Board of Directors

May 5, 2008
7:00 pm

AGENDA

1.  6:15 p.m. Closed Session  (Part or all of a meeting may be closed to the public under special conditions.  The Board may only consider matters covered in the agenda descriptions.)

A.      Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) – Conference

with Legal Counsel:

MPRPD and Friends of the Carmel River Train vs. Carmel River Stables, LLC, Case No. M88551

B.     Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.5(c).  Significant exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9:

C.     Personnel Matters Pursuant to Government Code Section 54597, Regarding Employee Personnel Issues

2.  Report on Return From Closed Session (The Board shall publicly report any action taken in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a).)

3.  7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting/Roll Call

4.  Approval of Agenda

5. Public Comments (The public may speak for a maximum of three minutes on any subject that is not on the agenda.  Please complete a speaker form and give it to the Board Clerk.)

6.  Presentation:  Status of Carmel River Parkway Project - Bill Leahy, Executive Director, Big Sur Land Trust   

7.  Consent Items (Consist of those items which are routine and for which a staff recommendation has been prepared.  A member of the public or a Board member may request that an item be placed on the regular agenda for further discussion.)

A.     Approval of April 7, 2008 Minutes

B.     Approval of Summary of Payments

C.    Written Communications

D.    Approval of Resolution #2008-04, Resolution of Intention to Levy Assessments for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009, Preliminarily Approving the Engineer’s Report and Providing Notice of Hearing of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District’s Park, Open Space and Coastal Preservation District and Approval of Resolution #2008-05, Resolution Certifying Compliance with State Law with Respect to the Levying of General and Special Taxes, Assessments, and Property-Related Fees and Charges.

E.     Approval of Resolution #2008-06, Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to Contract Between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the Board of Directors of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District 

8. Director Reports  (Board members may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or report on his or her activities. The Board may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information, or request staff to report back to the Board at a future meeting.)

9. Manager Reports  (Division Managers may also make brief announcements, report on their activities and/or discuss informational items. They may also ask for clarification or direction from the Board.)

10.  Legal Counsel Report (The District’s Legal Counsel may make brief announcements, report on her activities and/or discuss informational items.)

11.  Adjournment

Agenda packets, with the exception of Closed Session and non-approved items, are available at the Administration Office, Garland Park Visitor Center, Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel Valley, CSUMB, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Seaside Public Libraries.  The Agenda may be viewed on the District web site at www.mprpd.org

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) NOTICE:  If you believe you possess any disability that would require special accommodation in order to attend and participate in this meeting, please contact the District Office at (831) 372-3196 at least two days prior to the scheduled meeting.

Board of Directors 2008 Monthly Meeting Schedule