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BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETINGAGENDA

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OATH OF OFFICESwearing in of South County Cities/City Select Committee representatives:Steve Adams, Primary Director, and Rene Mendez, Alternate Director

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. General Public CommentMembers of the public may comment on matters within the jurisdiction of the agency thatare not on the agenda. Comments on agenda items should be held until the items are reached.

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4. Consent ItemsAll matters listed under the Consent Agenda may be enacted by one motion unless a member of the Board,audience, or staff requests discussion or a separate vote.

4.a Approve minutes of the 7/22/20 joint meeting and August 13, 2020 regular meeting 07--22-20 Joint Brown Act and COI Meeting.docx08-13-20 Unofficial Meeting Minutes.docx

4.b Approve July 2020 Financial ReportsStaff Report-July 2020 Financial Report (002).docxJuly 2020 Statement of Revenues & Expenses.pdfJuly 2020 Balance Sheet.pdfJuly 2020 Payment and Disbursement Report.pdf

4.c Consider appointing Eric Morgan as the Salinas Valley Water Coalition primary representative andappointment of Robert Rodoni, North Monterey County Well Owner representative to the AdvisoryCommittee4.c. Advisory Committee Appointments.docxEric Morgan Application.pdfEric Morgan Resume.pdfRodoni, Robert_Redacted.pdf

5. Scheduled Items

5.a Consider Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency membership to the Greater MontereyCounty Integrated Regional Water Management Group and Resolution to Adopt the Integrated RegionalWater Management Plan for Greater Monterey CountyBoard of Directors_Staff_Report_Item_5.a_Approval of SVBGSA Membership in the Greater MontereyCounty Regional Water Management Group.docx2012 MOU AMENDED 2020_09_03.docxBylaws AMENDED#7 2020_09_01.docxBoard of Directors_Item 5.a_Resolution to Adopt Greater Monterey County Integrated Water

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Management Plan.docx

5.b Receive report and provide initial recommendation for Proposition 68 Round 1 Implementation Grant forJanuary 2021 submittal to Department of Water ResourcesBoard of Directors_Item 5.b_ Received report on Prop 68 Implementation Grant and provide initialrecommendation.docx

5.c Consider appointing Advisory Committee nominees Frus, Groot and Lebow to represent the Committeeon the Integrated Sustainability Plan CommitteeBoard of Directors_Staff_Report_Item_5c_Appointments to Integrated Sustainability Planning Committee.docx

6. General Manager’s Report

7. Directors’ Reports

8. Closed Session - None

9. Adjournment

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SPECIAL JOINT MEETING UNOFFICIAL MINUTESBOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SUBBASIN COMMITTEES

JULY 22, 2020

The meeting was called to order at 1 p.m..

Roll Call: Board of Directors: Present: Directors Bramers, Chapin Hodges, Lee (Alternate), Lipe, Pereira, Stefani, Chair Adcock. Absent: Directors Adams, Alejo, McShane, McIntyreEast Side Subbasin Committee (No Quorum): Present: Committee Members Bunn, Chapin Hodges, Franscioni, Lee, Chair Pereira. Absent: Committee Members Amezquita, Barrientos, Chaabane, Clark, GranilloForebay Subbasin Committee (No Quorum): Present: Adcock, Bramers, Pereira, and Rice. Absent: Committee members Lohr, Nunes, A. Panziera, R. Panziera, Chair McIntyre Langley Subbasin Committee: Present: Committee Members Adcock, Esfahanian, Pereira, Chair Chapin Hodges. Absent: Committee Member MeloneMonterey Subbasin Committee: Present: Committee Members Breen, Coppernall, Esfahanian, Stefani, Chair Hardgrave Absent: Committee Members Bean, Brennan, JaquesUpper Valley Subbasin Committee: Present: Committee Members Baily, Bloom, Crank, Chair Cremers, Lipe. Absent: Committee Members Moitoso, Smith

Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Training

Legal Counsel Les Girard presented a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Board, Committee, and public questions and comments. There was no action on this item.

AdjournmentThe meeting adjourned at 1:52 p.m.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETINGUNOFFICIAL MINUTES

AUGUST 13, 2020

Call to Order Chair Adcock called the meeting to order at 3 p.m..

Roll CallPresent: Directors Adams, Alejo, Bramers, Brennan, Chapin Hodges, Lipe, McIntyre, McShane, Pereira,

Stefani, and Chair AdcockAbsent: NoneStaff: General Manager Donna Meyers, Deputy General Manager Emily Gardner, Sr. Advisor Gary

Petersen, Legal Counsel Les Girard, Clerk Ann Camel

Consent ItemsUpon motion and second, the Board approved the Consent Resolution. AYES: Directors Adams, Alejo, Brennan, Chapin Hodges, Lipe, McIntyre, Pereira, Stefani and Chair Adcock. NOES: None.ABSTAIN: Director McShane. ABSENT: Director Bramers

The Consent Resolution contained the following items.

a. Approved 07-09-20 Board meeting minutes

b. Approved June 2020 Financial Claims Report

Scheduled Items

Director Bramers joined the meeting at 3:05 p.m. due to technical difficulties.

a. Consider adopting RESOLUTION adopting the second amended Bylaws for the conduct of Board and Committee business

Upon motion and second, the Board unanimously adopted RESOLUTION 2020-14 approving the second amended Bylaws for the conduct of Board and Committee business. AYES: Directors Adams, Alejo, Bramers, Brennan, Chapin Hodges, Lipe, McIntyre, McShane, Pereira, Stefani and Chair Adcock. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.

b. Approval of Amendment No. 4 to Errol L. Montgomery and Associates, Inc. Agreement for Professional Services to Provide Groundwater Sustainability Plan Planning and Preparation Services for 2020-2022

Upon motion and second, the Board unanimously adopted RESOLUTION 2020-15 approving Amendment No. 4 to Errol L. Montgomery and Associates, Inc. agreement for professional services to provide Groundwater Sustainability Plan planning and psreparation services for 2020-2022.

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1AYES: Directors Adams, Alejo, Bramers, Brennan, Chapin Hodges, Lipe, McIntyre, McShane,Pereira, Stefani and Chair Adcock. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.

c. Presentation on the Interlake Tunnel Project by Monterey County Water Resources Agency

Donna Meyers introduced Brent Buche and Ron Drake of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency, who presented a Power Point. Directors asked questions and commented. Tom Virsik, Nancy Isakson, Eric Tynan, and Chris Bunn commented. There was no vote on this item.

d. Appointment of Members to the Integrated Sustainability Plan (ISP) Committee

Donna Meyers reported Subbasin Subcommittees nominated the following members to serve on the Committee: Eastside Subbasin Planning Committee – Christopher Bunn; Forebay Subbasin Planning Committee – Steve McIntyre; Langley Area Subbasin – Caroline Chapin-Hodges; Upper Valley Subbasin – Grant Cremers; Monterey Subbasin – Janet Brennan; Seawater Intrusion Working Group – Mike McCullough. Howard Franklin and Amy Woodrow were submitted by the Water Resources Agency today. The Advisory Committee will consider nominees at its next meeting.

In response to Nancy Isakson, Ms. Meyers stated the other GSAs are represented on other committees. Chris Bunn asked about 180/400 Subbasin representatives. Ms. Meyers stated this may return to the Board after evaluation.

Upon motion and second, the Board unanimously appointed nominees and adopted RESOLUTION 2020-16 authorizing up to 5 Directors to serve on the ISP. AYES: Directors Adams, Alejo, Bramers, Brennan, Chapin Hodges, Lipe, McIntyre, McShane, Pereira, Stefani and Chair Adcock. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.

e. Receive update from Sr. Advisor Gary Petersen on Seawater Intrusion Working Group and Well Moratorium Working Group.

Gary Petersen presented a PowerPoint and stated that meetings are not subject to the Brown Act but the public may attend. There was no vote on this item.

Closed Session

Les Girard announced he would not participate in closed session due to a conflict of interest. The meeting adjourned to closed session at 5:30 p.m..

a. Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d )(1), the Board will meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation, City of Marina, et al. v. County of Monterey et al., Superior Court of Monterey County Case No. 19CV005720

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Salinas Valley BasinGroundwater SustainabilityAgency

BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 10, 2020

AGENDA ITEM: 4.b

SUBJECT: Receive July 2020 Financial Reports

RECOMMENDATION:Staff recommends approval of the July 2020 financial reports.

BACKGROUND:Section 10.2 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement forming the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (“Agency”) states “The Agency shall maintain strict accountability of all funds and report all receipts and disbursements of the agency on no less than a quarterly basis.” Reports are being presented monthly.

