EXHIBIT 1-A
DRAFT MINUTES
Water Supply Planning Committee Meeting of the
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
November 22, 2011
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9 am in the District conference room.
Committee members present: Bob Brower, Chair
David Pendergrass
Committee members absent: None
Staff present: David Stoldt, General Manager
Larry Hampson, Acting Planning & Engineering Manager/District Engineer
District Counsel present: David Laredo
Comments from Public
No comments.
Adjourn to Closed Session
At 9:05 am the meeting was adjourned to Closed Session
1. Water Rights Acquisition Update; Real Property Negotiation
2. Feasibility of Moving Additional Water from Carmel Valley to Water Projects 1 and 2 (Monterra Ranch Pipeline Right-of-Way)
Reconvene Open Session
At 9:30 am the meeting was reconvened with all committee members present.
Comments from the Public
No comments.
Action Items
3. Adopt
Minutes of September 8, 2011 Committee Meeting
On a motion by Doyle and second of Pendergrass, the minutes were approved on a unanimous vote of 3 – 0.
4. Identify
Key Issues and Needs Related to Cooperative Development of a Seawater
Desalination Project at the Abandoned City of Monterey Wastewater Treatment
Plant (Water Project 3, Local Desal within District Boundaries)
Pendergrass made a motion that
was seconded by Doyle to refer to the Board for approval the letter of
introduction to Captain Gerral David, Commanding Office, Naval Support
Activity, and also the Implementation Plan for Water Project 3. The letter should be modified as follows; on
page 3, paragraph one, delete the last two sentences that begin with the phrase
“MPWMD is not a water retailer at this time.”
The motion was approved unanimously on a vote of 3 – 0.
Progress Reports
5. Activity
Related to Water Projects 1 (Aquifer Storage & Recovery (“ASR”) and 2
(Expanded ASR)
Oliver reported that the District had planned to construct another ASR well at Seaside Middle School by the summer of 2013. However, the completion date was moved up to the summer of 2012 so the well would meet a requirement of the Cease and Desist Order that Cal-Am construct a small water supply project by 2012. According to the revised time line, the well and backflush facilities would be constructed during the summer of 2012 when school is not in session. The District is awaiting the final State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) permit that would authorize injection of Carmel River water at the proposed well site.
6. Update
on Water Project 4, Groundwater Replenishment
The committee reviewed the work plan and timeline for development of the Groundwater Replenishment Project that were prepared by the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA). It was agreed that the District must move ahead with MRWPCA on development of a plan for purchase of the recycled water. The goal is for the District to purchase the water and then sell it to Cal-Am for distribution to its customers. There are issues that need to be resolved such as will the water be sold upon injection into the groundwater basin or upon extraction, and what will be the role of the Watermaster.
7. Update
on Water Project 5, Los Padres Dam
The committee reviewed the implementation plan and timeline for increasing capacity at Los Padres Dam. Staff noted that the District could review plans associated with dredging or installation of a rubber dam at Los Padres, but has no funds at this time to commence work on the projects.
Suggestions from the Public on Water Supply
Project Alternatives
George Riley suggested that the District engage Assembly Member Bill Monning or Resources Secretary John Laird in discussions with the SWRCB to speed up the permitting process for the ASR well at the Seaside Middle School. He also proposed that the District conduct hearings twice per year to provide the public with an opportunity to interact with the Board and discuss water issues facing the community.
Other Items
None
Set Date for Next Committee Meeting
The committee agreed to meet on December 20, 2012 at 8:30 am.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 am.
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