HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 4.A 10/05/2015DATE: October 5, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John C. Brown, City Manager
Agenda Item #4.A
SUBJECT: Resolution Appointing Council Representative and Alternate to the North Bay
Watershed Association
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution Appointing Council
Representative and Alternate to the North Bay Watershed Association.
BACKGROUND
The City of Petaluma is a member of the North Bay Watershed Association (NBWA), which is
an organization that supports and protects our strategic interests in water supply, wastewater, and
storm water management. The activities of the Board of Directors (Board) tend to be education
and policy -focused, but have also supported Petaluma in obtaining funding for flood protection
projects, including Demnan Reach, Capri Creek and improvements to the City's Flood Alert
system. In recent years, the NBWA has facilitated a partnership approach for members that are
required to meet the recent MS4 stormwater permitting requirements. For instance, NBWA
spent $30,000 to develop a Post Construction BMP (best management practices) Manual and to
hold 3 trainings on how to use the manual in FY 13-14 and, $30,000 to satisfy a MS4 (municipal
storm sewer system) permit specific task, known as requirement E.14 PEAIP, in FY 14-15. This
year, NBWA will consider a request for an additional $30k to use in FY 15-16 to develop tools
that will help all municipalities with the MS4 permit trash amendments.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) creating the NBWA in 2000, included as
Attachment 2), established a Board consisting of the representatives of 16 member agencies,
which include the Counties of Sonoma and Marin, the Cities of Petaluma and San Rafael, the
Sonoma County Water Agency, and a host of water, sanitary, and conservation districts.
Additional agencies in Marin County hold associate member status. Many of the representatives
are, but need not be, elected officials. For the past several years, members of City staff have
been assigned to represent Petaluma's interests on this body. The NBWA budget and dues
calculation for FYI 5/16 is included as Attachment 2.
DISCUSSION
The NBWA has expressed a desire that the City Council appoint Petaluma's representative and
alternate from the elected body in accordance with the MOU. Staff would continue to
participate, as members of the NBWA Council, a technical advisory group that tends to be focus
on storm sewer systems and permitting.
Because Councilmember Healy represents Petaluma on the Sonoma County Water Agency's
Water Advisory Committee, Councilmember Barrett represents Petaluma on the Water Agency's
Zone 2A Advisory Committee, and the relationship of that subject matter to NBWA's, the Mayor
would like to appointment them, respectively, to the NBWA Board as Petaluma's Representative
and Alternate.
Council member assignments are approved each January for that calendar year. To synchronize
this assignment with others, the current appointment is recommended for the period from
October 5, 2015 until Council Committee assignments are approved in January 2016. The
attached resolution would provide the City Council's confirmation of those appointments.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. MOU and FY 15/16 Budget
Attachment 1
RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO
THE NORTH BAY WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is a member of the North Bay Watershed Association
(NBWA), which is an organization that supports and protects our strategic interests in water
supply, wastewater, and storm water management; and
WHEREAS, the NBWA desires the appointment of an elected official(s) to the Board of
Directors; and
WHEREAS, Councihnembers Healy and Barrett are currently representing the City on regional
advisory committees with interests in water resources and conservation, stream maintenance and flood
protection; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Glass has recommended that the City Council approve his appointment of
Councilmember Healy as Petaluma's representative on the NBWA, and appointment of Council member
Barrett as Petaluma's alternate; and
WHEREAS, to synchronize the term of these appointments with the Council committee
assignments made by the Mayor and approved by the City Council each January, it is desirable that the
term of these initial appointments are effective into January 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Councilmember Healy is appointed as the
Council Representative the North Bay Watershed Association and Councilmember Barrett is appointed as
the alternate, for the period from October 5, 2015 until Council committee assignments for calendar year
2016 are made.
Attachment 2
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CREATING
THE NORTH BAY WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into by and
between the parties that are signatories to this MOU, listed in Exhibit A attached hereto
and incorporated by reference.
Section A. Recitals:
1. Each of the parties to this MOU is a local government entity functioning
within the watershed of the San Pablo Bay.
