January 18, 2007

8:30 AM

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:36 AM in the District Conference Room.

Committee Members present: Alvin Edwards

Judi Lehman

Committee Members absent: Michelle Knight

Staff members present: David Berger Larry Hampson

Rick Dickhaut Andy Bell

Joe Oliver Sara Reyes

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.

Items on Board Agenda for December 2006

1. Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Conduct Water Year 2007 Injection Testing Program at Phase 1 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Facilities

Joe Oliver, Senior Hydrologist reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After some discussion, the committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board authorize the General Manager to amend the Pueblo contract for assistance in conducting WY 2007 ASR testing program in an amount not-to-exceed $174,447.

2. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2007-01 Declaring the Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax Exempt Securities

Rick Dickhaut, Administrative Services Manager/Chief Financial Officer, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After some discussion the committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board adopt Resolution 2007-01.

3. Amendment to Scope of Consultant Contract for Preparation of Integrated Regional Water Management Plan: (A) Consider Entering into an Agreement with Monterey County Water Resources Agency to Reimburse the Costs of Completing an Update of the Canyon Del Rey Drainage Study; (B) Consider Amending Agreement with RMC Water and Environment Consultants for Services to Complete an Update of the Canyon Del Rey Drainage Study

Larry Hampson, Water Resources Engineer, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board authorize the General Manager to:

A) Enter into an agreement with the Monterey County Water Resources Agency to reimburse the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District for up to $61,000 for costs associated with completing an update to the Canyon Del Rey Watershed portion of the Monterey County Master Drainage Plan.

B) Amend the current agreement with RMC Water and Environment and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $61,000 from $165,000 to a total of $226,000.

4. Consider Amendment No. 2 to General Manager’s Employment Agreement

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee recommended the Board approve the Revised Amendment Number Two Agreement for Employment of the General Manager.

5. Consider Approval of General Manager’s PowerPoint Presentation Regarding MPWMD Strategic Water Issues Affecting the Jurisdictions

David Berger, General Manager reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, Director Lehman expressed concerns on the content presented in the PowerPoint and suggested it be modified. Director Edwards expressed agreement with the content. After further discussion, the committee agreed to recommend the Board authorize continued discussion of this item by the Administrative Committee at its February 2007 meeting. Director Edwards suggested the Board be asked to submit any comments or concerns on this item to the committee.

6. Consider Approval of Annual Update on Investment Policy

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item. The committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board review and approve the District’s Investment Policy.

7. Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for October 2006

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item. The committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board adopt the October 2006 Treasurer’s Report and financial statements and ratification of the disbursements made during the month.

Other Business

8. Consider Amendment to MPWMD Rules and Regulations Requiring Annual Rotation of the Chair

General Manager reported on this item. After discussion, Director Edwards asked staff to obtain information from the Monterey County Board of Supervisor’s Office for sample language of the policy that is currently in place for supervisors. Director Lehman suggested staff contact Joe Donofrio with the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District to obtain a copy of their policy as well. The committee agreed to continue this discussion at a future Adminsitrative Committee meeting once additional information is obtained.

9. Consider Development of Campaign Finance Reporting Rules for MPWMD

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item. The committee agreed to continue discussion of this item at its February Administrative Committee meeting. General Manager Berger suggested District Counsel be present for discussion of this item.

10. Review Draft January 25, 2007 Board Meeting Agenda

No changes were made to agenda.

11. Set February 2007 Committee Meeting Date

The committee agreed on Monday, February 12, 2007 to conduct its next Administrative Committee meeting. Staff will check on Director Knight’s availability. February 6 was suggested as an alternate date.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 AM. U:\staff\word\boardpacket\2007\2007boardpackets\20070125\InfoItems\19\item19_exh19a .doc