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, FEBRUARY 18, 2025 AT THE

DISTRICT OFFICE, 6767 EAST MAIN STREET

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA 95215

Assistance for the Disabled:  If you are disabled in any way and need accommodation

to participate in the meeting,

please contact Administrative Staff at (209) 948-0333 at least 48-hours

in advance for assistance so the necessary arrangements can be made.

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AGENDA

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

B.        Consent Calendar    

C.        Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

D.        Scheduled Presentations and Agenda Items                                                         

1.      Minutes

a.       Minutes 02/07/25 Special Meeting                                                

b.      Minutes 02/11/25 Regular Meeting                                                                                                                                                                     

2.      Warrants – California Public Employees’ Retirement System            

E.      Committee Reports

1.      Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Steering                             

          Committee Meeting, 02/12/25

F.       Report of the General Manager     

1.       Water Supply Report 02/11/24                                                                                                                                                                                                   

2.      Informational Items

a.       Stockton East Water District - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget         

           Amendments

b.      Khalifa To Lead ACWA As Interim Executive Director,                  

          ACWA Advisory, 02/13/25

c.       Pacific Southwest Irrigation – 18th Annual Open House                   

          & Exhibition, 11:30 a.m., 03/06/25

3.      Report on General Manager Activities

a.      Stockton East Water District Activities Update                                

4.      Stockton East Water District Operations Update

G.      Director Reports

1.      Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Board                                

          Meeting, 02/12/25

H.     Communications

1.      San Bernadino Valley Water Conservation District Supporting             

          Melody Henriques-McDonald Letter – Resolution No. 626

          Nominating Its ACWA/JPIA Board Member To The Executive

          Committee Of The Association Of California Water Agencies

          Joint Powers Insurance Authority

2.      Cucamonga Valley Water District Supporting Randall James                

          Reed Letter – Resolution No. 2025-2-1 Nominating Its JPIA

          Board Member To The Executive Committee Of The

          Association Of California Water Agencies Joint Powers

          Insurance Authority

3.      Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority – Executive                      

           Committee Volunteers Letter

I.       Agenda Planning/Upcoming Events

1.      San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation

          District Advisory Water Commission Meeting, 1:00 p.m.,

          02/19/25

2.      Congressman Josh Harder Press Event – Farmington Dam,

          2:00 p.m., 02/20/25

3.      CVP Water Association – Executive and Financial Affairs

          Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m., 02/21/25

J.       Closed Session

1.      CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

          Government Code section 54956.8

          Property: 091-240-120-000, 091-240-250-000, 091-240-350-000

           Agency Negotiator: Justin Hopkins, General Manager

           Negotiating parties: Robert V & Venere M Marciano TR

           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 February 13, 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 February 13, 2025.

Signed By: Priya Ram, 02/13/25

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, FEBRUAURY 18, 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 Panizza 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, Water Operations Manager Wunderlich, Administrative Assistant Rodriguez and Legal Counsel Zolezzi. Director Cortopassi was absent.

B.     CONSENT CALENDAR (None)

C.    PUBLIC COMMENT

D.    SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS AND AGENDA ITEM

1.      Minutes

a.       Minutes 02/07/25 Special Meeting

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the February 7, 2025, Minutes, as presented.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:   Cortopassi

b.      Minutes 02/11/25 Regular Meeting

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the February 11, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:   Cortopassi

2.      Warrants – California Public Employees’ Retirement System

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the February 18, 2025, California Public Employees’ Retirement System, as presented.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:   Cortopassi

E.     COMMITTEE REPORTS

1.      Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Steering Committee Meeting, 02/12/25

Director Watkins and Manager Hopkins attended the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Steering Committee Meeting. Director Watkins reported there was no quorum.

F.     REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER

1.      Water Supply Report as of 02/11/25

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 185,926 AF in storage at New Hogan Reservoir. Current releases are set at 47 cfs. There is 1,916,340 AF in storage at New Melones Reservoir. Current releases are set at 594 cfs. The current release at Goodwin Dam to Stanislaus River is set at 464 cfs and release to all water users is set at 464 cfs. The District Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is currently processing 20 mgd. North Stockton is currently utilizing 5 mgd. South Stockton is currently using 6 mgd. Cal Water is currently utilizing 14 mgd. The City of Stockton WTP is currently processing 9 mgd.

