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Item No.:3.a
Date:7/13/17
To:Board of Directors
Subject:Approval of Minutes from June 15, 2017 Meeting
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
Approval of Minutes from June 15, 2017 Regular Meeting
Recommended Action:
Approve June 15, 2017, meeting minutes.
Background:
The Agency convened on June 15, 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
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1:30 P.M.- June 15, 2017
City of Ukiah Civic Center Chamber
300 Seminary Ave. Ukiah, CA 95482
ACTION MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (1.31 P.M)
Directors Present: Ms. Brandi Brown, Mr. Douglas Crane, Mr. Jerry Cardoza, Mr. Alfred White,
and Ms. Carre Brown.
Staff Present:Ms. Sarah Dukett, Mendocino County; and Ms. Kristine Lawler, Interim Secretary.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by: Mr. Frost Pauli.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
3(a) Approve Minutes from May 10, 2017, Regular Meeting
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane, seconded by Director Brown, and carried
unanimously; IT IS ORDERED that the minutes from May 10, 2017, Regular Meeting are approved.
4. ACTION ITEMS
4(a) Noticed Public Hearing to Receive Public Comment on the Ukiah Valley Basin
Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s Election to Act as the Groundwater Sustainability
Agency for the Ukiah Valley Basin.
Presenter: Ms. Sarah Dukett, Mendocino County.
PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 1:35 P. M.
No public comment was received.
PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 1:39 P. M
Board Action: Upon motion by Director White, seconded by Director Cardoza, and carried
unanimously; IT IS ORDERED that the Board adopts the Resolution electing the Agency to become
the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) for the Ukiah Valley Basin; and authorizes the County
of Mendocino, on behalf of the Agency; provide notice to the Department of Water Resources (DWR)
of the Agency’s election to be the GSA for the Ukiah Valley Basin.
4(b) Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt an Appointment Process for the
Agricultural Seat.
Presenters: Ms. Sarah Dukett, Mendocino County and Ms. Devon Jones, Mendocino County Farm
Bureau.
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010 Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4441 fax (707)463-7237
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Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane, seconded by Director Brown, and carried
unanimously; IT IS ORDERED that the Board approves the Agricultural Seat appointment process
and directs the process be included in the Bylaws.
4(c) Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of the 2017 Board of Directors
Master Meeting Calendar.
Presenter: Ms. Sarah Dukett, Mendocino County.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane, seconded by Director Cardoza, and carried
unanimously; IT IS ORDERED that the Board adopts the 2017 Board of Directors Master Meeting
Calendar.
4(d) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Development of Bylaws and Conflict
of Interest Code.
Presenter: Ms. Sarah Dukett, Mendocino County.
Public Comment: Ms. Devon Jones, Mendocino County Farm Bureau; and Ms. Tamara Alaniz –
Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
Board Consensus:
To form a working group made up of Ms. Devon Jones, Mendocino County Farm Bureau;
Tamara Alaniz – Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation District; Sarah
Dukett, Mendocino County; and Chair Brown for the purpose of drafting simplistic Bylaws
and Conflict of Interest Code documents for Board consideration at the next meeting.
For Directors to email (uvbgsa@mendocinocounty.org) their preferred Bylaws and Conflict
of Interest Code components to possibly incorporate into the draft documents.
4(e) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Proposed FY 2017-18 Budget.
Presenter: Ms. Sarah Dukett, Mendocino County.
Public Comment: Ms. Elizabeth Solomon.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane, seconded by Director White, and carried
unanimously; IT IS ORDERED that the Board:
1.Directs Initial Members to seek authorization from their respective governing boards to
contribute $5,000 towards the Agency’s operational costs.
2. Directs staff to bring the proposed budget back to the Board for adoption in July.
3. Includes the Treasurer Controller financial administration policy for the Agency in the Bylaws.
5. DIRECTOR REPORTS
Presenter: Chair Brown.
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010 Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4441 fax (707)463-7237
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Board Direction: BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR directs staff to place on the next meeting agenda the
following items:
Consideration of appointment of Laurel Marcus, California Land Steward Institute Executive
Director, to the advisory group.
Presentation on the progress and status of the grant for the initial work for the groundwater
sustainability plan.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
No public comment was received.
7. ADJOURNMENT (2:16 P.M.)
________________________________
CARRE BROWN, Chair
Attest:
KRISTINE LAWLER
Clerk
________________________________
BRANDI BROWN
Secretary
________________________________
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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Item No.:4.a
Date:7/13/17
To:Board of Directors
Subject:Discussion and Possible Action to Appoint an Agricultural Director
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
The JPA requires the Agricultural Seat nominees be submitted to the Board by the Mendocino
County Farm Bureau (MCFB) pursuant to a process in the bylaws or otherwise directed by the
Board.
Recommended Action:
Review the nominees submitted by the Mendocino County Farm Bureau and appoint the
Agricultural Stakeholder Director and Alternate Director to the Board.
Background:
On June 15, 2017, the Board approved application and the following appointment process for
agricultural seat:
The Mendocino County Farm Bureau will submit a letter formally nominating 3
individuals for the agricultural seat that meet the criteria established in the JPA.
The Mendocino County Farm Bureau will submit each nominee’s application.
The applications will be reviewed during a regular meeting of the Board.
The Board will have an opportunity to interview the nominees.
The Board will approve one (1) Director and one (1) Alternate Director
Fiscal Summary:N/A
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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Item No.:4.b
Date:7/13 /17
To:Board of Directors
Subject:Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Development of a Conflict of
Interest Code
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
The Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) requires that the Agency to adopt a local conflict of interest
code.
Recommended Action:
Provide recommendations of how to proceed with the development of a conflict of interest code.
Background:
Section 8.4 requires the Board adopt a local conflict of interest code pursuant to the provisions
of the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Government Code sections 81000, et seq.).
On June 15, 2017, the Board directed that members submit their preferred conflict of interest
code to the Agency and review submitted items at the next regular meeting.
Fiscal Summary:N/A
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
Title 2, Cal. Code Regs., § 18730. Provisions of Conflict of Interest Codes.
