To: Board of Supervisors
From: Water Agency
Meeting Date: April 18, 2017
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Department Contact: |
Carmel J. Angelo |
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463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Sarah Dukett |
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463-4441 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 1 hr. |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of a Joint Powers Agreement Forming the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) and Adoption of Resolution Appointing Supervisor Carre Brown as Director and Supervisor Dan Hamburg as Alternate Director to Serve on the GSA Board of Directors (Sponsor: Water Agency)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve the Joint Powers Agreement forming the Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency; adopt Resolution appointing Supervisor Carre Brown as Director and Supervisor Dan Hamburg Alternate Director to serve on the GSA Board of Directors; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On February 14, 2017, the SGMA Ad Hoc committee provided an update on the development and structure of an Ukiah Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
Summary of Request:
The SGMA Ad Hoc has been working with various stakeholders and Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) eligible entities in the Ukiah basin as part of a formation committee process. Since June 2016, the California State University Center for Collaborative Policy has been providing facilitation services to bring all parties to the table for GSA development. At the March 16th and 30th meetings, the group reached a consensus to move forward with the proposed Joint Powers Agreement. The initial members include, Mendocino County, City of Ukiah, Russian River Flood Control and Water Conservation Improvement District and the Upper Russian River Water Agency. In addition, a Tribal and Agricultural seat will be added to the Board of Directors. The Agreement, organizational chart and list of stakeholder participants are attached for your review.
The Water Agency recommends approval of the JPA forming the Ukiah Valley Basin GSA and requests the Board appoint the current SGMA Ad Hoc Committee to serve as a Director and Alternate on the GSA Board of Directors.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide alternative direction to staff.
Supplemental Information Available Online at: N/A
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Supervisorial District: District 1, 2, 4 |
Vote Requirement: Majority |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Alan D. Flora, Assistant CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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