To: GENERAL GOVERNMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
From: Water Agency
Meeting Date: February 26, 2025
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Department Contact: |
Howard Dashiell |
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707-463-4363 |
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Department Contact: |
Amber Fisette |
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707-463-4363 |
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Time Allocated for Item: 1 Hour |
Agenda Title:
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Drought Task Force Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation from EKI Environment and Water, Inc., on the Mendocino County Drought Resilience Plan Development and Drought Task Force Participation Project (Countywide)
(Sponsor: Water Agency)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept presentation from EKI Environment and Water, Inc., on the Mendocino County Drought Resilience Plan Development and Drought Task Force Participation Project and provide any recommendations to staff as appropriate (Countywide).
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On April 20, 2021, the Board of Supervisors (BOS) created an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Supervisors McGourty and Haschak to work on drought-related issues. The Mendocino Countywide Drought Task Force began as an Ad-Hoc Committee meeting with public stakeholders on July 8, 2021, and bimonthly or quarterly thereafter. On August 2, 2022, the Drought Task Force was transferred to the Public Health, Safety, and Resources (PHSR) Standing Committee. By Resolution No. 23-157 (September 12, 2023), the BOS authorized the Director of Transportation to submit a grant application to California Department of Water Resources to implement the Mendocino County Drought Resilience Plan Development (DRP) and Drought Task Force Participation Project. By Resolution Number (No.) 24-007 (January 9, 2024), the Drought Task Force was transferred to the General Government Committee (GGC). By Resolution Number (No.) 24-082 (May 21, 2024), the BOS approved BOS Agreement No. 24-077, Professional Services Agreement Between the County of Mendocino and EKI Environment and Water, Inc. (EKI), in the Amount of $94,500, for Consulting Services for the Drought Resilience Plan Development and Drought Task Force Participation Project. On September 25, 2024, the Drought Task Force received an introduction to Senate Bill (SB) 552 and an update on the DRP development process, including the vulnerability assessment process, and provided feedback to staff and EKI.
Summary of Request/Referral:
Since the project's initiation in June 2024, EKI Environment and Water, Inc. (EKI) has been working with the Mendocino County Water Agency (MCWA) and the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) - Mendocino to advance the risk assessment component of the County's Drought Resiliency Plan (DRP). During the discussion of this item and its respective presentation, EKI will provide a brief overview of Senate Bill (SB) 552 requirements and the County’s compliance efforts, along with a summary of the risk assessment findings that were reviewed at the September GGC meeting. The main focus of presentation will address the development of short-term and long-term drought mitigation actions and strategies, organized by defined drought stages, and the County’s role in implementing these measures. Additionally, EKI will outline the next steps in the development of the DRP, including planned education and outreach efforts. The GGC, serving as the County’s Drought Task Force, will offer a platform for County supervisors, stakeholders, and the public to engage in meaningful discussions to guide the completion of the DRP.
Supplemental Information Available Online At:
https://www.mendocinocounty.gov/departments/water-agency/drought-water-conservation/drought-resilience-plan
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CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Lillian Bearden, Deputy Clerk I |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: February 26, 2025 |
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