Water Resources Agency Board of Directors

Monday, April 20, 2026 12:00 PM County of Monterey Cayenne Room 1441 Schilling Place Salinas Ca. 93901 Cayenne Conference Room 1441 Schilling Place, Salinas, CA 93901 Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - Final Matt Simis – Chair Jason Smith – Vice-Chair Mike LeBarre Mark Gonzalez Deidre Sullivan Ken Ekelund Mike Scattini John Baillie Jon Conatser

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Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2026 For information on The Ralph M. Brown Act: Open Meetings please click on the link below: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtmldivision=2.&chapter=9.&part=1.&lawCode=GOV&title=5 Participation in meetings: You may attend the Board of Directors meeting through the following methods: 1. You may attend in person 2. For ZOOM participation please join by computer audio at: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/91450374062, password 669097 OR to participate by phone call any of these numbers below: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US PLEASE NOTE: IF ALL MEMBERS ARE PRESENT IN PERSON, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY ZOOM IS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW. IF THE ZOOM FEED IS LOST FOR ANY REASON, THE MEETING MAY BE PAUSED WHILE A FIX IS ATTEMPTED BUT THE MEETING MAY CONTINUE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRPERSON. Enter this Meeting ID number: 914 5037 4062, PASSWORD: 669097. Please note there is no Participant Code, you will just press # again after the recording prompts you.You will be placed in the meeting as an attendee; when you are ready to make a public comment if joined by computer audio please Raise your Hand; and by phone please push *9 on your keypad. 3. If you choose not to attend the Board of Directors meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment via email by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting. Please submit your comment to the Secretary of the Board at WRApubliccomment@countyofmonterey.gov. In an effort to assist the Secretary in identifying the agenda item relating to your public comment please indicate in the Subject Line, the meeting date (i.e. Board of Directors Agenda) and item number (i.e. Item No. 10). Your comment will be placed into the record at the Board meeting. 4. ALTERNATE AGENDA FORMATS: If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Individuals with a disability requiring a modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may make these requests to the Water Resources Agency Office the Thursday prior to the Board of Directors meeting. Participacion en Reuniones: Puede asistir a la reunion de la Junta Directiva a traves de los siguientes metodos: 1. Podar asistir personalmente a la reunion; o, 2. Para participar por ZOOM, por favor únase for audio de computadora por: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/91450374062, Codigo: 669097 O para participar for teléfono, llame a cualquiera de los números a continuación: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US Page 2 of 9

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2026 POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA: SI TODOS LOS MIEMBROS DEL COMITÉ ESTÁN PRESENTES EN PERSONA, EL ACCESO POR ZOOM ES SOLO POR CONVENIENCIA Y NO ES LEGALMENTE REQUERIDO. SI SE PIERDE LA SEÑAL DE ZOOM, LA REUNIÓN PUEDE PAUSARSE BREVE PERO PUEDE CONTINUAR A DISCRECIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE. Cuando se le solicite, ingrese este número de reunión: 914 5037 4062, Codigo: 669097. Por favor tenga en cuenta no hay código de participante, simplemente presione # nuevamente después de que la grabación se lo indique.Se le colocará en la reunion como asistente; cuando deseé hacer un comentario público si esta unido por la computadora utilize la opción de levantar la mano en el chat de la pantalla; o por teléfono presione *9 en su teclado de telefono. 3. Si prefiere no asistir a la reunión de la Junta Directiva pero desea hacer un comentario sobre algún tema específico de la agenda, por favor envie su comentario por correo electrónico antes de las 5:00 p.m. el Viernes antes de la reunion.. Envie su comentario a la Secretaria de la Junta al correo electronico WRApubliccomment@countyofmonterey.gov. Para ayudar a la Secretaria a idenficar el artículo de la agenda relacionado con su comentario, por favor indique en la linea de asunto del correo electronico la fecha de la reunion (ejemplo, la Agenda de la Junta Directiva) y el número de artículo (ejemplo, el Artículo No. 10). Su comentario se colocará en el registro de la reunion de esta Junta. 4. Formatos Alternativos de Agenda: si se solicita, la agenda estar disponsible en formatos alternativos apropiados para personas con discapacidad, segun lo requerido por la Seccion 202 de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades de 1990 (42 USC Sec. 12132) y las normas y regulaciones federales adoptadas para su implementacion. Las personas con discapacidad que reuieran una modificacion o adaptacion, includios ayudas o servicios auxiliares, para poder participar en la reunion publica pueden hacer estas solicitiudes a la Agencia de Recursos Hidricos el Lunes antes de la reunion. Note: All numbered agenda titles related to agenda are live web links. Click on the link to be directed to corresponding item. Call to Order at 12:00 P.M. The Meeting was called to order at 12:00pm. Roll Call Present: Matt Simis, Jason Smith, Mark Gonzalez, Jon Conatser, John Baillie, Deidre Sullivan, Mike Scattini (arrived 12:15pm) Mike LeBarre, Ken Ekelund Absent: None Public Comments on Closed Session Items None Closed Session 1. Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items: a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: i. Mario Gonzalez, et al. v. State of California, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV004194 (as lead coordinated case, including subordinate Monterey County cases: 24CV000215; 24CV000421; 24CVOOO428; 24CV000904; 24CV001269; 25CV004183; and Santa Cruz case: 23CV03022) Page 3 of 9

