Sweetwater Authority public meetings in 2024

Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee will review the Legislative Policy Guidelines and discuss awarding a contract to Ex‑Officio Consultants, LLC for legislative advocacy services, not to exceed $75,000. The meeting also includes public comment, agenda item adjustments, and directors’ comments, all of which are for information only.

• Review of Sweetwater Authority Legislative Policy Guidelines (staff report attached)
• Consideration to award a contract to Ex‑Officio Consultants, LLC, not‑to‑exceed $75,000 for legislative advocacy services
• Opportunity for public comment on agenda and non‑agenda items
• Items to be added, withdrawn, or reordered on the agenda
• Directors’ comments (no action required)

The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee unanimously recommended adopting the Sweetwater Authority Legislative Policy Guidelines, with modifications to include PFAS, and awarding a legislative advocacy contract to Ex-Officio Consultants, LLC for up to $75,000. Both motions passed 3-0 and will go to the Governing Board for final approval.

• Adopted Legislative Policy Guidelines with PFAS modifications (3-0)
• Awarded legislative advocacy contract to Ex-Officio Consultants, LLC, not-to-exceed $75,000 (3-0)

Water Quality Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will review next steps for the Sweetwater Reservoir Floating Photovoltaic Project, including environmental review documents. The Board will also consider rejecting Noria Energy’s proposals and directing staff to issue a Request for Qualifications for a Renewable Energy Manager. Both items are listed as action items for discussion and possible decision.

• Floating Photovoltaic Project – review of environmental review next steps (attachments: project location maps, draft CEQA study, staff presentation)
• Consideration to reject Noria Energy proposals and issue RFQ for Renewable Energy Manager (attachments: RFQ document, Noria term sheet)

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board voted 4-2 to authorize the General Manager to request proposals from environmental consulting firms to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Sweetwater Reservoir Floating Photovoltaic Project. The board also voted 6-0 to reject Noria Energy's proposals and direct staff to issue a Request for Qualifications for a renewable energy manager. A substitute motion to defer the EIR decision failed 2-4.

• Approved motion to authorize GM to request EIR proposals for floating solar project (4-2)
• Rejected Noria Energy's proposals and directed staff to issue RFQ for renewable energy manager (6-0)
• Failed substitute motion to defer EIR discussion and action (2-4)

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will discuss a PFAS public workshop and hold closed‑session meetings on labor negotiations and existing litigation. It will consider adopting Resolution 24‑21 to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sweetwater Authority Employees Committee and Resolution 24‑22 to update the salary schedule for Authority employees. The board will also review a performance evaluation for the General Manager before adjourning.

• PFAS Workshop – information item (Sweetwater Reservoir PFAS Workshop)
• Closed session conference with labor negotiator (Agency Negotiators vs. Employee Organization)
• Consideration to adopt Resolution 24‑21 approving the MOU with the Sweetwater Authority Employees Committee
• Consideration to adopt Resolution 24‑22 updating the salary schedule for Authority employees
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Karin Saunders et al. v. City of San Diego, Case No. 24CU026759C)

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board approved Resolution 24-21, adopting the Memorandum of Understanding with the Sweetwater Authority Employees Committee effective July 1, 2024, and Resolution 24-22, updating the salary schedule for certain employees. The board directed staff to correct the resolutions to note the special meeting, reference the July 1, 2024 effective date, and change the gym membership amount to $240. The motion carried 6-0, with Director Morrison absent. No action was taken on the PFAS workshop or closed session items.

• Approved Resolution 24-21, MOU with Employees Committee (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-22, updating salary schedule (6-0)
• Directed staff to correct resolutions (special meeting, effective date, gym membership $240)

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider several consent calendar items, including contracts and policy changes. They will vote on authorizing a $159,988 contract with CWE to develop an Urban Runoff Diversion System Master Plan. They will also approve a $191,500 contract with GQ Builders for an administration bathroom remodel, plus a $19,150 contingency. Additional items include adopting Resolution 24‑18 to amend rates and rules and renumbering Resolution 24‑19 for a drinking water planning loan agreement.

• Authorize $159,988 contract with CWE for Urban Runoff Diversion System Master Plan
• Award $191,500 contract to GQ Builders for Administration Bathroom Construction and Remodel, with $19,150 contingency
• Adopt Resolution 24‑18 to amend rates and rules and its supplement
• Renumber Resolution 24‑19 for execution of a drinking water planning loan with the California State Water Resources Control Board
• Consider contract with Hoch Consulting to prepare a Bureau of Reclamation grant application for South Bay Brackish Groundwater Desalination Facility feasibility study

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board approved a consent calendar including contracts for an urban runoff master plan, bathroom remodel, and rate changes, and approved a policy change for one-time water bill adjustments. The board also authorized a grant application for a desalination feasibility study, approved a well destruction contract, and elected new officers for 2025.

• Approved consent calendar with contracts for CWE ($159,988), GQ Builders ($191,500 + $19,150 contingency), and Resolution 24-18 (6-0)
• Changed one-time water bill adjustment policy to tier one rate every 10 years (6-1)
• Authorized Hoch Consulting contract for desalination grant application, not-to-exceed $53,200 (7-0)
• Approved quitclaim of easements at 3841 Sweetwater Road, Bonita (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 Water Conservation Garden contribution up to $48,000 (7-0)
• Awarded contract to Layne Christensen for well destruction, not-to-exceed $219,565 (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Board Calendar (7-0)
• Elected Delgado as Chair and Yamane as Vice Chair for 2025, adopted Resolution 24-20 (7-0)

South Bay Water

The South Bay Water Board will vote to elect its 2025 officers and consider adopting Resolution 662 to appoint them. It will also review and approve the 2025 board meeting calendar, the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting, and a per‑diem request for Director Castaneda. A financial report for October 2024 will be presented for information.

• Election of new officers for 2025 and adoption of Resolution 662
• Consideration to approve the 2025 board calendar
• Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2024 regular meeting
• Per diem approval for Director Castaneda’s November 18, 2024 meeting with the General Manager
• Financial report for October 2024

The South Bay Water Board elected Director Martinez-Perez as President and Director Cox as Vice President for 2025, adopting Resolution 662 with clerical corrections. The board also approved the 2025 meeting calendar, October 2024 warrants, and per diem for Director Castaneda. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except the minutes approval, which had one abstention.

• Elected Martinez-Perez as President and Cox as Vice President for 2025 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 662 appointing officers for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Board Calendar (5-0)
• Approved October 2024 warrants 12208-12210 (5-0)
• Approved per diem for Director Castaneda's SDCWA meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items; only standard procedural placeholders are present.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss three action items. It will consider awarding a contract to GQ Builders Inc. for the administration bathroom construction and remodel project. It will consider adopting Resolution 24-18 to amend rates and rules and approve the accompanying supplement. It will review the one‑time adjustments to customers’ water bills policy for input and possible changes.

• Award contract to GQ Builders Inc. for administration bathroom construction and remodel
• Adopt Resolution 24-18 to amend rates and rules and approve the supplement
• Review one‑time adjustments to customers’ water bills policy for input and changes

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a $191,500 contract for the Administration Bathroom Construction and Remodel Project, plus a $19,150 contingency fund. The committee also adopted Resolution 24-18 to amend the Authority's rates and rules. No action was taken regarding the review of the one-time water bill adjustment policy.

• Awarded $191,500 contract to GQ Builders Inc for bathroom remodel (2-0)
• Approved $19,150 contingency fund for bathroom project (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-18 for amended rates and rules (2-0)
• Took no action on water bill adjustment policy review

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider receiving the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. It will receive informational updates on the National City well‑siting study and on lead‑and‑copper rule service‑line inventory. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation, labor negotiations, and employee personnel matters.

• Consideration to receive the FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Action)
• Status update on the Well Siting Study in National City (Information)
• Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Lead Service Line Inventory Update (Information)
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on potential litigation
• Closed session conference with labor negotiator on employee matters

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board received the FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report as presented, following a presentation by The Pun Group. Status updates on the Weil Siting Study and Lead Service Line Inventory were informational only, with no action required. The board convened in closed session for litigation, labor negotiation, and a performance evaluation, but reported no action taken.

• Received FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report as presented
• No action required on Weil Siting Study status update
• No action required on Lead Service Line Inventory update
• Closed session held; no reportable action taken

Water Quality Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee will discuss two items. First, it will consider authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract with CWE to prepare an Urban Runoff Diversion System Master Plan. Second, it will receive an informational update on the Lead and Copper Rule revisions and the lead service line inventory. The meeting also includes public comment, directors’ comments, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Authorize GM to execute contract with CWE for Urban Runoff Diversion System Master Plan
• Lead and Copper Rule revisions – lead service line inventory update (information item)
• Opportunity for public comment on agenda and non‑agenda items
• Directors’ comments (no action required)
• Set next meeting date for December 16, 2024

The Water Quality Committee unanimously recommended that the Governing Board authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with CWE for the Urban Runoff Diversion System Master Plan, not to exceed $159,988. The recommendation was approved 3-0. No other action items were considered; the Lead and Copper Rule update was informational only.

• Recommended authorizing $159,988 contract with CWE for Urban Runoff Diversion System Master Plan (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will discuss several engineering and construction contracts, including pipeline replacement and water plant evaluations. The board is also considering a $750,000 reserve for Loveland Reservoir Trails and a software license renewal.

• Proposed $81,209.10 license renewal for New World ERP software with Tyler Technologies, Inc.
• Proposed $750,000 designated Loveland Reservoir Trails Reserve from the State of California Department of Water Resources
• Proposed $94,657 task order for Dudek for FY 2024-25 Pipeline Replacement Program engineering design
• Proposed on-call emergency construction contracts with Basile Construction, Inc. and Palm Engineering, Inc. (up to $100,000 each)
• Proposed $190,623 task order for Ardurra to evaluate the Perdue Water Treatment Plant Clearwell

The Board approved a customer's request for a second one-time adjustment, charging all excess water at the Tier 1 rate and allowing a two-year payment plan, while directing the One-time Adjustments policy to be reviewed. Several agenda items were withdrawn or deferred to future meetings, including the FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and updates on the Capital Improvement Plan. The Board also approved contracts for engineering design, clearwell evaluation, and environmental consulting services.

