Board of Directors Regular Meeting Study Session 08/14/2025 03:00 PM 66575 Second St, Desert Hot Springs, CA AND/OR Via Teleconference

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT WILL HOLD ITS REGULAR MEETING(S) ON THE DATE LISTED ABOVE. THE BOARD WILL MEET IN PERSON AT 66575 SECOND STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS.

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ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA

1.CALL TO ORDER

2.ROLL CALL

3.ANNOUNCEMENT AND VERIFICATION OF REMOTE MEETING PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO AB 2449 OR GC 54953(b)

4.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5.RULES OF PROCEDURE

6.PUBLIC INPUT
This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Board on matters within the Board's jurisdiction. Please limit comments to three (3) minutes or less. State law prohibits the Board from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the agenda.

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

• 7.HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

ACTION ITEMS

• 8.PUBLIC HEARING ~ REPORT ON PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS
  It is recommended to conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the Public Health Report, then receive and file the report.

• 9.PUBLIC HEARING ~ AMENDMENT TO WATER REGULATIONS AND SERVICES ORDINANCE
  It is recommended to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-02, Amending Ordinance 93-03 Water Regulations and Services, Section 3 - Definitions (5.02.020), Section 8 - Fire Protection (5.02.070), and Section 9 - Cross Connection Control (5.02.080).

• 10.RESOLUTION 2025-18 ~ DECLARING THE DISTRICT'S INTENTION TO PROCEED WITH A RATE ACTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH PROPOSITION 218, AND INSTRUCT STAFF TO INITIATE THE NOTICE PROCESS AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO COMPLY WITH PROPOSITION 218 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53759.1 ET SEQ
  It is recommended to adopt Resolution 2025-18 declaring the District's intention to proceed with a rate action in compliance with Proposition 218 and instruct staff to initiate the notice process and take all necessary actions to comply with Proposition 218 and Government Code section 53759.1 et seq.

• 11.ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT FOR THE ESRI ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
  It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to execute a one-year ESRI Small Utility Enterprise Agreement for the ESRI Advantage Program, in the amount not to exceed $62,150.00

• 12.APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH CORONA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF CHROMIUM-6 TREATMENT FACILITIES
  It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Corona Environmental Consulting for the Preliminary Design of Chromium-6 Treatment Facilities, totaling $638,370, plus an additional 10% contingency, for a not-to-exceed contract amount of $702,207.

• 13.ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OF EASEMENT DEED FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENT AZURE PALM HOT SPRINGS RESORT AND DAY SPA OASIS LLC
  It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to execute the Certificate of Acceptance, approving and accepting the Grant of Easement Deed from Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis LLC, dated June 30, 2025, for public water utilities easement located on APN 642-183-021, City of Desert ot Springs, CA.

• 14.ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES (ACWA) REGION 9 ELECTION
  It is recommended to either concur with the Region 9 Nominating Committee's recommended slate of officers for the 2026-2027 term, or concur on the individual candidates for Chair, Vice Chair, and five (5) Board Members, and direct the Board President to submit the ballot.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

• 15.ADMINISTRATION BUILDING UPDATE

• 16.GROUNDWATER PROTECTION PROGRAM UPDATE

CONSENT AGENDA
Consent agenda items are expected to be routine and non-controversial, to be acted upon by the Board at one time, without discussion. If a member would like an item to be handled separately, it will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate action.

• 17.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  It is recommended to approve the minutes as follows:

  July 17, 2025 - Study Session
  July 21, 2025 - Board Meeting

• 18.REGISTER OF DEMANDS
  The register of demands totaling $2,910,141.99

REPORTS

• 19.DIRECTOR'S REPORTS

• 20.GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
  Included in this report are the following oral reports:

  A. Finance Report
  B. Public Affairs Report

COMMENTS

21.DIRECTOR COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. General Comments
2. Requests for Future Agenda Items
3. Requests for Future Meetings

22.DISTRICT COUNSEL COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

• 23.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION
  pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One potential case.

24.ADJOURN

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ANY DISCLOSABLE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATED TO AN OPEN SESSION ITEM ON A REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND DISTRIBUTED BY MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT TO ALL OR A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THAT MEETING ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE, 66575 SECOND STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND MAY ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON THE DISTRICT’S WEBSITE AT WWW.MSWD.ORG/MEETINGS.  NOTE: THE PROCEEDINGS MAY BE AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDED.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING

I certify that on or before August 11, 2025, a copy of the foregoing notice was posted near the regular meeting place of the Board of Directors of Mission Springs Water District at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting (Government Code Section 54954.2).