Sweetwater Authority public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee
The Sweetwater Authority Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee will review the Legislative Policy Guidelines and discuss awarding a contract to Ex‑Officio Consultants, LLC for legislative advocacy services, not to exceed $75,000. The meeting also includes public comment, agenda item adjustments, and directors’ comments, all of which are for information only.
- Review of Sweetwater Authority Legislative Policy Guidelines (staff report attached)
- Consideration to award a contract to Ex‑Officio Consultants, LLC, not‑to‑exceed $75,000 for legislative advocacy services
- Opportunity for public comment on agenda and non‑agenda items
- Items to be added, withdrawn, or reordered on the agenda
- Directors’ comments (no action required)
Water Quality Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.
Special Board Meeting
The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will review next steps for the Sweetwater Reservoir Floating Photovoltaic Project, including environmental review documents. The Board will also consider rejecting Noria Energy’s proposals and directing staff to issue a Request for Qualifications for a Renewable Energy Manager. Both items are listed as action items for discussion and possible decision.
- Floating Photovoltaic Project – review of environmental review next steps (attachments: project location maps, draft CEQA study, staff presentation)
- Consideration to reject Noria Energy proposals and issue RFQ for Renewable Energy Manager (attachments: RFQ document, Noria term sheet)
Special Board Meeting
The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will discuss a PFAS public workshop and hold closed‑session meetings on labor negotiations and existing litigation. It will consider adopting Resolution 24‑21 to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sweetwater Authority Employees Committee and Resolution 24‑22 to update the salary schedule for Authority employees. The board will also review a performance evaluation for the General Manager before adjourning.
- PFAS Workshop – information item (Sweetwater Reservoir PFAS Workshop)
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator (Agency Negotiators vs. Employee Organization)
- Consideration to adopt Resolution 24‑21 approving the MOU with the Sweetwater Authority Employees Committee
- Consideration to adopt Resolution 24‑22 updating the salary schedule for Authority employees
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Karin Saunders et al. v. City of San Diego, Case No. 24CU026759C)
Regular Board Meeting
The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider several consent calendar items, including contracts and policy changes. They will vote on authorizing a $159,988 contract with CWE to develop an Urban Runoff Diversion System Master Plan. They will also approve a $191,500 contract with GQ Builders for an administration bathroom remodel, plus a $19,150 contingency. Additional items include adopting Resolution 24‑18 to amend rates and rules and renumbering Resolution 24‑19 for a drinking water planning loan agreement.
- Authorize $159,988 contract with CWE for Urban Runoff Diversion System Master Plan
- Award $191,500 contract to GQ Builders for Administration Bathroom Construction and Remodel, with $19,150 contingency
- Adopt Resolution 24‑18 to amend rates and rules and its supplement
- Renumber Resolution 24‑19 for execution of a drinking water planning loan with the California State Water Resources Control Board
- Consider contract with Hoch Consulting to prepare a Bureau of Reclamation grant application for South Bay Brackish Groundwater Desalination Facility feasibility study
South Bay Water
The South Bay Water Board will vote to elect its 2025 officers and consider adopting Resolution 662 to appoint them. It will also review and approve the 2025 board meeting calendar, the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting, and a per‑diem request for Director Castaneda. A financial report for October 2024 will be presented for information.
- Election of new officers for 2025 and adoption of Resolution 662
- Consideration to approve the 2025 board calendar
- Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2024 regular meeting
- Per diem approval for Director Castaneda’s November 18, 2024 meeting with the General Manager
- Financial report for October 2024
Engineering and Operations Committee
The Engineering and Operations Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items; only standard procedural placeholders are present.
Special Board Meeting
The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider receiving the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. It will receive informational updates on the National City well‑siting study and on lead‑and‑copper rule service‑line inventory. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation, labor negotiations, and employee personnel matters.
- Consideration to receive the FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Action)
- Status update on the Well Siting Study in National City (Information)
- Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Lead Service Line Inventory Update (Information)
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on potential litigation
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator on employee matters
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss three action items. It will consider awarding a contract to GQ Builders Inc. for the administration bathroom construction and remodel project. It will consider adopting Resolution 24-18 to amend rates and rules and approve the accompanying supplement. It will review the one‑time adjustments to customers’ water bills policy for input and possible changes.
- Award contract to GQ Builders Inc. for administration bathroom construction and remodel
- Adopt Resolution 24-18 to amend rates and rules and approve the supplement
- Review one‑time adjustments to customers’ water bills policy for input and changes
Water Quality Committee
The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee will discuss two items. First, it will consider authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract with CWE to prepare an Urban Runoff Diversion System Master Plan. Second, it will receive an informational update on the Lead and Copper Rule revisions and the lead service line inventory. The meeting also includes public comment, directors’ comments, and scheduling of the next meeting.
