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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 AGENDA

Regular Meeting and Closed Session

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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March 20, 2006

7:00 PM – Regular Board Meeting

Board Room, Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency

5 Harris Court, Bldg D, Monterey, CA

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, March 17, 2006.

The 7 PM Meeting will be televised on Comcast Channels 25 and 28.  Refer to broadcast schedule on page 3.

 

 

 

 

7 PM Regular Board Meeting

 

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:  Anyone wishing to address the Board on Consent Calendar, Information Items, Closed Session Items or matters not listed on the agenda may do so only during Oral Communications.  Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes.  The public may comment on Action and Public Hearing items at the time they are considered by the Board.  The sole time to address Consent matters is during Oral Communications.

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR:  The Consent Calendar consists of routine items for which staff has prepared a recommendation.  Approval of the Consent Calendar ratifies the staff recommendation.  Consent Calendar items may be pulled for discussion only upon the request of a Board member, not by the public.  Discussion on pulled Consent Calendar items shall be limited to Board members.  The public may address any Consent Calendar item  only during Oral Communications.  Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes.

 

1.

Consider Adoption of Minutes of the February 22, 2006 Board Workshop and February 23, 2006 Regular Board Meeting

 

2.

Receive and File Annual Mitigation Program Report for Reporting Year 2004-2005

 

3.

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

 

4.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for January 2006

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

5.

Water Supply Project Alternatives Update

 

6.

2005-06 Steelhead Rescue/Rearing Season Report

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors

Michelle Knight, Chair – Division 4

Judi Lehman, Vice Chair – Division 2

Alvin Edwards – Division 1

Kristi Markey – Division 3

Larry Foy – Division 5

David Pendergrass – Mayoral Representative

David Potter – Monterey County Board of Supervisors

 

General Manager

David A. Berger

 

This agenda was posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Monterey on Tuesday, March 14, 2006.  Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, March 16, 2006 through Monday, March 20, 2006 at the District office and at the Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Seaside libraries.  The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for April 17, 2006.

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

7.

Status Report on California-American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 95-10

 

 

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

8.

Report on 5:30 PM Closed Session of the Board

 

 

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS

 

9.

Oral Reports on Activities of County, Cities, Other Agencies/Committees/Associations

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public comment will be received on each of these items.  Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.

 

10.

Consider Adoption of April through June 2006 Quarterly Water Supply Strategy and Budget

Action: The Board will consider approval of a proposed production strategy for the California American Water Distribution System for the three-month period of April through June 2006.  The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and groundwater production from various sources within the California American water system.

PowerPoint Presentation

 

 

 

 

11.

Receive Public Comment on Draft 2005 MPWMD Annual Report

Action: The District’s enabling legislation requires that in March of each year a public hearing be conducted on the annual report. 

PowerPoint Presentation

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMSPublic comment will be received on each of these items.  Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.

 

12.

Consider Authorization of Consultant Contracts and Sub-Grantee Agreements for Completion of the Proposition 50 Grant-Funded Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Bay and Southern Monterey Bay

Action:  The Board will consider authorizing the disbursement of $477,861 in funds from a Proposition 50 planning grant awarded to the District by the California Department of Water Resources for preparation of an Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Plan.  With approval of this item, the General Manager will be authorized to contract for consultant services to assist the District with preparation of an IRWM Plan with RMC Water and Environment for a not-to-exceed amount of $146,485 and with Padre and Associates for a not-to-exceed amount of $41,008.  In addition, the General Manager will be authorized to enter into separate subgrantee agreements with the City of Monterey for $250,000, the Big Sur Land Trust for $25,000, and the Carmel River Watershed Conservancy for $15,368 for completion of certain tasks in the IRWM Plan Scope of Work. 

PowerPoint Presentation

 

 

 

 

13.

Consider Adoption of Charge for Public Outreach Committee

Action:  The Board will review a draft charge for the Public Outreach Committee and consider revising the charge or adopting it as presented.

PowerPoint Presentation

 

 

 

 

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.

 

14.

Letters Received

Supplemental Letter Packet

 

15.

Committee Reports

 

16.

Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report

 

17.

Carmel River Fishery Report

 

18.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

19.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

20.

Monthly California American Water Production Report

 

21.

Monthly Water Supply Status Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

 

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.

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

 

 

A.

Application of California American Water Company to the Public Utilities Commission Application No. 04-09-019 – Coastal Water Project

 

 

B.

Application of California American Water Company to the Public Utilities Commission Application No. 05-02-012 – General Rate Case

 

 

C.

Save Our Carmel River; Patricia Bernardi; and The Open Monterey Project v. MPWMD; MPWMD Board; and the City of Monterey:  Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M72061

 

 

D.

Save Our Carmel River, Patricia Bernardi; and The Open Monterey Project v. MPWMD; MPWMD Board; and the City of Seaside; Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M72877

 

 

E.

Save Our Waterfront Committee v. City of Monterey, et. al; Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M 78054

 

 

F.

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

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code 54957.6)

 

 

Agency Designated Representatives:  Rick Dickhaut, Cynthia Schmidlin, David Berger

 

 

 

 

3.

Adjournment

 

 

 

 

Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channels 25 & 28

 

Monday, March 20 at 7:00 PM – Channel 25

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach

 

Monday, March 20 at 9:00 PM – Channel 28 

Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside

 

Tuesday, March 21, 28, April 4 & 11 at 1 PM – Channel 28

Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside

 

Friday, March 24, 31, April 7 & 14 at 7 PM – Channels 25 and 28

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

March 23, 2006

Board Workshop – Part A, Water Needs Analysis

7 PM

MRWPCA Boardroom

 

April 17, 2006

Regular Board Meeting

7 PM

MRWPCA Boardroom

 

May 15, 2006

Regular Board Meeting

7 PM

MRWPCA Boardroom

 

May 18, 2006

Board Workshop – Part B, Water Needs Analysis

7 PM

MRWPCA Boardroom

 

May 25, 2006

Board Workshop on FY 2006-07 MPWMD Budget

7 PM

MRWPCA Boardroom

 

June 22, 2006

Regular Board Meeting

7 PM

To Be Announced

 

June 29, 2006

Board Workshop on:  (1) Water Supply Augmentation Alternatives; and (2) Water Projects Cost and Timeline Analysis

7 PM

To Be Announced

 

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 submit 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 5:00 PM on March 17, 2006.  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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