HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-20; Municipal Water District; 817; Out of State Travel to Tour Inspect Hoover DamCARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT - AGENDA BILL 10
ABU 817
MTG. 10-20-15
DEPT. PW-UTIL
AUTHORIZE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR CMWD
DEPARTMENT STAFF TO ATTEND GUIDED TOUR AND
INSPECTION OF HOOVER DAM
DEPT. DIRECTOR-
GEN. COUNSEL
EXEC. DIR.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 1533 authorizing out of state travel for CMWD personnel to
attend a guided tour and inspection of Hoover Dam.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
CMWD is requesting authorization to allow one staff person (Management Analyst) to attend the two-
day guided tour of Hoover Dam and the Colorado Aqueduct System held on the Colorado River from
Nov. 13 through Nov. 14, 2015. The program is delivered over two days, and is designed to provide
interested persons with a first-hand look at the magnitude of the water delivery systems that feed
Southern California. Attendees will participate in a guided tour of Hoover Dam and related facilities,
such as the Copper Basin, the power plant, and the aqueduct system. Staff from the San Diego County
Water Authority (SDCWA) and the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) will host the program. The MWD
will pay for transportation and lodging for all participants. MWD estimates the value of the gift at
approximately $500 (based on April 2015 tour receipts).
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the city or district. The staff person will attend the tour over a weekend.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this does not constitute a "project" within the
meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment,
or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require
environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 1533 authorizing out of state travel for CMWD personnel to attend a
guided tour and inspection of Hoover Dam.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Ligeia Heagy 760-438-2722 x7110 ligeia.heagyPcarlsbadca.gov
FOR SECRETARY USE.
BOARD ACTION: APPROVED CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC •
DENIED • CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN •
CONTINUED • RETURNED TO STAFF •
WITHDRAWN • OTHER - SEE MINUTES •
AMENDED • REPORT RECEIVED •
1 RESOLUTION NO. 1533
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2 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (CMWD) AUTHORIZING OUT OF
STATE TRAVEL FOR CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
4 (CMWD) DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL TO ATTEND A GUIDED TOUR
AND INSPECTION OF HOOVER DAM
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^ WHEREAS, City Council Policy Number Two governs requests for out of state travel by
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employees when such travel benefits the city and CMWD; and
WHEREAS, one person from CMWD seeks authorization to attend a two-day guided tour
and inspection of Hoover Dam and the Colorado River Aqueduct System on the Colorado River,
11 hosted by the Metropolitan Water District and the San Diego County Water Authority. This two-
12 day program is designed to provide staff with a first-hand look at the magnitude of the water
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delivery systems that feed Southern California.
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WHEREAS, the Board agrees that it is in the public's best interest to authorize out of state
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travel for CMWD personnel to attend the guided tour and inspection of Hoover Dam on the
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Colorado River from Nov. 13 through Nov. 14, 2015; and
18 WHEREAS, the cost to attend the two-day tour, including travel and lodging, will be paid
19 for by the Metropolitan Water District. There is no fiscal impact to the city or CMWD.
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24 2. In accordance with city policy, out of state travel is hereby authorized for a
25 Management Analyst in CMWD to attend a two-day guided tour and inspection of
26 Hoover Dam and the Colorado River Aqueduct System on the Colorado River, hosted
by the Metropolitan Water District and the San Diego County Water Authority.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board
of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows that:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Special Meeting ofthe Board of Directors ofthe
Carlsbad Municipal Water District ofthe City of Carlsbad on the 20th day of October, 2015, by
the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Board Members Hall, Blackburn, Schumacher, Wood, Packard.
None.
None.
MATT HALL, President
ATTEST:
BARBARA ENGLESONTSecretary
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