HomeMy WebLinkAboutAmmended Board Packet 2-10-22 UKIAH V ALLEY 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, February 10, 2022
Zoom Link:
https://mendocinocounty.zoom.us/j/83699271862?pwd=dGM2UzhRbURtRXR0OFNwZ01Wcklw
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Meeting ID: 836 9927 1862
Phone: +1 669 900 9128
Passcode: 933320
Topic: Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board Meeting
UVBGSA Board meetings will be conducted virtually and not available for in person public participation
pursuant to the provisions of Government Code section 54953 and the recommendation of the Mendocino
County Health Officer.
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.Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of
Resolution of the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater
Sustainability Agency Finding that State or Local Officials
Continue to Recommend Measures to Promote Social
Distancing in Connection with Public Meetings
b.Approval of Minutes from the December 15, 2021 Meeting
4.Action Items
UKIAH V ALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
340 Lake Mendocino Dr. Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4363 fax (707)463-5474
a.Recommendation from the Proposal Review Ad-Hoc Committee
and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff to Prepare an
Agreement with West Yost for Administration Services
Recommended Action: Receive Recommendation from the Proposal
Review Ad-Hoc Committee and Direct Staff to Prepare an Agreement with
West Yost for Administration Services for the Ukiah Valley Basin
Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA).
b.Adoption of Regular Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2022
Recommended Action: Adopt regular meeting schedule for Calendar Year
2022.
c.Consideration of Nominees and Appointment of Alternate
Agriculture Stakeholder Director
Recommended Action: Consider nominees and appoint an Agricultural
Stakeholder Alternate Director to the Board.
d.Presentation from Larry Walker Associates and Possible Action
Including Direction to Larry Walker Associates or Staff on the
Preparation of the First Annual Report on Implementation of th e
Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Recommended Action: Receive presentation and possibly give direction to
LWA or staff on the preparation of the First Annual Report on
Implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan .
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 mak ing 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.
Please reference the Mendocino County website to obtain additional information for the Ukiah Valley Basin
Groundwater Sustainability Agency: http://www.mendocinocounty.org/uvbgsa.
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Item No.: 3.a
Date: 2/10/22
To: Board of Directors
Subject: Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution of the Ukiah Valley
Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Finding that State or Local Officials
Continue to Recommend Measures to Promote Social Distancing in Connection with
Public Meetings
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
is required to reconsider the circumstances of the emergency and make a finding of
whether state or local officials continue to recommend social distancing measures. This
finding must be renewed every thirty (30) days if any member(s) of the Board will be
participating from a location not open to the public. Mendocino County Health Officer
Dr. Andrew Coren made such a recommendation on September 29, 2021, which continues
to be in place as of the time of agenda publication. Staff has prepared the attached draft
resolution, containing the required findings, for the Board’s consideration and approval.
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution finding that State or Local Officials continue to recommend measures
to promote social distancing in connection with public meetings.
Background:
Beginning in March 2020, amid rising concern surrounding the spread of COVID -19
throughout communities in the state, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a series
of Executive Orders aimed at containing the novel coronavirus. These Executive Orders
(N-25-20, N-29-20, N-35-20) collectively modified certain requirements created by the
Ralph M. Brown Act (“the Brown Act”), the state’s local agency public meetings law.
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Assembly Bill 361 provides local agencies with the ability to meet remotely during
proclaimed state emergencies under modified Brown Act requirements, similar in many
ways to the rules and procedures established by the Governor’s Executive Orders. AB
361’s provisions can only be used in the event that a gubernatorial state of emergency 1)
has been issued AND 2) remains active. It is not sufficient that county and/or city officials
have issued a local emergency declaration – the emergency declaration must be one that
is made pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act (CA GOVT § 8625).
This means that, during a state of emergency, under specified circumstances, AB 361
provides local agencies the flexibility to meet remotely during a proclaimed emergency
pursuant to modified Brown Act requirements.
Fiscal Summary:
None.