(a) Incorporation by reference of the terms of this regulation along with the designation
of employees and the formulation of disclosure categories in the Appendix referred to
below constitute the adoption and promulgation of a conflict of interest code within the
meaning of Government Code section 87300 or the amendment of a conflict of interest
code within the meaning of Government Code section 87306 if the terms of this
regulation are substituted for terms of a conflict of interest code already in effect. A code
so amended or adopted and promulgated requires the reporting of reportable items in a
manner substantially equivalent to the requirements of article 2 of chapter 7 of the
Political Reform Act, Government Code sections 81000, et seq. The requirements of a
conflict of interest code are in addition to other requirements of the Political Reform Act,
such as the general prohibition against conflicts of interest contained in Government
Code section 87100, and to other state or local laws pertaining to conflicts of interest.
(b) The terms of a conflict of interest code amended or adopted and promulgated pursuant
to this regulation are as follows:
(1) Section 1. Definitions.
The definitions contained in the Political Reform Act of 1974, regulations of the Fair
Political Practices Commission (2 Cal. Code of Regs. sections 18100, et seq.), and any
amendments to the Act or regulations, are incorporated by reference into this conflict of
interest code.
(2) Section 2. Designated Employees.
The persons holding positions listed in the Appendix are designated employees. It has
been determined that these persons make or participate in the making of decisions which
may foreseeably have a material effect on economic interests.
(3) Section 3. Disclosure Categories.
This code does not establish any disclosure obligation for those designated employees
who are also specified in Government Code section 87200 if they are designated in this
code in that same capacity or if the geographical jurisdiction of this agency is the same as
or is wholly included within the jurisdiction in which those persons must report their
economic interests pursuant to article 2 of chapter 7 of the Political Reform Act,
Government Code sections 87200, et seq.
In addition, this code does not establish any disclosure obligation for any designated
employees who are designated in a conflict of interest code for another agency, if all of
the following apply:
(A) The geographical jurisdiction of this agency is the same as or is wholly included
within the jurisdiction of the other agency;
2 CCR section 18730, p. 1
(B) The disclosure assigned in the code of the other agency is the same as that required
under article 2 of chapter 7 of the Political Reform Act, Government Code section 87200;
and
(C) The filing officer is the same for both agencies. 1
Such persons are covered by this code for disqualification purposes only. With respect to
all other designated employees, the disclosure categories set forth in the Appendix
specify which kinds of economic interests are reportable. Such a designated employee
shall disclose in his or her statement of economic interests those economic interests he or
she has which are of the kind described in the disclosure categories to which he or she is
assigned in the Appendix. It has been determined that the economic interests set forth in a
designated employee’s disclosure categories are the kinds of economic interests which he
or she foreseeably can affect materially through the conduct of his or her office.
(4) Section 4. Statements of Economic Interests: Place of Filing.
The code reviewing body shall instruct all designated employees within its code to file
statements of economic interests with the agency or with the code reviewing body, as
provided by the code reviewing body in the agency’s conflict of interest code. 2
(5) Section 5. Statements of Economic Interests: Time of Filing.
(A) Initial Statements. All designated employees employed by the agency on the effective
date of this code, as originally adopted, promulgated and approved by the code reviewing
body, shall file statements within 30 days after the effective date of this code. Thereafter,
each person already in a position when it is designated by an amendment to this code
shall file an initial statement within 30 days after the effective date of the amendment.
(B) Assuming Office Statements. All persons assuming designated positions after the
effective date of this code shall file statements within 30 days after assuming the
designated positions, or if subject to State Senate confirmation, 30 days after being
nominated or appointed.
(C) Annual Statements. All designated employees shall file statements no later than April
1.
(D) Leaving Office Statements. All persons who leave designated positions shall file
statements within 30 days after leaving office.
(5.5) Section 5.5. Statements for Persons Who Resign Prior to Assuming Office.
Any person who resigns within 12 months of initial appointment, or within 30 days of the
date of notice provided by the filing officer to file an assuming office statement, is not
deemed to have assumed office or left office, provided he or she did not make or
participate in the making of, or use his or her position to influence any decision and did
2 CCR section 18730, p. 2
not receive or become entitled to receive any form of payment as a result of his or her
appointment. Such persons shall not file either an assuming or leaving office statement.
(A) Any person who resigns a position within 30 days of the date of a notice from the
filing officer shall do both of the following:
(1) File a written resignation with the appointing power; and
(2) File a written statement with the filing officer declaring under penalty of perjury that
during the period between appointment and resignation he or she did not make,
participate in the making, or use the position to influence any decision of the agency or
receive, or become entitled to receive, any form of payment by virtue of being appointed
to the position.
(6) Section 6. Contents of and Period Covered by Statements of Economic Interests.
(A) Contents of Initial Statements.
Initial statements shall disclose any reportable investments, interests in real property and
business positions held on the effective date of the code and income received during the
12 months prior to the effective date of the code.
(B) Contents of Assuming Office Statements.
Assuming office statements shall disclose any reportable investments, interests in real
property and business positions held on the date of assuming office or, if subject to State
Senate confirmation or appointment, on the date of nomination, and income received
during the 12 months prior to the date of assuming office or the date of being appointed
or nominated, respectively.
(C) Contents of Annual Statements. Annual statements shall disclose any reportable
investments, interests in real property, income and business positions held or received
during the previous calendar year provided, however, that the period covered by an
employee’s first annual statement shall begin on the effective date of the code or the date
of assuming office whichever is later, or for a board or commission member subject to
Government Code section 87302.6, the day after the closing date of the most recent
statement filed by the member pursuant to 2 Cal. Code Regs. section 18754.
(D) Contents of Leaving Office Statements.
Leaving office statements shall disclose reportable investments, interests in real property,
income and business positions held or received during the period between the closing
date of the last statement filed and the date of leaving office.
(7) Section 7. Manner of Reporting.
2 CCR section 18730, p. 3
Statements of economic interests shall be made on forms prescribed by the Fair Political
Practices Commission and supplied by the agency, and shall contain the following
information:
(A) Investments and Real Property Disclosure.