DISCUSSION:Attached are the following financial statements for the Agency through July 31, 2020:

Statement of Revenue & Expense - Budget vs. Actual – July expenses were $ 248,841 with Revenue of $967 creating a deficit for the month of $247,874. This is to be expected since the GSA fees will not be received until December.

Balance Sheet – shows $847,444 in cash, with $214,960 in accounts payable. The Accounts Receivable of $210,210 includes $209,243 due from the DWR Prop 1 Grant. The Balance Sheet now also shows a prior year comparison.

Payment & Disbursement Report – shows the detail of deposits and disbursements for the month of July with a net decrease in cash of($215,645).

FISCAL IMPACT:None.

ATTACHMENT(S):Financial Statements as stated above

PREPARED BY:Roberto Moreno, RGS Senior Advisor

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Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability AgencyStatement of Revenues & Expenses Budget vs. ActualJuly 2020

Jul '20 Budget$ Over Budget

% of Budget

Revenue440100 · GSA Fee 1,200,000 -1,200,000 0.0%444000 · Interest Income 967 4,000 -3,033 24.18%452100 · Round 3 DWR Grant 2,500,000 -2,500,000 0.0%452200 · Round 3 ASGSA Grant 553,000 -553,000 0.0%452300 · Round 3 Monterey Subbasin 163,888 -163,888 0.0%

Total Revenue 967 4,420,888 -4,419,921 0.02%Expense

520000 · Administrative Services 63,604 916,650 -853,046 6.94%530000 · 2020 GSP - Prop 1 26,039 41,500 -15,461 62.75%530500 · Legal Services 60,000 -60,000 0.0%531000 · 2022 GSPs

Total 531100 · 2022 GSPs (Grant Adm) 4,435 132,800 -128,366 3.34%Total 531200 · 2022 GSPs (Stakeholder Engagmnt 49,144 859,320 -810,176 5.72%Total 531300 · 2022 GSPs (GSP Development) 68,298 1,772,840 -1,704,543 3.85%Total 531400 · 2022 GSPs (Monitoring/Assessmnt 480 129,200 -128,720 0.37%531500 · 2022 GSPs (Expenses) 508 33,000 -32,492 1.54%

Total 531000 · 2022 GSPs 122,864 2,927,160 -2,804,296 4.2%532000 · Monterey Subbasin

Total 532100 · M'rey Subbasin (Grant Admin) 30,648 -30,648 0.0%Total 532200 · M'rey Subbasin (Stkhldr Engmnt) 4,104 24,220 -20,116 16.95%Total 532300 · Monterey Subbasin (GSP Devel) 11,653 282,260 -270,608 4.13%

Total 532000 · Monterey Subbasin 15,757 337,128 -321,372 4.67%533000 · Arroyo Seco GSA

533100 · Arroyo Seco GSA (Grant Admin) 18,000 -18,000 0.0%533200 · Arroyo Seco GSA (GSP Developmnt 535,000 -535,000 0.0%533000 · Arroyo Seco GSA - Other 0 0 0.0%

Total 533000 · Arroyo Seco GSA 553,000 -553,000 0.0%540000 · Grant Management Services (RGS) 2,282 0 2,282 100.0%540100 · GSA Fee Plan 3,050 25,000 -21,950 12.2%540200 · Facilitation Services 20,000 -20,000 0.0%540300 · Grant Writing / Lobbying 2,500 50,000 -47,500 5.0%540400 · Outside Specialty Legal Svcs 5,200 70,000 -64,800 7.43%540500 · Communications Consultant (RGS) 375 10,000 -9,625 3.75%550200 · Conferences / Training 7,100 -7,100 0.0%550300 · Dues and Subscriptions 3,000 -3,000 0.0%550400 · External Audit 6,000 -6,000 0.0%550500 · Auditor-Controller Collection 3,000 -3,000 0.0%550510 · GSA Fee Appeal Refunds 5,000 -5,000 0.0%550600 · Insurance Premium 207 4,000 -3,793 5.18%550700 · Legal Notices & Ads 145 5,000 -4,855 2.9%550800 · Office Supplies 4,500 -4,500 0.0%550900 · Postage and Delivery 22 3,000 -2,978 0.73%551000 · Printing and Reproduction 5,000 -5,000 0.0%551100 · Office Rent 250 3,000 -2,750 8.33%551200 · Technology 1,664 40,000 -38,336 4.16%551220 · Website Upgrade 855 2,000 -1,145 42.75%551250 · Agenda Management Software 3,700 -3,700 0.0%551300 · Travel Expense 10,000 -10,000 0.0%551400 · Bank Service Charges 500 -500 0.0%551800 · Meals and Meeting Expenses 2,500 -2,500 0.0%551810 · Mileage Reimbursement 1,000 -1,000 0.0%551900 · Board Stipends 4,028 26,400 -22,372 15.26%

Total Expense 248,841 5,145,138 -4,896,297 4.84%

Operations Surplus (Deficit) -247,874 -724,250 476,376 34.23%

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Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability AgencyBalance SheetAs of July 30, 2020

Jul 31, 20 Jul 31, 19

ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking/Savings

100100 · Rabobank Checking 8,356

100200 · Rabobank Money Market 111,813

100300 · CalTrust Medium Term Funds 732,732 459,753

100400 · Community Bank of the Bay Chkg 12,815

100500 · Community Bank of the Bay MMkt 101,897

Total Checking/Savings 847,444 579,922

Accounts Receivable110000 · Accounts Receivable 210,210 330,661

Other Current Assets120005 · Prepaid Expense 692 844

TOTAL ASSETS 1,058,346 911,427

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current LiabilitiesAccounts Payable

200000 · Accounts Payable 214,960 180,285Total Accounts Payable 214,960 180,285

Other Current Liabilities210000 · Deferred Revenue 399,063 330,661

Total Current Liabilities 614,023 510,946

Equity

320000 · Fund Balance 692,195 574,283

Net Income -247,873 -173,801

Total Equity 444,322 400,482

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 1,058,345 911,428

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Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability AgencyPayment & Disbursement ReportJuly 2020

Type Date Num Name Memo Amount

Bill Pmt -Check 07/10/2020 12106 Adam Secondo Board Stipends- 6-4 Budget & Finance , 6-11 BOD meeting -200.00

Bill Pmt -Check 07/10/2020 12107 County of Monterey July SVBGSA Rent- 1441 Schilling Place, South Building, 1st Floor -250.00

Bill Pmt -Check 07/10/2020 12108 Hansford Economic SVBGSA Fee Study and Support for month of June -1,082.50

Bill Pmt -Check 07/10/2020 12109 Joe Gunter Board Stipends- 6-4 Budget & Finance , 6-11 BOD meeting -200.00

Bill Pmt -Check 07/10/2020 12110 Luis A. Alejo Board Stipends- 6-11 BOD meeting & 6-25 Executive Committee meeting -200.00

Bill Pmt -Check 07/10/2020 12111 Pacific Policy Group Consulting Services, June 2020 -2,500.00

Bill Pmt -Check 07/10/2020 12112 Ronald J. Stefani Board Stipends- 6-11 BOD meeting & 6-25 Executive Committee meeting -200.00

Deposit 07/17/2020 GSA Fee Deposit- 4.52

Bill Pmt -Check 07/24/2020 12113 Caroline Dawn Hodges Board Stipends- BOD meeting 6-11-2020 -100.00

Bill Pmt -Check 07/24/2020 12114 Minasian,Meith,Soares,Sexton,Cooper Legal services rendered June 2020 -9,112.35

Bill Pmt -Check 07/24/2020 12115 Montgomery & Associates Inc. 4 Invoices- Prop 1, Prop 68, Monerery Subbasin, DMS Hosting -114,365.00

Bill Pmt -Check 07/24/2020 12116 Office of the County Counsel of Monterey Legal services rendered June 2020 -2,924.40

Bill Pmt -Check 07/24/2020 12117 Regional Government Servies 4 Invoices- Admin services, Prop 1, Prop 68, Monterey Subbasin -83,452.45

Bill Pmt -Check 07/24/2020 12118 U.S. Bank - CalCardAd for sub-committee members, Zoom, MailChimp, Google G-Suite, Verizon, Digital River -1,127.92

Deposit 07/31/2020 Money Market Account Interest 64.89

July 2020 Total (215,645.21)$

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Salinas ValleyBasin Groundwater SustainabilityAgency

STAFF REPORT

MEETING DATE: September 10, 2020

AGENDA ITEM: 4.c.

SUBJECT: Advisory Committee Appointments

RECOMMENDATION:Consider appointing Eric Morgan, Salinas Valley Water Coalition, and Robert Rodoni, North Monterey County Well Owner to the Advisory Committee.

