Board Meeting
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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, DECEMBER 31, 2024 AT THE
DISTRICT OFFICE, 6767 EAST MAIN STREET
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA 95215
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AGENDA
A. Pledge of Allegiance (Assist. General Manager Vega) & Roll Call
B. Consent Calendar
C. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)
D. Scheduled Presentations and Agenda Items
1. Minutes 12/17/24
2. Warrants
a. Fund 68 – Municipal & Industrial Groundwater Fund
b. Fund 70 – Administration Fund
c. Fund 71 – Water Supply Fund
d. Fund 89 – Fish Passage Improvements Fund
e. Fund 91 – Vehicle Fund
f. Fund 94 – Municipal & Industrial Fund
g. Summary
h. Short Names/Acronym List
i. SEWD Vehicles & Heavy Equipment
3. Warrants – California Public Employees’ Retirement System
4. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 24-25-15 and 24-25-16
a. 2024 Eastern San Joaquin Amendment Adoption
Presentation
b. Resolution Accepting the Final Draft 2024 Eastern San
Joaquin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Amendment
and Periodic Evaluation
c. Public Hearing
d. Resolution No. 24-25-15 – Approving Submittal Of The
First Periodic Evaluation For The Eastern San Joaquin
Subbasin
e. Resolution No. 24-25-16 – Adopting The 2024 Eastern
San Joaquin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Amendment
5. Revised Base Monthly Payment Schedule – FY 2025-2026
a. Public Hearing
b. Resolution No. 24-25-17 – Revise The Preliminary Base
Monthly Payment For Period April 1, 2025 to
March 31, 2026
6. Stockton East Water District – Consider Authorizing The
General Manager To Release A Request For Qualifications
And Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement For
Lobbying Services Memo
7. Stockton East Water District – Consider Authorizing The
General Manager To Apply For Membership With The
Association Of Metropolitan Water Agencies Memo
8. Approval of the Tri-Dam 2025 Budget
E. Committee Reports
F. Report of the General Manager
1. Water Supply Report 12/17/24
2. Informational Items (None)
3. Report on General Manager Activities
a. CVP Water Association – Executive and Financial
Affairs Committee Meeting, 12/20/24
*This meeting was cancelled*
b. Stockton East Water District Activities Update
4. Stockton East Water District Maintenance Update
G. Director Reports
H. Communications
I. Agenda Planning/Upcoming Events
1. District Holiday – New Year’s Day, 01/01/25
2. Inauguration of the New San Joaquin County Board
of Supervisors, 10:00 a.m., 01/06/25
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 December 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 December 26, 2024.
Signed by: Priya Ram, 12/26/24
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, DECEMBER 31, 2024, AT 12:30 P.M.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
President McGurk called the regular meeting to order at 12:30 p.m., and Assistant Manager Vega led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present at roll call at the District were Directors Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti and Watkins. Also present were Manager Hopkins, Assistant Manager Vega, Director of Finance and Administration Ram, Administrative Assistant Rodriguez and Legal Counsel Zolezzi. Director Cortopassi was absent.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR (None)
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
D. SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS AND AGENDA ITEMS
1. Minutes 12/17/24 Regular Meeting
A motion was moved and seconded to approve the December 17, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Cortopassi
2. Warrants
a. Fund 68 – Municipal & Industrial Groundwater Fund
b. Fund 70 – Administration Fund
c. Fund 71 - Water Supply Fund
d. Fund 89 – Fish Screen Improvements Fund
e. Fund 91 – Vehicle Fund
f. Fund 94 – Municipal & Industrial Fund
g. Summary
h. Short Names/Acronym List
i. SEWD Vehicles & Heavy Equipment
A motion was moved and seconded to approve the December 31, 2024, Warrants, as presented.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Cortopassi
3. Warrants – California Public Employees’ Retirement System
A motion was moved and seconded to approve the December 31, 2024, Warrants, as presented.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Cortopassi
4. Consider Adopting Resolution No. 24-25-15 and 24-25-16
a. 2024 Eastern San Joaquin Amendment Adoption Presentation
Manager Hopkins presented the Board with the 2024 Eastern San Joaquin Amendment Adoption Presentation. Manager Hopkins reported the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority (ESJGWA) had accepted the 2024 Amended Groundwater Sustainability Plan and the Periodic Evaluation as a five-year update to the original Groundwater Sustainability Plan. Manager Hopkins recommended the Board consider adopting Resolutions 24-25-15 and –16 to approve the same, to allow for submission of the documents by the January 30, 2025, deadline.
