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DRAFT AGENDA Special Administrative Committee Meeting and Regular Meeting Board of Directors Monterey Peninsula Water Management District ****************** August 16, 2004 6:30 PM, Special Administrative Committee Meeting 7:00 PM, Regular Board Meeting Monterey City Council Chambers, Pacific & Madison Streets, Monterey, CA Staff notes for the 6:30 and 7 PM agenda items will be available on the District web site at http://www.mpwmd.dst.ca.us/agenda/agenda.htm by 5 PM on Friday, August 13, 2004. The 7 PM Meeting will be Televised on 8/16 at 7 PM and Replayed on 8/20, and 8/27 at 7 PM and on 8/23 and 8/30 at 9 PM on Channels 24, 25 and 27
6:30 PM ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
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.
ACTION ITEM
1. Provide Direction on a Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District (P/SMCSD) for Investigations into Development of a Desalination Project in Moss Landing Action: The committee will consider whether to recommend approval of a proposed MOU with P/SMCSD involving investigation into development of a desalination plant in Moss Landing. Public comment will be received on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
7:00 PM REGULAR BOARD MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 David A. Berger				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, August 12, 2004, through Monday, August 16, 2004, 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 September 20, 2004.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Anyone wishing to address the Board on Consent Calendar, Information Items or matters not listed on the agenda may do so only during Oral Communications. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes. The public may comment on Action and Public Hearing items at the time they are considered by the Board. The sole time to address Consent matters is during Oral Communications.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar consists of routine items for which staff has prepared a recommendation. Approval of the Consent Calendar ratifies the staff recommendation. Consent Calendar items may be pulled for discussion only upon the request of a Board member, not by the public. Discussion on pulled Consent Calendar items shall be limited to Board members. The public may address any Consent Calendar item only during Oral Communications. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes.
1.	Consider Approval of Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 19, 2004 and Special Board Meeting and Workshop on Water Supply Projects of July 29, 2004
2.	Ratify Director Appointments to Carmel River Advisory Committee
3.	Receive Annual Monterra Ranch Hydrologic Monitoring Report for Water Year 2003
4.	Consider Authorization to Purchase a Server for the Water Demand Division
5.	Consider Authorization of Expenditure of Funds to Extend the Contract of a Temporary Employee for the Water Demand Division
6.	Consider Extension of United States Geological Survey Cooperative Agreement for Water Year 2005
7.	Consider Approval of Fourth Quarter Investment Report
8.	Approve Appointment of Board Representative and Alternate to the Monterey County Specials Districts Association
9.	Authorization of General Manager to Use District Vehicle in Accordance with Section III C of Employment Agreement
10.	Receive Semi-Annual Ground Water Quality Monitoring Report
11.	Accept Methodology for Estimating Future Water Needs
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
12.	Status Report on California American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 95-10
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
13.	Report on Closed Session of August 16, 2004
DIRECTORS’ REPORTS
14.	Board Comments and Referrals
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.	Consider Approval of Application to Create Flagg Hill Water Distribution System
	Action: The Board will consider whether to approve an application for the Flagg Hill water distribution system that would serve three single-family residential lots from a well in the Aguajito area within the City of Monterey.  Public comment will be received on this item.
ACTION ITEMS
16.	Consider Conceptual Changes to MPWMD Rules and Regulations Governing Water Distribution Systems (Ordinance Nos. 96 and 105) Action: The Board will consider staff recommendations on how current MPWMD Rules & Regulations governing water distribution systems could be streamlined to assist property owners while still protecting important water resources.  Concepts for two ordinances are presented for discussion and direction: (1) a "housekeeping" ordinance to better clarify existing regulations; and (2) an ordinance to refine the water distribution system permit process to use a multi-level system that adjusts the level of regulation to the anticipated impacts of the proposal, based on factors such as number and total acreage of parcels, anticipated water use, and proximity to sensitive environmental areas.  Public comment will be received on this item.
17.	Provide Direction on a Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District (P/SMCSD) for Investigations into Development of a Desalination Project in Moss Landing Action: The Board will consider whether to approve a proposed MOU with P/SMCSD involving investigation into development of a desalination plant in Moss Landing. 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.
18.	Letters Received
19.	Committee Reports
20.	Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report
21.	Carmel River Fishery Report
22.	Water Conservation Program Report
23.	Monthly Allocation Report
24.	Monthly California-American Water Company Production Report
25.	Quarterly Cal-Am Sales Report
26.	Production Report – CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project
27.	Semi-Annual Financial Report on CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project
28.	Monthly Water Supply Status Report
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 matters.
1.	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
2.	Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation -- Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: Two Cases
ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Board Meetings
August 26, 2004			Joint Meeting of the Board and the Policy and Technical Advisory Committees		7:00 PM	Pacific Grove Community Center, 515 Junipero Avenue, Pacific Grove
September 20, 2004			Regular Board Meeting		7:00 PM	Monterey City Council Chambers
October 18, 2004			Regular Board Meeting		7:00 PM	Monterey City Council Chambers

Upon request, MPWMD will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Please submit a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service by 5:00 PM on August 12, 2004. Requests should be sent to the Board Secretary, MPWMD, P.O. Box 85, Monterey, CA, 93942. You may also fax your request to the Administrative Services Division at 831-644-9560, or call 831-658-5600.

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