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DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL

A California State Agency

980 9^TH STREET, SUITE 1500
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814
WWW.DELTACOUNCIL.CA.GOV
(916) 445-5511

-- AGENDA –
MEETING OF THE DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Park Tower Plaza – 2nd Floor Conference Center
980 9th Street, Sacramento, California 95814

THE AGENDA ITEMS LISTED BELOW MAY BE CONSIDERED IN A DIFFERENT ORDER PURSUANT TO THE DETERMINATION OF THE CHAIR. TIMES LISTED ON THE AGENDA ARE APPROXIMATE ONLY. AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, ALL ITEMS APPEARING ON THIS AGENDA, WHETHER OR NOT EXPRESSLY LISTED FOR ACTION, MAY BE DELIBERATED UPON AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO ACTION. PUBLIC COMMENT MAY BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER PERSON. PUBLIC COMMENT MAY BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER PERSON.

9:00 a.m.	1.	Welcome and Introductions
2.		Roll Call – Establish a Quorum (Water Code §85210.5)
Approx Time: 9:05 a.m.	3.	Closed Executive Session: Litigation (Not Open to the Public) (Action Item) The Council may discuss litigation matters pursuant to Government Code §11126 (e)(2)(a), (e)(2)(B)(i), and/or (e)(2)(C)(i), including: (a) Delta Stewardship Council Cases, Coordinated Proceeding JCCP No. 4758, and (b) Bracewell Engineering Inc., et al., v. Delta Stewardship Council, et al., Sacramento County Superior Ct. No. 34-2015-80002178.
Approx. Time: 11:00 a.m.	4.	Reconvene Open Session
5.		Adoption of April 28, 2016 Meeting Summary (Action Item)
6.		Chair’s Report (Information Item) a. Delta Plan Interagency Implementation Committee Report
	7.	Executive Officer’s Report a. Legislative Update
	8.	Lead Scientist’s Report (Information Item) Dr. Cliff Dahm will report on recent Delta science activities. Attachment 1: By the Numbers Summary (To be provided at the Council Meeting)
	9.	Approval for Executive Officer to Enter into a Contract for Services to Assist the Council in Amending the Delta Plan (Action Item) The Executive Officer requests approval to enter into a $2.45 million contract with MWH to assist Council staff in preparing amendments to the Delta Plan. Motion and Vote
	10.	Discussion Regarding Risks to State Interests Due to Possible Delta Levee Failures and Update on Delta Levees Investment Strategy (Water Code §85305) (Information Item) Staff will present information describing the relative risks to State interests in the Delta posed by potential levee failures. They also will discuss how these risks can be addressed through development of the Delta Levee Investment Strategy, and prioritize State investment in levee operation, maintenance, and improvements in the Delta in accordance with Water Code section 85306. Attachment 1: Annual Probability of Flooding Attachment 2: Risks to State Interests
	11.	Public Comment
	12.	Preparation for Next Council Meeting – Discuss (a) expected agenda items; (b) new work assignments for staff; (c) requests of other agencies; (d) other requests from Council members; and (e) confirm next meeting date.
	ADJOURN

NOTE: Times listed on the agenda are approximate only. Agenda items could be heard earlier or later as business is completed.

●	Correspondence is posted on the Delta Stewardship Council’s website at : http://deltacouncil.ca.gov/public-comments-and-correspondence

●	Members of the public shall be provided an opportunity to address the Delta Stewardship Council on any agenda item except closed session items and those items for which the public has already been afforded such an opportunity at an earlier meeting. Comments during the public comment period shall be limited to matters within the Council’s jurisdiction. Reasonable time limits may be established for public comments (Government Code Section 11125.7).
●	Additional information can be found on the Delta Stewardship Council’s website at http://deltacouncil.ca.gov/ If you have any questions, please contact Pat Rogers at (916) 445-5511.
●	If you have questions or need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources, Delta Stewardship Council (916) 445-5511, or TDD (800) 735-2929.
●	The times for subject discussion or action or for adjournment are approximate only. Should the Council complete its business under any agenda item, it will move on to the next agenda item. Should the Council complete its full agenda for a meeting day prior to the scheduled adjournment time, and no member of the public wishes to provide further testimony, the Council meeting will adjourn early.