2004 05-20
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
"Basic SelVices for a Complex World"
Richard SOlbri~, General Mana~er
James R. Jones, President
BOARD MEMBERS
Paul S~utOI Assistant Manager
Eric W. Schafer, Vice President
Duane Wallace, Director
Mary Lou Mosbacher, Director
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Tom Comte, Director
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTH TAHOE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
MAY 20, 2004
MINUTES
The Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District met in a regular session, May 20,
2004,2:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe,
California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Jones, Directors Wallace, Schafer, Comte,
Mosbacher.
ROLL CALL
STAFF:
Solbrig, Sharp, McFarlane, Sciuto, Coyner, Henderson,
Brown, Thiel, Hoggatt, Cocking, Hydrick, Swain, Bird,
R. Johnson, Attorney Kvistad.
GUESTS: Lisa RentonlWater Bond Coalition, Dale Smith/
Smith Design Group, Mike Newton/General Contractor,
Steve Kosmides.
Moved Mosbacher / Second Comte / Passed Unanimouslv CONSENT CALENDAR
to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted:
a. Approved 2004 Summer Contingency Plan for water
operations in the MeyerslTahoe Paradise zones;
b. Approved payment to Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
for the fine imposed for excess grading in the amount
of $20,000;
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c. Adopted Resolution No. 2786-04 adopting the
budget for the Water Enterprise Fund for
Fiscal Year 2004-05;
d. Adopted Resolution No. 2787-04 adopting the
budget for the Sewer Enterprise Fund for
Fiscal Year 2004-05;
e. Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
April 15, 2004;
f. Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes:
May 6, 2004.
CONSE;~T CALENDAR
(continued)
ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Lisa Coyner reported the definition of the term
"remodeling" currently in the Administrative Code
is confusing and requires District staff to review
proposed alterations of, and additions to, buildings
that do not relate to or impact the District's provision
of sewer service. At the request of the Board, she
recommended removing the section that applies to the
"addition, deletion and/or alteration of plumbing fixtures,"
will better serve the public needs. This section will limit
remodeling to the increase in square footage by fifty
percent (50%) or more, or the increase of sewer units.
(Moving fixtures will no longer require a sewer lateral
air test.) This revision will also make it easier to change
plumbing fixture locations to allow for greater accessibility
for the handicapped.
Steve Kosmides spoke in opposition to the revised
ordinance. He stated many motels and commercial
properties have old sewer laterals that leak and they
should be required to air test them during any type of
remodel. A Board workshop will be held in the fall
to consider the issue of sewer lateral ownership. The
entire ordinance will be reviewed at that time including
the concerns raised by Mr. Kosmides.
Moved Mosbacher / Second Schafer / Passed ~nanimouslv
to enact Ordinance No. 488-04, superseding Ordinance
No. 484-03 and amending Administrative Code Section
1.1.102 regarding sewer lateral air testing not required for
relocation of plumbing fixtures.
SEWER LATERAL AIR TESTING
(ORDINANCE NO. 488-04)
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Mike Newton commented on the issue of sewer lateral
ownership. He will be invited to the workshop in the fall.
Lisa Renton, the Public Information Officer for Sonoma
County Water Agency, gave a computerized slide
presentation covering a status report and update on
the Water Bond Coalition.
The Water Bond Coalition is a network of more than
200 cities, counties, and special districts, located in
Northem and Coastal California. The coalition was
created to provide equity when making water-related
funding decisions, and to maximize the benefits from
limited financial resources available. Many water-
related projects have been identified for funding. The
coalition organizers invited the District to join the coalition
and requested the District identify the highest priority
projects that can be implemented to provide immediate
water quality, water supply reliability and ecosystem
benefits throughout the state. The projects will be
advocated by coalition members to receive funding from
Proposition 50, and from water bonds as they are passed.
The coalition is funded entirely by Sonoma County Water
Agency.
Moved Mosbacher / Second Wallace I Passed Unanimouslv
to adopt Resolution No. 2788-04, supporting legislation and
the activities of a cooperative coalition to allocate funding
from water bond initiatives for priority projects.
It was the consensus of the Board to designate the Grant
Coordinator and District Information Officer to work with the
coalition to advocate and secure grant funding for beneficial
projects.
Phase 1 sitework includes excavation, structural fill, utility
installations, paving, and other related sitework necessary
for construction of the buildings.
John Thiel reported two bids were received at the May 19
bid opening. The Building Ad Hoc Committee reviewed
this item and recommended approval of the low bid.
