) APPROVED BY: (Ass!. GM): TYPE MEETING:Regular Board SUBMITTED BY: SUBJECT:ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.4157 AND 4158 AS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THE U.S.BUREAU OF RECLAMATION'S WATERSMART GRANT FUNDING GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: That the Board adopt Resolution No.4157 and No.4158 in order for the District to be considered for Watersmart grant funding from the U.S.Bureau of Reclamation. COMMITTEE ACTION: Please see "Attachment A". PURPOSE: To adopt Resolution No.4157 and No.4158 as required by the U.S.Bureau of Reclamation in order to be considered for grant funding. ANALYSIS: The U.S.Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation)released a Funding Opportunity Announcement in March of 2010,making up to $10,000,000 in funding available to irrigation and water districts throughout the Western and Midwestern United States. Applications were due on May 4,2010 and Reclamation required that resolutions be adopted by the District's Board of Directors no later than 30 days after the application deadline,or by June 3rd • The District submitted two grant proposals to Reclamation asking for up to $229,375 in funding over two years.The first proposal is titled the "Otay Watersmart Residential Landscape Conversion Project",which is referenced within Resolution No. 4157.The second was titled "Otay Commercial,Industrial and Institutional Water and Energy Efficiency Project,referenced in Resolution No.4158. Otay Watersmart Residential Landscape Conversion Project:The District is asking for $129,375 over two years.Reclamation funding would be used to increase the District's incentive from $1 to $1.50 per square foot of turfgrass replaced with water wise plants.It is anticipated that 60,000 square feet of turfgrass in front yards of single family homes will be replaced through this program in the first year.In addition, Reclamation funding will be used to augment the current $200 rebate available toward the installation of smart irrigation controllers.Up to an additional $200 will be available for homeowners who hire a licensed landscape contractor to install and program their controller and up to $100 will be available to improve a site's irrigation water efficiency.Residential landscapes will be inspected by District staff and minimum irrigation efficiency will be required before the customer is eligible to receive the full smart controller rebate. If approved,the District would administer all of the residential landscape efficiency programs,which would include the $3 per rotating nozzle rebate and the $200 smart controller, both currently funded and administered by Metropolitan's consultant under the So Cal Water Smart Rebate Program. Currently,the District provides $120 of the $200 residential smart controller rebate.On a related note,the District will enter into an agreement with the Water Authority and MET to be able to receive reimbursement for the smart controller and rotating nozzle rebates fronted by the District. Otay Commercial,Industrial and Institutional Water and Energy Efficiency Project: The District is asking for $100,000 over two years as referenced in Resolution No.4158.If funded by Reclamation,the District would double the available funding of commercial process improvements currently funded through our pilot Commercial process improvement program.District staff will administer the program and conduct pre and post retrofit evaluations.The District's commercial,institutional and industrial customers would be eligible to receive up to $50,000 in total,paid in two installments,based upon the water saved in Hundred Cubic Feet (HCF)multiplied by $6/HCF over the process life (5 year minimum).Examples of process improvements include installation of an ozone treatment of laundry rinse water,and recycling car wash reverse osmosis water for on-site irrigation. If funded,these two grants will also help the District meet its 2020 gallon per capita per day targets as required by SB 7 X7 legislation (20%by 2020),signed into law by the Governor in November of 2009.The Otay Watersmart residential grant is expected to save 24.44 acre feet a year or 171 acre feet over the seven year life of the measures,whereas the commercial water efficiency grant is anticipated to save 21.5 acre feet a year or 150 acre feet over the seven year expected life of the measures.The District expects to learn by late summer whether these two grant applications are awarded. FISCAL IMPACT Both the extra expense and the extra revenue for the first year of both grant applications are in the District's FY 2011 budget. If funded by Reclamation,both the extra expense and revenue would also be included in the FY 2012 budget. STRATEGIC GOAL: Pursuing this funding is consistent with our "total water saved" performance measure (1.3.102)which is a measure of the water saved through our conservation programs In FY 2011,our goal is to increase our water saving efforts by another 135 acre-feet. LEGAL IMPACT: Not applicable. General Manager Attachments:Attachment A -Committee Action Attachment B -Resolution 4157 Attachment C -Resolution 4158 ATTACHMENT A ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.4157 AND 4158 AS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE SUBJECTIPROJECT:THE U.S.BUREAU OF RECLAMATION'S WATERSMART GRANT FUNDING COMMITTEE ACTION: The Finance,Administration and Communications Committee reviewed this item at a meeting held on May 19,2010 and the following comments were made: •The District has submitted two WaterSMART grant proposals totaling $229,375 (for funding in the next two fiscal years)to the United States Bureau of Reclamation. •It was discussed that the deadline for the submittal of the grant applications was May 4.Staff had submitted the District's application on April 30th.In order for the District to be considered for the grants,the District must adopt resolutions of support no later than 30 days after the application deadline or by June 3rd • •The first resolution is for the Otay WaterSmart Residential Landscape Program.Staff is requesting 37% of the funding for this program from the Bureau of Reclamation.If the District is successful in acquiring the funding,it would increase the District's incentive from $1 to $1.50 per square foot of front lawn turf grass that is replaced by water wise plants.The funding would also be used to augment the smart controller rebate program.Currently,the District provides a $120 rebate and funding from the grant would provide an additional rebate of up to $200 to customers who hire a licensed landscape contractor to install their controller and up to $100 will be available for improving their landscapes irrigation efficiency.The District would administer all residential landscape efficiency programs and acquire reimbursement from Metropolitan Water District for the funding they provide for these programs through San Diego County Water Authority. •The second resolution is for the Commercial Process Improvement Program which is currently a pilot program in this years budget and has also been included in next year's budget.The District is applying for a $100,000 grant over a two year period which will provide 42%of the funding for the program.If successful in acquiring this grant,it would double funding available for this program.This program is available to commercial, industrial and institutional businesses who have identified a process improvement plan that will provide water savings.The program will be administered by the District. •Savings from the two programs would equal 46 acre feet a year.The District will be notified at the end of June or early July if it is successful in acquiring the grants.The District has budgeted for the extra expense and revenue in the FY 2011 budget and,as it is a two year request,the program would be included in the FY 2012 budget as well. •It was noted that the grants are "matching funds"grants and the more the District contributes,the more likely it will get funded.Also,as they are matching funds grants,as was noted earlier,the District has included funding in the FY 2011 budget for the additional expenses for the residential and commercial conservation programs in anticipation of receiving the grants.If the grants are not received,then the District's bUdget will be a little high in FY 2011. Upon completion of the discussion the committee supported staffs'recommendation and presentation to the full board on the consent calendar. Attachment B RESOLUTION NO.4157 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT IDENTIFYING THE GENERAL MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO COMMIT OTAY WATER DISTRICT TO FINANCIAL AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE POTENTIAL RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WaterSMART:WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS FOR FY 2010 FOR THE DISTRICT'S WATER SMART RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION PROGRAM WHEREAS,the Otay Water District (District)is a public agency providing water,sewer,and recycled services to a population of approximately 203,000 within approximately 125 square miles of southeastern San Diego County,including the communities of Spring Valley,La Presa,Rancho San Diego,Jamul,eastern Chula Vista and Otay Mesa;and WHEREAS,the District's mission is to deliver safe, reliable,and affordable water service;and WHEREAS,there is increasing water resource challenges across the nation and the conservation of water is needed to meet the water supply needs of our region;and WHEREAS,the President of the United States signed into law The American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009 funding the United States Department of Interior,Bureau of Reclamation Challenge Grant Program:WaterSMART:Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for FY 2010;and 1 WHEREAS,the District supports the submittal of an application for financial assistance under the WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for FY 2010;and WHEREAS,the District identifies the General Manager as the official with legal authority to enter into a potential cooperative grant agreement to receive financial assistance under the WaterSMART:Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for FY 2010;and WHEREAS,the District has approved in its FY 2011 budget the resources to provide for both the hours of in- kind services as well as its share of the funding as outlined in its submitted funding plan;and WHEREAS,the District will work with the United States Department of Interior,Bureau of Reclamation to meet established deadlines for entering into a potential cooperative grant agreement,and WHEREAS,the grant funding will be used to enhance the incentive rebates of the District's Residential Water Conservation Programs and will also assist the District In meeting its 2020 gallon per capita per day targets as required by SB 7 X7 legislation (20%by 2020),signed into law by the Governer of California in November 2009;and WHEREAS,through the assistance of the grant it is expected that the District will save,through the 2 residential conservation progam alone,approximately 24.44 acre feet a year or 171 acre feet over the seven year life of the measure;and NOW,THEREFORE,IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, DETERMINED,AND ORDERED,by the Board of Directors of the Otay Water District that 1)The General Manager is the official with legal authority to enter into a potential cooperative grant agreement for receipt of financial assistance under the WaterSMART:Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for FY 2010,2)It supports the submittal of an application for financial assistance under the WaterSMART:Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for FY 2010, 3)The District has identified in its FY 2011 budget the resources to provide the in-kind services and funding as outlined in its funding plan,and 4)The District will work with the United States Department of Interior,Bureau of Reclamation to meet established deadlines for entering into a potential cooperative grant agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Secretary is hereby directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Bureau of Reclamation,Acquisition Operations Group,Attn:Stephanie Bartlett,Mail Code:84- 27810,PO BOX 25007,Denver,CO 80225 forthwith. 