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, March 17, 2008 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/2008/2008.htm by 5 PM on Friday, March 21, 2008. The 7 PM Meeting will be televised on Comcast Channel 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 California Public Utilities Commission -- Application No. 07-02-023 -- Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (AFUDC) for its San Clemente Dam Memorandum Account
Board of Directors Judi Lehman, Chair – Division 2 Kristi Markey, Vice Chair – Division 3 Alvin Edwards – Division 1 Regina Doyle – Division 4 Bob Brower – 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, Bldg. G Monterey on Thursday, March 13, 2008.  Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, March 13 through Monday, March 17 at the District office and at the Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Seaside libraries. After staff reports have been distributed, if additional documents are produced by the District and provided to a majority of the Board regarding any item on the agenda, they will be available at the District office during normal business hours, and posted on the District website at http://www.mpwmd.dst.ca.us/asd/board/boardpacket/2008/2008.htm. Documents distributed at the meeting will be made available in the same manner. The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2008.
	C.	Application of California-American Water Company to California Public Utilities Commission for a Special Conservation Program and Design Modifications Rate in its Monterey District (Application No. 07-12-010) – Conservation Program Application
	D.	Application of California -American Water Company to California Public Utilities Commission for Authorization to Increase Revenues for Water Service in its Monterey District in the years 2009; 2010; and 2011 (Application No. 08-01-027) – General Rate Case
	E.	Application of California-American Water Company to Authorize Support Services for its Monterey District to the California Public Utilities Commission (Application No. 08-01-024) - General Office Case
	F.	State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 7130B
	G.	State Water Resources Control Board Permit No. 20808
	H.	State Water Resources Control Board Draft Cease and Desist Order WR 2008-00XX-DWR
	I.	MPWMD v. Nick Marotta, Jr., Gerda Marotta, and Does 1-100 -- Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M83498
	J.	MPWMD v. Roy Woods, Woods 1995 Trust, and Does 1-100 -- Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M83499
4.	Personnel Matters – Interim Appointment and Employment of Replacement General Manager Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 4957.1 (a)}
	A.	Discussion and Action Related to Appointment of Interim 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 February 28, 2008 Regular Board Meeting
2.	Consider Approval of Letter to California Coastal Conservancy and Other Entities Expressing Support for the San Clemente Dam Bypass Alternative
3.	Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Reimbursable Funds to Contract for Consulting Services to Conduct Induction Data Logging at Seaside Basin Watermaster Sentinel Wells
4.	Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Contract with Graham Matthews and Associates to Complete a Preliminary Design for the Lower Carmel River Restoration Project
5.	Consider Reconvening Ad-Hoc Community Advisory Committee to Address State Water Resources Control Board Draft Cease and Desist Order
6.	Consider Approval of Treasurer's Report for January 2008
6X.	Consider Acceptance of Resignation of General Manager David Berger
PRESENTATIONS
7.	Presentation by Lyndel Melton, RMC Water and Environment, on “Sustainable Water Supply Program for Monterey County”
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 March 13, 2008 and March 17, 2008 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 Approval of Draft 2007 MPWMD Annual Report Action: The District’s enabling legislation requires that in March of each year a public hearing be conducted on the annual report.
	Presentation Materials
14.	Consider Adoption of April through June 2008 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 April through June 2008. The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and groundwater production from various sources within the California American water system.
	Presentation Materials
ACTION ITEMS – Public comment will be received on each of these items. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.
15.	Receive Update to Matrix of Water Supply Project Alternatives Action: The Board will receive an update to the comparative matrix of water supply alternatives prepared by District staff based on information received from the project proponents. The matrix includes project descriptions, yields, estimated costs, timelines, and other information regarding desalination, recycled water and aquifer storage and recovery projects.
	Presentation Materials
16.	Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds and Authorization to Enter into Professional Services Agreement with Zone24X7 for Water Demand Division Database Software Development Action: The Board will consider authorizing expenditure of $320,000 for programming of comprehensive database software to support the permit and conservation functions of the District.
	Presentation Materials
17.	Review and Consider Outcome of January 31, 2008 Joint Meeting of the Policy and Technical Advisory Committees Regarding Expansion of EIR Needed for the Subpotable Water Credit/Transfer Concept Ordinance to Include Potable Water Credits Transfer Action: The Board will consider, and provide direction, on a request of the Policy Advisory Committee to expand the scope of the Environmental Impact Report that would be needed in connection with the Subpotable Water Credit/Transfer draft concept ordinance, by including Potable Water Credit Transfer.
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	Strategic Plan Update
21.	Carmel River Fishery Report
22.	Water Conservation Program Report
23.	Monthly Allocation Report
24.	Monthly California American Water Production Report
25.	Monthly Water Supply Status Report
ADJOURNMENT
Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channels 25 & 28 Live webcast at www.ampmedia.org/asx/monterey25.asx
Live Broadcast
Mon. March 17, 7 PM, Ch. 25						Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside
Rebroadcast
Ch. 28, 7 PM, Mon. March 24, 31 and April 7 & 14						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach Sand City, Seaside
Ch. 28, 7 PM, Fri. March 21, 28, and April 4, 11 & 19						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach Sand City, Seaside
Ch. 28, 1 PM, Sat. March 22, 29, and April 5, 12 & 19						Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach Sand City, Seaside
Ch. 25, 7 PM, Sun. March 24, 31 and April 6, 13 & 20						Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside
Upcoming Board Meetings
Thurs., March 27, 2008			Special Meeting/Board Workshop on Water Supply Alternatives				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room
Mon., April 21, 2008			Regular Board Meeting				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room
Mon., May 19, 2008			Regular Board Meeting				7:00 PM	MPWMD Conference Room
Thurs., May 22, 2008			Special Meeting/Board Workshop on FY 2008-09 Budget Planning				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 March 13, 2008. 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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