AGENDA

Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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Monday, June 16, 2025 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 via Zoom may be offered, but it is optional and not required for the meeting to proceed. Please note the meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties accessing Zoom. The District will do its best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.]

 

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For detailed instructions on how to connect to the meeting, please click the link below: https://www.mpwmd.net/instructions-for-connecting-to-the-zoom-meetings/

 

The public may also view the live broadcast of the meeting on Comcast Channel 24 or the live webcast on AMP https://accessmediaproductions.org/ scroll down to the bottom of the page and select AMP 1.

 

Copies of the agenda packet are available for review on the District website (www.mpwmd.net) and at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G, Monterey, CA.

Under the Brown Act, public comment for matters on the agenda must relate to that agenda item and public comments for matters not on the agenda must relate to the subject matter jurisdiction of this legislative body. This is a warning that if a member of the public attending this meeting remotely or in-person violates the Brown Act by failing to comply with these requirements, then the Chair may request that speaker be muted. If a member of the public attending this meeting in-person engages in disruptive behavior that disturbs the orderly conduct of the meeting, they may be removed from the meeting after a warning.

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors

George Riley, Chair – Division 2

Ian Oglesby, Vice-Chair – Mayoral Representative

Amy Anderson, Chair – Division 5

Alvin Edwards – Division 1

Rebecca Lindor – Division 3

Karen Paull – Division 4

Kate Daniels – Monterey County Board of Supervisors Representative

 

General Manager

David J. Stoldt

Assistant General Manager

Mike McCullough

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/

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 the Board Minutes from the May 19, 2025 Special and Regular Meeting, and the May 29, 2025 Special Budget Workshop Meeting

 

2.                    

Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-05 - Amending Fees and Charges Table – Rule 60

 

3.                    

Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-06 – Annual Update to Rule 24, Table 3, Capacity Fee History

 

4.                    

Consider Authorizing Monterey Bay Analytical Services to Provide Laboratory Support for Aquifer Storage and Recovery, Watermaster Monitoring and Maintenance Plan, and Carmel Valley Alluvial Aquifer Water Quality Monitoring

 

5.                    

Consider Authorization to Enter into a Contract Amendment with Montgomery and Associates to Provide Groundwater Modeling Support to the District

 

6.                    

Consider Extension of Cooperative Agreement with the United States Geological Survey for Streamflow Gaging in Water year 2026

 

7.                    

Consider Authorization to Enter into a Contract with a Qualified Well Driller Contractor for As-Needed ASR Repairs

 

8.                    

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for April 2025

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

 

 

9.                    

Status Report on California American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 2016-0016 and Seaside Groundwater Basin Adjudication Decision (Verbal Report)

 

 

 

 

10.                 

Update on Water Supply Projects (Verbal Report)

 

 

REPORT FROM DISTRICT COUNSEL

 

 

 

11.                 

General Report of Pending Litigation and Closed Session Report from June 16, 2025

 

 

 

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ON TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS)

 

 

 

12.                 

Oral Reports on Activities of County, Cities, Other Agencies/Committees/Associations

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING Public Comment will be received.  Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.

 

 

 

13.                 

Consider Adoption of July through September 2025 Quarterly 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 July through September 2025.  The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and groundwater production from various sources within the California American Water systems.

 

 

CEQA Compliance:  Notice of Exemption, CEQA, Article 19, section 15301 (Class 1)}

 

 

 

 

 

ESA Compliance: Consistent with the September 2001 and February 2009 Conservation Agreements between the National Marine Fisheries Service and California American Water to minimize the take of listed steelhead in the Carmel River and Consistent with SWRCB WR Order Nos. 95-10, 98-04, 2002- 0002, and 2016-0016

 

 

 

 

14.                 

Consider First Reading of Draft Ordinance No. 198 – Amending Definitions and Permit Processes

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Action:  The Board will conduct the first reading of Draft Ordinance No. 198, which proposes amendments to Rules 11 and 23, and codifies language in Rule 24, to update definitions and clarify permit processes.

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMSPublic Comment will be received.  Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.

 

 

 

15.                 

Adopt Proposed Fiscal Year  2025–2026 MPWMD Budget and Resolution No. 2025-04

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Action:  The Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-04-- Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION ITEM Public Comment will be received.  Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.

 

 

 

16.                 

Update on Resolution No. 2024-13 Supporting Closure of Open Water Permits by Implementing a One-Time Amnesty Period

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Action:  The Board will receive an update on the status of the Water Permit Amnesty Project.

 

 

 

 

17.                 

Update on Summer Splash Water Challenge Giveaway 6 (Verbal Report)

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Action:  The Board will receive an update on the 6th Summer Splash Water Challenge Giveaway event.

 

 

 

 

18.                 

Comments on Proposed Decision for California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) – Case No. A.21-11-024. (Verbal Report)

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Action:  The Board will receive an update on the status of the CPUC Phase 2 decision approviing Demand and Supply estimates for the MPWMD Water Supply Project from Application 21-11-024.

 

 

 

 

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/STAFF REPORTS - The public may address the Board on Informational Items and Staff Reports during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting.  Please limit your comments to three minutes.

 

 

 

19.                 

Report on Activity/Progress on Contracts Over $25,000

 

20.                 

Status Report on Expenditures – Public’s Ownership of Monterey Water System

 

21.                 

Letters Received and Sent

 

 

22.                 

Committee Reports

 

23.                 

Monthly Allocation Report

 

24.                 

Water Conservation Program Report for May 2025

 

25.                 

Carmel River Fishery Report for May 2025

 

26.                 

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]

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting Schedule

Monday, July 21, 2025

Regular

6:00 p.m.

Monday, August 18, 2025

Regular

6:00 p.m.

 

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.

Options for Providing Public Comment

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.

                                                                                                                                                                      

Submission of Written Public Comment

Send written comments to District Office, 5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA or online at  comments@mpwmd.net.  Include the following subject line: "PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM #" (insert the agenda item number relevant to your comment).  Written comments must be received by 2:00 PM on the day of the meeting. All submitted comments will be provided to the Board of Directors, compiled as part of the record, and placed on the District’s website as part of the agenda packet for the meeting. Correspondence is not read during the public comment portion of the meeting.

 


 

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