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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRAFT AGENDA

Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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September 20, 2004

7:00 PM

Monterey City Council Chambers

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, September 17, 2004.

The 7 PM Meeting will be Televised on Cable Channel 25  and Replayed on ____

 

 

 

 

 

5:00 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.

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

 

 

A.

California State Water Resources Control Board Application (SWRCB) T031449; Temporary Permit 21163

 

 

B.

Petition for Change to SWRCB Permit 11674B

 

 

C.

Petition for Change to SWRCB Permit 20808

 

 

D.

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

 

 

E.

Application of California-American Water Company (U 210 W) to the Public Utilities Commission, Application No. A04-08-012

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation  -- Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: One Case

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Public Employment (Gov. Code Section 54957)

 

 

A.

General Manager Agreement (Section III C)

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Adjourn to 7 PM Session

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors

Alvin Edwards, Chair – Division 1

Larry Foy, Vice Chair – Division 5

Judi Lehman – Division 2

Kristi Markey – Division 3

Michelle Knight – Division 4

David Pendergrass – Mayoral Representative

David Potter – Monterey County Board of Supervisors

 

General Manager

David A. Berger

 

This agenda is subject to revision and may be amended prior to the scheduled meeting.  A final agenda will be posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Monterey, 72 hours prior to the meeting, and copies will be available at the Board meeting.  Staff notes regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, September 16, 2004, through Monday, September 20, 2004 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 October 18, 2004.

 

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 Regular Board Meeting of August 16, 2004 and Board Workshop of August 26, 2004

 

2.

Adopt Resolutions of Appreciation for Carmel River Lagoon Water Level Enhancement Effort to Carmel Area Wastewater District, NOAA Fisheries and the California Parks and Recreation Department

 

3.

Receive Annual Monterra Ranch Hydrologic Monitoring Report for Water Year 2003

 

4.

Consider Adoption of Resolutions of Appreciation to Chuck McKay and Rod Mills for Service on the Carmel River Advisory Committee

 

5.

Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Contract with Apex Strategies for Facilitation of September 29, 2004 Strategic Planning Session

 

6.

Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility Stand-by Generator Maintenance Agreement with Quinn Engine Systems for Fiscal Year 2004-2005

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

7.

Presentation by Larry Hampson on Carmel River Watershed Assessment

 

 

 

 

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 August 16 and September 20, 2004 Closed Sessions

 

 

 

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS

 

10.

Board Comments and Referrals

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

11.

Consider Adoption of October through December 2004 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 October through December 2004.  The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and ground water production from various sources within the California-American water system.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

12.

Receive Technical Advisory Committee Recommendation on Common Methodology for Calculating Long-Term Water Needs and Provide Direction to Staff

Action:  The Board will receive and discuss a recommendation from the Technical Advisory Committee on its preferred methodology to estimate future water needs.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

13.

Consider Recommendation of Policy Advisory Committee and Technical Advisory Committee Regarding Modification to the Water Credit Transfer Policy (Draft Ordinance No. 117)

Action:  The Board will consider the recommendation from the Policy and Technical Advisory committees on future consideration of draft Ordinance No. 117.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

14.

Approve Re-Appropriation of Funds for Policies and Procedures Manual Consultant Services

Action:  The Board will consider reallocating funds from Fiscal Year 2003-2004 to allow completion of the Policies and Procedures Manual for the Water Demand Division.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

15.

Letters Received

 

16.

Committee Reports

 

17.

Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report

 

18.

Carmel River Fishery Report

 

19.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

20.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

21.

Monthly California-American Water Company Production Report

 

22.

Production Report – CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project

 

23.

Monthly Water Supply Status Report

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

 

 

 

September 29, 2004

Strategic Planning Session

9 AM

Sunset Center, Carpenter Hall

 

October 18, 2004

Regular Board Meeting

7 PM

Monterey Council Chambers

 

October 28, 2004

Special Board Meeting

7 PM

District 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 September 16, 2004.  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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