special joint meeting of the etgsa executive & stakeholder
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EASTERN TULE
GROUNDWATER
SUSTAINABILITY
AGENCY JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY
County of Tulare
City of Porterville
Porterville Irrigation District
Saucelito Irrigation District
Teapot Dome Water District
Vandalia Water District
Terra Bella Irrigation District
Kern-Tulare Water District
Special Joint Meeting
of the ETGSA
Executive &
Stakeholder
Committees
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Convenes at 2:00 p.m.
Eric Borba GSA Chairman
Steve Kisling GSA Vice-Chairman
Aubrey Mauritson
Legal Counsel
Rogelio Caudillo
Interim Executive Director
Transit Multi-Purpose Center
15 E. Thurman Ave
Suite D
Porterville, California 93257
www.easterntulegsa.com
-----------------------------AGENDA-----------------------------
Action items are listed in bold.
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, members of the public may comment on any item not appearing on the agenda. Under state law,
matters presented under this item cannot be discussed or acted upon by the Committee at this time. For items
appearing on the agenda, the public is invited to make comments at the time the item comes up for Committee
consideration. Any person addressing the Committee will be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes or the
Chairman’s discretion. At all times, please state your name for the record.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. MINUTES
a. ACTION - Approve the July 25, 2019 Special Joint Meeting of the ETGSA Executive &
Stakeholder Committee Minutes.
b. ACTION - Approve the September 26, 2019 Special Joint Meeting of the ETGSA
Executive & Stakeholder Committee Minutes.
5. ETGSA MEETINGS REVIEW
a. Report on ETGSA Board Meeting of October 3, 2019
6. GSP DRAFT
a. Presentation on ETGSA Groundwater Sustainability Plan Draft by 4 Creeks.
b. Discussion regarding proposed groundwater reduction.
9. NEXT MEETING DATE
a. Next Joint Meeting (Stakeholder & Executive Committees) – Thursday, November 14,
2019 at 2pm at Transit Multi-Purpose Center (15 E. Thurman Ave, Suite D, Porterville)
10. ADJOURMENT
A person with a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 may request the GSA Authority to
provide a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting of the GSA
Authority. Such assistance includes appropriate alternative formats for the agendas and agenda packets used for any public
meetings of the GSA. Requests for such assistance and for agendas and agenda packets shall be made in person, by
telephone, facsimile, or written correspondence to the GSA Authority Secretary or to the City of Porterville Public Works
Department (559) 791-7804, at least 48 hours before a public GSA meeting.
EASTERN TULE GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE
HELD JULY 25, 2019
At approximately, 2:00 p.m. on July 25, 2019, at the City of Porterville Transit Main Purpose Conference Room, Chairman Eric Borba, called to order a special joint meeting of the Executive Committee and Stakeholder Committee of the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (“ETGSA”).
Executive Members Present: John M. Domondon Eric Borba Steve Dalke Eric Limas Steve Etchegaray Michael Knight Sean Geivet Nick Keller
Executive Members Absent: Denise England Glenn Fowler
Stakeholder Members Present: Don Castle Julie Inestroza Tom O’Sullivan Jason Guthrie Kathy Briano Bill Bennett
Stakeholder Members Absent: John Konda Matt Watkins James Parsons Sopac Mulholland
Others Present: Michael Tharp Julie Allen Aubrey Mauritson Garrett Busch Stacie Ann Silva Brad Samuelson Ryan Jensen Val Guzman Dale Brogan Geoff Vanden Heuvel Bill Wallace Bill Samarin
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairman Borba announced public the comment period. Comment was received from Bill Samarin. TO BE APPROVED
Agenda Item #4.a
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
MINUTES
Approval of Executive Committee Minutes of June 20, 2019
Committee member Geivet moved for approval of the June 20, 2019 Executive Committee minutes. The motion was seconded by Committee member Domondon and the committee unanimously approved the motion.
Approval of Stakeholder Committee Minutes of June 13, 2019
Committee member O’Sullivan moved for approval of the June 13, 2019 Stakeholder Committee minutes. The motion was seconded by Committee member Castle and the committee unanimously approved the motion.
ETGSA MEETINGS REVIEW
Report on ETGSA Board Meeting of July 2, 2019
Legal Counsel referred the committees to Agenda Item #5a, a report on the ETGSA board meeting of July 2, 2019. Attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Agenda Item #5a is a copy of the report.
TULE SUBBASIN COORDINATION
Report on Tule Subbasin Coordination and TH&Co Task Items
Legal counsel referred the committees to Agenda Item #6a, a report on Tule Subbasin activities. Attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Agenda Item #6a is a copy of the report.
Discussion ensued regarding the sustainable yield reported at the Tule Subbasin TAC meeting.
Consulting Engineer DeGroot provided comment on the status of sustainable yield, and advised that TH&Co.is continuing to work on this number. TO BE APPROVED
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GSP DRAFTING
Report on 4Creeks, Inc. on ETGSA GSP Drafting
Consulting Engineer David DeGroot provided a report on the GSP drafting. Attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Agenda Item #7a is a copy of the report.
