HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/03/06 Item 4
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
~!'f::. CITY OF
:~CHULA VISTA
3/06/2007
Item 4'-
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
AMENDED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE OTAY WATER
DISTRICT, AND THE SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
WHICH CREATED THE INTERAGENCY WATER
TASK FORCE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AMENDED COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT.
CITY ENGINEER s.?
INTERIM CITY MANAGER {
ITEM TITLE:
4/5THS VOTE: YES
NO X
BACKGROUND
On February 26, 1991, by Resolution 16081, the City Council approved the Cooperative
Agreement for the Interagency Water Task Force. The Interagency Water Task Force was
created on March 22, 1991 when the Otay Water Authority and the Sweetwater Authority
also approved the Cooperative Agreement. On February 12, 2007, the Interagency Water
Task Force adopted the Amended Cooperative Agreement. Staff now recommends that
Council approve the Amended Cooperative Agreement allowing the selection of a Vice
Chairman, the inclusion of a Drought Management Program, the inclusion of a termination
provision and some clarifying language, and the revision of frequency of meetings.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined
that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA
Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060( c )(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines the
activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt the Resolution approving the Amended Cooperative
Agreement between the City of Chula Vista, the Otay Water District, and the Sweetwater
4-1
3/06/2007 , Item ~
Page 2 of3
Authority which created the Interagency Water Task Force and authorizing the mayor to
execute the Amended Cooperative Agreement.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
In June 1990, after meeting for a period of one year to analyze issues affecting water
supply and service to Chula Vista residents, the Chula Vista Water Task Force presented
its final report to the City Council. One of the major recommendations of that Water
Task Force was to establish an Interagency Water Task Force, which would include
members from the City Council of Chula Vista and representatives from the two water
agencies serving Chula Vista, Otay Water District ("Otay") and Sweetwater Authority
("Sweetwater"). It was argued that such a task force would be an effective means of
promoting and enhancing the communication between the City and the agencies
responsible for providing water service within the service area of Chula Vista.
On February 26, 1991, by Resolution 16081, Council approved the Cooperative
Agreement of the Interagency Water Task Force and, on March 22, 1991, Otay Water
and Sweetwater Authority also approved the Cooperative Agreement. The Cooperative
Agreement, known as document number C091-027, created the Interagency Water Task
Force between the City of Chula Vista, Otay Water District, and Sweetwater Authority
and established the functions and duties thereof.
The Task Force currently consists of seven voting members and non-voting ex-officio
members. Of the voting members, two shall be members of the City of Chula Vista City
Council, two members of Otay Water District Governing Board, two members of the
Sweetwater Authority Governing Board and one representative of the general public
appointed by the City of Chula Vista City Council. At this time, the Interagency Water
Task Force would like to amend the Cooperative Agreement allowing the selection of a
Vice Chairman and to include a termination provision and some clarifying language. In
addition to the existing conservation program, it is recommended that a Drought
Management Program be added as an element of the functions and duties of the
Interagency Water Task Force. This would include a preventative plan for drought in the
Chula Vista areas served by Otay Water and Sweetwater Authority. In addition, the task
force has experienced difficulty in assembling a quorum of representatives for meetings,
and thus recommends amending the Cooperative Agreement to revise the meeting
frequency of the Interagency Task Force from at least once per quarter to at least twice a
year, or quarterly, as determined by agenda requirements. Lastly, the amendment would
include provisions for selecting a Vice Chairman from the Interagency Water Task Force
membership annually in the month of January. In the event that the Chairman is unable to
attend meetings, this would designate an alternate member to lead the meetings in the
Chairman's absence.
