Meeting Name: Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Agenda status: Final-Revised
Meeting date/time: 4/16/2018 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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WRAG 18-067 1.Closed Session ItemsWR General AgendaClosed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items: a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Salinas Valley Water Coalition v. Monterey County Water Resources Agency, Board of Supervisors of Monterey County, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court case no. 17CV000157) 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.   Action details None
WRAG 18-073 2.Action MinutesWR General AgendaApprove the Minutes of February 20, 2018 and March 19, 2018.   Action details None
WRAG 18-071 4.Monterey Bay Community Power ProgramWR General AgendaReceive information on the Monterey Bay Community Power Program and recommend that Monterey County Water Resources Agency should not opt-out but remain in the Program.   Action details None
WRAG 18-079 5.Power Systems Professional Amendment No. 3WR General AgendaApprove Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Power Systems Professionals in the amount of $25,000 for electrical and mechanical engineering and testing services for the Nacimiento Hydroelectric Plant; and authorizing the General Manager to execute the Amendment.   Action details None
WRAG 18-066 6.Reservoir Release ScheduleWR General AgendaConsider adopting a release schedule for Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs for 2018   Action details None
WRAG 18-065 7.Resolution re ParityWR General AgendaConsider recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors: a. Adopt a Resolution to Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution (PPPR) No. 98-394 Appendix A to adjust the salary range for the following classifications: Senior Water Resources Engineer, Senior Water Resources Hydrologist, Associate Water Resources Engineer, Associate Water Resources Hydrologist, Associate Water Resources Biologist, Water Resources Engineer, Water Resources Hydrologist, and Water Resources Biologist, as indicated in the attached resolution, effective retroactively to the pay period beginning July 22, 2017; b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller’s Office to incorporate approved appropriation and estimated revenue modifications to the Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) FY-2017-18 Budget, and the County Administrative Office to reflect these approved changes in the MCWRA FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget; c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make payment to impacted incumbent MCWRA employees, retroactive to July 22, 2017; and d. Direct the Human Resources   Action details None
WRAG 18-070 8.MOU/Agreement MCWRA SVBGSAWR General AgendaConsider recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors approve, subject to Agency County Counsel approval, a Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement (MOU/A) between the Monterey County Water Resources Agency (Agency) and the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA); to provide technical and professional support to SVBGSA and its consultants in the development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan.   Action details None
WRAG 18-074 9.COLA Zones 2B,Y,Z, CSIP SVRPWR General AgendaConsider approving and recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors: a. Approve and adopt a FY 2018-19 cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase of 3.6% for Zones 2B, 2Y and 2Z for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project (CSIP), the Salinas Valley Reclamation Project (SVRP) and the CSIP water delivery and water service charge; and, b. Set and hold a Public Hearing date on June 5, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. to consider adopting assessment rate charges with a 3.6% increase for Zones 2B, 2Y and 2Z for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project (CSIP) and the Salinas Valley Reclamation Project (SVRP); and, c. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to publish a hearing notice in the CALIFORNIAN at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the hearing.   Action details None
WRAG 18-075 10.COLA Zone 2CWR General AgendaConsider approving and recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors: a. Approve and adopt a FY 2018-19 cost of living adjustment (COLA) charge of 3.6% for Zone 2C Operations and Maintenance of Nacimiento and San Antonio Dams, and Administration; and b. Set and hold a Public Hearing date on June 5, 2018 @ 1:30 PM to consider adopting assessment rate charges with a 3.6% increase for Zone 2C Operations and Maintenance of Nacimiento and San Antonio Dams, and Administration; and c. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish a hearing notice in the CALIFORNIAN at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the hearing.   Action details None
WRAG 18-078 11.Assessment Zones 1, 1A 8 9 12 and 17WR General AgendaConsider approving and recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors: a. Approve and adopt a FY 2018-19 cost of living adjustment (COLA) charge of 3.6% for Flood Zones 1, 1A, 8, 9, 12, and 17; 2b Set and hold a Public Hearing date on June 5, 2018 @ 1:30 PM to consider adopting assessment rate charges with a 3.6% increase for Zones 1, 1A, 8, 9, 12, and 17; and c. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish a hearing notice in the CALIFORNIAN at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the hearing.   Action details None
WRAG 18-083 11a.CSIP Water Delivery Schedule OrdinanceWR General AgendaConsider recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency’s Board of Supervisors: a. Approve an Ordinance of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Prescribing Rules and Procedures for Water Orders and Deliveries for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project, subject to County Counsel approval; and b. Authorize the General Manager to execute and enforce the Ordinance of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Prescribing Rules and Procedures for Water Orders and Deliveries for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project.   Action details None
WRAG 18-077 12.Information ItemsWR General AgendaInformation Items: 1. Well Permit Application Activities Update 2. Second Quarter Report Salinas Valley Water Conditions 2017-2018 3. Development Review Services Report   Action details None
WRAG 18-080 13.CorrespondenceWR General AgendaCorrespondence: 1. Letter dated March 8, 2018 from Sharon K. Tapia, Chief, Division of Safety of Dams to MCWRA Re: Notification of Annual Fee Increases in FY 2018-2019 California Dam Safety Program 2. Notice of Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action dated March 28, 2018 from Department of Water Resources Agency Re: Readoption of Emergency Regulations for Dam Inundation Maps 3. Letter dated March 29, 2018 from Sharon K. Tapia, Chief, Division of Safety of Dams to David Chardavoyne Re: Approved Application No. 1008-2 for the approval of plans and specifications for the alteration of San Antonio Dam.   Action details None
WRAG 18-084  AddendumWR General AgendaSUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ADDENDUM: Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Addendum for Monday, April 16, 2018 Addition to Scheduled Items: 11a. Consider recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency’s Board of Supervisors: a. Approve an Ordinance of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Prescribing Rules and Procedures for Water Orders and Deliveries for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project, subject to County Counsel approval; and b. Authorize the General Manager to execute and enforce the Ordinance of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Prescribing Rules and Procedures for Water Orders and Deliveries for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project.   Action details None