Comment was received from Julie Allen.
Discussion ensued regarding the GSP drafting process and subbasin negotiation.
Receive an Discuss Presentation from 4Creeks, Inc. on Sustainable Management Criteria Development and Methodology
Consulting Engineer David DeGroot provided a report on the presentation from 4Creeks, Inc., on Sustainable Management Criteria development and methodology. Attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Agenda Item #7b is a copy of the report.
Groundwater Quality
Discussion ensued with the committee on using groundwater levels for measuring GW quality.
Public comment was received from Ryan Jensen.
Discussion ensued regarding current compliance issues.
Public comment was received from Staci Ann Silva.
Discussion ensued regarding monitoring.
Public comment was received from Ryan Jensen.
Discussion ensued regarding how groundwater pumping affects groundwater quality.
Public comment was received from Bill Samarin.
Discussion ensued regarding known plumes, existing monitoring programs, and representative monitoring sites in connection with Title 22 of California regulations. Also discussed were the implications of potential minimum threshold issues. Further discussion ensued concerning the need for coordination with other entities already monitoring, along with the existing Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.
Public comment was received from Michael Tharp.
Discussion ensued regarding trigger points.
TO BE APPROVED
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Public comment was received from Ryan Jensen.
Public comment was received from Staci Ann Silva.
Methodology and Process for Groundwater Elevation and Groundwater Storage
Consulting Engineer DeGroot continued with his presentation.
Public comment was received from Julie Allen and Geoff Vanden Heuvel.
Consulting Engineer DeGroot continued with his presentation regarding setting the minimum threshold.
Discussion ensued regarding trend lines, and transitional blocks of water and how those are affected by setting minimum thresholds. Discussion ensued regarding individual setting for each monitoring well.
Public comment was received from Staci Ann Silva, Julie Allen, and Ryan Jensen.
Discussion ensued regarding methods of setting the minimum threshold, including Kern County’s approach to the issue, as well as the relationship of minimum thresholds to drought conditions.
Public comment was received from Bill Wallace and Julie Allen.
Consulting Engineer DeGroot provided a review of setting the measurable objectives.
Public comment was received from Geoff Vanden Heuvel.
Consulting Engineer DeGroot commented on the methodology to calculate the number of dry wells using the depth to groundwater contour map.
Public comment received from Geoff Vanden Heuvel.
Discussion ensued regarding determining minimum thresholds and measurable objectives and deferring to technical recommendations.
Public comment was received from Dale Brogan, Ryan Jensen, and Staci Ann Silva.
Discussion ensued regarding completing the GSP.
Public comment was received from Julie Allen.
Consulting Engineer DeGroot reported there will be sensitivity analysis. Legal reported that there will be further discussion at the August 13, 2019 meeting.
TO BE APPROVED
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Receive and Discuss Presentation from 4Creeks, Inc. on Proposed ETGSA Data Management System
Consulting Engineer David DeGroot provided a report on the presentation from 4Creeks, Inc., on proposed ETGSA Data Management System. Attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Agenda Item #7c is a copy of the report.
Public comment was received from Bill Wallace.
Discussion ensued regarding planning strategies for the Agency.
Public comment was received from Bill Samarin.
Discussion ensued regarding market shares and when the GSA will implement its plan.
NEXT MEETING DATE
Next Joint Meeting (Stakeholder & Executive Committees) – Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Transit Multi-Purpose Center (15 E. Thurman Ave., Ste. D, Porterville)
The next meeting of the joint Stakeholder and Executive Committees is set for August 22, 2019, 2:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Since there was no further business to come before the Committee, Chairman Borba adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
____________ Chairman Eric Borba
TO BE APPROVED
EASTERN TULE GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE
HELD SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
At approximately, 2:00 p.m. on September 26, 2019, at the City of Porterville Council Chambers, Chairman Eric Borba, called to order a special joint meeting of the Executive Committee and Stakeholder Committee of the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency Joint Powers Authority (“ETGSA”).
Executive Members Present: John M. Domondon Eric Borba Steve Dalke Eric Limas Steve Etchegaray Denise England Sean Geivet Glenn Fowler
Executive Members Absent: Nick Keller Michael Knight
Stakeholder Members Present: Don Castle Julie Inestroza Tom O’Sullivan Jason Guthrie Kathy Briano Matt Watkins
Stakeholder Members Absent: John Konda James Parsons Sopac Mulholland Bill Bennett
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairman Borba announced public the comment period. No public comment was presented.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interim Executive Director Rogelio Caudillo announced the beginning of his tenure and his availability to assist. Also announced SB 559 has been moved to a two-year bill. David De Groot will be able to present on Oct 17, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at Transit Building to hold workshop on the draft GSP. TO BE APPROVED
Agenda Item #4.b
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MINUTES
Approve the July 25, 2019 Special Joint Meeting of the ETGSA Executive & Stakeholder Committee Minutes
Approval of the July 25, 2019 Special Joint Meeting of the ETGSA Executive & Stakeholder Committee Minutes was tabled until the next meeting.
