EXHIBIT 15-B
FINAL MINUTES
Water Demand Committee of the
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
September 14, 2009
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 8:07 AM in the conference room of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District office.
Committee members present: Kristi Markey, Chair (arrived at 8:10 AM)
Bob Brower
Judi Lehman, Alternate (left the meeting at 8:37 AM)
Staff members present: Darby Fuerst, General Manager
District Counsel present: David Laredo
Comments from Public
No comments
Action Items
1. Receive Minutes of April 13, 2009 Committee Meetings
On a motion by Director Brower the minutes were received unanimously on a vote of 2 - 0. Directors Brower and Lehman voted in favor of the motion. Director Markey was not present for the vote.
2. Develop
Recommendation to the Board Regarding First Reading of Ordinance No. 140,
Amending the Rebate Program Amounts and Adding Rebates for Lawn Removal,
Synthetic Turf Installation, High Efficiency Urinals, Pint Urinals, Commercial
High Efficiency Washing Machines, Water Brooms and
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Retrofits
Directors Brower and Markey recommended that the Board adopt the ordinance, and specified the following. (1) The lawn removal rebate should apply to all properties within the Monterey Peninsula Water Resources System. (2) Ultra low flow toilets should be removed from the rebate program as a way to encourage installation of High Efficiency Toilets that use 1.3 gallons per flush. (3) The maximum size of turf removal/replacement eligible for a rebate would be 5,000 square feet. The proposed rebate amount is acceptable. Staff could consider applying one fee for the first 1,000 square feet, and applying another fee for square footage above that amount. (4) Installation of the synthetic turf would be deed restricted for 15 years. If the turf were removed within that time, the rebate must be paid back. (5) Funding for non Cal-Am rebates will not be limited to the $10,000 budgeted. The Board could consider replenishment of the fund at mid-year. (6) The ordinance should list the items that are eligible for a rebate in commercial projects, and the amount of rebate to be applied. (7) For commercial and industrial projects that install specialized equipment, the Board would need to adopt an ordinance specifying the type of equipment and the associated rebate. (8) Rule 141.B.18 should be amended to state “The cost of water shall be determined by the Water Distribution System Operator for systems with more than 200 connections. For smaller systems, the cost will be determined by the General Manager.” Director Lehman left the meeting at 8:37 AM prior to development of a recommendation to the Board.
3. Review
Draft Ordinance No. XXX, an Ordinance Amending and Revising Regulation XIV,
Water Conservation, and Consider Recommendation to the Board
The committee reviewed the ordinance. They requested that the spelling of “Graywater” be consistent throughout the ordinance.
Discussion Items
4. Discuss
Possible Future Actions Regarding Modifications to Rule 40-D, Water
Distribution Systems
The item was deferred to a future committee meeting.
5. Review
Administrative Practice for Issuing Short-Term Water Permits for
Directors Markey and Brower reviewed
the administrative practice and agreed that the Board should adopt a resolution
that would codify the $70 charge for a construction meter. It was also suggested that throughout the
District there are non-potable water sources that could be used for mobile
water distribution systems. The owners
of these systems such as the City of
6. Discuss
Updating Jurisdictions’ 10-Year Water Needs Projections
The item was deferred to a future committee meeting.
Set Next Meeting Date
The committee agreed to cancel the October 8, 2009 meeting. The next scheduled meeting date is November 2, 2009 at 9 AM.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:10 AM.
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