3 PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Otay Water District at a regular meeting held this 2nd day of June,2010 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: President ATTEST: District Secretary 4 Attachment C RESOLUTION NO.4158 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT IDENTIFYING THE GENERAL MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO COMMIT OTAY WATER DISTRICT TO FINANCIAL AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE POTENTIAL RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WATERSMART:WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS FOR FY 2010 FOR THE DISTRICT'S COMMERCIAL WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM WHEREAS,the Otay Water District (District)is a public agency providing water,sewer,and recycled services to a population of approximately 203,000 within approximately 125 square miles of southeastern San Diego County,including the communities of Spring Valley,La Presa,Rancho San Diego,Jamul,eastern Chula Vista and Otay Mesa;and WHEREAS,the District's mission is to deliver safe, reliable,and affordable water service;and WHEREAS,there is increasing water resource challenges across the nation and the conservation of water is needed to meet the water supply needs of our region;and WHEREAS,the President of the United States signed into law The American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009 funding the United States Department of Interior,Bureau of Reclamation Challenge Grant Program:WaterSMART:Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for FY 2010;and 1 WHEREAS,the District supports the submittal of an application for financial assistance under the WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for FY 2010;and WHEREAS,the District identifies the General Manager as the official with legal authority to enter into a potential cooperative grant agreement to receive financial assistance under the WaterSMART:Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for FY 2010;and WHEREAS,the District has approved in its FY 2011 budget the resources to provide for both the hours of in- kind services as well as its share of the funding as outlined in its submitted funding plan;and WHEREAS,the District will work with the United States Department of Interior,Bureau of Reclamation to meet established deadlines for entering into a potential cooperative grant agreement,and WHEREAS,the grant funding will be used to enhance (double)the funding available for commercial process improvements which is currently funded through the District'pilot commercial process improvement program;and will also assist the District in meeting its 2020 gallon per capita per day targets as required by SB 7 X7 legislation (20%by 2020),signed into law by the Governer of California in November 2009;and 2 WHEREAS,through the assistance of the grant it is expected that the District will save,through the commercial conservation program alone,approximately 21.5 acre feet a year or 150 acre feet over the seven year life of the measure;and NOW,THEREFORE,IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, DETERMINED,AND ORDERED,by the Board of Directors of the Otay Water District that 1)The General Manager is the official with legal authority to enter into a potential cooperative grant agreement for receipt of financial assistance under the WaterSMART:Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for FY 2010,2)It supports the submittal of an application for financial assistance under the WaterSMART:Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for FY 2010, 3)The District has identified in its FY 2011 budget the resources to provide the in-kind contributions and funding as specified within its funding plan,and 4)The District will work with the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation to meet established deadlines for entering into a potential cooperative grant agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Secretary is hereby directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Bureau of Reclamation,Acquisition 3 Operations Group,Attn:Stephanie Bartlett,Mail Code:84- 27810,PO BOX 25007,Denver,CO 80225 forthwith. PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Otay Water District at a regular meeting held this 2nd day of June,2010 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: President ATTEST: District Secretary 4 STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM 7b TYPE MEETING:Regular Board SUBMITIED BY:Sean Prendergast,i(J MEETING DATE: W.O.lG.F.NO: June 2,2010 DIV.NO.All APPROVED BY: (Chief) APPROVED BY: (Ass!.GM): SUBJECT: Payroll/AP sup~~ Joseph R.Beach,e ,'hief Financial Officer Ge~varez,Assistant General Manager,Administration and Finance Director's Expenses for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2010 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: This is an informational item only. COMMITTEE ACTION: Please see Attachment A. PURPOSE: To inform the Board of the Director's expenses for the 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2010 ANALYSIS: The Director's expense information is being presented in order to comply with State law.(See Attachment B for Summary and C-H for Details.) FISCAL IMPACT: None. STRATEGIC GOAL: Prudently manage District funds. LEGAL IMPACT: Compliance with State law. Attachments: A)Committee Action Form B)Director's Expenses and per Diems C-H)Director's Expenses Detail ATTACHMENT A SUBJECT/PROJECT:Director's Expenses for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2010 COMMITTEE ACTION: This item was presented to the Finance,Administration and Communications Committee at a meeting held on May 19,2010.The expenses for each director from January 1,2010 thru March 31, 2010 was presented.It was indicated that the total expenditure for the period was $3,773.20 and,thus far,for fiscal year 2010,the total expenditure was $13,465.80.It was noted that the District has just received the March 2010 per diem requests for Directors Lopez and Robak and staffs'report will be revised to include their per diem requests for March 2010.Following the discussion,the committee recommended that this item be presented to the full board on the consent calendar. C:\Documents and Settings\Seanp\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKC9\CommMtgDirExp060210.doc General Manager Attachments: A)Committee Action Form B)Director's Expenses and per Diems C-H)Director's Expenses Detail ATTACHMENT B BOARD OF DIRECTORS' EXPENSES AND PER-DIEMS BOARD OF DIRECRORS'MEETING JUNE 2,2010 Policy 8 requires that staff present the Expenses and Per-Diems for the Board of Directors on a Quarterly basis: •Fiscal Year 2010,3rd Quarter. •The expenses are shown in detail by Board member,month and expense type. •This presentation is in alphabetical order. •This information was presented to the Finance, Administration,and Communications Committee on May 19,2010. Board of Directors'Expenses and Per-Diems Fiscal Year 2010 Quarter 3 (Jan 10-Mar 10) •Director Bonilla •Director Breitfelder •Director Croucher •Director Lopez •Director Robak •Total $20.00 $1,627.70 $1,200.00 $760.00 $490.50 $4,098.20 Director Bonilla Fiscal Year 2010 Quarter 3 Jan 10 Feb 10 Mar 10 Business Meetings 0.00 0.00 0.00 Director's Fees 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mileage Business 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mileage Commuting 0.00 0.00 0.00 Seminars and Travel 0.00 0.00 0.00 Monthly Totals Quarterly Total Fiscal Year-to-Date 2009 (Jul 09-Mar 10) 0,00 0,00 $0.00 $20.00 Director Bonilla does not request per diem reimbursements Meetings Attended Meetings Paid Director Breitfelder Fiscal Year 2010 Quarter 3 Jan 10 Feb 10 Mar 10 Business Meetings 0.00 25.00 25.00 Director's Fees 400.00 400.00 500.00 Mileage Business 40.00 61.50 78.50 Mileage Commuting 34.00 34.00 30.00 Seminars and Travel 0.00 0.00 0.00 Monthly Totals Quarterly Total Fiscal Year-to-Date 2009 (Jul 09-Mar 10) 474,00 520,20 633,50 $1,627,70 $4,374,30 Meetings Attended 4 4 5 Meetings Paid 4 4 5 Director Croucher Fiscal Year 2010 Quarter 3 Jan 10 Feb 10 Mar 10 Business Meetings 0.00 0.00 0.00 Director's Fees 400.00 200.00 600.00 Mileage Business 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mileage Commuting 0.00 0.00 0.00 Seminars and Travel 0.00 0.00 0.00 Monthly Totals Quarterly Total Fiscal Year-to-Date 2009 (Jul 09-Mar 10) 400,00 200,00 600,00 $1,200,00 $3,300.00 Meetings Attended 5 2 6 Meetings Paid 4 2 6 Director Lopez Fiscal Year 2010 Quarter 3 Jan 10 Feb 10 Mar 10 Business Meetings 0.00 0.00 0.00 Director's Fees 300.00 200.00 200.00 Mileage Business 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mileage Commuting 20.00 20.00 20.00 Seminars and Travel 0.00 0.00 0.00 Monthly Totals Quarterly Total Fiscal Year-to-Date 2009 (Jul 09-Mar 10) 320,00 220,00 220,00 $760,00 $2,627,10 Meetings Attended 3 2 2 Meetings Paid 3 2 2 Director Robak Fiscal Year 2010 Quarter 3 Jan 10 Feb 10 Mar 10 Business Meetings 20.00 25.00 0.00 Director's Fees 100.00 200.00 100.00 Mileage Business 3.00 33.50 3.00 Mileage Commuting 2.00 2.00 2.00 Seminars and Travel 0.00 0.00 0.00 Monthly Totals Quarterly Total Fiscal Year-to-Date 2009 (Jul 09-Mar 10) 125.00 260.50 105.00 $490.50 $3,469.40 Meetings Attended 4 4 1 Meetings Paid 1 2 1 Board of Directors'Expenses and Per Diems Fiscal Year 2010 to Date (Jul 09-Mar 10) •Director Bonilla •Director Breitfelder •Director Croucher •Director Lopez •Director Robak •Total $20.00 $4,374.30 $3,300.00 $2,627.10 $3,469.40 $13,790.80 Board of Directors'Expenses and Per Diems *Projected Fiscal Year 2010 (luI 09-lun 10) •Director Bonilla •Director Breitfelder •Director Croucher •Director Lopez •Director Robak •Total $40.00 $5,832.00 $4,400.00 $3,502.00 $4,625.00 $18,399.00 •*Based on actual expenses through 3rd quarter SECTIONC OTAY WATER DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES -BOARD July 1,2009 -March 31,2010 Jul-09 Aug-09 Sep-09 Oct-09 Nov-09 Dec-09 Jan-l0 Feb-l0 Mar-l0 Apr-l0 May-l0 Jun-l0 Total JAIME BONILLA (DETAILED INSECTION D): 5214 Businessmeetings $$$$20.00 $$$$$20.00 5281 Director's fees 5211 Mileage -Business 5211 Mileage -Commuting 5213 Seminars and conferences 5212 Travel Total $$$20.00 $$$$$$20.00 LARRYBREITFELDER (DETAILED INSECTION E): 5214 Business meetings $25.00 $25.00 $84.00 $25.00 $$25.00 25.00 $$$209.00 5281 Director's fees 600.00 300.00 500.00 500.00 200.00 400.00 400.00 500.00 3,400.00 5211 Mileage -Business 22.00 22.00 90.20 112.20 46.20 40.00 61.50 78.50 472.60 521l Mileage -Commuting 82.50 37.40 37.40 18.70 18.70 34.00 34.00 30.00 292.70 5213 Seminars and conferences 5212 Travel Total $704.50 $25.00 384.40 627.60 $714.90 $289.90 474.00 520.50 $633.50 $$$$4,374.30 GARY D.CROUCHER (DETAILED IN SECTION F): 5214 Businessmeetings $$$$$$$$$$ 5281 Director's fees 500.00 300.00 600.00 500.00 200.00 400.00 200.00 600.00 3,300.00 5211 Mileage-Business 5211 Mileage-Commuting 5213 Seminars and conferences 5212 Travel Total 500.00 $300.00 $600.00 $500.00 $200.00 $400.00 $200.00 $600.00 $$$3,300.00 JOSELOPEZ (DETAILED IN SECTIONG): 5214 Business meetings $$$45.00 $$$$$$$$45.00 5281 Director's fees 300.00 500.00 300.00 400.00 100.00 100.00 300.00 200.00 200.00 2,400.00 5211 Mileage -Business 13.20 20.90 34.10 5211 Mileage -Commuting 22.00 33.