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	AGENDA Regular Meeting Board of Directors Monterey Peninsula Water Management District ****************** Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. [PST] Meeting Location: MPWMD – Main Conference Room 5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA 93940 [Hybrid: In-Person and via Zoom] To Join via Zoom- Teleconferencing means, please click the link below: https://mpwmd-net.zoom.us/j/84758194347?pwd=cHZRcDhoVGlaNlpwY05uRkpLQm9IQT09 Or join at: https://zoom.us/ Webinar ID: 847 5819 4347 Passcode: 08212023 To Participate by Phone: (669) 900-9128 For detailed instructions on how to connect to the meeting, please see page 5 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 AMP 1. This agenda was posted at the District website (www.mpwmd.net) and at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G, Monterey, California on August 17, 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 Friday, August 18, 2023
	CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
	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 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/
	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.
	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 of the Regular Board Meeting on July 17, 2023
	2.	Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for May 2023
	3.	Consider Authorization to Contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP to conduct Annual Financial Audit for Fiscal Year Ending 2023, 2024 and Option to Renew for 2025
	4.	Consider Expenditure of Funds for Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor Class
	5.	Consider Expenditure to Contract for Completion of Carmel River Survey
	6.	Authorize Raise ($1/hr) for Limited-Term Water Resources Assistant FY 2023-2024
	7.	Consider Approval of 2023 Annual Memorandum of Agreement for Release from Los Padres Reservoir Among California American Water, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
	GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
	8.	Status Report on California American Water Compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order 2016-0016 and Seaside Groundwater Basin Adjudication Decision (Verbal Report)
	9.	Update on Water Supply Projects (Verbal Report)
	10	Activities and Schedule Related to Acquisition of Cal-Am Monterey Water System (Measure J) (Verbal Presentation)
	REPORT FROM DISTRICT COUNSEL
	11.	Update on Pending Litigation
	DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ON TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS)
	12.	Oral Reports on Activities of County, Cities, Other Agencies/Committees/Associations
	PUBLIC HEARING – Public Comment will be received. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.
	13.	Consider Adoption of Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for Los Padres Dam Outlet Modifications Project Including Adoption of CEQA Findings and Mitigation Measures Recommended Action: The Board will consider approval of Resolution 2023-12 adopting the project’s Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan and approval of the project.
	14.	Consider Adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 193, an Ordinance of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Clarifying Rule 24, Second Bathroom Protocol Recommended Action: The Board will consider an ordinance that clarifies that fixtures in a second bathroom are not to be removed to add water fixtures elsewhere and then reinstalled using the Rule 24 second bathroom protocol.
	ACTION ITEMS – Public Comment will be received. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.
	15.	Consider Approval of Contract with Rincon Consultants for Environmental Consulting Services for Addendum to EIR for Future District Water Allocation Process Recommended Action: The Board will consider approving a contract with Rincon Consultants in the amount of $24,700, plus a contingency of approximately 10% for a total not to exceed $27,170 for environmental services related to the District Water Allocation Process.
	16.	Consider Authorizing the General Manager to Approve Additional Funding for Raftelis in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $20,000 Recommended Action: The Board will consider authorizing an expenditure of up to $20,000 for additional services by Raftelis Financial Consultants related to the Monterey Water System acquisition, on an “as needed” basis.
	DISCUSSION ITEMS – 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.
	17.	Discuss Activities and Schedule for District Water Allocation Process (Verbal Presentation)
	18.	Consider/Discuss Continuance of the Usage of Zoom Teleconferencing for Ongoing District Committee Meetings (No handout/attachments)
	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.
	19.	Report on Activity/Progress on Contracts Over $25,000
	20.	Status Report on Measure J / Rule 19.8 Phase II Spending
	21.	Letters Received
	22.	Committee Reports
	23.	Monthly Allocation Report
	24.	Water Conservation Program Report
	25.	Carmel River Fishery Report for July 2023
	26.	Monthly Water Supply and California American Water Production Report [Exempt from environmental review per SWRCB Order Nos. 95-10 and 2016-0016, and the Seaside Basin Groundwater Basin adjudication decision, as amended and Section 15268 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, as a ministerial project; Exempt from Section 15307, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources]
	ADJOURNMENT
	Board Meeting Schedule
	Monday, September 18, 2023		Regular		6:00 p.m.		Hybrid
	Monday, October 16, 2023		Regular		6:00 p.m.		Hybrid
	Monday, November 13, 2023		Regular		6:00 p.m.		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. and 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) Kristina Pacheco, Board Clerk by email at kristina@mpwmd.net or telephone (831) 658-5652, (2) Sara Reyes, Sr. Office Specialist by e-mail at sara@mpwmd.net or telephone (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 93940 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).

To Join via Zoom- Teleconferencing means, please click the link below:

https://mpwmd-net.zoom.us/j/84758194347?pwd=cHZRcDhoVGlaNlpwY05uRkpLQm9IQT09

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

Webinar ID: 847 5819 4347

Passcode: 08212023

To 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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