2. The parties desire to establish a watershed association in order to facilitate
partnerships across political boundaries that promote the ecological vitality of the San
Pablo Bay watershed.
3. It is to the parties' mutual advantage and benefit to develop and implement
cooperative restoration and protection efforts throughout the watershed and promote a
regional alliance that supplements local government programs.
4. The parties hereto plan to develop joint proposals for funding and to obtain
public support for local, state, federal, and other funding opportunities for programs that
implement the mission and goals of the Association.
5. The parties hereto recognize the value of using common resources
effectively.
6. The parties hereto desire to be proactive on watershed -based regulatory
issues which affect areas beyond traditional political boundaries.
7. The parties hereto desire to educate the communities in the San Pablo Bay
watershed about the importance of watershed stewardship.
S. The parties hereto wish to coordinate on local, state and federal policies
and programs.
9. The parties hereto find that promoting the stewardship of the San Pablo
Bay watershed resources is in the public interest and for the common benefit of all
within the San Pablo Bay watershed.
10. The parties recognize that there are current and future regulatory
requirements which apply to water resources in the San Pablo Bay watershed affecting
one or more of said parties, and that these multiple regulatory requirements may be
conflicting whenever one party's response to a regulatory requirement affects other
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requirements and/or parties. The parties agree to share information and coordinate
efforts to comply with said regulatory requirements.
11. Although the initial focus of the Association will be on the northern portion
of the San Pablo Bay, the geographic boundaries of the Association shall be the entire
San Pablo Bay watershed.
Section B. General Provisions:
1. Definitions. As used in this MOU, the following words and phrases shall
have the meanings set forth below unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(a) "MOU" shall mean this memorandum of understanding establishing
the North Bay Watershed Association.
(b) "Association" shall mean the North Bay Watershed Association.
(c) "Board of Directors" shall mean the governing board established
pursuant to this MOU.
(d) "Member" or "Members" shall mean the local and/or regional public
agencies regulated under the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq., the
federal Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300f et seq., and/or the state Safe
Drinking Water Act, Health & Safety Code § 116275 et seq., that operate within
or have jurisdiction over any area within the boundaries of the Association, and
that are signatories to this MOU.
(e) "Watershed" shall mean the entire San Pablo Bay watershed. A
map depicting the boundaries of the Association is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit B.
2. Purpose. This MOU is being entered into in order to establish the North
Bay Watershed Association to carry out the mission, goals and objectives stated herein
and as stated in the mission and goals attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit C-
3. Establishment of the Association. There is hereby established the North
Bay Watershed Association ("Association'). Although the initial focus of the Association
will be on the northern portion of the San Pablo Bay, the geographic boundaries of the
Association shall be the entire San Pablo Bay watershed (see Exhibit B).
4. Association Membership. The Association shall have three categories of
members, as follows:
(a) Member. Any local and/or regional public agency regulated under
the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq,, the federal Safe Drinking Water
Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300f et seq., and/or the state Safe Drinking Water Act, Health &
Safety Code § 116275 et seq., that operates within or has jurisdiction over any
area within the boundaries of the Association may be a Member of the
Association. Each Member must be a signatory to this MOU, and shall be
entitled to one vote.
(b) Associate Member. Any association, stakeholder, organization,
private group, or public agency supportive of the purposes of this Association
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may be an Associate Member of the Association to serve in an advisory capacity
to the Association. The Board of Directors shall set the conditions and privileges
of membership for Associate Members, and these conditions and privileges shall
not be inconsistent with the terms of this MOU. Associate Members are not
entitled to vote, and their membership is at the will of the Board of Directors.
(c) Ex Officio Member. State and federal agencies with regulatory
authority over or an interest in the Watershed may participate as ex officio
members of the Association to serve in an advisory capacity to the Association.
The Board of Directors shall set the conditions and privileges of ex officio
membership for state and federal agencies. Ex officio members are not entitled
to vote, and their membership is at the will of the Board of Directors.
