Sweetwater Authority public meetings in 2023

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority is holding a special meeting. The primary purpose is to conduct a closed session for labor negotiations.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding the Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee, Middle Management Group, and Confidential Group

South Bay Irrigation District Special Board Meeting

The Board of Directors will meet to elect new officers for 2024 and consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Audit Report. The board is also discussing changes to the regular meeting schedule and the approval of the 2024 board calendar.

• Election of new officers for 2024 and Resolution 655
• Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2022-23 Audit Report
• Resolution 656 to change board meetings to the second Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m.
• Approval of demands and warrants for September, October, and November 2023
• Per diem approval for Director Castaneda's attendance at the East County San Diego County Water Authority Caucus Meeting

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board is meeting to award construction contracts for pipeline replacements, storage tank protection, and meter replacement. The board will also elect its 2024 Chair and Vice Chair and discuss a one-time water bill adjustment for a customer.

• Contract for FY 2022-23 Pipeline Replacement Program: $3,182,102 to Cass Construction, Inc.
• Contract for 16-inch PVC Pipeline in San Miguel Road Project: $667,073 to Kay Construction Company, Inc.
• Contract for Clearwell Effluent Meter Replacement at Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant: $813,000 to M-Rae Engineering, Inc.
• Contract for cathodic protection at three storage tanks: $169,400 to Accurate Corrosion Control, Inc.
• Resolution 23-21 to honor retiring Water Quality Manager Mark Hatcher

Regular Board Meeting

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South Bay Irrigation District Regular Board Meeting

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Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority is holding a special meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting is a closed session to conduct conferences with labor negotiators.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding the Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee, Sweetwater Authority Middle Management Group, and Sweetwater Authority Confidential Group

Water Quality Committee

This meeting agenda contains only boilerplate formatting and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings are included.

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting new water rates and charges, followed by a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee groups. The meeting includes opportunity for public comment on the proposed rate changes.

• Public hearing on proposed water rates and charges with consideration to adopt Resolution 23-20
• Closed session with labor negotiator for employee organizations: Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee, Middle Management Group, and Confidential Group
• Attachments include water rate study report, Proposition 218 notice, and legal analysis of water rates

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will meet to consider awarding multiple construction contracts. These items include projects for cathodic protection, pipeline work, and equipment replacement.

• Construction contract for Cathodic Protection at Three Storage Tanks
• Construction contract for the 16-inch PVC Pipeline in San Miguel Road Project
• Construction contract for Pipeline Replacement Program
• Construction contract for Clearwell Effluent Meter Replacement at Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a single customer request. The body is considering a one-time adjustment to the water bill of Priscilla Medina.

• Consideration of a one-time adjustment to customer water bill for Priscilla Medina

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority scheduled a special meeting for November 13, 2023. The agenda consists entirely of closed session items regarding legal counsel conferences and labor negotiations.

• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding City of Camden, et al., v. 3M Company litigation
• Labor negotiations with Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee, Middle Management Group, and Confidential Group
• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding City of San Diego v. Sweetwater Authority

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting amendments to its Rates and Rules and Supplement to the Rates and Rules. The board will also consider awarding a four-year contract extension for cartridge pre-filters for the desalination facility, approving a software license renewal, and authorizing a task order for a street improvement project.

• Public hearing and vote on proposed changes to water Rates and Rules (Resolution 23-19)
• Award contract extension for cartridge pre-filters to Valin Corp., not to exceed $478,767.82
• Authorize $152,470 task order with El Cajon Grading for Paradise Creek Water Quality Phase II
• Approve $77,342.03 annual support and license renewal for Tyler Technologies ERP software
• Approve $104,000 purchase of ESRI Advantage Program

South Bay Irrigation District Regular Board Meeting

The South Bay Irrigation District Board will consider accepting the fiscal year 2022-23 audit report and approve demands and warrants for September 2023. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 11, 2023, and per diem for a director's attendance at a water authority caucus meeting.