BACKGROUND:At it’s August 20, 2020 meeting, the Advisory Committee voted to recommended the Board appoint Eric Morgan and Robert Rodoni as primary Advisory Committee members.

The Advisory Committee Bylaws state in pertinent part, “The Advisory Committee will manage its membership and composition, and the Agency Board of Directors may make appointments from time-to-time after receiving Advisory Committee recommendations and corresponding applications from interested parties to serve on the Committee. Organizations that hold seats on the Advisory Committee select their representatives (primary and alternate), which the Advisory Committee recommends to the Board for appointment. When an organization’s representative is no longer able to serve, the organization will recommend a new representative to the Advisory Committee. If the organization withdraws from the Advisory Committee, the Advisory Committee will identify another organization and corresponding representative to fill that interest-based seat and recommend the organization to the Board for appointment. If a stakeholder seat, not affiliated with an organization becomes vacant, the Advisory Committee will solicit applications for the seat and then make a recommendation for the stakeholder’s replacement to the Board.”

DISCUSSION:The initial membership of the Advisory Committee was established on March 9, 2017 to include the members of the former Collaborative Working Group. The Bylaws were amended in February 2019 to allow each organization to appoint two alternate members. The Bylaws call for the Advisory Committee to recommend new applicants to the Board of Directors. Appointees that have been approved by the Board may serve as either the primary or alternate for their organization by notifying the General Manager of any exchange in position, without further consideration by the Advisory Committee or the Board.

SUBMITTED BY:General Manager SVBGSA

ATTACHMENTSApplications

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Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM

FULL NAME: DATE: _________________________________ _____________________________ MAILING ADDRESS: CONTACT PHONE NO:

________________________ _______________ Current Occupation (within the last twelve months): _____________________________________________________________________ Current License (Professional or Occupational, date of issue/or expiration, including status: _____________________________________________________________________ Education and Experience (a resume may be attached): _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Boards/Commissions/Committees on which you have served: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name and occupation of spouse within the last 12 months, if married, for Conflict of Interest purposes: _____________________________________________________________________ References (list names and contact phone numbers of at least two references) ________ _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Please explain your reasons for wishing to serve and how you feel you may contribute: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

Eric Christian Morgan 8.4.20

Soledad Ca 93960

1). Member Manager @ Morgan Consulting LLC, 2). Co-Owner Gather |Urban Agriculture

Ca Pest Control Advisor Est. 1996 Exp.12/21. Certified Crop Advisor Est. 2013 Exp 12/20

See Resume

Monterye County Water Resources Agency Res-ops committee

Laura Morgan, owner Gather |Urban Agriculture

Rod Braga 8John Bramers

I am the person at Braga Fresh responsible for water quality and supply. I have a keen interest in contributing my experience in

agriculture to assit in finding the balance needed for the various stakeholder’s present in the basin. I have a technical knowledge of

of the water quality issues currently effecting our basin. I am outspoken and make thoughtfull comments in meetings.

3). VP Environmental Science and Resources, Braga Fresh Family Farms

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ERIC MORGAN

OBJECTIVE

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SKILLS

Teambuilding

Problem solving

Innovation

Creative Thinking

EXPERIENCE

VICE PRESIDENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND RESOURCES, BRAGA FRESH FAMILY FARMS

Jan 2015-Today Achieved Whole Foods “Best Rating” for Sustainable Produce. Ensuring

sustainable farming practices are employed in a vertically integrated grower and shipper of fresh organic and conventional produce.

MANAGER, VALLEY FARM APPLCIATIONS Jan 2009-Today

Managing team of pesticide applicators and pest control advisers.

MEMBER MANAGER, MORGAN CONSULTING LLC Jan 2009-Today

Vegetable Pest Control advising services and same day service soils lab that tests for NO3-N and NH4.

PEST CONTROL ADVISER, SOILSERV INC Jun1996-Jan2001

Vegetable Pest Control Adviser

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE FRUIT SCIENCE Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Outstanding Senior Project, 1996

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Firefighter, South Monterey County Fire District

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Salinas ValleyBasinGroundwater SustainabilityAgency

Board of Directors

STAFF REPORT

PO Box 1350, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

(831) 471-7512x203www.svbgsa.org

AGENCY MEETINGDATE: September 10, 2020

AGENDA ITEM: 5.a

SUBJECT: Invitation to join the Greater Monterey County Regional Water Management Group and approval of Integrated Regional Water Management Plan

RECOMMENDATION:Receive Staff presentation on the Greater Monterey County Integrated Regional Water Management Group and adopt a resolution 1) authorizing the General Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding for membership in the Regional Water Management Group and 2) adopting the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for the Greater Monterey County Region (updated 2018)

BACKGROUND:

In 2002 the State of California passed Senate Bill 1672 creating the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Act to encourage local agencies to work collaboratively to manage local and imported water supplies to improve the quality, quantity, and reliability. A key part of the IRWM Act was the creation of regions throughout California that would oversee regional plans addressing integrated water management. Monterey County is part of the Central Coast IRWM Region which includes the counties of Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara. There are six IRWM plans in the Central Coast IRWM Region. These plans include the Northern Santa Cruz County IRWM Plan, the Pajaro Watershed IRWM Plan, the Greater Monterey County IRWMP Plan, the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Bay and South Monterey Bay IRWM Plan, the San Luis Obispo County IRWM Plan and the Santa Barbara County IRWM Plan. These plans were all adopted between 2005 and 2008 and subsequently updated in 2016-2018.

The Greater Monterey Region includes all of the Salinas River Watershed north of the San Luis Obispo County line (encompassing a small portion of San Benito County where the Salinas River Watershed extends outside of Monterey County), includes the entirety of Monterey County exclusive of the Pajaro River Watershed IRWM region (which covers the Pajaro River watershed) and Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Bay and South Monterey Bay region (which covers all of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District jurisdiction, plus all of the Carmel River and San Jose Creek watersheds, plus all of the Seaside Groundwater Basin).

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California voters passed two significant funding sources for integrated regional water management in 2006 and 2014. Proposition 84, The Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act authorized the Legislature to appropriate $1 billion in general obligation funds (PRC §75001-75130) to fund integrated regional water management (IRWM) projects that assist local public agencies to meet the long-term water needs of the State including the delivery of safe drinking water and the protection of water quality and the environment, and that are consistent with an adopted IRWM Plan. Proposition 1, The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act authorized the Legislature to appropriate $510 million (Water Code §79744) for projects that are included in and implemented in an adopted IRWM plan that is consistent with Water Code §10530, et seq., and respond to climate change and contribute to regional water security.

The Greater Monterey County IRWM Plan was adopted in 2013 and updated in 2018 and includes several important plans and analysis pertinent to the work of the SVBGSA including the Greater Salinas Area Stormwater Resource Plan and the Greater Monterey County Stormwater Resource Plan. Stormwater capture and recharge may be appropriate for GSP project analysis over the lifetime of the SVBGSA GSPs. The Greater Monterey County IRWM Plan also includes important assessment of disadvantaged community water resource conditions and needs and includes analysis of climate change impacts on water resources.

Regional Water Management Group

The Regional Water Management Group is the entity tasked with developing and implementing the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Plan, reviewing projects submitted to the plan, and choosing which projects to put forward for funding.

The Regional Water Management Group for the Greater Monterey County IRWM region includes government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, water service districts, private water companies, and organizations representing agricultural, environmental, and community interests. The Regional Water Management Group members were chosen to ensure balanced representation of the various resource areas, interests, and geographic areas throughout the Greater Monterey County region, and consist of the following entities:

Big Sur Land Trust California State University Monterey Bay California Water Service Company Castroville Community Services District Central Coast Wetlands Group at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories City of Salinas City of Soledad Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

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Environmental Justice Coalition for Water Marina Coast Water District Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office Monterey County Resource Management Agency Monterey County Water Resources Agency Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency Monterey One Water Resource Conservation District of Monterey County Rural Community Assistance Corporation San Jerardo Co-operative, Inc.

Note, the Regional Water Management Group as a group has no special legal authority or regulatory power; it is simply a group of local agencies and organizations that have volunteered to identify water resource management projects in the Greater Monterey County region and to submit grant applications to the State on behalf of the region.