• Approved customer water bill adjustment: excess water at Tier 1 rate with two-year payment plan (6-1)
• Approved consent calendar including Tyler Technologies software renewal ($81,209.10) and Loveland Reservoir Trails Reserve ($750,000) (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-17 for Drinking Water Planning Loan with State Water Resources Control Board (consent)
• Adopted Resolution 24-14 Records Retention Schedule (4-2)
• Authorized task order for Dudek engineering design services for pipeline replacement, not-to-exceed $94,657 (6-0)
• Authorized task order for Ardurra to evaluate Perdue Water Treatment Plant Clearwell, not-to-exceed $190,623, plus $200,000 amendment (6-0)
• Authorized on-call environmental consulting contracts with Aecom, Dudek, and Tetra Tech, each up to $150,000 (6-0)
• Approved per diem for directors' attendance at three events (5-0)

South Bay Water

The South Bay Water Board will consider selecting a logo for the agency. It will also accept the Fiscal Year 2023‑24 audit report, approve the minutes from the September 5, 2024 special meeting, and vote on pending demands and warrants. A per‑diem request for Director Castaneda’s attendance at a regional CWA caucus meeting will be reviewed. Financial reports for August and September 2024 will be presented for information.

• Consideration to select a logo for South Bay Water (Item 8.1)
• Consideration to accept Fiscal Year 2023‑24 audit report (Item 8.2)
• Approval of minutes from the September 5, 2024 special board meeting (Item 6)
• Approval of demands and warrants for August and September 2024 (Item 7)
• Per diem approval for Director Castaneda’s attendance at the East/South County CWA Caucus Meeting – September 18, 2024 (Item 9.1)

The Sweetwater Authority Board approved the minutes of the September 5, 2024 special meeting, approved demands and warrants 12191 through 12207, and selected a new logo for South Bay Water. The board also approved per diem for Director Castaneda's attendance at a CWA caucus meeting. No action was taken on the fiscal year 2023-24 audit report.

• Approved minutes of September 5, 2024 special meeting (4-0)
• Approved demands and warrants 12191-12207 (4-0)
• Selected entry four, concept 3 by Sarah Seal as South Bay Water logo with modifications (4-0)
• Approved per diem for Director Castaneda's CWA caucus meeting attendance (4-0)

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will receive a first‑quarter update on the Capital Improvement Plan. It will then consider authorizing the General Manager to approve a task order with Dudek for engineering design services for the FY 2024‑25 pipeline replacement program. Additional contract authorizations include on‑call emergency and general construction services with Basil Construction and Palm Engineering, on‑call environmental consulting services with Aecom Technical Services, Dudek, and Tetra Tech, and a task order with Ardurra to evaluate the Perdue Water Treatment Plant clearwell. The meeting also includes a status update on the well‑siting study in National City.

• Authorize a task order for Dudek to provide engineering design services for the FY 2024‑25 pipeline replacement program
• Authorize on‑call emergency and general construction services contracts with Basil Construction, Inc. and Palm Engineering, Inc.
• Authorize on‑call environmental consulting services contracts with Aecom Technical Services, Dudek, and Tetra Tech Inc.
• Authorize a task order for Ardurra to evaluate the Perdue Water Treatment Plant clearwell
• Provide updates on the Capital Improvement Plan (Q1 FY 2024‑25) and the National City well‑siting study

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss several actions, including a second one‑time water rate adjustment request, renewal of the New World ERP software contract, and approval of $750,000 state funding for the Loveland Reservoir Trails Reserve. The committee will also adopt Resolution No. 24‑17 to authorize a drinking water planning loan principal forgiveness with the California State Water Resources Control Board, and receive the FY 2023‑24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Public comment will be allowed before the action items are considered.

• Second one‑time adjustment request for Carol Crossman
• One‑year renewal of New World ERP software with Tyler Technologies, Inc.
• Approval of $750,000 funding for Loveland Reservoir Trails Reserve
• Adoption of Resolution No. 24‑17 for a drinking water planning loan principal forgiveness
• Receipt of the FY 2023‑24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The Finance and Administration Committee voted unanimously to recommend the Governing Board deny Carol Crossman's request for a second one-time adjustment and instead allow a four-year extended payment plan. They also recommended approving the annual software license renewal with Tyler Technologies, a designated reserve for Loveland Reservoir Trails, a drinking water planning loan resolution, and receiving the FY 2023-24 financial report.

• Recommended denying second one-time water bill adjustment for Carol Crossman, offering 4-year payment plan (3-0)
• Recommended approving $81,209.10 annual support/license renewal for New World ERP software with Tyler Technologies (3-0)
• Recommended approving $750,000 designated Loveland Reservoir Trails Reserve from State DWR (3-0)
• Recommended adopting Resolution 24-17 for Drinking Water Planning Loan with State Water Resources Control Board (3-0)
• Recommended receiving FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will hold a closed session to consider a public employee appointment for the position of Legal Counsel. The board will also conduct a conference with labor negotiators representing the Authority and its employee committee. The meeting will follow standard procedures before adjourning.

• Public employee appointment: Legal Counsel (closed session)
• Conference with labor negotiator: General Manager Carlos Quintero, Assistant General Manager Roberto Yano, Special Legal Counsel Mark Bresee, and Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee (closed session)
• Call meeting to order and roll call

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board met in special session on October 19, 2024, and convened a closed session to discuss the appointment of legal counsel and labor negotiations. No reportable action was taken, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Held closed session for public employee appointment (Legal Counsel)
• Held closed session for conference with labor negotiator
• No reportable action taken by the Governing Board

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will review several contract awards for water quality equipment, watershed modeling, and reservoir construction. The board is also discussing a grant application for a desalination facility feasibility study and a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey.

• Contract for Fire Tank Replacement at Loveland Reservoir to Tharsos, Inc. for $178,400
• Contract for Hydrologic and Hydraulic Models of Sweetwater River Watershed to River Focus for up to $194,527
• Contract for Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer system to Agilent Technologies, Inc. up to $168,735.34
• Cooperative agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for seawater-intrusion and land deformation work for up to $186,000
• Lobbying and advocacy contracts for GF Advocacy (up to $36,000) and Thomas Walters and Associates (up to $32,000)

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board approved a $6,804,556 construction contract with SCW Contracting Corporation for the National City Wells Iron and Manganese Removal System Project, along with related construction management and SCADA services. The board also approved several consent calendar items, including contracts for lobbying, a fire tank replacement, hydrologic modeling, and lab equipment, as well as a $1,000 sponsorship and a grant application for a desalination feasibility study. A records retention resolution was deferred, and the board entered closed session with no reportable action.

• Awarded $6,804,556 construction contract to SCW Contracting for National City Wells project (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar: lobbying contracts ($36,000 GF Advocacy, $32,000 Thomas Walters), fire tank replacement ($178,400 to Tharsos), hydrologic models ($194,527 to River Focus), lab equipment ($168,735.34 to Agilent) (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 Premier sponsorship of National City's 'A Kimball Holiday' event (5-0)
• Authorized grant application to Bureau of Reclamation for desalination feasibility study (5-0)
• Authorized USGS cooperative agreement for seawater intrusion study, $186,000 Authority share (5-0)
• Deferred Resolution 24-14 on records retention schedule
• Approved per diem for directors attending WateReuse San Diego meeting (7-0)

South Bay Water

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items. No business matters were listed for this meeting.

Water Quality Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee meeting on October 3, 2024 will discuss the action agenda, including consideration to award a contract for a Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy Purge and Trap/Autosampler System. Public comment will be permitted on agenda and non‑agenda items. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda adjustments, directors’ comments, and setting the next meeting date.

• Consideration to award a contract for a Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy Purge and Trap/Autosampler System (see RFQ and bid proposals)
• Opportunity for public comment on agenda and non‑agenda items

The Water Quality Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Governing Board award a contract to Agilent Technologies for a gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy purge and trap/autosampler system, not to exceed $168,735.34. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural otherwise.

• Recommended awarding $168,735.34 contract to Agilent Technologies for GC/MS system (3-0)

Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee will discuss awarding contracts for state and federal lobbying and advocacy services. It will also consider approving a sponsorship request from the City of National City for the "A Kimball Holiday" event. The agenda includes time for public comment and directors’ comments, but no other action items are listed.

• Award contracts for state and federal lobbying and advocacy services
• Approve sponsorship of the City of National City "A Kimball Holiday"

The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee met on October 2, 2024 and voted 3-0 to recommend that the Governing Board authorize the General Manager to award state and federal lobbying contracts to GF Advocacy (up to $36,000) and Thomas Walters and Associates (up to $32,000). The committee also voted 3-0 to recommend that the Governing Board approve sponsoring National City's 2024 "A Kimball Holiday" event at the Premier sponsorship level. Both items are recommendations to the Governing Board, which has not yet acted. Director Morrison raised concerns about the process for developing and distributing a customer notification on floating solar panels.

• Recommended (3-0) authorizing GM to award GF Advocacy lobbying contract, not to exceed $36,000
• Recommended (3-0) authorizing GM to award Thomas Walters and Associates lobbying contract, not to exceed $32,000
• Recommended (3-0) sponsoring National City's 2024 "A Kimball Holiday" event at Premier level
• No items added, withdrawn, or reordered on the agenda
• No public comment received

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will discuss awarding a construction contract and authorizing agreements for geological and hydrologic modeling. The body will also consider a grant application for a desalination feasibility study and review the first quarter Capital Improvement Plan update.

• Contract award to Tharsos, Inc. for Fire Tank Replacement at Loveland Reservoir
• Cooperative Agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for seawater-intrusion and land deformation work
• Contract with River Focus Water Resource Consultants for Sweetwater River Watershed models
• Grant application to the Bureau of Reclamation for South Bay Brackish Groundwater Desalination Facility Feasibility Study
• First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Plan Program update

The Engineering and Operations Committee unanimously recommended the Governing Board award a $178,400 construction contract for the Fire Tank Replacement at Loveland Reservoir to Tharsos, Inc., with a $17,840 contingency and $109,240 from the Capital Contingency Fund. It also recommended authorizing the General Manager to submit a grant application for a desalination feasibility study, execute a $186,000 cooperative agreement with the USGS for seawater-intrusion work, and sign a $194,527 contract for watershed modeling. All recommendations passed 3-0.