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
RESOLUTION NO. 22-02
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RESOLUTION OF THE UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
FINDING THAT STATE OR LOCAL OFFICIALS CONTINUE TO RECOMMEND MEASURES
TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN CONNECTION WITH PUBLIC MEETINGS
WHEREAS, all meetings of the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
are open and public, as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 54950 – 54963),
so that any member of the public may attend, participate, and view the legislative bodies conduct
their business; and
WHEREAS, the Brown Act, Government Code section 54953(e), makes provisions for
remote teleconferencing participation in meetings by members of a legislative body, without
compliance with the requirements of Government Code section 54953(b)(3), subject to the
existence of certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom issued a Proclamation of a State of
Emergency declaring a state of emergency exists due to the outbreak of respiratory illness due
to a novel coronavirus (a disease now known as COVID -19), pursuant to the California
Emergency Services Act (Government Code section 8625) and that State of Emergency is still in
effect in the State of California; and
WHEREAS, as of the date of this Resolution, neither the Governor nor the state
Legislature have exercised their respective powers pursuant to Government Code section 8629
to lift the state of emergency either by proclamation or by concurrent resolu tion the state
Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Industrial Relations has issued regulations
related to COVID-19 Prevention for employees and places of employment. Title 8 of the California
Code of Regulations, Section 3205(c)(5)(D) specifically recommends physical (social) distancing
as one of the measures to decrease the spread of COVID -19 based on the fact that particles
containing the virus can travel more than six feet, especially indoors; and
WHEREAS, the Mendocino County Public Health Officer continues to recommend
teleconferencing during public meetings of all legislative bodies to protect the community’s health
against the spread of COVID-19, based in part on the continued increased safety protection that
physical/social distancing provides as one means by which to reduce the risk of COVID -19
transmission; and
WHEREAS, the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency finds that state or
local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing based on
the Mendocino County Public Health Officer recommendation and the California Department of
Industrial Relations’ issuance of regulations related to COVID -19 Prevention through Title 8 of the
California Code of Regulations, Section 3205(c)(5)(D); and
WHEREAS, as a consequence, the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability
Agency does hereby find that current conditions meet the circumstances set for in Gov ernment
Code section 54953(e)(3) to allow this legislative body to conduct its meetings by teleconferencing
without compliance with Government Code section 54953 (b)(3), pursuant to Section 54953(e),
and that such legislative body shall comply with the req uirements to provide the public with access
to the meetings as prescribed by Government Code section 54953(e)(2) to ensure the public can
safely participate in and observe local government meetings.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-02
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater
Sustainability Agency, as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS.
All of the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this
reference.
SECTION 2. STATE OR LOCAL OFFICIALS CONTINUE TO RECOMMEND MEASURES TO
PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN CONNECTION WITH PUBLIC MEETINGS.
The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency finds that State or local officials
continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing pursuant to Government Code
section 54953(e)(3) to allow legislative bodies to use teleconferencing to hold public meetings in
accordance with Government Code section 54953(e)(2) to ensure members of the public have
continued access to safely observe and participate in local government meetings.
SECTION 3. REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS.
The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency is hereby authorized to take all
actions necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution including, conducting
open and public meetings in acco rdance with Government Code section 54953(e)(2) and other
applicable provisions of the Brown Act.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Resolution introduced by____________, seconded by
___________, and carried this _____ of ________________ 2022, by the Ukiah Valley Basin
Groundwater Sustainability Agency, by the following vote:
AYES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
WHEREUPON, the Chair declared said Resolution adopted and SO ORDERED.
______________________________
Glenn McGourty, Chair
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
______________________________
Alfred White, Secretary
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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Item No.: 3.b
Date: 2/10/22
To: Board of Directors
Subject: Approval of Minutes from the December 15th, 2021 Meeting
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
Approval of Minutes from December 15th, 2021 Meeting.
Recommended Action:
Approve the December 15th, 2021 Minutes.
Background:
The Agency convened on December 15th, 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 – December 15, 2021
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (6:00 P.M.)
Present: Directors Glen McGourty, Douglas Crane, Alfred White, Ross LaRue, Eddie Nevarez.
Chair McGourty presiding.
Absent: Director Zachary Robinson.
Mendocino County Staff Present: Howard Dashiell, Director of Transportation; Amber Fisette,
Deputy Director of Transportation; Michael Harrigan, Environmental Compliance Specialist;
Nicole French, Department Analyst II.
