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NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT 1966 Olivenhain Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel: (760) 753-6466 • Fax: (760) 753-5640

Pursuant to AB3035, effective January 1, 2003, any person who requires a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting shall make such a request in writing

to Stephanie Kaufmann, Executive Secretary, for immediate consideration.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2018

TIME: 4:00 P.M.

PLACE: DISTRICT OFFICE

NOTE: ITEMS ON THE AGENDA MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF SEQUENTIAL ORDER AS THEIR PRIORITY IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 6. PERSONAL APPEARANCES AND PUBLIC COMMENTS 7. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS

* Tiger Team/A Better Way Award – Line Locating Fish Tape * Leo Mendez – Accounting Supervisor – GYO Promotion * Kelvin Ku – Field Services Technician I – Lateral Transfer

8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 25, 2018 REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING

Olivenhain Municipal Water District Agenda – August 15, 2018 of 3

9. CONSENT CALENDAR

NOTE: ANY ITEM MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDARFOR DISCUSSION

C-a CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF LISTED WARRANTS FROM THE DISTRICT’S REVOLVING AND REGULAR ACCOUNTS; LISTED TRANSFERS OF FUNDS; AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF

C-b CONSIDER SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT’S WATER CAPACITY FEES FOR 2018 (SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 – 5:30 P.M.)

C-c CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH CE WILSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,000 AND AN ALLOCATION OF $80,000 TO THE PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE MAIN EXT. 235 PHASE II PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO SIGN THE CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT

C-d CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2018 AS POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK

10. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT’S ADMINISTRATIVE AND ETHICS CODE (Article 16 – Revenue and General Funds)

11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH GEOSCIENCE SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,137,241 FOR SAN DIEGUITO VALLEY BRACKISH GROUNDWATER DESALINATION DESIGN PILOT AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT

12. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MAKING CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS FOR THE PILOT TEST WELL LOCATION BORING FOR THE SAN DIEGUITO VALLEY BRACKISH GROUNDWATER DESALINATION PROJECT AND ORDER THAT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

13. CONSIDER A CLOSE-OUT APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT EXCAVATION AND PAVING SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACT 2017-02 INTO THE DISTRICT’S SYSTEM AND ORDER THAT A NOTICE OF COMPLETION BE FILED

14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 3 – THE WATER SUPPLY AND QUALITY ACT OF 2018

15. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

A. PRESIDENTB. GENERAL MANAGERC. CONSULTING ENGINEERD. GENERAL COUNSEL

Olivenhain Municipal Water District Agenda – August 15, 2018 of 3

E. SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE F. LEGISLATIVE G. LAFCO H. TWELVE MONTH CALENDAR / OTHER MEETINGS / REPORTS BY BOARD MEMBERS PER AB 1234 16. CORRESPONDENCE 17. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND UPCOMING MEETINGS / CONFERENCES / SEMINARS 18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 19. CONSIDER PUBLIC COMMENTS

20. ADJOURNMENT

Memo

To: Board of Directors From: Stephanie Kaufmann, Executive Secretary Via: Kimberly A. Thorner, General Manager Subject: BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Draft minutes of the most recently held Board of Directors meeting will be provided separately. Following Board approval, the minutes will be posted on the District’s website.

Memo Date: August 15, 2018

To: Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of Directors

From: Rainy Selamat, Finance Manager

Via: Kimberly Thorner, General Manager

Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF LISTED WARRANTS FROM THE DISTRICT’S REVOLVING AND REGULAR ACCOUNTS; LISTED TRANSFERS OF FUNDS; AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF

The following monthly financial reports are enclosed for review and approval by the Board of Directors:

• July 2018 Summary of payment of listed warrants from the District’s checking accounts (regular and revolving) and listed transfer of funds.

• July 2018 Monthly Summary of Reimbursement Expenses to Board Members and Staff.

Agenda Item C-a

Directors and Staff Expense Reimbursements July 2018 8/7/2018/4:13 PM

Olivenhain Municipal Water DistrictMonthly Directors Fee and Reimbursed Expenses for Directors and Staff

July 2018

Payment Check#/ Meals & Travel & ReimbursedName Date Credit Card Lodging Transport Other Expenses Directors Fee

Director Guerin 0.00 0.00 -

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Director Sprague 0.00 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Director Topolovac 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Director Varty 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Director Watt 0.00 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

General Manager Thorner 0.000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Human Resources Manager Wood 7/25/2018 196.57 196.57 *0.00 0.00 196.57 196.57

Engineering Manager Briest 7/18/2018 183.96 183.96 *0.00 0.00 183.96 183.96

Finance Manager Selamat 0.00 0.00 0.000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Operations Manager Smith 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Assistant General Manager Randall

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Customer Service Manager Carnegie 0.00 0.000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Notes:(1) Reviewed and discussed with the Finance Committee (02/15/18) (2) Reimbursement of expenses are in compliance with Article 19 of the District's Administrative and Ethics Code. (3) Travel and other expenses charged to District's credit cards and paid by the District are recorded and maintained separately.

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Subject: CONSIDER SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT’S WATER CAPACITY FEES FOR 2018 (September 12, 2018 – 5:30 P.M.)

Purpose

Staff is requesting the Board consider setting a time and place for a public hearing to consider potable water capacity fees for 2018.

Recommendation

Staff recommends the Board consider the proposed capacity fee adjustments for 2018 as presented below. Staff proposed capacity fee adjustments represent an increase using the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index for Los Angeles (ENR CCI-LA).The change in the ENR CCI-LA from June 2017 to June 2018 is 2.6%. Staff also recommends setting a time and place for the public hearing to be September 12, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the District’s office. Notification of the public hearing will be posted in the Union Tribune newspaper a minimum of 10 days prior to the meeting.

2017

Zone Existing Fees

2018

Proposed Fees

Zone A $ 13,931 $14,293 Zone B $ 9,997 $10,257

Zone C $ 10,182 $10,447

Zone D $ 21,096 $21,644

Zone E $ 10,325 $10,593

Alternative(s)

The Board may choose not to adjust current capacity fees, and keep capacity fees at current rates or to delay the public hearing following a discussion with District Staff. Capacity fees were last increased in November 2017. Further delaying capacity fee increases will increase the burden on existing rate payers for the construction of District’s water infrastructure and facilities which rightly belong with new development. Staff does not recommend delaying the capacity fee increase further.

Background

The District evaluates capacity fees on an annual basis to determine if appropriate funds are being collected to fund necessary capital expansion, replacement, and betterment projects. The District is currently using a Combined Fee Methodology to calculate its capacity fees. The Combined Fee Methodology calculates capacity fees by dividing existing assets and future water capital improvement projects by total equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) at build-out.

The District’s assets are divided into five zones of benefit for current assets and capital expansion projects and Capacity Fees are collected by Zone of Benefit. Staff is of the opinion that collection of the District’s capacity fees from future users by zone of benefit continues to be the fairest and most equitable methodology to reimburse existing users for capital contributions invested to date by zone of benefit.

In order to keep with anticipated cost increases for all needed capital facilities funded by capacity fees, a commonly used construction cost index such as the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index for Los Angeles (ENRCCI-LA) has been used by the District as part of the annual adjustment.

Fiscal Impact

Expected capacity fee revenues to be collected over the next 10 years (2018 to 2028) are estimated to be approximately $7.8 million but are highly dependent on the economy and the housing market. The District is estimated at 90% built-out. Capacity Fee revenue collected in fiscal year 2017-18 was $ 620,224. Capacity fees are used to pay for the District’s capital improvement program approved by the Board and included in the District’s long-term capital spending plan.

Discussion

In accordance with the District’s Administrative and Ethics Code, the District reviews its capacity fees on an annual basis. Staff recommends setting a time and place for the public hearing to be September 12, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the District’s office.



From: George Briest, Engineering Manager

Via: Kimberly A. Thorner, General Manager

Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH CE WILSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,000 AND AN ALLOCATION OF $80,000 TO THE PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE MAIN EXTENSION 235 PHASE II PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO SIGN THE CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT

Purpose

The purpose of this agenda item is to consider a change order (CCO#1) to CE Wilson in the amount of $29,000 for the Ext. 235 Phase II project, an appropriation of funds in the amount of $80,000 to the project, and authorization for the General Manager to sign on behalf of the District.

Recommendation

Staff recommends the Board approve the change order to CE Wilson for the work, and appropriate funds from the Capital Replacement Fund.

Alternative(s)

In lieu of approving the change order, the Board may direct staff to solicit additional bids for this work, or direct staff to utilize in-house services (force account). It is anticipated that both alternatives may result in higher costs than the recommended option.

Agend a Item C- c

Background

The Main Ext. 235 Phase II Project is located at 5525 Cancha De Golf in the County of San Diego. This project was initially constructed in 2016 as a split system and consisted of half the project being publicly owned and maintained and the other half privately owned and maintained. The public portion of the project will serve the residential portion of the project (multi-unit dwellings), whereas the private portion will serve the business suites. This project began in April where the Board of Directors approved the agreement with CE Wilson at the April 16, 2018 meeting.

Fiscal Impact Funds for the proposed change order work are available in the Capital Replacement Fund. An allocation of $80,000 is requested to cover the proposed change order to CE Wilson for the change order work, materials being provided for the project, and District staff time to cover system shutdowns and water highlines required to maintain customers in service during the construction effort.

Is this a Multi Fiscal Year Project? Yes In which FY did this capital project first appear in the CIP budget? 2018 Total Project Budget: $116,000 Current Fiscal Year Appropriation: $0 To Date Approved Appropriations: $130,000 Target Project Completion Date: 9/15/18 Expenditures and Encumbrances as of (June 30, 2018): $129,411 Is this change order within the appropriation of this fiscal year? No If this change order is outside of the appropriation, Source of Fund: Capital Replacement Fund

Discussion This change order is a result of a changed condition that the District and its contractor (CE Wilson) became aware of once construction on the project had commenced. There are two (2) existing water services, which are now in direct conflict with an ADA pedestrian ramp. The two (2) water services must be relocated out of the way of the ADA pedestrian ramp so that both the ramp is unobstructed as well as allowing enough room for the water meters, meter boxes, and backflow prevention devices. The work consists of abandoning the existing two (2) corporation stops at the water main, which is in a paved roadway, and the installation of two (2) new water services at the new locations. Due to the limited scope of the project, staff does not believe that soliciting additional bids and/or utilizing in-house services would result in an economic advantage to the District due to the fact that CE Wilson is already mobilized on site. Staff recommends the Board approve this change order and authorize CE Wilson to proceed with the additional work. The change order portion of this memo is $29,000 and the allocation of additional funds to complete the project is $51,000. The allocation is to cover both the change order as well as additional District staff time to complete the project. The proposed Change Order to CE Wilson is attached. Staff will be prepared to address questions from the Board. Attachments: Proposed Change Order

OWNEr: OLIVENHAIN MUNIGIPALWATER DISTRICT OMWD FiIE NO. D-120M8

Project: Main Extension 235 Phase ll

Conkactor: CE Wilson Corporation

CONTRACTCHANGEORDERNO. 01 Date 7127118

The Contractor is hereby authorized and direc{ed to make tte herein described changes from the Plans and

Specifications or do the following work not included in the Plans ard Specifications for the construction of this project.

