June 7, 2004, 4:00 PM

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 4:06 PM in the District Conference Room.

Committee members present: Alvin Edwards

Judi Lehman

Michelle Knight

Staff members present: Rick Dickhaut

Fran Farina

Andy Bell

Joe Oliver

David Dettman

Thomas Christensen

Sara Reyes

District Counsel present: David C. Laredo

2. Oral Communications Anyone wishing to address the committee on a matter not listed on the agenda may do so during oral communications. Public comment on any other matter listed on the agenda is appropriate at the time the item is being discussed by the committee.

No public comment was received.

3. Items on Board Agenda for June 21, 2004

Adopt Fiscal Year 2004-2005 MPWMD Budget

The committee recommended 3 to 0 that the budget be discussed and approved by the full board. In addition, the committee agreed to have staff include the following line items for discussion at the June 21, 2004 meeting: 1) Long-Term Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR) Project Environmental Impact Review (EIR), 2) Water Credit Transfer Program EIR, 3) Water Allocation EIR update, 4) Second ASR and all associated costs, and 5) Personnel Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).

Consider Authorization of Contract for Legal Services

General Counsel Laredo and General Manager Farina excused themselves from the discussion on this item. The committee recommended approval 3 to 0.

Consider Authorization to Extend Vehicle Maintenance Agreement with the City of Monterey for Fiscal Year 2004-2005

The committee recommended approval 2 to 0. Director Edwards was not present for the discussion or vote.

Consider Appointment of District General Manager and Secretary to the Board, and Approval of the Agreement of Employment of General Manager

The committee recommended approval 2 to 1. Director Lehman voted against the recommendation.

Consider Appointment of Acting General Manager and Acting Secretary Beginning July 1, 2004

The committee recommended approval 2 to 0. Director Edwards was not present for the discussion or vote.

Consider Authorization of Mitigation Funds to Contract for Two Fish Rescue Worker Positions

Director Knight suggested staff consider researching financial help from the California-American Water Company (Cal-Am) for this effort for the next fish rescue season. The committee recommended approval 3 to 0.

Consider Authorization of Mitigation Funds to Contract for Two Field Biology Assistant Positions

Director Knight suggested cost sharing efforts between the District and Cal-Am be considered for future efforts. Charley Kemp, Cal-Am, responded to questions from the committee. Thomas Christensen, Riparian Projects Coordinator also answered questions of the committee. The committee recommended approval 3 to 0.

Consider Authorization of Mitigation Funds to Contract for One Water Resources Assistant Position

The committee recommended approval 3 to 0.

Consider Authorization of Funds for ALERT Gage Maintenance Agreement with Monterey County Water Resources Agency for Fiscal Year 2003-2004

The committee recommended approval 2 to 0. Director Edwards was not present for the discussion or vote.

Consider Adoption of Article XIII (B) 2004-2005 Fiscal Year Appropriations Limit

The committee recommended approval 2 to 0. Director Edwards not present for the discussion or vote.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for April 2004

The committee recommended approval 2 to 0. Director Edwards was not present for the discussion or vote.

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

No action was taken on this item.

4. Status Reports

None

5. Other Business

Review Draft June 21, 2004 Board Meeting Agenda

The committee reviewed the draft agenda. No action was taken.

6. Director Comments/Future Items

Schedule July 2004 Administrative Committee Meeting

The July Administrative Committee meeting was scheduled for Monday, July 12, 2004, 4:00 PM, District Conference Room.

7. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.

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