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Home My WebLink About11-14-19 UVBGSA Agenda PacketUKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY 501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010  Ukiah  California 95482  (707)463-4441  fax (707)463-7237 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (“Agency”) Board of Directors (“Board”) will hold its regular Board Meeting at: 1:30 P.M. – Thursday November 14, 2019 Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1070, CA 95482 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT ITEMS a. Approval of Minutes from the October 15, 2019 Meeting 4. STAFF UPDATES 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA The Board will receive public comments on items not appearing on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Agency. The Board will not enter into a detailed discussion or take any action on any items presented during public comments. Such items may only be referred to staff for administrative action or scheduled on a subsequent agenda for discussion. Persons wishing to speak on specific agenda items should do so at the time specified for those items. The presiding Chair shall limit public comments to three minutes. 6. ACTION ITEMS a. Update Regarding Proposition 68 Grant Application for Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development and Projects The Board will receive a presentation regarding Proposition 68 funding availability and staff recommendation regarding applying for additional funding to support the development of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan. b. Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of the 2020 Board of Directors Master Meeting Calendar UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY 501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010  Ukiah  California 95482  (707)463-4441  fax (707)463-7237 The Board shall review a master meeting calendar for the 2019 calendar year. 7. DIRECTOR REPORTS 8. ADJOURNMENT The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency complies with ADA requirements and upon request, will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities by making meeting material available in appropriate alternative formats (pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2). Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact the Mendocino County Executive Office by calling (707) 463-4441 at least five days prior to the meeting. Please reference the Mendocino County website to obtain additional information for the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency: http://www.mendocinocounty.org/uvbgsa Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Agenda Summary Item No.: 3.a Date: 11/14/19 To: Board of Directors Subject: Discussion and Possible Approval of Minutes from the October 15, 2019 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing Summary: Approval of Minutes from October 15, 2019, Regular Meeting. Recommended Action: Approve the October 15, 2019, regular meeting minutes. Background: The Agency convened on October 15, 2019. Fiscal Summary: N/A Action: ___________________________________________________ Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________ Page 1 of 1 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. – October 15, 2019 Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1070, CA 95482 ACTION MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (1:40 P.M) Present: Director Crane, Director Robinson, Director White, Director Cardoza, Chair Brown 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by: Chair Brown 3. CONSENT ITEMS 3(a). Discussion and Possible Approval of Minutes from the September 12th, 2019 Regular Meeting Presenter/s: Chair Brown Public Comment: None. Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane, seconded by Director Robinson, and carried (10/15/2019); IT IS ORDERED that the minutes from the September 12th 2019, Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency are hereby approved. 3(b). Appointment of Christopher Watt as an Alternate Director Representing the Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation District Presenter/s: Chair Brown Public Comment: None. The Russian River Flood Control has requested to replace their alternate Director seat with their Board Member Christopher Watt. Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane , seconded by Director Robinson, and carried (10/15/2019); IT IS ORDERED that Christopher Watt be appointed as an Alternate director representing the Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation District 4. STAFF UPDATES Presenter/s: None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Presenter/s: None. 1 UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY 501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010  Ukiah  California 95482  (707)463-4441  fax (707)463-7237 6. ACTION ITEMS 6(a) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposition 68 Solicitation for Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development and Projects Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett Public Comment: None. The Board received a presentation regarding Proposition 68 funding availability and staff recommendation to apply for additional funding to support the development of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan. Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane , seconded by Director Robinson, and carried (10/15/2019); IT IS ORDERED that the recommended action be taken. 6(b) Update, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s Technical Support services Application Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett Public Comment: None. The Board received an update regarding the Agency’s Technical Support Services application with the Department of Water Resources for monitoring wells. Board Action: None. 6(c) Presentations, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Hydrogeological Conceptual Model (HCM) Under Development for the Groundwater Sustainability Plan Chapter Presenter/s: GEI Consulting Public Comment: Devin Jones, Glenn McGordy The Board received an update and presentation from Larry Walker and Associates regarding components of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan focusing on the Hydrogeological Conceptual Model (HCM) under Development for the Groundwater Sustainability Plan Chapter. Board Action: None. 6(d) Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Regarding the Data Management System Presenter/s: GEI Consulting Public Comment: Devin Jones, Glenn McGordy The Board received an update and presentation from Larry Walker and Associates regarding components of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan focusing on the Data Management System. 