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 approve Resolution 2022-27, continuing teleconferencing meetings for the period of November 23, 2022 - December 22, 2022.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to execute and Letter of Agreement for collaboration and cost-sharing for the Mission Creek Subbasin Annual Report for Water Years 2021-22 through 2025-26.
It is recommended to adopt Resolution No. 2022-28, authorizing the filing of an application for a Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program – Round 2 Implementation for the Mission Creek Subbasin.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 with L.O. Lynch Quality Wells & Pumps, Inc. for On-Call Well and Booster Maintenance and Repair Services. The change order would increase the contract amount to $250,000 from $150,000 to a not to exceed amount of $400,000 and authorize the General Manager to do all things necessary to complete the project.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to approve Contract Change Order No. 1 with Tri-Star Contracting II, Inc. for On-Call Sanitary Sewer Repair Services on 1st Street, 4th Street, 6th, Street and 7th Street. The Change order would increase the contract amount $250,000 from $150,000 to a not to exceed amount of $400,000 and authorize the General Manager to do all things necessary to complete the project.
It is recommended to accept the Horton Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Pump Station Odor Control System as complete and authorize the release of retention money held for Atom in the amount of $22,981.65 thirty-five days after filing the Notice of Completion (NOC).
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to sign the Certificate of Acceptance, approving and accepting the Grant of Easement Deed from Elvis Aranda, a single man, dated October 28, 2022, for a public water utility easement, located on the easterly 30 feet of APN: 654-030-058, Riverside County, CA.
It is recommended to adopt Resolution No. 2022-29 establishing its Employee Injury and Illness Prevention Program in accordance with regulations enacted by Cal/OSHA and Rescind Resolution 2018-18.
It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to amend the contract agreement with West Yost Associates, Inc. to prepare a Total Dissolved Solids Impact Evaluation Work Plan and a Nitrogen Control Strategy Technical Report for the Horton Wastewater Treatment Plant. The contract amendment would increase the contract amount of $44,166.00 by $137,140.00, to a not to exceed amount of $181,306.00 and authorize the General Manager to do all things necessary to complete the project.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Discussion on the District's holiday schedule and possible closures.
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:
October 13, 2022 - Study Session Minutes
October 17, 2022 - Board Meeting Minutes
The register of demands totaling $2,755,301.88
REPORTS
COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
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)(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)(2) and/or (3)
(One potential case related to a threat of litigation by Coachillin Holdings, LLC)
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