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 ****************** Thursday, January 28, 2021, 6 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 Zoom. Join the meeting at this link: https://zoom.us/j/91748583894?pwd=ZnFEc1hWZ1FRWEE2bGJXNklibDNMZz09 Or join at: https://zoom.us Webinar ID: 917 4858 3894 Meeting password: 01282021 Participate by phone: (669) 900-9128 For detailed instructions on how to connect to the meeting, please see page 3 of this agenda. You may also view the live webcast on AMP https://accessmediaproductions.org/ scroll down to the bottom of the page and select the Peninsula Channel 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 Tuesday, January 22, 2021
	CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
	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.
	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, January 22, 2021.  Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the District’s website www.mpwmd.net/who-we-are/board-of-directors/bod-meeting-agendas-calendar/. 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. Documents distributed on the afternoon of the meeting will be available upon request and posted to the web within five days of adjournment of the meeting. The next meeting of the Board is set for February 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.
	ACTION ITEM - Public comment will be received. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item
	1.	Review Letters of Nomination and Statements of Qualifications Received from Persons Interested to Serve as Director Division 3
		Action: The Board will review letters of nominations and statements of qualifications from persons interested to serve as Director Division 3.
	2.	Consider Method of Replacement - Select Appointee or Conduct Election in Voter Division 3
		Action: The Board will hear statements from candidates attending the meeting, as questions if desired, and in conjunction with the written statements the Board will consider the method of replacement by appointment or election in voter Division 3.
	IF APPOINTED, ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO DIRECTOR DIVISION 3
	ADJOURNMENT
	Board Meeting Schedule
	Thursday, February 25, 2021			Regular Board Meeting			6:00 pm	Virtual – Zoom
	Monday, April 19, 2021			Regular Board Meeting			6:00 pm	Virtual - Zoom
	Monday, May 17, 2021			Regular Board Meeting			6:00 pm	Virtual - Zoom
	Board Meeting Television and On-Line Broadcast Schedule View Live Webcast at https://accessmediaproductions.org/ scroll to the bottom of the page and select the Peninsula Channel
	Television Broadcast					Viewing Area
	Comcast Ch. 25 (Monterey Channel), Mondays view live broadcast on meeting dates, and replays on Mondays, 7 pm through midnight					City of Monterey
	Comcast Ch. 28, Mondays, replays 7 pm and Saturdays 9 am					Throughout the Monterey County Government Television viewing area.
	For Xfinity subscribers, go to https://www.xfinity.com/support/local-channel-lineup/ or https://www.xfinity.com/stream/listings – enter your address for the listings and channels specific to your city.					Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Sand City, Seaside, Monterey
	Internet Broadcast
	Replays – Mondays, 4 pm to midnight at https://accessmediaproductions.org/ scroll to Peninsula Channel
	Replays – Mondays, 7 pm and Saturdays, 9 am www.mgtvonline.com
	YouTube – available five days following meeting date – https://www.youtube.com/channel/Ucg-2VgzLBmgV8AaSK67BBRg

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 5:00 PM on Monday, January 25, 2021 to joel@mpwmd.net, or call 831-658-5652.  

Instructions for Connecting to the Zoom Meeting

Note: If you have not used Zoom 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://zoom.us/j/99505503918?pwd=MDR5OHdQazlXM0RaZlVmdEJHN1R6UT09 or paste the link into your browser.

DETERMINE WHICH DEVICE YOU WILL BE USING

(PROCEED WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS)

USING A DESKTOP COMPUTER OR LAPTOP

1.In a web browser, type: https://www.zoom.us

2.Hit the enter key

3.At the top right-hand corner, click on “Join a Meeting”

4.Where it says “Meeting ID”, type in the Meeting ID# above and click “Join Meeting”

5.Your computer will begin downloading the Zoom application. Once downloaded, click “Run” and the application should automatically pop up on your computer. (If you are having trouble downloading, alternatively you can connect through a web browser – the same steps below will apply).

6.You will then be asked to input your name. It is imperative that you put in your first and last name, as participants and attendees should be able to easily identify who is communicating during the meeting.

7.From there, you will be asked to choose either ONE of two audio options: Phone Call or Computer Audio:

COMPUTER AUDIO

1.If you have built in computer audio settings or external video settings – please click “Test Speaker and Microphone”.

2.The client will first ask “Do you hear a ringtone?” •If no, please select “Join Audio by Phone”.

•If yes, proceed with the next question:

3.The client will then ask “Speak and pause, do you hear a replay?” •If no, please select “Join Audio by Phone”

•If yes, please proceed by clicking “Join with Computer Audio”

PHONE CALL

1.If you do not have built in computer audio settings or external video settings – please click “Phone Call”

2.Dial one of the numbers listed below using a phone. Select a phone number based on your current location for better overall call quality.

+1 669 900 9128  (San Jose, CA)

+1 253 215 8782  (Houston, TX)

+1 346 248 7799  (Chicago, IL)

+1 301 715 8592  (New York, NY)

+1 312 626 6799  (Seattle, WA)

+1 646 558 8656 (Maryland)

3.Once connected, it will ask you to enter the Webinar ID No. and press the pound key

4.It will then ask you to enter your participant ID number and press the pound key.

5.You are now connected to the meeting.

USING AN APPLE/ANDROID MOBILE DEVICE OR SMART PHONE

1.Download the Zoom application through the Apple Store or Google Play Store (the application is free).

2.Once download is complete, open the Zoom app.

3.Tap “Join a Meeting”

4.Enter the Meeting ID number

5.Enter your name. It is imperative that you put in your first and last name, as participants and attendees should be able to easily identify who is communicating during the meeting.

6.Tap “Join Meeting”

7.Tap “Join Audio” on the bottom left hand corner of your device

8.You may select either ONE of two options: “Call via Device Audio” or “Dial in”

DIAL IN

1.If you select “Dial in”, you will be prompted to select a toll-free number to call into.

2.You may select any of the numbers listed below:

+1 669 900 9128  (San Jose, CA)

+1 253 215 8782  (Houston, TX)

+1 346 248 7799  (Chicago, IL)

+1 301 715 8592  (New York, NY)

+1 312 626 6799  (Seattle, WA)

+1 646 558 8656 (Maryland)

3.The phone will automatically dial the number, and input the Webinar Meeting ID No. and your Password.

4.Do not hang up the call, and return to the Zoom app

5.You are now connected to the meeting.

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 but the Chair 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 *9. Wait for the clerk to unmute your phone and then identify yourself and provide your comment. Press *9 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 Thursday, January 28, 2021. 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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