This meeting has been noticed according to the Brown Act rules. The Board of Directors meets regularly on the third Monday of each month.  The meetings begin at 7:00 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DRAFT AGENDA

Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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April 19, 2004

5:30 PM Closed Session

District Conference Room, 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G, Monterey

7:00 PM Regular Meeting

Monterey City Council Chambers

 

Staff notes for the 7 PM agenda items will be available on the

District web site at http://www.mpwmd.dst.ca.us/agenda/agenda.htm

 by 5 PM on Friday, April 16, 2004.

The 7 PM Meeting will be Televised on April 19 and
Replayed on April 26, 2004 on Channel 25

 

 

 

 

 

5:30 PM – Closed Session – District Conference Room

 

 

As permitted by Government Code Section 54956 et seq., the Board may adjourn to closed or executive session to consider specific matters dealing with pending or threatened litigation, certain personnel matters, or certain property acquisition matters.

 

1.

Public Employment (Gov. Code Section 54957)

 

 

A.

General Manager

 

 

 

 

2.

Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code Section 56957.6)

 

 

A.

Agency Designated Representatives:  Ellen Aldridge, Rick Dickhaut, Cynthia Schmidlin

Employee Organization:  Laborers’ International Union of North America, AFL-CIO, (LIUNA/UPEC) Local 270

 

 

 

 

3.

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

 

 

A.

California State Water Resources Control Board Application (SWRCB) T031449; Temporary Permit 21163

 

 

B.

Petition for Change to SWRCB Permit 11674B

 

 

C.

Petition for Change to SWRCB Permit 20808

 

 

D.

California-American Water Company v. City of Seaside et al., Monterey County Superior Court, Case No. M66343

 

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors

Alvin Edwards, Chair – Division 1

Larry Foy, Vice Chair – Division 5

Judi Lehman – Division 2

Kristi Markey – Division 3

Michelle Knight – Division 4

David Pendergrass – Mayoral Representative

David Potter – Monterey County Board of Supervisors

 

General Manager

Fran Farina

 

This agenda is subject to revision and may be amended prior to the scheduled meeting.  A final agenda will be posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Monterey, 72 hours prior to the meeting, and copies will be available at the Board meeting.  Staff notes regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, April 15, 2004 through Monday, April 19, 2004 at the District office and at the Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Seaside libraries.  Staff notes can also be viewed after 5 PM on Friday, April 16 at the District’s web site www.mpwmd.dst.ca.us.  The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for May 17, 2004.

 

4.

Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation  -- Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: One Case

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Adjourn to 7 PM Session

 

 

 

 

 

7 PM Meeting – Monterey Council Chambers

 

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  Anyone wishing to address the Board on Consent Calendar, Informational Items, Staff Reports or matters not listed on the agenda may do so during Oral Communications.  Please limit your comment to three minutes.  The public may comment on Action and Public Hearing items at the time they are considered by the Board.

 

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR    Routine items for which staff has prepared a recommendation.  Approval of the Consent Calendar ratifies the staff recommendation.  The public may address the Board on any Consent Calendar item during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting.  Please limit your comments to three minutes.

 

1.

Consider Adoption of Minutes of the March 15, 2004 Regular Meeting of the Board and March 31, 2004 Board Workshop

 

2.

Consider Purchase of a Multi-Function Copier for Water Demand Division

 

3.

Consider Authorization to Purchase Replacement Vehicle

 

4.

Consider Authorization of Funds to Contract with Ventana Wilderness Society for Carmel River Avian Habitat Monitoring

 

5.

Consider Authorization of Mitigation Funds to Contract for Two Positions for Fish Rescues

 

6

Consider Adoption of Resolution to Authorize Transfer Between Funds

 

7.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for February 2004

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

8.

Report on Closed Sessions of April 5, April 12, and April 19, 2004

 

 

 

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS

 

9.

Board Comments and Referrals

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

10.

Second Reading of Ordinance No. 112 – Rescinding Rules Requiring Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications and Repealing Penalties and Remedies for Non-Disclosure

Action:  The Board will consider first reading of an ordinance that would rescind or modify the District’s Ex Parte Communication Rules.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

11.

Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 114 – An Ordinance of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Amending District Rule 24 to Clarify Special Fixture Unit Accounting for Second Bathrooms and Consider Adoption of Negative Declaration

Action:   The Board will consider the first reading of an ordinance that would clarify the process by which someone can obtain a second bathroom in an existing single-family residence on a single-family residential site.  The Board will also consider adoption of a Negative Declaration for this ordinance.  Public comment will be received on this item. **Additional Information presented at meeting**

 

 

 

 

12.

Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 115 – An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Clarifying Water Use Credit Rules, Cancellation of Permits Rules, and Setting Fees for Water Use Credit Documentation

Action: The Board will consider the first reading of an ordinance that would clarify the reuse of Water Use Credits on a Site and would relocate existing provisions of the District's Rules and Regulations related to cancellation of permits from multiple rules to one rule.  Public comment will be received on this item. **Additional Information presented at meeting**

 

 

 

 

13.

Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 116 – Carmel River Advisory Committee Member Terms

Action:  The Board will consider adoption of an ordinance that would change District rules regarding appointments to the Carmel River Advisory Committee.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

14.

Consider Second Reading of Ordinance No. 113 – Setting Compensation for Board Members

Action:  The Board will consider adoption of an ordinance that would increase the compensation they receive for conducting business on behalf of the District.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

15.

Consider Authorization of Funds to Employ Consultant to Promote Resolution 2003-01

Action:  The Board will consider authorization of funds to employ a consultant to promote Resolution 2003-01.  Public comment will be received on this item. **Additional Information presented at meeting**

 

 

 

 

16.

Consider Adoption of Resolution for Continuation of the District’s Mitigation Program

Action:  The Board will consider adoption of a draft resolution recommended by the Carmel River Advisory Committee for the District to continue implementation and funding of the Mitigation Program.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/STAFF REPORTS   The public may address the Board on Information Items and Staff Reports during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting.  Please limit your comments to three minutes.

 

17.

Letters Received

 

18.

Committee Reports

 

19.

Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report

 

20.

Carmel River Fishery Report

 

21.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

22.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

23.

Monthly California-American Water Company Production Report

 

24.

Production Report – CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project

 

25.

Monthly Water Supply Status Report

 

26.

Quarterly Geographic Information Systems Program Update

 

27.

Quarterly Public Information Program Report

 

28.

Quarterly Water Supply Project Status Report

 

29.

Quarterly Irrigation Program and Riparian Projects Report

 

30.

Quarterly Carmel River Erosion Protection and Restoration Projects Report

 

31.

Quarterly Water Use Credit Transfer Status Report

 

32.

Quarterly Cal-Am Sales Report

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

 

 

 

April 22, 2004

Special Board Meeting

7 PM

District Conference Room

 

May 17, 2004

Closed Session

5:30 PM

District Conference Room

 

May 17, 2004

Regular Board Meeting

7 PM

Monterey City Council Chambers

 

May 27, 2004

Closed Session

5:30 PM

District Conference Room

 

May 27, 2004

Special Board Meeting

7 PM

District Conference Room

 

Upon request, MPWMD will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings.  Please send a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service by 5 PM on April 15, 2004.  Requests should be sent to the Board Secretary, MPWMD, P.O. Box 85, Monterey, CA, 93942.  You may also fax your request to the Administrative Services Division at 831-644-9560, or call 831-658-5600.

 

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