MINUTES, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, March 17, 2014

ABSTRACT: Re: GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 10. Update on Development of Water Supply Projects, Stoldt stated the District has been in touch with EcoloBlue and has received specifications on the atmospheric water producers.  This topic will be addressed at a future committee meeting. 

Stoldt noted Exhibit 10-A is information on the filing related to California American Water’s proposed desalination plant resizing and discussion between the settling and non-settling parties. Stoldt reported the Legislative committee met on March 14, 2014 and updated the group on progress with respect to legislation for the public contribution water rate relief bonds to fund the desalination project. The bill is scheduled for its first hearing on April 2, 2014. Director Brower will attend the hearing.

With respect to the Groundwater Replenishment Project, Pure Water Monterey, the District continues to work collaboratively with Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA) staff developing terms for the source water agreements. Exhibit 10-B addresses where the source water is coming from. A draft Request for Proposals for an externalities study is being developed and is scheduled to be presented to the Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) next week for review and input. At the March 13, 2014 meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority (MPRWA) (Exhibit 10-C) the Authority consented to a letter of support for the Salinas and Carmel River Basin study. This is a cooperative effort between the San Luis Obispo County Department of Public Works, MCWRA, MRWPCA, and the Water Management District.

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
	10.	Update on Development of Water Supply Projects

Re: PUBLIC HEARINGS

16.  Consider Approval of Budget Adjustment for Joint Funding of Groundwater Replenishment Project and Incorporate into MPWMD Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget

Director Brower offered a motion to approve the Budget Adjustment for Joint Funding of Groundwater Replenishment Project and Incorporate into MPWMD Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget with the understanding that the District be involved in all future source water discussions. The motion was seconded by Director Byrne and unanimously approved on a roll call vote by Directors Brower, Byrne, Markey, Potter, Thayer, Lewis and Pendergrass.

Dennis G. Allion, Board Chairman, Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency, spoke in favor of the budget adjustment and stated the project is very close to wrapping up issues on source water. He noted there is a need to work together for ways to produce more treatment water and have large basin available.”

“Public Comment: (1) Tom Rowley, Monterey Peninsula Taxpayers Association, stated the agenda calls this a project but the citizens have not voted on it. He recommended the Board be more discriminating about funding sources.

PUBLIC HEARINGS –

16.	Consider Approval of Budget Adjustment for Joint Funding  of Groundwater Replenishment Project and Incorporate  into MPWMD Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget
		Action:  The Board will review and consider authorizing  an increase in budget for the Groundwater Replenishment   Project.  A decision to authorize this increase, would also  amend the MPWMD Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget.
		Ø  Presentation by Keith Israel, General Manager,  Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency
		Ø  Document submitted by Keith Israel

Mpwmd Draft Minutes 03-17-14

Draft Minutes – MPWMD Regular Board Meeting – March 17, 2014