Staff recommends amending the Cooperative Agreement to include a termination
provision and some clarifying language, provisions for adding a Drought Management
4-2
3/06/2007 ,Item~
Page 3 of3
Program, selecting a Vice Chairman, and revlsmg the meeting frequency of the
Interagency Water Task Force.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is
not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of
Regulations section 18704.2(a)(I) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Cooperative Agreement
2. Cooperative Agreement Strike-Out Version
3. Amended Cooperative Agreement (Draft)
Prepared by: Anthony Chukwudolue. Senior Civil Engineer. Engineering Department
J:\EngineerIAGENDA\CAS2007\03-06-07IInteragency Water Task Force.lp.doc
4-3
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AMENDED
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT, AND THE
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WHICH CREATED THE
INTERAGENCY WATER TASK FORCE AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDED COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, on Febmary 26, 1991, by Resolution 16081, the Chu1a Vista City Council
approved a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Chula Vista, the Otay Water District,
and the Sweetwater Authority (collectively "Agencies"); and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 1991, the goveming boards of the Otay Water District and the
Sweetwater Authority also approved the Cooperative Agreement, creating and establishing the
functions and duties of the Interagency Water Task Force; and
WHEREAS, staff of the Agencies recommend amending the Cooperative Agreement to
incorporate the selection of a Vice Chaim1an, the inclusion of a Drought Management Program
and a tennination provision, the revision of meetings times, and to clarify certain language.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista
that it approves the Amended Cooperative Agreement between the City of Chula Vista, the Otay
Water District, and the Sweetwater Authority, which created the Interagency Water Task Force.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista that it that
authorizes the Mayor to execute the Amended Cooperative Agreement on behalf of the City of
Chula Vista.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Scott Tulloch
City Engineer
~~~tV~
Ann Moore
City Attomey
H:\ENGINEER\RESOS\Resos2007\03-0G-07\lntcragency Water Task Force Amendment REVISED BY EC.doc
4-4
ATTAC4IMENT
COOPERATIVE AOREEMENT
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CBULA VISTA, THE OTAY
WATER DISTRICT, AND THE SWEE'IWATER AUTHORITY CREATING THE
CHULA VISTA INTBRAOBNCY WATER. TASK FORCE AND ESTABLISHING
THE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES TIIEREOF
WHEREAS, in May 1989, the City Council formed the Chula Vista Ad Hoc Water Task
Force for the pw:pose of studying water related issues facing the City of ChuJa Vista and to
make recommendations to the City Council regarding water related matters; and
WHEREAS, said Task Force has received presentations from leaders and staff members
from alll1lajor water related agencies in Southem California since the date of its commission;
and
WHEREAS, said Task Force has, at the City Council meeting of June 19, 1990 (Item 4b)
reported back to the City Council with regard to its recommendations which were conlained in
a report from said Task Force dated May 1990, entitled "&commendalt01lS Report to Chu1a
Vista City Council", a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City; and
WHEREAS, said Task Force has recommended the formation of a Chula Vista Interagcncy
Water Task Force to diBcuss local water related issues; and
WHEREAS, at the City Council meeting of June 19, 1990, the City Council did direct
staff to study and report back on the formation of said Task Force; and,
WHEREAS, it is mutually agreed between the City Council of Chula Vista, the board of
directors of the Otay Water District, and the board of directors of the Sweetwater Authority that
an Interagency Water Task Force to deal with local related water issues would be advisable; and
WHEREAS, an agreement should be prepared establishing the formation, responsibilities,
and duties of the Task Force;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OTAY WATER. DISTRICT, AND THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SWEETWATER AUTIlORITY AOREE AS FOLLOWS:
EattJ Interaiency Water Task Force
Creation; Appointment of Members; Term; Quorum; Rules and Regulations.
1. There is bel'eby created a Chula Vista Interagency Water Task Force. The
Task Force sbalI consist of seven (l) voting members and non-voting ex-officio
members and such other ex-officio members as the agencies may assign.
I
4-"
2. Ex-officio members shall be entitled to deliberate, and participate in the
deliberations of the Task Force, but shall not be entitled to vote on matters
befolll the Task Force.
3. Of the Voting Members. two shall be representatives of. and members of the
City Council of the City of Chula Vista and appointed by the City Council
("Council Representativcs"), one shall be a representative of the general public
of, and qualified elector of the City of ChuIa Vista and appointed by the City
Council ("GeneIal Public Rqnaentative"). two shall be members of the Olay
Water District Governing Board and appointed by their board of directors
("Olay Waler District RepleSel'ltatives"), and two sha1l be members of the
Sweetwater Authority Governing Board and appointed by their board of
dirIlctors ("Sweetwater Authority Representatives").
