Note: Copies of the orders, decisions, and resolutions mentioned in these minutes can be obtained from Maureen Marché, State Water Resources Control Board, Post Office Box 100, Sacramento, California, 95812-0100; or call (916) 657-0990.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by John Caffrey, Chairman, on July 2, 1997, at 9:07 a.m., in the First-Floor Hearing Room, 901 "P" Street, Sacramento, California

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

John Caffrey, John W. Brown, Marc Del Piero, James M. Stubchaer and Mary Jane Forster

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT

None

STAFF PRESENT

Dale Claypoole, William Attwater, Maureen Marché, John Ladd, Dan Frink and Luann Erickson.

OTHERS PRESENT

Rick McGrath, City of Riverside; and Laurel Ames, Sierra Nevada Alliance

PUBLIC FORUM

No one addressed the Board.

WATER RIGHTS

1. Proposed Order on Petition of Harlan Kant for Reconsideration of Water Right Decision 1636 Regarding Application 30298 of Diane Stuller to Appropriate Water From Unnamed Stream Tributary to Coleman Valley Creek in Sonoma County.

Dan Frink, Office of the Chief Counsel, presented the item recommending approval of the proposed order denying the petition. It was noted that the Board had received a letter from Diane Stuller supporting the staff recommendation.

Motion: The Board unanimously approved the proposed order. WR Order 97-04

DELTA TRIBUTARY WATERSHED PROGRAM

2. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Authorizing The Executive Director To Release a Request For Proposals For Projects Under The Delta Tributary Watershed Program.

John Ladd, Division of Water Quality, presented the item noting revisions since the June workshop discussion and recommending approval of the proposed resolution authorizing the Executive Director to release the RFP, and directing the Executive Director to prepare a recommended priority list of proposed projects for Board consideration and approval.

Motion: The Board unanimously approved the proposed resolution. Resolution 97-055

ADJOURNMENT

The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 9:15 a.m.