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.

 

 

 

 

Note meeting date. February 26, 2014 regular meeting rescheduled to February 13, 2014.

 

 

AGENDA

Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

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/2014/2014.htm 
by 5 PM on Friday, February 7, 2014.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 

 

Ø  Document submitted from Central Coast Coalition of Communities for Wastewater Equity

 

 

 

 

 

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 from the January 29, 2014 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

 

2.

Consider Adoption of Resolution 2014 - 03 Declaring March 17- 23, 2014 to be Fix a Leak Week

 

3.

Consider Authorization to Increase Budget for Groundwater Replenishment Project (GWR)

 

4.

Consider Expenditure of Funds to Amend an Agreement with Schaaf and Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers to Evaluate the Blanco Drain as a Source of Supply for the Groundwater Replenishment Project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors

David Potter, Chair – Monterey County

Board of Supervisors

Bill Thayer, Vice Chair – Division 2

Brenda Lewis – Division 1

Kristi Markey – Division 3

Jeanne Byrne – Division 4

Robert S. Brower, Sr. – Division 5

David Pendergrass, Mayoral Representative

 

General Manager

David J. Stoldt

 

This agenda was posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G Monterey on Monday, February 10, 2014.  Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Monday, February 10, through Thursday, February 13 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/2014/2014.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 March 17, 2014 at 7 pm.

 

 

 

5.

Consider Recommendation to the Board to Amend Cost Sharing Agreement with DeepWater Desal

 

6.

Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet License for Water Wise Gardening in Monterey County

 

7.

Consider Expenditure for Water  Conservation Equipment

 

8.

Consider Approval to Purchase a New DIDSON Sound Camera Funded by a Grant from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fisheries Restoration Grant Program

 

9.

Receive Notice of Appointment to Carmel River Advisory Committee

 

10.

Review and Accept Independent Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2012-2013

 

11.

Receive and File Fourth Quarter Financial Activity Report for Fiscal Year 2012-13

 

12.

Receive and File Second Quarter Financial Activity Report for Fiscal Year 2013-14

 

13.

Consider Approval of Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2013--2014 Investment Report

 

14.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for June 2013

 

15.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for October 2013

 

16.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for November 2013

 

17.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for December 2013

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

18.

Status Report on California American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 2009-0060 and Seaside Groundwater Basin Adjudication Decision

 

 

Ø  Monterey Peninsula Outdoor Watering Schedule

 

 

Ø  Document submitted by Central Coast Coalition of Communities for Wastewater Equity

 

19.

Update on Development of Water Supply Projects 

 

 

Ø  Document submitted by staff

 

 

 

 

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

 

20.

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.

 

21.

Consider Appeal of General Manager’s Decision to Require a Water Permit for a Change of Use from a Deli (Group II) Use to a Restaurant (Group III) Use Pursuant to District Rule 20, Permits Required – 484 Washington Street, Monterey (APN:  001-692-011)

 

 

Action:  The Board will make a quasi-judicial decision regarding Water Permit Requirements for a Change of use from a deli to a restaurant.

 

 

 

 

Ø  MPWMD Presentation

 

 

Ø  Santa Lucia Café presentation

 

 

Ø  Document submitted by Uwe Grobecker

 

 

 

 

22.

Consider Adoption of Mid-Year Fiscal Year 2013-2014 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 2013.  A proposed, amended budget is presented for Board consideration.

 

 

Ø  MPWMD Presentation

 

 

 

 

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

 

23.

Adopt Plan for Submission and Review of Arguments For or Against the Monterey Peninsula Water System Local Ownership and Cost Saving Initiative

 

 

Action:  The Board will consider the recommendation of the Public Outreach Committee (a) to adopt a neutral policy with respect to arguments for, against, and rebuttals with respect to the Initiative and (b) to assign District staff and General Counsel responsibility for receiving from outside parties and conveying to the County Registrar the arguments for, against, and rebuttals.

 

 

 

 

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.             

 

24.

Letters Received

Letter Packet

 

25.

Committee Reports

 

26.

Carmel River Fishery Report

 

27.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

28.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

29.

Monthly Water Supply and California American Water Production Report

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channels 25 & 28

 

 

Broadcast schedule shown below.  Check your local listings for the 2/13/14 meeting broadcast dates.

 

Ch. 25, Mondays, 7 PM

Del Rey Oaks, Monterey Sand City, Seaside

 

Ch. 28, Mondays, 7 PM 

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

 

Ch. 25, Thursday, Noon

Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside 

 

Ch. 25, Fridays, Noon

Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City, Seaside 

 

Ch. 28, Fridays, 7 PM

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

 

Ch. 28, Saturdays, 1 PM 

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

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

Mon., March 17, 2014

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 pm

District Conference room

 

Wed., March 26, 2014

Tentative Special Meeting/Board Workshop

7:00 pm

District Conference room

 

Mon., April 21, 2014

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.  MPWMD will also make a reasonable effort to provide translation services upon request.  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 Tuesday, February 11, 2014.  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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