HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.10.21 Board Packet UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY 340 Lake Mendocino Dr. Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4363 fax (707)463-5474 NOTICE OF 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, June 10, 2021 Zoom Link: https://mendocinocounty.zoom.us/j/87000587920?pwd=S3kyN2FvWkpSS2hrKzYzdXhEUVJMUT09 Meeting ID: 870 0058 7920 Phone: +1 669 900 9128 Passcode: 602527 Due to COVID-19 the UVBGSA Board meetings will be conducted virtually and not available for in person public participation (pursuant to State Executive Order N 29 20). The public may participate digitally in meetings by sending comments to uvbgsa@mendocinocounty.org or by clicking the link above to join the Zoom meeting, in lieu of personal attendance. All email comment must be received by 8:00 A.M. the morning of the meeting in order to be published online prior to the meeting. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CONSENT ITEMS a. Approval of Minutes from the May 13th, 2021 Meeting 4. ACTION ITEMS a. Discussion and Possible Appointment Of Tribal Stakeholder Director The Board shall review the Tribal Stakeholder nomination by the six (6) Tribes within the Ukiah Valley to confirm their appointment.
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY 340 Lake Mendocino Dr. Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4363 fax (707)463-5474 b. Discussion and Possible Direction for Funding the Implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan and Annual Groundwater Sustainability Agency Administration Costs Including Receiving Director’s Reports on Voluntary Contributions from Groundwater Sustainability Agency Member Agencies The Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) provides that the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) may be funded through additional voluntary contributions by GSA member agencies. The Board will receive reports from Directors on additional voluntary contributions by GSA member agencies and discuss possible funding mechanisms to pay for annual administration costs and implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan. c. Presentation and Discussion Regarding the Progress and Timeline of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development The Board will receive a presentation from Larry Walkers and Associates on the progress of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan development and timeline for distribution and submittal. d. General Discussion on Ongoing 2021 Drought Crisis The Board will discuss and receive reports on water supplies in the Ukiah Valley Basin and drought mitigation measures in development. 5. DIRECTOR REPORTS 6. 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. 7. 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 Department of Transportation by calling (707) 463-4363 at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY 340 Lake Mendocino Dr. Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4363 fax (707)463-5474 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 Page 1 of 1 Item No.: 3.a Date: 6/10/21 To: Board of Directors Subject: Approval of Minutes from the May 13th, 2021 Meeting Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing Summary: Approval of Minutes from May 13th, 2021 Meeting Recommended Action: Approve the May 13, 2021 Minutes Background: The Agency convened on May 13th, 2021 Fiscal Summary: No fiscal impact. Action: ___________________________________________________ Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY 340 Lake Mendocino Dr. Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4363 fax (707)463-5474 Action Minutes – May 13, 2021 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (1:40 P.M.) Present: Directors Glen McGourty, Douglas Crane, Alfred White, James Green, and Zachary Robinson. Chair McGourty presiding. Absent: None. Mendocino County Staff Present: Howard Dashiell, Director of Transportation; Amber Fisette, Deputy Director of Transportation; James Linderman, Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist; Andrew Bake, CivicSpark Fellow; Nicole French, Department Analyst II. Public Attendees: John Bliss, Ryan Aston, Amir Mani, Laura Foglia, Sean White, Devon Jones, and Elizabeth Salomone. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by: Nicole French. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. CONSENT ITEMS Presenter: Chair McGourty. Public Comment: None. Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane seconded by Director Robinson, and carried unanimously; IT IS ORDERED that Consent Calendar item 4(a) is hereby approved as follows: a. Approval of Minutes from the April 8th, 2021 Meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT OF TRIBAL STAKEHOLDER DIRECTOR Presenters: Chair McGourty and Andrew Bake. Public Comment: None. Board Action: No action taken. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET Presenter: Amber Fisette. Public Comment: None. Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane, seconded by Director White, and carried unanimously; IT IS ORDERED that the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget is approved as presented.
