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, unless otherwise noted.

 

 

 

 

 

Preliminary Draft Agenda

Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

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Monday, January 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. | Virtual Meeting

 

As a precaution to protect public health and safety, and pursuant to provisions of AB 361 (Rivas),

this meeting will be conducted via Zoom Video/Teleconference only.

 

Join the meeting at this link:

https://mpwmd-net.zoom.us/j/83309332561?pwd=OXFRTG5GOGhsVWd6b1hXZlJTQ1ltdz09  

 

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

Webinar ID: 833 0933 2561

Passcode: 01232023

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 AMP 1.

 

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, January 20, 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

Ian Oglesby – Mayoral Representative

 

General Manager

David J. Stoldt

 

 

This agenda was posted at the District office at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G, Monterey, California on Friday, January 20, 2023. 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 Director’s meeting on Monday, February 13, 2023.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

PRESENTATION TO KAREN PAULL, DIRECTOR DIVISION 4 | 2022 BOARD CHAIR

 

 

 

SWEARING IN CEREMONY / ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO IAN OGLESBY, MAYORAL REPRESENTATIVE/DIRECTOR

 

 

 

 

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 Special and Regular Board Meeting on Monday, December 12, 2022

 

2.

Consider Adopting Draft Resolution No. 2023 – 01 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)

 

3.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for October 2022

 

4.

Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for November 2022

 

5.

Review Annual Disclosure Statement of Employee/Board Reimbursements for Fiscal Year 2022 – 2023

 

6.

Consider Approval of Annual Update on Investment Policy

 

7.

Ratify Board Committee Assignments for Calendar Year 2023

 

8.

Ratify Appointments to Ordinance No. 152 Citizen’s Oversight Panel

 

 

 

 

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

 

9.

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

 

10.

Update on Water Supply Projects

 

11.

Report on Legislative Outreach for Calendar Year 2022

 

 

 

 

REPORT FROM DISTRICT COUNSEL

 

12.

Update on Pending Litigation

 

 

 

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

 

13.

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

14.

Consider Approval of Fort Ord Well No. 09 – Shallow Replacement Well Cost-Sharing Agreement

 

Recommended Action: The Board will consider approval of Fort Ord Well No. 09 – Shallow Replacement Well Cost-Sharing Agreement.

 

15.

Consider Approval of Expenditures for Repair of Flood Damage at the Sleepy Hollow Steelhead Rearing Facility and Carmel River Fish Weir, Authorize Withdrawals from the Flood/Drought Reserve, and Direct General Manager to Explore Reimbursement from FEMA or Other Sources, if available.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

16.

Discuss Preferred Approach to Development of District Strategic Goals and Objectives for 2023

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

17.

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

 

18.

Status Report on Measure J / Rule 19.8 Phase II Spending

 

19.

Letters Received and Sent

 

20.

Committee Reports

 

21.

Monthly Allocation Report

 

22.

Water Conservation Program Report

 

23.

Carmel River Fishery Report for December 2022

 

24.

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]

 

25.

Quarterly Water Use Credit Transfer Status Report

 

26.

Quarterly Carmel River Riparian Corridor Management Program Report

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

Board Meeting Schedule

 

 

Monday, February 13, 2023

Regular

6:00 p.m.

Virtual

 

Monday, March 20, 2023

Regular

6:00 p.m.

Hybrid

 

Monday, April 17, 2023

Regular

6:00 p.m.

Hybrid

 

 

 

 

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

 

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, January 20, 2023 to: (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.

 


 

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://mpwmd-net.zoom.us/j/83309332561?pwd=OXFRTG5GOGhsVWd6b1hXZlJTQ1ltdz09 or copy / 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”.

a.       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 Monday, January 23, 2023. 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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