County of Monterey  
Board of Supervisors Chambers  
168 W. Alisal St 1st Flr,  
Salinas, CA 93901  
Meeting Minutes  
Monday, July 15, 2024  
12:00 PM  
in- person at: 168 W. Alisal, 1st Floor, Salinas CA - Board of Supervisors  
Chambers  
Water Resources Agency Board of Directors  
Mike LeBarre, Chair  
Matt Simis, Vice Chair  
Mark Gonzalez  
Deidre Sullivan  
Ken Ekelund  
Mike Scattini  
Jason Smith  
John Baillie  
Marvin Borzini  
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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.  
THE BOARD RECESSES FOR CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS: Closed Session  
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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.  
Call to Order at 12:00 P.M.  
The meeting was called to order at 12:01 p.m.  
Roll Call  
Present: Mike LeBarre, Matt Simis, Mark Gonzalez, Deidre Sullivan, Ken Ekelund, Mike Scattini  
(arrived at 12:04 p.m.), JAson Smith, John Baillie, Marvin Borzini  
Absent: None  
Public Comments on Closed Session Items  
None  
Recess to Closed Session  
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 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel  
regarding one matter of significant exposure to litigation.  
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.  
Reconvene Meeting at 1:00 P.M.  
The meeting reconvened at 1:13 p.m.  
Pledge of Allegiance  
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.  
Public Comment  
None  
Presentations  
Directors Comments: Mike LeBarre, Mike Scattini  
Public Comment: Christopher Bunn  
2.  
Review of the 2023 Groundwater Extraction Summary Report.  
(Staff Presenting: Amy Woodrow & Riley Clark)  
Attachments:  
Consent Calendar  
Upon Motion by Director Mark Gonzalez and Second by Matt Simis the Board approved the  
Consent Calendar.  
Ayes: Mike Lebarre, Matt Simis, Mark Gonzalez, Deidre Sullivan, Ken Ekelund, Mike Scattini,  
Jason Smith John Baille, Marvin Borzini  
Noes: None  
Absent: None  
Abstained: None  
Recused: None  
3.  
4.  
Approve the Action Minutes of June 17, 2024.  
Attachments:  
Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical  
Services, Inc., in the amount of $103,392 to provide annual safety surveillance and performance  
evaluation of San Antonio Dam and as-needed general engineering services; and authorize the General  
Manager to execute the Amendment. (Staff: Manuel Saavedra)  
Attachments:  
5.  
Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Services with Don Chapin Company, Inc. to extend  
the agreement to June 30, 2027, and increase the dollar amount by $100,000 for a total contract  
amount not to exceed $565,000 for maintenance and repairs to Agency owned facilities related to  
storm events and restoration; and authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement.  
(Staff: Mallory Roberts)  
Attachments:  
6.  
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Larry Walker Associates for the preparation of an  
updated Title 22 Engineering Report for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project and to assist the  
Agency in migration to the required Recycled Water Use Permit under the California State General  
Order for Water Reclamation Requirements, for a total amount not to exceed $181,390, and authorize  
the General Manager to execute the contract. (Staff: Peter Vannerus)  
Attachments:  
Action Items  
7.  
Consider approving a services contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP for Strategic Planning services for a  
total amount not to exceed $212,300, and authorize the General Manager to execute the contract.  
(Staff Presenting: Shaunna Murray)  
Attachments:  
Upon Motion by Director Ken Ekelund and Second by John Baillie the Board approved a services  
contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP for Strategic Planning services for a total amount not to exceed  
$212,300, and authorize the General Manager to execute the contract.  
Ayes: Mike LeBarre, Matt Simis, Mark Gonzalez, Deidre Sullivan, Ken Ekelund, Mike Scattini,  
Jason Smith, John Baillie, Marvin Borzini  
Noes: None  
Absent: None  
Abstained: None  
Director Comments: Deidre Sullivan  
Public Comments: Norm Groot  
8.  
