LOCATIONS:
Open Session to start at or after 5:00 p.m.
Marin Water Board Room – 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Outside location for Director Matt Samson – Antigua Coffee Shop, 437 A Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Closed Session to immediately follow Open Session
Marin Water Mt. Tam Conference 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, or
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.
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.
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: Accept the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meetings held on July 21 and July 28, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Report
RECOMMENDATION: Approve an agreement with Stonecourt 365 Holdings, Inc. for remote data center co-location services through July 31, 2027, for a total amount not to exceed $60,000 and authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Shaun Horne as the District’s General Manager and approve the General Manager’s At-Will employment Agreement, and Approve the Fourth Amendment of the At-Will Employment Agreement of Bennett Horenstein
RECOMMENDATION: Receive staff update on the Water Efficiency Master Plan
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Nicasio Vegetation Management 2026 Project and authorize the anticipated budget not to exceed $1,054,760, which includes a 35% ($273,456) contingency; and Approve the use of the Capital Reserve to increase budget appropriations in the Capital Fund by $1,054,760 for this project
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement No. 6494 with ESA to provide environmental analysis for the long-term maintenance plan and to provide support for integrating the long-term maintenance plan into the Atmospheric River Capture project description for an additional amount not to exceed $578,732 and authorize the General Manager to execute the contract amendment; and Approve the use of the Capital Reserve to increase budget appropriations in the Water Resources Administration program by $578,732
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.
Following announcement of Closed Session items and prior to recess into Closed Session, the public may speak up to three minutes on items to be addressed in Closed Session. The Board will convene to Closed Session in the Mt. Tam Conference Room after public comment.
(Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) California Government Code §54956.9)
Number of Cases: Unknown
Adjourn closed session and reconvene to open session in the Board Room and via Zoom.
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: 08-14-2026