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Delta Conveyance Program Meetings
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DCA Board Meetings
Members of the Delta Conveyance Authority Board of Directors are elected from participating public water agencies throughout the state of California that receive water from the State Water Project. Below you will find links to agendas, minutes, presentations, videos and other documents from the Board meetings.
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DISCUSSION
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Executive Director - CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2): 2 cases
i. Sierra Club et al. v. California Department of Water Resources, Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34-2020-80003517
ii. Petitions regarding the Department of Water Resources’ certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Delta Conveyance Project - Adopt Resolution Approving Amendment No. 8 to JEPA with DWR and Finding that Execution of Amendment is Not a Project Subject to CEQA
- January DCA Monthly Report
- Discuss and Potentially Appoint a Director Legislative Liaison
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE DISCUSSION
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Executive Director - CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2): 2 cases
i. Sierra Club et al. v. California Department of Water Resources, Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34-2020-80003517
ii. Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District v. DWR, Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 24WM000006; Sierra Club v. DWR, Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 24WM000008; City of Stockton v. DWR, Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 24WM000009; County of San Joaquin v. DWR, Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 24WM000010; County of Butte v. DWR, Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 24WM000011; Sacramento Area Sewer District v. DWR, Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 24WM000012; County of Sacramento v. DWR, Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 24WM000014; San Francisco Baykeeper v. DWR, Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 24WM000017; South Delta Water Agency v. DWR, San Joaquin Superior Court, Case No. STK-CV-UCP-2024-0000816 - February DCA Monthly Report
- DCA Environmental Compliance Committee Concept
- Adopt Resolution Establishing the DCA Finance Committee; Ratify President’s Appointments to the Committee
- The Economy of The State Water Project Report
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The March 21, 2024 DCA Board of Directors meeting has been rescheduled to March 08, 2024 at 1:00 PM.
See the notice here.
March 21, 2024Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE DISCUSSION
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Executive Director - CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Robert Cheng, Tony Estremera, Gary Martin
Contractor: Executive Director - CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2):
i. Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District v. DWR, Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 24WM000006 (and related cases Nos. 24WM000008, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17); South Delta Water Agency v. DWR, San Joaquin Superior Court, Case No. STK-CV-UCP-2024-0000816 - February 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approval of Executive Director Services Agreement
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2):
i. Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District v. DWR, Sacramento Superior Court, Case No. 24WM000006 (and related cases Nos. 24WM000008, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17); South Delta Water Agency v. DWR, San Joaquin Superior Court, Case No. STK-CV-UCP-2024-0000816 - March 08, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- April Monthly Board Report
- Sr. Leadership Spotlight, DCA Quality Manager, Ty Robertson
- Presentation on the Bethany Alignment
- Review and Adopt a Resolution Considering an Environmental Impact Report
(State Clearinghouse No. 2020010227) for the Delta Conveyance Project,
Making Responsible Agency Findings, Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program, Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and
Approving the Delta Conveyance Project
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2):
i. San Francisco Baykeeper, et al. v. DWR, Sacramento Superior Court,
Case No. 24WM000017 (and related cases Nos. 24WM000006, 08, 09,
10, 11, 12, 14, 62) - April 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- May Monthly Board Report
- Sr. Leadership Spotlight, Adrian Brown, Chief Contracting Officer
- Resolution Approving the Third Amendment to the VMA Communications Inc.
Agreement for Communications Support Services - Resolution Approving a Surplus Property Policy.
Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2):
i. San Francisco Baykeeper, et al. v. DWR, Sacramento Superior Court,
Case No. 24WM000017 (and related cases Nos. 24WM000006, 08, 09,
10, 11, 12, 14, 62) - April 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- May Monthly Board Report
- Sr. Leadership Spotlight, Adrian Brown, Chief Contracting Officer
- Resolution Approving the Third Amendment to the VMA Communications Inc.
Agreement for Communications Support Services - Resolution Approving a Surplus Property Policy.
