Board of Directors' Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting Tuesday, November 17, 2026 05:00 PM


LOCATIONS:
Open Session to start at or after 5:00 p.m.
Marin Water Board Room – 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925

Public Participation: 
The public may attend this meeting in-person or remotely using one of the following methods:
On a computer or smart device, go to: https://marinwater.zoom.us/j/88134852296
By phone, dial:  1-669-444-9171 and use Webinar ID: 881 3485 2296.

HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:

During the Meeting: Typically, you will have 3 minutes to make your public comment, however, the board president may shorten the amount of time for public comment due to a large number of attendees. Furthermore, pursuant to Government Code, section 54954.2 (the Brown Act), the Board may not take action or discuss any item that does not appear on the agenda.

-- In-Person Attendee: Fill out a speaker card and provide to the board secretary. List the number/letter (ex: 6a) of the agenda item(s), for which you would like to provide a comment. Once you’re called, proceed to the lectern to make your comment.

-- Remote Attendee: Use the “raise hand” button on the bottom of the Zoom screen. If you are joining by phone and would like to comment, press *9. The board secretary will use the last four digits of your phone number to call on you (dial *6 to mute/unmute).

In Advance of the Meeting: Submit your comments by email in advance of the meeting to boardcomment@marinwater.org. To ensure that your comment is provided to the Board of Directors prior to the meeting, please email your comment 24 hours in advance of the meeting start time. Comments received after this cut off time will be sent to the Board after the meeting. Please do not include personal information in your comment such as phone numbers and home addresses.

AGENDA ITEMS:

1.Call to Order and Roll Call

2.Adoption of Agenda

3.Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters

This is the time when any person may address the Board of Directors on matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.

4.Regular Item

  1. a.Resolution of Commendation for Outgoing Director Jed Smith

    RECOMMENDATION:   Recognize Outgoing Director Jed Smith for his years of service as District Director on the Marin Municipal Water District Board of Directors

5.Directors’ and General Manager’s Announcements (5:10 p.m. – Time Approximate)

6.Board Committee Reports 

Each Committee Chair or Vice Chair will provide a report on recent committee meetings. Directors may ask questions or provide brief comments or requests for additional information on an item.

7.Consent Items (5:20 p.m. – Time Approximate)

All Consent Items will be enacted by a single action of the Board, unless specific items are pulled from Consent by the Board during adoption of the agenda for separate discussion and action.

  1. a.November 4, 2026 Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting Minutes

    RECOMMENDATION:   Accept the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on November 4, 2026

  2. b.General Manager's Report October 2026

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve Report

  3. c.Land and Water Conservation Fund Application for the Lake Lagunitas Outdoor Education

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve a resolution to pursue a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for the Lake Lagunitas Outdoor Education Project

  4. d.Amendment No. 1 to Legal Services Agreement with Wood, Smith, Henning, Berman LLP for Legal Defense Representation Services

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Legal Services Agreement with Wood, Smith, Henning, Berman LLP authorizing up to an additional $150,000 for Legal Defense Representation Services

  5. e.Purchase of SCADA Equipment to Replace Outdated Equipment at Ignacio Water Quality Station

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve the purchase of replacement SCADA equipment from Graybar to replace the outdated SCADA equipment at the Ignacio Water Quality Station for a total amount not to exceed $163,200.09 and authorize the General Manager to execute a purchase order

  6. f.Purchase of Valve Extension Rod for New 24” Plug Valve on North Marin Line Stabilization Project

    RECOMMENDATION:   Authorize the General Manager to execute a purchase order with MRC Global for a 24-inch plug valve extension rod for the North Marin Line Stabilization Project in the amount of $22,999.00

  7. g.Agreement with 365 Data Centers for Co-location Services

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve an extension to the District’s agreement with Stonecourt 365 Holdigs, Inc.  (DBA 365 Data Centers) for co-location services through June 30, 2028, for a total amount of $101,382 and authorize the General Manager to finalize and execute the extension

  8. h.Agreement with DLT Solutions, LLC (MA – 6612) for AutoDesk Infrastructure Design and Modeling Software Suite Subscriptions

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve an agreement (MA – 6612) with DLT Solutions, LLC for computer aided design (CAD) and hydrology modeling software subscriptions for an amount of $100,843

8.Regular Items (5:25 p.m. – Time Approximate)

  1. a.El Niño Preparedness

    RECOMMENDATION:   Receive a presentation on the District’s El Niño preparation activities

  2. b.ACWA Vision for Our Water Future

    RECOMMENDATION:  Approve a resolution and letter of support for the Association of California Water Agencies Vision for Our Water Future

9.Future Board and Committee Meetings and Upcoming Agenda Items 

This schedule lists upcoming board and committee meetings as well as upcoming agenda items for the next month, which may include Board interest in adding future meeting items.  The schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the meeting agendas.

  1. a.Upcoming Meetings

10.Announcement of Closed Session Item(s); Public Comments on Closed Session Item(s) - None. 

11.Reconvene to Open Session; Closed Session Report Out - Not applicable. 

12.Adjournment (6:30 p.m. – Time Approximate) 

ADA NOTICE AND HEARING-IMPAIRED PROVISIONS

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Law, it is Marin Water’s policy to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a copy of a public hearing notice, an agenda, and/or agenda packet in an appropriate alternative format, or if you require other accommodations, please contact the Board Secretary/ADA Coordinator at 415.945.1448, at least two business days in advance of the meeting. Advance notification will enable Marin Water to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.

Information agendas are available for review at the Civic Center Library, Corte Madera Library, Fairfax Library, Mill Valley Library, Marin Water Administration Building, and marinwater.org. 

Posted: 11-13-2026