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Under the changes recommended to the policy, excess water usage that qualifies for a one-time adjustment will be charged at the tier 1 single-family residential rate rather than the wholesale rate used previously. The policy will also allow a qualifying account one adjustment every 10 years, replacing the prior “one time in a lifetime” limit.

Staff proposed and the committee approved two staff-level authority adjustments: raising the general manager’s onetime-adjustment approval limit from $1,500 to $2,000 and increasing the customer service manager’s limit from $400 to $900. Staff also proposed a minor wording change to the policy title and purpose statements and to add a sentence requesting information from customers about the reason for high usage.

The mayor asked whether commercial customers ever qualify for residential tier 1 rates; staff replied they do not receive tier 1 as a matter of course, but noted that applying tier 1 for an adjustment still represents a discount compared with the previous wholesale-credit approach in many cases. Director Martinez moved to approve the changes and staff recommendations; the mayor seconded and the motion passed on a unanimous roll call.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Finance and Administration Committee Meeting - January 6, 2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved revisions to the Authority’s one-time adjustment policy on Jan. 6 to charge excess water at the tier 1 single-family residential rate and permit one adjustment every 10 years.","taxTitle","Sweetwater Authority, Chula Vista, San Diego County, California","taxId",58851,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6283102,"Committee approves $4,917.40 one-time adjustment for Jamavent LP water account",71,258000,329000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2590912-17f72bdd313c6fcc3f51dd5ee04b31a5&start=258&end=329","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2590912-17f72bdd313c6fcc3f51dd5ee04b31a5/thumbnail_258000.jpg","/articles/6283102/California/Committee-approves-491740-one-time-adjustment-for-Jamavent-LP-water-account","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283102-53a4d73119bf40b6fd5678676b22e3fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140694&Signature=iCDnY~d7z3E79MrQsLmEbElJzINg7uXgrjD-hITMhToNrUwUHqP3UY9YHFRd4RP7R1dvxVnJ-yg9Fa1konO-pmrTi4XDCLFAH6lKBp8Qz48kxpkkLjYf4au6J8xW02RcBcLpJ2U7-oadBbE45zwNdg87kKVbZhTfvmmk-V2T9SXJ05qU6sYbMSuMhiTbjub4er-vPzpBGBgHcGhfmwEyKcL~75q0zZ5~4tn3AB-KZI1gcXdEY9xtePZyaUBaotPbi1YtBgJxSEHokaUzkReKYMjcnQavlAvcO2X88gMDdIs3WoEv~jNWQt-CFDQricqd5~a2XlzGNTbxSDpGy-1hYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sweetwater Authority Finance and Administration Committee on Jan. 6 unanimously approved a one-time adjustment of $4,917.40 to the customer account of Jamavent LP after staff said the excess water use stemmed from an irrigation leak that has since been repaired.

Assistant General Manager (AGM) described the calculation used under current policy: staff subtracts the customer’s bimonthly average water usage from the high-usage period and credits the difference at the wholesale water rate to determine the adjustment. The AGM told the committee the amount recommended in this case is $4,917.40 and that the request exceeds the general manager’s $1,500 approval limit, so committee approval was required.

The AGM also said staff does not require repair invoices; instead, staff reviews subsequent bills to confirm that usage returned to normal. “We don't ask for proof of repairs,” the Assistant General Manager said, adding that the policy had required proof in the past but was changed years ago to a one-time, no‑receipt approach.

Director Martinez moved to approve staff’s recommendation; the mayor seconded. At roll call, Directors Martinez, Morrison and Yamani voted aye and the motion passed unanimously.","The Finance and Administration Committee unanimously approved a one-time credit of $4,917.40 for Jamavent LP after staff said high usage resulted from an irrigation leak that has been repaired; staff noted current policy does not require proof-of-repair documentation.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6283104,"Sweetwater Authority committee reviews FY26 budget calendar, targets June adoption",31,201000,232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2590912-17f72bdd313c6fcc3f51dd5ee04b31a5&start=201&end=232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2590912-17f72bdd313c6fcc3f51dd5ee04b31a5/thumbnail_201000.jpg","/articles/6283104/California/Sweetwater-Authority-committee-reviews-FY26-budget-calendar-targets-June-adoption","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283104-0cd85a6468f9082e67964442707a13d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140694&Signature=K~Qrz86ZaDOTiFrKE1t21U~sLdqPzJ0MuGvi1~OAiE~6RNOAjLJAilNu36WJVMgNqBhfGGAsGJOdHkcuefNnSRRyeO7O32YoT4HkpiHSbGA3LU1QnZjoTWkyoL8Q9qV1WvT0RCwsrgZXsGAmVGIQtBcNxeyUHUZHkqZnStLV8ZlGk-IEZXccbcnzflayN1Wb8egr1S~dnQKWKqf1fudmp9IqutMh-TNSU2I8iKEpDwRGfyFPh6A--lmJUm1BJ~mms~aqUMeEJTPXz-UF5OV0fNuYgEDTCGRxg4wBuMwO1p0FDfsLjMM7oS1bYDq34M-RJcsfgtPwagP0f3SI-nU9fQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sweetwater Authority Finance and Administration Committee on Jan. 6 reviewed a proposed calendar for the fiscal year 2026 budget process and related strategic-plan updates, with the timeline targeting board adoption in June 2025.

