Board of Directors' Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 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
Outside location for Director Larry Russell – Marriott Courtyard, Business Center, 3841 Lakewood Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90808

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
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 (5:10 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.June 2, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes

    RECOMMENDATION:   Accept the minutes of the Board of Directors’ Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting on June 2, 2026

  2. b.General Manager's Report May 2026

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve Report

  3. c.Fiscal Year 2026/27 Insurance Renewal

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve Renewal of Annual Insurance Policies for All Risk Property, Excess Liability, Automobile Physical Damage, Excess Workers Compensation, Pollution, Cyber, Drone and Crime and Fidelity for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27

  4. d.Approve the Quitclaim of a District Right-of-Way: 175 Marinwood Avenue, San Rafael

    RECOMMENDATION:   Approve the quitclaim of District easement rights to the underlying property owner of 175 Marinwood Avenue, San Rafael and authorize the General Manager to execute the deed in favor of the property owner

  5. e.Approve Pipeline Extension Agreement – Woodland Avenue, San Rafael – Auburn Grove

    RECOMMENDATION:   Staff recommends the Board of Directors approve a resolution approving the fee study setting the fees for work to be constructed in connection with a pipeline extension, approving a pipeline extension agreement for Auburn Grove, San Rafael and authorizing the General Manager to accept and execute all suitable real property easements and rights-of-way required by the Pipeline Extension Agreement

7.Public Hearing Item (5:15 p.m. – Time Approximate)

  1. a.2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan

    RECOMMENDATION:   (1) Conduct a Public Hearing on the draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP), and (2) approve a resolution to adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and a resolution to adopt the Water Shortage Contingency Plan

8.Regular Items (5:25 p.m. – Time Approximate)

  1. a.Capital Program Update

    RECOMMENDATION:   Receive a staff update on Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) third quarter Capital Improvement Program

  2. b.Biodiversity, Fire, & Fuels Integrated Plan (BFFIP) Updates to Increase Annual Broadcast Prescribed Burning and Addendum to the Biodiversity, Fire, and Fuels Integrated Plan Program Environmental Impact Report

    RECOMMENDATION:   Adopt an Addendum to the Biodiversity, Fire, and Fuels Integrated Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR), which incorporates updates to the BIFFIP to allow for up to a total of 1,000 acres of broadcast prescribed burning annually

9.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

10.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 Real Property Negotiations

    (California Government Code §54956.8)

    Property: 100 Larkspur Landing, Ground Lease

    Agency Negotiation: Ben Horenstein, General Manager

    Negotiating Parties: Robert Bilbao, TDA Investment Group

    Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

  2. b.Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation 

    (Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (2))

    Number of Cases:  Unknown

  3. c.Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation 

    (Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (d) (4))

    Number of Cases:  One

11.Reconvene to Open Session; Closed Session Report Out

12.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 marinwater.org

Posted: 06-12-2026