EXHIBIT 2-A
DRAFT MINUTES
Rules and Regulations Review Committee
of the
Monterey Peninsula Water Management
District
June
29, 2009
Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:04 AM in the District Library.
Committee members present:
Kristi Markey
Committee members absent: None
Staff members present:
Stephanie Pintar (participated by telephone for Items 2 & 4)
Henrietta Stern, Project Manager
Sara Reyes, Office Services Supervisor
District Counsel present: David C. Laredo
Comments from Public
No comments. No members of the public were present.
Action Items
1. Receive Minutes of March 20, 2009
Committee Meeting
On
a motion by Director Markey and second by Director Doyle, the minutes were received
unanimously on a vote of 3 – 0.
2. Develop Recommendation to the Board
Regarding First
Stephanie
Pintar, Water Demand Manager reported on this item and answered questions from
the committee. David Laredo, District
Counsel, also answered questions from the committee. On a motion by Director Doyle and second
by Director Markey, the committee voted 3 to 0 to recommend that staff obtain
additional information to determine if there are any state or district rules on
dual plumbing systems, how the District should proceed with regulation of these
systems, how the District can prevent the intermingling of two systems and how
the District will address the CEQA issues related to this ordinance. Additionally, the committee requested the
ordinance be presented to the District’s Policy Advisory Committee (PAC), the
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the Water Demand Committee to review and
discuss before it is presented to the full Board for consideration.
3. Develop Recommendation to the Board
Regarding First
Henrietta Stern, Project Manager reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. The committee suggested rather than creating a new ordinance that creates a new exemption in Rule 20-C, that the Board would address the potential unique situations that may arise with pre-existing, retroactive applications. On a motion by Director Edwards and second by Director Doyle, the committee voted 3 to 0 to not develop a recommendation to the Board regarding exemptions for pre-existing, non-conforming systems.
Discussion Items
4. Discuss
Revisions to Regulation XIV and Impacts on Water Credits
Stephanie Pintar reported on this item and answered questions from the committee. On a motion by Director Doyle and second by Director Markey, the committee voted 2 to 1 to recommend to the Board that water savings are necessary for the District to maintain regulatory compliance and that amendments be made to Regulation XIV. Additionally, the committee agreed to remove Ultra-Low Flush Half Gallon-Per-Flush Toilets from Table 4 since it will no longer qualify as an appliance credit. Director Edwards voted against the motion.
5. Discuss
Schedule for Board/Committee Review of Draft Ordinances
Director Edwards reported that he is asking the committee to re-examine the process for Board, and committee review of ordinances. After some discussion, the committee voted 3 to 0 to continue with the current process being used.
Other Items
Director Markey requested that an item be added to the next Water Demand Committee meeting to discuss whether an ordinance is needed to address change of use, and on-site water use credits.
Schedule Next
Meeting Date
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 10 AM.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:20 AM.
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