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Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

April 21, 2025 ·12:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 41 items

  1. 1 Participation in meetings: You may attend the Board of Directors meeting through the following methods: 1. You may attend in person 2. Attend via Zoom (info below) or observe the live stream of the Board of Directors meetings at http://monterey.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=19 or http://www.mgtvonline.com/ 3. For ZOOM participation please join by computer audio at: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/99769079850 OR to participate by phone call any of these numbers below: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US Enter this Meeting ID number: 997 6907 9850 when prompted. Please note there is no Participant Code, you will just press # again after the recording prompts you. You will be placed in the meeting as an attendee; when you are ready to make a public comment if joined by computer audio please Raise your Hand; and by phone please push *9 on your keypad. PLEASE NOTE: IF ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PRESENT IN PERSON, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY ZOOM IS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW. IF THE ZOOM FEED IS LOST FOR ANY REASON, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MAY BE PAUSED WHILE A FIX IS ATTEMPTED BUT THE MEETING MAY CONTINUE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRPERSON. 4. If you choose not to attend the Board of Directors meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment via email by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting.. Please submit your comment to the Secretary of the Board at WRApubliccomment@countyofmonterey.gov mailto:WRApubliccomment@countyofmonterey.gov In an effort to assist the Secretary in identifying the agenda item relating to your public comment please indicate in the Subject Line, the meeting body (i.e. Board of Directors Agenda) and item number (i.e. Item No. 10). Your comment will be placed into the record at the Board meeting. Participacion en Reuniones: Puede asistir a la reunion de la Junta Directiva a traves de los siguientes metodos: 1. Podar asistir personalmente a la reunion; o, 2. Asistir por Zoom (informacion a continuacion), que observe la transmisión de la reunión de la Junta Directiva en vivo por http://monterey.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=19 o http://www.mgtvonline.com/ 3. Para participar for ZOOM, por favor únase for audio de computadora por: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/997 6907 9850 O para participar for teléfono, llame a culquiera de los números a continuación: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US Cuando se le solicite, ingrese este número de reunión: 997 6907 9850. Por favor tenga en cuenta que no hay código de participante, simplemente presione # nuevamente después de que la grabación se lo indique. Se le colocará en la reunion como asistente; cuando deseé hacer un comentario público si esta unido por la computadora utilize la opción de levantar la mano en el chat de la pantalla; o por teléfono presione *9 en su teclado. TENGA EN CUENTA: SI TODOS LOS MIEMBROS DE LA JUNTA ESTÁN PRESENTES EN PERSONA, LA PARTICIPACIÓN PÚBLICA DE ZOOM ES SOLO POR CONVENIENCIA Y NO ES REQUERIDA POR LA LEY. SI EL FEED DE ZOOM SE PIERDE POR CUALQUIER MOTIVO, LA REUNIÓN DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA PUEDE PAUSARSE MIENTRAS SE INTENTA UNA SOLUCIÓN, PERO LA REUNIÓN PUEDE CONTINUAR A DISCRECIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE. 4. Si prefiere no asistir a la reunión de la Junta Directiva pero desea hacer un comentario sobre algún tema específico de la agenda, por favor envie su comentario por correo electrónico antes de las 5:00 p.m. el Viernes antes de la reunion.. Envie su comentario al Secretario de la junta al correo electronico WRApubliccomment@countyofmonterey.gov mailto:WRApubliccomment@countyofmonterey.gov Para ayudar al Secretario a idenficar el artículo de la agenda relacionado con su comentario, por favor indique en la linea de asunto del correo electronico el cuerpo de la reunion (es decir, la Agenda de la Junta Directiva) y el número de artículo (es decir, el Artículo No. 10). Su comentario se colocará en el registro de la reunion de esta Junta.
  2. 2 NOTE: All agenda titles related to numbered agenda items are live web links. Click on the title to be directed to corresponding Board Report.
  3. 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address comments to the Board concerning each agenda item. The timing of public comment shall be at the discretion of the Chair.
