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A California State Agency
October 12, 2018
MEETING OF THE DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
October
Ramada Inn
1250 Halyard Dr.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
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October 23 1:00 p.m.
1. 
Welcome and Introductions
2. Roll Call – Establish a Quorum (Water Code §85210.5)
3.Adoption of September 27, 2018 Meeting Summary (Action Item)
4.Chair’s Report (Information Item)
5.Executive Officer’s Report (Information Item)
a.Legal Update
b.Quarterly Contract Report (Information Item)
The Executive Officer will provide the quarterly contract report.
Attachment 1: Quarterly Contract Report
c.Approval of Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the Delta Science Proposal Solicitation (Action Item)
6.Lead Scientist’s Report (Information Item)
Time Certain: October 24 9:00 a.m. Recommence if necessary: October 25 and 26 9:00 a.m.
Lead Scientist Dr. John Callaway will report on recent Delta science activities. Attachment 1: By the Numbers (to be distributed at the meeting)
7.Public Comment
8.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.
9. Public Hearing Regarding the Appeals of the Certification of Consistency for the California WaterFix
The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the appeals of the certification of consistency submitted on July 27, 2018 by the California Department of Water Resources for the California WaterFix, Certification Number C20185. A link to the hearing notice can be found here:
a. Opening of Hearing and Explanation of Hearing Process by the Chair
b. Conduct Hearing
(Note: A certified shorthand reporter will record the hearing proceedings.)
(Note: The hearing is also available to view live online at:
Department of Water Resources Presentation Delta Protection Commission Appellant Group C20185-A1 Appellant Group C20185-A2 Appellant Group C20185-A3 Appellant Group C20185-A4 Appellant Group C20185-A5 Appellant Group C20185-A7 Appellant Group C20185-A8 Appellant Group C20185-A9 ADJOURN
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∙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).
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