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Regular
Meeting Board
of Directors Monterey
Peninsula Water Management District ****************** 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.] To Join via
Zoom- Teleconferencing means, please click the link below: https://mpwmd-net.zoom.us/j/82875631796?pwd=H6aYSgAAO4pnreVTFA5Ykk3qHp4T0e.1 Webinar ID: 828
7563 1796 | Passcode: 061625 | To
Participate by Phone: (669)
900-9128 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. |
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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. |
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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/ |
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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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 the Board Minutes from the May 19, 2025 Special and
Regular Meeting, and the May 29, 2025
Special Budget Workshop Meeting
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2.
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Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-05 - Amending
Fees and Charges Table – Rule 60
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3.
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Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-06 – Annual
Update to Rule 24, Table 3, Capacity Fee History
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4.
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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
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5.
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Consider Authorization to Enter into a Contract
Amendment with Montgomery and Associates to Provide Groundwater Modeling
Support to the District
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6.
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Consider Extension of Cooperative Agreement with the
United States Geological Survey for Streamflow Gaging in Water year 2026
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Consider Authorization to Enter into a Contract with a
Qualified Well Driller Contractor for As-Needed ASR Repairs
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8.
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Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s
Report for April 2025
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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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Update on Water Supply Projects
(Verbal Report)
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REPORT FROM DISTRICT
COUNSEL
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General Report of Pending
Litigation and Closed Session Report from June 16,
2025
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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
HEARING – Public Comment will be received.
Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item. |
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Consider Adoption of July
through September 2025 Quarterly Supply Strategy and Budget |
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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. |
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CEQA Compliance: Notice of Exemption, CEQA, Article 19, section 15301 (Class 1)} |
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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 |
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Consider First Reading of
Draft Ordinance No. 198 – Amending Definitions and Permit Processes |
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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. |
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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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Adopt Proposed Fiscal Year 2025–2026
MPWMD Budget and Resolution No. 2025-04 |
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Recommended Action: The Board will consider adopting Resolution No. 2025-04-- Adopting the
Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. |
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DISCUSSION ITEM – 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 on the status of the Water Permit Amnesty
Project. |
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Update on Summer Splash Water Challenge Giveaway 6
(Verbal Report) |
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Recommended Action: The Board will receive an update on the 6th Summer Splash Water
Challenge Giveaway event. |
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Comments on Proposed Decision for California
Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) – Case No. A.21-11-024. (Verbal Report) |
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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. |
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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. |
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20.
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Status
Report on Expenditures – Public’s Ownership of Monterey Water System |
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26.
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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, July 21, 2025 |
Regular |
6:00
p.m. |
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Monday, August 18, 2025 |
Regular |
6:00
p.m. |
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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. |
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. |
Instructions for
Connecting to the Zoom Meeting can be found at https://www.mpwmd.net/instructions-for-connecting-to-the-zoom-meetings/ |
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/ |