Agenda

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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, JANUARY 21, 2025 AT THE

DISTRICT OFFICE, 6767 EAST MAIN STREET

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA 95215

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AGENDA

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

B.        Consent Calendar    

C.        Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

D.        Scheduled Presentations and Agenda Items                                                         

1.         GEI Consultants – Water Supply Master Plan Presentation

2.      Minutes 01/14/25   

3.      Warrants – California Public Employees’ Retirement System 

4.      Stockton East Water District Policy Manual – Re-Authorizing             

          Investment Policy No. 6020

a.       Resolution No. 24-25-18 – Re-Authorizing Yearly Investment        

           Policy – Investment Policy No. 6020

5.      Stockton East Water District – Consider Approval Of Rock              

          Clause Payment And Budget Amendment For The Tunnel

          Outlet Flum Project Memo

6.      Stockton East Water District – Peters Pipeline Rehabilitation                

          Project NOE 30-Day Circulation Memo

a.      Peters Pipeline Rehabilitation Project – Notice Of Exemption        

E.       Committee Reports

F.       Report of the General Manager     

1.      Water Supply Report 01/14/24                                                                                                                                                                                   

2.      Informational Items

a.       Water Policy Conference, Association of Metropolitan                 

           Water Agencies, 04/07/25 – 04/09/25           

3.      Report on General Manager Activities                

a.       ACWA State Legislative Committee Meeting, 01/17/25

b.      Stockton East Water District Activities Update                                

4.      Stockton East Water District Operations Update

G.        Director Reports

H.        Communications                                                                                         

1.      HERUM/CRABTREE/SUNTAG Attorneys Comment Letter –             

          Draft Sacramento/Delta Bay-Delta Plan Updates

I.        Agenda Planning/Upcoming Events

1.      57th Annual Mid-Pacific Water Users Conference,                              

          01/28/25 – 01/31/25

2.      CVP Water Association – Executive and Financial Affair

           Committee, 1:30 p.m., 01/28/25

J.        Closed Session

1.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:  REAL PROPERTY –

          GOVERNMENT CODE

          SECTION 54956.8 – Property:  Multiple APNs

          Agency Negotiator:  Justin M. Hopkins, General Manager

          Negotiating Parties:  OmniTRAX

          Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of payment

2.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED              

           LITIGATION Potential exposure to litigation – Government

           Code Section 54956.9 – two cases

K.       Adjournment

Certification of Posting

I hereby certify that on January 16, 2025 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 January 16, 2025.

Signed by: Priya Ram, 01/16/25

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, JANUARY 21, 2025, 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 Director Watkins led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present at roll call at the District were Directors McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti and Watkins. Also present were Manager Hopkins, Assistant Manager Vega, Accountant Rangel, District Engineer Evensen, Water Operations Manager Wunderlich, Administrative Assistant Rodriguez, Consultant Barkett, and Legal Counsel Selke. Director Atkins was present via teleconference. Director Cortopassi was absent.

B.     CONSENT CALENDAR (None)

C.    PUBLIC COMMENT

D.    SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS AND AGENDA ITEMS

1.      GEI Consultants – Water Supply Master Plan Presentation

Bryan Thoreson from GEI Consultants presented to the Board on the Water Supply Master Plan and the 20-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. Thoreson discussed the water supplies and demands, noting the primary sources of water are the Calaveras River from New Hogan Reservoir, the Stanislaus River from New Melones Reservoir, and groundwater, which is utilized during dry years. Water supply opportunities include unused allocations from the Calaveras and Stanislaus Rivers, flood flows from the Calaveras and Mokelumne Rivers, and groundwater banking projects with other. Thoreson highlighted the benefits of modernization projects, including reducing spillage, which could potentially save around 10,000 to 15,000 acre-feet annually. Additional benefits of these projects include simplified canal operations, better management of flow fluctuations at reservoirs, improved overall operations, and increased reliability.Mr. Thoreson explained the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) methodology, stating that the CIP is based on estimated project costs and District operating expenses for projects outlined in the HCP and the 5-year CIP. Discussion followed.[JH1] [DE2] 

Mr. Thorsen provided responses to questions.

2.      Minutes 01/14/25 Regular Meeting

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the January 14, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes, 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 January 21, 2025, Warrants, as presented.

Roll Call:

Ayes:       Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:   Cortopassi

4.      Stockton East Water District Policy Manual – Re-Authorizing Investment Policy No. 6020

a.       Resolution 24-25-18 – Re-Authorizing Yearly Investment Policy – Investment Policy No. 6020

Manager Hopkins presented Resolution 24-25-18 – Re-Authorizing Yearly Investment Policy No. 6020. Manager Hopkins reported each year staff is required by Government Code to present the Investment Policy to the Board for re-authorization.

Manager Hopkins provided responses to questions.

A motion was moved and seconded to approve Resolution No. 24-25-18, as presented.

Roll Call:

Ayes:       Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:   Cortopassi

5.      Stockton East Water District – Consider Approval of Rock Clause Payment and Budget Amendment For The Tunnel Outlet Flume Project Memo

Manager Hopkins presented the Board with a memo to Consider Approval of Rock Clause Payment and Budget Amendment For The Tunnel Outlet Flume Project. Manager Hopkins reported last year the District contracted with Accelerated Construction and Metal, LLC (ACM) to build the Upper Farmington Canal flow measurement flume. Manager Hopkins stated that a significant amount of unexpected hard rock was encountered during construction, resulting in a $894,000 change order. Assistant Manager Vega reviewed the memo and provided responses to questions.

