May 16, 2003

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 4:10 PM in the District conference room.

Committee members present: Molly Erickson

Alexander Henson

Judi Lehman

Staff members present: Fran Farina, Acting General Manager

Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager

Arlene Tavani, Executive Assistant

District Counsel present: David C. Laredo

2. ACTION ITEMS

a. Review and Provide Direction on Water Use Factor for Hospitals

The committee discussed information provided by District staff. There was a concern expressed about the off-site laundry use planned for expansion at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP), and its effect on the community. The committee asked how the laundry water use would be reflected in the estimate of CHOMP’s potential water consumption. Bryce Graybill, representing CHOMP, stated that the hospital was embarking on a plan to reduce linen usage by one-third that would reduce the output of dirty linen. The committee provided no direction to staff on this issue, but did request additional information on hospital laundry use and conservation efforts CHOMP has planned. It was suggested that information be provided to the committee on the water use capacity of Mission Linen which handles CHOMP’s laundry.

b. Review Ordinance No. 87, An Urgency Ordinance of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Establishing a Community Benefit Allocation for the Planned Expansion of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

The committee reviewed the information presented by District staff and discussed the issues but made no recommendation.

During the discussion there was a suggestion that the water use calculation be based on CHOMP’s actual water use. A means of reducing water use at the site would have to be developed, if CHOMP’s water consumption eventually exceeded the amount of water allocated to the project. The committee also discussed whether the water set aside in Ordinance No. 87 for CHOMP could be used for development of the Forest Pavilion, since it originally was intended for construction of the cancer center and the South Pavilion.

3. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:00 PM.

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