b. Resolution Accepting the Final Draft 2024 Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Amendment and Periodic Evaluation
Manager Hopkins provided the Board with the adopted resolution from the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority (ESJGWA).
c. Public Hearing
President McGurk opened the Public Hearing at 12:38 p.m., to receive comments on Resolution No. 24-25-15 and Resolution No. 24-25-16.
Manager Hopkins provided proof of the public hearing.
Seeing no public comment, President McGurk closed the Public Hearing at 12:39 p.m.
d. Resolution No. 24-25-15 – Approving Submittal of The First Periodic Evaluation For the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin
e. Resolution No. 24-25-16 – Adopting the 2024 Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Amendment
A motion was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 24-25-15 Approving Submittal of The First Periodic Evaluation For the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin and Resolution No. 24-25-16 Adopting the 2024 Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Amendment, as presented.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Cortopassi
5. Revised Base Monthly Payment Schedule – FY 2025-2026
a. Public Hearing
President McGurk opened the Public Hearing at 12:41 p.m., to receive comments on the Revised Base Monthly Payment (BMP) for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. Seeing there were no public comments, President McGurk closed the Public Hearing at 12:41 p.m.
b. Resolution No. 24-25-17 – Revise the Preliminary Base Monthly Payment for Period April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026
Manager Hopkins presented the Board with Resolution No. 24-25- 17 – Revise the Preliminary Base Monthly Payment for Period April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Manager Hopkins reported every year after the board approves the following fiscal year budget, the District is required to establish a revised based monthly payment based on the adopted budget and staff is recommending the board consider adoption of Resolution No. 24-25- 17 to set the revised base monthly payment for April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
A motion was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 24-25-17 Revise the Preliminary Base Monthly Payment for Period April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, as presented.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Cortopassi
6. Stockton East Water District – Consider Authorizing The General Manager To Release a Request For Qualifications and Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement For Lobbying Services Memo
Manager Hopkins presented the Board with a memo to Consider Authorizing The General Manager To Release a Request For Qualifications and Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement For Lobbying Services. Manager Hopkins reported in May 2023, the Stockton East Water District adopted a strategic plan focusing on the following areas: Resource Management, Reliable Infrastructure, Human Resources Management, Water Supply, Regulatory Engagement, and Collaborative Partnerships. The Regulatory Engagement strategy emphasizes leveraging industry associations and lobbying efforts to better understand and influence regulatory and legislative changes. District staff will seek qualifications from lobbyists with ability in public policy, advocacy, governmental relations, and legislative strategy at the local, state, and federal levels. This will involve, among other tasks, finding key issues, coordinating with associations and neighboring or similar agencies, developing strategies, creating materials, and engaging with lawmakers and government agencies on behalf of the District. Manager Hopkins also reported staff estimates the cost of lobbying services to be approximately $25,000 annually. While lobbying services were not included in the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, the General Manager's Professional Services account currently has an available balance of $70,000.
Staff recommends the Board authorize the General Manager to release a request for qualifications and enter into a professional services agreement to provide lobbying services, and make all other necessary approvals, consistent with the Purchasing Policy.
Directors McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza and Watkins inquired on the Lobbying Service Memo and Manager Hopkins provided responses to their questions.
The Board recommended staff solicit qualifications from Lobbyists and present a professional services agreement at a future Board meeting for consideration. Discussion followed.
A motion was moved and seconded to authorize the General Manager to release a request for qualifications and provide proposals to the Board.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Cortopassi
7. Stockton East Water District - Consider Authorizing The General Manager To Apply For Membership With The Association Of Metropolitan Water Agencies Memo
Manager Hopkins presented the Board with a memo to Consider Authorizing The General Manager To Apply For Membership With The Association Of Metropolitan Water Agencies. Manager Hopkins reported Stockton East Water District adopted a Strategic Plan which Includes a Regulatory Engagement strategy, emphasizing leveraging industry associations and lobbying efforts to better understand and influence regulatory and legislative changes. District staff have been in contact with Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) regarding the value and benefits of membership. Manager Hopkins reviewed the memo and provided responses to questions.