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2026 ii. City of Marina vs. RMC Lonestar, et al., Monterey County Superior case No. 20CV001387. iii. Nacimiento Regional Water Management Advisory Committee v. Monterey County Water Resources Agency, et al. (San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No. 19CVP-0010) b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will consider the performance of the General Manager of the Water Resources Agency. Recess to Closed Session The Board of Directors recessed to Closed Session at 12:02pm. Reconvene Meeting at 1:00 P.M. The Meeting reconvened at 1:03pm. Due to technical issues meeting resumed at 1:25pm. Pledge of Allegiance Additions and Corrections by the Clerk Action Item #13 will be pulled and heard as first order of business. Public Comment None Presentations 2. Update on the San Antonio Dam Spillway Project. (Staff: Elise Harden) Director Comments: Mark Gonzalez Public Comments: Bill Lipe 3. Review of the 2025 August Trough Groundwater Elevation Contour Maps. (Staff: Guillermo Diaz-Moreno) Director Comments: Matt Simis Public Comments: Bill Lipe, Dennis LeBow 4. Review of the 2025 Seawater Intrusion Contour Maps. (Staff: Amy Woodrow) Director Comments: Deidre Sullivan, Ken Ekelund, John Baillie Public Comments: Nancy Isakson, Chris Bunn 5. Review of the 2025 Annual Groundwater Level Contours and Cumulative Change Chart. (Staff: Guillermo Diaz-Moreno) Director Comments: Deidre Sullivan, John Baillie Public Comments: Chris Bunn, Bill Lipe Consent Calendar Page 4 of 9

