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.

Regular Meeting Board of Directors Monterey Peninsula Water Management District ****************** Monday, September 17, 2007 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/asd/board/boardpacket/2007/2007.htm by 5 PM on Friday, September 14, 2007. The 7 PM Meeting will be televised on Comcast Channel 25 & 28. Refer to broadcast schedule on page 4.
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 California Public Utilities Commission -- Application No. 07-02-023 -- Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (AFUDC) for its San Clemente Dam Memorandum Account
	C.	Application of California American Water Company to the Public Utilities Commission Application No. 07-__-___ -- General Rate Case
	D.	State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 7130B
	E.	State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 20808
Board of Directors David Pendergrass, Chair – Mayoral Representative Alvin Edwards, Vice Chair – Division 1 Judi Lehman – Division 2 Kristi Markey – Division 3 Michelle Knight – Division 4 Larry Foy – Division 5 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 Thursday, September 13, 2007. Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, September 13, through Monday, September 17 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 15, 2007.
	F.	MPWMD v. Nick Marotta, Jr., Gerda Marotta, and Does 1-100 -- Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M83498
	G.	MPWMD v. Roy Woods, Woods 1995 Trust, and Does 1-100 -- Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M83499
4.	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 August 20, 2007 Regular Board Meeting
2.	Consider Expenditure of Funds to Prepare Final Report on Evaluation of Seawater Desalination Projects Proposed for the Monterey Peninsula by GEI Consultants/Bookman- Edmonston
3.	Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Enter into an Agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. to Provide Financial Advisory Services Related to Debt Financing for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project, Phase 1
4.	Consider Approval of Amendments to the 1992 Agreements for Sale of Reclaimed Water and 2004 Agreements for Sale of Recycled Water
5.	Consider Approval of Conservation Program Reimbursement Agreement with California American Water
6.	Consider Expenditure of Funds for Purchase of Linen, Towel and Restaurant Water Conservation Display Cards
7.	Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Purchase of Modular Workstation for Water Demand Division
8.	Consider Approval of One-Time General Manager Compensation Adjustment for Performance Period 7/1/06 -- 6/30/07 Pursuant to General Manager’s Employment Agreement
9.	Consider Approval of Chair/Vice Chair Request to Direct Staff to Investigate and Report to the Board on the Feasibility of Cloud Seeding the Carmel River Watershed
PRESENTATIONS
10.	Presentation on the Proposed Regional Urban Water Augmentation (RUWA) Project by Keith Israel, General Manager of the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency
	A.	Discussion of Potential Incentives for RUWA Project, Including Water Use Credits. Public comment will be received, and direction to staff will be provided.
	MRWPCA Urban Water Project presentation materials
	Discussion and Direction re: Incentives for RUWA Recycled Water Project, Including Sub-potable Water Use Credits
11.	Strategic Plan Update
12.	Water Supply Project Alternatives Update
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
13.	Status Report on California American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 95-10 and Seaside Groundwater Basin Adjudication Decision
14.	Update on Conservation Program from Catherine Bowie of California American Water and Stephanie Pintar of MPWMD
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
15.	Report on 5:30 PM Closed Session of the Board
DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ON TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS)
16.	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.
17.	Consider Adoption of October through December 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 October through December 2007. The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and ground water production from various sources within the California American Water system.
	Presentation Materials
18.	Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 130 -- Establishing a Claim Process for Damages or Refund of Money Action: The Board will consider an ordinance that would establish standards and processes for processing claims against the District.
	Presentation Materials
ACTION ITEMS – Public comment will be received on each of these items. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.
19.	Receive and Discuss Report from Community Advisory Committee re Projects Listed on Matrix of Water Supply Alternatives Action: The Community Advisory Committee submitted a report to the Board that outlines the merits and drawbacks of seven proposed water supply projects summarized in the MPWMD Matrix of Water Supply Alternatives. The Board will consider receipt of the report.
	Presentation Materials
20.	Consider Approval of Water Conservation Technician Reclassification and Change to the District's Organization Chart Action: The Board will consider the proposed reclassification of the Water Conservation Technician position in the Water Demand Division. The Board will also consider changes to the District’s current organization chart that are made necessary by the proposed reclassification. No change in the number of existing District staff positions will occur as a result of this Board action.
	Presentation Materials
21.	Consider Report and Recommendation from Administrative Committee on Campaign Finance Reporting Regulations Action: The Board will consider a recommendation from the Administrative Committee to not develop campaign finance reporting regulations that could be presented for consideration at a future meeting. This item is continued from the Board meetings of May 21 and August 20, 2007.
	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.
22.	Letters Received			Letter Packet
23.	Committee Reports
24.	Carmel River Fishery Report
25.	Water Conservation Program Report
26.	Monthly Allocation Report
27.	Monthly California American Water Production Report
28.	Monthly Water Supply Status Report
29.	Semi-Annual Financial Report on the CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project
ADJOURNMENT
Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channels 25 & 28 Live webcast at www.ampmedia.org/asx/monterey25.asx
Live Broadcast
Ch. 25, 7 PM, Monday, September 17, 2007						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside
Rebroadcast
Ch. 28, 7 PM, Mon. Sept. 24; Oct. 1 & 8						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach Sand City, Seaside
Ch. 28, 1 PM, Sat. Sept. 29; Oct. 6 & 13						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach Sand City, Seaside
Ch. 25, 7 PM, Sun. Sept. 30; Oct. 7 & 14						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside
Upcoming Board Meetings
Oct. 15, 2007			Regular Board Meeting				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room
Oct. 29, 2007			Tentative – Special Meeting/Board Workshop				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room
Nov. 19, 2007			Regular Board Meeting				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room

Upon request, MPWMD will make a reasonable effort to 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 Thursday, September 13, 2007. 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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