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This meeting has been noticed according
to the Brown Act rules. The Board of
Directors meets regularly on the third Monday of each month, except in
January and February. The meetings
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Note: 5 PM Start Time |
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AGENDA Special
and Regular Meeting Board
of Directors Monterey
Peninsula Water Management District ****************** Monday,
December 14, 2020, 5:00 PM, Virtual Meeting Pursuant
to Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-29-20 and N-33-20, and to do all we
can to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), meetings of the
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Board of Directors and
committees will be conducted with virtual (electronic) participation only
using WebEx. Join the meeting
at this link: Or join at mpwmd.webex.com. Event number: 126
551 3654 Meeting
password: steelhead Participate by
phone: 1-877-668-4493 For detailed instructions
on how to connect to the meeting, please see page 5 of this agenda. You may also
view the live webcast on AMP https://accessmediaproductions.org/ scroll down to the
bottom of the page and select the Peninsula Channel Staff notes will be available on the District web
site at
http://www.mpwmd.net/who-we-are/board-of-directors/bod-meeting-agendas-calendar/
by 5 PM on Friday, December 11, 2020
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CALL
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PLEDGE
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ADMINISTER
OATH OF OFFICE TO MOLLY EVANS, DIRECTOR DIVISION 3; KAREN PAULL, DIRECTOR
DIVISION 4; AND AMY ANDERSON, DIRECTOR DIVISION 5 |
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Board of Directors Alvin
Edwards, Chair – Division 1 George
Riley – Division 2 Molly
Evans – Division 3 Karen
Paull – Division 4 Amy
Anderson – Division 5 Mary
Adams, Monterey County Board of Supervisors
Representative David
Potter – Mayoral Representative General ManagerDavid J. Stoldt |
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This agenda was posted at the District office
at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G Monterey on Friday, December 11, 2020. Staff
reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on December
11, 2020 at the District office and at the Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey,
Pacific Grove and Seaside libraries. After staff reports have been
distributed, if additional documents are produced by the District and
provided to a majority of the Board regarding any item on the agenda, they
will be available at the District office during normal business hours, and
posted on the District website at www.mpwmd.net/who-we-are/board-of-directors/bod-meeting-agendas-calendar/. Documents distributed at the meeting will
be made available in the same manner. The next
meeting of the Board is set for January 25, 2021 at 6 pm. |
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ADDITIONS AND
CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA - The Clerk of the Board will announce agenda corrections and
proposed additions, which may be acted on by the Board as provided in
Sections 54954.2 of the California
Government Code. |
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ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS
- Anyone wishing to address the Board on Consent Calendar, Information Items,
Closed Session items, or matters not listed on the agenda may do so only
during Oral Communications. Please
limit your comment to three (3) minutes.
The public may comment on all other items at the time they are
presented to the Board. |
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CONSENT
CALENDAR
- The
Consent Calendar consists of routine items for which staff has prepared a
recommendation. Approval of the
Consent Calendar ratifies the staff recommendation. Consent Calendar items may be pulled for
separate consideration at the request of a member of the public, or a member
of the Board. Following adoption of the remaining Consent Calendar items,
staff will give a brief presentation on the pulled item. Members of the public are requested to
limit individual comment on pulled Consent Items to three (3) minutes. Unless noted with double asterisks “**”, Consent
Calendar items do not constitute a project as defined by CEQA Guidelines
section 15378. |
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1.
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Consider Adoption of Minutes of the November
16, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
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Adopt Board Meeting Schedule for 2021
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Consider Authorizing the General Manager to Enter into a
Contract for Grant Administration Services with Dudek
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Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for
September 2020
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Receive and File First Quarter Financial
Activity Report for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
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Consider Approval of First Quarter
Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Investment Report
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PRESENTATIONS TO
OUTGOING DIRECTORS MOLLY EVANS, DIVISION 3; JEANNE BYRNE, DIVISION 4; AND
RETIRING BOARD CLERK ARLENE TAVANI
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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
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Status Report on California American Water Compliance with State Water
Resources Control Board Order 2016-0016 and Seaside Groundwater Basin
Adjudication Decision
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Report on Legislative
Outreach for Calendar Year 2020
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REPORT FROM DISTRICT COUNSEL
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DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB
1234 REPORTS ON TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS)
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Oral Reports on Activities of County, Cities,
Other Agencies/Committees/Associations |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public comment
will be received. Please limit your
comment to three (3) minutes per item
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Action: The Board will consider modifications to the Regulatory Water
Production Targets in Tables
XV-1, XV-2 and XV-3 of Rule 160 to account for the projected change in
allowable diversions by California American Water from the Carmel River and
Seaside Groundwater Basins for Water Year 2021(Oct. 1, 2020 through Sept. 30,
2021). |
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Consider Adoption
of January through March 2021 Quarterly Water Supply Strategy and Budget (Notice
of Exemption, CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1)) |
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Action: The Board will
consider approval of a proposed production strategy for the California American Water
Distribution Systems for the three-month period of January through March
2021. The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and groundwater production
from various sources within
the California American Water systems. |
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ACTION ITEMS – Public comment will be received. Please limit your comment to three (3)
minutes per item |
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Receive Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report |
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Action: The Board will review and
consider acceptance of the Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. |
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Action: The Board will consider
adoption of an amendment to the cost sharing agreement to fund construction
of deep injection wells 3 and 4 that will help ensure Water Purchase
Agreement delivery guarantees, operational flexibility and create redundancy. |
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Action: The Board will review a
proposed response letter and consider transmitting a response to the State
Water Resources Control Board. |
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Action: The Board should consider providing direction to staff on any
additional communication the District should make in regard to the California
American Water application to the California Coastal Commission for its
Coastal Development Permit. |
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Action: The Board will consider
authorizing advanced funding to continue the Rebate Program until the
California American Water General Rate Case is approved and funding becomes
available. |
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Action: The Board will consider adoption of a
resolution in compliance with the California Public Retirement System
(CalPERS) requirement that the governing body of any agency wishing to hire a
retiree prior to 180-days following their retirement date, pass a resolution
to that effect.
