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Item No.:3.a
Date:12/14/17
To:Board of Directors
Subject:Approval of Minutes from the November 9, 2017,Regular Meeting
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
Approval of Minutes from November 9, 2017,Regular Meeting.
Recommended Action:
Approve the November 9, 2017, regular meeting minutes.
Background:
The Agency convened on November 9, 2017.
Fiscal Summary:
N/A
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010 Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4441 fax (707)463-7237
1:30 P.M. – November 9, 2017
Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Chambers,
501 Low Gap Road, Room 1070, CA 95482
ACTION MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (1:35 P.M.)
Present: Director Zac Robinson; Director Alfred White; Director Jerry Cardoza; and Chair Carre
Brown. Chair Brown presiding. Director Brandi Brown absent.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by: Mr. Chris Watt.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
3(a) Approval of Minutes from the September 14, 2017, Meeting
Presenter/s: Chair Carre Brown.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Alfred White, seconded by Director Jerry Cardoza, and
carried (2/0/2 with Director Douglas Crane abstaining and Director Brandi Brown absent); IT IS
ORDERED that the minutes from the September 14, 2017, Ukiah Valley Groundwater
Sustainability Agency are hereby approved.
4. STAFF UPDATES
Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Presenter/s: None.
6. ACTION ITEMS
6(a) Presentation Regarding the Mendocino Lake Complex Fire Disaster Recovery
Efforts
Presenter/s: Ms. Tammy Moss Chandler; and Ms. Sarah Dukett.
Public Comment: None.
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
6(b) Presentation, Discussion and Possible Adoption of the Ukiah Valley Basin
Groundwater Sustainability Agency Bylaws
Presenter/s: Chair Carre Brown; and Ms. Sarah Dukett.
Public Comment: None.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Douglas Crane, seconded by Director Alfred White, and
carried (3/0/1 with Director Brandi Brown absent); IT IS ORDERED that the Ukiah Valley Basin
Groundwater Sustainability Agency Bylaws are hereby adopted with modification. [Modification:
Page 3, Section 2.2.4, correct “Directions” to “Directors”; Page 4, Section 3.1, change “any four
Directors” to “a majority”; and Section 3.2, add “pursuant to Section 9.1 of the JPA” after
“quorum”.]
6(c) Discussion and Possible Approval of a Letter of Support for the Proposition
One Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant Application
Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett.
Public Comment: None.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Douglas Crane, seconded by Director Alfred White, and
carried (3/0/1 with Director Brandi Brown absent), IT IS ORDERED that the letter of support for
the Proposition One Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant Application is approved.
6(d) Discussion and Possbile Action Regarding Informational Presentation on the
Mendocino County Water Agency Proposition 1 Grant to Develop an Initial
Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett; Mr. Chris Watt; and Mr. Brian Wallace.
Public Comment: Ms. Devon Jones.
Board Action: No action taken.
6(e) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Development of a Technical
Advisory Committee Memorandum of Understanding
Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett; and Chair Carre Brown.
Public Comment: Mr. Shawn White.
BOARD DIRECTIVE:that staff shall send draft Memorandum of Understanding to the
Sonoma County Water agency for final action; subsequent action on this item shall be agendized
for a future meeting in early 2018.
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010 Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4441 fax (707)463-7237
7. DIRECTOR REPORTS
Presenter/s: Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Directors.
Chair Carre Brown announced that the next meeting of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater
Sustainability Agency will be held on December 14, 2017, at 1:30 P.M.
Director Jerry Cardoza reported that the Millview District just entered escrow with Masonite.
They have several months to complete their due diligence and decide whether or not to continue
that purchase.
Public Comment: None.
8. ADJOURNMENT (3:10 P.M.)
________________________________
CARRE BROWN, Chair
Attest: BRANDI BROWN
Secretary
________________________________
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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Item No.:6.a
Date:12/14/17
To:Board of Directors
Subject:Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of the 2018 Board of Directors
Master Meeting Calendar
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
The Joint Power Agreement requires that the Board of Directors meet at least quarterly (Section
8.2). Therefore, the Board of Directors should consider the proposed 2018 Board of Directors
Master Meeting Calendar.
Recommended Action:
Adopt the 2018 Board of Directors Master Meeting Calendar.
Background:
On May 10, 2017,the general consensus of the Board was the Board shall meet on the Second
Thursday of the month at 1:30 P.M. in the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Chambers;
initially meeting monthly, then transitioning to quarterly meetings.
Fiscal Summary:N/A
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
UVBGSA MEETING DATES
JANUARY FEBRUARY January 11
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Regular Meeting
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 February 8
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Public Hearing
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 March 8
Regular Meeting
MARCH APRIL April 12
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Regular Meeting
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 May 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Regular Meeting
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 June 14
Regular Meeting
MAY JUNE July 12
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Regular Meeting
1 2 3 4 5 1 2
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 August 9
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Regular Meeting
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 September 12
Regular Meeting
JULY AUGUST October 11
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Regular Meeting
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 November 8
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Regular Meeting
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 December 13
Regular Meeting
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 1 2 3 4 5 6
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Meeting Location
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 501 Low Gap Rd. Room 1070, Ukiah, CA 95482
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31
30 Meeting Time
1:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER DECEMBER
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Ukiah Valley Basin GSA
1 2 3 1 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1010
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ukiah, CA 95482
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 760.463.4441
25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 uvbgsa@mendocinocounty.org
30 31 www.mendocinocounty.org/uvbgsa
2018
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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Item No.:6.b
Date:12/14/17
To:Board of Directors
Subject:Update on the Proposition 1 Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant Application
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
The Board will receive an update on the Proposition 1 Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant
application.
Recommended Action:
Accept the Update on the Proposition 1 Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant Application.
Background: On August 10, 2017, the Board authorized the Mendocino County Water Agency
to apply for the Department of Water Resources Proposition 1 Groundwater Sustainability
Planning Grant.
Fiscal Summary:N/A
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
Attachment 1 Authorization
The attached file contains the signed minute book for the August 10, 2017 UVBGSA meeting where the
Board authorized the Mendocino County Water Agency to apply to DWR.
6(c) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Department of Water Resources' (DWR) Solicitation
Package for Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSP) and Projects
Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett.
Public Comment: Ms. Devon Jones.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Douglas Crane, seconded by Director Brandi Brown, and
carried unanimously; IT IS ORDERED that the Board of Directors authorizes the Mendocino
County Water Agency to apply for the Department of Water Resources Proposition 1 Groundwater
Sustainability Planning Grant; and further authorizes the Mendocino County Water Agency to
issue a Request for Proposals for the development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan following
the grant application submittal.
~UKIAH VALLEY BASING ROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY ~'lit 501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010 +Ukiah+ California 95482 + (707)463-4441 + @x (707)463-7237
1:30 P.M. -August 10, 2017
Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Chambers,
501 Low Gap Road, Room 1070, CA 95482
ACTION MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (1:33 P.M)
Present: Director Zachary Robinson, Director Alfred White, Director Jerry Cardoza, Director
Brandi Brown, and Chair Carre Brown . Chair Brown presiding.
Absent: Director Douglas Crane.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by: Ms. Susan Knopf.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
3(a) Approval of Minutes from the July 13, 2017, Meeting
Presenter/s: Chair Carre Brown.
Public Comment: None.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Alfred White, seconded by Director Jerry Cardoza, and
carried (5/0/1 with Director Crane absent); IT IS ORDERED that the Board of Directors hereby
approves the Minutes of the July 13, 2017, Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainabilty Agency as
amended with correction to the spelling of Ms. Susan Knopf s name.
4. STAFF UPDATES
Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Presenter/s: None.
DIRECTOR DOUGLAS CRANE PRESENT AT 1:44 P.M.
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6. ACTION ITEMS
6(a) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Adopting a Conflict of
Interest Code
Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett .
Public Comment: None.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Alfred White, seconded by Director Jerry Cardoza, and
carried unanimously; IT IS ORDERED that the Board of Directors adopts the Resolution adopting
the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Conflict of Interest Code .
RESOLUTION NO. 17-02
RESOLUTION OF THE UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
6(b) Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Development of
Bylaws
Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett.
Public Comment: None.
Board Directive: GENERAL CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS to simplify the
language contained in section 10 of the draft bylaws by retaining the language currently contained
in sections 10 .1, 10.2, 10,4, and 10.6; eliminating sections 10.3 and 10.5; and renumbering the
section accordingly.
6(c) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Department of Water
Resources' (DWR) Solicitation Package for Groundwater Sustainability
Plans (GSP) and Projects
Presenter/s: Ms . Sarah Dukett .
Public Comment: Ms. Devon Jones.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Douglas Crane, seconded by Director Brandi Brown, and
carried unanimously; IT IS ORDERED that the Board of Directors authorizes the Mendocino
County Water Agency to apply for the Department of Water Resources Proposition 1 Groundwater
Sustainability Planning Grant; and further authorizes the Mendocino County Water Agency to
issue a Request for Proposals for the development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan following
the grant application submittal.
7. DIRECTOR REPORTS
Presenter/s: Board of Directors.
Public Comment: None.
Board Directive: GENERAL CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS directing Ms. Sarah
Dukett to provide a presentation to the Board of Directors at their November meeting on the final
results of the Proposition 1 Grant for counties with stressed basins.
~UKIAH VAUEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY ~'Iii 501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010 + Ukiah + California 95482 + (707)463 -4441 + fax (707)463-7237
8. ADJOURNMENT (2:21 P.M.)
Attest: BRANDI BROWN
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Attachment 2 Eligibility
Mendocino County Water Agency (WRA) is submitting a basin wide application on behalf of the Ukiah
Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency which is governed by the attached Joint Powers
Agreement of its members. The Water Agency would be signatory to the Agreement with DWR
consistent with the JPA and Bylaws.
Joint Powers Agreement Forming the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater
Sustainability Agency
This Joint Powers Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and among the Russian
River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District ("RRFC "), and the Upper
Russian River Water Agency, both of which are California special districts, the City of Ukiah, a
municipal corporation, and the County of Mendocino, a political subdivision of the State of
California, which are together referred to herein individually as "Member" and collectively as
"Members," for the purposes of forming a joint powers agency, to be known as the Ukiah Valley
Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, to serve as the Groundwater Sustainability Agency in
the Ukiah Valley basin.
Recitals
A. Each of the Members is a local agency, as defined by the Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act of2014 (Division 2, Part 2.74 (commencing with §10720), Part 5
(commencing with Section4999), Part 5.1 (commencing with Section5 I 00) and Pati 5.2
(commencing with Section5200) of the California Water Code Section et seq.; "SGMA"), duly
organized and existing under, and by virtue, of the laws of the State of California, and each
Member has water supply, water management or land use responsibilities within the Ukiah
Valley.
B. SGMA seeks to provide sustainable management of groundwater basins, enhance
local management of groundwater, establish minimum standards for sustainable groundwater
management, and provide local groundwater agencies with the authority and the technical and
financial assistance necessary to sustainably manage groundwater.
C. Section I 0720.7 of SGMA requires all basins designated as high or medium
priority basins by the Department of Water Resources ("DWR") in its Bulletin 118 be managed
under groundwater sustainability plans, or coordinated groundwater sustainability, plans
pursuant to SGMA.
D. The Ukiah Valley basin (designated basin number 1-52 m Bulletin 118; the
"Basin") is designated as a medium-priority basin.
E. The Members have determined that the sustainable management of the Basin
pursuant to SGMA may best be achieved through the cooperation of the Members operating
through a joint powers agency.
F. The Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with § 6500) of
Division 7, of Title I of the California Government Code ; the "Act"), authorizes two or more
public agencies to, by agreement, jointly exercise any power held in common by agencies
entering into such an Agreement and to exercise additional powers granted under the Act.
G . Based on the foregoing legal authority, the Members desire to create a joint
powers agency for the purpose of taking all actions deemed necessary by the joint powers agency
to ensure sustainable management of the Basin, as required by SGMA.
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H. The governing board of each Member has determined it to be in the Member's
and in the public's best interest that this Agreement be executed.
Terms of Agreement
Article 1. Definitions
As used in this Agreement, unless context requires otherwise , the meanings of the terms set forth
below shall be as follows :
1.1. "Act" means the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, set forth in Chapter 5 of Division
7of Title I of the Government Code, sections 6500 , et seq., including all laws supplemental
thereto.
1.2. "Agency" means the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
1.3. "Agreement" means this joint powers agreement, which creates the Ukiah Valley
Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
1 .4. "Basin" means the Ukiah Valley basin , as shown on the map attached as Exhibit
A, which is incorporated herein by this reference.
1.5. "Board of Directors" or "Board" means the governing body of the Agency as
established by Article 7 of this Agreement.
1.6. "Board Member" or "Director" shall mean a member of the Agency 's Board of
Directors.
1.7. "Committee" shall mean any committee established pursuant to Atiicle Twelve
(12) of this Agreement.
1.8. "Effective Date" means the date on which the last Member executes this
Agreement.
1.9. "Fiscal Year" means July 1 through June 30.
1.10. "GSA" shall mean a groundwater sustainability agency.
1.11. "GSP " shall mean a groundwater sustainability plan .
