NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The public meeting of the
Watershed Conservation Authority (WCA)
will be held on
Thursday, January 18, 2024
at 1:30 p.m.
at Garvey Community Center
9108 Garvey Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770
TELECONFERENCE MEETING VIA ZOOM ADDRESS:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89173340870?pwd=MWI1TXVYQmNVUCtLYS84T1VnaEc3QT09
Meeting ID: 891 7334 0870 |Password: 550523| And by phone at: 1-669-444-9171
The agenda and detailed reports may be downloaded as PDF files by clicking on the titles listed below.
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Agenda |
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Call to Order |
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Roll Call |
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Flag Salute |
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Public Comment
Individuals wishing to offer public comment can fill out this online form for the official record and submit on or before January 15, 2024 by 4:00 pm to be read by Chair during the meeting. Public comment can also be made in person during the meeting. Individuals representing themselves will be allowed two (2) minutes and those representing an organization will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak on an item. Speaker time may be reduced depending on the number of speakers. |
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Approval of Minutes |
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Chair's Report |
Executive Officer's Report
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Consideration of a resolution to receive and file the FY2021/22 WCA Financial Compliance Audit and related findings. |
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Consideration of a resolution to approve an update to the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget. |
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Consideration of a resolution to authorize the Executive Officer or Designees to negotiate and enter into a three-year subscription agreement for financial software services with Unanet; and to enter into a one-time agreement with a Certified Unanet Implementation Services. |
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Consideration of a resolution for the Watershed Conservation Authority to accept plan development and implementation of the Southeast Los Angeles Cultural Center. |
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Consideration of a resolution to approve a contract for legal services with SOMOS Legal Services for the Southeast Los Angeles Cultural Center. |
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Consideration of a resolution to approve a master agreement with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach for as-needed small capital projects, landscaping and maintenance services. |
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Consideration of a resolution to authorize the Executive Officer or Designee to negotiate and enter into agreements for biological survey, invasive species management, sustainable land management, and invasive species removal on the following two properties: Azusa Foothills Open Space and Walnut Creek Habitat and Open Space. |
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Consideration of a resolution to approve an agreement with Lynne Dwyer, RLA CA 3607, for landscape design services for the East Fork Oaks River Access project. |
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Consideration of a resolution to approve an agreement for construction management services with Skanska, Inc for Azusa Wilderness Park Entry Improvements. |
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Consideration of a resolution to approve an agreement for construction management services with Skanska, Inc. for the San Gabriel River Center. |
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Consideration of a resolution to approve a budget augmentation and timeline extension to the Withers and Sandgren contract for design services for Azusa Wilderness Park. |
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Consideration of a resolution to approve a master agreement for as-needed graphic design services with the following three graphic design firms: Firebrand Creative House; Found.; Place & Page, and authorize the Executive Officer or their Designee to approve contracts for projects and services under the agreement. |
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Consideration of a resolution to approve an agreement with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) for Ranger Services and; adopt the MRCA Ordinance as the WCA Ordinance. |
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Consideration of a resolution to: 1) accept Conservation Easement within the jurisdiction of the Puente Hills Habitat Authority totaling over 12 acres within the parcel AINs 8240001901, 8266002901, and 8266002902; and 2) accept an endowment from the San Diego Foundation for monitoring the easement. |
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Consideration of a resolution to amend the professional services contract (WCA21511) with Page & Turnbull to provide additional A/E permitting services for the San Gabriel River Center and Gardens project. |
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Consideration of a resolution to enter into a contract with Nicole Law for financial consultation services. |
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Closed session: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) and (4), the Watershed Conservation Authority may hold a closed session on the following item: River Park Phase 1A Step 2 |
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Announcement of next meeting date – Thursday, March 21, 2024 @ 1:30 pm |
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Adjournment |
Public participation is welcome on any agenda item. Members of the public wishing to address the Governing Body on any item should address the Chair. During the meeting, the governing board may hold a closed session on any item pursuant to Government Code sections 54956.8 and 54956.9. In advance of the meeting, questions about the agenda items should be addressed to Mark Stanley at [email protected].
Note: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Board Secretary at [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Meeting Schedule - Subject to change
The WCA Board normally meets on the third Thursday of the month.
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DATE
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DAY
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TIME
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LOCATION
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Jan. 18, 2024
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Thursday
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1:30 p.m.
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TBD
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Mar. 21, 2024
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Thursday
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1:30 p.m.
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TBD
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May 16, 2024
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Thursday
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1:30 p.m.
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TBD
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Jul. 18, 2024
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Thursday
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1:30 p.m.
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TBD
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Sep. 19, 2024
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Thursday
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1:30 p.m.
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TBD
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Nov. 21, 2024
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Thursday
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1:30 p.m.
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TBD
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*Time or Date Change
For more information, contact the Watershed Conservation Authority at (626) 815-1019.
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