Stakeholders throughout the Greater Monterey County also play an important role in the IRWM decision-making process. Stakeholders are invited to attend Regional Water Management Group meetings, participate in workshops, and provide input and comments on the IRWM Plan. The current stakeholder list for the Greater Monterey County IRWM planning effort includes about 250 individuals representing over 150 agencies, organizations, and interest groups, including such entities as the following:

– Water suppliers and water service districts– Wastewater agencies– Water quality regulatory entities– Watershed groups– Flood control agencies– Federal, state, county and municipal governments– Environmental non-profit organizations– Agricultural organizations– Business organizations– Disadvantaged communities– Other community organizations– Universities and research institutions– Elected officials– Other interested individuals

Together, stakeholders and the Regional Water Management Group represent all of the major water resource management authorities in the region—as well as water resource management authorities and stakeholders from neighboring IRWM regions—and provide broad and fair representation of water supply, water quality, wastewater,

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stormwater, flood control, watershed, municipal, environmental, agricultural, and regulatory interests throughout all geographic areas of the planning region.

DISCUSSION:

The State of California continues to refine its water resource management policy especially after the historic drought and because of climate change analysis and predictions. The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) passed in 2014 was a part of this water resource legislative focus. The Department of Water Resources plays a critical role between these two historic water resource programs in that it is the lead agency for overseeing the programs and projects that arise from the State’s almost 20-year effort to modernize its water policy for the next 50 years.

Integrated Regional Water Management and SGMA will continue to be foundational efforts for water resource management into the future and will be continued focus for investment for voter approved bonds as well as other sources of state funds. It is a strategic partnership that SVBGSA should develop and become more formally involved in. The work of the RWMG and SVBGSA complement each other and provide the possibility for future technical and scientific partnerships, grant funds and grant match, and agency and nonprofit partnerships into the future.

At the August 19, 2020 RWMG meeting, the SVBGSA was invited by the RWMG to become a formal member of the RMWG. Staff supports this request for membership in the RWMG and recommends Board approval and authorization for the General Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Staff also recommends the Board adopt the Greater Monterey County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Memorandum of Understanding for Integrated Regional Water Management in the Greater Monterey County Region with Amendments through September 2020

2. Greater Monterey County Integrated Regional Water Management Group Bylaws with Amendments through September 2020

3. Resolution 20-____ to authorize the General Manager to execute the MOU and to adopt the Greater Monterey County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to become a RWMG member and no commitment of funding to be a member. Staff will attend RWMG meetings up to six times per year.

PREPARED BY: Donna Meyers, General Manager

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

For Integrated Regional Water Management in the Greater Monterey County Region

With Amendments through September 2020

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to recognize a mutual understanding among entities in the Greater Monterey County area regarding their joint efforts toward Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) planning. Under this agreement, the Regional Water Management Group (RWMG) partners commit to participate in the ongoing process established pursuant to the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Programand to develop and maintain a comprehensive IRWM Plan for the Greater Monterey County IRWM Region. This agreement sets forth the mutual responsibilities of the RWMG.

2. BACKGROUND

In November of 2002, Proposition 50 (the “Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act”) was passed by California voters, approving Chapter 8 and the Integrated Regional Water Management Program. The purpose of the IRWM Program is to “encourage integrated regional strategies for management of water resources and to provide funding, through competitive grants, for projects that protect communities from drought, protect and improve water quality, and improve local water security by reducing dependence on imported water.” Proposition 50 amended the California Water Code to authorize the Legislature to appropriate $500 million for integrated regional water management projects.

In November 2006, California voters passed Proposition 84, the “Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Costal Protection Act of 2006.” Administered by the Department of Water Resources, Proposition 84 includes an additional $1 billion in funding for the IRWM Grant Program, including $52 million for the Central Coast hydrologic region. Proposition 1E, the “Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act of 2006,” was also passed in 2006, authorizing the State to sell $4.09 billion in bonds to rebuild and repair California’s most vulnerable flood control structures, and to protect California’s drinking water supply system by rebuilding delta levees that are vulnerable to earthquakes and storms.

In November 2014, California voters approved a new $7.14 billion bond, Proposition 1, “The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014.” Chapter 7 of Proposition 1 (Water Code §79744) authorized $510 million in IRWM grant funds intended to improve regional water self-reliance security and adapt to the effects on water supply arising out of climate change.

In order to be eligible for grant funds through the IRWM Grant Program, a project must be contained within an adopted IRWM Plan developed in accordance with guidelines set forth by the State. Three IRWM Plans covering geographic areas within Monterey County were developed under Proposition 50:

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Pajaro River Watershed IRWM Plan (May 2007), including portions of San Benito and Santa Clara Counties

Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Bay and South Monterey Bay IRWM Plan (November 2007, amended March 2009)

Salinas Valley IRWM Functionally Equivalent Plan (May 2006, amended October 2008)

Together these plans covered most of the Salinas Valley, all of the Pajaro River watershed, all of the Carmel River and San Jose Creek watersheds, and the Monterey Peninsula. However, many key areas of Monterey County were not represented within any of these plans, leaving significant coverage voids for the purposes of IRWM planning and project implementation. These areas include, specifically: the Big Sur coastal watersheds and communities on the western side of the Santa Lucia Range, from Pt. Lobos south to the San Luis Obispo County line; the larger Salinas River watershed from the Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge at the Pacific Ocean south to the San Luis Obispo County line and including the east and west ranges of the valley; the Gabilan watershed; and portions of western San Benito County.

Representatives of the Central Coast IRWM Regions (including the three noted above plus Northern Santa Cruz County, San Luis Obispo County, and Santa Barbara County Regions) agreed during a meeting in February 2008 that the Salinas Valley plan should be expanded to include those areas of Monterey County that had not been represented in previous plans. A Regional Water Management Group has been formed to lead the effort in developing a new IRWM Plan, which will supersede the Salinas Valley IRWM Functionally Equivalent Plan. The new Region eliminates all previous IRWM area coverage voids within Monterey County, and is called the “Greater Monterey County” Region.

This MOU recognizes the joint commitment of the undersigned parties to develop and maintain an IRWM Plan for the Greater Monterey County Region. The MOU does not impose any further commitments or obligations upon any signatory party other than to participate in this process of IRWM Plan development. The resulting IRWM Plan will enable agencies and organizations in the Greater Monterey County Region to apply for IRWM Grant funds to support water resource management projects in the Region. The IRWM Plan may also serve as a basis for obtaining grant funds through other sources, such as the federal Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Implementation Program, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Title XVI Program, and other Federal, State, and private funding programs.

3. DEFINITIONS

3.1 IRWM Region (Region). The area defined by a RWMG for the purposes of integrated regional water resource planning and project implementation. At a minimum, a Region is defined as a contiguous geographic area encompassing the service areas of multiple local agencies; is defined to maximize the opportunities to integrate water management activities; and effectively integrates water management programs and projects within a hydrologic region defined in the California Water

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Plan, the Regional Water Quality Control Board region, or subdivision or other region specifically identified by the Department of Water Resources.

3.2 Regional Water Management Group (RWMG). A group in which three or more local agencies, at least two of which have statutory authority over water supply or water management, as well as those other persons who may be necessary for the development and implementation of a plan that meets the requirements of IRWM planning, participate by means of an MOU or other written agreement that is approved by the governing bodies of those local agencies.

3.3 Integrated Regional Water Management Plan. An IRWM Plan is, in essence, a plan for applying to the State for IRWM grant funds to support various water resource-related projects within a defined planning Region. The plan must be developed according to certain guidelines set forth by the State. These guidelines lead the RWMG through a process that is intended to foster integrated regional water management planning in the original spirit of the legislation.

Specifically, the guidelines ensure that a RWMG: considers the major water-related issues and conflicts within its Region; identifies goals and objectives for the Region in relation to IRWM planning; considers a broad variety of water management strategies for water resource management within the Region; identifies disadvantaged communities in the Region and takes the water-related needs of those communities into consideration; considers greenhouse gas emissions of programs and projects included in the plan; evaluates the adaptability to climate change of water management systems in the Region; and ultimately identifies the appropriate mix of water demand and supply management alternatives, water quality protections, and environmental stewardship actions to provide long-term, reliable, and high quality water supply and protect the environment. The result and culmination of this process—the raison d’être and “core” of the plan—is a prioritized list of projects that will be submitted to the State of California in application for IRWM grant funds.

4. GOALS

The goals of the collaborative effort undertaken pursuant to this MOU are as follows:

4.1 To develop and adopt a comprehensive IRWM Plan for the Region that will consider the strategies that are required by the State under Part 2.2 of Division 6 (commencing with Section 10530) of the California Water Code. Water management strategies that must be considered in the IRWM Plan include: ecosystem restoration, environmental and habitat protection and improvement, water supply reliability, flood management, groundwater management, recreation and public access, storm water capture and management, water conservation, water quality protection and improvement, water recycling, and wetlands enhancement and creation. Optional additional strategies that may be considered include: conjunctive use, desalination, imported water, land use planning, nonpoint source pollution control, promotion of the steelhead run, surface storage, watershed planning, water and wastewater treatment, and water transfers.

