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SPECIAL MEETING
7:00 PM, Thursday, July 13, 2006
TDPUD Board Room
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Public input — This is time set aside for the public to address the Board on any matter not on the
agenda. Testimony related to any agendized matter should be addressed at the time that item is
considered.
4. Staff presentation regarding water system infrastructure needs, water fund financial position, and
proposed rate increase and billing surcharge.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - At 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible the following public hearings will
be held for the purpose of receiving written and or oral comments from members of the public
regarding:
a) Adoption of an ordinance increasing the District's water rates.
b) Adoption of an ordinance establishing a billing surcharge applicable to Donner Lake Customers
ACTION ITEMS
6. Consideration of adopting water rate ordinance
a) Staff report
b) Public input
c) Board discussion and action
7. Consideration of adopting Donner Lake surcharge ordinance
a) Staff report
b) Public input
c) Board discussion and action
8. Consideration of retaining bond counsel to assist in issuance of water system Certificates of
Participation.
a) Staff report
b) Public input
c) Board discussion and action
9. Consideration of a proposal from McDonald partners to perform services related to issuance of water
system Certificates of Participation.
a) Staff report
b) Public input
c) Board discussion and action
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CLOSED SESSION
10. Conference with legal counsel —existing litigation: Section 54956.9. A grievance filed by IBEW Local
1245 on behalf of Dennis Sanchez
ADJOURNMENT
Note regarding agenda topics likely to come before the board during the next three months:
Review of the District policy prohibiting seasonal shut-off of water service
Consideration of implementing a new after hours call service
Consideration of actions related to the District's broadband business plan
Consideration of plans for construction of a new District corporation yard
Annual meeting of the TDPUD Financing Corporation
Adoption of a Code of Business Ethics
• Adoption of a District mission statement, goal and objectives
• Adoption of a capitalization policy
• Adoption of an investment policy
Review of the District's finance master plan
Discussion of a amending the water rate applicable to small dwelling units
• Discussion of developing a low income water and electric rate
• Discussion of updating the District's telephone system
The agenda is available for review at the
TDPUD office and the Truckee branch of the Nevada County Library
Posted and mailed on July 7, 2006
Barbara Cahill, Deputy District Clerk
A copy of the agenda packet is available for public review at the district administrative office:11570 Donner Pass Rd.
Public participation is encouraged. The meeting location is accessible to people with disabilities. Every reasonable effort will be made to
accommodate participation of the disabled in all of the District's public meetings. If particular accommodations for the disabled are needed (i.e.,
disability-related aids,or other services),please contract the Clerk of the Board at(530)582-3909,at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
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Water System Infrastructure Needs
Water Fund Financial Position
Proposed Rate.Lncreases
Staff Report
July 6, 2006
Board Meeting
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! What we're going to talk about
tonight
• Two public hearings that relate
• Water System Finances and System Facilities
• We have been talking about this for a long time
• We have been addressing bits and pieces of this
for years.
• Present "Big Picture" to our audience
• Answer questions
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;,Out of Mission Statement,
Objectives were created
• Provide an adequate, reliable and high quality water
supply and distribution system to meet current and
future needs.
• Manage the District in an open manner.
• Manage the District in a responsible manner.
• Manage the District in an environmentally sound
manner
• Manage the District in an effective, efficient and
fiscally responsible manner.
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Water System Current;Status
• Water Utility Financial Status
• Water System Facilities Status
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,-Water Utility Financia�Status
Restricted Fund Balances
• Water Capital Fund $ 33,363
(this is from the 2%rate increase passed by the Board in Feb 2006)
• Donner Lake Assessment District Fund $ 3,266,902
(this fund is NOT available for any purpose other than the DL assessment
district)
• Land Sales Trust Fund $ 117,373
(this fund has"lent"the Water o erations/Donner Lake Assessment
District/Glenshire system $4.1 M�
• Other water funds $ 984,289
(this includes the reserve for future meters, prepaid connection fees,
lenshire loan repayment, the Prop 55 Loan Reserve,etc. These funds
are generally not available for capital projects or day to day operations)
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(Water Utility Cash Stziiius May 31, 2006
• General Fund $ (100,800)
- (this is the "checkbook" to pay for payroll, supplies
purchases, District insurance, etc. General industry
and accounting standards suggest a recommended
balance of approximately $3.21VI to $3.7M)
• Facilities Fees Fund $ 2,676,904
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Water Utility Cash Status - 12 mos.
History of General Fund balances
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Note: last SRF draw received in Feb 2006
Water Utility_FinanciakStatus
Facilities Fees as of May 31 , 2006
• Facilities fees have been identified as a possible means to pay for the
Brockway Transmission Pipeline project. Staff has suggested that this
roiect be debt financed and the debt a meats made out of facilities
tees. An alternative would be to pay for the projects fully with the current
balance of facility fees.
• Contracts approved by Board:
Vulcan Construction (Brockway Transmission) $2,976,939
Available Fac Fees $2,6 66 904
• Shortfall ($ 300 035)
_ • NOTE: The above shortfall can be paid through an inter-company
of an from the Electric division in the short term, until a longer-term
solution is crafted. The contractor payments will be made
throughout the summer of 2006,with final payment anticipated in
October 2006. Facilities Fees in June,July and August are
anticipated to be approximately$225,000 per month.
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,,,Water Utility F_inancial_Status
General Fund (Rates) as of May 31, 2006
• General funds have been identified as a possible means to pay
for the Pipeline replacement project for 2006(Tahoe Donner).
Staff has suggested that this project be debt financed. An
alternative would be to pay for the projects fully with the current
balance of general fund cash.
• Contracts approved by Board:
Longo Construction (2006 pipeline replacment) $1,215,484
Available General Fund cash $ 10( 0 800)
• Shortfall $(1,316,284)
NOTE: The above shortfall can be paid through an inter-
company loan from the Electric division in the short term,
until a longer-term solution is crafted. The shortfall can be
paid by using the funds budgeted for payment of the new
COP. We would need to borrow from the Electric Fund
temporarily and pay it back by the middle of 2007
Water System Facilities Status
• Leaks: 180 per year &'
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• Increasing number of leaks per year
• Increased Maintenance cost to repair leaks
• Increased Operational cost for pumping leaking water
• Major pipeline replacement project needed in District
• Leaks in areas other than Tahoe Donner
• Aging system in older part of District needs scheduled
replacement
• Repair vs Replacement
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Solutions
• Status Quo
• Pay as You Go (Board member suggestion)
• Long/Short Term Financial Solution t '
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(,Status Quo
• Allow current financial position to pay for
current contracts.
• Repair vs. Replace
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Status Quo
Pros &Cons
• Pros:
- No rate changes for reserves
- No new debt
• Cons:
- Possible degradation of the water pipelines beyond where
they are now
- Increase in System Repairs and Maintenance
- Increase in Pumping cost—Due to leaking water
- No improvement in reserve funds
- Additional damage to streets
- Decrease in customer service levels
- Possible rate increases for additional repair costs?
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,,__Pay as You Go
(Board member suggestion)
• Cash-finance each year's pipeline replacement
projects with prior year rates
• Estimate approximately $3M per year in
projects
• Would be equivalent of 40% rate increase or
$20.00 per month and last for at least 4 years.
• Rates would also need to be increased for any
operating cost changes
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-Pay as You Go s & Cons)
(Board member suggestion)
• Pros:
- addresses priority#1 pipeline replacement projects
- no new debt
• Cons:
- Large rate increases
- No reserves accumulated
- Current customers pay for facilities benefiting future
customers.
- Does not address priority#2  pipeline replacement
projects
- Does not address long-term system replacement
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\,-Long/Short Term Financial Solutio
• Issue COP's and raise water rates. Use COP
funds as follows:
- Refinance 1996 COP Debt $8,465,000
- 24" Brockway Transmission Pipeline 4,000,000
- District pipeline projects 2006-2010 12,300,000
- Generators 180,000
- SCADA system 400,000
- DL System: repay Land Sales Trust Fund 1,479,272
- $26,824,272
Note: the refinancing is to save interest on a current
debt. The life of the debt will not be extended, and will
20 be fully paid in 2021.
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Long/Short Term Financial Solution
• Proposed rates increase (6% at Jan 1, 2007
and 6% at Jan 1, 2008) used as follows:
- 3% toward building reserve funds to prudent levels
- 3% toward increases in operating and maintenance
costs
• Rate increase on average residential water bill:
$3.22 per month in 2007 and $3.42 per month
in 2008
• Establish Donner Lake Surcharge $6.65/month
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,.Long/Short Term Financial Solution
Now the COP'S will be repaid-
• A Portion will be paid with
- Facilities Fees on an annual basis.