4. All vacancies shall be filled by the appointing authority of the representative of
the office vacated.
S. Each agency sha1l rotate the appoinbnent of a secretary to the Task Force for
periods agIllCd to by the Task Foree.
6. The Task Foree shall select a Chairman from iu membership annually in the
month of January.
7. Four voting members shal1 constitulc a quorum for the transaction of business.
Otherwise. the Task Force shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for
carrying out all the functions and duties of the Task Force and governing iu
meetings. All reports and recommendations shall be made in writing. All
officers and department heads of all agencies shall cooperate with and render
lllaSOIlable assistance to the Task Force.
r.m.JI Functions and Duties
1. It shal1 be the function of the Task Force to investigate. study and make
=mmendations concerning Water related matters. The primary objective of
the Task Force shall be to make =mmcndations with the goal of assuring an
adequate and high quality supply of water for the residents of the region. The
Task Force shall produce a Illpon which provides objectives including but not
limited to:
(1) Water Quality
(2) Water Reclamation Program
(3) Water Conservation Program
(4) Emergency Water Storage Supply
(5) Water Pressure
(6) Water Distribution
(7) Implication of Land Use Proposals on Waler Supply
2
4-6
2. In addition to the above, the Task Force shall:
A. Make recommendations as to how the City of Chula Vista may become
marc proactive in state and regional water related issues.
B. Make recommendations as to how the City and the various water
purveyors may integrate their long and short term master and general
plans for development. Each Agency reserves the right to develop its
own Water Master Plan. However, this Task Force may review and
comment on these Plans.
C. Make recommendations to the City Council and to appropriate Water
Boards as to the establishment of ordinanl:elJ, policies and guideline
manuals for the implementation of water conservation and other water
related measures.
D. Recommend the establishment, with implementation plans, of a new water
use and conservation ethic and to recommend to the City and the Water
Agencies means for implementing same.
E. Provide advice to the City in developing any water element or plan as
part of its General Plan and/or Growth Management Plan.
F. Study and report, as Rquested, the impacts to the water systems of land
use decisions.
3. Such other and further malletS as have been or may, from time to time be,
assigned to the Task Force by the City Council or Water Agency Boards.
Part ill Meetin~s
The Interagency Water Task Force shall schedule at least one regular meeting each quarter
year on the day and at the time and in the place that it shall designate by resolution and/or
by bylaw and such special meetings as the Task Force may require.
[Signature page follows]
3
4-7
Presented by
John P. Lippitt, Director of Public Works
APPROVED
MAYOR, CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVED
OTAY WATER DISTRIcr
APPROVED
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
[Al13-2\H20AOIUm.TXTl
Approved as to form by
BnIce M. Boogaard, City Attorney
Approved as to form by
Attorney, Olay Water District
Approved as to fann by
Attorney, Sweetwater Authority
4-8
4
AMENDED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTA TT ACHMEr z
AN-AGJ{.,I.\~ll:;';V!' BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, nl-gqLt\Y
WATER DISTRICT, ANDn.4ESWEETWATER AUTHORITY CREATING
THECHULA VISTA INTERAGENCY WATER TASK FORCE AND
ESTABLISHING THE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES THEREOF
WHEREAS, in May 1989, the City Council formed the Chula Vista Ad Hoc Water
Task Force for the purpose of studying water related issues facing the City of Chula Vista and
to make recommendations to the City Council and to the affected water agencies regarding
water related matters; and
WHEREAS, said Task Force has received presentations from leaders and staff
members from all major water related agencies in Southern California since the date of its
commission; and
WHEREAS, said Task Force has, at the City Council meeting of June 19 (Item 4b)
reported back to the City Council with regard to its recommendations which were contained
in a report from said Task Force dated May 1990, entitled "Recommendations Report to Chula
Vista City Council, " a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City; and
WHEREAS, said Task Force has recommended the formation of a Chula Water Task
Force to discuss local water related issues; and
WHEREAS, at the City Council meeting of June 19, 1990, the City Council did direct
staff to study and report back on the formation of said Task Force; and,
WHEREAS, it is mutually agreed between the City Council of Chula Vista, the board
of directors of the Otay Water District, and the board of directors of the Sweetwater
Authority that an Interagency Water Task Force to deal with local related water issues would
be advisable; and
WHEREAS, an agreement should be prepared establishing the formation,
responsibilities, and duties of the Task Force;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OT A Y WATER DISTRICT, AND THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SWEETWATER AUTHORITY AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
Part I: Interagencv Water Task Force
Creation; Appointment of Members; Term; Quorum; Rules and Regulations.
