When the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District moved their District Offices to Ryan Ranch, the large staff had a variety of requests. Architect Daryl Hawkins made suggestions, guided choices and planned the areas with windows in every possible location, a "kitchen to die for", and spacious restrooms with a shower and changing room. Three conference rooms were designed for special purposes: downstairs off the lobby is a public conference room for visitors to discuss the permitting process. The large, ground floor conference room houses Water Board meetings and includes a wet bar, large storage areas and a separate outdoor entrance. The third upstairs conference room is used for in-house meetings and features windows and soundproofing to accommodate other business on the floor.