CC 2017-03-28_10b Groundwater Sustainability Agency Formation
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GEOFF ENGLISH, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TERESA MCCLISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF A GROUNDWATER
SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY (GSA) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2014
DATE: MARCH 28, 2017
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that following the Public Hearing the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution directing the formation of a Groundwater Sustainability
Agency (GSA) over the non-adjudicated portion of the Santa Maria Groundwater
Basin within the Arroyo Grande City limits in compliance with the Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act of 2014 (SGMA);
2. Appropriate $15,000 from the Water Fund to secure the services of a consulting
firm to assist City staff with the necessary Department of Water Resources
requirements to form a GSA; and
3. Direct staff to work with the County of San Luis Obispo and any other GSA’s over
the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin Fringe Areas to prepare a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) for the management of the subject basin.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
The financial impacts of complying with SGMA remain largely unknown at this this time.
As presented on March 14th, there is a potential for substantial financial impacts for any
and all of the options for compliance with this un-funded State of California mandate.
The County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department in a report to the Board of
Supervisors on March 7, 2017, estimated the non-County funded expenses for phase I,
the formation of the GSA and phase II, the development of a Groundwater Sustainability
Plan (GSP) to be approximately $2,317,615. This projected cost is an estimate
prepared by the County of San Luis Obispo County Public Works Department based on
a comparison with the estimated expenses of the San Luis Obispo/ Edna Valley
Groundwater Sustainability Agency. A copy of the cost breakdown for the SLO basin
is attached (Attachment 5). County staff used this detailed estimate to extrapolate the
potential costs for the Santa Maria Basin Fringe area management. Some of the costs
in this breakdown such as the Proposition 218 process would not apply should the City
form a GSA.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF A GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
AGENCY (GSA) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER
MANAGMENT ACT OF 2014
MARCH 28, 2017
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The estimated cost set forth above for phases I and II of the GSA development would
essentially entail the “start-up costs” for the SGMA compliant agency. Applying a
simple allocation of these costs based on area, it could be postulated that cost for the
start-up portion to the City of Arroyo Grande would be approximately $122,900. This
estimated amount is based on the fact that the part of the non-adjudicated portion of the
total Santa Maria Groundwater Basin within the Arroyo Grande City limits is
approximately 5.3% of the total area of the subject basin. (See the map on Attachment
1) Phase I and II would be a one-time start-up expense. In addition to this
preliminary estimation, City staff would recommend securing a consulting firm to assist
the City with the preparation and submittal of all required documents pursuant to
California Water Code (CWC) Section 10723.8 and support the City’s effort to become a
GSA.
Staff secured a proposal for this service from Water Systems Consulting, Inc. (WSC) an
on-call engineering consultant firm to the City of Arroyo Grande (City) as previously
authorized by the City Council to prepare a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA)
formation notification to inform the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) of
the City’s intent to undertake sustainable groundwater management in accordance with
SGMA and would prepare the City’s GSA formation notification, which includes maps, a
stakeholders list and the City’s Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the County of
San Luis Obispo (County). The proposed cost for these services would be $12,504 as
listed in the attached Proposal. (Attachment 2)
The potential and speculative cost for the combined expenses for City start up fees is
approximately $135,000. A more definitive cost estimate for Phases I and II could only
be provided upon the establishment of a cost allocation arrangement between all of the
final GSAs over the SGMA subject portion of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin
Fringe areas and upon securing the final cost for the GSP for the subject area. These
costs will not be available until after the final governance model is established and the
cost sharing agreements confirmed in an MOA.
Following the initial phases of the GSA, the County Public Works Department is
estimating annual operational expenses of approximately $250,000 per year. The
estimated proportional cost for the Arroyo Grande GSA would be approximately
$13,250 per year should the County become the GSA entity over the City of Arroyo
Grande boundaries. This cost is also an estimate based on an assumption of the
operational tasks and requirements that can only be determined following the
completion of the GSP. City staff does believe that the annual operational costs will be
minimal as there are a small number of subject wells located in the GSA area of the
City.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF A GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
AGENCY (GSA) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER
MANAGMENT ACT OF 2014
MARCH 28, 2017
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The cost estimates above are largely hypothetical at this time and a more accurate cost
impact can only be determined when the governance model is established and a GSP is
prepared that delineates the annual operational and administrative requirements. Any
expenditures for a City-run GSA could be funded from the Water Fund; however, since
these expenses are not budgeted, a budget appropriation would be required.
