REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 12621 E. 166 th Street, Cerritos, California 90703 1:30 P.M., FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2002 AGENDA Each item on the agenda, no matter how described, shall be deemed to include any appropriate motion, whether to adopt a minute motion, resolution, payment of any bill, approval of any matter or action, or any other action. Items listed as For Information or For Discussion may also be the subject of an action taken by the Board or a Committee at the same meeting. I. DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM II. III. IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO AGENDA Determine the need to add items to the agenda. In order for the Board to add an item to the agenda it must make a determination that: (i). The item came to the attention of the Board after the posting of the agenda; (ii). That there is a need for immediate action to be taken by the Board. If these two tests are met, the Board may add the item in question to the agenda for consideration consistent with the provisions of the Brown Act. V. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are considered routine by the Board of Directors and will be adopted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member or a member of the audience so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately immediately following action on the remaining items. A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2002 Recommendation: That the Board approve the minutes as submitted. B. DEMANDS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED APRIL 22, 2002 Recommendation: The Finance Committee recommends that the Board approve the Demands as submitted. C. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2002 Recommendation: The Finance Committee recommends that the Board approve the Financial Statements as submitted. D. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2002 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 4 May 03, 2002
Recommendation: The Finance Committee recommends that the Board approve the Investment Report as submitted. Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 4 May 03, 2002
E. STAFF TRAVEL REQUEST Recommendation: The Finance Committee recommends that the Board approve travel for District Controller, Robert Martin, to Lake Tahoe to attend "Multi-Tasking for Today's Controller." VI. VII. VIII. IX. METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT DIAMOND VALLEY RESERVOIR TOUR Recommendation: For information. PROPOSED LEGISLATION Recommendation: For discussion. GENERAL MANAGER S REPORT DISTRICT COUNSEL REPORT X. DIRECTORS REPORTS / COMMITTEE REPORTS XI. XII. WRD BOARD MEETING DATES A. May 17, 2002 1:30 P.M. - Board of Directors Meeting B. June 7, 2002 1:30 P.M. Board of Directors Meeting C. June 21, 2002 1:30 P.M. Board of Directors Meeting D. July 5, 2002 1:30 P.M. Board of Directors Meeting CONVENE PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNUAL SURVEY REPORT ON GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors resume the Public Hearing from April 19, 2002, provide opportunity for public comment, and close the Public Hearing. A. OPEN THE HEARING AND RECEIVE TESTIMONY B. CLOSE THE HEARING XIII. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-637 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LEVYING A REPLENISHMENT ASSESSMENT ON THE PRODUCTION OF GROUNDWATER FROM THE GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2002 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2003 AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 60317 OF CALIFORNIA WATER CODE AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING SAID Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 4 May 03, 2002
XIV. XV. ASSESSMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 60315 AND 60316 OF THE WATER CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Recommendation: That the Board adopt Resolution No. 02-637. CLOSED SESSION A. Existing litigation per Government Code 54956.9 (a) 1. WRD vs Midland Park Water Trust; L.A.S.C. Case No. 01-CO-1417 2. Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District vs Charles Adams; L.A.S.C. Case No. 786,656 3. California Water Service vs City of Compton; Case No. 506806 4. Ronald P. Flores vs Water Replenishment District of Southern California, et al.; case No. BC258274 B. Anticipated litigation per Government Code 54956.9 (b)(1): Two cases ADJOURNMENT Agenda posted by Tracey A. Burke, Acting Deputy Secretary, April 30, 2002. In compliance with ADA requirements, this document can be made available in alternative formats upon request. Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 4 May 03, 2002
MINUTES OF APRIL 19, 2002 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Water Replenishment District was held on April 19, 2002, at 1:30 P.M. in the District office at 12621 E. 166 th Street, Cerritos, California. President Leo J. Vander Lans called the meeting to order and presided. Deputy Secretary Marcia A. Forkos recorded the minutes. I. DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM The President declared a quorum of Directors was present, which in addition to himself included Directors Pat Acosta, Robert W. Goldsworthy, Albert Robles, and Willard H. Murray, Jr. Also participating in the meeting were General Manager Bruce Mowry, Assistant General Manager and District Engineer Robb Whitaker, Controller Robert Martin, Government and Public Affairs Manager Adeline Yoong, and District Counsels J. Arnoldo Beltrán and Edward Casey. II. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Terry Witthoft, California Water Service, led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT None. IV. ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO THE AGENDA None. V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2002 Recommendation: That the Board approve the minutes as submitted. B. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 23, 2002 Recommendation: That the Board approve the minutes as submitted.
C. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING BOARD STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP OF MARCH 23, 2002 Recommendation: That the Board approve the minutes as submitted. D. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING PUBLIC HEARING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 OF MARCH 23, 2002 Recommendation: That the Board approve the minutes as submitted. E. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2002 Recommendation: That the Board approve the minutes as submitted. Director Goldsworthy and District Counsel Beltrán made changes to the minutes of April 5, 2002 and March 23, 2002, Agenda V.B and Agenda V.D, respectively. Upon a motion duly made by Director Goldsworthy, seconded by Director Acosta, and unanimously approved, it was RESOLVED: That the Board approves the Consent Calendar of the meeting of April 19, 2002, as amended. VI. UPDATE OF FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 BUDGET Controller Robert Martin presented the revised fiscal year 2002-2003 cash flow projections, funding sources, water purchases, and budget summary. Mr. Martin noted that the revisions reflect an increase in cash flow from the Long Beach lease, decrease in water purchase amounts, and increase in-lieu in Central Basin by 3000 AF. Director Robles asked if staff had considered providing less incentive to Long Beach since they do not pay the Central Basin surcharge. General Manager Bruce Mowry stated that Long Beach had determined that 8,000 AF of in-lieu was appropriate for them. This translates into an in-lieu amount of $140/AF. Board of Directors Meeting Page 2 of 6 April 19, 2002
Mr. Diem Vuong, Long Beach Water Department (LBWD), stated that LBWD is totally even for the in-lieu. The former incentive amount was $20/AF. President Vander Lans stated that staff should look at areas in the Basin where in-lieu can be more beneficial. VII. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Government and Public Affairs Manager Adeline Yoong stated that AB 2644 (Havice) has been amended and staff is recommending that the Board change its position to a support position. She also asked that the Board support AB 954 (Kelley), the California Water Supply Reliability and Protection Bond Act of 2002. The Inter-Agency Committee unanimously approved recommending support of AB 954 at its meeting on March 29, 2002. Upon a motion duly made by Director Murray, seconded by Director Goldsworthy and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED: That the Board supports AB 2644 (Havice) and AB 954 (Kelley), the California Water Supply Reliability and Protection Bond Act of 2002. Director Robles asked if the City of Downey and West Basin Water Association were the only ones opposed to AB 2644. Ms. Yoong stated that it has come to her attention that Central Basin Water Association will also send a letter of opposition to the Board. President Vander Lans stated that that is really disappointing. Board of Directors Meeting Page 3 of 6 April 19, 2002
VIII. GENERAL MANAGER S REPORT There was none. IX. DISTRICT COUNSEL REPORT Deferred to closed session. X. DIRECTORS REPORTS / COMMITTEE REPORTS Director Acosta stated that the Board, at its last trip to Sacramento April 17-18 th, was very well received. She stated that she found the trip very enlightening. She emphasized the importance of having water leaders work cooperatively, to start looking beyond its borders and start thinking more of statewide benefit. She stated that AB 2644 was beneficial to all. She encouraged the pumpers to go over information, ask questions, and seek clarification from staff before sending opposition letters. Director Murray commended staff for the preparations for the Sacramento and Washington, D.C. trip. Director Goldsworthy concurred. XI. MEETING DATES A. May 3, 2002 1:30 P.M. WRD Board Meeting B. May 17, 2002 1:30 P.M. WRD Board Meeting C. June 7, 2002 1:30 P.M. WRD Board Meeting D. June 21, 2002 1:30 P.M. WRD Board Meeting E. July 5, 2002 1:30 P.M. WRD Board Meeting XII. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNUAL SURVEY REPORT ON GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 A. OPEN THE HEARING AND RECEIVE TESTIMONY B. CLOSE THE HEARING OR CONTINUE THE HEARING TO THE BOARD MEETING OF MAY 3, 2002 President Vander Lans opened the public hearing and invited comments. Board of Directors Meeting Page 4 of 6 April 19, 2002