  4. 4 THE BOARD RECESSES FOR CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS: Closed Session may be held at the conclusion of the Board's Agenda, or at any other time during the course of the meeting, before or after the scheduled time, announced by the Chairperson of the Board. The public may comment on Closed Session items prior to the Board's recess to Closed Session.
  5. 5 Call to Order at 12:00 P.M.
  6. 6 Roll Call
  7. 7 Public Comments on Closed Session Items
  8. 1. Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items: a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) and (d)(4), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation and the potential initiation of litigation. b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, the Board will confer with real property negotiators: Property: industrial wastewater Negotiator(s): Ara Azhderian, General Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Salinas and Monterey One Water Under Negotiation: Price and terms. Note: Continuance of Closed Session to be held at the conclusion of the Board's Regular Agenda, or at any other time during the course of the meeting announced by the Chairperson of the Board. The public may comment on Closed Session items prior to the Board's recess to Closed Session. WRAG 25-045
  9. 9 Recess to Closed Session
  10. 10 Reconvene Meeting at 1:00 P.M.
  11. 11 Pledge of Allegiance
  12. 12 ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS BY CLERK: The Clerk of the Board will announce agenda corrections and proposed additions, which may acted on by the Board as provided in Sections 54954.2 of the California Government Code.
  13. 13 Public Comment
  14. 14 Consent Calendar
  15. 2. Approve the Action Minutes of the Special Board of Directors meeting held on March 17, 2025. WRAG 25-046
  16. 3. Authorize the General Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., to increase the dollar amount by $225,000 for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $564,356 and extend the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2028, to provide annual safety surveillance and performance evaluation of San Antonio Dam; and authorize the General Manager to execute the Amendment. (Staff: Manuel Saavedra) WRAG 25-047
  17. 4. Recommend that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors approve an easement expansion for CSIP Supplemental Well 11B02 on Parcel 253-012-027-000 from Grantor BOGGIATTO MICHAEL E. SR TR ET AL for construction of a replacement supplemental well for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project; and authorize the General Manager to execute the Grant of Easement Deed for CSIP Supplemental Well 11B02 Easement Expansion. (Staff: Pete Vannerus) WRAG 25-049
  18. 5. Recommend the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors approve an Request for Bids Package (“RFB”) including Technical Specifications for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project’s Well Replacement 11B02 Project, and authorize the General Manager to execute a contract for the project construction with the awarded contractor. (Staff: Pete Vannerus) WRAG 25-050
  19. 6. Recommend that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to: a. Authorize implementation of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Stream Gage Upgrade Project and accept a funding award from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) through the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) funded by the Budget Act of 2023 (Stats. 2023, Ch. 189, Section 43); and b. Authorize the General Manager or his designee to execute and manage funding documents, and any amendments thereto with DWR, and take such other actions as necessary or appropriate to comply with funding requirements. (Staff: Peter Kwiek) WRAG 25-048
  20. 7. Recommend that the Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency (“Agency”): a. Approve increasing the contract authority for the Agency General Manager from $100,000 to $200,000; and b. Authorize the Agency General Manager to engage independent contractors to provide goods and services for the Agency where the annual aggregate cost does not exceed $200,000. (Staff: Ara Azhderian) WRAG 25-063
  21. 21 Action Items
  22. 8. Consider adopting a release schedule for Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs for 2025. (Staff Presenting: Peter Kwiek) WRAG 25-052
  23. 9. Consider: a. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with McMillen Inc. to increase the dollar amount by $35,980 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,480,980 for work related to the San Antonio Spillway Replacement Project; and b. Authorizing the General Manager to execute the amendment. (Staff Presenting: Elise Harden) WRAG 25-056