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2026 Upon Motion by Director Ken Ekelund and Second by Director Deidre Sullivan approved the Consent Calendar. Ayes: Mike LeBarre, Matt Simis, Ken Ekelund, Deidre Sullivan, John Baillie, Jon Conatser, Mark Gonzalez Noes: None Absent: Jason Smith, Mike Scattini Abstained: None Recused: None Director Comments: None Public Comments: None 6. Approve the Action Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held on March 16, 2026. 7. Authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with One Water Econ, LLP to complete the Dam Materiality General Benefits Study; and authorize the General Manager to execute up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed a maximum aggregate amount of $209,673. (Staff: Amy Woodrow) 8. Recommend that the Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency: a. Approve and authorize the General Manager of the Water Resources Agency to accept donation of monitoring wells ES-1A valued at $350,806; ES-1B valued at $152,388; ES-1C valued at $92,109; ES-ISW-1 valued at $38,110; F-DA-1 valued at $350,806; F-ISW-1 valued at $74,528; F-ISW-2 valued at $43,133; F-ISW-3 valued at $43,133; L-GWL-1 valued at $67,244; L-GWL-4 valued at $127,272; UV-GWL-2 valued at $200,109; UV-GWL-3 valued at $149,877; and UV-ISW-2 valued at $43,133 from the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency; b. Authorize the General Manager of the Water Resources Agency to enter into Agreements to Convey Ownership in Monitoring Wells ES-1A, ES-1B, ES-1C, ES-ISW-1, F-DA-1, F-ISW-1, F-ISW-2, F-ISW-3, L-GWL-1, L-GWL4, UV-GWL-2, UV-GWL-3, and UV-ISW-2; and c. Authorize the Water Resources Agency to use monitoring wells ES-1A, ES-1B, ES-1C, ES-ISW-1, F-DA-1, F-ISW-1, F-ISW-2, F-ISW-3, L-GWL-1, L-GWL-4, UV-GWL-2, UV-GWL-3, and UV-ISW-2 for implementation of its Groundwater Monitoring Program. 9. Approve an Agreement for Services with FlowWest in the amount not to exceed $60,000 to perform a study of flood reduction benefits related to the presence of Nacimiento and San Antonio Dams; and authorize the General Manager to execute the amendment. (Staff: Jason Demers) Action Items 10. Consider adopting a release schedule for Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs for 2026. (Staff: Joseph Klein) Page 5 of 9

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2026 Upon Motion by Director Mike LeBarre Second by John Baillie the Board approved the release schedule for Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs 2026. Ayes: Mike LeBarre, John Baillie, Mark Gonzalez, Deidre Sullivan, Ken Ekelund, Matt Simis, Jon Conatser Noes: None Absent: Jason Smith, Mike Scattini Abstained: None Recused: None Director Comments: John Baillie, Mike LeBarre Public Comments: Chris Bunn 11. Public hearing to consider recommending the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors: a. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) Zone 2B Water Delivery charge of $100.24 per acre-foot (AF) of water delivered for Zone 2B for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project (CSIP) and the Salinas Valley Reclamation Project (SVRP); and b. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) Zone 2B Water Service charge of $113.57 per acre-foot (AF) of water delivered for Zone 2B for the Salinas River Diversion Facility (SRDF); and c. Notice and hold a public hearing on May 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. to consider approving and adopting the rate change; and d. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to publish a hearing notice once a week for two consecutive weeks prior to the date set for the public hearing by Board of Supervisors. Upon Motion by Director Mike LeBarre Second by Ken Ekelund the Board approved the Public hearing to consider recommending the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Water Delivery charges for Zone 2B CSIP and Zone 2B SRDF. Ayes: Mike LeBarre, Mark Gonzalez, Deidre Sullivan, Ken Ekelund, Matt Simis, Jon Conatser Noes: John Baillie Absent: Jason Smith, Mike Scattini Abstained: None Recused: None Director Comments: John Baillie, Mike LeBarre, Ken Ekelund Page 6 of 9

