MINUTES OF THE

CHANNEL ISLANDS BEACH COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

REGULAR BOARD MEETING, December 13, 2016

A. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

President Marcus called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led everyone in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. In attendance, Vice President Koesterer, Director Spiegel, Director Estomo, Director Moore, General Counsel, John Mathews, General Manager, Jared Bouchard.

B. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Bob Nast asked if everyone received a copy of his response to United Water requesting they conduct baseline water testing.

C. CONSENT CALENDAR:

Director Spiegel moved to approve the Consent Calendar with amendments to the minutes. Director Moore seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

Marcus, Koesterer, Spiegel, Moore and Estomo 5 - Yes 0 - No

D. ACTION CALENDAR

1. Consider request for CPI based 1.78% increase in fees to District for contracted services (Solid Waste and Recycling) with EJ Harrison and Sons Inc. to go into effect on July 15, 2017.

General Manager Bouchard explained to the Board that this request is in agreement with the contract the District has with EJ Harrison to allow pass through increases. In agreement with section 9.2 of the agreement, EJ Harrison is requesting a 1.78% increase to go into effect July 15, 2017.

Director Moore moved to find that EJ Harrison has made the request for increase in accordance with Section 9.2 of the agreement and award a 1.78% CPI based increase in fees.. Director Spiegel seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

Marcus, Koesterer, Spiegel, Moore and Estomo 5 - Yes 0 - No

2. District Annual Meeting and Holiday Schedule for calendar year 2017

Mr. Bouchard told the Board the District's Board meeting schedule has several months with 2 Board Meetings to accommodate budget workshops. He noted that there were two days in the Holiday Schedule that have the office closed and the employees using their vacation time for those days. Those days were Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, December 26, 2017.

After a short discussion, Director Estomo moved to approve the 2017 Holiday Schedule and Board Meeting Dates. Vice President Koesterer seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

Marcus, Koesterer, Spiegel, Moore and Estomo 5 - Yes 0 - No

3. Review of Draft Staff Reports for the December 19, 2016 Port Hueneme Water Agency Agenda Packet.

General Manager gave a short explanation of the Agenda items. The Board had a short discussion regarding the iron and manganese in the water. Item D was discussed and the decline in employees familiar with the PHWA.

4. Consider Resolution 16-08

General Manager Bouchard presented Director Estomo a plaque commemorating his years of service to the District. He read the Resolution 16-08 out loud and personally thanked him for his dedication to the residents of this community.

Vice President Koesterer moved to adopt Resolution 16-08 and Director Spiegel seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0, with Director Estomo abstaining.

Marcus, Koesterer, Spiegel, and Moore - Yes (4) Director Estomo - Abstain (1)

E. INFORMATION CALENDAR:

1. Report from Board Members of any meeting or Conference where compensation from the District for Attendance was received.

NONE

F. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:

Director Moore gave a report on his work with Students from Oxnard High School District and the work on their Science Fair.

Director Estomo announced that before he came to the meeting he was informed that the Oxnard City Council was hearing comments from the Public regarding the Urban Village at Fisherman's Wharf.

President Marcus announced there was a hearing regarding the short term rentals. She wished everyone a happy holiday.

G. GENERAL COUNSEL & GENERAL MANAGER COMMENTS:

General Counsel, John Mathews, wished everyone happy holidays and safe New Year. He thanked Director Estomo for his years of service on this Board.

General Manager Bouchard told the Board that long time employee, Jeff Spieler, is leaving the District for Texas. He said the Staff will miss him, but wish him well in achieving his dream.

Mr. Bouchard announced that part time rentals have been approved to exist in the beach community. The Supervisors will be drafting regulations for the rentals.

The GM wished everyone happy holidays and a Happy New Year. He asked Director Estomo and Director Moore to please stay involved. The knowledge and expertise they both have will be helpful in moving the District forward. He added they will both be missed.

H. CLOSED SESSIONS – NONE

The Board Meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.

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Marcia Marcus, Board President