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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Monday, September 21, 2015, 7:00 pm

Conference Room, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA

Staff notes will be available on the District web site at http://www.mpwmd.net/asd/board/boardpacket/2015 
by 5 PM on Friday, September 18, 2015.

 

Brenda Lewis will participate by telephone from 1758 Broadway Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955

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, Closed Session 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 August 17, 2015 Regular Board Meeting

 

2.

Authorize a Change to the Organization Chart to Fund a Water Resources Engineer Position and Eliminate Funding for the Project Manager Position

 

3.

Wildlife Conservation Board California Stream Flow Enhancement Program Grant Application  (A) Consider Approval of Resolution 2015-16 in Support of Filing a Proposition 1 Grant Application  (B) Authorize the General Manager to Enter into Grant Agreements

 

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors

Kristi Markey, Chair – Division 3

Jeanne Byrne, Vice Chair – Division 4

Brenda Lewis – Division 1

Andrew Clarke - Division 2

Robert S. Brower, Sr. – Division 5

David Pendergrass, Mayoral Representative

David Potter, Monterey County Board of

Supervisors Representative

 

General Manager

David J. Stoldt

 

This agenda was posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G Monterey on Wednesday, September 16, 2015.  Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on 9/17/15,  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.net/asd/board/boardpacket/2015. 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 October 19, 2015 at 7 pm.

 

 

 

4.

Consider Extension of Cooperative Agreement with the United States Geological Survey for Streamflow Gaging in Water Year 2016

 

5.

Consider Expenditure for Additions to WaterWise Website by Gardensoft

 

6.

Consider Expenditure For Renewal of Standard License Agreement With CoreLogic Information Solutions, Inc.

 

7.

Consider Extension of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Source Waters and Water Recycling

 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

8.

Report from Sarah Hardgrave of the Big Sur Land Trust on the Carmel River FREE Project

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

9.

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

 

10.

Update on Development of Water Supply Projects

 

11.

Report on Drought Response

 

 

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

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

 

12.

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.

 

13.

Consider  Adoption of Resolution 2015-17 -- Establish MPWMD as Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Carmel Valley Alluvial Aquifer

 

 

Action:  The Board will consider adoption of Resolution 2015-17, and authorization for staff to submit a notice of intent with the State Department of Water Resources to become the Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Carmel Valley Aquifer.

 

 

 

 

14.

Consider Adoption of Resolution 2015-18 Modifying Rule 162 -- Regulatory Water Production Targets for California American Water Systems

 

 

Action:  The Board will consider modifications to the Regulatory Water Production Targets in Tables XV-1, XV-2 and XV-3 of Rule 162.  The modifications reflect the anticipated changes in Cal-Am production limits as set by the State Water Resources Control Board orders and Seaside Basin Adjudication decision in Water Year 2016 (Oct. 1, 2015 through Sept. 30, 2016).

 

 

 

 

15.

Consider Adoption of October through December 2015 Quarterly Water Supply Strategy and Budget

 

 

Action:  The Board will consider approval of a proposed production strategy for the California American Water Distribution Systems for the three-month period of October through December 2015.  The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and groundwater production from various sources within the California American Water systems.

 

 

 

 

16.

Item deleted from the agenda prior to publication.  No issue presented for discussion.

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMS No Action Items were Submitted for Board Consideration.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

17.

Letters Received

Supplemental Letter Packet

 

18.

Committee Reports

 

19.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

20.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

21.

Carmel River Fishery Report

 

22.

Monthly Water Supply and California American Water Production Report

 

 

 

 

RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

 

 

 

ADJOURN TO 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.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9 (a))

 

 

A.

MPWMD v. SWRCB; Santa Clara 1-10-CV-163328 – CDO

 

 

B.

Application 15-07-019 - California-American Water Company (U210W) to Public Utilities Commission for Authorization to Modify Conservation and Rationing Rules, Rate Design, and Other Related Issues for the Monterey District

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

Board Meeting Broadcast Schedule – Comcast Channels 25 & 28

View Live Webcast at Ampmedia.org

 

Ch. 25, Sundays, 7 PM

Monterey

 

Ch. 25, Mondays, 7 PM

Monterey, Del Rey Oaks, Pacific Grove, Sand City, Seaside  

 

Ch. 28, Mondays, 7 PM

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

 

Ch. 28, Fridays, 9 AM

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

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

 

Mon. October 19, 2015

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 pm

District conference room

 

Mon. November 16, 2015

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 pm

District conference room

 

Mon. December 14, 2015

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 Thursday, September 17, 2015.  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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