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 (Current 3/31/06)

Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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April 17, 2006

5:30 PM – Closed Session

District Conference Room, 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G, Monterey

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, April 14, 2006.

The 7 PM Meeting will be televised on Comcast Channel 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

 

E.

Save our Waterfront Committee v. City of Monterey, et. al: Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M 78054

 

 

 

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 ______________.  Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, April 14, 2006, through Monday, April 17, 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 May 15, 2006.

 

 

 

F.

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

 

 

4

Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code 54957.6)

 

Agency Designated Representatives:  David Berger, Rick Dickhaut, Cynthia Schmidlin

 

 

5.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation

Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9

One or More Cases Involving Water Distribution System Permit Non-Compliance

 

 

 

6.

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 March 20, 2006 Regular Board Meeting and the March 23, 2006 Special Meeting/Board Workshop

2.

Receive District-Wide Annual Water Distribution System Production Summary for Water Year 2005

3.

Receive and File District-Wide Annual Water Production Summary Report for Water Year 2005

4.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for February 2006

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

5.

Water Supply Project Alternatives Update

6.

2005-06 Steelhead Rescue/Rearing Season Report

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

7.

Status Report on California-American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 95-10

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

8.

Report on 5:30 PM Closed Session of the Board

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS

9.

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.

10.

Receive Oral Comment on Draft EIR/EA on Phase 1 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project

Action:

 

 

ACTION ITEMSPublic comment will be received on each of these items.  Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.

11.

Discuss Conceptual Ordinance Clarifying Rules Related to Water Permits and Credits

Action: 

 

 

12.

Consider Adoption of Board Expense Reimbursement Policy and Modification of the Meeting Rules to Comply with AB1234 and Designate Employees Required to Attend Ethics Training

Action:

 

 

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.

13.

Letters Received

14.

Committee Reports

15.

Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report

16.

Carmel River Fishery Report

17.

Water Conservation Program Report

18.

Monthly Allocation Report

19.

Monthly California American Water Production Report

20.

Monthly Water Supply Status Report

21.

Quarterly Water Supply Project Status Report

22.

Quarterly Irrigation Program and Riparian Projects Report

23.

Quarterly Carmel River Erosion Protection and Restoration Projects Report

24.

Quarterly Water Use Credit Transfer Status Report

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channel 28

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

May 15, 2006

Regular Board Meeting

7 PM

MRWPCA Boardroom

May 18, 2006

Workshop – Part B Water Needs Analysis

7 PM

MRWPCA Boardroom

May 25, 2006

Workshop – Discuss Draft 2006-07 Fiscal Year MPWMD Budget

7 PM

MRWPCA Boardroom

June 22, 2006

Regular Board Meeting

7 PM

Location To Be Announced

June 29, 2006

Workshop – Water Supply Augmentation Alternatives/Water Project Cost and Timeline Analysis

7 PM

Location To Be Announced

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 April 14, 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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