INDIAN WELLS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT - January 7, 2021 - Board of Directors Meeting - Indian Wells ...
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY
WATER DISTRICT
Board of Directors Meeting
January 7, 2021
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 - 6:00 P.M.
TELECONFERENCE
NOTICE: In accordance with the evolving Public Health Declarations, we are limiting public
participation to online video conference calls. To join this meeting via video conference visit
WEBEX.com, click join in the upper right-hand corner, and input the meeting information as directed.
For further instructions use the provided link (https://help.webex.com/en-us/WBX77420/How-Do-I-Join-
as-Guest-Using-Cisco-Webex-Meetings-Online) and read the directions under “To join as a guest”.
Meeting number: 126 060 1127
Password: board
(In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a
disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact Lauren
Smith at (760) 384-5502. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least one full business day
before the start of the meeting. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, any materials relating to
an open session item on this agenda, distributed to the Board of Directors after the distribution of the
agenda packet, will be made available for public inspection at the time of distribution at the following
location: Indian Wells Valley Water District, 500 W. Ridgecrest Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA).
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Posting of Agenda Declaration
5. Conflict of Interest Declaration
6. Public Questions and Comments
(This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter
not on the agenda and over which the Board has jurisdiction. However, no action may be taken
by the Board of Directors on any item not appearing on the agenda. Non-agenda speakers are
asked to limit their presentation to five minutes. Public questions and comments on items listed
on the agenda will be accepted at any time the item is brought forth for consideration by the
Board. When you are recognized by the chairperson, please state your name and address for the
record).
7. Current Business/Committee Reports
A. Consent Calendar
Description: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes and Accounts Payable
Disbursements.
1. Approval of Minutes:
i. December 9, 2020 Special Board Workshop
ii. December 14, 2020 Regular Board Meeting
iii. December 29, 2020 Special Board Meeting
iv. January 7, 2021 Special Board Meeting
2. Approval of Accounts Payable Disbursements
B. Plant and Equipment Committee
1. Award of Contract: College Heights Pump House Seismic Repairs and
Roof Construction
Description: Staff will present a recommendation for award of this
contract.
Committee recommends the following: Board award the contract to
Wasson Roofing and General Contracting in the amount of $48,977.00.
2. Gateway and Salisbury Booster Station Replacement: Authorize Project
and Filing of Notice of Exemption
Description: Board to consider authorizing staff to prepare construction
plans and bidding documents for the Project and to file a Notice of
Exemption.
Committee recommends the following: Board authorize staff to proceed
with preparation of plans and bidding documents for this project and to
file the Notice of Exemption.
C. Administration Executive Committee
1. Request for Variance to Connection Fees: ECC for Naval Facilities
Engineering Command temporary housing project
Description: ECC is requesting relief from District’s standard connection
fees for a temporary facility.
Committee recommends the following: Board consider option #4:
Charge for the equivalent domestic use connection. The domestic use for
the project is equivalent to a 2” meter. The Capital Facility and
Distribution System fees for a 2” meter total $46,871. But to also charge
the Monthly Private Fire Protection Service charge for a commercial 6”
meter (currently $183.59), and all other applicable fees.
2. COVID Prevention Plan (CPP)
Description: Board to review addendum to the District’s Injury and
Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) to include a CPP in response to the new
emergency standards adopted by California Division of Occupational
Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA).
Committee recommends the following: Approve the CPP as proposed
and include the District’s Hygiene Policy.
3. ACWA JPIA Representative and Alternate
Description: Board to discuss and recommend Directors to represent the
District with the JPIA. Representatives are encouraged to attend bi-annual
Board of Directors meetings.
Committee recommends the following: No recommendation. Deferred
to the Board for further discussion.
C. Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority
Description: Report and discussion regarding the December 17, 2020 Regular
Board meeting of the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority. Including,
Board discussion and consideration of issues of importance requiring action by
the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA). Next meeting is
scheduled for January 21, 2021.
D. General Manager and Staff Update (The Board will consider and may act on the
following items):
1. Water Production, New Services, and Personnel Safety Record
Description: Water produced from all District wells, report of the new
services installed in the District, and personnel safety record for the
preceding month.
2. Public Outreach
Description: Public Outreach Report.
3. January Annual Board Workshop
Description: Discussion on Draft Agenda for the Annual Board
Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, January 27th at 9:00 a.m.
4. July 23, 2020 Special Board Workshop
Description: Updates on the items below:
Take a closer look at the IWVGA fees and provide a breakdown
Mr. Worth to research legal options regarding Will-Serve letters
and implementing fees
5. Well 35 Update
Description: Update on the status of this project.
6. Post-Earthquake Repairs
Description: Update on repairs associated with infrastructure damages
related to recent earthquakes.
7. Financial Status
Description: Report on the District’s current financial status.
8. Solar Production
Description: Update on solar production for the preceding month.
9. Conservation
Description: Update on the Conservation Program and discussion on
water conservation related items.
10. SCADA System
Description: Update on the SCADA System upgrade project.
11. Arsenic Treatment Facilities: Update
Description: Staff will update Committee on maintenance issues and
planning for summer startup.
12. Operations
Description: Staff report on operations.
8. Board Comments/Future Agenda Items
9. Closed Session
A. Potential Litigation
Conference with Legal Counsel
3 Matters
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (d)(4))
B. Existing Litigation
Conference with Legal Counsel
Mojave Pistachios, LLC v Indian Wells Valley Water District, et al.
Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-19-103265
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
C. Existing Litigation
Conference with Legal Counsel
Mojave Pistachios, LLC v Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority, et al.
Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-20-102284
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
D. Existing Litigation
Conference with Legal Counsel
Searles Valley Minerals Inc., v Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority, et al.
Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-20-102285
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
E. Public Employee Performance Evaluation and Compensation
Position: General Manager
(Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54957 and 54957.6)
10. AdjournmentCommittee Reports
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
REPORT
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 – 2:00 PM
In accordance with the evolving Public Health Declarations, we are limiting public participation to online video
conference calls. The meeting was held via video conference at WEBEX.com.
