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UKIAH VALLEY BASIN
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting
AGENDA
County of Mendocino Conference Room B♦ 501 Low Gap Rd. ♦ Ukiah, CA 95482
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May 7, 2025 - 1:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Technical Advisory Committee welcomes input from the audience.
If there is a matter of business on the agenda that you are interested in, you may address the Committee when this matter is
considered. If you wish to speak on a matter that is not on this agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
Technical Advisory Committee, you may do so at this time. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments to
three (3) minutes per person and not more than ten (10) minutes per subject. The Brown Act regulations do not allow action to
be taken on audience comments in which the subject is not listed on the agenda.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
4.a. Discussion of Education, Outreach, and Engagement Recommendations to the Facilitation
Support Services (FSS) Ad Hoc.
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide recommendations to the Facilitation Support Services
(FSS) Ad Hoc committee regarding Task 3 (Tribal Outreach and Coordination) and Task 4 (Public
Outreach and Education) under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) FSS
Implementation Services Plan
Attachments:
1. ISP79_Cover_Ukiah (1)
2. ISP79_Ukiah_RecipientCopy
4.b. Discussion and Recommendations to the General Manager and the Ukiah Valley Groundwater
Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA/GSA) Board Regarding Governance Review and Development
of a Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws Update, Including Guidance Regarding any Nece ssary
Actions as they Relate to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Board Seats, Assignments,
or Other Pertinent Items.
Recommended Action: Discussion and recommendations to the General Manager and the Ukiah
Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA/GSA) Board regarding governance review
and development of a Joint Powers Agreement (Attachment 1) and Bylaws (Attachment 2) update,
including guidance regarding any necessary actions as they relate to the Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) board seats, assignments, or other pertinent items.
Attachments:
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1. Ukiah-Valled-Basin-GSA-JPA
2. UVB-Bylaws-adopted-11917
5. PARTNER UPDATES
5.a. Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA/GSA) Staff Updates.
Recommended Action: Receive Staff updates from the General Manager.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items listed are considered routine and will be enacted by a single motion and roll call vote by the UVBGSA
Technical Advisory Committee. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar upon request of a Commissioner or a citizen
in which event the item will be considered at the completion of all other items on the agenda. The motion by the Commissioners
on the Consent Calendar will approve and make findings in accordance with Staff recommendations.
6.a. Approval of the Minutes for the March 14, 2024, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Regular
Meeting.
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes for the March 14, 2024, Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) Meeting.
Attachments:
1. 2024-03-14 TAC Draft Minutes
6.b. Approval of the Minutes for the March 5, 2025, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Regular
Meeting.
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes for the March 5, 2025, Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC) Meeting.
Attachments:
1. 2025-03-05 TAC Draft Minutes
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND SET NEXT MEETING DATE
7.a. Discussion to Establishing a Regular Meeting Date, Time, and Location.
Recommended Action: To hold meetings on the first Wednesdays of January, May, and October,
at 1:00 p.m., in the County of Mendocino conference room B, located at 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah,
CA 95482; or establish another date, time, and place of the member's choosing.
7.b. Discussion and Consideration of Future Agenda Items and Scheduling of Next Meeting Date
with Meeting to be Held at the County of Mendocino, Conference Room #B, 501 Low Gap Rd.,
Ukiah, CA 95482, at 1:00 p.m.
Recommended Action: Discuss and get consensus to hold the next regular meeting on October 1,
2025, or another day of the Members' choosing.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Please be advised that the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) needs to
be notified 24 hours in advance of a meeting if any specific accommodations or interpreter services are needed in order for you to attend. TAC
complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request. Materials related to an
item on this Agenda submitted to the TAC Commissioners after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the front
counter at the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to
5:00 pm. Any handouts or presentation materials from the public must be submitted to the clerk 48 hours in advance of the meeting; for
handouts, please include 10 copies.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at
the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California; and at 200 S School St., Ukiah, CA 95482;
not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda.
Kristine Lawler, CMC/CPMC
Dated: 5/2/25
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Agenda Item No: 4.a.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 5/7/2025
ITEM NO: 2025-477
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT:Discussion of Education, Outreach, and Engagement Recommendations to the Facilitation Support
Services (FSS) Ad Hoc.
PREPARED BY: Blake Adams, Chief Resiliency Officer
PRESENTER: Elizabeth Salomone, TAC Chair
ATTACHMENTS:
1. ISP79_Cover_Ukiah (1)
2. ISP79_Ukiah_RecipientCopy
Summary:The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering Facilitation Support Services (FSS) to
assist the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA/GSA)(Attachment 1), which
contributes towards implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The GSA Board
has established an FSS Ad Hoc committee to consider recommendations and advise on the execution of the
Implementation Service Plan.
Background: Under DWR Contract No. 46000155545, AM-03 Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (Contractor)
provides FSS professional services in nine categories to support DWR's Sustainable Groundwater
Management Program. Implementation Service Plan No. 79: Ukiah Valley Basin (1-052) (Attachment 2)
authorizes the Contractor to deliver the following services to the UVBGSA:
• Task 1: Strategic Planning
• Task 2: Governance Development
• Task 3: Tribal Outreach & Coordination
• Task 4: Public Outreach & Education
• Task 5: Contract Management
Discussion: The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will discuss and proposed recommendations to the
FSS Ad Hoc committee regarding Task 3: Tribal Outreach & Coordination, and Task 4: Public Outreach &
Education. As for Task 3, the Implementation Service Plan (ISP) states, "Activities provided under this task
include support for enhanced outreach with Tribes in the Ukiah Valley region for the purpose of relationship-
building and increased opportunities for coordination and/or partnership on groundwater-related activities or
projects. As for Task 4, the ISP states, "Activities under this task include facilitation of a workshop for
members of the GSA Board and public as well as development of general informational materials to enhance
community understanding and engagement with GSA activities."
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide recommendations to the Facilitation Support Services (FSS) Ad
Hoc committee regarding Task 3 (Tribal Outreach and Coordination) and Task 4 (Public Outreach and
Education) under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) FSS Implementation Services Plan
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER
MANAGEMENT OFFICE
715 P Street | Sacramento, CA 95814 | P.O. Box 942836 | Sacramento, CA 94236-0001
STATE OF CALIFORNIA | GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR | CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY
March 10, 2025
Elizabeth Salomone
DistrictManager@rrfc.net
Subject: DWR Facilitation Support Services (FSS): Ukiah Valley Basin (1-052)
Dear Ms. Salomone,
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to notify the Ukiah Valley
Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) of our approval of your application to the
Department’s Facilitation Support Services (FSS) Program for the Ukiah Valley Basin (1-052).
Attached to this letter is a copy of the FSS scope of work authorized by DWR to assist your
agency in the subbasin in facilitation and outreach actions.
Services to be provided to the Ukiah Valley Basin will be provided by Stantec’s Senior Facilitator
Christy Clark, Facilitator II Marisa Perez-Reyes, and Facilitator II Bridget Lowry, available to
DWR via Contract 4600015545, AM-03 (Stantec Consulting Services Inc.). The Team of
Facilitators will invoice DWR directly, and not the GSA, for these services. As described in the
attached scope, the total labor hours provided for ISP-79 is not to exceed 486 with a period of
performance ending by March 31, 2026. As always, please do not hesitate to contact your DWR
Regional Coordinator if you have any questions.
Regards,
Christina Boggs-Chavira
Senior Engineering Geologist
Attachment: Implementation Service Plan No. 79 Recipient Copy
ATTACHMENT 1
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DWR Contract #4600015545, AM-03
SGMA ISP No. 79
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SGMA FACILITATION SUPPORT SERVICES
IMPLEMENTATION SERVICE PLAN
ISP No. 79: Ukiah Valley Basin (1-052)
Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
I. PREAMBLE
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering Facilitation Support Services (FSS) to assist
Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) and local water management groups foster
discussions that contribute towards implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
SGMA).
II. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Under DWR Contract No. 4600015545, AM-03 Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (Contractor)
provides FSS professional services in the nine below listed categories in support of DWR’s
Sustainable Groundwater Management Program.
1. Stakeholder Assessments
2. Governance Development
3. Stakeholder Communication and Engagement Planning and Support
4. Public and Stakeholder Outreach
5. Targeted Outreach to Underrepresented Groundwater Users
6. Tribal Government Outreach and Engagement
7. Meeting Facilitation
8. Intra-Basin and Inter-Basin Coordination Support
9. Interest-Based Negotiation
Implementation Service Plan (ISP) No. 79: Ukiah Valley Basin (1-052) authorizes Contractor to
deliver one or more of the services listed above to support the SGMA Program in the Ukiah Valley
Basin.
DWR has established a not-to-exceed budget of 486 labor hours and $1,720.00 for travel and
other direct costs to execute the Scope of Work by March 31, 2026, unless amended.
III. BACKGROUND
This ISP responds to an application for professional facilitation support by the Ukiah Valley Basin
Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA) which acts as the sole GSA and plan manager for
the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP), which was approved by DWR on
July 27, 2023. The UVBGSA is a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the County of
Mendocino, City of Ukiah, Mendocino County Russian River Flood Control and Water
Conservation Improvement District, and the Upper Russian River Water Agency.
ATTACHMENT 2
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DWR Contract #4600015545, AM-03
SGMA ISP No. 79
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The UVBGSA is governed by a six-member Board of Directors that includes a representative from
each of the four member agencies, plus an Agricultural Representative (nominated by the
Mendocino Farm Bureau) and Tribal Representative (selected by the six Tribes in the Basin:
Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo Indians, Pinoleville Pomo Nation, Guidiville
Rancheria, Yokayo Tribe of Indians, Coyote Valley Rancheria, and Potter Valley Tribe).
The UVBGSA is supported by a nine-member Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) made up of
representatives from each of the four member agencies plus Sonoma County Water Agency,
Mendocino County Resource Conservation District, California Land Stewardship Institute, a Tribal
Seat, and an Agricultural Seat. The TAC advises the GSA Board on issues of a technical nature,
related to the activities of the GSA.
The UVBGSA is currently transitioning GSA Administrator responsibilities from an external
consultant to the City of Ukiah. This FSS request is intended to support the transition of GSA
administrative responsibilities, clarify roles and responsibilities for operations and management, and
help the GSA identify goals, strategies, and tactics to support implementation of the UVBGSP.
An FSS Ad Hoc Committee made up of individuals from the GSA Board and TAC was formed for
the purpose of directing and managing the contractor in implementation of the activities outlined in
this ISP.
IV. KEY FACILITATION TASKS
Key activities supported by this ISP include completion of a situation assessment and strategic
planning document, governance development, Tribal outreach, and public outreach and education.
Task 1. Strategic Planning
March 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025
Activities provided under this task include conduct of a situation assessment (inclusive of
interviews) and the subsequent development of a Strategic Plan to characterize key areas of
challenge and opportunity for the GSA, and identify and prioritize near- and long-term goals,
strategies, and requirements for implementation of the UVBGSP. The task includes:
Situation Assessment:
o Process Initiation:
Project Kick Off Meeting: Includes establishment of a work plan in
coordination with FSS Ad Hoc Committee to confirm data needs, goals and
objectives; review of draft interview questionnaire and interviewee list; and a
detailed implementation schedule. Meeting to be held by webinar.