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2):
i. Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District v. DWR, Sacramento Superior
Court, Case No. 24WM000006 (and related cases Nos. 24WM000008,
09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 62, 76)
- May 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- May 16, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
- June Monthly Board Report
- Proposed Final FY 24/25 Budget
- Adopt Resolution Approving the Investment Policy
- DCA Board of Directors Officers Update
- DCA Board of Directors Meeting Cadence
- Adoption of Resolution Commending and Thanking Sarah Palmer for Her
Service on the Board
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2):
i. Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District v. DWR, Sacramento Superior
Court, Case No. 24WM000006 (and related cases Nos. 24WM000008,
09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 62, 76) - May 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- May 16, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
- June Monthly Board Report
- Proposed Final FY 24/25 Budget
- Adopt Resolution Approving the Investment Policy
- DCA Board of Directors Officers Update
- DCA Board of Directors Meeting Cadence
- Adoption of Resolution Commending and Thanking Sarah Palmer for Her
Service on the Board
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2):
i. Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District v. DWR, Sacramento Superior
Court, Case No. 24WM000006 (and related cases Nos. 24WM000008,
09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 62, 76) - August Monthly Board Report
- Resolution Approving the Second Amendment to the AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Agreement for Geotechnical and Fieldwork Services
- Resolution Approving the Second Amendment to the Launch Consulting, LLC Agreement for Information Technology Services
- DCA Board Appointments for Office of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
- DCA Internship Program Update
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2):
i. Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District v. DWR, Sacramento Superior
Court, Case No. 24WM000006 (and related cases Nos. 24WM000008, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 62, 76) - October Monthly Board Report
- Adopt Resolution Approving the Amended Travel Policy
- Findings of the Independent Technical Review (ITR) Committee Report
- Sr. Leadership Spotlight – Rebekah Green, DCA Property Acquisition Manager
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Conference Access Information:
Phone Number: (669) 444-9171
Meeting ID: 87500274563#
Electronic Meeting Link:
https://dcdca-org.zoom.us/j/87500274563?from=addon
Public Comment Link:
https://tinyurl.com/dcapubliccomment
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Topics Discussed:
- Approve Extending Resolution Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361/AB 2449.
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Topics Discussed:
- New Board Member Spotlight – Miguel Luna
- February DCA Monthly Report
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DISCUSSION
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Executive Director - CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: President Palmer
Unrepresented employee: Executive Director - IN MEMORIAM FOR SHANMUGAM ‘PRABA’ PIRABAROOBAN
- February 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
- April DCA Monthly Report
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DISCUSSION
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Executive Director - April 20, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
- May DCA Monthly Report
- Draft Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget
- Adopt Resolution Approving the Fifth Amendment to the Baker Tilly US, LLP
Agreement for Executive Director Services - Adopt Resolution Approving the Fifth Amendment to the Jacobs Engineering Group
Inc. Agreement for Engineering Design Manager Services - Adopt Resolution Approving the Third Amendment to the Parsons Transportation
Group Inc. Agreement for Program Management and Associated Design and
Construction Program Management Support Services
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Topics Discussed:
- June DCA Monthly Report
- Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget
- Adopt Resolution Approving the Sustainability Policy
- Adopt Resolution Approving the Amended Procurement Policy
- Adopt Resolution Approving the Investment Policy
- Adopt Resolution Approving the Second Amendment to the VMA
Communication, Inc. Agreement for Professional Services to provide
Communications Support Services - DCA Board of Directors Meeting Cadence
Topics Discussed:
- Discuss and Consider Support for Executive Order N-8-23 and the Governor’s
Proposal to Build California’s Clean Future, Faster.
