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.

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Letter Packet

 

AGENDA

Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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October 18, 2004

7:00 PM – Regular Board Meeting

Monterey City Council Chambers, Pacific and Madison Streets, Monterey, CA

Staff notes for the 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, October 15, 2004.

The 7 PM Meeting will be Televised on Channel 25 and Replayed on 10/22 and 29 at 7 PM

and 10/25 at 9 PM (Replay in Monterey, Del Rey Oaks, Seaside & Sand City only)

 

 

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

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 Adoption of Minutes of the September 20, 2004 Regular Board Meeting and September 29, 2004 Strategic Planning Session

 

2.

Consider Adoption of Board Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2005

 

3.

Adopt Resolutions of Appreciation for Chuck McKay and Rod Mills for Service on the Carmel River Advisory Committee

 

4.

Adopt Resolution of Appreciation for the Carmel Area Wastewater District’s Efforts to Augment Carmel River Lagoon Water Levels During Summer 2004

 

5.

Consider Approval of Vehicle Use Policy

 

6.

Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Geographic Information Systems Image Analysis Software

 

 

 

 

 

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, October 14, 2004, through Monday, October 18, 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 November 15, 2004.

 

7.

Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Purchase of Vehicle for Water Demand Division

 

8.

Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Purchase of Vehicle for Water Resources Division

 

9.

Consider Authorization of an Agreement to Provide Arbitrage Calculation Services for the Carmel Area Wastewater District/Pebble Beach Community Services District Wastewater Reclamation Project Certificates of Participation

 

10.

Adopt Treasurer’s Report for June 2004

 

11.

Adopt Treasurer’s Report for July 2004

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

12.

Present Resolutions of Appreciation to Chuck McKay and Rod Mills

 

13.

Present Resolution of Appreciation to Carmel Area Wastewater District

 

14.

Presentation by Larry Hampson on the Carmel River Watershed Assessment

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

15.

Status Report on California-American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 95-10

 

 

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS

 

16.

Board Comments and Referrals

A.           Consider Chair Edward’s Proposal to Reschedule December 20, 2004 Regular Board Meeting to December 13, 2004 Due to Holiday Week Conflict

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

17.

Consider Commercial-to-Jurisdictional Water Use Credit Transfer (District Rule 28-B) from 784 Foam Street (001-016-015) to the City of Monterey

Action:  The Board will consider a request to transfer 0.671 acre-feet of water credit from a former commercial use to the City of Monterey.  Approval of a water credit transfer is a discretionary action of the Board.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

18.

Amend Contracts with Jones & Stokes Associates and Padre Associates to Prepare CEQA Documents for MPWMD Long-Term Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Project

Action: The Board will consider whether or not to amend a current contract with Jones & Stokes Associates to focus efforts toward preparation of an Environmental Impact Report on a long-term aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) project.  ASR entails diversion of excess winter flows from the Carmel River into special injection/recovery wells in the Seaside Basin for use during dry periods.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

19.

Review and Consider Adoption of Strategic Plan Developed at September 29, 2004 Board Workshop

Action:  The Board will consider adoption of the Strategic Plan that includes Mission and Vision Statements and a list of priorities for the District.  Public comment will be received on this item.

 

 

 

 

19a.

Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-17 Expressing Support For Proposition 1A on November 2, 2004 State General Election Ballot.

Action:  The Board will consider adoption of Resolution No. 2004-17.  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.

 

20.

Letters Received

 

21.

Committee Reports

 

22.

Carmel River Fishery Report

 

23.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

24.

Monthly California-American Water Production Report

 

25.

Monthly Water Supply Status Report

 

26.

Quarterly Geographic Information Systems Program Update

 

27.

Quarterly Public Information Program Report

 

28.

Quarterly Water Supply Project Status Report

 

29.

Quarterly Irrigation Program and Riparian Projects Report

 

30.

Quarterly Carmel River Erosion Protection and Restoration Projects Report

 

 

 

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

E.

Application of California-American Water Company to the Public Utilities Commission, Application No. 04-08-012

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Conference with Legal Counsel -- Anticipated Litigation  -- Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9:  One Case

 

 

 

 

 

3.

General Manager Performance Evaluation Objectives/Expectations (Gov. Code Section 54957)

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

 

 

 

October 28, 2004

Special Board Meeting

7:00 PM

District Conference Room

 

November 15, 2004

Board Closed Session

5:30 PM

District Conference Room

 

November 15, 2004

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 PM

Monterey 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 Thursday, October 14, 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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