- Donner Lake Surcharge
- Rates
- Existing Payment funding for 1996 COP's
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�oncg/Short Term F_ina_n¢ial Solution
Pros x
• Pros:
• Addresses both short and long-term cash flow issues
- Short Term
• 2006-2010 pipeline replacement is achieved
- Long Term
• Refinance 1996 COP's to a lower interest rate
• Repay portion of Land Sales Trust Fund, $1,479,272,to be used for its
Board-stated purpose
• Replenish and build reserve funds
• Manage future finances in a efficient and fiscally responsible manner
• Addresses the infrastructure weaknesses in the water plant
• Saves interest costs on the 1996 debt
• Meets Board-stated mission and objectives
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Long/Short Term Financial Solution
Cons -
• Cons:
- Rate increase of approximately $3.22 per month for
each residential customer in 2007 and
approximately $3.42 per month for each residential
customer in 2008, for a total of$6.64 per month
over the two year period.
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What does the Water Utility want to
Accomplish?
• Establish Operating Reserves
• Address Water system failures
• Replenish internal borrowings
• Replace vs. Repair (save money and provide
better service)
• Complete Donner Lake System Reconstruction
Plan
• Take advantage of the opportunity to refinance
25 existing debt.
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Agenda Item # 5 a
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Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Peter Holzmeister
Date: July 7, 2006
Subject: Water Rate Increase public hearing
Why this matter is before the Board: This matter involves continuing the public
hearing prior to adopting an ordinance increasing the District's water rates by Six
percent in 2007 and 2008. The board conducts this hearing.
History: We have been discussing this matter at Board meetings so I will not
spend time here going over the details. Staff will be making a presentation at the
meeting.
New Information: A public hearing has been advertised in the Sierra Sun and on
the District's website. Notices were posted in the Nevada County Library and the
Post Office, as well as emailed to interested parties and associations for
distribution within the groups. Notice of the continued public hearing was also
announced on the local KTKE Truckee Radio Station over the three days prior to
the special meeting on July 13, 2006.
Staff prepared an initial FAQ sheet addressing this water rate increase. It was
posted on the website and available to the public upon request. An additional
FAQ sheet has been generated by staff from questions raised by the public at the
July 5 public hearing. This FAQ sheet will be available on July 10 at the District
Office or on the TDPUD web site (TDPUD.org).
Recommendation: At the conclusion of the public hearing, I recommend that the
Board adopt a water monthly retail rate ordinance
Water Rate Increase
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much will the water rate increase?
A: The proposal is to increase water rates by six percent each year for two years.
Q: When will the increase occur?
A: The first six percent increase would occur on January 1, 2007 and the second six
percent increase would occur on January 1, 2008
Q: How much will the monthly water bill go up?
A: The average TDPUD water customer would see a monthly increase of$3.22 on
January 1, 2007 and an increase of$3.42 on January 1, 2008. Some customers would
see an increase of a little less and some would see an increase of a little more.
Q: Why is the rate increasing?
A: TDPUD needs to replace older leaking water lines in various neighborhoods of
Truckee. To pay for that work we are proposing to borrow money and repay the loan
over thirty years. In order to borrow the money the investors need to see that the
TDPUD water fund is in a sound financial position. Bankers need to see that our water
rates are sufficient to sustain a reasonable cash reserve and cover increasing operating
costs. The purpose of the rate increase is to do exactly that: establish a reasonable
cash reserve and cover projected increases in operating costs.
Q: How much cash does the TDPUD water fund have in unrestricted funds right now?
A: We have no cash in unrestricted reserves right now.
Q: Why is the TDPUD spending so much money on pipeline replacement?
A: We are experiencing leaks in the pipeline system in various areas of the District. We
are spending too much time and money performing temporary repairs on pipelines that
need to be replaced. Repetitively performing temporary repairs to small sections of
pipeline is more expensive than replacing the pipeline. Also, leaking water lines waste
water that costs money to pump. Leaking water lines can cause road damage and can
result in icy conditions on roads during cold weather. For all of these reasons we need
to replace the leaking water lines.
Q: Why is the TDPUD building a cash reserve?
A: Prudent business practice requires that TDPUD maintain unrestricted cash reserves
equal to approximately 170 days of operating expenses. The cash reserves are
intended to provide a financial safety net. The cash reserve allows us to deal with
unforeseen matters without impacting our ability to pay normal water system expenses.
This is similar to a "rainy day"savings account you may have for your unforeseen
household expenses.
Q: How much cash does the District plan to accumulate in the reserve?
A: Our goal is to accumulate $3,000,000 over the next six years.
Q: Why is the TDPUD incurring long-term debt to replace water pipelines?
A: Pipeline construction is expensive. The cost is currently approximately$1.1 million
per mile. We plan to spend$12.3 million during the next four years. This debt that we
propose to secure will raise that$12.3 million. By using debt that is repaid over the next
thirty years, the people who live in Truckee during that future thirty years and who are
served water from that new pipeline will be the people who pay for it. We believe that it
is important to make sure our water system is sound both now and in the future.
Q: Is the new debt solely for the purpose of replacing leaking water lines?
A: No. A portion of the new debt will refund existing debt if we can get a lower interest
rate than we are currently paying. Another portion of the new debt pays for the new
pipeline being constructed along Brockway Road(and repaid with developer fees rather
than rates) and a portion pays for Donner Lake water system reconstruction (paid for by
Donner Lake customers through a separate billing surcharge)
Agenda Item # 5 b
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Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Peter Holzmeister
Date: July 7, 2006
Subject: Donner Lake Surcharge public hearing
Why this matter is before the Board: This matter involves continuing the public
hearing prior to adopting an ordinance establishing a billing surcharge applicable
to Donner Lake Customers. The board conducts this hearing.
History: This matter has been discussed at recent Board meetings. Staff will do
a presentation on Thursday evening. I will not take time here to go over the
entire history again.
New Information: A public hearing has been advertised in the Sierra Sun and on
the District's website. Notices were posted in the Nevada County Library and the
Post Office, as well as emailed to interested parties and associations for
distribution within the groups. Notice of this public hearing was also announced
on the local KTKE Truckee Radio Station over the three days prior to the July 13
special meeting.
Staff has prepared a FAQ sheet addressing the Donner Lake Surcharge, a copy
of which is attached. It was posted on the website and is available to the public
upon request. An additional FAQ sheet has been generated by staff from
questions raised by the public at the July 5 public hearing. This FAQ sheet will be
available on July 10 at the District Office or on the TDPUD web site
(TDPUD.org).
Recommendation: At the conclusion of the public hearing, I recommend that the
Board adopt an ordinance establishing a monthly billing surcharge applicable to
the Donner Lake area.
Donner Lake Billing Surcharge
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much will the billing surcharge be?
A: The proposal is to establish a monthly billing surcharge of$6.65 for TDPUD
customers at Donner Lake.
Q: When will the increase occur?
A: The surcharge would take effect approximately October 1, 2006,
Q: How long will the surcharge last?
A: The surcharge will last for thirty years
Q: Why is the surcharge necessary?
A: Acquisition and reconstruction of the Donner Lake water system exceeded our
original estimate by$1,500,000. The original estimated cost was$12,000,000. The
actual cost was $13,500,000, an increase of 12.5% over five years. The bulk of the cost
increase is related to acquiring the system from Del Oro Water Company through
condemnation.
Q: Why is the surcharge being imposed on just Donner Lake customers?
A: The Donner Lake customers are expected to pay the cost of acquiring and
reconstructing the Donner Lake system without there being a financial contribution from
the other TDPUD customers.
Q: We are already paying an annual assessment. Why do we need to pay a surcharge
also?
A: The assessment that appears on your annual property tax bill is not sufficient to pay
the entire cost of acquisition and reconstruction of the Donner Lake water system. The
surcharge makes up the difference.
Agenda Item # 6
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Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Peter Holzmeister
Date: July 7, 2006
Subject: Adoption of an ordinance increasing water rates
Why this matter is before the board: This matter involves adoption of an
ordinance increasing water monthly rates. Only the board can adopt an
ordinance.
History: The Board has been discussing this matter at meetings by way of public
hearings and staff presentations.
New information: Attached is a draft ordinance that increases the District's
water rates by Six percent in 2007 and 2008.
Recommendation: I recommend that the board adopt the ordinance increasing
water rates.
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Ordinance No. 2006 - XX
AMENDING THE WATER MONTHLY RETAIL RATES
WHEREAS the District is engaged in construction of various water system capital projects
during the next five years; and
WHEREAS to provide funds for this water capital program the District intends to secure long-
term financing through issuance of Certificates of Participation; and
WHEREAS a analyses of the District's financial status demonstrates that it does not have an
adequate cash reserve; and
WHEREAS the financial markets look for financial strength in a water utility as a condition for
lending money; and
WHEREAS the Board has been advised that a six percent water rate increase implemented on
January 1, 2007 and again on January 1, 2008 would provide a revenue stream to establish a
cash reserve and cover increasing operating costs: and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2006 and July 13, 2006 public hearings were held to receive comments
from the public concerning a proposal to adopt such rate increases; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public
Utility District as follows:
Section 1. Effective January 1, 2007 following monthly water rates shall be effective.
