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.

AGENDA

Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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July 18, 2005

5:30 PM – Closed Session

District Conference Room, 5 Harris Court, Suite G, Monterey

7:00 PM – Regular Board Meeting

Board Room, Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency

5 Harris Court, Bldg D, 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, July 15, 2005.

The 7 PM Meeting will be televised on Comcast Channel 25. Refer to broadcast schedule on page 4.

5:30 PM – 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.

Public Comment – Members of the public may address the Board on the item or items listed on the Closed Session agenda.

2.

Adjourn to Closed Session

3.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9 (a))

A

California-American Water Company v. City of Seaside et. al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M66343

B.

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

C.

Application of California American Water Company to the Public Utilities Commission Application No. 04-09-019 – Coastal Water Project

D.

Application of California American Water Company to the Public Utilities Commission Application No. 05-02-012 – General Rate Case

E.

Save Our Carmel River; Patricia Bernardi; and The Open Monterey Project v. MPWMD; MPWMD Board; and the City of Monterey: Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M72061

F.

Save Our Carmel River, Patricia Bernardi; and The Open Monterey Project v. MPWMD; MPWMD Board; and the City of Seaside; Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M72877

Board of Directors

Larry Foy, Chair – Division 5

Kristi Markey, Vice Chair – Division 3

Alvin Edwards – Division 1

Judi Lehman – Division 2

Michelle Knight – Division 4

David Pendergrass – Mayoral Representative

David Potter – Monterey County Board of Supervisors

General Manager

David A. Berger

This agenda was posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Monterey on Wednesday, July 13, 2005. Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, July 14, 2005 through Monday, July 18, 2005 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 August 15, 2005.

4.

Conference with Labor Negotiators -- (Gov. Code 54957.6)

1. Agency Designated Representatives:  David A. Berger, Rick Dickhaut and Cynthia Schmidlin

Employee Organization: General and Management Bargaining Units represented by: Laborer’s International Union of North American, AFL-CIO, (LIUNA/UPEC) Local 270

2. Agency Designated Representative:  David A. Berger

Unrepresented Employees:  Confidential Staff Unit

5.

Adjourn to 7 PM Session

7 PM – Regular Board Meeting

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 Special Meeting/Board Workshop of June 16, 2005 and June 20, 2005 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

2.

Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Integrated Regional Water Management in the Greater Monterey Bay Area

3.

Consider Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between the MPWMD and the Carmel River Steelhead Association

4.

Consider Extension of United States Geological Survey Cooperative Agreement for Water Year 2006

5.

Consider Authorization to Extend Vehicle Maintenance Agreement with the City of Monterey for Fiscal Year 2005-2006

6.

Consider Contract Amendment with RAMLIT Associates for Computer Modeling Assistance (CVSIM)

7.

Consider Contract Amendment with IDias Consulting for Water Distribution System Permitting Assistance

8.

Consider Approval of Third Quarter Investment Report

9.

Adopt Treasurer’s Report for the Month of May 2005

PRESENTATIONS

10.

Water Supply Project Alternatives Update

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

11.

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

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

12.

Report on 5:30 PM Closed Session of the Board

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS

13.

Oral Reports on Activities of County, Cities, Other Agencies/Committees/Associations

PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public comment will be received on each of these items. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.

14.

Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 121 – Extend Time Limit on Retention of Water Use Credits for Redevelopment Projects

A. Consider Initial Study and Proposed Negative Declaration for Ordinance No. 121

B. Consider Approval of First Reading of Ordinance No. 121

Action: The Board will consider the first reading of an ordinance that would allow two five-year extensions of a Water Use Credit on a Redevelopment Project site.

PowerPoint Presentation

15.

Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 122 – Revising MPWMD Rules and Regulations to Create Impact Based Permit System for Water Distribution Systems

A. Consider Initial Study/Proposed Negative Declaration for Ordinance No. 122

B. Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 122

C. Consider Resolution 2005-06 to Amend Schedule of Fees

Action: The Board will consider the first reading of an ordinance that creates a multi-level, impact-based permit review process for Water Distribution System applications.  Associated action includes adopting a Negative Declaration for Ordinance No. 122 stating that passage of the ordinance would not result in significant adverse impacts to the environment, and adoption of Resolution 2005-06 that would amend permit processing fees to be consistent with the ordinance.

PowerPoint Presentation

16.

Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 123 – Implementation of 1.2% User Fee Increase to Fund Completion of Phase 1 ASR Project

Action: The Board will consider first reading of an ordinance that would create a 1.2% surcharge on California American Water customer bills to fully fund the District’s Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Phase I Project. The total estimated ASR Phase I cost is approximately $3 million.

PowerPoint Presentation

ACTION ITEMS – Public comment will be received on each of these items. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per items.

17.

Consider Approval of Resolution No. 2005-07 Calling for a District-Wide Election Regarding Investigation of Public Acquisition of the California American Water Distribution System, Coastal Division, Monterey District

Action: The Board will consider adopting Resolution 2005-07, which will place a Ballot Measure for District voter consideration at the November 8, 2005 election.  The Ballot Measure asks whether or not a surcharge on the California American Water (Cal-Am) bill should be imposed to fund an evaluation by MPWMD of the process and cost for a public entity (not necessarily the District) to acquire the Cal-Am water system, Coastal Division, Monterey District, within the boundaries of the MPWMD.

PowerPoint Presentation

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

Letter Packet

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.

Monthly Water Supply Status Report

26.

Quarterly Water Supply Project Status Report

27.

Quarterly Irrigation Program and Riparian Projects Report

28.

Quarterly Carmel River Erosion Protection and Restoration Projects Report

29.

Quarterly Water Use Credit Transfer Status Report

ADJOURNMENT

Upcoming Board Meetings

August 15, 2005

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 PM

MRWPCA Board Room

August 25, 2005

Town Hall Meeting

5:00 PM

Embassy Suites -- Seaside

September 19, 2005

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 PM

MPWMD Board Room

July 18, 2005 Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule -- Comcast Channel 25
Monday, July 18 at 7 PM	Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside
Tuesday, July 19 & 26 and August 2 & 9 at 1 PM	Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach
Friday, July 22 & 29 and August 5 & 12 at 7 PM	Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside
Monday, July 25 and August 1 & 8 at 7 PM	Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach
Monday, July 25 and August 1 & 8 at 9 PM	Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside

Town Hall Meeting

Date: August 25, 2005

Place: Embassy Suites, 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Monterey

Time: 5 PM – View displays that describe water supply project options. Speak one-on-one with project proponents.

6:30 PM – Presentations and panel discussion on water supply project options. Ask questions about projects such as seawater desalination, aquifer storage and recovery, the purified recycled water process, and others.

Sponsored by Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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 Friday, July 15, 2005. 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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