When an investment or an interest in real property3 is required to be reported,4 the
statement shall contain the following:
1. A statement of the nature of the investment or interest;
2. The name of the business entity in which each investment is held, and a general
description of the business activity in which the business entity is engaged;
3. The address or other precise location of the real property;
4. A statement whether the fair market value of the investment or interest in real property
equals or exceeds two thousand dollars ($2,000), exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000),
exceeds one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), or exceeds one million dollars
($1,000,000).
(B) Personal Income Disclosure. When personal income is required to be reported,5 the
statement shall contain:
1. The name and address of each source of income aggregating five hundred dollars
($500) or more in value, or fifty dollars ($50) or more in value if the income was a gift,
and a general description of the business activity, if any, of each source;
2. A statement whether the aggregate value of income from each source, or in the case of
a loan, the highest amount owed to each source, was one thousand dollars ($1,000) or
less, greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000), greater than ten thousand dollars
($10,000), or greater than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000);
3. A description of the consideration, if any, for which the income was received;
4. In the case of a gift, the name, address and business activity of the donor and any
intermediary through which the gift was made; a description of the gift; the amount or
value of the gift; and the date on which the gift was received;
5. In the case of a loan, the annual interest rate and the security, if any, given for the loan
and the term of the loan.
(C) Business Entity Income Disclosure. When income of a business entity, including
income of a sole proprietorship, is required to be reported,6 the statement shall contain:
1. The name, address, and a general description of the business activity of the business
2 CCR section 18730, p. 4
entity;
2. The name of every person from whom the business entity received payments if the
filer’s pro rata share of gross receipts from such person was equal to or greater than ten
thousand dollars ($10,000).
(D) Business Position Disclosure. When business positions are required to be reported, a
designated employee shall list the name and address of each business entity in which he
or she is a director, officer, partner, trustee, employee, or in which he or she holds any
position of management, a description of the business activity in which the business
entity is engaged, and the designated employee’s position with the business entity.
(E) Acquisition or Disposal During Reporting Period. In the case of an annual or leaving
office statement, if an investment or an interest in real property was partially or wholly
acquired or disposed of during the period covered by the statement, the statement shall
contain the date of acquisition or disposal.
(8) Section 8. Prohibition on Receipt of Honoraria.
(A) No member of a state board or commission, and no designated employee of a state or
local government agency, shall accept any honorarium from any source, if the member or
employee would be required to report the receipt of income or gifts from that source on
his or her statement of economic interests. This section shall not apply to any part time
member of the governing board of any public institution of higher education, unless the
member is also an elected official.
Subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Government Code section 89501 shall apply to the
prohibitions in this section.
This section shall not limit or prohibit payments, advances, or reimbursements for travel
and related lodging and subsistence authorized by Government Code section 89506.
(8.1) Section 8.1 Prohibition on Receipt of Gifts in Excess of $360.
(A) No member of a state board or commission, and no designated employee of a state or
local government agency, shall accept gifts with a total value of more than $360 in a
calendar year from any single source, if the member or employee would be required to
report the receipt of income or gifts from that source on his or her statement of economic
interests. This section shall not apply to any part time member of the governing board of
any public institution of higher education, unless the member is also an elected official.
Subdivisions (e), (f), and (g) of Government Code section 89503 shall apply to the
prohibitions in this section.
(8.2) Section 8.2. Loans to Public Officials.
(A) No elected officer of a state or local government agency shall, from the date of his or
2 CCR section 18730, p. 5
her election to office through the date that he or she vacates office, receive a personal
loan from any officer, employee, member, or consultant of the state or local government
agency in which the elected officer holds office or over which the elected officer’s
agency has direction and control.
(B) No public official who is exempt from the state civil service system pursuant to
subdivisions (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g) of Section 4 of Article VII of the Constitution shall,
while he or she holds office, receive a personal loan from any officer, employee, member,
or consultant of the state or local government agency in which the public official holds
office or over which the public official’s agency has direction and control. This
subdivision shall not apply to loans made to a public official whose duties are solely
secretarial, clerical, or manual.
(C) No elected officer of a state or local government agency shall, from the date of his or
her election to office through the date that he or she vacates office, receive a personal
loan from any person who has a contract with the state or local government agency to
which that elected officer has been elected or over which that elected officer’s agency has
direction and control. This subdivision shall not apply to loans made by banks or other
financial institutions or to any indebtedness created as part of a retail installment or credit
card transaction, if the loan is made or the indebtedness created in the lender’s regular
course of business on terms available to members of the public without regard to the
elected officer’s official status.
(D) No public official who is exempt from the state civil service system pursuant to
subdivisions (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g) of Section 4 of Article VII of the Constitution shall,
while he or she holds office, receive a personal loan from any person who has a contract
with the state or local government agency to which that elected officer has been elected
or over which that elected officer’s agency has direction and control. This subdivision
shall not apply to loans made by banks or other financial institutions or to any
indebtedness created as part of a retail installment or credit card transaction, if the loan is
made or the indebtedness created in the lender’s regular course of business on terms
available to members of the public without regard to the elected officer’s official status.
This subdivision shall not apply to loans made to a public official whose duties are solely
secretarial, clerical, or manual.
(E) This section shall not apply to the following:
1. Loans made to the campaign committee of an elected officer or candidate for elective
office.
2. Loans made by a public official’s spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild,
brother, sister, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephew, niece, aunt, uncle, or
first cousin, or the spouse of any such persons, provided that the person making the loan
is not acting as an agent or intermediary for any person not otherwise exempted under
this section.
2 CCR section 18730, p. 6
3. Loans from a person which, in the aggregate, do not exceed five hundred dollars
($500) at any given time.
4. Loans made, or offered in writing, before January 1, 1998.
(8.3) Section 8.3. Loan Terms.
(A) Except as set forth in subdivision (B), no elected officer of a state or local
government agency shall, from the date of his or her election to office through the date he
or she vacates office, receive a personal loan of five hundred dollars ($500) or more,
except when the loan is in writing and clearly states the terms of the loan, including the
parties to the loan agreement, date of the loan, amount of the loan, term of the loan, date
or dates when payments shall be due on the loan and the amount of the payments, and the
rate of interest paid on the loan.
