February 1, 2011

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. in the District Conference room.

Committee Members Present

City of Monterey Todd Bennett, Vice Chair

City of Pacific Grove Sarah Hardgrave, Chair

City of Sand City Steve Matarazzo

City of Seaside Tim O’Halloran

County of Monterey Jennifer Bodensteiner

Monterey Peninsula

Committee Members Absent:

City of Carmel Sean Conroy

City of Del Rey Oaks Daniel Dawson

Airport District Thomas Greer

District Staff Members Present:

Darby Fuerst, General Manager

Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager

Arlene Tavani, Executive Assistant

District Counsel Present:

David Laredo

Comments from the Public:

No comments.

Action Items

1. Elect Committee Chair and Vice Chair for 2011

On a motion by Matarazzo and second of Bennett, Hardgrave was elected to the position of Chair on a unanimous vote of 5 – 0.

On a motion by Hardgrave and second of Matarazzo, Bennett was elected to the position of Vice Chair on a unanimous vote of 5 – 0.

2. Receive Minutes of May 4 and August 3, 2010 TAC Meetings

Matarazzo offered a motion that was second by Bodensteiner to accept the minutes of May 4 and August 3, 2010. The motion was approved on a vote of 4 – 0 by Hardgrave, Matarazzo, Bodensteiner and O’Halloran. Bennett abstained.

3. Develop Recommendation to the Board of Directors Regarding Second Reading of Ordinance No. 147 – an Ordinance of the MPWMD Amending Regulation XV, Expanded Water Conservation and Standby Rationing Plan, to Implement Water Banking in Stages 5 – 7 Water Rationing

On a motion by Hardgrave and second of Bennett, the committee voted to recommend that the Board of Directors adopt Ordinance No. 147 on second reading. The motion was approved unanimously on a vote of 5 – 0 by Hardgrave, Matarazzo, Bennett, Bodensteiner and O’Halloran.

Discussion Items

4. Review Proposed Decision of CPUC Administrative Law Judge Gary Weatherford – Cal-Am Application 10-05-020 – Request for Moratorium

Laredo reported that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) may vote on the proposed decision on February 24, 2011, and it is likely to be adopted as presented. He reviewed pages 43 through 44 of the proposed decision and responded to questions from the committee. The committee requested that a TAC meeting be conducted to review any changes to the District’s permit processing procedures that may be requested by Cal-Am should the decision be adopted by the Commission.

5. Non-Residential Water Use Factors Update

Pintar reported that the results of the update should be presented at the next meeting of the TAC.

6. Report from Landscape Subcommittee re Compilation of Regulations – Compliance with California State Model Landscape Ordinance

Hardgrave reported that the committee had conducted one meeting, and was scheduled to meet again following adjournment of the TAC. The subcommittee should look at requirements for small lots that have not previously been required to submit landscape plans. She noted that appropriate landscape design is critical to compliance with stormwater runoff regulations. Pintar stated that the District is working to develop a regional ordinance that pertains to small lots.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:45 AM.

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