Dial-in phone number: 415-655-0001
Meeting number: 126 687 9899
Password: water
Attendees: David Saint-Amand, Mallory Boyd, Don Zdeba, Renee Morquecho, Jason Lillion, Travis Reed
and Ty Staheli.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:01 pm.
2. Committee/Public Comments
None.
3. Award of Contract: College Heights Pump House Seismic Repairs and Roof Construction
Staff was able to obtain three (3) bids for the project as follows:
Contractor Bid Amount
Wasson Roofing & General Contracting $48,977.00
JW Griffin Construction $70,000.00
Valley Wide Engineering & Construction $167,240.00
Wasson Roofing & General Contracting is the apparent low bidder. Staff has checked references for
Wasson who indicated their work was satisfactory and that they would use Wasson again. Wasson
has a Class B and C-39 contractor’s license and is registered as a Public Works Contractor. Staff
recommends awarding the contract to Wasson.
The Committee recommended the Board award the contract to Wasson Roofing and General
Contracting in the amount of $48,977.00.Plant & Equipment Committee
January 5, 2020 – Page 2
4. Gateway and Salisbury Booster Station Replacement: Authorize Project and Filing of Notice of
Exemption
Krieger and Stewart is designing this project and it will be ready for bid end of February/beginning of
March. Staff is requesting that the Board authorize this project and authorize staff to file the CEQA
Notice of Exemption. The Committee recommended the Board authorize staff to proceed with
preparation of plans and bidding documents for this project and to file the Notice of Exemption.
5. Well 35 Pumping Plant: Update
Work on site this last month has consisted of pulling wire, preparing and chlorinating on-site water
lines, doing punch list items and site cleanup. Today, SCE was on site to energize the facility. Once
all needed equipment has been received, the electrical can be finished and well startup performed.
ENGIE has had a delay in completing their electrical plans due to an issue with their sub-contractor.
At this point, it will be February before they can mobilize on site.
6. Post-Earthquake Repairs and CalOES Reimbursement: Update
The District has received reimbursement for all items submitted. The first phase of the Gateway
booster project is complete. Staff is waiting for one more invoice from Krieger & Stewart and the
pipeline replacement phase will be submitted to CalOES for reimbursement. The remaining repairs
are the Gateway booster station replacement and the C-zone booster roof replacement and seismic
upgrades. The roof repair bids are going before the Board this month and the booster replacements
will be out to bid end of February/beginning of March.
7. SCADA System Upgrade Project: Update
Installation is completed for all sites except Well 35 and Arsenic Removal Plant 1. Well 35 will be
completed once power installation is done and the Arsenic Removal Plants will be completed when
they are brought back online in the spring. The District is working with ATSI this week to finalize
the Site Acceptance Tests for all sites where installation and programming are completed.
8. Arsenic Treatment Facilities: Update
Both plants are offline for winter maintenance. The District has begun communications with other
agencies regarding possible remediation of the loss of media into the Filter Effluent tank via a
solution offered by a competitor of Filtronics.
9. Solar Production: Report
The Committee reviewed the report provided by ENGIE Services for July through December 2020.
The guaranteed savings during that time was $247,853.64 and actual savings was $213,844.77. The
total actual savings since July 2018 is $4,867,233.90.Plant & Equipment Committee
January 5, 2020 – Page 3
10. Future Agenda Items
None.
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 pm.BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
REPORT
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 – 3:00 PM
VIA WEBEX
ATTENDEES: Mallory Boyd, Stan Rajtora, Don Zdeba, Ty Staheli, Jason Lillion, and Renee
Morquecho
1. Call to Order
The Finance Committee Meeting was called to order at 3:xx pm.
2. Committee/Public Comments
None.
3. Fraud Risk Discussion
Description: Discuss potential or actual fraud risks within the organization.
None to report.
4. Financial Statements December 31, 2020 (preliminary)
Description: Presentation to Committee financial reports and a graph depicting current revenue
and expense trends compared to budget and previous fiscal year actuals.
Estimated year-to-date revenues as of December 31, 2020 are $6,517,379 and expenses are
$6,462,951, therefore revenues exceeded expenditures by $54,428, which exceeds budget by
$896,972.
Staff presented the following spreadsheets, which compare December year-to-date actual to
budgeted revenues and expenses by category:Finance Committee Meeting Report
January 5, 2021, Page 2
Indian Wells Valley Water District
Revenues vs. Expense
Actuals & Budget through Dec 2020 (Preliminary)
Budget Actuals Δ
Revenues
Total Water Sales 5,196,032 5,450,447 254,415
Total Water Service Revenue 140,243 184,843 44,600
Total Non-Operating Income 79,439 117,557 38,118
Capital Contributions 279,060 764,532 485,472
Total Revenues 5,694,774 6,517,379 822,605
Expenses
Water Supply 563,200 593,099 29,899
Arsenic Treatment Plants 140,150 102,608 -37,542
Transmission & Distribution 908,845 996,560 87,715
Engineering 195,150 149,249 -45,901
Customer Service 199,600 131,009 -68,591
Field Services 287,385 201,503 -85,882
General & Administration 1,129,754 1,350,423 220,668
Legislative 56,000 46,566 -9,434
Depreciation 1,750,000 1,750,000 0
Non-Operating, Interest 782,034 536,298 -245,736
Non-Operating, Miscellaneous 380,300 515,572 135,272
Non-Operating, Conservation 64,800 6,478 -58,322
Non-Operating, Alternate Water 80,100 83,586 3,486
Total Expenses 6,537,318 6,462,951 -74,367
Net Revenue Increase (Decrease) -842,543 54,428 896,972
Capital Expenditures 2,984,285
- COP Funded 1,599,795
Debt Service Principle 457,134 1,541,077Finance Committee Meeting Report January 5, 2021, Page 3
Finance Committee Meeting Report January 5, 2021, Page 4 *Actual Revenues and Expenses are Estimated
Finance Committee Meeting Report January 5, 2021, Page 5 5. Accounts Payable Disbursements Description: Presentation to Committee of Accounts Payable Disbursements reports for Board approval. The Committee recommended approval of accounts payable disbursements totaling $1,208,376.38 as follows: Checks through: 12/09/20 12/30/20 . Prepaid $ 109,418.00 $ 83,776.94 Current 509,657.11 505,524.33 Total $ 619,075.11 $ 589,301.27 6. Future Agenda Items Status report on delinquent accounts including financial impact. 7. Adjournment The Committee adjourned at 3:31pm.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2021 – 3:00 P.M.