Desktop Review: Includes conduct of a desktop review of existing GSA
Board actions and materials to understand recent activities and developments
in GSA governance and operations. Desktop review may include a review of
recent Board meeting minutes, scope of work for GSA Administrator, and
DWR GSP approval letter and corrective actions.
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SGMA ISP No. 79
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o Interviews: Includes preparation, conduct, and note-taking for up to twelve (12)
interviews with GSA Board members, TAC members, and select interested parties to
identify key areas of challenge and opportunity for the GSA, and to gather input on
major near- and long-term goals and objectives consistent with the UVBGSA’s
SGMA responsibilities. Interviews may be conducted one-on-one or in small groups.
o Presentation of Findings: Includes compilation of interview results into a PowerPoint
presentation to be delivered during a publicly noticed joint meeting of the Board and
TAC. The Presentation of Findings is anticipated to highlight key outcomes from the
interviews, including a draft shared vision statement and high-level reflections on
potential goals, strategies, and tactics for the Strategic Plan.
Strategic Plan:
o Develop a draft Strategic Plan articulating a shared vision for GSA management and
key goals, objectives, and tactics for the UVBGSA through 2030 based on input
received from the TAC and Board during the Presentation of Findings.
o The draft Strategic Plan is anticipated to be shared with the FSS Ad Hoc Committee
for review, with comments and feedback to be provided in one document for the
contractor to receive and integrate into an updated Strategic Plan.
o Present the updated Strategic Plan at a publicly noticed Board meeting and facilitate
discussion with the Board on the Strategic Plan’s relationship to the GSA’s priorities
and other management activities undertaken by the Board.
Assumptions:
Situation Assessment:
o Process initiation assumed at 18 hours, including project kick off meeting, desktop
review, and preparation of the interview questionnaire. FSS Ad Hoc Committee to
provide budget-related documents, the scope of work of the previous GSA
Administrator, and other documents identified during the project kick-off meeting.
o Interview questionnaire assumed at up to two pages.
o Interviews assumed to take place virtually at 3 hours each, including time for
preparation, scheduling, and post-interview follow up. Interview participants are
anticipated to be selected by the FSS Ad Hoc Committee.
o Presentation of Findings assumed to take place in-person during a joint meeting of
the Board and TAC and 30 hours of effort, inclusive of preparation and travel for
two contractors.
Strategic Plan:
o Strategic Plan assumed at up to ten pages and 22 hours to develop, including
incorporation of feedback from the FSS Ad Hoc Committee.
o Board presentation and discussion around the Strategic Plan assumed to be virtual,
during a regularly scheduled Board meeting. Presentation assumed at 10 hours to
develop and deliver by two contractors.
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Deliverables:
Process Initiation Work Plan
Interview Questionnaire
Presentation of Findings
Meeting Summary from Presentation of Findings
Strategic Plan Presentation
Updated Strategic Plan
Level of Effort (LOE):
Name Classification ISP 79 Hours
Christy Clark Senior Facilitator 12
Bridget Lowry Facilitator II 52
Marisa Perez-Reyes Facilitator II 52
Task 2. Governance Development
March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Activities provided under this task include support for governance development activities, including
operations planning, review of the GSA bylaws, and support for an amendment to the TAC Charter.
These activities will be informed by the outcomes of the Situation Assessment and Strategic Plan
conducted under Task 1. The task includes:
Operations Planning:
o With guidance from the FSS Ad Hoc Committee, identify the core functions and
activities undertaken by the GSA for SGMA compliance and GSP implementation,
including the duties and responsibilities of the GSA Administrator, GSA member
agencies, TAC, and Board members. Coordination may also include review of
additional background documents or materials (such as the scope of work for the
new GSA Administrator) and discussion with the FSS Ad Hoc Committee about
gaps and needs for additional support (such as the potential need for a GSA
Managers Committee). Memorialize the roles and responsibilities of the GSA
member agencies, Board, and TAC in managing GSP implementation activities in a
draft Operations Planning Document.
o The draft Operations Planning Document is anticipated to be shared with the FSS Ad
Hoc Committee for review, with comments and feedback to be provided in one
document for the contractor to receive and integrate into an updated Operations
Planning Document.
o Present the Operations Planning Document during a publicly noticed Board meeting.
Includes support for developing an accompanying Staff Report and PowerPoint
presentation.
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Bylaws Review:
o With guidance from the FSS Ad Hoc Committee, review the existing GSA Bylaws
and JPA to identify elements that may warrant revision to better reflect changing
responsibilities for GSP implementation, inclusive of any changes precipitated by the
Strategic and/or Operations Planning processes under this ISP, to ensure consistency
and cohesion.
o Prepare a Bylaws Review Memo documenting potential changes and processes for
implementing changes.
o Present the Bylaws Review Memo at a publicly noticed Board meeting. Includes
support for developing an accompanying Staff Report.
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Charter Amendment:
o With guidance from the FSS Ad Hoc Committee, prepare an Amendment to the TAC
Charter, reflective of any changing responsibilities under GSP implementation or as
a result of the Strategic and/or Operations Planning processes under this ISP.
o Develop a redline Charter for presentation to the TAC and Board that clearly
identifies the suggested changes and revisions.
o Attend one (1) TAC meeting to introduce the Charter revision process and one (1)
Board meeting to present the Amended TAC Charter for adoption. Includes support
for developing accompanying Staff Report(s).
Assumptions:
Operations Planning:
o Operations Planning Document assumed at up to ten pages and 40 hours of effort,
including planning meetings with the FSS Ad Hoc Committee and incorporation of
written feedback from the FSS Ad Hoc Committee on the draft Operations Planning
Document.
o Operations Planning Document presentation to the Board assumed to be virtual and 6
hours of effort for preparation of presentation and attendance by one contractor.
Bylaws Review:
o Bylaws Review Memo to occur in coordination with Blake Adams, General Manager
of the GSA.
o Bylaws Review memo assumed at up to six pages and 24 hours of effort.
o Bylaws Review presentation to the Board assumed to be virtual and 6 hours of effort
for attendance by one contractor.
TAC Chater Amendment:
o Development of Redline Charter assumed at 12 hours of effort.
o TAC and Board meeting presentations assumed to be virtual and 6 hours each for
attendance by one (1) contractor.
Deliverables:
Operations Planning Document
Presentation of the Operations Planning Document
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Bylaws Review Memo
TAC Charter Amendment
Staff Reports
Level of Effort (LOE):
Name Classification ISP 79 Hours
Christy Clark Senior Facilitator 11
Bridget Lowry Facilitator II 38
Marisa Perez-Reyes Facilitator II 51
Task 3. Tribal Outreach and Coordination
March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Activities provided under this task include support for enhanced outreach with Tribes in the Ukiah
Valley region for the purpose of relationship-building and increased opportunities for coordination
and/or partnership on groundwater related activities or projects. The task includes:
Tribal Contact List:
o Support the maintenance of an up-to-date Tribal contact list developed under a
previous ISP (No. 28) that includes contact information for Council members of the
six area Tribes, as well as contact information for their staff who are involved in
water or environmental management. The list will be reviewed quarterly with GSA
Tribal representatives and updated accordingly (up to three times), as needed.
Support for Coordination with Area Tribes:
o Support GSA Tribal Representatives in conducting up to eight (8) coordination
meetings with interested parties in the six area Tribes to provide information and
hold dialogue about upcoming GSA TAC or Board agenda items that may be of
potential interest. Meetings may include Tribal Council members and staff,
Mendocino Lake Sonoma Tribal Environmental Partnership (MLSTEP) members,
North Coast Resource Partnership Tribal representatives, or others. Up to two (2) of
these meetings are anticipated to occur in person with the other six (6) taking place
virtually. Support includes scheduling, materials development, notetaking, or other
facilitation-related needs as identified by Tribal representatives on the TAC and
GSA Board.
Tribal Workshop:
o Includes the facilitation of one (1) in-person workshop focused on Tribal
engagement with the GSA. Workshop topics are anticipated to include GSP
implementation activities and potential impacts, additional opportunities and
methods of engagement with local Tribes, and/or Tribal representation on the GSA
Board. Includes the development of a Workshop Facilitation Plan, Agenda,
Materials as needed, and a Summary.
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Tribal Informational Materials:
o Includes the development of up to six (6) informational materials for the purpose of
engaging with Tribes. Informational materials may take the form of newsletters,
flyers, factsheets, or other products identified by the FSS Ad Hoc Committee.
Assumptions:
Tribal Contact List:
o Tribal Contact List assumed at 12 hours to develop and include support from the
GSA Tribal Representatives and FSS Ad Hoc Committee. Quarterly updates to the
contact list are assumed at six hours total.
Support for Coordination with Area Tribes:
o Coordination is assumed at 3 hours per virtual meeting and 12 hours per in-person
meeting, inclusive of scheduling and logistical support, notetaking, materials
development, travel (for in person occurrences), and other related tasks. Tribal
coordination meetings are assumed to be attended by a GSA Tribal representative
and may include the contractor on an as-needed basis.
Tribal Workshop:
o Workshop assumed to be in person and 42 hours of effort, for attendance by up to
two contractors, inclusive of preparation and travel. Workshop content will be
developed in close coordination with GSA Tribal representatives, FSS Ad Hoc
Committee, and technical consultants to the GSA, as appropriate.
Tribal Informational Materials:
o Each informational material is assumed at up to two pages and 12 hours of effort.
Content for informational materials will be developed in close coordination with
GSA Tribal representatives, FSS Ad Hoc Committee, and technical consultants to
the GSA, as appropriate.
o Informational materials assumed to be provided to the GSA in electronic format.
Deliverables:
Tribal Contact List
Calendar Invitations for Tribal Coordination Meetings and other materials, as relevant
Workshop Facilitation Plan
Workshop Agenda
Workshop Materials, as needed
Workshop Summary
Informational Materials
Level of Effort (LOE):
Name Classification ISP 79 Hours
Christy Clark Senior Facilitator 10
Bridget Lowry Facilitator II 82
Marisa Perez-Reyes Facilitator II 82
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Task 4. Public Outreach and Education
March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Activities provided under this task include facilitation of a workshop for members of the GSA
Board and public as well as development of general informational materials to enhance community
understanding and engagement with GSA activities.
Board and Public Education Workshop:
o Includes the facilitation of one (1) in-person workshop for members of the GSA
Board and public to support their education and understanding of SGMA
compliance, GSA funding needs, and the benefits of GSP projects and management
actions. Workshop anticipated to be publicly noticed to allow for public participation
and may be scheduled to coincide with a regular Board meeting. Workshop may
include special guest speakers to provide subject matter expertise. Activity includes
development of Workshop Facilitation Plan, Agenda, materials as needed, and
Summary, and travel for up to two contractors to attend in person.
Informational Materials:
o Includes the development of up to four (4) informational materials such as
Newsletters, Flyers, Fact Sheets, or other product identified by the FSS Ad Hoc
Committee, for the purpose of enhancing community understanding and engagement
with GSA activities, particularly SGMA compliance, GSA funding needs, and
projects and management action benefits.