Public Attendees: Elizabeth Salomone, Lois, Laura Foglia, Jared Walker, Judy Morris, Amir
Mani, Deborah Edelman, John Woodling, Laurel Marcus, Christine Manhart, and Don McEnhill.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by: Michael Harrigan.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION INCLUDING
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF THE UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER
SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY FINDING THAT STATE OR LOCAL OFFICIALS
CONTINUE TO RECOMMEND MEASURES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN
CONNECTION WITH PUBLIC MEETINGS
Presenter: Amber Fisette.
Public Comment: None.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane, seconded by Director White, and carried (5/1,
with Director Robinson absent); IT IS ORDERED that the Resolution finding that State or Local
Officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing in connection with public
meetings is adopted.
DIRECTOR ROBINSON PRESENT AT 6:04 PM
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. CONSENT ITEMS
Presenter: Chair McGourty.
Public Comment: None.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director White, seconded by Director LaRue, and carried (5/1,
with Director Crane abstaining); IT IS ORDERED that Consent Calendar item 4(a) is hereby
approved as follows:
a. Approval of Minutes from the November 10, 2021 Meeting.
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
340 Lake Mendocino Dr. Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4363 fax (707)463-5474
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4A. NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING – DISCUSSION AND
POSSIBLE ACTION INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
CHAIR MCGOURTY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:06 PM. THE CLERK
ESTABLISHED PROPER NOTICE AND NOTED NO CORRESPONDENCE HAS BEEN
RECEIVED ON THIS ITEM
Presenters: Amber Fisette, Amir Mani, and Elizabeth Salomone.
Public Comment: Laurel Marcus.
CHAIR MCGOURTY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:30 PM
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Crane, seconded by Director LaRue, and carried
unanimously; IT IS ORDERED that the resolution adopting the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater
Sustainability Plan is hereby adopted.
DIRECTOR CRANE ABSENT AT 6:31 PM
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION INCLUDING
FORMATION OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE THE PROPOSALS TO
PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES FOR THE UKIAH VALLEY BASIN
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
Presenters: Amber Fisette and Howard Dashiell.
Public Comment: Elizabeth Salomone.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director LaRue, seconded by Director Nevarez, and carried (5/1,
with Director Crane absent); IT IS ORDERED that an Ad Hoc Committee to review proposals to
perform administrative duties for the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
consisting of Director White, Director Robinson, Elizabeth Salomone , and Amber Fisette is
hereby formed.
DIRECTOR NEVAREZ ABSENT AT 6:47 PM
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4C. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH MENDOCINO COUNTY
RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,184, TO
PERFORM SPRING 2022 GROUNDWATER ELEVATION MONITORING; AND
AUTHORIZE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$11,184 FOR SPRING 2022 GROUNDWATER ELEVATION MONITORING
Presenter: Amber Fisette.
Public Comment: None.
Board Action: Upon motion by Director Robinson, seconded by Director White, and carried (4/2,
with Directors Crane and Nevarez absent); IT IS ORDERED that an agreement with Mendocino
County Resource Conservation District, in the Amount of $11,184, to Perform Spring 2022
Groundwater Elevation Monitoring; and authorize Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget adjustment in the
amount of $11,184 for Spring 2022 Groundwater Elevation Monitoring is hereby approved.
UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
340 Lake Mendocino Dr. Ukiah California 95482 (707)463-4363 fax (707)463-5474
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. DIRECTORS REPORTS
Presenters: Director White and Chair McGourty.
Public Comment: Elizabeth Salomone and Jared Walker.
Board Action: No action taken.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
Presenter: None.
Public Comment: No ne.
Board Action: No action taken.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. ADJOURNMENT (6:57 P.M.)
