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ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 Pursuant to notice, the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District was held Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 6:00p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District at 5469 East Olive A venue; Fresno, California. DIRECTORS PRESENT: Barbara Goodwin, Chairman Frank Fowler, Vice-Chairman Mike Rastegar Jennette Williams Roy Spina Kendall Groom Buzz Burleson DIRECTORS ABSENT: None STAFF, CONSULTANTS, OTHERS PRESENT: Alan Hofmann, General Manager-Secretary Peter Sanchez, District Engineer STAFF ABSENT: board\minutes\perm\20 17-02-08 Debbie Campbell, Design Engineer Brent Sunamoto, Operations Engineer Paul Merrill, Finance Manager Frances Lopez, Office Manager Daniel Rourke, Environmental Resources Manager Jason Clarke, Development Services Manager Karyn Kruser, Senior Human Resources Analyst Andrew Remus, Senior Staff Analyst Brandy Swisher, Staff Analyst John Santos, Engineer Benita Walker, Accounting Technician Susan Yang, Office Assistant Doug Jensen, General Counsel; Baker, Manock & Jensen Clovis Boy Scouts Troop 1829 Esther Schwandt, Clerk to the Board
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  • ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT

    HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017

    Pursuant to notice, the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District was held Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 6:00p.m. in the Board Chambers of the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District at 5469 East Olive A venue; Fresno, California.

    DIRECTORS PRESENT: Barbara Goodwin, Chairman Frank Fowler, Vice-Chairman Mike Rastegar Jennette Williams Roy Spina Kendall Groom Buzz Burleson

    DIRECTORS ABSENT: None

    STAFF, CONSULTANTS, OTHERS PRESENT: Alan Hofmann, General Manager-Secretary

    Peter Sanchez, District Engineer

    STAFF ABSENT:

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    Debbie Campbell, Design Engineer Brent Sunamoto, Operations Engineer Paul Merrill, Finance Manager Frances Lopez, Office Manager Daniel Rourke, Environmental Resources Manager Jason Clarke, Development Services Manager Karyn Kruser, Senior Human Resources Analyst Andrew Remus, Senior Staff Analyst Brandy Swisher, Staff Analyst John Santos, Engineer Benita Walker, Accounting Technician Susan Yang, Office Assistant

    Doug Jensen, General Counsel; Baker, Manock & Jensen

    Clovis Boy Scouts Troop 1829

    Esther Schwandt, Clerk to the Board

  • FMFCD BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 PAGE2 OFS

    PRESIDING: Chairman Goodwin called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. and Director Burleson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

    2. REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER:

    Mr. Hofmann reported on the following ( 1) he welcomed Boy Scouts Troop 1829 from Clovis and stated that it is their requirement to attend a public meeting. (2) he stated that there were several articles distributed to the Board on the dias about the recent storms, along with JPIA's magazine publication, "Perspective"; (3) he also reported that the recruitment for Engineers was finalized and will be hiring two new Engineers in the near future; ( 4) he requested the District's Operations Engineer give a brief update on last Friday's heavy storm. Mr. Sunamoto briefed everyone on the heavy rainstorm that came through this past Friday, February 3rct by showing maps of how heavy the rain was in areas of Harlan Ranch (Fowler & Sheperd). Also shown, was a cumulative rainfall line chart comparing rainfall in 2016-1 7 to the overall average rainfall. Currently, Big Dry Creek Reservoir is releasing water to Big Dry Creek that runs through Clovis and Fresno and to the Diversion Channel that spills to the Little Creek and then to the San Joaquin River. Overall, the basins are in good shape and staff is prepared for the next storm coming in on Thursday night; and (5) Mr. Hofmann congratulated and presented an engraved gavel to Director Rastegar for his term serving as Chairman.

    3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of January 25, 2017

    Approved as Recommended

    Motion by: Ayes: Noes:

    Williams Second by: Spina Fowler, Rastegar, Williams, Spina, Groom None

    Abstentions: None Absentees: Goodwin, Burleson

    4. BUSINESS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

    There were no Business or Presentations from the Floor

    5. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

    There were no Additions to the Agenda.