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2026 Public Comments: Chris Bunn, Bill Lipe 12. Consider recommending the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors: a. Approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase of 2.5% to the assessment charges of Zones 1, 1A, 2B, 2C,2Y, 2Z, 8, 9, 12, and 17; and b. Set and hold a public hearing at 10:30 AM on May 19, 2026, to consider approving and adopting the assessment rate and charges; and c. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to publish a hearing notice once a week for two consecutive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing. Upon Motion by Director Ken Ekelund Second by Mark Gonzalez the Board approved recommending the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase of 2.5% to the assessment charges of Zones 1, 1A, 2B, 2C, 2Y, 2Z, 8, 9, 12, and 17. Set and hold a public hearing at 10:30am on May 19, 2026 to consider approving and adopting assessment charges. Ayes: Mike LeBarre, Mark Gonzalez, Deidre Sullivan, Ken Ekelund, Matt Simis, Jon Conatser Noes: None Absent: Jason Smith, Mike Scattini, John Baillie Abstained: None Recused: None Director Comments: None Public Comments: Chris Bunn 13. The Board of Directors to consider recommendation from the Finance & Administration Committee to transfer $200,000 of hydroelectric revenue from Fund 1508 to Fund 1509, the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project. (Staff: Ara Azhderian) Upon Motion by Director John Baillie Second by Mike Scattini the Board approved recommendation from the Finance & Administration Committee to transfer $200,000 of hydroelectric revenue from Fund 1508 to Fund 1509, the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project. Ayes: Mike LeBarre, John Baillie, Mark Gonzalez, Deidre Sullivan, Ken Ekelund, Matt Simis, Jon Conatser, Jason Smith, Mike Scattini Noes: None Absent: None Abstained: None Recused: None Page 7 of 9

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2026 Director Comments: John Baillie, Mike LeBarre, Mike Scattini, Mark Gonzalez, Matt Simis, Jason Smith, Ken Ekelund Public Comments: Chris Bunn, Nancy Isakson 14. Consider recommending the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution approving the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) Recommended Budget. (Staff: Nan Kim) Upon Motion by Director Marl Gonzalez Second by Deidre Sullivan the Board approved recommending the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution approving the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget. Ayes: Mike LeBarre, Mark Gonzalez, Deidre Sullivan, Ken Ekelund, Matt Simis, Jon Conatser Noes: None Absent: Jason Smith, Mike Scattini, John Baillie Abstained: None Recused: None Director Comments: Mark Gonzalez, Mike LeBarre, Deidre Sullivan, Ken Ekelund Public Comments: None Key Information and Calendar of Events 15. May 2026 Calendar Director Comments: None Public Comments: None General Manager's Report Director Comments: None Public Comments: None 16. 1. Personnel 2. Groundwater Monitoring Program 3. SVBGSA Advisory Committee Update 4. Strategic Plan Update Committee Reports Director Comments: None Public Comments: None 17. Committee Agenda's for March and April 2026. Page 8 of 9

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2026 Informational Items Director Comments: None Public Comments: None 18. Reservoir Storage and Release Update. (Staff: Joseph Klein) Correspondence Director Comments: None Public Comments: None 19. Correspondence dated March 19, 2026, to Ara Azhderian, General Manager, Monterey County Water Resources Agency. From Soren Nelson, Senior Policy Advocate, Association of CA Water Agencies. Re: AB 2180 Support Board of Directors Comments Mark Gonzalez, Ken Ekelund, Matt Simis Adjournment The Meeting adjourned at 4:15pm. Addenda/Supplemental Language added to Item No.1 Closed Session Added Item iii under Item No. 1 Closed Session a. ii Page 9 of 9

Monday, April 20, 2026 12:00 PM County of Monterey Cayenne Room 1441 Schilling Place Salinas Ca. 93901 Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised Cayenne Conference Room 1441 Schilling Place, Salinas, CA 93901 Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Matt Simis – Chair Jason Smith – Vice-Chair Mike LeBarre Mark Gonzalez Deidre Sullivan Ken Ekelund Mike Scattini John Baillie Jon Conatser