Additionally, on-going expenses would need to be calculated into a future water rate
increase.
BACKGROUND:
The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 was signed by the Governor in
September 2014 and became law on January 1, 2015 was amended by SB13 effective
January 1, 2016. The law requires that identified medium and high priority groundwater
basins within the State of California be managed by one or more GSAs on or before
June 30, 2017 or the basin may be subject to regulation by the DWR. Each GSA will
need to develop a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) by January 31, 2022.
Groundwater basins may have single or multiple GSA’s and single or multiple GSP’s.
SGMA assigns the responsibility for the formation of a GSA, in the absence of any
independent GSAs, to the County. As a result, the County of San Luis Obispo
Department of Public Works has been actively engaging cities, community services
districts, water purveyors, agricultural interests and all other stakeholders in an outreach
effort to communicate the requirements of SGMA. The outreach effort included
stakeholder forums on September 14, 2016 and March 8, 2017. Landowners,
agricultural interests and municipal agency representatives attended and provided
comments that were included in findings and recommendations to the County of San
Luis Obispo.
Based on the findings and recommendations of this outreach effort, the County of San
Luis Obispo is moving forward with the formation of a GSA for the non-adjudicated
portion of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin. Three governance models for the
management of the fringe areas of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin have been
presented to the affected public agencies by the County of San Luis Obispo.
(Attachment 3) The City of Arroyo Grande or any other affected governmental agency
must inform the County of San Luis Obispo of their intent to allow the County to manage
areas of the GSA within their jurisdiction or to form independent GSAs that would work
cooperatively with the County’s GSA.
On Monday, February 27, 2017, City staff met with Arroyo Grande property owners or
their representatives who have private wells that may be affected by SGMA. The five
(5) property owners represented five (5) of the seven (7) private wells within the City’s
boundaries that may be affected by SGMA. The property owners and representatives in
attendance did not voice a preference for either the City or the County to form the GSA,
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF A GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
AGENCY (GSA) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER
MANAGMENT ACT OF 2014
MARCH 28, 2017
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but instead were most concerned about the limiting the ongoing management costs
charged to property owners.
On Tuesday, March 14, 2017, the City Council following a presentation by staff of the
County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department about the Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act of 2014, directed staff to conduct a Public Hearing for
the possible formation of a GSA over the non-adjudicated portion of the Santa Maria
Groundwater Basin within the Arroyo Grande City limits.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The Santa Maria Groundwater basin is one of six groundwater basins in San Luis
Obispo County that is considered medium or high priority by the California Department
of Water Resources (DWR). The vast majority of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin
is largely exempt from SGMA because it is already managed by the Santa Maria
Groundwater Litigation Judgment, however there are several “fringe areas” of the Santa
Maria Groundwater Basin shown in the attached map, that are not covered by the
adjudication. The Arroyo Grande city limits overlies both the adjudicated and non-
adjudicated (i.e. fringe area) portions of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin. The non-
adjudicated portion, which represents approximately 33.1% of the City’s total area, is
subject to SGMA. (Attachment 4)
The City is a “local agency” as that term is defined by SGMA, and as such is authorized
to form a GSA to manage groundwater resources in the fringe area and within its
jurisdictional boundaries in accordance with SGMA and other applicable laws and
authorities. SGMA provides expansive groundwater management powers and
authorities to GSAs as detailed in Attachment 3. These expansive powers include the
ability of the GSA to among other powers:
Charge fees, taxes and charges to property owners overlying the subject
groundwater basin
Limit or discontinue water extractions from water wells located within the subject
groundwater basin
The decision by cities or community services districts (CSD) to form an independent
GSA or to allow the County of San Luis Obispo to assume that responsibility over their
jurisdictional boundaries is influenced by the unique circumstance of each agency. The
following San Luis Obispo County cities and CSDs overlying groundwater basins
subject to SGMA have chosen to form GSAs over their jurisdictional boundaries:
City of San Luis Obispo
City of Paso Robles
City of Atascadero
Templeton Community
Services District
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF A GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
AGENCY (GSA) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER
MANAGMENT ACT OF 2014
MARCH 28, 2017
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The other two public agencies listed below overlying portions of the non-adjudicated
fringe areas of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin subject to SGMA have not yet
formally chosen to form GSAs, but instead their agency staff has indicated that they will
recommend deferring oversight of the fringe area within their jurisdictional boundaries to
the County of San Luis Obispo:
City of Pismo Beach
Nipomo Community Services District
Based on the review of the optional governance models and of the potential impacts of
SGMA and the resulting operational and administrative impacts of the GSA formed to
manage the basin, City staff has identified the following three (3) concerns that have led
to a recommendation to form a City GSA:
1. Potential limitations on groundwater extractions that the GSA could enforce
should groundwater management protection measures dictate. Without having a
“seat at the table” through an independent GSA, these extraction limitations
could be enforced without City participation. The City has water rights to one of
the private agricultural wells located within the basin boundary.
