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 29, 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.

Agendas and minutes are located on our website at www.sewd.net.

AGENDA

A.     Pledge of Allegiance (Manager Hopkins) & Roll Call

B.     Consent Calendar    

C.     Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

D.     Scheduled Presentations and Agenda Items                                                         

1.      ACWA JPIA – Walter “Andy” Sells Commitment to

          Excellence in Water Safety Award Presentation

2.      Minutes                                                    

a.       Minutes 07/21/25 Special Board Meeting                                          

b.      Minutes 07/22/25 Regular Meeting                                                        

c.       Minutes 07/22/25 Regular Meeting                                                                                                                                                                                  

3.      Warrants

a.       Fund 67 – Agricultural Fund                                                             

b.      Fund 70 – Administration Fund                                                         

c.       Fund 71 – Water Supply Fund                                                           

d.      Fund 89 – Fish Passage Improvements Fund                                     

e.       Fund 91 – Vehicle Fund                                                                     

f.        Fund 94 – Municipal & Industrial Fund                                             

g.      Summary                                                                                             

h.      Short Names/Acronym List                                                                

i.        SEWD Vehicles & Heavy Equipment                                                

4.      Stockton East Water District  – Staff Report – Review                           

          Proposed Board Meeting Minutes and Consider Adoption

          of Policy No. 4130 

E.      Committee Reports  

1.      Administration Committee Meeting, 07/23/25                                                         

F.      Report of the General Manager     

1.     Water Supply Report 07/22/25                                                                                                                                                                                                     

2.      Informational Items

a.       EBMUD – 30th Annual Pardee BBQ, 11:30 a.m.,                              

          10/03/25

3.      Report on General Manager Activities

a.       Stockton East Water District Activities Update

G.     Director Reports

H.     Communications

I.        Agenda Planning/Upcoming Events

1.      Municipal Operations Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m., 07/30/25            

2.      Bellota Weir Modification Project – Groundbreaking Ceremony,          

          10:00 a.m., 07/31/25

3.      Annual Growers Meeting, 10:00 a.m., 08/01/25                                      

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

          Agent 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 – one case

K.        Adjournment

Certification of Posting

I hereby certify that on July 24, 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 24, 2025.

Signed By: Priya Ram, 07/24/25 

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 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 29, 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., Manager Hopkins 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, Water Supply Manager Donis, Maintenance Manager Higares, Procurement Specialist Cahoon, Administrative Assistant Rodriguez, Legal Counsel Zolezzi and Consultant Barkett.

B.     CONSENT CALENDAR (None)

C.    PUBLIC COMMENT

D.    SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS AND AGENDA ITEM

1.      ACWA JPIA – Walter “Andy” Sells Commitment to Excellence in Water Safety Award Presentation

Adrienne Beatty, Chief Executive Officer of ACWA JPIA, presented the inaugural Walter “Andy” Sells Safety Award to Stockton East Water District. This prestigious award, given to only two-member agencies, recognizes exceptional commitment to workplace safety. Stockton East Water District was honored in the category of organizations with 30 or more employees for its exemplary efforts in upholding the highest standards of safety.

The District met several key criteria, including being a recipient of the “Presidents Special Recognition Award” and maintaining a loss ratio of 20% or lower. Over the past three years, the District has demonstrated outstanding employee engagement through its safety program, which includes incentivizing safety suggestions with monetary rewards and active participation in training development.

These efforts have resulted in significant financial benefits, including over $180,000 worth of refunds from JPIA and an exceptionally low Experience Modification Rate (EMOD) of approximately 0.75—yielding an average annual savings of $25,000. The continued support of the Management and leadership of the Board of Directors were recognized as vital to the success of the District’s high-performing safety program.

2.      Minutes

a.       Minutes 07/21/25 Special Board Meeting

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the July 21, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes hand out, as presented.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

b.      Minutes 07/22/25 Regular Meeting

c.       Minutes 07/22/25 Regular Meeting

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the July 22, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

3.      Warrants

a.       Fund 67 – Agricultural Fund

b.      Fund 70 – Administration Fund

c.       Fund 71 – Water Supply Fund

d.      Fund 89 – Fish Passage Improvements Fund

e.       Fund 91 – Vehicle Fund

f.        Fund 94 – Municipal & Industrial Fund

g.      Summary

h.      Short Names/Acronyms List

i.        SEWD Vehicles & Heavy Equipment

Directors Atkins and Hansen inquired on the expenses and staff provided responses to questions.