Residential Water Rates - The Domestic Water Rates for single family homes, individual
condominium units and townhouse units shall relate to the pressure zone in which said
service is located. The Domestic Flat Rate Base for all zones shall be the fixed monthly
rate of $48.57. The appropriate zonal pumping costs shall be added to the base monthly
rate yielding the appropriate flat zonal rates as follows:
Zone Charge
Zone 1 51.38
Zone 2 53.85
Zone 3 54.99
Zone 4 56.23
Zone 5 56.96
Zone 6 57.43
Zone 7 60.28
Zone 8 62.09
Zone 9 62.80
Zone 10 66.69
Zone 11 70.42
Ordinance 2006-XX 1
Commercial Water Rates - The following Commercial Rates shall apply to all duplex and
other multiple dwelling units, trailer parks, and other commercial establishments:
Size Gallons Per
Service Month Water Rate
Allowance
3/4" 6,000 42.43
1" 11,000 50.61
11/4" 17,000 60.91
1 1/2" 24,000 71.14
2" 43,000 97.79
3" 96,000 163.71
4" 171,000 234.24
Water used in any month above the allowance will be charged as follows:
Gallons Charge
0 to 16,000 gallons 1.89/1,000
16,000 - 56,000 gallons 1.49/1,000
56,000 - 96,000 gallons 1.19/1,000
96,000 and above .97/1,000
The following Zone Charge per 1,000 gallons shall be added for all water used:
Zone Charge
Zone 1 $ .33
Zone 2 .61
Zone 3 .76
Zone 4 .91
Zone 5 .98
Zone 6 1.06
Zone 7 1.40
Zone 8 1.59
Zone 9 1.67
Zone 10 2.13
Zone 11 2.58
Until meters are installed, the Commercial Flat Rate shall be based on the foregoing
allowance, and the Zone Charge shall be levied against the maximum number of
gallons in said allowance.
Ordinance 2006-XX 2
Small Residential Unit Rate - Domestic water rates for single family homes, individual
condominium units and townhouses units under 300 square feet with no provisions for
washer/dryer, dishwasher or outside hose bib, no improved landscaping needing water
other than that provided by nature, no leaking plumbing fixtures as determined by District
staff. The Domestic Flat Rate Base for all zones shall be the fixed amount of $34.57. The
appropriate zonal pumping costs shall be added to the base monthly rate yielding the
appropriate flat zonal rates as follows:
Zone Rate
Zone 1 $37.37
Zone 2 39.85
Zone 3 40.99
Zone 4 42.24
Zone 5 42.96
Zone 6 43.43
Zone 7 46.28
Zone 8 46.92
Zone 9 48.79
Zone 10 52.69
Zone 11 58.76
Section 2. Effective January 1, 2008 following monthly water rates shall be effective.
Residential Water Rates - The Domestic Water Rates for single family homes, individual
condominium units and townhouse units shall relate to the pressure zone in which said
service is located. The Domestic Flat Rate Base for all zones shall be the fixed monthly
rate of $51.48. The appropriate zonal pumping costs shall be added to the base monthly
rate yielding the appropriate flat zonal rates as follows:
Zone Charge
Zone 1 54.46
Zone 2 57.08
Zone 3 58.29
Zone 4 59.60
Zone 5 60.38
Zone 6 60.88
Zone 7 63.90
Zone 8 65.82
Zone 9 66.56
Zone 10 70.69
Zone 11 74.64
Ordinance 2006-XX 3
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Commercial Water Rates - The following Commercial Rates shall apply to all duplex and
other multiple dwelling units, trailer parks, and other commercial establishments:
Size Gallons Per
Service Month Water Rate
Allowance
3/4" 6,000 44.97
ill 11,000 53.64
11/4" 17,000 64.57
11/2" 24,000 75.41
2" 43,000 103.66
3" 96,000 173.53
4" 171,000 248.30
Water used in any month above the allowance will be charged as follows:
Gallons Charge
0 to 16,000 gallons 2.0111,000
16,000 - 56,000 gallons 1.58/1,000
56,000 - 96,000 gallons 1.26/1,000
96,000 and above 1.03/1,000
The following Zone Charge per 1,000 gallons shall be added for all water used:
Zone Charge
Zone 1 $ .35
Zone 2 .64
Zone 3 .80
Zone 4 .97
Zone 5 1.04
Zone 6 1.13
Zone 7 1.49
Zone 8 1.69
Zone 9 1.77
Zone 10 2.26
Zone 11 2.73
Until meters are installed, the Commercial Flat Rate shall be based on the foregoing
allowance, and the Zone Charge shall be levied against the maximum number of
gallons in said allowance.
Ordinance 2006-XX 4
Small Residential Unit Rate - Domestic water rates for single family homes, individual
condominium units and townhouses units under 300 square feet with no provisions for
washer/dryer, dishwasher or outside hose bib, no improved landscaping needing water
other than that provided by nature, no leaking plumbing fixtures as determined by District
staff. The Domestic Flat Rate Base for all zones shall be the fixed amount of $36.64. The
appropriate zonal pumping costs shall be added to the base monthly rate yielding the
appropriate flat zonal rates as follows:
Zone Rate
Zone 1 $39.62
Zone 2 42.24
Zone 3 43.45
Zone 4 44.77
Zone 5 45.54
Zone 6 46.04
Zone 7 49.06
Zone 8 46.74
Zone 9 51.72
Zone 10 55.85
Zone 11 62.28
Section 3. If no protest is made pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 16078, then the terms
of this ordinance shall be effective thirty days after adoption by the board of directors of the
District.
Section 4. The Clerk of the District shall immediately cause a copy of this ordinance to be
published in a newspaper of general circulation and posted in three places within the District.
Section 5. The provisions of other Ordinances shall remain in effect to the extent that they do
not conflict with this ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District
at a meeting duly called and held within the District on the _ day of 2006 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
By
J. Ron Hemig, President of the Board
ATTEST:
Peter L. Holzmeister, Clerk of the Board
Ordinance 2006-XX 5
Agenda item # 7
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Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Peter Holzmeister
Date: July 7, 2006
RE: Adopting a Donner Lake surcharge ordinance
Why this matter is before the board:
This matter involves adoption of an ordinance establishing a monthly billing
surcharge applicable to the Donner Lake area, relating to reconstruction of the
Donner Lake water system. Only the board can adopt such an ordinance.
History:
On February 4, 2004, the board adopted a resolution expressing the intent of the
Board of Directors of Truckee Donner Public Utility District to enact a monthly
billing surcharge for the purpose of raising sufficient money to repay any loans
associated with reconstruction of the Donner Lake water system.
The Board has been discussing this matter at meetings by way of public hearings
and staff presentations.
New information: Attached is a draft ordinance that establishes the monthly
billing surcharge to the Donner Lake area in the amount of $6.65, effective
October 1, 2006.
Recommendation: I recommend that the board adopt the ordinance establishing
a monthly billing surcharge applicable to the Donner Lake area
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Ordinance No. 2006 - ZZ
ESTABLISHING A MONTHLY BILLING SURCHARGE
APPLICABLE TO THE DONNER LAKE AREA
WHEREAS the District acquired and reconstructed the Donner Lake water system; and
WHEREAS the customers at Donner Lake who use the new water system and therefore directly benefit
by is reconstruction are required to pay the cost of such reconstruction; and
WHEREAS the Donner Lake Assessment District was formed to provide funding to pay the cost of
reconstruction, but the assessment district revenues are not sufficient to pay the full cost; and
WHEREAS the District intends to establish a monthly billing surcharge in the amount of $6.65
applicable to customers in the Donner Lake area to provide revenues to pay for the remainder of the
cost of reconstruction; and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2006 and July 13, 2006, public hearings were held to receive comments from the
public concerning the proposal to adopt such billing surcharge;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility
District as follows:
Section 1. Effective October 1, 2006 a surcharge in the amount of six dollars and sixty-five cents
($6.65) shall be added to the water bills of customers in the Donner Lake water system area.
Section 2. If no protest is made pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 16078, then the terms of this
ordinance shall be effective thirty days after adoption by the board of directors of the District.
Section 3. The Clerk of the District shall immediately cause a copy of this ordinance to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation and posted in three places within the District.
Section 4. The provisions of other Ordinances shall remain in effect to the extent that they do not
conflict with this ordinance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District at a
meeting duly called and held within the District on the day of 2006 by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
By
J. Ron Hemig, President of the Board
ATTEST:
Peter L. Hoizmeister, Clerk of the Board
Agenda Item # 8
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Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Peter Holzmeister
Date: July 7, 2006
Subject: Retaining bond counsel for water system Certificates of
Participation
Why this matter is before the Board: This matter involves retaining the
services of an attorney to serve as bond counsel for issuance of the water
system Certificates of Participation. This requires Board action.
History: We have been talking about issuing long-term debt to finance various
water system capital projects. At the May 3 meeting, the Board approved in
concept the issuance of COPs in the amount of $27 million. We now need to
deal with the several individual elements involved in issuing debt. One such
element is to have bond counsel on the financing team.
The District has been using the services of David Casnocha of the Stradling
Yocca Carlson and Rauth law firm, which is the same firm that employs John
Murphy who has also worked with us. The firm specializes in public finance law.
David provides us with excellent service and knows the District well.
New information: Attached is the proposal letter from David Casnocha.
Payment of this fee is included in the financing and is paid to him at the time of
closing.
Recommendation: I recommend that the Board retain David Casnocha of the
Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth law firm as bond counsel.
