EXHIBIT 23-B
FINAL MINUTES
Water Demand Committee of the
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
March 26, 2010
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m. in the conference room of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District office.
Committee members present: Kristi Markey, Chair
Bob Brower
Alvin Edwards
Committee members absent: None
Staff members present: Darby Fuerst, General Manager
Henrietta Stern, Project Manager
District Counsel present: David Laredo
Comments from Public
No comments.
Action Items
1. Receive Minutes of February 1, 2010 Committee Meetings
On a motion by Director Brower and
second by Director Edwards, the minutes were received unanimously on a vote of
3 - 0.
2. Conceptual
Review of Proposed Ordinance Relating to Issuance of Water Credits Involving
Commercial to Residential Change of Use
On
a motion by Director Markey and second by Director Edwards, the committee agreed
unanimously to take no action on the ordinance, and to review the issue again
in July after the non-residential water factors update is complete.
Discussion Items
3. Progress
Report on Evaluation of Water Distribution Systems in Fractured Rock Formations
Henrietta Stern, Project Manager, provided an update to the committee on tasks associated with review of wells in fractured rock formations, as well as coordination with other agencies, especially the Monterey County Health Department. The committee members agreed that staff should proceed with completion of its evaluation before initiating development of an ordinance related to water distribution systems in fractured rock formations. A report outlining the results of the evaluation should be completed in time for presentation to the committee in May 2010.
4. Discuss
Development of an Ordinance that Would Amend Rule 24 Regarding Use of Cisterns
to Offset Outdoor Demand
The committee agreed that an ordinance should be presented to the Water Demand and Technical Advisory committees in May 2010, with first reading in May and second reading in June 2010. It was suggested that the draft ordinance specify that the estimate of cistern capacity on a property be based on below normal to dry rainfall conditions. Another proposal was to require that cistern use be metered as a means to provide the District with long-term information on efficiency.
During the public comment period on this item, John Bridges addressed the Board. He expressed support for requiring a deed restriction on properties that employ cisterns as the landscape water source; bi-annual inspections to ensure the system is operational; and installation of dual plumbing systems.
5. Discuss
Development of Policy Regarding High Efficiency Toilets and Issuance of Water
Use Credits
The committee agreed that staff should discuss with the Technical Advisory and Policy Advisory Committees the reasons for developing an ordinance that would encourage installation of high efficiency toilets, and the justification for eliminating issuance of water credit for those toilets.
6. Discuss
Rebate Program Expansion for Greywater Reuse and Other Technologies
There was consensus among the committee members that an ordinance should be prepared that includes a rebate for installation of front loading washing machines, and increases the rebate for installation of cisterns.
7. Update
on Estimate of Replacement Water Needs
Directors Markey and Edwards agreed that a report on replacement water needs should be brought to the Board in an upcoming meeting, but that the information should be reviewed on an annual basis, such as when the MPWMD Annual Report is prepared. Director Brower left the meeting during discussion of this item, and did not proffer an opinion on the issue.
8. Discuss
Possible Sources of Sub-Potable Supply Within the District
No discussion of this item. It will remain a standing item on future agendas.
Set Next Meeting Date
The meeting was scheduled for 9 AM on May 20 or May 21, 2010, subject to the availability of all committee members.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
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