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18. |
Consider Calling for Applications and Discuss Process to Fill the
Position of Director Division 3 |
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Action: The Board will determine
the process to be followed for making an appointment to the position of
Director Division 3 or calling for an election. |
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Action: The
Board will conduct an election for the positions of Board Chair, Vice Chair,
Secretary and Treasurer. |
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INFORMATIONAL
ITEMS/STAFF REPORTS - The public may address the Board on Information
Items and Staff Reports during the Oral Communications portion of the
meeting. Please limit your comments to
three minutes. |
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Monthly Water Supply and California American Water
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ADJOURN
TO CLOSED SESSION - As permitted by Government Code Section 54956 et
seq., the Board may adjourn to closed or executive session to consider
specific matters dealing with pending or threatened litigation, certain
personnel matters, or certain property acquisition matters. |
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Cal-Am
v. MPWMD; Monterey Superior Court Case No. 20CV003201 |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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Board Meeting Schedule |
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Monday,
January 25, 2021 |
Regular
Board Meeting |
6:00
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Virtual
- WebEx |
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Thursday,
January 28, 2021 |
Tentative
– Special Board Meeting |
6:00
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Virtual
- WebEx |
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Thursday,
February 25, 2021 |
Regular
Board Meeting |
6:00
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Virtual
- WebEx |
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Monday,
March 15, 2020 |
Regular
Board Meeting |
6:00
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Virtual
- WebEx |
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Board Meeting Television
and On-Line Broadcast Schedule View Live Webcast at https://accessmediaproductions.org/ scroll to the bottom of the page and
select the Peninsula Channel |
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Television
Broadcast |
Viewing Area |
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Comcast
Ch. 25 (Monterey Channel), Mondays view live broadcast on meeting dates, and
replays on Mondays, 7 pm through midnight |
City of Monterey |
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Comcast
Ch. 28, Mondays, replays only 7 pm |
Throughout the Monterey County Government Television viewing
area. |
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For Xfinity subscribers, go to https://www.xfinity.com/support/local-channel-lineup/ or https://www.xfinity.com/stream/listings - enter your
address for the listings and channels specific to your city. |
Pacific
Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside, Monterey |
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Internet
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Replays
– Mondays, 4 pm to midnight at https://accessmediaproductions.org/ scroll to Peninsula Channel |
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Replays
– Mondays, 7 pm and Saturdays, 9 am www.mgtvonline.com |
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YouTube
– available five days following meeting date - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-2VgzLBmgV8AaSK67BBRg |
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Instructions for Connecting to
the WebEx Meeting |
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Note:
If you have not used WebEx previously, when you begin connecting to
the meeting you may be asked to download the app. If you do not have a
computer, you can participate by phone. Begin: Within 10
minutes of the meeting start time from your computer click on this link or past the link into your browser or go to:
mpwmd.webex.com. Under “Join a Meeting” enter the event
number 126 551 3654, hit the enter
key and when prompted enter the meeting password steelhead, click “Next” and
see the dropdown menu at the bottom of the screen “Use computer for audio”
and select the method you will use to hear the meeting – see below. 1) Audio and video connection from
computer with WebEx app – view participants/materials on your screen Click on the “Use computer for audio”
drop down list Click “Join Meeting” Once in the meeting, mute your
microphone. Turn your microphone on when it is your
turn to speak. 2) View material on your computer screen
and listen to audio on your phone From the “Use computer for Audio” drop
down list select “Call In” Click on “Join Meeting” / You will see a
toll-free telephone number, access code, and attendee ID # -- enter these
numbers on your phone. Mute the microphone on your computer. Disable computer speakers using the
Settings menu. 3) Join by phone
only
(no computer) dial 1-877-668-4493 and use the meeting number
above. |
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Presenting Public Comment |
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Receipt of
Public Comment – the Chair will ask for comments from the public on all
items. Limit your comment to 3 minutes but the Chair could decide to set the
time for 2 minutes. (a) Computer Audio Connection: Select the “raised hand” icon. When you are called on to speak, please
identify yourself. (b) Phone audio connection with computer
to view meeting: Select the “raised hand” icon. When you are called on to speak, please
identify yourself. (c) Phone audio connection only: Press *3. Wait
for the clerk to unmute your phone and then identify yourself and provide
your comment. Press *3 to end the
call. |
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Submit
Written Comments |
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If you are unable to participate via telephone or computer to present oral comments, you may also submit your comments by e-mailing them to comments@mpwmd.net with one of the following subject lines "PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM #" (insert the item number relevant to your comment) or “PUBLIC COMMENT – ORAL COMMUNICATIONS". Comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020. Comments submitted by noon will be provided to the Board of Directors and compiled as part of the record of the meeting. |
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