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May 31, 2006
Peter Holzmeister
General Manager
Truckee Donner Public utility District
P.O. Box '309
11570 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
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Dear Peter:
Confirming our telephone conversation today, we would be very pleased to provide legal
services to the District in connection with the sale of certificates of participation to help provide
financing in connection with the improvement of the District's water system.
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, a Professional Corporation (the "Firm"") was formed in
1975 and now includes approximately 110 attorneys. The Firm handles matters in substantially all
aspects of the taw except domestic relations, personal injury and criminal work. Our primary areas
of specialization are public finance, public law, tax, general corporate law, corporate securities, real
estate, litigation,labor and estate planning. The Firm has three offices in California, one in Ne uport
Beach which includes all of the Inrm's practice areas, an office in San Francisco which is devoted
entirely to public finance work, and an office in Santa Barbara.
We believe that the Firm's size offers an advantage to the clients that we represent for many
reasons, First, the Firm has expertise in many areas, such as real estate, corporate securities and
litigation, as well as public law, that can be useful in analyzing all relevant issues for a bond
financing. Second, our size provides stability and assurance to the client that the Firm will be in
practice to follow up on matters related to the services it renders, in our view, this aspect of stability
and eon€inuity should be of great importance to public agencies in an environment where, more than
ever, bond issues require ongoing monitoring for federal securities and tax law compliance.
We have sx:e of the largest public law practices in the State, with over 20 menibers of the
Firm practicing in the areas of general public law and public finance. Our public law attorneys
devote substantially all of their time to the representation of the interests of public agencies,
ncluding counties, cities, redevelopment agencies, school districts, water districts, public utility
districts and other special districts of various kinds, and to kite supplying of iegai services in
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Peter Ilolzmeister
May 31, 2006
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connection with the financings of such agencies.
ylembers of the public law department are recognized experts in their areas and are often
called upon to speak at conferences and seminars for public agencies and other municipal finance
Specialists including seminars held by the National Association of Bond Lawyers, the California
Debt and Investment Advisory Commission, the California League of Cities, the California
Redevelopment Association, the Association of California Water Agencies, the Coalition for
Adequate School Housing. University of California Extension Programs and industry conferences
!told by The Bond Buyer and others.
The Firm has consistently ranked among the top two bond counsel firms in the State of
California. For calendar year 2005, the Firm ranked second in the State of California, having
rondered legal opinions on 220 transactions with a principal amount of the financings completed
totaling over$7 billion.
We have been involved in nearly every type of financing undertaken by public agencies and
have helped to develop several of the structures which are widely used throughout the country. We
have utilized fixed and various variable rate financing techniques to provide low interest rates on
public projects. We believe that we have addressed unique Financing problems by our solutions-
oriented approach to working with issuers and other financing team members.
The Firm has enjoyed long-term relationships with most of our clients. We believe that our
longevity with these and many other clients underscores the high level of service that we provide on
an ongoing basis. In particular, we have been complimented for providing excellent and responsive
service to clients even when no immediate financing is on the horizon. We take along-range view of
a relationship with a client and know that eventually the financings will be completed, but that there
is much imisomant work to be done in between intensive financing periods.
The attorneys in the Firm who would be primarily responsible for the legal work associated
with the issuance of :he certificates of participation would be David G. Casnocha, who can be
reached at(415-283-2241).Doug Brown t"4 i5-283-2252j and Ken Entfinger(415-283-2254).
1 am a shareholder in the Firm and manager of the Firm's San Francisco Office. I received
my B.A. in 1973 sununa cum laude from Claremont Men's College, and my J.D. in 1976 from
Cornell University Law School. I have practiced municipal bond law since 1977. My varied
practice emphasizes vovernmental activity transactions for school districts, Cities, counties,
rcdevelopmem agencies and other special districts. I have had the pleasure of acting as bond counsel
on many matters for the Truckee Donner Public Utility District over the last 15 years.
Doug Brown is a shareholder of the Firm practicing exclusively in the area of municipal
iinance and Cecializes in ,kater system financings. Doug received his I.A. trout Princeton
University and his LD. from Columbia Unive city.
Our fee for acting as bond and disclosure counsel (preparing the Official Statement) to the
District on an approximately S30 million water revenue certificate of participation would be 580,000.
Y
Peter Ifolzmeistvr
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Ail fees would be contingent on the successful sale of the certificates of participation and ',voutd he f##
Payable solely from the proceeds of the financing. 3
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In addition +,o the foregoing fees, we would expect to be reimbursed tor out-of-pocket s
expenses incurred in connection with the engagement, including, without limitation, document
reproduction, in-state travel as approved by the District, and messenger services, expenses
reimbursement will N capped at$5,300.
Please feet free to call if you would like any additional information about the Firm or our
approach to the proposed proceedings.
Very truly yours,
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David G. Casnocha
Accepted.
Truckee Donner Public Utility District
By:
General Manager
Agenda Item # 9
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Peter Holzmeister
Date: July 7, 2006
Subject: Proposal from McDonald Partners
Why this matter is before the Board: This matter involves consideration of a
proposal from Sandra McDonald to help the District secure long term financing
for water capital projects. The Board approves consulting contracts of this type.
History: We have been talking about issuing long-term debt to finance various
water system capital projects. The District retained McDonald partners to help
evaluate the issues involved in securing new Certificates of Participation. At the
last meeting, the Board approved in concept the issuance of COPs in the amount
of $27 million. We now need to deal with the several individual elements
involved in issuing debt.
New information: I think it would be prudent to have Sandra McDonald continue
her involvement in the debt process. She can be of great value in helping select
an underwriter, negotiating underwriter fees, drafting the Official Statement,
reviewing the interest rate environment at the time of pricing the COPs, designing
presentations for the insurance and bond rating agencies, and advising on
investment of cash proceeds. Attached is a proposal from Sandra for your
review. She estimates that the total fee would be in the range of $25,000 to
$35,000. She may be able to save that much just in how we negotiate with the
underwriter. She can also save money for us in working with the bond insurance
agencies. I believe this would be money well spent.
Recommendation: I recommend that the Board approve the proposal from
McDonald Partners dated June 1, 2006
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McDonald Partners
June 1, 2006
Board of Directors
Truckee Donner Public Utilities District
P.O. Box 309
Truckee, CA 96160
Ladies and Gentlemen:
McDonald Partners, Inc. (McDonald Partners)would be pleased to advise the Truckee
Donner Public Utility District(TDPUD) in connection with the financing and potential
refinancing of TDPUD's water facilities. McDonald Partners has prepared a preliminary
financing plan that includes refunding the 1996 COPS and the issuance of additional
parity lien debt to fund or reimburse the District for approximately $18 million of
additional projects.
Scope of Work
McDonald Partners will assist TDPUD in the execution of the financing plan. The work
will involve:
• Development of an RFP for underwriting services
• Evaluation of underwriter proposals and assistance in selecting an underwriter
• Monitoring the market to determine the continued viability of the 1996 COP
refunding
• Refinement of pro-forma for market conditions and changes in assumptions
• Assistance in the development of fiscal policies to enhance potential rating
• Assistance in the preparation of TDPUD's Preliminary Official Statement
• Assistance in the development of a new Master Installment Purchase Contract
• Development of a rating presentation for use with rating analysts and credit
enhancers
• Advise on market conditions and transaction timing
• Provide comparable pricing for assistance with the negotiation of offering prices
and underwriter's compensation
• Assistance with the investment of bond proceeds and funds in the Donner Lake
Assessment Account
222 11igh Fagle Road, Alamo.(A 94 07 Phone 025I --0-x'98 Fax(975)?4a 4a25
McDonald Partners is prepared to work closely with TDPUD,your bond counsel and
underwriter to develop financial policies and strategies that will reduce costs, maximize
investment earnings and minimize overall rates for TDPUD's customers.
McDonald Partners is available to begin work on this assignment immediately. All work
will be carried out on a confidential basis unless otherwise disclosed by TDPUD.
Fee Proposal
For the services outlined above, McDonald Partners proposes (i)an hourly fee in the
amount of S225/hour, plus (ii) out-of-pocket expenses (which shall include, but not be
limited to, travel, lodging, overnight mail, postage and copying). Hourly fees and
expenses will be billed on a monthly basis.
It is estimated that total compensation for the Scope of Work is estimated to be in the
range of$25,000 - $35,000.
Additional provisions
The effective date of this engagement shall be June 1, 2006. All work will be performed
at the direction of TDPUD's General Manager or Administrative Services Manager.
McDonald Partners will not engage any subcontractors for this assignment. TDPUD or
McDonald Partners may terminate this engagement at any time.
If the terms of this engagement as set forth in this letter are satisfactory, kindly sign, or
have an authorized representative sign, the acceptance and return an original to me at the
above address. If you have any questions or need additional information,please call me
at(925)-743-8498. I look forward to working with you and your organization on this
engagement.
Sincerely,
Sandra McDonald
Principal
McDonald Partners, Inc.