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Topics Discussed:
- August DCA Monthly Report
- Initial DCA FY 23/24 Budget Adjustment
- Adopt Resolution Approving the Amended Procurement Policy
- Adopt Resolution Approving the Amended Travel Policy
- Sr. Leadership Spotlight, Ann-Ariel Vecchio, Sustainability Lead
- DCA Intern Program Update
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency designated representative: Chair Sarah Palmer
Contractor: Executive Director - CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DISCUSSION
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Executive Director - CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 case
i. Sierra Club et al. v. California Department of Water Resources, Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34-2020-80003517 - August 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
- October DCA Monthly Report
- DCA Programmatic Governance Update
- Sr. Leadership Spotlight, Valerie Martinez, DCA Communication Manager
- DCP Communication and Outreach Update
- DCP Tribal Consultation Update
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency designated representative: Chair Sarah Palmer
Contractor: Executive Director - CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DISCUSSION
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: Executive Director - CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 1 case
i. Sierra Club et al. v. California Department of Water Resources, Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34-2020-80003517 - December DCA Monthly Report
- DCA Financial Audit Report
- Sr. Leadership Spotlight, Adam Murdock, DCA Engineering Design Manager
- Adopt Resolution Approving the Sixth Amendment to Agreement for Executive Director Services to Transfer the Agreement from Baker Tilly US, LLP to Bradner Consulting, LLC
Stakeholder Engagement Committee Meetings
The Stakeholder Engagement Committee provided a forum for Delta stakeholders to offer input and feedback on technical and engineering issues related to the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority’s proposed project design from November 2019 to January 2022. Below you will find agendas, minutes, presentations, videos and other documents from the Committee’s meetings.
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Topics Discussed:
- Approve Resolution Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
- January DCA Monthly Report
- Second DCA FY 21/22 Budget Adjustment
- Adopt Resolution to Sunset the Stakeholder Engagement Committee
- Adopt Resolution to Award Geotechnical Exploration and Reporting Services Contract, Making Responsible Agency Findings Under CEQA, Considering a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Addendum and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Topics Discussed:
- Extend Resolution No. 2021-08 Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
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Topics Discussed:
- Extend Resolution No. 2021-08 Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant
to AB 361
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Topics Discussed:
- Approve Resolution Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
- March DCA Monthly Report
- Sr. Leadership Spotlight – Damaris Villalobos-Galindo
- Consider Passing Resolution to Approve Amendment 6 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
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Topics Discussed:
- Extend Resolution No. 2021-08 Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant
to AB 361
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- Extend Resolution No. 2021-08 Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
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Topics Discussed:
- April DCA Monthly Report
- Draft FY 22/23 Budget
- Conflict of Interest Code Amendment
- Travel Policy Update
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Topics Discussed:
- June DCA Monthly Report
- Proposed FY 22/23 Budget
- Sr. Leadership Spotlight
- Pass Resolution to Adopt Updated Investment Policy
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION
- PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
- Title: Executive Director
- PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
- Extend Resolution Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
- DCA Board Appointments for Office of President, Vice President, and Secretary
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(The Agenda and Meeting Packet was amended on 08/17/2022 to remove Item 7b, Amendment to the DCA Procurement Policy and to include a presentation for Item 7a, August DCA Monthly Report.)
August 18, 2022Topics Discussed:
- Approve Extending Resolution Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
- August DCA Monthly Report
- DCA Internship Update
Topics Discussed:
- Extend Resolution Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
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Topics Discussed:
- CLOSED SESSION – Conference with Labor Negotiators
- Approve Extending Resolution Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361.
- Adoption of Resolution Approving the Fourth Amendment to the Management Partners Agreement for Executive Director Services
- September DCA Monthly Report
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Topics Discussed:
- Approve Extending Resolution Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
- October DCA Monthly Report
- DCA Field Work Activities Program Update
- DCA Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
Topics Discussed:
- Approve Resolution Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to
AB 361.