Assumptions:
Boad and Public Education Workshop:
o Workshop assumed to be conducted in person at 36 hours of effort for attendance by
up to two contractors. Workshop assumed to be advertised by the GSA through the
interested parties database, and materials to be posted online. Workshop content will
be developed in close coordination with FSS Ad Hoc Committee or their technical
consultants, as appropriate.
Informational Materials:
o Each informational material is assumed at up to two pages and 10 hours of effort.
Content for informational materials will be developed in close coordination with FSS
Ad Hoc Committee or technical consultants, as appropriate.
o Informational materials will be distributed electronically to interested parties and
posted on the GSA website.
o Informational materials assumed to be provided to the GSA in electronic format.
Deliverables:
Workshop Facilitation Plan
Workshop Agenda
Workshop materials, as needed
Workshop Summary
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Informational Materials
Level of Effort
Name Classification ISP 79 Hours
Christy Clark Senior Facilitator 5
Bridget Lowry Facilitator II 35
Marisa Perez-Reyes Facilitator II 36
Task 5. Contract Management
March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Activities anticipated under this task include:
Prepare and submit monthly progress reports of activities in support of this ISP.
Submittal of deliverables identified in this ISP.
Deliverables:
Monthly Progress Report
Submittal of deliverables identified in this ISP
Level of Effort (LOE):
Name Classification ISP 79 Hours
Bridget Lowry Facilitator II 13
Marisa Perez-Reyes Facilitator II 7
V. TERM
Work will occur in the period of March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026.
VI. BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS
1. Travel and other direct costs are budgeted at $1,720.00. Includes five 430-mile driving trips.
Travel will be reimbursed at actual costs up to authorized state rates. The facilitator will
work with Ukiah Valley Basin GSA to minimize travel and combine with other activities, as
appropriate.
2. Ukiah Valley Basin GSA will provide for all other direct expenses including photocopies,
meeting rooms, refreshments and other related items.
3. All materials will be transmitted electronically.
4. The ISP Budget Worksheet, Appendix A provides the budgeted cost breakdown for DWR.
5. In the event FSS funding provided through this ISP is used for activities that materially
deviate from the authorized scope, the Department reserves the right to immediately suspend
continued implementation of this ISP via written notification.
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VII. CONTRACTOR STAFFING
Contractor will assign the individuals listed below to perform the professional-level services
required in this Project. If for some reason anyone listed is unable or unavailable to perform as
planned, any replacements or substitutes will be subject to prior approval by DWR.
Job Classification Assigned Staff
Senior Facilitator Christy Clark
Facilitator II Bridget Lowry
Facilitator II Marisa Perez-Reyes
VIII. SIGNATURES
Approved by signature.
Christina Boggs-Chavira, P.G., Senior
Engineering Geologist, DWR
Gail Eaton, Contractor
Emily Finnegan, Contractor
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Agenda Item No: 4.b.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 5/7/2025
ITEM NO: 2025-478
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT:Discussion and Recommendations to the General Manager and the Ukiah Valley Groundwater
Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA/GSA) Board Regarding Governance Review and Development of a Joint
Powers Agreement and Bylaws Update, Including Guidance Regarding any Necessary Actions as they Relate
to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Board Seats, Assignments, or Other Pertinent Items.
PREPARED BY: Blake Adams, Chief Resiliency Officer
PRESENTER: Blake Adams, TAC General Manager.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ukiah-Valled-Basin-GSA-JPA
2. UVB-Bylaws-adopted-11917
Summary:The Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA/GSA) has an opportunity
and need to update the established Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) and its Bylaws, as part of governance
review and development, to address expected changes in its membership among other items. Staff suggest
that the TAC consider making any desired recommendations to both staff (General Manager) and the GSA
Board to advise on additional amendments.
Background: At the March 05, 2025, TAC meeting, members discussed potential recommendations to
address TAC member seats. This discussion provides another opportunity for members to advise formally as
to next steps.
Discussion: Facilitation Support Services Task 2: Governance Development under ISP No. 79, Ukiah Valley
Basin (1-052), includes support for governance development activities including operations planning, review of
the GSA Bylaws, and support for an amendment to the TAC Charter.
Recommended Action: Discussion and recommendations to the General Manager and the Ukiah Valley
Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA/GSA) Board regarding governance review and development of
a Joint Powers Agreement (Attachment 1) and Bylaws (Attachment 2) update, including guidance regarding
any necessary actions as they relate to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) board seats, assignments, or
other pertinent items.
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Joint Powers Agreement Forming the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater
Sustainability Agency
This Joint Powers Agreement (“Agreement”)is made and entered into by and among the Russian
River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District (“RRFC”),and the Upper
Russian River Water Agency,both of which are California special districts,the City of Ukiah,a
municipal corporation,and the County of Mendocino,a political subdivision of the State of
California,which are together referred to herein individually as “Member”and collectively as
“Members,”for the purposes of forming a joint powers agency,to be known as the Ukiah Valley
Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency,to serve as the Groundwater Sustainability Agency in
the Ukiah Valley basin.
Recitals
A.Each of the Members is a local agency,as defined by the Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act of 2014 (Division 2,Part 2.74 (commencing with §10720),Part 5
(commencing with Section4999),Part 5.1 (commencing with Section5l00)and Part 5.2
(commencing with Section5200)of the California Water Code Section et seq.;“SGMA”),duly
organized and existing under,and by virtue,of the laws of the State of California,and each
Member has water supply,water management or land use responsibilities within the Ukiah
Valley.
B.SGMA seeks to provide sustainable management of groundwater basins,enhance
local management of groundwater,establish minimum standards for sustainable groundwater
management,and provide local groundwater agencies with the authority and the technical and
financial assistance necessary to sustainably manage groundwater.
C.Section 10720.7 of SGMA requires all basins designated as high or medium
priority basins by the Department of Water Resources (“DWR”)in its Bulletin 1 18 be managed
under groundwater sustainability plans,or coordinated groundwater sustainability,plans
pursuant to SGMA.
D.The Ukiah Valley basin (designated basin number 1-52 in Bulletin 118;the
“Basin”)is designated as a medium-priority basin.
E.The Members have determined that the sustainable management of the Basin
pursuant to SGMA may best be achieved through the cooperation of the Members operating
through a joint powers agency.
F.The Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with §6500)of
Division 7,of Title 1 of the California Government Code;the “Act”),authorizes two or more
public agencies to,by agreement,jointly exercise any power held in common by agencies
entering into such an Agreement and to exercise additional powers granted under the Act.
G.Based on the foregoing legal authority,the Members desire to create a joint
powers agency for the purpose of taking all actions deemed necessary by the joint powers agency
to ensure sustainable management of the Basin,as required by SGMA.
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ATTACHMENT 1
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H.The governing board of each Member has determined it to be in the Member’s
and in the public’s best interest that this Agreement be executed.
Terms of Agreement
Article 1.Definitions
As used in this Agreement,unless context requires otherwise,the meanings of the terms set forth
below shall be as follows:
1.1.“Act”means the Joint Exercise of Powers Act,set forth in Chapter 5 of Division
7of Title 1 of the Government Code,sections 6500,et seq.,including all laws supplemental
thereto.
1 .2.“Agency”means the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
1.3.“Agreement”means this joint powers agreement,which creates the Ukiah Valley
Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
1 .4.“Basin”means the Ukiah Valley basin,as shown on the map attached as Exhibit
A,which is incorporated herein by this reference.
1.5.“Board of Directors”or “Board”means the governing body of the Agency as
established by Article 7 of this Agreement.
1.6.“Board Member”or “Director”shall mean a member of the Agency’s Board of
Directors.
1.7.“Committee”shall mean any committee established pursuant to Article Twelve
(12)of this Agreement.
1.8.“Effective Date”means the date on which the last Member executes this
Agreement.
1.9.“Fiscal Year”means July 1 through June 30.
1.10.“GSA”shall mean a groundwater sustainability agency.
1.11.“GSP”shall mean a groundwater sustainability plan.
1.12.“Member”has the meaning assigned to it in the Preamble and further means each
party to this Agreement that satisfies the requirements of Section 6.1 of this Agreement,
including any new members,as may be authorized by the Board pursuant to Section 6.2 of this
Agreement.
1.13.“Member Director”means a director or alternate director appointed by a Member
pursuant to Article 7 of this Agreement.
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1.14.“Member’s Governing Body”means the board of directors or other voting body
that controls the individual public agencies that are Members.
1.15.“RRFC”has the meaning assigned to it in the Preamble of this Agreement.
1.16.“SGMA”has the meaning assigned to it in Recital A.
1.17.“Special Project”means a project undertaken by some,but not all Members of the
Agency,pursuant to Article 14 of this Agreement.
1.18.“Stakeholder Director”means a Director appointed pursuant to Article 6 that
represents stakeholder interests.
1.19.“State”means the State of California.
Article 2.Creation of a Separate Entity
2.1.Upon the effective date of this Agreement,Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater
Sustainability Agency (“Agency”)is hereby created.Pursuant to the provisions of the Act,the
Agency shall be a public agency separate from its members.The principal office shall be
provided for in the Bylaws.
2.2.The boundaries of the Agency shall be as shown on the map on Exhibit A,
attached and incorporated herein by this reference.The boundary shown on Exhibit A is an
updated version of the Bulletin 118 boundary,based on the 2005 Larsen and Kelsey Map
approved by the Department of Water Resources on January 26,2017.
Article 3.Term
3.1 .This Agreement shall become effective upon execution by each of the Parties and
shall continue in full force and effect until terminated pursuant to the provisions of Article 1 7.
Article 4.Purpose of the Agency and this Agreement
4.1 .The purpose of this Agreement is to create a joint powers agency separate from its
Members that will elect to be the GSA for the entire Basin.The purpose of the Agency is to (a)
develop,adopt,and implement a GSP for the Basin in order to implement SGMA requirements
and achieve the sustainably goals outlined in SGMA;and (b)involve the public and area
stakeholders through outreach and engagement in developing and implementing the Ukiah
Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
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Article 5.Powers of the Agency
5.1.Restrictions on Exercise of Powers.For purposes of Government Code Section
6509,the powers of the Agency shall be exercised subject to the restrictions upon the manner of
exercising such powers as are imposed on the County of Mendocino,and in the event of the
withdrawal of the County of Mendocino as a Member under this Agreement,then the powers of
the Agency shall be exercised subject to the restrictions upon the manner of exercising such
powers as are imposed on the City of Ukiah.
5.2.Powers.Subject to the limitations addressed herein,the Agency shall have the
power in its own name to exercise any and all common powers of the Members reasonably
related to the purposes of the Agency,including but not limited to,the following powers,
together with such other powers as are expressly set forth in the Act and SGMA:
5.2.1 .To exercise all powers afforded to a GSA pursuant to,and as permitted by,
SGMA upon electing in accordance with SGMA to become the GSA for the Ukiah Valley Basin.
5.2.2.To develop,adopt and implement a GSP for the Basin pursuant to SGMA.