Mr. Terry Witthoft, California Water Service, stated that he will reserve his comments until after the TAC Meeting of April 24. He suggested that the Board consider additional in-lieu in the Central Basin. He also stated that although the water purchases have gone down, the estimated amount of replenishment water is still high. With no more comments, the public hearing was then continued to May 3, 2002. XIII. ONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 02 XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LEVYING A REPLENISHMENT ASSESSMENT ON THE PRODUCTION OF GROUNDWATER FROM THE GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2002 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2003 AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 60317 OF CALIFORNIA WATER CODE AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING SAID ASSESSMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 60315 AND 60316 OF THE WATER CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA This item was deferred to May 3, 2002. XIV. CLOSED SESSION A. Existing litigation per Government Code 54956.9 1. WRD vs Midland Park Water Trust; L.A.S.C. Case No. 01- CO-1417 2. Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District vs Charles Adams; LASC Case No. 786,656 3. California Water Service vs City of Compton; Case No. 506806 4. Ronald P. Flores vs Water Replenishment District of Southern California, et al; Case No. BC258274 B. Anticipated litigation per Government Code 54956.9 (b)(1): Two Cases The Board went into closed session. The Board reconvened in open session. Board of Directors Meeting Page 5 of 6 April 19, 2002
For Agenda Item XIV.A.1 a status report was given and no action was taken. For Agenda Item XIV.A.2, a status report was given and no action was taken. For Agenda Item XIV.A.3., no action was taken. For Agenda Item XIV.A.4., no action was taken. For Agenda Item XIV.B, two cases were reviewed. For the one case, a status report was provided, discussion was held, a unanimous consensus was reached, and no further details were provided. For the course of action, Director Robles differed from the rest of the Board. On the second matter, District Counsel Ed Casey provided a status report and after deliberations, further instructions were given. XV. ADJOURNMENT President Vander Lans asked if there was any further business to come before the Board and there being none, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Rick Sase, staff Engineer of the Main San Gabriel Valley Watermaster who passed away that week. President ATTEST: Secretary Board of Directors Meeting Page 6 of 6 April 19, 2002
AGENDA ITEM NO. V.C DATE: MAY 03, 2003 TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM: BRUCE A. MOWRY, PH.D., P.E., GENERAL MANAGER SUBJECT: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2002 REPLENISHMENT FUND Total Revenues $ 1,708,552 Total Expenditures 2,018,482 Interfund Transfers - Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance $ (309,930) CLEAN WATER FUND Total Revenues $ 278,123 Total Expenditures 284,358 Interfund Transfers - Increase (Decrease) in Fund Balance $ (6,235)
AGENDA ITEM NO. V.D DATE: MAY 03, 2002 TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM: BRUCE A. MOWRY, PH.D., P.E., GENERAL MANAGER SUBJECT: INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2002 CASH AND INVESTMENTS Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) $ 3,954,962 Los Angeles County Treasurer s Pool (LACPIF)** 221,193 Union Bank of California 16,286,841 Checking 211,501 Repurchase Agreements 365,753 Total Cash and Investments $ 21,040,250 UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES Total Cash and Investments $ 21,040,250 Unexpended Approprations 14,856,838 Projected Unappropriated Reserves - June 30, 2002 * $ 6,183,412 INVESTMENT EARNINGS Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) $ 10,413 Los Angeles County Treasurer Pool (LACPIF)** - Union Bank of California 79,974 Checking & Repurchase Agreements 786 Total Investment Earnings $ 128,615 Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 2.86% Mar-02 Los Angeles County Treasurer Pool (LACPIF)** 3.12% Feb-02 Union Bank of California 5.87% Mar-02 Repurchase Agreements 1.50-1.80% Daily * As defined by Water Code Section 60290 ** LACPIF statements not received as of the date of this report
