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 Meeting Board of Directors Workshop on Proposed FY2023-24 Budget Monterey Peninsula Water Management District ****************** Thursday, May 25, 2023, 6:00 p.m. [PST] Meeting Location: Main Conference Room 5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA 93940 [Hybrid: In-Person and via Zoom] Join the meeting at this link: https://mpwmd-net.zoom.us/j/86863042009?pwd=UXBKNmc0dkFGQWlEVjBkczRGWUloUT09 Or join at: https://zoom.us/ Webinar ID: 868 6304 2009 Passcode: 05252023 Participate by phone: (669) 900-9128 For detailed instructions on how to connect to the meeting, please see page 3 of this agenda. This agenda was posted at the District website (www.mpwmd.net) and at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G, Monterey, California on Monday, May 22, 2023. 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 P.M. on Monday, May 22, 2023.
	CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
	ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO THE 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 Mary L. Adams, Chair – Monterey County Board of Supervisors Representative Amy Anderson, Vice Chair- Division 5 Alvin Edwards – Division 1 George Riley – Division 2 Marc Eisenhart – Division 3 Karen Paull – Division 4 Amy Anderson – Division 5 Ian Oglesby – Mayoral Representative General Manager David J. Stoldt					Mission Statement Sustainably manage and augment the water resources of the Monterey Peninsula to meet the needs of its residents and businesses while protecting, restoring, and enhancing its natural and human environments. Vision Statement Model ethical, responsible, and responsive governance in pursuit of our mission. Board’s Goals and Objectives Are available online at: https://www.mpwmd.net/who-we-are/mission-vision-goals/
	ACTION ITEMS - Public Comment will be received. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.
	1.		Consider Approval of Contract with Rincon Consultants for Environmental Consulting Services for Future District Water Allocation Process Recommended Action: The Board will consider approving a contract with Rincon Consultants in the amount of $26,401, plus a contingency of approximately 10% for a total not to exceed $29,000 for environmental services related to the District Water Allocation Process.
	2.		Consider Approval of Expenditure of Funds to Pay-Off the Remaining Balance of the Mechanics Bank Loan Recommended Action: The Board will consider approving an expenditure of funds to pay-off the remaining balance on the Mechanics Bank Loan.
	DISCUSSION ITEM – Discussion Only. No action will be taken by the Board. Public Comment will be received. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.
	3.	Review Proposed MPWMD Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget and Resolution 2023 – 07
		Recommended Action: The Board will review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. General direction will be given to staff, but the Board will take no formal action. The Board is scheduled to consider adoption of the budget at the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Some issues the Directors may discuss in relation to the proposed Budget could be brought forward for further consideration at future meetings of the Board.
	ADJOURNMENT
	Board Meeting Schedule
	Friday, June 16, 2023				Special Meeting			1:00 p.m.	Hybrid
	Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Thursday, July 13, 2023 Monday, July 17, 2023				Regular (Budget Adoption) Special Meeting Regular Meeting			6:00 pm 10:00 am 6:00 pm	Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid
	Hybrid: In-Person at the District Main Conference Room and via Zoom- Teleconferencing Means.
	Board Meeting Television and On-Line Broadcast Schedule
	Television Broadcast						Viewing Area
	Comcast Ch. 24 | View live broadcast on meeting dates, and replays on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.						All Peninsula Cities
	Comcast Ch. 28 (Monterey County Government Channel) Replays only at 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays						Throughout the Monterey County Government Television viewing area.
	Internet Broadcast
	AMP 1 | View live broadcast on meeting dates, and replays on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. at https://accessmediaproductions.org/ scroll to AMP 1.
	Monterey County Government Channel | Replays only at 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays at www.mgtvonline.com
	MPWMD YouTube Page – View live broadcast on meeting dates. Recording/Replays available five (5) days following meeting date - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-2VgzLBmgV8AaSK67BBRg

Accessibility

In accordance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), 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 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date/time: (1) Joel G. Pablo, Board Clerk by e-mail at joel@mpwmd.net, or at (831) 658-5652; and (2) Sara Reyes, Sr. Office Specialist by e-mail at sara@mpwmd.net or at (831) 658-5610.

Provide Public Comment at the Meeting

Attend In-Person

The Board meeting will be held in the Main Conference Room at 5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA 93942 and has limited seating capacity. Face coverings are encouraged, but not required. Please fill out a speaker card for each item you wish to speak on, and place in the speaker card box next to the Board Clerk.

Attend via Zoom: See below “Instructions for Connecting to the Zoom Meeting”

Submission of Public Comment via E-mail

Send comments 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." Staff will forward correspondence received to the Board. Correspondence is not read during public comment portion of the meeting. However, all written public comment received becomes part of the official record of the meeting and placed on the District’s website as part of the agenda packet for the meeting.

Submission of Written Public Comment

All documents submitted by the public must have no less than fifteen (15) copies to be received and distributed by the Clerk prior to the Meeting.

Document Distribution

In accordance with Government Code §54957.5, any materials of public record relating to an agenda item for a meeting of the Board of Directors that are provided to a majority of the members less than 72 hours before the meeting will be made available at the District Office, 5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA during normal business hours. Materials of public record that are distributed during the meeting shall be made available for public inspection at the meeting if prepared by the Board or a member of its legislative/advisory body, or the next business day after the meeting if prepared by some other person.

Instructions for Connecting to the Zoom Meeting

The public may remotely view and participate in the meeting to make public comment by computer, by phone or smart device.

Please log on or call in as early as possible to address any technical issues that may occur and ensure you do not miss the time to speak on the desired item. Follow these instructions to log into Zoom from your computer, smart device or telephone. (Your device must have audio capability to participate).

Join the meeting at this link:

https://mpwmd-net.zoom.us/j/86863042009?pwd=UXBKNmc0dkFGQWlEVjBkczRGWUloUT09

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

Webinar ID: 868 6304 2009

Passcode: 05252023

Participate by phone: (669) 900-9128

1. Use the “raise hand” function to join the queue to speak on the current agenda item when the Chair calls the item for Public Comment.

COMPUTER / SMART DEVICE USERS: You can find the raise hand option under your participant name.

TELEPHONE USERS: The following commands can be entered using your phone’s dial pad:

· *6 – Toggle Mute / Unmute

· *9 – Raise Hand

2. Staff will call your name or the last four digits of your phones number when it is your time to speak.

3. You may state your name at the beginning of your remarks for the meeting minutes.

4. Speakers will have up to three (3) minutes to make their remarks. The Chair may announce and limit time on public comment.

5. You may log off or hang up after making your comments.

Refer to the Meeting Rules to review the complete Rules of Procedure for MPWMD Board and Committee Meetings: https://www.mpwmd.net/who-we-are/board-of-directors/meeting-rules-of-the-mpwmd/

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