5. Membership of the Board of Directors.
(a) The governing body of the Association shall be a Board of Directors
consisting of a representative from each Member agency. The governing board
of each of the Member agencies shall appoint one representative and one
alternate representative.
(b) If the total number of Member agencies exceeds seventeen (17)
Member agencies, the Members may vote to create an Executive Board of
Directors smaller than 17 members. The Members may decide the composition,
terms of office, method of appointment and number of representatives on the
Executive Board of Directors, but the Board of Directors shall consist of at least
five (5) members. The Members will strive to reflect on the Executive Board of
Directors the variety and diversity of Member agencies. The vote to create an
Executive Board of Directors must be a unanimous vote of all Members of the
Association. If the Members decide to establish an Executive Board of Directors
under this Section, each Member which is not represented on the Board of
Directors shall continue to appoint one representative and one alternate to be
that Member's representative to the Association and to cast votes on behalf of
the Member agency when a vote of the membership is required. All references
herein to "Board of Directors" shall include the Executive Board of Directors.
6. Voting Requirements.
(a) Each member of the Board of Directors of the Association shall
have one vote. With the exception of the items set forth in subsections (b) and
(c) below and as otherwise specified herein, if a quorum is present, the
affirmative vote of the majority of members of the Board of Directors present is
required to approve any item. In addition to conducting the regular business of
the Association and to any authority outlined in the Association's bylaws, the
Board of Directors may award, modify or accept work under any contract in an
amount not to exceed $10,000 by majority vote.
(b) A two-thirds majority vote of all Member agencies shall be required
to adopt or modify the budget, award, modify or accept work under any contract
in excess of $10,000, grant any licenses or permits, accept any interest in land,
and adopt or modify the by-laws of the Association.
(c) A unanimous vote of the governing body of each Member agency
shall be required to modify this MOU.
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7. Quorum. A majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall
constitute a quorum for purposes of transacting business, except less than a quorum
may vote to adjourn a meeting,
8. Terms of Office. Each member of the Board of Directors shall serve at the
pleasure of his or her appointing body and may be removed as a member of the Board
of Directors by the appointing body at any time. If at any time a vacancy occurs on the
Board of Directors, a replacement shall be appointed by the Member agency to fill the
unexpired term of the previous representative within ninety (90) days of the date that
such position becomes vacant.
9. Alternates. Alternate representatives to the Association shall be
empowered to cast votes in the absence of the regular member or, in the event of a
conflict of interest preventing the regular member from voting, to vote because of such a
conflict of interest.
10. Officers of the Association. The Board of Directors of the Association
shall elect a Chair, a Vice -Chair and such other officers from the Board of Directors, as
the Board of Directors deems appropriate. In electing a Chair and Vice -Chair, the
Board of Directors shall encourage the election of individuals who are elected officials of
the Member agencies. Such officers shall serve for a term of one (1) year unless
sooner terminated at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The duties of the Chair
and Vice -Chair are as follows:
(a) Chair. The Chair shall represent the Board of Directors and,
subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, oversee and carry out the
affairs of the Association and the activities of the officers of the Board of
Directors, the staff, and consultants. The Chair shall perform all duties incident
to the office and such other duties as may be required to carry out this MOU or
which may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
(b) Vice -Chair, The Vice -Chair shall serve as the Chair in the absence
of the regularly -elected Chair, In the event both the Chair and Vice -Chair are
absent from a meeting which would otherwise constitute a quorum and a
temporary Chair was not designated by the Chair at the last regular meeting, any
Board member may call the meeting to order, and a temporary chair may be
elected by majority vote to serve until the Chair or Vice -Chair is present.
11. Treasurer and Controller. The controller and the Treasurer of the
Association shall be the financial officer or functional equivalent of one of the Member
agencies, with the consent of the Member Agency, and shall be designated Treasurer
and controller of the Association by a two-thirds majority vote of the Association. The
Treasurer of the Association shall be the depositor and shall have custody of all money
of the Association from whatever source. The controller of the Association shall draw
warrants to pay demands against the Association when the demands have been
approved by the Association or by its authorized representative pursuant to any
delegation of authority authorized by the Association. The controller shall cause an
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independent annual audit of the Association's finances to be made by a certified public
accountant.