2. All future General Plan Amendments substantially amending the City’s General
Plan would require referral to the GSA for a determination that an adequate
water supply by the GSA. SGMA specifically addresses the fact that it does not
impact a City’s land use authority, however any adverse reports provided by the
GSA would need to be addressed through the CEQA process.
3. GSAs will have the authority to impose fees on groundwater extractions. GSAs
will also have the ability to levy and collect taxes, assessments and charges as
already provided by law. Without a separate GSA, the City may have limited
control over limiting or impacting fees and charges to Arroyo Grande property
owners affected by SGMA.
Should the City Council choose not to form a GSA, the three (3) concerns expressed
above may be mitigated to some extent through an advisory role to the GSA that the
City of Arroyo Grande would share with other stakeholders. The County envisions the
inclusion of an advisory committee, which could be composed of the entities that opt not
to create their own GSA, as well as other stakeholders including agricultural and
property owner interests. The City would only have voting participation however, if the
City formed a separate GSA.
If the City Council chooses to form a GSA, there may be an opportunity to dissolve the
GSA under two different scenarios. First, the County of San Luis Obispo along with any
other GSAs formed will most likely apply for a basin boundary adjustment with the
Department of Water Resources (DWR) for consideration in 2018. The basin boundary
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF A GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
AGENCY (GSA) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER
MANAGMENT ACT OF 2014
MARCH 28, 2017
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adjustment request will seek to align the DWR 118 boundary of the Santa Maria
Groundwater Basin with the boundaries of the adjudicated portion of the basin because a
significant majority of the basin is already managed through the court system. The cost
and governmental efforts necessary to manage the Fringe areas would have an
inconsequential impact on the health of the overall basin. Should a basin boundary
adjustment be approved by the DWR, the GSA would be abandoned.
Secondly, the GSA may be dissolved and governmental oversight of the GSA be differed
to the County of San Luis Obispo upon mutual agreement. In the meantime a
governance model must be established.
The chart below prepared by the County of San Luis Obispo would serve as a draft
governance model for the SGMA compliant management of the non-adjudicated portion
of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin.
Staff believes that it is prudent that the City form this GSA because SGMA grants GSAs
substantial additional powers and authorities to ensure sustainable ground water
management. Acting as the GSA within the City’s jurisdictional boundaries will, among
other things, confirm the City’s role as the local groundwater management agency,
ensure access to the authority allowed a local entity under SGMA, and preserve the
City’s ability to have control over charges or fees that may be imposed by the GSA in
accordance with SGMA.
The County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors recently revised its policy on the
funding for SGMA and will cover the costs for “unrepresented areas” during phases I and
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF A GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
AGENCY (GSA) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER
MANAGMENT ACT OF 2014
MARCH 28, 2017
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II of the GSA development. Staff’s understanding of this GSA funding policy is that the
on-going and permanent GSA operational costs are not covered by the policy and may
be passed along to affected property owners. County staff has previously indicated that
the ongoing funding strategy for GSA operational costs would be to charge a per parcel
fee for all property owners in the Fringe area. Staff’s concern is that this funding strategy
may disproportionally impact Arroyo Grande property owners because of the large
number of small parcels in the City as compared to total number of parcels in the total
Fringe area.
