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DIVISION 1 John Aguilar Director
DIVISION 2 Anthony Bianco Director
DIVISION 3 John Powell President
DIVISION 4 Peter G. Nelson Director
DIVISION 5 Castulo Estrada Vice President |
AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 12, 2021 |
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In an effort to protect public health and prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the public may view this board meeting online as there will be no public location for attending in person. The meeting will be streamed live on the District’s website at http://cvwd.org/151/Board-Agendas. Members of the public, who wish to comment on any item within the jurisdiction of the District or on any item on the agenda, may submit comments by emailing the Clerk of the Board, Sylvia Bermudez at [email protected] before the start of the meeting at 8:00 a.m., January 12, 2021. If you would like to provide comments telephonically, please contact the Clerk of the Board by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, for instructions.
Assistance for those with disabilities: If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in the meeting, please call the Clerk of the Board office at (760) 398-2651, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to ensure availability of the requested service of accommodation. You may also contact the Clerk of the Board in writing at the Coachella Valley Water District, Post Office Box 1058, Coachella, CA 92236.
En un esfuerzo por proteger la salud pública y prevenir la propagación de COVID-19 (Coronavirus), y en cumplimiento con el decreto de ley N-29-20 dictado por el Gobernador, la junta directiva podrá ser vista en línea ya que no habrá un lugar público donde puedan asistir en persona. La junta se transmitirá en vivo por el sitio web del Distrito en http//cvwd.org/151/Board-Agendas.
Los miembros del público que deseen comentar de algún asunto dentro de la jurisdicción del Distrito, o en cualquiera de los asuntos en la agenda, puede enviar sus comentarios por medio de correo electrónico a Sylvia Bermúdez, Secretaria de la Junta Directiva, [email protected] antes de la junta que inicia a las 8:00 a.m. el 12 de enero, del 2021. Si desea hacer comentarios por teléfono, comuníquese con la Secretaria de la Junta Directiva antes de las 4:00 p.m. el lunes 11 de enero para recibir instrucciones al (760) 398-2651, extensión 2217.
Asistencia para personas con discapacidad: Si usted tiene una discapacidad y necesita asistencia para ser partícipe de la junta, por favor de contactar a la Secretaria de la Junta Directiva al (760) 398-2651 extensión 2217, por lo mínimo con 24 horas de anticipo de la junta para asegurar la disponibilidad del servicio o asistencia que requiere. También puede contactar a la oficina de la secretaria de la junta directiva por escrito al siguiente domicilio Coachella Valley Water District, Post Office Box 1058, Coachella, CA 92236.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 12, 2021 |
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the January 12, 2021 Coachella Valley Water District Board of Directors Meeting will be conducted pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20. |
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In an effort to protect public health and prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the public may view this board meeting online as there will be no public location for attending in person. The meeting will be streamed live on the District’s website at http://cvwd.org/151/Board-Agendas. Members of the public, who wish to comment on any item within the jurisdiction of the District or on any item on the agenda, may submit comments by emailing the Clerk of the Board, Sylvia Bermudez at [email protected] before the start of the meeting at 8:00 a.m., January 12, 2021. If you would like to provide comments telephonically, please contact the Clerk of the Board by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, for instructions. En un esfuerzo por proteger la salud pública y prevenir la propagación de COVID-19 (Coronavirus), y en cumplimiento con el decreto de ley N-29-20 dictado por el Gobernador, la junta directiva podrá ser vista en línea ya que no habrá un lugar público donde puedan asistir en persona. La junta se transmitirá en vivo por el sitio web del Distrito en http//cvwd.org/151/Board-Agendas.
