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.
	AGENDA Special Meeting Board of Directors Monterey Peninsula Water Management District ****************** Wednesday, December 23, 2020, 9:00 AM, 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 this link: https://mpwmd.webex.com/mpwmd/onstage/g.php?MTID=e7d2b0147e2e47a9ca0387c9d56472e56 Or join at mpwmd.webex.com. Event number: 126 495 2910 Meeting password: subarea 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 Friday, December 18, 2020
	CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
	ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO 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.
	Board of Directors Alvin Edwards, Chair – Division 1 Karen Paull, Vice Chair - Division 4 George Riley – Division 2 Vacant – Division 3 Amy Anderson – Division 5 Mary Adams, Monterey County Board of Supervisors Representative David Potter – Mayoral Representative General Manager David J. Stoldt				This agenda was posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G Monterey on Friday, December 18, 2020.  Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on the District website by 5 PM on Friday, December 18, 2020. 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 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. Persons requesting disability related modifications and/or accommodations should contact the Board Clerk 48 hours prior to the meeting at: 831-658-5652 or arlene@mpwmd.net. The next meeting of the Board is set for January 25, 2021.
	ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Anyone wishing to address the Board on matters not listed on the agenda that are within the purview of the District 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.
	REPORT FROM DISTRICT COUNSEL ON DECEMBER 14, 2020 CLOSED SESSION OF THE BOARD
	ACTION ITEM - Public comment will be received. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item
	1.	Consider Approval of Engagement Letter with Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP for Representing the District in Cal-Am v. MPWMD; Monterey Superior Court Case No. 20CV003201
		Action: The Board will consider authorizing funds for litigation expenses.
	2.	Consider Response to State Water Resources Control Board regarding Reduction in Effective Diversion Limit under the Cease and Desist Order
		Action:  The Board will review a proposed response letter and consider transmitting a response to the State Water Resources Control Board.
	ADJOURNMENT
	Board Meeting Schedule
	Monday, January 25, 2020			Regular Board Meeting		6:00 pm	Virtual - Zoom
	Thursday, January 28, 2020			Special Board Meeting		6:00 pm	Virtual - Zoom
	Thursday, February 25, 2020			Regular Board Meeting		6:00 pm	Virtual – Zoom
	A video recording of the meeting will be available for viewing by January 6, 2021 on the MPWMD website https://www.mpwmd.net/who-we-are/board-of-directors/bod-meeting-agendas-calendar/ and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/Ucg-2VgzLBmgV8AaSK67BBRg

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=e7d2b0147e2e47a9ca0387c9d56472e56

or past the link into your browser or go to: mpwmd.webex.com.

Under “Join a Meeting” enter the event number 126 495 2910 , hit the enter key and when prompted enter the meeting password subarea, 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.

Presenting Public Comment

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 but could decide to set the time for 2 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 “PUBLIC COMMENT – ORAL COMMUNICATIONS".  Comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. 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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