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

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3.      Report on General Manager Activities

a.       Stockton East Water District Activities Update

Manager Hopkins reported he recently received a notice from the Division of Drinking Water outlining their priorities for 2025. Manager Hopkins reported, this year, the Division will focus on pursuing additional regulations for substances such as PFAS, arsenic, nitroso dimethylamine, cadmium, mercury, and styrene.

Manager Hopkins reported he has spent several months collaborating with the management team to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These KPIs are designed to show  the public the value they are receiving in return for their contributions to the District. Manager Hopkins also reported he will present these KPIs to the Board during a future Board meeting.

Manager Hopkins reported the District has disputed many charges listed in the Flume Project's change order and is awaiting the contractor's justification or supporting documentation for the requested adjustments. Manager Hopkins shared an aerial photo and video of the Flume Project to the Board.

Manager Hopkins reported the equipment use for the week of February 10th.

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 January, the Water Treatment Plant collected 98 samples and there was 1 sample that tested positive for Coliform and E. Coli due to staff mislabeling the sample. The rain totals for the past 7 days were 1.91” and the surface water production for the Treatment Plant was 2,738 AF and City of Stockton Treatment Plant was 664 AF. The groundwater production for Stockton East Water District was 0 AF, California Water Service was 70 AF and City of Stockton was 178 AF for a total of 248 AF. Lastly, the TTHM average is 29 and chlorine free average 1.18.

G.    DIRECTOR REPORTS

1.      Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Board Meeting, 02/12/25

Director Panizza, Director Watkins and Manager Hopkins attended the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Board Meeting. Director Panizza reported the Board elected the officers for the Eastern Jan Joaquin Groundwater Authority, with Bob Holmes being elected as Chair and Director Panizza being re-elected as Vice Chair. Supervisor Dhaliwal was appointed to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Board. Director Panizza also reported the Board reviewed the financial reports and the reports from the Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSA). Manager Hopkins reported the Groundwater Authority (GWA) Board approved updates to their website.

H.    COMMUNICATIONS

1.      San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District Supporting Melody Henriquez-McDonald Letter – Resolution No. 626 Nominating Its ACWA/JPIA Board Member To The Executive Committee Of The Association Of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority

Manager Hopkins reported the District received a request from the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District requesting the District consider supporting their nominee to the ACWA/JPIA Board Executive Committee.

2.      Cucamonga Valley Water District Supporting Randall James Reed Letter – Resolution No. 2025-2-1 Nominating Its JPIA Board Member To The Executive Committee Of The Association Of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority

Manager Hopkins reported the District received a request from the Cucamonga Valley Water District requesting the District consider supporting their nominee to the JPIA Board Executive Committee.

3.      Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority – Executive Committee Volunteers Letter

Manager Hopkins presented the Board with the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Executive Committee Volunteers Letter. Manager Hopkins reported the ESJGWA Board of Directors is seeking volunteers to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee. President McGurk directed Manager Hopkins to nominate Director Watkins for the committee and himself as the alternate, pending confirmation tomorrow.

I.       AGENDA PLANNING/UPCOMING EVENTS 

1.      San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Advisory Water Commission Meeting, 1:00 p.m., 02/19/25

2.      Congressman Josh Harder Press Event – Farmington Dam 2:00 p.m., 02/20/25

3.      CVP Water Association - Executive and Financial Affairs Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m., 02/21/25

J.      REPORT OF THE COUNSEL

1.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:  REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8

Property:  091-240-120-000, 091-240-250-000, 091-240-350-000

Agency Negotiator:  Justin M. Hopkins, General Manager

Negotiating Parties:  Robert V & Venere M Marciano TR

Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

2.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

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

President McGurk adjourned the meeting to closed session at 12:56 p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 1:32 p.m., with no reportable action.

K.    ADJOURNMENT

President McGurk adjourned the meeting at 1:33 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Justin M. Hopkins
Secretary of the Board

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