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Topics 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

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

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

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

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

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

Topics Discussed:

• Discuss and Consider Support for Executive Order N-8-23 and the Governor’s
  Proposal to Build California’s Clean Future, Faster.

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:

• 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

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

Topics Discussed:

• New Board Member Spotlight – Miguel Luna
• February DCA Monthly Report

Topics Discussed:

• Approve Extending Resolution Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361/AB 2449.

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

Topics Discussed:

• Approve Extending Resolution Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361

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.

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

Topics 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

Topics Discussed:

• CLOSED SESSION
  • PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
    • Title: Executive Director
• Extend Resolution Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
• DCA Board Appointments for Office of President, Vice President, and Secretary

Topics Discussed:

• June DCA Monthly Report
• Proposed FY 22/23 Budget
• Sr. Leadership Spotlight
• Pass Resolution to Adopt Updated Investment Policy

Topics Discussed:

• April DCA Monthly Report
• Draft FY 22/23 Budget
• Conflict of Interest Code Amendment
• Travel Policy Update

Topics Discussed:

• Extend Resolution No. 2021-08 Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant
  to AB 361

Topics Discussed:

• Extend Resolution No. 2021-08 Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361

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

Topics Discussed:

• Extend Resolution No. 2021-08 Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant
  to AB 361

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

Topics Discussed:

• Extend Resolution No. 2021-08 Authorizing Virtual Board and Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361

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

Topics Discussed:

• September DCA Monthly Report
• Sr. Leadership Spotlight
• Stakeholder Outreach Efforts
• SEC Report Out

Topics Discussed:

• July DCA Monthly Report
• Initial DCA FY 21/22 Budget Adjustment
• SEC Update

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

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

Topics Discussed:

• Interim Executive Director Introduction
• April DCA Monthly Report
• DCA FY 21/22 Draft Budget Discussion

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

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

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

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

Topics Discussed:

• Consider Passing Resolution to Appoint a Public Member to the DCA Delta

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
• 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Topics Discussed:

• Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
• Proposed Schedule for Annual Budget Approval
• March DCA Monthly Report

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

Topics Discussed:

• Stakeholder Engagement Committee Update
• Findings of the Independent Technical Review (ITR) Committee Report
• Intakes Update
• Launch Shaft Update
• February DCA Monthly Report

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

Topics Discussed:

• Consider Passing Resolution Authorizing Award of Professional Services Contract to Parsons Transportation Group, Inc

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

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

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

Topics Discussed:

• DCA Staffing Workshop
• July DCA Monthly Report
• Consider Passing Resolution Authorizing Investment Policy and Annual Delegation

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

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

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

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

Topics Discussed:

• Updated Intake Conceptual Design
• Overall Review of Conceptual Design
• Ongoing DCA Outreach Efforts
• DWR Outreach Overview for 2022
• Proposed SEC Sunset Process

Topics Discussed:

• Air Quality Analysis Methods
• Ongoing Outreach Efforts
• Engineering Updates

Topics Discussed:

• Design Changes
• Ongoing Outreach Efforts
• Community Benefits Program Update

Topics Discussed:

• Design Changes
• Ongoing Outreach Efforts
• Environmental Justice Survey Results
• Community Benefits Program Update

Topics Discussed:

• Bethany Alternative Wrap-Up
• Geotechnical Field Work Update
• Community Benefits Program Update
• Project Financing Overview

Topics Discussed:

• DWR Planning Status
• Community Benefits Framework Discussion
• Bethany Complex
• Bethany Alternative Traffic Analysis

Topics Discussed:

• DCA Responds to Deferred SEC Questions
• Bethany Alternative Logistics & Traffic
• DWR Updates

Topics Discussed:

• DWR Updates & Environmental Justice Survey Overview
• Bethany Alternative Siting
• RTM Management Plan Updates

Topics Discussed:

• SEC Open Forum – Reflection on Status
• DWR Updates
• Intakes Design Refinements
• Traffic Reductions
• Briefing on Bethany Alternative

Topics Discussed:

• DWR General Updates and Alternatives Formulation
• DCA Response to SEC Comments

Topics Discussed:

• DWR Tribal Engagement & Other Updates
• Delta-wide Soils Transportation and Balance
• Update on DCA Follow-Up Studies in Response to SEC Comments

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

Topics Discussed:

• NOP Overview and SEC Work Product Discussion
• Intakes Overview

Topics Discussed:

• Basics of Tunnel Drive
• Launch Shaft Siting

Topics Discussed:

• Basics of Retrieval and Maintenance Shafts
• Siting Retrieval and Maintenance Shafts

Topics Discussed:

• Integrated Project Siting
• Integrated Project Logistics

Topics Discussed:

• DCA Response to key SEC Siting Comments
• Southern Complex Facilities Discussion
• Discussion on DCA Board Presentation by SEC Representative

Topics Discussed:

• Committee Overview & Purpose
• Roles & Responsibilities: DCA & DWR
• Ralph M. Brown Act & Public Records Act (PRA) Training

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