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 148.00 5213 Seminars and conferences 5212 Travel Total $322.00 $546.20 311.00 476.90 $111.00 $100.00 320.00 220.00 220.00 $$2,627.10 MARKROBAK(DETAILEDIN SECTION H): 5214 Business meetings $20.00 $20.00 20.00 200.00 $640.00 20.00 $25.00 $$$$945.00 5281 Director's fees 200.00 300.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 500.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 2,000.00 5211 Mileage -Business 20.35 45.10 3.30 18.70 101.75 121.30 3.00 33.50 3.00 350.00 5211 Mileage -Commuting 2.20 4.40 2.20 4.40 2.20 2.00 2.00 2.00 21.40 5213 Seminars and conferences 50.00 15.00 88.00 153.00 5212 Travel Total 242.55 $419.50 $240.50 $423.10 303.95 $1,349.30 125.00 $260.50 $105.00 $$$$3,469.40 TOTALS: 5214 Business meetings $20.00 $45.00 $45.00 $245.00 $104.00 $665.00 $20.00 $50.00 $25.00 $$$$1,219.00 5281 Director's fees 1,600.00 800.00 1,100.00 1,700.00 1,300.00 1,000.00 1,200.00 1,000.00 1,400.00 11,100.00 5211 Mileage -Business 42.35 58.30 25.30 129.80 213.95 167.50 43.00 95.00 81.50 856.70 5211 Mileage-Commuting 106.70 37.40 50.60 52.80 31.90 18.70 56.00 56.00 52.00 462.10 5213 Seminarsandconferences 50.00 15.00 88.00 153.00 5212 Travel Total $1,769.05 $990.70 $1,235.90 $2,127.60 $1,649.85 $1,939.20 $1,319.00 $1,201.00 $1,558.50 $$$$13,790.80 OTAY WATER DISTRICT SUMMARY -BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1,2009 THROUGH MARCH 31,2010 DIRECTOR'S NAME:BONILLA,JAIME ATTACHMENT D 11/19/2009 MEXICAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL $ ASSOCIATION EVENT Account Name Business meetings Date Descriptions SECTION 0 Amount 20.00 Mar 10AlBonilia J Page 2 of Pages 11 Printed Date: 5/21/201012:07 PM OTAY WATER DISTRICT SUMMARY -BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1,2009 THROUGH MARCH 31,2010 DIRECTOR'S NAME:BREITFELDER,LARRY ATTACHMENT E Account Name Business meetings Business meetings Total Date 8/18/2009 9/15/2009 11/17/2009 11/19/2009 12/15/2009 2/16/2010 3/16/2010 Descriptions COUNCIL OF WATER UTILITIES COUNCIL OF WATER UTILITIES COUNCIL OF WATER UTILITIES CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS MEXICAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION EVENT COUNCIL OF WATER UTILITIES COUNCIL OF WATER UTILITIES COUNCIL OF WATER UTILITIES SECTION E Amount $25.00 25.00 25.00 39.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 209.00 Director's Fee 7/1/2009 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 7/6/2009 CONSERVATION ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 7/7/2009 INTRA SITE TOUR -DISTRICT FACILITY SITE 100.00 (1296-3 RESERVOIR) 7/10/2009 AD HOC LEGAL MATTERS COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 7/20/2009 GM REVIEW -AGENDA BRIEFING 100.00 7/27/2009 ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER 100.00 RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING 9/2/2009 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 9/15/2009 CONSERVATION ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 9/28/2009 ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER 100.00 RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING 10/5/2009 CONSERVATION ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 10/7/2009 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 10/15/2009 ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER 100.00 RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING 10/20/2009 COUNCIL OF WATER UTILITIES 100.00 10/21/2009 CONSERVATION ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 11/3/2009 CADS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 11/4/2009 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 11/9/2009 CONSERVATION ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 11/17/2009 COUNCIL OF WATER UTILITIES 100.00 Mar 1OAlBreitfelder L Page 3 ofPages 11 Printed Date: 5/21/201012:07 PM OTAY WATER DISTRICT SUMMARY -BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1,2009 THROUGH MARCH 31,2010 DIRECTOR'S NAME:BREITFELDER,LARRY ATTACHMENT E Account Name Director's Fee Total Date 11/19/2009 12/2/2009 12/15/2009 1/6/2010 1/11/2010 1/13/2010 1/19/2010 2/3/2010 2/10/2010 2/16/2010 2/19/2010 3/3/2010 3/8/2010 3/10/2010 3/16/2010 3/18/2010 Descriptions CADS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING COUNCIL OF WATER UTILITIES REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING CONSERVATION ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN COMMITTEE MEETING FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN COMMITTEE MEETING COUNCIL OF WATER UTILITIES FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING CONSERVATION ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN COMMITTEE MEETING COUNCIL OF WATER UTILITIES FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING SECTION E Amount 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 3,400.00 Mileage -Business 7/31/2009 9/28/2009 10/31/2009 11/30/2009 12/31/2009 1/31/2010 2/28/2010 3/31/2010 Mileage -Business Total Mileage -Commutinl 7/31/2009 9/28/2009 10/31/2009 11/30/2009 12/31/2009 1/31/2010 2/28/2010 3/31/2010 Mileage -Commuting Total Grand Total MEETING -JULY 6,2009 MEETING -SEPT.15,2009 MEETING -OCT.5,20 &21,2009 MEETING -NOV.3,9,17&19,2009 MEETING -DEC.15,2009 MEETING -JAN.11 &13,2010 MEETING -FEB.10 &16 2010 MEETING -MARCH 8,10 &16,2010 MEETING -JULY 1,7,10,20 &27,2009 MEETING -SEPT.2 &28,2009 MEETING -OCT.7 &15,2009 MEETING -NOV.4,2009 MEETING -DEC.2,2009 MEETING -JAN.6 &19 2010 MEETING -FEB.3 &19 2010 MEETING -MARCH 3,8,10,16 &18,2010 22.00 22.00 90.20 112.20 46.20 40.00 61.50 78.50 472.60 82.50 37.40 37.40 18.70 18.70 34.00 34.00 30.00 292.70 $4,374.30 Mar 1OAlBreitfelder L Page 4 of Pages 11 Printed Date: 5/21/201012:07 PM OTAY WATER DISTRICT SUMMARY -BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1,2009 THROUGH MARCH 31,2010 DIRECTOR'S NAME:CROUCHER,GARY ATTACHMENT F SECTION F Account Name Date Descriptions Amount Director's Fee 7/1/2009 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING $100.00 7/7/2009 INTRA SITE TOUR -DISTRICT FACILITY SITE 100.00 (1296-3 RESERVOIR) 7/10/2009 LEGAL AD HOC COMMITTEE 100.00 7/27/2009 ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER 100.00 RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING 7/30/2009 AGENDA REVIEW WITH GM AND COUNCIL 100.00 9/17/2009 GM REVIEW -AGENDA BRIEFING 100.00 9/28/2009 ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER 100.00 RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING 9/30/2009 WATER RATES AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 10/6/2009 GM -COMMITTEE AGENDA REVIEW 100.00 10/7/2009 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 10/8/2009 OTAY WATER DISTRICT AUDIT REVIEW 100.00 10/14/2009 WATER CONSERVATION JPA MEETING 100.00 10/15/2009 ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER 100.00 RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING 10/30/2009 COMMITTEE AGENDA BRIEFING MEETING WITH 100.00 GENERAL MANAGER 11/2/2009 MEETING WITH STAFF TO SIGN DOCUMENTS FOR 100.00 BOND REFINANCING CLOSING 11/3/2009 CADS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 11/4/2009 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 11/19/2009 SAN DIEGO CADS QUARTERLY MEETING 100.00 11/30/2009 COMMITTEE AGENDA BRIEFING MEETING WITH 100.00 GENERAL MANAGER Mar 1OAlCroucher G Page 5 of Pages 11 Printed Date: 5/21/201012:07 PM OTAY WATER DISTRICT SUMMARY -BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1,2009 THROUGH MARCH 31,2010 ATTACHMENT F SECTION F Amount DIRECTOR'S NAME:CROUCHER,GARY Account Name Date 12/2/2009 12/30/2009 1/6/2010 1/19/2010 1/21/2010 1/25/2010 2/3/2010 2/22/2010 3/3/2010 3/10/2010 3/22/2010 3/23/2010 3/30/2010 3/31/2010 Director's Fee Total Grand Total Descriptions ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER RESOURCES COMMIITEE MEETING REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING CSDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER RESOURCES COMMIITEE MEETING LEGAL AD HOC COMMIITEE REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER RESOURCES COMMIITEE MEETING REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WATER CONSERVATION JPA MEETING ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER RESOURCES COMMIITEE MEETING MEETING WITH LEGAL COUNCIL -DESALINATION ISSUES CSDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING LEGAL AD HOC COMMIITEE 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 $3,300.00 $3,300.00 Mar 1OAlCroucher G Page 6 of Pages 11 Printed Date: 5/21/201012:07 PM OTAY WATER DISTRICT SUMMARY -BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1,2009 THROUGH MARCH 31,2010 DIRECTOR'S NAME:LOPEZ,JOSE ATTACHMENT G SECTION G Account Name Date Descriptions Amount Business meetings 10/8/2009 WATER AGENCIES ASSOCIATION $45.00 Business meetings Total 45.00 Director's Fee 7/1/2009 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 7/8/2009 WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 7/22/2009 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 8/5/2009 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 8/10/2009 WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 8/24/2009 SPECIAL REGULAR BOARD MEETING 100.00 8/25/2009 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 8/31/2009 GM REVIEW -AGENDA BRIEFING 100.00 9/2/2009 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 9/14/2009 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 9/28/2009 CHULA VISTA WATER TASK FORCE 100.00 10/7/2009 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 10/14/2009 WATER CONSERVATION JPA MEETING 100.00 10/15/2009 WATER AGENCIES ASSOCIATION 100.00 10/19/2009 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 11/4/2009 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 12/14/2009 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 100.00 1/6/2010 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 1/21/2010 ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER RESOURCES 100.00 COMMITTEE MEETING 1/25/2010 CHULA VISTA WATER TASK FORCE 100.00 2/3/2010 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 2/22/2010 ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER RESOURCES 100.00 COMMITTEE MEETING 3/3/2010 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 100.00 3/22/2010 ENGINEERING,OPERATIONS AND WATER RESOURCES 100.00 COMMITTEE MEETING Director's Fee Total 2,400.00 Mar 1OAlLopez J Page 7 of Pages 11 Printed Date: 5/21/201012:07 PM OTAY WATER DISTRICT SUMMARY -BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1,2009 THROUGH MARCH 31,2010 DIRECTOR'S NAME:LOPEZ,JOSE Account Name Date Descriptions ATTACHMENT G SECTION G Amount Mileage -Business 8/31/2009 MEETING -AUG.10,2009 10/15/2009 MEETING -OCT.15,2009 13.20 20.90 Mileage -Business Total Mileage -Commuting 7/31/2009 8/31/2009 9/30/2009 10/7/2009 11/4/2009 1/31/2010 2/28/2010 3/31/2010 Mileage -Commuting Total Grand Total Mar 10AlLopez J MEETING -JULY 1 &22,2009 MEETING -AUG.5,24,&25 2009 MEETING -SEPT.2,2009 MEETING -OCT.7,2009 MEETING -NOV.4,2009 MEETING -JAN.6 &21,2010 MEETING -FEB.03 &22,2010 MEETING -MARCH 3 &22,2010 Page 8 of Pages 11 34.10 22.00 33.