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Topics Discussed:
- Approve Extending Resolution Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
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Topics Discussed:
- December DCA Monthly Report
- Sr. Leadership Spotlight – Rod Houser
- DCA FY 2021/22 Financial Annual Audit Report
- JEPA Amendment 7
- AB2449 Remote Meeting Update
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Topics Discussed:
• Resolution to Approve Updated Bylaws
• Resolution to Approve Amendment #5 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
• Appoint DCA Board Secretary
• February DCA Monthly Report
• Planning Schedule Update
Topics Discussed:
- New DCA Board of Directors Introductions and Orientation: Overview of DCA Structure,
Services and Meetings
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Topics Discussed:
- March DCA Monthly Report
- Stakeholder Engagement Update
- Stakeholder Engagement Report Out
- Discussion Regarding DCA Board Meeting Cadence
- Adoption of Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Management Partners Agreement for Executive Director Services
Topics Discussed:
Closed Session
- Public Employee Performance Evaluation
- Public Employment
- Conference with Labor Negotiators
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Topics Discussed:
- Interim Executive Director Introduction
- April DCA Monthly Report
- DCA FY 21/22 Draft Budget Discussion
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Topics Discussed:
- May DCA Monthly Report
- DCA FY 21/22 Draft Budget Discussion
- SEC Update
- Discuss Current SEC Vacancies and Consider Passing Resolution to Modify the Size of the SEC
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Topics Discussed:
- June DCA Monthly Report
- Adopt DCA FY 21/22 Budget
- Pass Resolution to Adopt Updated Investment Policy
- Pass Resolution to Adopt Updated Ethics Policy and Protest Policy
- DCA Board of Directors Meeting Cadence
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Topics Discussed:
- July DCA Monthly Report
- Initial DCA FY 21/22 Budget Adjustment
- SEC Update
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Topics Discussed:
- September DCA Monthly Report
- Sr. Leadership Spotlight
- Stakeholder Outreach Efforts
- SEC Report Out
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Topics Discussed:
- DCA FY 2020/2021
- November DCA Monthly Report
- Approval of Second Amendment to Management Partners Agreement for Executive Director Services
- Sr. Leadership Spotlight – Ruth Douzinas, Project Controls Manager
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
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Topics Discussed:
- Extend Resolution No. 2021-08 Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
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Topics Discussed:
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
- January DCA Monthly Report
- Consider Passing Resolution to Amend the DCA Bylaws
- 980 9th Street DCA Build-out Update
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Topics Discussed:
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
- Findings of the Independent Technical Review (ITR) Committee Report
- Intakes Update
- Launch Shaft Update
- February DCA Monthly Report
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Topics Discussed:
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
- Proposed Schedule for Annual Budget Approval
- March DCA Monthly Report
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Topics Discussed:
- Consider Passing Resolution Authorizing Award of General Counsel Services Contract to Best Best and Krieger LLP
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
- DCA Board Meeting Questions and Answers Tracker
- April DCA Monthly Report
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Topics Discussed:
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Members Report Out
- DCA’s Transition Back to the Office
- Draft DCA Budget for Fiscal Year 20/21
- May DCA Monthly Report
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Topics Discussed:
- Consider Passing Resolution Adopting the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority Allowable Travel Expenses Policy
- DCA Budget for Fiscal Year 20/21
- Introduction to DCA Program Controls
- June DCA Monthly Report
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Members Report Out
- Independent Technical Review of Intakes
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Topics Discussed:
- Biennial Board of Directors Officer Appointments and Resolution Updating the Bylaws Regarding Officer Terms
- July DCA Monthly Report
- Field Work Activities for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
- Tunnel Independent Technical Review No. 2 – Findings and DCA Response
- DCA Leadership Spotlight – Gwen Buchholtz, Environmental Manager
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Members Report Out
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Topics Discussed:
- August DCA Monthly Report
- DCA Leadership Spotlight – Graham Bradner, Levees Lead
- Presentation on Delta Conveyance Preliminary Cost Assessment
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
- Presentation on Stakeholder Engagement Committee Member Input
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Topics Discussed:
- Consider Passing Resolution to Approve Amendment #4 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and Determine Approval is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
- Consider Passing Resolution to Expand the DCA Delta Stakeholder Engagement Committee and Appoint an Ex Officio Member to the Committee
- September DCA Monthly Report
- DCA Leadership Spotlight – Steve Minassian, Chief Engineer
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
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Topics Discussed:
- Consider Passing Resolution to Appoint a Public Member to the DCA Delta
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- Consider Passing Resolution to Approve Amendment #4 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and Determine Approval is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
- Fiscal Year 19/20 Closeout Report
- DCA Planning Phase Update
- October DCA Monthly Report
- DCA Leadership Spotlight – Nazli Parvizi, Community Engagement Manager
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
- Stakeholder Engagement Report Out
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Topics Discussed:
- DCA FY 20/21 Budget Amendment
- November DCA Monthly Report
- DCA Leadership Spotlight – Phil Ryan, Engineering Design Manager
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
- Stakeholder Engagement Report Out
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Topics Discussed:
- DCA FY 2019/2020 Audit Report
- December DCA Monthly Report
- DCA Leadership Spotlight – Andrew Finney, Geotech Lead
- Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
- Stakeholder Engagement Report Out
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Topics Discussed:
- Consider Passing Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract to Bentley Systems, Inc.
