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Home My WebLink About07-12-18 Agenda packetUkiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Agenda Summary Page 1 of 1 Item No.:3.a Date:7/12/18 To:Board of Directors Subject:Approval of Minutes from the June 14, 2018,Regular Meeting Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing Summary: Approval of Minutes from June 14, 2018,Regular Meeting. Recommended Action: Approve the June 14, 2018, regular meeting minutes. Background: The Agency convened on June 14, 2018. 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. – June 14, 2018 Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1070, CA 95482 ACTION MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (1:32 P.M) Present: Present: Alternate Director Levi Paulin, Director Jerry Cardoza, Director Douglas Crane, Director Alfred White, Director Brandi Brown and Chair Carre Brown. Chair Brown presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by: Mr. Chris Watt. 3. CONSENT ITEMS 3(a) Approval of Minutes from the May 10, 2018, Meeting Presenter/s: Chair Carre Brown. Public Comment: None. Board Action: Upon motion by Director Douglas Crane, seconded by Director Alfred White, and carried (5/0/1, with Director Brandi Brown abstaining); IT IS ORDERED that the minutes from the May 10, 2018, Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency are hereby approved. 4. STAFF UPDATES Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett, Senior Administrative Analyst, Mendocino County. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Presenter/s: None. 6. ACTION ITEMS 6(a)Discussion and Possible Action Regarding an Agreement with Larry Walker and Associates in the Amount of $736,400 from when Agreement is Fully Executed through December 30, 2021, for Phase 2 of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development Presenter/s:Mr. Tom Grovhoug, President, Larry Walker and Associates; and Mr. Brian Laurenson, Vice President, Larry Walker and Associates. Public Comment: Ms. Devon Jones. Board Action: Upon motion by Director Douglas Crane, seconded by Director Alfred White, and carried unanimously; IT IS ORDERED that the Agreement with Larry Walker and Associates in the amount of $736,400 from when Agreement is fully executed through December 30, 2021, for Phase 2 of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development is recommended by the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors for approval by the Mendocino Board of Supervisors on July 10, 2018. UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY 501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010 Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4441 fax (707)463-7237 6(b)Discussion and Possible Adoption of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett, Senior Administrative Analyst, Mendocino County. Public Comment: None. Board Action: Upon motion by Director Brandi Brown, seconded by Director Jerry Cardoza, and carried unanimously; IT IS ORDERED that the proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget is hereby adopted. 6(c)Discussion and Possible Action Related to the Appointment of Members to the Technical Advisory Committee Representing the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett, Senior Administrative Analyst, Mendocino County. Public Comment: Mr. Mike Webster, and Ms. Tamara Alaniz. Board Action: Upon motion by Director Brandi Brown, seconded by Director Jerry Cardoza, and carried unaimously; IT IS ORDERED that the Ukiah Valley Basin Ground Water Sustainability Agency recommends the following in dividuals for appointment to eh Technical Avisory Committee: County of Mendocino, Member, Mr. Glenn McGourty and Alternate, Ms. Sarah Dukett; City of Ukiah, Member, Mr. Sean White and Alternate, Mr. Tim Eriksen; Upper Russian River Water Agency, Member, Ms. Tamara Alaniz; Russian River Flood Control, Member, Ms. Tamara Alaniz; Tribal, Member, Mr. Sonny Elliot, Jr.; Agriculture, Member, Levi Paulin and Alternate, Mr. Zachary Robinson. 7. DIRECTOR REPORTS Presenter/s: Chair Carre Brown. Public Comment: None. 8. ADJOURNMENT (2:42 P.M.) ________________________________ CARRE BROWN, Chair Attest: BRANDI BROWN Secretary ________________________________ Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Agenda Summary Page 1 of 1 Item No.:6.a Date:7/12/18 To:Board of Directors Subject:Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of an Initial Notification Letter to the Department of Water Resources for the Development of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing Summary: The Board will review a letter to the Department of Water Resources regarding the notice to develop a groundwater plan for the Ukiah Valley Basin. Recommended Action: Approve of an Initial Notification Letter to the Department of Water Resources for the Development of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan Background: On June 1, 2018, the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA) was notified by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) that prior to starting work directly related to the drafting of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan, DWR needs to receive an initial notification via the SGMA Portal. Submitting the notification will allow work related to the Phase 2 of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development grant to begin. 