EXHIBIT 26-A

Draft Minutes

Administrative Committee of the

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

May 7, 2010

Committee Members present: Alvin Edwards, Judi Lehman and David Pendergrass

Staff members present: Rick Dickhaut, Darby Fuerst, Larry Hampson, Joe Oliver, Stephanie Pintar, and

Kevan Urquhart

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:02 AM in the District Conference Room.

Oral Communications

No public comment was received.

Items on Board Agenda for May 17, 2010

Authorize the General Manager to Execute a Partnership Agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense Program as a Promotional Partner

Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend that the Board authorize the General Manager to execute the partnership agreement.

Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Contract with WaterWise, Inc. to Conduct Water Audits of Schools Outside of the California American Water Service Area

Stephanie Pintar reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. Director Edwards suggested that this item be put out to bid before contracting for work to done next fiscal year. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board approve the expenditure of funds to enter into a contract with WaterWise, Inc. to conduct water audits at a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000.

Consider Increase in Budgeted Funds Allocated to the Lawn Rebate Program

Stephanie Pintar reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee voted 3-0 to recommend that the Board approve a $30,000 increase in the lawn rebate fund and noted that the funds would be reimbursed by California American Water.

Authorize the General Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding among Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, County of Monterey, Monterey County Water Resources Agency, California Department of Parks and Recreation, and Big Sur Land Trust for the Purpose of Coordinating Planning Activities for the Proposed Carmel River Floodplain Restoration Project

Larry Hampson, Water Resources Engineer, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee voted 3-0 to recommend that the Board authorize the General Manager to negotiate non-substantive changes to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), if necessary, and execute the MOU.

Consider Approval of 2010 Annual Memorandum of Agreement for Releases from San Clemente Reservoir among California American Water, California Department of Fish and Game, and Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

Darby Fuerst, General Manager, and Kevan Urquhart, Senior Fisheries Biologist, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee recommended the Board approve the 2010 Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the General Manager to sign the agreement.

Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2010-05 Expressing Support for Submitting an Application for “Water Smart: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for FY 2010”

Joe Oliver, Water Resources Manager, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. Director Edwards suggested that the resolution be modified to include reference to the Cease and Desist Order. After discussion, the committee recommended the Board approve Resolution No. 2010-05 authorizing staff to apply for grant funding to support expansion of the Seaside Basin Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project.

Consider Approval to Contract with Bank of America to Secure a $1.5 Million Line of Credit to Fund Development of Water Supply Projects

Rick Dickhaut, Administrative Services Manager, reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee recommended the Board authorize staff to contract with Bank of America to establish the $1.5 million line of credit at a variable rate based on the 1-month LIBOR Rate plus 3.0% with an upfront fee of $7,500 and costs estimated to be $2,000.

Consider Expenditure of Budgeted Funds to Comply with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Actuarial Requirement for Employee Post Retirement Medical Benefits

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. After discussion, the committee recommended the Board authorize staff to contract with Milliman to complete an actuarial for post-employment health insurance costs using the alternative measurement method at a cost not-to-exceed $2,800.

Consider Approval of 3rd Quarter FY 2009-10 Investment Report

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item. The committee recommended the Board approve the Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2009-10 Investment Report.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for March 2010

Rick Dickhaut reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend the Board adopt the March 2010 Treasurer’s Report and financial statements, and ratification of the disbursements made during the month.

Other Business

Review Draft Agenda for April 19, 2010 Regular Board Meeting

The committee made no changes to the agenda.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 AM.

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