• Consideration to accept Fiscal Year 2022-23 Audit Report
• Approval of demands and warrants for September 2023
• Approval of minutes from Regular Meeting of October 11, 2023
• Per diem approval for Director Castaneda to attend East County San Diego County Water Authority Caucus Meeting on November 8, 2023

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will discuss authorizing a task order for street improvements and a recommendation regarding boat ramp upgrades. The body is deciding on the allocation of additional funds and the timing of infrastructure projects.

• Task order with El Cajon Grading for Paradise Creek Water Quality and Community Enhancement Phase II Street Improvement Project
• Recommendation not to proceed with Loveland Reservoir Boat Ramp Improvements Project until useful life is exhausted

Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee will consider awarding contracts for state and federal lobbying and advocacy services. The meeting includes public comment, directors' comments, and setting the next meeting date.

• Consideration of Award of Contracts for State and Federal Lobbying and Advocacy Services

Water Quality Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee will consider awarding a contract for cartridge pre-filters for the Richard A. Reynolds Groundwater Desalination Facility. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and directors' comments. The next meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2023.

• Consideration to award a contract for cartridge pre-filters for the Richard A. Reynolds Groundwater Desalination Facility
• Opportunity for public comment on non-agenda and agenda items
• Directors' comments on Authority business
• Next meeting date: December 6, 2023

Engineering and Operations Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Sweetwater Authority Engineering and Operations Committee. The agenda contains only boilerplate administrative items and no substantive decisions or discussions.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving proposed changes to water rates and rules, including a supplement. The board will also vote on renewing software licenses with Tyler Technologies and ESRI, and receive the annual financial report for fiscal year 2022-23.

• Consideration to approve proposed changes to Rates and Rules and Supplement to Rates and Rules
• Consideration to approve a one-year support and license renewal for New World Enterprise Resource Planning software with Tyler Technologies, Inc.
• Consideration to receive the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Consideration to approve purchase of ESRI Advantage Program
• Consideration of a one-time adjustment to customer water bill – Priscilla Medina

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will consider approving the FY 2023-24 ACWA/JPIA Auto and General Liability Program insurance premium. The board will also vote on per diem approvals for directors to attend several upcoming conferences. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations, real property negotiations, and a performance evaluation of the General Manager.

• Consideration to approve the FY 2023-24 ACWA/JPIA Auto and General Liability Program Insurance Premium (Item 8.1)
• Approval of Demands and Warrants for September 2023 (Item 7.1)
• Per diem approval for directors to attend the 2023 Colorado River Water Users Association Annual Conference (Item 9.2)
• Closed session for labor negotiations with unrepresented employees and employee organizations (Items 16.1, 16.2, 16.5)
• Closed session for real property negotiations with New Ranch Land Company, LLC (Item 16.3)

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority will hold a workshop to discuss the Water Resources Master Plan. The board is asked to provide input on potential alternative supply projects and approaches for evaluating them. No final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Workshop on Water Resources Master Plan with presentation by Hazen and Sawyer
• Board to provide input on alternative local water supply projects
• Board to discuss evaluation approaches for supply projects against market conditions

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The primary purpose of this session is to evaluate the performance of the General Manager.

• Closed session for Public Employee Performance Evaluation of the General Manager

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will discuss updates regarding development services and the Capital Improvement Plan. The board is also considering per diem approvals for directors to attend upcoming professional events.

• Development Services Update including developer feedback and backlog
• Capital Improvement Plan update and FY 2023-24 project schedule
• Per diem approval for directors to attend the MAAC Soiree on October 26, 2023
• Per diem approval for directors to attend the 2023 WateReuse California Annual Conference
• Closed session regarding labor negotiations and litigation including a claim by Cari McCormick

South Bay Irrigation District Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes and warrants from August 2023. The body will also consider per diem approvals for Director Castaneda's attendance at East County San Diego County Water Authority Caucus meetings.

