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• Items to be added, withdrawn, or reordered on the agenda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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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

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

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)

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

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.

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