________________________________
Glenn McGourty, Chair
Attest: Secretary
________________________________
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
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Item No.: 4.a
Date: 2/10/22
To: Board of Directors
Subject: Recommendation from the Proposal Review Ad-Hoc Committee and Possible Action
Including Direction to Staff to Prepare an Agreement with West Yost for
Administration Services
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
Request for Proposal (RFP) No. UVBGSA 21-01 was issued on November 22, 2021, to procure
the services of a professional firm or qualified individual to provide administrative services for
the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA). The due date for
proposals was January 11, 2022 and two proposals were received, from Regional Government
Services Authority (RGS) and West Yost. A four-member evaluation panel comprised of two
Board members, one TAC Committee member, and one Member Agency staff was formed to
review and rate the proposals and make recommendations to the Bo ard regarding award of an
agreement. After independent rankings of the proposals by the four Ad-Hoc Committee
members, West Yost received an overall score of 448.75 out of 500 and RGS received a score of
292.5. West Yost estimates administrative services will cost approximately $66,637, billed at an
hourly rate in accordance with their current rate schedule. The Ad-Hoc Committee
recommends the Board enter into an agreement with West Yost for UVBGSA administration
services for a period of three years.
Recommended Action:
Receive Recommendation from the Proposal Review Ad-Hoc Committee and Direct Staff to
Prepare an Agreement with West Yost for Administration Services for the Ukiah Valley Basin
Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA).
Background:
Article 6.1 of the UVBGSA By-Laws titled “Collaborative Management”, grants the UVBGSA
Board the authority to adopt staffing solutions as it determines appropriate to meet the Agency’s
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needs, provided they are consistent with the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA).
Article 13.4 of the JPA allows the UVBGSA to contract with private entities for various services
to accomplish the purposes of the Agency, subject to approval of the Board of Directors.
Fiscal Summary:
The five-year budget projection developed to determine the funding needs of the UVBGSA,
assumed an annual average of $58,620 for general administration of the Agency. This estimate
was used in calculating the member contribution requests of $68,750 annually.
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
Rater 1 Pass/Fail Comments
A. Competency of Responses Pass
B. Financial Stability Pass
C. Tehcnical Criteria Pass
Weight Rating Scale Points Total (Rating Scale*Weight) Evaluation Total Comments
D. Cost 20 points 0 0 225
The budget proposal is far outside our porposed range, and lacking with sufficient detial to understand
why. The group has substantial experience with administration, but I would have like to see some
additional technical expertice. The implementation plan is reasonable. This proposal is not a great fit
for the current needs of the UVBGSA.
E. Implementation Plan 20 poins 3 60
F. Relevant Experience 30 points 2 60
G. References 10 points 4 40
H. Geographical Proximity 5 points 4 20
I. Overall Proposal 15 points 3 45
Rater 2 Pass/Fail Comments
A. Competency of Responses Pass Issues with Cost Proposal
B. Financial Stability Pass
C. Tehcnical Criteria Pass
Weight Rating Scale Points Total (Rating Scale*Weight) Evaluation Total Comments
D. Cost 20 points 3 60 330
Propose developing a physical office? Seems to be overstimate of needed effort. Executive doesn't
have specific GSA experience. Overall firm experience good. No markup on direct costs. Hourly rate
less maybe could negotiate hours down. Not much info on how they would provide the service.
E. Implementation Plan 20 poins 3 60
F. Relevant Experience 30 points 4 120
G. References 10 points 3 30
H. Geographical Proximity 5 points 3 15
I. Overall Proposal 15 points 3 45
Rater 3 Pass/Fail Comments
A. Competency of Responses Fail
B. Financial Stability Pass
C. Tehcnical Criteria Pass
Weight Rating Scale Points Total (Rating Scale*Weight) Evaluation Total Comments
D. Cost 20 points 4 80 335
Proposed administrator doesn't have GSA backgroun dor groundwater/surface water, hydrology, etc.
experience. Lack of experience in Russian River Watershed. Minimal existing relationship with Russian
River stakeholders. Propossal did not indicate clear understanding of UVBGSA.
