REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT

583 San Ysidro Road, Montecito, CAlifornia

TUESDAY, September 15, 2009

2:00 P.M.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

2. PUBLIC FORUM

(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. Comb Bond Issue

A. Consideration of Participation in the COMB CIP 2009 Revenue Bond and the COMB 2009 Revenue Bond Indemnification Agreement

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 August 18, 2009

B. Minutes of September 1, 2009 Board Workshop

C. Payment of Bills for August 2009

D. Investment of District Funds

5. LEGAL MATTERS

A. Recent and Pending Legal Matters REview – Oral Report

B. Selection of Conflict Counsel for Proposed District Boundary Reorganization Project

C. Closed Session – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Existing Litigation, Montecito Water District Et Al vs. Penfield & Smith Engineers et al; Santa Barbara Superior Court Case Number 1303752

D. Closed Session – CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b): one case

6. Cachuma Matters

A. CACHUMA CONSERVATION RELEASE BOARD MEETING OF August 31, 2009; Director Abel

B. CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD MEETING OF August 31, 2009; Director Abel

7. Board of Directors

A. Appointment of Director Shaikewitz to attend ACWA/JPIA Conference sessions as District Representative

8. District Business Report

A. 2009 Financial Audit

B. Water Sales Report for August 2009

C. July 2009 Revenue and Expense Report

9. district Operations Report

A. 3^rd Quarter 2009 TTHM/HAA5 Report

B. national marine fisheries service – southern california steelhead recovery plan

C. Water Works Operation Report

10. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

A. Monthly Operations Report (Oral)

11. DIRECTOR, COMMITTEE AND STAFF MEETING REPORTS

A. Central Coast Water Authority Meeting of August 27, 2009; Director Shaikewitz

B. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING OF August 24, 2009; Director Wilson

C. PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE

D. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

E. FINANCE COMMITTEE

F. Ad Hoc Water Supply Committee

12. AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS

Requests from Directors for items other than regular agenda items for the next regular Board meeting scheduled for October 20, 2009.

13. ADJOURNMENT

Note: This agenda was posted at the Montecito Water District front counter and outside display case at 5:00 p.m. on September 11, 2009. 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.

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Montecito Water District offices located at 583 San Ysidro Road, Montecito, during normal business hours.

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