To: Public Health, Safety and Resources Standing Committee
From: Water Agency
Meeting Date: February 27, 2023
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Howard Dashiell |
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707-463-4363 |
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CEO Contact: |
Steve Dunnicliff |
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707-463-4441 |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Update from EKI Environment and Water, Inc., Regarding Discussions and Recommendations of the Mendocino County Water Resources Team Technical Advisory Committee to Prioritize Community Water Needs (Countywide)
(Sponsor: Water Agency)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept update from EKI Environment and Water, Inc., regarding discussions and recommendations of the Mendocino County Water Resources Team Technical Advisory Committee to prioritize community water needs (Countywide); and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On April 20, 2021, the Board of Supervisors created an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Supervisors McGourty and Haschak to work on drought-related issues. Mendocino Countywide Drought Task Force began as an Ad-Hoc Committee meeting with public stakeholders on July 8, 2021, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. via Zoom and met bimonthly or quarterly thereafter. The Ad Hoc Committee provided updates to the Board of Supervisors on October 19, 2021, November 9, 2021, November 16, 2021, and December 14, 2021, with a final update to the Board on August 2, 2022, at which time the function of Drought Task Force Committee (required by SB 552) was transferred to the Public Health, Safety, and Resources Standing Committee. By Resolution Number (No.) 22-257 (December 13, 2022), the Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved BOS Agreement No. 22-310, with EKI Environment and Water, Inc., to serve as the water resource specialist and to create a Mendocino County Water Resource Team (MCWRT) to serve as the Mendocino County Water Agency (MCWA).
Summary of Request/Referral:
The Drought Task Force, now incorporated into the Public Health, Safety and Resources (PHSR) Standing Committee, will receive an update from EKI Environment and Water, Inc., on their efforts to date including discussions and recommendations of the Mendocino County Water Resources Team (MCWRT) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to prioritize community water needs.
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/mendocino-county-water-agency>
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: February 27, 2023 |
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