August 5, 2008

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM.

Committee Members Present

City of Monterey Todd Bennett

City of Pacific Grove Sarah Hardgrave

City of Sand City Steve Matarazzo

City of Seaside Tim O’Halloran

County of Monterey Jennifer Bodensteiner

Monterey Peninsula

Airport District Bennie Stuth

City of Del Rey Oaks Laura Dadiw

Committee Members Absent:

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Sean Conroy

District Staff Members Present:

Darby Fuerst, General Manager

Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager

Arlene Tavani, Executive Assistant

District Counsel Present:

David C. Laredo

Comments from the Public

No members of the public were present to comment.

Action Items

1. Receive Minutes of the May 6, 2008 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting

The May 6, 2008 minutes were received on a vote of 6 – 1 (Dadiw abstained) with the following amendments. (1) Sarah Hardgrave was elected to the position of Chair by motion of Ingersoll and second of Matarazzo. (2) Todd Bennett was elected to the position of Vice Chair on a motion by Matarazzo and second by Ingersoll. (3) The minutes should note that during the discussion on election of a Chair, Hardgrave inquired as to the responsibilities of the TAC Chair. She was advised that District staff prepare agendas and reports to the committee. The Chair presides at committee meetings and can suggest issues that the committee should discuss. Staff presented to the TAC for review the TAC Charge that outlines the duties of the committee Chair.

2. Develop Recommendation to the Board Regarding Second Reading of Ordinance No. 136 – Establish a Process to Authorize Adjustments to Water Distribution System Production and Connection Limits

On a motion by Bennett and second by Dadiw, the committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Directors delay consideration of Ordinance No. 136 until the Policy Advisory Committee could meet to review the proposed ordinance and develop a recommendation.

On a motion by Matarazzo and second by Bennett, the committee voted to recommend that the Board incorporate Option B text (page 12 of the committee packet) into the ordinance. Option B text would prohibit the receipt of any application for a permit to expand or extend a water distribution system if it has reached or exceeded its System Capacity or Expansion Capacity limit. Permits previously received prior to the determination that the System Capacity or Expansion Capacity Limit was exceeded, could be processed. The motion was adopted on a vote of 6 – 1. Hardgrave was opposed.

On a motion by O’Halloran and second by Matarazzo, the committee voted to recommend that the Board include Option A text (page 13 of the committee packet) in the ordinance. Option A text would suspend receipt of Expansion or Extension applications for any system that exceeded its Pro Rata Expansion Capacity within the preceding twelve (12) months. The motion was adopted on a vote of 6 – 1. Hardgrave was opposed.

3. Develop Recommendation to the Board Regarding First Reading of Ordinance No. 137 – Revise Regulation XIV, Water Conservation, and Mandate Installation of Zero Water Consumption Urinals for All Non-Residential New Construction and Remodels

On a motion by Matarazzo and second by Bennett, the committee voted unanimously to recommend that first reading of this ordinance be deferred until after the text has been transmitted to special interest groups for review, and their comments received. The committee suggested that representatives from hospitality and construction industries, Realtors and municipal building officials be apprised of this draft ordinance. They should also be provided with an estimate of the amount of water that could be saved by installation of the water saving devices and appliances listed in the ordinance. In addition, reviewing organizations should be advised that the draft ordinance is based on Best Management Practices developed by the State of California. District staff should check with municipal building officials to ensure that requirements in the ordinance do not conflict with building codes, and that the recommended interior water pressure of 60 PSI is an acceptable standard.

Oral Reports

4. Update on District’s Proposed Expanded Water Conservation and Standby Rationing Plan Revisions and California American Water’s Proposed “Streamlined Water Conservation and Rationing Plan”

District Counsel Laredo advised the committee that CAW had developed a Streamlined Water Conservation and Rationing Plan, and submitted it to the PUC as a replacement for the District’s Expanded Water Conservation and Standby Ration Plan. Per the request of the committee, Pintar agreed to email the CAW plan to the committee members. Chair Hardgrave stated that the consensus of the committee was that there should be coordination with the jurisdictions on development of any conservation plan that would be implemented within the District.

5. Oral Report on Status of Development of Ordinance Regarding Sub-Potable Water Credits

Pintar reported that development of an ordinance is dependant on the decision to be made by the PUC on the Cease and Desist Order. Chair Hardgrave requested that at a future TAC meeting the committee discuss how various conservation measures, such as cisterns, correspond with the jurisdictions’ zoning and planning regulations.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 AM.

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