Accepted:
Truckee Donner Public Utility District
By:
Peter L . Holzmeister
Title: General Manager
Date: j,,I , 1 3 , 2006
222 Hi0i Fagie Road, Alamo.(A 9450? Phone�4^_i) -43-,S498 i-ax, ) 5i 74 -8a_5
Resolution No. 2004 - 15
Establishing a Drug-Free Workplace
WHEREAS the District employees individuals to perform necessary tasks in the provision of water and
electric services; and
WHEREAS it is in the District's interest to provide a safe work environment for its employees; and
WHEREAS the prohibition of use of controlled substances will promote a safer more productive
workplace; and
WHEREAS the District has accepted a loan from the State of California requiring that it adopt a drug-free
workplace policy
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TRUCKEE
DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT that:
1. The General Manager is directed to publish a statement in a place where is will be read by
employees of the District notifying said employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensation possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the District's workplace and
any employee who violates this prohibition will be subject to the District's disciplinary procedure.
2. The General Manager is further directed to establish a drug-free awareness program to inform
employees about all of the following:
a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace
b. The District's policy of maintaining a drug free workplace
c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs
d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
3. Each employee engaged in the performance of a contract or grant financed in whole or in part by any
Federal or State of California grant or loan program, shall be required as a condition of employment
to abide by the terms of this policy.
4. The General Manager shall establish procedures to ensure adherence to this policy on the part of
District employees and employees of effected contractors.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors at a meeting duly called and held within the District
on the fifth day of May, 2004 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors Aguera, Hemig, Maass and Van Gundy
NOES: Director Sutton
ABSENT: None
CRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Janntes A. Maass, President
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ATTEST , ., �
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Peter L. Holzmeister, District Clerk
Agenda Item #
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Staff Report
To: Board of Directors
From: Peter Holzmeister
Date: April 30, 2004
Subject: Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Why this matter is before the board: This matter involves adoption of a policy by
resolution and only the board can enact policy.
History: we recently entered into a contract with the State of California to receive a Safe
Drinking Water Revolving Fund Loan. A condition of that contract is that the District
have in place a Drug-Free Workplace Policy that conforms to the terms of Federal and
State law. I have researched the United States Code and the California Code of
Regulations and have drafted a policy that, I believe, conforms.
New Information: Attached is the draft policy. It provides for education on the dangers
of drugs, prohibits their possession in the workplace, and provides that violation subjects
an employee to the disciplinary procedure.
Recommendation: I recommend that the board adopt the resolution adopting the drug-
free workplace policy.
REGULAR MEETING
May 5, 2004
In accordance with District Code Section 2.08.010, the TDPUD minutes are action only min-
utes. All Board meetings are recorded on audio tapes which are preserved perpetually and
made available for listening to any interested party upon their request
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District was called
to order at 7:OOPM in the TDPUD Board room by President Maass.
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Director Sutton moved this item be postponed to consider a rehabilitation clause and to include
employee participation in formulation of the policy. There was no second, the motion was not carried.
Director Hemig moved and Director Van Gundy seconded, a motion to approve a resolution adopting
the drug-free workplace policy.
ROLL CALL: Director Sutton, no; All other Directors, aye. SO MOVED.
f
November 5, 1997
PLH, Mary The Board adopted the policy implementing the Federal Department M097-t i 9
of Transportation mandated drug and alcohol testing program.
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Barbara Cahill
From: RSOAS1@aol.com
Sent: Thursday,July 13, 2006 10:05 AM
To: Barbara Cahill
Subject: PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE DONNER LAKE BILLING SURCHARGE
July 13, 2006
TO: TDPUD
FROM: Richard and Celia Oas
15875 Summit Court
Truckee, California
We have been homeowners at Donner Lake for many years. We are full time residents
from mid May thru September each year. We maintain another home out of the area.
Regarding the proposed surcharge prompted us to pull our bills and see they are
$46.91/month whether someone is using water at our property or not. We gladly pay that
amount and have never questioned it. However, adding a surcharge is not acceptable to us.
We already have a lien placed by you on our property and to having to pay an additional
$6.65 for as long as 15 or 20 years is absolutely out of the question!
Why don't you put meters in and charge by gallons of water used? We would gladly pay for
the meter and installation - and know that our bills would go down with the amount of
water we use in summer and the amount we don't use in the winter!
We are against the surcharge at Donner Lake.
/s/ Richard and Celia Oas
email: rsoasl@aol.com
phone: 925-838-8838
To: Truckee Donner PUD Board of Directors
Date: July 13, 2006
Re: Water rates
Mr. Paddock feels that the currently charged water rate is inconsistent with water
conservation practice and is not fair. He thinks a solution would be for the
TDPUD to consider water meters, which would be more consistent with water
conservation. He thinks there is existing legislation to install water meters. Mr.
Paddock would really like to see some thought given to water meters.
Brain Paddock
13751 Edelweiss
Tahoe Donner
Cell 530-908-9448
bgpaddock@peoplepc.com
Agenda Item #
490007V -I
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Public Utilityy District
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Neil Kaufman
Date: July 10, 2006
Subject: Listing of Proposed Priority 1 Pipeline Replacement
At the public hearing on July 5, Director Sutton requesting a listing of the pipelines categorized
as Priority 1 for replacement. The attached table gives the Water Department's current
assessment of Priority 1 pipelines as presented on the maps at the meeting.
It should be noted that the Water Department evaluates pipeline replacement needs on an
annual basis. It is quite possible that a pipeline currently categorized as Priority 1 could be
downgraded to Priority 2 if other pipelines are found to be in worse condition and in need of
more immediate replacement. This pipeline assessment typically occurs in the late fall each
year when the Water Department begins planning construction projects for the following year.
Director Thomasson questioned whether all 47,700 feet of pipeline given on the Priority 1 list
could be replaced for $12.3 million (M). The Water Department's plan is to spend the $12.3 M
on pipeline replacement. If pipeline construction costs continue to escalate drastically, the
proposed $12.3 M might only buy 40,000-42,000 feet of pipeline. Conversely, if prices stabilize
(or even decrease), then construction of 53,000-55,000 feet of pipeline might be achieved. In
the event that construction of additional footage is possible, the Water Department would
pursue replacement of the worst of the Priority 2 pipelines.
Priority 1 Pipelines '
Subdivision Street From To Length Size Unit Price Cost Notes
Glenshire Regency Circle Courtenay Lane 10644 Regency Circle 1,550 8" $ 175 $ 271,250 Tahoe Boca Project may require upsizing above 8"
Glenshire Lancaster Place Regency Circle End 500 8" $ 175 $ 87,500
Glenshire Somerset Drive 10448 Somerset Drive 10715 Somerset Drive 1,550 12" $ 250 $ 387,500
Glenshire Windsor Way Somerset Drive St.James Place 250 8" $ 175 $ 43,750
Glenshire St,James Place Windsor Way End 475 8" $ 175 $ 83,125
Sierra Meadows Shore Pine Road Columbine Road End 1,350 8" $ 175 $ 236,250
Sierra Meadows Frond Road Shore Pine Road 11886 Frond Road 350 8" $ 175 $ 61,250
Siena Meadows Laurel Court Shore Pine Road End 375 8" $ 175 $ 65,625
Sierra Meadows Redbud Court Shore Pine Road End 200 8" $ 175 $ 35,000
Prosser Lakeview Whitetail Lane Rainbow Drive 10262 Whitetail Lane 1,125 8" $ 175 $ 196,875
Tahoe Donner Mougle Lane 10511 Mougle Lane 11406 Mougle Lane 4,500 8" $ 175 $ 787,500
Tahoe Donner Bennett Flat Road Hansel Avenue 12005 Bennett Flat Road 1,900 8" $ 175 $ 332,500
Tahoe Donner Lausanne Way 12436 Lausanne Way Hansel Avenue 1,150 8" $ 175 $ 201,250
Tahoe Donner Cristallina Way Swiss Lane Swiss Lane 2,700 8" $ 175 $ 472,500
Tahoe Donner Edelweiss Lane Swiss Lane Cristallina Way 950 8" $ 175 $ 166,250
Tahoe Donner Swiss Lane Northwoods Boulevard 13838 Swiss Lane 1,475 12" $ 250 $ 368,750
Tahoe Donner Swiss Lane 13900 Swiss Lane 14356 Swiss Lane 2,450 12" $ 250 $ 612,500
Tahoe Donner Copenhagen Drive 14049 Copenhagen Drive Skislope Way 4,050 12" $ 250 $ 1,012,500
Tahoe Donner Skislope Way 14276 Skislope Way 14550 Skislope Way 1,050 8" $ 175 $ 183,750
Tahoe Donner Skislope Way 15071 Skislope Way 15189 Skislope Way 575 B. $ 175 $ 100,625
Tahoe Donner Skislope Way 15236 Skislope Way 16075 Skislope Way 3,150 8" $ 175 $ 551,250
Tahoe Donner Chalet Road Chapelle Place GC 3rd Fairway Easement 1,800 8" $ 175 $ 315,000
Tahoe Donner Chateau Way 11766 Chateau Way Chalet Road 300 8" $ 175 $ 52,500
Tahoe Donner Golf Course 5th Fairway Easement Snowpeak Way Skiview Loop 700 8" $ 175 $ 122,500
Tahoe Donner Skiview,Loop 12651 Skiview,Loop 14205 Skiview Loop 8,350 8"/12° $ 220 $ 1,837,000
Tahoe Donner Sierra Glen Road Skiview two Northwood$Boulevard 800 8" $ 175 $ 140,000
Tahoe Donner Hillside Dore Northwoods Boulevard Sta hom Road 4,075 8" $ 175 $ 713,125
47,700 Subtotal $ 9,437,625
Engineering&Administration(10%) $ 943,763
Contingency(20%) $ 1,887,525
Total $12,268,913
U7§- IM,
Memorandum
To: Peter L. Holzmeister, Steve Hollabaugh, Ed Taylor, Mary Chapman, Alan
Harry, Kim Szczurek and Barbara Cahill
From: Sara Owens
Date: July 11, 2006
Subject: Public Outreach for the Water Rate Increase Public Hearing and the
Donner Lake Surcharge Public Hearing.
