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 begin at 6:00 PM.
	Agenda Special and Regular Meeting Board of Directors Monterey Peninsula Water Management District ****************** Monday, March 15, 2021, 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 Zoom. Join the meeting at this link: https://zoom.us/j/93819606190?pwd=NVQrbHIvakFaa1hSN2tTdnpoUFBzQT09 Or join at: https://zoom.us/ Webinar ID: 938 1960 6190 Meeting password: 03152021 Participate by phone: (669) 900-9128 For detailed instructions on how to connect to the meeting, please see page 4 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, March 12, 2021
	Board of Directors Alvin Edwards, Chair – Division 1 Karen Paull, Vice Chair – Division 4 George Riley – Division 2 Safwat Malek – Division 3 Amy Anderson – Division 5 Mary L. Adams, Monterey County Board of Supervisors Representative Clyde Roberson – Mayoral Representative General Manager David J. Stoldt		This agenda was posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G Monterey on March 11, 2021.  Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the District’s website www.mpwmd.net/who-we-are/board-of-directors/bod-meeting-agendas-calendar/. 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 posted on the District website. Documents distributed on the afternoon of the meeting will be available upon request and posted to the web within five days of adjournment of the meeting. There will be a special meeting of the Board set for Friday, March 26, 2021 at 9 am and the next regularly scheduled Board meeting is set for Monday, April 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm

CLOSED SESSION, 5:00 PM As permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9 et seq., the Board may recess to closed session to consider specific matters dealing with pending or threatened litigation, certain personnel matters, or certain property acquisition matters.
	ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION BY DISTRICT COUNSEL- District Counsel will announce agenda corrections and proposed additions, which may be acted on by the Directors as provided in Sections 54954.2 of the California Government Code
	CS-1		Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c), the board will confer with district counsel to review one matter of potential/anticipated litigation.
	PUBLIC COMMENT -- Members of the public may address the Board on the item or items listed on the Closed Session agenda.
	RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION, 6:00 PM
	CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
	ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA - The General Manager 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.
	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.
	1.	Consider Adoption of Minutes from the January 25, 2021 Regular Meeting
	2.	Confirm Appointments to Ordinance No. 152 Oversight Panel
	3.	Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for January 2021
	4.	Consider Approval of Purchase of Annual Internet License for Water Wise Gardening in Monterey County
	GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
	5.	Status Report on California American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 2016-0016 and Seaside Groundwater Basin Adjudication Decision
	6.	Update on Development of Water Supply Projects
	7.	Update on Water for Housing Initiative
	REPORT FROM DISTRICT COUNSEL- Read out by District Counsel will only occur if there is reportable action(s) from the 5:00 pm closed session agenda.
	DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ON TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS)
	8.			Oral Reports on Activities of County, Cities, Other Agencies/Committees/Associations
	PUBLIC HEARINGS- Public Comment will be received. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.
	9.		Consider Adoption of April through June, 2021 Quarterly Water Supply Strategy and Budget
			Recommended Action: The Board will consider approval of a proposed production strategy for the California American Water Distribution Systems for the three-month period of April through June, 2021. The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and groundwater production from various sources within the California American Water systems.
	ACTION ITEMS – Public Comment will be received. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.
	10.		Consider Adoption of Mid-Year Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Adjustment
			Recommended Action: The Board will consider adoption of the proposed mid-year budget adjustment for FY2020-2021
	11.		Consider Approval of District Legislative Advocacy Plan for 2021
			Recommended Action: The Board will consider approving the District’s Legislative Advocacy Plan for 2021.
	12.		Consider Approval of Resolution 2021-02 for the Adoption of a Property Tax Transfer Agreement
			Recommended Action: The Board will consider adopting Resolution 2021-02 to approve a zero property tax transfer for the District’s 2021 Sphere of Influence, Annexation, and Latent Power Activation Proposal.
	13.		Consider Approval of Amendment 5 to the Pure Water Monterey Cost Sharing Agreement
			Recommended Action: The Board will consider approving Amendment 5 to the Cost Sharing Agreement and the expenditure of up to $181,125 (including a 5% contingency) in support of qualifying an expansion of Pure Water Monterey for CEQA SEIR approval and source water modeling
	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.
	14.			Status Report on Measure J / Rule 19.8 Phase II Spending
	15.			Report on Activity / Progress on Contracts Over $25,000
	16.			Letters Received
	17.			Committee Reports
	18.			Monthly Allocation Report
	19.			Water Conservation Program Report
	20.			Carmel River Fishery Report for February, 2021
	21.			Monthly Water Supply and California American Water Production Report
	ADJOURNMENT
	Board Meeting Schedule
	Friday, March 26, 2021 Monday, April 19, 2021 Monday, May 17, 2021				Special Meeting Regular Meeting Regular Meeting		9:00 am 6:00 pm 6:00 pm	Virtual - Zoom Virtual - Zoom Virtual – Zoom
	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
	Television Broadcast					Viewing Area
	Comcast Ch. 25 (Monterey Channel), Mondays view live broadcast on meeting dates, and replays on Mondays, 7 pm through midnight					City of Monterey
	Comcast Ch. 28, Mondays, replays only 7 pm					Throughout the Monterey County Government Television viewing area.
	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
	Internet Broadcast
	Replays – Mondays, 4 pm to midnight at https://accessmediaproductions.org/ scroll to Peninsula Channel
	Replays – Mondays, 7 pm and Saturdays, 9 am www.mgtvonline.com
	YouTube – available five days following meeting date - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-2VgzLBmgV8AaSK67BBRg

