AGENDA Special and Regular Meeting Board of Directors Monterey Peninsula Water Management District ****************** Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00 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/82511974443?pwd=7laZEdXb9gh7X7qopVSnVcDN4lswCI.1 Webinar ID: 825 1197 4443 | Passcode: 121525 | To Participate by Phone: (669) 900-9128 Director Gawain will be participating remotely via Zoom (teleconference) from 49 E 96^th Street, New York, NY 10128. 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 Marianne Gawain – 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/
CLOSED SESSION AT 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO THE CLOSED SESSION 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA - Members of the public may address the Board on the item or items listed on the Closed Session agenda.
CLOSED SESSION - 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.
CS1.	Public Employee Performance Evaluation, (Pursuant to CA Gov Code Sec. 54957 of the Government Code) - Title: General Manager
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Any Closed Session Items not completed may be continued to after the end of all open session items.
REGULAR SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.
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 November 17, 2025 Regular Meeting
	2.	Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for October 2025
	3.	Review Annual Disclosure Statement of Employee/Board Reimbursements for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
	4.	Consider Recommendation to Authorize Contract with Freeway Toyota of Handord for Purchase of Two RAV4s
	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 (Verbal Report)
	6.	Review of Legislative Activities in 2025
	REPORT FROM DISTRICT COUNSEL
	7.	General Report of Pending Litigation
	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 HEARING -- Public Comment will be received. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.
	9.	Consider Adoption of January through March 2026 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 January through March 2026. 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 take of listed steelhead in the Carmel River and Consistent with SWRCB WR Order Nos. 95-10, 98-04, 2002- 0002, and 2016-0016
	ACTION ITEM - Public Comment will be received. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.
	10.	Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Monitoring Plan for the Deep Aquifers
		Recommended Action: The Board will consider authorizing the General Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding MOU) for the Deep Aquifers Plan.
	11.	Consider Approval of Additional Budget for Legal Services from Shute Mihaly & Weinberger
		Recommended Action: The Board will consider approving an additional budget for Shute Mihaly & Weinberger of $100,000.
	12.	Review and Consider Adopting the Board Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026 through February 2027
		Recommended Action: The Board will review and consider adopting the Board meeting schedule for Calendar Year 2026.
	13.	Conduct Election of Board Officers for 2026
		Recommended Action: The Board will conduct an election for the positions of Board Chair, Vice- Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.
	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.
	14.	Report on Activity/Progress on Contracts Over $25,000
	15.	Status Report on Expenditures – Public’s Ownership of Monterey Water System
	16.	Letters Received and Sent
	17.	Committee Reports
	18.	Monthly Allocation Report
	19.	Water Efficiency Program Report
	20.	Carmel River Fishery Report for November 2025
	21.	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, January 26, 2026			Regular		6:00 p.m.
Monday, February 23, 2026			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.

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/