AGENDA ITEM NO. V.E DATE: MAY 03, 2002 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: BOARD OF DIRECTORS BRUCE A. MOWRY, GENERAL MANAGER STAFF TRAVEL REQUEST "Multi-Tasking for Today's Controller" is a seminar being held by the California CPA Education Foundation. This one-day seminar is scheduled for May 17, 2002 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. A detailed description of the seminar content is attached. District Controller, Robert Martin, would benefit from attendance at this seminar. Because Mr. Martin is a member of the California CPA Education Foundation, the $250 seminar registration fee is waived. This item was reviewed by the Finance Committee at its April 30, 2002 meeting. FISCAL IMPACT Estimated at $800, including transportation, lodging, and meals. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve travel for District Controller, Robert Martin, to Lake Tahoe to attend "Multi-Tasking for Today's Controller."
AGENDA ITEM NO. VI DATE: MAY 03, 2002 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: BOARD OF DIRECTORS BRUCE A. MOWRY, GENERAL MANAGER METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT DIAMOND VALLEY RESERVOIR TOUR Metropolitan Water District (MWD) routinely schedules 3 tours of its facilities and projects: 3-day Colorado River Aqueduct tour 3-day State Water Project day-long Diamond Valley Reservoir tour. WRD has an opportunity to co-sponsor the Diamond Valley Reservoir tour through Director Willard Murray. Co-sponsorship of the tour involves the mailing of invitations and confirmations, with all other costs being bourn by MWD. The WRD has cosponsored a MWD tour in the past, specifically the Colorado River Aqueduct tour on June 15-17, 2001. The Inter-Agency Committee reviewed this item on April 22, 2002 and recommended that the WRD Board be provided with information. FISCAL IMPACT Expenses for cosponsoring the MWD Diamond Valley Reservoir will be drawn from the Government and Public Affairs budget. RECOMMENDATION: For information.
AGENDA ITEM NO. VII DATE: MAY 03, 2002 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: BOARD OF DIRECTORS BRUCE A. MOWRY, GENERAL MANAGER PROPOSED LEGISLATION Staff will make a presentation regarding proposed legislative languages. The Inter-Agency Committee reviewed this item on April 22, 2002 and recommended that the WRD Board be provided with the information. FISCAL IMPACT None. RECOMMENDATION: For discussion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. XII DATE: MAY 03, 2002 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: BOARD OF DIRECTORS BRUCE MOWRY, GENERAL MANAGER CONVENE PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNUAL SURVEY REPORT ON GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS AND ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 The public will be given the opportunity to comment on the proposed replenishment assessment. The Public Hearing regarding the proposed replenishment assessment for Fiscal Year 2002/2003 was opened on April 5, 2002, and continued to April 19, 2002. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors resume the Public Hearing from April 19, 2002, provide opportunity for public comment, and close the Public Hearing.
AGENDA ITEM NO. XIII DATE: MAY 03, 2002 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: BOARD OF DIRECTORS BRUCE A. MOWRY, GENERAL MANAGER CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-637 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LEVYING A REPLENISHMENT ASSESSMENT ON THE PRODUCTION OF GROUNDWATER FROM THE GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2002 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2003 AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 60317 OF CALIFORNIA WATER CODE AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING SAID ASSESSMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 60315 AND 60316 OF THE WATER CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDATION: That the Board adopt Resolution No. 02-637.