Regular Meeting
Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority
AGENDA

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

5:00 P.m. - 6:30 P.m.

Sweetwater Authority

505 Garrett Avenue

Chula Vista, CA 91910

Notice: This meeting will be held at the above date, time, and location, and Sweetwater Authority Board members and members of the public may attend in person. Some Sweetwater Authority Board members may attend and participate in the meeting virtually pursuant to the Brown Act (Gov. Code § 54953). As a convenience to the public, the Sweetwater Authority provides a call-in option and internet-based option for members of the public to virtually observe and provide public comments at its meetings.  Additional details on in-person and virtual public participation are below. Please note that, in the event of a disruption in the call-in option or internet-based option, the meeting will continue unless otherwise required by law, such as when a Director is attending the meeting virtually pursuant to certain provisions of the Brown Act. 

 

To join via Zoom Webinar from a computer, tablet, or smartphone, click on the link below:
https://zoom.us/j/91458023440

 

To join this meeting via telephone, please dial:
1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 914 5802 3440

The Zoom Webinar link and telephone number will be active approximately 15 minutes prior to the meeting start time.

 

If you are unable to access the meeting using this call-in information, please contact the Assistant Board Secretary at [phone] for assistance. 

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Members of the public may address the Board regarding items not appearing on the posted agenda, which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Governing Board, and on agenda items. Speakers are asked to state name, address, and topic, and to observe a time limit of three (3) minutes each. Public comment on a single topic is limited to twenty (20) minutes. (Note: Written comments will no longer be read aloud during the meeting.)  

 

Making Public Comment for Those Attending In-Person:

Anyone desiring to address the Governing Board regarding non-agenda items or an item listed on the agenda is asked to fill out a speaker’s slip and present it to the Board Chair or the Secretary. Request to Speak forms are available at the Speaker’s podium and at www.sweetwater.org/speakerform. 
 
Making Public Comment for Those Not Attending In-Person:

The Chair will inquire if there are any comments from the public regarding non-agenda items and any items listed on the agenda prior to Board discussion. Members of the public may request to speak and make comments as follows: 

• Via Zoom Webinar, click on “Raise Hand” button. This will notify the moderator that you wish to speak during Oral Communication or during a specific item on the agenda.
• Via phone, you can raise your hand by pressing *9 to notify the moderator that you wish to speak during the current item.  

Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the Board Secretary at (619) 4096703 at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting, if possible. 

 

UNDERSTANDING THE MEETING AGENDA

 

Opportunity for Public Comment  Opportunity for members of the public to address the Board on items not appearing on the posted agenda, which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Governing Board (Government Code Section 54954.6)

 

Action Calendar Agenda  Items on the Action Agenda call for discussion and action by the Board. All items are placed on the Agenda so that the Board may discuss and take action on the item if the Board is so inclined, including items listed for information.

Consent Calendar Items  Items to be acted upon without discussion, unless a request is made by a member of the Board, the Staff, or the Public to discuss a particular item, including items listed for information. All consent calendar items are approved by a single motion.

Reports and Informational Items  Items placed on the Agenda to allow the persons designated to provide information to the Board and the Public. There is no action called for in these items. The Board may engage in discussion on any report upon which specific subject matter is identified on the Agenda, but may not take any action other than to place the matter on a future Agenda.

 

Directors’ Comments  Directors’ comments are comments by Directors concerning Authority business that may be of interest to the Board. Directors’ comments are placed on the Agenda to enable individual Board members to convey information to the Board and the Public. There is no discussion or action taken on comments made by Board members.

 

Closed Session  At any time during the regular session, the Governing Board may adjourn to closed session to consider litigation, personnel matters, or to discuss with legal counsel matters within the attorney-client privilege. (Government Code Section 54954.5.)

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1.

Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call

2.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3.

Opportunity for Public Comment

4.

Chair’s Presentation

ACTION CALENDAR AGENDA

5.

Items to be Added, Withdrawn, or Reordered on the Agenda

6.

Approval of Minutes

6.1

Regular Minutes of October 25, 2023

6.2

Special Meeting Minutes of January 29, 2024

7.

Consent Calendar Items

7.1

Consideration to Award a Contract for the Purchase of Water Meters

(Finance and Administration Committee Meeting of 2/5/24) 

Recommendation: Award a one-year contract in the amount of $269,020.00, with option for the General Manager to extend the contract for four (4) additional one-year periods, to Ferguson Waterworks for the purchase of water meters.

7.2

Consideration to Establish a 12-month Moratorium on Late Fees and Discontinuation of Water Service for Non-Payment for Customers Impacted by Local Flooding

(Finance and Administration Committee Meeting of 2/5/24) 

Recommendation: Establish a 12-month moratorium on late fees and discontinuation of water service for bon-payment for customers impacted by local flooding.

7.3

FY 2024-25 Budget Calendar (Information Item)

(Finance and Administration Committee Meeting of 2/5/24) 

Recommendation: No action is required by the Governing Board.

Action and Discussion Items

8.

New Business

8.1

Consideration of Resolution Establishing Exception to the 180-Day Waiting Period, Appointment CalPERS Retired Annuitant Mark Hatcher to Perform Extra Help Duties for a Limited Term and Approval of Employment Agreement

8.2

Consideration to Approve Second Amendment to Employment Agreement of the General Manager and Consideration to Adopt 

Resolution 24-04, Adopting a Revised Salary Schedule for All Employees Effective July 1, 2023

8.3

FY 2023-24 Strategic Workplan Mid-Year Update

9.

Old and Unfinished Business

9.1

Update of Floating Solar Project (Information Item) (No Enclosure)

10.

Approval of Directors' Attendance at Meetings and Future Agenda Items

10.1

Per diem approval for Directors Delgado, Martinez, and Yamane attending the Sacramento Legislative Trip - February 21, 2024

10.2

Per diem approval for National Water Resources Association Delegates Directors Castaneda and Delgado attending the NWRA 2024 Policy Conference, Washington DC - April 9-11, 2024

(Note: Conflicts with 4/10/24 Regular Board Meeting)

REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

11.

Delayed Revenue Balance Dashboard

12.

Committee Minutes

13.

Report of Legal Counsel

14.

Report of Management

15.

Reports by Directors on Events Attended

15.1

Water Conservation Garden Meeting - February 9, 2024

15.2

Other Events Attended

16.

Directors’ Comments

17.

Closed Session

17.1

Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:

Agency Negotiators: General Manager Carlos Quintero, Assistant General Manager Roberto Yano, and Special Legal Counsel Mark Bresse

Employee Organization: Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee

17.2

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) - One potential case

17.3

Public Employee Appointment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957:

Title: Legal Counsel

17.4

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1):

United States, et al. ex rel John Hendrix v. J-M Manufacturing Company Inc., and Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A., Case No. ED CV06-00055-GW

18.

Adjournment

 

 

This agenda was posted at least seventy-two (72) hours before the meeting in a location freely accessible to the Public on the exterior bulletin board at the main entrance to the Authority’s office and it is also posted on the Authority’s website at www.sweetwater.org. No action may be taken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except as provided by California Government Code Section 54954.2. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members of the Sweetwater Authority Governing Board regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Authority Administration Office, located at 505 Garrett Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910, during normal business hours. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the Board Secretary at [phone] at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting, if possible.

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