1.12. "Member" has the meaning assigned to it in the Preamble and further means each
patiy to this Agreement that satisfies the requirements of Section 6.1 of this Agreement,
including any new members , as may be authorized by the Board pursuant to Section 6.2 of this
Agreement.
1.13. "Member Director" means a director or alternate directo r appointed by a Member
pursuant to Atiicle 7 of this Agreement.
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1.14. "Member 's Governing Body" means the board of directors or other voting body
that controls the individual public agencies that are Members.
1.15. "RRFC" has the meaning assigned to it in the Preamble of this Agreement.
1.16. "SGMA" has the meaning assigned to it in Recital A.
1.17. "Special Project" means a project undertaken by some, but not all Members of the
Agency, pursuant to Article 14 of this Agreement.
1.18. "Stakeholder Director" means a Director appointed pursuant to Article 6 that
represents stakeholder interests.
1.19. "State" means the State of California.
Article 2. Creation of a Separate Entity
2.1. Upon the effective date of this Agreement, Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater
Sustainability Agency ("Agency") is hereby created. Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, the
Agency shall be a public agency separate from its members. The principal office shall be
provided for in the Bylaws.
2 .2 . The boundaries of the Agency shall be as shown on the map on Exhibit A,
attached and incorporated herein by this reference. The boundary shown on Exhibit A is an
updated version of the Bulletin 118 boundary, based on the 2005 Larsen and Kelsey Map
approved by the Department of Water Resources on January 26, 2017.
Article 3. Term
3 .1. This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by each of the Parties and
shall continue in full force and effect until terminated pursuant to the provisions of Article 17.
Article 4. Purpose of the Agency and this Agreement
4.1. The purpose of this Agreement is to create a joint powers agency separate from its
Members that will elect to be the GSA for the entire Basin. The purpose of the Agency is to (a)
develop, adopt, and implement a GSP for the Basin in order to implement SGMA requirements
and achieve the sustainably goals outlined in SGMA ; and (b) involve the public and area
stakeholders through outreach and engagement in developing and implementing the Ukiah
Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
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Article 5. Powers of the Agency
5.1. Restrictions on Exercise of Powers . For purposes of Government Code Section
6509 , the powers of the Agency shall be exercised subject to the restrictions upon the manner of
exercising such powers as are imposed on the County of Mendocino, and in the event of the
withdrawal of the County of Mendocino as a Member under this Agreement, then the powers of
the Agency shall be exercised subject to the restrictions upon the manner of exercising such
powers as are imposed on the City of Ukiah.
5.2. Powers. Subject to the limitations addressed herein , the Agency shall have the
power in its own name to exercise any and all common powers of the Members reasonably
related to the purposes of the Agency, including but not limited to , the following powers,
together with such other powers as are expressly set forth in the Act and SGMA:
5.2.1. To exercise all powers afforded to a GSA pursuant to, and as permitted by ,
SGMA upon electing in accordance with SGMA to become the GSA for the Ukiah Valley Basin.
5 .2.2. To develop , adopt and implement a GSP for the Basin pursuant to SGMA.
5.2.3. To adopt rules, regulations, policies, bylaws and procedures governing the
operation of the Agency; and adoption and implementation of a GSP for the Basin.
5 .2.4 . To obtain rights, permits and other authorizations for , or pertaining to ,
implementation of a GSP for the Basin; and to exercise the common powers of the Members, as
directed by the Board, in developing and implementing a GSP for the Basin.
5.2.5 . To perform other ancillary tasks relating to the operation of the Agency
pursuant to SGMA, including, without limitation, environmental review, engineering and design.
5.2.6. To employ, designate or otherwise contract for the services of agents,
officers , employees , attorneys, engineers, planners, financial consultants , advisors, independent
contractors, technical specialists and other consultants.
5.2.7. To make and enter into contracts necessary to the full exercise of the
Agency 's power.
5.2.8. To investigate legislation and proposed legislation affecting the Basin and
to make appearances regarding such matters.
5.2.9. To acquire property and other assets by grant, lease , purchase , bequest,
devise, gift or eminent domain; and to hold , enjoy , lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of property,
including real property, water rights and personal property, necessary for the full exercise of the
Agency 's powers.
5.2.10. To cooperate, act in conjunction and contract with the United States, the
State of California, or any agency thereof, counties, municipalities, public and private
corporations of any kind (including, without limitation , investor-owned utilities), and
individuals, or any of them , for any and all purposes necessary or convenient for the full exercise
of the powers of the Agency.
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5.2.11. To incur debts , obligations, and liabilities ; to issue bonds, notes ,
certificates of participation, guarantees, equipment leases , reimbursement obligations and other
indebtedness, and, to the extent provided for in a duly adopted Agency, to impose assessments,
groundwater extraction fees or other charges, and other means of financing the Agency as
authorized by Chapter 8 of SGMA ( commencing at Section 10730 of the Water Code).
5.2.12. To apply for, accept, and receive contributions, grants or loans from any
public or private agency or individual in the United States, or any departm ent, instrumentality, or
agency thereof for the purpose of financing the Agency's activities.
5.2.13. Invest money that is not needed for immediate necessities , as the Board of
Directors determines advisable, in the same manner and upon the same conditions as other local
entities in accordance with Section 53601 of the California Government Code, as that section
now exists, or may hereafter be amended.
5.2.14. Reimburse Board Members for the actual amounts of reasonable and
necessary expenses incurred in attending the Agency's meetings or any committee of the Agency
in performing the duties of their officer, subject to Board of Directors policy and budget
authorization.
5 .2.15. To sue and be sued in the Agency's own nam e; provided that a Member
may determine not to contribute to the expenses of litigation initiated by the Agency.
5.2.16. To provide for the prosecution of, defense of, or other participation in
actions or proceedings at law or in public hearings in which the Members, pursuant to this
Agreement, may have an interest; and may employ counsel and other expert assistance for these
purposes.
5.2.17. To exercise the common powers of its Members to develop, collect,
provide and disseminate information that furthers the purposes of the Agency, including, but not
limited to the operation of the Agency and adoption and implementation of a Groundwater
Sustainability Plan for the Basin, to the Members' legislative, administrative , and judicial bodies ,
as well as the public generally.
5.2.18. E mploy or retain a full time or pat1 time supporting staff.
5.2.19. To perform all other acts necessary or proper to fully carry out the
purposes of this Agreement.
5.3. The Agency and all of its Members confirm that nothing contained herein shall
grant the Agency any power to alter any water right , contract right , or any similar right held by
its Members, or amend a Member's water delivery practice, course of dealing, or conduct
without the express consent of the holder thereof.
Article 6. Membership
6.1. Initial Members. The initial Members of the Agency sha ll be the County of
Mendocino, City of Ukiah, Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement
District, and the Upper Russian River Water Agency.
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6.2. New Members . Additional Parties may join the Agency and become a Member
provided that the prospecti v e new member: (a) is eligible to join a GSA as provided by SOMA,
(b) possesses powers common to all other Members , and (c) receives unanimous consent of the
existing Members , evidenced by the execution of a written amendment to this Agreement signed
by all Members, including the additional public agency. Additional Stakeholders Directors may
be created by the execution of a written amendment to this Agreement signed by all Members.
Article 7. Agency Board of Directors
7 .1. Formation of the Board of Directors. The Agency shall be governed by a Board
of Directors ("Board of Dire ctors " or "Board"). The Board shall be composed of six (6)
Directors consisting of the following representatives , who shall be appointed in the manner set
forth in Section 7:
7 .1.1. One (I) representative appointed by the governing board of each Member,
who shall be a member of the governing board of the Member (each , a "Member Director").
7.1.2. Two (2) Stakeholder Directors, one (1) of which shall be representative of
agricultural stakeholders and interests within the Basin ; and one (1) of which shall be
representative of tribal stakeholders and interests within the Basin. The two (2) Stakeholder
Directors shall meet the following qualifications : ~
(a) One (1) Agricultural Stakeholder Director. The Agricultural
Stakeholder Director shall meet the following criteria, determined at the sole discretion of the
Board Members : (1) be a resident of Mendocino County; (2 .a) own/ lease real property in active
commercial agricultural production overlying the Basin or (2.b) be an employee of a commercial
agricultural production operation overlying the basin involved with water use decisions and (3)
extract groundwater from the Basin for the irrigation/frost protection of at least fifteen ( 15) acres
of agricultural crops in commercial operation. The Agricultural Stakeholder may not be a party
to any pending litigation against the Agency or any of its Members.
(b) One ( l) Tribal Stakeholder Director shall be appointed by the six
tribes exercising jurisdiction over Indian lands within the Ukiah Valley Basin identified as
Redwood Valley Rancheria, Coyote Valley Reservation , Pinoleville Pomo Nation, Potter Valley
Rancheria, Guidiville Rancheria and the Hopland Reservation.
7 .1.3. Relationship of Members . The Upper Russian River Water Agency is a
JOtnt powers authority consi sting of several water districts within the Ukiah Valley and the
RRFC . For purposes of the Agency , the RRFC desires to be a separate member of the Agency
with a separate vote , and as such , will not take part in any action or discussion , and shall not vote
on any item of the Upper Russian River Water Agency related to the Agency . The abstention of
the RRFC from such agenda items of the Upper Russian River Water Agency shall be separately
reflected in documents of the Upper Russian River Water Agency . Should the RRFC fail to
abstain from taking part in any vote relating to the Agency before the Upper Russian River
Water Agency , it shall not be entitled to vote on that matter when it comes before the Agency.
Members of the Upper Russian River Agency are also contemplating the
consolidation of all members of the joint powers authority into a single water district. Should
such consolidation occur, this JPA shall be amended to reflect the consolidation of members.
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7.2. Duties of the Board of Directors. The business and affairs of the Agency, and all
of the powers of the Agency, including without limitation all powers set forth in Article 5, are
reserved to and shall be exercised by and through the Board of Directors, except as may be
expressly delegated to the Executive Director or others pursuant to this Agreement , Bylaws , or
by specific action of the Board of Directors.
7.3. Appointment of Directors. The Directors shall be appointed as follows:
7.3.1. Member Directors . Each Member Director must sit on the governing
board of the Member and be appointed by that governing board by Resolution , which Resolution
shall be transmitted to the Secretary of the Agency following adoption by the Member.
7.3.2. Stakeholder Directors. The two (2) Stakeholder Directors shall be
appointed as follows:
(a) One (l) stakeholder shall be chosen by the Member Directors to
represent agricultural interests within the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Basin. This stakeholder
shall meet the qualifications as described in 7.1.2. (a). This stakeholder shall be selected from a
list of three (3) nominations submitted from the Mendocino County Farm Bureau , but the three
(3) nominees need not be a member of the organization. Nominees shall be submitted to the
Member Directors pursuant to a process specified in the Bylaws, unless directed otherwise by the
Member Directors. The Member Directors shall consider the nominees at a regular meeting of
the Board and shall appoint the Agricultural Stakeholder Director upon simple majority vote of
all Member Directors.
(b) Tribal Stakeholder Director. The Member Directors shall confirm
the nomination for the Tribal Stakeholder Director submitted by the six (6) Tribes within the
Ukiah Valley. The Member Directors shall confirm the nominee at a regular meeting and shall
appoint the Tribal Stakeholder Director upon simple majority vote of all Member Directors.
7.4. Alternate Directors. Each Member may also appoint one (1) Alternate Director to
the Board of Directors , and an Alternate Director shall be appointed for each Stakeholder
Director. All Alternate Directors shall be appointed in the same manner as set forth in Section
7.3 . Alternate Directors shall have no vote , and shall not participate in any discussions or
deliberations of the Board unless appearing as a substitute for a Director due to absence or
conflict of interest. If the Director is not present, or if the Director has a conflict of interest
which precludes participation by the Director in any decision-making process of the Board , the
Alternate Director appointed to act in his/her place shall assume all rights of the Director, and
shall have the authority to act in his/her absence , including casting votes on matters before the
Board. Each Alternate Director shall be appointed prior to the third meeting of the Board .
Alternate Directors are encouraged to attend all Board meetings and stay informed on current
issues before the Board. Alternate Board Membe rs have no vote at Board of Director meetings if
the Board Member is present. If the Board Member is not present , the Alternate Board Member
shall be entitled to participate in all respects as a regular Board Member .
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7.5. Terms of Office. The term of office for each member of the Agency 's Board of
Directors is two (2) years. Each member of the Board of Directors shall serve at the pleasure of
the appointing Member and may be removed from the Board of Directors by the appointing
members at any time. If at any time a vacancy occurs on the Board of Directors, a replacement
shall be appointed to fill the unexpired term of the previous Board Member , pursuant to Attic le 7
and within ninety (90) days of the date that such position becomes vacant.
7.6. Removal of Board Members. Board Members and Alternate Board Members shall
serve at the pleasure of their appointing Member's governing board and may be removed or
replaced at any time. A Board Member that no longer meets the qualifications set forth in section
7.1 is automatically removed from the Agency Board of Directors. Upon removal of a Board
Member, the Alternate Board Member shall serve as a Board Member until a new Board
Member is appointed by the Member. Members must submit any changes in Board Member or
Alternate Board Member positions to the Secretary in writing and signed by the Member. A
Stakeholder Director may be removed or reappointed by a simple majority vote of all Member
Directors.