• Approval of August 2023 demands and warrants
• Per diem approval for Director Castaneda for September 27, 2023 meeting
• Per diem approval for Director Castaneda for October 25, 2023 meeting
• Review of August 2023 financial reports
• Investment Portfolio Review

Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee

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Water Quality Committee

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Finance and Administration Committee

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Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will receive information updates on development services and the Capital Improvement Plan. The committee will also review a six-month look ahead for the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2023-24.

• Development Services Update including developer feedback and development backlog
• Update on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and CIP Schedule
• Engineering and Operations Committee Six-Month Look Ahead FY 2023-24 Q2 and Q3

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will consider approving the 2023 Water Rate Study, directing staff to issue a Proposition 218 notice, and setting a public hearing for December 6, 2023, to approve changes to water service charges effective January 1, 2024. The board will also consider directing staff to apply to SDG&E for a system impact and interconnection study and prepare a CEQA document for a floating solar project. Other action items include adopting a revised employee pay schedule effective July 1, 2023, and approving a one-year agreement with Info-Tech Information Technology Research Group for $77,883.27.

• Consideration to approve, receive, and file the 2023 Water Rate Study and set a Prop 218 public hearing for December 6, 2023
• Consideration to direct staff to submit an application to SDG&E for a floating solar project study and prepare a CEQA document
• Adoption of Resolution 23-18, adopting a revised pay schedule for all employees effective July 1, 2023
• Approval of a one-year agreement with Info-Tech Information Technology Research Group for $77,883.27
• Closed session conferences with labor negotiator and performance evaluation of the General Manager

Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee will meet to receive information updates on two items. The committee is reviewing the outreach plan for a 2023 water rate study and the status of the Community Advisory Work Group.

• Update on Rate Outreach Plan for 2023 Water Rate Study
• Update on Community Advisory Work Group

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will discuss and decide on several on-call service contracts for engineering and surveying. The meeting also includes a proposal for water monitoring and leak detection services.

• On-call general civil engineering contracts with Ardurra Group, Inc., Dudek, and LEE+RO, Inc. not to exceed $200,000
• On-call professional survey services contracts with Berggren and Associates, Guida Surveying, Inc., and Hunsaker and Associates not to exceed $100,000
• Joint Funding Agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for water monitoring not exceeding $216,810
• Agreement with Consulting Engineering, Inc. for acoustic leak detection services not to exceed $154,500
• Contract with Brax Company, Inc. for Perdue Water Treatment Plant washwater pump repair not to exceed $92,178.42

South Bay Irrigation District Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors is meeting to approve minutes from August 2023 and authorize demands and warrants. The session includes reviews of July 2023 financial reports and updates from management and legal counsel.

• Approval of minutes from the August 9, 2023 Regular Meeting
• Approval of demands and warrants for July 2023
• Review of July 2023 Financial Reports

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to consider a revised pay schedule for all employees and a contract for IT research services. The body will also provide an opportunity for public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Resolution 23-18 to adopt a revised pay schedule for all employees effective July 1, 2023
• One-year agreement with Info-Tech Information Technology Research Group for $77,883.27, with two optional one-year renewals

The Finance and Administration Committee recommended two items for Governing Board approval. These include a revised employee pay schedule and a contract for information technology research services.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 23-18 for a revised employee pay schedule effective July 1, 2023 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of a one-year agreement with Info-Tech Information Technology Research Group for $77,883.27 (3-0)

Water Quality Committee

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Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will consider authorizing the General Manager to execute multiple professional service agreements. The body will also receive a progress update on the Water Resources Master Plan.

• Agreement with Consulting Engineering, Inc. for acoustic leak detection services
• Contracts with three consultants for on-call general civil engineering services
• Contracts with three consultants for on-call survey services
• Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for surface water and groundwater monitoring
• Progress update on the Water Resources Master Plan

The Engineering and Operations Committee unanimously approved four agreements for leak detection, civil engineering, survey services, and water monitoring. The decisions authorize the General Manager to execute these contracts within specified budget limits.