    6. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:

    There were no Conflicts of Interest.

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  • FMFCD BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 PAGE3 OF5

    7. PUBLIC HEARING:

    There were no Public Hearings scheduled.

    8. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    a. Acceptance of County of Fresno Quarterly Investment Report, Fourth Quarter

    b. Acceptance of Report of External Auditor, Hudson Henderson & Company Inc., Fiscal Year 2015-2016, Financial Statements

    c. Authorization to Enter into Reimbursement Agreement for Construction of Master Plan Facilities, City of Fresno Street Improvement Project, Contract "UU3-34" (Floradora & Hughes)

    d. Report on Fanning Ditch Easement Acquisition (Brawley & Annadale)

    e. Award of Contract "DCE-9", Construction of Fanning Pipeline, Basin "DCE" (Brawley & Annadale)

    f. Engineer's Report of Construction, January 2017

    g. Quarterly Real Estate Report, November 2016- January 2017

    h. Report of Public Concerns, January 201 7

    Approved as Recommended

    Motion by: Ayes: Noes:

    Abstentions: Absentees:

    Rastegar Second by: Burleson Goodwin, Fowler, Rastegar, Williams, Spina, Groom, Burleson None None None

    9. Authorization to Initiate Sale of District Property, Pursuant to Sale of Excess Land and Recovery of Costs Policy, Portion of Red bank Detention Basin Access Road (Temperance n/o McKinley), Melody Hovde

    It is recommended the Board of Directors authorize staff to initiate the sale of District Property, pursuant to Sale of Excess Land and Recovery of Costs policy, to Ms. Hovde.

    Director Spina expressed his concerns for the path of travel to District or contractor equipment and children's safety considering the nearby school and traveling through a housing development.

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  • FMFCD BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 PAGE4 OF5

    Approved as Recommended

    Motion by: Ayes: Noes:

    Abstentions: Absentees:

    Williams Second by: Groom Goodwin, Fowler, Rastegar, Williams, Groom, Burleson Spina None None

    10. Ratification of Appointment of Standing Committees and External Representations

    It is recommended the Board of Directors ratify the appointments as proposed by Chairman Goodwin and as outlined on Attachment No. 1.

    Approved as Recommended

    Motion by: Ayes: Noes:

    Abstentions: Absentees:

    Williams Second by: Rastegar Goodwin, Fowler, Rastegar, Williams, Spina, Groom, Burleson None None None

    11. Report on Impacts of Increased Construction Costs on Capital Projects Budget

    This report is for informational purposes only. No action is required of the Board of Directors unless specific direction is to be given to staff.

    12. Board Reports, Workshops, Correspondence and Requests for Future Agenda Items:

    a. Workshop - Review of District Website

    This workshop is for informational purposes only. No action is required of the Board of Directors unless specific direction is to be given to staff.

    Ms. Swisher gave a presentation about the different features on the District's website and how to navigate around it. She stated that the District now accepts credit card payments on the website along with making park reservations at Oso de Oro Park and Trolley Creek Park. Director Burleson recommended making the reservation process more mobile friendly with an iPhone and improving the instructions in choosing which park.

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  • FMFCD BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 PAGE 50F5

    REPORT OF GENERAL COUNSEL

    Mr. Jensen reported on items that did not impact the District, but gave a briefing on upcoming water tier rates and Prop 218.

    CLOSED SESSION

    Mr. Hofmann stated while the following Closed Session item was scheduled, at this time, staff and Legal Counsel do not believe there is a need for a Closed Session this evening:

    14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to sub-division (d) of Gov. Code Section 54956.9:

    (Number of Potential Cases: 1)

    A Closed Session was not convened.

    ADJOURNMENT

    Adjourned Board Meeting at 7:10pm

    Motion by: Ayes: Noes:

    Abstentions: Absentees:

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    Spina Second by: Rastegar Goodwin, Fowler, Rastegar, Williams, Spina, Groom, Burleson None None None

    ALANHOFMANN I GENERAL MANAGER-SECRETARY

    DATE ~ 1


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