7.7. Vacancies . A vacancy on the Board of Directors shall occur when a Director
resigns or reaches the end of that Director 's term , as set forth in Section 7.5. For Member
Directors, a vacancy shall also occur when he/she is removed by his/her appointing Member. For
Stakeholder Directors, a vacancy shall also occur when the Stakeholder Director is removed , as
set forth in Section 7 .5 . Upon the vacancy of a Member Director, the Alternate Director shall
serve as Director until a new Director is appointed , as set forth in Section 7.3 , unless the
Alternate Director is already serving as a Member Director in the event of a prior vacancy, in
which case, the seat shall remain vacant until a replacement Director is appointed as set fotth in
Section 7.3. Members shall submit any changes in Director or Alternate Director positions to the
Board of Directors or Executive Director by written notice , signed by an authorized
representative of the Member. The written notice shall include a Resolution of the governing
board of the Member directing such change in the Director or Alternative Director position.
7.8 . Adjustment to Composition of the Board of Directors. Should the circumstances
change in the future, any person or entity may petition the Members hereto to amend this
Agreement so as to add or delete representatives to the Governing Board to accurately reflect
groundwater production within the boundaries of the authority.
Article 8. Agency Meetings
8.1. Initial Meeting. The initial meeting of the Agency's Board of Directors shall be
called by the County of Mendocino and held in the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
Chambers, 501 Low Gap Road , Ukiah , California within 60 days of the effective date of this
Agreement. All Members shall be required to attend the initial meeting.
8.2. Time and Place. The Board of Directors shall provide in its adopted bylaws or by
other means authorized or required by law, for the time and place for holding regular meetings ,
at least quarterly , and at such other times as determined by the Board of Directors.
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8.3. Conduct. All meetings of the Governing Board shall be noticed , held , and
conducted in accordance with the Ralph. M. Brown Act to the extent applicable. Board Members
and Alternate Board Members may use teleconferencing in connection with any meeting in
conformance with and to the extent authorized by the applicable laws.
8.4 . Local Conflict of Interest Code. The Board of Directors shall adopt a local
conflict of interest code pursuant to the provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974
(Government Code sections 81000, et seq.).
Article 9. Board of Directors Voting
9.1. Quorum. A majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a
quorum for purposes of transacting business , except less than a quorum may vote to adjourn a
meeting.
9.2. Director Votes. Each member of the Board of Directors of the Agency shall have
one (1) vote . Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, all affirmative decisions of the
Board of Directors shall require the affirmative vote of a simple majority of all Directors
patticipating in voting on a matter of Agency business; provided that if a Director is disqualified
from voting on a matter before the Board because of a conflict of interest, that Director shall be
excluded from the calculation of the total number of Directors that constitute a majority. The
Board of Directors shall strive for consensus of all members on items .
9.3. Voting on Fiscal Items. Fiscal items , approval of the annual budget of the Agency
and any expenditures, and any projects shall require an affirmative vote by a majority of the
Board of Directors.
Article 10. Officers
10.1. Officers. The Board of Directors shall select a Chairman, Vice-Chairman,
Secretary, and any other officers as determined necessary by the Board of Directors.
I 0.1.1. The Chairman shall preside at all Board Meetings.
10.1.2. The Vice-Chairman shall act in place of the Chairman at meetings should
the Chairman be absent.
10 .1.3 . The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors
and shall, as soon as possible after each meeting, forward a copy of the minutes to each member
and alternate of the Board of Directors.
10.1.4. All Officers shall be chosen at the first Board of Directors meeting and
serve a term for two (2) years. An Officer may serve for multiple consecutive terms. Any Officer
may resign at any time upon written notice to the Agency.
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Article 11. Committee Formation
11.1. Internal Committee Formation . There shall be established such internal
committees as the Board of Directors shall determine from time to time . Each such internal
committee shall be comprised of two (2) Directors, shall exist for the term specified in the action
establishing the committee, shall meet as directed by the Board of Directors , and shall make
recommendations to the Board of Directors on the various activities of the Agency.
11.2 . External Advisory Committee Formation. The Board of Directors may establish ,
as deemed necessary, one or more advisory committees comprised of diverse social , cultural, and
economic elements of the population and area stakeholders within the Ukiah Valley Basin. The
Board of Directors shall encourage the active involvement of the advisory committee(s) prior to
and during the development and implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan. The
Board of Directors will ensure that at least one (1) member from the Board of Directors or
Agency employee attends and pa1ticipates in each advisory committee meeting.
11.3. Technical Advisory Committee. There shall be established a technical advisory
committee, the purpose of which shall be to provide advice to the Board of Directors on issues of
a technical nature related to the activities of the Agency . The technical advisory committee shall
be comprised of at least one (I) representative of each Member ; one(!) representative for each
of the Agricultural Stakeholders and the Tribal Stakeholders; at least one (I) representative from
the Sonoma County Water Agency; and at least one (1) representative from the Mendocino
County Resource Conservation District. The technical advisory committee shall meet as directed
by the Board of Directors, and shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors as
requested. The role and responsibilities of the technical advisory committee will be established
in a Memorandum of Understanding between the Agency, the Mendocino County Resource
Conservation District, and the Sonoma County Water Agency.
Article 12. Treasurer, Controller, and Legal Counsel
12.1. Treasurer and Controller . The County of Mendocino shall act as Treasurer and
Controller for the Agency. The Controller of the Agency shall cause an independent audit of the
Agency 's finances to be made by a certified public accountant in compliance with California
Government Code Section 6505. The Treasurer of the Agency shall be the depositor and shall
have custody of all money of the Agency from whatever source . The Controller of the Agency
shall draw warrants and pay demands against the Agency when the demands have been approved
by the Agency, or any authorized representative pursuant to any delegation of Agency adopted
by the Agency. The Treasurer and Controller shall comply strictly with the provisions of statutes
relating to their duties found in Chapter 5 ( commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title
1 of the California Government Code .
12.2. Legal Counsel. The Board of Directors may appoint legal counsel as it deems
appropriate .
Article 13. Executive Director
13.1. Appointment. The Board of Directors may hire an Executive Director who shall
be compensated for his or her services, as determined by the Board of Directors. The Executive
Director may , though need not be , an officer, employee or representative of one of the Members.
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13.2. Duties. The Executive Director shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the
Agency , shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors , and shall be responsible to the
Board of Directors for the proper and efficient administration of the Agency. The Executive
Director shall have the powers designated in the Bylaws.
13.3. Term and Termination. The Executive Director shall serve until he/she resigns or
the Board of Directors terminates his/her appointment.
13.4. Staff. The Executive Director may employ such additional full-time and or part-
time employees, assistants, and independent contractors that may be necessary from time to time
to accomplish the purposes of the Agency, subject to approval of the Board of Directors. The
Agency may contract with a Member or other public agency or private entity for various
services , including without limitation , those related to the Agency 's finances , purchasing, risk
management, information technology , human resources and other technical and non-technical
staff assistance as may be required. A written Agreement shall be entered between the Agency
and the Member or other public agency or private entity contracting to provide such service , and
that Agreement shall specify the terms on which such services shall be provided, including
without limitation , the compensation, if any, that shall be made for the provision of such
services.
Article 14. Specific Projects
14 . l. Projects. The Agency intends to carry out activities in furtherance of its purposes
and consistent with the powers established by the Agreement with the participation of all
Members.
14.2. Member Specific Projects . In addition to the general activities undertaken by all
Members of the Agency, the Agency may initiate specific projects or litigation that involves less
than all Members. No Member shall be required to be involved in a project that involves less
than all the Members.
14.3. Project Agreement. Prior to undertaking any project or litigation that does not
involve all Member Agencies, the Members electing to participate in the project shall enter into a
Project Agreement. A Member may elect not to participate in a specific project or litigation
matter by providing notice and not entering into the Project Agreement specific to the matter in
which the Member has elected not to participate. Each Project Agreement shall provide the terms
and conditions by which the Members that enter into the Project Agreement will participate in
the project. All assets, rights, benefits , and obligations attributable to the Project shall be assets,
rights, benefits, and obligations of those Members which have entered into the Project
Agreement. Any debts, liabilities, obligations , or indebtedness incurred by the Agency in regard
to a particular Project shall be the debts , liabilities , obligations , and indebtedness of those
Members who have executed the Project Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof and
shall not be the debts , liabilities, obligations , and indebtedness of those Members who have not
executed the Project Agreement. Further, to the extent the Project is litigation, the Members who
have not entered into the Project Agreement shall not be named or otherwise listed in the
pleadings and/or appear on litigation materials.
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14.4. Board of Directors Approval. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to
disapprove any Project Agreement upon a determination that the Project Agreement has specific ,
substantial adverse impacts upon Members that have not executed the Project Agreement.
Article 15. Budget and Expenses
15.1. Budgets. Within ninety (90) days after the first meeting of the Governing Board
of the Agency, and thereafter prior to the commencement of each fiscal year, the Board of
Directors shall adopt a budget for the Agency for the ensuing fiscal year.
15.2. Agency Funding and Contributions. In order to provide the needed capital to
initially fund the Agency , the Agency shall be initially funded by a contribution from initial
Members in the amount established in the bylaws, which contribution shall be set at an equal
dollar amount for initial Members. In subsequent years , the Agency may be funded through
additional voluntary contributions by all Members, and as otherwise provided in Chapter 8 of
SOMA (commencing with Section 10730 of the Water Code).
Article 16. Liability and Indemnification
16.1. Liability. The Members do not intend hereby to be obligated either jointly or
severally for the debts, liabilities or obligations of the Agency, except as may be specifically
provided for in California Government Code Section 895.2, as amended or supplemented.
Therefore unless and to the extent otherwise required by law or agreed to herein by the
Members, in accordance with California Government Code Section 6507, the debts, liabilities
and obligations of the Agency shall not be the debts, liabilities or obligations of the Member
entities. The Agency shall own and hold title to all funds, property and works acquired by it
during the term of this Agreement.
16.2. Indemnification. Funds of the Agency may be used to defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the Agency, each Member, each Director, and any officers, agents and employees
of the Agency for their actions taken within the course and scope of their duties while acting on
behalf of the Agency. Other than for gross negligence or intentional acts, to the fullest extent
permitted by law, the Agency agrees to save, indemnify, defend and hold harmless each Member
from any liability, claims , suits , actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings ,
regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind , whether actual, alleged or
threatened, including attorney 's fees and costs, court costs , interest, defense costs , and expert
witness fees , where the same arise out of, or are in any way attributable in whole or in part to ,
negligent acts or omissions of the Agency or its employees , officers or agents or the employees,
officers or agents of any Member, while acting within the course and scope of a Member
relationship with the Agency.
Article 17. Withdrawal and Termination
17.1. Withdrawal. A Member may unilaterally withdraw from this Agreement without
causing or requiring termination of this Agreement, effective upon sixty (60) days written notice
to the remaining Members.
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17.2. Termination of Agency. This Agreement may be rescinded and the Agency
terminated by unanimous written consent of all Members, except during the outstanding term of
any Agency indebtedness.
17.3. Effect of Withdrawal or Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement or
unilateral withdrawal, a Member shall remain obligated to pay its share of all debts, liabilities
and obligations of the Agency required of the Member pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
which were incurred or accrued prior to the date of such termination or withdrawal , including
without limitation, those debts, liabilities and obligations pursuant to Section 5.2.11. Any
Member that withdraws from the Agency shall have no right to participate in the business and
affairs of the Agency, or to exercise any rights of a Member under this Agreement or the Act, but
shall continue to share in distributions from the Agency on the same basis as if such Member had
not withdrawn, provided that a Member that has withdrawn from the Agency shall not receive
distributions in excess of the contributions made to the Agency while a Member. The right to
share in distributions granted under this section shall be in lieu of any right the withdrawn
Member may have to receive a distribution or payment of the fair value of the Member's interest
in the Agency.
17.4. Disposition of Agency Assets upon Termination.
17.4.1. Surplus Funds. Upon termination of this Agreement , any reserves or
surplus money on-hand shall be returned to the Members in the same proportion said Members
have funded such reserves or surplus, in accordance with California Government Code section
6512.
17.4 .2. Agency Property. The Agency shall first offer any assets of the Agency
for sale to the Members on terms and conditions determined by the Board of Directors. If no
such sale to Members is consummated, the Board shall offer the assets of the Agency for sale to
any non-member for good and adequate consideration on terms and conditions determined by the
Board of Directors.
Article 18. Miscellaneous
18.1. No Predetermination or Irretrievable Commitment of Resources. Nothing in this
Agreement shall constitute a determination by the Agency or any of its Members that any action
shall be undertaken or that any unconditional or irretrievable commitment of resources shall be
made , until such time as the required compliance with all local , state , or federal laws , including
without limitation the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act,
or permit requirements, as applicable , has been completed .
18.2. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be sufficient if delivered via electronic mail ,
First-Class mail to the addresses below:
Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation lmprovement District: 151
Laws A venue , Suite D, Ukiah , CA 95482
County of Mendocino: 501 Low Gap Road , Room 1010 , Ukiah , CA 95482
City of Ukiah: 300 Seminary Avenue , Ukiah , CA 95482
Upper Russian River Water Agency: 151 Laws Avenue , Ukiah , CA 95482
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18.3. Bylaws . At, or as soon as practicable after the first Board of Directors meeting the
Board of Directors shall draft and approve Bylaws of the Agency to govern day-to-day
operations of the Agency .
