EXHIBIT 1-A

DRAFT MINUTES

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

Public Outreach Committee

September 15, 2011

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 am in the District conference room.

Committee members present: Regina Doyle

Kristi Markey

David Pendergrass

District staff members present: David Stoldt, General Manager

Kevan Urquhart, Senior Fisheries Biologist

Stephanie Pintar, Water Demand Manager

Arlene Tavani, Executive Assistant

Comments from the Public

No comments were presented.

Discussion Items

1. Discuss follow-up to August 25, 2011 Board Workshop on Water Supply Alternatives

Director Doyle offered a motion that was seconded by Director Markey, that General Manager Stoldt write an article for the opinion page of the Monterey County Herald stating that the District is moving ahead on development of an implementation plan for water project development that includes five projects: Aquifer Storage and Recovery, desalination and water reclamation. The District is ready to coordinate this effort, in cooperation with the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency, California American Water and the Marina Coast Water District. This plan will meet the water needs identified in the ramp-down schedule established by the Cease and Desist Order. If the Regional Water Project moves forward, the projects proposed by the District’s implementation plan will serve as drought protection. The motion was approved unanimously on a vote of 3 – 0.

2. Review Feasibility of Scheduling Public Tours of the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility

Director Markey offered a motion that was seconded by Director Pendergrass that staff should proceed to schedule two tours of the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility on either a weekday or weekend and invite elected officials, city/county staff and special interest groups. Precautions should be taken for the safety of the participants, and staff should determine if California American Water will require access permission and/or a liability waiver for the participants. The motion was approved unanimously on a vote of 3 – 0.

3. Update on Procurement of New Signage for the Conference Room

Staff reviewed a conceptual plan for production of a sign for the conference room that features the District logo. The committee agreed that the sign should be rectangular in shape, and sandblasted with a pebbled surface. Staff was directed to proceed with production of the sign.

4. Update on Recruitment for Community Relations Liaison

Mr. Stoldt reported that reference checks are being conducted on the two finalists for the position.

Other Items

No discussion.

Schedule Next Committee Meeting Date

The meeting was scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 9 am.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 am.

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