(B) This section shall not apply to the following types of loans:
1. Loans made to the campaign committee of the elected officer.
2. Loans made to the elected officer by his or her spouse, child, parent, grandparent,
grandchild, brother, sister, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephew, niece,
aunt, uncle, or first cousin, or the spouse of any such person, provided that the person
making the loan is not acting as an agent or intermediary for any person not otherwise
exempted under this section.
3. Loans made, or offered in writing, before January 1, 1998.
(C) Nothing in this section shall exempt any person from any other provision of Title 9 of
the Government Code.
(8.4) Section 8.4. Personal Loans.
(A) Except as set forth in subdivision (B), a personal loan received by any designated
employee shall become a gift to the designated employee for the purposes of this section
in the following circumstances:
1. If the loan has a defined date or dates for repayment, when the statute of limitations for
filing an action for default has expired
.
2. If the loan has no defined date or dates for repayment, when one year has elapsed from
the later of the following:
a. The date the loan was made.
b. The date the last payment of one hundred dollars ($100) or more was made on the
loan.
2 CCR section 18730, p. 7
c. The date upon which the debtor has made payments on the loan aggregating to less
than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) during the previous 12 months.
(B) This section shall not apply to the following types of loans:
1. A loan made to the campaign committee of an elected officer or a candidate for
elective office.
2. A loan that would otherwise not be a gift as defined in this title.
3. A loan that would otherwise be a gift as set forth under subdivision (A), but on which
the creditor has taken reasonable action to collect the balance due.
4. A loan that would otherwise be a gift as set forth under subdivision (A), but on which
the creditor, based on reasonable business considerations, has not undertaken collection
action. Except in a criminal action, a creditor who claims that a loan is not a gift on the
basis of this paragraph has the burden of proving that the decision for not taking
collection action was based on reasonable business considerations.
5. A loan made to a debtor who has filed for bankruptcy and the loan is ultimately
discharged in bankruptcy.
(C) Nothing in this section shall exempt any person from any other provisions of Title 9
of the Government Code.
(9) Section 9. Disqualification.
No designated employee shall make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use
his or her official position to influence the making of any governmental decision which
he or she knows or has reason to know will have a reasonably foreseeable material
financial effect, distinguishable from its effect on the public generally, on the official or a
member of his or her immediate family or on:
(A) Any business entity in which the designated employee has a direct or indirect
investment worth two thousand dollars ($2,000) or more;
(B) Any real property in which the designated employee has a direct or indirect interest
worth two thousand dollars ($2,000) or more;
(C) Any source of income, other than gifts and other than loans by a commercial lending
institution in the regular course of business on terms available to the public without
regard to official status, aggregating five hundred dollars ($500) or more in value
provided to, received by or promised to the designated employee within 12 months prior
to the time when the decision is made;
2 CCR section 18730, p. 8
(D) Any business entity in which the designated employee is a director, officer, partner,
trustee, employee, or holds any position of management; or
(E) Any donor of, or any intermediary or agent for a donor of, a gift or gifts aggregating
$360 or more provided to, received by, or promised to the designated employee within 12
months prior to the time when the decision is made.
(9.3) Section 9.3. Legally Required Participation.
No designated employee shall be prevented from making or participating in the making
of any decision to the extent his or her participation is legally required for the decision to
be made. The fact that the vote of a designated employee who is on a voting body is
needed to break a tie does not make his or her participation legally required for purposes
of this section.
(9.5) Section 9.5. Disqualification of State Officers and Employees.
In addition to the general disqualification provisions of section 9, no state administrative
official shall make, participate in making, or use his or her official position to influence
any governmental decision directly relating to any contract where the state administrative
official knows or has reason to know that any party to the contract is a person with whom
the state administrative official, or any member of his or her immediate family has,
within 12 months prior to the time when the official action is to be taken:
(A) Engaged in a business transaction or transactions on terms not available to members
of the public, regarding any investment or interest in real property; or
(B) Engaged in a business transaction or transactions on terms not available to members
of the public regarding the rendering of goods or services totaling in value one thousand
dollars ($1,000) or more.
(10) Section 10. Disclosure of Disqualifying Interest.
When a designated employee determines that he or she should not make a governmental
decision because he or she has a disqualifying interest in it, the determination not to act
may be accompanied by disclosure of the disqualifying interest.
(11) Section 11. Assistance of the Commission and Counsel.
Any designated employee who is unsure of his or her duties under this code may request
assistance from the Fair Political Practices Commission pursuant to Government Code
section 83114 and 2 Cal. Code Regs. sections 18329 and 18329.5 or from the attorney for
his or her agency, provided that nothing in this section requires the attorney for the
agency to issue any formal or informal opinion.
(12) Section 12. Violations.
2 CCR section 18730, p. 9
2 CCR section 18730, p. 10
This code has the force and effect of law. Designated employees violating any provision
of this code are subject to the administrative, criminal and civil sanctions provided in the
Political Reform Act, Government Code sections 81000 - 91014. In addition, a decision
in relation to which a violation of the disqualification provisions of this code or of
Government Code section 87100 or 87450 has occurred may be set aside as void pursuant
to Government Code section 91003.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 83112, Government Code. Reference: Sections 87103(e),
87300 87302, 89501, 89502 and 89503, Government Code.
1 Designated employees who are required to file statements of economic interests under
any other agency’s conflict of interest code, or under article 2 for a different jurisdiction,
may expand their statement of economic interests to cover reportable interests in both
jurisdictions, and file copies of this expanded statement with both entities in lieu of filing
separate and distinct statements, provided that each copy of such expanded statement
filed in place of an original is signed and verified by the designated employee as if it
were an original. See Government Code section 81004.
2See Government Code section 81010 and 2 Cal. Code of Regs. section 18115 for the
duties of filing officers and persons in agencies who make and retain copies of statements
and forward the originals to the filing officer.
3For the purpose of disclosure only (not disqualification), an interest in real property does
not include the principal residence of the filer.
4Investments and interests in real property which have a fair market value of less than
$2,000 are not investments and interests in real property within the meaning of the
Political Reform Act. However, investments or interests in real property of an individual
include those held by the individual’s spouse and dependent children as well as a pro rata
share of any investment or interest in real property of any business entity or trust in which
the individual, spouse and dependent children own, in the aggregate, a direct, indirect or
beneficial interest of 10 percent or greater.