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4.2 To develop a comprehensive IRWM Plan for the Region that incorporates water supply, water quality, flood and erosion protection, and environmental protection and enhancement objectives. At a minimum, the plan shall address all of the following:

a) Protection and improvement of water supply reliability, including identification of feasible agricultural and urban water use efficiency strategies.

b) Identification and consideration of the drinking water quality of communities within the area of the plan.

c) Protection and improvement of water quality within the area of the plan, consistent with the relevant basin plan.

d) Identification of any significant threats to groundwater resources from overdrafting.

e) Protection, restoration, and improvement of stewardship of aquatic, riparian, and watershed resources within the region.

f) Protection of groundwater resources from contamination.

g) Identification and consideration of the water-related needs of disadvantaged communities in the area within the boundaries of the plan.

4.3 To improve and maximize coordination of individual public, private, and non-profit agency plans, programs and projects for mutual benefit and optimal gain within the Region.

4.4 To help identify, develop, and implement collaborative plans, programs, and projects that may be beyond the scope or capability of individual entities, but which would be of mutual benefit if implemented in a cooperative manner.

4.5 To foster coordination, collaboration and communication between stakeholders and other interested parties, to achieve greater efficiencies, enhance public services, and build public support for vital projects.

4.6 To realize regional water management objectives at the least cost possible through mutual cooperation, elimination of redundancy, and enhanced regional competitiveness for State, Federal, and private sources of grant funding.

5. MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING

5.1 Geographic Scope of the Greater Monterey County IRWM Region: The Greater Monterey County IRWM Region includes the entirety of Monterey County exclusive of the Pajaro River Watershed IRWM Region and Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Bay, and South Monterey Bay IRWM Region established under Proposition 50, and in addition encompasses a small portion of San Benito County where the Salinas River watershed extends outside of Monterey County.

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5.2 Regional Water Management Group for the Greater Monterey County IRWM Region: The RWMG for the Greater Monterey County Region consists of 19 entities with responsibility and interests in management of water resources that have agreed to form for the purposes of developing an IRWM Plan consistent with the guidelines set forth by the State of California for integrated regional water management. The RWMG for Greater Monterey County comprises the following public, private, and non-profit entities and groups:

Big Sur Land Trust California State University Monterey Bay California Water Service Company Castroville Community Services District Central Coast Wetlands Group at Moss Landing Marine

Laboratories City of Salinas City of Soledad Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Environmental Justice Coalition for Water Marina Coast Water District Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office Monterey County Resource Management Agency Monterey County Water Resources Agency Monterey One Water Resource Conservation District of Monterey County Rural Community Assistance Corporation Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency San Jerardo Cooperative, Inc.

5.3 Governance and Decision-making Related to IRWM Plan Development:Governance and decision-making related to development of the IRWM Plan will follow the structure and procedures outlined in the Greater Monterey County RWMG Bylaws, which are incorporated by reference.

5.4 Adoption of the IRWM Plan: Upon completion of the Greater Monterey County IRWM Plan, RWMG members shall each accept, approve, or adopt the plan through resolution by their governing boards or by other means according to organizational protocol.

5.5 Amendment of the IRWM Plan: The IRWM Plan and prioritized project list may be amended from time to time by majority vote of the RWMG. Any RWMG member or stakeholder may request that a meeting of the RWMG be convened for the purposes of amending the IRWM Plan. However, it is anticipated that the IRWM Plan or prioritized project list will be amended no more frequently than annually.

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5.6 Grant Applications and Awards: The RWMG will designate a Lead Agency to apply for State IRWM grant funds for projects within the Greater Monterey County Region. The Lead Agency will be the grantee and will administer the grant on behalf of the RWMG and project proponents.

5.7 Project Implementation and Monitoring: Project proponents will be responsible for implementing proposed projects and for providing project reports to the Lead Agency. The Lead Agency will be responsible for coordinating data collection and dissemination. The RWMG will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the IRWM Plan.

5.8 RWMG Member Roles and Responsibilities: RWMG members will not be required, but will be expected to attend all RWMG meetings. RWMG meetings will be held on a monthly basis throughout the duration of plan development, and thereafter on a schedule to be determined most appropriate for continued integrated planning and plan updates. All member organizations will contribute staff time to participate in RWMG meetings, public workshops, and other RWMG activities, and will be expected (though not required) to assume various tasks related to IRWM Plan development and implementation, including participation on committees.

5.9 Incorporation of New Members: It is recognized that membership of the RWMG may change from time to time. Incorporation of new members into the RWMG will be decided on a case-by-case basis by majority vote of the RWMG. A new member will be required to sign the MOU and will be expected to actively participate as described herein. Lack of active participation by any RWMG organization may be grounds for removal from the RWMG, which would be decided by majority vote of the RWMG.

5.10 Financial Costs: RWMG activities will be funded mainly by in-kind contributions from RWMG members. All member organizations will contribute staff time to participate in RWMG meetings, public workshops, and other RWMG activities. Funds for other costs related to IRWM Plan development and future plan amendments that cannot be covered through in-kind contributions will be obtained from grants or will be determined by the RWMG at that time.

6. GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING MOU

6.1 Term: This MOU shall become effective upon the date of the signature of all authorized representatives from each of the participating entities. This term shall continue in effect until terminated by the RWMG or until there are no longer any participating entities.

6.2 Counterparts: This MOU may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original. The counterparts shall together constitute one and the same MOU.

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6.3 Termination: An entity signatory to this MOU may withdraw from participation upon 30 days advance notice to the other signatory entities.

6.4 Amending the Agreement: Non-substantive changes to the MOU require majority vote of the RWMG members. Substantive changes to the MOU must have approval from the governing boards of each RWMG entity.

6.5 Relationship: This agreement shall not be construed or deemed to create a fiscal relationship of partnership or joint venture among the parties.

6.6 Good Faith: Each RWMG member shall use its best efforts and work wholeheartedly and in good faith for the expeditious completion of the objectives of this MOU and the satisfactory performance of its terms.

6.7 Rights of the Parties and Constituencies: This MOU does not provide any added legal rights or regulatory powers to any of the signatory parties, or to the RWMG as a whole. This MOU does not of itself give any party the power to adjudicate water rights, or to regulate or otherwise control the private property of other parties. This MOU does not contemplate the parties taking any action that would adversely affect the rights of any of the parties, or that would adversely affect the customers or constituencies of any of the parties.

6.8 Preservation of Authority and Power: Notwithstanding any representation or understanding expressed or intended to be expressed by either the language of this MOU, or by any party or signatory to this MOU, it is agreed and understood that each signatory's authority and power as provided under their respective authorizing statutes and all other applicable laws and regulations shall be retained and not be lessened, altered, or modified by the language or any intention expressed within this MOU.

7. SIGNATORIES TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

We, the duly authorized undersigned representatives of our respective entities, acknowledge the above as our understanding of the intent and expected outcome in overseeing the development and implementation of an Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for the Greater Monterey County IRWM Region.

ADDENDUM September 21, 2011

The organizations below have been added to the Regional Water Management Group. The RWMG voted to invite the City of Soledad to join the Group on August 17, 2011, and voted to invite the Rural Community Assistance Corporation to join on September 21, 2011, with none opposed for either vote.

ADDENDUM September 19, 2012

The California Coastal Commission representative announced at the September 19, 2012

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RWMG meeting that the Coastal Commission will be unable to formally adopt the IRWM Plan due to potential conflicts of interest, and therefore has no choice but to resign from the Regional Water Management Group. This addendum hereby acknowledges the resignation of the California Coastal Commission from the Regional Water Management Group.

ADDENDUM January 16, 2013

The Coastlands Mutual Water Company representative submitted a letter on December 22, 2012 stating their intention to withdraw from the Regional Water Management Group due to a perceived lack of benefit from their ongoing participation. This addendum hereby acknowledges the resignation of the Coastlands Mutual Water Company from the Regional Water Management Group.

ADDENDUM March 16, 2016

At a regularly scheduled Regional Water Management Group meeting on March 16, 2016, the Regional Water Management Group voted to invite the Monterey County Resource Management Agency to join the Regional Water Management Group. This addendum hereby acknowledges the Monterey County Resource Management Agency as a voting member of the Regional Water Management Group.

ADDENDUM December 1, 2016

The Garrapata Creek Watershed Council representative announced on November 30, 2016 via email to the Regional Water Management Group that the Garrapata Creek Watershed Council has been resolved as a 501(c)3 nonprofit, and is therefore resigning from the Regional Water Management Group. This addendum hereby acknowledges the resignation of the Garrapata Creek Watershed Council from the Regional Water Management Group.

