HEADQUARTERS - BOARD ROOM
5700 ALMADEN EXPRESSWAY
SAN JOSE, CA
95118
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
9:30 AM
I. CALL TO ORDER:
1.
Roll
Call.
II. TIME CERTAIN:
9:35 a.m.
2.
Time
Open for Public Comment on any Subject not on the Agenda.
NOTE: The law does not permit Board action on, or
extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special
circumstances. Comments should be
limited to three minutes or as set by the Chair. If Board action is requested, the matter can
be placed on the next agenda.
9:40 a.m.
Recommendation: Adopt the resolution expressing appreciation to Sharon Judkins.
9:45 a.m.
Recommendation:
1. Hold
annual public hearing to consider any comments regarding the flood control
benefit assessments for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
2. Adopt
the resolution establishing land use categories, confirming a levy of benefit
assessments to meet duly authorized debt obligations for fiscal year 2009-2010
in flood control zones of Santa Clara Valley Water District, in accordance with
resolution nos. 86-54, 86-55, 86-56,86-57, and 90-7, and authorizing a
procedure for correcting assessments, and directing staff to set benefit
assessments at sufficient levels to collect the revenue to meet the 2009-2010
debt obligations for outstanding Certificates of Participation.
10:00 a.m.
Recommendation:
1. Conduct
public hearing on the Engineer's Report for the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant
Clarifier Rehabilitation Project.
2. Adopt
the resolution approving the Engineer's Report for the Rinconada Water
Treatment Plant Clarifier Rehabilitation Project.
3. Approve
the Project.
4. Find
that the clarifier mechanisms designed and manufactured by EIMCO Water
Technologies should be designated by specific brand name as a sole source
product in order to match other products already in use at the treatment plant.
5. Adopt
the plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the
construction of the Project per the Notice to Bidders.
6. Authorize
the Designated Engineer to issue addenda, as necessary, during bidding.
10:30 a.m.
Recommendation:
1. Conduct
public hearing on the Engineer's Report for the Pacheco Pumping Plant
Adjustable Speed Drive Replacement Project.
2. Adopt
the resolution approving the Engineer's Report for the Pacheco Pumping Plant
Adjustable Speed Drive Replacement Project.
3. Approve
the Project.
III. CONSENT CALENDAR:
NOTICE
TO THE PUBLIC
Items listed in this
section of the agenda are considered to be routine by the Board and typically
will be adopted by one motion without discussion. The consent
calendar includes action items which the Board has delegated to the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), but which law or contract requires to be decided by
the Board (EL-9.8), and CEO monitoring reports that do not reflect policy
violations or call for debate of policy criteria (GP 4.4). Any item
may be severed for separate consideration at the request of the Board.
Whenever a resolution is on the consent calendar, a roll call vote will be
taken on the entire calendar.
7.
Resolution
Delegating Authority to Deposit and Invest Funds. (D. McClain) (EL-7.5)
Recommendation: Adopt resolution delegating authority to deposit and invest
public funds to the Treasurer, designated by the CEO.
8.
Fiscal
Year 2010 Zebra and Quagga Mussel Prevention Program for District Reservoirs.
(R. Yep) (EL-7)
Recommendation: Authorize the CEO to negotiate a cost sharing agreement with
the County of Santa Clara to continue the County's boating inspection program
for the protection of District reservoirs from invasive zebra and quagga
mussels. District portion of voluntary costs are not to exceed the amount of
$375,000 for July 1, 2009--June 30, 2010.
IV. GOVERNANCE PROCESS:
Items listed in this
section are considered by the Board to be a part of the Board’s process of
governing and the manner in which it operates.
9.
2009
Board Planning Calendar. (GP-4)
Recommendation: Discuss the Planning Calendar.
Recommendation: Review the Board of Directors' Quarterly Expense Report for the
quarter ending March 31, 2009, and determine that the reimbursements comply
with Board policy.
V. EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS:
Items listed in this
section are considered by the Board to not be delegated to the CEO and require
Board consideration and/or action.
Recommendation:
1. Accept
the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection
Special Tax Summary Report.
2. Adopt
the resolution providing for levy of the special tax pursuant to the Clean,
Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Measure in the combined flood control
zone of the Santa Clara Valley Water District and authorizing a procedure for
correcting special tax amounts for FY 2009-2010.
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Consultant Agreement No. A3142G
with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. for construction engineering support
services for the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant Valves Replacement Project for
a compensation sum not to exceed $38,838.
Recommendation:
1. Adopt
the resolution specifying intention to consider undertaking a work of
improvement and providing for the notice of time and place of public hearing
for the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant and Vasona Pump Station Voice and Data
Modification Project, Projects 93294040 and 93264001.
2. Set
a time and place for the public hearing on the Engineer's Report to occur at
10:30 a.m. on June 23, 2009 at the Santa Clara Valley Water District, 5700
Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California.
Recommendation:
1. Adopt
the resolution specifying intention to consider undertaking a work of
improvement and providing for the notice of time and place of public hearing
for the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant Elevator and Alarm Project.
2. Set
a time and place for the public hearing on the Engineer's Report to occur at
10:00 a.m. on June 23, 2009 at the Santa Clara Valley Water District, 5700
Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California.
a. R-09-0040,
Staff is to come up with scenarios on issue of releases from reservoirs
regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with Department of Fish and Game for
public knowledge. (K. Whitman)
b. R-09-0041,
Staff to clarify issue of Department of Fish and Game water release and non-use
of pipeline in South County and agendize for a future Board meeting. (K.
Whitman)
c. R-09-0043,
Communications staff is to put together a press release on staff's
recommendations on rate increases and the reasons why increased groundwater
production charges are necessary. (S. Siravo)
a. R-08-0186,
Staff is to come back on minor public works next steps. (D. Chesterman)
b. R-08-0192,
Staff is to prepare an agenda item for discussion on raw water turnout and
transmission pipeline agreements, including discussion on the corresponding
water rates, rights and monitoring processes. (K. Whitman)
c. R-09-0035,
During staff's budget preparation, staff is to look at and discuss Water
Efficient Demonstration Garden project during the budget discussions. (K.
Whitman)
d. R-09-0044,
Staff is to determine how much is currently being spent on ecological
monitoring. This will later assist in
determining whether cost savings were achieved justifying new monitoring
framework costs. (A. Draper)
e. R-09-0045,
Staff is to keep the Board informed if there are any delays or hang-ups on the
South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project. (A. Draper)
f. R-09-0046,
Staff is to bring back to the Board before the next water rate hearing, a
timetable showing how stakeholder input (Agricultural Water Committee, Water
Commission, Retailers) will fit into the rate setting process. (D. McClain)
18.
Chief
Executive Officer Report. (EL-9)
VI. NEW BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS.
19.
Clerk
Review and Clarification of Requests.
VII. CLOSED SESSION:
VIII. ADJOURN: