EXHIBIT 1-A

DRAFT MINUTES

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

Public Outreach Committee

April 6, 2006

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:25 AM in the District conference room. Committee members present were Kristi Markey, Alvin Edwards and Michelle Knight.

Comments from the Public

No members of the public were present to comment.

Action Items

1. Review Text of Draft 2005 MPWMD Annual Report and Provide Comments to Staff on Recommended Revisions

On a motion by Director Markey, the committee approved the report with suggested changes and directed that the revised text be submitted to the Board for review and approval at the April 17, 2006 meeting. In addition, the final draft design of the annual report should be submitted for committee review and approval at its May 4, 2006 meeting. Once approved by the committee, the report should be printed and distributed.

The committee approved text submitted by Director Markey to replace the first paragraph of the article titled “Aquifer Storage and Recovery Benefits Community and Environment.” Additional revisions were made to the article. The committee also requested that the front page of the report include a photo of the Carmel River. The committee reviewed page 2 of the report and suggested changes to the article titled “Steelhead Rescue and Rearing Season.” In addition they offered ideas for charts and graphics that could be added to that page. The committee reviewed page 3 of the report that lists accomplishments and milestones for 2005. Improvements to the text were proposed, and some items were re-prioritized. They requested that the arrows pointing to each accomplishment/milestone be changed to water drops or another appropriate graphic. On page 4, under the title “MPWMD Events Highlight Water Supply Options” the last paragraph was summarized and moved to the list of accomplishments and milestones for 2005 on page 3. The committee proposed that on page 5, the section “We Want to Hear from You” be moved above the list of staff contacts. In addition, they suggested that the font size could be reduced to allow for insertion of a map of the District.

2. Discuss Plans for Preparation of Informational Video Describing the MPWMD, its Programs and Accomplishments

The committee requested that scripts for the three videos be submitted for their review at the May 4, 2006 meeting. The text should also be submitted to the Board for review and approval at the May 15 2006 meeting.

The committee supported the proposal to work with Access Monterey Peninsula on preparation of three short videos: (1) eight-minute video that provides a brief and concise overview of the District’s purpose, programs and water augmentation efforts; (2) five to six-minute video that describes the District’s Conservation Program; and (3) six-minute video that covers our environmental/mitigation programs such as ground and surface water monitoring, fisheries program and riverbank restoration. The goal is to complete the videos by the June 30, 2006.

3. Discuss Plans for Conducting MPWMD Open House

The committee directed staff to select a date for the Open House, based on anticipated workload, and to bring the issue up for further discussion at an upcoming committee meeting. The committee acknowledged that the summer months might not be the best time to schedule the Open House because employees of local agencies and members of the public may be out of town on vacation.

Other Items

The next meeting of the committee was set for Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 12:30 PM. No additional items were discussed.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 AM.

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