• Recommended awarding $178,400 Fire Tank Replacement contract to Tharsos, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $17,840 contingency fund for Tharsos contract (3-0)
• Recommended $109,240 allocation from Capital Contingency Fund (3-0)
• Recommended authorizing grant application to Bureau of Reclamation for desalination feasibility study (3-0)
• Recommended authorizing $186,000 USGS cooperative agreement for seawater-intrusion study (3-0)
• Recommended authorizing $194,527 contract with River Focus for watershed modeling (3-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will discuss updates to salary ranges and job titles for the Finance and Water Quality departments. The board is also reviewing a comprehensive assessment of the Sweetwater Dam and various account adjustments.

• Resolution 24-16 to adopt a revised salary schedule for all employees effective October 1, 2024
• Proposed one-time account adjustment of $1,881.01 for George Wheeler
• Proposed one-time account adjustment of $1,501.24 for Lolita’s Restaurant Inc.
• Authorization of a task order for additional analyses regarding the Sweetwater Dam Comprehensive Assessment
• Renewal of the 2024-25 Kaiser and Cigna Medical Insurance Plan

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board approved a task order for GEI Consultants to prepare additional analyses for the Sweetwater Dam, not to exceed $89,582, as required by the State of California Division of Safety of Dams. The board also approved a $150,000 contract amendment with Michael Garrod for consulting services (5-2), a three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Insight Public Sector for $204,289.05, and salary range adjustments for Water Quality and Finance departments. A records retention schedule item was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved $89,582 task order for Sweetwater Dam analyses (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 contract amendment with Michael Garrod (5-2)
• Approved $204,289.05 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Insight Public Sector (7-0)
• Approved salary range adjustments and Resolution 24-16 (7-0)
• Deferred records retention schedule (Resolution 24-14) to next meeting
• Approved consent calendar items 7.1-7.5, 7.8, 7.9 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 26 and September 5 special meetings (7-0)
• Approved per diem for WEFTEC and SCWC meetings (7-0)

Water Quality Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee held a meeting on September 16, 2024. The agenda provided procedural details and a video link for the session but did not list specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting held on September 16, 2024
• Video link provided for the session
• Procedural agenda details listed

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider several actions: approve one‑time adjustments to the accounts of George Wheeler and Lolita’s Restaurant Inc.; approve renewal of the 2024‑25 Kaiser and Cigna medical insurance plan; approve salary range adjustments, add new job titles, and adopt Resolution 24‑16 to revise the salary schedule effective October 1 2024; and adopt Resolution 24‑14 to establish a records retention schedule and authorize record destruction.

• One‑time adjustment for the account of George Wheeler (Leak Adjustment Worksheet attached)
• One‑time adjustment for the account of Lolita’s Restaurant Inc. (Leak Adjustment Worksheet attached)
• Approval of the 2024‑25 Kaiser and Cigna medical insurance plan renewal
• Approval of salary range adjustments, addition of job titles, and adoption of Resolution 24‑16 to revise the salary schedule effective Oct 1 2024
• Adoption of Resolution 24‑14 to create a records retention schedule and authorize destruction of certain records

The Finance and Administration Committee unanimously approved a one-time $1,881.01 adjustment to George Wheeler's account and a $1,501.24 adjustment to Lolita's Restaurant Inc.'s account. It also approved the 2024-25 Kaiser and Cigna medical insurance plan renewal, salary range adjustments and new job titles for Water Quality and Finance departments (Resolution 24-16), and a records retention schedule (Resolution 24-14). All votes were 3-0.

• Approved $1,881.01 one-time adjustment to George Wheeler's account (3-0)
• Approved $1,501.24 one-time adjustment to Lolita's Restaurant Inc.'s account (3-0)
• Approved 2024-25 Kaiser and Cigna medical insurance plan renewal (3-0)
• Approved salary range adjustments and new job titles for Water Quality and Finance departments, adopting Resolution 24-16 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-14, records retention schedule and authorizing destruction of certain records (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The agenda for the September 11, 2024 Sweetwater Authority regular board meeting contains no specific items. It consists only of standard procedural placeholders and no decisions, contracts, or hearings are listed.

South Bay Water

The Sweetwater Authority meeting agenda for September 10, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed.

South Bay Water Special Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Board will consider appointing a South Bay Water representative to the San Diego County Water Authority Board and adopt Resolution 661. It will also approve the minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting and the July 2024 demands and warrants. Additional items include per‑diem approval for Director Castaneda's attendance at an August 21, 2024 water authority caucus and a review of July 2024 financial reports.

• Consider appointment of South Bay Water Representative to the San Diego County Water Authority Board and adopt Resolution 661
• Approve minutes from the regular meeting held on August 13, 2024
• Approve July 2024 demands and warrants
• Approve per diem for Director Castaneda's attendance at the August 21, 2024 East County Water Authority caucus
• Review July 2024 financial reports

The Sweetwater Authority Board of Directors approved Resolution 661, appointing Director Steve Castaneda as the representative to the San Diego County Water Authority for a term beginning September 9, 2024. The board also approved the minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting and demands and warrants for July 2024. A per diem for Castaneda's attendance at an August 21, 2024 caucus meeting was approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 661 appointing Steve Castaneda to SDCWA Board (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved Demands and Warrants 12188-12190 for July 2024 (3-0)
• Approved per diem for Director Castaneda's August 21, 2024 SDCWA East County Caucus attendance (4-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board will discuss two action items: authorizing a contract with Mansfield Oil Company to purchase petroleum products, and accepting the 2023 Water Resources Master Plan. The meeting also includes reports from legal counsel and management, directors’ comments, and a closed‑session for litigation and labor matters.

• Authorize General Manager to execute contract with Mansfield Oil Company for petroleum products
• Accept the 2023 Water Resources Master Plan
• Report of Legal Counsel
• Report of Management
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation and with labor negotiator

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board unanimously approved a contract with Mansfield Oil Company for petroleum products up to $198,199 with three one-year extensions, and accepted the 2023 Water Resources Master Plan. Both items were pulled from the consent calendar for discussion. The board also heard public comments opposing a floating solar project and noted a recusal by Director Castaneda. No action was taken in closed session.

• Approved Mansfield Oil petroleum contract up to $198,199 with $30,000 contingency (7-0)
• Accepted 2023 Water Resources Master Plan (7-0)

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Engineering and Operations Committee meets on September 4, 2024 to discuss two action items. Members will consider authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract with Mansfield Oil Company for the purchase of petroleum products. The committee will also consider accepting the 2023 Water Resources Master Plan. Public comment and directors' remarks are scheduled before adjournment.

• Authorize General Manager to execute a contract with Mansfield Oil Company for petroleum product purchase
• Accept the 2023 Water Resources Master Plan
• Opportunity for public comment on agenda items
• Directors’ comments (no action required)
• Set next meeting date for October 2, 2024

The Engineering and Operations Committee voted 2-0 to authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Mansfield Oil Company for petroleum products, not to exceed $198,199, with three one-year extension options through February 2028 and a $30,000 contingency. The committee also voted 2-0 to defer the 2023 Water Resources Master Plan to the Governing Board for decision. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved $198,199 petroleum contract with Mansfield Oil (2-0)
• Deferred 2023 Water Resources Master Plan to Governing Board (2-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Board of Directors convened for a regular meeting on August 28, 2024. The agenda included standard procedural items and a video recording of the session. No specific decisions or notable actions were detailed in the provided text.

• Regular Board Meeting
• Video recording of session
• Standard procedural agenda items

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider several consent calendar items, including approval of San Diego Gas & Electric warrants for June and July 2024. It will vote on authorizing the General Manager to execute a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey, with contributions not exceeding $230,250. The board will also consider amending the on‑call construction management contract with Project Professionals Corporation to add $150,000, and adopt Resolution 24‑15 for an addendum to the Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant Master Plan.

• Authorize Joint Funding Agreement with USGS, contribution up to $230,250
• Amend on‑call construction management contract with Project Professionals Corp, adding $150,000 for a $350,000 not‑to‑exceed amount
• Adopt Resolution 24‑15 approving Addendum No. 1 to the EIR for the Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant Master Plan
• Approve San Diego Gas & Electric demands and warrants for June and July 2024
• Approve minutes from the August 14, 2024 meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board unanimously adopted Resolution 24-15, approving Addendum No. 1 to the Environmental Impact Report for the Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant Master Plan and approving project changes. The board also approved consent calendar items, including a USGS monitoring agreement and a contract amendment, and added a closed session litigation item. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Adopted Resolution 24-15 approving EIR Addendum No. 1 for Perdue Water Treatment Plant Master Plan (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 7.1 and 7.3-7.5, including USGS monitoring agreement (up to $230,250) and contract amendment with Project Professionals Corp. (additional $150,000) (7-0)
• Approved demands and warrants for June and July 2024 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 14, 2024 regular meeting (7-0)
• Added closed session item 18.6 on existing litigation (7-0)
• Approved per diem for directors attending conferences (7-0)

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will discuss authorizing a funding agreement for water monitoring and amending a construction management contract. The committee will also receive an update on development services from March 1 to August 14, 2024.

• Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for surface water and groundwater monitoring
• Amendment to the on-call construction management and inspection consulting services contract with Project Professionals Corporation
• Development Services Update for the period of March 1, 2024, through August 14, 2024

The Engineering and Operations Committee authorized a funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for water monitoring. The committee also approved increasing a construction management consulting contract with Project Professionals Corporation.

• Authorized Joint Funding Agreement with USGS for surface water and groundwater monitoring up to $230,250 (3-0)
• Approved $150,000 amendment to Project Professionals Corporation contract for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $350,000 (3-0)

Water Quality Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee will consider Resolution 24‑15 to adopt Addendum No. 1 to the Environmental Impact Report for the Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant Master Plan and approve related project changes. The item appears on the Action Agenda and is supported by several attachments, including the addendum document, an aeration system layout, and a draft resolution. No other agenda items call for a vote or decision.