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 148.00 $2,627.10 Printed Date: 5/21/201012:07 PM OTAY WATER DISTRICT SUMMARY -BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1,2009 THROUGH MARCH 31,2010 DIRECTOR'S NAME:ROBAK,MARK Account Name Date Descriptions ATTACHMENT H SECTION H Amount 10/2/2009 SAN DIEGO EAST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 12/3/2009 SAN DIEGO EAST COUNTY CHAMBER HOLIDAY MIXER &OPEN HOUSE 12/4/2009 REGISTRATION ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES DEC.1-4,2009 1/18/2010 SAN DIEGO EAST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2/16/2010 COUNCIL OF WATER UTILITIES Business meetings Total 7/1/2009 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Business meetings Director's Fee 7/10/2009 8/7/2009 9/11/2009 7/9/2009 8/5/2009 8/19/2009 8/24/2009 9/2/2009 9/3/2009 10/7/2009 10/29/2009 11/4/2009 11/6/2009 12/10/2009 12/31/2009 THE CHAMBER SAN DIEGO EAST COUNTY SAN DIEGO EAST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SAN DIEGO EAST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SAN VICENTE DAM RAISE CEREMONY REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WATER REUSE SAN DIEGO CHAPTER MEETING SPECIAL REGULAR BOARD MEETING REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING GM REVIEW -DISCUSSION OF GENERAL BUSINESS GOALS &OBJECTIVES FOR NEW YEAR REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING CELEBRATION OF LIFE -WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WATER REUSE WORKSHOP IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT WATER REUSE SAN DIEGO CHAPTER MEETING AQUA BI-YEARLY CONVENTION IN SAN DIEGO DEC.1- 4,2009 $20.00 20.00 20.00 200.00 15.00 625.00 20.00 25.00 945.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 400.00 Mar 10AlRobak M Page 9 of Pages 11 Printed Date: 5/21/201012:07 PM OTAY WATER DISTRICT SUMMARY -BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1,2009 THROUGH MARCH 31,2010 DIRECTOR'S NAME:ROBAK,MARK Account Name Date 1/6/2010 2/3/2010 2/16/2010 3/3/2010 Descriptions REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING COUNCIL OF WATER UTILITIES REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING ATTACHMENT H SECTION H Amount 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Director's Fee Total Mileage -Business 7/31/2009 8/31/2009 9/2/2009 10/31/2009 11/30/2009 12/31/2009 1/31/2010 2/28/2010 3/3/2010 MEETING -JULY 6 &31,2009 MEETING -AUG.5,19 &24 2009 MEETING -SEPTEMBER 2,2009 MEETING -OCT.7,15 &26 2009 MEETING -NOV.4 &6,2009 MEETING -DEC.1 - 4 &10,2009 PARKING -TOWN &COUNTRY CONVENTION CENTER DEC.1-4,2009 MEETING -JAN.6,2010 MEETING -FEB.3 &16,2010 MEETING -MARCH 3,2010 2,000.00 20.35 45.10 3.30 18.70 101.75 80.30 41.00 3.00 33.50 3.00 Mileage -Business Total Mileage -Commuting 7/31/2009 8/31/2009 9/2/2009 10/31/2009 11/30/2009 1/31/2010 2/28/2010 3/3/2010 Mileage -Commuting Total Mar 10AlRobak M MEETING -JULY 1,2009 MEETING -AUG.5 &24 2009 MEETING -SEPTEMBER 2,2009 MEETING -OCT.7 &29,2009 MEETING -NOV.4,2009 MEETING -JAN.6,2010 MEETING -FEB.3,2010 MEETING -MARCH 3,2010 Page 10 of Pages 11 350.00 2.20 4.40 2.20 4.40 2.20 2.00 2.00 2.00 21.40 Printed Date: 5/21/201012:07 PM OTAY WATER DISTRICT SUMMARY -BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1,2009 THROUGH MARCH 31,2010 DIRECTOR'S NAME:ROBAK,MARK Account Name Date Descriptions ATTACHMENT H SECTION H Amount Seminars and confere 8/21/2009 SAN DIEGO EAST COUNTY -WATER CONSERVATION 50.00 POLITICS IN PARADISE 9/25/2009 THE RANCHO SAN DIEGO-JAMUL BREAKFAST 15.00 MEETING 12/1/2009 ACWA 2009 FALL CONFERENCE &EXHIBITION 73.00 REGISTRATION 12/11/2009 RANCHO SAN DIEGO-JAMUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 15.00 Seminars and conferences Total Grand Total Mar 10AlRobak M Page 11 of Pages 11 153.00 $3,469.40 Printed Date: 5/21/201012:07 PM /8/ODD·'2-1 ()i·5,;;20'10/ f{3/DUO.2-10/·5~//D~--'"­ OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS PER-DIEM AND MILEAGE CLAIM FORM .-700·t)o J~·/)OEXHIBITB Pay To:Larry Breitfelder Period Covered:Jan 1 to Jan 31,2010 Employee Number:7013-----------From:1/1/10 To:1131110 ITEM DATE MEETING PURPOSE /ISSUES MILEAGE MILEAGE DISCUSSED HOMEtoOWD OTHER OWD,oHOME LOCATIONS OWDBoard 1.1/6/10 Meeting OWD Board Meeting 34 2.1/11/10 CAC Conservation Action Committee 40 WCG Board 3.1/13/10 Meeting Water Conservation Garden Board Meeting 40 FA&C 4.1/19/10 Committee OWD Finance,Admin &Communications Committee 34 5. 6. 7. 8.0-* 9.~~I 100-00X 10.j 4-= 400·00*/ 11. 0-* 12. \J,~:f 34-+ 13.34-+ f 68-* 14. 68-x 15.O·50y Total Meeting Per Diem: ($100 per meeting) $400.00 Total Mileage Claimed:148 (Direct~~ Date:~I.&_.:..-/D__ J ~FOR OFFICE USE:T TAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT:$._ 1<2:.i Pf'·1 3-1 ,..--.I ''"1 BcJt?O ~/(3/0 0 D ."Z-/o I .t>.;.J-~I V / 000·(13/I/O {).2-10/.:t;;L//(.):;;- OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS PER-DIEM AND MILEAGE CLAIM FORM /T'OO·00 ...~H'.OO EYHIBITB Pay To:Larry Breitfelder Period Covered:Feb 1 to Feb 28,2010 Employee Number:7013-----------From:2/1/10 To:2/28/10 ITEM DATE MEETING PURPOSE /ISSUES MILEAGE MILEAGE DISCUSSED HOME to OWD OTHER OWDtoHOME LOCATIONS OWDBoard 1.2/3/10 Meeting OWD Board ofDirectors Meeting 34 WCGBoard 2.2/10/10 Meeting Water Conservation Garden Board Meeting 40 3.2/16/10 COWU Council ofWater Utilities 83 FA&C 4.2/19/10 Committee OWD Finance,Admin &Communications Committee 34 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.rr II 0-* u.100-0Qxy 12.4-=: 400-00/ 13. 14.0-* 15.",of 34-+ 16.W 34-+ 17.68-* 18.68-X Total Meeting Per Diem: ($100 per meeting) $400.00 0-50=/ 34-00* Total Mileage Claimed:191 miles FOR OFFICE USE:T TAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT:$:...-._ ~().....j Dn<.1'1'-'i'!....1 (Direc"for's Signature) Date:3/tg/,0 J 7 Q~~b~~: GM Reeeipt:----t--.-;;.~+.+-f_--------- OTAYWATERDISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS PER-DIEM AND MILEAGE CLAIM FORM EXHIBITB Pay To:Larry Breitfelder Period Covered:Mar 1-Mar 31,2010 Employee Number:7013 ----------~- From:3/1/10 To:3/31110 ITEM DATE MEETING PURPOSE /ISSUES MILEAGE MILEAGE DISCUSSED HOMEtoOWD OTHER OWDtoHOME LOCATIONS OWDBoard l.3/3/10 Meeting OWD Board ofDirectors Meeting 30 2.3/8/10 CAC Conservation Action Committee 40 3.3/10/10 WCGBoard Meeting Water Conservation Garden Board Meeting 34 4.3/16/10 COWU Council ofWater Utilities 83 5.3/18/10 OWDFA&C Committee OWD Finance,Admin &Communications Committee 30 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Total Meeting PerDiem: ($100 per meeting) Total Mileage Claimed: $500.00 217 miles (Direc~ Date:'5""',0 .201 0 FOR OFFICE USE:TOTAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT:$__~_ ,.- MAR 15 20m OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS PER-DIEM AND MILEAGE CLAIM FORM /11!;o-OO ~/10 a.-ooo~:2-10/r ~~o /v / EXHIBITB Pay To:Gary Croucher Period Covered: Employee Number:7011------------From:01/01/10 To:01131/10 Date:pol""Z~to mileso $400 Total Meeting Per Diem: ($100 per meeting) Total Mileage Claimed: IJA r GM Received :-Il'~I-JdIfOll"""'------------- ITEM DATE MEETING PURPOSE I ISSUES MILEAGE MILEAGE DISCUSSED HOME'oOWD OTHER OWD'oHOME LOCATIONS I 1 01/06 Board Regular Board Meeting "~01/19 CSDA CSDA Board ofDirectors meeting 2 J 3 01/21 Committee Engineering and Operations Committee meeting /4 01125 Committee Legal Ad Hoc Committee meeting 01/27 Recognition Employee Recognition lunch .__.._-_._------. 0·* ~~0 0 * 100 0 x 4 0 =/ 400-00* I '\/ FOR OFFICE USE:TOTAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT:$_ IJt3 DOO' (1 OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS PER-DIEM AND MILEAGE CLAIM FORM EXHIBIT B MAR 15 2010 Pay To:Gary Croucher Period Covered: Employee Number:7011-----------From:02/01/10 To:02/28/10 ITEM DATE MEETING PURPOSE /ISSUES MILEAGE MILEAGE DISCUSSED HOMEloOWD OTHER OWDtoHOME LOCATIONS I 02/03 Board Regular Board Meeting 1 /2 02/22 Committee Engineering and Operations Committee meeting ------------.._--.-._--- ~vJ·l"fJ 0-* JI'100-X 2-=. 200 -00*/' GM Received:_~_ $200 Total Meeting Per Diem: ($100 per meeting) Total Mileage Claimed:o miles Date:_3_"J_~_·_Go__ro _ FOR OFFICE USE:TOTAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT:$,_ Pay To:Gary Croucher OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS PER-DIEM AND MILEAGE CLAIM FORM Period Covered: EXHIBIT B Employee Number:7011------------From:03/01110 To:03/31110 ITEM DATE MEETING PURPOSE 1 ISSUES MILEAGE MILEAGE DISCUSSED HOMEtoOWD OTHER OWDto HOME LOCATIONS /03/03 Board Regular Board of Directors meeting "1 .12 03110 JPA Water Conservation JPA Meeting1/ .;3 03/22 Committee Engineering and Operations Committee /' ..;4 03/2.13 Legal Meeting with Legal Council-Desalination issues " v'VS 03/30 CSDA CSDA Board ofDirectors meeting V 6 03131 Ad Hoc Legal Ad Hoc Committee meeting $600 Total Meeting Per Diem: ($100 per meeting) Total Mileage Claimed:o miles FOR OFFICE USE:TOTAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT:$_ OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECfORS PER-DIEM AND Mfi.,EAGE CLAIM FORJ\rI Pay To:Jose Lopez Period Covered: Employee Number:7010----------From:01101110 To:01/31/10 ITEM DATE MEETING PURPOSE I ISSUES MILEAGE MThEAGE 1/DISCUSSED HOI,1EIQOWD OTItER OWD1QHOME LOCATIONS I 1.01106110 OWO Board Meeting 20 I 2-01/21110 OWD Eng &OPs Committee Meeting 20v~l~~'f~!J ('3.OWD CV Water Task Force 0 4. 5. 6. 7.~~ttJ 0·* 8) 9)>;:100·00x 3·::: iO.300·00*/ it i2~0·* 13; 'I/'f 20·+ 14)20·+ 15;f 40·* 16;40·x 17.O·50~/ 18.20·00* II;~ i i!I h i'.h .! Total Meeting PerDiem:-=::.$3:.,:.0.::,.0 _ ($100 permeeting),I, FOR OFFICE USE:TOTAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT:$,_ H il 'j',AD -,7"';';r.1.'U IMl\.l nn ~ irector's Signature) '3./6 '201'0Date:_-=-------- miles40TotalMileageClaimed: GM Reciept:---;,....$AJ~~_~_.....:::~_ I ne;vuu./b~O{/v·~r (/f --.../,L-(j t.(....// ()>!I!/Y-OtJ 0-"Z-/oj 5~-/I O.:J-- OTAY WATER DlSTRlCT BOARD OF DmECTORS PER-DIEM AND MILEAGE CLAIM FORM oL--V{,,/.v u 02o.o () EXHIBITB MAR]5 2010 Pay To:Jose Lopez Period Covered: ITEM DATE MEETING PURPOSE tISSUES Mll..EAGE l\Jm..EAGE DISCUSSED HOME 10own 01HEIl /OIVDIOHO~m lOCATIONS V 1.02/03110 own Board Meeting 20 II v'2.02/22110 own Eng &OPs Committee Meeting 20 3.---. 4. 5.: 6. 7.0-*~~/J8; 100-0QX9,..•..j ·2 -::: Hi,200-00/' n. ~~f 0-*12} i3~20·+I 141 ~20-+ is,L~0-;1,: 16;40 -~< IT 0-50=, 18]20 -00:\:1 Employee Number:7010---------- Total Meeting PerDiem:_'::.,:$2::=0.::,.0 _ ($100 per meeting) Total Mileage Claimed:40 miles------ GMReciept:~I From:02/01110 To:02128110 rector's Signature) '1:>1 Ie:,·~C)(0Date:_ II I)1 ( 'j I i FOR OFFICE USE:TOTAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT:$,_ 6 ao ~./6 rOt)o~2I CJ /~S;L~/tJ / .L..Io~O -210/·~//O:;-/67 OTAYWATERDISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS PER-DIEM AND MILEAGE CLAIM FORM ;!-OO'~D EXHmITBcat?·00 Pay To:Jose Lopez Employee Number:7010---------- Period Covered: From:03/01110 To:03/31/10 ITEM DATE MEETING PURPOSE 1 ISSUES MILEAGE MILEAGE DISCUSSED HOMBtoOWD amER OWDtoHOMB LOCATIONS J 1.03/03/10 own Board MeetinJ,1;20 II 2.03/22110 own Eng &OPs Committee Meeting 20 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.~y.I~'J 2-X 100·00;:: 9.~~200-00V 10. 0-*u.I 12.20-00+ 13;~t''20·00+ 40·00* 14.i "40 ·OOX I15.i,0-50~ 1(j~20-00 17. 