Payment to the contractor for these change order items shall provide full compensation for all equipment, materials, labor,

freld and home office overhead, indireci and consequential costs, mark-ups and profit necessary to complete the work.

By executing this contrad change order, the contrac'tor agrees to proceed with this work as a change order per the

c|ntract documents and waives any rights to addilional compensation arising out of work listed in this change order,

including without limitation, any claims relating to any cumulatirrc effect of change orders, delays, productivity impact orintenuption.

DESCRIPTION OFCHANGE

1. Two (2) of the existing private water services being converted to public services as part of this projectwere discovered during construction to be in direct conflict with an ADA pedestrian ramp. The anglemeter stops are located underneath the ramp and installed without meter boxes. The two (2) waterservices must be relocated out of the way of the ADA pedestrian ramp so that both the ramp isunobstructed as well as allowing the proper installation of the water meters, meter boxes andbackflow prevention devices. The cost for this work is $29,000.00. Fofi-Five (45) calendar days willbe added for this work. See PCO #1 for details.A. lnstall one (1) new 1.5-inch water service per OMWD Std. Dwg. B-1.2B. lnstall one (1) new 2.0-inch water service per OMWD Std. Dwg. B-1.2C. Abandon two (2) existing water services at the corporation stop with plugs.D. Relocate existing 1.S-inch and 2.0-inch backflow devices and install associated piping-

E. Pavement restoration.2. Additional time was required to obtain the County

initial highline installation. The cost for this workadded for this work.

Original Contract Amount ${01,170.00Total Previous Change Orders (Through GCO #0): $10{,170.00Tota! This Ghange Order: $29,000.00Revised Contract Amount $1 30,170.00Original Contract Duration: 45 Calendar DaysOriginal Gontract Gompletion Date: June 30, 2018Total Calendar Days Added from Previous Change Orders (Through GGO #0): 0

Total Calendar Days Added This Ghange Order: 62Revised Contract Duration: 107 Calendar DaysRevised Contract Completion Date: August 3{, 2018TOTAL COST for this CHANGE ORDER is Twentu-lrline Thousand Dollarc and Zero Cents INCREASE.

It is agreed that 62 consecutive calendar day(s) extension of time will be allowed by reason of this change.

The original completion date was June 30, 2018 and the revised completion date is August 31,2018(includ ing weather delays).

0r

ROW permit for the project and to schedule theis $0.00. Seventeen (17) calendar days will be

Prepared by Construction Manager

ffoasPaul Mochel, Valley Construction Management

Accepted by CONTRACTOR Approved by OWNER

NOTE: Attention is called to the sections in the General Provisions on Scope of Work and Estimatesand Payments.

NTHIs cHANGE ORDER IS NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL APPROVED BY OWNER.

NIT NccepTABLE TO THE CONTRACTOR, THIS CHANGE ORDER IS EFFECTIVEIMMEDIATELY.

Contractor E Engineer E FinanceDistribution: E Owner



From: Jesica Cleaver, Education and Conservation Coordinator


Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2018 AS POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK

Purpose

The purpose of this item is to consider supporting Pollution Prevention Week 2018, which was created by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control and is endorsed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in support of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990. This year, Pollution Prevention Week is September 17-23.

Recommendation

Staff recommends that the board continue to support Pollution Prevention Week and adopt the attached resolution declaring its support.

Alternative(s)

The board may choose not to participate in pollution prevention activities this year.

Agend a Item C-d

Background Established in 1993 by the DTSC, the Pollution Prevention Week program increases pollution prevention awareness among the public and business community. It has led to the continuance, expansion, and further development of local pollution prevention programs. Nonpoint source pollution is often visible in OMWD’s service area as irrigation run-off which not only wastes water, but also carries pesticides, bacteria, and litter to waterways and beaches. Increasing awareness of good water management practices and irrigation efficiency can also help communities be proactive in avoiding stagnant water, vector problems including West Nile Virus, unstable soil conditions, and other saturation problems. Traditionally, OMWD participates by adopting a resolution declaring its support of Pollution Prevention Week, creating a lobby display, and highlighting tips to prevent pollution online and at community events. OMWD is also a sponsor of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Internship Program.

Fiscal Impact There are no costs to be incurred through participation other than the costs for the SWPPP Internship Program noted above, which is already included in the annual budget.

Discussion Continuation of Pollution Prevention Week helps promote water use efficiency, expand reliable water supplies, enhance water quality, and protect the environment. In addition, sponsoring the SWPPP Internship Program allows OMWD to be involved in educating local students on the impacts of polluted runoff and how they can take action to prevent stormwater pollution. Attachment: Resolution 2018-xx

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-xx RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2018 AS POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK

WHEREAS, the United States Congress declared in the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 that the national policy of the United States should prevent or reduce pollution at the source whenever feasible; and

WHEREAS, Olivenhain Municipal Water District supports a clean and safe

environment for residents, businesses, and communities; and WHEREAS, pollution prevention is an approach to environmental protection that

focuses on source reduction, and is therefore a preferable strategy for protecting our environment; and

WHEREAS, pollution prevention can increase industrial efficiency and save

businesses money; and WHEREAS, pollution prevention can increase residential efficiency and save

customers money; and WHEREAS, pollution prevention can help protect the tourism industry

surrounding local waterways and beaches; and WHEREAS, pollution prevention offers wildlife protection; and WHEREAS, by focusing attention on pollution prevention, Olivenhain Municipal

Water District will meet the challenges for economic sustainability and environmental protection; and

WHEREAS, Pollution Prevention Week highlights the efforts of the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency, its partners, and the public in making pollution prevention a cornerstone of sustainability.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of

Directors joins in the support for and observation of Pollution Prevention Week, September 17-23, 2018; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Olivenhain Municipal Water District does hereby

urge all citizens and local businesses to participate in local and regional celebratory and educational activities.

PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED, by the Board of Directors of the Olivenhain

Municipal Water District at a regular meeting held on August 15, 2018. ___________________________________ Lawrence A. Watt, President Board of Directors Olivenhain Municipal Water District

ATTEST: ________________________________ Gerald E. Varty, Secretary Board of Directors Olivenhain Municipal Water District





Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT’S ADMINISTRATIVE AND ETHICS CODE (Article 16—Revenue and General Funds)

Purpose

The purpose of this item is to consider adoption of an ordinance to amend Article 16 of Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Administrative and Ethics Code regarding the District’s cash and non-restricted funds.

Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.

Alternative(s)

• The board may choose not to approve the proposed ordinance. • The board may provide staff with direction as to specific elements of the

proposed ordinance.

Agenda Item 10

Background

Proposed edits are intended to update certain sections of the code for consistency. Additional edits are proposed to provide clarity on how the District will need to handle its stale dated checks in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50050-50057.

Fiscal Impact The total amount of unclaimed checks accumulated to date (since 2006) in the Unclaimed Checks account (liability) is $5,860.60.

Discussion

Staff is proposing the following changes to the Administrative and Ethics Code. Sec. 16.1 Operating (Revenue) Fund and Capital and Equipment Replacement Fund The proposed edit would change certain sections of the code to be consistent with the Board-adopted Designated Fund Balance Policy. Sec. 16.3b Cash Disbursements The proposed edit would remove the Revolving Fund from the description of the District’s checking account, to be consistent with the existing cash disbursement process. All accounts payable checks have been drawn from one regular checking account. All payroll checks are drawn from a separate payroll checking account. Sec. 16.4 Petty Cash Fund The proposed edit would provide clarity, to be consistent with terminology used in the Board adopted Designated Fund Balance Policy, and authorize a designee for the General Manager to replenish the Petty Cash fund. Sec. 16.16 Stale Dated Checks and Unclaimed Checks A new section is proposed to be added to the District’s business process on how the District will handle stale-dated checks and unclaimed checks. The District defines stale-dated checks to be checks that are outstanding for more than 120 days. The proposed language is consistent with California State Law (Government Code Sections 50050 and 50056). The code allows uncashed checks which are more than one

year old but less than $15.00, or more than $15.00 and more than three year old or any amount if the depositor’s name is unknown, to become the property of the District following publication for two consecutive weeks. Attachment:

• Ordinance NO. 4xx o Exhibit A: proposed amendments to Article 16 of OMWD's Administrative and Ethics Code,

Revenue and General Funds

ORDINANCE NO. 4xx

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

AMENDING THE DISTRICT’S ADMINISTRATIVE AND ETHICS CODE (Article 16 – Revenue and General Funds)

BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Directors of Olivenhain Municipal Water District as follows: SECTION 1: Title of Article 16 of OMWD's Administrative and Ethics Code, is hereby changed to read Cash and Non-Restricted Funds as shown on Exhibit A (attached).

SECTION 2: Certain sections of Article 16 of OMWD's Administrative and Ethics Code, Cash and Non-Restricted Funds, are hereby revised to read as shown on Exhibit A (attached).

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors held this 15th day of August 2018.

_________________________________ Lawrence A. Watt, President Board of Directors Olivenhain Municipal Water District ATTEST: ____________________________ Gerald E. Varty, Secretary Board of Directors Olivenhain Municipal Water District

OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ETHICS CODE

Article No. 16 Page 1 of 5

Title REVENUE AND GENERAL FUNDS CASH AND NON-RESTRICTED FUNDS

Latest Revision Date

January 23, 2008August 15, 2018

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ARTICLE 16. NON-RESTRICTED FUNDS (Also see Board Designated Fund BalanceNon-Restricted Funds

Policy for further information)

Sec. 16.1. revised by Ordinance No. 303 / February 26, 2003 Sec. 16.1. Operating (Revenue) Fund and Capital and Equipment Replacement

Fund Sec. 16.1.1. Operating (Revenue) Fund – Water

Purpose: To ensure cash resources are available to pay for day to day

operations, to pay annual debt service, and to provide funding in case of operating emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Target Balance: A minimum balance of 60 days of the current fiscal year’s budgeted

operating expenditures less budgeted depreciation expenses shall be maintained in this fund. The maximum amount in this fund shall not exceed 12090 days of the current fiscal year’s projected potable water operating expenditures.budgeted operating expenditures less depreciation expenses.

Sec. 16.1.2. Capital and Equipment Replacement Fund - Water

Purpose: To fund capital projects and needed replacements as listed in the District’s Comprehensive Master Plan.

Target Balance: A minimum balance of one fiscal year approved capital expenditure

based on the District’s long-term capital spending plan. The maximum in this fund shall not exceed five three fiscal years of approved capital expenditures based on the District’s long-term capital spending. Excesses over the maximum amount in this fund shall be reported to the Board at the first regular monthly meeting when occurs with a staff recommendation on handling of the excess funds.

