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Consider approving a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Solano and Yolo Counties, the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, West Sacramento Flood Control Agency, Solano County Water Agency, and Reclamation District 2068, to Cooperate on Matters of Mutual Importance in the Yolo Bypass/Cache Slough Complex; Consider delegating authority to the Director of Resource Management to execute the MOA and any amendments; and Consider appointing one Board member to represent the County with respect to applicable activities under the MOA and another to serve as the alternate; receive a verbal update on current Delta Water issues.
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Solano and Yolo Counties, the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA), West Sacramento Flood Control Agency (WSAFCA), Solano County Water Agency (SCWA), and Reclamation District 2068, to Cooperate on Matters of Mutual Importance in the Yolo Bypass/Cache Slough Complex;
2. Delegate authority to the Director of Resource Management to execute the MOA and any amendments; and
3. Appoint a Board member to represent the County with respect to activities under the MOA and another to serve as the alternate.
4. Receive a verbal update on current Delta Water issues.
SUMMARY:
The six local agencies have been working together to advance elements of the collaborative Yolo Bypass/Cache Slough Corridor Management Framework (CMF) adopted by the Board of Supervisors in March 2015. Adoption of the MOA would formalize participation of these local agencies in anticipation of negotiations with state and federal agencies in the Yolo Bypass/Cache Slough Complex region covered by the CMF. The CMF was developed to consider the suite of proposed and/or anticipated state flood and ecosystem r...
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