- Consider Authorizing Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement with The Hallmark Group
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Topics Discussed:
- Consider Passing Resolution Authorizing Award of Professional Services Contract to Parsons Transportation Group, Inc
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Topics Discussed:
- Consider Passing Resolution Adopting the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority Purchasing and Procurement Policy
- Consider Authorizing Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP
- Consider Passing Resolution to Authorize the Executive Director to Negotiate and the President to Execute an Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Planning and Environmental Services in Support of the Environmental Analysis for a Potential Delta Conveyance Project, and to Determine such Actions are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
- Discussion and potential creation of an Environmental Committee of the Board of Directors
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Topics Discussed:
- Consider Passing Resolution to Authorize the President to Execute an Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Planning and Environmental Services in Support of the Environmental Analysis for a Potential Delta Conveyance Project, and to Determine such Actions are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
- Consider Passing Resolution to Revise the Scope of Services for Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. and Authorize the Executive Director to Negotiate and Execute an Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement to Provide Engineering Design Management Services
- Consider Approving Budget Amendment #2 for FY 2018/19
- Consider Adopting the FY2019/20 Proposed Budget
- Consider Passing Resolution to Authorize the Executive Director to Negotiate and Execute a Lease for office space at 980 9th Street in Sacramento, Ca
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Topics Discussed:
- Introduction of the new Environmental Manager
- Projected monthly expenditures for issued task orders
- Discuss the new monthly Board Report template
- Consider passing Resolution to approve the letter of credit for the DCA Office Lease
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Topics Discussed:
- DCA Staffing Workshop
- July DCA Monthly Report
- Consider Passing Resolution Authorizing Investment Policy and Annual Delegation
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Topics Discussed:
- Review Engineering Workplan
- Review Field Workplan
- Consider Passing Resolution to Establish the DCA Delta Stakeholder Engagement Committee and Forming an Ad Hoc Committee of the Board to Assist in Reviewing Applications to the DCA Delta Stakeholder Engagement Committee
- Consider Passing Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract to an Audiovisual (AV) Systems Integrator to Provide Equipment and Installation Services
- Consider Passing Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract to an IT Managed Services Provider (MSP) to Provide IT Equipment and Support Services
- Consider Passing Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract to Miles Treaster and Associates for Office Furniture
- Consider Passing Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract to Primary and Back-Up Internet Service Providers for the New DCA Office Space
- September DCA Monthly Report
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Topics Discussed:
- Consider Passing Resolution to Appoint and Formalize DCA Delta Stakeholder Engagement Committee
- Consider Passing Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement to Provide Communications Support Services
- September DCA Monthly Report
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Topics Discussed:
- Report out from Stakeholder Engagement Committee Meeting
- Delta Conveyance Planning Update
- October DCA Monthly Report
- Review and Accept the 2018-2019 DCA Audit performed by KPMG
- Consider Passing Resolution to Appoint DCA Stakeholder Engagement Committee Member
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Topics Discussed:
- Report out from Stakeholder Engagement Committee Meeting
- November DCA Monthly Report
- Consider Authorizing Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP
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DCA Finance Committee Meetings
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Topics Discussed:
- Review of Final Draft FY24/25 Budget
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Stakeholder Engagement Committee Meetings
The Stakeholder Engagement Committee provided a forum for Delta stakeholders to offer input and feedback on technical and engineering issues related to the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority’s proposed project design from November 2019 to January 2022. Below you will find agendas, minutes, presentations, videos and other documents from the Committee’s meetings.
