This meeting is not subject to Brown Act noticing requirements.  The agenda is subject to change.

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Water Demand Committee Members:

Alvin Edwards, Chair

Gary Hoffmann

George Riley

 

Alternate:

Molly Evans

 

Staff Contact

Stephanie Locke

Arlene Tavani

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After staff reports have been distributed, if

additional documents are produced by the District and provided to the Committee regarding any item on the agenda they will be made available on the District’s website prior to the meeting. Documents distributed at

the meeting will be made available upon request and posted to the District’s website within five days following the meeting.

 

AGENDA

Water Demand Committee

Of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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Thursday, December 3, 2020, 3:00 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 WebEx. 

 

Join the meeting at:

https://mpwmd.webex.com/mpwmd/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed10046b49a10efe197c9eb167231bd1e

Or join at mpwmd.webex.com.

Event number: 126 358 5111

Event password: conserve

Participate by phone: 877-668-4493

 

For detailed instructions on connecting to the WebEx meeting

see page 3 of this agenda.

 

 

Call to Order/Roll Call

 

 

 

Comments from Public - The public may comment on any item within the District’s jurisdiction.  Please limit your comments to three minutes in length.

 

 

 

Action Items -- Public comment will be received.

 

1.

Consider Adoption of November 5, 2020 Committee Meeting Minutes

 

 

 

 

2.

Consider Recommendation to Board  to Fund Rebates in the California American Water System between January 1, 2021 and the Availability of Funding from the California American Water General Rate Case

 

 

 

 

Discussion Items – Public comment will be received.

 

3.

Update on Water for Near-Term Housing Needs Initiative

 

 

 

 

4.

Update on any Action to be Taken Regarding Reduction in Diversion Limits Instituted by the State Water Resources Control Board

 

 

 

 

5.

Suggest Items to be Placed on Future Agendas

 

 

 

 

Adjournment

 

 

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 noon on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, to the Board Secretary at arlene@mpwmd.net or call 831- 658-5652.

 

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Text Box: See next page of agenda for instructions on connecting to WebEx meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions for Connecting to the WebEx Meeting

Note:  If you have not used WebEx 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://mpwmd.webex.com/mpwmd/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed10046b49a10efe197c9eb167231bd1e

or copy and paste the link into your browser or go to: mpwmd.webex.com.

 

Under “Join a Meeting” enter the event number 126 358 5111, hit the enter key and when prompted enter the meeting password conserve, click “Next” and see the dropdown menu at the bottom of the screen “Use computer for audio” and select the method you will use to hear the meeting – see below.

 

1) Audio and video connection from computer with WebEx app – view participants/materials on your screen

Click on the “Use computer for audio” drop down list

Click “Join Meeting”

Once in the meeting, mute your microphone.

Turn your microphone on when it is your turn to speak.

 

 2) View material on your computer screen and listen to audio on your phone

From the “Use computer for Audio” drop down list select “Call In”

Click on “Join Meeting” / You will see a toll-free telephone number, access code, and attendee ID # -- enter these numbers on your phone. 

Mute the microphone on your computer.

Disable computer speakers using the Settings menu.

 

    Join by phone only (no computer) dial 1-877-668-4493 and use the meeting number above.

 

 

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.

(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 *3. Wait for the clerk to unmute your phone and then      identify yourself and provide your comment.  Press *3 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 “COMMENTS FROM THE PUBIC".  Comments must be received by noon on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Comments submitted by noon will be provided to the committee members and compiled as part of the record of the meeting.