1. There is hereby created a Chula Vista Interagency Water Task Force. The
Task Force shall consist of seven (7) voting members and non-voting ex-
officio members and such other ex-officio members as the agencies may
assIgn.
2. Ex-officio members shall be entitled to deliberate, and participate in the
deliberations of the Task Force, but shall not be entitled to vote on matters before the
Task Force.
4-9
3. Of the Voting Members, two shall be representatives of, and members of the
City Council of the City ofChula Vista and appointed by the City Council
("Council Representatives"), one shall be a representative of the general public
of, and qualified elector of the City of Chula Vista and appointed by the City
Council ("General Public Representative"), two shall be members of the Otay
Water District Governing Board and appointed by their board of directors
("Otay Water District Representatives"), and two shall be members of the
Sweetwater Authority Governing Board and appointed by their board of
directors ("Sweetwater Authority Representatives"). The three groups of
representatives, to wit: Council Representatives, Otay Water District
Representatives, and Sweetwater Authority Representatives shall be
sometimes herein referred to as "Agency Voting Classifications."
4. All vacancies shall be filled by the appointing authority of the representative
of the office vacated.
5. Each agency shall rotate the appointment of a secretary to the Task Force
periods agreed to by the Task Force,
6. The Task Force shall select a Chairman and Vice Chail1nan from its
membership annually in the month of January.
7, The..I:as*.l:Hf&e-'sflajJ-neh+'Bduet-eHf;t}lt'5+wit*)UHh~,t""S"Hl",.<tfa-tjH&FUm
whieh..is..j""1'6bj'.~l-efiHc4-t.,ex-ist.wh*,n..a+.-k="ast..fE>Uf..nl{'lHl-)e{'fi-ar"'presenl,aH<I-at
ieast-ead1-A!,'eHey-vBting-f;Jassilk'alciHfI'fs.-fel*'6S€'Hte,J-I"QELyglLI!!LDl"mQ-',!:~,
illCJ)!-,jiD.&l)lJ,.<l~L()1J.,(;.Q.l,ln-"jLR"-l-'t:~5.9m!l.ti"~oQn~.Q.I~Y~Y(ltcIPiS.jrict
IS~J2!:esC1g!l.ti"-,,,-,-;rnd one ~-"YS;~lwal"Lt'>.l1th9Ji!y l{(;nr".S~Q!ilJiy~:_@~1 c()n~tit!!!,
~.q\lm:l]JnJ()J:..Jh,_!!:<!.J]J;"'(;.ti(mQrJ?l,l"si\1"S'i.. Otherwise, the Task Force shall
adopt reasonable rules and regulations for carrying out all the functions and
duties of the Task Force and governing its meetings. All reports and
recommendations shall be made in writing. All officers and department heads
of all agencies shall cooperate with and render reasonable assistance to the
Task Force.