5A designated employee’s income includes his or her community property interest in the
income of his or her spouse but does not include salary or reimbursement for expenses
received from a state, local or federal government agency.
6Income of a business entity is reportable if the direct, indirect or beneficial interest of the
filer and the filer’s spouse in the business entity aggregates a 10 percent or greater
interest. In addition, the disclosure of persons who are clients or customers of a business
entity is required only if the clients or customers are within one of the disclosure
categories of the filer.
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Note from HB: the footnotes are part of the adopted regulation.
Employees whose duties involve
contracting or purchasing for
supplies in a specific department
Airport Manager, Recreation
Supervisor, Community Services
Administrator, Museum Director,
Electric Supervisor, Senior Civil
Engineer, Electrical Distribution
Engineer, Water Treatment Plant
Supervisor, Wastewater Treatment
Plant Supervisor,
Water/Sewer/Streets Supervisor,
Facilities Administrator, Police
Lieutenant
Investments and business positions in
business entities, and sources of
income which provide services,
supplies, materials, machinery, or
equipment of the type utilized by the
designated-employee's department
(all schedules excluding Schedules B
& C1)
* Included solely for disqualification purposes. Disclosure requirements imposed by Government Code Section
87200. Solely required to complete Form 700 or any successor form. (See 2 C.C. R. §18730, Section 3.)
Note: If the City hires "consultants" as defined in 2 C.C.R. §12700, whether or not the consultant has a
disclosure obligation and the extent of that obligation will be determined in accordance with the City Manager
Consultant Disclosure Policy as adopted on June 7, 2007. Pursuant to that policy, the City Clerk shall forward a
copy of this determination to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
Updated 1/20/16
Employees whose duties are broad
and indefinable
Mayor*, Councilmembers*, City
Manager*, City Attorney*, City
Treasurer*, Finance Director, Police
Chief, Fire Chief, Planning
Commissioners*, Building Board of
Appeals, Planning & Community
Development Director, Police
Captain, Public Works Director/City
Engineer, Risk Manager/HR
Director, Electric Utility Director,
Water/Sewer Director
All sources of income, interests in real
property and investments and
business positions in business entities
Employees whose duties involve
contracting or purchasing for
supplies for the entire City
City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk,
Deputy Public Works Director,
Purchasing Supervisor, Buyer,
Information Technology (IT)
Coordinator, Finance Controller,
Project and Grant Administrator,
Senior Management Analyst
Investments and business positions in
business entities, which provide
services, supplies and materials,
machinery or equipment of the type
utilized by the entire City (Excluding
Schedules B & C1)
APPENDIX TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
EXHIBIT A
RANGE OF DUTIES POSITION REPORTABLE BUSINESS
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
COUNTY OF MENDOCINO
The Political Reform Act,Government Code §§81 000-91 015,requires each state and
local government agency to adopt and promulgate a Conflict of Interest Code.The Fair
Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation,found in Title 2,California Code of
Regulations,§18730,which contains the terms of a standard Conflict of Interest Code.This
code can be incorporated by reference and may be amended by the Fair Political Practices
Commission after public notice and hearings to conform to amendments of the Political Reform
Act.The terms of the standard Conflict of Interest Code in Title 2,California Code of
Regulations,§18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices
Commission have been incorporated by reference by Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of
Mendocino County,along with attached Appendixes A through 0,in which members and
employees are designated and disclosure categories are set forth,and the place of filing is
specified.Such terms and amendments and Appendixes shall constitute the Conflict of Interest
Code of the County of Mendocino.
Designated employees shall file statements of economic interest with the agency.Upon
receipt of the statements of the various designated members and employees,the designated
agency shall make and retain a copy and forward the original of these statements to the place
of filing as indicated on Appendix C attached.
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APPENDIX A
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
COUNTY OF MENDOCINO
PART I -DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES
Under provisions of this Code,designated employees shall file statements of economic
interests.The following are designated employees because their positions involve the making
or participating in the making of decisions,which could affect private financial interests
materially.The financial effect of a government decision is material if the decision will have a
significant effect on a person's or business entity's real property or source of income in
question.Any investments,interests in real property and sources of income held by the
designated employee's spouse or dependent children must be reported as though held by the
designated employee personally.
Consultants to the County of Mendocino hold designated positions under this Conflict of
Interest Code and are required to comply with the disclosure requirements described below.
The Chief Executive Officer may determine in writing that a particular consultant is hired to
perform a range of duties that are limited in scope and thus not required to comply with the
disclosure requirements described in these categories.Such determination shall include a
description of the consultant's duties and,based upon that description,a statement of the
extent of disclosure requirements.The Chief Executive Officer shall forward a copy of this
determination to the Board of Supervisors.However,nothing herein will excuse any such
consultant from any other provision of this Conflict of Interest Code.
