May 14, 2007

8:30 AM

Committee Members present: Alvin Edwards, Michelle Knight

Committee Members absent: Judi Lehman

Staff members present: David Berger, Rick Dickhaut, Darby Fuerst, Henrietta Stern, Sara Reyes

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:35 AM in the District Conference Room.

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 May 2007

1) Consider Adoption of Resolution 2007-06 – Amending Fees and Charges Table – Rule 60

Henrietta Stern, Project Manager, presented an overview of this item. After discussion, the committee suggested incorporating notations to the appropriate areas of the Fees and Charges Table to further explain that the fees are considered as deposits that could be partially refundable if actual costs are less than the deposited amount. Staff will highlight the proposed fee changes under the Water Supply Project Alternatives oral update. The committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board adopt Resolution 2007-06 and the suggested changes to the Fees and Charges table.

2) Consider Approval of Third Quarter FY 2006-2007 Investment Report

Rick Dickhaut, Administrative Services Manager/Chief Financial Officer reported on this item. The committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board approve the Third Quarter FY 2006-2007 Investment Report.

3) Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for March 2007

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board adopt the March 2007 Treasurer’s Report.

4) Consider Approval of Annual Memorandum of Agreement for Releases and Diversions from San Clemente Reservoir between California American Water, California Department of Fish and Game, and MPWMD

Darby Fuerst, Water Resources Manager, presented an overview of this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee requested that during the oral presentation on this item at the May 21, 2007 Board meeting, that staff highlight the various agencies involved with developing the Carmel River Reservoirs Diversion and Release Schedule. The committee voted 2 to 0 to recommend the Board approves the annual memorandum of agreement.

5) Develop Recommendation for Board on Campaign Finance Reporting Regulations

After discussion, the committee recommended that a campaign finance reporting ordinance not be considered at this time.

Other Business

6) Review Draft May 21, 2007 Board Meeting Agenda and May 31, 2007 Board Workshop Agenda

The committee recommended Action Item 16 -- Consider Adoption of Resolution 2007-05 Modifying Rule 162 – Regulatory Water Production Targets for California American Water (CAW) Main System be moved to the Consent Calendar. No additional changes were made to the agendas.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 AM. The next Administrative Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 8:30 AM.

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