18.I I Total Meeting Per Diem:_$.;...;2_00 _ ($100 per meeting) Total Mileage Oaimed:40 miles GM Reciept:_Date:_ FOR OFFICE USE:TOTAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT:$,__-__ 000 OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS PER-DIEM AND MILEAGE CLAIM FORM c2"{)() MAR 15 2010 Pay To:Mark Robak Period Covered: Employee Number:_7.:..;0;.;;1;.;;4..:.;01;:.;1;.;;0 _ 3217 Fair Oaks Lane,Spring Valley,CA 91978 From:--:;..1-~1--=1.;:.0__To:1-30-10 ITEM DATE MEETING PURPOSE /ISSUES MILEAGE MILEAGE DISCUSSED HOMEloOWD OTHER OWDloHOME LOCATIONS;/ 1 1-6 Monthly Otay Board Meeting General District Business 4 6 2 1-8 San Diego East County Monthly business/community forum -No 0 0 Chamber ofCommerce Charge 3 1-13 Lunch with Otay Board Informal discussion of issues -No 0 0 President Charge 4 1-27 Otay Employee Recognition Annual Recognition luncheon -No 0 0 Luncheon Charge , \yJ 7 0-* laO-x IJ.F 1 -= 100-00/ -t/f 0-* 4-1'If 0-50= 2-00*1 Total Meeting Per Diem:$100 4 6 .r ($100 per meeting) Total Mileage Claimed:10 FOR OFFICE USE:TOTAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT:$_ ~ceiJ?1 /I!A A ~ GM ~-bJ!L...::..tI~f/V_;l/...¥-{A)=-_ ! (Director's Signature)~ Date:_7_'_fr.:,_"_2_E:>_f_iO__~to.tV ~.V fftjOOD· OtJO· Pay To:Mark Robak /...£?~DV u·k-/0/...:704-0 /f:-// /6 5'00 CJ·2-1 0 J..5,;J-I/0 d-- OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS PER-DIEM AND MILEAGE CLAIM FORM Period Covered: ~(./~.{.,.o'(.../c!2.0-0 MAR 15 2010 Employee Number:--'-70""1:....;4...;..0....;21:..;0 _ 3217 Fair Oaks Lane,Spring Valley,CA 91978 From:2-1-10 To:2-28-10 ITEM DATE MEETING PURPOSE /ISSUES MILEAGE MILEAGE DISCUSSED HOMEtoOWD OTHER OWDtoHOME LOCATIONS I 1 2-3 Monthly Otay Board Meeting General District Business 4 6 2 2-15 Lunch with Otay Board Informal discussion of issues -No 0 0 President Charge /3 2-16 Council ofWater Utilities Monthly meeting and installation ofnew 0 61 officers -(See Exhibit A -Agenda) 4 2-18 Rancho San Diego Jamul Monthly business/community forum -No 0 0 Chamber ofCommerce Charge QrJ;I 0·* 100·)< J;2'=:: 200·OO~ 0'* .~"y 4·x ~0.50/ 2·00* Total Meeting Per Diem:$200 4 67 ($100 per meeting) Total Mileage Claimed:71 (Director's Signature) 7·/~·70(roDate:_ '1;"1l>'1AJn 7 "Ii'!i'r _,_HI! FOR OFFICE USE:TOTAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT:$,_ Pay To:Mark Robak 185DDO.2-10/.5""'2-1 10 / I (?~l..:>00 ~2-101.t?;2-/1(;)2- OTAY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS PER-DIEM AND MILEAGE CLAIM FORM Period Covered: Employee Number:_7;...;:0;..:;1...:..40:...:;3;..:;10"--_ 3217 Fair Oaks Lane,Spring Valley,CA 91978 From:3-1-10 To:3-31-10 ITEM DATE MEETING PURPOSE /ISSUES MILEAGE MILEAGE DISCUSSED HOME toOWD OTHEROWDtoHOMELOCATIONS 1 3-3 Monthly Otay Board Meeting General District Business 4 6 ." 0-* ~~J 100·00 X11·:: 100.00*/ 0-* ~.,i l~-x 0-50::: 2-00:.\/ Total Meeting Per Diem:$100 4 6 ($100 per meeting) Total Mileage Claimed:10 .~IJA.~ GM ~I:--,-1 fW_cfX7b _ (Director's Signature) Date:__5__1 _6_.2._D_f_O__ FOR OFFICE USE:TOTAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT:$_ / STAFF REPORT TYPE MEETING:Regular Board SUBMITTED BY:Daniel Kay Associate Civil Engineer AGENDA ITEM 7c MEETING June 2,2 °1 °DATE: PROJECT/Various DIV.NO.ALL SUBPROJECT: Award of As-Neede ngineering Design Services Contract for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012 APPROVED BY: (Chief) APPROVED BY: (Asst.GM): SUBJECT: Ron Ripperger ~ Engineering Manager Rod posada~~,) Chief,Engineering Manny Magan Assistant Genera Engineering and Operations GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: That the Otay Water District (District)Board of Directors (Board) authorizes the General Manager to enter into an Agreement for Professional Services for As-Needed Engineering Design Services with Lee &Ro,Inc.(Lee &Ro)for an amount not-to-exceed $175,000 during Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012 (ending June 30,2012). COMMITTEE ACTION: Please see Attachment A. PURPOSE: To obtain Board authorization for the General Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Lee &Ro in an amount not-to- exceed $175,000 for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012 (ending June 30, 2012). ANALYSIS: The District will require the professional services of an engineering consultant in support of the District's CIP projects for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012.The As-Needed Engineering Design Services contract will provide the District with the ability to obtain consulting services in a timely and efficient manner and on an as-needed basis. The District will require the expertise of an engineering consultant to provide civil engineering design for a variety of CIP projects. The District incurs expenses in requesting,reviewing,and ranking proposals,checking references,and preparing staff reports for Committee and Board approval.The engineering design services, individually,are small enough that preparation of formal proposals by consultants becomes expensive and these costs are passed on to the District.For these reasons,it is more efficient and cost effective to issue a contract on an as-needed basis.This concept has also been used in the past for other disciplines like geotechnical,electrical,and environmental services. The District will issue task orders to the Consultant for specific projects during the contract period.The Consultant will then prepare a detailed scope of work,schedule,and cost estimate for each task order assigned under the contract.Upon written task order authorization from the District,the Consultant shall then proceed with the project as described in the scope of work. The CIP projects that are estimated to require engineering design services for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012,at this time,are listed below: ESTIMATED CIP DESCRIPTION COST P2318 20-Inch,657 Zone,Summit Cross Tie $35,000 P2357 657-1/850-1 Pump Station Demolition $25,000 P2370 Dorchester Reservoir &Pump Station Demolition $25,000 P2504 Regulatory Site Access Road &Pipe Relocation $60,000 S2024 Campo Road Sewer Main Replacement - Preliminary Design Report $10,000 S2025 Wieghorst Way Sewer Main Replacement - Preliminary Design Report $10,000 Contingency $10,000 TOTAL:$175,000 The engineering design scopes for the above projects are estimated from preliminary information and past projects.Therefore,staff believes that a $175,000 cap on the As-Needed Engineering Design Services contract is adequate. The contract is not-to-exceed $175,000 for all task orders.Fees for professional services will be charged to the CIP Projects for which the engineering designs are performed. 2 This As-Needed Engineering Design Services contract does not commit the District to any expenditure until a task order is approved to perform work on a CIP Project.The District does not guarantee work to the consultant,nor does the District guarantee to the consultant that it will expend all of the funds authorized by the contract on professional services. The District solicited engineering design services by placing an advertisement on the District's website,San Diego Union Tribune, and the San Diego Daily Transcript on March 29,2010 Nineteen (19) firms submitted a letter of interest and a statement of qualifications.The Request for Proposal (RFP)for As-Needed Design Services was sent to all nineteen (19)firms resulting in nine (9) proposals received on April 22,2010.They are as follows: •Kennedy/Jenks Consultants •Nasland Engineering •PBS&J •Psomas •Urban Logic Consultants •J.C.Heden &Associates •Kimley-Horn &Associates •Lee &Ro •Fakhoury Consulting Group The ten (10)firms that chose not to propose are RBF,Vali Cooper & Associates,AECOM,Rick Engineering,Harris &Associates,Fuscoe Engineering,Algert Engineering,Cardno,Snipes-Dye Associates, Poggemeyer Design Group. In accordance with the District's Policy 21,staff evaluated and scored all written proposals Lee &Ro received the highest score for their services based on their experience,understanding of the scope of work,proposed method to accomplish the work,and their composite hourly rate.Lee &Ro was the most qualified consultant with the best overall proposal.A summary of the complete evaluation is shown in Attachment B. FISCAL IMPACT: The funds for this contract will be expended from the CIP projects noted previously.This contract is for professional services based on the District's need and schedule,and expenditures will not be made until a task order is approved by the District for the consultant's professional services on a specific CIP project. 3 Based on a review of the financial budget,the Project Manager has determined that the budget will be sufficient to support the professional services required for the ClP projects in the FY 2011 budget. STRATEGIC GOAL: This project supports the District's Mission statement,liTo provide the best quality of water and wastewater service to the customers of the Otay Water District,in a professional,effective,and efficient manner,"and the District's Strategic Goal,in planning for infrastructure and supply to meet current and future potable water demands. LEGAL IMPACT: None. P:\WORKING\As Needed Services\Engineering Design\FY 20ll-20l2\Staff Report\BD 06-02 10,As-Needed Engineering Design Services.doc DK/RR/RP:jf Attachments:Attachment A Attachment B DATEvNAME QA/QC Approved: ~~\~ 4 ATTACHMENT A SUBJECTIPROJECT:I Award of As-Needed Engineering Design Services Contract for Various I Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012 .........................................................................1 . COMMITTEE ACTION: The Engineering,Operations,and Water Resources Committee reviewed this item at a meeting held on May 20,2010 and the following comments were made: •Staff is requesting approval of an agreement for Professional Services for As-Needed Engineering Design Services with Lee &Ro,Inc.(Lee &Ro)in an amount not- to-exceed $175,000 during Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012 (ending June 30,2012). •It was indicated that in accordance with the District's Policy 21,five staff members evaluated and scored all written proposals.Staff stated that Lee &Ro received the highest score and was the most qualified consultant with the best overall proposal.A list of CIP projects that will require engineering design services for FY 2011 and 2012 are listed on page 2 of the staff report. •Staff indicated that Lee &Ro was instrumental with the engineering design of several projects such as the 36- Inch Pipeline,Jamacha Road Pipeline,30-Inch Recycled Pipeline,and Otay Lakes Road Recycled Pipeline. Following the discussion,the Committee supported staffs' recommendation and presentation to the full board on the consent calendar. ATTACHMENT B SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL RANKINGS BY PANEL MEMBERS Professional As-Needed Civil Engineering Design Services WRITTEN Understanding Soundness Consultant'sQualificationsofscope,and Viability of Composite commitmentofStaffschedule,Proposed Hourly Rate'to DBEresourcesProiectPlan SCORE 20 20 25 35 YIN TOTAL AVERAGE SCORE SCORE 100 References Poor/Good/Excellent Danie/Kay 18 18 23 29 88 Kennedy I Jenks Consultants Bob Kennedy ~__1_8__~18 21 29 J5!!':!iIlf_a.rneron 19 1_9__24 29 Jake Vac/ave~__~12 !_L ?~~(}__ Don Bienvenue 17 17 21 29 y _8~ 91---- 84.._----- 84 87 _Qa.I1JI!!_~1_8____16 2_1____29 Nasland Bob Kennedy_-------!§__r--__1_6 ~~ Engineering Kevin Cameron 18 18 ~_~29 ~ke Vac/avek 16 17 22 29 Don Bienvenue 17 18 21 29 y 84 81------- ~­ --~ 85 84 PBS&J Psomas ___h_QanielKaL l~J~~!11 _ ~~bnl5.fJ.nnedy _~1L.__.n __~•__~3.L__. Kevin Cameron 18 _..19 ~__21- Jake Vac/avek 16 19 22 31~--- Don Bienvenue 18 18 23 31 __Daniel Ka.y.f--j-~---_1_8 1£___]2__ f-El.o!:J_Kennedy ___n~_.--J-§-----r----?1 __I--~§__ __l5..e':dn..Qa.'!1_fJ.(()!2...__.1_~________!(}._.24__._.__~__ _J..a.ke Vaclavek .1?.1_7 2_2 26_ Don Bienvenue 18 18 24 26 y y c---lllJ.