EXHIBIT 1-A
DRAFT MINUTES
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
Public Outreach Committee
February 17, 2011
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 am in the District conference room.
Committee members present:
Kristi Markey
David Pendergrass
Committee members absent: None
District staff
members present:
Henrietta Stern, Project Manager
Comments from the Public
No comments were presented.
Action Items
1. Receive Minutes of December 15, 2010 and January 13, 2011 Committee Meetings
On a motion by Director Markey
and second of Director Pendergrass, the minutes were unanimously approved on a
vote of 3 – 0.
2. Consider Format for 2010 MPWMD Annual Report
The committee agreed the 2009 report format should be followed that provided all information required by the District’s enabling legislation.
Discussion Items
3. Update
on Job Description for Public Information Staff Person or Consultant
The committee requested that at a future meeting staff provide a job description, salary estimate and plan for funding this position.
4. Review
Costs for Proposed Targeted Mailings
The committee expressed a preference for mailing a 6” x 4.25” postcard, and requested that additional information on mailing costs be presented at the next meeting, along with an updated list of topics for targeted mailings.
5. Discuss
Placement of Q & A on San Clemente Dam Removal/Reroute Proposal on the
MPWMD Website
The committee agreed that the project sponsors, California American Water and the California State Coastal Conservancy, provide timely information to the public on their websites. It is not necessary to duplicate that information on the MPWMD website.
6. Discuss
Public Outreach Related to CPUC Proposed Decision re CAW Collection of MPWMD
Mitigation Program User Fee
No action required at this time. The CPUC was scheduled to make a decision on this issue on February 24, 2011.
7. Discuss
Public Outreach Related to CPUC Proposed Decision re CAW Moratorium
No action required at this time. The CPUC was scheduled to make a decision on this issue on February 24, 2011.
8. Update
on Development of Student Activity Book by California American Water Company
The committee reviewed the draft activity book and requested that the section regarding the Carmel River Steelhead be modified to feature the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility.
Other Items
Staff presented the February 17, 2011 letter from Kate McKenna, Executive Officer for the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission. The committee discussed the request by WaterPlus that LAFCO determine if the County has jurisdiction over dissolution of the MPWMD. After the Board reviews the opinion by Monterey County Counsel on this issue, the MPWMD can determine how to respond.
Schedule Next Committee Meeting Date
The committee agreed to meet on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 9 am.
Adjournment
The
meeting was adjourned at 10:25 am.
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