June 9, 2005, 8:30 AM

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:41 AM in the District Conference Room.

Committee members present: Alvin Edwards

Judi Lehman (arrived at 8:47 AM)

Kristi Markey

Staff members present: David Berger

Rick Dickhaut

Andy Bell

David Dettman

Cynthia Schmidlin

Sara Reyes

Oral Communications Anyone wishing to address the committee on a matter not listed on the agenda may do so during oral communications. Public comment on any other matter listed on the agenda is appropriate at the time the item is being discussed by the committee.

No public comment was received.

1. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2005-03 Calling for Board Member Elections on November 8, 2005 within Voter Divisions 1 and 2, and Authorize Expenditure of Funds to Conduct the Election

Rick Dickhaut, Chief Financial Officer/Administrative Services Manager, reported on this item. After discussion by the committee, the committee recommended approval by a 2 to 0 vote. Director Lehman was not present.

2. Consider Approval of Resolution 2005-04 in Support of Filing Proposition 50 Implementation Grant Application

Andy Bell, District Engineer, gave an overview of this item and answered questions from by the committee. Mr. Bell reported that a meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2005 with the agencies and groups that are participating in plan development of an Integrated Regional Water Management Project (IRWMP). Any new information from this meeting will be reported to the full Board at its June 20 Board meeting. After discussion, the committee recommended approval by a 3 to 0 vote.

3. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Agreement Between the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District and the California Department of Fish and Game for Operation of the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility

Dave Dettman, Sr. Fisheries Biologist gave a brief report on this item. After discussion, the committee recommended approval by a 3 to 0 vote.

4. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District and the Carmel River Steelhead Association

Dave Dettman reviewed this item with the committee. Director Edwards asked staff to submit the draft staff report and MOA to the California American Water Company and to the Carmel River Steelhead Association so that they are aware of the proposed changes. It was suggested that staff discuss the changes with both groups and address any concerns in the staff report to be presented for the June 20, 2005 Board meeting. After discussion among the group, the committee recommended approval by a 3 to 0 vote.

5. Consider Authorization of Funds to Contract for Limited-Term Field Positions

Cynthia Schmidlin, Human Resources Analyst, reported on this item. After discussion, the committee recommended approval by a 3 to 0 vote.

6. Consider Adoption of Article XIII(B) 2005-2006 Fiscal Year Appropriations Limit

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee recommended approval by a 3 to 0 vote.

7. Receive and Determine Process for Hearing Appeal of Grievance Decision Regarding Interpretation of General Staff Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding

Cynthia Schmidlin reported on this item and answered questions raised by the committee. After discussion, the committee voted 3 to 0 in favor of staff’s recommendation.

8. Adopt Treasurer’s Report for the Month of March 2005

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item. The committee recommended approval by a 3 to 0 vote.

9. Adopt Treasurer’s Report for the Month of April 2005

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item. The committee recommended approval by a 3 to 0 vote.

Other Business

10. Review Draft June 16, 2005 Special Board Meeting Agenda

No changes were made to the agenda.

11. Review Draft June 20, 2005 Board Meeting Agenda

No changes were made to the agenda.

12. Director’s Comments/Other Business

Director Markey requested a report be presented to the Board at its July meeting regarding concerns she would like addressed with regards to Garzas Creek. After further discussion, Director Markey stated she will bring this item up for discussion at a future Board meeting.

Director Edwards asked for an update on the District Conference Room upgrade. Staff reported that this project had to be temporarily put on hold due to the demands of other District projects. Staff plans to continue working on the conference room upgrade beginning in July 2005.

Director Lehman asked staff for clarification on discussion that occurred at the June 7, 2005 Technical Advisory Committee meeting regarding the General Plan build out information submitted by the jurisdictions estimating their long-term water needs for planning purposes.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 10:09 AM.

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