Board of Directors Regular Meeting 09/15/2025 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.

THE PUBLIC IS PERMITTED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY USING THE ZOOM LINK BELOW.

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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.

CLOSED SESSION

• 7.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
  Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). One potential case.

• 8.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
  pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
  One case: Fournier v Mission Springs Water District (case number Adj19778853).

9.REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION

PRESENTATIONS

• 10.DESERT HOT SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL REAL ACADEMY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

• 11.HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

ACTION ITEMS

• 12.PUBLIC HEARING ~ ORDINANCE 2025-03 ~ UPDATING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SEWER SERVICE
  It is recommended that the public hearing be conducted, and Ordinance 2025-03 be adopted, amending Ordinance 2008-02, Establishing Rules and Regulations for Sewer Service, Article XI, Enforcement.

• 13.AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HORTON MONITORING WELL 1A PROJECT
  It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to award a contract for the construction of the Horton Monitoring Well 1A Project to ABC Liovin Drilling, Inc., the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, in the amount of $156,050.00 plus a 10% contingency of $15,605.00 for a total of $171,655.00, and augment Capital Job No. 11885 by $78,300 for a total project budget of $222,970.00 and to do all things necessary to complete the project. 

• 14.AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KYLE GROUNDWATER, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL HYDROGEOLOGICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
  It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to execute an agreement with KYLE Groundwater, Inc. for Professional Hydrogeological Support Services related to the assessment and rehabilitation of Wells 28 and 30, and the preparation of a Drinking Water Source Assessment and Protection (DWSAP) document for Well 42, for a not to exceed amount of $21,387.00, and to do all things necessary to complete the project.

• 15.AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SOLAR POWER PURCHASE AND LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH TRIDENT MISSION SPRINGS LLC
  It is recommended to authorize the General Manager to approve and execute Amendment No. 2 to the Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Amendment No. 2 to the Land Lease and Solar Easement Agreement (Lease) with Trident Mission Springs LLC, to design, build, and construct approximately 4 MW of renewable solar energy at three MSWD sites.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

• 16.ADMINISTRATION BUILDING UPDATE

• 17.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.

• 18.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  It is recommended to approve the minutes as follows:
  August 6, 2025   - Special Meeting Workshop Minutes
  August 14, 2025 - Study Session Minutes
  August 18, 2025 - Board Meeting Minutes

• 19.REGISTER OF DEMANDS
  The register of demands totaling $2,470,819.22

REPORTS

• 20.DIRECTOR'S REPORTS

• 21.GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
  Included in this report are the following oral reports:
  1. Finance Report
  2. Public Affairs Report

COMMENTS

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

23.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 WWW.MSWD.ORG/MEETINGS.  NOTE: THE PROCEEDINGS MAY BE AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDED.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING

I certify that on or before September 12, 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).