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

Closed Session and Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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March 15, 2004

4:00 PM, Closed Session, District Conference Room, 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G, Monterey

7:00 PM, Monterey City Council Chambers, Pacific & Madison, Monterey

 

This meeting will be televised on March 15, 2004, at 7:00 PM and

 March 22, 2004 at 7:00 PM on Channel 25

 

 

 

 

 

4:00 PM – Closed Session – District Conference Room

 

 

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.

Public Employment (Gov. Code Section 54957)

 

 

A.

General Manager

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code Section 56957.6)

 

 

A.

Agency Designated Representatives:  Ellen Aldridge, Rick Dickhaut, Cynthia Schmidlin

Employee Organization:  Laborers’ International Union of North America, AFL-CIO, (LIUNA/UPEC) Local 207

 

 

 

 

3.

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

 

 

A.

California State Water Resources Control Board Application (SWRCB) T031449; Temporary Permit 21163

 

 

B.

Petition for Change to SWRCB Permit 11674B

 

 

C.

Petition for Change to SWRCB Permit 20808

 

 

D.

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

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation  -- Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: One Case

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Adjourn to 7 PM Session

 

 

 

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 Thursday, March 11, 2004 through Monday, March 15, 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 Friday, March 12, 2004 at the District’s web site www.mpwmd.dst.ca.us.

 

7:00 PM – Regular Meeting – Monterey Council Chambers

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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 Board Workshop of February 2, 2004 and the Regular Board Meeting of February 19, 2004

 

2.

Consider Purchase of a Multi-Function Copier for Water Demand Division

 

3.

Authorize Funds for Technical Assistance for Seaside Basin Groundwater Management Plan

 

4.

Consider Approval of Software and Hardware Purchases for Information Technology

 

5.

Approve Expenditure of Mitigation Funds to Retrofit Pool No. 2 at the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility

 

6.

Consider Approval of Revised Indemnification Provisions in Access Agreements for District Projects along the Carmel River

 

7.

Consider Approval of Second Quarter Investment Report

 

8.

Receive District-Wide Annual Water Distribution System Production Summary for Water Year 2003

 

9.

Receive District-Wide Annual Water Production Summary Report for Water Year 2003

 

10.

Receive 2002-2003 Annual Mitigation Program Report

 

11.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for the Month of January 2004

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

12.

Report on Closed Session

 

 

 

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS

 

13.

Board Comments and Referrals

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

14.

Consider Adoption of April through June 2004 Quarterly Water Supply Strategy and Budget

Action:  The Board will consider approval of a proposed production strategy for the California-American Water Distribution System for the three-month period of April through June 2004.  The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and ground water production from various sources within the California-American water system.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

15.

Consider Water Use Credit for Installation of SOMAT Disposal Systems and Waterless Urinals at the Presidio of Monterey

Action:  The Board will consider a request for Water Use Credits at the Presidio of Monterey.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

16.

Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 113 – Increase Board Compensation

Action:  The Board will consider an increase in the compensation they receive for conducting business on behalf of the District.   Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

17.

Consider Variance from MPWMD Rule 20-C-3 by Kingmen, Inc. (Fred King):  APN 103-121-002

Action:  The Board will consider whether or not to grant a variance to MPWMD Rule, 20-C-3 to Kingmen, Inc.  Rule 20-C allows exemptions to the requirement to obtain a permit to create a water distribution system and sets certain deadlines.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

18.

Receive Public Comment on Draft 2003 MPWMD Annual Report

Action:  The District’s enabling legislation requires that in March of each year a public hearing be conducted on the annual report.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

19.

Consider Adoption of a Resolution Declaring the District’s Intent to Prepare a Groundwater Management Plan for the Seaside Groundwater Basin and Adopting a Statement of Public Participation

Action:  The Board will consider adoption of a resolution declaring its intent to prepare a Groundwater Management Plan for the Seaside Groundwater Basin.  The Plan will be designed to protect, preserve, and enhance the groundwater resources of the Seaside Basin for current and future beneficial uses.  The Plan will include basin management objectives.  The Board will also consider adoption of a statement of public participation in development of the Plan.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

20.

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.  This item was continued from the January 29, 2004 and February 19, 2004 Board meetings.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

21.

Discuss Development of a Water Credit Transfer Program and Provide Direction to Staff

Action:  The Board will consider options for modifying the Water Credit Transfer program, including a recommendation from the Technical Advisory Committee or pursuing an EIR on a new water credit transfer program.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

22.

Status Report on Preparation of a Study to Update Commercial Water Use Factors

Action:  A status report on preparation of an update to the District’s commercial water use factors will be provided.  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.

 

23.

Letters Received

 

24.

Committee Reports

 

25.

Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report

 

26.

Carmel River Fishery Report

 

27.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

28.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

29.

Monthly California-American Water Company Production Report

 

30.

Production Report – CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project

 

31.

Monthly Water Supply Status Report

 

32.

Report on Second Quarter Financial Activity for Fiscal Year 2003-2004

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

 

 

 

March 29, 2004

Closed Session

4:00 PM

District Conference Room

 

March 31, 2004

Board Budget Workshop

3:30 PM

District Conference Room

 

March 31, 2004

Closed Session

5:30 PM

District Conference Room

 

March 31, 2004

Board EIR Workshop

7 PM

Monterey City Council Chambers

 

April 5, 2004

Closed Session

8:00 AM

TBA

 

April 12, 2004

Closed Session

8:00 AM

TBA

 

April 19, 2004

Closed Session

5:30 PM

District Conference Room

 

April 19, 2004

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 PM

Monterey City Council Chambers

 

April 22, 2004

Special Board Meeting

7:00 PM

District Conference Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upon request, MPWMD will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings.  Please send a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least 72 hours before the meeting.  Requests should be sent to the Board Secretary, MPWMD, P.O. Box 85, Monterey, CA, 93942.  You may also fax your request to the Administrative Services Division at 831-644-9560, or call 831-658-5600.