E. Implementation Plan 20 poins 3 60
F. Relevant Experience 30 points 3 90
G. References 10 points 4 40
H. Geographical Proximity 5 points 1 5
I. Overall Proposal 15 points 4 60
Rater 4 Pass/Fail Comments
A. Competency of Responses Fail
B. Financial Stability Pass
C. Tehcnical Criteria Pass
Weight Rating Scale Points Total (Rating Scale*Weight) Evaluation Total Comments
D. Cost 20 points 1 20 280
E. Implementation Plan 20 poins 3 60
F. Relevant Experience 30 points 4 120
G. References 10 points 3 30
H. Geographical Proximity 5 points 1 5
I. Overall Proposal 15 points 3 45
Average
Weight Rating Scale Points Total (Rating Scale*Weight) Evaluation Total
D. Cost 20 points 2 40 292.5
E. Implementation Plan 20 poins 3 60
F. Relevant Experience 30 points 3.25 97.5
G. References 10 points 3.5 35
H. Geographical Proximity 5 points 2.25 11.25
I. Overall Proposal 15 points 3.25 48.75
UVBGSA Proposal Evaluation Matrix
RFO No. UVBGSA 21-0 Administrative Services
Regional Government Services
Rater 1 Pass/Fail Comments
A. Competency of Responses Pass
B. Financial Stability Pass
C. Tehcnical Criteria Pass
Weight Rating Scale Points Total (Rating Scale*Weight)Evaluation Total Comments
D. Cost 20 points 5 100 435
The budget proposal was thoughtful and appeared to include some additional research of our
needs. I appreciate that the gorup brings significant technical expertise to the table. The team
looks solid and has experience in the region. The implementation plan is reasonable. This
proposal is a good fit for the needs of the UVBGSA.
E. Implementation Plan 20 poins 4 80
F. Relevant Experience 30 points 5 150
G. References 10 points 4 40
H. Geographical Proximity 5 points 4 20
I. Overall Proposal 15 points 5 45
Rater 2 Pass/Fail Comments
A. Competency of Responses Pass
B. Financial Stability Pass
C. Tehcnical Criteria Pass
Weight Rating Scale Points Total (Rating Scale*Weight)Evaluation Total Comments
D. Cost 20 points 4 80 440
Excelent relevant experience. Cost over budget but not unreasonable. Possible to negotiate
hours. Note: RFP for 3 year contract but proposal only for 1 year, need to clarify. Fmailiary
with RR watershed. 10% markup on direct costs.
E. Implementation Plan 20 poins 4 80
F. Relevant Experience 30 points 5 150
G. References 10 points 5 50
H. Geographical Proximity 5 points 4 20
I. Overall Proposal 15 points 4 60
Rater 3 Pass/Fail Comments
A. Competency of Responses Pass
B. Financial Stability Pass
C. Tehcnical Criteria Pass
Weight Rating Scale Points Total (Rating Scale*Weight)Evaluation Total Comments
D. Cost 20 points 3 160 460
Proposed General Manager (main point of contact) has experience in hydrology, geology, etc.
Experience in Russian River Watershed. Existing relationships with Russian River stakeholders.
Evidence of thorough research of UVBGSA.
E. Implementation Plan 20 poins 5 100
F. Relevant Experience 30 points 5 150
G. References 10 points 5 50
H. Geographical Proximity 5 points 5 25
I. Overall Proposal 15 points 5 75
Rater 4 Pass/Fail Comments
A. Competency of Responses Pass
B. Financial Stability Pass
C. Tehcnical Criteria Pass
Weight Rating Scale Points Total (Rating Scale*Weight)Evaluation Total Comments
D. Cost 20 points 4 80 460
E. Implementation Plan 20 poins 4 80
F. Relevant Experience 30 points 5 150
G. References 10 points 5 50
H. Geographical Proximity 5 points 5 25
I. Overall Proposal 15 points 5 75
Average
Weight Rating Scale Points Total (Rating Scale*Weight)Evaluation Total
D. Cost 20 points 4 105 448.75
E. Implementation Plan 20 poins 4.25 85
F. Relevant Experience 30 points 5 150
G. References 10 points 4.75 47.5
H. Geographical Proximity 5 points 4.5 22.5
I. Overall Proposal 15 points 4.75 63.75
UVBGSA Proposal Evaluation Matrix
RFO No. UVBGSA 21-0 Administrative Services
West Yost
Regional Government Services
Average
Weight Rating Scale Points Total (Rating Scale*Weight) Evaluation Total (Max 500)
D. Cost 20 points 2 40 292.5
E. Implementation Plan 20 poins 3 60
F. Relevant Experience 30 points 3.25 97.5
G. References 10 points 3.5 35
H. Geographical Proximity 5 points 2.25 11.25
I. Overall Proposal 15 points 3.25 48.75
West Yost
Average
Weight Rating Scale Points Total (Rating Scale*Weight) Evaluation Total (Max 500)
D. Cost 20 points 4 105 448.75
E. Implementation Plan 20 poins 4.25 85