ETGSA MEETINGS REVIEW
Report on ETGSA Special Board Meeting of August 13, 2019
Interim Executive Director Caudillo referred the committees to Agenda Item #5a, a report on the ETGSA special board meeting of August 13, 2019. Attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Agenda Item #5a is a copy of the report.
Report on ETGSA Board Meeting of September 5, 2019
Interim Executive Director Caudillo referred the committees to Agenda Item #5b, a report on the ETGSA board meeting of September 5, 2019. Attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Agenda Item #5b is a copy of the report.
Chairman Borba discussed agenda topics for the next board meeting.
Discussion ensued regarding board agenda items.
Director Geivet advised that work continues on software packages for accounting. He suggested that agenda items include implementation of the GSP, prospective rules and regulations, as well as financing.
Chairman Borba noted the need to discuss satellite monitoring, meters, and other regulatory mechanisms.
Director Geivet noted that such tools could be discussed under the topics of rules and regulations.
Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of legal preparing draft rules and regulations and presenting them for the Board’s review.
Discussion ensued regarding management zones and when to create additional zones.
Discussion ensued concerning timing and the relation to approval of the draft GSP.
Mike McKenzie commented on DWR’s response.
Director Domondon commented that more knowledge needs to be gained concerning how to do monitoring. While this is being achieved, policy positions can be more fully developed, and a strategy for implementation can be created. At that point, funding can be discussed accurately.
TO BE APPROVED
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Discussion ensued concerning the timing of Proposition 218 elections.
Director Domondon commented that we may not need to have a meeting.
Public Comment from Stacie Ann Silva.
Discussion ensued regarding the status of the Tule Subbasin Coordination Agreement. 4Creeks will compare the various GSAs’ respective GSPs. The Tri-County Water Authority’s GSP has recently come out.
Discussion re consultants to come to the board meeting. De Groot on DMS, potentially Keller on Prop 218. Coordination with county.
GSP DRAFTING
Report on GSP Public Comment Period
Interim Executive Director Caudillo provided a report on the GSP public comment period. Attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Agenda Item #6 is a copy of the report. Mr. Caudillo further reported that flash drives are available for those interested.
Julie Allen provided public comment.
JOINT MEETINGS OF THE ETGSA STAKEHOLDER & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
Discuss and Consider Continuing to Hold Joint Meetings of the ETGSA Stakeholder & Executive Committees
Eric Borba opened for discussion.
Members discussed the prospects of holding further joint committee meetings. The consensus was to continue to have joint committee meetings where feasible and effective.
ETGSA RULES & REGULATIONS DRAFTING
Discuss Future Ordinances and/or Rules and Regulations of the Agency
Director Domondon provided comment on the matter. Rules and regulations will be on the agenda for next month. TO BE APPROVED
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NEXT MEETING DATE
Next Joint Meeting (Stakeholder & Executive Committees) – Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Transit Multi-Purpose Center (15 E. Thurman Ave., Ste. D, Porterville)
The next meeting of the joint Stakeholder and Executive Committees is set for October 17, 2019, 2:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to come before the Committee, Chairman Borba adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
____________ Chairman Eric Borba
TO BE APPROVED
Special Joint Meeting of the ETGSA Executive & Stakeholder Committees September 26, 2019
Agenda Item 5.a
Report on ETGSA Board Meeting of
October 3, 2019
Staff Report to the ETGSA Executive & Stakeholder Committees
Subject: Summary ETGSA Board Meeting
Submitted By: Interim Executive Director
Recommended Action: N/A – For Information Purposes
Executive Summary:
The ETGSA Board of Directors held a meeting on October 3, 2019. Below is a summary of the meeting:
Directors Present - Director Kisling, Director Corkins, Chairmain Borba, Director Knight, Director Galloway, Director Schneider, Director Leider, Director Townsend, Director Holmes, Director Dalke
Directors Absent - Director Reyes, Director Wheaton
Summary of Actions Taken:
• Approved September 5, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)• Approved the TH&Co Proposal to Update, Refine, and Recalibrate the Tule Subbasin
Groundwater Flow Model. (Unanimous)• Approved the OACYS Proposal for Hosted Voice Service for Office. (Unanimous)• Approved Independent Auditor’s Report & Audited Financial Statements from inception
through June 30, 2019. (Unanimous)• Ratification of Bills Paid and Approved the Bills to be Paid. (Unanimous)• Approved the 2nd Quarterly Call for Funds. (Unanimous)• Approved the 2019-2020 Tule Subbasin Budget. (Unanimous)
Special Joint Meeting of the ETGSA Executive & Stakeholder Committees
September 26, 2019
• Approved Letter of Support for Tule Subbasin Round 3 Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant. (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to look into translating policies for implementation of GSP into legal terms and provide an update at the next board meeting.
Background: n/a
Fiscal Impact: n/a
Attachments: n/a