5.2.3.To adopt rules,regulations,policies,bylaws and procedures governing the
operation of the Agency;and adoption and implementation of a GSP for the Basin.
5.2.4.To obtain rights,permits and other authorizations for,or pertaining to,
implementation of a GSP for the Basin;and to exercise the common powers of the Members,as
directed by the Board,in developing and implementing a GSP for the Basin.
5.2.5.To perform other ancillary tasks relating to the operation of the Agency
pursuant to SGMA,including,without limitation,environmental review,engineering and design.
5.2.6.To employ,designate or otherwise contract for the services of agents,
officers,employees,attorneys,engineers,planners,financial consultants,advisors,independent
contractors,technical specialists and other consultants.
5.2.7.To make and enter into contracts necessary to the full exercise of the
Agency’s power.
5.2.8.To investigate legislation and proposed legislation affecting the Basin and
to make appearances regarding such matters.
5.2.9.To acquire property and other assets by grant,lease,purchase,bequest,
devise,gift or eminent domain;and to hold,enjoy,lease,sell,or otherwise dispose of property,
including real property,water rights and personal property,necessary for the full exercise of the
Agency’s powers.
5.2.10.To cooperate,act in conjunction and contract with the United States,the
State of California,or any agency thereof,counties,municipalities,public and private
corporations of any kind (including,without limitation,investor-owned utilities),and
individuals,or any of them,for any and all purposes necessary or convenient for the full exercise
of the powers of the Agency.
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5.2.11.To incur debts,obligations,and liabilities;to issue bonds,notes,
certificates of participation,guarantees,equipment leases,reimbursement obligations and other
indebtedness,and,to the extent provided for in a duly adopted Agency,to impose assessments,
groundwater extraction fees or other charges,and other means of financing the Agency as
authorized by Chapter 8 of SGMA (commencing at Section 10730 of the Water Code).
5.2.12.To apply for,accept,and receive contributions,grants or loans from any
public or private agency or individual in the United States,or any department,instrumentality,or
agency thereof for the purpose of financing the Agency’s activities.
5.2.13.Invest money that is not needed for immediate necessities,as the Board of
Directors determines advisable,in the same manner and upon the same conditions as other local
entities in accordance with Section 53601 of the California Government Code,as that section
now exists,or may hereafter be amended.
5.2.14.Reimburse Board Members for the actual amounts of reasonable and
necessary expenses incurred in attending the Agency’s meetings or any committee of the Agency
in performing the duties of their officer,subject to Board of Directors policy and budget
authorization.
5.2.15.To sue and be sued in the Agency’s own name;provided that a Member
may determine not to contribute to the expenses of litigation initiated by the Agency.
5.2.16.To provide for the prosecution of,defense of,or other participation in
actions or proceedings at law or in public hearings in which the Members,pursuant to this
Agreement,may have an interest;and may employ counsel and other expert assistance for these
purposes.
5.2.17.To exercise the common powers of its Members to develop,collect,
provide and disseminate information that furthers the purposes of the Agency,including,but not
limited to the operation of the Agency and adoption and implementation of a Groundwater
Sustainability Plan for the Basin,to the Members’legislative,administrative,and judicial bodies,
as well as the public generally.
5.2.1 8.Employ or retain a full time or part time supporting staff.
5.2.19.To perform all other acts necessary or proper to fully carry out the
purposes of this Agreement.
5.3.The Agency and all of its Members confirm that nothing contained herein shall
grant the Agency any power to alter any water right,contract right,or any similar right held by
its Members,or amend a Member’s water delivery practice,course of dealing,or conduct
without the express consent of the holder thereof.
Article 6.Membership
6.1.Initial Members.The initial Members of the Agency shall be the County of
Mendocino,City of Ukiah,Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement
District,and the Upper Russian River Water Agency.
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6.2.New Members.Additional Parties may join the Agency and become a Member
provided that the prospective new member:(a)is eligible to join a GSA as provided by SGMA,
(b)possesses powers common to all other Members,and (c)receives unanimous consent of the
existing Members,evidenced by the execution of a written amendment to this Agreement signed
by all Members,including the additional public agency.Additional Stakeholders Directors may
be created by the execution of a written amendment to this Agreement signed by all Members.
Article 7.Agency Board of Directors
7.1.Formation of the Board of Directors.The Agency shall be governed by a Board
of Directors (“Board of Directors”or “Board”).The Board shall be composed of six (6)
Directors consisting of the following representatives,who shall be appointed in the manner set
forth in Section 7:
7.1.1.One (1)representative appointed by the governing board of each Member,
who shall be a member of the governing board of the Member (each,a “Member Director”).
7.1 .2.Two (2)Stakeholder Directors,one (1)of which shall be representative of
agricultural stakeholders and interests within the Basin;and one (1)of which shall be
representative of tribal stakeholders and interests within the Basin.The two (2)Stakeholder
Directors shall meet the following qualifications:
(a)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.
(b)One (1)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 Porno Nation,Potter Valley
Rancheria,Guidiville Rancheria and the Hopland Reservation.
7.1.3.Relationship of Members.The Upper Russian River Water Agency is a
joint powers authority consisting of several water districts within the Ukiah Valley and the
RRFC.For purposes of the Agency,the RRFC desires to be a separate member of the Agency
with a separate vote,and as such,will not take part in any action or discussion,and shall not vote
on any item of the Upper Russian River Water Agency related to the Agency.The abstention of
the RRFC from such agenda items of the Upper Russian River Water Agency shall be separately
reflected in documents of the Upper Russian River Water Agency.Should the RRFC fail to
abstain from taking part in any vote relating to the Agency before the Upper Russian River
Water Agency,it shall not be entitled to vote on that matter when it comes before the Agency.
Members of the Upper Russian River Agency are also contemplating the
consolidation of all members of the joint powers authority into a single water district.Should
such consolidation occur,this JPA shall be amended to reflect the consolidation of members.
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7.2.Duties of the Board of Directors.The business and affairs of the Agency,and all
of the powers of the Agency,including without limitation all powers set forth in Article 5,are
reserved to and shall be exercised by and through the Board of Directors,except as may be
expressly delegated to the Executive Director or others pursuant to this Agreement,Bylaws,or
by specific action of the Board of Directors.
7.3.Appointment of Directors.The Directors shall be appointed as follows:
7.3.1.Member Directors.Each Member Director must sit on the governing
board of the Member and be appointed by that governing board by Resolution,which Resolution
shall be transmitted to the Secretary of the Agency following adoption by the Member.
7.3.2.Stakeholder Directors.The two (2)Stakeholder Directors shall be
appointed as follows:
(a)One (1)stakeholder shall be chosen by the Member Directors to
represent agricultural interests within the Ukiah Valley Groundwater Basin.This stakeholder
shall meet the qualifications as described in 7.1.2.(a).This stakeholder shall be selected from a
list of three (3)nominations submitted from the Mendocino County Farm Bureau,but the three
(3)nominees need not be a member of the organization.Nominees shall be submitted to the
Member Directors pursuant to a process specified in the Bylaws,unless directed otherwise by the
Member Directors.The Member Directors shall consider the nominees at a regular meeting of
the Board and shall appoint the Agricultural Stakeholder Director upon simple majority vote of
all Member Directors.
(b)Tribal Stakeholder Director.The Member Directors shall confirm
the nomination for the Tribal Stakeholder Director submitted by the six (6)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.
7.4.Alternate Directors.Each Member may also appoint one (1)Alternate Director to
the Board of Directors,and an Alternate Director shall be appointed for each Stakeholder
Director.All Alternate Directors shall be appointed in the same manner as set forth in Section
7.3.Alternate Directors shall have no vote,and shall not participate in any discussions or
deliberations of the Board unless appearing as a substitute for a Director due to absence or
conflict of interest.If the Director is not present,or if the Director has a conflict of interest
which precludes participation by the Director in any decision-making process of the Board,the
Alternate Director appointed to act in his/her place shall assume all rights of the Director,and
shall have the authority to act in his/her absence,including casting votes on matters before the
Board.Each Alternate Director shall be appointed prior to the third meeting of the Board.
Alternate Directors are encouraged to attend all Board meetings and stay informed on current
issues before the Board.Alternate Board Members have no vote at Board of Director meetings if
the Board Member is present.If the Board Member is not present,the Alternate Board Member
shall be entitled to participate in all respects as a regular Board Member.
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7.5.Terms of Office.The term of office for each member of the Agency’s Board of
Directors is two (2)years.Each member of the Board of Directors shall serve at the pleasure of
the appointing Member and may be removed from the Board of Directors by the appointing
members at any time.If at any time a vacancy occurs on the Board of Directors,a replacement
shall be appointed to fill the unexpired term of the previous Board Member,pursuant to Article 7
and within ninety (90)days of the date that such position becomes vacant.
7.6.Removal of Board Members.Board Members and Alternate Board Members shall
serve at the pleasure of their appointing Member’s governing board and may be removed or
replaced at any time.A Board Member that no longer meets the qualifications set forth in section
7.1 is automatically removed from the Agency Board of Directors.Upon removal of a Board
Member,the Alternate Board Member shall serve as a Board Member until a new Board
Member is appointed by the Member.Members must submit any changes in Board Member or
Alternate Board Member positions to the Secretary in writing and signed by the Member.A
Stakeholder Director may be removed or reappointed by a simple majority vote of all Member
Directors.
7.7.Vacancies.A vacancy on the Board of Directors shall occur when a Director
resigns or reaches the end of that Director’s term,as set forth in Section 7.5.For Member
Directors,a vacancy shall also occur when he/she is removed by his/her appointing Member.For
Stakeholder Directors,a vacancy shall also occur when the Stakeholder Director is removed,as
set forth in Section 7.5.Upon the vacancy of a Member Director,the Alternate Director shall
serve as Director until a new Director is appointed,as set forth in Section 7.3,unless the
Alternate Director is already serving as a Member Director in the event of a prior vacancy,in
which case,the seat shall remain vacant until a replacement Director is appointed as set forth in
Section 7.3.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.The written notice shall include a Resolution of the governing
board of the Member directing such change in the Director or Alternative Director position.
7.8.Adjustment to Composition of the Board of Directors.Should the circumstances
change in the future,any person or entity may petition the Members hereto to amend this
Agreement so as to add or delete representatives to the Governing Board to accurately reflect
groundwater production within the boundaries of the authority.
Article 8.Agency Meetings
8.1.Initial Meeting.The initial meeting of the Agency’s Board of Directors shall be
called by the County of Mendocino and held in the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors
Chambers,501 Low Gap Road,Ukiah,California within 60 days of the effective date of this
Agreement.All Members shall be required to attend the initial meeting.
8.2.Time and Place.The Board of Directors shall provide in its adopted bylaws or by
other means authorized or required by law,for the time and place for holding regular meetings,
at least quarterly,and at such other times as determined by the Board of Directors.
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8.3.Conduct.All meetings of the Governing Board shall be noticed,held,and
conducted in accordance with the Ralph.M.Brown Act to the extent applicable.Board Members
and Alternate Board Members may use teleconferencing in connection with any meeting in
conformance with and to the extent authorized by the applicable laws.