In accordance with the evolving Public Health Declaration, this meeting was held via video conference
through WEBEX.com
Attendees via teleconference: Chuck Griffin, David Saint-Amand, Don Zdeba, Ty Staheli, Renee
Morquecho, and Jason Lillion
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Committee/Public Comments
None.
3. Request for Variance to Connection Fees: ECC for Naval Facilities Engineering
Command Temporary Housing Project
The Committee reviewed the item report, options available, and fiscal impact to the District.
Environmental Chemical Corp (ECC) is under contract with the Naval Facilities Engineering
Command to supply temporary housing at China Lake for temporary workers that will be
performing the emergency repairs due to the July 2019 earthquakes. Staff recommends,
since it is a master-meter and the District has not installed the distribution system, to only
charge the Capital Facility Fee for a 6” meter at a cost of $168,905. This ensures the project
has paid its share of the Capital Facilities that are being used to provide water such as: wells,
tanks, and transmission pipelines.
The Committee recommends the Board consider option #4: Charge for the equivalent
domestic use connection. The domestic use for the project is equivalent to a 2” meter. The
Capital Facility and Distribution System fees for a 2” meter total $46,871. But to also charge
the Monthly Private Fire Protection Service charge for a commercial 6” meter (currently
$183.59), and all other applicable fees.
4. COVID Prevention Plan (CPP)
The Committee reviewed the proposed CPP. The CPP is subject to change to remain up to
date with state mandates, as well as requirements imposed by the Center of Disease Control
(CDC) and California Department of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Legal
recommends the CPP be a stand-alone policy, separate from the District’s Injury and Illness
Prevention Plan (IIPP) and to include the District’s Hygiene Policy.
The Committee recommends the Board approve the proposed CPP and include the District’s
Hygiene Policy.Administration/Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 – Page 2
5. ACWA JPIA Representative and Alternate
The Committee had no recommendations and defers to the Board for further discussion.
6. Draft Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of January 11, 2021
The Committee reviewed the agenda and made no changes.
7. Draft Agenda for the Special Board Meeting Workshop of January 27, 2021
The Committee reviewed the draft agenda. Additional agenda items were asked to be sent to
Don and Lauren by Wednesday, January 20th.
8. Future Agenda Items
None.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:59 p.m.Approval of Minutes
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD WORKSHOP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
DECEMBER 9, 2020
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Indian Wells CALL TO ORDER
Valley Water District was called to order by President Cordell at 9:05
a.m. via WebEx Teleconference.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Director Kicinski. PLEDGE
DIRECTORS ATTENDING ROLL CALL
VIA TELECONFERENCE: President Charles F. Cordell
Director Ronald R. Kicinski
Director Donald J. Cortichiato
Director Stan G. Rajtora
Vice President David C.H. Saint-Amand
DIRECTORS ABSENT: None.
STAFF ATTENDING
VIA TELECONFERENCE: Don Zdeba, General Manager;
Charles Krieger & David Scriven, Consulting
Engineers;
Jim Worth, Attorney;
Renee Morquecho, Chief Engineer;
Ty Staheli, Chief Financial Officer;
Jason Lillion, Operations Manager;
Lauren Smith, Recording Secretary;
AGENDA DECLARATION AGENDA
Recording Secretary, Lauren Smith, reported that the agenda for DECLARATION
today’s Special Board Workshop was posted on Friday, December 4, 2020.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION CONFLICT OF
None. INTEREST
PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS PUBLIC
Mike Neel submitted and read into the record the following comments: COMMENTS
The three plus year history of the IWVGA has been fraught with
overspending, lack of thoroughness in gathering facts, and unfair
distribution of the costs of poorly conceived but vastly expensive
imported water projects. The People of this Valley are in a state of
alarm at both the costs being put on them and the lack of actual
representation of their interests. This egregious abuse of power by
the IWVGA is at present involving the Water District in three separate
lawsuits/ legal actions and the count is rising. As the most well-
funded member of the IWVGA, the Water District will unavoidably incur
high costs from these court actions and also end up shouldering much
of the blame for the damage done, regardless of their previous
statements of protest concerning IWVGA actions.
1The biggest reason for the widespread disgust at GA actions is lack
of communication and representation. How could any Citizen with even a
small sense of justice feel fairly considered when inaccessible GA
meeting times are held, accountability is non-existent, and protest
votes and petitions are ignored while the apparent predetermined
agenda is forged ahead on? Never in the history of the Indian Wells
Valley have the people so widely tried to voice their opposition to
being taxed severely via protest vote AND via petition to referendum
the recent replenishment fee, yet a complete deaf ear was practiced by
the ruling elite of the GA board with the backing of the County
lawyer. This affront to Constitutional government must stop. In this
instance, the Water District needs but two things to right the
problem. First, is the will to fight the injustice. As the ONLY
elected body in the Valley put in place by the will of the People to
both provide for water needs and govern such, the District holds a
legitimate position to address this issue and is likewise required by
the will of the people to do so. You are the elected leaders in this
locale for water, for around 90+% of the Valley residents. Second,
the other thing needed to right the problem is action to pull out of
the IWVGA and to institute the submission of a well-crafted initiative
to remove the current IWVGA and replace it with an elected body that
represents the People of the Indian Wells Valley. As a governing body
in this Valley, the District is well positioned for the task and can
readily bring about fairness and accountability to the process of
dealing with the water needs of the Valley. With the help of skilled
law firms, I believe there are clear paths to accomplishing this. This
sorely needs to be done. Our state of disenchantment over this issue
here is yet to be seen, but next year when the bills come due, I
believe it will be heard loud and far. I submit this statement asking
that the Board give serious thought to this proposition and take
action soon. I believe there is a way to make this happen readily.
