Board of Directors' Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 05:45 PM


LOCATIONS:
Open Session to start at or after 6:30 p.m.
Marin Water Board Room – 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925

Closed Session begins at 5:45 p.m.
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
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.Announcement of Closed Session Item(s); Public Comments on Closed Session Item(s)

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.

  1. a.Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation

    (California Government Code §54956.9)

    Johnson v. Marin Municipal Water District

    Workers Compensation Board of Appeals Case No. ADJ16243896

    Adjourn closed session and reconvene to open session in the Board Room and via Zoom.

4.Reconvene to Open Session; Closed Session Report Out (6:30 p.m. - Time Approximate)

5.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.

6.Directors’ and General Manager’s Announcements (6:35 p.m. – Time Approximate)

7.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.

8.Consent Items (6:45 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.May 6, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve the minutes of the Board of Directors’ Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting on May 6, 2025

  2. b.General Manager's Report April 2025

    RECOMMENDATION: Approve Report

  3. c.FY 2026 Purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals

    RECOMMENDATION:   Authorize the General Manager to negotiate and execute agreements for the purchase of water treatment chemicals in an amount not to exceed $2,540,293

  4. d.Approve An Assignment of Professional Services Agreement, MA-6406, for Construction Services for the Pine Mountain Tunnel Phase 2 Project from Park Engineering, Inc. to Consor PMCM, Inc.

    RECOMMENDATION:   Authorize the General Manger to execute consent to the assignment of Professional Services Agreement No. MA-6406, providing the District construction support services for the Pine Mountain Tunnel Phase 2 Project, from Park Engineering, Inc. to  Consor PMCM, Inc. pursuant to a Master Assignment Agreement

9.Regular Items (6:50 p.m. – Time Approximate)

  1. a.Award of Contract No. 2043, for the Lagunitas Creek Coho Habitat Enhancement Phase 1B Project (GC-21001) to Rehak General Engineering LLC

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve a Resolution authorizing award of Contract No. 2043 in the amount of $2,175,000 for the Lagunitas Creek Coho Habitat Enhancement Project Phase 1B to Rehak General Engineering LLC

  2. b.Resolution to Amend Department of Water Resources Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant and Receive Legislative Update

    RECOMMENDATION:   Receive a legislative update and approve a resolution amending the project scope and agreement end date for the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief (UMDR) Grant Program

  3. c.2025 Annual Strategic Work Plan Progress Update

    RECOMMENDATION:   Receive progress update on the 2025 Annual Strategic Work Plan

10.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

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

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

13.Adjournment (8:15 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: 05-16-2025