REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT
583 SAN YSIDRO ROAD, MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA
at  2:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2004

AGENDA

(This portion of the agenda may be utilized by any member of the public to address and ask questions of the Board of Directors on any matter not on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the Montecito Water District. Depending upon the subject matter, the Board of Directors may be unable to respond at this time, or until the specific item is placed on the agenda at a future MWD Board meeting in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.)

3. Appeal Hearing 

A.                 APPEAL BY La Casa De Maria, 800 El Bosque Road / Account No. 12-1195-0 (Time Certain, 2:00)

4.  CONSENT CALENDAR 

Following items are to be approved or accepted by vote on one motion unless a Board member requests separate consideration: 

A.                 Minutes of March 16, 2004

B.                 Minutes of March 19, 2004

C.                Water Production Report for March 2004

D.                Water Sales Reports for March 2004

E.                 Water Works Operation Report for March 2004

F.                 Investment of District Funds

G.                Payment of Bills for March 2004

H.                 February 2004 Cash Flow

5. district Operations Report 

Ortega

A.                 Ortega Reservoir Cover Project – Status Report (Oral)

B.                 Ortega REservoir Roof Bid Evaluation

C.                Ortega REservoir Water Supply and Cost Issues Analysis

D.                Ortega Project Manager Professional Services Proposal From David H. Johnson

E.                 Ortega Reservoir Landscaping Project Update (Oral)

OTHER ITEMS

F.                 Water Shortage Contingency / Drought Plan

G.                 Water Supply operational Guidelines (Oral)

H.                North Jameson Lane Bikeway Project

I.                Current / Projected Water Supply / Demand Conditions for 2004-06 Water Years

J.                 County Special Assessment Fee Contract

6.  GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT   

A.                 South Coast Regional Impacts of Growth Study

B.                 Ongoing Projects Update

C.                Water Main Flushing Program (Oral)

7. LEGAL MATTERS                                                                                                                       

A.                 Recess to Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(A) Pending Litigation: Ocean View Estates Homeowners’ Association v Montecito Water District, Et al.; Case No. 1067147; Counsel Wullbrandt

B.                 Recent and Pending Legal Matters REview

C.                Proposed Legal Services for 2004/05

8.  DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEETING REPORTS 

A.                 CACHUMA CONSERVATION RELEASE BOARD MEETING OF march 22, 2004; Director Abel

1.                  State Water Resources Control Board Hearing Technical Issues Update

2.                  Member Unit Legal Issues Update

B.                 CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD MEETING OF March 22, 2004; Director Abel

C.                CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING OF March 25, 2004; Director Puddicombe

D.                SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING OF March 22, 2004; Director Wilson

E.                 ACWA 2004 Washington D.C. Conference, February 22-25, Washington D.C.; Director Abel

F.                 ACWA Board Meeting, April 1-2, Sacramento, CA; Director Abel

9.  COMMITTEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS    

A.                 OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

B.                 FINANCE COMMITTEE

C.                PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE

10.  Correspondence / News Articles / Reports / Documents 

Items of general interest to the Board.

11.  AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS         

Requests from Directors for items other than regular agenda items for the next regular Board meeting scheduled for May 18, 2004.

12.  ADJOURNMENT 

Note:  This agenda was posted at the Montecito Water District front counter and outside display case at 5:00 p.m. on April 16, 2004.  The Americans with Disabilities Act provides that no qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, the District’s programs, services or activities because of any disability.  If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the District Office at 805-969-2271.  Notification at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make appropriate arrangements. 

*Supporting documents for agenda items are available at the District front counter during normal business hours