18.4. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time , by mutual agreement
of the Members, provided that before any amendments shall be operative or valid , it shall be
reduced to writing and s igned by all Members hereto .
18 .5 Agreement Complete . This Agreement constitutes the full and complete
Agreement of the Members. This Agreement supersedes all prior Agreements and
understandings , whether in writing or oral , related to the subject matter of this Agreement that
are not set forth in writing herein.
18 .6. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions will re main in force and unaffected to the fullest extent
permitted by law and regulation.
18.7. Execution in Counterparts. The Parties intend to execute this Agreement in
counterparts . It is the intent of the Parties to hold one (1) counterpa rt with single original
signatures to evidence the Agreement and to thereafter forward three (3) other original
counterpa1ts on a rotating basis for all signatures. Thereafter, each Member shall be delivered an
originally executed counterpa1t with all Member signatures .
18.8 . Withdrawal by Operation of Law. Should the participation of any Member to this
Agreement be decided by the courts to be illegal or in excess of that Member's authority or in
conflict with any law, the validity of this Agreement as to the remaining Members shall not be
affected thereby .
18 .9. Assignment. The rights and duties of the Members may not be assigned or
delegated without the written consent of all other Members . Any attempt to assign or delegate
such rights or duties in contravention of this Agreement shall be null and void.
18.10 . Binding on Successors. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be
binding upon , the successors or assigns of the Members.
18.11. Other Joint Power Agreements. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the
Members from entering into other joint exercise of power Agreements .
[Signature Pages Below]
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IN WITN ESS WH EREOF, th e parti es he reto execute thi s A g reeme nt as of t he E ffectiv e D ate.
COUNTYqf-C-OF MENDOCINO ,..,.,
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By : ------------JOHN MCCOWEN, Cha ir
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DatJPR 1 8 201 7
ATTEST:
CARMEL J . A ELO, Clerk of said Board
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Depu lPR 1 8 2017
Date : ------
I hereby certify that according to the provisions of
Government Code Section 25103, delivery of this
document has been made.
By signing above, signatory warrants and
represents that he/she executed this
Agreement in his/her authorized capacity and
that by his/her signature on this Agreement,
he/she or the entity upon behalf of which
he/she acted, executed this Agreement
COUNTY COUNSEL REVIEW:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KATHARINE L. ELLIOTT ,
County Counsel
By : ~ /~·
Deputy
Date : 4 1 J. ( I 7
FISCAL REVIEW
Deputy CEO/Fiscal
INSURAN ~
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ALAN D. FLORA
RISK MANAGER
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto execute this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
CITY OF UKIAH
Date
Date
CITY MANAGER
ATTEST
CITY CLERK Date
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto execute this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District
By:
William Carson, President
Board of Trustees
Date: :lfo/27
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto execute this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
Upper Russian River Water Agency
By:&,,C~
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Jeny Cardoza, President
Date: 1/ =j) =/ 7
Board of Directors
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Attachment 3: UVBGSP Project Justification
The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA) is the implementing agency and will
apply a collaborative, multi-stakeholder planning process to prepare and adopt the Ukiah Valley
Groundwater Sustainability Plan (UVBGSP) pursuant to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
(SGMA) and California Department of Water Resources (DWR) SGMA Regulations. The Ukiah Valley planning
area includes the entire groundwater basin consistent with DWR Bulletin 118 and the accepted DWR
boundaries. Figure 1 shows the geographical location of the project, service areas of UVBGSA members, the
basin boundary (per DWR Bulletin 118), and related regional water features. Figure 2 presents the
disadvantaged communities (DACs), severely disadvantaged communities (SDACs), and economically
distressed areas (EDAs) within the UVBGSA area.
The documented undesirable result from groundwater extraction in the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Basin
(UVGB) is associated with surface water-groundwater interaction. The Russian River provides important
habitat for federal- and state-listed anadromous fish, and flows of the Russian River and its tributaries are
heavily influenced by groundwater elevations. The primary objective of the UVBGSP is to develop programs,
projects, and policies to ensure that the Russian River and tributary flows are maintained at sufficient and
viable levels to provide adequate habitat for long-term sustainability of fish and wildlife. Additionally, water
availability has long been an issue in the planning area, especially after multiple dry years, and is a likely
constraint to future development, complicating the legal, environmental, political, and socioeconomic issues.
The development of a comprehensive UVBGSP will aid in smart planning that enables growth without causing
undesirable effects to surface water and groundwater.
The UVBGSA will use the UVBGSP to preserve and enhance the economic and environmental health and well-
being for the Ukiah Valley through the regional stewardship and comprehensive management of water and
groundwater resources in a practical, cost-effective, sustainable, and responsible manner. The Phase 2 work
plan builds on Phase 1 work conducted under the DWR Stressed Basins Grant. Phase 1 work included
compiling surface water and groundwater data, preparing a data gap analysis, production of a groundwater
monitoring protocol manual, engaging stakeholders, initial development of the hydrogeologic conceptual
model (HCM) and water budget, preliminary identification of undesirable results, minimum thresholds,
measurable objectives, and an action plan including a list of projects and actions. Proposed Phase 2 work
includes:
• Further engaging stakeholders and the community
• Developing final sustainability goals, measurable objectives, metrics, and sustainability indicators
• Finalizing the technical analysis, including completion of the hydrogeologic conceptual model, water
budget (MODFLOW- 2005 transient model) and related tasks
• Addressing water supply and quality needs of the region and its disadvantaged communities (DACs)
• Identifying and screening projects, policies and programs to be implemented
• Defining current and future water budgets under the ‘no action’ and preferred alternative, both
with and without climate change
• Developing a preferred alternative for the GSP implementation plan
• Establishing key milestones, schedules, and stable funding
• Integrating water supply and land use plans and programs
• Drafting and finalizing the UVBGSP to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Ukiah Valley Basin’s
water supply and the continued resiliency of the Russian River ecosystem
• Developing a roadmap for the region’s future over a 50-year planning horizon
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Technical Need
Groundwater levels within the Ukiah Basin are intimately tied to the Russian River surface water flows.
During the dry season when well elevations are much lower, as evidenced from CASGEM monitoring,
Russian River and tributary flows are also decreased. The decreased groundwater levels likely influence
the base flow of the Russian River. Much of the flow during the summer months is maintained by
controlled reservoir releases at Coyote Dam from Lake Mendocino Reservoir. However, elevations in the
Reservoir have been declining and the last several drought years caused a reduction in volumes being
released into the Russian River. There is the potential that flows from the Potter Valley Project, which
diverts Eel River water into the Russian River, may be decreased in the future. Thus, a sustainable
groundwater management plan that can achieve sustained base flows of the Russian River is desired to
preserve essential habitat for fish, birds, and other species dependent on these flows to survive. This
will also help local residents and the state coordinate compliance with frost-protection regulations
mandated by the State Water Resources Control Board in their Amended Section 862 to the Division 3 of
Title 23 of the California Code of Regulations.
Currently, no groundwater management plans exist for the basin. The UVBGSP will support integration
of land use and water supply plans consistent with state law and local policy. Several planning
documents, such as the Ukiah Valley Area Plan (UVAP), list groundwater as a chief priority. The UVAP
states that “water availability has long been an issue in the Ukiah Valley and is a likely constraint to
future development in the valley (6-3).” The UVAP lists various conservation strategies that seek to
mitigate or reduce undesirable effects, and outlines several goals under the water management section
for the Ukiah Valley. The first goal is to “promote efforts to protect and increase water supply storage
and capacity.” Under this goal, several policies are outlined that further support the need for the
development of a comprehensive groundwater management plan, including the Groundwater
Stewardship Plan Policy that directs the county to assemble baseline information that describes the
existing conditions of the Valley’s groundwater system (quality, quantity, demand, and resupply), and a
comprehensive groundwater protection program with specific protection and mitigation measures.
The importance of groundwater (GW) / surface water (SW) interaction for maintaining surface water
flows and the health of the Russian River biota is widely known and publicized, but very little data has
been collected about how the aquifer functions, and how it will respond to changing climatic conditions,
demands, and water quality pressures. The degree to which the basin is stressed is unknown because of
the lack of long-term data. This is a primary concern and chief reason that Mendocino County is applying
for grant funding. The grant funding will make it possible to collect basin data, develop a hydrogeologic
conceptual model and water budget, engage the community, and adopt a UVBGSP to increase water
supply storage and capacity, achieve groundwater elevation sustainability, and avoid undesirable results
related to surface water because of groundwater use.
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Project Support
The Ukiah Basin area is in the upper reaches of the Russian River watershed and is not hydrogeologically
connected with any other groundwater basins except for the Sanel Valley Groundwater Basin down-
gradient in Southern Mendocino County. The Sanel Valley Groundwater Basin borders the McDowell
Valley Groundwater Basin to the east. Both down-gradient basins are currently ranked as very-low
priority and are bounded by impermeable bedrock to the south, east, and west. The undesirable result
of streamflow depletion is the primary concern of downstream consumers of Russian River flow in
Sonoma County. The Sonoma County Water Agency controls Coyote Valley releases during the summer,
which maintain minimum flows for salmonid habitat. The Sonoma County Water Agency has been
invited to participate on the UVBGSA Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to share technical expertise
and provide guidance on limiting streamflow depletion because of groundwater pumping. UVBGSA will
ensure close cooperation and communications regarding common methods, data, and assumptions
used during the technical analysis.
A list of interested parties (see attached List of Beneficial Uses and Users of Groundwater1) was
developed pursuant to water code. This list was used to solicit support for the UVBGSA and to notify
persons of the formation of the UVBGSA and proposal to develop the UVBGSP. All hearings to form the
UVBGSA Joint Powers Agreement (JPA); to adopt resolutions to apply for the DWR Proposition 1 GSP
Grant; and to establish bylaws, conflicts of interest requirements, and the proposed budget; were
noticed and open to the public.
During the UVBGSA development process, the County of Mendocino held nine public Formation
Committee meetings. Minutes and agendas for these meetings are available at the County’s UVBGSA
web page 2. Dedicated outreach to the area’s Native American tribal communities was conducted to
obtain their unique input and participation. The Agency and other stakeholders’ roles and
responsibilities are identified in the JPA and bylaws. In addition, the Agency has an Agricultural and
Tribal seat on its Board of Directors. The TAC includes staff from the Member organizations, Sonoma
County Water Agency, the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District, the California Land
Stewardship Institute, local agricultural water users, and tribes.
Letters of support from stakeholders and the members of the UVBGSA are also attached.
1 BU Stakeholder List UVB 6.15.17 AgendaPacket.pdf
2 https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/affiliated-agencies/ukiah-valley-basin-gsa
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN (1-52)
LIST OF BENEFICIAL USES AND USERS OF GROUNDWATER
Pursuant to Water Code Sections 10723.8(a)(4) and 10723.2, the Agency will consider the
interests of all beneficial uses and users of groundwater, as well as those responsible for
implementing a Sustainability Plan. These interests include, but are not limited to, all of the
following:
Agricultural Users
o Mendocino County Farm Bureau
o Mendocino County Wine Growers Association
o Landowners
Domestic Well Owners
o Private well owners
o CASGEM participants
Commercial and Industrial Users
o There are no known commercial and industrial users of groundwater within the
GSA. However the Agency will work with interested parties when developing a
GSP.
Municipal Well Operators
o City of Ukiah
Public Water Systems
o Russian River Flood Control
o Upper Russian River Water Agency
o Redwood Valley County Water District
o Millview County Water District
o Willow County Water District
o Calpella County Water District
o Sonoma County Water Agency
Land Use Planning Agencies
o County of Mendocino
o City of Ukiah
Surface Water Users
o Russian River Flood Control
o Redwood Valley County Water District
o Millview County Water District
o Willow County Water District
o Calpella County Water District
o Sonoma County Water Agency
o City of Ukiah
o Landowners
Resource Management
o Mendocino County Resource Conservation District
State Agencies
o UC Davis and its Cooperative Extension
o California Department of Water Resources
o North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
Federal Agencies
o There are no known Federal Agency users of groundwater within the GSA.
However the Agency will work with interested parties when developing a GSP.
Other Government Agencies
o Inland Water and Power Commission
California Native American Tribes
o Redwood Valley Rancheria
o Coyote Valley Reservation
o Pinoleville Pomo Nation
o Potter Valley Rancheria
o Guidiville Rancheria
o Hopland Reservation.
Private Water Companies
o City of 10,000 Buddhas
o Rogina Water Company
o Yokayo Water Systems
Ukiah Valley Basin Residents
Disadvantaged Communities
o Portions of the Ukiah Valley Basin
Environmental Interest
o There are no known environmental users of groundwater within the GSA.
However the Agency will work with interested parties when developing a GSP.
During the GSA development process the County of Mendocino held nine Formation Committee
meetings. All Formation Committee meetings were open to the public. The specific entities
mentioned above participated during the formation process. The Agency’s and other
stakeholders’ roles and responsibilities will be further developed and defined in its Bylaws and
the Sustainability Plan. The Agency’s staff welcomes feedback during this process from the
state, any of the agencies or organizations listed herein, and any other interested stakeholders.