- Authorize GM to execute contract with CWE for Urban Runoff Diversion System Master Plan
- Lead and Copper Rule revisions – lead service line inventory update (information item)
- Opportunity for public comment on agenda and non‑agenda items
- Directors’ comments (no action required)
- Set next meeting date for December 16, 2024
Regular Board Meeting
The Governing Board will discuss several engineering and construction contracts, including pipeline replacement and water plant evaluations. The board is also considering a $750,000 reserve for Loveland Reservoir Trails and a software license renewal.
- Proposed $81,209.10 license renewal for New World ERP software with Tyler Technologies, Inc.
- Proposed $750,000 designated Loveland Reservoir Trails Reserve from the State of California Department of Water Resources
- Proposed $94,657 task order for Dudek for FY 2024-25 Pipeline Replacement Program engineering design
- Proposed on-call emergency construction contracts with Basile Construction, Inc. and Palm Engineering, Inc. (up to $100,000 each)
- Proposed $190,623 task order for Ardurra to evaluate the Perdue Water Treatment Plant Clearwell
South Bay Water
The South Bay Water Board will consider selecting a logo for the agency. It will also accept the Fiscal Year 2023‑24 audit report, approve the minutes from the September 5, 2024 special meeting, and vote on pending demands and warrants. A per‑diem request for Director Castaneda’s attendance at a regional CWA caucus meeting will be reviewed. Financial reports for August and September 2024 will be presented for information.
- Consideration to select a logo for South Bay Water (Item 8.1)
- Consideration to accept Fiscal Year 2023‑24 audit report (Item 8.2)
- Approval of minutes from the September 5, 2024 special board meeting (Item 6)
- Approval of demands and warrants for August and September 2024 (Item 7)
- Per diem approval for Director Castaneda’s attendance at the East/South County CWA Caucus Meeting – September 18, 2024 (Item 9.1)
Engineering and Operations Committee
The Engineering and Operations Committee will receive a first‑quarter update on the Capital Improvement Plan. It will then consider authorizing the General Manager to approve a task order with Dudek for engineering design services for the FY 2024‑25 pipeline replacement program. Additional contract authorizations include on‑call emergency and general construction services with Basil Construction and Palm Engineering, on‑call environmental consulting services with Aecom Technical Services, Dudek, and Tetra Tech, and a task order with Ardurra to evaluate the Perdue Water Treatment Plant clearwell. The meeting also includes a status update on the well‑siting study in National City.
- Authorize a task order for Dudek to provide engineering design services for the FY 2024‑25 pipeline replacement program
- Authorize on‑call emergency and general construction services contracts with Basil Construction, Inc. and Palm Engineering, Inc.
- Authorize on‑call environmental consulting services contracts with Aecom Technical Services, Dudek, and Tetra Tech Inc.
- Authorize a task order for Ardurra to evaluate the Perdue Water Treatment Plant clearwell
- Provide updates on the Capital Improvement Plan (Q1 FY 2024‑25) and the National City well‑siting study
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss several actions, including a second one‑time water rate adjustment request, renewal of the New World ERP software contract, and approval of $750,000 state funding for the Loveland Reservoir Trails Reserve. The committee will also adopt Resolution No. 24‑17 to authorize a drinking water planning loan principal forgiveness with the California State Water Resources Control Board, and receive the FY 2023‑24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Public comment will be allowed before the action items are considered.
- Second one‑time adjustment request for Carol Crossman
- One‑year renewal of New World ERP software with Tyler Technologies, Inc.
- Approval of $750,000 funding for Loveland Reservoir Trails Reserve
- Adoption of Resolution No. 24‑17 for a drinking water planning loan principal forgiveness
- Receipt of the FY 2023‑24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Regular Board Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.
Special Board Meeting
The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will hold a closed session to consider a public employee appointment for the position of Legal Counsel. The board will also conduct a conference with labor negotiators representing the Authority and its employee committee. The meeting will follow standard procedures before adjourning.
- Public employee appointment: Legal Counsel (closed session)
- Conference with labor negotiator: General Manager Carlos Quintero, Assistant General Manager Roberto Yano, Special Legal Counsel Mark Bresee, and Sweetwater Authority Employee's Committee (closed session)
- Call meeting to order and roll call
Regular Board Meeting
The Governing Board will review several contract awards for water quality equipment, watershed modeling, and reservoir construction. The board is also discussing a grant application for a desalination facility feasibility study and a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey.