Sec. 16.1.3. Operating (Revenue) Fund – Sewer

Purpose: The District receives the majority of sewer revenues in December and April when customers pay their property tax bills. Because of the timing difference between sewer fees collections and expenditures, the District must have cash resources available to fund the day-to-day expenses of non-capital related expenditures, and operations and maintenance expenditures.

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Target Balance: A minimum of 180 days of the next fiscal year’s operating budget

before depreciation expenses. The maximum in this account shall not exceed 365 days of the next fiscal year’s operating budget before depreciation expenses. Excesses over the maximum amount in this Fund shall be reported to the Board at the first regular meeting with Staff recommendation on handling of the excess fund.

Sec. 16.1.4. Capital and Equipment Fund - Sewer

Purpose: To fund capital projects and needed replacements as listed in the approved 20-year Wastewater Master Plan.

Target Balance: A minimum balance of onetwo -year average net present value of

approved 10 year Wastewater capital improvement spending shall be maintained in the Capital and Equipment Fund. the required contribution based on the District’s approved Wastewater Master Plan shall be maintained in the capital and equipment replacement fund. The maximum in this fund shall not exceed fivefour years’ average present value of the approved 10-year Wastewater Capital improvement spending plan. net present value of the approved 20-year Wastewater Master Plan. Excesses over the maximum amount in this fund shall be reported to the Board at its next regular meeting with a Staff recommendation on handling of the excess funds.

Sec. 16.2. Depositories.

A. Depositories for the money of the District and signatures for management of the deposits are established by Resolutions of the Board of Directors. The Treasurer and his/her delegates are authorized and directed to manage the District's funds in accordance with the most recent respective Resolutions(s).

B. All money in said depositories, whenever available for

investment, shall be invested by the Treasurer or his/her delegates under rules established for investment of District funds. At the time of making investments, the Treasurer or his/her delegates will ascertain that any new investments are made in accordance with the District’s statement of investment policy which shall be reviewed and approved annually by the District’s Board of Directors.








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Sec. 16.3. revised by Ordinance No. 296 / July 24, 2002 Sec. 16.3 . Cash Disbursements. A. Payroll checks will be drawn against a payroll account and will

be issued to District employees as necessary to properly administer the payroll requirements of the District. Also, payments to payroll depositories, credit unions, etc. for payroll taxes and amounts withheld from employees may be drawn against this account.

B. Checks other than payroll in the amount of $24,999 or less will

be drawn against an imprest bank account known as the Revolving Fund. These checks may be released prior to approval by the Board of Directors.

BC. Checks other than payroll over $24,999.00 will normally be

drawn against a regular checking account. These checks are submitted for may be released prior to approval by the Board of Directors.

Sec. 16.4.(A) revised by Ordinance No. 296 / July 24, 2002 Sec. 16.4 . Petty Cash Fund. A. This Fund is established in the amount of $1,500. The District’s

General Manager or designee is authorized to pay or delegate payment out of this Fund any small or emergency claims against the District, which in his/her opinion, are necessary or desirable for the prompt and orderly transaction of the business of the District.

B. Records shall be kept of all payments made from this Fund,

itemizing the amount of cash paid out and for what purpose each payment was made, after which the Fund shall be reimbursed from the Operating (Revenue) Fund for the total of such payments.

C. An additional fund is established in the amount of $750.00 to be

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This cash will be locked in the District's safe and will not be utilized for any purpose other than an emergency. In the event of utilization of money from this fund, records will be maintained as specified above for the regular Petty Cash Fund.

Sec. 16.5. Payment under Protest of Disputed Fees, Charges, Assessment and

Taxes In situations in which a customer disputes the legality of a fee, charge,

assessment, or tax imposed by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District as a prerequisite to providing service, the customer must comply with the following payment and protest procedure in addition to any other procedures or limitations imposed by law.

A. Payment must be made and concurrently with payment the

specific basis for disputing the validity must be stated in writing and this protest must be filed with the District.

B. Upon receipt by the District of the basis for the dispute of

validity, the matter shall be set for hearing before the Board of Directors at the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting, at which time the claimant must appear and present all evidence relating to the claim of invalidity.

C The Board of Directors shall take the matter under advisement

and notify the claimant in writing of the decision of the Board. D. If the claim is allowed, appropriate refund shall be made. If the

claim is denied and the claimant desires to pursue the matter further, appropriate legal action must be initiated within one hundred twenty (120) days following the date of the filing of the protest letter at the District or the claim shall be deemed waived and barred.

Sec. 16.6. Stale Dated Checks and Unclaimed Checks.

A. Outstanding checks that are more than 120 days old should be investigated and followed up on by contacting the vendor or customer (customer refund check) to determine if the check has or has not been lost in the mail or just un-deposited for some reason. If the District does not receive a response to its follow-







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up from its vendor or customer or if checks are not cashed after 180 days, Stale Dated Checks (outstanding after 180 days) will be recorded in the District’s Unclaimed Checks account.

B. Unclaimed Checks, recorded in the District’s Unclaimed Checks account, that are less than fifteen dollars ($15) and more than one-year old, or any amount if the depositor’s name is unknown, will be voided and written off to the District’s Operating (Revenue) Fund to become the property of the District according to California State Law.

C. Unclaimed Checks, recorded in the District’s Unclaimed Checks

account, that are greater than $15.00 and more than three years old, or any amount if the depositor’s name is unknown known, will be published on a local newspaper once a week for two consecutive weeks and will become the property of the District’s Operating (Revenue) Fund on the date stated in the notice according to California State Law.



From: Joey Randall, Assistant General Manager


Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH GEOSCIENCE SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,137,241 FOR SAN DIEGUITO VALLEY BRACKISH GROUNDWATER DESALINATION DESIGN PILOT AND AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT

Purpose

The purpose of this agenda item is to consider approval of the proposed Geoscience Support Services, Inc. professional services agreement in the amount of $1,137,241 to conduct the Design Pilot testing for the San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Project. OMWD has secured a matching grant from the State of California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) to reimburse 50 percent of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $650,000.

Recommendation Staff recommends that the board approve the San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Design Pilot agreement with Geoscience in the amount of $1,137,241 and authorize the general manager to sign on behalf of the District. Staff is recommending this sole-source selection for the following reasons:

Agenda Item 11

1. The team of Geoscience and Woodard & Curran was selected in accordance with the OMWD Administrative and Ethics Code.

a. Staff received four proposals in response to the feasibility study RFP on July 8, 2016.

b. Interviews were conducted on July 21, 2016 and Geoscience was unanimously selected.

c. The agreement with Geoscience was approved by the Board on August 17, 2016.

2. The team has successfully completed the feasibility study and staff is pleased with their performance. Geoscience completed the water balance and groundwater modeling and Woodard & Curran completed the treatment process planning.

3. The results of this design pilot will be used to verify the water balance and further calibrate the groundwater model. By continuing with this team, OMWD can avoid significant start-up and education expenses associated with a new consultant team and promote project continuity.

4. Woodard & Curran are currently designing the recycled water pipeline to serve Surf Cup. Their scope of services includes CEQA compliance and through this work, they are familiar with the environmental setting and the issues that will be encountered in the design pilot project.

5. Finally, given the Geoscience team’s experience on this project, it is unlikely OMWD could get other consultants interested in proposing unless we excluded Geoscience or indicated and unfavorable experience.

In lieu of approving an agreement with Geoscience, the board could direct staff to consider other firms for the project. However, in accordance with the District’s Administrative and Ethics Code Article 6 Section 6.9 D: “Where it is apparent that an RFP process would be incongruous and would not result in an advantage to the District, an exception to the foregoing processes may be granted. Exceptions may include where the staff is looking for a particular skill or ability, or where a consultant is already providing current services for the District and there would be economies and efficiencies of scale by continuing with the consultant.” Geoscience provided all the services outlined in the scope of their San Dieguito Brackish Groundwater Desalination feasibility study agreement at a satisfactory level of performance and support. It is general industry practice to continue with a consultant that satisfactorily concludes feasibility work to the design phase. In addition to its experience with OMWD, Geoscience has unparalleled expertise in geohydrologic studies, environmental engineering, permitting and grant funding including an extensive

breadth and depth of similar project experience and knowledge of the San Diego County region.

Alternative(s)

• The board could choose to direct staff to solicit proposals from other consultants. • The board could choose to postpone the Design Pilot, though this would

jeopardize the availability of DWR’s $650,000 grant funding awarded for the project and impact staff’s ability to achieve Annual Objective 11A.

• The board may direct staff as otherwise deemed appropriate.

Background General To become more drought-resilient and improve the reliability of its water supplies, OMWD is aiming to derive approximately one-third of its total supply from local sources. Staff anticipates that a large portion of this is to come from recycled water and the remainder from other local sources including brackish groundwater desalination and/or seawater desalination. OMWD has two main groundwater basins in its service area: San Elijo Valley and San Dieguito Valley. This memorandum focuses specifically on the phase of work subsequent to the completion of the San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Study. Grant Funding for Desalination Feasibility Studies In late 2013, staff was alerted to the availability of grant funds via the 2014 Water Desalination Grant Program – Round 3 funded through Proposition 50. This program is intended to assist public agencies with the development of new local potable water supplies through the construction of brackish and seawater desalination projects and to advance full-scale implementation of water desalination technology through pilot and demonstration projects. Of particular interest to staff was that the grant program provided up to $250,000 in matching funds for brackish groundwater desalination feasibility studies. The next steps of OMWD’s groundwater pursuits, especially the exploration of the San Dieguito Valley Groundwater Basin as a water source, qualified OMWD to achieve this funding. The board approved Resolution 2014-01 on January 15, 2014 authorizing staff to submit a grant application, execute an agreement and any amendments, and certify funding

disbursements with the California Department of Water Resources for a Desalination Grant. OMWD was notified on September 3, 2014 that its application was approved. Since the notice of award, staff has worked with DWR to execute an official funding agreement with the assistance of Jennifer Capitolo of Nossaman. However, to date, OMWD has yet to receive an official funding agreement. In the interim, DWR notified staff on December 2, 2015 that the expenditure of funds on the project was authorized and eligible for reimbursement. Feasibility Study Consultant Selection Process Staff issued a Request for Proposals to accomplish the primary objective of the study – to determine the safe and sustainable yield in the Valley – which requires expertise in groundwater evaluation. Other expertise required for the feasibility study included desalination treatment processes and brine management. Prior to starting the consultant selection process, OMWD staff and the Consulting Engineer visited several agencies that utilized groundwater supplies in both San Diego and Orange counties. As a part of the visits, staff gathered recommendations on groundwater consultants. Incorporating those suggestions, further selection included consultants who had been in contact with OMWD and who have had previous OMWD experience. A shortlist of firms was prepared including CH2MHill, Dudek, Geoscience, Hargis, and Hazen & Sawyer. Requests for Proposals were sent to all five firms. CH2MHill indicated it did not have the resources available to submit, while the other four firms submitted proposals. The four proposals were received on July 8, 2016 and were reviewed by Kimberly Thorner, Joey Randall, Dave Smith, John Onkka, Don MacFarlane, and Dr. John Foster. All proposals were considered responsive to the RFP and all four firms were interviewed on July 21, 2016. The selection panel unanimously chose to award an agreement to Geoscience Support Services, Inc. Geoscience presented a strong proposal, demonstrated a comprehensive technical understanding of the groundwater basin, exhibited extensive experience as a firm with similar projects, and included in its project team tenured professionals with a depth of experience in the type of work required by the study. The Geoscience team included Woodard & Curran for treatment planning, brine management, cost estimating, scheduling, and alternatives analysis. The agreement with Geoscience was approved by the board on August 17, 2016 and staff issued a Notice to Proceed on August 29, 2016. Staff updated the board on the progress of the study at its March 29, August 16, and November 8, 2017 meetings. The feasibility study was completed in late 2017 and concluded that a 1.0 million gallon per