The Assistant General Manager presented the calendar as an informational item, saying it “lays out a schedule to get us to adoption in June” and that some modifications could occur as the process moves forward. Committee members were invited to ask questions; none were raised and no formal action was required or taken because the item was informational.

The committee noted the item will return to the full board for comment and any adjustments. The meeting record shows no public comment on the item.","The Sweetwater Authority Finance and Administration Committee reviewed a proposed calendar on Jan. 6 that lays out milestones for the FY2026 budget and related strategic-plan updates, with final adoption targeted for June 2025; the item was informational only.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6283088,"Committee approves $4.45 million FY24-25 auto and liability insurance premium",40,1256000,1296000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2590912-17f72bdd313c6fcc3f51dd5ee04b31a5&start=1256&end=1296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2590912-17f72bdd313c6fcc3f51dd5ee04b31a5/thumbnail_1256000.jpg","/articles/6283088/California/Committee-approves-445-million-FY24-25-auto-and-liability-insurance-premium","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283088-f4ba5488ad7f3681407d56dd92b58c74/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140694&Signature=SbEeiQc6uQdQ-U8gQXo~3MGdiQXJfb3W0FhPT~xaJzJratNyixKrDpT2uAaVLY45YOzAajowRRKJryfdLm5tW6serLLtE-xkkiejwi~g9Df573dEvdyrhpBTBF3NC68KqQTSXQWHgD-TE90SdEOy5P9GA5gYPk5uXXuaMZnHyhqYd6qwdSHnR9mO5th7vor9KezI4jdTnXVyfJntMVERn-7lxl3dPAS-TIg3KAhVh63sOQCX2yS4BvuN6koXadp-1D65aMVZ21UtMZqVblcjY4HhfbuXhLvfj5Ls0ixpfzBEDyngIpnZNczxbiAqGT0JZFqTNVYmozsrwOsxnzxu8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sweetwater Authority Finance and Administration Committee on Jan. 6 approved payment of the FY24–25 auto and general liability insurance premium in the amount of $4,450,932.04.

Staff said the premium exceeds the general manager’s signing authority and requested committee approval to make the annual payment; staff confirmed funds for the payment exist within the operating budget and within the line item. One committee member asked whether the budget covered the premium; staff replied there was sufficient funding in the line item and noted the budgeted figure of $447,000 in the packet and characterized the difference as roughly $3,500 higher than that line amount as presented (transcript comments reflect those line-item figures; staff clarified there is sufficient funding overall).

Director Martinez moved to approve the premium payment; the mayor seconded. A roll-call vote recorded aye from Directors Martinez, Morrison and Yamani and the motion passed unanimously.","The committee approved payment of the FY24–25 auto and general liability insurance premium totaling $4,450,932.04, a sum above the general manager’s signing authority; staff said funds are available in the operating budget.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6283093,"Committee recommends approval of minor edits to policies 501–509, updates name references",132,859000,991000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2590912-17f72bdd313c6fcc3f51dd5ee04b31a5&start=859&end=991","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2590912-17f72bdd313c6fcc3f51dd5ee04b31a5/thumbnail_859000.jpg","/articles/6283093/California/Committee-recommends-approval-of-minor-edits-to-policies-501509-updates-name-references","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283093-020eaa2818261f0f6914f522588b1bf9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140694&Signature=GOrLZ4LDhpSkLKqak3JeVoenZak17ziN5ZYjj69NRtjdTt657ILGkAAj2vsPaNsei84mm8joJBZUElUgetyJ2aHzeGemaM-FQ02xI~sxlGMlUHTxPEPqW8qIHIzl0bTZ~b1XLlHnV5ZxhLudlXbVvic6NxOr~6HqpMp7t7K2NnmoqDSS~lczs-yBXlBzyyaHjEEdV6wgD9PBM4Me0KP5ljnv28xY-EB6eFBLU4LzKWX4wvYGjbFyurga~wZMMs7NWaIjed~9r6cNz3BnnLqhBrKM77nVb9plZi9CM0KSU68zfvEQmg9o4BWsEjE05POLFTPLS2FOH6em6vceFFAX4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sweetwater Authority Finance and Administration Committee on Jan. 6 reviewed board policies 501 through 509 and recommended they be forwarded to the full board with minor clarifications and wording updates.

Staff said most edits were grammatical or minor, and that policies 501–503 and 505 had no substantive changes. The committee approved removing the phrase “irrigation district” and replacing it with “water” in several policies to align with the agency name change and clarified language about how the mayor of National City appoints certain members. Legal counsel confirmed that the term “electors” refers to voters, which the committee noted for clarity.

Committee members asked questions about officer titles such as treasurer and secretary (the treasurer role historically has been the director of finance); staff said the policy language reflected the positions but actual practice varied. Director Martinez moved to recommend approval to the full board; the mayor seconded and the motion passed unanimously.","The Finance and Administration Committee reviewed and recommended approval of minor clarifying edits to board policies 501–509, including replacing references to “irrigation district” with “water” to reflect a naming change and clarifying appointment language for mayoral appointees from National City.","actionData","errors"]

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