Tuesday, October 05, 2004

9:30 AM

CALL TO ORDER:

1.                  Roll Call.

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---Adoption of Ordinance Providing for Increase in Compensation of Directors for 2005.  (O. Martin Steele)

9:50 a.m.

4.                  Introduction of New Employees to the Board of Directors.  (S. Borgsdorf)

11:00 a.m.

5.                  Resolution Determining and Declaring Public Necessity for the Acquisition of Real Property or Interest Therein From Martha W. and Frank A. Paris Trust, APN 481-19-0004 (San Jose).  (M. Klemencic)

CONSENT CALENDAR:

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

 

The consent calendar is acted upon at this point. The following items are considered to be routine by the Board, including items requiring ministerial approval for legal purposes, and will be adopted by one motion without discussion.  Any item may be severed for separate consideration at the request of the Board, staff, or the public.  Whenever a resolution is on the consent calendar, a roll call vote will be taken on the entire calendar.

 

6.                  Approval of Minutes---Special Meeting of August 6, 2004.

7.                  Agreement With East Bay Municipal Utility District for Installation of Pre-Rinse Spray Nozzles and Dishwashers in Non-Residential Sector (County).  (K. Whitman)

8.                  Agreement With Honeywell Utility Solutions for Installation of Pre-Rinse Spray Nozzles in Non-Residential Sector (County).  (K. Whitman)

9.                  Agreement With Maze and Associates for Independent Auditing Services for Fiscal Years 2003/2004, 2004/2005 and 2005/2006.  (P. Ng)

10.              Flood Protection Easement Deed and Right of Way Agreement From Robert and Penelope Hatch for Adobe Creek, Reach 7-9---Parcel No. 1010-240.  (Los Altos Hills).  (B. Goldie)

CORRESPONDENCE:

11.              Proposed Responses to Letters of Support Received From Cities of Milpitas and Gilroy, Local Business Community, and Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County, Regarding Water Resources Protection Collaborative.  (J. Fiedler)

12.              Proposed Responses to Miscellaneous Correspondence Regarding the Watershed Stewardship Grant Program.  (C. Elias)

13.              Proposed Response to Letter Received September 1, 2004, From Rea Freedom, Los Gatos Resident, Regarding Wildlife at Lexington Reservoir.  (C. Elias)

14.              Proposed Response to Letter Received September 2, 2004 From Robert Wallace, San Jose Resident, Regarding Algae in San Luis Reservoir.  (C. Elias)

15.              Letter Received September 21, 2004, From Greg Ryan, Z-Best Products, San Jose, Regarding Request for Reduction on Flood Control Benefit Assessment and Clean, Safe Creeks Special Tax.  (Refer to Staff)

16.              Letter Received September 16, 2004, From Ronald Gastelum, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Regarding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Grant Funding for Santa Clara Valley Water District.  (Refer to Staff)

17.              Proposed Response to Letter Received August 30, 2004, From Gloria Ballard, MH Engineering Co., Regarding APN 825-09-019, Llagas Creek, Reach 6, Lands of DeCicco & Dollar, San Martin.  (C. Elias)

APPROVAL ITEMS:

18.              Resolution Providing for the Compensation of the Chief Executive Officer, an Unclassified Employee Appointed by the Board of Directors of the Santa Clara Valley Water District.  (Continued From September 21, 2004)  (O. Martin Steele)

19.              Contract Change Order No. 2 for Lower Silver Creek Project, Reach 3, Phase 1, McKee Road to Lausett Avenue, Contract No. C0501, RGW Construction Company, Inc. (San Jose).  (M. Klemencic/K. Oven)

20.              Amendment to Consultant Agreements for Construction Support Services of Lower Guadalupe River Flood Protection Project. (K. Oven/D. Chesterman)

21.              Fulfillment of Existing District Tidal Wetlands Mitigation Obligations:  Authorization for Chief Executive Officer to Negotiate Contracts for Tidal Marsh Development at Island Ponds.  (J. Fiedler)

22.              Contract Change Order No. 1 for Adobe Creek, Reaches 1-4, Foothill Maintenance Ramp and Creek Erosion Control, Contract No. C0508 (Palo Alto/Los Altos).  (N. Hsueh)

23.              Contract Change Order No. 3 for Lower Guadalupe River Flood Protection Project, RGW Construction, Inc., Contractor, Contract No. CO499, File No. 301511 (San Jose).  (K. Oven/D. Chesterman)

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:

24.              Proposed Financial Conditions and Activities Executive Limitations Language Relative to Real Estate Policy and Guidelines---Responding to Board Member Request No. R-04-0082.  (F. Maitski)

25.              Rinconada Plant Water Upgrade Project and Water Quality Laboratory Project---Responding to Board Member Request No. R-04-0119.  (N. Hsueh)

26.              Clarification of Authority for Making Liability Settlements.  (R. Whipp)

i.                     Proposed Addition to Board Executive Limitation Policy No. EL-5, Financial Conditions and Activities.

ii.                   Resolution.

27.              Proposed Modifications to Board Executive Limitation Policy No. EL-3, Treatment of Staff/Drug Testing.  (O. Martin Steele)

28.              Proposed Revision to Board Ends Policy No. E-3.2.1., Public Access to Trails Along Creeks.   (B. Goldie)

29.              Chief Executive Officer Interpretation of Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Definitions.  (B. Goldie)

30.              Chief Executive Officer's Report.

31.              Chief Executive Officer's Bulletin.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

32.              Policy Discussion Regarding Executive Limitations on Public Relations Consultant Contracts---Responding to Board Member Request No. R-04-0116.  (P. Ng)

33.              Agricultural Water Advisory Committee---Draft Agenda for October 14, 2004 Committee Tour.  (C. Elias)

34.              Environmental Advisory Committee--Draft Agenda for October 18, 2004 Meeting and Draft Minutes of August 9, 2004 Meeting.  (C. Elias)

35.              Board Member Reports.

36.              Other Business.

37.              Review of New Board Member Requests.

38.              2004 Board Planning Calendar.

39.              Board Activity Calendars---September and October 2004.

DISTRICT COUNSEL:

40.              CLOSED SESSION:  CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL---ANTICIPATED LITIGATION; Government Code Section 54956.9(c); 1 item

41.              CLOSED SESSION:  PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  Government Code Section 54957; Title:  Chief Executive Officer---Annual Evaluation (Continued From (September 21, 2004)

ADJOURN:

42.              Adjourn to Regular Meeting of October 19, 2004, at 9:30 a.m., at District Headquarters, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California.