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.

 

 

 

 

Letters Received Supplemental Packet (pdf file)

 

DRAFT AGENDA

Special Administrative Committee Meeting

and

Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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August 16, 2004

6:30 PM, Special Administrative Committee Meeting

7:00 PM, Regular Board Meeting

Monterey City Council Chambers, Pacific & Madison Streets, Monterey, CA

Staff notes for the 6:30 and 7 PM agenda items will be available on the District web site at http://www.mpwmd.dst.ca.us/agenda/agenda.htm by 5 PM on Friday, August 13, 2004.

The 7 PM Meeting will be Televised on 8/16 at 7 PM and Replayed on 8/20, and 8/27 at 7 PM

and on 8/23 and 8/30 at 9 PM on Channels 24, 25 and 27

 

 

 

 

 

6:30 PM ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

 

 

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Anyone wishing to address the committee on a matter not listed on the agenda may do so during oral communications.  Public comment on any other matter listed on the agenda is appropriate at the time the item is being discussed by the committee.

 

 

 

ACTION ITEM

 

1.              Provide Direction on a Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District (P/SMCSD) for Investigations into Development of a Desalination Project in Moss Landing

Action:  The committee will consider whether to recommend approval of a proposed MOU with P/SMCSD involving investigation into development of a desalination plant in Moss Landing.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

7:00 PM REGULAR BOARD MEETING

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

 

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

David A. Berger

 

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, August 12, 2004, through Monday, August 16, 2004, at the District office and at the Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Seaside libraries. The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for September 20, 2004.

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:  Anyone wishing to address the Board on Consent Calendar, Information Items or matters not listed on the agenda may do so only during Oral Communications.  Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes.  The public may comment on Action and Public Hearing items at the time they are considered by the Board.  The sole time to address Consent matters is during Oral Communications.

 

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR:  The Consent Calendar consists of routine items for which staff has prepared a recommendation.  Approval of the Consent Calendar ratifies the staff recommendation.  Consent Calendar items may be pulled for discussion only upon the request of a Board member, not by the public.  Discussion on pulled Consent Calendar items shall be limited to Board members.  The public may address any Consent Calendar item only during Oral Communications.  Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes.

 

1.

Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 19, 2004 and Special Board Meeting and Workshop on Water Supply Projects of July 29, 2004

 

2.

Ratify Director Appointments to Carmel River Advisory Committee

 

3.

Receive Annual Monterra Ranch Hydrologic Monitoring Report for Water Year 2003

 

4.

Consider Authorization to Purchase a Server for the Water Demand Division

 

5.

Consider Authorization of Expenditure of Funds to Extend the Contract of a Temporary Employee for the Water Demand Division

 

6.

Consider Extension of United States Geological Survey Cooperative Agreement for Water Year 2005

 

7.

Consider Approval of Fourth Quarter Investment Report

 

8.

Approve Appointment of Board Representative and Alternate to the Monterey County Specials Districts Association

 

9.

Authorization of General Manager to Use District Vehicle in Accordance with Section III C of Employment Agreement

 

10.

Receive Semi-Annual Ground Water Quality Monitoring Report

 

11.

Accept Methodology for Estimating Future Water Needs

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

12.

Status Report on California American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 95-10

 

 

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

13.

Report on Closed Session of August 16, 2004

 

 

 

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS

 

14.

Board Comments and Referrals

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

15.

Consider Approval of Application to Create Flagg Hill Water Distribution System

 

 

Action:  The Board will consider whether to approve an application for the Flagg Hill water distribution system that would serve three single-family residential lots from a well in the Aguajito area within the City of Monterey.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

16.

Consider Conceptual Changes to MPWMD Rules and Regulations Governing Water Distribution Systems (Ordinance Nos. 96 and 105)

Action:  The Board will consider staff recommendations on how current MPWMD Rules & Regulations governing water distribution systems could be streamlined to assist property owners while still protecting important water resources.  Concepts for two ordinances are presented for discussion and direction: (1) a "housekeeping" ordinance to better clarify existing regulations; and (2) an ordinance to refine the water distribution system permit process to use a multi-level system that adjusts the level of regulation to the anticipated impacts of the proposal, based on factors such as number and total acreage of parcels, anticipated water use, and proximity to sensitive environmental areas.  Public comment will be received on this item.  

 

 

 

 

17.

Provide Direction on a Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District (P/SMCSD) for Investigations into Development of a Desalination Project in Moss Landing

Action:  The Board will consider whether to approve a proposed MOU with P/SMCSD involving investigation into development of a desalination plant in Moss Landing.  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.

 

18.

Letters Received

 

19.

Committee Reports

 

20.

Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report

 

21.

Carmel River Fishery Report

 

22.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

23.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

24.

Monthly California-American Water Company Production Report

 

25.

Quarterly Cal-Am Sales Report

 

26.

Production Report – CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project

 

27.

Semi-Annual Financial Report on CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project

 

28.

Monthly Water Supply Status Report

 

 

 

 

ADJOURN TO 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 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

 

 

 

 

2.

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

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

August 26, 2004

Joint Meeting of the Board and the Policy and Technical Advisory Committees

7:00 PM

Pacific Grove Community Center, 515 Junipero Avenue, Pacific Grove

 

September 20, 2004

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 PM

Monterey City Council Chambers

 

October 18, 2004

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 PM

Monterey City Council Chambers

 

 

 

 

 

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 submit 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 by 5:00 PM on August 12, 2004.  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.

 

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