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.

AMENDED AGENDA See Supplemental Action Item 25 Regular Meeting Board of Directors Monterey Peninsula Water Management District ****************** Monday, December 11, 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 Larry Foy will participate by telephone from 20428 N. Denizen Drive, Surprise, AZ 85387 Staff notes for the 7 PM agenda items will be available on the District web site at http://www.mpwmd.dst.ca.us/asd/board/boardpacket/2006/2006.htm by 5 PM on Friday, December 8, 2006. The 7 PM Meeting will be televised on Comcast Channels 25 and 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
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 Friday, December 8, 2006. Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, December 7, 2006, through Monday, December 11, 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 January 25, 2007.
	D.	State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 7130B
	E.	State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 20808
4.	Conference with Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code 45957.6) Agency Designated Representative: Board Chairwoman Michelle Knight Unrepresented Employee: 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 Regular Board Meeting of November 20, 2006
2.	Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Contract with Golden State Planning and Environmental Consulting to Provide Water Distribution System Permit Processing Assistance for FY 2005-2006
3.	Approve Amendments to Conflict of Interest Code for Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
4.	Review and Accept Independent Auditor’s Report for Fiscal Year 2005-2006
5.	Receive and File First Quarter Financial Activity Report for Fiscal Year 2006-2007
6.	Consider Approval of First Quarter 2006-2007 Investment Report
7.	Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for September 2006
PRESENTATIONS
8.	Strategic Plan Update
9.	Water Supply Project Alternatives Update
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
10.	Status Report on California-American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 95-10 and Seaside Groundwater Basin Adjudication Decision
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
11.	Report on 5:30 PM Closed Session of the Board
DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ON TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS)
12.	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.
13.	Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 127, Expanding the Rebate Program to Include Rebates for High Efficiency Toilets Action: The Board will consider expanding the water conservation rebate program to include High Efficiency Toilets (HET) and waterless urinals.
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14.	Consider Adoption of January through March 2007 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 January through March 2007. The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and ground water production from various sources within the California American Water system.
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ACTION ITEMS – Public comment will be received on each of these items. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.
15.	Approve Water Resources Division Reclassifications and Change to the District’s Organization Chart Action: The Board will consider the proposed reclassification of two existing staff positions in the Water Resources Division. The Board will also consider changes to the District’s current organization chart that are made necessary by the proposed reclassifications. No change in the number of existing District staff positions will occur as the result of this Board action.
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16.	Consider Adoption of Board Public Outreach Committee’s Recommendation Regarding Formation of Ad Hoc Community Advisory Committee (Continued from October 16, 2006 Board Meeting) Action: The Public Outreach Committee has recommended that an Ad Hoc Community Advisory Committee be formed and has presented a committee charge for board consideration. This item was continued from the October 16, 2006 Board meeting.
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17.	Consider Nominations for Board Chair and Vice-Chair for 2007 and Conduct Elections for Board Officers Action: The Directors will nominate candidates for the positions of Board Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and conduct elections for those Board offices.
	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.
18.	Letters Received			Letter Packet
19.	Committee Reports
20.	Carmel River Fishery Report
21.	Water Conservation Program Report
22.	Monthly Allocation Report
23.	Monthly California American Water Production Report
24.	Monthly Water Supply Status Report
SUPPLEMENTAL ACTION ITEM
25.	Consider Authorizing the General Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with the Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster to Provide Program Management Services for the Seaside Basin Monitoring and Management Program Action:  At its February 23, 2006 meeting, the Board of Directors authorized staff to submit a service proposal to the Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster; and, if accepted, directed that staff return to the Board for authorization to enter into a service contract.  This item will be considered after Action Item 16.
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ADJOURNMENT
Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channels 25 and 28
Ch. 28, 7 PM, Mon., Dec. 11, 18 and 25, & Jan 1, 8, 15 and 22						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside
Ch. 28, 1 PM, Tues., Dec. 12, 19 and 26, & Jan. 2, 9, 16 and 23						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside
Ch. 28, 7 PM, Fri., Dec. 15, 22 and 29, & Jan. 5, 12 and 19						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside
Ch. 25, 7 PM, Sun., Dec., 17, 24 and 31, & Jan. 7, 14 and 21						Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside
Upcoming Board Meetings
January 25, 2007			Regular Board Meeting				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room
February 22, 2007			Regular Board Meeting				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room
March 19, 2007			Regular Board Meeting				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room
March 29, 2007			Board Workshop				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 December 8, 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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