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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Monday, November 20, 2006

5:30 PM – Closed Session

Grill at Ryan Ranch, Cork Room, 1 Harris Court, Suite 103, Monterey, CA

7:00 PM – Regular Board Meeting

Conference Room, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

5 Harris Court, Bldg G, 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, November 17, 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 Monterey:  Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M72061

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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, November 15, 2006.  Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, November 16, 2006, through Monday, November 20, 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 Monday, December 11, 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

E.

State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 7130B

 

 

F.

State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 20808

 

 

 

 

4.

Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code 54957) – General Manager

 

 

 

 

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 all other items at the time they are presented to the Board. 

 

 

 

 

 

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 separate consideration at the request of a member of the public, or a member of the Board.  Following adoption of the remaining Consent Calendar items, staff will give a brief presentation on the pulled item.  Members of the public are requested to limit individual comment on pulled Consent Items to three (3) minutes.  

 

1.

Consider Adoption of Minutes of the Special Meeting/Board Workshop of August 31, 2006 and the October 16, 2006 Regular Board Meeting

 

2.

Consider Adoption of Board Meeting Schedule for 2007

 

3.

Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Backup Systems Hardware and Software Purchase and Implementation

 

4.

Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2006-05 Expressing Support for Proposed Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency’s Seaside Basin Groundwater Replenishment Projects

 

5.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for July 2006

 

6.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for August 2006

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

7.

Strategic Plan Update

    Presentation Materials

 

8.

Water Supply Project Alternatives Update

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

9.

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

 

 

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

10.

Report on 5:30 PM Closed Session of the Board

 

 

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ON TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS)

 

11.

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.

 

12.

Consider Forwarding Proposed Yield Targets to Satisfy Existing and Future District Water Needs to Jurisdictions for Review

Action:  The Board will consider setting targets for the amount of yield to be developed by proposed water supply projects to legally and reliably satisfy existing and future water needs within the District.  The Board will set separate target yields for existing and future water needs.  The Board is expected to refer the selected targets to the jurisdictions within the District for review and comment. 

    Presentation Materials

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMSPublic comment will be received on each of these items.  Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.

 

13.

Consider Authorization for Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Drilling of Full-Scale Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Well as Part of MPWMD Phase 1 ASR Project

Action: The Board will consider authorizing expenditure of budgeted funds for the drilling, construction and initial testing of the District's second full-scale Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) well on former Fort Ord property.  This work will be conducted as part of the District's Phase 1 ASR Project.

    Presentation Materials

 

 

 

 

14.

Consider Rescission of Water Credit Transferred from 780 Foam Street (APN 001-016-015) to the City of Monterey

Action:  This action rescinds all District approvals and vacates the water credit transfer previously authorized on October 18, 2004 from Assessor’s Parcel Number 001-016-015 on Foam Street to the City of Monterey.  The action is compelled by the Writ of Mandate After Appeal issued on October 16, 2006 by Judge Robert O’Farrell in Save Our Carmel River (SOCR) v. MPWMD and the City of Monterey.

    Presentation Materials

 

 

 

 

15.

Consider Possible Rescission of Water Credit Transferred from 866 – 890 Broadway Avenue  to the City of Seaside

Action:  This matter enables the Board of Directors to consider the status of and possible rescission of its water credit transfer approval on December 13, 2004 to the City of Seaside in light of the Sixth Appellate District Court Order in Save Our Carmel River (SOCR) v. MPWMD and Monterey.

    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.

 

16.

Letters Received

Letter Packet

 

17.

Committee Reports

 

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

 

 

 

 

ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF FORMER DIRECTOR ROBERT FRANCO

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channel 25 & 28

 

Ch. 28, 7 PM,  Mon., Nov. 20, 27 and Dec. 4

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside

 

Ch. 28, 1 PM, Tues., Nov. 21, 28 and Dec 5

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside

 

Ch. 28, 7 PM,  Fri., Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside

 

Ch. 25, 7 PM,  Sun., Nov. 26, Dec 2 and 9

Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

December 11, 2006

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 PM

MPWMD Conference Room

 

January 25, 2007

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 PM

MPWMD Conference Room

 

February 22, 2007

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 Nov. 17, 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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