The governing body of the same Member agency as the Treasurer and controller
may determine charges to be made against the Association for the services of the
Treasurer and controller. Payment of these charges shall be subject to the approval of
the Board of Directors.
12. Clerk and Legal Counsel. The Board of Directors of the Association may
appoint a clerk and legal counsel, as it deems appropriate. The clerk and/or legal
counsel may be appointed from the staff of one of the Member agencies, with the
consent of the Member agency. If the clerk and/or legal counsel is appointed from the
staff of one of the Member agencies, the governing body of that Member agency may
determine charges to be made against the Association for the services of the clerk
and/or legal counsel. Payment of these charges shall be subject to the approval of the
Board of Directors.
13. Executive Director. The Board of Directors of the Association may
appoint an Executive Director who shall be responsible to the Board of Directors for the
proper and efficient administration of the Association as directed by the Board of
Directors pursuant to the provisions of this MOU or of any resolution or order of the
Board of Directors. The Executive Director may be appointed from the staff of one of
the Member agencies, with the consent of the Member agency. If the Executive
Director is appointed from the staff of one of the Member agencies, the governing body
of that Member agency may determine charges to be made against the Association for
the services of the Executive Director. Payment of these charges shall be subject to the
approval of the Board of Directors.
The Executive Director serves at the will of the Board of Directors, and must give
at least thirty (30) day's notice if he or she chooses to resign from the position,
In addition to any other duties that may be assigned, the Executive Director shall
have the following authority:
(a) to carry out action and direction from the Board of Directors as necessary;
(b) under the policy direction of the Board of Directors, to plan, organize and
supervise Association activities;
(c) to authorize expenditures within the designations and limitations of the
budget approved by the Association; and
(d) to make recommendations to and requests of the Board of Directors
concerning any matter which is to be performed, done or carried out by the Board
of Directors.
14. Staff and Consultants. Through a Member agency, the Association may
employ or contract for any staff or consultants as may be reasonably necessary to carry
out the purposes of this MOU. If an employee from any Member agency performs staff
or consulting work for the Association, the governing body of that Member Agency may
determine charges to be made against the Association for the services of that
employee. Payment of these charges shall be subject to the approval of the Board of
Directors.
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15. Annual Work Plan. Within ninety days after the first meeting of the Board
of Directors, and each year by January 1, the Association shall prepare an annual work
plan describing the work to be done by the Association in the ensuing fiscal year. The
work plan shall segregate all work of the Association into two categories: overhead and
programs. Work falling into the category of programs will be further segregated into
sub -categories. programs of general benefit to all Member agencies and programs of
specific benefit to one or more Member agencies. For each program, the work plan will
set forth information including the following:
(a) the purpose of the program;
(b) the method by which the program will be carried out;
(c) the products to be produced by the program;
(d) the schedule for carrying out the program;
(e) the responsibility for carrying out the program; and
(f) the budget for the program.
The work plan will be prepared in three parts. Part A shall consist of the
information on overhead. Part B shall consist of the information on programs of general
benefit to all Member agencies. Part C shall contain the information on the programs of
specific benefit to one or more Member agencies.
16. Annual Budget. Within ninety days after the first meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Association, and thereafter prior to the commencement of each fiscal
year (defined as July 1 through June 30), the Board of Directors shall adopt a budget for
consideration and approval by the Association for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget
shall include, but not be limited to, the following parts, with funding sources identified:
Part A of the budget shall set forth the cost of overhead and the allocation of
overhead cost among Member agencies;
Part B of the budget shall set forth the cost of programs of general benefit and
the allocation of costs of such programs among Member agencies;
Part C of the budget shall set forth the cost of programs of specific benefit to one
or more agencies and the allocation of costs among participating agencies.
