HEADQUARTERS - BOARD ROOM

5700 ALMADEN EXPRESSWAY

SAN JOSE, CA  95118

 

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

9:30 AM

I.         CALL TO ORDER:

1.                  Roll Call.

II.        TIME CERTAIN:

9:35 a.m.

2.                  Time Open for Public Comment on any Subject not on the Agenda.

NOTE:  The law does not permit Board action on, or extended discussion of, any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances.  Comments should be limited to three minutes.  If Board action is requested, the matter can be placed on the next agenda.

9:40 a.m.

3.                  Public Hearing - Annual Report Recommending Flood Control Benefit Assessments for Fiscal Year 2007-08.  (Darin Taylor) (EL-4)

i.                     Resolution Establishing Land Use Categories, Confirming a Levy of Benefit Assessments to Meet Duly Authorized Debt Obligations for Fiscal Year 2007-08 in Flood Control Zones of Santa Clara Valley Water District, in Accordance With Resolution Nos. 86-54, 86-55, 86-56, 86-57, and 90-7 and Authorizing a Procedure for Correcting Assessments.

10:00 a.m.

4.                  Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Special Tax Summary Report and Rate Setting for Fiscal Year 2007-08.  (Jim Fiedler) (EL-4)

i.                     Resolution for Levy of the Special Tax Pursuant to Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Measure in Combined Flood Control Zone and Authorizing a Procedure for Correcting Special Tax Amounts for Fiscal Year 2007-08.

III.       CONSENT CALENDAR:

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

 

Items listed in this section of the agenda are considered to be routine by the Board and typically will be adopted by one motion without discussion.   The consent calendar includes action items which the Board has delegated to the CEO, but which law or contract requires to be decided by the Board (EL-9.9), and CEO monitoring reports that do not reflect policy violations or call for debate of policy criteria (GP 4.4).   Any item may be severed for separate consideration at the request of the Board.  Whenever a resolution is on the consent calendar, a roll call vote will be taken on the entire calendar.

 

5.                  Request for Board Determination That Administration Building Fire Pipe Emergency Situation Continues.  (Frank Maitski) (EL-9.9)

6.                  Authorization to Use Force Account for 2007 Stream Maintenance Program.  (Ann Draper) (EL-9.9)

7.                  Approval of Plans and Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for Construction of Pajaro Basin Freshwater Wetland Project.  (Katherine Oven) (EL-9.9)

IV.       GOVERNANCE PROCESS:

Items listed in this section are considered by the Board to be a part of the Board’s process of governing and the manner in which it operates.

 

8.                  Approval of Minutes: May 2, 3, 4, 2007, Special Meetings.  (GP-2.4)

9.                  2007 Board Planning Calendar.  (GP-4)

10.              Agricultural Water Advisory Committee - Draft Meeting of May 7, 2007, Minutes and Draft Agenda for July 9, 2007, Meeting and Committee's Recommendation That Board Keep Agricultural Conservation Program With Discounts in Place.  (Rudy Medina) (GP-8)

11.              Board Member Reports.

V.        BOARD - CEO LINKAGE:

Items listed in this section are considered by the Board to be related to delegation of authority to the CEO and the way in which proper use of delegated authority is ascertained.

 

12.              Review of Fiscal Year 2007, Quarter 3, Total Organizational Performance Work Plan Report.  (Mary Ann Ruiz) (BL-1, -3.3, -5.4, EL-9.1)

13.              Review of Fiscal Year 2007, Quarter 3, Executive Limitations Monitoring Reports.  (Mary Ann Ruiz) (BL-1, -3.3, -5.4, EL-9.1)

a.                  EL-2 - Treatment of Consumers.  (Jose Peralez)

b.                  EL-3 - Treatment of Staff. (Jose Peralez)

c.                  EL-5 - Financial Conditions and Activities. (Peter Ng)

d.                  EL-6 - Emergency Chief Executive Officer Succession. (Jose Peralez)

e.                  EL-7 - Asset Protection. (Peter Ng)

f.                    EL-8 - Compensation and Benefits. (Jose Peralez)

g.                  EL-9 - Communication and Support to the Board. (Peter Ng)

h.                  EL-10 - Equal Employment Opportunity. (Jose Peralez)

VI.       ENDS:

Items listed in this section are considered by the Board to be direction to the CEO and are results to be achieved by the organization.

 

14.              District Response to Delta Pumping Restrictions (Continued From June 6, 2007).  (Walt Wadlow) (E-2.1.2)

VII.      EXECUTIVE LIMITATIONS:

Items listed in this section are considered by the Board to not be delegated to the CEO and require Board consideration and/or action.

 

15.              Amendment Nos. 2 and 3 to Reevaluation Cost-Sharing Agreement (No. A2441S) With U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Upper Berryessa Creek Flood Protection Project No. 26174041 (Milpitas and San Jose).  (Marc Klemencic) (EL-5.7)

i.                     Budget Adjustment.

