EXHIBIT 1-A

 

DRAFT MINUTES

Water Demand Committee of the

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

November 2, 2009

 

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:10 AM in the conference room of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District office.  

 

Committee members present:       Kristi Markey, Chair

                                                   Bob Brower

                                                   Regina Doyle

                                                  

Committee members absent:        None

 

Staff members present:                 Darby Fuerst, General Manager

                                                   Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Division Manager

                                                   Arlene Tavani, Executive Assistant

 

District Counsel present:              David Laredo

 

Comments from Public

No comments

 

Action Items

1.         Receive Minutes of October 1, 2009 Committee Meetings

            On a motion by Director Brower and second by Director Doyle the minutes were received unanimously on a vote of 3 - 0. 

 

2.         Response to Motion for Temporary Abeyance of MPWMD/Cal-Am Application to the Public Utilities Commission No. 04-09-019 – Coastal Water Project

            The committee members agreed that District Counsel Laredo should file a response in support of California-American Water Company’s motion for a temporary abeyance for the Coastal Water Project proceeding.  

 

Discussion Items

3.         Discuss Follow Up to Issuance of Cease and Desist Order WR 2009—0060

            The committee discussed the consequences of implementing Stage 3 or Stage 5 of the Water Conservation and Standby Rationing Program. The committee members concurred that Stage 5 should not be implemented immediately, and that on December 14, 2009 the Board will determine whether or not to modify triggers for the establishment of Stage 3.  A concern was expressed about the upcoming U.S. Open Golf Tournament scheduled for 2010, and if a water use spike during the tournament would cause production to exceed the CDO targets.  Craig Anthony of California American Water said that he would review production records to estimate increased production that could occur during the golf tournament.  He would also review three years of previous water use records at the 15 or 20 largest hotels in the District to see if their water use has increased over time.

 

            During the public comment period on this item, a member of the public (unidentified) stated that his primary concern is the future of Carmel Valley as a watershed.  The District should focus on developing a broader understanding of the non-Cal-Am water users. 

 

4.         Discuss Proposal for School Retrofit Program

            The committee members expressed support for establishment of a school retrofit program that would be focused on reviewing school sites and recommending components of indoor use and outdoor landscaping that could be retrofitted to reduce water use on that site.

 

5.         Discuss Mobile Water Distribution Systems and Subpotable Water Sources

            The committee discussed the issue, and asked District staff to provide an update at the next meeting.

 

6.         Discuss Updating Jurisdictions’ Replacement Water Needs Projections

            The committee expressed support for District staff developing a revised projection of replacement water needs that could be met by a new water supply project.  The focus would be on Cal-Am’s absolute replacement needs, and the estimate should not be rounded up or down.  The future water needs projection should not be revised at this time.

 

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:00 AM.

 

 

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