HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-22 Board AgendaOTAY WATER DISTRICT
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OTAY WATER DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
DISTRICT BOARDROOM
2554 SWEETWATER SPRINGS BOULEVARD
SPRING VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
WEDNESDAY
May 11, 2022
3:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 27,
2022
5. 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
The District’s meeting is live streamed. Information on how to watch and listen to
the District’s meeting can be found at this link:https://otaywater.gov/board-of-di-
rectors/agenda-and-minutes/board-agenda/
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. 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:
a) APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS IN SUPPORT OF THE
VALVE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$200,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023
b) APPROVE TO INCREASE CIP P2676 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF
$350,000.00 (FROM $375,000 TO $725,000) AND AWARD A PURCHASE
ORDER TO BRAX COMPANY, INC. FOR THE 980-2 PUMP STATION
MISCELLANEOUS REPLACEMENTS PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-
TO-EXCEED $230,082.98
c) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 4408, THE ANNEXATION OF THE
PROPERTY OF VILLAGE 3 WEST R-20 WATER ANNEXATION,
0 HERITAGE ROAD, CHULA VISTA, CA 91913, APN: 644-060-13-00, TO
THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT AND TO WATER IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 22/27
d) AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT
TO MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SUPPORT OF THE 1655-1
RESERVOIR 0.5 MG RESERVOIR CONSTRUCTION AND RANCHO
JAMUL HYDROPNEUMATIC PUMP STATION MODIFICATION PROJECT
IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $762,496
e) RECEIVE THE DISTRICT’S POLICY NO. 27, INVESTMENT POLICY, OF
THE DISTRICT’S CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR REVIEW AND RE-
DELEGATE AUTHORITY FOR ALL INVESTMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES
TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53607
f) APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE DISTRICT’S PURCHASING
MANUAL, SECTION 1.2, “ETHICS STATEMENT” TO INCORPERATE THE
DISTRICT’S CODE OF ORDINANCES POLICY 41 (EMPLOYEE
COMPLIANCE WITH DISTRICT’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE) AND
POLICY 50 (ANTIFRAUD POLICY) TO ADD DEFINITION TO “HIGH
STANDARDS OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR” IN PROCUREMENT; AND
APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2.2.5, “PURCHASING AND
FACILITIES MANAGER” TO CLARIFY AND REAFFIRM THE DISTRICT’S
COMMITMENT TO BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT
ACTION ITEMS
7. BOARD
a) AUTHORIZE STAFF TO CONDUCT REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEET-
INGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDING COMMITTEE MEET-
INGS, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 4401, WHICH THE BOARD
ADOPTED AT A SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2021,
AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT
CODE § 54953(e) FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS BECAUSE (1) A STATE OF
EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID-19 IS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT; (2)
LOCAL OFFICIALS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY HAVE IMPOSED OR REC-
OMMENDED MEASURES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN
CONNECTION WITH COVID-19; AND (3) DUE TO THE COVID-19 EMER-
GENCY, MEETING IN PERSON WOULD PRESENT IMMINENT RISKS TO
THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES (MARTINEZ)
b) DISCUSSION OF 2022 BOARD MEETING CALENDAR (TITA RAMOS-
KROGMAN)
REPORTS
8. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
9. SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY UPDATE
10. DIRECTORS' REPORTS/REQUESTS
11. PRESIDENT’S REPORT/REQUESTS
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
12. CLOSED SESSION
a) DISCUSSION RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND PUBLIC
SERVICES [GOVERNMENT CODE §54957]
b) SECURITY OF PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES [GOVERNMENT
CODE §54957]
c) LIABILITY CLAIMS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CLAIM SECTION
54956.95
CLAIMANT: MR. MARK POPPETT, ATTORNEY FOR MS. JORDAN
SCHUSTER AND MRS. JESSICA SCHUSTER
AGENCY CLAIMED AGAINST: OTAY WATER DISTRICT
d) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(c)
e) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION [GOV-
ERN- MENT CODE §54956.9]
MARK COZIAHR, ET AL. vs. OTAY WATER DISTRICT, CASE NO. 37-
2015-000-CU-MC-CTL
f) EVALUATION OF GENERAL COUNSEL Pursuant to Government Code
§54954.5
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
13. REPORT ON ANY ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION. THE BOARD
MAY ALSO TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEMS POSTED IN CLOSED SESSION.
OTAY WATER DISTRICT FINANCING AUTHORITY
14. NO MATTERS TO DISCUSS
15. ADJOURNMENT
All items appearing on this agenda, whether or not expressly listed for action, may be
deliberated and may be subject to action by the Board.
The Agenda, and any attachments containing written information, are available at the
District’s website at www.otaywater.gov. Written changes to any items to be considered
at the open meeting, or to any attachments, will be posted on the District’s website.
Copies of the Agenda and all attachments are also available by contacting the District
Secretary at (619) 670-2253.
If you have any disability which would require accommodation in order to enable you to
participate in this meeting, please call the District Secretary at (619) 670-2253 at least
24 hours prior to the meeting.
Certification of Posting
I certify that on May 6, 2022, I posted a copy of the foregoing agenda near the
regular meeting place of the Board of Directors of Otay Water District, said time being at
least 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 6, 2022.
/s/ Tita Ramos-Krogman, District Secretary