To: GENERAL GOVERNMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
From: Water Agency
Meeting Date: May 20, 2026
|
Department Contact: |
Howard Dashiell |
Phone: |
707-463-4363 |
|
Department Contact: |
Amber Fisette |
Phone: |
707-463-4363 |
|
Time Allocated for Item: 30 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
title
Discussion as Drought Task Force, and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation from the California Department of Water Resources and Department of Transportation Staff on Current Local and Regional Water Conditions (Countywide); and Provide Recommendations to Staff as Appropriate
(Sponsor: Water Agency)
End
Recommended Action/Motion:
recommendation
Accept presentation from the California Department of Water Resources and Department of Transportation staff on current local and regional water conditions (Countywide); and provide any recommendations to staff as appropriate.
End
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.) 25-093 (May 20, 2025), the BOS adopted the Mendocino County Drought Resilience Plan and authorized the Director of Transportation to submit the plan to the California Department of Water Resources.
Summary of Request/Referral:
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) will present an overview of current conditions and the projected regional water-year outlook. Department of Transportation (DOT) staff will also summarize ongoing County-level drought monitoring results and progress on implementing the Drought Resilience Plan (DRP or Plan). Since the approval by the Board of Supervisors (BOS) of the Mendocino County DRP on May 20, 2025, DOT staff have been monitoring drought triggers as outlined in the Plan, and positioning the County as an information clearinghouse for available resources to enhance household and community level resiliency to future droughts and water shortages. The GGC, acting as the County’s Drought Task Force, will provide a forum for County supervisors, stakeholders, and the public to coordinate efforts aimed at strengthening water reliability for Mendocino County residents.
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://www.mendocinocounty.gov/government/mendocino-county-water-agency/drought-water-conservation>
Fiscal Details:
|
source of funding: N/A |
|
current f/y cost: N/A |
|
budget clarification: N/A |
|
annual recurring cost: N/A |
|
budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A |
|
revenue agreement: N/A |
CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
|
Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
|
Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
|
|
Number: |
|
|
|