Doing so will make the pain of attaining a "sustainable” aquifer more
bearable. People will contribute to the solution when they feel they
have been actually included in deciding how it is formulated. I can
assure you, most of the People in this Valley DO NOT feel that way
right now. You are likely the only representative body in the Valley
in a position to correct this. It is your duty to do so. Take action
and bring us an elected Groundwater Agency for the Indian Wells
Valley.
PRESENTATION BY KRIEGER & STEWART (K&S) – DRAFT 2020 GENERAL PLAN K&S – DRAFT
Chuck Krieger and Dave Scriven of K&S provided a presentation on the 2020 GENERAL
overview of the Domestic Water System General Plan. PLAN
The updated plan addressed current system issues and proposed
resolution, which include improvements to A-Zone and B-Zone. The Plan
also includes a Disaster Preparedness Project, which is currently in
the design phase and would replace damaged facilities and increase
storage at four reservoir sites. The Project will mitigate impacts of
future power outages and earthquakes, will provide reserve storage for
repair and maintenance activities, and may be used to provide
supplemental storage for other zones.
The draft General Plan also touched on potential annexations with
several small water systems, in response to a request by the State
Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
2The question was posed to the District whether the Disaster
Preparedness storage should be reserved exclusively for disaster
preparedness or used for other purposes such as Off-Peak Power storage
in A-Zone. Mr. Krieger clarified the Disaster Preparedness volumes
were based on space available at the various tank sites. Mr. Krieger
also shared that he would like to conduct a more succinct analysis on
what exactly he is asking the Board to consider. He suggests the
question be posed to the Board later when K&S can provide a better
elaboration.
The Board agreed to add an item to a future Board and Plant &
Equipment Committee agenda to have a detailed discussion on the
allocation of the Disaster Preparedness storage.
The Board heard public comment from Mike Neel.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 20-09 NO. 20-09
The Board reviewed Resolution NO. 20-09: Authorizing an Agreement with
Kern County for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)
Act Funding for Special Districts. District staff has been working on
upgrades to the Board room that would enhance the ability for the
public to participate virtually during the pandemic and at future
meetings held in-person. Kern County Board of Supervisors unanimously
voted to allocate $2.0M from the CARES Act to establish the ability to
reimburse Special Districts within Kern County for applicable COVID-19
expenditures. To complete the application, the Board must approve a
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Kern County. The application
must be submitted prior to December 15th.
MOTION: was made by Vice President Saint-Amand and seconded by
Director Kicinski approving Resolution No. 20-09: Authorizing an
Agreement with Kern County for CARES Act Funding for Special
Districts. Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
President Cordell: Aye
Director Cortichiato: Aye
Director Kicinski: Aye
Director Rajtora: Aye
Vice President Saint-Amand: Aye
STATUS OF THE OPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND IWVGA STATUS OF
Director Kicinski requested an update on the status of the Option OPTION AGRMT
Agreement between the City and IWVGA for the water from the new
Wastewater Treatment Facility. Jim Worth commented during the
November IWVGA Regular Board meeting, the City of Ridgecrest and the
GA entered into a five-year Option Agreement for the City to sell
recycled water to the GA. The Agreement provides the GA with the
opportunity to design and construct the Wastewater Treatment Facility
and receive City water during that five-year period.
The Navy is allotted 525 acre-feet (AF) per year; 200 AF to be used at
the Navy’s discretion, and 200 AF to provide mitigation and habitat
preservation measures for the protection of the Federally listed
endangered species commonly known as the Mojave Tui Chub.
3The remaining water, roughly 2,000 AF, would be available for the GA
to purchase from the City. The intention of this Option Agreement was
potentially for Searles Valley Minerals (SVM) and IWVWD to become
participants in the program, as the City has stated the recycled water
can only be used for domestic and/or industrial use.
Mr. Worth added if the District were interested in the program, in
essence, the District would enter negotiations with the GA regarding
the terms of a Commitment Letter.
Director Kicinski expressed his concerns if the District were to enter
into an agreement, as it may have more disadvantages than advantages.
He adds it may be more beneficial if the District were to enter into
an agreement with the City directly. However, he was unsure of the
possible repercussions.
Mr. Worth responded by saying the City of Ridgecrest decided to enter
into a five-year Option Agreement with the GA, giving the GA the first
right to purchase water. He added it may not be realistic to think
the City will opt-out of the Option Agreement with the GA and enter
one with the District.
Vice President Saint-Amand added that to his understanding, to enter
into an Agreement with the GA for recycled water, the District would
have to surrender its right to sue the GA in the future, which he
finds unpalatable. He added that he cannot support entering into an
agreement with the GA for recycled water at this time, considering the
current facts.
The Board agreed that if the District were to sign a Commitment
Letter, it would have to include assigning entire control, including
design, installation, and operation to the District, and include a
portion stating the District will not waive any of its rights to sue
in the future.
The Board heard public comment from Mike Neel.
BOARD COMMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS BOARD
Director Cortichiato commented that he feels the District has an COMMENTS
excellent management team, staff, and Board.
President Cordell stated he will miss Director Cortichiato and thanked
him for all his years of service as a Board member.
Director Kicinski reiterated what Cortichiato said and urged everyone
to not forget the purpose of the District, its customers. He added
that it is his last official meeting as Director and has enjoyed
working with everyone.
Vice President Saint-Amand thanked Directors Cortichiato and Kicinski
for their selfless years of service.
With no further Board or Public comments, Vice President Saint-Amand
recessed the meeting and adjourned to Closed Session at 11:37 a.m.
4CLOSED SESSION CLOSED
The meeting was reconvened in Closed Session at 11:55 a.m. SESSION
The meeting was recalled to Open Session at 12:38 p.m.
No action was taken which would require disclosure under the Brown
Act.
ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lauren Smith
Recording Secretary
APPROVED: _______________________
5MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Indian Wells CALL TO ORDER
Valley Water District was called to order by President Cordell at 6:07
p.m. via WebEx Teleconference.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jim Worth. PLEDGE
DIRECTORS ATTENDING ROLL CALL
VIA TELECONFERENCE: President Charles F. Cordell
Director Mallory J. Boyd
Director Charles D. Griffin
Director Stan G. Rajtora
Vice President David C.H. Saint-Amand
DIRECTORS ABSENT: None.
STAFF ATTENDING
VIA TELECONFERENCE: Don Zdeba, General Manager;
Jim Worth, Attorney;
Renee Morquecho, Chief Engineer;
Ty Staheli, Chief Financial Officer;
Jason Lillion, Operations Manager;
Lauren Smith, Recording Secretary;
AGENDA DECLARATION AGENDA
Recording Secretary, Lauren Smith, reported that the agenda for DECLARATION
tonight’s Regular Board Meeting was posted on Thursday, December 10,
2020.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION CONFLICT OF
None. INTEREST
PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS PUBLIC
Mike Neel commented on his concerns regarding the Brown Act and COMMENTS
distribution of the draft General Plan to the public from the
Wednesday, December 9th IWVWD Special Board Workshop.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: was made by Vice President Saint-Amand and seconded by
Director Rajtora approving the Minutes of the November 9, 2020 CONSENT
Regular Board Meeting and payment of Accounts Payable totaling CALENDAR
$663,110.72. Motion was carried, unanimously by the following
roll call vote:
1President Cordell: Aye
Director Boyd: Aye
Director Griffin: Aye
Director Rajtora: Aye
Vice President Saint-Amand: Aye
ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Board reviewed the proposed revisions to the Associate Engineer REVISION TO
position to create an Associate/Senior Engineer position. This is not EXISTING
an addition to existing staffing levels, rather it provides POSITION
flexibility in hiring based on qualifications, specifically level of
experience and a Professional Engineer license. They also reviewed
the current and proposed pay ranges, job description, and job
requirements for the revised position.
MOTION: was made by Vice President Saint-Amand and seconded by
Director Griffin approving the proposed revisions to the
Associate Engineer position creating an Associate/Senior
Engineer position. Motion was carried, unanimously by the
following roll call vote:
President Cordell: Aye
Director Cortichiato: Aye
Director Kicinski: Aye
Director Rajtora: Aye
Vice President Saint-Amand: Aye
President Cordell opened nominations for Board President and Vice- ELECTION OF
President. Vice President Saint-Amand nominated himself for President OFFICERS
and Director Rajtora for Vice President for the 2021 calendar year.
MOTION: was made by Vice President Saint-Amand and seconded by
Director Boyd appointing Vice President Saint-Amand as President
and Director Rajtora as Vice President. Motion was not carried,
per the following roll call vote:
President Cordell: Nay
Director Boyd: Aye
Director Griffin: Nay
Director Rajtora: Nay
Vice President Saint-Amand: Aye
Motion did not pass.
Director Rajtora nominated Director Griffin as President for the 2021
calendar year.
MOTION: was made by Director Rajtora and seconded by President
Cordell appointing Director Griffin as President for the 2021
calendar year. Motion was carried by the following roll call
vote:
President Cordell: Aye
Director Boyd: Aye
Director Griffin: Aye
Director Rajtora: Aye
Vice President Saint-Amand: Nay
2Director Griffin nominated Vice President Saint-Amand as Vice
President for the 2021 calendar year.
MOTION: was made by Director Rajtora and seconded by President
Cordell appointing Director Saint-Amand as Vice President for
the 2021 calendar year. Motion was carried by the following
roll call vote:
President Cordell: Aye
Director Boyd: Aye
Director Griffin: Aye
Director Rajtora: Aye
Vice President Saint-Amand: Aye
With no other nominations for President and Vice President, the
nominations for the positions of President and Vice President were
closed.
The Board of Directors were asked to submit their preferences for 2021
Committee assignments to Don Zdeba and Lauren Smith by the end of the COMMITTEE
month. The preferences would be given to the newly elected Board ASSIGNMENTS
President, Griffin, who will then make determination and final
assignments.
President Cordell opened nominations for primary and alternate JPA REP IWVGA
representatives for the Joint Powers Agreement related to the Indian
Wells Valley Groundwater Authority for a two-year term.
Director Griffin nominated Director Rajtora as Representative and
David Saint-Amand as Alternate Representative for the Joint Powers
Agreement related to the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority for
a two-year term.
MOTION: was made by Director Griffin and seconded by Director
Boyd, appointing Director Rajtora as Representative and Vice
President Saint-Amand as alternate for the Joint Powers
Agreement related to the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater
Authority for a two-year term. Motion was carried, unanimously
by the following roll call vote:
President Cordell: Aye
Director Cortichiato: Aye
Director Kicinski: Aye
Director Rajtora: Aye
Vice President Saint-Amand: Aye
COMMITMENT LETTER RE: IWVGA RECYCLED WATER PROGRAM IWVGA
The Board reviewed and discussed the Commitment Letter authored by the COMMITMENT
IWVGA (included in the Board packet). LETTER
Jim Worth provided some background on the letter, stating the City is
in the process of building a new Wastewater Treatment Facility, during
which process the City anticipates generating roughly 2,000 acre-feet
(AF) of water per year.
3The IWVGA has reached out to Searles Valley Minerals and the District
through the Commitment Letter to see if either agency is interested in
joining the Recycled Water Program. The agency(ies) would be
responsible for the cost of developing a recycled water project, and
in exchange would be excused from paying a Replenishment Fee on an
amount of water proportional to its participation in the program. The
agency(ies) would work cooperatively with the GA and other
participants in the program to develop a cost effective and practical
use of the water. The Commitment Letter also requires any agency who
signs the agreement letter to waive all claims they may currently
have, or have in the future, against the GA or the Groundwater
Sustainability Plan (GSP).
At this time, the Board is not asked to act on this agenda item.
Additional information will be provided to the Board as received and
potentially at future Board meetings.