Consider recommending that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors  
adopt a resolution authorizing the Monterey County Water Resources Agency to enter into an  
agreement with the State of California Department of Water Resources to receive $230,000 in funding  
for the Carmel River Flood Study; and authorizing the Monterey County Water Resources Agency  
General Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any amendments thereto, and to submit  
any required documents, invoices, and reports required to obtain State funds on behalf of the Monterey  
County Water Resources Agency. (Staff Presenting: Amy Woodrow)  
Attachments:  
Upon Motion by Director Ken Ekelund and Second by Mark Gonzalez the Board recommended  
that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution  
authorizing the Monterey County Water Resources Agency to enter into an agreement with the  
State of California Department of Water Resources to receive $230,000 in funding for the Carmel  
River Flood Study; and authorizing the Monterey County Water Resources Agency General  
Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any amendments thereto, and to submit  
any required documents, invoices, and reports required to obtain State funds on behalf of the  
Monterey County Water Resources Agency.  
Ayes: Mike LeBarre, Matt Simis, Mark Gonzalez, Deidre Sullivan, Ken Ekelund, Mike Scattini,  
Jason Smith, John Baillie, Marvin Borzini  
Noes: None  
Absent: None  
Abstained: None  
Director Comments: Ken Ekelund  
Public Comment None  
9.  
Consider receiving an update on the development of a Groundwater Monitoring Regulatory Program  
and Fee and receiving an update on the Groundwater Extraction Management System expansion draft  
ordinance and providing direction to staff as appropriate. (Staff Presenting: Ara Azhderian & Amy  
Woodrow)  
Attachments:  
Upon Motion by Director Matt Simis and Second by Deidre Sullivan the Board received an update  
on the development of a Groundwater Monitoring Regulatory Program and Fee and receiving an  
update on the Groundwater Extraction Management System expansion draft ordinance and  
providing direction to staff as appropriate.  
Ayes: Mike LeBarre, Matt Simis, Mark Gonzalez, Deidre Sullivan, Ken Ekelund, Mike Scattini,  
Jason Smith, John Baillie, Marvin Borzini  
Noes: None  
Absent: None  
Abstained: None  
Director Comments: Matt Simis, Jason Smith, Mark Gonzalez, Mike LeBarre, Deidre Sullivan,  
Mike Scattini.  
Public Comment: Piret Harmon, Margie Kay, Christopher Bunn, Thomas Virsik, Norm Groot, Nancy  
Isakson.  
Key Information and Calendar of Events  
10.  
July, August and September 2024 Calendars.  
Attachments:  
General Manager's Report  
Directors Comments: John Baillie  
Public Comment: None  
11.  
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Personnel  
Dam Safety Funding  
Monterey One Water Reconciliation  
Association of California Water Agencies  
Regulatory/Legislative Activities  
Other  
Committee Reports  
12.  
Committee Agenda’s and Cancellation Notices for June and July 2024:  
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Water Resources Agency Reservoir Operations Advisory Committee  
Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Reschedule Notice  
Water Resources Agency Basin Management Advisory Committee  
Water Resources Agency Planning Committee  
Water Resources Personnel and Administration Committee Cancellation Notice  
Water Resources Agency Finance Committee Cancellation Notice  
Joint Water Resources/Board of Supervisors Leadership Committee Cancellation Notice  
Attachments:  
Information Items  
13.  
14.  
Reservoir Storage and Release Update. (Staff: Joseph Klein)  
Attachments:  
Correspondence  
Letter dated June 15, 2024 to Glenn Church, Chair, Monterey County Board of Supervisors from  
League of Women Voters of Monterey County, RE: Deep Aquifer Study.  
Attachments:  
Board of Directors Comments  
Directors Comments: Mike Scattini, John Baillie, Deidre SUllivan, Mike LeBarre, Jason Smith,  
Mark Gonzalez  
Adjournment  
The meeting adjourned at 2:51p.m.