LOCATIONS:
Open Session to start at or after 6:30 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://us06web.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:
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.
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.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting on October 24, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a resolution authorizing acceptance of grant monies and authorizing the General Manager to sign a grant agreement with the State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), in the amount of $4,659,898; Recruit and fill one fulltime limited-term Natural Resources Technician position within the Watershed Division, Fisheries Department to be funded through the CDFW grant; and Approve a budget increase to the Fisheries Department to fund one limited term Natural Resources Technician and increase the District’s full time staff by one position for a two-year term to be reimbursed by the CDFW Grant
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a resolution authorizing the General Manager to accept grant funding and execute one or more agreements with the State of California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to receive grant funding in the amount of $590,000 for the Lagunitas Creek Salmon Spawning Gravel Project
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the following items:
- Tentatively agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SEIU Local 1021, establishing the salaries and other terms and conditions of employment for represented employees through June 30, 2027
- Resolution establishing the salaries and other terms and conditions of employment for unrepresented management, mid-management and confidential employees through June 30, 2027
- Amendments to the Employment Contracts for the General Manager and General Counsel to align with certain of the changes to unrepresented employee terms and conditions of employment
- Resolution to phase out the Employer Paid Member Contribution (EMPC)
- Updated salary schedule for all District employees
RECOMMENDATION: Receive staff update on wildfire preparedness and mitigation actions underway to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a resolution authorizing the General Manager to execute Contract No. 2015 with Underground Republic Water Works in the amount of $1,292,427.50
This schedule lists upcoming board and committee meetings as well as upcoming agenda items for the next month. The schedule is tentative and subject to change pending final publication and posting of the meeting agendas.
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: 11-03-2023