02-0319_CVWD_Minutes_Adjourned Regular MeetingMINUTES
March 19, 2002
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
CAPISTRANO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CLOSED SESSION 610.85 - 5:30 P.M.
The following item was withdrawn from the Closed Session Agenda:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 the Board of Directors conferred
with it real property negotiator (General Manager) concerning the potential lease of
land, described as APN No. 668-101-03, from the City of San Juan Capistrano. Its
negotiator is the City Manager.
Chairman Bathgate called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Capistrano
Valley Water District to order at 7:35 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Wyatt Hart, Collene Campbell, David M. Swerdlin, Vice
Chairman John S. Gelff and Chairman Diane Bathgate
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Chairman Bathgate announced that no closed session was held.
STAFF PRESENT: George Scarborough, General Manager; Julia Silva, Assistant City
Manager; John Shaw, Legal Counsel; Meg Monahan, Clerk of the Board; Cynthia L.
Russell, Administrative Services Director; Thomas Tomlinson, Planning Director; William
M. Huber, Engineering and Building Director; AmyAmirani, Public Works Director; Al King,
Jr., Community Services Director; Lt. Rick Stahr, Chief of Police Services; and, Dawn
Schanderl, Deputy City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Board Action: Moved by Director Hart, seconded by Director Swerdlin and carried
unanimously, 5-0, to approve one item as recommended by Staff.
1. MINUTES FROM THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING Of
FEBRUARY 19, 2002, APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
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BOARD ACTIONS:
C1. 2001-2002 MID -YEAR WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, CAPITAL
REPLACEMENT, AND NON-DOMESTIC WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM APPROVED (330.40)
Project Description: Annually, staff reviews the approved Capital Improvement
Program of actual revenues to midyear and projected revenues to the end of the
fiscal year. Staff is recommending approval of the Capital Improvement, Capital
Replacement, and Non -Domestic Water project changes, based on increased costs,
scheduled deferrals or project additions.
Written Communications: Report dated March 19, 2002, prepared by William M.
Huber, Director of Engineering & Building.
Oral Presentation: William M. Huber, Director of Engineering & Building, reviewed
the staff recommendation.
Board Action: Moved by Director Campbell, seconded by Vice Chairman Gelff and
carried unanimously, 5-0, to approve 2001-2002 Mid -year Capital Improvement
Program for Water Capital Improvement, Capital Replacement and Non -Domestic
Water projects as presented in Attachment 1 of staff report.
2. SC -04 TERMINAL PIPELINE PROJECT - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
AWARDED TO MLADEN BUNTICH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $4,501,290.00; ALL OTHER BIDS REJECTED; AND CHAIRMAN
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT (600.70)
Project Description: Bids were opened on February 27, 2002 for the construction
project known as the SC -04 Terminal Pipeline Project. This project will enhance
overall water service reliability and increase capacity on the southeast side of the
District. Mladen Buntich Construction Company, Inc., was the lowest responsible
bidder in the amount of $4,501,290. A total of 14 bids were received.
Written Communications: Report dated March 19, 2002, prepared by Amy Amirani,
Director of Public Works.
Oral Presentation: Amy Amirani, Director of Public Works, reviewed the staff
recommendation.
Board Action: Moved by Director Swerdlin, seconded by Director Hart and carried
unanimously, 5-0, to acknowledge receipt of all bids; award the Construction
Contract to Mladen Buntich Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of
$4,501,290 for the SC -04 Terminal Pipeline Project; and authorized the Chairman
to execute the agreement.
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3. PAYMENT OF FEES FOR THE HABITAT LOSS MITIGATION PLAN FOR THE SC -
04 PIPELINE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,500 PAYABLE TO NATURE
CONSERVANCY (CIP NO. 794) (530.25)
Project Description_ The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, and the California
Department for Fish and Game administrates the 4(d) rule interim habitat loss
mitigation plan program. These agencies have concurred with the 4(d) application
submitted by the City of San Juan Capistrano to mitigate the impacts created by the
SC -04 Pipeline Project. Staff is recommending the Board of Directors authorize
payment of the mitigation fee in the amount of $78,500 payable to the Nature
Conservancy which will hold in trust the amount for the purchase, conservation, and
management of costal sage area.
Written Communic tions: Report dated March 19, 2002, prepared by Amy Amirani,
Director of Public Works.
Oral Presentation: Amy Amirani, Director of Public Works, reviewed the staff
recommendation.
Board Action: Moved by Director Hart, seconded by Vice Chairman Gelff and
carried unanimously, 5-0, to authorize payment forme Habitat Loss Mitigation Plan
for the SC -04 Pipeline Project in the amount of $78,500 payable to the Nature
Conservancy.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Bathgate adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
to Tuesday, April 2, 2002, in the City Council Chamber.
Respectfully subm' ed,
--Ad ACJ f k (/
R. MONAHAN, CLERK OF THE BOARD
Adopted: May 7, 2002
ATTEST:
DIANE BATHGATE, IRMAN
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