• Approved agreement with Consulting Engineering, Inc. for acoustic leak detection services not to exceed $154,500 (3-0)
• Approved on-call general civil engineering contracts with Ardurra Group, Inc., Dudek, and LEE+RO, Inc. not to exceed $200,000 (3-0)
• Approved on-call professional survey services contracts with Berggren and Associates, Guida Surveying, Inc., and Hunsaker and Associates not to exceed $100,000 (3-0)
• Approved Joint Funding Agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for water monitoring with contributions not exceeding $216,810 (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will vote on a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for unrepresented management employees and a revised salary schedule. The board will also consider policy direction on allocating non-water rate revenue to a ratepayer assistance fund and setting a fire-flow meter charge. Other action items include updating the Strategic Communications Master Plan and approving warrants for June and July 2023.

• 3% cost-of-living adjustment for unrepresented management employees, effective July 1, 2023
• Policy direction on allocating non-water rate revenue to a ratepayer assistance fund
• Setting the single-family residential 1-inch fire flow meter charge at the 5/8-inch meter rate
• Approval of San Diego Gas & Electric demands and warrants for June and July 2023
• Update to the Strategic Communications Master Plan

The Governing Board approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment and a revised salary schedule for employees. The Board also established a rate payer assistance fund for low-income residents and adjusted specific water meter charges.

• Approved 3% Cost of Living Adjustment for Unrepresented Management Employees and Resolution 23-17 (6-0)
• Approved allocation of Non-water Rate Revenue to a Rate Payer Assistance Fund (4-2)
• Approved setting Single-family Residential 1-inch Fire Flow Meter Charge at the 5/8-inch Meter Charge rate (4-2)
• Directed staff to update the Strategic Communications Master Plan (6-0)
• Approved San Diego Gas & Electric Demands and Warrants for June and July 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Demands and Warrants for June 2023 (6-0)
• Approved per diem for Directors to attend four specified professional meetings and tours (6-0)
• Approved minutes from August 8 and August 9, 2023 meetings (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will consider a cost-sharing agreement with Otay Water District for a Recycled Water Market Study estimated at $300,000, with costs split equally if no grant is received. Other action items include authorizing a $282,000 seawater intrusion study with the U.S. Geological Survey and approving a $38,435 contract amendment for engineering services. The board will also discuss establishing a Community Advisory Work Group and taking positions on two state bills.

• Cost-sharing agreement with Otay Water District for Recycled Water Market Study ($300,000 total)
• USGS seawater intrusion and land subsidence investigation ($342,000 total; Authority pays up to $282,000)
• Amendment No. 2 to HDR Engineering contract for hydraulic analysis ($38,435)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Bonita Museum and Cultural Center for an audio-visual display
• Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with unrepresented employees and employee organizations

The Governing Board established a Community Advisory Work Group to discuss reservoir enhancements, solar projects, and water conservation. The Board also approved several engineering contracts and a cost-sharing agreement for a recycled water study.

• Established Community Advisory Work Group to discuss reservoir, trail, and solar projects (7-0)
• Approved cost-sharing agreement with Otay Water District for Recycled Water Market Study estimated at $300,000 (6-0)
• Authorized $282,000 for USGS seawater intrusion and land deformation investigation (6-0)
• Approved $38,435 for additional HDR Engineering, Inc. services (6-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to NBS Water Rate Cost of Service Study for $25,100 (6-0)
• Approved South Bay Irrigation District FY 2023-24 Budget (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Bonita Museum and Cultural Center for audio-visual display (7-0)
• Opposed AB 399 and supported AB 1594 (7-0)

South Bay Irrigation District Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District will meet to conduct regular business and vote on external board elections. The meeting includes reviews of financial reports and the approval of warrants.

• ACWA Board Officers' Election for President and Vice President
• ACWA Region 10 Board Ballot for 2024-2025 Term
• Approval of demands and warrants for May 2023 and June 2023
• Financial Reports for May and June 2023
• Directors' Quarterly Expenses Report for 4th Quarter FY 2022-23

The Board unanimously approved the June 14, 2023 meeting minutes and warrants 12087 through 12105. The Board also cast votes for the ACWA Board Officers' election and the ACWA Region 10 Board ballot.