- 88".h._ 91f------- ~--- 90 84-_._-- ~--- 87--..,,----- _8Q _ 86 89 84 Daniel Kay __16 15 18 25 __!JOb Kennedy._-------!_13__~_16__~~_~_5_Urban Logic .-"--~-- Consultants Kevi'2_Qameron 1l3..__--I----l?----~Q ??_ Jake Vac/avek 14 15 20 25-.-._-----_-----_-----.---------__---__------, Don Bienvenue 17 18 22 25 Danif)/~__.-..1.§._~l._r--1-~_~35.__ J.C.Heden &~ob KennedL __16 17 20 __~__ Associates Kevin Cameron 16 16 .12....-__~ _Jake Va.C!!~~_17 _~__~~_~__ Don Bienvenue 17 18 22 35 ___.9.a._'2ieJ...I5Ex._____12 E ?Q .2L__ Kimley-Horn _BobKe!]l]~ciL ~.-~~--------~---~-- &Associates Kevin Cameron __1_6____17 21 28 Jake Vac/avek 15 15 19 28---------_.---------------- Don Bienvenue 18 16 22 28 y y y 74 77------- 76 74 82 ----'!"L__ 88 87e------ 87---- 92 81 85 82----- 77r--~-- 84 77 88 82 Lee &Ro __..!2a.l1il!!_~_____lE!.____.!_L_~3_0..__ _.Bob KenneqL 1_9 ..1g ~L~__._~Q _ Kevin Cameron 1_~19 24 30 Jake Vac/avek 15 __...1J._~.__.?1...-3_~ Don Bienvenue 19 19 23 30 y c-__89 __ 92f---- -~ ~4__ 91 90 Excellent P:\WORKING\AsNeededSeNiee~\Eng!neeringDe:Ngn\FY 2011-2012\SeteclionProce~!o\RFPEvamtfoo_Design SCORE WRITTEN Understanding Soundness Consultant'sQualificationsofscope,and Viability of Composite commitmentofStaffschedule,Proposed Hourly Rate'toOBEresourcesProiectPlan 20 20 25 35 YIN TOTAL SCORE 100 AVERAGE SCORE References Poor/Good/Excellent 1-!.a.k~'!.aE.a'!..e.t5.. Don Bienvenue Fakhoury Consulting Group _P~!!i.~/j<~__._.__.J~__.15 _.~._..~Q.._..33 ..?ob..KfJ..n.n.~d.Y.....!§__.l§......?.Q.......__}.~. KevitJ.._Ca_mero,!..__...1?_.fL_....-I---.--?.L-..~_. ____..1.L _~_15.._.._+--.__..?.~_.~~__ 16 17 21 33 y 83 ._...~5 .... 88....._----- 83 87 85 1.Hour/y Rate Ca/cu/alion Formula =35·(ConsultantRale -M/n.Rate)'/O (Max.Rate·Min.Rate) P;\WORKINGIA5Needed SeNieeslEngineerin;De:ign\FY20\1·201l\Selee!ionProcess\RFPEvaluation_Design PM Signature:-"""i:=;;:r....;.;J_"""'-_~'I-_ QC:--""\-~=t~d-~=---"==--- AGENDA ITEM 7d STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE:June 2,2010TYPEMEETING:Regular Board SUBMITTED BY:Daniel Kay 9 L Associate Civil Engineer Ron Ripperger MJV' Engineering Manager PROJECT/ SUBPROJECT:N/A DIV.NO.ALL APPROVED BY: (Chief) APPROVED BY: (Ass!.GM): SUBJECT: Rod Posada~r<IdS~ Chief,Engineer~0 Manny Magan~~ Assistant General ~!ager,Engineering and Operations Award of a Professional As-Needed Geotechnical Consulting Services Contract for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: That the otay Water District (District)Board of Directors (Board)authorizes the General Manager to enter into an agreement for Professional Services for As-Needed Geotechnical Consulting Services with MTGL Inc.(MTGL)for an amount not-to- exceed $175,000 during Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012 (ending June 30,2012). COMMITTEE ACTION: Please see Attachment A. PURPOSE: To obtain Board authorization for the General Manager to enter into a Professional As-Needed Geotechnical Consulting Services Agreement with MTGL in an amount not-to-exceed $175,000 for Flscal Years 2011 and 2012 (ending June 30,2012) ANALYSIS: The District will require the services of a geotechnical consultant to perform studies in support of the District's CIP projects for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012.The As-Needed Geotechnical SerVlces contract will provide the District with the ability to obtain consulting services in a timely and efficient manner and on an as-needed basis. The District will require the expertise of a geotechnical consultant to conduct investigations for a variety of ClP projects.The District incurs expenses in requesting, reviewing,and ranking proposals,checking references,and preparing staff reports for Committee and Board approval.The investigations,individually,are small enough that preparation of formal proposals by consultants becomes expensive and these costs are passed on to the District.For these reasons,it is more efficient and cost effective to issue a contract on an as- needed basis.This concept has also been used in the past for other disciplines like engineering design,electrical,and environmental services. The District will issue task orders to the Consultant for specific projects during the contract period.The Consultant will then prepare a detailed scope of work,schedule,and cost estimate for each task order assigned under the contract.Upon written task order authorization from the District,the Consultant shall then proceed with the project as described in the scope of work. The ClP projects that are estimated to require geotechnical investigations for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012,at this time,are listed below: ESTIMATED CIP DESCRIPTION COST P2083 870-2 Pump Station Replacement $45,000 P2318 20-lnch,657 Zone,Summit Cross Tie $45,000 P2399 30-Inch,980 Zone,980 Reservoirs to $25,000HunteParkway P2504 Regulatory Site Access Eoad &Pipeline $20,000Relocation S2024 Campo Road Sewer Main Replacement $15,000 S2025 Wieghorst Way Sewer Main Replacement $15,000 Contingency $10,000 TOTAL:$175,000 The geotechnical scopes .for the above projects are estimated from preliminary information and planning studies.The geotechnical scopes of the projects may change during the design phase,potentially increasing geotechnical study costs. Similarly,industry-wide increases in the cost of performing geotechnical investigations,such as fees for drilling and excavation subcontractors,insurance,and regulatory compliance, 2 may also increase the cost of performing geotechnical studies. Therefore,staff believes that a $175,000 cap on the As-Needed Geotechnical Services contract is appropriate. The contract is not-to-exceed $175,000 for all task orders. Fees for professional services will be charged to the CIP Projects for which the investigations are performed. This As-Needed Geotechnical Services contract does not commit the District to any expenditure until a task order is approved to perform work on a CIP Project.The District does not guarantee work to the consultant,nor does the District guarantee to the consultant that it will expend all of the funds authorized by the contract on professional services. The District solicited geotechnical services by placing an advertisement on the District's website,San Diego Union Tribune,and the San Diego Daily Transcript on March 29,2010. Seventeen (17)firms submitted a letter of interest and a statement of qualifications.The Request for Proposal (RFP)for As-Needed Geotechnical Services was sent to all seventeen (17) firms resulting in sixteen (16)proposals received on April 22, 2010.They are as follows: •Leighton Consulting Inc. •AESCO •Geo-Logic •Helenschmidt •Mactec •GEl Consultants •Geocon •Allied Geotechnical Consultants •Ninyo &Moore •Christian Wheeler Engineering •Southern California Soil &Testing •United Inspection &Testing •Hetherington Engineering •MTGL •Nova Engineering •Koury Geotechnical Services The one (1)firm that chose not to propose is Converse Consultants. In accordance with the District's Policy 21,staff evaluated and scored all written proposals.MTGL received the highest score 3 for their services based on their experience,understanding of the scope of work,proposed method to accomplish the work,and their composite hourly rate.MTGL was the most qualified consultant with the best overall proposal.A summary of the complete evaluation is shown in Attachment B. FISCAL IMPACT: The funds for this contract will be expended from the CIP projects noted previously.This contract is for professional services based on the District's need and schedule,and expenditures will not be made until a task order is approved by the District for the consultant's professional services on a specific CIP project. Based on a review of the financial budget,the Project Manager has determined that the budget will be sufficient to support the professional services required for the CIP projects in the FY 2011 budget STRATEGIC GOAL: This project supports the District's Mission statement,liTo provide the best quality of water and wastewater service to the customers of the Otay Water District,in a professional, effective,and efficient manner,"and the District's Strategic Goal,in planning for infrastructure and supply to meet current and future potable water demands. LEGAL IMPACT: None. P:\WORKING\As Needed Services\Geotechnical\FY 2011-2012\Staff Report\BD 6-2-10,As-Needed Geotechnical Services.doc DK/RR/RP :j f Attachments:Attachment A Attachment B 6 \~'10Date:---'------1.0----;,---_ QA!QC An:?1 ~~ Name :_~.-::...-~---v;_ 4 ATTACHMENT A SUBJECT/PROJECT:I Award of As-Needed Geotechnical Services Contract for Various ,Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012 COMMITTEE ACTION: The Engineering,Operations,and Water Resources Committee reviewed this item at a meeting held on May 20,2010 and the following comments were made: •Staff is requesting approval of an agreement for Professional Services for As-Needed Geotechnical Services with MTGL Inc.(MTGL)in an amount not-to-exceed $175,000 during Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012 (ending June 30,2012). •Staff indicated that several District CIP projects will require the expertise of a geotechnical consultant to conduct reports,soil sampling,groundwater studies,etc. Page 2 of the staff report provides a list of the CIP projects that are anticipated to require geotechnical services in FYs 2011 and 2012. •It was indicated that a panel of five District staff members evaluated and scored all written proposals. Staff stated that MTGL received the highest score and was the most qualified consultant with the best overall proposal. •Staff stated that MTGL has excellent references and is currently contracting with CCL to conduct soil sampling for the District's 36-Inch Pipeline project. •The Committee inquired about the proposed cost/pricing for geotechnical services and how it compared to what staff had anticipated.Staff stated that although MTGL's rates were lower than the other contractors,they were still within the expected range of typical rates for geotechnical services. Following the discussion,the Committee supported staffs' recommendation and presentation to the full board on the consent calendar. ATTACHMENT B SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL RANKINGS BY PANEL MEMBERS Professional As-Needed Geotechnical Services WRITTEN :;~u 1<1: Qualifications ofStaff 20 Understanding Soundness ofscope,and Viability of Composite schedule,Proposed Hourly Rate1 resources Proiect Plan 20 25 35 Consultant's commitment to DBE YIN TOTAL SCORE 100 AVERAGE SCORE References Poor/Good/Excellent ~aJ'I~£/(3.L~I-~_1,-,6 1_7~~~_~ David Charles _!_5~1_4______1.!!2_6__Leighton Consulting Inc.I B~ra:"'.n...don....._D...iP___'_ie...t~ro__I_~----'-18-----1_6 ~2_6__ Bernardo Separa 18 18 22 26 Frank Anderson 17 16 21 26 y __..lL_ 73 81 84 80 79 AESCO Geo-Logic Helenschmidt Mactec DanielKa¥..1~_14 16 30 David_QI]!l.~1_4___15_+__17 3_0__ ..§3.r'!!'ErJ.f1_JJiPietro 1_8 ~_18.....~3_0 _ .Bernardo Separa ~1_8 _______.!.6 r--__~__1_~--- Frank Anderson 15 14 16 30 Daniel Kay r---------1~_~~__~_16 2_1 f---------_39 __ David C_I]a.rl!Jii..._r---J._6 ~1_5 _______.!.9_____~_ Brandon glfifJ.tro c----18_____19 2_2 3_0__ ~a.rcf.~Separa r-__~1_8 _______.!.7 ~_30 Frank Anderson 17 16 19 30 I--_[)!Joiel Kay 16 11 2_1 --.--1§__~ r----'2-a.'1l(LCharles 1L 15 __~~1_8 2§_ r--E3-@_ncIonDiPietrC!_r---J_7_____17 ~L .2_5__ r--E3-fjrnardo Sf!fJ.ara._f---------~-__1JL ~~_____2_5 __ Frank Anderson 17 16 18 25 _~!1i~'-ISClL..__17_~1----.1_8___R.._28 ~cI.c~!!arles .J.§.r-1_6 ~_1_9 ?