8.4.Local Conflict of Interest Code.The Board of Directors shall adopt a local
conflict of interest code pursuant to the provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974
(Government Code sections 81000,et seq.}.
Article 9.Board of Directors Voting
9.1.Quorum.A majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a
quorum for purposes of transacting business,except less than a quorum may vote to adjourn a
meeting.
9.2.Director Votes.Each member of the Board of Directors of the Agency shall have
one (1)vote.Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement,all affirmative decisions of the
Board of Directors shall require the affirmative vote of a simple majority of all Directors
participating in voting on a matter of Agency business;provided that if a Director is disqualified
from voting on a matter before the Board because of a conflict of interest,that Director shall be
excluded from the calculation of the total number of Directors that constitute a majority.The
Board of Directors shall strive for consensus of all members on items.
9.3.Voting on Fiscal Items.Fiscal items,approval of the annual budget of the Agency
and any expenditures,and any projects shall require an affirmative vote by a majority of the
Board of Directors.
Article 10.Officers
10.1.Officers.The Board of Directors shall select a Chairman,Vice-Chairman,
Secretary,and any other officers as determined necessary by the Board of Directors.
1 0.1 .1 .The Chairman shall preside at all Board Meetings.
10.1.2.The Vice-Chairman shall act in place of the Chairman at meetings should
the Chairman be absent.
10.1.3.The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors
and shall,as soon as possible after each meeting,forward a copy of the minutes to each member
and alternate of the Board of Directors.
10.1.4.All Officers shall be chosen at the first Board of Directors meeting and
serve a term for two (2)years.An Officer may serve for multiple consecutive terms.Any Officer
may resign at any time upon written notice to the Agency.
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Article 11.Committee Formation
11.1.Internal Committee Formation.There shall be established such internal
committees as the Board of Directors shall determine from time to time.Each such internal
committee shall be comprised of two (2)Directors,shall exist for the term specified in the action
establishing the committee,shall meet as directed by the Board of Directors,and shall make
recommendations to the Board of Directors on the various activities of the Agency.
1 1 .2.External Advisory Committee Formation.The Board of Directors may establish,
as deemed necessary,one or more advisory committees comprised of diverse social,cultural,and
economic elements of the population and area stakeholders within the Ukiah Valley Basin.The
Board of Directors shall encourage the active involvement of the advisory committee(s)prior to
and during the development and implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan.The
Board of Directors will ensure that at least one (1)member from the Board of Directors or
Agency employee attends and participates in each advisory committee meeting.
11.3.Technical Advisory Committee.There shall be established a technical advisory
committee,the purpose of which shall be to provide advice to the Board of Directors on issues of
a technical nature related to the activities of the Agency.The technical advisory committee shall
be comprised of at least one (1)representative of each Member;one (1)representative for each
of the Agricultural Stakeholders and the Tribal Stakeholders;at least one (1)representative from
the Sonoma County Water Agency;and at least one (1)representative from the Mendocino
County Resource Conservation District.The technical advisory committee shall meet as directed
by the Board of Directors,and shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors as
requested.The role and responsibilities of the technical advisory committee will be established
in a Memorandum of Understanding between the Agency,the Mendocino County Resource
Conservation District,and the Sonoma County Water Agency.
Article 12.Treasurer,Controller,and Legal Counsel
12.1.Treasurer and Controller.The County of Mendocino shall act as Treasurer and
Controller for the Agency.The Controller of the Agency shall cause an independent audit of the
Agency’s finances to be made by a certified public accountant in compliance with California
Government Code Section 6505.The Treasurer of the Agency shall be the depositor and shall
have custody of all money of the Agency from whatever source.The Controller of the Agency
shall draw warrants and pay demands against the Agency when the demands have been approved
by the Agency,or any authorized representative pursuant to any delegation of Agency adopted
by the Agency.The Treasurer and Controller shall comply strictly with the provisions of statutes
relating to their duties found in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500)of Division 7 of Title
1 of the California Government Code.
12.2.Legal Counsel.The Board of Directors may appoint legal counsel as it deems
appropriate.
Article 13.Executive Director
13.1.Appointment.The Board of Directors may hire an Executive Director who shall
be compensated for his or her services,as determined by the Board of Directors.The Executive
Director may,though need not be,an officer,employee or representative of one of the Members.
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13.2.Duties.The Executive Director shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the
Agency,shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors,and shall be responsible to the
Board of Directors for the proper and efficient administration of the Agency.The Executive
Director shall have the powers designated in the Bylaws.
13.3.Term and Termination.The Executive Director shall serve until he/she resigns or
the Board of Directors terminates his/her appointment.
13.4.Staff.The Executive Director may employ such additional full-time and or part-
time employees,assistants,and independent contractors that may be necessary from time to time
to accomplish the purposes of the Agency,subject to approval of the Board of Directors.The
Agency may contract with a Member or other public agency or private entity for various
services,including without limitation,those related to the Agency’s finances,purchasing,risk
management,information technology,human resources and other technical and non-technical
staff assistance as may be required.A written Agreement shall be entered between the Agency
and the Member or other public agency or private entity contracting to provide such service,and
that Agreement shall specify the terms on which such services shall be provided,including
without limitation,the compensation,if any,that shall be made for the provision of such
services.
Article 14.Specific Projects
14.1 .Projects.The Agency intends to carry out activities in furtherance of its purposes
and consistent with the powers established by the Agreement with the participation of all
Members.
14.2.Member Specific Projects.In addition to the general activities undertaken by all
Members of the Agency,the Agency may initiate specific projects or litigation that involves less
than all Members.No Member shall be required to be involved in a project that involves less
than all the Members.
14.3.Project Agreement.Prior to undertaking any project or litigation that does not
involve all Member Agencies,the Members electing to participate in the project shall enter into a
Project Agreement.A Member may elect not to participate in a specific project or litigation
matter by providing notice and not entering into the Project Agreement specific to the matter in
which the Member has elected not to participate.Each Project Agreement shall provide the terms
and conditions by which the Members that enter into the Project Agreement will participate in
the project.All assets,rights,benefits,and obligations attributable to the Project shall be assets,
rights,benefits,and obligations of those Members which have entered into the Project
Agreement.Any debts,liabilities,obligations,or indebtedness incurred by the Agency in regard
to a particular Project shall be the debts,liabilities,obligations,and indebtedness of those
Members who have executed the Project Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof and
shall not be the debts,liabilities,obligations,and indebtedness of those Members who have not
executed the Project Agreement.Further,to the extent the Project is litigation,the Members who
have not entered into the Project Agreement shall not be named or otherwise listed in the
pleadings and/or appear on litigation materials.
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14.4.Board of Directors Approval.The Board of Directors shall have the authority to
disapprove any Project Agreement upon a determination that the Project Agreement has specific,
substantial adverse impacts upon Members that have not executed the Project Agreement.
Article 15.Budget and Expenses
15.1.Budgets.Within ninety (90)days after the first meeting of the Governing Board
of the Agency,and thereafter prior to the commencement of each fiscal year,the Board of
Directors shall adopt a budget for the Agency for the ensuing fiscal year.
15.2.Agency Funding and Contributions.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 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 1 0730 of the Water Code).
Article 16.Liability and Indemnification
16.1.Liability.The Members do not intend hereby to be obligated either jointly or
severally for the debts,liabilities or obligations of the Agency,except as may be specifically
provided for in California Government Code Section 895.2,as amended or supplemented.
Therefore unless and to the extent otherwise required by law or agreed to herein by the
Members,in accordance with California Government Code Section 6507,the debts,liabilities
and obligations of the Agency shall not be the debts,liabilities or obligations of the Member
entities.The Agency shall own and hold title to all funds,property and works acquired by it
during the term of this Agreement.
16.2.Indemnification.Funds of the Agency may be used to defend,indemnify,and
hold harmless the Agency,each Member,each Director,and any officers,agents and employees
of the Agency for their actions taken within the course and scope of their duties while acting on
behalf of the Agency.Other than for gross negligence or intentional acts,to the fullest extent
permitted by law,the Agency agrees to save,indemnify,defend and hold harmless each Member
from any liability,claims,suits,actions,arbitration proceedings,administrative proceedings,
regulatory proceedings,losses,expenses or costs of any kind,whether actual,alleged or
threatened,including attorney’s fees and costs,court costs,interest,defense costs,and expert
witness fees,where the same arise out of,or are in any way attributable in whole or in part to,
negligent acts or omissions of the Agency or its employees,officers or agents or the employees,
officers or agents of any Member,while acting within the course and scope of a Member
relationship with the Agency.
Article 17.Withdrawal and Termination
17.1.Withdrawal.A Member may unilaterally withdraw from this Agreement without
causing or requiring termination of this Agreement,effective upon sixty (60)days written notice
to the remaining Members.
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17.2.Termination of Agency.This Agreement may be rescinded and the Agency
terminated by unanimous written consent of all Members,except during the outstanding term of
any Agency indebtedness.
17.3.Effect of Withdrawal or Termination.Upon termination of this Agreement or
unilateral withdrawal,a Member shall remain obligated to pay its share of all debts,liabilities
and obligations of the Agency required of the Member pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
which were incurred or accrued prior to the date of such termination or withdrawal,including
without limitation,those debts,liabilities and obligations pursuant to Section 5.2.11.Any
Member that withdraws from the Agency shall have no right to participate in the business and
affairs of the Agency,or to exercise any rights of a Member under this Agreement or the Act,but
shall continue to share in distributions from the Agency on the same basis as if such Member had
not withdrawn,provided that a Member that has withdrawn from the Agency shall not receive
distributions in excess of the contributions made to the Agency while a Member.The right to
share in distributions granted under this section shall be in lieu of any right the withdrawn
Member may have to receive a distribution or payment of the fair value of the Member’s interest
in the Agency.
17.4.Disposition of Agency Assets upon Termination.
17.4.1 .Surplus Funds.Upon termination of this Agreement,any reserves or
surplus money on-hand shall be returned to the Members in the same proportion said Members
have funded such reserves or surplus,in accordance with California Government Code section
6512.
1 7.4.2.Agency Property.The Agency shall first offer any assets of the Agency
for sale to the Members on terms and conditions determined by the Board of Directors.If no
such sale to Members is consummated,the Board shall offer the assets of the Agency for sale to
any non-member for good and adequate consideration on terms and conditions determined by the
Board of Directors.
Article 18.Miscellaneous
18.1.No Predetermination or Irretrievable Commitment of Resources.Nothing in this
Agreement shall constitute a determination by the Agency or any of its Members that any action
shall be undertaken or that any unconditional or irretrievable commitment of resources shall be
made,until such time as the required compliance with all local,state,or federal laws,including
without limitation the California Environmental Quality Act,National Environmental Policy Act,
or permit requirements,as applicable,has been completed.
18.2.Notices.Notices hereunder shall be sufficient if delivered via electronic mail,
First-Class mail to the addresses below:
Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District:151
Laws Avenue,Suite D,Ukiah,CA 95482
County of Mendocino:501 Low Gap Road,Room 1010,Ukiah,CA 95482
City of Ukiah:300 Seminary Avenue,Ukiah,CA 95482
Upper Russian River Water Agency:1 5 1 Laws Avenue,Ukiah,CA 95482
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18.3.Bylaws.At,or as soon as practicable after the first Board of Directors meeting the
Board of Directors shall draft and approve Bylaws of the Agency to govern day-to-day
operations of the Agency.