In addition the Agency has an Agricultural and Tribal seat on the Board of Directors and a
Technical Advisory Committee pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement attached under section
E-3. The GSA will regularly conduct publicly noticed meetings in which stakeholders and
interested parties will be invited to participate in the decision making process (e.g. development
of a GSP, grant applications, etc.). The above list represents the initial group of interested
parties that have been identified; however, it is possible that this list will grow over time as basin
management becomes more defined.
Mendocino County Farm Bureau
303-C Talmage Road • Ukiah, CA. 95482 • (707) 462-6664 • Fax (707) 462-6681 • Email: admin@mendofb.org
Affiliated with the California Farm Bureau Federation and the American Farm Bureau Federation
November 7, 2017
Director Carre Brown, Chair
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
501 Low Gap Road, Room 1010
Ukiah, CA 95482
RE: Letter of Support – Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant
Dear Chair Brown:
The Mendocino County Farm Bureau (MCFB) supports the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
(UVBGSA) as it leads the continuing effort to determine groundwater management needs in the region as related to the
requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater management Act (SGMA). As a result, MCFB endorses the submittal of an
application by Mendocino County on behalf of the UVBGSA to the California Department of Water Resources for a
Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant available through Proposition 1.
The UVBGSA will use the funds to develop an Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan (UVGSP). The intent of
the UVGSP is to preserve and enhance both the economic and environmental well-being for the Ukiah Valley through
comprehensive management of groundwater resources in a practical, cost-effective, sustainable and responsible manner.
The current proposal focuses on the development of an UVGSP to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Ukiah Valley
Basin’s water supply and will build on previous work conducted by Mendocino County under the California Department
of Water Resources’ Counties with Stressed Basins Grant.
MCFB, along with the region’s water management community, has successfully worked together for the past two years to
develop the UVBGSA. Our organization along with the member organizations of the UVBGSA and the community will
benefit from the comprehensive planning actions that are included in the grant application. MCFB will continue to
participate in the collaborative process to develop the UVGSP. The funds from this grant will be advantageous in helping
our rural region meet the sustainability goals set forth in SGMA.
MCFB encourages the California Department of Water Resources to award a Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant to
the region so that the SGMA compliance efforts that are occurring in the Ukiah Valley can continue.
Sincerely,
Frost Pauli
President
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Attachment 4: UVBGSP Work Plan
The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA) will apply a collaborative, multi-
stakeholder planning process to prepare and adopt the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Basin Sustainability
Plan (UVBGSP) pursuant to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and California
Department of Water Resources (DWR) SGMA Regulations. The UVBGSP will define regional projects,
policies, and programs; identify and address water supply and quality needs of the region and its
disadvantaged communities (DACs) and tribal entities; consider the effects of climate change; and will
be adopted to provide a roadmap for the region’s future, using a 50-year planning horizon.
Purpose
Beyond complying with SGMA, the primary purpose of UVBGSA is to preserve and enhance the economic
and environmental health and well-being for the Ukiah Valley through regional stewardship and
comprehensive management of water and groundwater resources in a practical, cost-effective,
sustainable, and responsible manner.
This objective shall be obtained by developing and adopting minimum thresholds, interim milestones,
and measurable objectives that mitigate and avoid undesirable results from changes in climate, diverted
water supply, and groundwater extraction. Minimum thresholds will be maintained through community
engagement during the preparation of the UVBGSP, and through technical projects and programs that
address groundwater issues and management of surface water (SW) / groundwater (GW) interaction.
Current challenges include the effects of groundwater pumping and surface diversions on Russian River
flows, maintaining a healthy fishery and riparian corridor, regulatory requirements regarding the
continued operation of water supply diversions (Potter Valley Project, Lake Mendocino), biological
opinions, and State Water Board decisions.
Phased Approach
The UVBGSP Phase 2 Work Plan proposes to build on the existing work and body of knowledge from
Phase 1 work conducted under the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Counties with Stressed Basins
Grant.
Phase 1 resulted in the formation of the UVBGSA and established the foundation for development of the
UVBGSP. Phase 1 included compiling existing data (Task 3.1), a data gap analysis (Task 3.2), Monitoring
Program Manual and Protocol (Task 3.3), a preliminary draft water budget using MODFLOW-2005 (Task
3.3), 2), a draft Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model (HCM) (fulfilling the grant requirement to prepare a
technical memorandum describing aquifer conditions); and a draft report describing measurable
objectives, numeric thresholds, interim milestones, sustainability goals, and a preliminary list of
potential projects and actions (Task 3.5). Table 1 below shows the status of the current Phase 1 work
and anticipated Phase 2 work needed to complete the tasks, ensuring there will be no duplication of
work across the two phases.
Table 1: Phase 1 Stressed Counties Grant Tasks, Deliverables, and Additional Work
Phase 1 Task Deliverables/Status Additional Work for Phase 2
Task 3.1 Compilation of
Existing Data
• Technical memorandum on aquifer
conditions
• Database of historical groundwater
• Compile digital maps
• Produce GIS layer
• Capture data to fill data
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elevation data
• Estimate of current water demand
• Status: Complete per scope, but data
gaps and additional to be filled to
complete GSP elements
gaps
• Forecast future demand and
scenarios (e.g.; w/ & w/o
conservation)
Task 3.2 Data Gap Analysis
on Surface Water /
Groundwater Interaction
• Gap analysis technical memorandum
• Status: Complete SW/GW data gap
analysis. Submitted and accepted by
DWR
• Design monitoring to fill
data gaps
• TAC Review
Task 3.3 Monitoring Protocol
Manual Development
• Monitoring protocol manual, and
Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)
• Status: Complete. Submitted accepted
by DWR
• TAC Review
Task 3.4 Water Budget
Development
• Draft water budget model, estimate of
sustained yield, preliminary water
budget
• Status: Draft nearing completion.
Includes transient, spreadsheet
budget, and preliminary MODFLOW
calibration
• TAC review
• Final historical water budget
analysis
• Future baseline water
budget
• Climate change scenario
Task 3.5 Development of
Sustainable Management
Criteria
• List of measurable objectives, numeric
thresholds, interim milestones, and
sustainability goals
• Planning and implementation timeline
for meeting measurable objectives
• Preliminary action plan, including a list
of projects and actions
• Status: Preliminary draft. Will be
refined with the MODFLOW analysis of
future baseline, TAC review, and
UVBGSA input
• TAC Review
• Board and community
acceptance
• Project, program, and policy
analysis and definition
• Preferred approach and
final implementation plan
and funding
Phase 2 includes additional technical analysis to fill data gaps and to develop the Basin Setting
component of the GSP requirements, to complete DWR requirements under SGMA, and projects and
programs to answer management questions and address issues identified by the UVBGSA. There was no
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) during Phase 1, so Phase 2 includes TAC formation, review of Phase
1 work products, and review and oversight of the technical deliverables produced during Phase 2. Phase
2 work includes:
• Form and manage the TAC
• Further engage the stakeholders and community
• Develop a complete description the plan area
• Develop final sustainability goals, measurable objectives, metrics, sustainability indicators and
thresholds
• Finalize the technical analysis, including completion of the hydrogeologic conceptual model,
water budget, and related tasks to address the requirements of the basin setting component of
the SGMA emergency regulations
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• Extend the transient MODFLOW-2005 model to utilize 50 years of past hydrologic data to
develop future scenarios with projections of future hydrology based on climate change analysis,
land use, and water supply; and analyze the impacts of proposed projects and programs
• Identify projects, policies, and programs to be implemented
• Establish key implementation milestones and schedules, and provide stable funding
• Identify key management areas based on surface water / groundwater interaction sensitivity
and expand the current groundwater monitoring network
• Integrate water supply and land use plans and programs
• Draft and finalize the UVBGSP to ensure long-term sustainability of the Ukiah Valley Basin’s
water supply and the continued resiliency of the Russian River ecosystem
Planning Process
The UVBGSA planning process is task- and deliverable-oriented to drive the schedule, but intends to be
flexible and allow the process to move forward through a series of incremental decisions.
The UVBGSA will use a “rolling wave” planning process with the intent of addressing and resolving the
complex issues of the Ukiah Basin. The rolling wave process is designed to be dynamic and flexible to
accommodate negotiations and adapt to the evolving UVBGSA dialog. The process starts with definition
of goals and objectives and conceptual solutions, successively adding greater levels of detail, ultimately
defining specific actions to be integrated and implemented. To meet the Ukiah region’s needs and the
DWR Regulations, there are four (4) functional work elements that contain eighteen (18) total tasks. The
work elements are:
• Project Management, Communication, and Facilitation
• Technical Analysis and Support
• Project/Program/Policy Analysis
• UVBGSP Preparation
The figure below shows the relationship of the work elements and tasks and between Phase 1 and 2.
The results of Technical Analysis and the Project/Program/Policy Elements will be conducted on a
parallel path. Interim results will be documented in technical memorandums to support incremental
decisions. The TAC will review the technical work products and advise the UVBGSA, committees, and
work groups. The interim work products will enable the Project Management Team (PMT) to support
UVBGSA decisions at key milestones to gain consensus, and the interim deliverables will influence the
eventual UVBGSP.
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Integration and Collaboration with Other Russian River Efforts
UVBGSP development will coordinate with other studies in the Russian River to leverage the data
collected, to develop databases, and to analyze results and modeling. The coordination of this effort will
support use of common methods, data, and assumptions. UVBGSA members are party to a Cooperative
Agreement to Provide Funding and Support for the Hydrologic Characterization and a Coupled
Watershed and Groundwater Flow Model of the Russian River (Russian River Cooperative Agreement).
Terms of the agreement are from October 1, 2016 and October 31, 2021. In addition to local money,
funding is also provided by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and US Geological Survey
(USGS). The USGS will address significant issues of stream-aquifer interaction and develop new,
transferable tools for analyzing multi-basin water management. This includes development of a
geodatabase, climate change runoff estimates and a watershed model, reservoir operations tools, and
coupled surface water / groundwater (SW / GW) model using GSFLOW. During Phase 1, data was
provided to the USGS by the Mendocino County Water Agency project team. This data included well
pump extraction locations, rates, water level measurements; land use and soil data; and previous
studies and documents related to hydrogeology, geology, land use, water supply and demand, and SW /
GW interaction.
The UVBGSA is moving forward on a faster timeline to meet SGMA requirements and is further along
than the study under the Russian River Cooperative Agreement. To be cost effective, the UVBGSA will
work to leverage these other local, state, and federal investments; exchange data; and be an active
partner in the USGS efforts. For example, the Russian River Independent Science Review Panel (ISRP)
was formed by interests in Mendocino and Sonoma County to collect existing studies and data,
promulgate a “conceptual model” of groundwater/stream flow processes, and evaluate the relationship
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between stream flow processes and salmonid habitat 1. In addition to being referenced in the technical
memorandums prepared under Phase 1, the ISRP will also be referenced in Phase 2 to meet the SGMA
requirements and to ensure that the best available information is being utilized. Schedules and
deliverables will be coordinated where feasible, but the UVBGSA needs a tool to develop the UVBGSP,
and a model with greater resolution to evaluate stream aquifer interaction and evaluate future
scenarios. The Phase 2 work will be closely coordinated with these ongoing programs.
Communications Plan - Achieving Consensus
A Communications Plan (CommPlan) will define the UVBGSA work groups and how they will be lead
through a series of carefully crafted meetings and workshops to build understanding, obtain interim
decisions, gain consensus, and incrementally build the UVBGSP.
The proposed planning process includes feedback loops. The UVBGSP process is intended to both
provide and elicit information. The parallel path for the ethical and project/program analyses will be
coordinated through facilitated Board Standing Committees, ad hoc work groups and a TAC to discuss
interim deliverables, approaches, alternatives; and to make recommendations to the larger UVBGSA.
The UVBGSA website will be used to distribute data and deliverables; to manage notifications, board
agendas and minutes; and to provide other information to help the public understand the GSP.
The PMT is composed of agency staff and professional consultants retained through a competitive
process. The PMT will move the UVBGSA, committees, and work groups through a carefully sequenced
series of meetings to review the interim deliverables, to assess management measures, to formulate the
alternatives, and to make decisions on the path to building and adopting the UVBGSP. UVBGSA
stakeholders will seek consensus on:
• Definition of the problem, purpose, and need for the UVBGSP
• Sustainability goals and objectives, minimum thresholds, and sustainability indicators
• Review and selection of water and groundwater projects, policies, and programs
• A preferred alternative to mitigate or avoid undesirable results
• Implementation plan and schedule
• Funding and revenue strategy
• Coordinating agreement(s) and long-term governance and oversight mechanisms
• Draft and final content of the UVBGSP
Final Deliverable
The final deliverable will include a comprehensive, actionable UVBGSP and any needed coordinating
agreements. The UVBGSP will provide a roadmap for the future that identifies project, policy, and
program priorities to be funded and implemented to be sustainable within 20 years, along with
milestones and metrics to ensure sustainability goals are met. The UVBGSP will identify roles and
responsibilities; project implementation schedules for near-, mid-, and long-term actions; and funding
mechanisms, sources, and requirements.
