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FINAL Minutes Regular
Meeting Board of
Directors Monterey
Peninsula Water Management District May 21, 2007 |
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The meeting was called to order
at 6 PM in the District Conference Room. Board
members present: Board
members absent: David
Potter – General
Manager present: David A. Berger District
Counsel present: The assembly recited the
Pledge of Allegiance. No comments. On a motion by Director
Edwards, and second by Director Foy, items 1 through 7 were unanimously
approved by the Board. Approved. Approved. Approved. Approved. Chair Pendergrass recognized Rich
Youngblood of Marina Coast Water District, Karen Harris of the Monterey
Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA); Catherine Bowie of
California American Water (CAW); and the District’s Rob Cline for their work
promoting water conservation as members of the Water Awareness Committee. Approved. Approved. Henrietta Stern, Project
Manager, presented the report. An
outline of her presentation is on file at the District office and is
available for review on the District’s website. During the public comment
period on this item, An outline of the report
given by Catherine Bowie and The following comments were
directed to the Board during the public comment period on this item. (1) The report was presented by
Darby Fuerst, Water Resources Manager.
A summary of his presentation is on file at the District office and is
available for review on the District’s website. Mr. Fuerst reported that between October 1,
2006 and May 16, 2007: (A) CAW
production from the District Counsel Laredo
reported that the Board received a status report on items 3.A through 3.G,
and no action was taken. Regarding
item 4, the Board met with designated labor negotiators. Director Lehman reported
that she and General Manager Berger attended the April 24, 2007 meeting of
the Del Rey Oaks City Council and the May 1, 2007 meeting of the Sand City
Council and presented a PowerPoint that
provided an overview of the District’s activities. Director Knight noted that on May 16, 2007,
she attended the May 16, 2007 meeting of the Pacific Grove City Council
accompanied by General Manager Berger and Director Knight made a
motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 128, and refer it for
second reading and adoption at the June 18, 2007 Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Director Edwards
and approved on a vote of 5 – 1.
Directors Edwards, Foy, Knight, Markey and Pendergrass voted in favor
of the motion. Director Lehman was
opposed. Director Potter was absent. During the public hearing
on this item, Motion 1 -- Director Foy
moved approval of the Strategic Plan.
The motion was seconded by Director Foy. Motion 2 – Director
Markey made a substitute motion to approve the Strategic Plan with the
addition of two new Strategic Objectives under the Three-Year Goal, “Determine and participate in long-term
water supply solutions(s).” They
were: (A) update projected costs to
complete the EIR on the District’s proposed 8,400 AFY Sand City Desalination
Project for possible action to complete the EIR; and (B) actively pursue a
contract with MRWPCA for a commitment to the Monterey Peninsula Groundwater
Replenishment Project. Director Lehman
seconded the motion. Director Markey later withdrew her
motion. As an alternative, she
requested that at the June 18, 2007 meeting, in conjunction with
consideration of the FY 2007-2008 MPWMD Budget, the following be
provided: (A) staff present to the
Board an estimate of the cost to update the EIR on the proposed 8,400 AF Sand
City Desalination Project; and (B) a presentation on issues related to the
Monterey Peninsula Groundwater Replenishment Project. Chair Pendergrass suggested that Director
Markey and General Manager Berger discuss her request and determine if the
items she requested will be included as part of the June 18, 2007 budget
discussion, or if the information could be presented to the Board in another
manner. The Chair and Vice Chair would
make the final determination. Motion 1 was approved on
a unanimous vote of 6 – 0. Director
Potter was absent. During the public hearing
on this item, Director Edwards offered
a motion to receive and confirm the Water Supply Forecast. The motion was seconded by Director Knight
and approved unanimously on a vote of 6 – 0.
Director Potter was absent. The following comments were
received during the public comment period on this item. (1) Director Knight made a
motion to approve the 2007 Annual Memorandum of Agreement. The motion was seconded by Director Foy and
was approved unanimously on a vote of
6 - 0. Director Potter was
absent. During the public comment
period on this item, Deferred to a future
meeting when all Board members will be present to consider the item. There was no discussion of
the Informational Items/Staff Reports. The meeting was adjourned
at 10:15 PM. |
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR 1.
Consider Adoption of Minutes of the April 16, 2007 Regular
Board Meeting and April 19, 2007 Strategic Planning Retreat 2.
Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2007-04 Calling
for Board Member Elections on November 6, 2007 Within Voter Divisions 3, 4
and 5 3.
Consider Adoption of Resolution 2007-05 Modifying
Rule 162 – Regulatory Water Production Targets for 4.
Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2007-06 –
Amending Fees and Charges Table – Rule 60 5.
Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2007-07
Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of Water Awareness Month, and
Commending the Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County, Inc. for its
Successful Efforts in Educating the Community 6.
Consider Approval of Third Quarter FY 2006-2007
Investment Report 7.
Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for March
2007 PRESENTATIONS 8.
Water Supply Project Alternatives Update 9.
Report from Catherine Bowie, California American
Water, and GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 10.
Status Report on ATTORNEY’S REPORT 11.
Report on 5:30 PM Closed Session of the Board 3. Conference
with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9 (a)) A. Application of California American Water Company to the Public Utilities
Commission Application No. 04-09-019 – Coastal Water Project B. State Water Resources Control Board
Permit No. 7130B C. State Water
Resources Control Board Permit No. 20808 D. MPWMD v. Nick
Marotta, Jr., Gerda Marotta, and Does 1-100 – E. MPWMD v. Roy
Woods, Woods 1995 Trust, and Does 1-100 – F. G. CPUC (General
Rate Case) Status Report -- App No. 05-02-012 4. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov.
Code 54957.6) Agency
Designated Representatives: Employee
Organization: General Staff and
Management Staff Bargaining Units Represented by Laborer’s International
Union of North America, AFL CIO, (LIUNA/UPEC) Local 270 DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ON
TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS) 12.
Oral Reports on Activities of County, Cities, Other
Agencies/Committees/Associations PUBLIC HEARINGS 13.
Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 128 – Clarifying
Terms, Rules and Policies Related to Water Distribution Systems, Water
Permits, Water Use Permits, Water Credits, Affordable Housing, Fees and the
Expanded Water Conservation and Standby Rationing Plan 14.
Consider Adoption of April 19, 2007 through September
30, 2007 MPWMD Strategic Plan ACTION ITEMS 15.
Receive and Confirm Water Supply Forecast for Period
of May 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008 16.
Consider Approval of 2007 Annual Memorandum of Agreement
for Releases and Diversions from 17.
Consider Report and Recommendation from
Administrative Committee on Campaign Finance Reporting Regulations INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/STAFF REPORTS 18.
Letters Received 19.
Committee Reports 20.
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Water Conservation Program Report 22.
Monthly Allocation Report 23.
Monthly 24.
Monthly Water Supply Status Report ADJOURNMENT |
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David A. Berger, Secretary to the Board
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