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.  Submit requests by 5 pm on Friday, March 12, 2021 to joel@mpwmd.net, or call (831) 658-5652.

Instructions for Connecting to the Zoom Meeting

Note: If you have not used Zoom 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: https://zoom.us/j/93819606190?pwd=NVQrbHIvakFaa1hSN2tTdnpoUFBzQT09 or paste the link into your browser.

DETERMINE WHICH DEVICE YOU WILL BE USING

(PROCEED WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS)

USING A DESKTOP COMPUTER OR LAPTOP

1.In a web browser, type: https://www.zoom.us

2.Hit the enter key

3.At the top right-hand corner, click on “Join a Meeting”

4.Where it says “Meeting ID”, type in the Meeting ID# above and click “Join Meeting”

5.Your computer will begin downloading the Zoom application. Once downloaded, click “Run” and the application should automatically pop up on your computer. (If you are having trouble downloading, alternatively you can connect through a web browser – the same steps below will apply).

6.You will then be asked to input your name. It is imperative that you put in your first and last name, as participants and attendees should be able to easily identify who is communicating during the meeting.

7.From there, you will be asked to choose either ONE of two audio options: Phone Call or Computer Audio:

COMPUTER AUDIO

1.If you have built in computer audio settings or external video settings – please click “Test Speaker and Microphone”.

2.The client will first ask “Do you hear a ringtone?” •If no, please select “Join Audio by Phone”.

•If yes, proceed with the next question:

3.The client will then ask “Speak and pause, do you hear a replay?” •If no, please select “Join Audio by Phone”

•If yes, please proceed by clicking “Join with Computer Audio”

PHONE CALL

1.If you do not have built in computer audio settings or external video settings – please click “Phone Call”

2.Select a phone number based on your current location for better overall call quality.

+1 669-900-9128  (San Jose, CA)	+1 253-215-8782  (Houston, TX)
+1 346-248-7799  (Chicago, IL)	+1 301-715-8592  (New York, NY)
+1 312-626-6799  (Seattle, WA)	+1 646-558-8656 (Maryland)

3.Once connected, it will ask you to enter the Webinar ID No. and press the pound key

4.It will then ask you to enter your participant ID number and press the pound key.

5.You are now connected to the meeting.

USING AN APPLE/ANDROID MOBILE DEVICE OR SMART PHONE

1.Download the Zoom application through the Apple Store or Google Play Store (the application is free).

2.Once download is complete, open the Zoom app.

3.Tap “Join a Meeting”

4.Enter the Meeting ID number

5.Enter your name. It is imperative that you put in your first and last name, as participants and attendees should be able to easily identify who is communicating during the meeting.

6.Tap “Join Meeting”

7.Tap “Join Audio” on the bottom left hand corner of your device

8.You may select either ONE of two options: “Call via Device Audio” or “Dial in”

DIAL IN

1.If you select “Dial in”, you will be prompted to select a toll-free number to call into.

2. Select a phone number based on your current location for better overall call quality.

+1 669-900-9128  (San Jose, CA)	+1 253-215-8782  (Houston, TX)
+1 346-248-7799  (Chicago, IL)	+1 301-715-8592  (New York, NY)
+1 312-626-6799  (Seattle, WA)	+1 646-558-8656 (Maryland)

3.The phone will automatically dial the number, and input the Webinar Meeting ID No. and your Password.

4.Do not hang up the call, and return to the Zoom app

5.You are now connected to the meeting.

Presenting Public Comment

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 *9. Wait for the clerk to unmute your phone and then identify yourself and provide your comment. Press *9 to end the call.

Submit Written Comments

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 March 15, 2021. 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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