Part lI: Functions and Duties
1. It shall be the function of the Task Force to investigate, study and make
recommendations to the cb.\ll.a.. Yi5.J;r City Council,'flHdlH'~ilc:h.{)f.111<,"go.verning
~-H_-)u-rds*)f.e.th;'-l:1:-{*.fh.~'--tw,t")..--H1:~Ffl-hef':r,..,w,h.j.Hh"HFe'-w-aleF-pr-i:.}'tij(]4.:~rs.-+;'.\\i~1:ter--PRw.i...ier
tHt~rH-~; Lb9~1)1f!~L~~L~1J9..r....T.?'j$td.>;L~JQ.Y_t:rniJ..1g.J~.Qwr~L__J~_n_~1.JhQ_..~_~Y~~~1l~:l!19.I
A" iI),oXi.ty(iQX"JJXil,gJlq.cJI\1 concerning water related matters, The primary
objective of the Task Force shall be to make recommendations with the goal of
assuring an adequate and high quality supply of water for the residents of the
region. The Task Force shall produce a report which provides objectives
including but not limited to:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Water Quality
Water Reclamation Program
Water Conservation Program I hn,,-gD!.h\LJL";:'
Emergency Water Storage Supply
Water Pressure
Water Distribution
Implication of Land Use Proposals on Water Supply
i;"T:Jllb
c._____..___
4-10
2. In addition to the above, the Task Force shall:
A. Make recommendations as to how the City of Chula VistaL and the
Water-.}lm.vid,,+-i'vlemoors--the Olav W aterDistrict, and the Sweetwater
Authority may become more proactive in state and regional water
related issues.
B. Make recommendations as to how the City, lllB-,\Vflter-J'rovidcl'
MeHll*,-l's,th.~.D.t,IL\:Y_~Jg;J2j~JILc.!,_tl)9.~,,,9,,t.':Y"!"U:'gl!b.,u:i!L and the
various water purveyors may integrate their long and short term master
and general plans for development. Each Agency reserves the right to
develop and implement its own Water Master Plan. However, this
Task Force may review and comment on these Plans 'lith the COffifl-\fl'A
goal that. eI~ach such Plan should represent a coherent and
complimentary water policy (relating to usage, storage, conservation,
and enforcement) for the territory \\ hich jc- the suhject marter of
covering the combinedjurisdiction~ of the City, and the 'Nator
l'rwiider-j\..j..el'HhcrsAhe Otav Water District, aod tile Sweetwater
A uthoritvc_
C. Make recommendations to the City Council, alld--ti).-th"-a-ppR'F,,,iale
W-ater-Boardsi.,';:.the--Wi%tel'.J>Hwi.i<:)f.-Mt'Rlhe,'s-.,t,h_eQtgy.W <lt~rJ)is_tri,:t
~;SIYSIrri!JKJ)!!1\~iL_<ln<J_JJ)_,,-S~~.~"!';I-" at~Li"lllh()"r!tY_\)S!Y~:miill!_J)()<lr<J__ as
to the establishment of ordinances, policies and guideline manuals for
the implementation of water conservation and other water related
measures.
D. Recommend the establishment, with implementation plans, ofa new
water use and conservation ethic and to recommend to the City and the
W&tef 1'1'0\ idol' Member:; CouneiL the Otav Water District Governing
Board. and the Sweetwater Authoritv Governing Board means for
implementing same.
E. Provide advice to the City in developing any water element or plan as
part of its General Plan and/or Growth Management Plan.
F. Study and report, as requested, the impacts to the water systems of
land use deeisions.
3. Such other and further matters as have been or may, from time to time, be
assigned to the Task Force by the City Council,'<+f--\\i{H~"f-lJ'ffW-H.l€>r~mer'i
Part 111: Meetings
The Interagency Water Task Force shall ",'II,,,IHI~,,l
-(':'ih'j..
qH,:i+\,,:'r 1l..\;"1^~1~r ~ L~_q~.~LL~Lon the day
and at the time and in the place that it shall designate by resolution and/or by bylaw and
such special meetings as the Task Force may require.
Part IV: Termination
4-11
'j:hiJ agreeroofH may be termi-naled by any tl-afty-Ut)BfrWFiftefH'iotice authHr~fuf
b;uacee by its go, crlling boaJ4Ibj'LCC)')ll~mti\!",{j.JsL~eX!!ellt)JJ!!yJ2eJsmnin"'tg,LvJ)()]1
the written autborization ofthe Citv Council of the Citv of Clm!a Vista. the Otav Water
District Cioveming Board. or Ihe Sweetwater Authoritv Governing Board.