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised April 20, 2026 For information on The Ralph M. Brown Act: Open Meetings please click on the link below: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtmldivision=2.&chapter=9.&part=1.&lawCode=GOV&title=5 Participation in meetings: You may attend the Board of Directors meeting through the following methods: 1. You may attend in person 2. For ZOOM participation please join by computer audio at: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/91450374062, password 669097 OR to participate by phone call any of these numbers below: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US PLEASE NOTE: IF ALL MEMBERS ARE PRESENT IN PERSON, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY ZOOM IS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW. IF THE ZOOM FEED IS LOST FOR ANY REASON, THE MEETING MAY BE PAUSED WHILE A FIX IS ATTEMPTED BUT THE MEETING MAY CONTINUE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRPERSON. Enter this Meeting ID number: 914 5037 4062, PASSWORD: 669097. Please note there is no Participant Code, you will just press # again after the recording prompts you.You will be placed in the meeting as an attendee; when you are ready to make a public comment if joined by computer audio please Raise your Hand; and by phone please push *9 on your keypad. 3. If you choose not to attend the Board of Directors meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment via email by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting. Please submit your comment to the Secretary of the Board at WRApubliccomment@countyofmonterey.gov. In an effort to assist the Secretary in identifying the agenda item relating to your public comment please indicate in the Subject Line, the meeting date (i.e. Board of Directors Agenda) and item number (i.e. Item No. 10). Your comment will be placed into the record at the Board meeting. 4. ALTERNATE AGENDA FORMATS: If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Individuals with a disability requiring a modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may make these requests to the Water Resources Agency Office the Thursday prior to the Board of Directors meeting. Participacion en Reuniones: Puede asistir a la reunion de la Junta Directiva a traves de los siguientes metodos: 1. Podar asistir personalmente a la reunion; o, 2. Para participar por ZOOM, por favor únase for audio de computadora por: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/91450374062, Codigo: 669097 O para participar for teléfono, llame a cualquiera de los números a continuación: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US Page 1 of 7

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised April 20, 2026 POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA: SI TODOS LOS MIEMBROS DEL COMITÉ ESTÁN PRESENTES EN PERSONA, EL ACCESO POR ZOOM ES SOLO POR CONVENIENCIA Y NO ES LEGALMENTE REQUERIDO. SI SE PIERDE LA SEÑAL DE ZOOM, LA REUNIÓN PUEDE PAUSARSE BREVE PERO PUEDE CONTINUAR A DISCRECIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE. Cuando se le solicite, ingrese este número de reunión: 914 5037 4062, Codigo: 669097. Por favor tenga en cuenta no hay código de participante, simplemente presione # nuevamente después de que la grabación se lo indique.Se le colocará en la reunion como asistente; cuando deseé hacer un comentario público si esta unido por la computadora utilize la opción de levantar la mano en el chat de la pantalla; o por teléfono presione *9 en su teclado de telefono. 3. Si prefiere no asistir a la reunión de la Junta Directiva pero desea hacer un comentario sobre algún tema específico de la agenda, por favor envie su comentario por correo electrónico antes de las 5:00 p.m. el Viernes antes de la reunion.. Envie su comentario a la Secretaria de la Junta al correo electronico WRApubliccomment@countyofmonterey.gov. Para ayudar a la Secretaria a idenficar el artículo de la agenda relacionado con su comentario, por favor indique en la linea de asunto del correo electronico la fecha de la reunion (ejemplo, la Agenda de la Junta Directiva) y el número de artículo (ejemplo, el Artículo No. 10). Su comentario se colocará en el registro de la reunion de esta Junta. 4. Formatos Alternativos de Agenda: si se solicita, la agenda estar disponsible en formatos alternativos apropiados para personas con discapacidad, segun lo requerido por la Seccion 202 de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades de 1990 (42 USC Sec. 12132) y las normas y regulaciones federales adoptadas para su implementacion. Las personas con discapacidad que reuieran una modificacion o adaptacion, includios ayudas o servicios auxiliares, para poder participar en la reunion publica pueden hacer estas solicitiudes a la Agencia de Recursos Hidricos el Lunes antes de la reunion. Note: All numbered agenda titles related to agenda are live web links. Click on the link to be directed to corresponding item. Call to Order at 12:00 P.M. Roll Call Public Comments on Closed Session Items Closed Session 1. Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items: a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: i. Mario Gonzalez, et al. v. State of California, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV004194 (as lead coordinated case, including subordinate Monterey County cases: 24CV000215; 24CV000421; 24CVOOO428; 24CV000904; 24CV001269; 25CV004183; and Santa Cruz case: 23CV03022) ii. City of Marina vs. RMC Lonestar, et al., Monterey County Superior case No. 20CV001387. iii. Nacimiento Regional Water Management Advisory Committee v. Monterey County Water Resources Agency, et al. (San Luis Obispo Superior WRAG 26-128 Page 2 of 7