The Board expressed their concerns signing the Commitment Letter.
Mike Neel read the following comments into the record: The submitted
Commitment Letter regarding the Recycled Water Program being now led
by the GA is an affront to any Board with even a small amount of
business sense. That the GA would craft such a proposal and propose it
to a Water District Board with the combined experience and depth of
knowledge that the Water District has is a bold slap in the face that
demonstrates a callous disregard for the District and its' customers
intelligence and basic needs. That the GA board would propose such an
entirely crippling agreement demonstrates that it is the GA leadership
itself (primarily Mick Gleason and the County Counsel, who have
crafted such schemes outside of public purview since day one) that has
now become arbitrary and totally unreasonable in its' pursuit of
complete control of all water resources available to the People of
this Valley. For those reasons alone this "Commitment Letter" should
be roundly rejected and a strong statement of offense on the part of
the Water District Board sent to the GA delineating the several
reasons for the effrontery. It is simply entirely offensive that the
GA would even consider making such a proposal. The below three parts
of the proposal address the reasons to reject this proposal. 1. The
agreement cements unfair distribution of the water allocations and
costs. It wants signees to be allotted equal shares of reduced cost of
water via reduction of the replenishment fee REGARDLESS of the amount
of water received. In short, if two signees receive water and one
were to receive only 5% of the water, it would get 50% of the water
cost reduction credit. What fool would sign on to a setup like that?
2. The agreement cements allocation of water to the City of Ridgecrest
without cost to the City, forever. What reason makes the City above
all the other water users in the Valley, who have to pay the high fees
being put on their backs by the GA? I know of none. 3. The real
reason for this proposed agreement is the attempt by the GA to use
access to this recycled water and credit for such as a lever to get
the District to agree to never sue the GA for any reason. Yes, they
actually want that agreement to be made in the proposal. I can only
ask, what kind of vacuous fools do they think the District and its'
users are? And who is being demonstrated as the fool here by simply
making this proposal? This one part of the agreement is enough to
both offend completely and cause derision to be earned for the
leadership of the GA. The District I am sure will roundly reject this
4proposal and in response, in the near future, I hope it will seriously
entertain my proposal to exit the GA and create a path to bringing an
elected GA Board to this Valley. It is clear that is what this Valley
sorely needs.
The Board also heard public comment from Renee Westa-Lusk.
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY GROUNDWATER AUTHORITY (IWVGA) IWVGA
Don Zdeba commented on actions taken at the November 19th IWVGA Regular
Board meeting, including:
Approval to add an “Article 8” to the Meter Compliance Ordinance
01-20, in response to numerous requests from small, non-
deminimis, pumpers experiencing financial hardship. Certain
qualifications apply
Approval of the Funding Agreement between IWVGA and the District
for the Brackish Feasibility Study for the potential to
compensate Stetson Engineers for any additional tasks related to
the proposed aquifer test by the Brackish Water Group.
Amendment to Ordinance 02-18: Establishing Groundwater
Extraction Fees. Public Hearing scheduled for December 17, 2020
Approval of Option Agreement for the purchase of recycled water
from the City of Ridgecrest.
Approval of Resolution 08-20: Establishing a Recycled Water
Program
Approval of Resolution 09-20: Applying for new Proposition 68
Grant Funding
The Board heard public comment from Mike Neel.
GENERAL MANAGER AND STAFF UPDATE
Don Zdeba updated the safety record to 183 consecutive days without a GENERAL
recordable injury. MANAGER AND
STAFF UPDATE
Metered water production at the wells for the month of November was SAFETY,
141,697,000 gallons (434.9 acre-feet). The number the State Water PRODUCTION &
Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is using for comparison is metered NEW SERVICES
water through the distribution system, or consumption, and non-revenue
water, which is water lost to leaks, flushing activities, blow-offs,
etc. For the month of November, the number is 155,525,000 gallons
(477.3 acre-feet). The conservation results for November were
reported to the SWRCB on December 7th. Consumption was down 16.5%
compared to November 2013. The 20% conservation target established by
the Board of Directors took effect June 2016. Since that time, the
cumulative result remains at 22.7%.
Comparing the October conservation results in recent years, 2019 was
12.5%, 2018 was 10.5%, 2017 was 15.4%, and 2016 was 21.1%.
The residential gallons for capita per day (R-gpcd) for the month of
November was 129.0.
There were no new connections added during the month of November.
There have been forty-seven new connections during the fiscal year
that began on July 1st. The new connections have contributed $233,128
in additional revenue. This is significantly more than the same
period last year when there were twenty new connections that
contributed $111,514.
5Don Zdeba commented he participated in this month’s web-based PUBLIC
Community Collaborative on December 1st. He informed the participants OUTREACH
there would be a Special Board meeting on December 9th to present the
draft 2020 General Plan. He also mentioned the District would be
applying for reimbursement for the Board Room upgrades from the $2.0M
in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act fund
appropriated by the Kern County Board of Supervisors for expenditures
incurred by Special Districts for COVID-related expenses not budgeted.
The Board discussed and unanimously agreed to schedule the January JANUARY 2021
2021 Annual Board Workshop for January 27, 2021: at 9:00 a.m. It is to ANNUAL BOARD
be determined if the Directors and essential staff will attend in- WORKSHOP
person or via teleconference.
The following updates were given on items assigned at the July 23, BOARD
2020 Special Board Workshop: WORKSHOP
Take a closer look at the IWVGA fees and provide a breakdown UPDATES
UPDATE: The 2021 Pro Forma/budget is being presented at
Thursday’s Regular Board meeting of the IWVA and includes
individual accounting for Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP)
development costs, administrative costs, well mitigation fees,
and the Replenishment Fee. There is acknowledgment among staff
of the need to eventually implement an Administrative Fee.
Those discussions re not yet ready to bring to the Board.
Mr. Worth to research legal options regarding Will-Serve letters
and implementing fees
UPDATE: Mr. Worth intends to provide a memorandum, regarding
legal options for Will-Serve letters, to the Board and staff by
the end of the week.