Moved Schafer I Second Comte I Wallace Voted No /
Passed to award bid to the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, Don Garcia Excavating and Paving, Inc., in the
amount of $415,520.
SEWER LATERAL AIR TESTING
(9RDINANCE NO. 488-04)
( continued)
WATER BOND COALITION
(RESOLUTION NO. 2788-04)
SITEWORK FOR CUSTOMER
SERVICE, OPERATIONS, AND
LABORATORY FACILITY
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PAGE - 4
Moved Wallace / Second Comte / Passed Unanimouslv
_ (0 approve payment in the amount of $951,388.32.
Water and Wastewater ODerations Committee: The
committee met May 3, and also toured the B-line
Phase 3 export pipeline replacement project.
Minutes of the meeting are available upon request.
Finance Committee: The committee met May 18 with
Larry Mace, Grant Thornton, to discuss the audit that is
taking place. A charter will be written for the committee
to ensure audit compliance.
The committee also met May 20 and discussed how the
Governor's proposed property tax shifts will impact the
District. The District stands to lose $2 million each year
for the next two years.
Buildino Ad Hoc Committee: The committee met May 14.
A grant from FEMA is being pursued to fund the emer-
gency operations portion of the new facility.
Director Mosbacher reported the Alpine County Board of
supervisors approved the shared grant coordinator position.
President Jones reported on his and Dennis Cocking's
attendance at the ACWA Conference held May 4-7.
General Manaoer: Richard Solbrig updated the Board
on two items:
1) B-line Phase 3 - Pipe has arrived; blasting and
excavation is underway. Several issues are being worked
through, including: permitting, extensive BMPs, creek
restoration, groundwater monitoring, work shifts, signage,
and flower and tree harvests.
2) Sorensen's Discharge Request - Lahontan has issued
tentative waste discharge requirements; the District will
submit comments.
District Information Officer: Dennis Cocking reported on
two items:
1) He, along with Director Mosbacher, visited Senator
Ortiz to relay some of the impacts her proposed special
district reform bill would have on elected
officials.
2) The Core 24 leadership group is still interested in
obtaining a water supply for the linear park project, and
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
BOARD MEMBER STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER AD HOC
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
GENERAL MANAGER I STAFF
REPORTS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES - MAY 20, 2004
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MEETING BREAK
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED
SESSION
RECONVENED TO REGULAR
SESSION
ACTION I REPORT ON ITEMS DISCUSSED DURING CLOSED SESSION
is hopeful that the District will waive connection fees from
_ a one-inch connection in the area. This will be placed on
a future agenda for consideration.
Assistant Manaoer: Paul Sciuto reported on two items:
1) The Bakersfield Well treatment system and associated
costs (emergency declared 01/02/04) - The treatment units
will be delivered May 21 and installed on the foundation.
The lead time on some of the electrical equipment may
be longer than expected. The project is still on schedule -
startup will be June 15. $1.2 million has been spent to date.
2) In order to save 38% lab tax, Lawrence Livermore Lab
suggested the District contract directly with their subcon-
sultant to provide the VSP receiver system for the Martin
Avenue Well VSP survey. This will be placed on the June 3
agenda for consideration.
4:05 - 4:15 P.M.
4:15 P.M.
5:55 P.M.
GENERAL MANAGER 1 STAFF
REPORTS
( continued)
Moved Schafer 1 Second Comte 1 Passed Unanimously
to approve the 2004-2005 litigation budget as submitted.
No reportable Board action.
No reportable Board action.
2004-2005 Litioation Budoet
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c)/Conference with
Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation:
Pioneer Trail Waterline Replacement
Near Filter Plant
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
STPUD vs. ARCO et. aI., San
Francisco County Superior Court
Case No. 999128
REGuUi'R BOARD MEETING MINUTES - MAY 20, 2004
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No reportable Board action.
No reportable Board action.
No reportable Board action.
5:55 P.M.
ATTEST:~ ~ ~A r>
Kathy Sha lerk of the B6ard
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
STPUD vs. 1442.92 Acres of Land
in Alpine County, California; et aI.,
United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Ca., Sacramento
Division, Case No. CIV S-02-0238
MCEJFM
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)/Conference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
re: Meyers Landfill Site: United
States of America vs. EI Dorado
County and City of South Lake
Tahoe and Third Party Defendants,
Civil Action No. S-01-1520 LKK
GGH, United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Ca.
Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a)/Conference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
STPUD vs. Lakeside Park Assoc.,
et aI., County of EI Dorado, Superior
Court Case No. SC20010165
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