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised April 20, 2026 Court Case No. 19CVP-0010) b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1), the Board will consider the performance of the General Manager of the Water Resources Agency. Recess to Closed Session Reconvene Meeting at 1:00 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance Additions and Corrections by the Clerk Public Comment Presentations 2. Update on the San Antonio Dam Spillway Project. (Staff: Elise Harden) WRAG 26-113 San Antonio Spillway UpdateAttachments: 3. Review of the 2025 August Trough Groundwater Elevation Contour Maps. (Staff: Guillermo Diaz-Moreno) WRAG 26-110 Board Report AT 2025 GWL Shallow Aquifers (180 ft) AT 2025 GWL Deep Aquifers (400 ft) Attachments: 4. Review of the 2025 Seawater Intrusion Contour Maps. (Staff: Amy Woodrow) WRAG 26-111 Board Report 2025 Seawater Intrusion Maps Attachments: 5. Review of the 2025 Annual Groundwater Level Contours and Cumulative Change Chart. (Staff: Guillermo Diaz-Moreno) WRAG 26-112 Board Report Annual 2025 Shallow Aquifers (180 ft) Annual 2025 Deep Aquifers (400 ft) Cumulative Change Chart 1944-2025 Summary of Changes 2024-2025 Attachments: Page 3 of 7

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised April 20, 2026 Consent Calendar 6. Approve the Action Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held on March 16, 2026. WRAG 26-126 draft BOD Minutes March 16, 2026Attachments: 7. Authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement for Services with One Water Econ, LLP to complete the Dam Materiality General Benefits Study; and authorize the General Manager to execute up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed a maximum aggregate amount of $209,673. (Staff: Amy Woodrow) WRAG 26-114 Board Report Agreement for Services with One Water Econ, LLP Board Order 26-011 Attachments: 8. Recommend that the Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency: a. Approve and authorize the General Manager of the Water Resources Agency to accept donation of monitoring wells ES-1A valued at $350,806; ES-1B valued at $152,388; ES-1C valued at $92,109; ES-ISW-1 valued at $38,110; F-DA-1 valued at $350,806; F-ISW-1 valued at $74,528; F-ISW-2 valued at $43,133; F-ISW-3 valued at $43,133; L-GWL-1 valued at $67,244; L-GWL-4 valued at $127,272; UV-GWL-2 valued at $200,109; UV-GWL-3 valued at $149,877; and UV-ISW-2 valued at $43,133 from the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency; b. Authorize the General Manager of the Water Resources Agency to enter into Agreements to Convey Ownership in Monitoring Wells ES-1A, ES-1B, ES- 1C, ES-ISW-1, F-DA-1, F-ISW-1, F-ISW-2, F-ISW-3, L-GWL-1, L-GWL4, UV-GWL-2, UV-GWL-3, and UV-ISW-2; and c. Authorize the Water Resources Agency to use monitoring wells ES-1A, ES- 1B, ES-1C, ES-ISW-1, F-DA-1, F-ISW-1, F-ISW-2, F-ISW-3, L-GWL- 1, L-GWL-4, UV-GWL-2, UV-GWL-3, and UV-ISW-2 for implementation of its Groundwater Monitoring Program. WRAG 26-121 Board Report Individual Well Location Maps Agreements To Convey Ownership Board Order 26-012 Attachments: 9. Approve an Agreement for Services with FlowWest in the amount not to exceed $60,000 to perform a study of flood reduction benefits related to the presence of WRAG 26-120 Page 4 of 7