- Contract for Fire Tank Replacement at Loveland Reservoir to Tharsos, Inc. for $178,400
- Contract for Hydrologic and Hydraulic Models of Sweetwater River Watershed to River Focus for up to $194,527
- Contract for Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer system to Agilent Technologies, Inc. up to $168,735.34
- Cooperative agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for seawater-intrusion and land deformation work for up to $186,000
- Lobbying and advocacy contracts for GF Advocacy (up to $36,000) and Thomas Walters and Associates (up to $32,000)
South Bay Water
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items. No business matters were listed for this meeting.
Water Quality Committee
The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee meeting on October 3, 2024 will discuss the action agenda, including consideration to award a contract for a Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy Purge and Trap/Autosampler System. Public comment will be permitted on agenda and non‑agenda items. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda adjustments, directors’ comments, and setting the next meeting date.
- Consideration to award a contract for a Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy Purge and Trap/Autosampler System (see RFQ and bid proposals)
- Opportunity for public comment on agenda and non‑agenda items
Engineering and Operations Committee
The Engineering and Operations Committee will discuss awarding a construction contract and authorizing agreements for geological and hydrologic modeling. The body will also consider a grant application for a desalination feasibility study and review the first quarter Capital Improvement Plan update.
- Contract award to Tharsos, Inc. for Fire Tank Replacement at Loveland Reservoir
- Cooperative Agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for seawater-intrusion and land deformation work
- Contract with River Focus Water Resource Consultants for Sweetwater River Watershed models
- Grant application to the Bureau of Reclamation for South Bay Brackish Groundwater Desalination Facility Feasibility Study
- First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Plan Program update
Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee
The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee will discuss awarding contracts for state and federal lobbying and advocacy services. It will also consider approving a sponsorship request from the City of National City for the "A Kimball Holiday" event. The agenda includes time for public comment and directors’ comments, but no other action items are listed.
- Award contracts for state and federal lobbying and advocacy services
- Approve sponsorship of the City of National City "A Kimball Holiday"
Finance and Administration Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.
Regular Board Meeting
The Governing Board will discuss updates to salary ranges and job titles for the Finance and Water Quality departments. The board is also reviewing a comprehensive assessment of the Sweetwater Dam and various account adjustments.
- Resolution 24-16 to adopt a revised salary schedule for all employees effective October 1, 2024
- Proposed one-time account adjustment of $1,881.01 for George Wheeler
- Proposed one-time account adjustment of $1,501.24 for Lolita’s Restaurant Inc.
- Authorization of a task order for additional analyses regarding the Sweetwater Dam Comprehensive Assessment
- Renewal of the 2024-25 Kaiser and Cigna Medical Insurance Plan
Water Quality Committee
The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee held a meeting on September 16, 2024. The agenda provided procedural details and a video link for the session but did not list specific items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting held on September 16, 2024
- Video link provided for the session
- Procedural agenda details listed
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will consider several actions: approve one‑time adjustments to the accounts of George Wheeler and Lolita’s Restaurant Inc.; approve renewal of the 2024‑25 Kaiser and Cigna medical insurance plan; approve salary range adjustments, add new job titles, and adopt Resolution 24‑16 to revise the salary schedule effective October 1 2024; and adopt Resolution 24‑14 to establish a records retention schedule and authorize record destruction.
- One‑time adjustment for the account of George Wheeler (Leak Adjustment Worksheet attached)
- One‑time adjustment for the account of Lolita’s Restaurant Inc. (Leak Adjustment Worksheet attached)
- Approval of the 2024‑25 Kaiser and Cigna medical insurance plan renewal
- Approval of salary range adjustments, addition of job titles, and adoption of Resolution 24‑16 to revise the salary schedule effective Oct 1 2024
- Adoption of Resolution 24‑14 to create a records retention schedule and authorize destruction of certain records
Regular Board Meeting
The agenda for the September 11, 2024 Sweetwater Authority regular board meeting contains no specific items. It consists only of standard procedural placeholders and no decisions, contracts, or hearings are listed.
South Bay Water
The Sweetwater Authority meeting agenda for September 10, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed.
Special Board Meeting
The Governing Board will discuss two action items: authorizing a contract with Mansfield Oil Company to purchase petroleum products, and accepting the 2023 Water Resources Master Plan. The meeting also includes reports from legal counsel and management, directors’ comments, and a closed‑session for litigation and labor matters.
- Authorize General Manager to execute contract with Mansfield Oil Company for petroleum products
- Accept the 2023 Water Resources Master Plan
- Report of Legal Counsel
- Report of Management
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation and with labor negotiator
South Bay Water Special Meeting
The Sweetwater Authority Board will consider appointing a South Bay Water representative to the San Diego County Water Authority Board and adopt Resolution 661. It will also approve the minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting and the July 2024 demands and warrants. Additional items include per‑diem approval for Director Castaneda's attendance at an August 21, 2024 water authority caucus and a review of July 2024 financial reports.
