A. TIME CERTAIN: 2:00 P.M.: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER the 2001 update OF MONTECITO WATER District’s Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP); board Action.

General Manager Adjarian presented a brief staff report. Water Resources Consultant Lynn Rodriguez presented a visual overview of the process that the District followed in the preparation of the Plan. It was noted that one letter of comment from the Montecito Sanitary District was received regarding clarification of reclamation activities with Montecito.

President Abel opened the public hearing at 2:15 p.m. No member of the public was present to speak. The public hearing portion was closed at 2:16 p.m.

B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1911: ADOPTION OF MWD URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN; board Action.

the Board congratulated Manager Adjarian for his outstanding work in completion of this Plan. Mr. Adjarian thanked Business Manager Kerman, Financial Manager/Computer Specialist Paley, and Engineering Manager Mosby for their extensive involvement in the preparation of this document.

A motion was made by Director Bachman, seconded by Director Drewry, and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote to accept and approve the updated MWD 2001 Urban Water Management Plan:

Ayes: Directors, Abel, Bachman, Drewry, Puddicombe, and Wilson

Noes None

Abstain: None

Absent: None

C. general manager’s report

Manager Adjarian stated that there was nothing new to report at this time.

D. recess to continued regular meeting of mwd board of directors TO BE HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE AT 583 SAN YSIDRO ROAD

Director Wilson requested that the Minutes of the March 20, 2001 Board Meeting be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and revision purposes.

General Manager Adjarian and Counsel Wullbrandt provided a background report on the outstanding issues. They noted that R.W. Beck’s preliminary work on the Focused Assessment Plan indicated that the District may need a major reservoir in the eastern portion of MWD’s service area in the future.

After Board discussion, a motion was made by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Drewry , and carried unanimously to notify the County Planning & Development of MWD’s intent to: (1) delay processing the Buell lot line adjustment application until MWD has fully assessed all of its future options on this property; (2) approve payment to the County for the outstanding County processing costs from General Reserves, subject to the Operations Committee’s review and approval of the County’s detailed billing invoice; and (3) request the County to delay further expenditures of County staff time on this project until MWD has fully assessed all of its future options in regards to the Buell site.

2. ORAL REPORTS: UPDATE ON ORTEGA RESERVOIR PROJECT:

1. CHLORINATION STATION.

Engineering Manager Mosby stated that the Chlorination Station was expected to be in operation by the end of the month. All other aspects of the project were proceeding smoothly.

2. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION PROCESS.

Manager Adjarian informed the Board that Padre & Associates is preparing the environmental document for the Ortega Reservoir Cover. A joint NEPA/CEQA document would be prepared. The project would be completed in two phases with phase one completed this winter. Director Puddicombe pointed out that it is important to clarify the process, with MWD as the lead agency.

3. TEMPORARY INLET/OUTLET PIPE INSTALLATION; Board Information.

Engineering Manager Mosby informed the Board that the pipe installation at Ortega Reservoir is completed and operating as anticipated. Staff will be closely monitoring chlorine residual levels and circulation patterns within the Reservoir.

C. ORAL REPORT: ROMERO RESERVOIR PUMP STATION PROJECT.

Engineering Manager Mosby reported that the pump station is working as envisioned. The emergency generator is on order.

4. ORAL REPORT: RIVEN ROCK PARK MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT.

1. State Water Resources Control Board Hearing Technical Issues Update.
   
2. Member Unit Legal Issues Update.

President Abel highlighted the major on-going efforts that were contained in these reports.

3. Follow-Up Report, ESA/Lobbying Issues, ACWA Washington D.C. Conference, February 25-March 2, 2001.

Counsel Wullbrandt presented the follow-up report, and stated that the State of California Resources Agency is to receive $16 million to fund on-going salmonid fisheries activities.

The Board recessed at 3:45 p.m., and President Abel called the meeting back to order at 3:53 p.m.

2. CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 26, 2001.

President Abel did not have new information to add at this time.

3. CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 22, 2001.

Director Bachman reported on the CCWA March 22, 2001 Board meeting, and the MWD Operations Committee meeting of April 9, 2001.

4. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION, MARCH 2001 MEETING.

Director Wilson reported that LAFCO representative Tim Campbell is requesting re-election to LAFCO. An elections meeting will be held April 30^th in Buellton at the CCWA offices.

5. INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 30, 2001.

President Abel announced that nominations for the LAFCO special district representative are open until April 20^th, and that she will attend the April 30, 2001 meeting in Buellton.

A motion was made by Director Puddicombe, seconded by Director Drewry, and unanimously carried to authorize President Abel to vote for the appropriate LAFCO appointment or reappointment, using her sole discretion.

6. ACWA BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 30, 2001.

1. Ortega Reservoir Cover Inspection Tour Report, April 12, 2001.

Director Puddicombe provided information on the recent inspection tour of covered reservoirs at Southern California Water Company and Walnut Valley Water District.

2. FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Director Wilson stated that the Finance Committee will meet on April 20, 2001 for the salary survey presentation, and also on April 23, 2001 to discuss the draft FY 2001-02 budget.

3. PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE.

1. ORAL REPORT: PENDING ISSUES STATUS REPORT; Board Information.

Manager Adjarian updated the Board on the following list of pending issues:

• MWD/MFD Fire Hydrant Replacement Program
• Fox/Alder Creeks Operations Plan
• Red-Legged Frog Status
• MWD Board/Office Renovation
• Miramar Beach Main Extension

2. ORAL REPORT: SCHEDULE FOR FY 2001-02 MWD BUDGET.

Manager Adjarian reported that the Finance Committee would review components of the draft Budget at its April 23, 2001 meeting and the finalized draft budget at a later meeting prior to the June 5, 2001 Board Workshop presentation.

3. CHANGE IN MWD BOARD MEETING DATE FROM MAY 15 TO MAY 22, 2001.

Counsel Wullbrandt presented the staff report, and noted that the proposed amendment would allow MWD to act as the lead agency for the Ortega Cover project. He also noted the amendment would revise the existing cost share under the agreement from 48% to 52% for CVWD to a 50-50 share as provided in past correspondence between the districts. At its April 9, 2001 meeting, the Operations Committee considered the 50-50 revised change in percentage to split costs and expenses. After Board discussion concerning clarification of the reservoir storage percentage share and usage, Counsel Wullbrandt suggested the preparation of a side letter agreement with Carpinteria VWD to address the reservoir storage share concept.

A motion was made by Director Drewry, seconded by Director Wilson, and carried unanimously to approve the JPA amendment, and to direct staff and legal counsel to prepare a side letter agreement with Carpinteria VWD to clarify the reservoir storage concept.

2. STATUS REPORT ON TRANSFER OF USBR FACILITIES TO MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT.

Counsel Wullbrandt provided the Board with a brief status report.

3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENTCODE SECTION 54956.9 (c);  CLOSED SESSION/PENDING LITIGATION: AUTHORIZE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE JOINT DEFENSE/CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT REGARDING NANCY CRAWFORD-HALL V. CACHUMA OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE BOARD, SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT, CASE NO. 01045423.

Requests from Directors for items other than regular agenda items for next regular Board meeting scheduled for May 22, 2001.

There were no requests from the Directors.

There being no further business to come before the MWD Board of Directors, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

Approved:

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Jan E. Abel, President

Attest:

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