F. Relevant Experience 30 points 5 150
G. References 10 points 4.75 47.5
H. Geographical Proximity 5 points 4.5 22.5
I. Overall Proposal 15 points 4.75 63.75
UVBGSA Proposal Evaluation Matrix
RFO No. UVBGSA 21-0 Administrative Services
Average Scores
A. Competency of Responses B. Financial Stability C. Tehcnical Criteria D. Cost E. Implementation Plan F. Relevant Experience G. References H. Geographical Proximity I. Overall Proposal Evaluation Total (D-I)
Rater 1 Pass Pass Pass 0 60 60 40 20 45 225
Rater 2 Pass Pass Pass 60 60 120 30 15 45 330
Rater 3 Fail Pass Pass 80 60 90 40 5 60 335
Rater 4 Fail Pass Pass 20 60 120 30 5 45 280
Average 40 60 97.5 35 11.25 48.75 292.5
A. Competency of Responses B. Financial Stability C. Tehcnical Criteria D. Cost E. Implementation Plan F. Relevant Experience G. References H. Geographical Proximity I. Overall Proposal Evaluation Total (D-I)
Rater 1 Pass Pass Pass 100 80 150 40 20 45 435
Rater 2 Pass Pass Pass 80 80 150 50 20 60 440
Rater 3 Pass Pass Pass 60 100 150 50 25 75 460
Rater 4 Pass Pass Pass 80 80 150 50 25 75 460
Average 80 85 150 47.5 22.5 63.75 448.75
Regional Government Services
West Yost
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Item No.: 4.b
Date: 2/10/22
To: Board of Directors
Subject: Adoption of Regular Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2022
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
The Board of Directors of the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA)
will review and possibly adopt the proposed regular meeting schedule for Calendar Year 2022.
The Board will also review and approve the proposed meeting schedule for the Technical
Advisory Committee for the Calendar Year 2022.
Recommended Action:
Adopt regular meeting schedule for Calendar Year 2022.
Background:
Article 3.1 (Board Meetings) of the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
(UVBGSA) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) Bylaws state “The Board shall meet regularly, at least
once per quarter on the second Thursday of the first month of the quarter at 1:30 PM… and as
often as needed.”
Fiscal Summary:
None.
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
Proposed Schedule UVBGSA Board UVBGSA TAC
JANUARY FEBRUARY Feburary 10 March 9
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Regular Meeting Regular Meeting
1 1 2 3 4 5
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 March 10 June 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Regular Meeting Regular Meeting
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 June 9 September 7
30 31 Regular Meeting Regular Meeting
MARCH APRIL September 8 December 14
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Regular Meeting Regular Meeting
1 2 3 4 5 1 2
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 December 15
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Regular Meeting
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Key
UVBGSA Board Meetings
UVBGSA TAC Meetings
MAY JUNE
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Ukiah Valley Basin GSA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 340 Lake Mendocino Drive
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Ukiah, CA 95482
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 707.463.4441
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 uvbgsa@mendocinocounty.org
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 www.mendocinocounty.org/uvbgsa
JULY AUGUST
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 31
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2022
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Agenda Summary
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Item No.: 4.c
Date: 2/10/22
To: Board of Directors
Subject: Consideration of Nominees and Appointment of Alternate Agriculture Stakeholder
Director
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
The Alternate Agriculture Stakeholder Director to the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater
Sustainability (UVBGSA) Board of Directors, Levi Paulin, resigned from the position effective
February 10th, 2022. To fill said vacancy, the Mendocino County Farm Bureau is submitting
three nominees for the position of Alternate Agriculture Stakeholder Dir ector to the Board of
Directors for their consideration.