day brackish groundwater desalination project was feasible. The next step toward implementation was a long-term pump test to verify the water balance and modeling, and determine the groundwater level, storage, and quality impacts of a new production well in the basin. Grant Funding for Desalination Design Pilot Projects As the feasibility study was nearing completion, at the August 16, 2017 meeting, staff notified the board of new grant opportunities from the California Department of Water Resources Water Desalination Grant Program – Round 4 funded through Proposition 1. The board approved Resolution 2017-18 on August 16, 2017 authorizing staff to submit a grant application for a San Dieguito Brackish Groundwater Desalination Design Pilot. Then, on January 7, 2018, the board approved OMWD’s Annual Objectives including Objective 11 Establishing programs and policies to develop alternative water supplies to serve existing and future customers: Objective 11a Install pilot test well in San Dieguito Valley pending notice of grant award from Department of Water Resources. On March 14, 2018, staff was notified that OMWD’s San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Design Pilot project was one of only nine projects awarded funding and will receive a $650,000 matching grant. Proceeding with Design Pilot Project The two most important tasks that remained before starting the design pilot were to secure a well site and determine a method to manage the discharge water from the pump test, up to 2.5 acre-feet per day. During the feasibility study, OMWD staff had informal conversations with many of the Valley stakeholders. On March 21, 2018, OMWD sent an e-mail to the project stakeholders notifying them of the grant award and presenting opportunities for partnerships with OMWD. Only Del Mar Country Club and Surf Cup Sports responded to the e-mail and inquired about partnerships. Since the notification, OMWD staff have been working with Geoscience, Woodard & Curran, Valley property owners, the well driller, utility companies, and the State and Regional Water Quality Control Boards to address issues related to the well site and the discharge. This work is detailed in the PowerPoint and will be covered in the presentation. Surf Cup Sports has emerged as having the best site for the well and they are interested in beneficially using the water from the pump test for irrigation of their soccer fields. Staff is working with the State Water Resources Control Board to permit this land

discharge during dry periods, with an option to discharge to the San Dieguito River near El Camino Real during periods of cool weather and/or rainfall. OMWD benefits from this irrigation approach as it would have been difficult to permit a discharge solely to the river. In addition, Surf Cup is constructing a new irrigation system and has offered OMWD the use of their existing system for the discharge of the water from the pump test. Surf Cup is planning to install sod later this summer in preparation for a major soccer tournament in 2019. This sod requires water that is lower TDS than their current groundwater supply and OMWD recycled water meets their specification. While OMWD staff and Woodard & Curran design the recycled water pipeline to Surf Cup, the team is also working on an expedited temporary recycled water connection to enable Surf Cup to irrigate their sod. Staff has drafted principles of understanding between OMWD and Surf Cup regarding short and long-term groundwater and recycled water supplies and they are being reviewed by Surf Cup staff. Surf Cup will pay all normal fees and rates for recycled water. Surf Cup leases their site from the City of San Diego. Staff have reviewed the lease documents regarding groundwater and water resources development on the property. Surf Cup has informed their contact at the City’s Real Estate Assets Department of the groundwater and recycled water projects. On July 17, 2018, OMWD staff met at Surf Cup with the Deputy Director for Long-Range Planning for the City’s Public Utilities Department. City staff are supportive of the design pilot project and are open to longer-term partnerships in groundwater development. OMWD will obtain easements from the City for the recycled water pipeline and the well site. Additional Grant Funding Opportunities Most recently, at its July 25, 2018 meeting, the board approved Resolution 2018-17 authorizing the General Manager to submit an application to the United States Bureau of Reclamation for funding from its WaterSMART Desalination Construction Projects under the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act program for the full-scale San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Project. Staff submitted an application on July 27, 2018 and results are anticipated in Fall 2018.

Fiscal Impact Funds for the Design Pilot were included in the FY 19 budget and the project is abbreviated in the Capital Spending Plan, Capital Improvements – Water as “San Elijo Groundwater.” This line item is intended to cover a project in either the San Elijo Valley

or the San Dieguito Valley. No additional funds need to be allocated for the project at this time. Preliminary and final design, CEQA compliance, and construction are anticipated to occur in subsequent years, should the board, at a future date, choose to pursue the full-scale project. Design Pilot Project was awarded grant funding in the amount of $650,000.

Discussion

The purpose of the next phase of work is to verify the water balance of the San Dieguito Valley groundwater basin using data from a long-term pumping test, verify water quality and potential impacts to water levels in wells of current basin users, and verify manganese treatment by piloting pre-treatment technologies. The specific tasks from the Geoscience scope of work are listed below: TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT TASK 2: EXPLORATORY DRILLING AND TEST WELL CONSTRUCTION

Is this a Multi Fiscal Years Project? Yes In which Fiscal Year did this project begin? 2012 Total Project Budget: $19,000,000 Current Fiscal Year Appropriation: $1,777,000 To Date Approved Appropriations: $3,550,000 Target Project Completion Date: FY 22 Expenditures and encumbrances as of (July 20, 2018): $1,820,284 Is this change order within the appropriation of this fiscal year? N/A If this change order is outside of the appropriation, Source of Fund: N/A

TASK 3: LONG-TERM PUMP TESTING TASK 4: REFINEMENT AND RECALIBRATION OF GROUNDWATER MODEL TASK 5: HYDROGEOLOGIC INVESTIGATION REPORT TASK 6: CEQA AND NPDES PERMITTING TASK 7: FIELD TESTING MANGANESE PRE-TREATMENT SYSTEM TASK 8: REFINEMENT OF TREATMENT DESIGN CRITERIA TASK 9: PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT The proposed agreement with Geoscience is attached and staff will be available to answer questions. Attachments:

1. Proposed Professional Services Agreement with Geoscience Support Services, Inc. 2. PowerPoint Presentation

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT THE DESIGN PILOT TESTING FOR THE SAN DIEGUITO

VALLEY BRACKISH GROUNDWATER DESALINATION PROJECT FOR OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

18AGR0XX

This Agreement is entered into by and between the Olivenhain Municipal Water District,

a Municipal Water District organized and operating pursuant to Water Code Sections 71000 et

seq. (hereinafter the District) and GEOSCIENCE Support Services, Inc., a California corporation

operating in the State of California (hereinafter “GEOSCIENCE ”).

R-E-C-I-T-A-L-S

1. The District is a public agency organized and operating pursuant to Water Code Sections

71000 et seq., which provides water, recycled water, and sewer service within certain areas

of Northern San Diego County.

2. The District requires the services of a design and environmental consulting firm to conduct

the design pilot testing for the San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination

Project.

3. GEOSCIENCE is a licensed environmental consulting firm operating in the State of

California with expertise in groundwater resources development.

4. The District desires to retain GEOSCIENCE to conduct the design pilot testing for the San

Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Project.

C-O-V-E-N-A-N-T-S

1. Services to Be Performed. GEOSCIENCE agrees to conduct the design pilot

testing for the San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Project. The services to

be provided by GEOSCIENCE are more particularly described in the Scope and Cost Proposal

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attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference. All work performed by

GEOSCIENCE shall be subject to review and approval by the District. The District shall have

no obligation to approve any work found defective by the District, in its sole discretion.

2. Correction of Defective Work. GEOSCIENCE agrees to correct all labor or

materials found defective by the District at its sole cost and expense. All work found defective

by the District shall be corrected in the time specified by the District by written notice to

Woodard & Curran.

3. Price for Work. GEOSCIENCE agrees to perform all work described in Exhibit

“A” for a total price not to exceed $1,137,241. No increase in this price shall be allowed without

the express written consent of the District. The District shall have no obligation to grant this

consent and may deny consent to any price increase, in its sole discretion.

4. Payment for Work. GEOSCIENCE shall bill the District monthly for all labor

and materials provided during the previous month. All billings shall include a complete

description of all work completed during the previous month, including hours and costs of each

person performing the work and shall also include a detailed description of progress to date on

each task of work described in Exhibit “A”. All bills shall be subject to review and approval by

the District. Invoices approved by the District will be paid on a monthly basis thirty (30) days

after the invoice has been approved by the District. The District shall have no obligation to pay

for any work not expressly approved by the District. The District’s approval shall not be

unreasonably withheld. GEOSCIENCE shall provide the District with any additional information

requested by the District from time to time to support any item contained on an invoice no later

than seven (7) days after a written request for this information from the District.

5. Extra Work. The District may request additional work or services from

GEOSCIENCE from time to time, as the District shall determine, in its sole discretion.

GEOSCIENCE shall not commence any extra work without a written change order expressly

approved by the District, in writing. Work performed by GEOSCIENCE without an approved

change order signed by the District will not be paid for by the District. In the event the District

determines that additional work is justified, the parties shall agree on the additional work to be

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performed and the price to be paid for this additional work prior to commencement of any

additional work by Woodard & Curran. It is understood by the parties that GEOSCIENCE shall

not be entitled to any payment for extra work unless the District determines that it desires extra

work to be performed and a written change order has been executed by the parties. Attached as

Exhibit “A” is the Request for Additional Work Form required by the District for all requests for

additional work or task transfers.

6. Standard of Care. In performing all work and services required by this

Agreement, GEOSCIENCE agrees to use the degree of skill and expertise ordinarily exercised,

under similar circumstances, by an environmental consulting firm with expertise in design and

environmental compliance and the other services described in the Scope and Cost Proposal

attached as Exhibit “A”. As a material term of this Agreement, GEOSCIENCE warrants and

represents that it has secured all licenses required by federal or California law to perform all

work and services required by this Agreement. GEOSCIENCE agrees to perform all work

required by this Agreement at all times in strict accordance with all applicable federal, state, and

local laws and regulations which apply to the labor or materials being provided.

7. Work Performance Standards. GEOSCIENCE agrees to perform all work and

services required by this Agreement in a manner which complies with all federal and state health

and safety standards and in a manner which avoids damage or injury to any real or personal

property of any person or entity, including any real or personal property of the District.

GEOSCIENCE agrees to perform the work at all times in a manner which avoids the creation of

any trespass or private or public nuisance during conduct of the work.

