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.
	DRAFT AGENDA (Current 12/4/20) Regular Meeting Board of Directors Monterey Peninsula Water Management District ****************** Monday, December 14, 2020, 6:00 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 WebEx. Join the meeting at this link: Or join at mpwmd.webex.com. Event number: Meeting password: Participate by phone: 1-877-668-4493 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 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 Thursday, December 11, 2020
	CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
	ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO MOLLY EVANS, DIRECTOR DIVISION 3; KAREN PAULL, DIRECTOR DIVISION 4; AND AMY ANDERSON, DIRECTOR DIVISION 5
	Board of Directors Alvin Edwards, Chair – Division 1 George Riley – Division 2 Molly Evans – Division 3 Karen Paull – Division 4 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 Thursday, _______.  Staff reports regarding these agenda items will be available for public review on ________ at the District office and at the Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Seaside libraries. 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 available at the District office during normal business hours, and 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. The next meeting of the Board is set for January 21, 2021 at 6 pm.
	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.
	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 November 16, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
	2.	Adopt Board Meeting Schedule for 2021
	3.	Consider Approval of Amendment 4 to the Cost Sharing Agreement with Monterey One Water for the Pure Water Monterey Project Expansion
	4.	Consider Authorizing the General Manager to Enter into a Contract for Grant Administration Services with Dudek
	5.	Consider Adoption of Treasurer's Report for September 2020
	6.	Receive and File First Quarter Financial Activity Report for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
	7.	Consider Approval of First Quarter Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Investment Report
	PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING DIRECTOR MOLLY EVANS, DIVISION 3
	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
	9	Report on Legislative Outreach for Calendar Year 2020
	DIRECTORS’ REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ON TRIPS, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND MEETINGS)
	10.			Oral Reports on Activities of County, Cities, Other Agencies/Committees/Associations
	PUBLIC HEARINGS – Public comment will be received. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item
	11.	Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-19 Modifying Rule 160 – Regulatory Water Production Targets for California American Water System
		Action:
	12.	Consider Adoption of January through March 2021 Quarterly Water Supply Strategy and Budget
		Action: The Board will consider approval of a proposed production strategy for the California American Water Distribution Systems for the three-month period of January through March 2021. The strategy sets monthly goals for surface and groundwater production from various sources within the California American Water systems.
	ACTION ITEMS – Public comment will be received. Please limit your comment to three (3) minutes per item
	13.		Receive Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
			Action: The Board will review and consider acceptance of the Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
	14.		Consider Response to State Water Resources Control Board regarding Reduction in Effective Diversion Limit under the Cease and Desist Order
			Action:
	15.		Consider Development of Board Position on California American Water Application to the California Coastal Commission for a Coastal Development Permit – Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project
			Action:
	16.		Consider Funding Rebates in the California American Water System between January 1, 2020 and the Availability of Funding from the California-American Water General Rate Case
			Action:
	17.		Consider Adoption of Resolution 2020-18 Authorizing an Exception to the CALPERS 180-Day Wait Period for Hiring
			Action:
	18.		Consider Calling for Applications and Discuss Process to Fill the Position of Director Division 3
			Action:
	19.		Conduct Election of Board Officers for 2021
			Action: The Board will conduct an election for the positions of Board Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.
	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.
	20.			Report on Activity/Progress on Contracts Over $25,000
	21.			Status Report on /Rule 19.8 Phase II Spending
	22.			Letter Sent to California Coastal Commission
	23.			Letters Received
	24.			Committee Reports
	25.			Monthly Allocation Report
	26.			Water Conservation Program Report
	27.			Carmel River Fishery Report
	28.			Monthly Water Supply and California American Water Production Report
	ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - As permitted by Government Code Section 54956 et seq., the Board may adjourn to closed or executive session to consider specific matters dealing with pending or threatened litigation, certain personnel matters, or certain property acquisition matters.
	29.		Cal-Am v. MPWMD; Monterey Superior Court Case No. 20CV003201
	ADJOURNMENT
	Board Meeting Schedule
	Monday, January 25, 2021					Tentative - Special Board Meeting			6:00 pm	Virtual - WebEx
	Thursday, January 28, 2021					Regular Board Meeting			6:00 pm	Virtual - WebEx
	Thursday, February 25, 2021					Regular Board Meeting			6:00 pm	Virtual - WebEx
	Monday, March 15, 2020					Regular Board Meeting			6:00 pm	Virtual - WebEx
	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

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

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

Under “Join a Meeting” enter the event number _______, hit the enter key and when prompted enter the meeting password _________, 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

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 *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 Monday, December 14, 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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