Board of Directors' Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting Tuesday, September 01, 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.Directors’ and General Manager’s Announcements (5:05 p.m. – Time Approximate)

5.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.

6.Consent Items (5:15 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.August 18, 2026 Board of Directors’ Regular Meeting Minutes

    RECOMMENDATION:   Accept the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on August 18, 2026

  2. b.Approve Amended Conflict of Interest Code

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve a resolution adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code for Marin Municipal Water District

  3. c.Capital Improvement Program – North Marin Line Stabilization Phase 1: Shafter Valve Relocation Project (D26022)

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve a resolution authorizing award of Contract No. 2076, Capital Improvement Program – North Marin Line Stabilization Phase 1: Shafter Valve Relocation Project, to W.R. Forde and Associates in the amount of $722,465 and authorizing the General Manager to execute any necessary amendments to Contract No. 2061, which do not exceed $110,000

  4. d.Marin County Grand Jury Report Response

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve the District’s response to the Grand Jury Report “Better Service at a Lower Cost:  Optimizing Essential Services for the Future of Marin” (Report) and Authorize the General Manager to execute and transmit the response on behalf of the District

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

  1. a.Award of Contract No. 2073 – Fire Flow Improvement Program – Palm Avenue Pipeline Replacement Project (F26002) to D & D Pipelines, Inc.

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve a resolution awarding Contract No. 2073, Fire Flow Improvement Program - Palm Avenue Pipeline Replacement Project, to D & D Pipelines, Inc. in the amount of $615,410 and authorizing the General Manager to execute any necessary amendments to Contract No. 2073, which do not exceed $65,000

  2. b.Seeger Dam Spillway Modernization Design and Alternatives Selection Project

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve award of professional services agreement, MA 6599, with Black and Veatch, for the Seeger Dam spillway modernization alternatives analysis and design of selected spillway alternative in the amount of $4,848,171 with a staff requested contingency of $730,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $5,578,171, for the Seeger Dam Spillway Modernization Design and Alternatives Selection Project subject to final negotiation of contract terms, and Authorize the General Manager to finalize and execute the agreement

  3. c.Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2050 with Forester and Kroeger Inc.

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. (CN) 2050, with Forester and Kroeger, Inc. to add $483,000, which includes a 20% contingency for vegetation maintenance and landscaping services supporting the Nicasio Creek Vegetation Management 2026 Project, for a total not to exceed amount of $5,906,840, and Authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement

  4. d.Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Opt-Out Policy

    RECOMMENDATION:   Receive an update regarding an Opt-Out policy for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

8.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

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

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

11.Adjournment (7:00 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 . 

Posted: 08-28-2026