EXHIBIT 1-A

 

DRAFT MINUTES

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

Public Outreach Committee

September 4, 2009

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9 AM in the District conference room.

 

Committee members present:                Regina Doyle, Chair

                                                            Kristi Markey

                                                            David Pendergrass

                                                                                                                       

District staff members present:               Darby Fuerst, General Manager

                                                            Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager

                                                            Arlene Tavani, Executive Assistant       

 

Others present:                                     Karen Harris, Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency

                                                            Catherine Bowie, California American Water

                                                           

Comments from the Public

No comments were presented.

 

Action Items

1.         Receive Minutes of June 24, 2009 Committee Meeting

            On a motion by Director Markey, and second by Director Pendergrass, the minutes were received unanimously on a vote of 3 – 0.

 

Oral Reports/Discussion Items

2.         Review Format and Content for District Newsletter and Discuss Distribution

            The committee directed that:  (1) a four-page newsletter in two colors be produced; (2) a Spanish language version be available on request; (3) topics to be featured will be the status of the decision on the Draft Cease and Desist Order, conservation savings achieved in Water Year 2008-09, and the California State 20/20 initiative; and (4) the newsletter should be distributed in early November 2009.

 

3.         Update on Development of Conservation Program Brochure

            The committee reviewed the draft brochure and approved it with minor changes to the text and graphics.  Staff was also directed to prepare a Spanish language translation of the brochure.

 

4.         Update on Development of New Website Interface

            Staff reported that work on upgrading the District website may begin in November 2009.

           

5.         Review Calendar of Events for 2009 and Discuss Opportunities for Community Outreach

            The committee discussed MPWMD participation in upcoming community events.  Staff will check with organizers of the October 2009 Kidsfest, to determine if the District should participate.  The committee also directed that the District comply with a request from the Technical and Policy Advisory Committees and publish an advertisement in the Monterey County Herald advising the public about upcoming Board consideration of an ordinance establishing new water conservation measures.

 

Set Next Meeting Date

            No action.

 

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 AM.  

 

 

 

 

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