EXHIBIT 1-B

DRAFT MINUTES

Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

August 28, 2003

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM in the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Conference Room.

 

Directors present:

Alexander Henson, Chair – Division 5

Judi Lehman, Vice Chair – Division 2

Alvin Edwards – Division 1

Molly Erickson – Division 3

Kris Lindstrom – Division 4

David Pendergrass – Mayoral Representative

 

Directors absent – David Potter – Monterey County Board of Supervisors

 

Acting General Manager present:  Fran Farina

 

District Counsel present:  David Laredo

 

The assembly recited the Pledge of Allegiance

 

The following comments were directed to the Board during Oral Communications.  (1) Nancy Isakson stated she does not understand why the Board is discontinuing the water credit for the Microphor ˝ gallon toilets since this has been an ongoing credit allowed for some time.  (2) Patricia Bernardi asked that the Board explain why this type of toilet is no longer considered a feasible alternative.  (3) Walt Hess, Sales Representative with Microphor, asked that the Board temporarily reconsider its decision to suspend water credits for the ˝ gallon toilets so the company can respond to concerns raised by the public.  (4) Mitsy Dallas stated the survey submitted to Peninsula residents was not clear to present the pros and cons of the toilet and that there was no indication that the Board was concerned over the functionality of the toilet.  She also stated the ˝ gallon toilets are a great tool for conserving water.  (5) Steve Dallas stated his construction business has installed numerous ˝ gallon toilets and he has not received complaints on them.  He noted that they are a great water conservation tool.  (6) Sheryl McKenzie, Government Affairs Director, Monterey County Association of Realtors, stated what is lacking in the staff report is how many properties have these ˝ gallon toilets and the percentage of surveys that were returned.  She stated one question not on the survey was, “Would you rather not be able to get this credit or put up with a few of these inconveniences.”  She suggested if the Board eliminates the microphor toilets, that it give the .7 water credits to the 1gallon toilets that will now be allowed in place of the microphors.  (7) Marc Beique stated it would be interesting to find out what the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA) has to say about these toilets in terms of keeping the other end of the system moving.  He also stated the toilets are operable during electrical outages.  (8) Debra Mickleson asked the Board to consider responding to the Marina Coast Water District Notice of Preparation (NOP) for a Draft EIR.  She stated that the Board has a responsibility to protect the Peninsula’s groundwater quality.  (9) Steve Leonard, Vice President, California-American Water Company (Cal-Am) responded to a request from the Board as to how much water Cal-Am has transferred into the Ryan Ranch System.  To date the total is 8.5 acre-feet of water transferred in from the Carmel system.  He also reported that the replacement well in Ryan Ranch has been completed and is expected to go on-line within the next 7-10 days.

 

Director Edwards moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2.  Director Lehman seconded the motion.  The motion was approved unanimously on a vote of 6-0.  Director Potter was absent.

 

Approved.

 

 

 

 

Approved.

 

 

 

Director Erickson moved to ratify the Board Chairman’s direction to delete the water credit for ˝ gallon toilets from the list of water use credits available to offset new water fixtures and that any reinstatement of that credit would require a CEQA determination that water conservation would be affected.

 

Director Edwards offered a motion to continue Consent Calendar Item 3 to the October 30, 2003 Special Board Meeting as a Public Hearing item.  Director Lindstrom seconded the motion.  Director Erickson requested that the issue and impact of water conservation be fully discussed at the October 30, 2003 meeting.  The motion was approved 5-1.  Directors Edwards, Lehman, Henson, Erickson and Lindstrom voted in favor of the motion.  Director Pendergrass voted against the motion.  Director Potter was absent.

 

Director Pendergrass offered an amendment to the motion to have the water credit reinstated during the interim period until the October 30, 2003 Public Hearing.  Director Edwards seconded the motion.  The motion failed on a vote of 2-4.  Directors Edwards and Pendergrass voted in favor of the motion.  Directors Lehman, Henson, Erickson and Lindstrom voted against the motion.  Director Potter was absent.

 

 

Director Pendergrass made a motion to approve staff’s Recommendations (R) 1, 2 and 3.  R1) to concur with the proposed Notice of Exemption and file the notice with the County Clerk; R2) to adopt the Findings of Approval, and R3) to approve the application including the 21 Conditions of Approval.  Director Edwards seconded the motion.  Director Erickson commended staff on the work done for this item.  The motion passed unanimously on a vote of 6 to 0.  Potter absent.

 

During the public hearing on this item Tex Irwin expressed support for the application and stated all the water to be used will stay on the land owner’s property.

 

The meeting was recessed at 7:57 PM and reconvened at 8:05 PM.

