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, February. The meetings begin at 6:00 PM. |
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Note: 3 pm start time Special
Meeting Board
of Directors Monterey
Peninsula Water Management District ****************** Friday,
July 31, 2020, 3:00 PM – Note: 3 pm start time 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 this link: Or join at mpwmd.webex.com. Meeting number: 126 440 5952 Meeting
password: Wtr##Brd Participate by
phone: 1-877-668-4493 For detailed
instructions on how to connect to the meeting, please see page 3 of this
agenda. 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 PM
on Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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CALL
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PLEDGE
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ADDITIONS AND
CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA - The Clerk of the Board 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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Board of
Directors
Alvin
Edwards, Chair – Division 1 Jeanne
Byrne, Vice Chair - Division 4 George
Riley – Division 2 Molly
Evans – Division 3 Gary
D. Hoffmann, P.E. – Division 5 Mary
Adams, Monterey County Board of Supervisors
Representative David
Potter – Mayoral Representative General Manager
David J. Stoldt |
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This agenda was posted at the District
office at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G Monterey on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public
review on Wednesday, July 29 at the District office and at the Carmel, Carmel
Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Seaside libraries. After staff reports
have been distributed, if additional documents are produced by the District
and provided to a majority of the Board regarding any item on the agenda, they
will be available at the District office during normal business hours, and
posted on the District website at www.mpwmd.net/who-we-are/board-of-directors/bod-meeting-agendas-calendar/. Documents distributed at the meeting will
be made available in the same manner. The Regular
meeting of the Board of Directors is set for August 17, 2020 at 6 pm. |
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ORAL
COMMUNICATIONS
- Anyone wishing to address the Board on 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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ACTION ITEMS – Public comment will be received. Please limit your comment to three (3)
minutes per item |
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1. |
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Action: The Board will consider
adoption of Resolution 2020-13 that would adopt Addendum 6 to the ASR EIR/EA. |
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2. |
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Action: The Board will review
submissions received from three marketing firms and consider selection of a
contractor to conduct public outreach for the District. |
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DISCUSSION
ITEMS - Public comment will be
received. Please limit your comment to
three (3) minutes per item |
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3. |
Discuss
Options Related to Pure Water Monterey Final SEIR |
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ADJOURN
TO CLOSED SESSION |
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As
permitted by Government Code Section 54956 et seq., the Board may adjourn to
closed or executive session to consider specific matters dealing with pending
or threatened litigation, certain personnel matters, or certain property
acquisition matters. Public comment was received during the Oral
Communications portion of the Board meeting. |
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4. |
Anticipated
Initiation of Litigation by MPWMD - CA Government Code Sec. 54956.9(g) – One
Case |
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The
MPWMD Board will continue its conference with legal counsel on whether to protect
its rights and interests by initiating litigation against Monterey One Water
related to actions taken and responses given on the Pure Water Monterey
Expansion SEIR. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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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.
Please submit a written request, including your name, mailing address,
phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred
alternative format or auxiliary aid or service by noon on Thursday, July 30,
2020. Requests should be sent to the
Board Secretary, at arlene@mpwmd.net or call
831-658-5652. |
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Board Meeting Schedule |
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Monday,
August 17, 2020 |
Regular
Board Meeting |
6:00
pm |
Conducted
by WebEx |
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Thursday,
September 10, 2020 |
Board
Strategic Planning Session |
9:00
am |
Location
to be Determined |
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Monday,
September 21, 2020 |
Regular
Board Meeting |
6:00
pm |
Location
to be Determined |
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A
video recording of the meeting will be available on YouTube five days
following meeting date - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-2VgzLBmgV8AaSK67BBRg |
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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 or join via the web. See the
instructions below. 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: Or go to: mpwmd.webex.com. Under “Join a
Meeting” enter the meeting number 126 440 5952 , hit the enter
key and when prompted enter the meeting password Wtr##Brd, 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. 3) Join by phone
only
(no computer) dial 1-877-668-4493 and use the meeting number
above. |
Protocol for Meetings Conducted
by Teleconference |
1)
The Chair will call the meeting to order. 2)
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: Press *9. Wait for
the clerk to unmute your phone and then identify yourself and provide your
comment. Press *9 to end the
call. 3)
For Action and Discussion Items the Chair will
receive a presentation from staff and the Directors may ask questions.
Following the question and answer period, the Chair will ask for comments
from the public. |
Submit
Oral or 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 “PUBLIC COMMENT – ORAL COMMUNICATIONS". Comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020. All comments submitted by noon will be provided to the Board of Directors and compiled as part of the record of the meeting. |
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