2023 September 21 Board Meeting

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

Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at


Rosemead Community Center
9108 Garvey Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770


500 W. Temple St.
Conference Room No. 864
Los Angeles, CA 90012


11333 Valley Boulevard
City Hall
El Monte, CA 91731

TELECONFERENCE MEETING VIA ZOOM ADDRESS:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89173340870?pwd=MWI1TXVYQmNVUCtLYS84T1VnaEc3QT09
Meeting ID: 891 7334 0870 I Password: 550523 I And by phone at 1-669-900-9128

 

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

    Agenda
1.   Call to Order
2.   Roll Call
3.   Flag Salute
4.   Public Comment
Individuals wishing to offer public comment can fill out this online form for the official record and submit on or before September 20, 2023 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.
5.   Approval of Minutes
6.   Chair’s Report

 

Executive Officer's Report
7.    Liaison and Activities Report
8.    Expenditure Report

 

Consent Calendar
9.   Fund Balance Report
10.   Consideration of a resolution to officially rename the Duck Farm River Park to River Park

 

Regular Calendar
11.   Consideration of a resolution to approve an application to San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy for Acquisition of the Bluebird Preserve [AINs 8658-002-032, 8658-002-033, 8636-026-013, 8636-026-025, 8636-026-028]
12.   Consideration of a resolution to approve a budget augmentation with Citadel EHS for Azusa River Wilderness Park Entry Improvements Project for lead assessment and lead compliance Consideration of a resolution approving the Grant Deed Transfer from the City of Azusa for Rosedale Property.
13.   Consideration of a resolution to authorize the Executive Officer or Designee to amend contracts with California Botanic Garden and San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps in conjunction with reallocation of budget and expanded supplemental tasks for Fuel Modifications (RMC21004)
14.   Consideration of a resolution to increase the total amount authorized by the Executive Office to negotiate and enter into agreements for services to facilitate access to public lands for the Community Connections to Wildlands Program
15.   Consideration of a resolution to enter into a contract with former employee, Johnathan Perisho for consultation services
16.   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
17.   Announcement of next meeting date – Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 1:30 pm
18.   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. 19, 2023
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Mar. 9, 2023*
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Azusa
June 1, 2023*
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Azusa
June 15, 2023
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
TBD
Jul. 20, 2023
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
TBD
Sep. 21, 2023
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Rosemead
Nov. 16, 2023
Thursday
1:30 p.m.
TBD

 

*Time or Date Change

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