DESIGNATED POSITIONS DISCLOSU
RE
CATEGOR
Y
rBU 1010)CLERK OF THE BOARD
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 3
rBU 1020)EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Assistant Chief Executive Officer 1
Deputy Chief Executive Officer 1
Administrative Analyst 1/11 1
Economic Development Coordinator 1
Senior Administrative Analyst 1
rBU 1110)AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
Auditor-Controller 3
Assistant Auditor-Controller 3
rBU 1120)ASSESSOR
Assessor Clerk -Recorder 1
Assistant Assessor 1
Chief Property Appraiser 1
Real Property Appraiser 1/11/111 1
Senior Auditor-Appraiser 1
Auditor-Appraiser 1
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rBU 1130)TREASURER·TAX COLLECTOR
Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector 1
DESIGNATED POSITIONS DISCLOSU
RE
CATEGOR
Y
rBU 1160)GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY
General SeNices AQency Director 1
Buyer 3
rBU·1210)COUNTY COUNSEL
Chief Deputy County Counsel 1
Deputy County Counsell/II/lII/IV 1
rBU 1320)HUMAN RESOURCES
Director of Human Resources 3
Human Resources Manager 3
rBU 1410)ELECTIONS
Assistant ReQistrar of Voters 3
rBU 1610)BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Facility and Fleet Division Manager 3
rBU 1620)GARAGE
SupeNisinq Auto Mechanic 3
rBU 1910)DOT:LAND IMPROVEMENTS
Deputy Director of Transportation:Land Improvements 1
County Surveyor 1
Civil Enqineer 1
rBU 1941)COUNTY CLERK
Assistant Clerk Recorder 3
rBU 1960)INFORMA TlON SERVICES
Information SeNices Division Manager 3
Information Systems Operations Manager 3
Information Systems Network Manaqer 3
rBU 2070)DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Administrative SeNices Manager 3
Assistant District Attorney 1
Chief Deputy District Attorney 1
rBU 2080)PUBLIC DEFENDER
Public Defender 3
Assistant Public Defender 3
rBU 2085)AL TERNA TE PUBLIC DEFENDER
Alternate Defender 3
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(au 2090)CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
Child Support Services Director 3
Chief Child Support Attornev 1
DESIGNATED POSITIONS DISCLOSU
RE
CATEGOR
Y
(aU 2310)SHERIFF/CORONER
Sheriff-Coroner 1
Undersheriff 1
Sheriff's Captain 1
Sheriff's Lieutenant 1
Administrative Services ManaQer 1/11 3
(aU 2510)JAIL
Correction's Lieutenant 3
Sheriff's Captain 3
(aU 2550)JUVENILE HALL
Probation Division ManaQer 3
(aU 2560)PROaA TlON
Administrative Services ManaQer 3
Chief Probation Officer 3
Probation Division Manager 3
(aU 2710)AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of WeiQhts and Measures ,2
Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights 2
Measures
(aU 2851)PLANNING AND aUlLDING SERVICES
Planning and Building Services Director 1
Planner 1/11/111 1
Chief Planner 1
Senior Planner 1
Code Enforcement Officer 1/11 .2
Chief BuildinQ Inspector 2
Senior BuildinQ Inspector 2
Building Inspector 1/11/111 2
(aU 2860)ANIMAL CARE &CONTROL
Proqram Administrator 1
(aU 3010)TRANSPORTATION (DOn
Transportation Director 1
Assistant Transportation Director 1
Deputy Director of Transportation:Admin/Business Services 1
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Deputy Director of Transportation:Enqineering 1
Deputy Director of Transportation:Maintenance Services 1
Maintenance Operations Coordinator 3
Civil Engineer 1
Enqineer 1/11 1
Senior Civil Enqineer 1
Right of Way/Environmental Aqent 1
Equipment Superintendent 3
DESIGNATED POSITIONS DISCLOSU·
RE
CATEGOR
Y
(BU 4010)PUBLIC HEAL TH BRANCH rPH)
Director of Public Health Branch 1
Public Health Officer 1
(BU4011)PH:ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Director Environmental Health 1
Environmental Health Specialist 1//1 2
Senior Environmental Health Specialist 3
Environmental Health Manaqer 3
(BU 4012)PH:ALCOHOUOTHER DRUG
Alcohol/Drug Program Deputy Director 3
rBU 4013)PH:NURSING
Public Health Nursing Deputy Director 3
(BU 4050)MENTAL HEALTH BRANCH
Mental Health Branch Director 3
Chief Psychiatrist 3
Administrative Services Manager II 3
rBU 4510)DOT:SOLID WASTE
Deputy Director of Transportation:Solid Waste 1
(BU 5010)SOCIAL SERVICES BRANCH
Social Services Branch Director 3
Deputy Director Social Services 3
Staff Services Administrator 3
.Program Manager 3
Veterans'Service Officer 3
Deputy Public Guardian/Administrator 3
Senior Program Manaqer 3
Program Administrator 3
(BU 5020)HEAL TH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
Health and Human Services Agency Director 3
Health and Human Services Agency Assistant Director 3 .
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rBU (110)LIBRARY
County Librarian/Director 3
Assistant County Librarian 3
rBU 7110)MUSEUM
Museum Director 3
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PART II -DESIGNATED BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND EMPLOYEES
Under the provisions of the standard code,the following Boards and Commissions and
their designated members and employees make or participate in the making of decisions which
may foreseeably have a material effect on any financial interest:
CATEGORY
Airport Land Use Commission
(all Commissioners)
Air Quality Management District
(all Board members)
Air Pollution Control Officer
Senior Air Quality Specialist
Air Quality Management District Hearing Board
Air Quality Program Coordinator
Archaeological Commission of Mendocino.County
(all Commissioners)
BUilding Appeals Board
(all Board members)
Gualala Municipal Advisory Council
.(all members)
Laytonville Municipal Advisory Council
(all members)
Mendocino Historical Review Board
(all Board members)
Mendocino County Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee
(all Committee members)
Solid Waste Hearing Board
(all Board members)
Water Agency
(all Board members)
General Manager
Hydrologist
PART III:CONSULTANTS
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1,2,3
2
1
1
1
(As of September 23,2008 -this area is not applicable and is to be left blank)
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APPENDIX B
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
COUNTY OF MENDOCINO
DISCLOSURE CA TEGORIES FOR DESIGNA TED POSITIONS
(EMPLOYEES,COMMISSION AND BOARD MEMBERS)
AND CONSUL TANTS
CATEGORY 1:All sources of income,relative to investments in businesses and real estate
(except principal place of residence).*Consultants 1
CATEGORY 2:All investments,sources of income and interest in real property subject to the
regulatory,permit or licensing authority of the employee's department.
CATEGORY 3:All investments and sources of income derived from sources,which are:
A.Contractors or subcontractors engaged in the performance of work or services of the
type utilized by the County of Mendocino or the employees'department,or
B.Manufacturers,sellers or lessors of supplies,machinery or equipment of the type
utilized by the County of Mendocino or the employee's department.
1 *Consultants.
Consultants shall disclose pursuant to Category subject to the following limitation:
The Chief Executive Officer of the County may determine in writing that a particular
Consultant,although a "designated position,"is hired to perform a range of duties that is
limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements
described in this section.Such written determination shall include a description of the
Consultant's duties and,based upon that description,a statement of the extent of disclosure
requirements.Such determination shall be a public record and shall be retained for public
inspection in the same manner and location as this conflict of interest code.
