This meeting has been noticed according to the Brown Act rules. The Board of Directors meets regularly on the third Monday of each month. The meetings begin at 7:00 PM.

DRAFT AGENDA Closed Session and Regular Meeting Board of Directors Monterey Peninsula Water Management District ****************** March 15, 2004 4:00 PM, Closed Session, District Conference Room, 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G, Monterey 7:00 PM, Monterey City Council Chambers, Pacific & Madison, Monterey This meeting will be televised on March 15, 2004, at 7:00 PM and March 22, 2004 at 7:00 PM on Channel 25
4:00 PM – Closed Session – District Conference Room
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.
1.	Public Employment (Gov. Code Section 54957)
	A.	General Manager
2.	Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code Section 56957.6)
	A.	Agency Designated Representatives: Ellen Aldridge, Rick Dickhaut, Cynthia Schmidlin Employee Organization: Laborers’ International Union of North America, AFL-CIO, (LIUNA/UPEC) Local 207
3.	Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9 (a))
	A.	California State Water Resources Control Board Application (SWRCB) T031449; Temporary Permit 21163
	B.	Petition for Change to SWRCB Permit 11674B
	C.	Petition for Change to SWRCB Permit 20808
	D.	California-American Water Company v. City of Seaside et al., Monterey County Superior Court, Case No. M66343
4.	Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation -- Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: One Case
5.	Adjourn to 7 PM Session
Board of Directors Alvin Edwards, Chair – Division 1 Larry Foy, Vice Chair – Division 5 Judi Lehman – Division 2 Kristi Markey – Division 3 Michelle Knight – Division 4 David Pendergrass – Mayoral Representative David Potter – Monterey County Board of Supervisors 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, 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 11, 2004 through Monday, March 15, 2004 at the District office and at the Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Seaside libraries. Staff notes can also be viewed after 5 PM on Friday, March 12, 2004 at the District’s web site www.mpwmd.dst.ca.us.
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting – Monterey Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Anyone wishing to address the Board on Consent Calendar, Informational Items, Staff Reports or matters not listed on the agenda may do so during Oral Communications. Please limit your comment to three minutes. The public may comment on Action and Public Hearing items at the time they are considered by the Board.
CONSENT CALENDAR Routine items for which staff has prepared a recommendation. Approval of the Consent Calendar ratifies the staff recommendation. The public may address the Board on any Consent Calendar item during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
1.	Consider Adoption of Minutes of the Board Workshop of February 2, 2004 and the Regular Board Meeting of February 19, 2004
2.	Consider Purchase of a Multi-Function Copier for Water Demand Division
3.	Authorize Funds for Technical Assistance for Seaside Basin Groundwater Management Plan
4.	Consider Approval of Software and Hardware Purchases for Information Technology
5.	Approve Expenditure of Mitigation Funds to Retrofit Pool No. 2 at the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility
6.	Consider Approval of Revised Indemnification Provisions in Access Agreements for District Projects along the Carmel River
7.	Consider Approval of Second Quarter Investment Report
8.	Receive District-Wide Annual Water Distribution System Production Summary for Water Year 2003
9.	Receive District-Wide Annual Water Production Summary Report for Water Year 2003
10.	Receive 2002-2003 Annual Mitigation Program Report
11.	Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for the Month of January 2004
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
12.	Report on Closed Session
DIRECTORS’ REPORTS
13.	Board Comments and Referrals
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14.	Consider Adoption of April through June 2004 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 2004. 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.
15.	Consider Water Use Credit for Installation of SOMAT Disposal Systems and Waterless Urinals at the Presidio of Monterey Action: The Board will consider a request for Water Use Credits at the Presidio of Monterey. Public comment will be received on this item.
16.	Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 113 – Increase Board Compensation Action: The Board will consider an increase in the compensation they receive for conducting business on behalf of the District. Public comment will be received on this item.
17.	Consider Variance from MPWMD Rule 20-C-3 by Kingmen, Inc. (Fred King): APN 103-121-002 Action: The Board will consider whether or not to grant a variance to MPWMD Rule, 20-C-3 to Kingmen, Inc. Rule 20-C allows exemptions to the requirement to obtain a permit to create a water distribution system and sets certain deadlines. Public comment will be received on this item.
18.	Receive Public Comment on Draft 2003 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.
ACTION ITEMS
19.	Consider Adoption of a Resolution Declaring the District’s Intent to Prepare a Groundwater Management Plan for the Seaside Groundwater Basin and Adopting a Statement of Public Participation Action: The Board will consider adoption of a resolution declaring its intent to prepare a Groundwater Management Plan for the Seaside Groundwater Basin. The Plan will be designed to protect, preserve, and enhance the groundwater resources of the Seaside Basin for current and future beneficial uses. The Plan will include basin management objectives. The Board will also consider adoption of a statement of public participation in development of the Plan. Public comment will be received on this item.
20.	Discussion of Near Term Water Supply Concepts, Including Reclamation Action: The Board will review near term water augmentation concepts including the status of the pending CAWD/PBCSD Recycled Water Project ordinance, and provide direction on whether water is available for new or expanded connections. This item was continued from the January 29, 2004 and February 19, 2004 Board meetings. Public comment will be received on this item.
21.	Discuss Development of a Water Credit Transfer Program and Provide Direction to Staff Action: The Board will consider options for modifying the Water Credit Transfer program, including a recommendation from the Technical Advisory Committee or pursuing an EIR on a new water credit transfer program. Public comment will be received on this item.
22.	Status Report on Preparation of a Study to Update Commercial Water Use Factors Action: A status report on preparation of an update to the District’s commercial water use factors will be provided. Public comment will be received on this item.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/STAFF REPORTS The public may address the Board on Information Items and Staff Reports during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
23.	Letters Received
24.	Committee Reports
25.	Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report
26.	Carmel River Fishery Report
27.	Water Conservation Program Report
28.	Monthly Allocation Report
29.	Monthly California-American Water Company Production Report
30.	Production Report – CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project
31.	Monthly Water Supply Status Report
32.	Report on Second Quarter Financial Activity for Fiscal Year 2003-2004
ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Board Meetings
March 29, 2004			Closed Session		4:00 PM	District Conference Room
March 31, 2004			Board Budget Workshop		3:30 PM	District Conference Room
March 31, 2004			Closed Session		5:30 PM	District Conference Room
March 31, 2004			Board EIR Workshop		7 PM	Monterey City Council Chambers
April 5, 2004			Closed Session		8:00 AM	TBA
April 12, 2004			Closed Session		8:00 AM	TBA
April 19, 2004			Closed Session		5:30 PM	District Conference Room
April 19, 2004			Regular Board Meeting		7:00 PM	Monterey City Council Chambers
April 22, 2004			Special Board Meeting		7:00 PM	District Conference Room

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