This meeting has been noticed according to the Brown Act rules.

The Board of Directors meets regularly on the third Monday of

Each month.  The meetings begin at 7:00 PM.

 

DRAFT AGENDA

Regular Meeting

Note Location Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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Thursday, January 29, 2004

5:30 PM, Closed Session, Break Room

7:00 PM, Regular Meeting, Conference Room

5 Harris Court, Building G, Ryan Ranch Office Park, Monterey, CA

 

 

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.

Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code Section 54957.6)

MPWMD Designated Representatives:  Administrative Services Manager/Chief Financial Officer and Human Resources Analyst

Employee Organization:  General Employees

 

 

2.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code Section 54956.9)

California-American Water Company v. City of Seaside et. al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M66343

 

 

3.

Adjourn to 7 PM Session

 

 

 

7:00 PM – Closed Session

 

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Anyone wishing to address the Board on Consent Calendar, Informational Items, Staff Reports or matters not listed on the agenda may do so during Oral Communications.  Please limit your comment to three minutes.  The public may comment on Action and Public Hearing items at the time they are considered by the Board.

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors

Alvin Edwards, Chair – Division 1

Larry Foy, Vice Chair – Division 5

Judi Lehman – Division 2

Kristi Markey – Division 3

Michelle Knight – Division 4

David Pendergrass – Mayoral Representative

David Potter – Monterey County Board of Supervisors

 

General Manager

Fran Farina

 

This agenda is subject to revision and may be amended prior to the scheduled meeting.  A final agenda will be posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Monterey, 72 hours prior to the meeting, and copies will be available at the Board meeting.  Staff notes regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Monday, January 26 through Thursday, January 29, 2004 at the District office and at the Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Seaside libraries.  Staff notes can also be viewed after 5 PM on Monday, January 26, 2004 at the District’s web site www.mpwmd.dst.ca.us.  The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for February 19, 2004.

 

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR Routine items for which staff has prepared a recommendation.  Approval of the Consent Calendar ratifies the staff recommendation.  The public may address the Board on any Consent Calendar item during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting.  Please limit your comments to three minutes.

 

1.

Consider Adoption of Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of December 15, 2003

 

2.

Ratify Committee Assignments for Calendar Year 2004

 

3.

Consider Change to Policy on Noticing Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Meetings

 

4.

Ratify Change to Board Meeting Rules Regarding Pulled Consent Calendar Items

 

5.

Consider Expenditure of Funds to Retain Project Management Services for Water Demand Division Database Project

 

6.

Receive Draft Water Year 2003 Report of Seaside Basin Injection Testing Program

 

7.

Annual Update on Investment Policy

 

8.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for November 2003

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

9.

Geographic Information System Program Update

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

10.

Report on Closed Session

 

 

 

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS

 

11.

Board Comments and Referrals

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

12.

Consider Adoption of Mid-Year FY 2003-2004 Budget Adjustment

Action:  At mid-year, District staff routinely review the budget and propose revisions that will ensure continuance of the District’s programs and facilitate changes in the District’s priorities.  A draft, amended budget is presented for Board consideration.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

13.

Review Provisions of Ordinance No. 92 Expanded Conservation and Standby Rationing Plan

Action:  The ordinance requires Board review every five years, with the first review in January 2004.  The January 2004 review will include a public hearing to consider whether or not a state of water supply emergency continues, and whether or not the provisions of this ordinance shall be continued, modified, or rescinded.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

14.

Consider Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 111 – Amending District Rule 11 (Definitions) and Rule 24 (Connection Charges) and Adoption of Negative Declaration

Action:  The Board will consider second reading of Ordinance No. 111 that would make changes to District Rule 24-C, Residential Expansion, and add definitions to Rule 11.  The ordinance would modify residential fixture unit counts listed in Table 1.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

15.

First Reading of Ordinance No. 112 – Rescinding Rules Requiring Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications and Repealing Penalties and Remedies for Non-Disclosure

Action:  The Board will consider the first reading of Ordinance No. 112 which would rescind rules governing ex parte communications by the Board of Directors contained in Ordinance No. 99, that was adopted in 1991.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

16.

Consider New Board Meeting Location

Action:  District staff will present options for Board meeting locations.  The Directors will provide direction as to the preferred location for future Board meetings.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

17.

Discussion of Current Water Supply Issues, Including Water Credit Transfers and Status of Jurisdiction Allocations

Action:  The Board will discuss the status of water credit transfers and processes affecting potential modification of water credit transfer rules, and review the MPWMD water allocation process in light of SWRCB Order No. WR 95-10.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

18.

Discussion of Near Term Water Supply Concepts, Including Reclamation

Action:  The Board will review near term water augmentation concepts including the status of the pending CAWD/PBCSD Recycled Water Project ordinance, and provide direction on whether water is available for new or expanded connections.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

19.

Letters Received

 

20.

Committee Reports

 

21.

Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report

 

22.

Quarterly Geographic Information Systems Program Update

 

23.

Quarterly Public Information Program Report

 

24.

Quarterly Water Supply Project Status Report

 

25.

Carmel River Fishery Report

 

26.

Quarterly Irrigation Program and Riparian Projects Report

 

27.

Quarterly Carmel River Erosion Protection and Restoration Projects Report

 

28.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

29.

Water Use Credit Transfer Status Report

 

30.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

31.

Monthly Cal-Am Sales Report

 

32.

Monthly Cal-Am Production Report

 

33.

Production Report – CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project

 

34.

Monthly Water Supply Status Report

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

 

 

 

February 2, 2004

Board Workshop

2 PM to 4 PM

District Conference Room

 

February 19, 2004

Regular Board Meeting

7 PM

District Conference Room

 

March 15, 2004

Regular Board Meeting

7 PM

Location to be announced

 

March 31, 2004

Board Workshop

7 PM

Location to be announced

 

 

 

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