In response to a letter that was written to the Board of Directors from CATT and to
answer questions that arose at your meeting on July 10`h, I have prepared this memo
outlining the results of my attempts at public outreach for the above referenced Public
Hearings. The following is a list of potential opportunities for public outreach given to me
at the June 26`h meeting and the outcomes:
Sierra Sun
• 1 Published a Notice in the Sierra Sun on 6/27/06. It was felt that we only legally
needed to post the hearings once in the paper. I second posting was not done
for this reason.
Moonshine Ink
• Paper will be published after Public Hearing (deadline for print in July issue is
July 6`h for release on July 13th). At this time we had planned to hold the hearing
and vote at the July 5`h meeting making publishing in the Moonshine Ink a mute
point.
Web Page
• Posted on website 6/27/06.
Public Postings
• Posted at Library 6/26/06
• Posted in Lobby 6/26/06
• Posted in Post Office (Deerfield) 6/28/06
• Post Office downtown does not post notices of any kind. It is against their policy.
• Posted Notice at Wild Cherries instead of post office on 6/28/06.
Email to Associations and Other Interested Groups
• I sent an email on 6/26/06. Apparently these groups forwarded the email,
because we received calls from other individuals that received the information via
email.
Channel Six posting
• 1 emailed the channel 6 on 6/23/06 and left a message on 6/26/06 with no
response to date.
KTKE Truckee Radio
• The Public Hearings were announced 5 times each/a day for 3 days. It was
decided that this was the best way to blanket the community and spread the
word.
FAQ Sheet— Peter prepared the FAQ Sheet and completed the final revisions on
6/30/06.
• 1 posted the FAQ sheets on the Website on 6/30/06.
Article in Sierra Sun —This article was never prepared, I think due to time constraints.
• We would have needed 2 days notice by noon of that day to get the article in the
Sierra Sun. This was to be published in the "My Turn" column.
Article in Moonshine Ink
• Paper will be published after Public Hearing (deadline for print in July issue is
July 61h for print July 131h.)
Email and Contact Lists
Donner Lake
Charlie White sales@donner-lake.com
Juanita Schneider ivanitaschneider@cebridge.net
Emily Kashtan ekashtan@prodigy.net
Donner Lake Property Owners Association
info@dlpoa.org
Farnsl @alum.svracuse.edu
manager@dlpoa.org
Entire Service Area
Tahoe Donner Home Owners Association
admin@tahoedonner.com
board@tahoedonner.com
dshaw@tahoedonner.com
info@tahoedonner.com
Chamber of Commerce
info@truckee.com
CATT
info@ca-tt.com
Glenshire Home Owners Association
Glenshirel @sbcqlobal.net
Sierra Sun Contacts
Sales - Bonnie York bvork@sierrasun.com
Editorials — Rene 587-6061
Moonshine Ink
Mayumi mavumi@moonshineink.com
Sara Zimmerman saraz@moonshineink.com
Channel Six 582-1194
Christy Brady channel6@ttusd.org
KTKE Big Mountain Radio
Jack Davis 587-9999 cell 386-3585
isdavis3864 @ sbcglobal.net
Additional Notes for future Public Hearings:
KTKE Radio Needs 1 days notice to read notice live on the air
$12 per announcement or $10 for 60 announcements
Read live between 6 am and 6 pm
Sierra Sun Request a day for Articles and Editorials.
paper needs 2 days notice before noon.
Depending on other requests submitted earlier than ours
Moonshine Ink Submit by 1 s` Thursday of month to be in print the following
Thursday. (see attached information)
Web Site internet address: tdpud.org/admin
Password: 0099
Section: Main Page articles
To post the agenda or public notice, go into article name
section and select Board meetings, Agenda or Notices.
Paste agenda or notice into article text and follow through
with task at bottom of each page. Last page will give you the
opportunity to edit if incorrect, otherwise, merely click finish
and you are done.
Posting paper notices
Library has a section of notices and agendas
Post office will only post notices at Deerfield location
Various other sites in Truckee have Bulletin boards, but
bring tacs
Emailing information
Send to Barbara and blind copy email lists
Channel Six Never responded.
Truckee Donner Public Utility District
July 10, 2006
Ms. Manon Celaya
Glenshire Devonshire Residents Association ,,
15726 Glenshire Drive
Truckee, Ca. 96161
Dear Ms. Celaya and Board of Directors
Below are the responses to your July 5, 2006 faxed questions:
Question: Does the District need a super majority vote of the board to secure another bond?
Answer. No. A majority is required
Question: Is the 12 million dollar loan for a specific pipe replacement project or a comprehensive repair
program?
Answer: The 12.3 mil`?ion is to replace the priority "1 pipes that have been ider=tifiea due to their leak
history. This can be considere-d a part of a , pY PirSR- r��taG £ f r �r� . T, � y^rt rliy #1 "iefi/ine
refsacentent viould be sore 2006 thru 20 If 0. The reserve funding for the; otork, sail oe trom 21006 thru 2011
at about $600,000 per year ,From 2012 dr ouggh 2021 this $600,000 per year would be avedable to
ad-dress;oricatt,#2 aria 93 pipelines 'f the boars se arishes. lrf 2021, 'he 1996 COF3's Sidi�P paid off which
a ,4; free up S1,100.000 of yearly debt coverage. This s1 100.0;00 can then be utilized to aauress pri ntr
#2 and #3 pipelines if the boars sc wishes, after 2036, the proposed 2006 C^r's rvil be paid off, 'rdarnq
up another 1 000 00. i wou'd consider the 2000' COF's as a piece of a =�ff',�rc'P�t7St`✓a tE'.'71cf --�r7'Errf
ro ,am.
Question: Is the 6% operating budget increase for 2007 and 2008 an increase only to get the loan?
Answer, The 6%increase in 2007 and 6% in 2008 is,made up of IWO parts,
3% toward x^,-2.`Ildmg reserve funds 10 prudent levels
3% toneira increases in operating and ruarntenance costs
'he entire 6% n 20v7 and 6 � in, 210 8 is requires to get the 'oats.
Question: Can the board raise the rates again for operating expenses during the next budget cycles?
Answer: It is the Boards prerogative sc propose ann rinse rates as they see fit.
Question: Is the Donner Lake surcharge being handled the same way the Glenshire surcharge was
developed?
Answer: `/es
Question: Why isn't the approximately$1.5 million from the Donner Lake project being returned to the capital
reserve fund?
,A mi CIE,- ;hie .,pproxcr;ahoy/ S 1.- rniflion is be r,g relu ed to , pay ute Lat a canes f ust r...F-a frorn .°✓he e
it was borrooved,
Truckee Donner PUD appreciates your interest in our public process and welcomes your participation.
Very truly yours,
Stephen Hollabaugh
Assistant General Manager
P. 0. Box 309-- Truckee, CA 96160 - Phone 5-36-587-3896 _ a xiw.blpudS icrg
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13726 GLENSHIRE DR
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
Date: July 5, 2006
Memo To: Peter Holzmeister & Board of Directors
From: Glenshire/Devonshire Residents Association
Re: Rate increase and Debt questions
Dear Peter & Board of Directors,
Please accept the following comments regarding:
a) Adoption of an ordinance increasing the District's water rates.
b) Adoption of an ordinance establishing a billing surcharge applicable to Donner
Lake customers.
c) Increasing the District Debt.
We are very concerned about the speed in which these decisions are being made
without specifics being made available for public review. The proposed increases being
suggested are on the heels of the increases in 2006 budget. The discussion for that rate
increase was more thorough and the public reach-out was significantly better.
We have followed your discussions and have some specific questions that have not
been clearly answered by the board or staff.
• Does the District need a super majority vote of the board to secure another
bond?
• Is the 12 million dollar loan for a specific pipe replacement project or a
comprehensive repair program?
• Is the 6% operating budget increase for 2007 & 2008 an increase only to get the
loan? Can the board raise the rates again for operating expenses during the next
budget cycles?
• Is the Donner Lake surcharge being handled the same way the Glenshire
surcharge was developed?
• Why isn't the approximate $1.5 million from the Donner Lake project being
returned to the capital reserve fund?