The pipeline and electrical tie-ins were completed last month without WELL 35
issue. Well 35 has been scrubbed, chlorinated and the pump/discharge UPDATES
head/motor all installed. Electrical installation continues this
week, but the site has not been energized by SCE. SCE’s local
representative has indicated it could be the end of January before
their work can be completed. ENGIE plans to complete their
electrical design this month and mobilize in December.
The District has received reimbursement for all items submitted. The POST-
remaining repairs are the Gateway boosters and the C-zone booster EARTHQUAKE
roof/seismic upgrades. The District solicited bids for the C-zone REPAIRS
booster roof/seismic upgrades but did not receive bids. Staff is
contacting contractors directly to obtain at least 3 bids. The
booster station drawings are 50% complete and have been reviewed by
Staff. Staff continues to work with CalOES on all the information
needed to submit these projects and request extensions. The CalOES
representative has indicated that receiving an extension is not a
problem.
Ty Staheli reported that the estimated year-to-date revenues as of FINANCIAL
November 30, 2020 are $5,884,406 and expenses are $5,450,386. STATUS
Revenues exceeded expenditures by $434,020, which exceeds budget by
$899,884.
Mr. Staheli reviewed the report provided by ENGIE Services for July SOLAR
through November 2020 with the Board of Directors. The guaranteed PRODUCTION
6savings during that time was $215,648.36 and actual savings was
$185,555.22. The total savings since July 2018 is $4,653,389.13.
Mr. Staheli reported on the following conservation items: CONSERVATION
State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Waster Report
– For 2020, there have been thirty-nine water waste reports
received with thirty-nine contacts made. There have been seven
formal Second Notices and two penalties issued.
Jason Lillion reported all sites will be done this week except for SCADA
Well 35, and the Arsenic Plants. Well 35 will be completed once
Southern California Edison (SCE) lands power, and the Arsenic Plants
will be completed when they are brought back online in the spring.
The Plants are offline for the winter. District staff has reached out ARSENIC
to a competitor of Filtronics for the support media. The competitor TREATMENT
has offered an alternative solution for the loss of media in the FE
Tank. Staff will be reaching out to other agencies that have
implemented this remediation successfully.
Mr. Lillion reported for the month of November, eleven services were OPERATIONS
repaired and fourteen were replaced. The NO-DES truck made eighteen
runs in November and filtered 87,800 gallons. Since inception, the
NO-DES truck has filtered 7,617,145 gallons. Twenty-five valves were
exercised, resulting in a total of 1,029 valves turned this year. The
new Bulk Station site has been cleared of plants.
BOARD COMMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS BOARD
Director Griffin commented that he looks forward to working with COMMENTS
everyone during his term. He also wished a Merry Christmas to all the
employees.
Vice President Saint-Amand wished a Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah
to everyone. He congratulated the newly elected Board President,
Director Griffin. He concluded by saying future discussions must be
had regarding the upcoming limit of indoor water use to 55 gallons per
day.
Director Boyd also congratulated Director Griffin and wished everyone
Happy Holidays. He ended by commenting on the importance of preparing
the public for future implementations and actions of the GA.
Director Rajtora echoed Vice President Saint-Amand’s comments on
having future discussions regarding the state’s requirements for
indoor water use. He also would like to see an item on January’s
Board meeting agenda regarding the release of the draft General Plan,
specifically distribution to the public.
President Cordell wished everyone a safe and Merry Christmas.
Don Zdeba announced due to the rise of COVID cases, the District is
taking precautionary measures to reduce the exposure to its’ staff and
will be closing the front office to public traffic effective Monday,
December 21st until further notice.
With no further Board or Public comments, President Cordell recessed
the meeting and adjourned to Closed Session at 8:15 p.m.
7CLOSED SESSION CLOSED
The meeting was reconvened in Closed Session at 8:32 p.m. SESSION
The meeting was recalled to Open Session at 9:52 p.m.
No action was taken which would require disclosure under the Brown
Act.
ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lauren Smith
Recording Secretary
APPROVED: _______________________
8MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
DECEMBER 29, 2020
The Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Indian Wells
Valley Water District was called to order by President Griffin at 1:07
p.m. via WebEx Teleconference.
CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Director Boyd.
DIRECTORS ATTENDING
VIA TELECONFERENCE: President Charles D. Griffin PLEDGE
Director Mallory J. Boyd
Director Stan G. Rajtora
Vice President David C.H. Saint-Amand ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS ABSENT: Director Charles F. Cordell
STAFF ATTENDING
VIA TELECONFERENCE: Don Zdeba, General Manager;
Jim Worth, Attorney;
Lauren Smith, Recording Secretary;
AGENDA DECLARATION
Recording Secretary, Lauren Smith, reported that the agenda for
today’s Special Board Meeting was posted on Sunday, December 27, 2020.
AGENDA
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION DECLARATION
None.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS CONFLICT OF
Lauren Smith read into the record the following comment letter INTEREST
submitted by Mike Neel: As there are currently three lawsuits over
the GA fees that the District has been pulled into, with what looks
like two more coming, I suggest a rethinking of the overall situation PUBLIC
is needed. As the current highly distasteful fees of the GA are the COMMENTS
entire basis of the lawsuits, and the agreement to emplace these fees
was done at the objection of the District GA representative, I see
only one reasonable alternative for the District to take. That is to
first withdraw from the GA and hopefully be removed from the current
lawsuits. The next step is to initiate the formation of a well drafted
initiative abolishing the fees and the current self appointed GA Board
and defining a method for instituting an elected GA Board from
Citizens of the basin, that the Citizens can then sign on to. Once the
needed amount of signatures are obtained, it can then be sent to the
appropriate agency for placement in a special election and an elected
GA board that our People can agree to will then be in place to
actually listen to us and find a fairer method of meeting "basin
sustainability" requirements. Until that is done, you can expect to
1hear an outcry like never before when people get their water bills
next month with the new exorbitant fee on it. This injustice needs
righting badly, and the District is the best agency in the Valley to
start the process. I will assist in this in any way needed if asked. I
have recommendations for experienced lawyers that can be consulted in
the area of crafting initiatives from the Howard Jarvis Association I
can supply.