17. Allocation of Costs.
(a) Costs for work described in Parts A and B of the annual work plan
shall be allocated equally among each of the Member agencies as follows:
(i) One half of these costs shall be allocated equally among
each of the Member agencies;
(ii) One half of these costs shall be allocated among Member
agencies in proportion to each agency's annual operating budget.
(iii) the allocation of costs to Associate Members for work
described in Parts A and B of the annual work plan shall be determined by
the Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis.
(b) Costs for work described in Part C of the annual work plan shall be
allocated among those agencies participating in the programs in direct proportion
to the benefits received by each agency in a manner established by the Board of
Directors at the time each program of specific benefit is approved or revised.
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18. dues and Allocated Casts. The Board of Directors shall have the
authority to assess dues for each membership category, not to exceed $5,000. The
Board of Directors shall also have the authority to assess each Member and Associate
Member for costs set out in the annual budget, adopted pursuant to Section 16, and
consistent with the allocation of costs, adopted pursuant to Section 17.
19. Termination of Membership.
(a) Causes. The membership and rights of membership shall
terminate on the occurrence of any of the following causes:
(1) the voluntary resignation of a Member with notice as
prescribed by Section 19(b) below;
(2) the nonpayment of dues or assessments subject to the
limitations set forth in Section 19(c) below; or
(3) the occurrence of an event which renders an entity no longer
eligible for membership, as determined by the Board of Directors.
(b) Resignation by Giving Notice. The membership of any Member of
the Association shall automatically terminate on such Member's written request
for termination delivered to the Chair of the Board of Directors. Such notice shall
be given at least sixty (60) days before the effective date of such resignation,
There shall be no refund of any dues or assessments upon such resignation.
(c) Nonpayment of Dues or Allocated Costs. Any Member, which fails
to pay its dues or allocated costs when due and within one hundred and twenty
(120) days thereafter shall terminate its membership at the end of such one
hundred and twenty (120) day period. Termination is effective upon the majority
vote of the Board of Directors. Such Member shall be given fifteen (15) day's
prior written notice of the termination stating the reasons therefore. The notice
shall be given personally to such Member or sent by first-class mail to the last
address of such Member as shown on the records of the Association.
(d) Effect of termination. All rights of a Member in the Association shall
cease on the termination of such Member's membership. Termination shall not
relieve the Member from any obligation for charges incurred or service or
benefits actually rendered before the date of termination.
(e) Application of this Section. For purposes of this Section only, the
term "Member" shall include Associate Members and ex officio members.
20. Procedures. The Board of Directors may adopt bylaws, rules of conduct
of meetings, and operating procedures. The administrative procedures and policies of a
Member agency may be adopted by the Association.
21. Meetings. The Association shall provide for regular and special meetings
in accordance with the Ralph M, Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with section
51950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code) or with any successor
provision.
22. Reports to Member Agencies. Each year the Association shall submit a
written report to the governing body of each of the Member agencies. This report shall
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describe the technical and financial activities of the Association during the preceding
year.
23. Offices. For the purposes of forming the Association and for initial
operation, the Board of Directors shall designate a location for the principal office of the
Association and provide notice of the location to all Members, Associate Members, and
ex officio members. The Board of Directors is hereby granted full power and authority
to change said principal office from one location to another. Fifteen days prior to such
change, the Chair shall each Member, Associate Member, and ex officio member in
writing of the change.
24. Termination. This MOU shall remain in effect until terminated by a two-
thirds majority vote of all Member agencies.
25. Disposition of Property and Surplus Funds. At the termination of this
MOU, any and all property, funds, assets, and interests therein of the Association shall
become the property of and be distributed to the Member agencies. Money collected
from Member agencies and held in reserve by the Association for payment of costs of
programs shall be allocated among Member Agencies in proportion to each agency's
contributions to such reserves. All other property, funds, assets, and interests shall be
distributed to Member agencies in proportion to each agency's contributions to the
Association for costs set forth in the annual budgets.
