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.

 

 

 

 

 

AGENDA

Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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May 16, 2005

7:00 PM – Regular Board Meeting

Board Room, Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency

Closed Session

Conference Room, Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency

5 Harris Court, Bldg D, Monterey, CA

Staff notes for the 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, May 13, 2005.

The 7 PM Meeting will be televised on Comcast Channel 25.  Refer to broadcast schedule on page 3.

 

 

 

 

 

7 PM – Regular Board Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

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 have 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 Adoption of Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of April 18, 2005

 

2.

Review and Approve Revised Draft MPWMD 2004 Annual Report

 

3.

Consider Approval of Annual Memorandum of Agreement for Releases and Diversions from San Clemente Reservoir between California American Water, California Department of Fish and Game and MPWMD

 

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors

Larry Foy, Chair – Division 5

Kristi Markey, Vice Chair – Division 3

Alvin Edwards – Division 1

Judi Lehman – Division 2

Michelle Knight – Division 4

David Pendergrass – Mayoral Representative

David PotterMonterey County Board of Supervisors

 

General Manager

David A. Berger

 

This agenda was posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Monterey on Wednesday, May 11, 2005.  Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, May 12, 2005 through Monday, May 16, 2005 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 June 20, 2005.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Approve Amendment to PM Connect Contract to Expand Scope of Work for Water Demand Division Database Project Outline to Include Modules for the Use of Recycled Water Entitlements, Time Tracking and Water Credit Transfer Process

 

5.

Receive Water Supply Forecast for Period of May 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006

 

6.

Adopt Treasurer’s Report for February 2005

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

7.

Water Supply Project Alternatives Update

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

8.

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

 

 

 

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS

 

9.

Oral Reports on Activities of County, Cities, Other Agencies/Committees/Associations

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

10.

Consider Request for Variance from District Rule 24 – Water Permit Process -- 8 Mescal Place, Seaside, CA – APN 012-673-018

Action:  The Board will consider a variance request to allow a shower in a third bathroom without debiting the jurisdiction.  Public comment will be received on this item. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes.

 

 

Staff Presentation

 

 

 

 

11.

Consider Approval of Application to Amend California American Water Distribution System to Annex Showe Parcel -- APN 197-081-025, California American Water and Lombardo & Gilles, Co-Applicants

Action:  The Board will consider approval of an application by co-applicants California American Water and Lombardo & Gilles (attorney for Mr. Jon Showe) to expand the California American water distribution system boundary to annex the Showe parcel.  Public comment will be received on this item.  Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.

 

 

 

 

12.

Consider Approval of Conceptual Ordinance No. 122 to Amend MPWMD Rules and Regulations to Create an Impact-Based System for Water Distribution System Permits

Action: The Board will review and discuss conceptual Ordinance No. 122 that would amend the District’s water distribution system permit rules to an “impact-based” system, where the permit approval process and type of regulation is proportionate to the anticipated environmental and water resources impacts.  Public comment will be received on this item.  Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes.

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

13.

Discussion and Direction on Regional Urban Water Supply Project Governance Alternatives and District’s Proposed District “Water Summit” Meeting

Action:  The Board will discuss and provide direction regarding governance alternatives for a County-initiated publicly owned regional water supply project, and consider scheduling discussion of a District Water Summit to consider the Regional Urban Water Supply project and related matters.  General direction may be given to staff but no action will be taken.  Public comment will be received on this item.  Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes.

 

 

 

 

14.

Consider Request for Placement of Advisory Measure on the November 8, 2005 Election Regarding Public Acquisition of the California American Water Distribution System, Coastal Division, Monterey District

Action: The Board will discuss whether or not to initiate the process of placing an advisory measure on the November 8, 2005 ballot.  Ballot language has not been developed.  If the Board were to decide to initiate the process, ballot language would be presented at a subsequent meeting.  Public comment will be received.  Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes. 

 

 

 

 

15.

Discuss Proposed Agreement with California American Water Regarding Management and Operation of Seaside Basin Aquifer Storage and Recovery Facilities

Action:  The Board will discuss the proposed Cal-Am ASR facilities agreement and issues that Directors on the Administrative Committee and others have raised about it.  General direction may be given to staff but the Board will take no formal action.  Public comment will be received on this item.  Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

16.

Letters Received

Supplemental Letter Packet

 

17.

Committee Reports

 

18.

Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report

 

19.

Carmel River Fishery Report

 

20.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

21.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

22.

Monthly California American Water Company Production Report

 

23.

Monthly Water Supply Status Report

 

 

 

 

ADJOURN TO CONFERENCE ROOM FOR 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.  A report on any action taken in the Closed Session will be provided by District Counsel at the next Board meeting.

 

 

 

 

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

 

A

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

 

B.

Application of California-American Water Company to the Public Utilities Commission, Application No. 04-08-012

 

C.

Application of California-American Water Company to the Public Utilities Commission Application No.  05-02-012 – General Rate Case

 

D.

Save Our Carmel River; Patricia Bernardi; and The Open Monterey Project v. MPWMD; MPWMD Board; and the City of Monterey:  Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M72061

 

E.

Save Our Carmel River, Patricia Bernardi; and The Open Monterey Project v. MPWMD; MPWMD Board; and the City of Seaside; Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M72877

 

 

 

 

ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF FORMER BOARD CHAIR NICK LOMBARDO

 

 

 

 

MPWMD Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channel 25

 

Monday, May 16, at 7 PM

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside

 

Tuesday, May 17 and 24 at 1 PM

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach

 

Friday, May 20 at 7 PM

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside

 

Monday, May 23 at 7 PM

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach

 

Monday, May 23 at 9 PM

Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

May 26, 2005

Board Workshop – FY 2005-2006 Budget

7 PM

Board Room – MRWPCA

 

June 20, 2005

Regular Board Meeting

7 PM

Board Room – MRWPCA

 

July 18, 2005

Regular Board Meeting

7 PM

To Be Announced

 

 

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 Thursday, May 12, 2005.  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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