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APPENDIX C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
COUNTY OF MENDOCINO
PLACE OF FILING
PART 1-DESIGNA TED EMPLOYEES
Where:County Clerk-Recorder
County of Mendocino
Administration Center
501 Low Gap Rd.,Rm.1020
Ukiah,CA 95482
The County Clerk shall furnish to each designated employee upon his or her appointment and
termination,and annually during such designated employee's tenure,a Form 700 -Statement
of Economic Interests.The designated employees will submit the completed Form 700 -
Statement of Economic Interests to the County Clerk for filing.
PART 1/-BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (and designated
employees of same)
Where:County Clerk-Recorder
County of Mendocino
Administration Center
501 Low Gap Rd.,Rm.1020
Ukiah,CA 95482
The County Clerk shall furnish to each designated member upon his or her appointment and
termination,and annually during such designated member's tenure,a Form 700 -Statement of
Economic Interests.The members will submit the completed Form 700 -Statement of
Economic Interests to the County Clerk for filing.
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PART 11I-CONSUL TANTS
Where:County Clerk-Recorder
County of Mendocino
Administration Center
501 Low Gap Rd.,Rm.1020
Ukiah,CA 95482
The Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder shall furnish each designated Consultant upon his or her
contract commencement and termination,and annually during such designated Consultants
tenure,a Form 700 -Statement of Economic Interests.The Consultant will submit the
completed Form 700 -Statement of Economic Interests to the County Clerk for filing.
APPENDIX D
County Officers,Boards and Commissions required to file Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Statements pursuant to Government Code §87200 et seq.are not subject to County Conflict of
Interest Code:
Board of Supervisors (all Supervisors)
County Treasurer-Tax Collector
District Attorney
Chief Executive Officer
County Counsel
County Planning Commissioners
Retirement Board Members
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Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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Item No.:4.c
Date:7/13/17
To:Board of Directors
Subject:Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Development of
Bylaws
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
The Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) requires that the Agency adopt Bylaws as soon as practicable
after the first Board meeting.
Recommended Action:
Receive presentation from staff regarding the development of bylaws and provide direction.
Background:
Section 18.3 requires at or as soon as practicable after the first Board of Directors meeting the
Board draft and approve Bylaws of the Agency to govern day-to-day operations of the Agency.
On June 15, 2017, the Board directed the creation of a working group to development the
bylaws. The working groups consist of:
Devon Jones, Mendocino County Farm Bureau
Tamara Alaniz, Russian River Flood Control
Sarah Dukett, Mendocino County
Carre Brown, Chair
The working group met on July 6, 2017, and will provide an update to the Board of Directors
regarding the progress on bylaws development.
Fiscal Summary:N/A
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Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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Item No.:4.d
Date:7/13/17
To:Board of Directors
Subject:Discussion and Possible Adoption of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2017-18
Budget
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
The Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) requires that the Agency adopt a budget pursuant to the
schedule and provisions described below. The Board should consider adoption of the proposed
FY 2017-2018 budget. Board members should report back on the authorization of $5,000 from
each initial member towards the Agency’s operational costs and solidify the cost in the bylaws.
Recommended Action:
1.Approve the contribution of $5,000 towards the Agency’s operational costs by initial
members, including: Mendocino County, City of Ukiah, Upper Russian River Water Agency and
Russian River Flood Control.
2. Direct staff to include the initial contribution in the Agency Bylaws.
3. Authorize the County to invoice initial members upon adoption of the Bylaws.
4. Adopt the proposed FY 2017-2018 budget.
Background:
Section 15.1 requires within (90) days after the first meeting of the Governing Board of the
Agency (August 7, 2017), and thereafter prior to the commencement of each fiscal year, the
Board of Directors adopt a budget for the Agency for the ensuing fiscal year.
Section 15.2 of the JPA sets forth the following option for agency funding: 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
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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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 SGMA (commencing with Section 10730 of the Water Code).
During the Formation Committee process the group identified $5,000 from each initial agency
as a potential funding amount. The proposed budget was developed assuming a $5,000
contribution from the 4 initial member agencies. The proposed budget totals $13,000.
Fiscal Summary:$20,000
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
UVBGSA Proposded FY 2017-2018 Budget
Accounts Dollar Amount Comments
Renvenues
Other Govt Aid 0
Other 0
Grant Revenue 0
Fees 0
Membership Dues 20,000 $5,000 contribution per initial member
Total Revenues 20000
Administrative Services
Annual Audit 0 Coordinated by Mendocino County Auditor
Video Technician 1,000 provided by Mendocino County - live stream/video recording
DCOB 2,000 provided by Mendocino County - records management/publicans/agendas
Analyst 4,000 provided by Mendocino County - agendas/administrative support
Total Administrative Services 7,000
Services & Supplies
Communications 150 public noticing
Insurance - General 0
Maint - Equip 0
Memberships 0
Office Expense 850 supplies/mail
Education & Training 0
Prof/Spec Svcs - Other 4,000 clerking/minutes and legal services
Rent/Lease Equip 0
Small Tool/Instrument 0
Spec Dept Expense 1,000 reserved for unexpected expenses
Travel 0
Total Services & Supplies 6000
Fixed Assets
Equipment 0
Total Fixed Assets 0
Other Charges 0
Pmt Other Gov Agency 0
Total Other Charges 0
Total Net Appropriations 13,000
Carry Over 7,000
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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Item No.:4.e
Date:7/13/17
To:Board of Directors
Subject:Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Informational Presentation on the
Mendocino County Water Agency Proposition 1 Grant to Develop an Initial
Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
The Mendocino County Water Agency was awarded a Proposition 1 Sustainable Groundwater
Planning Grant from the Department of Water Resources. The project started in September
2016. The Mendocino County Water Agency’s consultant LACO Associates will provide an
updated on the progress of the grant and the next round of grant funding for Groundwater
Sustainability Plan development.
Recommended Action:
Receive the presentation on the County’s Proposition 1 Grant to develop an Initial Groundwater
Sustainability Plan and information on the net round of Proposition 1 funding. Provide
direction on seeking future Proposition 1 funding.