1 ISRP, 2016. Conceptual Model of Watershed Hydrology, Surface Water and Groundwater
Interactions and Stream Ecology for the Russian River Watershed
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Scope of Work
Successful development of the UVBGSP to meet the Ukiah region’s needs and DWR regulations requires
four (4) functional work elements that contain eighteen (18) total tasks, which are each described in
detail below.
Work Element: Project Management, Communication, and Facilitation
The objective for this work element is to provide overall project management, finalize the project
organizational structure, and to develop the communications plan to guide the internal and external
communications.
1. Program Management and Client Coordination
The objectives of this task are to deliver the project within the scope, schedule and budget; to identify
and avoid risks; and to define any needed recovery strategies. A competitively chosen Consultant will
help coordinate program management to guide development of the UVBGSP. This includes coordination
of the PMT; strategic consultation and communications with the UVBGSA Contract Administrator;
monthly conference calls with the Contract Administrator and/or PMT; preparation of contracts,
subcontracts, task orders invoices, and progress reports; budget and schedule tracking, monitoring, and
reporting. The Consultant will communicate program deliverables to DWR and review PMT reports and
documents to provide quality control of program deliverables.
Work in this task includes:
• Client coordination
• PMT monthly conference calls
• Grant administration
• Budget and work plan preparation for task orders and subcontracts
• Quality control of program deliverables (PMT work review)
• Preparation of invoices and monthly status reports
• Quarterly reports to DWR and final grant report
Deliverables: Subcontracts; meeting notes; monthly invoices and progress reports; DWR quarterly
reports.
2. Communication, Facilitation, and Outreach
The primary objective for this task is to establish the project CommPlan, and then to execute this plan to
ensure coordinated internal and external communications and engagement of stakeholders throughout
the process (Reg. § 354.10, 353.6). The CommPlan will identify internal and external communications
requirements; stakeholders; project organization and PMT; use of Board standing and ad hoc
committees; anticipated public and stakeholder meetings; communications channels and approaches
(collateral materials, website, email list, etc.); final assumptions for the number of meetings; risks to
completing the scope, schedule and budget; and recovery plan. It will identify notification requirements;
how interested parties, including groundwater users, stakeholders, and the public, will be informed
about the project progress; how relevant reports and data will be disseminated to these groups;
document decision-making processes; public engagement opportunities, encouraging active
participation; and a web communications strategy. This will be a living document that will be maintained
throughout the project.
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The Consultant will provide logistical support, outreach, and facilitation services to the UVBGSA and
committees throughout the process. For budgeting purposes, this assumes six UVBGSA meetings per
year; that committee meeting calendars will be scheduled and synchronized with UVBGSA Board
meetings; and that the UVBGSA Project Coordinator will prepare minutes. Information delivered to a
committee in a given month would be delivered to the Board the next month with committee input.
The Consultant will produce public affairs materials as requested by the Contract Administrator. Such
information intends to promote the dissemination of information regarding UVBGSP processes and
results to UVBGSA member groups. Materials to be produced are not firmly defined now, but could
include presentations, brochures, and pamphlets; briefings for the website; and opinion-editorial pieces
for the newspaper. Materials will be produced in both English and Spanish to maximize the community’s
ability to participate.
Work in this task includes:
• Develop draft and final CommPlan
• UVBGSA coordination and facilitation
• Technical Advisory and UVBGSA committee meetings and conference calls
• Public meetings and workshops
• DAC, tribal, and stakeholder group outreach
• Produce public affairs materials
• UVBGSA website maintenance
Meeting assumptions include:
• Standing, TAC, and ad hoc committees could be on-site or via conference call.
• On-site meetings would be coordinated to take place over two consecutive days to support TAC,
committee, and work group meetings.
• For budget purposes, it is assumed six UVBGSA meetings per year would be on-site in the
project area and that six would be via conference call for a total of twelve per year. The budget
includes up to four public meetings at key milestones over the project life. The budget also
includes up to twelve total DAC, tribal, and specific stakeholder (e.g.; Farm Bureau; City Council)
on-site meetings to be defined in the final CommPlan.
Deliverables: Communications Plan; meeting agendas and notes; public affairs materials.
Work Element: Technical Analysis and Support
The objectives for this work element are to provide a description of the plan area (Reg. § 354.8);
document groundwater conditions (Reg. § 354.16); complete the hydrogeologic conceptual model
(HCM) (Reg. § 354.14); finalize the water budget, including historical and future conditions (Reg. §
354.18); and identify key management areas (Reg. § 354.20). This work will also serve to establish
common methods, data, and assumptions to be applied during the project and when implementing the
UVBGSP.
Phase 2 shall establish a common understanding of the constraints and opportunities inherent in the
Ukiah Region water supply from the Russian River, the Potter Valley Project, and the Ukiah Basin;
consensus on planning assumptions and methods for quantifying future demands; and an understanding
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of the water budget, including potential uncertainties and areas of risk to Ukiah Region water supplies.
Consultants will work with the UVBGSA and related work groups to evaluate available surface water
data from the Russian River and local groundwater sources so that constraints (undesirable results) are
well documented and understood. Quantification of current demands and forecast of future demands
for the Ukiah Region will be updated and presented with the water budget. This will define the gaps
between the anticipated demand and available supply, help size the potential solutions, and lay a
foundation for capital projects that could close the gap with program/policy solutions.
3. Maintain Data Management System (DMS), Develop Long-Term Strategy
The objectives for this task are to fill the data gaps identified in Phase 1, compile the best available
information, identify the data management system, support long term monitoring and reporting,
formulate projects, and build public awareness and understanding. The work will identify the most cost-
effective, long-term needs and objectives for the DMS required to support implementation of the
UVBGSP; manage monitoring network and collected data; DWR reporting; and help the UVBGSA and
public track progress in meeting the measurable objectives using the sustainability indictors and project
metrics to prevent undesirable results (Reg. § 352.6, 354.8, and 354.40). This work will also serve to
establish common methods, data, and assumptions to be applied during the project and when
implementing the UVBGSP.
Phase 1 included a task to compile existing data (Task 3.1), which was focused primarily on the
description of the groundwater conditions in the basin. Task 3.1 included a literature and file review of
hydrologic and hydrogeologic information; acquiring, analyzing, georeferencing, and creating a database
of 2,490 well completion reports provided by DWR, 6,588 groundwater elevation data points from
GeoTracker, and 457 groundwater elevation data points from CASGEM and DWR wells; and
characterization of hydrogeology geometry and properties. An updated geologic map, maps of
estimated hydraulic conductivity, and associated cross sections were developed as part of the drafted
hydrogeologic conceptual model. Maps of soil type, land use, and agricultural type were developed as a
part of the drafted water budget.
Phase 2 work proposed is to perform biannual updates to the DMS with new groundwater and surface
water data; expand the current groundwater and surface water monitoring networks to fill data gaps;
support completion of the UVBGSP; develop the surface water / groundwater model (MODFLOW-2005);
and put together an integrated DMS/GIS to meet long term UVBGSP needs for data sharing, exchange,
access, analysis, and reporting. An integrated system will be developed, or commercial off-the-shelf
systems adopted, to meet the needs of the UVBGSA, to store and report information relevant to the
completion and implementation of the GSP, and to monitor the basin. The PMT will identify functional
requirements and business needs, evaluate alternatives and cost-benefit relationships, and obtain
guidance from the TAC and UVBGSA. This includes the approach for managing information generated
during the UVBGSP development (e.g. groundwater contours, depth to water, well density, water quality
conditions, etc.); supporting access and transparency; and reporting to DWR. Plans for exchange or
permission to access data between UVBGSA members and downstream Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater
Sustainability Agency (GSA) will be developed.
Additional time series, water demand and hydrogeologic data will be collected from local, state, and
federal sources to support the technical and project/program analysis. A plan will be developed for how
monitoring data will be included in the required annual report and submitted electronically on form or
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formats required by the DWR. Further work for Phase 2 includes developing maps that depict the area,
boundary, adjudicated areas, historical land use, jurisdictional boundaries, water use sector, sources,
density of wells per square mile, water supply, extractors, and written description of features.
Activities of this task include:
• Develop and maintain project data management system and GIS
• Collect, aggregate, and manage digital maps and time series
• Develop the DMS plan for program management, monitoring data and GSP implementation.
Deliverables: Operational DMS, documentation, and an inventory of digital time series and spatial data
captured or developed under the project.
4. Data Gap Analysis on Surface Water/Groundwater Interaction (100% complete)
This work was completed in Phase 1 (Task 3.2) and accepted by DWR. The analysis will be provided to
the TAC for review.
5. Monitoring Protocol Manual Development (100% complete)
This work was completed in Phase 1 (Task 3.3). Phase 2 work includes coordination and completion of
the TAC review, and updating the protocol based on the input.
6. Historical and Current Conditions, Identify Undesirable Results
The objective is to complete and supplement Phase 1 work and to provide for TAC review. Historical
conditions have been added to the existing DMS. The identification of undesirable effects must be
addressed through the development of the final water budget, reviewed by the TAC, and by filling
surface water-groundwater data gaps through additional monitoring. Stream seepage runs (measuring
the differences between streamflow using streamflow gauges along a stream reach) incorporation in the
analysis to provide field data to calibrate MODFLOW-2005 water budget results is recommended. This
will require expansion of the streamflow monitoring network.
The purpose of this task is also to provide for independent TAC review of the description of current and
historical groundwater conditions in the basin based on the best available information as required (Reg.
§ 354.16). This includes groundwater elevation contours and hydrographs, change in groundwater in
storage, groundwater quality, land subsidence, identification of interconnected surface water systems,
and groundwater dependent ecosystems within the basin.
Deliverable: Final documentation of historical and current groundwater conditions.
7. Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model (HCM)
The purpose of this task is to complete the description of the regional geologic and structural setting
and to gather information to support the final current and future water budget and model. Work
completed in Phase 1 includes gathering and presenting existing data, including lateral basin boundaries,
major geologic features affecting groundwater flow, bottom of the basin, principal aquifers and
aquitards, physical properties of aquifers and aquitards that would support modeling (e.g.; hydraulic
conductivity, storativity); preparing cross-sections and documenting major stratigraphic and structural
features map; and describing soil characteristics. The ISRP conceptual model, along with the HCM, will
meet the requirements of SGMA and application of the MODFLOW-2005 model of the Ukiah Basin.
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Additional work for Phase 2 includes:
• Characterize water quality
• Update the bottom of groundwater basin characterization with USGS-derived gravimeter study
data (to be released within a few years)
• Delineate existing recharge and discharge areas that substantially contribute to the
replenishment of the basin or provide streamflow (gaining/loosing reaches and conditions
under which they may occur)
• Identify potential recharge and discharge areas, including significant active springs, seeps,
wetlands, and groundwater-dependent ecosystems
• Document surface water beneficial uses and water supply sources, and surface water bodies
that are significant to the management of the basin
• Locate sources and points of delivery for diversions, including existing agreements,
requirements, and operational strategies
Phase 2 will include TAC review of the existing studies and analysis, abstracting information for public
understanding, and further addressing undesirable effects that are or may occur. These would be
further evaluated in the water budget in Task 8 using MODFLOW. This work will also provide input for
the establishment of goals, objectives, sustainability indicators, and thresholds.
8. Historical Water Budget
By the end of Phase 1, it is projected that a transient groundwater flow model (MODFLOW-2005) will be
calibrated to groundwater monitoring data from 2014 to 2017 to expand on the spreadsheet-based
water budget completed by Maritza Marquez of U.C. Davis. TAC will review the water budget and
MODFLOW-2005 flow model prepared for Phase 1, along with the existing U.C. Davis water budget. The
groundwater flow model will provide spatial representation of surface water / groundwater fluxes and
will enhance the understanding of areas sensitive to surface water depletion from groundwater
pumping. The calibration period will be extended for the historical analysis to cover hydrologic and
operations variability for critical dry, dry, normal, above normal, and wet years to help the model reflect
the historical groundwater levels and Russian River stage values. Phase 2 will document historical and
current water demands, extend the baseline and increase the calibration-period of the model, lay the
foundation for application of the model to future conditions, and coordinate TAC review. Output from
this task will be used for purposes of comparison with the future baseline forecasts. Working with the
TAC, the Consultant will ensure compliance with DWR requirements and that the following are
quantified:
• Total surface water entering and leaving the groundwater basin by water source type
• Inflow to the groundwater system by water source type, including subsurface
groundwater inflow from bedrock, infiltration of precipitation, applied water, and surface
water systems and operations
• Outflows from the groundwater system by water use sector, including pumping,
subsurface discharge to the Sanel Valley groundwater basin, and groundwater discharge
to surface water
• Changes in groundwater storage between seasonal high conditions
• Overdraft conditions, if they occur, and an estimate of sustainable yield
Additionally, the TAC and Consultant will:
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• Evaluate availability or reliability of past surface water supply deliveries and aquifer
response to water supply and demand trends relative to water year type; and surface
water supply deliveries as a function of the historical planned versus actual annual surface
water deliveries, by surface water source and water year type, and based on the most
recent ten years of surface water supply information
• Assess historical water budget, starting with the most recently available information and
extending back a minimum of 10 years
• Describe how historical conditions concerning hydrology, water demand, and surface
water supply availability or reliability have impacted the ability of the UVBGSA members
to operate the basin within sustainable yield
9. Documentation of Conceptual Hydrologic Model (HCM) and Historical Water Budget
The purpose of this task is to complete the documentation for the historical groundwater conditions,
HCM and historical water budget, and provide the calibration report for the MODFLOW-2005 analysis
and incorporate recommendations from TAC and UVBGSA review. This includes preparing a draft and
final technical report, TAC review of the work, and presentations to the UVBGSA.