Los miembros del público que deseen comentar de algún asunto dentro de la jurisdicción del Distrito, o en cualquiera de los asuntos en la agenda, puede enviar sus comentarios por medio de correo electrónico a Sylvia Bermúdez, Secretaria de la Junta Directiva, [email protected] antes de la junta que inicia a las 8:00 a.m. el 12 de enero, del 2021. Si desea hacer comentarios por teléfono, comuníquese con la Secretaria de la Junta Directiva antes de las 4:00 p.m. el lunes 11 de enero para recibir instrucciones al (760) 398-2651, extensión 2217. |
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Adopt Resolution 2021-01 Honoring George Patrick O'Dowd for his Service to the people of Division 1 and the Coachella Valley |
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Consent calendar items 8A through 8L are considered to be routine and acted upon by the Board of Directors at one time without the need for discussion. If any Board member requests that an item be pulled from the consent calendar, it will be pulled for discussion and acted upon separately under item 9. |
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Approve the meeting minutes for the CVWD Board of Directors meetings held in December 2020: · December 2, 2020 special meeting · December 8, 2020 regular meeting · December 10, 2020 special meeting |
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Accept and file the General Manager’s Report of Activities November 2020 |
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Accept and file the General Manager’s Report of Authorizations, Executions, and Acceptance of Documents during the month of November 2020 |
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Accept and file the Secretary's Report of Written Instruments Accepted and Recorded during the month of November 2020 |
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Approve payment of the American Water Works Association Partnership for Safe Water Distribution and Clean Water Treatment Membership Dues for Fiscal Year 2021-22, in the amount of $2,009 |
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Approve payment of The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce 2021 Annual Membership Dues in the amount of $710 |
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Approve additional payment of $2,485 to Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) for revised invoice for 2021 Membership Dues |
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Approve the following actions related to the additional funding for the implementation of the Asset Management Program: · authorize the General Manager to execute Task Order 4 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with NexGen Utility Management, Inc. (NexGen) in the amount of $106,400 for additional integration services for the Asset Management Program (AMP) · authorize the General Manager to execute Task Order 7 to the PSA with Black & Veatch (B&V) in the amount of $49,860 for additional support services for the implementation of the AMP · approve an amendment to the Master License Agreement with Central Square Enterprises (Central Square), formerly Sungard, in the amount of $27,920 for AM integration development support services · approve a contingency in the amount of $15,000. The total requested authorization is in the amount of $199,180 |
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Approve and authorize the General Manager to execute Lease Amendment No. 1 with The Lakes Country Club Association, Inc. extending the existing lease |
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Update of East Coachella Valley Water Projects Presentation, presentation by Dan Ruiz, Engineer Manager. |
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Review of current Board Committee Appointments and approve appointments for 2021 |
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Approve the following actions regarding the Reservoir 4605-2 (Sky Mountain Pressure Zone), Specification No. 2020-6 project, presentation by Dan Ruiz, Engineer Manager. · award a Construction Contract to Pacific Hydrotech Corporation, for Reservoir 4605-2 (Sky Mountain Pressure Zone), Specification No. 2020-6 · authorize the General Manager to execute the construction contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation, in the amount of $9,520,800 · approve additional expenditures, for a total request of $10,495,000 |
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Two (2) potential cases |
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (a) Name of Case: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians v. Coachella Valley Water District, et al., Case No. EDCV 13-883 JGB |
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (a) Name of Case: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians v. Coachella Valley Water District, and Desert Water Agency, Case No. 5:20-cv-00174-JGB(SPx) |
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 - Property is described as: 58075 Jefferson Street, La Quinta Agency Negotiator: Carrie Oliphant, Director of Engineering Negotiating Party: Riverside County Parks & Recreation District Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment |
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 (a) Name of Case: Rancho Mirage Mobile Home Community, LP., v. Coachella Valley Water District, Civil Action No. 5:20-cv-02359 JWH (SHKx) |
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 - Agency negotiator: Jay Trinnaman, Robert Cheng and Fran Neilon - Employees' Organization: Association of Supervisory Support Evaluation Team (ASSET) |
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Next scheduled Board meeting is 01/26/2021, at 8:00 AM at the Steve Robbins Administration Building; 75-515 Hovley Lane East, Palm Desert CVWD’s |
Writings relating to open session agenda items distributed to the Board of Directors less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting are available for public inspection at the Coachella Valley Water District’s offices located at 51-501 Tyler Street, Coachella; and 75-515 Hovley Lane East, Palm Desert, California, during normal business hours.
The foregoing Agenda for the Board of Directors of the Coachella Valley Water District was posted on the District’s bulletin boards in Palm Desert and Coachella, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2.
Dated: 01/04/2021
Sylvia M. Bermudez
Clerk of the Board
Coachella Valley Water District