Background:
On June 15, 2017, the Board requested a presentation from the Mendocino County Water
Agency regarding the progress of the Proposition 1 Grant to Develop an Initial Groundwater
Sustainability Plan.
Fiscal Summary:N/A
Action: ___________________________________________________
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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Item No.:4.f
Date:7/13/17
To:Board of Directors
Subject:Informational Update on Facilitation Support Services Available for Groundwater
Sustainability Plan (GSP) Development through the Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
The Department of Water Resources provides facilitation support services to local agency
regarding the formation of Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and Groundwater
Sustainability Plans.
Recommended Action:
Receive informational update on facilitation support services available for GSP Development
through DWR.
Background:
DWR provided facilitation services to the County of Mendocino for the formation of the Ukiah
Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
Fiscal Summary:N/A
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
Facilitation Support Services
for
Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development
Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) Facilitation Support Services (FSS) aim to help local agencies
work through challenging water management situations. Professional facilitators are sometimes needed
to help foster discussions among diverse water management interests and local agencies as they strive to
implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). From April 2015 to June 2017, DWR’s
FSS resources were primarily allocated to assist with Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) formation.
Beginning July 1, 2017, DWR will be focusing its available FSS resources on supporting the development of
Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs). Under the requirements of SGMA, all beneficial uses and users
of groundwater must be considered in the development of GSPs, and GSAs must encourage the active
involvement of diverse social, cultural, and economic element of the population.
The goal of the FSS related to GSP development is to assist GSAs in reaching consensus on potentially
contentious water management topics arising from the diverse beneficial uses and users of groundwater.
Priorities of this funding are given to the critically overdrafted basins.
Services Offered through DWR funded Professional Facilitators
• Stakeholder identification and engagement
• Meeting facilitation
• Interest-based negotiation/consensus building
• Public outreach facilitation
Who is Eligible?
GSAs developing GSPs, or other groups coordinating with the GSAs in developing GSPs, are eligible to
apply for FSS if they meet all of the following obligations:
• Agree to work in an open, inclusive, and collaborative manner toward the development of a GSP.
• Support an inclusive process that seeks, promotes, encourages, and welcomes the involvement of
all stakeholders and interested parties.
• Commit to meet regularly and work diligently toward a clear and defined goal.
• Commit to providing a meeting space that is suitably located and sized.
Applications for FSS will be evaluated on a continuous basis as funding allows. Applicant must be
submitted through the DWR Facilitation Support Service online application.
Facilitation Support Service Online Application
For more information, or to start a FSS application, contact DWR’s regional coordinators (see attached map
and contact) or SGMP_RC@water.ca.gov.
DWR Facilitation Support Services
Region Office Contacts
SouthernSouthern
NorthernNorthern
South CentralSouth Central
North CentralNorth Central
Northern Region Office
North Central Region Office
South Central Region Office
Southern Region Office
County Boundary
Critically Overdrafted Basins
Bulletin 118 Groundwater Basins (2016)
Legend
Northern Region Office: Mary Randall; Mary.Randall@water.ca.gov
North Central Region Office: Paul Wells; Paul.Wells@water.ca.gov
South Central Region Office: Amanda Peisch‐Derby; Amanda.Peisch@water.ca.gov
Southern Region Office: Brian Moniz; Brian.Moniz@water.ca.gov
Regional Coordinators
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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Item No.:4.g
Date:7/15/17
To:Board of Directors
Subject:Discussion and Possible Action Regarding an Additional Member on the Technical
Advisory Committee
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
The JPA created a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) consisting of representatives from each
member agency, each stakeholder director, Sonoma County Water Agency and the Mendocino
County Resource Conservation District. With the roles and responsibilities of the TAC
established in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the organizations.
Recommended Action:
Add one (1) representative from the California Land Stewardship Institute (CLSI) to the TAC
and include the CLSI in the MOU.
Background:
CISI contacted the Agency requesting to participate on the TAC. On June 15, 2017, during the
Director Reports,the Board requested an item be brought forward regarding CLSI on the TAC.
Fiscal Summary:N/A
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
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Item No.:4.h
Date:7/13/17
To:Board of Directors
Subject:Status Update on the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Notice Submitted to
the Department of Water Resources (DWR)
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
On June 21, 2017, the County of Mendocino, on behalf of the Agency submitted a GSA notice to
DWR.
Recommended Action:
Receive status update on the GSA notice submitted to DWR.
Background:
On June 15, 2017, the Board conducted a public hearing electing to act as the Groundwater
Sustainability Agency for the Ukiah Valley Basin. The Board adopted a resolution and
authorized the County of Mendocino to provide notice to DWR on the Agency’s election.
Fiscal Summary:N/A
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
From :SGM A P o rtal <n o -rep ly@w ater.c a.gov >
To:<u v b gsa@m en doc in o c ou n ty.org>
CC:<u v b gsa@m en doc in o c ou n ty.org>, <C h ristin a.Boggs@w ater.c a.gov>, <B ill.Brew ster@w ater.c a.gov>, <M ark.N ordberg@w ater.c a.gov >
Dat e :6/23/2017 12:40 P M
Subje c t :SGM A GSA P osted
Your GSA f ormation notice has been posted.
GSA Name : Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Basin(s)/Subbasin(s): 1-052 UKIAH VALLEY
URL:http://sgma.water.ca.gov/portal/gsa/print/342
In accordance with Water Code §10723.8(c), your decision to become a GSA "will take effect" 90 days after DWR posts this notice. However,
if another notification is filed within the 90-day period that covers all or a portion of the same area, the decision "will not take effect" unless the
conflicting GSA notices are either withdrawn or modified, or the overlapping notices are coordinated through a legal agreement to form a single
GSA. The single GSA can be coordinated using a joint powers agreement (a single-agency GSA), a memorandum of agreement (a multiple-
agency GSA), or other legal agreement per Water Code §10723.6.
If your GSA notice is overlapped within 90 days please sign-in to the system to determine the extent of overlap, resolve the overlap with the
appropriate local agencies, and seek to reach agreement to identify a GSA, or GSAs, for your basin.
For additional information regarding GSAs and DWR's role in their formation, please contact Mark Nordberg at Mark.Nordberg@water.ca.gov
or 916-651-9673 or one of the other DWR staff included on this email.