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.

AGENDA Regular Meeting Board of Directors Monterey Peninsula Water Management District ****************** Monday, October 16, 2006 5:30 PM – Closed Session Grill at Ryan Ranch, Cork Room, 1 Harris Court, Suite 103, Monterey, CA 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, October 13, 2006. The 7 PM Meeting will be televised on Comcast Channels 25 & 28. Refer to broadcast schedule on page 3.
5:30 PM – 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.	Public Comment – Members of the public may address the Board on the item or items listed on the Closed Session agenda.
2.	Adjourn to Closed Session
3.	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
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 Wednesday, October 11, 2006. Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, October 12, 2006, through Monday, October 16, 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 November 20, 2006.
	E.	State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 7130B
	F.	State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 20808
4.	Public Employees Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code 54957) – General Manager
5.	Adjourn to 7 PM Session
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 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 September 18, 2006 Regular Board Meeting and September 25, 2006 Strategic Planning Retreat
2.	Consider Findings of Approval for Appeal of General Manager’s Decision to Deny a Water Credit for Exterior Use – Patrick and Kathryn Craig, 802 17 Mile Drive, Pacific Grove (APN 006-611-035)
3.	Receive and File Fourth Quarter Financial Activity Report for Fiscal Year 2005-06
4.	Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Amend Contract with RAMLIT Associates for Computer Modeling Services
5.	Consider Approval of a New Memorandum of Understanding between the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District and the Confidential Staff Bargaining Unit
6.	Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for June 2006
PRESENTATIONS
7.	Water Supply Project Alternatives Update
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
8.	Status Report on California-American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 95-10
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
9.	Report on 5:30 PM Closed Session of the Board
DIRECTORS’ REPORTS
10.	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.
11.	Consider Request for Annexation of Page-La Mont Parcel to Rancho Del Monte Unit of California American Water Distribution System (APN 187-021-034) Action: The Board will consider approval of an application to annex the entire 20-acre parcel APN 187-021-034 into the Rancho Del Monte Unit (formerly called “Water West”) of the California American Water Distribution System to facilitate construction of a single-family home and associated landscaping. A portion of the parcel is presently within the water system boundary. No changes to system limits are requested. Presentation given at meeting
ACTION ITEMS – Public comment will be received on each of these items. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.
12.	Consider Confirmation of Policy for Processing Water Distribution System Applications with Wells in Carmel Valley Alluvial Aquifer Action: The Board will consider confirming administrative direction from the General Manager regarding MPWMD environmental review and permit processing procedures for wells that are located within the Carmel Valley Alluvial Aquifer. Presentation given at meeting
13.	Receive Water Supply Alternatives Comparative Matrix Update for 2006 Action: The Board will receive an update to the comparative matrix of water supply alternatives prepared by District staff based on information received through early October 2006. The matrix includes cost, timeline and process information for desalination, recycled water and aquifer storage and recovery projects. This item was continued from the September 18, 2006 meeting. At the request of the Board, new information was developed for a recently proposed offshore, ship-based desalination concept. Presentation given at meeting
14.	Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Contingency Funds to Prepare Revised Version of June 26, 2006 Report by Bookman-Edmonston/GEI Consultants, “Seawater Desalination Projects Evaluation” Action: The Board will consider amending an existing contract with Bookman-Edmonston/GEI Consultants for additional services to revise their final report evaluating three seawater desalination project alternatives. Presentation given at meeting
15.	Review and Consider Adoption of 2006-2007 MPWMD Strategic Plan Action: The Board will consider adoption of the 2006-2007 Strategic Plan developed at the September 25, 2006 meeting. The Strategic Plan includes Mission and Vision Statements, a list of Three-Year Goals and Six-Month Strategic Objectives. Presentation given at meeting
16.	Consider Adoption of the Board Public Outreach Committee’s Recommendation Regarding Formation of an Ad Hoc Community Advisory Committee Action: The Public Outreach Committee has recommended that an Ad Hoc Community Advisory Committee be formed and has presented a committee charge for Board consideration. Presentation given at meeting
17.	Review and Consider Approval of Comments on Scope and Contents of Environmental Impact Report on California American Water Company’s Coastal Water Project Action: The Board will consider approval of a comment letter on the scope and contents of the EIR for California American Water Company’s proposed Coastal Water Project.  The Board will also review information regarding existing and future water demands that will be served by the Coastal Water Project. Presentation given at meeting
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.
18.	Letters Received				Supplemental Letter Packet
19.	Committee Reports
20.	Carmel River Fishery Report
21.	Water Conservation Program Report
22.	Monthly Allocation Report
23.	Monthly California American Water Production Report
24.	Monthly Water Supply Status Report
25.	Quarterly Water Supply Project Status Report
26.	Quarterly Irrigation Program and Riparian Projects Report
27.	Quarterly Carmel River Erosion Protection and Restoration Projects Report
28.	Quarterly Water Use Credit Transfer Status Report
ADJOURNMENT
Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channel 25 and28
Ch. 28, 7 PM, Mon., Oct. 16, 23, 30 & Nov. 6, 13						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside
Ch. 28, 1 PM, Tues., Oct. 17, 24, 31 & Nov. 7, 14						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside
Ch. 28, 7 PM, Fri., Oct. 20, 27 & Nov. 3, 10						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside
Ch. 25, 7 PM, Sun., Oct. 22, 29 & Nov. 5, 12, 19						Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside
Upcoming Board Meetings
November 20, 2006			Regular Board Meeting				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room
December 11, 2006			Regular Board Meeting				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room
January 25, 2007			Regular Board Meeting				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room
February 22, 2007			Regular Board Meeting				7:00 PM	MPWMD 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 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 October 13, 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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