TITLE
Recommendation to receive and file report on the actions taken at the Metropolitan Water District Board meeting held on June 8, 2010.
DISCUSSION
I wish to bring the following actions to the Council's attention.
PIPELINE REPAIRS
The board ratified the decision of the Executive Committee appropriating $3.83 million, authorizing final design, delegation of authority to the General Manager, and awarding a construction contract for Allen-McColloch pipeline repairs. (Agenda Item 8-1)
STATE WATER CONTRACTORS
The board authorized payments of $2,578,548 million for participation in the State Water Contractors, Inc. and up to $866,831 to the State Water Project Contractors Authority for fiscal year 2010/11. (Agenda Item 8-5)
EXTRAORDINARY SUPPLY
The board approved key principles to be considered in determining Extraordinary Supplies under Metropolitan's Water Supply Allocation Plan as described in Board Letter 8-6. (Agenda Item 8-6)
H.R. 5088: AMERICA'S COMMITMENT TO CLEAN WATER ACT
The board voted to oppose H.R. 5088 (Oberstar, D-MN) regarding the America's Commitment to Clean Water Act. If adopted as currently drafted, H.R. 5088 may result in additional permitting costs and delays for Metropolitan construction and maintenance projects. (Agenda Item 8-7)
BUDGET
The board adopted the CEQA determination and approved a variance in the 2011 budget as outlined in the Board letter. (Agenda Item 8-8)
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
COUNCILMEMBER SUJA LOWENTHAL
SECOND DISTRICT