[End of Page. Next Page is Signature Page]
4-12
Signature Page to the Amended Cooperative Agreement Creating the
Chula Vista Interagency Water Task Force
Now therefere, the parties hereto, ha'/ing reaa and unaerstooa the terms ana
eanditieHG efthis agreen1erH, ae hereay eKpress their eansellt ta the terms hereefa)' setting
their hana herote on the aate set ferth aajaeem: therete.
Date: JHI)' 31, 20Q/l
VISTA
CITY OF CHULA
Cheryl Cox,
Mayor
Attest:
Susan Bigelow,
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Anne Moore,
City Attorney
Date: JHly31,200/l
OTAY WATER DISTRICT
Mark Watton,
General Manager
Approved as to form:
Yuri Calderon,
General Counsel
Date: July 31, 20Q/l
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
Dennis Bostad,
General Manager
Approved as to form:
C. Michael Cowett,
General Counsel
4-13
THE A TT ACHED AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED
AND APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND WILL BE
FORMALLY SIGNED UPON APPROVAL BY
THE CITY COUNCIL
~aI~
Ann Moore
City Attorney
Dated:
J-/J.-l!o1
Amended Cooperative Agreement
between
The City ofChula Vista, Otay Water District,
and
Sweetwater Authority
creating the
Chula Vista Interagency Water Task Force
And
Establishing the Functions and Duties Thereof
4-14
ATTACHMENT 3
AMENDED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, OTA Y WATER DISTRlCT, AND SWEETWATER
AUTHORlTY CREATING THE CHULA VISTA INTERAGENCY WATER
TASK FORCE AND ESTABLISHING THE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
THEREOF
WHEREAS, in May 1989, the City Council formed the Chula Vista Ad Hoc Water
Task Force for the purpose of studying water related issues facing the City of Chula Vista and
to make recommendations to the City Council and to the affected water agencies regarding
water related matters; and
WHEREAS, said Task Force has received presentations from leaders and staff
members from all major water related agencies in Southern California since the date of its
commission; and
WHEREAS, said Task Force has, at the City Council meeting of June 19 (Item 4b)
reported back to the City Council with regard to its recommendations which were contained
in a report from said Task Force dated May 1990, entitled "Recommendations Report to Chu/a
Vista City Council, "a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of said City; and
WHEREAS, said Task Force has recommended the formation of a Chula Water Task
Force to discuss local water related issues; and
WHEREAS, at the City Council meeting of June 19, 1990, the City Council did direct
staff to study and report back on the formation of said Task Force; and,
WHEREAS, it is mutually agreed between the City Council of Chula Vista, the board
of directors of the Otay Water District, and the board of directors of the Sweetwater
Authority that an Interagency Water Task Force to deal with local related water issues would
be advisable; and
WHEREAS, an agreement should be prepared establishing the formation,
responsibilities, and duties of the Task Force;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OTAY WATERDISTRlCT, AND THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SWEETWATER AUTHORlTY AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
Part I: Interagency Water Task Force
Creation; Appointment of Members; Term; Quorum; Rules and Regulations.
1. There is hereby created a Chula Vista Interagency Water Task Force. The
Task Force shall consist of seven (7) voting members and non-voting ex-
officio members and such other ex -officio members as the agencies may
assIgn.
2. Ex-officio members shall be entitled to deliberate, and participate in the
deliberatIons of the Task Force, but shall not be entitled to vote on matters before the
Task Force.
3. Of the Votittg Members, two shall be representatives of, and members of the
City Council of the City of Chula Vista and appointed by the City Council
4-15
("Council Representatives"), one shall be a representative of the general public
of, and qualified elector of the City ofChula Vista and appointed by the City
Council ("General Public Representative"), two shall be members of the Otay
Water District Governing Board and appointed by their board of directors
("Otay Water District Representatives"), and two shall be members of the
Sweetwater Authority Governing Board and appointed by their board of
directors ("Sweetwater Authority Representatives"). The three groups of
representatives, to wit: Council Representatives, Otay Water District
Representatives, and Sweetwater Authority Representatives shall be
sometimes herein referred to as "Agency Voting Classifications."