8. Liability for Work of Agents, Independent Contractors, and Subcontractors.

GEOSCIENCE shall be solely liable and responsible for all labor and materials provided by any

director, officer, agent, employee, subcontractor, supplier, or independent contractor hired or

retained by GEOSCIENCE to perform any work or to provide any materials or supplies. The

District shall have no liability whatsoever for any work or services performed or any materials or

supplies provided by GEOSCIENCE or its directors, officers, agents, employees, subcontractors,

suppliers, or independent contractors.

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9. Time for Completion of Services. As a material term of this Agreement,

GEOSCIENCE agrees to complete all work and services required by this agreement by no later

than September 23, 2020. The breach of this paragraph shall constitute a material breach of this

Agreement.

10. District Termination Right. The District shall have the express right to terminate

this Agreement at any time without cause by giving seven (7) consecutive days advance written

notice to Woodard & Curran. This Agreement shall be automatically terminated without further

action of any party upon expiration of the seven (7) day period. Promptly upon receipt of any

termination notice from the District, GEOSCIENCE shall cease all further work and services,

except as otherwise expressly directed by the District in the written termination notice. In the

event the District exercises its termination right, GEOSCIENCE shall be paid only for work and

services performed and approved by the District to the date this Agreement terminates. The

District shall have the express right to withhold any payment otherwise due GEOSCIENCE to

correct any labor or materials determined to be defective by the District at the time of

termination. All plans, maps, drawings, reports, designs, or other writings of any type or nature

prepared by GEOSCIENCE as a result of this Agreement shall become and remain the sole

property of the District. All such writings shall be provided to the District not later than seven

(7) consecutive days after termination of this Agreement for any reason. All labor, supplies,

work and materials provided by GEOSCIENCE in conjunction with this Agreement shall

become and remain the sole property of the District. Documents, drawings, specifications, and

electronic information/data, including computer aided drafting and design (CADD) prepared by

GEOSCIENCE pursuant to this Agreement are not intended or represented to be suitable for use

by the District for subsequent changes to the Project or on other District projects. Any use of

documents completed by GEOSCIENCE for changes in the Project or other projects will be at

the District's sol’ risk and without liability to Woodard & Curran. However, the District shall

have the express right to use all final design plans and other documents provided by

GEOSCIENCE for the Project and GEOSCIENCE understands the District will be relying upon

its final design plans in bidding the Project.

11. Hazardous and Toxic Waste. For purposes of this section, the term “hazardous or

toxic waste” means any solid, liquid, or gaseous product classified as a hazardous or toxic waste

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under any federal, state, or local laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances, and all gas and oil

products and by-products of every kind or nature. GEOSCIENCE shall be solely liable and

responsible for the proper clean-up and removal of all hazardous or toxic waste used, handled,

stored, or spilled by GEOSCIENCE or any director, officer, agent, employee, subcontractor,

independent contractor or representative of Woodard & Curran. GEOSCIENCE shall pay all

fees, costs, expenses and fines necessary to clean-up or remediate any hazardous or toxic waste

for which GEOSCIENCE is liable under this paragraph in strict accordance with all federal, state

and local laws, rules and regulations at Woodard & Curran’s sole cost and expense.

GEOSCIENCE shall not be liable for any hazardous or toxic waste used, handled, stored or

spilled by the District or its directors, officers, employees or contractors. Notwithstanding any

other provision of this Agreement, the Consultant and Consultant’s subcontractors shall have no

responsibility for the discovery, presence, handling, removal, disposal or exposure of persons to

hazardous materials in any form at the Project site, including but not limited to asbestos, asbestos

products, mold, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), or other toxic substances.

In the event any third party, including any regulatory agency, brings any claim or cause

of action against the District to clean-up or remediate any hazardous or toxic waste for which

GEOSCIENCE is liable under this section, GEOSCIENCE shall also indemnify and hold

harmless the District and its directors, officers, agents, and employees from all claims, actions,

losses, costs, fees, expenses, fines, and penalties, of whatever type or nature, including all costs

of defense and attorneys fees, upon written demand for indemnity from the District.

12. Independent Contractor. As a material term of this Agreement, it is expressly

agreed between the parties that GEOSCIENCE is performing all work and services for the

District pursuant to this Agreement as an independent contractor and not as an agent or

employee of the District. The parties further agree and acknowledge that the District expects

GEOSCIENCE to make its own independent determination of the means and methods to perform

all work required by this Agreement, and will not be directed as to any of these means or

methods by the District.

13. Conflicts of Interest Prohibited. As a material term of this Agreement,

GEOSCIENCE shall not in any way attempt to use its position to influence any decision of the

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District in which it knows, or has reason to know, its has a financial interest other than the

compensation provided in this agreement. As a material term of this Agreement, GEOSCIENCE

warrants and represents that it does not, to the best of its knowledge, have any economic interests

which would conflict with any of its duties under this Agreement. GEOSCIENCE agrees not to

secure any economic interest during the performance of this Agreement which conflicts with its

duties to the District under this Agreement.

14. Opinion of Construction Cost. Any opinion of the construction costs prepared by

GEOSCIENCE represents its best judgment as a design professional and is supplied for the

general guidance of the District. Since GEOSCIENCE has no control over the costs of labor or

material or over the competitive bidding process, GEOSCIENCE does not guarantee the

accuracy of its construction estimate as compared to contractor bids or the actual cost to the

District. Notwithstanding the foregoing, GEOSCIENCE shall be liable and responsible for errors

and omission in its construction cost opinions due to negligence or willful misconduct respecting

items within Woodard & Curran’s control.

15. Breach. The breach of any term or provision of this Agreement by

GEOSCIENCE shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.

16. District Remedies for Breach. In the event GEOSCIENCE breaches any term,

covenant, or condition of this Agreement or fails to perform any work or services required by

this Agreement, the District shall be entitled to elect all or any of the following remedies at the

District’s sole option:

16.1 Unilateral Termination. Unilaterally terminate this Agreement by written

notice to Woodard & Curran. Upon election of this remedy by the District, Paragraph 10

governing District Termination Right shall apply; or

16.2 Specific Enforcement. Enforce any provision of this Agreement by

specific performance. If this remedy is elected by the District, GEOSCIENCE agrees that

specific performance is appropriate and reasonable given the unique and special services being

performed by GEOSCIENCE and expressly waives the right to contest the right of the District

to seek specific performance in any subsequent action or proceeding between the parties; or

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16.3 File suit against GEOSCIENCE for damages arising from breach of this

Agreement. In the event the District elects this remedy, it shall be entitled to recover all

damages authorized by law; and/or

16.4 The District shall be entitled to withhold such amounts as the District

determines are appropriate, in its sole discretion, to complete the work or services required by

this Agreement, or to correct any labor or materials resulting from GEOSCIENCE negligence.

In the event the District is required to pay any sum or amount to complete any labor or

materials services required by this Agreement, or to correct any labor or materials resulting from

Woodard & Curran’s negligence, amounts paid by the District shall earn interest at the rate of

one percent (1%) per month from the date of payment until the District is repaid in full.

17. Insurance. At all times during the term of this Agreement, GEOSCIENCE must

maintain a commercial liability insurance policy, workers’ compensation insurance, and

professional liability insurance in strict accordance with all terms of this paragraph. The

insurance required by this paragraph shall be provided as follows:

17.1 Liability Insurance. Following execution of this Agreement, and prior to

commencement of any work, GEOSCIENCE shall provide the District with proof of liability

insurance coverage with an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of California

and acceptable to the District, providing $1,000,000 of coverage per occurrence and $2,000,000

minimum aggregate. The liability insurance coverage shall include each of the following types

of insurance:

A. General Liability:

1. Comprehensive Form 6. Contractual Insurance 2. Premises-Operations 7. Broad form Property Damage, Including 3. Explosion and Collapse Hazard Completed Operations 4. Underground Hazard 8. Independent Contractors 5. Projects/Completed Operations Hazard 9. Personal Liability

B. Auto Liability 1. Comprehensive Form 2. Owned

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3. Hired The policy shall include contractual coverage sufficiently broad to insure the matters set

forth in the section entitled “Indemnity” in this Agreement. The deductible amount shall not

exceed $5,000.00. Also included in such insurance shall be a “cross-liability” or “severability of

interest” clause.

17.2 Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Following execution of this

Agreement and prior to commencement of any work, GEOSCIENCE shall submit proof of

insurance showing they have obtained, for the period of the agreement, full workers’

compensation insurance coverage for no less than the statutory limits covering all persons whom

GEOSCIENCE employs or may employ in carrying out the work under this agreement.

17.3 Professional Liability Insurance. Following execution of this Agreement,

and prior to commencement of any work, GEOSCIENCE shall provide the District with proof of

professional liability insurance with an insurance provider licensed to do business in the State of

California, providing $1,000,000 of coverage per claim and $2,000,000 minimum aggregate.

This insurance shall have a deductible not to exceed $5,000.

17.4 ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance and Additional Insured

Endorsements. All insurance required by Paragraph 16.1, 16.2, and 16.3 of this agreement shall

be submitted on an ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance. Insurers must be authorized to do

business and have an agent for service of process in the State of California and have an ‘A’

financial strength rating and a financial size rating of at least Class VI in accordance with the

most current A.M. Best’s Rating Guide. Additional Insured Endorsements must be provided for

the Liability Insurance called out in Paragraph 16.1 with the Olivenhain Municipal Water

District (District), and each of the District’s Directors, Officers, and Employees named as

additional insureds. The insurance must include a Waiver of Subrogation and must be Primary

and non-Contributory. The additional insured endorsements must be provided on Form CG 20

10 10 01. The insurance certificate and endorsements shall be cancelable with notice delivered

to the District in accordance with the policy provisions.

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18. Job Site Safety. GEOSCIENCE shall be solely liable and responsible for

complying with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to job safety for

all agents, employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and independent contractors retained by

GEOSCIENCE to perform any work or services or to provide any materials required by this

Agreement. However, GEOSCIENCE shall not be liable or responsible for overall job site

safety or the job site safety for any workers or agents employed by any construction contractor

performing any work for the District on any construction project.

19. Indemnity. As a material term of this Agreement, GEOSCIENCE agrees to hold

harmless, indemnify, and defend the District and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and

representatives from and against any and all demands, liability, claims, suits, actions, damages,

costs, fees, expenses, fines, and penalties, of whatever type or nature, including, but not limited

to, reasonable attorney fees, to the extent arising out of, pertaining to, or relating to the willful

misconduct, recklessness, or negligence of Woodard & Curran, including its directors, officers,

employees, agents, subcontractors, suppliers, independent contractors, or other persons and

entities employed or utilized by GEOSCIENCE in the performance of this Agreement. In the

event that any administrative proceeding, litigation or arbitration is instituted naming the District

or any other indemnified parties as a defendant, the District and such other indemnified parties

shall be entitled to appoint their own independent counsel to represent them, and GEOSCIENCE

agrees to pay all reasonable attorneys fees, expert fees and costs, and litigation costs associated

with this defense within thirty (30) days of any billing; provided however, that the Woodard &

Curran’s obligation shall be limited as provided by Civil Code Section 2782.8.

