March 13, 2006

8:30 AM

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:30 AM in the District Conference Room.

Committee Members present: Alvin Edwards, Chair

Michelle Knight

Judi Lehman

Staff members present: David Berger

Joe Oliver

Larry Hampson

Sara Reyes

District Counsel present: David Laredo

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.

Item on Board Agenda for March 20, 2006

1. Consider Authorization of Funds to Contract with Ventana Wildlife Society for Carmel River Avian Habitat Monitoring

Larry Hampson, Water Resources Engineer, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 3 to 0 to approve.

2. Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for January 2006

David Berger, General Manager, reported on this item for Rick Dickhaut, Administrative Committee Manager/Chief Financial Officer, who was not present for this meeting. The committee voted 3 to 0 to approve.

3. Consider Authorization of Consultant Contracts and Sub-Grantee Agreements for Preparation of the Proposition 50 Grant-Funded Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Bay and Southern Monterey Bay

Larry Hampson and David Berger reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. Mr. Hampson reviewed the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Plan scope of work, proposed budget and schedule and provided information on the proposed consultant RMC Water and Environment, Inc. After some discussion, Director Knight requested that the staff report on this item for the March 20, 2006 packet only contain the following exhibits: Exhibit A-IRWM Plan Scope of Work, Exhibit B-IRWM Plan Budget and Exhibit C-IRWM Plan Schedule. It was also suggested that Exhibit D be modified to only include Sections 3, 4 and 5. Exhibit E would be included in its entirety. The committee voted 3 to 0 to approve staff’s recommendation and to include the suggested changes on the exhibits to be presented to the full Board.

Other Business

Review Draft March 20, 2006 Board Meeting Agenda

The committee voted 3 to 0 to move the Closed Session portion of the meeting to the end of the 7:00 PM session.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 AM.

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