BOARD AGENDA - July 18, 2000

REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
To be held at
MONTECITO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD ROOM
595 SAN YSIDRO ROAD, MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA
at 2:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2000

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.

PUBLIC FORUM. ( Any member of the public may address and ask questions of the Board relating to any matter within the Board’s jurisdiction not on the agenda. Depending upon the subject matter, the Board may be unable to respond at this time, or until the specific item is placed on the agenda at a future meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.)

PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND FIRE FLOW UPGRADE PROGRAM, PROPOSED FINANCING, AND ANY OBJECTIONS OR PROTESTS TO THE PROPOSED CHARGE AND REPORT. (For public testimony.)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1902 ESTABLISHING WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE FOR 2000/01 TO FINANCE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND FIRE FLOW UPGRADE PROGRAM AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ESTABLISHING WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE FOR 2000/01. (For Board action.)

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT.

ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING OF MWD BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS FOLLOWS:

REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT
583 SAN YSIDRO ROAD, MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SPECIAL MEETING AT MFPD

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
PUBLIC FORUM

Any member of the public may address and ask questions of the Board relating to any matter within the Board’s jurisdiction not on the agenda. Depending upon the subject matter, the Board may be unable to respond at this time, or until the specific item is placed on the agenda at a future meeting in accordance with the Brown Act.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Following items are to be approved or accepted by vote on one motion unless Board member requests separate consideration:

A. Minutes of June 18, 2000 meeting.
B. Water Production Report for June 2000.
C. Water Sales Reports for June 2000.
D. Water Works Operation Report for June 2000.
E. Investment of District Funds.
F. Payment of Bills for June 2000.
G.    May 2000 Cashflow Report with June 2000 Sales.
H.    Report on Distribution System and Fire Flow Upgrade Program,
       Water Availability Charge and the 1998A Bond Project Funds.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A. PROPOSED CHANGE TO MWD BOARD MEETING AGENDA FORMAT; Board action.

ENGINEERING / DISTRIBUTION / TREATMENT

A. ORTEGA RESERVOIR PROJECT/PROPOSAL BY PADRE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES; Board action.

B. UPDATE / ORTEGA RESERVOIR WATER QUALITY STATUS; Information only.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE

ORTEGA RESERVOIR CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE/FUNDING DETERMINATION; Board action.
ASSEMBLY BILL 1542 (AB 1542) DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FY 1999/00; Board action.

DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEETING REPORTS

              A.    ACTIVITIES OF MONTECITO ASSOCIATION; Information.
              B.    CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY MEETING OF 6/22/00; Information.
              C. CACHUMA CONSERVATION RELEASE BOARD MEETING OF 6/26/00; Information.

Member Unit Technical Issues Update.

Member Unit Legal Issues Update.

D. CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD MEETING OF 6/26/00;
Information.

COMMITTEE REPORTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE; Information.
FINANCE COMMITTEE; Information.
PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE; Information.

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

LEGAL MATTERS

DISTRICT COUNSEL REPORT; Information.
CLOSED SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION / MWD VS. UPRR (SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR CASE NO. 01 001 654) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9(a); Possible Board action.

CORRESPONDENCE / NEWS ARTICLES / REPORTS & DOCUMENTS

AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS

Requests from Directors for items other than regular agenda items to be included on next regular Board meeting scheduled for August 15, 2000.

OTHER

ADJOURNMENT

Note: This agenda was posted at the Montecito Water District front counter and outside front wall at 3:00 p.m. on July 14, 2000. The Americans With Disabilities Act provides that no qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, the District’s programs, services or activities because of any disability. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the District Office at (805) 969-2271. Notification at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make appropriate arrangements.

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