NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 AND CALIFORNIA’S ASSEMBLY BILL 361 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. 2022-17 providing for the revisions to Mission Springs Water District Personnel Rules and Regulations.
It is recommended to approve Resolution 2022-18, continuing teleconferencing meetings for the period of July 23, 2022 - August 22, 2022.
It is recommended to adopt Resolution No. 2022-19 amending the Mission Springs Water District Conflict of Interest Code.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to enter into the appropriate agreements for construction of the North Building Improvement Project at the Horton Wastewater Treatment Plant. This rehabilitation includes the construction and upgrades for two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, and office space for the Wastewater and Collections Departments. The agreements necessary to complete the rehabilitation are with Puro Clean for $26,582.36 (roofing), Hi Desert Air for $18,250.00 (air conditioning), Cove Electric for $35,945.62 (electrical upgrades), and SW Plumbing for $18,745.00 (plumbing).
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to amend the professional services contract with Ruhnau Clarke Architects for the design of the Critical Services Center/Administration Building. The amendment would increase the contract amount $788,764 from $1,072,200 to a not to exceed amount of $1,860,964 and authorize the General Manager to do all things necessary to complete the project.
It is recommended to adopt Resolution No. 2022-20, recommending approval of an Assignment and Assumption of Public Water System Improvement and Water Service Connection Fee Credit/Reimbursement Agreement authorizing Skyborne Ventures, LLC to assign water connection fee credits to Lennar Homes of California as required by the Third Amendment to the Public Water System Improvement and Water Service Connection Fee Credit / Reimbursement Agreement for Tract No. 32030, and complete with all exhibits.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to sign the Certificate of Acceptance, approving and accepting the Grant of Easement Deed from T.T. Group Inc., dated June 18, 2022, for a public water utilities easement, located on APN: 656-050-011, City of Desert Hot Springs.
It is recommended to accept the Horton Wastewater Treatment Plans Chopper Pump Installation as complete and authorize the release of retention money held for Vaughan’s Industrial Repair Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,979.41, thirty-five days after filing the Notice of Completion (NOC).
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 with Legend Pump and Well Service, Inc. for On-Call Well and Booster Maintenance and Repair Services. The change order would increase the contract amount $200,000 from $150,000 to a not to exceed amount of $350,000 and authorize the General Manager to do all things necessary to complete the project.
It is recommended to authorize staff to initiate the developer funded application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for annexation of property described as Assessors Parcel Number 666-330-093 and Assessor’s Parcel Number 669-060-024 in the City of Palm Springs within the Mission Springs Water District, Garnet Hill Sphere of Influence.
It is recommended that the Board consider and take action to approve Resolution No. 2022-21, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of Mission Springs Water District, Directing the District’s General Counsel to Prepare, Serve and File Application for Leave to Sue and Complaint in Quo Warranto on Behalf of the District, Based on the Verified Statement of Facts of the District’s General Manager [Steven Alan Grasha].
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:
June 1, 2022 - Special Meeting/Workshop
June 16, 2022 - Study Session
June 20, 2022- Board Meeting
The register of demands totaling $3,604,639.24
REPORTS
A. Finance Report
B. Public Affairs Report
CORRESPONDENCE
COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
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)
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
One Case: Case No. PSC 1600676
(Mission Springs Water District vs. Desert Water Agency)
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and/or (3)
(One potential case related to a threat of litigation by Coachillin Holdings, LLC)
potential initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4)
(two potential cases).
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title of Positon: General Manager
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