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY 340 Lake Mendocino Dr. Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4363 fax (707)463-5474 AGENDA ITEM NO. 4C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION FOR FUNDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY PLAN AND ANNUAL GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY ADMINISTRATION COSTS Presenter: John Bliss, Laura Foglia, and Amir Mani. Public Comment: Devon Jones and Elizabeth Salomone. Board Direction: GENERAL CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD to direct the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors members to present the proposal to their respective boards/councils to solicit feedback, direct SCI Consulting staff to provide additional details regarding the budget, and bring this item back for discussion and possible action at the next meeting of the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4D. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING GSP TECHNICAL UPDATE Presenter: Laura Foglia. Public Comment: None. Board Direction: BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR direction to Mendocino County staff to contact County Counsel regarding public noticing requirements for non-Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors where a majority of the Directors may be present but not participating in any action or discussion. DIRECTOR CRANE ABSENT AT 3:42 P.M. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4E. GENERAL DISCUSSION ON ONGOING 2021 DROUGHT CRISIS Presenters: Chair McGourty, Devon Jones, Director Green. Public Comment: None. Board Action: No action taken. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. DIRECTORS REPORTS Presenters: None. Public Comment: None. Board Action: No action taken. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Presenters: None. Public Comment: None. Board Action: No action taken. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. ADJOURNMENT (3:54 P.M.)
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY 340 Lake Mendocino Dr. Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4363 fax (707)463-5474 ________________________________ Glenn McGourty, Chair Attest: Secretary ________________________________
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Agenda Summary Page 1 of 2 Item No.: 4.a Date: 6/10/21 To: Board of Directors Subject: Discussion and Possible Appointment of Tribal Stakeholder Director Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing Summary: Article 7 of the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) provides that one stakeholder director shall be a representative of tribal stakeholders and interest with the Basin. One 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. Section 7.3.2 (b) of the JPA provides that the Board of Directors confirm the nomination for the Tribal Stakeholder Director submitted by the six 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. Recommended Action: 1. Review the nominees submitted by the six Tribes within the Ukiah Valley and confirm appointment of the Tribal Stakeholder Director and Alternate Director to the Board. Background: In 2019, the six Tribes of the Ukiah Valley Basin nominated Brandi Brown, Redwood Valley Tribal Treasurer as Tribal Stakeholder Director and Sonny Elliott Jr., Hopland Reservation as Alternate Stakeholder Director for a two year term representing Tribal interests on the UVBGSA Board and TAC.
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Agenda Summary Page 2 of 2 Fiscal Summary: No fiscal impact. Action: ___________________________________________________ Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
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Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Agenda Summary Page 1 of 2 Item No.: 4.b Date: 6/10/21 To: Board of Directors Subject: Discussion and Possible Direction for Funding the Implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan and Annual Groundwater Sustainability Agency Administration Costs Including Receiving Director’s Reports on Voluntary Contributions from Groundwater Sustainability Agency Member Agencies Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing Summary: The Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) provides that the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) may be funded through additional voluntary contributions by GSA member agencies. The Board will receive reports from Directors on additional voluntary contributions by GSA member agencies and discuss possible funding mechanisms to pay for annual administration costs and implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan. Recommended Action: Receive reports from Directors on possible funding amounts from GSA Member Agencies Background: The JPA asks members for voluntary contributions to help continue funding the administrative and implementation costs. Fiscal Summary: No fiscal impact. Action: ___________________________________________________ Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
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Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Agenda Summary Page 1 of 1 Item No.: 4.c Date: 6/10/21 To: Board of Directors Subject: Presentation and Discussion Regarding GSP Rollout Timeline Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing Summary: The Board will receive a presentation from Larry Walkers and Associates on the progress of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan development and timeline for distribution and submittal. Recommended Action: N/A Background: LWA Consulting has been working with the GSA on writing the GSP Fiscal Summary: No fiscal impact. Action: ___________________________________________________ Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Agenda Summary Page 1 of 1 Item No.: 4.d Date: 6/10/21 To: Board of Directors Subject: General Discussion on Ongoing 2021 Drought Crisis Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing Summary: The Board will hear reports on water supplies in the Ukiah Valley Basin and drought mitigation measures in development. Recommended Action: None. Background: The 2021 Drought has made the modeling, mitigation and recharge projects the UVBGSA has been planning critical to the ongoing sustainability of the Basin. Fiscal Summary: No fiscal impact. Action: ___________________________________________________ Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________