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, unless
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AGENDA Regular Meeting Board of Directors Monterey Peninsula Water
Management District ****************** Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. [PST] Meeting Location: MPWMD – Main Conference
Room
5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey,
CA 93940
[This
is an In-Person meeting. Remote participation may be offered via Zoom, but
this is optional as connectivity cannot be assured and thus is not a
necessary requisite for the meeting to proceed in-person.] To
Join via Zoom- Teleconferencing means, please click the link below: https://mpwmd-net.zoom.us/j/81127550370?pwd=pSogMLYpDV1TS4I39B6Q8FAb7zWvlg.1 Or
join at: https://zoom.us/ Webinar
ID: 811 2755 0370 Passcode:
102124 To
Participate by Phone: (669)
900-9128 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
AMP 1. This agenda
was posted at the District website (www.mpwmd.net) and at 5 Harris
Court, Bldg. G, Monterey, California on Thursday, October 17, 2024. 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 5:00 P.M.
on Friday, October 18, 2024.
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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL
CALL |
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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE |
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Board of Directors
Amy
Anderson, Chair – Division 5
George
Riley, Vice-Chair – Division 2 Alvin
Edwards – Division 1
Marc
Eisenhart – Division 3
Karen
Paull – Division 4
Mary L.
Adams– Monterey County Board of Supervisors Representative
Ian
Oglesby– Mayoral Representative
General Manager
David J.
Stoldt
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Mission Statement Sustainably manage and
augment the water resources of the Monterey Peninsula to meet the needs of its
residents and businesses while protecting, restoring, and enhancing its
natural and human environments. Vision Statement Model ethical, responsible,
and responsive governance in pursuit of our mission. Board’s Goals and
Objectives Are available online at: https://www.mpwmd.net/who-we-are/mission-vision-goals/ |
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ADDITIONS AND
CORRECTIONS TO THE 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. |
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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 Regular Board Meeting on September 16, 2024
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Consider Adoption of
Treasurer’s Report for August 2024
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Receive Pension Reporting Standards -
Government Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 68 Accounting Valuation
Report
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Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-12 – Amendment
to the MPWMD Conflict of Interest Code
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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 (Verbal Report)
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Other Updates
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REPORT FROM DISTRICT
COUNSEL
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Report From District
Counsel; Report out on Closed Session from September
16 and October 11, 2024
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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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ACTION ITEMS – Public Comment will be received.
Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item. |
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Recommended Action: The Board will consider adopting modifications to the salary survey
results adopted by the Board on July 15, 2024. |
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Recommended Action: The Board will consider a one-year period to use the District Reserve and
suspension of several rules to facilitate closure of older water permits. |
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Consider Approval of Funds for Executive Search Firm for Recruitment of
Assistant General Manager |
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Recommended Action: The Board will consider approving up to $37,000 to conduct a search for an
Assistant General Manager. |
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DISCUSSION
ITEMS – Public Comment will be received.
Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item. |
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Recommended Action: The Board will
receive an update from the General Manager on the Water Allocation Process. |
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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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Status
Report on Spending – Public’s Ownership of Monterey Water System |
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Quarterly
Carmel River Riparian Corridor Management Program Report |
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Monthly Water
Supply and California American Water Production Report [Exempt from environmental review
per SWRCB Order Nos. 95-10 and 2016-0016, and the Seaside Basin Groundwater
Basin adjudication decision, as amended and Section 15268 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, as a ministerial project; Exempt
from Section 15307, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural
Resources] |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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Board Meeting
Schedule |
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Monday, November 14, 2024 |
Regular |
6:00
p.m. |
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Monday, December 16, 2024 |
Regular |
6:00
p.m. |
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Board
Meeting Television and On-Line Broadcast Schedule |
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Television
Broadcast |
Viewing
Area |
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Comcast
Ch. 24 | View live broadcast on meeting dates, and replays on Mondays,
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. |
All Peninsula Cities |
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Comcast Ch. 28 (Monterey County
Government Channel) Replays only at 9:00 a.m. on
Saturdays |
Throughout the
Monterey County Government Television viewing area. |
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Internet
Broadcast |
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AMP 1 | View live broadcast on
meeting dates, and replays on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
and at https://accessmediaproductions.org/
scroll to AMP 1. |
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Monterey County Government
Channel | Replays only at 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays at www.mgtvonline.com |
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MPWMD YouTube Page – View live
broadcast on meeting dates. Recording/Replays available five (5) days
following meeting date - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-2VgzLBmgV8AaSK67BBRg |
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Accessibility |
In accordance with Section 202 of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), 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 at least 48
hours prior to the scheduled meeting date/time to Sara Reyes, Board Clerk by
e-mail at sara@mpwmd.net or at (831)
658-5610. |
Provide Public
Comment at the Meeting |
Attend In-Person The Board meeting will be held
in the Main Conference Room at 5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA
93942 and has limited seating capacity. Face coverings are encouraged,
but not required. Attend via Zoom: See below “Instructions for
Connecting to the Zoom Meeting” Submission of Public Comment via E-mail Send comments 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." Staff will forward correspondence received to the
Board. Correspondence is not read during public comment portion of the
meeting. However, all written public comment received becomes part of the
official record of the meeting and placed on the District’s website as part
of the agenda packet for the meeting. Submission of Written Public Comment All documents submitted by the public must have no less than fifteen
(15) copies to be received and distributed by the Clerk prior
to the Meeting. Document
Distribution In
accordance with Government Code §54957.5, any materials of public record
relating to an agenda item for a meeting of the Board of Directors that are
provided to a majority of the members less than 72 hours before the meeting
will be made available at the District Office, 5 Harris Court, Building G,
Monterey, CA during normal business hours. Materials of public record
that are distributed during the meeting shall be made available for public
inspection at the meeting if prepared by the Board or a member of its
legislative/advisory body, or the next business day after the meeting if
prepared by some other person. |
Instructions for
Connecting to the Zoom Meeting |
The public may
remotely view and participate in the meeting to make public comment by
computer, by phone or smart device. Please log on or
call in as early as possible to address any technical issues that may occur
and ensure you do not miss the time to speak on the desired item. Follow
these instructions to log into Zoom from your computer, smart device or
telephone. (Your device must have audio capability to participate). To Join via
Zoom- Teleconferencing means, please click the link below: https://mpwmd-net.zoom.us/j/81127550370?pwd=pSogMLYpDV1TS4I39B6Q8FAb7zWvlg.1 Or join at: https://zoom.us/ Webinar ID: 811
2755 0370 Passcode: 102124 To Participate
by Phone: (669) 900-9128 1.
Use the
“raise hand” function to join the queue to speak on the current agenda item when the Chair calls the item for Public Comment. COMPUTER / SMART DEVICE USERS: You can find the raise hand option under your participant's
name. TELEPHONE USERS: The
following commands can be entered using your phone’s dial pad: ·
*6 – Toggle Mute /
Unmute ·
*9 – Raise Hand 2. Staff will call your name or the last four digits of your
phones number when it is your time to speak. 3. You may state your name at the beginning of your remarks
for the meeting minutes. 4. Speakers will have up to three (3) minutes to make their
remarks. The Chair may announce and limit time on public comment. 5. You may log off or hang up after making your comments. |
Refer
to the Meeting Rules to review the complete Rules of Procedure for MPWMD
Board and Committee Meetings: https://www.mpwmd.net/who-we-are/board-of-directors/meeting-rules-of-the-mpwmd/ |
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