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 ****************** April 17, 2006 5:30 PM – Closed Session District Conference Room, 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G, Monterey 7:00 PM – Regular Board Meeting Board Room, Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency 5 Harris Court, Bldg D, Monterey, CA Director Larry Foy will participate in the 5:30 PM and 7 PM sessions by telephone from 20428 N. Denizen Drive, Surprise, Arizona 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, April 14, 2006. The 7 PM Meeting will be televised on Comcast Channel 28. 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.		Application of California American Water Company to the Public Utilities Commission Application No. 04-09-019 – Coastal Water Project
	B.		Application of California American Water Company to the Public Utilities Commission Application No. 05-02-012 – General Rate Case
	C.		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
Board of Directors Michelle Knight, Chair – Division 4 Judi Lehman, Vice Chair – Division 2 Alvin Edwards – Division 1 Kristi Markey – Division 3 Larry Foy – Division 5 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, April 12, 2006. Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, April 13, 2006, through Monday, April 17, 2006 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 May 15, 2006.
	D.		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
	E.		Save our Waterfront Committee v. City of Monterey, et. al: Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M 78054
	F.		California-American Water Company v. City of Seaside et. al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M66343
4.	Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code 54957.6)
	Agency Designated Representatives: David Berger, Ellen Aldrich, Rick Dickhaut, Cynthia Schmidlin
5.	Conference with Legal Counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9 (b) (1)) One Case
6.	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.	Receive and File District-Wide Annual Water Distribution System Production Summary Report for Water Year 2005
2.	Receive and File District-Wide Annual Water Production Summary Report for Water Year 2005
3.	Consider Approval of Revised Text for Draft 2005 MPWMD Annual Report
4.	Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for February 2006
PRESENTATIONS
5.	Water Supply Project Alternatives Update
6.	2005-06 Steelhead Rescue/Rearing Season Report
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
7.	Status Report on California-American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 95-10
8.	Report on Carmel River Emergency Erosion Protection Work
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
9.	Report on 5:30 PM Closed Session of the Board
DIRECTORS’ REPORTS
10.	Oral Reports on Activities of County, Cities, Other Agencies/Committees/Associations
11.	Report from Director Edwards on SB1630 (Maldonado) re Investor Owned Utility First Right Buyout
PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public comment will be received on each of these items. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.
12.	Receive Oral Comment on Draft EIR/EA on Phase 1 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project Action: The Board will receive oral or written comments from the public on the Draft Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Assessment on the MPWMD Phase 1 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project. Written comments may be submitted to MPWMD until May 8, 2006. Copies of the EIR/EA are available at local libraries and the District office. PowerPoint Presentation
ACTION ITEMS – Public comment will be received on each of these items. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.
13.	Discuss Conceptual Ordinance Clarifying Rules Related to Water Permits and Credits Action: The Board will review and discuss a proposed ordinance that amends, revises, and updates District Rules and Regulations related to water permits and water credits.  The draft ordinance brings these rules current with adopted policies and administrative practices.  The proposed ordinance also reorganizes the rules to make them easier for the public to understand. PowerPoint Presentation
14.	Consider Adoption of Board Expense Reimbursement Policy and Modification of the Meeting Rules to Comply with AB1234 and Designate Employees Required to Attend Ethics Training Action: AB 1234, effective January 1, 2006, contained key provisions to “sunshine” the activities of local government officials. To comply with AB1234, the Board will consider adoption of a new expense reimbursement policy, modification of the meeting rules and designate employees required to attend ethics training. 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.
15.	Letters Received Supplemental Letter Packet
16.	Committee Reports
17.	Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report
18.	Carmel River Fishery Report
19.	Water Conservation Program Report
20.	Monthly Allocation Report
21.	Monthly California American Water Production Report
22.	Monthly Water Supply Status Report
23.	Quarterly Water Supply Project Status Report
24.	Quarterly Irrigation Program and Riparian Projects Report
25.	Quarterly Carmel River Erosion Protection and Restoration Projects Report
26.	Quarterly Water Use Credit Transfer Status Report
ADJOURNMENT
Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channel 28 and 25
Ch. 28		Mon., April 17 and 27, and May 1 and 8					7 PM	Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove Pebble Beach
Ch. 28		Tue., April 18 and 25, and May 2 and 9					1 PM	“ “
Ch. 28		Fri., April 21 and 28, and May 5 and 12					7 PM	“ “
Ch. 25		Sun., April 23 and 30, May 7 and 14					7 PM	Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City Seaside
Upcoming Board Meetings
May 15, 2006				Regular Board Meeting					7 PM	MRWPCA Boardroom
May 18, 2006				Workshop – Part B Water Needs Analysis					7 PM	MRWPCA Boardroom
				Workshop – Discuss Draft 2006-07 Fiscal Year MPWMD Budget					7 PM	MRWPCA Boardroom
June 22, 2006				Regular Board Meeting					7 PM	Location To Be Announced
June 29, 2006				Workshop – Water Supply Augmentation Alternatives/Water Project Cost and Timeline Analysis					7 PM	Location To Be Announced

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 April 14, 2006. 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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