20. Miscellaneous Provisions.

20.1 California Law Governs. This Agreement shall by governed by California

law.

20.2 Jurisdiction and Venue. In the event of any legal or equitable proceeding

to enforce or interpret the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the parties agree that

jurisdiction and venue shall lie only in the federal or state courts in or nearest to the North

County Judicial District, County of San Diego, State of California.

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20.3 Modification. This Agreement may not be altered in whole or in part

except by a written modification approved by the Board of Directors of the District and executed

by all the parties to this Agreement.

20.4 Attorneys’ Fees. In the event any arbitration, action or proceeding is

initiated to challenge, invalidate, enforce or interpret any of the terms of this Agreement, the

prevailing party shall be entitled to all attorneys’ fees, all expert fees and costs, and all litigation

fees, costs, and expenses in addition to any other relief granted by law. This provision shall

apply to the entire Agreement.

20.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with all exhibits attached

hereto, contains all representations and the entire understanding between the parties with respect

to the subject matter of this Agreement. Any prior correspondence, memoranda, or agreements,

whether or not such correspondence, memoranda or agreements are in conflict with this

Agreement, are intended to be replaced in total by this Agreement and its exhibits.

GEOSCIENCE warrants and represents that no District representative has made any oral

representations or oral agreements not contained in this Agreement. GEOSCIENCE further

warrants and represents that GEOSCIENCE has not relied upon any oral statements or promises

made by any District representative or agent in executing this Agreement. The parties mutually

declare that this Agreement and its exhibits constitute a final, complete and integrated agreement

between the parties.

20.6 Prohibition on Assignment. GEOSCIENCE shall not be entitled to assign

or transfer all or any portion of its rights or obligations in this Agreement without obtaining the

express prior written consent of the District. The District shall have no obligation to give its

consent to any assignment and may deny any requested assignment, in its sole discretion.

20.7 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be

binding upon the parties and on their respective purchasers, successors, heirs and assigns.

20.8 Unenforceable Provisions. The terms, conditions, and covenants of this

Agreement shall be construed whenever possible as consistent with all applicable laws and

regulations. To the extent that any provision of this Agreement, as so interpreted, is held to

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violate any applicable law or regulation, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be carried

into full force and effect and remain enforceable.

20.9 Representation of Capacity to Contract. Each party to this Agreement

represents and warrants that he or she has the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of

the entity represented by that individual. This representation is a material term of this

Agreement.

20.10 Opportunity to be Represented by Independent Counsel. Each of the

parties to this Agreement warrants and represents that it has been advised to consult independent

counsel of its own choosing and has had a reasonable opportunity to do so prior to executing this

Agreement.

20.11 No Waiver. The failure of either party to enforce any term, covenant or

condition of this Agreement on the date it is to be performed shall not be construed as a waiver

of that party’s right to enforce this, or any other, term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement

at any later date or as a waiver of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement. No waiver

shall occur unless the waiver is expressly stated in writing and signed by the person for the party

having the authority to expressly waive the benefit or provision, in writing. No oral waivers

shall be effective against either party.

20.12 No Joint Venture and No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this

Agreement is intended to create a joint venture, partnership or common enterprise relationship of

any kind between the District and Woodard & Curran. No third parties shall be construed as

beneficiaries of any term, covenant or provision of this Agreement.

20.13 Time of Essence. The parties agree that time is of the essence as to all

matters specified in this Agreement. The parties mutually declare that this is a material term of

this Agreement.

20.14 Notices. All letters, statements, or notices required pursuant to this

Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt when personally served, transmitted by

facsimile machine, or sent certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following addresses:

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To: “GEOSCIENCE” GEOSCIENCE SUPPORT SERVICES, Inc.

Attn: Dennis Williams, Principal in Charge and President 620 Arrow Highway, Suite 2000

La Verne, CA 91750

To: “District”

Olivenhain Municipal Water District Attn: General Manager 1966 Olivenhain Road

Encinitas, California 92024

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19.15 Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement executed in

counterparts in Olivenhain, California, within the North County Judicial District, County of San

Diego, State of California, is ___________________________, 2018.

Dated: ____________, 2018 Olivenhain Municipal Water District, a public agency By: Kimberly A. Thorner General Manager Dated: ____________, 2018 GEOSCIENCE Support Services, Inc. By: Title:

EXHIBIT "A"

Scope of Work

PREPARED FOR:

Olivenhain Municipal Water District

April 23, 2018

PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT AND DESIGN PILOT TESTING FOR THE SAN DIEGUITO VALLEY BRACKISH WATER DESALINATION PROJECT

GEOSCIENCE Support Services, Inc. Groundwater Resources Development

P.O. Box 220, Claremont, CA 91711 | P: 909.451.6650 | F: 909.451.6638 | www.gssiwater.com

GEOSCEINCE Support Services, Inc.

PO Box 220, Claremont, CA 91711 | 909.451.6650 | www.gssiwater.com

April 23, 2018 Mr. Joey Randall Assistant General Manager Olivenhain Municipal Water District 1966 Olivenhain Rd Encinitas, CA 92024 Subject: Proposal to Conduct the Design Pilot Testing for the San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater

Desalination Project - Revised Dear Mr. Randall: The GEOSCIENCE/Woodard & Curran team is pleased to provide this proposal to continue into the next phase of this exciting project. Our team’s recent (2017) study concluded that brackish water could be produced from the groundwater basin above the current volume of groundwater produced by local basin users. The purpose of the next phase of work is to verify the water balance of the San Dieguito Valley groundwater basin using data from a long term pumping test, verify water quality and potential impacts to water levels in wells of current basin users, and verify manganese treatment by piloting pre-treatment technologies. The scope of work provided herein was prepared previously and included in the Grant Application for the San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Design Pilot. Our team has prepared additional clarification of the scope items for Task 2, 6, and 7. We understand that OMWD is making arrangements for either beneficial use or discharge to the San Dieguito River of the well discharge which we anticipate to be between 200 and 600 gpm during the well construction and the pumping portion of long-term test, a period of about 10 months. An estimate of costs for consulting services and construction and testing of a new well and the pilot treatment program is shown on the attached costs sheet. The proposed project schedule is also attached. Please contact me at your earliest convenience should you have questions or require additional clarification Sincerely, Brian Villalobos, PG, CEG, CHG Principal

Provide Professional Opinions of RCWD Subsidence Monitoring Program 1-Feb-18

GEOSCIENCE Support Services, Inc. Woodard & Curran 2

Scope of Work TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Description of Work: Woodard & Curran task to support attendance at up to eight (8) additional client meetings

and coordination with consultant team, beyond Task-related deliverables noted in the Scope of Services, below,

under Task 6, Task 7, and Task 8. Scope of services includes quarterly reports and annual reports to DWR and

client. Monthly progress reports from Woodard & Curran will summarize work to date for utilization in DWR

reporting by prime consultant. GEOSCIENCE project management for field tasks are included in Task 2.16 and

described below. Geoscience will prepare for and attend up to 12 meetings as anticipated and described in Task

2, 3, 4, and 5. However, specific meetings can be re-assigned at the request of OMWD as needed for project

outreach or other project related needs.

Deliverables, Data, Meetings: Invoices and quarterly reports, annual reports, phone check-ins with project team,

and reporting status in GRanTS. One hard copy and pdf of quarterly reports will be provided within 30 days of the

end of the quarter. Assumes monthly progress calls with the client to report on project status.

TASK 2: EXPLORATORY DRILLING AND TEST WELL CONSTRUCTION

Description of Work: One exploratory boring will be drilled to ascertain an appropriate location for the test well.

Exploratory drilling will conducted using a sonic drill rig for collection of continuous lithologic core. Once the test

location has been selected, pilot hole drilling for test well construction, zone testing and water quality sampling,

and test well construction and development will be completed as follows: 1) prepare test well technical

specifications, 2) pre-drilling contractor coordination and site mobilization inspection, 3) onsite inspection during

conductor borehole drilling and casing installation, 4) inspection during pilot borehole drilling, 5) evaluation of

geophysical borehole logs and selection of intervals for isolated aquifer zone testing, 6) inspection of isolated

aquifer zone testing and water quality sampling, 7) mechanical grain size analysis, 8) design of casing, screen, and

filter pack, 9) onsite inspection during pilot borehole reaming, 10) onsite inspection of installation of casing,

screen, filter pack and annular seal, 11) onsite inspection of airlift development, 12) onsite inspection of pump

development process, and 13) inspection during step and constant rate pumping tests. A detailed description of

the test well construction sequence is provided in the following sections.

Olivenhain Municipal Water District San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Design Pilot 23-Apr-18


2.1 Preliminary Investigation of Geologic Conditions and Preparation of Test Well Technical Specifications and

Construction Management

GEOSCIENCE will investigate at one location using the sonic drilling method. The purpose of the exploratory

drilling is to ascertain the optimum location for construction of the test well with regards to the saturated

thickness of the lower aquifer. The cost for drilling the exploratory borings is included in the estimate of costs

attached to this proposal. Collection of continuous core from each exploratory boring will be conducted for visual

inspection and geologic logging.

Based on the results of the exploratory drilling, GEOSCIENCE will prepare detailed technical specifications for the

drilling and zone testing of a 17.5 in borehole. Specifications will in general follow the Construction Specifications

Institute’s 50 Division Master Format, with subdivisions added as required. GEOSCIENCE anticipates the District

will incorporate the drilling-specific technical specifications into standard general conditions and front-end

documents. However, if Geoscience subcontracts the driller, the technical specifications and our in-house

contract will be used. Items to be addressed in the technical specifications will include the following.

Well location, depths, dimensions, and materials

Expected geohydrologic conditions

Permits to be acquired by the contractor

Job conditions (e.g., noise suppression, drilling waste, runoff management, power, lighting, water,

security, sanitation, and work damage)

Mobilization, demobilization, and site cleanup

Recommended methods of well drilling

Equipment, materials, and records to be furnished by the contractor

Borehole drilling, zone testing, and backfill procedures, including:

• Drilling, installation, and cementing of conductor casing

• Pilot-borehole drilling

• Geophysical borehole logging (i.e., short- and long-normal resistivity logs, guard or lateral logs, self-

potential log, gamma ray, and sonic)

• Isolated aquifer zone testing

Drinking Water, including:

• Casing perforation

• Cementing

• Pump pedestal excavation

• Pouring mushroom cap seal

Recommended methods of well drilling

Equipment, materials, and records to be furnished by the contractor

Well drilling, zone testing, and construction procedures, including:

• Final borehole drilling (reaming pass)

• Alignment, plumbness, borehole integrity, and drilling speed

• Well casing and screen installation



• Gravel access and sampling tube installation

• Filter pack material selection and approved placement method

• Annular cement seal installation

Well development procedures, including:

• Initial airlift development between packers

• Injection of surfactant or dispersant

• Development by wireline swabbing and bailing (if necessary)

• Development by pumping

Aquifer pumping and recovery tests, and spinner (flowmeter) survey

Backfill of the lower zone and aquifer pumping tests of the upper zone

Downhole video camera and gyroscopic alignment surveys

Well disinfection, well cover, and final inspection

90% Submittal

GEOSCIENCE will incorporate comments from the District’s review and any comments received from regulators.

