GRASSLAND WATER DISTRICT AGENDA NOTICE PDF

GWD San Joaquin Bird Breeding Initiative Committee

April 3, 2024

AGENDA NOTICE

NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GRASSLAND WATER DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Grassland Water District will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at:

 Grassland Water District, 200 W. Willmott Avenue, Los Banos, CA 93635

If you need directions to the District facilities or if special assistance is required, please call the GWD office, (209) 826-5188 by Monday, April 8, 2024.  If you are bringing printed material for distribution at the board meeting, please bring at least 12 copies with you.

AGENDA

  1. CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS TO AGENDA – The Board will consider corrections or additions to the Agenda for items requiring immediate action that have come to the attention of the Board after the posting of the Agenda.
    Board action required if corrections or additions are made
  2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Members of the audience will be permitted to address the Board on items affecting their operations and items within their jurisdiction. The President may limit the time available for comment.
  3. PUBLIC HEARING ON WHETHER TO ENDORSE, OPPOSE, OR TAKE NO POSITION ON STATE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS AFFECTING THE GRASSLANDS – The GWD Board will hold a hearing to receive comments from stakeholders and the public, and will thereafter consider whether or not to endorse, oppose, or take no position on the following state legislative proposals:

    AB 1889 (Friedman) Conservation element: wildlife and habitat connectivity
    AB 2320 (Irwin) Wildlife Connectivity and Climate Adaptation Act of 2024: wildlife corridors
    AB 2875 (Friedman) Wetlands: state policy
  4. RESOLUTION 2024-003 TAKING AN OFFICIAL POSITION ON STATE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS AFFECTING THE GRASSLANDS
    Board action required
  5. RESOLUTION 2024-004  AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ENGAGEMENT LETTER AND RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH WEHR WATER LAW & POLICY
    Board action required
  6. RESOLUTION 2024-005  AUTHORIZING Execution of Groundwater Purchase Agreements and Grants of License Agreements for Water Year 2024
    Board action required
  7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The Board will consider approval of the Minutes of the GWD Board meeting for February 13, 2024.
    Board action required
  8. PAYMENT OF BILLS – The Board will be asked to ratify payment of the March 2024 bills and to approve payment of the April 2024 bills.
    Board action required
  9. FINANCIAL REPORT – The Board will be asked to accept the Financial Report for April 2024.
    Board action required
  10. CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS REPORT – Ken Swanson, District Engineer/Watermaster, will report on water supply, field operations, and construction projects.
  11. 2024-2025 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
  12. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 
    1.  Maintenance Report
    2.  Central Valley Project Operations
    3.  Water Supply
    4.  Water Supply Projects
    5.  Storm Water and Drainage
    6.  Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
    7.  Grassland Fund & Outreach
    8.  Encroachment
  13. LEGAL UPDATE – Ellen Wehr, General Counsel, will report on legal and governmental affairs including water supply, drainage, encroachment, legislation, and regulatory activity.
  14. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Jeff More, Capital Solutions and Mark Smith, Smith Policy Group will give their reports summarizing Federal and State legislative and regulatory activity.
  15. BREEDING BIRD COMMITTEE UPDATE
  16. CORRESPONDENCE – Selected correspondence from the past month may be reviewed.
    Board action may be required
  17. GRASSLAND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (GEECe) – Candace Sigmond, GEECe Education Coordinator, will report on recent activities and upcoming events.
  18. AGENCY& ORGANZATION REPORTS
    The following Representatives/Organizations may report on items of interest to the District.

    Matt Kaminski, DU
    Preston Brunk, CWA
    Sean Allen, CDFW
    USFWS
    Reyn Akiona, Valley Eco
  19. CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, UPCOMING EVENTS

    DU 87th National Convention: San Diego, CA, May 29 – June 1, 2024, register at
    https://www.ducks.org/events/du-national-convention

    Grasslands Annual Meeting: TBD 
  20. DIRECTORS’ REPORTS – At this time, Board members and staff may briefly report on matters of interest and matters that may be set for consideration on future agendas.
  21. ADJOURNMENT

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