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised April 20, 2026 Nacimiento and San Antonio Dams; and authorize the General Manager to execute the amendment. (Staff: Jason Demers) Board Report Draft Agreement Flow West, LLC - Benefits Analysis Board Order 26-013 Attachments: Action Items 10. Consider adopting a release schedule for Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs for 2026. (Staff: Joseph Klein) WRAG 26-115 Board Report 2026 Draft Reservoir Release Schedule Attachments: 11. Public hearing to consider recommending the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors: a. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) Zone 2B Water Delivery charge of $100.24 per acre-foot (AF) of water delivered for Zone 2B for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project (CSIP) and the Salinas Valley Reclamation Project (SVRP); and b. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) Zone 2B Water Service charge of $113.57 per acre-foot (AF) of water delivered for Zone 2B for the Salinas River Diversion Facility (SRDF); and c. Notice and hold a public hearing on May 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. to consider approving and adopting the rate change; and d. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to publish a hearing notice once a week for two consecutive weeks prior to the date set for the public hearing by Board of Supervisors. WRAG 26-116 Board Report BoS Notice of Public Hearing for Zone 2B, 2Y, 2Z WDS FY27 Water Delivery & Service Charges Slides Board Order 26-014 Attachments: 12. Consider recommending the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors: a. Approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase of 2.5% to the assessment charges of Zones 1, 1A, 2B, 2C,2Y, 2Z, 8, 9, 12, and 17; and b. Set and hold a public hearing at 10:30 AM on May 19, 2026, to consider WRAG 26-118 Page 5 of 7

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised April 20, 2026 approving and adopting the assessment rate and charges; and c. Direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to publish a hearing notice once a week for two consecutive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing. Board Report FY 2026-27 WRA Assessments and Charges Summary Notices of Public Hearing for Flood Zones Notices of Public Hearing for Zone 2C Notices of Public Hearing for Zones 2B, 2Y, 2Z, WDS FY27 WRA Rates Slides Board Order 26-015 Attachments: 13. The Board of Directors to consider recommendation from the Finance & Administration Committee to transfer $200,000 of hydroelectric revenue from Fund 1508 to Fund 1509, the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project. (Staff: Ara Azhderian) WRAG 26-119 Report Board Order 26-016 Attachments: 14. Consider recommending the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution approving the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) Recommended Budget. (Staff: Nan Kim) WRAG 26-117 Board Report MCWRA FY2026-27 Recommended Budget Book BoS Budget Public Hearing Notice Resolution WRA FY27 Budget Workshop Slides Board Order 26-017 Attachments: Key Information and Calendar of Events 15. May 2026 Calendar WRAG 26-127 May CalendarAttachments: General Manager's Report 16. 1. Personnel 2. Groundwater Monitoring Program 3. SVBGSA Advisory Committee Update 4. Strategic Plan Update WRAG 26-122 Page 6 of 7

Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Meeting Agenda - Final-Revised April 20, 2026 General Manager's ReportAttachments: Committee Reports 17. Committee Agenda's for March and April 2026. WRAG 26-123 WRAC Agenda March 26, 2026 JBL Agenda March 30, 2026 Planning Committee Agenda April 1, 2026 Finance & Admin Committee Agenda April 3, 2026 Attachments: Informational Items 18. Reservoir Storage and Release Update. (Staff: Joseph Klein) WRAG 26-124 Reservoir Storage and Release Update ReportAttachments: Correspondence 19. Correspondence dated March 19, 2026, to Ara Azhderian, General Manager, Monterey County Water Resources Agency. From Soren Nelson, Senior Policy Advocate, Association of CA Water Agencies. Re: AB 2180 Support WRAG 26-125 AB 2180 Assm. Local Gov Coalition Letter March 19, 2026Attachments: Board of Directors Comments Adjournment Addenda/Supplemental Language added to Item No.1 Closed Session Added Item iii under Item No. 1 Closed Session a. ii WRAG 26-136 Page 7 of 7