18.4.Amendment.This Agreement may be amended at any time,by mutual agreement
of the Members,provided that before any amendments shall be operative or valid,it shall be
reduced to writing and signed by all Members hereto.
18.5 Agreement Complete.This Agreement constitutes the full and complete
Agreement of the Members.This Agreement supersedes all prior Agreements and
understandings,whether in writing or oral,related to the subject matter of this Agreement that
are not set forth in writing herein.
18.6.Severability.If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or
unenforceable,the remaining provisions will remain in force and unaffected to the fullest extent
permitted by law and regulation.
18.7.Execution in Counterparts.The Parties intend to execute this Agreement in
counterparts.It is the intent of the Parties to hold one (1)counterpart with single original
signatures to evidence the Agreement and to thereafter forward three (3)other original
counterparts on a rotating basis for all signatures.Thereafter,each Member shall be delivered an
originally executed counterpart with all Member signatures.
18.8.Withdrawal by Operation of Law.Should the participation of any Member to this
Agreement be decided by the courts to be illegal or in excess of that Member’s authority or in
conflict with any law,the validity of this Agreement as to the remaining Members shall not be
affected thereby.
18.9.Assignment.The rights and duties of the Members may not be assigned or
delegated without the written consent of all other Members.Any attempt to assign or delegate
such rights or duties in contravention of this Agreement shall be null and void.
18.10.Binding on Successors.This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of,and be
binding upon,the successors or assigns of the Members.
18.11.Other Joint Power Agreements.Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the
Members from entering into other joint exercise of power Agreements.
[Signature Pages Below]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto execute this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
JOHN MCCOWEN,Chair
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DateAPR 1 8 2017
ATTEST:
CARMEL J.Ah^ELO,Clerk of said Board
By:
DepUt&R 1 8 2017
Date:
I hereby certify that according to the provisions of
Government Code Section 25103,delivery of this
document has been made.
CARMEL J,ANGELO,.Clerk of said Board
By:
Deputy
n ,APR 1 8 2017Date:
DEPARTMENT FISCAL REVIEW:
DEPARTMENT
By signing above,signatory warrants and
represents that he/she executed this
Agreement in his/her authorized capacity and
that by his/her signature on this Agreement,
he/she or the entity upon behalf of which
he/she acted,executed this Agreement
COUNTY COUNSEL REVIEW:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KATHARINE L.ELLIOTT,
County Counsel
Deputy
Date:(<7
FISCAL REVIEW
INSURANCE REVIEW:
RISK MANAGER
—a-
ALAN D.FLORA
RISK MANAGER
EXECUTIVE REVIEW
APPRO'
CARME
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto execute this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
CITY OF UKIAH
BY:
0.Brown,MAYOR
BY:/1
CITY MANAGER
ATTEST
CITY CLERK
Date
~io
Date
n
Date
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto execute this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District
William Carson,President
Date:
Board of Trustees
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto execute this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
Upper Russian River Water Agency
Jerry Cardoza,"President
Board of Directors
Date:/^/7
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UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER
SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
BYLAWS
ADOPTED BY: Board of Directors
ADOPTED: November 9, 2017
These Bylaws are adopted and effective as of November 9, 2017, pursuant to the Joint Powers
Agreement of the UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY.
ATTACHMENT 2
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Table of Contents
PREAMBLE ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
ARTICLE 1. THE AGENCY ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 NAME OF AGENCY. .............................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 OFFICE OF AGENCY. ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 POWERS. ............................................................................................................................................. 3
ARTICLE 2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ....................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS .................................................................... 3
ARTICLE 3. BOARD MEETINGS ....................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 MEETINGS. .......................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 QUORUM. ........................................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 ORDER OF BUSINESS. .......................................................................................................................... 4
3.4 AGENDA. ............................................................................................................................................. 4
3.5 ACTION BY THE BOARD. ...................................................................................................................... 4
3.6 RULE OF ORDER. ................................................................................................................................. 5
ARTICLE 4. OFFICERS ..................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 OFFICERS. ............................................................................................................................................ 5
4.2 ELECTION OF OFFICERS. ...................................................................................................................... 5
4.3 REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS.................................................................................................................... 5
4.4. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS. .................................................................................................................... 5
4.5 VACANCIES. ......................................................................................................................................... 5
4.6 RESIGNATION OF OFFICERS. ............................................................................................................... 5
4.7 RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS. ......................................................................................................... 6
ARTICLE 5. BOARD COMMITTEES, WORKING GROUPS, ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND TECHNICAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ................................................................................................................................. 6
5.1 INTERNAL BOARD COMMITTEES. ........................................................................................................ 6
5.2 WORKING GROUPS. ............................................................................................................................ 6
5.3 ADVISORY COMMITTEES. .................................................................................................................... 6
5.4 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. ................................................................................................... 7
ARTICLE 6. AGENCY ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT AND STAFFING ..................................................... 8
6.1 COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT. ....................................................................................................... 8
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6.3 TREASURER AND CONTROLLER. .......................................................................................................... 8
6.4 LEGAL COUNSEL. ................................................................................................................................. 9
6.5 STAFFING STRATEGY REVIEW UPON COMPLETION OF THE GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY PLAN9
ARTICLE 7. FINANCES .................................................................................................................................... 9
7.1 DEPOSIT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS .......................................................................................... 9
7.2 BUDGET. ............................................................................................................................................ 10
7.3 CONTRACTS. ...................................................................................................................................... 10
7.4 AGENCY FUNDING AND CONTRIBUTIONS. ....................................................................................... 10
ARTICLE 8. SPECIAL PROJECTS ..................................................................................................................... 10
8.1 PROJECTS........................................................................................................................................... 10
8.2 MEMBER SPECIFIC PROJECTS. ........................................................................................................... 10
8.3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL. ................................................................................................... 10
ARTICLE 9. DEBTS AND LIABILITIES ............................................................................................................. 11
ARTICLE 10. RECORDS RETENTION ............................................................................................................. 11
10.1 MAINTENANCE OF THE AGENCY RECORDS. .................................................................................... 11
10.2 RECORDS RETENTION POLICY AND SCHEDULE. .............................................................................. 11
10.3 PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUESTS. ................................................................................................... 11
ARTICLE 11. ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ..................................................................................... 11
ARTICLE 12. AMENDMENT .......................................................................................................................... 11
ARTICLE 13. DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................ 12
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PREAMBLE
These Bylaws are adopted and effective as of October 12, 2017, pursuant to the Joint Powers
Agreement of the UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY (Agreement).
ARTICLE 1. THE AGENCY
1.1 NAME OF AGENCY. The name of the Agency created by the Agreement shall be the Ukiah Valley
Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Agency).
1.2 OFFICE OF AGENCY. The principal office of the Agency shall be at the Mendocino County Water
Agency, 501 Low Gap Road, Room 1010, Ukiah, CA 95482, or at such other location as the Board may
designate by resolution.
1.3 POWERS. The powers of the Agency shall be as set forth in Article 5 of the Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2.1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The Agency shall be governed by a Board of Directors (Board) as set forth
in Article 7 of the Agreement.
2.2 PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS
2.2.1 Appointment. Each Member Agency is responsible for appointing a Board Member and an
alternate Board Member, pursuant to its own procedures and authorities. The appointment shall be
made by Resolution.
2.2.2 Notification. Each Member Agency shall notify the Agency when it appoints or changes its
Board Member and/or alternate Board Member.
2.2.3 Tribal Member. The six (6) Tribes within the Ukiah Valley identified as Redwood Valley
Rancheria, Coyote Valley Reservation, Pinoleville Pomo Nation, Potter Valley Rancheria, Guidiville
Rancheria and the Hopland Reservation, shall submit a letter nominating a Director and Alternative
Director. The Board shall confirm the nominee at a regular meeting and shall appoint the Tribal Director
upon simple majority vote of all Members.
2.2.4. Agricultural Member. 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 (Appendix
A). 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.
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ARTICLE 3. BOARD MEETINGS
3.1 MEETINGS. 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, at Mendocino County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 501 Low
Gap Road, Room 1070, Ukiah, CA 95482 and as often as needed. Special meetings of the Board may be
called by the Chair or any four directors by written request. Board meetings shall be conducted in
compliance with all applicable laws, and as further specified herein. Meeting agendas shall be posted 72
hours before each meeting in compliance with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
3.2 QUORUM. In determining a quorum as defined by Section 9.1 of the Agreement, Alternate Directors
attending meetings shall not be counted as part of any meeting quorum unless such Alternate Director
is formally representing an absent appointed Director.
3.3 ORDER OF BUSINESS. In general, at the regular meetings of the Board, the following will be the
order of business:
3.3.1 Call to Order.
3.3.2 Roll Call.
3.3.3 Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meeting.
3.3.4 Public Comment Period
3.3.5 Staff Updates.
3.3.6 Agenda Items, including any appropriate combination of consent items, regular business
items, public hearing items or closed session items.
3.3.7 Directors Reports.
3.3.8 Adjournment.
3.4 AGENDA. Members may submit items for the agenda at a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the
publication of the agenda for any regular meeting. The agenda shall be published seventy-two (72)
hours prior to regular board meeting and twenty-four (24) hours prior to a special board meeting in
accordance with the Brown Act. Agenda publication shall conform to all required provisions of the
Brown Act. Nothing herein shall prohibit the board from considering any late-submitted or emergency
item to the extent permitted by the Brown Act.
3.5 ACTION BY THE BOARD. Action by the Board on all resolutions or ordinances shall be taken using
a roll call vote and shall be recorded in writing, signed by the Chair, and attested to by the Secretary. All
other actions of the Board shall be by motion recorded in written minutes. The clerk or Chair in an
absence of a clerk shall announce the results of the vote including the names of the Directors, if any,
voting in the minority.
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3.6 RULE OF ORDER. All rules of order not otherwise provided for In these Bylaws or applicable
statute, regulation, or other law shall be determined, to the extent practicable, in accordance with
"Robert's Rules of Order;" provided, however, that no action of the Board shall be invalidated or its
legality otherwise affected by the failure or omission to observe or follow "Robert's Rules of Order."
ARTICLE 4. OFFICERS
4.1 OFFICERS. The Officers of the Agency are the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary, as provided for in
Article 10 of the Agreement. All Directors are eligible to serve as an Officer. The Chair and the Vice Chair
must be Directors.
4.2 ELECTION OF OFFICERS. At the first meeting of the Board, and every two (2) years hence,
nominations for the Officers will be made and seconded by a Director. If more than two Directors are
nominated for any one office, voting occurs until a nominee receives a majority of the votes cast. The
initial term of the elected Officers shall run from the date of their election to until the Board meeting
two years after the election. Thereafter, each Officer shall serve a term of two years. At the expiration of
the term, the Officer shall continue to fulfill the responsibilities of their office until such time as a
successor is appointed. An Officer may succeed himself/herself and may serve any number of
consecutive or non-consecutive terms.