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If you include the intention of the District to move forward with the broadband project the
district debt will be over $60 million dollars.
There are too many issues that have not been adequately presented to the public.
Moreover, the speed in which the board is moving is not allowing enough time for us
review the information.
Our next board meeting is July 12, the same night you have planned to vote. Our
Association would like to discuss the districts proposal and plans. We are requesting
you continue this discussion until our board has had the opportunity to review the
answers to the questions we have submitted.
Thank you for your consideration.
Glenshire/Devonshire Residents Association
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO
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July 7, 2006
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President Ron Hemig /'v'�i4�
Director Joe Aguera
Director Pat Sutton
Director Tim Taylor
Director Bill Thomason
Re: Appeal of Dennis Sanchez Termination
Dear Truckee Donner PUD Board of Directors:
As an official elected by the citizens of Truckee, you were elected to "represent
owner/customer interests, set policy and rates, studies and assess implications of new
legislature and alternatives" (TDPUD website). In addition, you are involved with setting
policy for management and bargaining unit employees of the District, and your covenant
obligates you to function as an impartial adjudicator of employee issues. This obligation
requires an unprejudiced arbitrator that will remain equitable during the grievance
procedure, an arbitrator that will entirely understand the grievance, and an arbitrator that
will allow the accused party the opportunity to challenge their accuser's allegations. The
Board has this obligation to every management and bargaining unit employee at TDPUD,
and those employees should expect those privileges before a decision is reached.
My letter to the Board dated June 30,2006 clearly declared all documentation provided
to Local 1245 concerning Mr. Sanchez's termination. In addition, I highlighted if any
other evidence was submitted by the District, that it would be unfair to Mr. Sanchez if
those accusations were not allowed to be addressed. Since the Board's closed session
lasted 1 '/2 hours, and included Mr. Sanchez's accuser Mr. Harry, I was concerned Mr.
Sanchez did not receive the impartial arbitrator he anticipated, Therefore, I questioned,
and was assured during the Labor Management meeting on July 6, 2006, that the only
topics that were discussed during the Board's closed session was Section 14.4 of the
grievance procedure, and a discussion of Mr. Sanchez's suspended license.
TDPUD's disciplinary policy Section 4.16.010.6(D), allows an employee a pre-
disciplinary review with three directors selected by the employee. This specific procedure
allows the employee and their representative an `opportunity to respond orally...Further
the employee will have an opportunity to question all materials and individuals involved
in the issues."Although this section is for the pre-disciplinary hearing, it is quite evident
the Board intended for disciplined employees to have every available opportunity to
"question all materials and individuals involved" before they are discharged.
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The existing grievance mechanism allows the employee to appeal their dispute to the
Board in writing. Without access to the Board, the Union must submit all documents that
address the Districts allegations against the employee. Allowing the District to provide
verbal testimony without an opportunity for the Union to refute is a breach of the Board's
responsibility to District employees, and to the true connotation of the Districts
disciplinary procedures.
On June 29, 2006, I requested that Mr. Holzmeister allow Mr..Sanchez and myself access
tote Board's closed session, which we were denied.—I indicated to Mr Holzmeister we
would be available to the Board during or after the closed session to clarify any questions
the Board may have. If the District has provided evidence or verbal testimony to the
Board without affording Mr. Sanchez or Local 1245 an opportunity to respond to the
statements, then I request the Board withhold their decision until all persons concerned
have the opportunity to respond. Finally, I request that the Board execute any moves,
motions, or actions in open public session.
Tb
u for your consideration,
Patrick Waite
IBEW 1245 Business Representative
INTERNATIONAL :2FiOTIHERiHOOD OF ELEC%131CAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO
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June 30, 2006
President Ron Hemig
Director Joe Aguera
Director Pat Sutton
Director Tim Taylor
Director Bill Thomason
Dear Truckee Donner PUD Board of Directors
On Friday, June 16,2006 Facilities Maintenance/Relief Utility Worker Dennis Sanchez
was terminated from Truckee Donner PUT) for not having a valid driver's license. Mr.
Sanchez was presented with a Notice of Proposed Discharge on June 12, 2006 by Allan
Harry, Support Services Manager. In addition, Mr. Sanchez had a pre-disciplinary review
meeting with Peter Holzmeister, General Manager on June 14, 2006, who upheld the
termination on June 15, 2006.
Mr. Sanchez has received a copy of the June 12, 2006 Notice of Proposed Discharge
(Attachment A), the June 15, 2006 letter from Mr. Holzmeister upholding the termination
(Attachment B). Additionally, I received a letter responding to my request for all
documentation used to determine termination(Attachment C). Local 1245 or Mr.
Sanchez have received no other evidence, documentation, or accusations regarding his
termination. Therefore, Local 1245 or Mr. Sanchez have not had an opportunity to refute
any other evidence or accusations that may be presented by the District. It would be
unfair to Mr. Sanchez to submit any other evidence, documentation, or accusations after
the pre-discharge meeting held with Mr. Holzmeister.
The Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)between TDPUD and IBEW Local 1245
include a four step grievance procedure. Since the subsequent termination on June 16,
2006, Mr. Sanchez is without gainful employment, and in accordance with Section 14.4
of the MOU, Local 1245 will forego Step I and Step 2 of the grievance procedure. Mr.
Sanchez and Local 1245 urge this matter be appealed as quickly as possible.
While employed at TDPUD, Mr. Sanchez was directly responsible for building
maintenance. Such as repairing plumbing fixtures, carpentry work, clearing snow,
stocking shelves and unloading trucks. On rare occasions Mr. Sanchez was sent to pick
up and deliver mail. Mr. Sanchez was terminated because he received a DUI while on
personal time, and temporarily lost his license for one month. Listed below is a timeline
from the date Mr. Sanchez was arrested for DUI, until the day he was terminated.
April 18,2006
Mr. Sanchez was arrested for DUI. Mr. Sanchez realizes there are no excuses for driving
while intoxicated, and the experience has been humiliating for him. His DMV record
shows that this incident is a first offense DUI violation. In addition, his DMV record
shows he has no other traffic violations.
April 19,2006
Mr. Sanchez is released from jail, and is given a temporary driver's license. In addition,
he is instructed his license will be suspended starting June 11, 2006 until October 11,
2006, unless he shows proof of insurance, enrolls in a DUI program,and pays $125
before June 11, 2006. Since the DMV gave him a temporary license, Mr. Sanchez
believed if he followed the instructions provided from the DMV he would receive a
restricted license on June 11, 2006,which would allow him commute to work and drive
TDPUD vehicles. Therefore, because he believed he would have a restricted driver's
license on June 11,2006 until October 11, 2006, when his license would be unrestricted,
he did not notify TDPUD of his DUI and possible suspension.
May 24,2006
Nancy Waters, Human Resources Administrator met with Mr. Sanchez and notified him
that she received a notice from the DMV notifying TDPUD that Mr. Sanchez would have
a suspended license starting June 11, 2006. Ms. Waters and Mr. Sanchez met with Mr.
Holzmeister to discuss the DMV notification. While looking at the DMV information
(Attachment D), Mr. Sanchez, Mr. Holzmeister, and Ms. Waters agreed that since he
would have a restricted license starting June 11, 2006 it would not impede his work
performance at TDPUD.
June 9,2006
Mr. Sanchez informed his supervisor that he required this day off to complete the DMV
requirements needed to attain his restricted license. He assembled the required material
and submitted to the DMV. It is on June 9, 2006 that Mr. Sanchez learned from the DMV
that although he completed the DMV requirements his license would still be suspended
for 30 days starting June 11, 2006, as per the DMC regulations (Attachment D).
June 12,2006
Mr. Sanchez met with Ms. Waters Monday morning, June 12, 2006, and informed her
that he will get a restricted license, but first it is suspended for 30 days until July,
2006, Ms. Waters said she was aware oft a�i t, and they needed to meet with Mr. Harry,
who presented Mr. Sanchez with the June 12, 2006 Notice of Proposed Discharge.
Conclusion
Mr. Sanchez believed on April 19, 2006 that if he fulfilled the DMV requirements he
would have a restricted license and meet the job requirements of TDPUD. Mr. Sanchez,
Ms. Waters, and Mr. Holzmeister all misinterpreted the DMV regulations and believed
he would get a restricted license d nng t e r May 24, 2006eti meng. On Friday, June 9,
2006, Mr. Sanchez went to the DMV in good faith that he would meet all DMV
requirements. The following Monday, June 12, 2006, TDPUD had the Notice of
Proposed Discharge.
While Mr. Sanchez's job description clearly specifies he must have a Class C driver's
license, the Facilities Maintenance position at TDPUD did not necessitate everyday
driving. The position does pick up mail on rue occasions, and does intermittently pick up
supplies at the hardware store. However, it is entirely possible for TDPUD to either order
the supplies to be delivered,or send one of the other four Supply Services employees to
occasionally pick up the mail or supplies for 30 days if needed. During the pre-discharge
meeting with Mr. Holzmeister, George Caballero, Shop Steward suggested if having
other Supply Services employees perdorm th eos dies was inconvenient, then TDPUD
could suspend Mr. Sanchez for 30 days until his restricted license took effect. Mr.