Additionally, there are a small number of wells within the City limits and the estimated
costs for annual operational requirements within the City boundaries should be relatively
limited. Based on anticipated operational requirements, City staff may be able to include
the tasks with existing staff levels supplemented by consultant assistance to submit an
annual report.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the formation of a Groundwater Sustainability
Agency (GSA) over the non-adjudicated portion of the Santa Maria Groundwater
Basin within the Arroyo Grande City limits and allocating $15,000 from the Water
Fund to cover the costs to submit the appropriate application and documentation;
or
2. Direct staff to prepare a Resolution for consideration that would designate the
County of San Luis Obispo as the GSA for the non-adjudicated portion of the
Santa Maria Groundwater Basin within the Arroyo Grande City limits; or
3. Take no action. By default, the County of San Luis Obispo would form a GSA
that includes the non-adjudicated portion of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin
within the Arroyo Grande City limits. Under this scenario, there would not be any
specific protections being afforded to the City.
ADVANTAGES:
Formation of an independent GSA will allow the City to have a “seat at the table” to
have direct control on all of the powers afforded to GSAs under SGMA. Forming a GSA
for the non-adjudicated portion of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin within the Arroyo
Grande City limits will provide the City with more control over the potential imposition of
fees, taxes and assessments within the City limits. Additionally, by forming a separate
GSA and by entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with other GSAs in the subject
groundwater basin, the City will be able to share the costs of preparing a single GSP.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF A GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY
AGENCY (GSA) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER
MANAGMENT ACT OF 2014
MARCH 28, 2017
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DISADVANTAGES:
The City does not currently have the resources including staff time to create and
manage a GSA; however, if the County of San Luis Obispo manages the GSA, this
would not be a disadvantage. A funding source, including unpopular fees imposed on
well owners and possibly other charges may need to be assessed on Arroyo Grande
property owners in order to provide funding for the costs of a groundwater sustainability
program, including costs of formation, preparation and adoption of a GSP, inspections,
compliance assistance, enforcement and program administration. Not forming a GSA
would create a circumstance in which the City Council would lose control over the
authorities specifically provided to GSA’s under SGMA.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item at this time.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Map: Fringe area map of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin
2. Water Systems Consulting- Staffing Assistance proposal
3. Governance Model options for management of the fringe areas of the Santa
Maria Groundwater Basin prepared by the County of San Luis Obispo
4. Map: Non-adjudicated portion of the SMGB in Arroyo Grande City limits
5. San Luis Obispo/Edna Valley GSA detailed cost estimate breakdown
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADOPTING AND DIRECTING
THE FORMATION OF A GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
(GSA) OVER THE NON-ADJUDICATED PORTION OF THE SANTA
MARIA GROUNDWATER BASIN WITHIN THE ARROYO GRANDE CITY
LIMITS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2014
WHEREAS, in 2014 the California Legislature and the Governor passed into law the
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) for local management of
groundwater resources in California through the formation of Groundwater
Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) and through preparation and implementation of
Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs); and
WHEREAS, the City overlies a portion of the non- adjudicated “fringe area” of the
Santa Maria Groundwater Basin, which is subject to SGMA, and thus one or more
GSAs must be formed for the Sub-basin by June 30, 2017, or the Sub-basin may be
subject to regulation by the State Water Resources Control Board; and
WHEREAS, the City is a “local agency” as that term is defined by SGMA, and as such
is authorized to form a GSA to manage groundwater resources in the Sub-basin
and within the City’s jurisdictional boundaries in accordance with SGMA and other
applicable laws and authorities; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to form a GSA to manage groundwater resources in the
Santa Maria Groundwater Basin beneath and within the City’s jurisdictional boundaries;
and
WHEREAS, the City intends that its GSA will work cooperatively with the other GSAs
that have formed or will be formed in the non- adjudicated “fringe area” of the
Santa Maria Groundwater Basin to prepare one or more GSPs by January 2020, so
that groundwater resources in the Sub-basin will be properly managed and sustainable
in accordance with the provisions of SGMA; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that the City form this GSA because SGMA grants GSAs
substantial additional powers and authorities to ensure sustainable groundwater
management. Acting as the GSA within the City’s jurisdictional boundaries will,
among other things, confirm the City’s role as the local groundwater management
agency; and.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of SGMA, the City held a public hearing
on this date after publication of notice pursuant to California Government Code
section 6066 to consider adoption of this Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande as follows:
1. All of the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. The Mayor is authorized to sign a resolution for the City of Arroyo Grande to
become a Groundwater Sustainability Agency in accordance with the
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 over the portion of the
non- adjudicated “fringe area” of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin which
lies under and within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Arroyo Grande.
