AGENDA

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MEETING NOTICE

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

STOCKTON EAST WATER DISTRICT WILL BE HELD

AT 12:30 P.M., TUESDAY, JULY 8, 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,

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

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AGENDA

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

B.     Consent Calendar    

C.     Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

D.     Scheduled Presentations and Agenda Items                                                         

1.      Minutes                                                    

a.       Minutes 07/01/25 Regular Meeting                                                           

b.      Minutes 07/01/25 Regular Meeting                                                                                                                                                                      

2.      Warrants – California’s Public Employees Retirement System    

3.      Stockton East Water District – Staff Report – Purchase of                      

          Replacement Utility Carts

4.      Stockton East Water District – Staff Report – WTP Phase                      

          VII FY 25/26 SCADA Integration Project          

5.      Stockton East Water District – Staff Report – Hydraulic                        

          Modeling and Design for McGurk Low Water Crossings

6.      Stockton East Water District – Staff Report – California Farm               

          Water Coalition Proposed Dues Increase            

7.      Stockton East Water District – Staff Report – Sponsorship                     

          Request for the STAART Program – Greater Stockton

          Chamber of Commerce    

8.      Stockton East Water District – Staff Report – Consider Approval          

          of Bid for Construction of Bellota Weir Modifications Project                          

E.      Committee Reports                                                              

F.       Report of the General Manager     

1.       Water Supply Report 07/01/25                                                                                                                                                                                       

2.        Informational Items

3.        Report on General Manager Activities

a.         Stockton East Water District Activities Update                                

4.        Stockton East Water District Water Supply Update

G.       Director Reports

1.        Linden Peters Chamber of Commerce – Baseball Night, 07/03/25        

H.       Communications

1.        MOU between Stockton East Water District and Contra Costa               

            Water District for Cooperation to Support Mutual Interests,

            06/17/25                           

I.          Agenda Planning/Upcoming Events

1.         Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Board Meeting,                 

             10:30 a.m., 07/09/25

2.         Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Executive Committee Meeting,

             1:30 p.m., 07/09/25

3.         San Joaquin Farm Bureau Monthly Water Committee Meeting,

             4:30 p.m., 07/09/25

4.         Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Monthly Mixer – San             

             Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 5:00 p.m., 07/10/25

5.         ACWA State Legislative Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m.,

             07/11/25

6.         San Joaquin County & Delta Water Quality Coalition Steering

             Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m., 07/14/25 

J.         Closed Session

1.        CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED                                           

             LITIGATION Potential exposure to litigation – Government Code

             Section 54956.9 – three cases

K.        Adjournment

Certification of Posting

I hereby certify that on July 3, 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 July 3, 2025.

Signed By: Justin M. Hopkins

Justin M. Hopkins, General Manager

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 people with disabilities.

THE 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, JULY 8, 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., Director Hansen led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present at roll call at the District were Directors Atkins, Hansen, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti and Watkins. Also present were Manager Hopkins, Assistant Manager Vega, Director of Finance & Administration Ram, District Engineer Evensen, Maintenance Manager Higares, Water Supply Manager Donis, Administrative Clerk Barraza, and Legal Counsel Zolezzi.  

B.     CONSENT CALENDAR (None)

C.    PUBLIC COMMENT

D.    SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS AND AGENDA ITEM

1.      Minutes

a.       Minutes 07/01/25 Regular Meeting

b.      Minutes 07/01/25 Regular Meeting

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the July 1, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes, as amended.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

2.      Warrants – California’s Public Employees Retirement System

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the July 8, 2025, Warrants, as presented.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

3.      Stockton East Water District – Staff Report – Purchase of Replacement Utility Carts

Manager provided the Board with a staff report to Consider Approval of the Purchase of Three (3) Utility Carts. Manager Hopkins reported the staff report was previously brought before the Municipal Operations Committee on April 16, 2025, which was then brought to the Board on May 6, 2025. The Board recommended staff to further research into different utility carts from different companies. Assistant Manager Vega reported staff reviewed multiple vendor quotes and Garton Tractor submitted the lowest responsive bid at $52,959.39, including three fully equipped Kubota units with roofs.

Director Atkins, Hansen, Sanguinetti and Watkins inquired about the Utility Carts and staff provided responses to the questions.