• Approved minutes of the June 14, 2023 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Approved warrants 12087 through 12105 (5-0)
• Voted for Cathy Green for ACWA President (5-0)
• Voted for Ernesto "Ernie" A. Avila for ACWA Vice President (5-0)
• Voted for ACWA Region 10 Board candidates including Dana Friehauf, Charles T. Gibson, Manny Delgado, and Jose Martinez (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority is meeting to discuss the 2023 Water Rate Study. The board will consider policy direction regarding fixed charge allocation and tier design for single-family residential customers.

• Consideration of Recommended Single-Family Residential Tier Design and Fixed Charge Allocation Policy Direction for the Draft 2023 Water Rate Study

The Governing Board directed staff to include specific water rate policy changes in the final draft 2023 Water Rate Study. The approved plan establishes rate calculations for 2024 through 2026 and defines the residential tier design and fixed cost allocations.

• Approved water rate policy changes for the final draft 2023 Water Rate Study (6-1)
• Approved water rate calculations for effective dates of January 1, 2024, 2025, and 2026 based on the FY 2023-24 Budget Financial Plan (6-1)
• Approved continued use of Single-family Residential Tier Design with costs allocated from the least expensive source (tier 1) to the most expensive source (tier 4) (6-1)
• Approved a 3 percent additional allocation of Fixed Costs for rates effective January 1, 2025, and a second 3 percent allocation for January 1, 2026 (6-1)

Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on updating the agency's Strategic Communications Master Plan.

• Consideration to update the Strategic Communications Master Plan

The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee voted to update the existing Strategic Communications Master Plan. Staff will follow the scope of work recommended by the committee or directed by the Governing Board.

• Approved direction for staff to update the Strategic Communications Master Plan (3-0)

Water Quality Committee

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Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a budget and a consultant agreement amendment. The body will also consider a partnership for a museum display.

• Approval of South Bay Irrigation District FY 2023-24 Budget
• Amendment No. 1 to the 2023 Water Rate Cost of Service Study Agreement with NBS
• Memorandum of Understanding with the Bonita Museum and Cultural Center for an audio-visual display
• Training Report Summary (Information Item)

The Finance and Administration Committee recommended three items for Governing Board approval, including a budget and a contract amendment. The committee also recommended an agreement for an audio-visual display with the Bonita Museum and Cultural Center.

• Recommended Governing Board approve South Bay Irrigation District FY 2023-24 Budget (2-0)
• Recommended Governing Board authorize $25,100 for Amendment No. 1 to the 2023 Water Rate Cost of Service Study Agreement with NBS (2-0)
• Recommended Governing Board approve MOU with Bonita Museum and Cultural Center for an audio-visual display (2-0)

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will consider a cost-sharing agreement for a recycled water market study and a proposal for seawater intrusion and land subsidence investigations. The committee will also review additional engineering services for HDR Engineering, Inc.

• Cost-sharing agreement with Otay Water District for a Recycled Water Market Study
• U.S. Geological Survey proposal for seawater intrusion and land subsidence investigations
• Authorization of additional engineering services for HDR Engineering, Inc.

The Engineering and Operations Committee recommended that the Governing Board authorize three agreements. These include a cost-sharing study on recycled water, a seawater intrusion investigation, and additional engineering services.

• Recommended cost-sharing agreement with Otay Water District for Recycled Water Market Study estimated at $300,000 (2-0)
• Recommended agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for seawater intrusion and land deformation investigation for a not-to-exceed amount of $282,000 (2-0)
• Recommended Amendment No. 2 to HDR Engineering, Inc. agreement for $38,435, bringing total not-to-exceed amount to $113,315 (2-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider adopting the FY 2023-24 budget and updated financial policies, approving a new salary schedule for all employees effective July 1, 2023, and approving a term sheet with Noria Energy for a floating solar project at Sweetwater Reservoir. The board will also discuss the FY 2023-24 strategic work plan and hold closed sessions on labor negotiations and existing litigation.