On motion of Council Member_________________, seconded by Council Member
___________________, and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this ___ day of March, 2017.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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_____________________________________
JIM HILL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_____________________________________
ROBERT MCFALL, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
HEATHER K. WHITHAM, CITY ATTORNEY
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ATTACHMENT 1
Santa Maria Groundwater Basin
Adjudicated and GSA Subject Areas
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3/16/2017
Shane Taylor
Utilities Manager
City of Arroyo Grande
1375 Ash Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
SUBJECT: PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE GSA FORMATION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE
Dear Shane,
Water Systems Consulting, Inc. (WSC) is pleased to provide this proposal to the City of Arroyo Grande
(City) to prepare a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) formation notification to inform the
California Department of Water Resources (DWR) of the City’s intent to undertake sustainable
groundwater management in accordance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).
WSC will prepare the City’s GSA formation notification, which includes maps, a stakeholders list, the
City’s Resolution and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the County of San Luis Obispo (County),
and all other requirements listed within this proposal that are pursuant to the California Water Code
(CWC) Section 10723.8 and support the City’s decision to become a GSA.
This letter outlines WSC’s proposed scope of services and deliverables schedule as well as a cost
proposal for this effort:
SCOPE OF SERVICES
TASK 0.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
0.1 Progress Reports
Prepare progress reports to be submitted with each monthly invoice
0.2 Data Request & Review
Prepare a data request including, but not limited to, the following items:
(1) The City’s service boundary area
(2) Portion of the basin boundaries the City intends to manage (GSA service area)
(3) List of private parties who pump from the groundwater basin within the GSA service
area
(4) List of stakeholders and interested parties within the GSA service area relevant to the
beneficial uses and users of groundwater.
(5) Copy of any new bylaws, ordinances, or new authorities adopted by the City’s new GSA.
Review requested items and evaluate the need for additional data
ATTACHMENT 2
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0.3 QA/QC
Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of all work items being prepared for
delivery to the City.
0.4 Meetings
Coordinate meetings to: provide updates on project progress; present interim results; review
the data request log; discuss project methodologies; and review draft and final deliverables. The
anticipated meetings and expected durations include:
(1) Status Update Conference Calls (1 hour). Budget assumes two Status Update
Conference Calls.
(2) Draft GSA Notification Formation review meeting (2 hours).
Budget includes meeting preparation and travel time.
TASK 1.0 RESEARCH AND REGULATORY REVIEW
1.1 California Water Code Regulations
Research and summarize in an email to City staff applicable GSA formation requirements
located in the California Water Code (CWC) Division 6, Part 2.74, Ch.4 Section §107223 and any
related statutory provisions from SSB1168, AB1739, and SB1319.
TASK 2.0 PUBLIC OUTREACH
2.1 Public Meeting
Obtain certified copies of public notice postings. Budget assumes the City will provide public
notice postings.
Obtain public hearing documentation. Budget assumes documentation will be provided by the
City.
2.2 Adjacent GSA Outreach
Coordinate with the County and other GSAs within the County boundaries to confirm all GSA
formations within the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin (SMGB). Scope of work assumes the
majority of this effort will be through the development of the MOA described below.
TASK 3.0 GSA FORMATION NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Prepare GIS Boundary Maps
Prepare GIS boundary maps that identifies the following:
(1) The City’s service boundary (PDF and shapefile);
(2) GSA service area boundary (PDF and Shapefile);
(3) Map overview of all other agencies managing or proposing to manage within the SMGB.
Budget assumes the GIS maps/shape files will be provided by the City.
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3.2 Identify Interests of Beneficial Uses and Users of Groundwater
Define interested parties and key stakeholders pursuant to CWC §10723.2 with interests that
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Holders of overlying groundwater rights, including:
(a) Agricultural users
(b) Domestic Well owners
(2) Municipal Well operators
(3) Public water systems
(4) Local land use planning agencies
(5) Environmental users of groundwater
(6) Surface water users, if there is a hydrologic connection between surface and
groundwater bodies
(7) The federal government, including, but not limited to, those served by private domestic
wells or small community water systems
(8) California Native American Tribes
(9) Disadvantaged communities, including, but not limited to, those served by private
domestic wells or small community water systems
(10) Entities listed in Section 10927 that are monitoring and reporting groundwater
elevations in all or part of a groundwater basin managed by the GSA
Identify how those interests listed will be considered by the GSA when developing and
implementing the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP).
Budget assumes the City will provide WSC with the list of interested parties.