26. Minutes. The clerk appointed by the Board of Directors of the Association
shall cause to be kept minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall cause
a copy of the minutes to be forwarded to each member of the Board of Directors
27. Effective Date. This MOU shall become effective and the Association
shall be established when at least five agencies have authorized its execution.
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NBWA Mission Statement
Facilitate partnerships across ,political boundaries that promote stewardship of the
North San Pablo Bay watershed resources.
Goals & Objectives
Goal #1: Bring together local agencies to work cooperatively and effectively on issues
of common interest.
Objectives:
1. Promote the development and implementation of cooperative restoration and
protection efforts throughout the watershed.
2. Promote a regional alliance that supplements local, government programs.
Goal #2: Be proactive on watershed based regulation, which increasingly affects areas
beyond traditional political boundaries.
Objectives
1. Increase the knowledge and experience base of local agencies in responding to
regulatory actions.
2. develop a unified voice for the NBWA pertinent to existing regulations:
3. Monitor legislation and take positions on behalf of the NBWA.
Goal#3: Work cooperatively to increase eligibility for watershed based funding.
Objectives:
1. Develop joint proposals for funding.
2. Leverage the strength of public support for local, state, federal, and other funding.
3. Support programs that implement the mission & goals of the NBWA.
Goal#4: Maximize effective use of resources.
Objectives:
1. Efficiently share expenses by leveraging limited funding on coordinated efforts.
2. Efficiently share information and increase communication among members.
3. Undertake a cooperative education program.
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Goal#5: Enhance the NBWA's influence on local, state, and federal policies and
programs.
Objectives
1. Speak with a unified voice representing interests of the North Bay.
2. Develop liaisons and communicate effectively with key officials_
Goal#6: Educate communities about the importance of watershed stewardship.
Objectives
1. Increase education on the importance of habitat restoration and protection and
implementation of sustainability concepts.
2. Conduct outreach that attracts volunteers to cooperative programs.
3. Increase public awareness on the values of holistic planning.
4. Serve as an informational clearinghouse — repository of information to provide
collective presentation of ecosystem stewardship values.
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Napa County Flood Control ars
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DONALD C, RIDENHBUR, P.E.
DISTRICT ENGINEER
July 22, 2010
Harry Seraydarian
Executive Director
North Bay Watershed Association
220 Nellen Avenue
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Dear Mr. Seraydarian:
The Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District ("District') Board of Directors
approved the District's membership in the North Bay Watershed Association on July 13, 2010, Jim
Krider, a Director on the District Board and also City of Napa Councihmember, was appointed as the
District's voting representative, and I, Rick Thomasser, was appointed as the alternate representative.
Please find enclosed Exhibit A — the District's signature page to the North Bay Watershed Association's
Memorandum of Understanding. Payment for the 2010-2011 membership dues will be sent under
separate cover upon your providing us the specific amount that is due.
The District appreciates the opportunity and looks forward to its membership in your association.
Sincerely
Richard TI omas
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Enclosure (1)
804 First Street • Napa, CA 94559-2623 • (707) 259-8600 • FAX (707) 259-8619
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Memorandum of Understanding Creating
the North Bay Watershed Association
Exhibit A
Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District,
a special distriO of the Stata-olkCalifornia
By,
Bill Dodd, Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Attest: Gladys I. Coil,
Secretary of the District Board
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Approved as to Form,
Office of District Counsel
BY: Robert C. Martin (By E -Sign}
Date: July 1, 2010
Approved by the Napa County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District
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Date:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Harry Seraydarian, Executive Director
North Bay Watershed Association
FROM: Greg Norby, General Manager
Ross Valley Sanitary District
DATE: January 15, 2014
SUBJECT: Signed NBWA MOU
ENCLOSED PLEASE FIND:
NBWA MOU: The original of the RVSD Signature Page
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Memorandum of Understanding Creating
the North Bay Watershed Association
Exhibit A
Ross Valley Sanitary District
Approved by the Ross/-V,alley.,Sanitary District
By: _
Date:
Attest
By:
Mary SI /
President the District Board
Pamela Meigs
Secretary of the District Board
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