 

The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 8:35 pm to discuss item 10A due to relevant information relating to Item 5.  The Board reconvened to open session at 8:54 PM to address Item 5.  At that time, District Counsel reported on the Closed Session discussion of Item 10A.  He reported that the Board discussed strategy and provided direction to staff and Counsel but took no action.

 

Direction Lindstrom moved to not proceed with preparation of an EIR.  Director Erickson seconded the motion.  Motion approved 4 to 2.  Directors Pendergrass, Lehman, Erickson and Lindstrom voted in favor of the motion.  Directors Edwards and Henson voted against the motion.  Director Potter was absent.

 

The following comments were directed to the Board during the public hearing on this item.  (1) Nelson Vega stated that if the Board passes this item, he hopes the Board would consider an amendment to allow water transfers as long as there is no net effect of loss of water by the same owner.  (2) Patricia Bernardi asked why an EIR to assess environmental effects associated with terminating the water credit transfer program is required.  Instead, she suggested a water credit transfer EIR be done that looked at all the issues associated with this process.  (3) Larry Foy suggested the Board should wait to proceed with the EIR due to the costs, and suggested providing additional time for potential consultants to respond to the request for proposals.  (4) Tex Irwin stated that termination of the water credit transfer program would have an economic impact on the Peninsula. 

 

Director Erickson made a motion to adopt the staff recommendation to approve a contract with Land Systems Group.  Director Lindstrom seconded the motion.  The motion was approved on a vote of 5-1.  Directors Edwards, Lehman, Henson, Erickson and Lindstrom voted in favor of the motion.  Director Pendergrass voted against the motion.  Director Potter was absent.

 

 

The following comments were directed to the Board during the public hearing on this item.  (1) John Fischer expressed his unhappiness that the Board is considering this item.  (2) Sheryl McKenzie, Government Affairs Director, Monterey County Association of Realtors, stated she was not pleased that the Board is considering contracting with an organization who previously presented a flawed study to the Board.  (3) Patricia Bernardi expressed support for the potential contract with Land Systems Group.

 

Director Erickson made a motion to adopt the proposed agreement with the following changes: 1) remove the last sentence under 3a on page 100 of the packet which reads,  “For purposes of this Addendum, the parties agree that the use of potable and nonpotable water from sources outside the Seaside Basin for landscape irrigation would not cause a substantive physical effect on the Seaside Basin.” and 2) under 3a remove the words, “… and PVWMA boundaries” and change to … MPWMD boundary.  Director Lindstrom seconded the motion.  The motion was approved 4-2.  Directors Lehman, Henson, Erickson and Lindstrom voted in favor of the motion.  Directors Edwards and Pendergrass voted against the motion.  Director Potter was absent.

 

During the public hearing on this item, Debra Mickelson expressed concern with language on page 100 of the packet which reads, “For purpose of this Addendum, the parties agree that the use of potable and nonpotable water from sources outside the Seaside Basin for landscape irrigation would not cause a substantive physical effect on the Seaside Basin.” 

 

Director Henson reported that he received a request from Director Potter to continue this item to a future Board meeting so that he can participate in the discussion.

 

 

The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 9:16 PM to discuss Items 9 and 10B.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 8:35 pm to discuss item 10A due to relevant information relating to Item 5.  The Board reconvened to open session at 8:54 PM to address Item 5.  At that time District Counsel reported on the Closed Session discussion of Item 10A.  He reported that the Board discussed strategy and provided direction to staff and Counsel but took no action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

 

 

 

  1. Consider Approval of Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting of July 21, 2003

 

2.       Receive Response on Monterra Ranch 2001 and 2002 Annual Reports

 

3.       Ratify Elimination of Water Credit for Half-Gallon Toilets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

4.                   Consider Application by Chugach & Company to Amend Chugach Well No. 2 Water Distribution System – APN No. 189-111-042

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMS

5.                   Consider Contract with Consultant to Prepare EIR on Termination of Water Credit Transfer Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.                   Consider Approval of Contract for Water Demand Policies and Procedures Manual

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMS

6.                   Consider Approval of Contract for Water Demand Policies and Procedures Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.                   Consider Approval of Addendum No. 2 to the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD), Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) and the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency (PVWMA)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.                   Discussion of Director Potter’s Concern Regarding Pulled Consent Calendar Items

 

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

9.                   Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation Exists Pursuant to Subdivision (b) (3) (D) of Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (Three Cases)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

10.                Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – (Gov. Code Section 54956.9)

a.        Cities of Seaside, Carmel, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Sand City v MPWMD.  Case No. M59441, Monterey County Superiour Court

b.       California-American Water Company Application 97-03-052 to the Public Utilities Commission for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct and Operate a 24,000 Acre-Foot Carmel River Dam and Reservoir and to Recover All Costs in Connection Therewith in Rates

 

 

 

 

 

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Fran Farina, Acting General Manager

 

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