4.3 REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS. Board Members and Alternate Board Members serve at the pleasure
of their appointing Member’s governing board and may be removed or replaced at any time.
Stakeholder Directors that no longer meet the qualifications set forth in section 7.1 of the JPA will be
automatically removed from the Board of Directors. A Stakeholder Director may be removed or
reappointed by a simple majority vote of the Board. Upon removal of a Board Member, the Alternate
Board Member shall serve as the Board member until a new Board member is appointed.
4.4. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS. Prior to the expiration of their term, an officer may be removed only by
a majority vote of the board or as a result of resignation, removal from or replacement on the board of
directors, or by operation of law.
4.5 VACANCIES. Any vacancy in the offices because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or
any other cause will be filled for the balance of the vacated term in the manner prescribed in these
Bylaws for regular appointments to that office; provided, however, that such vacancies may be filled at
any regular or special meeting of the Board. Alternate Directors shall serve as the Board member until a
new Board member is appointed. Members shall submit any changes in Director or Alternate Director
positions to the Board of Directors or Executive Director by written noticed signed by an authorized
representative from the Member. The written noticed must include a Resolution of the governing board
of the Member directing such change in the Director or Alternative Director position.
4.6 RESIGNATION OF OFFICERS. Any Officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the
Board Chair or Secretary. Any resignation takes effect at the date of the receipt of that notice or at any
later time specified in that notice. Unless otherwise specified in that notice, the acceptance of the
resignation is not necessary to make it effective.
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4.7 RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS.
4.6.1 Chair of the Board. The Chair of the Board shall preside at meetings of the Board and
exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Board or
prescribed by these Bylaws. The Chair shall have the power to enforce meeting decorum and rules of
order. The Chair shall rule on all questions of procedure, unless overruled by the Board.
4.7.2 Vice-Chair of the Board. The Vice-Chair of the Board shall fulfill all the duties of the Chair in
his/her absence and exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be assigned to him/her
by the Board.
4.7.3 Secretary. The Secretary shall perform duties assigned by the Board, such duties shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
i. Book of Minutes. Keep or cause to be kept, at the principal executive office of the
Agency or such other place as the Board may direct, a book of minutes of a ll meetings and
actions of Directors and Committees of the Agency, with the time and place of holding the
meeting, whether regular or special, and, if special, how authorized, the notice given, the names
of those present and absent at such meetings and the proceedings of such meetings. Minutes
will be in the form of Action Minutes.
ii. Notices and Other Duties. Prepare, give, or cause to be given, notice of, and agendas
for, all meetings and/or hearings of the Board and committees of the Agency.
iii. Exercise and perform such other powers and perform such other duties as may be
assigned to him/her by the Board.
ARTICLE 5. BOARD COMMITTEES, WORKING GROUPS, ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
5.1 INTERNAL BOARD COMMITTEES. The Board may establish temporary or permanent Board
Committees composed of two (2) Board Members to facilitate conduct of its work. Temporary Board
Committees will have a specific charge and operational duration not to exceed six months and are not
subject to the Brown Act. All Board Committees will provide regular updates to the full Board about
their activities and the progress of their work.
5.2 WORKING GROUPS. Informal working groups may be formed from time to time to provide
opportunities for a small subset of Directors to work with staff on specific planning, analytical, or
community engagement activities. Such working groups will have a defined area as the focus for its work
and may function for up to six months, and may include such membership as needed to accomplish the
objectives for which the working group was created, to the extent permitted by law.
5.3 ADVISORY COMMITTEES. Pursuant to Section 11 of the Agreement, the Board may establish one
or more advisory committees to assist in carrying out the purposes and objectives of the Agency.
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5.3.1 In establishing an Advisory Committee, the Board shall provide specific direction to the
Committee as to its charge, expected duration for completion of its charge, and a summary of the
resources, including staff or consultant support available to the Committee in performing its work.
5.3.2 Advisory Committee membership and appointments shall be at the Board's discretion
based on creating the membership needed to meet the purpose for which the Advisory Committee was
created.
5.3.3 The Board will ensure that at least one (1) member from the Board of Directors or Agency
employee attends and participates in each advisory committee meeting.
5.3.4 Any advisory committee shall exercise such powers as may be delegated to it, except that no
committee may:
i. Take any final action on matters which, under the Agreement, require approval by a
majority vote of the Board;
ii. Amend or repeal the Bylaws or adopt new Bylaws;
iii. Amend or repeal any resolution of the Board; or,
iv. Appoint any other committees of the Board or the members of these committees.
5.3.5 Advisory committees shall meet at the call of their respective committee chairs. All
advisory committee meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (California
Government Code sections 54950 et seq.). Minutes of committee meetings shall be recorded and upon
approval shall be distributed to the Board.
5.4 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Pursuant to Section 11 of the Agreement there shall be
established a technical advisory committee, the purpose of which shall be to provide advice to the Board
on issues of technical nature related to the activities of the Agency.
5.4.1 The technical advisory committee shall be comprised of at least one (1) representative of
each Member; one (1) representative for each of the Agricultural Stakeholders and the Tribal
Stakeholders; at least one (1) representative from the Sonoma County Water Agency; at least one (1)
representative from the Mendocino County Resource Conservation District; and at least one
representative from the California Land Stewardship Institute.
5.4.2 The technical advisory committee shall meet as directed by the Board of Directors, and
shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors as requested.
5.4.3 The role and responsibilities of the technical advisory committee will be established in a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Agency, the Mendocino County Resource Conservation
District, the Sonoma County Water Agency, and the California Land Stewardship Institute.
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5.4.3 Additional Members to the technical advisory committee may be added by
recommendation of the Board, followed by an amendment of the Memorandum of Understanding
signed by all parties.
5.4.4 The Technical Advisory committee shall exercise such powers as may be delegated to it,
except that no committee may:
i. Take any final action on matters which, under the Agreement, require approval by a
majority vote of the Board;
ii. Amend or repeal the Bylaws or adopt new Bylaws;
iii. Amend or repeal any resolution of the Board; or
iv. Appoint any other committees of the Board or the members of these committees.
5.4.5 Technical advisory committees may meet at the call of their respective committee chairs.
All advisory committee meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act
(California Government Code sections 54950 et seq.). Minutes of committee meetings shall be recorded
and distributed upon approval to the Board.
5.4.6 In the event that a technical advisory committee includes a quorum of the Board of
Directors, including alternates, then all meetings of that committee shall be noticed and treated as joint
meetings of the technical advisory committee and the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE 6. AGENCY ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT AND STAFFING
6.1 COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT. Except for the Agency's Treasurer and Controller functions,
Agency administration and management will be determined by resolution of the board. The Agency
intends to initially utilize a collaborative staffing model in which the professional and technical staff of
the member agencies work together to provide staff leadership, management and administration of the
agency. The Board, however, shall have the authority to adopt such staffing solutions as it determines
appropriate to meet the Agency’s needs and are consistent with the terms of the JPA Agreement.
6.3 TREASURER AND CONTROLLER. The Treasurer shall be the depository and have custody of all
the money of the Agency from whatever source, and shall provide strict accountability of Agency funds
in accordance with Government Code Sections 6505 and 6505.5. The Treasurer shall possess the powers
of, and shall perform those functions required by Government Code Sections 6505, 6505.5, and all other
applicable laws and regulations, including any subsequent amendments thereto. The Controller of the
Agency shall cause an independent audit of the Agency’s finances to be made by a certified public
accountant in compliance with California Government Code Section 6505. The Treasurer and Controller
shall comply strictly with the provisions of statutes relating to their duties found in Chapter 5
(commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code.
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6.3.1 Pursuant to Government Code section 6505.5, the Treasurer for the County of Mendocino
shall act as Treasurer for the Agency.
6.3.1.1 Treasurer's Duties. Particularly, the Treasurer shall perform, but not be limited to, the
following duties:
i. Books of Account. Keep and maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, adequate
and correct books and records of accounts of the properties and business transactions of
Agency, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains, losses, capital,
retained earnings, and other matters customarily included in financial statements. The books of
account will be open to inspection by any Director at all reasonable times.
ii. Deposit and Disbursement of Money and Valuables. Consistent with the provisions of
Article 12 of the Agreement, deposit all money and other valuables in the name and to the
credit of the Agency within such depository funds and accounts as may be designated by the
Board; disburse the funds of the Agency as may be ordered by the Board; and render to the
Board, whenever requested, an account of all of his/her transactions as Treasurer and of the
financial condition of the Agency.
iii. Treasurer Report. On a quarterly basis provide the Directors with a Treasurer’s report
that includes a summary of revenue and expenditure activity to date for the current fiscal year.
6.3.2 Pursuant to Government Code section 6505.5, the Mendocino County Auditor shall
perform the functions of the Controller of the Agency.
6.3.2.1 Independent Audit. The annual independent audit will be conducted or coordinated by
the Mendocino County Auditor pursuant to Government Code section 6505(b).
6.4 LEGAL COUNSEL. The Board of Directors may appoint legal counsel as it deems appropriate and
may request that Members utilize their counsel on Agency business when requested by the Board.
6.5 STAFFING STRATEGY REVIEW UPON COMPLETION OF THE GROUNDWATER
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN. The staffing model for the Agency will be reviewed and revised as needed. In
particular, the performance of the collaborative staffing model in meeting the Agency's needs and the
proposed role of the Agency in developing the GSA and GSP will be considered when determining the
potential future staffing needs of the Agency. Future staffing of the Agency shall be in accordance with
Article 13 of the Agreement.
ARTICLE 7. FINANCES
7.1 DEPOSIT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. All funds of the Agency shall be deposited in one or
more depository accounts as may be designated by the Board. Such accounts shall be independent of
any account owned by or exclusively controlled by any of the Members. No disbursements of such funds
shall be made unless the disbursements have been approved in the annual operating budget, or
otherwise specifically approved by the Board. Disbursements of not more than one thousand dollars
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($1,000) may be issued pursuant to the Treasurer's sole signature. Disbursements in excess of one
thousand dollars ($1,000) may only be issued upon the signature of the Treasurer and Chair, or in the
Chair's absence, the Vice-Chair. The Treasurer may establish and implement a protocol allowing for
electronic signatures by the Chair or Vice-Chair in order to facilitate efficient operation of the Agency.
7.2 BUDGET. The Agency shall operate pursuant to an operating budget to be adopted prior to the
beginning of each new fiscal year. The Agency shall endeavor to operate each year pursuant to an
annual budget so that projected annual expenses do not exceed projected annual revenues. Budget
adjustments to the annual budget shall be reviewed and acted upon by the Board at a regularly or
specially scheduled Board meeting occurring after January 1 of each calendar year. The Board may take
action to amend the budget at other times if circumstances require more immediate action.
7.3 CONTRACTS. The Agency shall utilize the County of Mendocino procurement process for
professional services, including use of the County’s contract boilerplate, legal review and contract
administration. All contracts require approval by the Agency Board of Directors. The contract
administration for the Agency will be reviewed and revised as needed.