3.3 Prepare GSA Resolution
Obtain copy of City’s Resolution to form a GSA. Budget assumes the City will provide Resolution
to WSC.
3.4 Assist in preparation of the Memorandum of Agreement
Draft MOA through coordination with the County and the City. Due to uncertainty of this task,
WSC has allotted up to twenty (20) hours to assist the City in this task.
Deliverable: Draft MOA - This draft will be submitted via email in pdf and word format to the
City.
It is assumed that the City will provide comments on the Draft MOA within two (2) weeks of the
draft submittal date.
Deliverable: Final MOA: This draft will be submitted via email in pdf format to the City.
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TASK 4.0 GSA FORMATION NOTIFICATION
4.1 Complete the Draft GSA Formation Notification by submitting required documents (identified in
task 3.0) to DWR.
Prepare Draft GSA Notification Formation that includes:
(1) GSA Notice of Intent submittal letter
(2) All items identified in Task 3.0
It is assumed that the City will provide comments on the Draft GSA Formation Notification
within two (2) weeks of the submittal date.
Deliverable: Draft GSA Formation Notification. This draft will be submitted via email in pdf and
word format to the City.
4.2 Prepare Final GSA Formation Notification
Prepare Final GSA Formation Notification based on comments received.
Deliverable: Final GSA Formation Notification. The Final GSA Formation Notification will be
submitted to DWR through the SGMA Portal – GSA Formation Notification System
Deliverable Summary and Schedule
Task Deliverables Time to Complete
N/A Assumed Notice to Proceed N/A
3.4 Draft & Final MOA 8 Weeks
4.1 Draft GSA Formation Notification 2 Weeks
4.2 Final GSA Formation Notification 4 Weeks
Total Project Duration: 8 Weeks
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The attached table shows WSC’s estimated budget for the proposed scope of work.
Thanks again for the opportunity to propose on this project. If you have any questions, please contact
Dan at (805) 457-8833, ext. 104.
Sincerely,
Water Systems Consulting, Inc.
Daniel Heimel, PE
Project Manager
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Cost Proposal
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City of Arroyo Grande
Notification of GSA Formation
Cost Proposal
3/16/2017
Task No.Task Description Associate
Planner I
Senior
Engineer I
Assistant
Engineer
Project
Coordinator
Total
Labor
Hours
Total Labor Expenses Fee
0 Project Management 2 13 12 3 30 4,772$ 100$ 4,872$
0.1 Progress Reports 3 3 6 930$ -$ 930$
0.2 Data Request and Review 2 4 6 904$ -$ 904$
0.3 QA/QC 2 2 330$ -$ 330$
0.4 Meetings 8 8 16 2,608$ 100$ 2,708$
1 Research and Regulatory Review 0 1 2 0 3 452$ -$ 452$
1.1 California Water Code Regulations 1 2 3 452$ -$ 452$
2 Public Outreach 0 2 3 0 5 778$ -$ 778$
2.1 Public Meeting 1 1 126$ -$ 126$
2.2 Adjacent GSA Outreach 2 2 4 652$ -$ 652$
3 GSA Formation Notification Requirements 0 10 17 0 27 4,142$ 100$ 4,242$
3.1 Prepare GIS Boundary Maps 1 2 3 452$ -$ 452$
3.2 Identify Interests of Beneficial Uses and Users
of Groundwater
1 2 3 452$ -$ 452$
3.3 Prepare GSA Resolution 1 1 126$ -$ 126$
3.4 Assist in Preparation of the Memorandum of
Agreement
8 12 20 3,112$ 100$ 3,212$
4 GSA Formation Notification 0 4 10 0 14 2,060$ 100$ 2,160$
4.1 Prepare Draft GSA Formation Notification 3 6 9 1,356$ 100$ 1,456$
4.2 Prepare Final GSA Formation Notification 1 4 5 704$ -$ 704$
2 30 44 3 79 12,204$ 300$ 12,504$ Column Totals
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ATTACHMENT 3
Santa Maria Groundwater Basin - Governance Model Options
(Prepared by San Luis Obispo County Public Works)
Option I- SLO County and SB County as GSA’s under One GSP
Option II: Multi-GSA’s with One GSP