• Consideration to adopt Resolution 24‑15, adding Addendum No. 1 to the EIR for the Perdue Water Treatment Plant Master Plan

The Water Quality Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Governing Board adopt Resolution 24-15, which approves Addendum No. 1 to the Environmental Impact Report for the Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant Master Plan and approves project changes. The recommendation passed 2-0, with one director absent. No public comments or other agenda items were considered.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 24-15 for EIR Addendum No. 1 (2-0)
• Approved project changes for the Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant Master Plan

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority is meeting to discuss employee compensation, fleet replacement, and reservoir projects. The board will consider a cost-of-living adjustment and a grant for trail improvements.

• 6% cost of living adjustment for all unrepresented management employees
• Budget adjustment of $95,538.64 for the Loveland Fishing Platform Replacement
• Purchase of 11 replacement vehicles
• Resolution 24-13 to execute a grant agreement for the Loveland Reservoir Trails Improvements Project
• MOU with Sweetwater Union High School District for a water industry career experience workplan

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board approved several items, including a revised environmental impact report addendum for the Sweetwater Reservoir shoreline fishing program, a memorandum of understanding with a school district, vehicle purchases, a cost-of-living adjustment, and a grant agreement. The board also approved consent calendar items and per diem approvals. Public comments raised concerns about the floating solar project and the Water Conservation Garden.

• Adopted Resolution 24-10 approving EIR addendum for shoreline fishing program (5-2)
• Approved MOU with Sweetwater Union High School District for water industry career workplan (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of 7 non-electric vehicles totaling $887,970.85 (7-0)
• Approved 6% COLA for unrepresented management employees and adopted Resolution 24-12 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-13 accepting $750,000 grant for Loveland Trails Improvements (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including insurance premium and $95,538.64 budget transfer (7-0)
• Approved per diem for directors' attendance at various events (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 20, 21, and 26 meetings (7-0)

South Bay Water

The South Bay Water Board will hear a presentation on the potential impacts of a San Diego County Water Authority rate increase. It will also approve the minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting and adopt the May and June 2024 demands and warrants. Additional items include per‑diem approvals for director travel and several financial and expense reports. A closed session will follow the public agenda items.

• Presentation: "San Diego County Water Authority Rate Increase Impact" by Rich Stevenson
• Approval of minutes – Regular Meeting of June 11, 2024
• Approval of demands and warrants – May 2024 and June 2024
• Per diem approval for Director Castaneda's attendance at May 22 and July 24, 2024 East County meetings
• Per diem approval for directors attending the San Diego Women in Water Breakfast – August 14, 2024

The Sweetwater Authority Board approved the June 11, 2024 meeting minutes, demands and warrants for May and June 2024, and per diem for director attendance at specified meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with informational reports on a rate increase presentation, a logo contest update, and upcoming events.

• Approved minutes of June 11, 2024 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved demands and warrants 12174-12187 for May and June 2024 (5-0)
• Approved per diem for Director Castaneda's attendance at May 22 and July 24, 2024 caucus meetings (5-0)
• Approved per diem for directors attending San Diego Women in Water Breakfast on August 14, 2024 (5-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss budget adjustments and insurance premiums. The body is also considering a partnership with a local school district for career development.

• Proposed transfer of $95,538.64 in unspent insurance funds to the FY 2024-25 budget for the Loveland Fishing Platform Replacement
• Approval of the FY 2024-25 ACWA JPIA Property Program Insurance Premium
• Memorandum of Understanding with Sweetwater Union High School District for a water industry career experience workplan

The Finance and Administration Committee unanimously approved a budget adjustment to transfer $95,538.64 of unspent insurance funds from FY 2023-24 to the FY 2024-25 budget for the Loveland Fishing Platform Replacement. They also approved the FY 2024-25 ACWA/JPIA Property Program Insurance Premium and authorized the General Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Sweetwater Union High School District to develop a water industry career experience workplan. All three motions passed unanimously (3-0).

• Approved $95,538.64 budget transfer for Loveland Fishing Platform Replacement (3-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 ACWA/JPIA Property Program Insurance Premium (3-0)
• Authorized MOU with Sweetwater Union High School District for water industry career workplan (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will review several infrastructure contracts, including services for SCADA integration and desalination facility chemicals. Members will also discuss a new employee salary schedule and the Low-income Customer Assistance Program. Additionally, the Board will consider participating in a water authority payment discount pilot program.

• Contract for antiscalant at Reynolds Desalination Facility up to $268,440
• SCADA Design and Integration consulting contracts totaling $972,900
• Adoption of a new employee salary schedule effective July 1, 2024
• Annual contracts for water treatment chemicals
• Participation in the SDCWA Upfront Payment Discount Pilot Program

The Board approved a $1,078,928.17 package of replacement vehicles after a motion to defer the purchase failed in a 3-3 tie. Other approvals included SCADA consulting contracts totaling $972,900, a low-income customer assistance program, and a 6% salary increase for specific employee groups. The Board also voted to end its membership in the Water Conservation Garden Authority effective July 1, 2025.

• Approved $1,078,928.17 for 11 replacement vehicles (3-3 tie on deferral, original motion passed)
• Approved SCADA consulting contracts: $316,500 to Rockwell Construction Services and $656,400 to Enterprise Automation (6-0)
• Approved Low-income Customer Assistance Program using SDG&E Care Program criteria (6-0)
• Approved 6% salary increase for Middle Management and Confidential groups via Resolution 24-11 (6-0)
• Voted to end membership in Water Conservation Garden Authority effective July 1, 2025 (6-0)
• Directed General Manager to negotiate participation in SDCWA Upfront Payment Discount Pilot Program (6-0)
• Took support position on AB 1597 and support-if-amended position on SB 1255 (6-0 each)
• Failed motion to waive 30-day expense submission policy for directors (3-3)

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board will conduct a tour of The Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon for informational or discussion purposes. No official action will be taken during the tour. The meeting begins at the Administration Office in Chula Vista before departing to the garden.

• Tour of The Water Conservation Garden (12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. W, El Cajon)

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board convened a special meeting on June 21, 2024, and departed at 9:49 a.m. to tour The Water Conservation Garden at 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. W, El Cajon. The minutes state the tour was for informational and discussion purposes only and that no action would be taken during it. The Board reconvened at 505 Garrett Avenue at 11:54 a.m., where the minutes record that no action was required, and adjourned at 11:55 a.m. One member of the public, Karen Henry, commented on the garden before the tour.

• No substantive decisions recorded; meeting was a tour of The Water Conservation Garden for informational and discussion purposes only
• No action required by the Governing Board upon reconvening at 11:54 a.m.
• Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will hold a special meeting on June 20, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session conference with a labor negotiator regarding the Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator for the Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee

The Governing Board met in closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding the Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee. No reportable action was taken during the meeting.

Water Quality Committee

The Water Quality Committee will review several contracts for water treatment chemicals and consulting services. The committee will also consider an environmental impact report addendum regarding the Sweetwater Reservoir Shoreline Fishing Program.

• Annual contracts for water treatment chemicals
• Antiscalant contract for Richard A. Reynolds Groundwater Desalination Facility
• SCADA professional consulting services for FY 2024-25
• Resolution 24-10 regarding the Sweetwater Reservoir Shoreline Fishing Program

The Committee approved several contracts for water treatment chemicals, SCADA professional services, and antiscalant for the Richard A. Reynolds Groundwater Desalination Facility. The board also adopted a resolution regarding the Sweetwater Reservoir Recreation Master Plan Shoreline Fishing Program.

• Approved $316,500 SCADA Design contract to Rockwell Construction Services and $656,400 SCADA Integration contract to Enterprise Automation (3-0)
• Authorized three-year agreement with AVEVA for SCADA software purchases (3-0)
• Awarded annual water treatment chemical contracts to 12 vendors, including Nalco Company LLC ($546,500) and JCI Jones Chemical, Inc. ($431,100) (3-0)
• Awarded antiscalant contract to Avista Technologies for an amount not to exceed $268,440 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-10 approving Addendum No. 2 to the Supplement to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Sweetwater Reservoir Recreation Master Plan Shoreline Fishing Program (2-1)

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will vote on the FY 2024-25 budget and updated financial policies. They will also review contracts for electric vehicle charging stations and administration building roof repairs. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on legislative guidelines and surplus land designations.

• Contract for Administration Building Roof Repairs up to $104,004
• Agreement with National Car Charging, LLC for EV charging stations up to $177,961
• Approval of the FY 2024-25 Budget and updated financial policies
• Quitclaim for an easement at 555 Broadway, Chula Vista
• Designation of surplus land near Bonita Road and Glen Abbey Boulevard

The Governing Board adopted the FY 2024-25 budget and updated financial policies. The board also approved a strategic work plan and several infrastructure contracts, including EV charging station installations.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 Budget and updated financial policies (5-1)
• Approved FY 2024-25 Strategic Plan Detailed Work Plan (5-1)
• Approved $177,961 contract with National Car Charging, LLC for EV stations (6-0)
• Awarded $104,004 contract to Cool Roof Restorations for roof repairs (6-0)
• Approved quitclaim for easement at 555 Broadway, Chula Vista (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-07 to dispose of surplus land near Bonita Rd and Glen Abbey Blvd (6-0)
• Approved Strategic Communications Plan Outline (6-0)
• Deferred Legislative Policy Guidelines back to committee for review (6-0)

South Bay Water

The South Bay Water Board of Directors will meet to consider the draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and a position on proposed San Diego County Water Authority rates. The board will also review investment policies and update signatories for the agency's checking account.

• Review of Draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget (Resolution 657)
• Position on proposed San Diego County Water Authority Rates
• Review of Board Policy 117 regarding investments (Resolution 658)
• Establishment of new signatories for the checking account (Resolution 660)
• Vote request for Jo MacKenzie for CSDA Board of Directors

The South Bay Water board adopted Resolution 657, its budget for fiscal year 2024-25, and Resolution 658, an annual statement of investment policy. It also adopted Resolution 660 establishing new signatories on the South Bay Water checking account and approved Demands and Warrants 12169 through 12173. A proposal to take a position on San Diego County Water Authority rates was withdrawn, and a CSDA Southern Network election vote was deferred to the next meeting. All votes were 3 to 0, with two directors absent.