A motion was moved and seconded to approve the membership of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies and provide the General Manager with direction related to membership application, as presented.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Cortopassi
8. Approval of the Tri-Dam 2025 Budget
Manager Hopkins presented the Board with a request for approval of the Tri-Dam 2025 budget. Director Panizza provided the Board with a brief update on the key points discussed during the meeting.
A motion was moved and seconded to approve the 2025 Tri-Dam budget, as presented.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins
Nayes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Cortopassi
E. COMMITTEE REPORTS
F. REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER
1. Water Supply Report as of 12/17/24
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 166,460 AF in storage at New Hogan Reservoir. Current releases are set at 199 cfs. There is 1,851,346 AF in storage at New Melones Reservoir. Current releases are set at 496 cfs. The current release at Goodwin Dam to Stanislaus River is set at 207 cfs and release to all water users is set at 207 cfs. The District Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is currently processing 28 mgd. North Stockton is currently utilizing 4 mgd. South Stockton is currently using 4 mgd. Cal Water is currently utilizing 19 mgd. The City of Stockton WTP is currently processing 9 mgd.
2. Information Items: None
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3. Report on General Manager Activities
a. CVP Water Association – Executive and Financial Affairs Committee Meeting, 12/20/24
*This meeting was cancelled*
b. Stockton East Water District Activities Update
Manager Hopkins reported the new employee spotlights for December have been posted on the District's LinkedIn page and the District’s website.
Manager Hopkins reported the Groundwater Authority staff and consultant are working on the 2024 annual report for the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). District staff is gathering the information necessary to incorporate in the annual report for submission in January.
Manager Hopkins reported the District received a WaterSMART Grant of $189,000 from the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) to help with the design of the Clements Road Pipeline project.
Manager Hopkins reported the District staff is cleaning the sedimentation basins. Basins 3 and 4 have been completed, and staff plans to begin work on Basins 1 and 2 on Monday.
Manager Hopkins reported the District received notification from Congressman Harder’s staff that the Farmington Dam study was included in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act. The bill has been passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate and is now expected to be signed by the President of the United States. Manager Hopkins reported staff will meet with the Army Corps of Engineers, and others, in Washington D.C. in early February.
Manager Hopkins provided an equipment update, detailing the use and location of equipment for the week of December 23rd.
4. Stockton East Water District Maintenance Update
Assistant Manager Vega presented the Board with a Maintenance Update. Assistant Manager Vega reported the staff Conducted preventive maintenance at the Low Lift Pump Station (LLPS), Basins 3 and 4, and across the fleet, calibrated and tested pressure transducers and other critical instrumentation, ensured safety and operational standards compliance, including a successful inspection by the City of Stockton (COS) Fire Marshal, repaired an oil leak in the backhoe to restore functionality, installed new lights and radios on several fleet vehicles to enhance operation efficiency and safety, initiated work on the MCC 2, including trenching and an electrical system investigation to prepare for future upgrades. Assistant Manager Vega also reported maintenance delivered comprehensive Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training to staff, successfully trained staff on heavy equipment safety, completed the excavation, structural steel installation, and the first two concrete pours at the Highway 4 trash rack site, successfully poured the equipment pad at Extraction Well No. 2, collaborated with the engineering, operations, and water supply teams to clean, inspect, and repair fluctuation sedimentation basins 3 and 4 and partnered with engineering staff and contractors to upgrade the radio system at remote sites.
G. DIRECTOR REPORTS
H. COMMUNICATIONS
I. AGENDA PLANNING/UPCOMING EVENTS
1. District Holiday – New Year’s Day, 01/01/25
2. Inauguration Of The New San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, 10:00a.m., 01/06/25
J. REPORT OF THE COUNSEL
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Potential exposure to litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9 – one case
President McGurk adjourned the meeting to closed session at 1:24 p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 1:41 p.m., with no reportable action.
K. ADJOURNMENT
President Atkins adjourned the meeting at 1:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Justin M. Hopkins
Secretary of the Board
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