2 UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY 501 Low Gap Rd., Rm. 1010  Ukiah  California 95482  (707)463-4441  fax (707)463-7237 Board Action: None. 6(e) Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Regarding the Water Budget Presenter/s: Laura Foglia, Sarah Dukkett Public Comment: Glenn McGordy, Devin Jones The Board received an update and presentation from Larry Walker and Associates regarding components of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan focusing on the Data Management System. A notification of next steps was also presented for the IDC, PRMS, and MDFLOW models. Board Action: None. 6(f) Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the General Manager of the Mendocino County Water Agency to Apply for the Department of Water Resources Proposition 68 2019 Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program Planning – Round 3 Grant on Behalf of the Agency Presenter/s: Ms. Sarah Dukett Public Comment: None. The Board considered an adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Mendocino County Water Agency to submit a Proposition 68 grant application on the Agency’s behalf. Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane , seconded by Director White, and carried (10/15/2019); IT IS ORDERED that the recommended action be taken. 7. DIRECTOR REPORTS No reports given. 8. ADJOURNMENT (2:53 P.M.) ________________________________ CARRE BROWN, Chair Attest: ________________________________ 3 Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Agenda Summary Item No.: 6.a Date: 11/14/19 To: Board of Directors Subject: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Proposition 68 Solicitation for Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development and Projects Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing Summary: The Board will receive a presentation regarding Proposition 68 funding availability and staff recommendation regarding applying for additional funding to support the development of the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan. Recommended Action: Receive update regarding the Proposition 68 solicitation for Groundwater Sustainability Plan development and projects. Background: On May 3, 2019, DWR released the Draft SGM Grant Program Proposition 68 2019 Guidelines and Planning Grant - Round 3 Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP) to conduct the third SGM Planning Grant solicitation in mid-May to make approximately $47 million available for competitive grants. The Proposition 68 SGM Implementation Grant solicitation is anticipated to open in early 2020. At least $88 million will be available for competitive grants for projects that address drought and groundwater investments. The Proposition 68 solicitation was be released on September 9, 2019 and was slated to close on November 1, 2019. Due to the fires in Northern California and the widespread Public Safety Power Shutoff the Governor declared a statewide emergency resulting in DWR extend the submission date to November 15 at 1pm. Page 1 of 2 Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Agenda Summary Fiscal Summary: N/A Action: ___________________________________________________ Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________ Page 2 of 2 Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Agenda Summary Item No.: 6.b Date: 11/14/19 To: Board of Directors Subject: Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of the 2020 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 2020 Board of Directors Master Meeting Calendar. Recommended Action: Adopt the 2020 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:__________________________ Page 1 of 1 13 September 2018 •Introduction •Project Schedule 8 November 2018 •Data Management Plan Needs Assessment •Draft Communication Plan 14 February 2019 •Communication Plan •Data Management Plan •Data Gap Analysis •Monitoring Network Design 13 June 2019 •Data Gap Analysis •Monitoring Network Design 10 October 2019 •Data Management System •Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model 9 January 2020 •Integrated Hydrological Model 12 March 2020 •Sustainable Management Criteria •Measurable Objectives 9 July 2020 •Future Baseline Water Budget •Alternative Scenarios 10 September 2020 •Final Sustainable Management Criteria •Final Measurable Objectives 12 November 2020 •Final GSP Implementation Plan 11 March 2021 •Final GSP Draft/ GSP Submittal UVBGSA Important Dates for Deliverables 8 November 2018 •Data Gap Analysis •Monitoring Network Design 16 April 2019 •Phase 1 Documents Review •Data Management Plan 13 June 2019 •Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model •Preliminary Integrated Hydrological Model 10 October 2019 •Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model •Integrated Hydrological Model (Preliminary Water Budget Results) 9 January 2020 •Integrated Hydrological model •Sustainable Management Criteria •Measurable Objectives 12 March 2020 •Future Baseline Water Budget •Alternatives Evaluation 9 July 2020 •Sustainable Management Criteria •Measurable Objectives 14 January 2021 •Draft GSP 11 March 2021 •Draft GSP Technical Advisory Committee Deliverable Schedule UVBGSA MEETING DATES JANUARY FEBRUARY January 9 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Regular Meeting 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 March 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Public Hearing 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 May 14 Regular Meeting MARCH APRIL July 9 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 September 10 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 November 12 Regular Meeting MAY JUNE S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 Meeting Location 31 501 Low Gap Rd. Room 1070, Ukiah, CA 95482 JULY AUGUST Meeting Time S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1:30 p.m. 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Ukiah Valley Basin GSA 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1010 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Ukiah, CA 95482 707.463.4441 NOVEMBER DECEMBER uvbgsa@mendocinocounty.org S M T W T F S S M T W T F S www.mendocinocounty.org/uvbgsa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 2020