A motion was moved and seconded to approve a budget amendment as proposed in Table 2 and authorize the General Manager to execute the payment of the rock clause for a total of $894,000 and make all other necessary corresponding approvals, as presented.

Roll Call:

Ayes:       Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:   Cortopassi

6.      Stockton East Water District – Peters Pipeline Rehabilitation Project NOE 30-Day Circulation Memo

a.       Peters Pipeline Rehabilitation Project – Notice of Exemption

Manager Hopkins presented the Board with a memo for Peters Pipeline Rehabilitation Project NOE 30-Day Circulation

Manager Hopkins reported District staff is requesting the Board approve the Notice of Exemption for the Peters Pipeline Rehabilitation Project. Manager Hopkins reviewed the memo and provided responses to questions.

Director Watkins made the following correction to the memo;

Ø On Page 23, paragraph 1, line 3; replace “The Project includes a trenchless slip line repair of the existing 78” and 66” portions of the pipeline” with “The Project includes a trenchless slip line repair of the existing pipeline from Birdcage to Mormon Slough.”

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the District’s Board of Directors approve the Peters Pipeline Rehabilitation Project and filing of the corresponding Notice of Exemption, 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 01/14/24

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 164,543 AF in storage at New Hogan Reservoir. Current releases are set at 57 cfs. There is 1,863,727 AF in storage at New Melones Reservoir. Current releases are set at 14 cfs. The current release at Goodwin Dam to Stanislaus River is set at 205 cfs and release to all water users is set at 205 cfs. The District Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is currently processing 30 mgd. North Stockton is currently utilizing 5 mgd. South Stockton is currently using 7 mgd. Cal Water is currently utilizing 20 mgd. The City of Stockton WTP is currently processing 7 mgd.

2.      Information Items: F-2a and F-2b            

3.      Report on General Manager Activities

a.       ACWA State Legislative Committee Meeting, 01/17/25

Manager Hopkins attended the ACWA State Legislative Committee Meeting. Manager Hopkins reported that ACWA will move towards becoming paperless and AB 43 is proposing to eliminate the December 31, 2025 sunset, allowing the Secretary of the CNRA to continue adding rivers or river segments to the state’s wild and scenic rivers list if they have been delisted by the federal government. Additionally, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District has proposed legislation to increase fines for water theft and eliminate the annual reset for meter tampering fines, and the committee recommended ACWA co-sponsor the legislation.

Manager Hopkins further reported ACWA Legislative staff has informed the District to expect more governance bills related to GSAs. There is also a bill proposing a tax exemption for wildfire settlement money. Manager Hopkins reported the proposed state budget includes funding from Prop 4, and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is set to adopt updates to the Bay-Delta Plan in the second quarter. Lastly, he shared that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has withdrawn its waiver application to the EPA for the Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) program but continues to insist CARB authority to enforce the ACF program for local and state agencies.

b.      Stockton East Water District Activities Update

Manager Hopkins reported the District received a letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stating the District is approved to apply for the WIFIA loan.

Manager Hopkins reported the District’s Calaveras River Watershed Resilience Study is under way. The District recently had a public workshop with a few people attending.

Manager Hopkins reported that the District sent congratulatory letters to the newly elected officials, extending an invitation to tour the water treatment plant. Two of the elected officials have already reached out to express interest in the tour.

Manager Hopkins reported the use of equipment for the week of January 13.

4.      Stockton East Water District Water Treatment Plant Update

Water Operations Manager Wunderlich provided the Board with an update on the District’s Water Treatment Plant Operations. Water Operations Manager Wunderlich reported for the month of December, the Water Treatment Plant collected 98 samples and there were zero samples that tested positive for Coliform and E.coli. Bozzano Well South – Raw, Extraction Well No.1 and Bozzano Well North – Raw were sampled. Wells No. 74-01 and 74-02 were placed on standby status. He also reported the past 7-day rain total was 0 and the surface water production for the Treatment Plant was 2,900 AF and City of Stockton Treatment Plant was 537 AF. The groundwater production for Stockton East Water District was 0 AF, California Water Service was 202 AF and City of Stockton was 13 AF for a total of 215 AF. Lastly, the TTHM average is 30.

G.    DIRECTOR REPORTS

H.    COMMUNICATIONS

1.      Herum/Crabtree/Suntag Attorneys Comment Letter – Draft Sacramento/Delta Bay-Delta Plan Updates

Manager Hopkins presented the Board with a draft comment letter for the Sacramento/Delta Bay-Delta Plan.

I.       AGENDA PLANNING/UPCOMING EVENTS 

1.      57th Annual Mid-Pacific Water Users Conference

2.      CVP Water Association – Executive and Financial Affairs Committee Meeting, 1:30 p.m., 01/28/25

J.      REPORT OF THE COUNSEL

1.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – REAL PROPERTY – GOVERNMENT CODE

SECTION 54956.8 – Property: Multiple APNs

Agency Negotiator: Justin M. Hopkins, General Manager

Negotiating Parties: OmniTRAX

Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

2.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Potential exposure to litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9 – two cases

President McGurk adjourned the meeting to closed session at 1:52 p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 2:32 p.m., with no reportable action.

K.    ADJOURNMENT

President McGurk adjourned the meeting at 2:34p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Justin M. Hopkins
Secretary of the Board

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