Deliverable: Final Phase 1 technical report: HCM, historical water budget, and model calibration.
10. Develop Future Baseline Water Budget
The purpose of this task is to develop the future baseline water budget assumptions and analysis that
show the future conditions with no changes to projects, policies, or programs. The outputs will be the
MODFLOW-2005 model results, forecasted future water budget conditions, and assessment of the
potential undesirable effects that would need to be avoided or mitigated in the UVBGSP. The future
baseline will be developed both with and without climate change scenarios and variability in diverted
water supply from the Potter Valley Project. There will be four climate change scenarios consistent with
DWR regulations, guidance and technical information provided, and with the downstream interests in
Sonoma County to ensure that consistent methods, data, and assumptions are used. The same outputs
will be produced as are generated for the historic water budget to allow for comparison between
current conditions and possible futures. Working with the TAC, the Consultant will ensure compliance
with the DWR requirements.
The Consultant will develop future scenarios for land use, groundwater pumping, precipitation,
evapotranspiration, streamflow, groundwater recharge, and water demand based on 50 years of past
data and climate change scenarios from the California Basin Characterization Model: A Dataset of
Historical and Future Hydrologic Response to Climate Change from the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS,
2014). Assumptions will be documented. The workplan includes performing a hydrologic analysis to
quantify streamflow based on proposed hydrologic future scenarios, and developing a transient
simulation that forecasts surface water and groundwater response to variability in future scenarios,
including developing climate change scenarios and assumptions. Updates will be presented to the TAC
for discussion and review prior to configuring the final model inputs and running the model. Transient
model simulations will be executed to forecast surface water and groundwater response to variability in
the future scenarios. The Consultant will compare all outputs using the same sustainability criteria and
thresholds as defined during the final calibration, and will document the results of the simulation.
Activities of this task include:
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• Create future scenarios
• Perform a hydrologic analysis to quantify future streamflow
• Develop climate change scenarios
• Confirm future scenarios with TAC
• Configure model input files
• Run transient simulations
• Document the results of transient simulation
Deliverables: Future baseline and climate change water budget analysis technical memorandum; TAC
presentation; documentation of TAC review and comment.
11. MODFLOW Alternatives Evaluation
The purpose of this task is to apply the MODFLOW-2005 model to the evaluation and comparison of
alternatives. The Consultant will use the calibrated groundwater flow model to characterize the benefits
of groundwater projects, programs, and policies that will be configured into alternatives in Task 15
(Integrate Management Strategies, Define Alternatives). All alternatives will be compared to the future
baseline analysis and water budget and with the climate change scenarios. Tables, maps, and graphs will
be produced, showing the effects in terms of the sustainability indicators and thresholds adopted as
identified in Task 12 (Develop Sustainability Goals and Measurable Objectives). The model technical
results will be one of the factors used in selecting a preferred alternative and developing the UVBGSP.
Deliverables: TAC presentation; alternatives analysis technical memorandum; documentation of TAC
review and comment.
Work Element: Project/Program/Policy Analysis
The objectives for this work element and related tasks are to bring the results of the technical analyses
into the UVBGSA decision process, and to use the results to help develop the local projects, programs,
and policies to create a comprehensive UVBGSP preferred alternative that will be funded and
implemented to meet sustainability goals. The CommPlan will define the process used by the UVBGSA to
make decisions (Reg. § 354.22). The UVBGSP will then include measures that will be implemented to
ensure that the basin will meet sustainability goals and be operated within its sustainable yield, and
avoid undesirable effects to the Russian River and related fishery and riparian resources. (Reg.
§354.24). The Consultant will work with the UVBGSA, committees, and work groups to define
projects and management actions to achieve the sustainability goal for the basin, including projects and
management actions to respond to changing conditions in the basin (Reg. § 354.44). Project
management actions will identify physical solutions, including structural projects (e.g. recharge
facilities), as well as non-structural policies and programs (e.g.; demand reduction, drought response,
well standards). There is a wide array of individual projects, programs, and policies the UVBGSA may
consider. The individual projects, programs, and policies serve as elements or building blocks that can be
used to formulate overall UVBGSP alternatives. For example, a demand reduction alternative may be
formulated and compared to a supply development alternative.
This work element includes:
• Develop sustainability goals
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• Finalize undesirable results, sustainability indicators minimum thresholds, interim milestones,
and measurable objectives
• Inventory and review of plans, projects, programs, and policies
• Review groundwater and related resources management measures
• Configure and compare alternatives
• Select a preferred GSP alternative
• Evaluate financial/funding potential
12. Develop Sustainability Goals and Measurable Objectives
The purpose of this task is to gain consensus on the nature and extent of current problems and
undesirable effects, sustainability goals, sustainability indicators, minimum thresholds, interim
milestones, and measurable objectives, and to lay the foundation for agreement and practicable
solutions. It is critical that UVBGSA members agree on the undesirable results that must be addressed,
and recognize the nature and extent of the conflicts and issues facing the Ukiah Region. The
sustainability goals and measurable objectives should then seek to mitigate and avoid current or future
undesirable results, and to resolve the identified problems, conflicts, and issues. The objectives are
critical to the screening of projects, programs, policies, and alternatives.
Preliminary purpose, need, sustainability goals, and measurable objectives for the UVBGSP will be
prepared in Phase 1. These will be reviewed by the TAC in workshops. These preliminary goals and
objectives will be revisited and revised once the technical analysis and SW/GW model has been
completed and the future baseline without project conditions has been evaluated. Each of the elected
bodies (GSA Board, County Supervisors, cities, and special districts) will be asked to review the UVBGSP
final goals and objectives and to adopt resolutions of support for the UVBGSP. Obtaining these
resolutions of support and attending meetings of their representative bodies will be the responsibility of
a UVBGSA project manager.
Task activities to be completed include:
• Review issues and conflicts to be addressed by the UVBGSP
• Draft goals and objectives
• Define sustainability indicators and thresholds
• Coordinate with UVBGSP committees and work groups
• Prepare presentations and briefings
• Draft resolutions for UVBGSA
Deliverables: Presentations and briefings on opportunities, issues and conflicts, purpose and need, goals
and objectives; draft and final resolution of support for UVBGSP to be adopted by stakeholder groups
(County of Mendocino, City of Ukiah, water companies, Farm Bureau, tribes, the Mendocino County
Resource Conservation District, agricultural leaders, and members of the community).
13. Inventory and Review Plans, Projects, Programs, and Policies
The purpose of this task is to inventory and review the current land use and water related plans; current
and proposed projects; and related local, state, and federal policies and programs that effect
groundwater management on the Russian River. Also, this task aims to identify any program gaps
between current local land and water management plans, policies, and programs; SGMA requirements;
and local sustainability goals. A policy review of the land use plans (general plans) will document water
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supply and quality plan elements, and address whether these acknowledge or identify any current or
potential undesirable effects. Current policies, plans, and programs to manage surface water and
groundwater will be documented to inventory those that will help meet sustainability goals, or which
could be revised to support the UVBGSP implementation (e.g. well standards and permitting; state and
regional board policy, biological opinions, operating agreements, etc.). During the scoping and review, a
preliminary list of potential stakeholder projects will be compiled from current capital improvement
plans, existing groundwater plans, and the area’s Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
(IRWMP). The outputs of this activity will serve as inputs to both the Technical Analysis element (e.g.
future water demands) and the other Program/Project Development element of this work plan.
Work of this task includes:
• Review general plans and land use plans
• Review current urban and agricultural water management plans and the prevailing Integrated
Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP)
• Conduct outreach to DACs and the tribal community
• Document current major project operations and proposed capital projects
• Inventory local agency programs and policies
• Document other state and federal programs and policies affecting local groundwater
• Conduct a program and policy review and SGMA analysis of gaps
• Prepare memorandum, briefings and presentations
Deliverable: Inventory and review of existing management measures memorandum; briefings and
presentations.
14. Review Groundwater and Resources Management Measures
The purpose of this task is to introduce the UVBGSA to the wide array of management measures and
strategies available to the Ukiah Basin. The UVBGSA partners already have programs that reflect the
SGMA requirements. The existing programs, along with the groundwater resource management
measures defined in SGMA and Water Code statutes and Best Management Practices (BMPs)
documentation prepared by the DWR, provide the management measures (building blocks) that will be
reviewed, screened, and prioritized. The output from this task will be used as input to the next task to
integrate management measures and formulate integrated groundwater management alternatives.
The Consultant will review the DWR’s voluntary and mandatory groundwater management measures
with the UVBGSA, committees, or work groups formed for this purpose. The process will be informed by
the prior policy gap analysis. The voluntary and mandatory elements will be reviewed to develop
opportunities to improve the programs.
The PMT will work with the UVBGSA to develop and apply a criterion to screen and prioritize individual
management measures. The Consultant will provide a series of briefings and facilitate workshops to
review resources management measures that could reduce or avoid undesirable results and meet the
sustainability goals, consistent with the SGMA requirements and DWR regulations. This includes BMPs
identified by DWR for consideration by UVBGSA. A list of strategies will be prepared for review by the
UVBGSA committees and/or workgroups, which will provide preliminary rankings of each strategy. The
review will support establishing UVBGSP priorities; the planning framework to integrate the mix of
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project, policy, and programs; to configure alternatives; and to develop evaluation, screening, and
ranking criteria in subsequent tasks.
Workshops will be conducted to review resources management strategies and BMPs with the UVBGSA
and to initiate a more detailed review by the committees or work groups. The committees or work
groups will make findings and recommendations regarding the value of each strategy and management
practice to the UVBGSA for final formulation of alternatives and subsequent evaluation to define a
preferred alternative for inclusion in the UVBGSP implementation chapter. These findings and
recommendations may take the form of policy statements, which provide overall direction for both plan
development and implementation. Ultimately, the information will be used by the Consultant to define
a preferred alternative and implementation plan.
Activities of this task include:
• Review mandatory and voluntary groundwater management measures
• Review DWR BMPs
• Prepare presentations and briefings for UVBGSA, committees, and work groups
• Develop screening and ranking criteria for management measures
• Coordinate work groups and committees
• Prioritize and screen management measures
• Develop findings and recommendations
• Prepare presentations and briefings for groundwater management strategies
• Prepare project memorandum
Deliverables: Management strategy memorandum, briefings and presentations to UVBGSA; screening
criteria; work group findings and recommendations.
15. Integrate Management Strategies, Define Alternatives, and Select UVBGSP Preferred
Alternative
The objective for this task is to combine the management measures into alternatives for the UVBGSA to
compare. The MODFLOW-2005 model will be used to evaluate the alternatives and provide the technical
analysis results needed to compare the future baseline with the GSP program alternatives; identify
undesirable results; and apply the sustainability indicators and thresholds identified for the UVBGSP.
Alternatives will be formulated to emphasize the overall management approach. For example, one
alternative could configure demand management measures and reduction to compare with an
alternative that focused on supply and water development solutions (in-lieu recharge, intentional
recharge, injection, reoperations, etc.). In this way, the relative benefits and costs can be compared and
a preferred alternative selected. Similar to the screening and prioritization of management measures, a
criterion will be established by the UVBGSA that will be applied to configure and select the preferred
alternative for inclusion in the UVBGSP implementation plan. The criteria may include technical
(feasibility, yield, quality, environmental) and social criteria (economic, political, legal, social, etc.).
Preliminary environmental screening criteria would use sustainability indicators and criteria similar to
those found in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) check list and prior biological opinions.
Work in this task includes:
• Develop integrated groundwater management program alternatives
• Define evaluation criteria for alternatives
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• Conduct environmental evaluation
• Review alternatives and selection criteria with UVBGSA
• Develop preliminary feasibility level program costs
• Apply alternatives evaluation criteria and identify preferred alternative
• Prepare UVBGSA, committee, and work group presentations and briefings
• Coordinate work groups and committees
• Prepare preferred alternative project memorandum
Deliverables: Preferred alternative project memorandum; briefings and presentations; meeting notes.
16. Financial Evaluation
The preliminary costs identified in Task 12 will be factored into an evaluation of funding alternatives that
will review and discuss revenue generation strategies that might be implemented by the UVBGSA to
cover the costs of implementing projects, programs, plans, and policies. This could include existing
authorities used by members of the UVBGSA, which are not available to the UVBGSA pursuant to SGMA.
This will also include identification of programs that provide low interest loans and grants to fund
program and project development and implementation. This might include benefits assessments, impact
fees, permit fees, water charges, and other user rates and fees that may be considered by the UVBGSA
for funding the preferred program alternatives. This review will include discussion of the pros and cons
of the different funding strategies. A technical memorandum will be prepared and presented to the
UVBGSA and appropriate committees to facilitate discussion and development of a preferred funding
strategy, including identification of the needed ‘next steps’ to finalize the approach (e.g. Prop 218
initiative; hearings, etc.) to be included in the UVBGSP implementation plan.