  24. 10. Consider authorizing the General Manager to negotiate an Interim City of Salinas Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility Effluent Agreement with the City of Salinas and Monterey One Water; and authorize the General Manager to execute the Agreement. (Staff Presenting: Shaunna Murray) WRAG 25-064
  25. 11. Consider recommending that the Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency: a. Approve and authorize the General Manager of the Water Resources Agency to accept donation of monitoring wells 180/400-GDE-1 valued at $52,797; E-DA-2 valued at $282,739; L-GWL-2 valued at $109,355; L-GWL-6 valued at $109,355; UV-GWL-1 valued at $81,540; and UV-ISW-1 valued at $63,923 from the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency; b. Authorize the General Manager of the Water Resources Agency to enter into Agreements to Convey Ownership in Monitoring Wells 180/400-GDE-1, E-DA-2, L-GWL-2, L-GWL-6, UV-GWL-1, and UV-ISW-1; and c. Authorize the Water Resources Agency to use monitoring wells 180/400-GDE-1, E-DA-2, L-GWL-2, L-GWL-6, UV-GWL-1, and UV-ISW-1 for implementation of its Groundwater Monitoring Program. (Staff Presenting: Amy Woodrow) WRAG 25-057
  26. 12. Consider recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors: a. Approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase of 2.7% to the assessment charges of Zones 1, 1A, 2B, 2C, 2Y, 2Z, 8, 9, 12, and 17; and b. Approve and adopt the FY26 COLA increase of 2.7% to the Zone 2B water service charge for the Salinas River Diversion Facility Project; and c. Set and hold a public hearing on May 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to consider approving and adopting the assessment rate charges; and d. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to publish a hearing notice once a week for two consecutive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing. (Staff Presenting: Nan Kim) WRAG 25-051
  27. 13. Hold a public hearing to consider recommending the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors to: a. Approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Zone 2B Water Delivery charge of $85.24 per acre-foot of water delivered for Zone 2B for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project and the Salinas Valley Reclamation Project; and b. Notice and hold a public hearing on May 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to consider approving and adopting the rate change; and c. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to publish a hearing notice once a week for two consecutive weeks prior to the date set for the public hearing by Board of Supervisors. (Staff Presenting: Pete Vannerus) WRAG 25-054
  28. 14. Consider recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors approve and adopt the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Groundwater Monitoring Program Regulatory Fees of $160.19 per well for Initial Well Registration, $21.90 per well for Annual Well Registration Renewal, $64.82 per well for Groundwater Extraction Reporting, $117.63 per well for Groundwater Level Monitoring, and $73.90 per well for Groundwater Quality Monitoring. (Staff Presenting: Amy Woodrow) WRAG 25-055
  29. 15. Consider recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors approve the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Recommended Budget. (Staff Presenting: Nan Kim) WRAG 25-053
  30. 30 Key Information and Calendar of Events
  31. 16. April, May and June 2025 Calendars. WRAG 25-058
  32. 32 General Manager's Report
  33. 17. · Personnel · Dam Safety Funding - Historical Benefits Analysis Update · Monterey One Water Reconciliation Process · Association of California Water Agencies · Regulatory/Legislative Activities · Other WRAG 25-060
  34. 34 Committee Reports
  35. 18. Committee Agenda’s and Cancellation Notices for March and April 2025: - Joint Water Resources/Board of Supervisors Leadership Committee - Water Resources Agency Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee - Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee - Water Resources Agency Planning Committee - Water Resources Agency Finance Committee - Water Resources Personnel and Administration Committee WRAG 25-059
  36. 36 Information Items
  37. 19. Reservoir Storage Release Update Report. (Staff: Chris Calderon) WRAG 25-061
  38. 38 Correspondence
  39. 20. 1. Letter dated April 11, 2025, to Bryce Matsumura, DWR SGMA Program South Central Region Office from Eric N. Robinson, Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard RE: Comments on Five-Year Evaluation of 180/400-Foot Aquifer Groundwater Sustainability Plan prepared by Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency. 2. News Article dated April 17, 2025, Katie Rodriguez, Reporter, Monterey County Weekly, RE: MCWRA Funding to study flood mitigation efforts along Carmel River. WRAG 25-062
  40. 40 Board of Directors Comments
  41. 41 Adjournment