EXHIBIT 23-A
FINAL MINUTES
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
Public Outreach Committee
June 27, 2008
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM in the District conference room.
Committee members
present:
Kristi Markey
David Pendergrass
District staff members present:
Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager
Others present: Karen Harris, Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency
Catherine
Bowie,
Comments from the Public
No comments were presented.
Action Items
1. Receive
Minutes of May 27, 2008 Committee Meetings
On
a motion by Director Doyle and second by Director Pendergrass the minutes were unanimously
received on a vote of 3 - 0.
2. Develop
Recommendation to the Board on Cooperative Agreement with Monterey Regional
Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA) for Public Outreach Assistance
On a motion by Director Doyle an second by Director Markey, the committee voted to recommend that the Board approve the proposed agreement with MRWPCA for assistance in implementing the District’s Public Outreach Plan in FY 2008-09 for a not-to-exceed amount of $3,500. The motion was approved unanimously on a vote of 3 – 0. The committee members also agreed that the name of the Plan should be changed to Community Outreach Plan.
3. Develop
Production and Review Schedule for the 2008 Annual Report
On
a motion by Director Markey and second by Director Pendergrass, the committee authorized
Director Doyle to chair a subcommittee that would coordinate with Karen Harris
on prioritizing completion of community outreach activities as outlined in the
Scope of Work. The subcommittee should
also discuss with Ms. Harris options for development of a public information
piece that would be distributed in lieu of the Annual Report. The motion was approved unanimously on a vote
of 3 – 0.
The concern expressed by the committee was that the Annual Report summarizes accomplishments that occur over a twelve-month period, which is not sufficient because there is a need to distribute up-to-date information to the public. Committee members suggested that a cost savings might be achieved if a mailer were sent out advising persons that the Annual Report was available on the District’s website. The mailer could be a post card that focuses on communicating one message, or a letter-sized sheet that includes current articles about the District. Reducing the cost of the Annual Report might free-up funds for sending out an additional mailer during the year.
The committee discussed a suggestion submitted by Representative Sam Farr that the District take the lead on publication of a newsletter that would highlight news from local water, reclamation, flood control and sewage districts. Director Pendergrass suggested the subcommittee review the Central Coast Reporter newsletter published jointly by the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments and the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control Agency.
4. Review
Plans for Outreach to Property Owners that Would Be Affected by Ordinance No.
135
Mr. Fuerst reported that staff met with representatives from homeowner associations in the Laguna Seca subareas on June 16. A meeting was also conducted on June 23, 2008 with representatives from the Hidden Hills Homeowners Association to discuss the sales agreement between Carmel Valley Mutual Water Company and California American Water. Staff also agreed to meet with the Pasadera Homeowners Association.
Oral Reports
5. Review
Upcoming Opportunities for Outreach to the Community
On
a motion by Director Markey and second by Director Doyle, the committee voted
to authorize the District to staff a booth at the
The committee decided to decline a request from the Monterey Peninsula College Foundation that the District become a corporate sponsor for the MPC Theatre production of “Urinetown, the Musical.”
Set Next Meeting Date
The committee decided to meet again on July 29, 2008 at 1:30 PM.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 PM.
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