The specifications will be refined to include a bid sheet listing all bid items and anticipated quantities.

The 90% submittal will include the following items:

• Three (3) full size (24x36) sets of drawings

• Two (2) copies of the specification document

• Electronic submittal of PDF of drawings and specifications

100% Submittal

Any comments from the District’s 90% review will be incorporated into a 100% submittal. It is anticipated there

will be no comments from permitting agencies at the 90% stage.

The 100% submittal will include the following items:

• Three (3) full size (24x36) sets of drawings

• Two (2) copies of the technical specifications

• Electronic submittal of PDF of drawings and specifications

GEOSCIENCE will prepare, for contractor submittal, the application for the San Diego County Environmental

Health Well Drilling Permit for drilling and constructing the test well. GEOSCIENCE will meet with San Diego

County Department of Environmental Health, as required, and provide support during drilling.

2.2 Pre-Drilling Contractor Coordination, Site Mobilization Inspection, Temporary Discharge Line Installation

GEOSCIENCE will coordinate with the contract driller and provide part-time inspection of the on-site mobilization

by the contractor to ensure all drilling equipment has been positioned as detailed in the technical plans.

Inspection of sound wall installation will also be provided.



A temporary discharge line will be installed to carry well development water and discharge from the long-term

pumping test to the approved location on the San Dieguito River. The drilling contractor will install up to 1,200

lineal feet (LF) of 8-inch aluminum temporary pipeline from the well site assumed to be at the northeast corner of

the Surf Cup property to an irrigation pump station. OMWD will provide the remaining discharge line through an

arrangement with Surf Cup to use the existing irrigation pipeline. The estimate of costs for the temporary pipeline

is shown on Table 1.

2.3 Onsite Inspection during Conductor Borehole Drilling and Casing Installation

Full-time on-site field inspection will be provided during drilling and logging of the conductor borehole and during

installation of the conductor casings and sanitary cement seals to ensure that all materials are furnished and

installed in accordance with the technical specifications and regulatory requirements.

2.4 Inspection during Pilot Borehole Drilling

Field inspection will be provided on a full-time basis during pilot borehole drilling. Formation samples will be

collected at 10-ft intervals (or more frequently depending on the stratigraphy encountered). Samples will be

identified as to material type and production potential by visually logging them in the field using the Unified Soil

Classification System (USCS).

2.5 Evaluation of Geophysical Borehole Logs and Selection of Intervals for Isolated Aquifer Zone Testing

Upon completion of the pilot borehole drilling, GEOSCIENCE personnel will provide full-time on-site inspection of

the geophysical borehole logging (i.e., short- and long-normal resistivity, guard or lateral, self-potential, gamma-

ray, and sonic logs). Lithologic chip trays will be prepared and provided to the District at the completion of pilot

borehole drilling. For cost estimating purposes, it is assumed that the pilot borehole will be approximately 200 ft.

in depth.

Permeable and non-permeable formation material will be identified from the geophysical borehole logs and from

the samples collected during drilling. Based on this information, as well as information collected during the

drilling process, recommendations will be made for the selection of zones (i.e., depth intervals) for isolated

aquifer zone testing. The purpose of isolated aquifer zone testing is to determine both yield and water quality

from the potential completion interval(s) before determining the final well design.

2.6 Inspection of Isolated Aquifer Zone Testing and Water Quality Sampling (assumes two zones)

Once depth intervals for aquifer zones have been identified for selective zone testing, construction of the zones

by the contractor will begin. GEOSCIENCE will provide part-time inspection during construction and testing of each

zone. GEOSCIENCE always recommends that zone testing be performed at discharge rates exceeding 200 gallons

per minute (gpm) to ensure that representative sampling of the aquifer is taking place and that the aquifer is

being sufficiently stressed to provide the best available field data. Whenever possible, turbidity measurements



taken from the discharge water should be less than 10 nephelometric turbidity units (NTUs) for at least two hours

before collecting water quality samples from any given zone.

After each zone has been appropriately developed, water samples will be collected by GEOSCIENCE personnel and

delivered to the District for water quality testing for selected general mineral and physical properties analysis as

listed in the table below.

Water Quality Parameters

Parameter Unit Parameter Unit

Alkalinity, Total mg/L as CaCO3 pH (lab) -----

Ammonia as N mg/l Phosphorus, Total mg/l

Barium mg/l Potassium mg/l

Calcium mg/l Silica (as SiO2) mg/l

Chloride mg/l Silicon mg/l

Fluoride mg/l Sodium mg/l

Hardness mg/l as CaCO3 Specific Conductance (EC) umhos/cm

Iron mg/l Strontium mg/l

Magnesium mg/l Sulfate as SO4 mg/l

Manganese mg/l TDS mg/l

Nitrate as N mg/l Turbidity NTU

No costs have been included in the estimate for laboratory testing. Field measurements will also be collected

during each zone test to determine field parameters such as pH, temperature, and electrical conductivity.

Additionally, the discharge rate, and static and pumping water levels, will be measured frequently during pumping

of each zone such that each zone’s productivity can be determined (including pressure head and specific

capacity). One sample will be collected from each zone for a total of two samples from zone testing.

The zone selection and recommended water quality analytical suite will be presented to the District for approval

prior to implementation in the field. It is recommended that the groundwater quality samples collected from the

zone testing be analyzed on a 24-hour turn-around time (i.e., rush), as the results of these analyses are integral for

determining the screen interval(s) for the final well design.

2.7 Mechanical Grain Size Analysis

Using the visual and geophysical logs collected from the pilot borehole, up to four (4) formation samples will be

selected for mechanical grain size (i.e., sieve) analysis to assess permeability, sand migration potential, and

uniformity coefficients. These analyses will be used as a basis for preparing the custom filter pack and well screen

design for the well.



2.8 Design of Casing, Screen, and Filter Pack

Although the anticipated lengths and dimensions of the well casing and screen (and the materials used to

manufacture them) will be identified during the preliminary design phase, these details will ultimately be

determined based on the results of the borehole lithology, geophysical logs, zone testing, and the desired

production rate.

Use of a properly-designed and installed filter pack will control sand production from the wells when pumping.

Selection of filter pack material will be determined from mechanical grading analysis, and will be designed based

on industry standards regarding pack-to-aquifer ratios. The size of the screen openings will be designed to allow a

minimal but acceptable amount of filter pack material to move through the screen. This controlled movement of

filter pack material will permit the proper development of the filter pack and near-well zone.

Based on results from the mechanical grain size analyses, GEOSCIENCE will design the filter pack with a pack to

aquifer ratio of between 4 and 20, as well as using Terzaghi’s criteria for the movement of fines through the filter

pack, and for the permeability of the aquifer and filter pack. Based on geophysical logs, mechanical grain size

analysis, and isolated aquifer zone testing, targeted aquifers will be identified. The final well design will include

recommended depth intervals and diameters for the well casing and screens, recommended borehole

diameter(s), and the proper screen opening size to complement the filter pack designs. Recommended depths for

the well appurtenances and deep annular seals will also be provided as necessary.

2.9 Onsite Inspection during Pilot Borehole Reaming

During pilot borehole clean out and reaming (enlargement) of the pilot borehole to the final design diameter(s)

and depth(s), part-time field inspection will be provided to ensure that the work is performed correctly, and that

drilling fluid properties are maintained within the parameters defined by the technical specifications.

2.10 Onsite Inspection of Installation of Casing, Screen, Filter Pack, and Annular Seal

Full-time (i.e., 24-hour) inspection will be provided during installation of the casing, screen, appurtenances, filter

pack, and annular seals to ensure that all materials are furnished and placed in accordance with the

recommended design and technical specifications. Prior to installation, GEOSCIENCE personnel will inspect the

filter pack material and the well casing and screen for compliance with the specified well design. As the filter pack

and cement seal are being installed, GEOSCIENCE personnel will track the volume placed against the volume

calculated from the caliper log to ensure that there are no voids or bridges forming within the annular space.

2.11 Onsite Inspection of Airlift Development

Initial well development by airlifting and swabbing is an extremely important component of the well completion

and development process. GEOSCIENCE will provide full-time inspection during the airlift development process

and will closely monitor discharge water turbidity and sand content to track the development progress of the

well. GEOSCIENCE will also provide full-time inspection of the injection of chemical dispersant.



2.12 Onsite Inspection of Pump Development Process

GEOSCIENCE will monitor final development by pumping and surging on a part-time basis. Tests for sand content

and specific capacity will be performed frequently to measure the advancement of the development process and

to ensure that the well is fully developed before beginning the aquifer pumping tests.

2.13 Inspection of Alignment and Video Survey, and Well Disinfection

Following removal of the test pumping equipment and bailing of the bottom of the well, GEOSCIENCE will provide

full-time inspection of final downhole video survey to document the post-construction condition of the well.

GEOSCIENCE will also provide inspection of plumbness and alignment surveys, the purpose of which is to measure

well verticality and alignment.

2.14 Inspection during Step and Constant Rate Pumping Tests

Once the well development process is considered complete, aquifer pumping tests will be performed to

determine well and aquifer characteristics.

Step Drawdown Pumping Test (8 hours): time drawdown measurements will be made to determine

specific capacity and well efficiency relationships which are necessary to calculate the optimal production

rate and pump setting. Typically, three to four rates are selected for pumping – beginning with the lowest

rate and progressing to the highest.

Constant Rate Pumping and Recovery Test (24 hours): time drawdown and recovery measurements will

be made to estimate aquifer parameters. If possible, nearby wells will also be monitored to obtain

interference groundwater levels during the test.

Toward the end of the constant rate tests, GEOSCIENCE personnel will collect groundwater quality samples and

deliver them OMWD staff for analysis of water quality constituents required by the State of California’s Title 22

Rule. For cost estimating purposes we assume that no laboratory costs will be incurred. GEOSCIENCE will also

provide full-time inspection of flowmeter (spinner) survey, typically conducted during the latter portion of the

constant rate testing and following water sample collection. The groundwater sample will be collected by

GEOSCIENCE personnel and delivered to the District for water quality testing for selected general mineral and

physical properties analysis as listed in the table in Section 2.6

2.15 Inspect Wellhead Completion and Post-Construction Site Condition

GEOSCIENCE will provide part-time inspection of the final wellhead completion to ensure that the well casing and

appurtenances are finished as described by the technical specifications and/or well design. The post-construction



condition of the well site will also be inspected to ensure that all equipment, materials, and trash have been

removed and that the site has been restored as closely as possible to its original condition.