- Consider appointment of South Bay Water Representative to the San Diego County Water Authority Board and adopt Resolution 661
- Approve minutes from the regular meeting held on August 13, 2024
- Approve July 2024 demands and warrants
- Approve per diem for Director Castaneda's attendance at the August 21, 2024 East County Water Authority caucus
- Review July 2024 financial reports
Engineering and Operations Committee
The Sweetwater Authority Engineering and Operations Committee meets on September 4, 2024 to discuss two action items. Members will consider authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract with Mansfield Oil Company for the purchase of petroleum products. The committee will also consider accepting the 2023 Water Resources Master Plan. Public comment and directors' remarks are scheduled before adjournment.
- Authorize General Manager to execute a contract with Mansfield Oil Company for petroleum product purchase
- Accept the 2023 Water Resources Master Plan
- Opportunity for public comment on agenda items
- Directors’ comments (no action required)
- Set next meeting date for October 2, 2024
Finance and Administration Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.
Regular Board Meeting
The Sweetwater Authority Board of Directors convened for a regular meeting on August 28, 2024. The agenda included standard procedural items and a video recording of the session. No specific decisions or notable actions were detailed in the provided text.
- Regular Board Meeting
- Video recording of session
- Standard procedural agenda items
Special Board Meeting
The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider several consent calendar items, including approval of San Diego Gas & Electric warrants for June and July 2024. It will vote on authorizing the General Manager to execute a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey, with contributions not exceeding $230,250. The board will also consider amending the on‑call construction management contract with Project Professionals Corporation to add $150,000, and adopt Resolution 24‑15 for an addendum to the Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant Master Plan.
- Authorize Joint Funding Agreement with USGS, contribution up to $230,250
- Amend on‑call construction management contract with Project Professionals Corp, adding $150,000 for a $350,000 not‑to‑exceed amount
- Adopt Resolution 24‑15 approving Addendum No. 1 to the EIR for the Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant Master Plan
- Approve San Diego Gas & Electric demands and warrants for June and July 2024
- Approve minutes from the August 14, 2024 meeting
Engineering and Operations Committee
The Engineering and Operations Committee will discuss authorizing a funding agreement for water monitoring and amending a construction management contract. The committee will also receive an update on development services from March 1 to August 14, 2024.
- Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for surface water and groundwater monitoring
- Amendment to the on-call construction management and inspection consulting services contract with Project Professionals Corporation
- Development Services Update for the period of March 1, 2024, through August 14, 2024
Water Quality Committee
The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee will consider Resolution 24‑15 to adopt Addendum No. 1 to the Environmental Impact Report for the Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant Master Plan and approve related project changes. The item appears on the Action Agenda and is supported by several attachments, including the addendum document, an aeration system layout, and a draft resolution. No other agenda items call for a vote or decision.
- Consideration to adopt Resolution 24‑15, adding Addendum No. 1 to the EIR for the Perdue Water Treatment Plant Master Plan
Regular Board Meeting
The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority is meeting to discuss employee compensation, fleet replacement, and reservoir projects. The board will consider a cost-of-living adjustment and a grant for trail improvements.
- 6% cost of living adjustment for all unrepresented management employees
- Budget adjustment of $95,538.64 for the Loveland Fishing Platform Replacement
- Purchase of 11 replacement vehicles
- Resolution 24-13 to execute a grant agreement for the Loveland Reservoir Trails Improvements Project
- MOU with Sweetwater Union High School District for a water industry career experience workplan
South Bay Water
The South Bay Water Board will hear a presentation on the potential impacts of a San Diego County Water Authority rate increase. It will also approve the minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting and adopt the May and June 2024 demands and warrants. Additional items include per‑diem approvals for director travel and several financial and expense reports. A closed session will follow the public agenda items.
- Presentation: "San Diego County Water Authority Rate Increase Impact" by Rich Stevenson
- Approval of minutes – Regular Meeting of June 11, 2024
- Approval of demands and warrants – May 2024 and June 2024
- Per diem approval for Director Castaneda's attendance at May 22 and July 24, 2024 East County meetings
- Per diem approval for directors attending the San Diego Women in Water Breakfast – August 14, 2024
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss budget adjustments and insurance premiums. The body is also considering a partnership with a local school district for career development.
- Proposed transfer of $95,538.64 in unspent insurance funds to the FY 2024-25 budget for the Loveland Fishing Platform Replacement
- Approval of the FY 2024-25 ACWA JPIA Property Program Insurance Premium
- Memorandum of Understanding with Sweetwater Union High School District for a water industry career experience workplan