~__ ~[1c1C!nDiPietro __1_8 1_8__~~_23__28 Bernardo Separa 1_9~1_9 ~~--f_28 Frank Anderson 17 17 19 28 y y y y 75 76 88 84C"------- 75 83f-------- 80----- 89 ~-- 82 c----Z§l__~ -----.ZL_ 80 84 76 86 _7'~__ 87 79 84 79 85 ___DanielKaL_----1L---f----!§---~____~_ _J2avid Cha0?~~-~~I__J§.-f_--~--r-~---- GEl Consultants BrandonDiPietro 18 18 22 25------------------------------f_--------------------f---------------- _§3ernarcjQ Separa.J.!!I_--19 __24---~r--.:!~- Frank Anderson 17 18 22 25 y 79 ~z~ 83------ 86------------ 82 82 Geocon Allied Geotechnical Engineers _QEinielKa.L J.§"~-----.1L ?Q 3_3__ ~QavidCh~.r'-e.~E ~~_1L______.:!.!3_3~_ Brandon DiPJ.etro ~!.9 2~3~__+--~~3~3~___j _Bernardo _§.e.par.a....__19 18 ~1__-3...3---~1 Frank Anderson 17 16 20 33 Daniel_'5..a.y._~----.1§.--------1§~___19 26 _David Ch_aJj~~~_1_6 ~?0 J_6__ Brandon!:J.'E'ietro ~.....1L__~18 21 ?§._ BernardoSepara 1~_____19 23 .?_6 _ Frank Anderson 15 15 19 26 y y 86--- 87 93 ___..J~ 78------ ~ 87 75 89 80 P:\WORKING\AsNeeded5ervlces\Geotechnical\FY2011·2012\Selecl:ion Process\RFP Evaluation_Geotech,xls WRlTIEN Understanding Soundness Consultant'sQualificationsofscope,and Viabilityof Composite commitment TOTAL AVERAGE References of Staff schedule,Proposed Hourly Rate1 to DBE SCORE SCORE resources Proiect Plan SCORE 20 20 25 35 YIN 100 PasslFall DanielKay 17 16 23 25 81 David Charles 17 18 22 25 82 Ninyo &Moore Brandon DiPietro 18 19 22 25 Y 84 83 BernardoSepara 19 19 24 25 87 Frank Anderson 18 18 22 25 83 Daniel Kay 16 16 21 29 82-- Christian David Charles 15 16 20 29 80 Wheeler Brandon DiPietro 18 17 21 29 Y 85 84 Engineering Bernardo Seoara 18 19 23 29 89 Frank Anderson 17 17 21 29 84 DanielKay 17 18 23 30 ~ Southern David Charles 17 16 21 30 84 California Soils _Brandon DiPietro 18 19 22 30 Y 89 88 &Testing Bernardo Seoara 19 19.__24 30 92 .~-------...._--- Frank Anderson 18 18 22 30 88 Daniel Kay 16 16 20 27 79~- United David Charles 15 15 19 27 76------._.._--_.._---------- Inspection &Brandon DiPietro 18 18 21 27 Y 84 80 Testing ---.-----_....---- Bernardo Separa 17 16 20 27 -_.I!Q.------_...._-------_.._--- Frank Anderson 15 17 21 27 80 Daniel Kav 15 16 19 27 77_-- Hetherington David Charles 14 14 18 _._-~--73--------------- Engineering Brandon DiPietro 17 17 20 27 Y 81 77--------------_..• Bernardo Separa 18 16 20 27 81 Frank Anderson 14 15 19 27 75 _pi3.nielKaL_17 17 f--'--~---35 911------~~------------------- DavidCharles 16 16 20 35 87-----...._-------------------------•••••0____-- MTGL Brandon DiPietro 19 19 22 35 Y 95 91 Excellent----- BernClrdo SeRaJiL 1------19 ____:l_~23 35 95-----_.._-----~-----._--- Frank Anderson 16 18 20 35 89 Daniel Kay 18 17 23 31 89--_._--._----_..~._----------_.- NOVA David Charles 16 16 ..-20 31 83 Engineering Brandon DiPietro 17 17 21 31 Y --~~.-85-_._---._----- Bernardo Seoara I--.~17 22 31 88 Frank Anderson 15 16 20 31 82 Daniel Kay 16 15 18 29 78 Koury David Charles 15 16 19 29 79--Geotechnical Brandon DiPietro 18 16 20 29 Y 83 81 Services ---. Bernardo Seoara 18 18 f--~--29 --~--.--------- Frank Anderson 16 17 20 29 82 I.Hourly Rale CalculationFormula =35·IConsuitantRate.Min.Ralej"IO (Max.Rale·Min_Rale) P:\WORKING\AsNeededSetvices\Geotechnical\FY2011-2012\5eIectionProcess\RFPEvalualion_Geotech PM Signature:--JL::>..;.-t?t"" QC~fAiQ\ Engineering Manager:~,~ AGENDA ITEM 7e STAFF REPORT TYPE MEETING:Regular Board MEETING DATE:June 2,2 010 SUBMITIED BY:Lisa Coburn-Boyd .5tc-s PROJECT: Environmental Compliance Specialist Ron Ripperger ~ Engineering Manager P1253-001000 DIV.NO.ALL APPROVED BY: (Chief) APPROVED BY: (Asst.GM): SUBJECT: Rod posada~~~ Chief,Engineering Manny Maga~~~ Assistant Generaf1ranager,Engineering and Operations Award of a ProfeSsional As-Needed Environmental Consulting Services Contract for Fiscal Years 2011,2012,and 2013 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: That the Otay Water District (District)Board of Directors (Board) authorizes the General Manager to enter into an agreement for Professional Services for As-Needed Environmental Consulting Services with ICF International for an amount not to exceed $375,000 during Fiscal Years 2011,2012,and 2013 (ending June 30,2013). COMMITTEE ACTION: Please see Attachment A. PURPOSE: To obtain Board authorization for the General Manager to enter into a Professional As-Needed Environmental Consulting Services Agreement with ICF International in an amount not-to-exceed $375,000 for Fiscal Years 2011,2012,and 2013 (ending June 30,2013). ANALYSIS: The District often requires the expertise of environmental consultants for small tasks on its Capital Improvement and Operations Projects.These tasks typically are valued between $1,000 and $70,000 and,as such,they are small enough that formal proposals from consultants are not cost-effective to process.Because of this, the District began using an As-Needed Environmental Consultant during Fiscal Year 2006 to perform such tasks.This has proven to be a very effective and efficient way to address the environmental issues that come up as projects develop. The District will issue task orders to the As-Needed Environmental Consultant for specific projects during the contract period.The Consultant will then prepare a detailed scope of work,schedule,and cost estimate for each task order assigned under the contract.Upon written task order authorization from the District,the Consultant shall then proceed with the project,as described in the Scope of Work. The District has used an As-Needed Environmental Consultant for the past five Fiscal Years and during this period,the costs for all projects during any given fiscal year have averaged between $100,000 and $125,000.For example,the projects that are estimated to require environmental services for Fiscal Year 2011 are listed below: ESTIMATED CIP DESCRIPTION COST R2048 MND for Otay Mesa RW Distribution Pipelines $20,000 R2034 MND for 860-1 Reservoir $50,000 P2504 Reg.Site Access Rd.&Pipeline Relocation $10,000 Environmental Analysis P2399 Environmental for 30-inch Pipeline,980 Res.$8,000 To Hunte Parkway P1253 Annual Biological Report for the $6,000 Forcemain/AirVac HCP P1253 Biological Surveys &Monitoring $20,000 TOTAL:$114,000 The current three-year As-Needed Environmental Consultant Services contract will be complete and the entire budget expended at the end of this fiscal year,June 30,2010.Therefore,the District issued formal Requests for Proposal (RFP)to twenty (20)consulting firms on March 25,2010 for Professional As-Needed Environmental Consulting Services.On April 14,2010,eight (8)proposals were received from the following firms: •Chambers Group •CRA •ECORP Consulting •Helix Environmental Planning •ICF International •PBS&J •RECON •Winzler &Kelly Twelve (12)firms (ATC Associates,BRG,Encorp,ESI,Hargreave Consulting,Hinshaw,Highfill,Patriot Environmental,RBF,Rincon Consultants,Schneider Laboratories,and Stantec)chose not to propose. In accordance with the District's Policy 21,Staff evaluated and scored all written proposals and interviewed the four top-rated firms (Chambers Group,ECORP,Helix Environmental,and ICF International) After holding the interviews,the panel completed the consultant ranking process and concluded that ICF International was the most qualified consultant.A summary of the complete evaluation is shown in Attachment B. This Professional As-Needed Environmental Consulting Services Contract will be a three-year contract.The District will evaluate the performance of the As-Needed Consultant at the end of each fiscal year and has the option to terminate the agreement if it concludes that the As-Needed Consultant has not performed effectively.If the District is satisfied with the performance of the As-Needed Consultant,the contract will continue through to the next fiscal year.This As-Needed Environmental Services contract does not commit the District to any expenditure until a task order is approved to perform work.The District does not guarantee work to the As-needed Consultant,nor does the District guarantee that it will utilize the entire $375,000 budgeted for this contract. FISCAL IMPACT: The funds for this contract will be expended from the CIP projects noted previously.This contract is for Professional As-Needed Environmental Consulting Services based on the District's need and schedule and does not commit the District to any expenditure until a task order is approved for the as-needed consultant to perform work on a specific project. Based on a review of the financial budget,the Project Manager has determined that the budget will be sufficient to support the Professional As-Needed Consulting Services required for the CIP projects in the FY 2011 budget. 3 STRATEGIC GOAL: This project supports the District's Mission statement,"To provide the best quality of water and wastewater service to the customers of the Otay Water District,in a professional,effective,and efficient manner,"as well as the District's strategic goal of,"Creating a comprehensive environmental program that is proactive in response to environmental compliance." LEGAL IMPACT: None. LC-B/RR/RP:jf P:\WORKING\As Needed Services\Environmental\06-02-10 Board Staff Report_As-needed Environmental.doc Attachments:Attachment A Attachment B QA/QC NAME: Approved: C>Jl~DATE: 4 ~\\'L.\'10 ATTACHMENT A rSUB~~i;;~~~;o~CT:rAward of Profession~i As-Needed EnvironmentaiC~ns~iting' !Services Contract (P1253) COMMITTEE ACTION: The Engineering,Operations,and Water Resources Committee reviewed this item at a meeting held on May 20,2010 and the following comments were made: •Staff is requesting approval of an agreement for Professional Services for As-Needed Environmental Consulting Services with ICF International in an amount not-to-exceed $375,000 during Fiscal Years 2011, 2012,and 2013 (ending June 30,2013). •Staff indicated that the expertise of an environmental consultant is needed for small tasks on the District's Capital Improvement and Operations Projects.One example of the consultant's task is to provide mitigated negative declarations (MNDs)that are necessary for the construction of pump stations and reservoirs,biological monitoring,or pipeline repair projects. •Staff stated that the District began using an as-needed environmental consultant five years ago and it has proven to be an efficient and effective way to address time-sensitive environmental issues. •The District issued an RFP to 20 consulting firms on March 25 and 8 proposals were received.Staff evaluated the proposals and recommends that ICF International be awarded the as-needed contract as the most qualified consultant. •It was stated that ICF International's Senior Environmental Planner Erin Schorr,and Biological Resources Manager Jim Harry,were present to answer questions from the Committee and staff.In addition,it was indicated that Ms.Schorr and Mr. Harry completed the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the District's Otay Mesa Recycled Water System CIP Program R2087,R2077,R2058 project.This item is pending certification and is scheduled to be considered by the Board on June 2,2010. •The Committee inquired if ICF International is the current contractor for as-needed environmental consulting services. Staff stated yes and indicated that ICF International has provided consistent and excellent services to the District. Following the discussion,the Committee supported staffs' recommendation and presentation to the full board on the consent calendar. 