Sanchez will have a restricted license starting July 12, 2006, which would allow him to
fulfill the Facilities Maintenance job description.
As a Facilities Maintenance employee at TDPUD, Mr. Sanchez was responsible for
remodeling the conference room, fixing tile by the bathrooms, installing the map in the
Boardroom, and numerous other projects (Attachment E). His position is not an entry
level position where employees are interchangeable, where if terminated he could easily
attain a comparable position. Because of Mr. Sanchez's bad judgment, he has been
penalized by the law,and sentenced by TDPUD. Ternunation is a harsh sentence in this
unpleasant incident.
Mr. Sanchez did lose his license for Driving while intoxicated. Although he did not
immediately reveal his DUI to TDPUD, he did not intentionally mislead the District, as
he firmly believed he would qualify for a restricted license. The DMV requires a first
offender DUI to have their license suspended for a minimum of 30 days as a measure to
discourage people from driving while intoxicated, not for the ultimate objective of
displacing them from their sole means of employment. Therefore, the penalty of
termination should be reconsidered by the Board.
Thankyeu for you consideration,
Patrick Wait
1BEW Local 1245, Business Representative
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Dennis Sanchez
FM: Alan Harry, Support Services Manager
RE: Notice of Proposed Discharge
DATE: June 12, 2006
Dennis, you are receiving this notice of Proposed Discharge because as of June
11, 2006, you are not able to fulfill the requirements of your job description as
Facility Maintenance/Relief Utility Worker. The job description for your position
(Exhibit 1) states that you must have a valid driver's license. Per the attached
DMV records (Exhibit 2), your driver's license will be suspended for a minimum of
thirty days, beginning on June 11, 2006; therefore,your duties. you will be unable to perform
You have the right to a pre-disciplinary review of this action with the General
Manager to discuss your proposed discharge. If you object in-writing to a pre-
disciplinary review with the General Manager, then YOU may have your pre-
disciplinary review with selected by you. three (3) members of the District's Board of Directors
Dennis, you are being suspended immediately but shall be paid for a period of
five working days from today. A pre-disciplinary review with the General Manager
has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 14 2006, at 1:00 p.m, at the District
office. if this is not agreeable with you, you may change to a day or time that is
agreeable with you. Please inform Peter Holzmeister as soon as possible
whether the date, time, and place for the review are agreeable to you. If you
request your review be with three (3) Directors, the date, time, and place for the
review will also have to be agreeable to them.
During a pre-disciplinary review, YOU will be provided with an Opportunity to
respond orally or in writing and to be represented by a person of your choice.
You will have the opportunity to present materials and witnesses on your behalf.
The District will also be entitled to present witnesses concerning the Notice of
Proposed Discharge. The review will be conducted informally, without regard to
technical rules of evidence. Either party may transcribe or record the review.
The General Manager or three Directors (if that is your choice) shall issue a
written determination as to whether the proposed discharge will be sustained,
sustained in part and revoked in part, or revoked, within one day from the date of
the pre-disciplinary review. A copy of the decision will be delivered to you
Personally or sent by first-class mail.
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Truckee Donner Public Utility District Board eDirectors
Joseph R.Agues
J.Ronald Hemig
Patricia S.Sutton
Business Office (530) 587-3896 FAX (530) 587-5056 Tim Taylor
William L Thomason
General Manager
Peter L Holzmeister
June 15, 2006
Dennis Sanchez
15385 Ickneild Way
Truckee, California 96161
Dear Mr. Sanchez;
On Wednesday, June 14, 2006 a pre-disciplinary review was held resulting from a
Notice of Proposed Discharge that you received from Alan Harry. The review meeting
was attended by me and Nancy Waters, the Districts Human Resources Administrator
and by you and George Caballero, representing IBEW Local 1245. This letter is to
inform you that the Notice of Proposed Discharge dated June 12, 2006 is sustained.
Your driver's license has been suspended by the Department of Motor Vehicles. An
important part of your job duties involves driving a District vehicle. You are not able to
do so at this time. it is uncertain that you will be able to do so for several months.
This disciplinary action is being taken because of your loss of driving privileges.
However, during the meeting you stated that your job performance, other than loss of
driving privileges, has been good and suggested that I check with others to verify this
statement. 1 have seamed that your recent job performance has not been Qood.
If you are dissatisfied with this determination, your recourse will be to utilize the
procedure contained in the Grievance Procedure of the current Memorandum of
Understanding between the District and the Union. A copy of the Grievance Procedure
was previously provided to you as an exhibit to the Notice of Proposed Discharge. If you
utilize the Grievance Procedure, then you and the District will be bound by all terms,
including the time limits, of the Grievance Procedure. The Grievance Procedure will be
the sole method of obtaining a further review of the disciplinary action for you.
Very truly yours,
Peter L. Hoizmeister
Post Office Box 309 11570 Donner Pass Road Truckee, California 96160
June 29, 2006
Dear Pat,
The purpose of this e-mail is to respond to your e-mail dated June 22,2006, specifically
questions number 3 and 4, since it is my understanding that you have already received
responses to questions t and 2.
The termination of Dennis Sanchez is based on his loss of license. During the pre-
disciplinary hearing that 1 conducted Dennis and George Caballero were, in effect,
suggesting that the termination was too harsh. Dennis offered as a defense that his
performance has improved. It was suggested that I talk with people and check out that
statement. In fairness to Dennis I did check that assertion out and found that his
performance is not satisfactory. The defense offered by Dennis was not convincing to I
upheld the termination. br► 4
Hf.Mith respect to question number four, I did not review any other documents in
determining to sustain the termination of Dennis.
Peter Holzmeister
State d Cautornra-6usrness. Transportation.and Houvnq Agency
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES .�
RESTRICTED LICENSES
SECTION 13353.7 VC
FOR FIRST OFFENDERS ONLY WITH BAC 0,08% OR MORE WHO WERE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AT THE
TIME OF ARREST.
IF YOU ENROLL IN A FIRST OFFENDER DRIVING—UNDER—THE—INFLUENCE(DUI) PROGRAM AND A 1ePROOF OF
ENROLLMENT' FORM (DL-107) IS RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT FROM THE DUI PROGRAM PROVIDER,
FILE PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BY A CALIFORNIA INSURANCE PROOF CERTIFICATE(SR 22)
AND PAY A 1125 REISSUE FEE, YOU MAY APPLY FOR A RESTRICTED NON—COMMERCIAL LICENSE AFTER 30
J DAYS OF MON—COMMERCIALSLICENSEFINDU ARE A ORDER TO APPLYYCIAL FOR AICENSED RESTRICTEDVLIC YOU MUST DOWNGRADE TO A
LICENSE.
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE RESTRICTION. YOUR NON—COMMERCIAL DRIVING PRIVILEGE WILL BE
R�STR3CTE T D V3NG 70 AND FROM IHE uU1 PROGRAM AND DRIVING T0, FROM AND DURING THE
COURSE OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT. THE RESTRICTION WILL END 6 MONTHS FROM THE SUSPENSION
EFFECTIVE DATE.
IF YOU ENROLL AND FAIL TO PARTICIPATE OR DO NOT COMPLETE THE DUI PROGRAM, THE DEPARTMENT
WILL
IMMEDIATELY
REVOKE
YOUR
RESTRICTED
NON EGAN
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FIRST OFFENDERS UNDER AGE 21 AT THE TINE OF ARREST ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RESTRICTIONS UNDER
THIS SECTION.
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FACILITIES MAINTENANCE/RELIEF UTILITY WORKER
NATURE OF WORK
Under direct and immediate supervision of the Support Services Manager, performs work relating
to building and grounds maintenance. Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled duties involving
general knowledge of the above. Is engaged in repetitive or routine duties involving the use of
various procedures and the application of clearly prescribed standard procedures requiring the
making of minor decisions and the use of some judgment. Does not exercise supervision. Has
regular contact with District employees and vendors requiring tact and diplomacy. Requires the
ability to perform maintenance duties including exertion of a large amount of physical effort to
stoop, climb,crouch and lift in performance of assigned duties; maybe subject to uncomfortable
working conditions including exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold, outdoors, chemicals, mechanical
hazards, and electrical hazards. May work alone.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
1. Inspects building facilities to identify building maintenance and performs custodial duties
as required.
2. Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets, and pipes; clear
obstructions from water and sewer lines.
3. Performs minor carpentry duties; patches and repairs walls, furniture and related objects.
4. Inspects and adjusts heating and air conditioning systems.
5. Repairs and installs electrical lighting systems and fixtures; changes and installs plugs
and switches.
8. Clears debris, snow and ice from walkways and parking areas.
7. Receives material, stocks shelves, re-packs material, stages material, operates forklift.
8. Loads, unloads and moves equipment and materials.
9. Assists meter readers with meter reading,service reports,delivery of notices as required.
10. Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of basic practices and procedures
related to maintenance of buildings and grounds. Two years experience in building and grounds
maintenance. Ability to perform arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately. Ability to
understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Possession of a valid State of California
Department of Motor Vehicles Class C driver's license.