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 ****************** Monday, September 18, 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 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, September 15, 2006. The 7 PM Meeting will be televised on Comcast Channels 25 & 28. Refer to broadcast schedule on page 3.
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 Seaside; Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M72877
	D.	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
	E.	State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 7130B
	F.	State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 20808
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, September 13, 2006. Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, September 14, 2006 through Monday, September 18, 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 October 16, 2006.
4	Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code 54957.6)
	A.	Agency Designated Representatives: Rick Dickhaut, Cynthia Schmidlin and David A. Berger
		Employee Organization: General Bargaining Unit Represented by Laborer’s International Union of North America, AFL-CIO, (LIUNA/UPEC) Local 270
	B.	Agency Designated Representative: David A. Berger Unrepresented Employees: Confidential Staff Unit
5.	Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code 54957) – General Manager
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.	Consider Adoption of Minutes of the August 21, 2006 Regular Board Meeting
2.	Consider Authorization for Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Renewal of Vehicle Maintenance and Fuel Contract with City of Monterey
3.	Consider Ratification of Memorandum of Understanding with Management Staff Bargaining Unit that was Adopted at August 21, 2006 Closed Session of the Board
PRESENTATIONS
4.	Water Supply Project Alternatives Update
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
5.	Status Report on California-American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 95-10
6.	Announcement of District Open House and Invitation to the Public – Event to be held on Thursday, October 26, 2006 from 4 PM to 6:30 PM at the District Office
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
7.	Report on 5:30 PM Closed Session of the Board
DIRECTORS’ REPORTS
8.	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.
9.	Consider Appeal of General Manager’s Decision to Deny a Water Credit for Exterior Use – Patrick and Kathryn Craig, 802 17 Mile Drive, Pacific Grove – APN 006-611-035 Action: The Board will consider an appeal of a staff decision not to grant credit for exterior water use. Presentation materials
10.	Consider Adoption of October through December 2006 Quarterly Water Supply Strategy and Budget Action: The Board will consider approval of a proposed production strategy for the California American Water Distribution System for the three-month period of October through December 2006. The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and ground water production from various sources within the California American Water system. Presentation materials
11.	Consider Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 125 – Clarifying Rules Related to Water Permits and Water Credits Action: The Board will consider adoption of the second reading of Ordinance No. 125 that amends the district’s Rules and Regulations to clarify the processes related to the administration of water permits and water credits. It also updates the definitions used by the District and simplifies the language of the current Rules related to water permits and water credits to reflect current practices. Presentation materials
ACTION ITEMS – Public comment will be received on each of these items. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.
12.	Receive Water Supply Alternatives Comparative Matrix Update for 2006 Action:   The Board will receive an update to the comparative matrix of water supply alternatives prepared by District staff based on information received through August 2006.  The matrix includes cost, timeline and process information for six projects, including desalination, recycled water, and aquifer storage and recovery proposals by various entities.  Presentation materials
13.	Consider Authorization for Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Professional Services Agreement with Pueblo Water Resources Inc., to Prepare Well Construction Bid Materials and Construction Management Services for Phase 1 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project Action: The Board will consider authorizing work to complete final design specifications for the second ASR well at the dual-wells ASR site; prepare construction bid specification documents and provide technical support for the bidding process; provide construction management support; conduct initial well performance testing and report results. Presentation materials
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.
14.	Letters Received			Supplemental Letter Packet
15.	Committee Reports
16.	Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report
17.	Carmel River Fishery Report
18.	Water Conservation Program Report
19.	Monthly Allocation Report
20.	Monthly California American Water Production Report
21.	Monthly Water Supply Status Report
22.	Semi-Annual Financial Report on the CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project
ADJOURNMENT
Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channels 25 and 28
Ch. 28 Mon., Sept. 18 & 25, Oct. 2 & 9, 2006						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach
Ch. 28 Tues. Sept. 19 & 26, Oct. 3 & 10, 2006						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach
Ch. 28 Fri., Sept. 22 & 29, Oct. 6 & 13, 2006						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach
Ch. 25 Sun., Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8 & 15, 2006						Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside
Upcoming Board Meetings
Monday, September 25, 2006			Strategic Planning Session				8:30 AM	Carmel Mission Inn
Monday, October 16, 2006			Regular Board Meeting				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room
Monday, November 20, 2006			Regular Board Meeting				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room

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, September 15, 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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