Activities to be completed include:
• Develop and review funding and revenue alternative descriptions
• Prepare briefings and presentations to UVBGSA and committees on funding strategies
• Coordinate work groups and committees
• Develop a preliminary funding strategy based on UVBGSA input
• Prepare financial/funding alternatives and recommendations technical memorandum
Deliverables: Funding alternatives technical memorandum.
Work Element: Prepare Implementation Plan and UVBGSP
17. Develop UVBGSP Implementation Plan
To meet State of California regulations, the UVBGSP must present regional priorities for
implementation; identify short-term and long-term milestones; and identify how decision making will be
responsive to regional changes, how responses to implementation of projects will be assessed, and how
project sequencing may be altered as implementation is carried out. An implementation schedule will be
developed showing timelines for planned projects and other policy or programmatic actions or
additional studies needed to solidify projects. This will include preferred funding and a financial strategy
when consensus is achieved, and a description of the long-term through the 50-year planning horizon,
which will show how sustainability will be achieved in 20 years. Results of the strategy will be used to
develop the final chapter of the UVBGSP that will detail capital project and program priorities, demand
management measures, and preferred policies for adoption by responsible agencies. Roles and
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responsibilities, schedules, and funding requirements will also be identified. The final chapter will also
include monitoring and reporting requirements, adaptive management strategies, and methods for
tracking progress.
Activities to be completed include:
• Define project actions and schedule
• Define program actions and schedule
• Develop draft and final agreements
• Prepare implementation plan technical memorandum
Deliverable: Implementation plan technical memorandum.
18. Prepare Administrative Draft, Public Draft, and Final UVBGSP
The purpose of this task is to compile the previous work into a complete UVBGSP that is ready for review
and adoption. This includes using the technical memorandum and UVGSA inputs on the interim work
products to produce an administrative draft UVBGSP. This will be reviewed by the UVBGSA members
and TAC. Based on the review, a final public review draft UVBGSP will be produced and used to present
the work to the public. Written comments will be sought, and oral public comments will be received
during UVBGSA meetings held in the project area. The comments will be used to prepare the final
UVBGSP that will be considered for adopted by the UVBGSA. The PMT will resolve conflicting comments.
Significant policy differences implied by conflicting comments will be resolved by decision of the
UVBGSA. The PMT will decide how public comments will be addressed and a final report will be
prepared. A draft resolution to adopt the UVBGSP will be prepared by the Consultant for consideration.
Activities to be completed include:
• Prepare administrative draft UVBGSP
• Coordinate UVBGSA review of administrative draft UVBGSP
• Review administrative draft and member comments
• Prepare public review draft UVBGSP
• Conduct a public comment period
• Conduct two UVBGSA meetings to review Pubic review draft
• Prepare final draft UVBGSP
• Conduct a UVBGSA meeting to adopt the UVBGSP
Deliverables: Administrative draft, public draft, and final UVBGSP; public comments; meeting
presentation notes.
ATTACHMENT 5 Budget
The budget includes Table 4 for the proposed project and Table 5 for the total proposal. Please note that there is
a request for a waiver of matching funds since the project area is a disadvantaged and/or severely disadvantaged
community. Even though exempt from the local match requirements, the UVBGSA members will incur and
account for “in-kind” services and labor.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Requested Grant
Amount
Local Cost Share:
Non‐State Fund
Source2
Other Cost Share Total Cost
(a)1. Program Management and Client Coordination $ 88,360.00 $ 50,700.00 $ 139,060.00
2. Facilitation and Outreach $ 101,200.00 $ 101,640.00 $ 202,840.00
3. Maintain DMS, Develop Longs Term Strategy $ 35,640.00 $ 12,280.00 $ 47,920.00
4. Data Gap Analysis (100% complete) $ ‐
5. Monitoring Protocol Manual Development (100% complete) $ ‐
6. Historical and Current Conditions $ 48,230.00 $ ‐ $ 48,230.00
7. Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model (HCM) (100% complete) $ ‐
8. Historical Water Budget $ 32,315.00 $ 9,500.00 $ 41,815.00
9. Document HCM and Historical Water Budget $ 30,000.00 $ ‐ $ 30,000.00
10. Develop Future Baseline Water Budget $ 76,470.00 $ ‐ $ 76,470.00
11. MODFLOW Alternatives Evaluation $ 25,200.00 $ ‐ $ 25,200.00
12. Develop Sustainability Goals & Measurable Objectives $ 38,860.00 $ ‐ $ 38,860.00
13. Inventory and Review Plans, Projects, Programs and Policies $ 62,980.00 $ 13,160.00 $ 76,140.00
14. Review Groundwater & Related Resources Management Measures $ 52,480.00 $ 6,020.00 $ 58,500.00
15. Integrate Management Strategies, Define Alternatives $ 76,120.00 $ 1,980.00 $ 78,100.00
16. Financial Evaluation $ 34,460.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 35,560.00
17. Develop UVBGSP Implementation Plan $ 13,680.00 $ 880.00 $ 14,560.00
18. Prepare Administrative Draft, Public Draft and Final UVBGSP $ 48,260.00 $ 6,160.00 $ 54,420.00
(b)
(c)
Grand Total (Sum rows (a) through (d) for each column) $ 764,255.00 $ 203,420.00 $ ‐ $ 967,675.00
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Table 4 – Project Budget
Project Title: Phase 2 for the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development
Tasks1
1 These tasks are shown here for example purpose only. Actual number of tasks may vary.
2 List sources of funding
(a) (b) (c) (d)€
Requested Grant
Amount
Cost Share: Non‐
State Fund
Source2
Other Cost Share Total Cost
% Cost Share (Col
b/Col d)
(a)
Phase 2 for the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Development $764,255 $203,420 $0 $967,675 21%
(b)
(c)
Grand Total (Sum rows (a) through (d) for each column) $764,255 $203,420 $0 $967,675 21%
Table 5 – Proposal Budget
Proposal Title: Phase 2 for the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development
2 List sources of funding
3 Mendocino County has been identified as a DAC/SDAC and is requesting a match waiver though local costs are shown for sake of accurate accounting
Individual Project Title
ATTACHMENT 6 SCHEDULE
A Gantt chart of the UVBGSP schedule is attached.
Attachment 6‐ Schedule for Phase 2 of the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development
2018 2019 2020 2021
Task Start End Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
1. Program Management and Client Coordination 4/2/2018 3/26/2021
2. Facilitation and Outreach 4/2/2018 3/26/2021
3. Maintain DMS, Develop Longs Term Strategy 4/2/2018 12/31/2018
4. Data Gap Analysis (100% complete)N/A
5. Monitoring Protocol Manual Development (100% complete) N/A
6. Historical and Current Conditions 4/2/2018 6/29/2018
7. Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model (HCM) 4/2/2018 6/29/2018
8. Historical Water Budget 4/2/2018 8/15/2018
9. Document HCM and Historical Water Budget 10/1/2018 3/31/2019
10. Develop Future Baseline Water Budget 4/6/2019 9/28/2019
11. MODFLOW Alternatives Evaluation 2/10/2020 8/15/2020
12. Develop Sustainability Goals & Measurable Objectives 4/2/2018 8/15/2018
13. Inventory and Review Plans, Projects, Programs and Policies 4/2/2018 8/15/2018
14. Review Groundwater & Resources Mngt Measures 10/1/2018 6/28/2019
15. Integrate Management Strategies, Define Alternatives 7/9/2019 12/31/2019
16. Financial Evaluation 10/1/2019 2/15/2020
17. Develop UVBGSP Implementation Plan 8/15/2020 10/9/2020
18. Prepare Administrative Draft, Public Draft and Final UVBGSP 10/16/2020 3/26/2021
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Attachment 7 Disadvantaged Communities
Note that the UVBGSA is seeking a waiver of matching funds as a DAC, EDA and with SDAC. The
members of the GSA are committed to developing the UVBGSP and are contributing and accounting for
“in-kind” services for 21% of the budget which equates to $203,420.
Attachment 3 – Justification presented letters of support and also indicated the list of beneficial users
contacts during formation of the GSA, many of which represent DAC or SDAC communities.
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Disadvantaged Community Map - Mendocino County
Attachment 8 Economically Disadvantaged Area
Note that the UVBGSA is seeking a waiver of matching funds as a DAC, EDA and with SDAC. The
members of the GSA are committed to developing the UVBGSP and are contributing and accounting for
“in-kind” services for 21% of the budget which equates to $203,420.
Attachment 3 – Justification presented letters of support and also indicated the list of beneficial users
contacts during formation of the GSA, many of which represent DAC or SDAC communities.
Working Definition - Prop. 1: EDAsRural Counties (Population of 70K and Less) with Population Density for: Rural Counties and Population Density for all Counties
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Ukiah Valley Basin 1-52 EDA Justification using:step 2 option 2 (Rural County), step 3 option 3 (Low Population Density)
City of Ukiah < 85% MHI and Population </= 20k
Project Area - Ukiah Valley Basin (1-52)
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Att8_2017SGWPC2_EDA_1of2Economically Distressed Area Map - Ukiah Valley
County Boundary
I08_B118_CA_GroundwaterBasins
Rural Counties with < 85% MHI
MendocinoCounty
Basins 118, Ukiah Valley 1-52
Tracts and Blocks <85% MHI and pop </= 20K
NLCD_2011
Woody Wetlands
Unclassified
Shrub/Scrub
Perennial Snow/Ice
Open Water
Mixed Forest
Herbaceuous
Hay/Pasture
Evergreen Forest
Emergent Herbaceuous Wetlands
Developed, Open Space
Developed, Medium Intensity
Developed, Low Intensity
Developed, High Intensity
Deciduous Forest
Cultivated Crops
Barren Land
ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREA CHECKLIST
Instructions: To meet the definition of an economically distressed area, applicants must meet the criterion in Step
1, then proceed to selecting one criterion from Step 2, followed by selecting one criterion from Step 3. Please
provide this checklist selecting the appropriate criteria for your project’s benefit area.
Applicant Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Project Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Program Name (reference Table 1): ______________________________________________________________________________________
· A municipality with a population of 20,000 people or less:
· A rural county:
· A reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality where
the segment of the population is 20,000 persons or less:
· Financial hardship:
· Unemployment rate at least 2 percent higher than the statewide average:
· Low population density:
An annual median household income < 85% of statewide median household
income:
*As determined by the Department.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3*
MAP OF ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREA & PROJECT
BENEFIT AREA
Instructions: To meet the definition of an economically distressed area, applicants must display
their selected economically distressed area criteria via map(s) and show the project benefit area.
Please utilize the Economically Distressed Area Mapping Tool to show the appropriate criteria for
your project benefit area.
R EASONABLY ISOLATED JUSTIFICATION
Instructions: To meet the definition of an economically distressed area, applicants must display
one criteria from each step of the Economically Distressed Area Checklist (Attachment 1). Please
utilize the space below to describe the appropriate ‘reasonably isolated’ criteria for your project
benefit area, if applicable. Please limit justification narrative to 1 page with no smaller font than 10
point.
F INANCIAL H ARDSHIP JUSTIFICATION
Instructions: To meet the definition of an economically distressed area, applicants must display
one criteria from each step of the Economically Distressed Area Checklist (Attachment 1). Please
utilize the space below to describe the appropriate ‘financial hardship’ criteria for your project
benefit area, if applicable. Please limit justification narrative to 1 page with no smaller font than 10
point
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ATTACHMENT SDAC MAP
This map shows the DAC and SDAC areas of the project.
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Disadvantaged Community Map
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Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Agenda Summary
Page 1 of 2
Item No.:6.c
Date:12/14/17
To:Board of Directors
Subject:Update on the Development of a Technical Advisory Committee Memorandum of
Understanding
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
Update the development of a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU)between the Agency, the Mendocino County Resource Conservation
District, Sonoma County Water Agency and the California Land Stewardship Institute.
Recommended Action:
Accept update on the development of a TAC MOU between the Agency, the Mendocino County
Resource Conservation District, Sonoma County Water Agency and the California Land
Stewardship Institute.
Background:
During the Ukiah Valley Basin Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Implementation
Formation Committee process the group discussed the creation of a TAC MOU. At the January
2017 meeting,a working group (Tamara Alaniz, Jay Jasperse, Don Seymour, Patricia Hickey,
and Sarah Dukett) was convened to draft an MOU between the GSA and the members of the
Technical Advisory Committee members who are not representing GSA Directors (the
Mendocino County Resource Conservation District and Sonoma County Water Agency). At the
February meeting, the working group had agreed to submit a draft MOU framework to the
Formation Committee for consideration.At the March meeting, the formation committee
discussed the framework and provided feedback.
On July 13, 2017, the Board of Director approved adding the California Land Stewardship
Institute to the Technical Advisory Committee. On August 10, 2017, the Board directed to bring
back an item to discuss the development of the TAC MOU.
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Agenda Summary
Page 2 of 2
On September 14, 2017, the Board created a TAC MOU working group consisting of: Director
White, Tamara Alaniz, Don Seymour, Sarah Dukett, Patty Madigan and Laurel Marcus. On
October 4, 2017, the working group met to further refine the framework and MOU development.
On November 9, 2017, the Board approved the draft MOU framework and directed staff to work
with Sonoma County Water Agency on drafting an MOU agreement.
Fiscal Summary:N/A
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________