16.              Agreement With Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., for Consulting Services to Develop and Implement a Water Supply Operations Optimization Model.  (Keith Whitman) (EL-3.7, -5.7)

17.              Budget Adjustment to Fund Class II - IV Equipment Operations and Maintenance Projects and Vehicle and Field Equipment Management Project.  (Frank Maitski) (EL-5.3)

i.                     Budget Adjustment.

18.              Approval of Plans and Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for Construction of Data Center Modifications Project (Project No. 60194002).  (Seth Johnson) (EL-5.3)

i.                     Budget Adjustment.

19.              Continue Board Review of Fiscal Year 2007-08 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget.  (Peter Ng) (EL-4)

20.              Contract Change Order Nos. 4 and 5 for State Highway 237 Eastbound Bridge Replacement on Guadalupe River, FCI Constructors, Inc., Contractor, Contract No. C0512, Project No. 30154011 (San Jose).  (Katherine Oven) (EL-5.7)

i.                     Budget Adjustment.

21.              Joint Use Agreement With Town of Los Gatos for Park Purpose and Pedestrian Path Along Ross Creek at Blossom Hill Park and Blossom Hill Road and Hillbrook Drive (Los Gatos).  (Beau Goldie) (EL-5.9)

22.              Provide Negotiating Authority to Purchase the Property Located at 150/160 Great Oaks Boulevard (APN 706-02-026 Portion).  (Frank Maitski) (EL-5.9)

i.                     Budget Adjustment.

23.              Board Approval of $5,000 Matching Fund Contribution to Santa Clara County FireSafe Council in Support of a Federal Grant.  (Walt Wadlow) (EL-5.13)

24.              Proposed Letter Responding to California Health Care Coalition Request for District Support Regarding the Need for Greater Disclosure of Health Care Cost, Utilization and Quality Data in Health Care Plan Pricing.  (Rick Callender) (EL-9.11)

25.              State Legislation: AB 566 (Plescia) Water Conservation, AB 739 (Laird) Stormwater Discharge, AB 946 (Krekorian) Electricity: Renewable Energy Resources, AB 1420 (Laird) Water Demand Management Measures: Water Management Grant or Loan Funds, SB 220 (Corbett) Vended Water.  (Rick Callender) (EL-9.11)

26.              Chief Executive Officer's Report.  (EL-9)

27.              Board Member Requests Responded to in CEO Bulletins for the Weeks of May 18-24, 25-31 and June 1-7, 2007.  (EL-9.12)

a.                  R-06-0423, R-06-0440, Staff to Report on What it Would Take for District to be Carbon Neutral; and When Developing Report, Break it Down Into Water Utility, Watersheds, and Administration.  (Frank Maitski)

b.                  R-07-0064, Staff to Look Into Board Members Being Compensated as Independent Contractors Rather Than Employees.  (Debra Cauble)

c.                  R-07-0065, Staff to Provide Information on AWWA Conference in Toronto.  (Rudy Medina)

d.                  R-07-0077, Staff to Investigate Status of WateReuse's Appropriations Request and Determine if it Would be of Benefit for District to Send Letter of Support.  (Melanie Richardson)

e.                  R-07-0078, Staff to Follow-up With Water Supply Portion of R-07-0045, Regarding how Long-Term Global Warming Impacts, Such as Year 2050 Snow Pack and Sea Levels Will be Incorporated Into Future Water Supply and Flood Control Planning.  (Keith Whitman)

f.                    R-07-0079, Staff to Come Back With Summary of Chemical, Electric, and Other Costs Incurred by District for Treating Water.  (Walt Wadlow)

g.                  R-07-0081, Staff to Assist With Linkage to Six New Assembly Members That Were Previous Water Directors.  (Julia Maclay)

h.                  R-07-0084, Staff to Investigate Using Recycled Water or Drawing Water From District Recharge Pond to Irrigate Campus Landscaping.  (Mike Cresap)

i.                     R-07-0086, When Requesting More Funds From Board for Highway 237 Bridge Replacement Project, Staff to Bring Back History or Timeline Regarding Requests for Money, When, How Much, and Why.  (Dave Chesterman)

j.                     R-07-0093, Staff to Come Back With Information on Video Archiving Options and Requirements When Discussion is Before the Board to Determine When to Broadcast to Public.  (Lauren Keller)

VIII.     NEW BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS.

28.              CEO Review and Clarification of Requests.

IX.       CLOSED SESSION:

29.              CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): Twin City Fire Insurance Company v. SCVWD (Case No. CV806583).

30.              CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN 706-02-026 (Portion) District Negotiators: Frank Maitski, Mike Cresap, Tom Spada, Deanna Forsythe, and Rahn Springer Negotiating Parties: Ray Marino, President and COO, Mission West Properties Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.

31.              PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Government Code Section 54957 Title: Chief Executive Officer.

X.        ADJOURN:

32.              Adjourn to Regular Meeting at 9:30 a.m., on June 26, 2007, at District Headquarters, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California.