AGENDA Finance and Administration Committee MPWMD Conference Room 5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA 93940 January 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM [PST]
COMMITTEE MEMBERS				Mission Statement
George Riley – Chair Alvin Edwards Karen Paull Alternate: Vacant			Staff: Nishil Bali, CFO/Administrative Services Manager Sara Reyes, Board Clerk	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/
[This is an in-person meeting. Remote participation via Zoom may be offered, but it is optional and not required for the meeting to proceed. Please note the meeting will proceed as normal even if there are technical difficulties accessing Zoom. The District will do its best to resolve any technical issues as quickly as possible.] To join by Zoom, please click the link below: https://mpwmd-net.zoom.us/j/88004133052?pwd=NmbSDwVDioIVpGV0bPsb3FHqHYdETx.1 Webinar ID: 880 0413 3052 | Password: 012125 | To Participate by Phone: (669) 900-9128 For detailed instructions on how to connect to the meeting, please click the link below: https://www.mpwmd.net/instructions-for-connecting-to-the-zoom-meetings/ Copies of the agenda packet are available for review on the District website (www.mpwmd.net) and at 5 Harris Court, Bldg. G, Monterey, CA.
Under the Brown Act, public comment for matters on the agenda must relate to that agenda item and public comments for matters not on the agenda must relate to the subject matter jurisdiction of this legislative body. This is a warning that if a member of the public attending this meeting remotely or in-person violates the Brown Act by failing to comply with these requirements, then the Chair may request that speaker be muted. If a member of the public attending this meeting in-person engages in disruptive behavior that disturbs the orderly conduct of the meeting, they may be removed from the meeting after a warning.
Call to Order / Roll Call
Additions and Corrections to the Agenda
Comments from Public – The public may comment on any item within the District’s jurisdiction. Please limit your comments to three minutes in length.
Action Items – Public comment will be received. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.
	1.	Consider Adoption of the December 9, 2024 Committee Meeting Minutes
	2.	Consider Adoption of Treasurer’s Report for November 2024
	3.	Deletion/Disposal of District Assets from its Financial Asset Schedule
	4.	Consider Approval of Annual Update on Investment Policy
Informational Items - Public comment will be received. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per item.
	5.	Report on Activity/Progress on Contracts Over $25,000
	6.	Status Report on – Public’s Ownership of Monterey Water System
	7.	Review Draft January 27, 2025 Special and Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Suggest Items to be Placed on Future Agendas
Adjournment

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. Please send a description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date/time. Requests should be forwarded to Sara Reyes by e-mail at sara@mpwmd.net or at (831) 658-5610.

Options for Providing Public Comment

Attend In-Person

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting will be held in the Main Conference Room at 5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA 93942 and has limited seating capacity.

Submission of Written Public Comment

Send written comments to District Office, 5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey, CA or online at comments@mpwmd.net. Include the following subject line: "PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM #" (insert the agenda item number relevant to your comment). Written comments must be received by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All submitted comments will be provided to the Committee, compiled as part of the record, and placed on the District’s website as part of the agenda packet for the meeting. Correspondence is not read during public comment portion of the meeting.

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