EXHIBIT 20-B
FINAL MINUTES
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
Public Outreach Committee
May 27, 2008
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM in the District conference room.
Committee members
present:
Kristi Markey
David Pendergrass
District staff members present:
Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager
Comments from the Public
No comments were presented.
Action Items
1. Receive
Minutes of April 2, 2008 Committee Meetings
On
a motion by Director Pendergrass and second by Director Markey, the minutes
were unanimously received on a vote of 3 - 0.
2. Review and Develop Recommendation to
the Board on the Revised Draft Public Outreach Plan
On a motion by Director Markey and second of Director Doyle, the committee agreed unanimously on a vote of 3 – 0 to recommend that the Board adopt the Public Outreach Plan, and authorize an increase of $64,500 in the Fiscal Year 2008-09 MPWMD Budget to fund public outreach activities outlined in the staff report.
During the
discussion it was also suggested that the Carmel River Advisory Committee
(CRAC) be given a new name, such as Advisory Committee for the
3. Discuss Public Outreach to the Laguna
Seca Subarea of the
Director
Markey offered a motion that was seconded by Director Pendergrass to approve
the list of seven public outreach activities outlined in the staff note, with
one change. Item 7 should be amended to
read, “Inform the
Director Brower excused himself from the
meeting at 10:05 AM prior to the discussion on item 4.
Oral Reports
4. Update on Proposal for Joint
Cooperation with Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA) on
Public Outreach Activities
Director Pendergrass advised that the MRWPCA Budget Committee approved entering into a contract with the District to assist with public outreach services in the amount of $3,000. General Manager Fuerst stated that he would continue to coordinate with the MRWPCA to develop a scope of work for Board consideration.
5. Review Upcoming Opportunities for
Outreach to the Community
Stephanie Pintar reported that work will begin on construction of a display booth, if the Board approves funding in the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget. General Manager Fuerst noted that State Water Resources Control Board hearings on the draft Cease and Desist Order (CDO) are planned for June and July 2008, and public outreach related to the CDO may be needed.
Set Next Meeting Date
Two alternate dates of June 27 and July 14, 2008 were proposed for the next meeting. Staff will invite Karen Harris of MRWPCA and Catherine Bowie of CAW to attend. The final meeting date will be selected based on Ms. Harris’ and Ms. Bowie’s availability.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:30 AM.
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