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DRAFT AGENDA

Regular Meeting (Updated 3/8/07)

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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Monday, March 19, 2007

6 PM – Closed Session

Grill at Ryan Ranch, Cork Room, 1 Harris Court, Suite 103, Monterey, CA

7:00 PM – Regular Board Meeting

Conference Room, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

5 Harris Court, Bldg G, Monterey, CA

 

Director Foy will participate by telephone in the 6 PM and 7 PM meetings from

20428 N. Denizen Drive, Surprise, AZ  85387

Staff notes for the 7 PM agenda items will be available on the District web site at http://www.mpwmd.dst.ca.us/asd/board/boardpacket/2007/2007.htm
by 5 PM on Friday, March 16, 2007.

The 7 PM Meeting will be televised on Comcast Channels 25 & 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 and the Coastal Commission – Coastal Water Project

 

 

B.

State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 7130B

 

 

C.

State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 20808

 

 

D.

MPWMD v. Woods, Monterey County Superior Court Case No. ____________

 

 

E.

MPWMD v. Marotta, Monterey County Superior Court Case No. ____________

 

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors

David Pendergrass, Chair – Mayoral Representative

Alvin Edwards, Vice Chair – Division 1

Judi Lehman – Division 2

Kristi Markey – Division 3

Michelle Knight – Division 4

Larry Foy – Division 5

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, March 15, 2007, through Monday, March 19, 2007 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 April 16, 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

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 all other items at the time they are presented to the Board. 

 

 

 

 

 

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 separate consideration at the request of a member of the public, or a member of the Board.  Following adoption of the remaining Consent Calendar items, staff will give a brief presentation on the pulled item.  Members of the public are requested to limit individual comment on pulled Consent Items to three (3) minutes. 

 

1.

Consider Adoption of Minutes of the February 22, 2007 Regular Board Meeting

 

2.

Receive and File Water Year 2006 Seaside Basin Aquifer Storage and Recovery Testing Summary Report

 

3.

Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Contract for Strategic Planning Facilitation Services by Snider & Associates

 

4.

Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Contract for Fisheries Aide Position(s)

 

5.

Consider Recommendation to Approve PowerPoint Presentation Regarding MPWMD Strategic Water Issues Affecting the Jurisdictions

 

6.

Ratify Appointment to Community Advisory Committee

 

7.

Receive and File District-Wide Annual Water Distribution System Production Summary for Water Year 2006

 

8.

Receive and File District-Wide Annual Water Production Summary Report for Water Year 2006

 

9.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for January 2007

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

10.

Strategic Plan Update

 

11.

Water Supply Project Alternatives Update

 

12.

Draft Study Plan for Long-Term Adaptive Management of the Carmel River Beach and Lagoon

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

13.

Status Report on California American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 95-10 and Seaside Groundwater Basin Adjudication Decision

 

 

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

14.

Report on 5:30 PM Closed Session of the Board

 

 

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ON TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS)

 

15.

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.

 

16.

Consider Appeal of District General Manager’s Decision to Deny a Water Permit for a Third Bathroom Addition to 905 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove (APN 006-031-004) – Continued from February 22, 2007 Board Meeting

Action: The Board will consider an appeal of a staff decision pursuant to Rule 24.A denying a water permit to add a proposed third bathroom to this residence; which requires the land use jurisdiction’s allocation for further bathroom additions when the District’s “second bathroom” special rule (Ordinance 98) has been used, as occurred on this property.

 

 

 

 

17.

Consider Approval of Draft 2006 MPWMD Annual Report

Action:  The District’s enabling legislation requires that in March of each year a public hearing be conducted on the annual report.

 

 

 

 

18.

Consider Adoption of April through June 2007 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 April through June 2007.  The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and groundwater production from various sources within the California American water system.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

19.

Review and Comment on Draft Memorandum of Understanding to Form the Monterey Bay Regional Water Solutions Task Force

Action:  The District Board will discuss and provide its comment regarding a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).  The MOU proposes to form a committee comprised of a representative from the County Board of Supervisors, effected water district/agency governing boards, and city councils, which would be charged with developing a regional strategy for resolving water supply and water quality needs of the Monterey Peninsula and North County, including the Northern Salinas Valley.  No formal action to consider approval of the MOU is scheduled.

 

 

 

 

20.

Consider Approval of Recommended Spending Priorities for Restoration of the Steelhead Resource in the Carmel River Watershed

Action:  The Board will consider spending priorities for restoration of the steelhead resource in the Carmel River Watershed recommended by District staff.  Staff's recommendations are based on steelhead restoration projects proposed by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Carmel River Watershed Conservancy. The projects would be funded by California American Water under a 2006 settlement agreement with NMFS.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

21.

Letters Received

 

22.

Committee Reports

 

23.

Carmel River Fishery Report

 

24.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

25.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

26.

Monthly California American Water Production Report

 

27.

Monthly Water Supply Status Report

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channels 25 & 28

 

Ch. 28, 7 PM, Mon., Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach Sand City, Seaside

 

Ch. 28, 1 PM, Tues. Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach Sand City, Seaside

 

Ch. 28, 7 PM, Fri. Mar. 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach Sand City, Seaside

 

Ch. 25, 7 PM, Sun., Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 15

Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

April 16, 2007

Regular Meeting

7 PM

District Conference Room

 

April 19, 2007

Strategic Planning Retreat

8:30 AM

Carmel Mission Inn

 

May 21, 2007

Regular Meeting

7 PM

District Conference Room

 

May 31, 2007

Board Budget Workshop

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 Thursday, March 15, 2007.  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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