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the General Manager to execute the purchase of three (3) Kubota RTV-X2-BKH Utility Vehicles from Garton Tractor for a total not-to-exceed amount of $52,959 plus a 10% contingency of $5,295 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $58,254 and take all other necessary actions to complete the acquisition.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      Sanguinetti

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

4.      Stockton East Water District – Staff Report – WTP Phase VII FY 25/26 SCADA Integration Project

Manager Hopkins provided the Board with a staff report to Consider Approving a Professional Services Agreement – WTP FY 25/26 SCADA Integration. Manager Hopkins reported on June 25, 2025 the staff report was brought before the Administration Committee and was recommended to be brought before the Board. Manager Hopkins reported the District is now entering Phase VII, the final phase of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) SCADA Integration. He reported Phase VII focuses on the integration of WTP Compliance Reporting into SCADA system which ensures public health, regulatory compliance, and operational integrity by monitoring water quality parameters.

Director Watkins inquired about the contingency amount on the recommendation and staff provided responses to the questions.

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the General Manager to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Control Point Engineering, Inc. to provide SCADA Integration services in the amount of $354,320, plus $5,680 for contingency, for a total approved amount of $360,000, and make all other necessary approvals.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

5.      Stockton East Water District – Staff Report – Hydraulic Modeling and Design for McGurk Low Water Crossings

President McGurk left the meeting due to a conflict of interest and returned for Agenda Item D-6.

Manager Hopkins provided the Board with a staff report to Consider Approving Hydraulic Modeling and Design Services for McGurk Low Water Crossings Fish Passage Project. Manager Hopkins reported the District is advancing the McGurk Low Water Crossing Fish Passage Project which aims to support Central Valley Steelhead migration by replacing a seasonal gravel road crossing and the erodible McGurk Earth Dam with permanent reinforced concrete box culverts, improving fish passage, reducing habitat fragmentation, and reducing  in-river work.

Director Atkins and Nakaue inquired about the McGurk Low Water Crossings Fish Passage Project and staff provided responses to the questions.

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the General Manager to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard to perform Hydraulic Modeling and Design Services for the McGurk Low Water Crossings Project in the amount of $91,000, plus a 10% contingency of $9,100 for a total of $100,100.00 and make all other necessary approvals.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    McGurk

President McGurk returned to the meeting for agenda item D-6.

6.      Stockton East Water District – Staff Report – California Farm Water Coalition Proposed Dues Increase

Manager Hopkins provided the Board with a staff report for Consideration of District Vote in Favor of Proposed Membership Dues Increase by the California Farm Water Coalition. Manager Hopkins reported the District is a member of the California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC) and received a request from the CFWC asking  member agencies to consider and vote on a proposed increase in membership dues. He reported the dues increase is the first in 16 years and reflects the expanded outreach and advocacy efforts.

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the proposed dues increase as outlined in the California Farm Water Coalition’s June 11, 2025 letter.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

7.      Stockton East Water District – Staff Report – Sponsorship Request for the STAART Program – Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce

Manager Hopkins provided the Board with a staff report for Consideration of a Request for Stockton East Water District to Sponsor the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce’s STAART Program (Standing Together Against All Regional Theft). Manager Hopkins reported the District received a request from the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce for the STAART Program, a community-led initiative designed to curb organized theft in the City of Stockton and the region. He reported the sponsorship request aligns with the District’s Strategic Plan, particularly the goals associated with Collaborative Partnerships and our vision to be a regional leader and reliable partner.

Frank Ferral from the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce provided the Board with an overview of the on-going progress with the STAART Program. Mr. Ferral reported the STAART Program started in 2024 which has led to collaborative initiatives taking place with local businesses, public safety officials and community leaders aimed at deterring and reducing organized retail crime in San Joaquin County. He also reported an app was created that allows people in the community to report retail theft or any other crime that could be happening in the county. Mr. Ferral reported the STAART Program has been successful and has been recognized for taking initiative on this important issue.

Director Atkins and Nakaue inquired about the STAART Program and Mr. Ferral provided responses to questions.

A motion was moved and seconded to approve sponsoring the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce’s STAART Program in the amount of $15,000.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

8.      Stockton East Water District – Staff Report – Consider Approval of Bid for Construction of Bellota Weir Modifications Project

Manager Hopkins provided the Board with a staff report to Consider Approval of Bid for Construction of Bellota Weir Modifications Project. Manager Hopkins reported the District is required by the Calaveras River Habitat Conservation Plan (CHCP) to complete Bellota Weir Modifications Project by 2030. He reported the District solicited bids to obtain the best project pricing and four responses were received, in which Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid of $50,630,000.00.

Director Atkins, Hansen, Nakaue and Watkins inquired about the Bid for Construction of Bellota Weir Modifications Project and staff provided responses to the questions.

