EXHIBIT 21-B

DRAFT MINUTES

Administrative Committee of the

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

December 9, 2003

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:20 AM in the District Conference Room.

Committee members present:

Alvin Edwards

Judi Lehman (via telephone)

Staff members present:

Fran Farina

Rick Dickhaut

Cynthia Schmidlin

Henrietta Stern

Sara Ramos

Others present:

Cecil Robbins, Hayashi & Wayland

Rae Gularte, Hayashi & Wayland

2. Oral Communications

No comments were presented.

3. Items on Board Agenda for December 15, 2003

Approve Amendment to Contract with IDIAS Consulting to Assist with Water Distribution System Permit Processing

The committee recommended approval on a 2-0 vote.

Authorize Funds for 2004 Seaside Basin Injection Testing Program

The committee recommended approval on a 2-0 vote.

Consider Contribution to California Special Districts Association LOCAL Effort

The committee on a 2-0 vote, recommended the District contribute $2,000 to the California Special District Association (CSDA) for its effort to place a statewide ballot initiative on the November 2004 ballot to put voters in charge of whether local tax dollars should be diverted from local district programs to fund state services.

Consider Funding for Staff Security and Safety Training

The committee recommended approval on a 2-0 vote.

Receive Independent Auditors’ Report for Fiscal Year 2002-2003

Cecil Robbins and Rae Gularte, auditors with Hayashi & Wayland, presented an overview of the draft auditors’ report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. The committee discussed various aspects of the report and requested the auditors attend the December 15 Board meeting to answer any questions the Board may have. The committee recommended approval on a 2-0 vote.

Consider Approval of First Quarter Investment Report

The committee recommended approval on a 2-0 vote.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for October 2003

The committee recommended approval on a 2-0 vote.

Consider Approval of Schedule, Brochure and Advertisement for Recruitment of General Manager

The committee recommended approval of the revised schedule on a 2-0 vote.

Report on First Quarter Financial Activity for Fiscal Year 2003-2004

The committee reviewed the report and took no action.

4. Status Reports

None

5. Other Business

Review Draft December 15 Board Meeting Agenda

The committee reviewed the draft agenda and took no action.

6. Director Comments/Future Items

Schedule January 2004 Administrative Committee Meeting

The January 2004 Administrative Committee is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 8:15 AM in the District Conference Room.

7. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 AM.

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