NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 IN AN EFFORT TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS). THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE TELEPHONICALLY AS THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC LOCATION FOR ATTENDING IN PERSON. THE AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING OF THESE MEETINGS MAY BE POSTED TO THE MSWD WEBPAGE FOLLOWING THE MEETING.
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ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA
This is the opportunity for members of the public to address the Board on matters with in 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
ACTION ITEMS
It is recommended to adopt Resolution No. 2021-07 making determination to fix, levy and collect water service standby assessments for fiscal year 2021-22.
It is recommended to adopt Resolution No. 2021-08 making determination to fix, levy and collect sewer service standby assessments for fiscal year 2021-22.
It is recommended to adopt Resolution 2021-13 adopting, filing, and implementing the 2020 Coachella Valley Regional Urban Water Management Plan, adopt 2021 Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and adopt Appendix L Addendum to the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan.
It is recommended to adopt Resolution No. 2021-09 requesting Addition of Delinquent Water and Sewer Charges and other fees of $5.00 or more to the 2021-22 Riverside County Tax Rolls.
A. It is recommended to adopt Resolution No. 2021-10, adopting the Operating and Capital Budgets FY 2021-2022.
B. It is recommended to adopt Resolution No. 2021-11, adopting its Appropriations Limit for FYE June 30, 2022.
C. It is recommended to adopt Resolution No. 2021-12, adopting its Employee Classification Plan effective July 1, 2021.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to execute a contract for a not to exceed amount of $101,200 with TKE Engineering for the design of the Horton Wastewater Treatment Plant Tertiary Effluent Filtration System Project.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to approve the contract agreement with So Cal Land Maintenance, Inc. for irrigation maintenance and landscaping services for District facilities, for a not to exceed amount of $74,100.00, plus a 10% contingency (total $81,510.00), for a period of one year.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to approve the contract agreement with Southern California Fleet Services Inc. to perform maintenance and repairs for all District vehicles and equipment, for a not to exceed amount of $100,000 for a period of one year.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to sign the Certificate of Acceptance, approving and accepting the Grant of Easement Deed from Magdi Ragheb Hanna (Plaza DHS Developer) dated May 18, 2021 for public water utilities easement, located on APN: 666-310-009 on 18th Avenue, City of Desert Hot Springs, CA.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to sign the Certificate of Acceptance, approving and accepting the Grant of Easement Deed from Magdi Ragheb Hanna (Plaza DHS Developer) dated May 18, 2021 for public sewer and water utilities easement, located on APN: 666-310-009 on 18th Avenue, City of Desert Hot Springs, CA.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to approve a contract agreement with B-81 Paving Inc. for the pavement repairs for water and sewer projects for fiscal year 2021-2022, for a not to exceed amount of $150,000, and authorize the General Manager to do all things necessary to complete the project.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to approve a contract agreement with R.I.C. Construction Co., Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, for the construction of the Well 24 Electrical Panel Rehabilitation, in the amount of $482,777.00, plus a 10% contingency for a total of $531,054.70, and authorize the General Manager to do all things necessary to complete the project.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
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.
It is recommended to approve the minutes as follows:
Study Session - May 13, 2021
Board Meeting - May 17, 2021
The register of demands totaling $2,899,689.50.
The following have submitted an application for a non-transferable lien agreement to connect to the sewer system:
65950 Ironwood Drive - $3,800.00
66862 San Rafael Road - $4,800.00
DIRECTOR'S REPORTS
REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
(Gov Code Section 54957)
Consultation with Gary Sturdivan, Sturdivan Consulting
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
One Case: Case No. PSC 1600676
(Mission Springs Water District vs. Desert Water Agency)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
One Case: Case No. RIC 2003782
(George Padilla and Sharon Moreno vs. Mission Springs Water District)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
One Case: (MSWD vs. Master Meter)
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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
I certify that on or before June 14, 2021, 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).