REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT
583 SAN YSIDRO ROAD, MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA
at  2:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2003

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.)

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 November 18, 2003

B.                 Water Production Report for November 2003

C.                Water Sales Reports for November 2003

D.                Water Works Operation Report for November 2003

E.                 Investment of District Funds

F.                 Payment of Bills for November 2003

G.                October 2003 Cash Flow with November 2003 Sales

Board of Directors             
 

A.                 2004 District Reorganization; Board action

B.                 Request for input Regarding Various Board/Committee Assignments for 2004; Board information

C.                Request of Board member for Approval to Attend May 2004 ACWA Board Meeting; Board information

Business & Finance          

A.                 Review of Annual Disclosure Requirement for 1998A Bonds; Board action

B.                 Review of Annual Disclosure Requirement for 1996 CCWA bonds; Board action

ENGINEERING/DISTRIBUTION/TREATMENT             

A.     Approval of Proposed Cost Share: MWD / Ivydene Water Main Extension Project; Board action 

B.     Update on Ortega and Carpinteria Reservoir Projects; Board information

Ordinances and Resolutions                                                                     

A.                 REsolution No. 1969, amending Resolution No. 1953 Adopting Group Medical Plan; Board action

B.                 Resolution no. 1970, Annual Inventory of District Lands and Air Space; Board action

C.                Resolution No. 1971, AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND and repealing RESOLUTION NO. 1952 ; Board action

D.                Resolution No. 1972, Authorizing Signatories for Depository Accounts; Board action

DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEETING REPORTS         

A.                 CACHUMA CONSERVATION RELEASE BOARD MEETING OF November 24, 2003; Board information 

1.                  State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Hearing Technical Issues Update 

B.                 Oral Report — CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD MEETINGs OF November 24, 2003; Board Information

C.                Oral Report — CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING OF December 2003; Board Information

D.                Oral Report — SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION MEETING OF November 2003; Board Information

COMMITTEE REPORTS             

A.                 Oral Report — OPERATIONS COMMITTEE; Board Information 

B.                 Oral Report — FINANCE COMMITTEE; Board Information 

C.                Oral Report — PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE; Board Information

MANAGEment REPORT                 

A.                 PENDING ISSUES Update; Board Information

LEGAL MATTERS     

A.                 DISTRICT COUNSEL REPORT; Board Information

            1. Residential Second Unit Amendments

B.                 Recess to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)-Pending or Threatened Litigation: Legal Representation Concerning the Lower Santa Ynez River Fisheries Management Plan (FMP); Board action

C.                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; Board action

AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS                                                                                  

Requests from Directors for items other than regular agenda items for next regular Board meeting scheduled for January 20, 2004.

ADJOURNMENT 

Note:  This agenda was posted at the Montecito Water District front counter and outside display case at 5:00 p.m. on December 12, 2003.  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