HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/2023 - Water Commission - SUMMARY AGENDA - Regular Meeting
WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
November 16, 2023 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
11/16/2023 Agenda Page 1
The Water Commission advises City Council regarding water, wastewater, and stormwater
policy issues such as water rights, planning, acquisition and management, conservation and
public education, floodplain regulations, storm drainage, and development criteria. Read more
at https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/boards/water.
This hybrid Water Commission meeting is available online via Zoom, phone, or in person in
the Colorado River Community Room of 222 LaPorte Ave. You may join the meeting beginning
at 5 p.m. Participants should join at least 15 minutes prior to 5:30 p.m. start time.
ONLINE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
You will need an internet connection on a laptop, computer, or smartphone, and may join the
meeting through Zoom at https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/98568801045 Webinar ID: 985 6880 1045
(Using earphones with microphone will improve the audio). Keep yourself on muted status.
For public comments, the Chairperson will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to
indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all
participants have an opportunity to comment.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY PHONE:
Please dial +1 346 248 7799 and enter Webinar ID 985 6880 1045. Keep yourself on muted
status. For public comments, when the Chair asks participants to click the “Raise Hand” button
if they wish to speak, phone participants will need to press *9 to do this. Staff will be
moderating the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the
Water Commission. When you are called, press *6 to unmute yourself.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PERSON:
To participate in person, individuals should come to the Colorado River Community Room of
222 LaPorte Ave and be prepared to follow strict social distancing guidelines. There may be
needs to limit the number of individuals in the meeting room, and thus staging for individuals to
speak may need to occur in the lobby or outside (weather permitting).
Individuals who wish to speak will line up along the northern wall, maintaining physical
distancing. The chairperson will call upon each participant to speak.
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WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
November 16, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
11/16/2023 Agenda Page 2
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION (3 minutes per individual)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Oct. 19
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Staff Reports
i. Water Resources Quarterly Report (10 minutes)
(No presentation/Staff available for questions)
Michael Neale, Water Resources Engineer
Jen Dial, Water Resources Division Manager
ii. Memo: Water Supply Requirements Next Steps (10 minutes)
(No presentation/Staff available for questions)
Jen Dial, Water Resources Division Manager
iii. Financial Monthly Report (Meeting packet only/No presentation)
Documents to Share: Any document or presentation a member of the public wishes to
provide to the Water Commission for its consideration must be emailed to
KaMartinez@fcgov.com at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Provide Comments via Email: Individuals who are uncomfortable or unable to access the
Zoom platform or participate by phone are encouraged to participate by emailing comments
to the above email address at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
If your comments are specific to any of the discussion items on the agenda, please indicate
that in the subject line of your email. Staff will ensure your comments are provided to the
Water Commission.
WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
November 16, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
11/16/2023 Agenda Page 3
b. Regular (Action) Items
i. Ordinance Authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Regarding
Operation and Maintenance of Boxelder Creek Watershed Dams
(Presentation: 20 minutes, Discussion & Action: 10 minutes)
Ken Sampley, Director of Stormwater Engineering and Development Review
This item is meant to provide an overview of the City’s upcoming
intergovernmental agreement with numerous stakeholders regarding
operation and maintenance of Boxelder Creek Watershed Dams (B-Dams B-
2, B-3, and B-4). All involved stakeholders seek adoption from their
respective governing bodies; several have already received approval.
Water Commission recommended at its June 20, 2019 meeting that City
Council adopt an IGA between the same Boxelder Creek Watershed B-Dams
stakeholders to develop an approach for construction of updates and
maintenance of the B-Dams in the upper Boxelder Creek Watershed.
Staff requests a recommendation from Water Commission ahead of a
presentation and ordinance first reading at the Dec. 5 City Council meeting.
Approval and second reading is scheduled for Dec. 19.
8. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
(Committees, Event attendance, etc.)
9. OTHER BUSINESS
(Commissioner concerns, Announcements)
a. Approval of 2024 Work Plan
(Presentation: 10 minutes, Discussion & Action: 10 minutes)
Chairperson Radin will request comments from Water Commissioners.
b. Boards & Commissions “Super Issues” Meeting
The Dec. 4 meeting of boards and commissions members will feature staff
presentations on Halligan Water Supply Project and the Water Efficiency Plan.
Commissioners are encouraged to register via Engage ( https://engage.fcgov.com/ )
and attend the event.
10. ADJOURNMENT