BOARD COMMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS BOARD
None. COMMENTS
With no further Board or Public comments, President Griffin adjourned
the meeting to Closed Session at 1:11 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION CLOSED
The meeting was reconvened in Closed Session at 1:16 p.m. SESSION
The meeting was recalled to Open Session at 2:48 p.m.
No action was taken which would require disclosure under the Brown
Act.
ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 2:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lauren Smith
Recording Secretary
APPROVED: _______________________
2MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
JANUARY 7, 2021
The Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Indian Wells CALL TO ORDER
Valley Water District was called to order by President Griffin at 1:00
p.m. via WebEx Teleconference.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Don Zdeba. PLEDGE
DIRECTORS ATTENDING ROLL CALL
VIA TELECONFERENCE: President Charles D. Griffin
Director Mallory J. Boyd
Director Stan G. Rajtora
Vice President David C.H. Saint-Amand
DIRECTORS ABSENT: Director Charles F. Cordell
STAFF ATTENDING
VIA TELECONFERENCE: Don Zdeba, General Manager;
Jim Worth, Attorney;
Lauren Smith, Recording Secretary;
AGENDA DECLARATION AGENDA
Recording Secretary, Lauren Smith, reported that the agenda for DECLARATION
today’s Special Board Meeting was posted on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION CONFLICT OF
None. INTEREST
PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS PUBLIC
None. COMMENTS
LETTER OF SUPPORT ON PROP 68 FUNDING PROP 68
Stetson engineers, on behalf of the Indian Wells Groundwater Authority LETTER
(IWVGA) has requested a letter of support from various representatives (IWVGA)
within the Indian Wells Valley groundwater basin. The potential
Proposition 68 grant funding is necessary to maintain current efforts
to implement projects associated with the Groundwater Sustainability
Plan. The proposed projects include imported water project
alternatives analysis, a recycled water beneficial use analysis, and
Phase I (treatment design) of future recycled water project.
MOTION: was made by Director Boyd and seconded by Director
Rajtora to approve and sign the Letter of Support on Proposition
68 Grant Funding as requested by Stetson Engineers on behalf of
the IWVGA. Motion was carried unanimously by the following roll
call vote:
1President Griffin: Aye
Director Boyd: Aye
Director Cordell: Absent
Director Rajtora: Aye
Vice President Saint-Amand: Aye
BOARD COMMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS BOARD
Vice President Saint-Amand asked for a future agenda item to discuss a COMMENTS
possible Wastewater Treatment and Groundwater Replenishment Agreement
with Inyokern Community Services District. Item to be added to the
January Annual Board Workshop agenda.
President Griffin asked for an item be added to the Workshop agenda
regarding available grant funding for the District.
With no further Board or Public comments, President Griffin adjourned
the meeting to Closed Session at 1:29 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION CLOSED
The meeting was reconvened in Closed Session at 1:43 p.m. SESSION
The meeting was recalled to Open Session at 3:30 p.m.
No action was taken which would require disclosure under the Brown
Act.
ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 3:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lauren Smith
Recording Secretary
APPROVED: _______________________
27.B.1.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 11, 2021
TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM: TRAVIS REED
RENEE MORQUECHO
SUBJECT: College Heights Pump House Seismic Repairs and Roof Construction
The District solicited bids from qualified contractors beginning November 6, 2020 with bids due on
December 4, 2020. No bids were received. Staff then called contractors directly to gauge interest and
request bids. By December 23, 2020, the District received three (3) bids for the subject project. The
bid amount is as follows:
Contractor Bid Amount
Wasson Roofing & General Contracting $48,977.00
JW Griffin Construction $70,000.00
Valley Wide Engineering & Construction $167,240.00
Wasson Roofing and General Contracting is the apparent low bidder.
Since the District has not had a working relationship with Wasson Roofing in the past, we requested a
list of references to research their performance. Staff was able to speak with two references and both
indicated they were happy with the roofing work performed and are continuing to use Wasson for
current and future projects.
Since Wasson Roofing and General Contracting is an experienced, capable contractor with a current
Class B (General Building Contractor) and Class C-39 (Roofing) Contractor’s License (643804),
which enables them to perform the work under California State Law and is registered with the
Department of Industrial Relations as a Public Works Contractor (1000040174), we recommend
awarding the contract to Wasson Roofing and General Contracting for $48,977.00.7.B.2.
7.C.1.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
______________________________________________________________________________
AGENDA ITEM: Variance Request: ECC for NAWS Temporary Housing
______________________________________________________________________________
Committee: Administration/Executive Committee (January 6, 2021)
Background: ECC is under contract with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command to supply
temporary housing at China Lake for temporary workers that will be performing the emergency
repairs due to the July 2019 earthquakes. The camp is expected to provide housing for 4+ years on
Navy-owned property just east of County Line Rd in San Bernardino County. ECC is requesting
relief from the payment of Capital Facility and Distribution System Fees that the District charges for
all new connections since the housing camp will be a temporary facility. Instead, they propose a
rental fee structure based on the connection fees that are pro-rated to a monthly fee using a life span
of 30 years. The peak domestic use for the project 120,000 gallons per day, or 83 gallons per
minute. This is equivalent to a 1.5 or 2” domestic meter. The 6” meter size requested is due to the
need for fire flow.
Policy or Current/Previous Practice:
Capital Facility Fees are based on meter size:
Ordinance Number 104 Capital Facility Fee
“All residential, commercial, public, industrial and agricultural connections shall be levied a
Capital Facility Fee based upon their meter size.”
Distribution System Fee are based on meter size and is charged for the water distribution
system.
Ordinance Number 104 Distribution System Fee
“As with Capital Facility Fees, Distribution System Fees must be paid in advance of any
service connection to the benefited parcel”.
The current Fees for a 6-inch meter connection:
Capital Facility Fee $168,905.00
Distribution System Fee $124,122.00
TOTAL $293,027.00You can also read