4. All vacancies shall be filled by the appointing authority of the representative
of the office vacated.
5. Each agency shall rotate the appointment of a secretary to the Task Force
periods agreed to by the Task Force.
6. The Task Force shall select a Chairman and Vice Chairman from its
membership annually in the month of January.
7. Four voting members, including at least one Council Representative, one Otay
Water District Representative, and one Sweetwater Authority Representative,
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Otherwise, the Task
Force shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for carrying out all the
functions and duties of the Task Force and governing its meetings. All reports
and recommendations shall be made in writing. All officers and department
heads of all agencies shall cooperate with and render reasonable assistance to
the Task Force.
Part II: Functions and Duties
I. It shall be the function of the Task Force to investigate, study and make
recommendations to the Chula Vista City Council, the Otay Water District
Governing Board, and the Sweetwater Authority Governing Board concerning
water related matters. The primary objective of the Task Force shall be to make
recommendations with the goal of assuring an adequate and high quality supply
of water for the residents of the region. The Task Force shall produce a report
which provides objectives including but not limited to:
(I ) Water Quality
(2) Water Reclamation Program
(3) Water Conservation Program/Drought Management Programs
(4) Emergency Water Storage Supply
(5) Water Pressure
(6) Water Distribution
(7) Implication of Land Use Proposals on Water Supply
2. In addition to the above, the Task Force shall:
A. Make recommendations as to how the City ofChula Vista, the Otay
Water District, and the Sweetwater Authority may become more
proactive in state and regional water related issues.
4-16
B. Make recommendations as to how the City, the Otay Water District,
the Sweetwater Authority, and the various water purveyors may
integrate their long and short term master and general plans for
development. Each Agency reserves the right to develop and
implement its own Water Master Plan. However, this Task Force may
review and comment on these Plans. Each such Plan should represent a
coherent and complimentary water policy (relating to usage, storage,
conservation, and enforcement) for the territory covering the
combined jurisdictions of the City, the Otay Water District, and the
Sweetwater Authority.
C. Make recommendations to the City Council, the Otay Water District
Governing Board, and the Sweetwater Authority Governing Board as
to the establishment of ordinances, policies and guideline manuals for
the implementation of water conservation and other water related
measures.
D. Recommend the establishment, with implementation plans, of a new
water use and conservation ethic and to recommend to the City
Council, the Otay Water District Governing Board, and the
Sweetwater Authority Governing Board means for implementing
same.
E. Provide advice to the City in developing any water element or plan as
part of its General Plan and/or Growth Management Plan.
F. Study and report, as requested, the impacts to the water systems of
land use decisions.
3. Such other and further matters as have been or may, from time to time, be
assigned to the Task Force by the City Council, the Otay Water District
Governing Board, and the Sweetwater Authority Governing Board.
Part III: Meetings
The Interagency Water Task Force shall meet at least twice a year, or quarterly as
agenda matters require on the day and at the time and in the place that it shall designate
by resolution and/or by bylaw and such special meetings as the Task Force may require.
Part IV: Termination
This Cooperative Agreement may be terminated upon the written authorization of the
City Council of the City ofChula Vista, the Otay Water District Governing Board, or
the Sweetwater Authority Governing Board.
[End of Page. Next Page is Signature Page]
4-17
Signature Page to the Amended Cooperative Agreement Creating the
Chula Vista Interagency Water Task Force
Date:
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Cheryl Cox,
Mayor
Attest
Susan Bigelow,
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Ann Moore,
City Attorney
Date:
OTA Y WATER DISTRICT
Mark Watton,
General Manager
Approved as to form:
Yuri Calderon,
General Counsel
Date:
SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
Dennis Bostad,
General Manager
Approved as to form:
C. Michael Cowett,
General Counsel
4-18