• Adopted Resolution 657, the FY 2024-25 budget (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 658, annual statement of investment policy (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 660, new signatories on the South Bay Water checking account, rescinding Resolution 637 (3-0)
• Approved Demands and Warrants 12169 through 12173 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 14 regular meeting and June 4 special meeting (3-0)
• Approved per diem for Director Castaneda attending the East County San Diego County Water Authority Caucus meeting (3-0)
• Withdrew item 8.1 on taking a position on proposed San Diego County Water Authority rates
• Deferred CSDA Southern Network Seat A vote to the next meeting

Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee will meet on June 5, 2024. The committee is scheduled to review legislative policy guidelines and an outline for a strategic communications plan. Members will also receive information regarding community events for Summer 2024.

• Consideration of Sweetwater Authority Legislative Policy Guidelines
• Approval of the Strategic Communications Plan Outline
• Information on upcoming Summer 2024 community events

The Sweetwater Authority Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee unanimously adopted the Sweetwater Authority Legislative Policy Guidelines with minor changes to the Energy policy category. The Committee also approved the Strategic Communications Plan Outline and directed staff to prepare a draft plan for future review. An information item regarding upcoming Summer 2024 community events was presented but required no action.

• Adopted Legislative Policy Guidelines with minor Energy policy changes (3-0)
• Approved Strategic Communications Plan Outline and directed staff to draft full plan (3-0)
• Received report on Summer 2024 community events (no action)

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will review several property and infrastructure items. This includes an easement quitclaim at 555 Broadway and a resolution regarding surplus land near Bonita Road. The committee will also discuss electric vehicle charging station installation and the purchase of eleven replacement vehicles.

• Easement quitclaim at 555 Broadway, Chula Vista
• Resolution 24-07 for surplus land near Bonita Road and Glen Abbey Boulevard
• Agreement with National Car Charging, LLC for EV charging stations
• Purchase of eleven replacement vehicles

The Committee approved a contract for electric vehicle charging stations and the disposal of exempt surplus land. It also approved a quitclaim for an easement in Chula Vista. A request to purchase eleven replacement vehicles was deferred to the Governing Board.

• Approved quitclaim for easement at 555 Broadway, Chula Vista (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-07 to declare land near Bonita Road and Glen Abbey Boulevard as exempt surplus land and initiate disposal (3-0)
• Rejected Baker Electric proposal ($30,590) and approved agreement with National Car Charging, LLC for EV stations not to exceed $177,961.00 (3-0)
• Deferred purchase of eleven replacement vehicles to Governing Board June 26, 2024 meeting (3-0)

South Bay Water Special Meeting

The South Bay Water Board of Directors will review a presentation regarding proposed rates from the San Diego County Water Authority. The Board will then consider taking an official position on these proposed rate changes.

• Presentation on San Diego County Water Authority's proposed rates
• Consideration to take a position on the proposed San Diego County Water Authority rates

The Board heard a presentation from the San Diego County Water Authority regarding proposed rates. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Continued position on Proposed San Diego County Water Authority Rates to the next meeting

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider awarding a contract for repairs to the Administration Building roof. The committee will also review a feasibility study regarding Advanced Metering Infrastructure.

• Contract award for Administration Building roof repairs
• Review of Advanced Metering Infrastructure Feasibility Study

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a contract not to exceed $104,004 for roof repairs at the administration building. The committee also reviewed a feasibility study for advanced metering infrastructure but took no action on it. Director Martinez was absent during the vote on the roof contract.

• Approved contract for Administration Building Roof Repairs not to exceed $104,004 (2-0)
• Reviewed Advanced Metering Infrastructure Feasibility Study (no action taken)

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider directing staff to implement a low-income customer assistance program. The board will also vote on several contracts, including a $398,499 sole-source purchase of a residual control system for the Bonita Valley Reservoir and a $200,000 on-call construction management contract. Other items include approving a software license renewal for $87,900 and a $45,500 contract for an electronic document management system.

• Consideration of a low-income customer assistance program
• Sole-source purchase of a residual control system for Bonita Valley Reservoir for $398,499.15
• Three-year software license renewal with Esri for $87,900
• Contract award for electronic document management system to CPS LLC for $45,500
• On-call construction management contracts with Project Professionals Corp and TKE Engineering, each up to $200,000

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board approved a $99,000 purchase and installation of a fishing platform replacement at Loveland Reservoir from South Shore Marine Construction, Inc., voting 7-0. The Board also approved consent calendar items 7.1 through 7.8, including a $87,900 three-year Esri software license renewal, a $45,500 electronic document management system contract with CPS LLC, and a $398,499.15 sole-source purchase of a residual control system from PSI Water Technologies. On the Low-income Customer Assistance Program, the Board directed staff to revise eligibility parameters and bring it back, taking no action. The Board approved hosting the August 14, 2024 Women in Water Breakfast at the Perdue Plant and approved per diem for five future meetings and events.

• Approved $99,000 fishing platform replacement at Loveland Reservoir from South Shore Marine Construction, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 7.1-7.8, including $87,900 Esri software license renewal, $45,500 CPS LLC document management contract, and $398,499.15 PSI Water Technologies residual control system purchase (6-0, Castaneda recused on 7.1)
• Directed staff to revise Low-income Customer Assistance Program eligibility parameters and return to Board; no action taken
• Approved hosting August 14, 2024 Women in Water Breakfast at Perdue Plant (7-0)
• Approved per diem for items 10.1-10.5, including various conferences and events (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Special Board meetings of April 19, May 4, May 15, and Regular Board meeting of April 24 (6-0, Calderon-Scott absent)

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority will hold a special meeting to review and discuss the draft FY 2024-25 budget. The agenda also includes a workforce violence prevention training item and a closed session for labor negotiations with the Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee.

• Presentation of Draft FY 2024-25 Budget for review, input, and comment
• Workforce Violence Prevention Training as required by Senate Bill 553
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiator regarding Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee

The Governing Board reviewed a draft budget and received a presentation on workforce violence prevention training. No formal actions or votes were taken during the public session or the closed session.

South Bay Water

The South Bay Water Board will review several board policies and consider parameters for a new agency logo competition. The meeting also includes approval of March 2024 warrants and financial reports.

• Review of Board Policies 116, 118-123, and 201-207
• Consideration of South Bay Water Logo Competition parameters
• Approval of demands and warrants for March 2024
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2024 meeting
• Financial reports for March 2024

The South Bay Water Board of Directors approved the minutes from the April 9, 2024 regular meeting, along with demands and warrants 12160 through 12168. The board also approved a set of board policies and procedures, and established criteria for a logo competition with modifications. Additionally, management announced an upcoming special meeting regarding proposed water rate increases.

• Approved minutes of the regular meeting of April 9, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved demands and warrants 12160 through 12168 (4-0)
• Approved Board Policies and Procedures 116, 118 through 123, and 201 through 207 (4-0)
• Approved South Bay Water logo competition criteria with modifications (4-0)

Water Quality Committee

The Water Quality Committee will consider authorizing a sole-source purchase of a Residual Control System for the Bonita Valley Reservoir from PSI Water Technologies. The meeting also includes public comment, directors' comments, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Consideration to authorize a sole-source purchase of a Residual Control System for the Bonita Valley Reservoir from PSI Water Technologies

The Water Quality Committee authorized a sole-source contract for a Residual Control System. The equipment will be purchased from PSI Water Technologies for the Bonita Valley Reservoir.

• Approved $398,499.15 contract to PSI Water Technologies for a Residual Control System (3-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on a draft detailed work plan for the FY 2024-25 strategic plan. The agenda includes a staff report and attachments from a prior workshop. No other substantive items are listed.

• Strategic Plan Workshop (Detailed Work Plan) — discussion of draft FY 2024-25 strategic plan work plan

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board held a special meeting to review the Draft FY 2024-25 Strategic Plan Detailed Work Plan. Staff presented proposed tasks, and directors provided feedback, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned with no further business.

• Reviewed Draft FY 2024-25 Strategic Plan Detailed Work Plan (no action taken)
• Provided feedback on proposed tasks (no vote recorded)

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will consider approving an easement quitclaim for a property at 137 F Street in Chula Vista. The committee will also discuss authorizing contracts with Project Professionals Corporation and TKE Engineering for on-call construction management and inspection services. An update on Capital Improvement Plan projects for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023-24 is scheduled for review.

• Request to approve easement quitclaim at 137 F Street, Chula Vista
• Consideration to authorize contracts with Project Professionals Corporation and TKE Engineering for on-call construction management and inspection consulting services
• Update on Capital Improvement Plan projects for third quarter of fiscal year 2023-24

The Engineering and Operations Committee approved a quitclaim for a blanket easement at 137 F Street in Chula Vista. They also authorized contracts with Project Professionals Corporation and TKE Engineering for on-call construction management services, each capped at $200,000. A capital improvement plan update was presented but required no committee action.

• Approved quitclaim for blanket easement 3-SW-0 at 137 F Street (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized $200,000 not-to-exceed contract with Project Professionals Corporation (3-0)
• Authorized $200,000 not-to-exceed contract with TKE Engineering, Inc. (3-0)
• Received update on Capital Improvement Plan projects (no action taken)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss and potentially act on three items: renewing a three-year Esri software license, creating a low-income customer assistance program, and awarding a contract for an electronic document management system. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.

• Consideration to approve a three-year license renewal for the Esri Small Utility Agreement
• Consideration of a Low-income Customer Assistance Program
• Consideration to award a contract for purchase of an Electronic Document Management System and implementation service

The Finance and Administration Committee directed staff to implement a low-income customer assistance program. The committee also approved a license renewal for Esri and a contract for an electronic document management system.

• Approved three-year Esri Small Utility Agreement license renewal for $87,900.00 (3-0)
• Directed staff to implement a low-income assistance program (3-0)
• Awarded one-year contract for electronic document management system to CPS LLC for $45,500 (3-0)

Water Quality Committee

The provided agenda for the Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee meeting on April 29, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider approving a one-time $2,312.61 adjustment to the water bill for Rondell Homes. The board will also review the draft FY 2024-25 five-year financial plan and consider establishing an ad hoc committee to evaluate legal counsel proposals. Several consent calendar items and informational reports are scheduled, including approval of March 2024 demands and warrants and quarterly performance reports.

