2021 September 16 Board Meeting

The public meeting of the Watershed Conservation Authority (WCA) will be held on

Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 1:30 pm.


Per Executive Order N-29-20, Paragraph 11, issued by California Governor Gavin Newsom on March 17, 2020 and related to the State of Emergency declared as a result of the COVID-19 virus, WCA board meetings will be temporarily conducted remotely via the below remote access information. Anybody needing assistance accessing the meeting should contact WCA Board Secretary.

TELECONFERENCE MEETING VIA ZOOM
ADDRESS: https://zoom.us/j/87050220721
Passcode: 806743

Or by phone at 1-669-900-9128; Meeting ID #870 5022 0721

The agenda and detailed reports may be downloaded as PDF files by clicking on the titles listed below.

    Agenda - Revised 9/13/21. [2 pages, 209kb]
1.    Call to Order
2.   Roll Call
3.   Public Comment
Individuals wishing to offer public comment can fill out this online form for the official record and submit on or before September 15, 2021 by 4:00 pm to be read by Chair during the meeting. Public comment can also be made during the meeting by virtual means or phone. Although not required, in order to facilitate an orderly remote meeting, it is helpful to let WCA staff know in advance if you would like to make a public comment. 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.
4.     Approval of Minutes [10 pages, 2 mb]
5.   Chair's Report

 

Executive Officer's Report
6.   Watershed Conservation Authority Response to COVID-19
7.    Liaison and Activities Report [22 pages, 4.7mb]
8.    Expenditure Report [21 pages, 1mb]

 

Consent Calendar
9.   Fund Balance Report [2 pages, 1.3mb]
10.    Consideration of a resolution to approve a proposal to the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy for a Technical Assistance contract to facilitate Lower LA River jump start projects and stakeholder engagement. [9 pages, 2.7mb]
11.   Consideration of a resolution to authorize a grant application to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A Grant Program for Acquisition-Only. [5 pages, 1.5mb]
12.   Consideration of a resolution to authorize a grant application to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A Grant Program for Regional Recreation Facilities, Multi-use Trails and Accessibility. [5 pages, 1.9mb]

 

Regular Calendar
13.   Consideration of a resolution to approve an update to the Employee Handbook. [51 pages, 2.38mb]
14.    Consideration of a resolution to 1) appoint two board members for a selection committee with WCA and RMC staff to select services for the San Gabriel River Center and Gardens, and 2) approve Executive Officer to negotiate and enter into a contract for selected proposals. [28 pages, 3.2mb]
15.   Consideration of a request to the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy for a grant to the Watershed Conservation Authority for the River Ranger Pilot Program Implementation Project. [9 pages, 1mb]
16.   Announcement of next meeting date – Thursday, November 18, 2021 @ 1:30 pm
17.   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. 

DATE
DAY
TIME
LOCATION
Jan. 21, 2021
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom.Us
Mar. 18, 2021 - CANCELED
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom.Us
May 20, 2021
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom.Us
Jun. 10, 2021*
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom.Us
Jun. 23, 2021*
Wednesday
1:30 p.m. 
Via Zoom.Us
Jul. 15, 2021
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom.Us
Aug. 4, 2021*
Wednesday
1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom.Us
Sep. 16, 2021
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom.Us
Nov. 18, 2021
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom.Us

 

*Time or Date Change

For more information, contact the Watershed Conservation Authority at (626) 815-1019.