HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-13 UVBGSB MinutesUKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010 Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4441 fax (707)463-7237
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1:30 P.M. – June 13, 2019
Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Chambers,
501 Low Gap Road, Room 1070, CA 95482
ACTION MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (1:31 P.M)
Present: Director Douglas Crane; Director Brandi Brown; Director Robinson; Director Carre
Brown; Alternate Director Todd; and Alternate Director Rodrigue.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by: Chair Brown
3. CONSENT ITEMS
3(a). Approval of Minutes from the February 14, 2019 Meeting
Presenter/s:
Public Comment: None.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane, seconded by Director Brandi Brown, and carried
(6/0/0); IT IS ORDERED that the minutes from the February 14, 2019, Ukiah Valley
Groundwater Sustainability Agency are hereby approved.
3(b). Appointment of Beth Salomone as Alternate Member to the Technical
Advisory Committee Representing Russian River Flood Control
Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mendocino County.
Public Comment: None.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane, seconded by Director Brandi Brown, and carried
(6/0/0); IT IS ORDERED Beth Salomone is hereby appointed as alternate member to the
Technical Advisory Committee representing Russian River Flood Control.
4. STAFF UPDATES
Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett, Deputy Chief Executive Officer .
GENERAL CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD that staff is hereby directed to send a letter to
Department of Water Resources regarding solicitation of Proposition 68 implementation funds.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Presenter/s: None.
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010 Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4441 fax (707)463-7237
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6. ACTION ITEMS
6(a) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding an Information Update from
Larry Walker and Associates Regarding the Technical Advisory Committee’s
Review of the Initial Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Phase I Deliverables
Presenter/s: Ms. Laura Foglia, Senior Engineer, Larry Walker Associates; and Ms. Sarah Dukett,
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mendocino County.
Public Comment: None.
The Board received an update regarding the Technical Advisory Committee comments and review
of the Phase I reports and key questions contained within including overall evaluation of findings
and conclusions; possible missing sources of data; whether the TAC could come to a final
recommendation to the Board; and any other comments/observations not covered. In addition,
comments from both the Sonoma County Water Agency as well as Mr. Zac Robinson were
addressed. The Board also received a presentation regarding a review of Phase I deliverables
including major comments.
Board Action: Upon motion by Member Crane, second by Member Brown, and carried (6/0/0)
IT IS ORDERED THAT the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency hereby accepts
information update from Larry Walker and Associates Regarding the Technical Advisory
Committee’s Review of the Initial Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Phase I
Deliverables.
6(b) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposition 68 Solicitation for
Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development and Projects
Presenter/s: Ms. Laura Foglia, Senior Engineer, Larry Walker Associates; Mr. Aaron
Cutherbertson, Department of Water Resources; and Ms. Sarah Dukett, Deputy Chief Executive
Officer, Mendocino County.
Public Comment: None.
The Board received an update regarding Proposition 68 solicitation anticipated to open in the
early spring of 2020. At least $88 million will be available for competitive grants for projects that
address drought and groundwater investments. Discussion included next steps including possible
cost-effective monitoring locations, additional outreach efforts, and education for hard-to-reach
groups as well as other community groups in the basin.
Board Action: Upon motion by Member Robinson, seconded by Vice Chair Crane, and carried
(6/0/0); IT IS ORDERED the Board directs staff to continue to move forward for a proposal and
submission for Proposition 68 funds.
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010 Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4441 fax (707)463-7237
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6(c) Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Ukiah Valley Basin
Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s Technical Support Services Application
Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mendocino County
Public Comment: Ms. Devin Jones; and Mr. Aaron Cuthbertson.
Board Action: Ms. Dukett provided an overview of the technical support services application. She
stated that the Board received approval to move forward with the request to drill six wells, with
funding by the Department of Water Resources. Ms. Dukett is working with County Counsel
regarding draft Land Access Agreements, and anticipates securing an Agreement between the
Agency and Department of Water Resources. She will be working directly with the Boards of
those public agencies identified for approval for well drilling, as well as with the Department of
Water Resources for a Scope Agreement. All Land Use Agreements should to be in place by
August, with anticipated well drilling to commence in mid to late October.
6(d) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Presentation the Development of
Components of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Presenter/s: Ms. Laura Foglia, Senior Engineer, Larry Walker Associates;
Public Comment: Ms. Devon Jones.
The Board received a presentation regarding the Sustainability Plan development process
including overview of the GSP structure; chapters including hydrologeologic conceptual model,
groundwater conditions and water budget; and data availability including data quality and gaps to
fill.
Board Action: No action taken.
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010 Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4441 fax (707)463-7237
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6(e) Discussion and Possible Adoption of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2019 -20
Budget
Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mendocino County.
Ms. Dukett outlined the budget process related to the agency; and provided a budget projection
for 2019-20. Discussion ensued regarding the need for future annual dues, and it was determined
that an item regarding dues shall be placed on the January 2020 agenda.
Public Comment: None.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Brandi Brown, seconded by Director Robinson and
carried 6/0/0) IT IS ORDERED that the Proposed Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget is hereby adopted.
7. DIRECTOR REPORTS
8, ADJOURNMENT (3:11 P.M.)
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CARRE BROWN, Chair
Attest: BRANDI BROWN
Secretary
Sarah Dukett, Proxy
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