Agenda and Minutes

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MEETING NOTICE

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

STOCKTON EAST WATER DISTRICT WILL BE HELD

AT 12:30 P.M., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024 AT THE

DISTRICT OFFICE, 6767 EAST MAIN STREET

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA 95215

Assistance for the Disabled:  If you are disabled in any way and need accommodation to participate in the meeting, please contact Administrative Staff at (209) 948-0333 at least 48-hours in advance for assistance so the necessary arrangements can be made.

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AGENDA

A.        Pledge of Allegiance (Director Sanguinetti) & Roll Call

B.        Consent Calendar (None)

C.        Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

D.        Scheduled Presentations and Agenda Items

              1.      Minutes 09/24/24

              2.      Warrants – California Public Employees’ Retirement

                         System              

              3.      Stockton East Water District Letter of Support for North San

                        Joaquin  Water  Conservation District WaterSMART Drough

                        Grant Application

              4.      Resolution No. 24-25-09 – Resolution of the Board of

                        Directors  Stockton East Water District 2024 Water

                        Professionals  Appreciation Week

E.        Committee Reports  

              1.      Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District and Stockton

                        East Water District Committee Meeting, 09/25/24

F.        Report of the General Manager

            1.       Water Supply Report 09/24/24 

            2.       Informational Items:

                       a.       39th Annual San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of

                                  Fame, 10/29/24

            3.       Report on General Manager Activities

                        a.      Stockton East Water District Activities Update

             4.      Stockton East Water District Engineering Update

G.      Director Reports

            1.      2024 Interbasin Coordination Meeting: Eastern San Joaquin &  

                      Tracy Subbasins, 09/25/24

           2.      Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority-Groundwater

                     Sustainability Plan Update – Open House Presentation, 

                     09/25/24

H.      Communications

            1.     San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation – Thank You Letter,

                     07/01/24

I.        Agenda Planning/Upcoming Events

            1.      Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce – Business Showcase

                      Tradeshow Mixer – Hilton Stockton, 5:00 p.m., 10/03/24

            2.      East Bay Municipal Utility District 29th Annual Pardee BBQ,

                      11:30 a.m., 10/04/24

J.        Closed Session

            1.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –

                      ANTICIPATED   LITIGATION

                      Potential exposure to litigation –   Government Code   

                      Section 54956.9 – one case

K.       Adjournment

Certification of Posting

I hereby certify that on September 26, 2024 I posted a copy of the foregoing agenda in the outside display case at the District Office, 6767 East Main Street, Stockton, California, said time being at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Stockton East Water District (Government Code Section 54954.2). 

Executed at Stockton, California on September 26, 2024.

          Signed By: Priya Ram 09/26/24

          Priya Ram, Director of Finance & Administration

          Stockton East Water District

Any materials related to items on this agenda distributed to the Board of Directors of Stockton East Water District less than 72 hours before the public meeting are available for public inspection at the District’s office located at the following address: 6767 East Main Street, Stockton, CA 95215. Upon request, these materials may be available in an alternative format to persons with disabilities.

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF STOCKTON EAST WATER DISTRICT WAS HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE

6767 EAST MAIN STREET, STOCKTON, CA

ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024, AT 12:30 P.M.

A.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL

President Atkins called the regular meeting to order at 12:30 p.m., and Director Sanguinetti led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present at roll call at the District were Directors Atkins, McGurk, Panizza, Sanguinetti and Watkins. Also present were Manager Hopkins, Assistant Manager Vega, Director of Finance & Administration Ram, District Engineer Evensen, Administrative Assistant Rodriguez, Legal Counsel Selke and Consultant Barkett. Director Cortopassi and Director Nakaue were absent.

B.     CONSENT CALENDAR (None)

C.    PUBLIC COMMENT (None)

D.    SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS AND AGENDA ITEMS

1. Minutes 09/24/24 Regular Meeting

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the September 24, 2024 Minutes, as presented

Roll Call:

Ayes:       Atkins, McGurk, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    Cortopassi, Nakaue

2.      Warrants – California Public Employees’ Retirement System

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the October 1, 2024, California Public Employees’ Retirement System, as presented.

Roll Call:

Ayes:       Atkins, McGurk, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    Cortopassi, Nakaue

3.      Stockton East Water District Letter of Support for North San Joaquin Water Conservation District WaterSMART Drought Grant Application

Manager Hopkins presented the Board with a handout for a Letter of Support for North San Joaquin Water Conservation District WaterSMART Drought Grant Application. Manager Hopkins reported staff is recommending the Board consider approving formal support for North San Joaquin Water Conservation District (NSJWCD) grant application for their phase four of the South System Improvement Project.

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the edited Letter of Support for North San Joaquin Water Conservation District WaterSMART Drought Grant Application, as presented.

Roll Call:

Ayes:       Atkins, McGurk, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    Cortopassi, Nakaue

4.      Resolution No. 24-25-09 – Resolution of the Board of Directors Stockton East Water District 2024 Water Professionals Appreciation Week

Manager Hopkins reported the Board with Resolution No. 24-25-09 – Resolution of the Board of Directors Stockton East Water District 2024 Water Professionals Appreciation Week. Manager Hopkins reported the week of October 5th is Water Professionals Appreciation Week. The District has supported Water Professionals Appreciation Week in prior years through a formal resolution of the Board. Manager Hopkins reported the resolution is to recognize the employees during Water Professionals Appreciation Week.

