EXHIBIT 1-A
DRAFT MINUTES
Water Demand Committee of the
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
September 29, 2011
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 am in the conference room of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District office.
Committee members present: Kristi Markey, Chair
Regina Doyle
Committee members absent: Brenda Lewis
Staff members present: David Stoldt, General Manager
District Counsel present: David Laredo, De Lay and Laredo
Comments from Public
No comments.
Action Items
1. Receive Minutes of June 22, 2011 Committee Meeting
On a motion by Doyle and second of Markey, the minutes were received unanimously on a vote of 2 – 0. No public comment was directed to the committee on this item.
2. Review
A&N Technical Services Analysis of Non-Residential Water Use Factors and
Consider Recommendation to Board
On a motion by Markey and second
of Doyle, the committee recommended that the Board receive the A&N
Technical Services Analysis. In
addition, the staff report submitted to the Board should clearly state that the
report was intended to update the water-use factors used by the District for
permitting commercial projects. The
report recommends that the factors should not be used for rate-making
purposes. However, California American
Water has chosen to base commercial rates on the factors. The motion was approved unanimously on a vote
of 2 – 0.
Discussion Items
3. Discuss Providing Water Credit for Installation of Rainwater Harvesting Systems when Permitting a Modification to an Existing Connection
There was consensus among committee members that water-use credit should not be granted for installation of rainwater harvesting systems. Staff was directed to investigate establishment of an increase in the rebate for installation of rainwater harvesting systems, possibly up to 50 percent of the cost. In addition, staff should look into the feasibility of providing free periodic inspections of rainwater harvesting systems, conducted either by staff or a contractor. Staff will follow-up with the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce and explain why water credit will not be granted for rainwater harvesting systems, and solicit the Chamber for ideas on how to promote use of these systems.
4. Discuss
Development of Policy Regarding High Efficiency Toilets and Issuance of Water
Credits
There was consensus among committee members that staff should proceed with development of an ordinance that would require the installation of high efficiency toilets, thus eliminating the rebate for installation of those toilets. A fixture unit count of 1.0 fixture units would be assigned for installation of ultra-high efficiency toilets, with an associated rebate of 0.3 fixture units. The draft ordinance will likely be submitted for Board consideration in January 2012.
5. Review
District’s Authority to Inspect Site for Compliance with District Permit and
Conservation Laws
The committee reviewed the procedure for advising applicants that when a change in fixtures has occurred at a site, the entire property will be inspected. The committee concluded that the notification process is sufficient, and that the District has authority to inspect the entire premises.
Set Next Meeting Date
The committee agreed to meet on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at 4 pm.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 am.
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