EXHIBIT 20-F

 

Draft Minutes

Administrative Committee of the

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

July 14, 2009

 

 

Committee Members present:            Judi Lehman, Kristi Markey and David Pendergrass

 

Staff members present:                        Rick Dickhaut, Joe Oliver, Inder Osahan, Stephanie Pintar, and Sara Reyes

 

Call to Order

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:03 AM in the District Conference Room.

 

Oral Communications

 

No public comment was received.

 

Items on Board Agenda for July 20, 2009

 

Consider Authorization of Staff to Proceed with Filing an Application for a Department of Water Resources Construction Loan to Fund Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project Expansion

 

Joe Oliver, Water Resources Manager, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee.  The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board authorize staff to prepare the initial application to pre-qualify for a construction loan through the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and work with DWR staff should the Board select this option as the preferred funding mechanism for the Expanded Phase 1 ASR Project.

 

Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Contract with DHDettman to Provide Advice on Emergency Repairs for the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility, and Other Facility Support Tasks

 

Joe Oliver reported on this item and answered questions from the committee.  Mr. Oliver recommended the cost estimate include a contingency amount of 15% to plan for unexpected work that may need to be done.  The 15% contingency fee would fall within previous District practices with similar contracts.  The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board approve expenditure of the funds including the 15% contingency amount for a not-to-exceed amount of $8,000 to contract with DHDettman to: 1) provide ongoing advice on recommended approaches for emergency repairs at the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility (SHSRF), 2) assist District staff in the review and revision of plans to retrofit the water intake at the SHSRF, and 3) assist District staff in the review and revision of the SHSRF’s RRMP, based on final review comments from NMFS.

 

Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Amendment to Database Programming Contract to Accommodate Changes for Ordinance No. 139 Implementation and Functionality Improvements

 

Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager and Inder Osahan, Chief Technology Officer, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee.  Mr. Osahan distributed an additional Statement of Work from Zone24X7 that included identified, new requirements that will enhance the overall system functionality and ease of use.  The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board authorize expenditure of funds in an amount not-to-exceed $29,300 for programming to accommodate changes for Ordinance No. 139 implementation and functionality improvements.

 

Authorize Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Contract with Spot Water Management to Conduct Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor Training

 

Stephanie Pintar reported on this item and answered questions from the committee.  The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board authorize the General Manager to enter into contract with Spot Water Management to conduct the Landscape Irrigation Auditor training and expenditure of funds in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000.

 

Consider Expenditure of Funds to Contract with RMC Planning to Fund Continuation of the Ongoing Water for Monterey County Coalition Meetings

 

Rick Dickhaut, Administrative Services Manager/Chief Financial Officer, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee.  The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board authorize the General Manager to contract with RMC for a not-to-exceed amount of $3,500 to fund three Water For Monterey County Coalition meetings during the August through October 2009 period.

 

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for May 2009

 

Rick Dickhaut reported on the Treasurer’s Report for May 2009 and answered questions from the committee.  The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board adopt the May 2009 Treasurer’s Report and financial statements, and ratification of the disbursements made during the month.

 

Other Business

 

Review Draft Agenda for July 20, 2009 Regular Board Meeting

 

Stephanie Pintar distributed a revised agenda showing an addition under the Action Items -- Provide Policy Direction to Staff on Water Permits Utilizing Half-Gallon Per Flush Toilets

  1. Approve Resolution 2009-10 Amending Table 4:  Ultra-Low Consumption Appliance Credits
  2.  Provide Direction Regarding Compliance with Water Permit Conditions Requiring Half-Gallon Toilets

 

Stephanie Pintar discussed the need to add this item to the July 20, 2009 agenda.  She reported that staff has recently been informed of many issues regarding the half-gallon per flush toilets.  One concern is that the seller of this product is out of stock and is not expected to resolve production issues for at least one year.  Additionally, staff has become aware that these toilets are not approved for residential use and do not meet Uniform Plumbing Code standards.  This item will evaluate how the District will address the host of issues associated with the half-gallon per flush toilets and provide direction to staff  on resolving the issues.  Director Markey suggested staff discuss this matter with District Counsel to determine what legal options the District has to address these issues.  The committee reviewed the revised, draft agenda and made no changes. 

 

Adjournment

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 AM.                             

 

 

 

 

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