Director McGurk inquired if Water Professionals Appreciation Week is mainly targeted to the Districts’ employees. Manager Hopkins replied yes.

A motion was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 24-25-09 – 2024 Water Professionals Appreciation Week, as presented.

Roll Call:

Ayes:       Atkins, McGurk, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    Cortopassi, Nakaue

E.     COMMITTEE REPORTS

1.      Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District and Stockton East Water District Committee Meeting, 09/25/24

Directors McGurk and Atkins attended the committee meeting of the Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District (CSJWCD) and Stockton East Water District (SEWD). Director McGurk reported CSJWCD provided a response to the Districts' earlier presentation. Director Atkins reported Reid Roberts from CSJWCD discussed the memorandum of understanding (MOU), current actions, future plans, and water management strategies. Additionally, Director Atkins mentioned the committee talked about the possibility of adding more Directors in the event of a merger between CSJWCD and SEWD.

F.     REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER

1. Water Supply Report as of 09/24/24

Manager Hopkins provided a handout of the Water Supply Report for information only that included storage, release, and production data collected from various sources as of midnight last night.

There is 182,673 AF in storage at New Hogan Reservoir. Current releases are set at 191 cfs. There is 1,823,277 AF in storage at New Melones Reservoir. Current releases are set at 670 cfs. The current release at Goodwin Dam to Stanislaus River is set at 254 cfs and release to all water users is set at 982 cfs. The District Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is currently processing 50 mgd. North Stockton is currently utilizing 11 mgd. South Stockton is currently using 7 mgd. Cal Water is currently utilizing 25 mgd. The City of Stockton WTP is currently processing 18 mgd.  

Director Atkins inquired what the District anticipates the New Hogan water storage to be at the end of the year. Manager Hopkins replied a rough estimate would be 175,000 AF.

2.      Information Items: F-2a

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3.      Report on General Manager Activities          

a.       Stockton East Water District Activities Update

Manager Hopkins reported he received notice regarding Senate Bill 366, a piece of partisan  legislature. The bill directed the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and California State Water Resources Control Board to work together to establish surface water storage goals for the state and develop funding plans to achieve them. However, Senate Bill 366 was ultimately vetoed.

Manager Hopkins reported the District welcomed Gerardo Montero as an Electrical Technician I.

Manager Hopkins reported the Districts’ full agenda packet will not be posted as it is not ADA  compliant due to a new ruling earlier this year. Manager Hopkins reported only the agenda and the minutes will be posted on the Districts’ website. The agenda packets will be available to the public upon request and will be sent out weekly via email to the Board of Directors.

Director Watkins inquired if there will be any archived agendas on the website. Manager Hopkins replied all of the agenda packets currently on the website will have to be archived.  

Manager Hopkins reported he and Director Watkins met with Rhodesia Ransom, who is currently the leading candidate for the State Assembly representative. Manager Hopkins reported they discussed the District’s top priority projects and ongoing efforts. Manager Hopkins also reported representatives from the San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District and the Tracy Rural Fire District were present at the meeting as well.

4.      Stockton East Water District Engineering Update

District Engineer Evensen presented the Board with an Engineering update.

District Engineer Evensen reported project and construction management which are the following; water supply master plan and CIP, water treatment plant master plan and CIP, grants including the SWEEP block grants round 2, FEMA repair projects including the Lower Farmington Canal, SCADA improvements, extraction well #2 pipeline and electrical, aquifer storage recovery well 74-01, solids dredger and dewatering improvements, fencing and security access, highway 4 traveling water screen, Low Lift Pumping station P-1 pump replacement and McGurk low-water crossing.

Director Atkins inquired about the maximum depth for the dry wells. District Engineer Evensen replied they are typically less than 50 feet.

Director Sanguinetti inquired how debris and dirt will be kept out. District Engineer Evensen replied staff is proposing that the surface water going into a drywell will be pressured through sand filtration.

G.    Director Reports

1.      2024 Interbasin Coordination Meeting: Eastern San Joaquin & Tracy Subbasins, 09/25/24

Director Atkins reported no Board members attended this event.

2.      Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority-Groundwater Sustainability Plan Update – Open House Presentation, 09/25/24

Director Panizza, Director Watkins and Manager Hopkins attended the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority-Groundwater Sustainability Plan Update – Open House Presentation. Director Panizza reported staff spoke about the GSP progress and were presented a presentation from the consultants which was followed by a question and answer period. Director Watkins reported there were issues over zone two which GSA areas are using zone two money in order to pay for it.

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H.    COMMUNICATIONS

1. San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation – Thank You Letter

Manager Hopkins presented the Board with a thank you letter from the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation. Manager Hopkins reported the District received the letter in appreciation for its continued support of the organization.

I.       AGENDA PLANNING/UPCOMING EVENTS 

1.      Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce – Business Showcase Tradeshow Mixer – Hilton Stockton, 5:00 p.m., 10/03/24

2.      East Bay Municipal Utility District 29th Annual Pardee BBQ, 11:30 a.m., 10/24/24

J.      REPORT OF THE COUNSEL

1.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Potential exposure to litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9 – one case

President Atkins adjourned the meeting to closed session at 12:54 p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 1:14 p.m., with the no reportable action.

K.    ADJOURNMENT

President Atkins adjourned the meeting at 1:15p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Justin M. Hopkins
Secretary of the Board

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