EXHIBIT 2-A

 

DRAFT MINUTES

Rules and Regulations Review Committee

of the

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

June 29, 2009

 

 

Call To Order

The meeting was called to order at 10:04 AM in the District Library.  

 

Committee members present:

Alvin Edwards, Chair

Regina Doyle

Kristi Markey

 

Committee members absent:  None

 

Staff members present:

Darby Fuerst, General Manager

Stephanie Pintar (participated by telephone for Items 2 & 4)

Henrietta Stern, Project Manager

Sara Reyes, Office Services Supervisor

 

District Counsel present:  David C. Laredo

 

Comments from Public

No comments.  No members of the public were present.

 

Action Items

1.         Receive Minutes of March 20, 2009 Committee Meeting

            On a motion by Director Markey and second by Director Doyle, the minutes were received unanimously on a vote of 3 – 0.

 

2.         Develop Recommendation to the Board Regarding First Reading of an Ordinance Regarding Installation of Dual Plumbing Systems

           

Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager reported on this item and answered questions from the committee.  David Laredo, District Counsel, also answered questions from the committee.  On a motion by Director Doyle and second by Director Markey, the committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend that staff obtain additional information to determine if there are any state or district rules on dual plumbing systems, how the District should proceed with regulation of these systems, how the District can prevent the intermingling of two systems and how the District will address the CEQA issues related to this ordinance.  Additionally, the committee requested the ordinance be presented to the District’s Policy Advisory Committee (PAC), the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the Water Demand Committee to review and discuss before it is presented to the full Board for consideration.

 

3.         Develop Recommendation to the Board Regarding First Reading of an Ordinance Regarding Water Distribution System Exemption for Pre-Existing, Non-Confirming Systems, Rule 20-C

           

Henrietta Stern, Project Manager reported on this item and answered questions from the committee.  The committee suggested rather than creating a new ordinance that creates a new exemption in Rule 20-C, that the Board would address the potential unique situations that may arise with pre-existing, retroactive applications.  On a motion by Director Edwards and second by Director Doyle, the committee voted 3 to 0 to not develop a recommendation to the Board regarding exemptions for pre-existing, non-conforming systems.

 

Discussion Items

4.         Discuss Revisions to Regulation XIV and Impacts on Water Credits

 

Stephanie Pintar reported on this item and answered questions from the committee.  On a motion by Director Doyle and second by Director Markey, the committee voted 2 to 1 to recommend to the Board that water savings are necessary for the District to maintain regulatory compliance and that amendments be made to Regulation XIV.  Additionally, the committee agreed to remove Ultra-Low Flush Half Gallon-Per-Flush Toilets from Table 4 since it will no longer qualify as an appliance credit.  Director Edwards voted against the motion.

 

5.         Discuss Schedule for Board/Committee Review of Draft Ordinances

 

Director Edwards reported that he is asking the committee to re-examine the process for Board, and committee review of ordinances.  After some discussion, the committee voted 3 to 0 to continue with the current process being used.

 

Other Items

Director Markey requested that an item be added to the next Water Demand Committee meeting to discuss whether an ordinance is needed to address change of use, and on-site water use credits.

 

Schedule Next Meeting Date

            The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 10 AM.

 

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:20 AM.

 

 

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