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Topics Discussed:
- Bethany Alternative Wrap-Up
- Geotechnical Field Work Update
- Community Benefits Program Update
- Project Financing Overview
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Topics Discussed:
- Design Changes
- Ongoing Outreach Efforts
- Environmental Justice Survey Results
- Community Benefits Program Update
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Topics Discussed:
- Design Changes
- Ongoing Outreach Efforts
- Community Benefits Program Update
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Topics Discussed:
- Air Quality Analysis Methods
- Ongoing Outreach Efforts
- Engineering Updates
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Topics Discussed:
- Updated Intake Conceptual Design
- Overall Review of Conceptual Design
- Ongoing DCA Outreach Efforts
- DWR Outreach Overview for 2022
- Proposed SEC Sunset Process
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Topics Discussed:
- NOP Overview and SEC Work Product Discussion
- Intakes Overview
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Topics Discussed:
- Basics of Tunnel Drive
- Launch Shaft Siting
- Question Tracking Packet
- Basics of Retrieval and Maintenance Shafts
- Siting Retrieval and Maintenance Shafts
- Independent Technical Review Response
- Map of Public Boat Ramps, Refuges, Preserves, Etc
- Map of Schools, Hospitals, Fire Stations, Etc
- Complete Presentation
- Siting Methodology
- Updated Glossary
- Meeting Summary
Topics Discussed:
- Basics of Retrieval and Maintenance Shafts
- Siting Retrieval and Maintenance Shafts
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Topics Discussed:
- Integrated Project Siting
- Integrated Project Logistics
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Topics Discussed:
- DCA Response to key SEC Siting Comments
- Southern Complex Facilities Discussion
- Discussion on DCA Board Presentation by SEC Representative
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Topics Discussed:
- CEQA Process Update
- Presentation Traffic Impacts and Logistics Improvements
- Update on DCA Follow-up studies in response to SEC comments
- Proposed Alignment Tours and Map Book
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Topics Discussed:
- DWR Tribal Engagement & Other Updates
- Delta-wide Soils Transportation and Balance
- Update on DCA Follow-Up Studies in Response to SEC Comments
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Topics Discussed:
- DWR General Updates and Alternatives Formulation
- DCA Response to SEC Comments
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Topics Discussed:
- SEC Open Forum – Reflection on Status
- DWR Updates
- Intakes Design Refinements
- Traffic Reductions
- Briefing on Bethany Alternative
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Topics Discussed:
- DWR Updates & Environmental Justice Survey Overview
- Bethany Alternative Siting
- RTM Management Plan Updates
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Topics Discussed:
- DCA Responds to Deferred SEC Questions
- Bethany Alternative Logistics & Traffic
- DWR Updates
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Topics Discussed:
- DWR Planning Status
- Community Benefits Framework Discussion
- Bethany Complex
- Bethany Alternative Traffic Analysis
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There are no meetings this month
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Topics Discussed:
- Committee Overview & Purpose
- Roles & Responsibilities: DCA & DWR
- Ralph M. Brown Act & Public Records Act (PRA) Training
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Topics Discussed:
- DWR: Review CEQA Process
- DCA Concept Engineering Directive / Stakeholder Engagement Committee Role
- Delta Conveyance System Overview, Introduction to Individual Features, and Introduction to Facility Siting Drivers