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the July 29, 2025, Warrants, as presented.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

4.      Stockton East Water District – Staff Report – Review Proposed Board Meeting Minutes and Consider Adoption of Policy No. 4130

Manager Hopkins presented the Board with a staff report recommending the adoption of Board Meeting Minutes Policy No. 4130. Manager Hopkins reported as part of a two-month trial, staff had been preparing meeting minutes using both artificial intelligence (AI) and traditional human transcription methods. The AI-assisted process showed an average time savings of about two hours per meeting compared to the traditional approach and was preferred by the Board seven out of eight times.

A motion was moved and seconded to adopt Board Meeting Minutes Policy No. 4130, as presented.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      Panizza

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

E.     COMMITTEE REPORTS

1.      Administration Committee Meeting, 07/23/25

Directors Sanguinetti, Watkins and Nakaue attended the Administration Committee Meeting. Director Sanguinetti reported the committee discussed the Board Meeting Minutes Policy and agreed to bring it forward to the full Board for review and approval.

F.     REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER

1.     Water Supply Report as of 07/15/25 

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 183,234 AF in storage at New Hogan Reservoir. Current releases are set at 225 cfs. There is 1,733,900 AF in storage at New Melones Reservoir. Current releases are set at 1,938 cfs. The current release at Goodwin Dam to Stanislaus River is set at 1,719 cfs and release to all water users is set at 1,764 cfs. There are 18 irrigators on New Hogan, 9 on New Melones and 4 out of District. The District Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is currently processing 50 mgd. North Stockton is currently utilizing 14 mgd. South Stockton is currently using 10 mgd. Cal Water is currently utilizing 24 mgd. The City of Stockton WTP is currently processing 17 mgd.

2.      Information Items: F-2a

3.      Report on General Manager Activities

a.       Stockton East Water District Activities Update

Manager Hopkins reported between Tuesday, July 22nd and Wednesday, July 23rd, an individual unlawfully entered the campus through the Northeast gate. While the person did not gain access to the core facilities, equipment belonging to a District tenant was stolen during the incident. The District has terminated the contract with Delta Protective Services. Manager Hopkins reported staff is currently evaluating options for enhancing perimeter fencing to improve site security.

Manager Hopkins reported the Farmington Reservoir advertisement is now airing on Fox 40.

Manager Hopkins reported the District recently conducted audiometric testing, which revealed that the time-weighted average noise exposure for some employees exceeded the OSHA action level. As a result, the Safety Committee has developed a Hearing Conservation Program and will be conducting follow-up audiometric testing next week for the affected employees.

Manager Hopkins reported the 2025 Employee Satisfaction Survey has been distributed to all staff and will remain open through the end of next week.

Manager Hopkins reported he and the management team spent two days last week developing the District’s one-year priorities and 90-day goals.

Manager Hopkins reported the equipment use for the week of 07/21/25

G.    DIRECTOR REPORTS

H.    COMMUNICATIONS

I.       AGENDA PLANNING/UPCOMING EVENTS 

1.      Municipal Operations Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m., 07/30/25

2.      Bellota Weir Modification Project – Groundbreaking Ceremony, 10:00 a.m., 07/31/25

3.      Annual Growers Meeting, 10:00 a.m., 08/01/25

J.      REPORT OF THE COUNSEL

1.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Real Property

Negotiations Government Code 54956.8

Property: 091-240-120-000, 091-270-250-000, 091-240-350-000

      Agent 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 – one case

President McGurk adjourned the meeting to closed session at 1:05p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 1:57p.m., with no reportable action.

K.    ADJOURNMENT

President McGurk adjourned the meeting at 1:58p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Justin M. Hopkins
Secretary of the Board

 [JH1]Is this the correct number? I am certain she said 36, but maybe she was incorrect?

 [JH2]Did McGurk also have a question?