ADDENDUM September 1, 2020

At a regularly scheduled Regional Water Management Group meeting on August 19, 2020, the Regional Water Management Group voted to invite the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency to join the Regional Water Management Group. This addendum hereby acknowledges the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency as a voting member of the Regional Water Management Group.

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REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT GROUP

William H. Leahy, Executive DirectorBig Sur Land Trust

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Alfred L. Wanger, Deputy Director for Information Technology and Water QualityCalifornia Coastal Commission

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Kathryn Cruz-Uribe, Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsCalifornia State University Monterey Bay

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Todd Peters, Chief EngineerCalifornia Water Service Company

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Eric Tynan, General ManagerCastroville Community Services District

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Artie Fields, City ManagerCity of Salinas

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Everett Kronlund, PresidentCoastlands Mutual Water Company

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Bryan Largay, Tidal Wetland Project DirectorElkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

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Deborah Davis, Legislative AnalystEnvironmental Justice Coalition for Water

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Ken Ekelund, PresidentGarrapata Creek Watershed Council

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Jim Heitzman, General ManagerMarina Coast Water District

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Paul Michel, SuperintendentMonterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

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Paul Binsacca, Board PresidentResource Conservation District of Monterey County

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Eric Lauritzen, Agricultural CommissionerMonterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office

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Curtis V. Weeks, General ManagerMonterey County Water Resources Agency

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Keith Israel, General ManagerMonterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency

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Jerri Carmo, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Director of Sponsored Programs, San Jose State University Research Foundation

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Moss Landing Marine Laboratories

Horacio Amezquita, ManagerSan Jerardo Cooperative, Inc.

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ADDENDUM September 1, 2020

At a regularly scheduled Regional Water Management Group meeting on August 19, 2020, the Regional Water Management Group voted to invite the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency to join the Regional Water Management Group. This addendum hereby acknowledges the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency as a voting member of the Regional Water Management Group.

Donna Meyers, General ManagerSalinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

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Greater Monterey County Regional Water Management GroupBylaws

With Amendments through September 2020

ARTICLE I. THE GROUP

Section 1. Name. The name of this group is the “Greater Monterey County Regional Water Management Group” (RWMG).

Section 2. Composition. The RWMG is composed of 19 entities:

Big Sur Land Trust California State University Monterey Bay California Water Service Company Castroville Community Services District City of Salinas City of Soledad Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Environmental Justice Coalition for Water Marina Coast Water District Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office Monterey County Resource Management Agency Monterey County Water Resources Agency Monterey One Water Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Resource Conservation District of Monterey County Rural Community Assistance Corporation Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency San Jerardo Cooperative, Inc.

Section 3. Notices. Any notices shall be sent to the Project Coordinator and to each of the RWMG entities by personal delivery, by email, by facsimile, or by first class mail, postage prepared in the United States Postal Service at the addresses set forth below. Notice shall be deemed effective upon delivery or transmission if delivered or sent by email or facsimile and on the third (3rd) day after mailing.

Susan Robinson, Program Director for theGreater Monterey County IRWMP PO Box 201Cabot, VT 05647Phone: (802) 279-4615Email: srobinsongs@frontier.com

Rachel SaundersBig Sur Land Trust509 Hartnell Street, Monterey, CA 93940Mail: P.O. Box 4071, Monterey, CA 93942Phone: (831) 625-5523, ext. 109Fax: (831) 625-0716Email: rsaunders@bigsurlandtrust.org

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John Olson, Ph.D.School of Natural SciencesCalifornia State University Monterey BayBuilding 53, 100 Campus CenterSeaside, CA 93955Phone: (831) 582-3873Email: joolson@csumb.edu

Brenda Granillo, Interim District ManagerCalifornia Water Service Company254 Commission StreetSalinas, CA 93901Phone: (831) 757-3644Email: BGranillo@calwater.com

J. Eric Tynan, General ManagerCastroville Community Services District11499 Geil Street (P.O. Box 1065)Castroville, CA 95012Phone: (831) 633-2560Fax: (831) 633-3103Email: eric@castrovillecsd.org

Brian FrusCity of Salinas, Public Works Department200 Lincoln AvenueSalinas, CA 93901Phone: (831) 758-7485Fax: (831) 758-7935Email: brianf@ci.salinas.ca.us

Oscar AntillonPublic Works DirectorCity of Soledad248 Main Street (P.O. Box 156)Soledad, CA 93960Phone: (831) 223-5173Email: oantillon@cityofsoledad.com

Carl P. Holm, AICPDirector RMAMonterey County Resource Management Agency168 W. Alisal, 2nd floorSalinas, CA 93901Phone: (831) 755-5103Fax: (831) 755-5877Email: HolmCP@co.monterey.ca.us

Monique Fountain, Tidal Wetland Project DirectorElkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve/Elkhorn Slough Foundation1700 Elkhorn RoadWatsonville, CA 95076Phone: (831) 728-2822 Fax: (831) 728-1056Email: Monique@elkhornslough.org

Environmental Justice Coalition for Water519 12th Street,Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 432-3529Email: colin.ejcw@gmail.com

Brian True, Capital Projects ManagerMarina Coast Water District11 Reservation RoadMarina, CA 93933Phone: (831) 883-5937Fax: (831) 384-0197Email: btrue@mcwd.org

Bridget Hoover, DirectorWater Quality Protection ProgramMonterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary299 Foam StreetMonterey, CA 93940Phone: (831) 647-4217Fax: (831) 647-4250Email: bridget.hoover@noaa.gov

Shandy CarrollMonterey Co. Agricultural Commissioner’s Office1428 Abbott StreetSalinas, CA 93901Phone: (831) 759-7384Fax: (831) 759-2268Email: CarrollS@co.monterey.ca.us

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Elizabeth KrafftMonterey County Water Resources Agency1441 Schilling PlaceSalinas, CA 93901Phone: (831) 755-4860Fax: (831) 424-7935Email: krafftea@co.monterey.ca.us

Mike McCullough, Government Affairs AdministratorMonterey One Water5 Harris Court, Building DMonterey, CA 93940Phone: (831) 645-4618Fax: (831) 372-6178Email: MikeM@mrwpca.com

Kevin O’Connor, Program ManagerMoss Landing Marine Laboratories8272 Moss Landing RoadMoss Landing, CA 95039Phone: (831) 771-4495Email: koconnor@mlml.calstate.edu

Paul Robins, Executive DirectorResource Conservation District of Monterey County744-A La Guardia StreetSalinas, CA 93905Phone: (831) 424-1036 x 124Fax: (831) 424-7289Email: paul.robins@rcdmonterey.org

Zane Mortensen, Rural Development SpecialistRural Community Assistance Corporation3120 Freeboard Drive #201West Sacramento, CA 95691Phone: (916) 549-3265Email: ZMortensen@rcac.org

Horacio Amezquita, ManagerSan Jerardo Cooperative, Inc.24500 Calle El RosarioSalinas, CA 93908Phone: (831) 424-1947Fax: (831) 424-1948Email: horacioamezquita@yahoo.com

Donna Meyers, General ManagerSalinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability AgencyP.O. Box 1350 Carmel Valley, CA 93942Phone: (831) 471-7512 x203Email: meyersd@svbgsa.org

Section 4. Incorporation of New Members. It is recognized that composition of the RWMG may change from time to time. Incorporation of new members into the RWMG will be decided on a case-by-case basis by majority vote of the RWMG, with the general assumption that a new entity will only be considered for admission into the RWMG if such admission would result in more balanced representation on the RWMG of geographic regions, disadvantaged communities, or water resource management interests within the Greater Monterey County region. A new member will be required to sign the MOU and will be expected to actively participate in regular RWMG meetings and in other RWMG activities, such as subcommittees or attendance at public workshops.

Section 5. Removal of RWMG Members. Lack of regular attendance at RWMG meetings or of active participation in RWMG activities may result in removal from the RWMG. A member may be removed from the RWMG, following 30-day written notice of a possible removal action and the reason therefore, upon the affirmative vote of a majority of RWMG members.

ARTICLE II. MEETINGS

Section 1. Meetings. RWMG meetings will be held on a monthly basis throughout the duration of development of the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP), unless cancelled by the Project Coordinator due to lack of business to discuss. Meetings will be held the third Wednesday of each month from 1:30PM – 3:30PM at a location to be determined each month. A call-in conference phone

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number will be made available for those who cannot physically attend. The RWMG meetings will be open to the public. Upon completion of the IRWMP, RWMG meetings will be held on a schedule to be determined most appropriate for continued integrated planning and plan updates.

Section 2. Attendance. The RWMG members are expected to attend all meetings scheduled.

Section 3. Special Meetings. Subject to proper notice, special meetings may be called by the Project Coordinator or by any other RWMG member regarding the development or amendment of the IRWMP.