• One-time $2,312.61 water bill adjustment for Rondell Homes
• Review of draft FY 2024-25 five-year financial plan
• Consideration to establish ad hoc committee for legal counsel proposals
• Approval of San Diego Gas & Electric demands and warrants – March 2024
• Approval of demands and warrants (excluding SDG&E) – March 2024

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board approved prior meeting minutes, consent calendar items including a $2,312.61 one-time water bill adjustment for Rondell Homes, and Board Policies 601 through 608. The board also approved per diem for directors attending two future events. Several items were informational only, and no action was taken on an ad hoc committee for legal counsel proposals or the draft five-year financial plan.

• Approved minutes of April 10 regular meeting and April 15 special meeting (6-0, Director Morrison absent, Martinez-Perez abstained on 6.2)
• Approved consent items 7.1-7.3, including $2,312.61 one-time adjustment for Rondell Homes (6-0, Castaneda recused on 7.1)
• Approved Board Policies 601 through 608 as presented (6-0)
• Approved per diem for directors attending Day of the Child Event and CSDA Annual Conference (6-0)
• No action taken on establishing ad hoc committee for legal counsel proposals
• No action required on draft FY 2024-25 Five-year Financial Plan assumptions or review

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding the Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items (call to order, pledge, adjournment). No other decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator (Gov. Code § 54957.6) regarding Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee
• Agency negotiators: General Manager Carlos Quintero, Assistant General Manager Roberto Yano, Special Legal Counsel Mark Bresee

The Governing Board convened for a special meeting and entered a closed session to confer with labor negotiators. No reportable action was taken during the session.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider a one-time adjustment to a customer water bill for Rondell Homes. The board will also review draft assumptions for the FY 2024-25 five-year financial plan and review board policies 601 through 608. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda and on agenda items.

• Consideration of one-time adjustment to customer water bill for Rondell Homes
• Review of draft FY 2024-25 five-year financial plan assumptions
• Review of Board Policies and Procedures (Policies 601 through 608)

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a one-time billing adjustment for a customer and adopted several board policies. The committee also reviewed financial plan assumptions for FY 2024-25, though no action was taken on that item.

• Approved $2,312.61 one-time water bill adjustment for Rondell Homes (2-0)
• Approved Board Policies 601 through 608 (2-0)

Special Board Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Sweetwater Authority Governing Board. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee. The meeting includes routine procedural items like call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator per Gov. Code § 54957.6
• Agency negotiators: General Manager Carlos Quintero, Assistant General Manager Roberto Yano, Special Legal Counsel Mark Bresee
• Employee organization: Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board held a special meeting that consisted entirely of a closed session with a labor negotiator. The Board did not take any reportable action in open session and adjourned with no further business.

• Closed session held for labor negotiations (no reportable action)
• Meeting adjourned with no further business

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board approved a water supply assessment for a specific plan in Chula Vista and awarded a contract for construction materials. The Board also directed the General Manager to submit work plan items for the Loveland Trails Improvements Grant to the DWR.

• Approved Water Supply Assessment for the Rohr/Wohl Specific Plan in Chula Vista (7-0)
• Awarded one-year contract not to exceed $125,000 to West Coast Sand and Gravel for fill materials and trucking (7-0)
• Directed General Manager to submit Loveland Trails Improvements Grant work plan items to DWR (7-0)
• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

South Bay Irrigation District Regular Board Meeting

The South Bay Irrigation District Board will consider adopting a resolution to change the district's name to South Bay Water and hold a contest for a new logo. The board will also review and adopt an annual investment policy, and review several board policies and procedures. Other action items include approving minutes, warrants, and directors' attendance at meetings.

• Consideration to adopt Resolution 659 changing the district's name to South Bay Water and holding a logo design contest
• Review and adoption of Resolution 658 adopting an annual Statement of Investment Policy (Policy 117)
• Review of Board Policies and Procedures (Policies 116, 118-123, and 201-207)
• Approval of demands and warrants for February 2024
• Approval of minutes from the March 12, 2024 regular meeting

The South Bay Irrigation District board voted 3-1 to adopt Resolution 659, changing the district's name to South Bay Water and directing staff to hold a contest for a new logo. The board also approved Policy 117 and adopted Resolution 658, the annual statement of investment policy, on a 4-0 vote. Minutes of the March 12, 2024 regular meeting and Demands and Warrants 12152 through 12159 were each approved 4-0. A review of board policies and procedures was deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 659 renaming the district South Bay Water and directing staff to hold a new logo contest (3-1, Director Calderon-Scott opposed)
• Approved Policy 117 and adopted Resolution 658, the annual statement of investment policy (4-0)
• Approved the March 12, 2024 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Demands and Warrants 12152 through 12159 (4-0)
• Deferred review of board policies and procedures (Policies 116, 118-123, 201-207) to the next meeting

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will meet to consider two action items. First, they will discuss awarding a contract for construction fill materials and trucking services. Second, they will consider approving a water supply assessment for the Rohr/Wohl Specific Plan in the City of Chula Vista.

• Consideration to Award Contract for Construction Fill Materials and Trucking Services
• Consideration to Approve the Water Supply Assessment of the Rohr/Wohl Specific Plan in the City of Chula Vista
• Next meeting date is May 1, 2024

The Engineering and Operations Committee voted 3-0 to recommend that the Governing Board award a one-year contract not to exceed $125,000 to West Coast Sand and Gravel of Lakeside, CA, for construction fill materials and trucking services. The committee also voted 3-0 to recommend that the Governing Board approve the Water Supply Assessment for the Rohr/Wohl Specific Plan in the City of Chula Vista. One member of the public, Mike Sampsel, commented against the rate structure, reservoir water levels, and billing concerns; no other public comment was recorded. Both items are recommendations to the Governing Board, which makes the final decision.

• Recommended awarding one-year contract up to $125,000 to West Coast Sand and Gravel, Lakeside, CA, for construction fill materials and trucking services (3-0)
• Recommended approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Rohr/Wohl Specific Plan in the City of Chula Vista (3-0)
• No items added, withdrawn, or reordered on the agenda
• No directors' comments recorded

Finance and Administration Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Water Quality Committee

The agenda for the Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee meeting on April 1, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearing items are included in the provided text.

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider adopting legislative positions on three Proposition 218-related bills (AB 1827, AB 2257, SB 1072) and review feedback from the Community Advisory Work Group on the Floating Solar Project. The board will also vote on a content outline for a Bonita Museum interactive display and a resolution congratulating Lakeside Water District on its 100th anniversary. Consent items include approval of February 2024 demands and warrants, including those for San Diego Gas & Electric. The meeting includes closed-session discussions on anticipated litigation, labor negotiations, and existing litigation.

• Consideration of legislative positions on Prop 218 bills: AB 1827 (Papan), AB 2257 (Wilson), SB 1072 (Padilla)
• Summary of feedback from Community Advisory Work Group on Floating Solar Project
• Consideration of content outline for Bonita Museum and Historical Society Interactive Virtual Display
• Approval of San Diego Gas & Electric demands and warrants – February 2024
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee and unrepresented employees

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board approved meeting minutes, consent items, and Resolution 24-06 congratulating the Lakeside Water District on its 100th anniversary. The Board also voted to take support positions on three Proposition 218-related bills (AB 1827, AB 2257, and SB 1072) and approved per diems for director attendance at upcoming and past events. In addition, the Board received reports on water storage levels and convened in closed session with no reportable action taken.

• Approved Special Board meeting minutes of March 7, 2024, and Regular Board meeting minutes of March 13, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 7.1 (SDG&E demands and warrants) and 7.2 (other demands and warrants) with Director Castaneda recusing himself from Item 7.1 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-06 congratulating Lakeside Water District on its 100th Anniversary (6-0)
• Took a support position on AB 1827 (5-1, Director Calderon-Scott dissenting)
• Took a support position on AB 2257 (6-0)
• Took a support position on SB 1072 (5-1, Director Calderon-Scott dissenting)
• Approved per diem for Directors wishing to attend the South County Economic Development Council Economic Summit 2024 and for Chair Martinez-Perez's attendance at the Loveland Trails Community Workshop (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider awarding a one-year, $206,351.40 contract to Infosend, Inc. for utility bill printing, mailing, and electronic payment services, with options to extend. The board will also decide on pursuing environmental review for a revised Sweetwater Reservoir Enhancement Project, including a task order up to $53,600 for environmental documentation. Other action items include a contract extension for on-call SCADA design consultant Rockwell Construction Services and a task order for valve replacement design at Loveland Dam. The meeting includes closed sessions on labor negotiations and existing litigation.

• Award contract to Infosend, Inc. for utility bill printing and mailing, $206,351.40 for one year with four optional extensions
• Authorize task order up to $236,636 for GEI Consultants to design valve replacement at Loveland Dam
• Direct staff to pursue environmental review for Revised Sweetwater Reservoir Enhancement Project, with up to $53,600 for WSP USA
• Award one-year contract extension to Rockwell Construction Services for on-call SCADA design consulting
• Consider providing additional funds to the Water Conservation Garden

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board approved several contracts and directed staff to pursue environmental review and permitting for a Revised Sweetwater Reservoir Enhancement Project, including a task order with WSP USA Environment and Infrastructure for up to $53,600. The board also agreed to contribute $4,000 per month for up to four months to the Water Conservation Garden, contingent on conditions including an operational agreement and a letter of intent to withdraw. Consent calendar items approved included a one-year utility bill printing contract with Infosend, Inc. for $206,351.40 and a task order for GEi Consultants, Inc. for up to $236,636 for valve replacement design at Loveland Dam. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved minutes of February 28, 2024 regular meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent calendar items 7.1-7.4, 7.6, 7.7 (7-0)
• Awarded one-year utility bill printing contract to Infosend, Inc. for $206,351.40, with option to extend four additional years
• Awarded contract extension to Rockwell Construction Services for on-call SCADA design consultant for one year, with option to renew up to three years
• Authorized General Manager to approve task order for GEi Consultants, Inc. for valve replacement design at Loveland Dam, not-to-exceed $236,636
• Directed staff to pursue environmental review and permitting for Revised Sweetwater Reservoir Enhancement Project, including $53,600 task order with WSP USA Environment and Infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved $4,000 per month contribution to Water Conservation Garden for up to four months, with conditions including deduction from next year's contribution and letter of intent to withdraw (7-0)

South Bay Irrigation District Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors of the South Bay Irrigation District will discuss and potentially vote on renaming the district, with draft logo concepts and a policy review attached. The meeting also includes approval of January 2024 demands and warrants, and financial reports for January 2024. A presentation on the Water-Energy Nexus Registry by The Climate Registry is scheduled.