• Consideration to approve FY 2023-24 budget and adopt Resolutions 23-13 and 23-14
• Consideration to adopt Resolution 23-16 approving a salary schedule for all employees effective July 1, 2023
• Consideration to approve a term sheet with Noria Energy for a floating solar project at Sweetwater Reservoir
• Approval of demands and warrants for May 2023, including SDG&E warrants
• Closed session on labor negotiations with employee organizations and unrepresented employees

The Governing Board approved the FY 2023-24 budget using Option 2 Budget Adjustment and updated financial policies. The Board also approved a term sheet with Noria Energy for a floating solar project at Sweetwater Reservoir and adopted a new employee salary schedule.

• Approved FY 2023-24 Option 2 Budget Adjustment and Resolutions 23-13 and 23-14 (4-3)
• Approved FY 2023-24 Strategic Plan Detailed Work Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-16 for employee salary schedule effective July 1, 2023 (6-1)
• Approved term sheet with Noria Energy for floating solar project at Sweetwater Reservoir (5-2)
• Approved May 2023 demands and warrants, including SDG&E (6-0)
• Approved per diem for Directors to attend four specified regional and legislative events (7-0)
• Added two litigation items regarding Amber Recklau to Closed Session (6-0)
• Approved minutes from June 13 and June 14, 2023 meetings (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board is meeting to discuss the adoption of the FY 2023-24 budget and updated financial policies. The agenda also includes several items regarding utility easements, electric vehicle charging upgrades, and professional service contracts.

• Adoption of the FY 2023-24 Budget and updated financial policies
• $89,958 contract award to Promium, LLC for a Laboratory Information Management System
• $439,900 contract for SCADA Integration to Enterprise Automation
• $54,100 contract for SCADA Design Consulting to Rockwell Construction Services
• Electric vehicle charging upgrade agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric

The Governing Board approved several infrastructure and software contracts, including a new laboratory information management system and SCADA services. The Board also granted utility easements to SDG&E and nominated Manny Delgado to the ACWA Region 10 Board. The FY 2023-24 Budget was not approved and will be presented at the June 28 meeting.

• Awarded $89,958 contract to Promium, LLC for Laboratory Information Management System (Unanimous)
• Awarded $439,900 SCADA Integration contract to Enterprise Automation (Unanimous)
• Awarded $54,100 SCADA Design Consulting contract to Rockwell Construction Services (Unanimous)
• Approved Power Your Drive For Fleet Agreement and easement for Perdue Treatment Plant with SDG&E (Unanimous)
• Granted utility easement to SDG&E at Operations Center (Unanimous)
• Approved continued membership in Water Conservation Garden JPA for FY 2024-25 (7-0)
• Nominated Manny Delgado to the ACWA Region 10 Board (7-0)
• Approved changes to Board Policies 510 and 511 (7-0)

South Bay Irrigation District Regular Board Meeting

The South Bay Irrigation District Board will consider adopting a budget for fiscal year 2023-24 via Resolution 654. The board will also vote on minutes from its April 12 and May 17 meetings and approve warrants for March and April 2023.

• Review and approval of draft budget for FY 2023-24 (Resolution 654)
• Approval of minutes from Regular Meeting of April 12, 2023
• Approval of minutes from Special Board Meeting of May 17, 2023
• Approval of demands and warrants for March and April 2023
• Financial reports for March and April 2023

The Board approved the draft budget and Resolution 654 for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The Board also approved several warrants and the minutes from two previous meetings.

• Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Resolution 654 (5-0)
• Approved warrants 12071 through 12078 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2023 Regular Meeting and May 17, 2023 Special Board Meeting (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board will meet to review a draft 2023 rate proposal and its impact on water bills. The board is seeking input and direction on possible alternative policy changes.

