Board of Directors' Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2024 06:30 PM


LOCATIONS:
Open Session to start at or after 6:30 p.m.
Marin Water Board Room – 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Outside location for Director Larry Russell, Red Hawk Resort Hotel, Business Center, 1 Redhawk Parkway, Placerville, CA 95667

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) - None.

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

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 (6:40 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 (6:50 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.Minutes of the Board Directors’ Special Meeting on April 25, Regular Meeting on April 30, and Special Meeting on May 1

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve the meeting minutes

  2. b.General Manager's Report April 2024

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve Report

  3. c.Emergency Contracting Provisions West Peak Power Pole Removal

    RECOMMENDATION:   Adopt a resolution approving the continuing use of the District’s emergency contracting procedures for West Peak Emergency Power Pole Removal, to Pinnacle Power Services as executed by the General Manager to ensure prompt removal of downed and partially downed power poles and associated infrastructure at West Peak

  4. d.Approve Updates to Board Travel Reimbursement and Compensation Policies

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve revised Board Policy No. 41 (Travel Reimbursement) and Board Policy No. 42 (Compensation)

  5. e.Conveyance of Easement to Marin County for Widening of Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Road

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve and authorize the General Manager to finalize and execute an easement agreement and any related documents with the County of Marin for the widening of Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Road

  6. f.FY 2025 Purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals

    RECOMMENDATION:   Authorize the General Manager to execute agreements for the purchase of water treatment chemicals in an amount not to exceed $2,326,866

  7. g.Water Efficiency Program – Proposed Changes to Incentives

    RECOMMENDATION: Approve the proposed changes to the District water efficiency incentives

  8. h.Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

    RECOMMENDATION:   Authorize the General Manager to finalize and execute a Licensing Solution Provider Agreement with Dell Marketing LP to provide Microsoft M365 Services in an amount not to exceed $434,351 over a three-year period

9.Regular Items (6:55 p.m. – Time Approximate)

  1. a.Award of Contract No. 2022 for the Lagunitas Creek Coho Habitat Enhancement Phase 1A Project (GC-21001), Approval of ESA Contact MA 5884 Amendment No. 2, and Approval of CDFW Grant Resolution Accepting Funds for the Phase II Design Work

    RECOMMENDATION:

    1. Approve a resolution awarding Contract No. 2022 for the Lagunitas Creek Coho Habitat Enhancement Project to Hanford Applied Restoration & Conservation

    2. Approve contract Amendment with ESA for Design of Phase 2 and Construction Support Services for Phase 1A and 1B

    3. Approve California Department of Fish and Wildlife Grant Resolution to accept funds for design of Phase 2

  2. b.Legislative Update

    RECOMMENDATION:   Receive a legislative update and consider adopting a position of support on Senate Bill (SB) 867 and Assembly Bill (AB) 2257

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 (7:45 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: 05-17-2024