6 Attachment B SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL RANKINGS BY PANEL MEMBERS <PROFESSIONAL AS-NEEDED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES> (WRITTEN )ORAL" Understandingof Soundness and TOTAL AVERAGE ReferencesQualificationsofViabilityofConsultant's AVERAGE Additional Presentation,Quality of SCORE SCOREscope,schedule,Proposed Fee commitment SUBTOTAL SUBTOTAL creativity,insight Strength ofproject communication responsetoStaffresourcesProposedtoDBESCOREtoissuesmanagerskillsquestionsProjectPlan ExcBllentl SCORE 20 20 25 35 YIN 100 15 15 10 10 150 ""Good/ P<>nr UsaCOburn-BoYd 16 16 19 35 86 12 10 7 6 121 Frank Anderson 17 15 19 35 86 11 11 7 7 122 Chambers Group DanielKav 17 17 20 35 Y 89 89 11 11 7 7 125 124 BOb KenneClv 18 17 22 35 92 11 11 6 6 126 Ron Ripperger 17 17 22 35 91 11 11 6 7 126 LisaCoburn-BoYd 14 14 16 32 76 FrankAnderson 17 15 20 32 84 CRA DanieJ Kay 16 15 17 32 Y 80 80 BobKennedv 14 14 17 32 77 RonRipperger 15 15 20 32 82 Usa Coburn-Sovd 18 17 22 34 91 12 9 6 6 124 FrankAnderson 17 16 21 34 88 12 11 6 6 123 CORP Consulting DanielKay 18 17 22 34 Y 91 89 10 10 6 6 123 122 BobKennedy 17 16 20 34 87 9 9 5 5 115 Ron Ripperger 16 17 21 34 88 11 11 6 7 123 Lisa Coburn-Boyd 18 18 23 33 92 13 14 9 8 136 FrankAMerson 17 17 21 33 88 12 12 8 8 128 Helix Daniel Kay 18 19 24 33 Y 94 92 12 13 9 8 136 134 Bob Kennedy 18 18 23 33 92 13 13 8 8 134 Ron Ripperger 18 19 24 33 94 13 14 9 8 138 Usa Coburn-Boyd 19 20 25 30 94 14 15 9 9 141 FrankAnderson 17 18 23 30 88 14 14 9 8 133 ICF DanielKav 18 20 24 30 Y 92 91 14 14 9 9 138 137 Excellent Bob Kennedy 20 19 24 30 93 14 14 9 9 139 Ron Ripperger 18 19 23 30 90 13 14 9 8 134 Lisa Coburn-BoYd 17 18 22 28 85 FrankAMerson 18 18 22 28 86 PBS&J DanielKay 18 18 23 28 Y 87 85 BobKennedy 17 16 20 28 81 RonRipperger 17 17 23 28 85 Usa Coburn-Boyd 17 17 22 27 83 FrankAnderson 17 16 21 27 81 RECON DanielKay 17 18 22 27 Y 84 83 BobKennedv 18 18 23 27 86 RonRipperger 17 17 21 27 82 Lisa Cobum-BoYd 17 16 19 25 77 FrankAnderson 17 17 21 25 80Winzler&Kelly DanielKav 18 17 19 25 Y 79 78 BobKennedy 17 16 20 25 78 RonRipperger 16 17 20 25 78 1.Hourly Rate Calculation Formula =35 ..(ConsultantRate ..Min.Ratej"10 (Max.Rate ..Min.Rate)PM Signat:~;~-'aT Engineering Manager:~~.c:-=== Date:5/Ik~IQ Date:c;:.\\tj "0 Date:5/rz;,0 AGENDA ITEM 8a STAFF REPORT June 2,2010 DIV.NO. Officer (CIO) MEETING DATE: W.O.lG.F.NO: APPROVED BY:Manager, (Ass!.GM): Regular Board Bill Je~ns,Information Technology 0 er ions Manager APPROVED BY:Geoff (Chief) SUBMITTED BY: TYPE MEETING: SUBJECT:Complete Wireless Project -North District GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: That the Board authorizes the General Manager to: •Award a contract to Sage Design,Inc.in the amount of $161,119 plus applicable taxes and shipping charges for FireTide radios and related hardware to complete phase two of the Otay Water Wireless Network Project. •Award a contract to Prime Electric in an amount not to exceed $55,620 for installation of electrical and wireless hardware at multiple sites throughout the North District. COMMITTEE ACTION: See "Attachment A". PURPOSE: To complete Otay Water District's Wireless Project,establishing wireless network connections to strategic facilities in the North District. BACKGROUND: This project will provide reliable and effective communications capabilities to all our major facilities.The project is phased.The first phase (FY2009 &FY2010)tested the suitability and reliability of wireless technology to meet this objective and is complete.This second phase implements this technology to our facilities in the North District reservoirs and pump stations.Future projects will expand the technology to the South District reservoir and pump stations and will be presented to the Board in FY2012. This request for funds in this report will provide resources to complete the FY2011 Wireless Project to the remaining critical facilities in the North District. Future plans (FY2012)call for connections to the remaining pertinent sites in the North and South District,providing a final wireless network with broadband connection to approximately sixty (60)OWD facilities. The District has a Capital Improvement Program (CIP)to cover the costs for completing the FY2011 Otay Wireless Project. The project consists of separate bids for hardware and services. OWD requested three competitive bids for the hardware from FireTide,Inc.,AES Global,Inc.($173,827)and Sage Design, Inc.($161.118).For the services OWD received three competitive bids from Ickler Electric Corporation ($64,900), Five Star Electrical Contractors,Inc.($62,300)and Prime Electrical Services,Inc.($55,620).We selected the lowest bidders for the hardware (Sage Design,$161,118)and services (Prime Electric $55,620). FISCAL IMPACT: This project will utilize funds from two CIPS.The hardware will use CIP P2485 and will be purchased in FY2010.The services will utilize CPI P2469 and will be purchased in FY2011. The items referenced above request a total not to exceed $216,739 plus applicable taxes and shipping with funds budgeted from Capital Improvement Programs (CIP P2485 and CIP P2469). These items are also specifically included in the existing FY2010 Capital Budget and recommended FY2011 Capital Budgets. The approved FY2010 budget is $265,000 for CIP P2485 (SCADA Communications).Expenditures to date are $87,619.The remaining balance for FY2010 is $177,381 of which not more than $161,119 plus shipping and applicable taxes will be used in these purchases.The proposed FY2011 budget for CIP P2469 is $300,000,unchanged from FY2010 budget,and has no other encumbrances.The Project Manager anticipates,based on financial analysis,that the budget will be sufficient to support this project. Finance has determined that 100%of the funding for the hardware component of this project (P2485)is available from the Replacement Fund and that for the services component of this project (P2469)I 60%of the funding is available from the Replacement Fund and 40%from the Expansion fund. STRATEGIC GOAL: These items are in support of the District's Strategic Plan, including the following strategic objectives: •Develop and deploy the field wireless network for key facilities. •Optimize functionality,business continuity,bandwidth, and use of SCADA. •Optimize use of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)and unified messaging. •Evaluate implementing a fixed network Automated Meter Reading. •Develop optimized field work processing using integrated technology. •Update Security Assessment and implement Technology Recommendations LEGAL IMPACT: None ~~ General Manager Attachment A -Otay Water District Wireless Network Project ATTACHMENT A SUBJECT/PROJECT:COMPLETE WIRELESS PROJECT -NORTH DISTRICT COMMITTEE ACTION: The Finance,Administration and Communications Committee reviewed this item at a meeting held on May 19,2010 and the following comments were made: •This item is a request to approve the funds for hardware and services to complete the installation of wireless communications equipment to thirteen facilities within the North District. •This is the second of three phases for this project: Phase I encompassed the testing of the technology, proving the concept (if can achieve the appropriate bandwidths and to test the architecture),and installing the technology at both the Administrative Building and Treatment Plant. Phase II is District to facilities. to install equipment in the North provide wireless communications for Phase III is to expand the technology to remaining sites within the North and South Districts. •It was indicated that the main issue in testing the communications equipment is assuring reliability.Staff met with several vendors to discuss this issue and to enhance reliability,the design of the system includes multiple paths to every site.If there is interference or a frequency is down,the system will "hop"to the next frequency (in essence,providing its own back up). •The committee inquired if there are any FCC issues concerning the bandwidths that the communications system would utilize and if so,if the District's system is vulnerable to interference.It was discussed that there is a frequency (4.9)available for Public Service which the District mayor may not need to utilize.The District can apply for a license to utilize the frequency.However,currently,the District does not have a need to apply for the license as it is not experiencing interference between any of the District's sites utilizing the wireless service.The District's system is designed as a point-to-point system (one specific point to another specific point)and something would need to come directly between one of the District's sites.Should this occur,there is a back-up path in place and the system would automatically "hop"to to one of the three other frequencies available as back-up. •It was discussed that the District utilizes encryption protocols which does not allow the District's data to be read as it is transmitted from site to site.The only problem that may possibly occur is someone causing interference in the frequency.However,it is very unlikely that they would be able to come between our sites as they sit 900 or 1200 feet above sea level.This is a concern,but is not likely to occur. •It was indicated that the communications equipment was extensively tested and staff feels comfortable with the reliability of the system. •The committee inquired if staff looked at satellite and Wi-Fi technology and indicated its concern that the selected system may become outdated in a couple of years and the District would need to invest additional funds to update/upgrade the system.It was discussed that all such equipment has a lifecycle,however,staff is confident that this system will provide the needed services over the normal lifecycle of such technology/equipment. •It was noted that should the wireless communications go down at any of the facilities or the radios go down, everything will operate in a fail safe mode until personnel could go to the facilities and identify the problem.This likely will not happen,but there are redundancies built into the system. •There was discussion regarding leasing versus buying the communications equipment as leasing would provide the flexibili ty to upgrade the equipment without having to rebuy equipment.It was indicated that the District is purchasing the equipment as it is not able to take advantage of lease tax write-offs.It was further discussed that if the equipment was leased,the District would essentially be leasing the equipment to a zero dollar residual and would also pay interest on the lease. If the District wished to be able to return the equipment,this ability will also be calculated into the lease payment. •The committee further inquired the reason alternative technologies,such as satellite and Wi-Fi,were not selected.It was indicated that the District wished to put into place a network that had the appropriate bandwith to meet current and future needs.The recommended method is currently the only available way to achieve the bandwidth (80 MG)required to support our data load which will include video.Additionally,the unit cost for the recommended communications system is 30 to 40 times more cost effective than satellite due to the cost of establishing a path back to the satellite in the required bandwidth.The recommended system is the most cost effective means to meet the District's needs. •Additionally,the hardware for the communications system will remain intact and the software will be upgradable for many years (new software and firmware will be added). The District will be able to keep the existing physical structures in place and continue to upgrade for many years.Staff will provide a demonstration and graphics of the equipment and how they work at the June 2 board meeting. Upon completion of the discussion the committee supported staffs'recommendation and presentation to the full board as an action item.