Section 4. Conflict of Interest. Any member who believes himself/herself to have a conflict of interest in any matter shall indicate such conflict prior to discussion of the matter and shall step down during such discussion and subsequent voting.

Section 5. Requests and Considerations. All requests and/or considerations related to the RWMG shall be made in writing at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the time of the regular scheduled meeting.

Section 6. Conduct of Meetings. Except as otherwise provided by these Bylaws, the RWMG will follow the latest version of Robert’s Rules of Order for the orderly conduct of meetings.

ARTICLE III. DECISION-MAKING

Section 1. Decision-making Authority of RWMG. The RWMG is the final decision-making authority in all matters related to the IRWMP, though stakeholders and the general public will be given ample opportunity for comment and input regarding elements of the IRWMP during IRWMP development and future amendments.

Section 2. Quorum. A simple majority (50% plus one) of the RWMG shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Section 3. Voting. In order for voting to take place, there must be a quorum including at least two local agencies having statutory authority over water supply or water management. Action shall require a simple majority vote (50% plus one) of those present at the meeting, where “present” means involved in the discussion either in person or via conference call. Each RWMG entity is allowed one vote, regardless of whether or not they have contributed financially to the plan or to other RWMG activities. All votes will be counted equally. If the primary representative for a RWMG entity cannot attend a RWMG meeting, an alternate will be permitted to participate in the meeting and vote on behalf of that entity.

ARTICLE IV. DESIGNATION OF COMMITTEES

Section 1. Designation of Committees. The RWMG may designate committees to advise the RWMG in matters related to development of the IRWMP. These committees will include, at a minimum: various subcommittees to aid the RWMG in its decisions regarding specific elements of the IRWMP; a Project Review Committee to review, develop, and rank the projects submitted for inclusion in the IRWMP; and a Funding Committee to identify additional sources of potential funding for the region’s water resource management projects and to support the ongoing IRWM planning process. The roles and responsibilities of each of these groups are described in the following sections.

Section 2. Executive Committee (EC): The RWMG may designate an Executive Committee. The role and authority of the Executive Committee are defined as follows:

Responsibilities: The Executive Committee’s specific responsibilities include:

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Exercising limited powers of the RWMG between regularly scheduled meetings including developing meeting agendas, meeting with partner agencies regarding IRWM efforts, as well as other water-related topics such as stormwater and groundwater.

Acting as liaison with the Department of Water Resources staff and other state/federal agencies regarding funding opportunities.

Serving as a sounding board for management on emerging issues, problems, andinitiatives.

Reporting to the RWMG at the next meeting on any actions it has taken. Providing oversight and direction to the Program Director including strategic planning

and funding. Working in concurrence with other committees established by the RWMG. Signing documents approved by the RWMG.

Meetings: The Executive Committee meets as needed to address matters at hand. Executive Committee members must attend all RWMG meetings and all Executive Committee meetings. If an Executive Committee member is not able to attend a RWMG or EC meeting, a proxy may be sent to no more than 25% of regularly scheduled RWMG meetings (three meetings per year). If an Executive Committee member misses more than three RWMG or EC meetings during their one-year term, the RWMG has the option of voting in a replacement to represent that member’s category (i.e., conservation/watershed, disadvantaged community, agency, and water supply/management). If the Chair is absent from an EC meeting, the Vice-Chair shall facilitate the meeting, not the Chair’s proxy.

Members: The Executive Committee is comprised of five individuals (not member organizations)of the RWMG as appointed and voted by other members of the RWMG. The Program Coordinator is included as one of the five participants on the Executive Committee and will participate in all meetings except in matters related to the Program Coordinator evaluation and compensation. In order to ensure the diversity of the RWMG is well represented, the following categories were identified for the four representatives: conservation/watershed, disadvantaged community, agency, and water supply/management. The members will each serve a one-year term with the option to extend one year if approved by the RWMG. No member may serve longer than two years. Reappointments or reelection of members may take place after one year has passed. Once the four members are voted in, a Chair and Vice-chair will be selected.

Section 3. RWMG Subcommittees: The RWMG will need to define certain elements of the IRWMP including regional issues and conflicts, goals and objectives, and a system for ranking projects. Subcommittees comprised of RWMG members will be created to develop recommendations to the RWMG regarding each of these plan elements. A subcommittee to review drafts of the IRWMP will also be formed. Other subcommittees may be formed as needed.

Section 4. Project Review Committee: The Project Review Committee will review all projects submitted for inclusion into the IRWMP, determine whether they meet minimum criteria, and then rank the projects according to the approved project ranking system. The Committee will recommend a ranked project list to the RWMG, which will then discuss, revise if necessary, and vote to accept a final list for inclusion in the IRWMP. The Project Review Committee will be comprised entirely of RWMG members.

Section 5. Funding Committee: A Funding Committee will be created to assist the RWMG in identifying funding sources (beyond State IRWM funds) to help implement the region’s projects, as well as funds to support ongoing IRWM planning. The Funding Committee will meet two or three times a year to review projects for funding needs.

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ARTICLE V. AUTHORITY OF THE RWMG

Section 1. Purpose and Role of RWMG. The primary purpose of the RWMG is to develop an IRWMP for the Greater Monterey County region, which will include a list of prioritized water resource-related projects for potential consideration by the State’s IRWM Grant Program. Following award of any IRWM grant funds, the RWMG will be responsible for tracking progress of the region’s funded projects. The RWMG will also be responsible for updating and amending the IRWMP from time to time.

Section 2. Limitations of Authority. It is intended that the RWMG shall serve only in the above-stated capacities. RWMG membership does not provide any added legal rights or regulatory powers to any RWMG member, or to the RWMG as an entity. RWMG membership does not of itself give any party the power to adjudicate water rights, or to regulate or otherwise control the private property of other parties.

ARTICLE VI. BYLAW AMENDMENTS

These Bylaws may be amended by vote of the RWMG at any regularly scheduled RWMG meeting.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Greater Monterey County Regional Water Management Group this 17th day of February 2010.

AMENDED at the Regional Water Management Group meeting on September 21, 2011:Amendments comprised the following: Added two new members: City of Soledad and Rural Community Assistance Corporation Updated information contained in Article IV. Designation of Committees Updated RWMG Member contact information (Article I, Section 3)

AMENDED at the Regional Water Management Group meeting on September 19, 2012: Removed one member: California Coastal Commission Updated RWMG Member contact information (Article I, Section 3)

AMENDED at the Regional Water Management Group meeting on January 16, 2013: Removed one member: Coastlands Mutual Water Company Updated RWMG Member contact information (Article I, Section 3)

AMENDED at the Regional Water Management Group meeting on March 16, 2016: Added one member: Monterey County Resource Management Agency

AMENDED at the Regional Water Management Group meeting on September 21, 2016: Added Article IV, Section 2: Executive Committee Updated RWMG Member contact information (Article I, Section 3)

AMENDED at the Regional Water Management Group meeting on December 14, 2016: Removed one member: Garrapata Creek Watershed Council Updated RWMG Member contact information (Article I, Section 3).

AMENDED September 2018: Updated RWMG Member contact information (Article I, Section 3)

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Before the Board of Directors of theSalinas Valley Basin Sustainable Groundwater Management Agency

Resolution No. 2020 -Joining the Regional Water Management Group and Adopting the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for the Greater Monterey County Region

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Disclaimer: This Resolution does not impose any further commitments or obligations upon any signatory party to the Memorandum of Understanding forming the Regional Water Management Group (RWMG) other than to willingly adopt the Greater Monterey County Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Plan. It is agreed and understood that each signatory's authority and power as provided under their respective authorizing statutes and all other applicable laws and regulations shall be retained and not be lessened, altered, or modified by the language or any intention expressed within this document.

