This meeting is not subject to Brown Act noticing requirements.  The agenda is subject to change.

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Legislative Advocacy Committee Members:

David Potter, Chair

Robert S. Brower, Sr.

Andrew Clarke

 

Staff Contact

Dave Stoldt,

General Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After staff reports have been distributed, if additional documents are produced by the District and provided to the Committee regarding any item on the agenda, they will be made available at 5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA during normal business hours.  In addition, such documents may be posted on the District website at mpwmd.dst.ca.us.  Documents distributed at the meeting will be made available in the same matter.

 

AGENDA

Legislative Advocacy Committee

Of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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Monday, January 26, 2015, 2 pm

District Conference Room, 5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call to Order

 

 

 

Comments from Public

 

The public may comment on any item within the District’s jurisdiction.  Please limit your comments to three minutes in length.

 

 

 

 

 

Action Items -- Public comment will be received on all Action Items

 

1.

Adopt Minutes of  August 20, 2014 Committee Meeting

 

 

Deferred until the next scheduled meeting of the Legislative Committee

 

 

 

 

Discussion ItemsPublic comment will be received on all Discussion Items

 

2.

Overview of Governor’s Proposed FY 2015-16 Budget

 

 

Natural Resources spending related to water will be discussed.

 

 

 

 

3.

Update on State Water Bond

 

 

Discussion will include likely timing, District comment on storm water administrative rules, and Regional versus District-only legislative outreach.

 

 

 

 

4.

Bill Tracking

 

 

JEA Associates will provide an update of possible bills to be introduced this session.

 

 

 

 

5.

Update on Cease and Desist Order Negotiations

 

 

 

 

6.

Update of Roster of Senate and Assembly Committees Affecting Water

 

 

Ø  Roster of Senate and Assembly Committees Related to Water Issues (submitted by MPWMD staff)

 

 

 

 

7.

Overview of Federal W21 Western Water Bill

 

 

Ø  Water in the 21st Century Outline

 

 

Ø  Conservation and Efficiency Bill

 

 

 

 

8.

Discuss Opportunities from House 2015 Omnibus Spending Bill

 

 

 

 

9.

Overview of Build America Revisions and Proposed EPA “Water Finance Center”

 

 

 

 

Other Items

 

 

 

 

Set Next Meeting Date

 

 

 

Adjournment

Upon request, MPWMD will make a reasonable effort to provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or

 

accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings.  MPWMD will also make a reasonable effort to provide translation services upon request. Please send a description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary

aid or service by 5 PM on Thursday, January 29, 2015.  Requests should be sent to the Board Secretary, MPWMD, P.O. Box 85, Monterey, CA, 93942.  You may also fax your request to the Administrative Services Division at 831-644-9560, or call 831-658-5600.      

 

 

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