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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Monday, March 16, 2015, 7:00 pm

Conference Room, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA

Staff notes will be available on the District web site at http://www.mpwmd.net/asd/board/boardpacket/2015 
by 5 PM on Friday, March 13, 2015.

 

Brenda Lewis will participate by telephone from 1758 Broadway Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955

The 7 PM Meeting will be televised on Comcast Channels 25 & 28.  Refer to broadcast schedule on page 3.

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:  Anyone wishing to address the Board on Closed Session, 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 all other items at the time they are presented to the Board. 

 

 

 

 

 

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 separate consideration at the request of a member of the public, or a member of the Board.  Following adoption of the remaining Consent Calendar items, staff will give a brief presentation on the pulled item.  Members of the public are requested to limit individual comment on pulled Consent Items to three (3) minutes. 

 

1.

Consider Adoption of Minutes of the February 18, 2015 Regular Board Meeting

3/11/15 Revised Staff Report

2.

Consider Authorization of Expenditure of Funds for Design of Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility Intake Upgrade

 

 

Ř  Exhibit 2-A

 

3.

Consider Expenditure of Funds for Additional Assistance with IFIM to Analyze Instream Flow Requirements for the Carmel River

 

4.

Consider Adoption of Resolution 2015-03 Concurring in the Nomination of Paul E. Dorey, Vista Irrigation District to the Executive Committee of the ACWA/JPIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors

Kristi Markey, Chair – Division 3

Jeanne Byrne, Vice Chair – Division 4

Brenda Lewis – Division 1

Andrew Clarke - Division 2

Robert S. Brower, Sr. – Division 5

David Pendergrass, Mayoral Representative

David Potter, Monterey County Board of

Supervisors Representative

 

General Manager

David J. Stoldt

 

This agenda was posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G Monterey on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.  Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on 3/14/15,  at the District office and at the Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Seaside libraries. After staff reports have been distributed, if additional documents are produced by the District and provided to a majority of the Board regarding any item on the agenda, they will be available at the District office during normal business hours, and posted on the District website at http://www.mpwmd.net/asd/board/boardpacket/2015. Documents distributed at the meeting will be made available in the same manner. The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for April 20, 2015 at 7 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Consider Appointment of Director Clarke to the ACWA/JPIA Board of Directors

 

6.

Receive Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Mitigation Program Annual Report

 

7.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for January 2014

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

8.

Status Report on California American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 2009-0060 and Seaside Groundwater Basin Adjudication Decision

 

9.

Update on Development of Water Supply Projects 

 

10.

Report on Drought Response

 

 

 

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ON TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS)

 

11.

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

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public comment will be received on each of these items.  Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.

 

12.

Consider Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 163, Replacing Urgency Ordinance No. 159, Regarding Rebate Program Amendments and Amendments to the Expanded Water Conservation and Standby Rationing Plan (Regulation XV)

 

 

Action:  The Board will consider second reading and adoption of an ordinance that would amend the Rebate Program and Regulation XV to address inconsistencies with water rationing triggers and to establish the two-day per-week outdoor watering schedule.

 

 

 

 

13.

Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 164  Establishing Water Permit Requirements for Outdoor Seating at Restaurants

 

 

Action:  The Board will consider first reading of an ordinance that would establish Water Permit requirements for outdoor seating at restaurants and bars.  This item was considered at the February 18, 2015 meeting; however, it is presented for reconsideration because at the previous hearing the ordinance was neither affirmed nor rejected by a majority vote of the Board.

 

 

Ř  MPWMD Presentation

 

 

 

 

14.

Consider Adoption of April through June 2015 Quarterly Water Supply Strategy and Budget

 

 

Action:  The Board will consider approval of a proposed production strategy for the California American Water Distribution Systems for the three-month period of April through June 2015.  The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and groundwater production from various sources within the California American Water systems.

 

 

Ř  MPWMD Presentation

 

 

 

 

15.

Consider Adoption of 2014 MPWMD Annual Report

 

 

Action:  The District’s enabling legislation requires that each year a public hearing be conducted on the annual report. This item is deferred to April 20, 2015. 

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMSNo Action Items were submitted for consideration.

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION ITEMS -- Public comment will be received on each of these items.  Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.  No action will be taken by the Board.

 

16.

Discuss Public Release of Proposed Amendment to State Water Resources Control Board Cease and Desist Order WR 2009-0060 (CDO)

 

 

The Board will discuss the proposed settlement agreement between the State Water Resources Control Board and negotiating parties seeking to modify the CDO.  This is a discussion item; no action will be taken by the Board. 

 

 

 

 

17.

Proposed Emergency Conservation Regulations by State Water Resources Control Board

 

 

This is a discussion item; no action will be taken by the Board.

 

 

Ř  MPWMD Presentation

 

 

 

 

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.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

21.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

22.

Carmel River Fishery Report for January and February 2015

 

23.

Monthly Water Supply and California American Water Production 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 Real Property Negotiators (Gov. Code 54956.8)

 

 

Address: 1910 General Jim Moore Blvd., Seaside, CA  93955

 

 

Agency Negotiator: David J. Stoldt, General Manager

 

2.

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

 

 

A.

MPWMD v. SWRCB; Santa Clara 1-10-CV-163328 – CDO (6th District Appellate Case

#H039566

 

 

B.

Monterey Peninsula Taxpayers Association v. MPWMD; Case No. M123512

 

 

 

ADJOURN

 

 

 

Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channels 25 & 28

View Live Webcast at Ampmedia.org

 

Ch. 25, Sundays, 7 PM

Monterey

 

Ch. 25, Mondays, 7 PM

Monterey, Del Rey Oaks, Pacific Grove, Sand City, Seaside 

 

Ch. 28, Mondays, 7 PM

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

 

Ch. 28, Fridays, 9 AM

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

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

Mon. April 20, 2015

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 pm

District conference room

 

Mon. May 18, 2015

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 pm

District conference room

 

Mon. June 15, 2015

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 pm

District conference room

 

Upon request, MPWMD will make a reasonable effort to 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.  MPWMD will also make a reasonable effort to provide translation services upon request.  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, March 12, 2015.  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.                                       U:\staff\Boardpacket\2015\20150316\March 16, 2015 Agenda.docx