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 EMAIL: UVBGSA@MENDOCINOCOUNTY.ORG | WEBSITE:www.mendocinocounty.org/UVBGSA July 12, 2018 Mr. Trevor Joseph Sustainable Groundwater Management Section Chief California Department of Water Resources P.O. Box 942836 Sacramento, CA 954326-0001 RE: Groundwater Sustainability Plan Initial Notification Dear Mr. Joseph: Pursuant to Water Code Section 10727.8 and Title 23, Section 353.6 of the California Code of Regulations, the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA), a California Joint Powers Authority (JPA), hereby gives notice that it intends to initiate development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Ukiah Valley Basin (Basin No. 1-052) within Mendocino County. The UVBGSA is a JPA formed by the County of Mendocino, the City of Ukiah, The Upper Russian River Water Agency and the Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation and Improvement District. The Board of Directions of the UVBGSA includes representatives from the GSA eligible entities within the Basin, agricultural and tribal communities. The Mendocino County Water Agency provides project management and administrative services on behalf of the JPA. Meetings of the UVBGSA are subject to the California Open Meeting Law (Brown Act), and the public is invited and encouraged to attend. Meetings of UVBGSA Board are on the second Thursday of the month beginning at 1:30 p.m. The meetings are held at the Mendocino County Administration Center located at 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1070, Ukiah, CA 95482 and broadcasted live at www.youtube.com/mendocinocountyvideo. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the GSP development. In addition, the UVBGSA has established a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). TAC meetings are subject to the Brown Act, and the Committee has members from a broad spectrum of interests, including members from the agriculture community, tribal community, local agencies, resource and land management organizations and neighboring basins. The TAC will be intimately involved in the development of the GSP for the Ukiah Valley Basin. Interested members of the public can participate in TAC and Board of Director meetings, which are publicly noticed at the UVBGSA’s website: www.mendocinocounty.org/uvbgsa. Interested parties can stay up-to-date on the GSP progress by subscribing to e-notifications. In addition, the UVBGSA will hold numerous public workshops related to the development of the GSP. The UVBGSA looks forward to working with the Department of Water Resources and basin stakeholders towards sustainable groundwater management planning and implementation. If you need additional information or have any questions or concerns, please contact Sarah Dukett, designated GSP Plan Manager at (707) 463-4441 or duketts@mendocinocounty.org. Sincerely, Carre Brown, Chair Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Agenda Summary Page 1 of 2 Item No.:6.b Date:7/12/18 To:Board of Directors Subject:Discussion and Possible Action Including Appointment of Alternate Members to the Technical Advisory Committee Representing the Representing Russian River Flood Control, Upper Russian River Water Agency and the Tribal Seat Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing Summary: The Board will discuss alternate member appointments to the Technical Advisory Committee for the Russian River Flood Control, Upper Russian River Water Agency and the Tribal seat. Recommended Action: Appoint Alternate Technical Advisory Committee members representing Russian River Flood Control, Upper Russian River Water Agency and the Tribal seat. Background: On March 8, 2017, the Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the Ukiah Valley Basin Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to the Groundwater Sustainability Agency. Section 3.1 authorizes one regular and one alternate member from each of the UVBGSA members: County of Mendocino, City of Ukiah, Upper Russian River Water Agency, Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District, Tribal Seat and Agricultural Seat. On June 14, 2018, the Board appointed 7 members two alternate members to the TAC. The Board directed to bring back in item for July 12, 2018, to further discuss and appoint alternate members for Russian River Flood Control, Upper Russian River Water Agency and the Tribal seat. Fiscal Summary: N/A Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Agenda Summary Page 2 of 2 Action: ___________________________________________________ Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________