This meeting has been noticed according to the Brown Act rules. The Board of Directors meets regularly on the third Monday of each month. 

 

 

 

 

 

REVISED

FINAL AGENDA

Strategic Planning Session and Special Board Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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March 27, 2003

5:30 PM and 7:00 PM

MPWMD Conference Room

5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA

 

5:30 PM Session – MPWMD Conference Room

 

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS   Anyone wishing to address the Board on Consent Calendar items or matters not listed on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the District may do so during Oral Communications.  Please limit your comment to three minutes. 

 

CONSENT ITEM

1.                   Consider Adoption of Response to 2002 Monterey County Grand Jury Report

2.                   Consider Ratification of Contract with Fran Farina

3.                   Consider Appointment of Fran Farina to Position of Secretary to the Board

 

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 matter.

 

4.             Public Employment – General Manager

A.                  Discuss Employee Recruitment Process

 

5.             Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation Exists Pursuant to Subdivision (b) (3) (D) of Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (One Case)

 

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

                A.            Currier & Kaminske v MPWMD, Case No. M 55299, Monterey County Superior Court

 

ADJOURN TO 7:00 PM SESSION

 

7:00 PM Session – MPWMD Conference Room

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS   Anyone wishing to address the Board on matters not listed on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the District may do so during Oral Communications.  Please limit your comment to three minutes. 

 

ACTION ITEMS

One public comment period will be conducted to receive all public comments on items A through C.

 

1.                   Discuss Action to Be Taken on Water Supply Project Initiative

A.                  Consider Reception of Phase I Engineering Study Report on Local Water Supply Alternatives

Action:  The Board will hear a presentation and receive the Phase 1 Engineering Study prepared by Camp Dresser & McKee on non-dam local water supply alternatives, with emphasis on desalination and aquifer storage and recovery.  The report provides engineering details and cost estimates for various combinations of water supply alternatives to meet three levels of potential community water demand.  Board action may be taken on this item.

                                                                                                                                 

B.                  Discuss Options for Water Supply Project

Action:  The Board will address several policy questions related to preparation of a Draft EIR for a long-term water supply project, including lead agency status on California-American Water Company’s proposed Coastal Water Project and overall District goals as they relate to a vote on a water project.  Board action will be taken on this item.

 

C.                  Consider Scope of Work for Phase II Environmental Impact Report

Action:  Based partially on the policy direction from Item 1b, the Board will provide direction to staff and consultants regarding the primary water supply alternatives to be evaluated, the level of detail of that evaluation, and the water supply goals to be assessed in a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on a long-term water supply project.  A Phase 2 scope of work for the EIR and authorization to amend an existing contract with Jones & Stokes Associates will be considered.  Board action will be taken on this item.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

2.                   Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 108 – An Ordinance of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Amending Rule 28.B to Clarify the Discretionary Review of Water Credit Transfer Applications by Board of Directors

Action:  The Board will consider adoption of the first reading version of Ordinance No. 108 that would clarify the process of review of water credit transfers.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

3.             Receive Public Comment on Draft 2002 MPWMD Annual Report

Action:   The District’s enabling legislation requires that in March of each year a public hearing be conducted on the annual report.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 


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

 

Acting General Manager

Fran Farina

 

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,  24 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 Monday, March 24, 2003 through Thursday, March 27, 2003 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 April 21, 2003.

 

 

 

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