Board of Directors Regular Meeting 04/19/2021 03:00 PM | Mission Springs Water District, CA

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

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

RULES OF PROCEDURE

PUBLIC INPUT
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.

COVID-19 UPDATE

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

1.HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

ACTION ITEMS

2.PUBLIC HEARING (MONDAY, 4/19/2021) RESOLUTION 2021-05 - TO COLLECT SEWER FEES ON TAX ROLL
It is recommended to adopt Resolution 2021-05, electing to collect sewer user fees on the tax roll.
3.SELECTION OF DISTRICT FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDITORS
It is recommended to approve a three year contract with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP to provide the financial statement audit for fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, 2022 and 2023 and authorize the General Manager to engage the firm and do all things necessary to complete the audit.
4.CV WATER COUNTS REGIONAL CONSERVATION GRANT PROGRAM
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the CV Water Counts Conservation Grant Program awarded through Proposition 1, Round 1 for MSWD's rebate programs.
5.ACCEPTANCE OF THE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM PROJECT
It is recommended to accept the Purchase and Implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure System (“AMI”) project as complete and authorize the release of retention money held for Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. (“Ferguson”), in the amount of $41,417.66, thirty-five days after filing the Notice of Completion (NOC).
6.HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
It is recommended that the Board provide direction on employee suggestions for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

7.ADMIN/CORP YARD BUILDING UPDATE
8.MSWD REGIONAL WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY UPDATE
9.REGIONAL URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN 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.

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

Study Session - March 11, 2021
Board Meeting - March 15, 2021
11.REGISTER OF DEMANDS
The register of demands totaling $2,358,279.68
12.MAKE THE CONNECTION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPROVAL
The following have submitted an application for a non-transferable lien agreement to connect to the sewer system:

68360 Calle Cerrito - $3,800.00
13.BOARD EVENT APPROVAL
It is recommended to authorize Board to attend the following event: The District will reimburse for the cost of the event, no stipend (compensation) will be provided.
- Palm Springs Air Museum 25th Anniversary Celebration

CORRESPONDANCE

14.THANK YOU LETTERS

DIRECTOR'S REPORTS

15.UPCOMING EVENTS & DIRECTORS' REPORTS

REPORTS

16.GENERAL MANAGERS' REPORT
17.FINANCIAL REPORT
18.DISTRICT COUNSEL REPORT

DIRECTOR COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

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. RIC2003782
(George Padilla and Sharon Moreno vs. Mission Springs Water District).

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 (Property: 7.51 acres at 14866 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs). Agency Negotiator: General Manager Arden Wallum. Negotiating Parties: MSWD and Lee Woo Keun & Taik Young/Lee Chang Sun. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURN

If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Executive Assistant at (760) 660-4403 at least 48 working hours prior to the meeting.

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 https://www.mswd.org/board.aspx. NOTE: THE PROCEEDINGS MAY BE AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDED.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING

I certify that on or before April 11, 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).

ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

RULES OF PROCEDURE

PUBLIC INPUTThis 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.

COVID-19 UPDATE

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

ACTION ITEMS

DISCUSSION ITEMS

CONSENT AGENDAConsent 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.

CORRESPONDANCE

DIRECTOR'S REPORTS

REPORTS

DIRECTOR COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURN

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING I certify that on or before April 11, 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).

ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

PUBLIC INPUT
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.

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.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING

I certify that on or before April 11, 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).