• Consideration to rename the South Bay Irrigation District (with draft logo concepts and policy review)
• Approval of demands and warrants for January 2024
• Financial reports for January 2024
• Presentation on the Water-Energy Nexus Registry by The Climate Registry
• Per diem approval for directors attending a Bayfront Facility Construction tour on February 15, 2024

The Board voted to have staff prepare a resolution to rename the district. Other actions included approving February meeting minutes, payment warrants, and per diem for a facility tour.

• Directed staff to bring back a resolution to rename South Bay Irrigation District to South Bay Water (4-1)
• Approved Minutes of the February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Approved Demands and Warrants 12144 through 12151 (5-0)
• Approved per diem for Directors attending the Bayfront Facility Construction tour on February 15, 2024 (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority is meeting to conduct a Strategic Planning Workshop. The session includes a staff report and a review of 2024 workshop objectives and the 2022 Strategic Plan.

• Strategic Planning Workshop

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board held a special meeting to conduct a strategic planning workshop facilitated by Andy Pendoley. The Board deferred discussion of Work Plan Goals 6 and 7 to the next meeting and directed the General Manager to schedule a second workshop to continue the planning process. No other substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

• Deferred discussion of Strategic Plan Work Plan Goals 6 and 7 to next meeting
• Directed General Manager to schedule a second strategic planning workshop

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Engineering and Operations Committee is meeting to consider authorizing a task order for engineering design services for the Loveland Dam valve replacement. The committee will also consider pursuing environmental review and permitting for a revised Sweetwater Reservoir Enhancement Project. Additionally, the body will receive information updates on development services and the joint recycled water intertie planning study with Otay Water District.

• Consideration to authorize General Manager to approve a Task Order for GEI Consultants, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for the Valve Replacement at Loveland Dam
• Consideration to pursue environmental review and permitting for a Revised Sweetwater Reservoir Enhancement Project
• Development Services Update (Information Item)
• Status Update on the Planning Study of the Joint Sweetwater Authority – Otay Water District Recycled Water Intertie Project (Information Item)

The Engineering and Operations Committee unanimously approved a task order for engineering design services for valve replacement at Loveland Dam. The committee also directed staff to pursue environmental review and permitting for a revised Sweetwater Reservoir Enhancement Project, including authorizing a $53,600 contract for environmental documentation. Two other items regarding development services and a recycled water intertie study were informational only.

• Approved $236,636 task order for Loveland Dam valve design (3-0)
• Approved $53,600 task order for Sweetwater Reservoir environmental documentation (3-0)
• Directed staff to pursue permitting for Revised Sweetwater Reservoir Enhancement Project (3-0)
• Directed staff to combine reservoir project with aeration system if exemption not applicable (3-0)
• Included maintenance dredging in Programmatic Permitting for Property Operations (3-0)
• Directed staff to research grant funding for reservoir project costs (3-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review board policies 510-516 and 518-520, covering per diem, travel, training, and benefits. They will also consider awarding a contract for utility bill printing, mailing, and electronic payment services. The meeting is open to the public with options for in-person or virtual participation.

• Review of Board Policies 510-516 and 518-520
• Consideration to award contract for utility bill printing, mailing, and electronic payment
• Proposals from Infosend, Inc. and Matrix Imaging (DataProse) for print/mail services
• Public comment allowed on agenda and non-agenda items

The Finance and Administration Committee unanimously approved a proposed change to Policy 510 while leaving other policies unchanged. They also awarded a one-year contract worth $206,351.40 to Infosend, Inc. for utility bill printing and payment services. The meeting included no public comments or agenda changes.

• Approved change to Policy 510 (3-0)
• Awarded $206,351.40 contract to Infosend, Inc. for utility billing (3-0)

Water Quality Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee will meet to consider awarding a contract extension to the Authority's on-call SCADA design consultant. The agenda includes public comment, directors' comments, and scheduling. The next regular meeting is set for April 29, 2024, with the April 1 meeting cancelled.

• Consideration to award a contract extension to the Authority's On-Call SCADA Design Consultant
• Attachments include staff presentation and billing rates from Rockwell Construction Services
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per topic
• Next meeting date set for April 29, 2024; April 1 meeting cancelled

The Water Quality Committee approved a contract extension for Rockwell Construction Services to serve as the on-call SCADA design consultant. The agreement covers one year or until the last assigned project is complete, with an option to renew for up to three additional years. Director Castaneda also discussed exploring incentives to reduce imported water purchases from the San Diego County Water Authority.

• Approved contract extension for Rockwell Construction Services (2-0 vote)
• Discussed exploring incentives to reduce imported water purchases

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider adopting Resolution 24-05 to amend the 2024 Private Fire Service Charge, which was previously adopted by Resolution 23-20. The board will also receive a quarterly progress report on Capital Improvement Plan projects and approve warrants and demands for January 2024. Closed session items include labor negotiations and anticipated litigation.

• Consideration to adopt Resolution 24-05 amending the Private Fire Service Charge
• Approval of San Diego Gas & Electric demands and warrants for January 2024
• Approval of other demands and warrants for January 2024
• Capital Improvement Plan Projects Quarterly Progress Report
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiator and anticipated litigation

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board approved Resolution 24-05, amending the Private Fire Service Charge previously adopted by Resolution 23-20, on a 6-0 vote with Director Morrison absent. The board also approved January 2024 demands and warrants, including separate approval of San Diego Gas & Electric demands and warrants (5-0, with Director Castaneda recused and Director Morrison absent). Minutes of the February 14, 2024 regular meeting were approved 6-0, and per diem was approved for directors attending the Washington D.C. legislative trip and a Southern California Water Coalition luncheon. The board convened in closed session for labor negotiations, anticipated litigation, a public employee appointment for Legal Counsel, and existing litigation, but reported no reportable action.

• Approved Resolution 24-05 amending the Private Fire Service Charge (6-0, Morrison absent)
• Approved San Diego Gas & Electric Demands and Warrants - January 2024 (5-0, Castaneda recused, Morrison absent)
• Approved Demands and Warrants (excluding SDG&E) - January 2024 (6-0, Morrison absent)
• Approved minutes of the February 14, 2024 regular meeting (6-0, Morrison absent)
• Approved per diem for directors attending the Washington D.C. Legislative Trip (April 16-18, 2024) and Southern California Water Coalition Quarterly Luncheon (April 19, 2024) (6-0, Morrison absent)
• No action required on Capital Improvement Plan Projects Quarterly Progress Report
• Closed session held on labor negotiations, anticipated litigation, public employee appointment (Legal Counsel), and existing litigation; no reportable action taken

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will consider authorizing the purchase and installation of a replacement fishing platform for the Loveland Reservoir Recreation Program. The committee will also receive a quarterly progress report on Capital Improvement Plan projects. No other substantive actions are scheduled; the remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Consideration to authorize purchase and installation of a fishing platform replacement at Loveland Reservoir (quotes from Hallsten Corporation and South Shore Marine Construction attached)
• Capital Improvement Plan Projects Quarterly Progress Report for February 2024

The Engineering and Operations Committee deferred the decision regarding the purchase and installation of a fishing platform replacement for the Loveland Reservoir Recreation Program. The item will be decided by the Governing Board at its March 27, 2024 meeting. The Committee also received a quarterly progress report on Capital Improvement Plan projects.

• Deferred Loveland Reservoir fishing platform replacement decision to Governing Board (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider awarding a $269,020 contract to Ferguson Waterworks for water meters and establishing a 12-month moratorium on late fees and service disconnections for customers affected by local flooding. The board will also discuss hiring a retired CalPERS annuitant, amending the general manager's employment agreement, and adopting a revised salary schedule. Several items are consent calendar or informational, including a mid-year strategic workplan update and a floating solar project update.

• Award $269,020 one-year contract to Ferguson Waterworks for water meters, with option for four one-year extensions
• Establish 12-month moratorium on late fees and water service disconnection for customers impacted by local flooding
• Consider resolution to appoint retired CalPERS annuitant Mark Hatcher for extra help duties, waiving 180-day waiting period
• Approve second amendment to General Manager Carlos Quintero's employment agreement and adopt Resolution 24-04 revising salary schedule for all employees
• Approve per diem for directors attending Sacramento Legislative Trip (Feb 21) and NWRA Policy Conference in Washington DC (Apr 9-11)

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board approved a $269,020 contract for water meters and established a 12-month moratorium on late fees for customers impacted by local flooding. The Board also adopted a revised salary schedule for all employees effective July 1, 2023, and approved the General Manager's employment agreement amendment. Several items, including legal counsel appointments and litigation discussions, were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved $269,020 water meter contract with Ferguson Waterworks (5-0)
• Established 12-month moratorium on late fees for flood-impacted customers (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-04 revising salary schedule effective July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to General Manager's employment agreement (5-0)
• Approved exception to hire CalPERS retired annuitant Mark Hatcher (5-0)
• Approved per diem for Directors Delgado, Martinez, and Yamane for Sacramento trip (5-0)
• Approved per diem for Directors Castaneda and Delgado for NWRA conference (5-0)
• Deferred agenda items 17.2 and 17.3 to a future meeting

South Bay Irrigation District Regular Board Meeting

The South Bay Irrigation District Board will hold its regular meeting, including a presentation on the Colorado River by the San Diego County Water Authority, approval of December 2023 demands and warrants, and a review of board policies 101-115. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, financial reports, and public comment.

• Colorado River update presented by Jeff Stephenson, Director of Water Resources, San Diego County Water Authority
• Approval of Demands and Warrants for December 2023
• Review of Board Policies and Procedures (Policies 101 through 115)
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2024 regular meeting
• Financial reports for December 2023

The South Bay Irrigation District Board unanimously approved the minutes from January 9, 2024, and December 2023 demands and warrants. The Board also approved Board Policies 101 through 115 and directed staff to bring Policy 501 to a future meeting with estimated costs for rebranding the district's seal and logo. A presentation on the Colorado River was given by the San Diego County Water Authority, but no action was taken on it.

• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved December 2023 Demands and Warrants 12134-12143 (5-0)
• Approved Board Policies 101-115 (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare Policy 501 with rebranding cost estimates for future discussion

Engineering and Operations Committee

This agenda for the Sweetwater Authority Engineering and Operations Committee meeting on 2024-02-07 contains only boilerplate placeholders and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or actionable items for residents.

Water Quality Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains only boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific topics, proposals, or actions are listed.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Finance and Administration Committee is scheduled to vote on a 12-month moratorium on late fees and water service disconnection for customers impacted by local flooding. The committee will also consider awarding a contract for the purchase of water meters under RFQ S2024-06. Additionally, the board will review the FY 2024-25 budget calendar as an information item.

• Consideration to establish a 12-month moratorium on late fees and discontinuation of water service for customers impacted by local flooding
• Consideration to award a contract for the purchase of water meters (RFQ S2024-06)
• Review of the FY 2024-25 Budget Calendar

The Finance and Administration Committee voted 3-0 to recommend that the Governing Board establish a 12-month moratorium on late fees and discontinuation of water service for non-payment for customers impacted by local flooding. The committee also voted 3-0 to recommend awarding a one-year $269,020.00 water meter purchase contract to Ferguson Waterworks, with an option for the General Manager to extend it for four additional one-year periods. The FY 2024-25 budget calendar was an information item with no action required. Both recommendations now go to the Governing Board for a final decision.

• Recommended 12-month moratorium on late fees and water shutoffs for flood-impacted customers (3-0)
• Recommended $269,020.00 one-year water meter contract with Ferguson Waterworks, extendable up to four more one-year terms (3-0)
• FY 2024-25 budget calendar presented as information only; no action taken

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider consent calendar items including a $200,000 contract for the Sweetwater Reservoir Wetlands Habitat Recovery Project, rejection of all bids for the National City Wells Iron and Manganese Removal System Project, and one-time water bill adjustments for three customers totaling $8,926.30. The board will also authorize task orders for engineering design services for the New Central Wheeler Tank ($149,853) and tank rehabilitation program ($149,316), an amendment for a well siting study ($472,581), and a task order for geological investigations of Sweetwater Dam ($122,165). Closed session items include potential litigation and labor negotiations.

• Award $200,000 contract to Black Sage Environmental for Sweetwater Reservoir Wetlands Habitat Recovery Project
• Reject all bids for National City Wells Iron and Manganese Removal System Project; explore cost-effective alternatives
• Approve one-time water bill adjustments: El Aguila Properties LLC ($1,665.54), Rambler Motel ($5,626.04), SBCS Corporation ($1,634.72)
• Authorize task order for Ardurra Group, Inc. for New Central Wheeler Tank design services ($149,853)
• Authorize amendment with Geoscience Support Services for well siting study ($472,581)

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board approved a consent calendar covering utility payments, customer bill adjustments, board policies, and several engineering and environmental contracts. The board also approved December 2023 demands and warrants, excluding SDG&E items, after a recusal. No reportable action was taken in closed session, and the meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Jan 10 and Jan 20 meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent items 6.1, 6.3-6.13, with Castaneda recused on 6.1 (5-0)
• Approved December 2023 demands and warrants, excluding SDG&E (5-0)
• Awarded $200,000 contract to Black Sage Environmental for wetlands habitat project
• Rejected all bids for National City Wells iron/manganese removal project
• Authorized $149,853 task order to Ardurra Group for New Central Wheeler Tank design
• Authorized $149,316 task order to Lee & Ro for tank rehabilitation design
• Authorized $472,581 amendment to Geoscience Support Services for well siting study

Regular Board Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty fields. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will consider approving an easement for water infrastructure serving the Chula Vista Bayfront H-3 project, authorizing task orders for engineering design services for a new Central Wheeler Tank and a tank rehabilitation program, accepting the Water Resources Master Plan, and approving amendments for a well siting study and geologic investigations at Sweetwater Dam. Public comment is invited.

• Approve easement from San Diego Unified Port District for Chula Vista Bayfront H-3 water infrastructure
• Authorize task order for Ardurra Group, Inc. for design of New Central Wheeler Tank
• Authorize task order to Lee & Ro for design of FY 2023-24 Tank Rehabilitation Program (Claire Vista 'B', Halecrest, Desalination Chlorine Contact, Cherry Hills Tanks)
• Accept Water Resources Master Plan
• Approve amendment with Geoscience Support Services for well siting study; approve task order amendment to GEI Consultants for geologic investigations at Sweetwater Dam

The Engineering and Operations Committee approved multiple task orders for water tank design and rehabilitation, as well as geological investigations for the Sweetwater Dam. The committee also authorized an agreement amendment for a well siting study and deferred the Water Resources Master Plan to the next meeting.

• Authorized easement from San Diego Unified Port District for Chula Vista Bayfront H-3 Project (3-0)
• Approved $149,853 task order for Ardurra Group, Inc. for New Central Wheeler Tank design (3-0)
• Approved $149,316 task order for Lee & Ro for FY 2023-24 Tank Rehabilitation Program (3-0)
• Deferred Water Resources Master Plan to the next meeting (3-0)
• Approved $472,581 agreement amendment for Geoscience Support Services, Inc. for Well Siting Study (3-0)
• Approved $122,165 task order for GEI Consultants, Inc. for Sweetwater Dam geological investigations (3-0)

Special Board Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Sweetwater Authority Governing Board. The only substantive item is a closed session to confer with legal counsel about anticipated litigation involving one potential case. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, adjournment).

• Closed session under Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) for one potential litigation case

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board held a special meeting on January 20, 2024, starting at 11:06 a.m. The board convened in closed session to discuss one potential litigation case under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), then returned to open session at 12:16 p.m. No reportable action was taken, and the meeting adjourned at 12:16 p.m. with no further business. The minutes record no substantive decisions.

• Closed session held on one potential litigation case; no reportable action taken
• Meeting adjourned at 12:16 p.m. with no further business

Water Quality Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee will consider rejecting all bids for the National City Wells Iron and Manganese Removal System Project and exploring more cost-effective alternatives and grant opportunities. They will also consider awarding a contract for implementation services for the Sweetwater Reservoir Wetlands Habitat Recovery Project. Public comments are invited on these agenda items.

• Recommendation to reject all bids for the National City Wells Iron and Manganese Removal System Project
• Explore more cost-effective alternatives and grant opportunities for the National City Wells project
• Recommendation to award a contract for implementation services for the Sweetwater Reservoir Wetlands Habitat Recovery Project

The Water Quality Committee recommended that the Governing Board reject all bids for the National City Wells Iron and Manganese Removal System Project to seek cheaper alternatives. The committee also recommended awarding a $200,000 contract to Black Sage Environmental, Inc. for wetlands habitat recovery.

• Recommended Governing Board reject all bids for National City Wells Iron and Manganese Removal System Project (3-0)
• Recommended Governing Board award $200,000 contract to Black Sage Environmental, Inc. for Sweetwater Reservoir Wetlands Habitat Recovery Project (3-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider one-time adjustments to water bills for three customers: El Aguilla Properties, LLC, Rambler Motel, and SBCS Corporation. The committee will also review Board Policies 501 through 509 covering official seal, code of ethics, and committee structure. No action items involve new rates or major policy changes.

• One-time water bill adjustment for El Aguilla Properties, LLC
• One-time water bill adjustment for Rambler Motel
• One-time water bill adjustment for SBCS Corporation
• Review of Board Policies 501 through 509 (seal, ethics, committees, attendance)

The Finance and Administration Committee unanimously approved one-time adjustments to three customer water bills totaling $8,926.30. The committee also approved Board Policies 501 through 509 as presented. No public comments were received during the meeting.

• Approved $1,665.54 one-time adjustment to El Aguila Properties LLC account (3-0)
• Approved $5,626.04 one-time adjustment to Rambler Motel account (3-0)
• Approved $1,634.72 one-time adjustment to SBCS Corporation account (3-0)
• Approved Board Policies 501-509 as presented (3-0)

Engineering and Operations Committee

This meeting of the Sweetwater Authority Engineering and Operations Committee appears to be largely procedural, with no substantive agenda items listed. The provided text contains only boilerplate formatting and no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions.

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider approving new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Middle Management Group and the Confidential Group, effective January 1, 2024. The board will also hold closed sessions on labor negotiations, legal counsel appointment, and existing litigation. Several informational reports and routine approvals are also on the agenda.

• Consideration to adopt Resolution 24-01 authorizing MOU with Confidential Group
• Consideration to adopt Resolution 24-02 authorizing MOU with Middle Management Group
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee
• Closed session: appointment of Legal Counsel
• Closed session: litigation in U.S. ex rel John Hendrix v. J-M Manufacturing Co.

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board approved new memorandums of understanding with its Confidential Group and Middle Management Group, effective January 1, 2024, by unanimous votes. The board also approved minutes from two December special meetings and deferred the October 25, 2023 regular meeting minutes to legal counsel for further review. Two closed sessions were held with no reportable action taken. The board was told the January 24 regular meeting is cancelled and a special meeting will be held January 29.

• Adopted Resolution 24-01 authorizing an MOU with the Sweetwater Authority Confidential Group, effective January 1, 2024 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-02 authorizing an MOU with the Sweetwater Authority Middle Management Group, effective January 1, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 18, 2023 special meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 20, 2023 special meeting (7-0)
• Deferred approval of the October 25, 2023 regular meeting minutes to legal counsel for further review and discussion (7-0)

South Bay Irrigation District Regular Board Meeting

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive action items. The board will consider approving minutes from a special meeting on December 18, 2023, and discuss directors' attendance and future agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from the Special Meeting of December 18, 2023
• Approval of directors' attendance at meetings and future agenda items
• Reports by directors on events attended
• Report of management
• Report of legal counsel

The Board of Directors met for a regular session and approved the minutes from a previous special meeting. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Minutes of the December 18, 2023 Special Meeting (5-0)