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.


 

AGENDA

Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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Thursday, February 25,  2010

5:00 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/2010/2010.htm
by 5 PM on Monday, February 22, 2010.

The 7 PM Meeting will be televised on Comcast Channel 25 & 28.  Refer to broadcast schedule on page 3.

 

 

 

 

 

5:00 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 PUC Application No. 10-01-012 –Mitigation Cost Reimbursement 

 

 

C.

Seaside v. California American Water  (MBSE/Cal-Am Motion) (Appellate Court #HO34335; Superior Court Case No. M 66343) 

 

 

D.

MPWMD v. State Water Resources Control Board; Superior Court Case No. M102101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors

Regina Doyle, Chair – Division 4

Bob Brower, Vice Chair – Division 5

Alvin Edwards – Division 1

Judi Lehman – Division 2

Kristi Markey, Chair – Division 3

David Pendergrass – Mayoral Representative

David PotterMonterey County Board of Supervisors

 

General Manager

Darby W. Fuerst

 

This agenda was posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G Monterey on Friday, February 19, 2010.  Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Friday, February 19, through Thursday, February 25 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/2009/2009.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, March 15, 2010.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E.

California American Water v. State Water Resources Control Board, Superior Court Case No.  M102097

 

 

F.

California American Water v. MPWMD (SWRCB/SNG) (Superior Court Case No. M 99622)

 

 

G.

California American Water v. MPWMD (Ryan Ranch) (Superior Court Case No. M 101255)

 

 

 

 

6.

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 January 28, 2010 Regular Board Meeting

 

2.

Consider Adoption of Revised Charge to the Ad Hoc Water Supply Planning Committee

 

3.

Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Purchase a Website Software License for Water Wise Gardening in Monterey County

 

4.

Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Sponsor May 2010 Monterey County Water Awareness Day Event

 

5.

Consider Expenditure of  Budgeted Funds for the Maintenance of the Fish Rescue Truck

 

6.

Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Preparation of a Ten-Year Summary Report on the District's Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling Program

 

7.

Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Construction of Phase 1 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project Facility Building

 

8.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for  October 2009

 

9.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for November 2009

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

10.

Monthly Report from California American Water General Manager, Craig Anthony

 

11.

Update on Development of Water Supply Project Alternatives Including Recycled Water

 

12.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Special Informational and Educational Water Forum Notice

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

14.

Report on February 5, 2010 and February 25, 2010 Closed Sessions of the Board

 

 

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ON TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS)

 

15.

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.

 

16.

Consider Adoption of Mid-Year FY 2009--2010 Budget Adjustment

Action:  At mid-year, District staff routinely review the budget and propose revisions that will ensure continuance of the District’s programs and facilitate changes in the District’s operating needs that were unknown at the time the budget was adopted in June 2009.  A proposed, amended budget is presented for Board consideration.

 

 

Staff Presentation

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMSPublic comment will be received on each of these items.  Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item.

 

17.

Consider Adoption of Resolution 2010-01 Expressing Support for the Proposed Monterey Regional Water Supply Program (Regional Project)

Action:  Based on current information, the Board will consider adoption of a resolution expressing support for the proposed Phase 1 Regional Project.

 

 

Staff Presentation

 

 

 

 

18.

Consider Recommendation from the Carmel River Advisory Committee on Funding Carmel River Fishery Projects

Action:  The Board will consider a recommendation by the Carmel River Advisory Committee to request that funds be transferred to MPWMD for disbursement to habitat improvement projects for steelhead in the Carmel River.  Funds for projects are from a Settlement Agreement between California American Water (CAW), NOAA Fisheries and the California Department of Fish and Game to mitigate for impacts to steelhead from CAW diversions in the Carmel River Basin.

 

 

Staff Presentation

 

 

 

 

19.

Consider Approval of New MPWMD Logo Design

Action:  The Board will consider an updated District logo developed in collaboration with California State University, Monterey Bay.

 

 

Staff Presentation

 

 

 

 

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.

 

20.

Letters Received

Letter Packet

 

21.

Committee Reports

 

22.

Monthly Carmel River Fishery Report

 

23.

Monthly Water Conservation Program Report

 

24.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

25.

Monthly California American Water Production Report

 

26.

Monthly Water Supply Status Report

 

27.

Semi-Annual Groundwater Quality Monitoring Report

 

28.

Semi-Annual Financial Report on the CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channels 25 & 28

 

Ch. 28, 7 PM, Mon., March  8, 15, 22 & 25, 2010

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach Sand City, Seaside

 

Ch. 28, 7 PM, Fri., March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2010

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach Sand City, Seaside

 

Ch. 28, 1 PM, Sat., March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2010

Carmel, Carmel Valley, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach Sand City, Seaside

 

Ch. 25, 7 PM, Sun., March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2010

Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

Monday, March 15, 2010

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 PM

District Conference Room

 

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Tentative Special Board Meeting

7:00 PM

District Conference Room

 

Monday, April 19, 2010

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 PM

District 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 Monday, February 22, 2010.  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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