7.4 AGENCY FUNDING AND CONTRIBUTIONS. 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 of five thousand dollars ($5,000). 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).
ARTICLE 8. SPECIAL PROJECTS
8.1 PROJECTS. The Agency intends to carry out activities in furtherance of its purposes and consistent
with the powers established by the Agreement with the participation of all Members.
8.2 MEMBER SPECIFIC PROJECTS. In addition to the general activities undertaken by all Members of
the Agency, the Agency may initiate specific projects or litigation that involves less than all Members.
No Member shall be required to be involved in a project that involves less than all the Members
8.2.1 PROJECT AGREEMENT. Prior to undertaking any project or litigation that does not involve
all Member Agencies, the Members electing to participate in the project shall enter into a Project
Agreement. A Member may elect not to participate in a specific project or litigation matter by written
notice in accordance with Section 14.3 of the Agreement. Each Project Agreement shall provide specific
terms and conditions in accordance with Section 14.3 of the Agreement.
8.3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to
disapprove any Project Agreement upon a determination that the Project Agreement has specific,
substantial adverse impacts upon Members that have not executed the Project Agreement.
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ARTICLE 9. DEBTS AND LIABILITIES
The debts, liabilities and obligations of the Agency are not and will not be the debts, liabilities or
obligations of any or all of the Members. However, nothing in this Article or in the Agreement prevents,
or impairs the ability of, a Member or Members, from agreeing, in a separate agreement, to be jointly
and/or severally liable, in whole or in part, for any debt, obligation or liability of the Agency, including
but not limited to, any bond or other debt instrument issued by the Agency.
ARTICLE 10. RECORDS RETENTION
10.1 MAINTENANCE OF THE AGENCY RECORDS. The Agency will keep:
10.1.1 Adequate and correct books and records of account; and of the Board.
10.1.2 Minutes in written form of the proceedings of its Board, and committees, and advisory
committees, if any.
10.1.3 Approved Resolutions and Agreements.
10.1.4 All such records will be kept at the Agency's principal office.
10.2 RECORDS RETENTION POLICY AND SCHEDULE. The Board may review and adopt a Records
Retention Policy and Schedule that specifies the retention period of different categories of materials.
Implementation of this Policy will be the responsibility of Agency staff if adopted.
10.3 PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUESTS. The Agency shall comply with Government Code Section
6250 et seq. known as the California Public Records Act. The Agency may review and adopt a Public
Access to Records policy. Implementation of this Policy will be the responsibility of Agency staff if
adopted.
ARTICLE 11. ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The Agency shall be subject to the conflict of interest rules set forth in the Political Reform Act
(commencing with Section 81000 of the Government Code of the State of California) and Sections 1090
et seq. of the Government Code of the State of California, and the Agency shall adopt an ethics policy as
well as a conflict of interest code as required and as provided by the implementing regulations of the
Political Reform Act.
ARTICLE 12. AMENDMENT
These Bylaws may be amended from time to time by resolution of the Board duly adopted upon
majority of the Board at its regular or special meeting; provided, however, that no such amendment
shall be adopted unless at least thirty (30) days written notice thereof has previously been given to all
members of the Board. Such notice shall identify the Article to be amended, the proposed amendment,
and the reason for the proposed amendment.
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ARTICLE 13. DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION
Unless specifically defined in these Bylaws, all defined terms shall have the same meaning ascribed to
them in the Agreement. If any term of these Bylaws conflicts with any term of the Agreement, the
Agreement's terms shall prevail, and these Bylaws shall be amended to eliminate such conflict of terms.
Unless the context or reference to the Agreement requires otherwise, the general provisions, rules of
construction, and definitions in the California Civil Code will govern the construction of these Bylaws.
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Agenda Item No: 5.a.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 5/7/2025
ITEM NO: 2025-479
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT:Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA/GSA) Staff Updates.
PREPARED BY: Blake Adams, Chief Resiliency Officer
PRESENTER: Blake Adams, TAC General Manager.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
Summary:Staff will provide updates regarding outcomes and next steps identified during the April Ukiah
Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (UVBGSA/GSA) Board meeting as well as administrative
developments including, but not limited to, GSA website updates, GSA admin transition, JPA and Bylaw
amendments, and FY 25/26 Budget formulation.
Background:
Discussion:
Recommended Action: Receive Staff updates from the General Manager.
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UKIAH VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
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Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
Draft Meeting Summary
March 14, 2024
1.Call to Order and Roll Call
Chair Salomone called the meeting to order.
TAC Members Present: Elizabeth Salomone (RRFC), Laurel Marcus (CLSI), Stephen Maples, Sonoma Water),
Ken Todd (URRWA), Amber Fisette (County of Mendocino), Clint Nelson (Ag), Sean White, City of Ukiah;
Javier Silva, Tribal Liaison, and Joe Scriven, newly appointed Mendocino County RCD member.
TAC Members Absent: None
Others Present: Erik Cadaret and Sabrina Marson from West Yost; Audra Bardsley and Laura Foglia of Larry
Walker & Associates; Schaelene Rollins (Hansford Economic Consulting; Dominic Gutierrez, DWR; Josie
Slovut, Mendocino Water Agency, Jamie Neary, Russian Riverkeeper; Al White and Paula, both members of
public.
2.Approval of Agenda
Chair Salomone reviewed the day’s agenda and covered the meeting protocol. Member Gaska moved to
approve the agenda with no revisions, Member White seconded. None opposed.
3.Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda
No public comment.
4.Overview of Department of Water Resources (DWR) anticipated improvements and corrective
actions for Groundwater Sustainability Plan and potential projects and management actions.
Erik Cadaret provided an overview of the technical merits of DWR’s proposed actions to address
improvements and corrective actions of the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
Anticipated improvements identified in the GSP include: well construction information and well inventory;
groundwater elevation; water budget; depletion of interconnected surface water monitoring network; and
stream network and hydrologic data. Recommended corrective actions include: updating the water
budget; improve characterization of interconnected surface waters; expanded, enhanced monitoring
network; interconnected surface water study; and well inventory.
ACTION: Chair Salomone to coordinate a GSP ‘action prioritization’ meeting with Dominic Guttierez, DWR
and (to be determined) TAC members.
ACTION: Stephen Maples and Laurel Marcus to discuss pump test opportunities.
ACTION: Erik Cadaret to ensure the link to a State Assembly Hearing on SGMA 10-year anniversary is
posted on the Ukiah Valley Basin GSA web page as a resource.
AGENDA ITEM 6a
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ACTION: Chair Salomone to ensure the recent three letters from Mendocino County Farm Bureau
addressed to the GSA TAC and/or Board, are posted on the website with this meeting’s materials.
5. GSA Partner Project Updates
Various members provided brief updates.
Laurel Marcus presented the City of Ukiah Phase IV expansion and surface water monitoring and Bureau of
Reclamation grant project.
ACTION: Laurel Marcus to send information to Chair Salomone and Erik Cadaret about the new project.
6. Water Quality Results from 2023 Sampling
Joe Scriven, TAC Member representing Mendocino County, RCD presented water quality results from the
2023 sampling efforts.
7. Water Year 2023 Annual Report Results
Audra Bardsley of Larry Walker & Associates presented the Water Year 2023 Annual Report results and state
of the basin.
8. Consent Items
Member White motioned to approve the minutes from the August 30, 2023 TAC meeting, seconded by
Member Gaska.
9. Future Agenda Items
The next TAC meeting will be in August and include the FY 2025 TAC meeting schedule, status of GAS fee
along with next steps, and FY 2025 GSA implementation.
10. Adjournment
Chair Salomone adjourned the meeting at 12:30 p.m.
The meeting recording can be found at: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/y4UeXY2AH8aPmeAMm-
PfCpHMhqIpcyAGsdqer7WoxE5ePGtu7t-6SyaeYq7_zaVT.rU1fyyEBa8Kxig6X?startTime=1710432947000 .
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UKIAH VALLEY BASIN
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting
AGENDA
County of Mendocino Conference Room B
501 Low Gap Road ♦ Ukiah, CA 95482
Virtual Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84136430721
March 5, 2025
1:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) met at a
Regular Meeting on March 5, 2025, having been legally noticed on February 28, 2025. The meeting
was held in person and virtually at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84136430721. Chair
Salomone called the meeting to order at 1:08 p.m. Roll was taken with the following Members
Present: Amber Fisette, Adam Gaska, Laurel Marcus, Joe Scriven, Donald Seymour, Sean White,
and Beth Salomone. Member Absent: Javier Silva Staff Present: Blake Adams, General Manager
and Kristine Lawler, Clerk.
CHAIR SALOMONE PRESIDING.
2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No public comments were received.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the Minutes for the December 11, 2024, TAC Meeting.
Motion/Second: Gaska/Marcus to approve the minutes for the December 11, 2024, TAC Meeting,
with modifications as discussed. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Fisette,
Gaska, Marcus, Scriven, Seymour, White, and Salomone. NOES: None. ABSENT: Silva. ABSTAIN:
None.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion and Adoption Regarding Order of Agenda.
Presenter: Elizabeth Salomone, Chair.
Member Consensus to approve the following agenda order:
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approve the Agenda
3. Audience Comments on Non-Agenda Items
4. Business Items
5. Partner Updates
6. Consent Calendar
7. Future Agenda Items and Set Next Meeting Date
8. Adjournment
AGENDA ITEM 6b
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Technical Advisory Committee Minutes for March 5, 2025, Continued:
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b. Presentation Regarding the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) WaterSmart
Grant-funded Ukiah Valley Basin (UVB) Project Entitled, "Creating Long-Term Water
Supply Resiliency for Ukiah Valley and Upper Russian River".
Presenter: Laurel Marcus, California Land Stewardship Institute Member Representative.
A PowerPoint presentation was received.
c. Discussion Regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) Process for Solicitation in Support
of the Upper Russian River Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem and Interconnected
Surface Water.
Presenter: Blake Adams, General Manager.
Ad hoc, consisting of Vice Chair White and Members Fisette and Gaska, reported out to Committee.
Committee Directives given to Staff:
Contact West Yost regarding the status of the issuance of the RFP, including comments
provided by ad hoc, and report back to ad hoc members, who will advise the full Committee
if there are any remaining issues.
Place an item on the next GSA Board meeting agenda to form a review panel for the incoming
proposals.
Place a comprehensive update for the GSA Board on their next meeting agenda.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Annual Report on Water Year 2024 Ukiah Valley Basin Annual Report and Update on Well-
Monitoring Study.
Presenter: Audra Bardsley (She/her), Larry Walker Associates.
A PowerPoint presentation was received.
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Presenters: Chair Salomone, Member Fisette, and Marlayna Bourbonnais Duley, Mendocino
County Health Director.
7. SET NEXT MEETING DATE
a. Discussion and Consideration of Future Agenda Items and Scheduling of Next Meeting
Date with Meeting to be Held at County of Mendocino Conference Room B at 501 Low Gap
Rd., Ukiah, CA 95482, at 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Chair Salomone
Member Consensus to hold the next meeting on May 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at a location to be
determined.
Chair Directive to direct Staff to only print two agendas going forward.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:39 p.m.
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Kristine Lawler, CMC/CPMC
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