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 and February.  The meetings begin at 6:00 PM.

 

 

 

 

Agenda

Special and Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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Monday, October 18, 2021 at 5:00 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 Zoom.

 

Join the meeting at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88956721465?pwd=TUVoT09NY0FvaGlHWFh6TGZxWXB4UT09

 

Or join at: https://zoom.us/

Webinar ID: 889 5672 1465

Passcode: 10182021

Participate by phone: (669) 900-9128

 

For detailed instructions on how to connect to the meeting, please see page 4 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 5:00 PM on Friday, October 15, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA | 5:00 PM

 

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

 

 

ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA BY DISTRICT COUNSEL– District Counsel 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

Safwat Malek – Division 3

Amy Anderson – Division 5

Mary L. Adams, Monterey County

Board of Supervisors Representative

Clyde Roberson – Mayoral Representative

 

General Manager

David J. Stoldt

 

 

 

 

This agenda was posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G Monterey, California on Thursday, October 14, 2021. After staff reports have been posted and 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 regularly scheduled meeting of the MPWMD Board of Directors will be on Thursday, October 28, 2021.

 

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

 

 

 

CONVENE TO 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.

 

 

 

CS 1

a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation, (Pursuant to CA Gov Code Sec. 54957 of the Government Code) - Title: General Manager

 

 

 

 

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - REGULAR SESSION | 6:00 PM

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Minutes from the September 20, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

 

2.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for July, 2021

 

3.

Consider Expenditure of Funds for the Manufacture and Supply of Five Fiberglass Reinforced Tanks for The Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility

 

4.

Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2021-13 Authorizing Remote Teleconferencing Meetings of all District Legislative Bodies for the Following 30 Days in Accord with the Ralph M. Brown Act and AB 361 (Rivas)

 

5.

Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-17 – Amending Fees and Charges Table – Rule 60

 

6.

Consider Expenditure of Funds to Purchase a Portable Sonic Flow Meter to Support ASR and Sleepy Hollow Operations and Water Rights Reporting

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

7.

Status Report on California American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 2016-0016 and Seaside Groundwater Basin Adjudication Decision

 

 

 

 

8.

Update on Compliance with Cease-and-Desist Order Milestones (Verbal Report)

 

 

 

 

9.

Update on Development of Water Supply Projects

 

 

 

REPORT FROM DISTRICT COUNSEL

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ON TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS)

 

10.

Oral Reports on Activities of County, Cities, Other Agencies/Committees/Associations

 

 

 

 

 

ACTION ITEMSPublic Comment will be received. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.

 

 

 

 

11.

Consider Recommending Approval of the Watermaster Master Service Agreement

 

Recommended Action: The Board will consider receiving and approving the Watermaster Amended Master Services Agreement between MPWMD and the Watermaster for Hydrologic Monitoring and Database Services.

 

 

12.

Consider Adding the Position of Human Resources Coordinator/Contract Specialist to the Districts Organization Chart

 

Recommended Action: The Board will consider and authorize staff to add the Human Resources Coordinator/Contract Specialist position to the District’s current organization chart and associated salary range.

 

 

 

 

13.

Consider Converting the Hydrography Program Coordinator Position to an Associate Hydrologist Position that be filled at the Assistant Hydrologist Level.

 

 

 

Recommended Action: The Board will consider and authorize staff to convert the Hydrography Program Coordinator Position to either an Assistant Hydrologist Position at Range 30 or an Associate Hydrologist at Range 37 to be determined by applicant pool.

 

 

14.

Consider Recommending Formation of a Redistricting Committee for the Realignment of District Voter Divisions

 

Recommended Action: The Board will consider authorizing the District to advertise the Commission in local publications two consecutive weeks, accept statements of interest from prospective participants for three weeks after appearance of the second advertisement, each Director appoint a participant from their division, and the mayoral and county representatives appoint one each from their city or supervisorial district, and the Board as a whole agree on two additional “at-large” participants at the December Board meeting.

 

 

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/STAFF REPORTS - The public may address the Board on Information Items and Staff Reports during the Oral Communications portion of the meeting.  Please limit your comments to three minutes.

 

15.

Report on Activity/Progress on Contracts Over $25,000

 

16.

Status Report on Measure J/Rule 19.8 Phase II Spending

 

17.

Letters Received

Supplemental Letter Packet

 

18.

Committee Reports

 

19.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

20.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

21.

Carmel River Fishery Report for September, 2021

 

22.

Monthly Water Supply and California American Water Production Report

 

23.

Legislative Advocacy Committee’s State and Federal Bill Tracking

 

24.

Quarterly Carmel River Riparian Corridor Management Program Report

 

25.

Quarterly Water Use Credit Transfer Status Report

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

Board Meeting Schedule

 

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Monday, November 15, 2021

Monday, December 13, 2021

Special Meeting

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

6:00 pm

6:00 pm

6:00 pm

Virtual - Zoom

Virtual – Zoom

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 only 7 pm

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 noon on Friday, October 15, 2021 to joel@mpwmd.net, or at (831) 658-5652. Alternatively, you may reach Sara Reyes, Admin Services Division at (831) 658-5610.

 


 

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://us06web.zoom.us/j/88956721465?pwd=TUVoT09NY0FvaGlHWFh6TGZxWXB4UT09 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.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. 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.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, dial *6 to unmute and 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 October 18, 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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