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the General Manager to award a construction contract to Shimmick Construction Company, Inc., for the Construction of Bellota Weir Modifications Project in the amount of $50,630,000, plus a 20% contingency of $10,126,000, for a total authorization of $60,756,000, and make all necessary approvals to proceed with project implementation.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   Watkins

Absent:    None

E.     COMMITTEE REPORTS

F.     REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER

1.      Water Supply Report as of 07/01/25

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 192,558 AF in storage at New Hogan Reservoir. Current releases are set at 230 cfs. There is 1,795,772 AF in storage at New Melones Reservoir. Current releases are set at 1,799 cfs. The current release at Goodwin Dam to Stanislaus River is set at 1,907 cfs and release to all water users is set at 2,092 cfs. There are 29 irrigators on New Hogan, 5 on New Melones and 2 out of District. The District Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is currently processing 50 mgd. North Stockton is currently utilizing 15 mgd. South Stockton is currently using 8 mgd. Cal Water is currently utilizing 21 mgd. The City of Stockton WTP is currently processing 17 mgd.

2.      Information Items:

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3.      Report on General Manager Activities

a.       Stockton East Water District Activities Update

Manager Hopkins reported he and staff had a meeting with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regarding the Advanced Clean Fleet Regulation. He reported on behalf of ACWA, one of their requests is for member agencies to discuss challenges they face with compliance on the Advanced Clean Fleet Regulation. Manager Hopkins reported staff did a great job at highlighting the specialized equipment, urgency, distance and type of work the equipment supports. He reported CARB staff were very supportive but did make aware charging infrastructure is not an excuse to delay implementation. The District has until 2030 to purchase one zero-emission vehicle to be complaint and second one by 2033.

Manager Hopkins reported he, Director Watkins and Legal Counsel Zolezzi had a meeting with USBR related to the Central Valley Project Contract changes. He reported the meeting went well and is now working towards making a revised map so the USBR staff can understand what the District requests are related to the surface area.

Manager Hopkins reported on the Farmington Reservoir video in which some edits were made, and the project title was changed from Farmington Dam Repurposing Project to Farmington Reservoir Project. He reported the video editing is completed and is now working with a few tv channels to help advertise and spread the word about the Farmington Reservoir Project.

Manager Hopkins provided the equipment use for the week of June 30, 2025.

4.      Stockton East Water District Water Supply Update

Water Supply Manager Donis presented the Board with a Water Supply update. Water Supply Manager Donis reported monitoring wells have dropped by an average of 9.25 feet across all 12 wells, with a total recharge of 6,934 acre-feet (AF). Year-to-date recharge from the New Melones Reservoir totals 26,641 AF, while the Central San Joaquin Conservation District has received 12, 251 AF and Stockton East has received 14,390 AF. The New Hogan Reservoir has recorded a year-to-date recharge of 43,510 AF, with 1,760 AF allocated for flood control, leaving a net total of 41,750 AF.

G.    DIRECTOR REPORTS

1.      Linden Peters Chamber of Commerce – Baseball Night, 07/03/25

Director Watkins and Manager Hopkins attended this event. Director Watkins reported the event was well attended and informed there was a firework display but did not attend.  

H.    COMMUNICATIONS

1.      MOU between Stockton East Water District and Contra Costa Water District for Cooperation to Support Mutual Interests, 06/17/25

Manager Hopkins presented the Board with the fully executed MOU between Stockton East Water District and Contra Costa Water District for Cooperation to Support Mutual Interest.

I.       AGENDA PLANNING/UPCOMING EVENTS 

1.      Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Board Meeting,                      

10:30 a.m., 07/09/25

2.      Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Executive Committee Meeting,

1:30 p.m., 07/09/25

3.      San Joaquin Farm Bureau Monthly Water Committee Meeting,

4:30 p.m., 07/09/25

4.      Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Monthly Mixer – San      

Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 5:00 p.m., 07/10/25

5.      ACWA State Legislative Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m.,

07/11/25

6.      San Joaquin County & Delta Water Quality Coalition Steering

Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m., 07/14/25 

J.      REPORT OF THE COUNSEL

1.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED                                 

LITIGATION Potential exposure to litigation – Government Code

            Section 54956.9 – three cases

President McGurk adjourned the meeting to closed session at 2:01 p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 3:27 p.m., with no reportable action.

K.    ADJOURNMENT

President McGurk adjourned the meeting at 3:28 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Justin M. Hopkins
Secretary of the Board