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FINAL AGENDA
Regular Meeting
and
Closed Session
Board of Directors
Monterey Peninsula
Water Management District
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March 17, 2003
Closed Session – 5:00
PM
Seaside City Hall
Conference Room
440 Harcourt Avenue,
Seaside CA
Regular Meeting --
7:00 PM
Seaside City Council
Chambers
5:00 PM – Closed
Session – Seaside City Hall Conference Room
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. General
Manager
2. Public Employee Appointment (Gov.
Code Section 54957)
A.
Interim
General Manager
3. Conference With
Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation
Exists Pursuant to Subdivision (b) (3) (D) of Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (Two
Cases)
4. Conference with
Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code Section 54956.9)
A. California-American
Water Company Application No. 97-03-052 to the Public Utilities Commission for
a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct and Operate a
24,000 Acre-Foot Carmel River Dam and Reservoir and to Recover All Costs in
Connection Therewith in Rates
5.
Adjourn to 7:00 PM Regular Board Meeting
7 PM – Regular
Meeting – Seaside City Council Chambers
1.
Consider Approval of
Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting of February 27, 2003
2.
Consider Authorization to
Purchase Replacement Vehicle
4.
Consider Response to 2002
Monterey County Grand Jury Report
5.
Consider Adoption of
Treasurer’s Report for January 2003
6.
Report on 5:00 PM Closed Session of March 17,
2003
7.
Board Comments and Referrals
Action: The
Board will consider the first reading of Ordinance No. 107, rescinding
Ordinance No. 102. The ordinance reinstates District Rule 28 that
allows transfer of water credits from one commercial site to another and
allows transfers of water use credits from a commercial site directly into
a jurisdiction's water allocation. This ordinance is included as part of
a proposed settlement agreement with the cities of Monterey, Pacific Grove,
Carmel, Sand City, Seaside and Del Rey Oaks who brought a lawsuit against the
District in response to adoption of Ordinance No. 102. The Board may also discuss the process and
substance relating to a second ordinance to further modify the water credit
transfer rules. The public hearing on
this item was closed at the February 27, 2003 Board meeting.
Action: The Board will consider a proposed scope of work for an Environmental
Impact Report on the water credit transfer program,
including alternatives, and will determine whether to authorize the
General Manager to retain a consultant to prepare the EIR. Public comment will be received on this item.
10.
Consider Adoption of April through June 2003 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 2003. 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.
ACTION ITEMS
Action: The Board will be asked to consider the execution of a representation agreement with one of Jones & Stokes sub-consultants. Public comment will be received on this item.
Action:
The Board will consider retaining a consultant to assist staff with
implementation of regulations governing water distribution systems as most
recently amended by Ordinance No. 105, effective January 15, 2003. Public comment will be received on this item.
12.A Appointment of Interim General Manager
Action: The Board will take up the resignation of the General Manager and the appointment of an Interim General Manager. Public comment will be received on this item.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/STAFF REPORTS
13. Letters Received
15. Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report
16. Monthly Water Supply Project Status Report
17. Carmel River Fishery Report
18. Water Conservation Program Report
19. Water Use Credit Transfer Status Report
21. Monthly Cal-Am Sales Report
22. Monthly Cal-Am Production Report
23. Production Report – CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation
Project
24. Monthly Water Supply Status Report
ADJOURNMENT
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 13, 2003 through Monday, March 17, 2003 at the District office and at the Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Seaside libraries. The Board will conduct a Strategic Planning Session/Special Board Meeting on March 27, 2003 at 7 PM at the District office. The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for April 21, 2003. |
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Board of Directors Zan Henson, Chair – Division 5 Judi Lehman, Vice Chair -
Division 2 Alvin Edwards B Division 1 Molly Erickson - Division 3 Kris Lindstrom - Division 4 David Pendergrass - Mayoral
Representative David Potter B Monterey County Board of
Supervisors General Manager Ernesto A. Avila |