Recommended Action:
Consider nominees and appoint an Agricultural Stakeholder Alternate Director to the Board.
Background:
Article 7.1.2.(a) of the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) requires One (1) Agricultural Stakeholder
Director. The Agricultural Stakeholder Director shall meet the following criteria, determined at
the sole discretion of the Board Members: (1) be a resident of Mendocino County; (2.a) own/
lease real property in active commercial agricultural production overlying the Basin or (2.b) be
an employee of a commercial agricultural production operation overlying the basin involved
with water use decisions and (3) extract groundwater from the Basin for the irrigation/frost
protection of at least fifteen (15) acres of agricultural crops in commercial operation. The
Agricultural Stakeholder may not be a party to any pending litigation against the Agency or any
of its Members. Article 7.3.2 (a) of the JPA state and Article 2.2.4 (Agriculture Member) states
“The Agricultural Member shall meet the qualifications as described in 7.1.2(a) of the
Agreement. The Members shall be selected from a list of three (3) nominations submitted from
the Mendocino County Farm Bureau (MCFB), but the three (3) nominees need not be a member
of the organization. The MCFB shall submit a nomination letter and completed applications of
all three nominees. The MCFB must use the application approved by the Board of Directions.
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The Board shall consider the nominees at a regular meeting of the Board and may interview the
nominees. The Board shall appoint the Agricultural Member and Alternate Member upon
simple majority vote of all Member Directors.” Article 7.4.1 (Alternate Directors) of the JPA
states “All Alternate Directors shall be appointed in the same manner set forth in Section 7.3.”
Article 7.7 (Vacancies) of the JPA states “Members shall submit any changes in Director or
Alternate Director positions to the Board of Directors or Executive Director by written notice,
signed by an authorized representative of the Member.”
Fiscal Summary:
None.
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________
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Item No.: 4.d
Date: 2/10/22
To: Board of Directors
Subject: Presentation from Larry Walker Associates and Possible Action Including Direction
to Larry Walker Associates or Staff on the Preparation of the First Annual Report on
Implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Noticed Public Hearing
Summary:
The first annual report on implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) is due
to the California Department of Water Resources on April 1, 2022. Larry Walker Associates
(LWA) has been contracted by the County of Mendocino to prepare the Ukiah Valley Basin
Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s (UVBGSA) annual report. LWA will give a presentation on
the preparation of the upcoming annual report.
Recommended Action:
Receive presentation and possibly give direction to LWA or staff on the preparation of
the First Annual Report on Implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability P lan.
Background:
The UVBGSA is required to submit an annual report for the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater
Sustainability Plan (GSP) to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) by April 1st of
each year following the adoption of its GSP under the requirements of Water Code §10733.6.
This first annual report will cover Water Year 2021. The objective of annual reports is to
demonstrate to DWR during the implementation phase that progress is being made towards
meeting intermediate milestones that are defined in the GSP, which will lead to meeting the
sustainability goals for the Basin. The content requirements of the annual report are outlined in
§356.2 of the GSP Regulations. On October 21, 2021, the UVBGSA Board of Directors directed
staff to request a proposal from LWA for preparation of the first annual report and return to the
Board at a future meeting for the Board to consider recommending to the Mendocino County
Board of Supervisors (BOS) an amendment to the County’s existing Agreement with LWA to
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prepare the report. On November 10, 2021, the Board of Directors received a proposal from
LWA for preparation of the first annual report and recommended to the BOS an Amendment to
BOS Agreement No. 18-104, with LWA, to prepare the GSP first annual report and authorized a
budget adjustment, in the amount of up to $15,000 to reimburse Mendocino County for the cost
of the amendment to the Agreement. On December 7, 2021, the BOS adopted a resolution
(Agenda item 4ac) approving Amendment Number Two to BOS Agreement No. 18-04, with
LWA, in the Amended Amount of $1,868,560, for the Term of July 10, 2018 through June 30,
2022, for the Ukiah Valley Basin GSP Plan Development, which included the preparation of the
first annual report.
Fiscal Summary:
None.
Action: ___________________________________________________
Motion:_____________________ 2nd:__________________________