M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 8, 2002
7:00 p.m.

A.        Call to Order & Roll Call  

A meeting of the Santa Rosa Community Services District was held at the Santa Rosa CSD Office commencing at 7:00 p.m. on May 8, 2002.  Present at the meeting were the following Directors: 

Director Demos
                    Director McBride
                    Director Thomas
                    Director Buescher
                    Director Roy  

The following persons were also present:  

General Manager Rogers
                    Assistant Secretary Gipson  
                    General Counsel Scott  

 President Demos led the Pledge of Allegiance.  

B.       Sheriff  

Deputy Hamilton gave the Sheriff's Report for April 2002 and updated the Board on May activities. A copy of the monthly report will be filed with the District Office.  

C.       Public Expression  

None.  

D.       Information Only  

The April 2002 Financial Statements, and Statements of Reimbursements and Investment Policy were received by the Board.

E.        Consent Calendar  

Motion was made by Roy, seconded by Thomas, to approve the Consent Calendar.  

The motion carried unanimously.  

F.        General District Update  

General Manager Rogers updated the Board on District activities since the last Board Meeting, and presented his written report which is on file with the District.  

G.       General Counsel  

General Counsel Scott discussed public agency liability relating to construction sites, and the design immunities that exist.  

At this time the Board proceeded to Agenda Item "K".  

K.       Discussion of Impact on CSD Roads by Temecula Villages Development  

Mr. Al Rattan addressed the Board regarding Temecula Villages Development, and its potential impact on Rancho California Road, and the District roads.  

At this time the Board returned to Agenda Item "H".  

H.       Review of the 2002-2003 Budget  

The Board reviewed the projected benefit fees based upon the projects and expenditures discussed at the two budget workshops held in April.  

Director Thomas inquired about the duration of the Zone I Special Paving assessment. The Board directed General Manager Rogers to estimate construction costs for the remaining Zone I Special Paving projects. The Engineering Committee scheduled a meeting for May 29, 2002 at 5 p.m. to discuss the matter and will bring their recommendations to the Board at the June 12th Board Meeting.  

I.         Discussion of Renewal of Refuse Franchise Agreement  

Director Roy reviewed the proposal of International Rubbish Service, the only proposal received in response to the District's RFP for trash service.

Motion was made by Thomas to approve Option 1 which leaves the service as it has been for the past five years.  

The motion failed for lack of a second.  

Motion was made by Demos, seconded by Roy to approve Option 4 which incorporates recycling into the program and makes the service mandatory for all residents.  

The motion failed by the following roll-call vote: Buescher, noe; Demos, aye; McBride, noe; Roy, aye; Thomas, noe.  

Discussion followed and motion was made by Buescher, seconded by Demos  to notify all residents of the upcoming renewal, the options being considered by the Board, and asking for their written input, or attendance at the June 12th Board Meeting when the matter will be considered further.  

The motion carried unanimously.  

J.        Consideration of Donation to Save Southwest Riverside County  

Property Owner Harold Rouse addressed the Board on behalf of Barbara Wilder, President of Save Southwest Riverside County. He updated the Board on the powerline issue, and requested a donation from the District to be utilized by the organization for legal expenses.  

General Counsel Scott expressed concerns about contributing a gift of public funds to the organization, and questioned whether a nexus exists between the powerline issue and the impact on District roads. He was directed to research the ability of the District to make this contribution, and to report his findings at the June 12th Board Meeting.  

L.        Commercial Development Impact Mitigation Fees  

General Manager Rogers reported that there are only four parcels that could potentially be assessed a DIF for commercial purposes. He will be meeting with Chuck Crandall of Berryman & Henigar to examine the issue further.  

M.       Change of Board Meeting Day and Time  

The Board discussed potential choices for the Board Meetings, and it was the consensus of the Board to change the regular meetings to the second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m, effective July 1, 2002.  

Motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Roy to adopt Resolution No. 02-08:  

Changing the Date of the Regular Meetings of the Board of Directors  

The motion carried unanimously.  

N.       Report of the Engineering Committee  

None.  

O.       Executive Session  

The Board met in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code §54956.9(a) to discuss State of California, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, appeal from the Superior Court of Riverside County, Consolidated Case Nos. 295002 and 296654; Cupertino Hernandez, et al., v. Santa Rosa CSD.  

P.        Executive Session  

The Board met in closed session pursuant to the provisions of Government Code §54956.9(a):  Superior Court of California, Small Claims Case #LES019264; Thomas Ficarotta v. Santa Rosa CSD.  

The Board reconvened in open session.  

Q.       Adjournment  

There being no further business, President Demos adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.

 

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                                                                John B. Rogers, P.E., Secretary
                                                                Board of Directors

ATTEST:  

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George Demos, President
Board of Directors