WHEREAS, in 2002 the California State Senate passed Senate Bill 1672, creating the Integrated Regional Water Management Act to encourage local agencies to work cooperatively to manage local and imported water supplies to improve the quality, quantity, and reliability;

WHEREAS, in November of 2006 California voters passed the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (also known as Proposition 84), authorizing the Legislature to appropriate $1 billion in general obligation funds (PRC §75001-75130) to fund integrated regional water management (IRWM) projects that assist local public agencies to meet the long-term water needs of the State including the delivery of safe drinking water and the protection of water quality and the environment, and that are consistent with an adopted IRWM Plan; and

WHEREAS, in November 2014 California passed the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (also known as Proposition 1), authorizing the Legislature to appropriate $510 million (Water Code §79744) for projects that are included in and implemented in an adopted IRWM plan that is consistent with Water Code §10530, et seq., and respond to climate change and contribute to regional water security; and

WHEREAS, in May 2009, the California Department of Water Resources approved the “Greater Monterey County” IRWM region as a region acceptable for the purposes of IRWM planning and implementation, and defined as comprising the entirety of Monterey County exclusive of the Pajaro River Watershed IRWM region (including the Pajaro River watershed) and Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Bay, and South Monterey Bay IRWM region (including all of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District jurisdiction, plus all of the Carmel River and San Jose Creek watersheds, plus all of the Seaside Groundwater Basin) established under Proposition 50, as well as including all of the Salinas River watershed north of the San Luis Obispo County line which encompasses a small portion of San Benito County where the Salinas River watershed extends outside of Monterey County; and

WHEREAS, a Regional Water Management Group for the Greater Monterey County IRWM region has been formed, consisting of 18 public, private, and non-profit entities as follows:

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Big Sur Land Trust California State University Monterey Bay California Water Service Company Castroville Community Services District Central Coast Wetlands Group at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories City of Salinas City of Soledad Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Environmental Justice Coalition for Water Marina Coast Water District Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office Monterey County Resource Management Agency Monterey County Water Resources Agency Monterey One Water Resource Conservation District of Monterey County Rural Community Assistance Corporation Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency San Jerardo Cooperative, Inc.

WHEREAS, in February of 2010 (with subsequent amendments), the entities of the Regional Water Management Group for the Greater Monterey County IRWM region entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purpose of preparing a comprehensive IRWM Plan for the Greater Monterey County IRWM Region and for the joint solicitation of external funding to implement the IRWM Plan; and

WHEREAS, the collaborative IRWM planning process that has been undertaken by the Regional Water Management Group, with significant input from stakeholders throughout the planning region, has resulted in the development of the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for the Greater Monterey County Region that: considers the water-related issues and conflicts in the region, identifies goals and objectives for the IRWM planning region, considers a broad variety of resource management strategies, identifies disadvantaged communities and takes the water-related needs of those communities into consideration, evaluates the adaptability to climate change of water management systems in the region, and identifies an appropriate mix of water management strategies, water quality protections, and environmental stewardship actions in order to achieve multiple benefits, provide long-term, reliable, and high quality water supply, and protect the environment; and

WHEREAS, the IRWM Plan for the Greater Monterey County is consistent with California Water Code (CWC) §10530, et seq., and identifies and includes projects within the planning region that are eligible for Proposition 1 grant funding and are consistent with goals and objectives of the IRWM Plan; and

WHEREAS, the residents and landowners of the Greater Monterey County IRWM region will derive water supply, water quality, flood protection, natural resource enhancement, and/or recreational benefits from implementation of the IRWM Plan and the projects contained within the Plan; and

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WHEREAS, the State requires that the Regional Water Management Group and all entities that are to receive IRWM grant funding formally adopt the IRWM Plan and provide proof of adoption of the IRWM Plan; and

WHEREAS, on August 19, 2020, the RWMG voted to invite the SVBGSA to join the RWMG as a voting member and execute the MOU

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency accepts the invitation to join the Regional Water Management Group as a voting member; authorizes the General Manager to execute the MOU; and, formally adopts the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan for the Greater Monterey County IRWM region.

PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 10th day of September, 2020, by the following vote, to-wit:

AYES:NOES:ABSENT:ABSTAIN:

I, Ann Camel, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, State of California, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an original order of said Board of Directors duly made and entered in the minutes thereof of Minute Book_____ for the meeting on _______________.

Dated: Ann Camel, Clerk of the Board of Directors of the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, County of Monterey, State of California

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Salinas ValleyBasinGroundwater SustainabilityAgency

Board of Directors

STAFF REPORT

PO Box 1350, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

(831) 471-7512 x203www.svbgsa.org

AGENCY MEETINGDATE: September 10, 2020

AGENDA ITEM: 5.b

SUBJECT: Receive report and provide initial recommendation for Prop 68 Round 1 Implementation Grant for January 2021 submittal to Department of Water Resources.

RECOMMENDATION: Receive background on Prop 68 Round 1 Implementation Grant and review proposed project set for initial recommendation.

BACKGROUND: In August 2020 the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP) for the Proposition 68 Round Implementation Grants. Proposition 68, the California Drought, Water, parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018. Proposition 68 authorizes the Legislature to appropriate a total of $240 million to DWR for drought and groundwater investments to achieve regional sustainability. Of this, at least $120 million is for drought and groundwater investments to achieve regional sustainability through investments in groundwater recharge with surface water, stormwater, recycled water, and other conjunctive use projects.

The current PSP released by DWR provides for at least $103 million broken into two rounds of grant solicitations. Round 1 includes $26 million for grant awards to critically overdrafted (COD) basins only. The 180/400-Foot Basin GSP qualifies for the Round 1 funding. The Round 1 grant proposes a minimum grant award amount of $2 million per basin and a maximum of $5 million per basin. The grant will be due in January 2021.

DISCUSSION:Staff has begun reviewing the opportunity and strategy for the Round 1 Prop 68 Implementation Grant. An important requirement of the grant is a 25% local match which will require consideration and planning with our finance team. Other requirements in the grant are consistent with previous Prop 1 and Prop 68 Planning Grants SVBGSA has been awarded and is currently working to complete GSPs with.

This initial implementation grant is an important decision for SVBGSA as we begin to put in place critical projects to initiate mitigating overdraft in the 180/400-Foot Aquifer GSP. The eligible project types include the following.

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ELIGIBLE PROJECT TYPES Groundwater recharge projects with surface water, stormwater, recycled water

and other conjunctive use projects Groundwater contaminant remediation or prevention projects for GW that

sources as a source of drinking water Construction, rehabilitation, or expansion of conveyance facilities for GW

recharge projects Wastewater treatment and water recycling facility upgrades for groundwater

recharge project sources Stormwater and runoff capture projects that support groundwater recharge Seawater barrier injection wells Groundwater recharge projects that address GDEs Projects and programs that support water supply reliability, water conservation,

water use efficiency and water banking, exchange, and reclamation

The grant further requires that projects contain a minimum of two multiple benefits and should meet benefits of multiple planning documents (e.g., Stormwater Resource Plans, Integrated Regional Water Management Plans, Draft Resiliency Portfolio, etc.) in addition to meeting the sustainability goals within the adopted GSP.

Below is the list of potential projects from the 180/400 GSP that staff has identified to scope for further definition and for discussions with partner agencies. Staff is seeking Board input on these potential projects and management actions. Based on Board input and recommendation staff will begin identifying actual project costs, match sources, and project partners and will begin scoping and preparing the grant contents. Staff will also need to confirm with DWR eligibility of the projects per the PSP requirements.

POTENTIAL PROJECT TYPES

180/400-Foot Aquifer GSP Priority Projects and Management Actions

Water Charges Framework Preferred Project #1: Invasive Species EradicationPreferred Project #2 and #3: CSIP – Winter Modifications & OptimizationPriority Management Action #5: Deep Aquifer Study

ATTACHMENTS: None

FISCAL IMPACT: There will be associated costs with grant preparation with staff and SVBGSA consultant Montgomery & Associates.

PREPARED BY: Donna Meyers, General Manager

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Salinas ValleyBasinGroundwater SustainabilityAgency

Board of Directors

STAFF REPORT

PO Box 1350, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

(831) 471-7512x203www.svbgsa.org

AGENCY MEETINGDATE: September 10, 2020

AGENDA ITEM: 5.c

SUBJECT: Final appointments to the Integrated Sustainability Plan Committee

RECOMMENDATION:Approve recommended members from the Advisory Committee to the Integrated Sustainability Plan (ISP) Committee and confirm one member of the 180/400-Foot Subbasin Planning Committee to the ISP Committee.

BACKGROUND:

On August 13, 2020 the Board of Directors appointed members to the Integrated Sustainability Plan Committee approved by the Subbasin Planning Committees and the Seawater Intrusion Working Group and Monterey County Water Resources Agency. Final ISP Committee members were needed form the Advisory Committee and the 180/400-Foot Aquifer Planning Committee.

DISCUSSION:

On August 20, 2020 the Advisory Committee approved the following members to be appointed to the ISP:

Norm Groot representing Agriculture

Brian Frus representing County and City Governments

Dennis Lebow representing Agriculture

At the August 13, 2020 Board of Directors meeting staff recommended that a member of the 180/400-Foot Aquifer Planning be appointed to the ISP Committee. Current members of the 180/400 Planning Committee include Member Adcock, McIntyre and Brennan all of which are on the ISP Committee already.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

FISCAL IMPACT: This work is a task included in the Prop. 68 Planning Grant.

PREPARED BY: Donna Meyers, General Manager

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