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Option II: Multi-GSA via JPA
A d visory Committee
)> Ag rep-esentative(s)
)> Local agency representatives
)> County depariments {Public Wollls,
Planning, and Environmental Health)
Mutual water company representative
Conservation representative
Non·ae representative
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ATTACHMENT 4
Santa Maria Groundwater Basin
Non-adjudicated portion within the Arroyo Grande City limits
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San Luis Obispo Basin Costs and Funding EstimatesSan Luis Obispo Basin Cost Estimate:GSA Startup CostsCategoryActivity Technical 20182017-Q2 2018Source of Funding2018Q3 & Q42019 2020 2021 Total by Line Item NotesCurrently Funded Technical Activities:Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2TotalCostsQ3Q4TotalBasin Characterization (Basin Setting)75,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 75,000$ -$ -$ 300,000$ Grant + Water District-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 300,000$ Funded by Grant and Water DistrictUnfunded Technical Activities (To be performed by Consultant)Unfunded Technical ActivitiesStudies related to GSP Development:Collective contract? Revised sections of work w PSConceptual Model (Groundwater Conditions, Water Budget)50,000$ 50,000$ 100,000$ 200,000$ -$ 300,000$ Rough cost estimates w local consultantDefine Sust. Goals, Undes. Results, Minimum Thresholds-$ -$ -$ 100,000$ 100,000$ -$ 200,000$ Rough cost estimates w local consultantEstablish Measurable Objectives, Interim MilestonesNo Activities in 2017 or Qtr. 1 & Qtr. 2 of 2018-$ -$ -$ -$ 50,000$ 50,000$ tbdMonitoring Network & Plan-$ -$ -$ -$ 50,000$ -$ 50,000$ tbdProjects & Mngmt. ActionsDWR fund Statewide?-$ -$ -$ 100,000$ -$ 100,000$ Rough cost estimates w local consultantDraft GSP, Final GSP-$ -$ -$ -$ 150,000$ 150,000$ 300,000$ Rough cost estimates w local consultantTotal Cost of Technical Activites currently unfunded50,000$ 50,000$ 100,000$ 300,000$ 450,000$ 150,000$ 1,000,000$ Total of all Technical Costs1,300,000$ Subtotal of all technical studies for reference Administration & OperationUnfunded A & OProject Mngmt. for technical Activities-$ -$ -$ -$ 1,512$ 6,799$ 8,311$ -$ 6,799$ 6,799$ 13,599$ 82,500$ 82,500$ 82,500$ 269,410$ Public Process/ Meetings:-$ -$ 10,636$ 12,860$ 19,360$ 32,860$ 75,717$ -$ 14,360$ 12,860$ 27,221$ 91,500$ 91,500$ 91,500$ 377,437$ Grant Program (Consultant Activity)-$ -$ 22,034$ 23,152$ -$ 1,763$ 46,949$ -$ 2,644$ 1,763$ 4,406$ 42,388$ 42,388$ 42,388$ 178,518$ Assume mid to late Prop 1 SGMA Grant roundFinancial Activities/ Audit-$ -$ 1,200$ 1,500$ 3,000$ 1,800$ 7,500$ -$ 1,350$ 2,850$ 4,200$ 25,800$ 25,800$ 25,800$ 89,100$ Administrative Overhead-$ -$ 4,250$ 4,250$ 4,250$ 4,250$ 17,000$ -$ 3,000$ 12,450$ 15,450$ 51,400$ 51,900$ 52,400$ 188,150$ Total Unfunded Administrative and Operating Costs-$ -$ 38,119$ 41,763$ 28,122$ 47,472$ 155,476$ -$ 28,153$ 36,722$ 64,876$ 293,588$ 294,088$ 294,588$ 1,102,615$ Prop 218 Implementation & Funding (Assumes funds available Q4 of 2018)Prop 218/ Funding - GSP Dvpmt.-$ -$ -$ -$ 125,000$ 125,000$ 250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 250,000$ Prop 218/ Funding - Implementation-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 260,000$ 260,000$ Total Unfunded Propisition 218 Costs-$ -$ -$ -$ 125,000$ 125,000$ 250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 260,000$ 510,000$ Total Unfunded SLO Basin Costs-$ -$ 38,119$ 41,763$ 153,122$ 172,472$ 405,476$ 78,153$ 86,722$ 164,876$ 593,588$ 744,088$ 704,588$ 2,612,615$ x = to be determined costsGSA Ongoing Costs2017DRAFT AS OF 3/21/2017ATTACHMENT 5Item 10.b. - Page 23
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