• Presentation of Draft 2023 Rate Proposal and Water Bill Impacts

The Governing Board reviewed the draft 2023 Rate Proposal and provided direction to staff on methodology and rate structures. Several items were agreed upon unanimously, while others were deferred or sent back for further options and fiscal impact analysis.

• Unanimously agreed to use the Commodity-Demand Methodology
• Unanimously agreed to a recommended five-year increase in allocation of additional fixed costs to fixed charges
• Unanimously agreed to include a rate structure for dedicated irrigation meters
• Directed staff to provide more options for single-family residential tier breakdowns
• Deferred decision on using non-water revenue for a low-income water bill assistance program reserve
• Directed staff to return with fiscal impacts regarding fixed rates for single-family residential one-inch meters

Water Quality Committee

The Water Quality Committee will meet to discuss several action items. These include a contract for a Laboratory Information Management System and professional services for SCADA integration and design.

• Award of a contract for a Laboratory Information Management System
• Authorization of scope of work for FY 2023-24 on-call SCADA Integration Professional Services
• Authorization of scope of work for FY 2023-24 on-call SCADA Design Professional Consulting Services

The Water Quality Committee recommended that the Governing Board award contracts for a laboratory information system and SCADA professional services. These recommendations were passed unanimously.

• Recommended award of $89,958 contract to Promium, LLC for Laboratory Information Management System (3-0)
• Recommended award of $54,100 contract to Rockwell Construction Services for SCADA Design Consulting (3-0)
• Recommended award of $439,900 contract to Enterprise Automation for SCADA Integration (3-0)

Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee is meeting to receive an update on the outreach plan for the 2023 Water Rate Study. This is an information item for the committee to review.

• Update on Outreach Plan for 2023 Water Rate Study

The committee received an update on the Outreach Plan. No substantive decisions were made, and no action was required by the Committee.

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee is meeting to discuss infrastructure easements and environmental guidelines. The body will consider updates to electric vehicle charging plans and the adoption of 2023 CEQA guidelines.

• Approval of easement quitclaim at 985 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista
• Adoption of Resolution 23-11 regarding 2023 Local Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• Granting a utility easement to San Diego Gas & Electric at the Operations Center
• Consideration of SDG&E Power Your Drive For Fleet Program Agreement and easement for the Perdue Treatment Plant
• Information update on the No-Discharge Flushing Program

The Engineering and Operations Committee recommended several actions to the Governing Board, including the adoption of 2023 CEQA local guidelines and a fleet charging agreement with SDG&E. The committee also recommended approving a quitclaim of easement and a utility easement for SDG&E.

• Recommended Governing Board approve quitclaim of easement at 985 Fifth Avenue (2-0)
• Recommended Governing Board adopt Resolution 23-11 for 2023 CEQA Local Guidelines (3-0)
• Recommended Governing Board grant easement to San Diego Gas & Electric at Operations Center (2-1)
• Recommended Governing Board approve SDG&E Power Your Drive For Fleet Agreement and Perdue Plant easement (2-1)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review proposed updates to Board Policies 510 (Per Diem and Reimbursement) and 511 (Training Education). The committee will also consider a membership renewal for the Water Conservation Garden Authority for fiscal year 2024-25. A six-month look ahead for the committee's work plan will be presented as an information item.

• Review of Board Policies 510 (Per Diem and Reimbursement) and 511 (Training Education)
• Consideration of membership to the Water Conservation Garden Authority for FY 2024-25
• Finance and Administration Committee Six-Month Look Ahead FY 2022-23 Q4 and FY 2023-24 Q1 and Q2 (Information Item)

The Finance and Administration Committee recommended that the Governing Board approve changes to Policies 510 and 511. The committee also deferred a decision on membership to the Water Conservation Garden Authority for FY 2024-25 to the Governing Board.

• Recommended Governing Board approve changes to Policies 510 and 511 (3-0)
• Deferred direction on Water Conservation Garden Authority membership for FY 2024-25 to the Governing Board (3-0)