2.16 Project Management Related to Well Construction, Development, and Long-Term Testing

GEOSCIENCE will conduct administrative services, as needed, to complete the project, including:

● Monitoring, supervising and reviewing all work performed,

● Coordinating with DWR to ensure the scope is completed within budget, on schedule, and in accordance

with approved procedures, applicable laws, and regulations,

● Reviewing quarterly and annual reports which will describe the work performed and accomplishments of

each task, milestones achieved, contractor activities, and project meetings as described under the task

description, and

● Documenting any problems encountered in the performance of the work.

Brian Villalobos will be the assigned project manager for this project. Mr. Villalobos will be assisted by Mr. Terry

Watkins during the test well design, construction, and testing phase.

Deliverables, Meetings: Test Well and Long-Term Pumping Test Well Completion Report – draft and final. One

meeting will be held during well construction and development and one meeting to present final results. Data:

Lithologic Log, Geophysical Logs, Water Quality Data, Well Construction Details, Step and Constant Rate Pumping

Test Data.

TASK 3: LONG-TERM PUMP TESTING

Description of Work: Operate the test well for a period of one year. During the testing period, use groundwater

monitoring network to collect data to assess:

Impacts to water levels and water quality in nearby wells,

Changes in water levels (piezometric levels) in both upper and lower aquifers, and

Changes in groundwater storage in the aquifers.

The monitoring network will include the test well, selected existing piezometers, and up to four available local

private wells. The proposed monitoring network will be provided in the Long-Term Pumping Test Plan (LTPTP),

which will include a map showing the piezometers and wells to be used for monitoring wells, proposed

instrumentation and monitoring frequency, Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) for confirmation on-going

confirmation of water quality changes, and proposed analyses and reporting of data. Collection of long-term

water level and water quality data in each monitoring well will use level transducers and conductivity sensors. The

level transducers will consist of Solinst Levelogger Model 3001 devices or equivalent. A Solinst Barologger will be

installed in one of monitoring wells on site, which will be used to normalize for atmospheric barometric variation.

Select the monitoring well for the Barologger once the final monitoring well locations have been selected. We will



evaluate seasonal and other temporal variations in source water quality by measuring water level and water

quality data. We will conduct baseline groundwater sampling after the short term pumping test. A groundwater

sample will be collected from the test well and four additional wells in the basin for the baseline sampling,

Additional samples will collected on a quarterly basis for a 12-month period. The quarterly sampling will include

the test well and four additional selected wells. Including the baseline sample, a total of 21 samples will be

collected during the long-term testing phase. The water quality samples will be analyzed for the water quality

parameters listed in Section 2.6. The estimate of costs assumes that the samples will be collected by Geoscience

and delivered the District for laboratory analysis. All laboratory work can be completed on a normal turn around

basis. Stoney-Miller consultants will conduct the quarterly download of water level data under separate contract

to OMWD.

Deliverables, Meetings: Four quarterly monitoring reports, including water level, water quality, and pumping data

for the previous quarter. Four quarterly progress meetings

TASK 4: REFINEMENT AND RECALIBRATION OF GROUNDWATER MODEL

Description of Work: Complete an update of the 2017 San Dieguito Groundwater Basin Model (SDGBM) to: 1)

refine estimated groundwater extraction rates based on test well results, and 2) refine aquifer parameters (such

as hydraulic conductivity and storativity) derived from the test wells and aquifer performance tests, and the

runoff and riverbed conductance with current rainfall and river gage data. The model will be recalibrated for the

period from January 2001 to December 2017.

Deliverables, Meetings: Refined and re-Calibrated SDGBM and Updated Water Balance Meetings: One meeting

will be held to present calibration results and one meeting to present updated water balance and updated

groundwater model. An additional meeting will be held to present final results.

TASK 5: HYDROGEOLOGIC INVESTIGATION REPORT Description of Work: Compile all of the data and data analyses collected and prepared from the test well installation, long-term monitoring, and groundwater model update into a Hydrogeologic Investigation Report. Deliverables: Hydrogeologic Investigation Report – Admin draft, draft, and final TASK 6: CEQA AND NPDES PERMITTING Description of Work: Initial Study - Prepare a Project Description suitable for CEQA based on the Feasibility Study

and input from the District and project team. Conduct a site reconnaissance to identify existing land uses and

environmental conditions within the pilot project area. Prepare an Initial Study (IS) Checklist in compliance with

Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines that identifies the potential environmental impacts of the Project, including

supplemental comments which clearly and concisely describe those impacts. The supplemental comments will

identify mitigation measures if needed to reduce potential environmental impacts to less than significant levels.

The IS Checklist will be organized by CEQA resource category and impacts will be described for each Project

component.



Biological Resources Assessment – Prepare a brief biological resources assessment (in technical memorandum

format) for the proposed pilot project. Conduct a literature/database review of the California Department of Fish

and Wildlife (CDFW) California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB), CDFW Biogeographic Information and

Observation System (BIOS), California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Online Inventory of Rare and Endangered

Plants, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Critical Habitat Portal. Based on the results of the

literature/database research and field survey, consider and summarize the potential impacts to biological

resources from implementation of the pilot project.

Cultural Resources Assessment – Prepare a brief cultural resources assessment (in technical memorandum format)

for the proposed pilot project. AB52 requires agency-to-agency consultation with interested Native American

tribes on all public projects. Prepare draft consultation letters for all tribes identified by the Native American

Heritage Commission; this proposal assumes that the District will sign and mail consultation letters. Complete of a

records search with the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS), then consider and summarize

the potential archeological and tribal resources in the vicinity of the pilot project site.

CEQA Finding: Notice of Exemption (NOE) or Negative Declaration (ND) – Given results of the IS Checklist and

direction from the District, identify the appropriate level of CEQA documentation. If the IS Checklist determines

that no significant environmental impacts would result from the Project, prepare Notice of Exemption (NOE)

under CEQA Categorical Exemption §15306 - Class 6: Information Collection, with using the Initial Study (including

biological and cultural surveys) to support the decision. Provide draft NOE to the District; this proposal assumes

that the District will post the NOE with the County Clerk and State Clearinghouse per CEQA §15062.

If the IS Checklist identifies potentially significant environmental impacts, prepare a Negative Declaration (ND) or

Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) finding. Prepare a complete ND/MND package to release for public review,

including the Initial Study and a mitigation monitoring and reporting plan (MMRP) if necessary. The MMRP would

contain the measures that are required as conditions of Project approval to avoid or reduce potential

environmental impacts to less than significant levels, including the tasks, schedule, and entity responsible for

monitoring compliance. Provide draft Notice of Intent (NOI) for adoption of the ND/MND to OMWD; this proposal

assumes that the District will mail, post, or circulate the NOI per CEQA §15072. Following the 30-day public review

period, review all comments received and recommend proposed changes to the IS Checklist and MMRP if

necessary to respond to comments. Provide draft Notice of Determination (NOD) for adoption of the ND/MND to

the District; this proposal assumes that the District will post the NOD with the County Clerk and State

Clearinghouse per CEQA §15075.

NPDES Package – Complete NPDES permitting package for design pilot operation under Conditional Waivers of

Waste Discharge Requirements for Low Threat Discharges in the San Diego Region (Order R9-2014-0041). The

design pilot could gain coverage under Waiver 3: Miscellaneous “Low Threat” Discharges to Land for land

application of the extracted groundwater on adjacent golf course and/or agricultural parcels. Prepare and submit

Notice of Intent (NOI) package for the waiver, including description of discharge and description of management

measures/best management practices for land disposal. Participate in two (2) coordination meetings with the San



Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to discuss the NPDES permit package and any outstanding

questions. Update and resubmit the NOI if necessary based on the conversations with the San Diego RWQCB.

Deliverables: Initial Study – draft and final; CEQA Finding – NOE or ND/MND; NOI for ND/MND, if necessary; NOD

for ND/MND, if necessary; Board presentation on CEQA Finding; NOI package – draft and final

TASK 7: FIELD TESTING MANGANESE PRE-TREATMENT SYSTEM Description of Work: Field test greensand filtration equipment to develop/verify site specific design criteria for

manganese treatment. Water quality data for the surrounding area indicates that elevated levels of manganese

are in the source water. Treatment will likely be needed to protect the reverse osmosis component of the desalter

system from scaling which would impair overall system operation. Field testing of pilot-scale greensand filter

system will allow the development/verification of criteria for the design of a full-scale system. Design criteria

include hydraulic loading rate, head loss buildup and backwash frequency requirements, residuals quantities, and

oxidant dosing rate. The pilot-scale system for testing will consist of the following components:

● Pilot green sand filter system.

● Pilot backwash systems. These will include an air compressor for air scour, backwash water supply tank,

and backwash pump.

● Sodium hypochlorite feed system and chemical storage tank.

● Required process piping, valves, and instrumentation (i.e., flow meters, pressure gauges, etc.).

Provide and review for adequacy the test plan from the pilot-scale system vendor. Once the test plan has been

deemed adequate and approved for testing, mobilize the equipment to the test site where temporary utilities will

be connected as needed (i.e., power, source water). Divert side stream from the main well flow via temporary

pipe to supply source water for the test system. Recombine the treated water from the test system with the main

well discharge flow. Collect residuals in the spent backwash holding tank and haul offsite for disposal to a POTW.

This proposal assumes that the test system and related equipment will be sited as close as possible to the pilot

test wells to minimize the quantity of temporary piping required.

Once installation is complete, put the test system through an initial shakedown period to verify that all

components of the test system are functioning properly. Once proper system operation is confirmed, begin field

testing. The duration of testing in the field is anticipated to be one week. Once testing is complete, remove

temporary facilities and demobilize and return the vendor test system.

Following the completion of testing in the field, analyze the resulting data to establish recommended criteria for

use in the design of a full-scale manganese pretreatment system. Document design criteria in a Manganese Field

Test Report, along with the test conditions evaluated, data from system monitoring, analytical results from

sampling, and findings from the analysis of the test data.



Deliverables: Manganese Field Test Report – draft and final

TASK 8: REFINEMENT OF TREATMENT DESIGN CRITERIA

Description of Work: Refine pre-treatment and reverse osmosis treatment design criteria. This will be based on

site specific data generated from the operation of the pilot test well and field testing of the manganese pre-

treatment system. Prepare Manganese Design Criteria Report, including site specific water quality data generated

during pilot well testing, analysis of the data set, revised projected performance of the reverse osmosis system

based on updated water quality data, and any revisions as appropriate/as needed for the manganese

pretreatment and reverse osmosis system for key performance and operating parameters (e.g., required flow

rates, reverse osmosis recovery, brine flow rate, etc.).

Deliverables: Manganese Design Criteria Report – draft and final

Assumptions

Project management will continue through project execution and end following submittal of final

invoice/quarterly report. Scope assumes one pilot hole to determine the location of the test well conducted

during mobilization for well construction. Groundwater samples will be collected from the test well and in

additional four selected wells. Equipment for the manganese field testing will be co-located near the pilot test

wells to minimize site development and piping requirements. A fraction of the total flow generated from the pilot

test wells will be required for field testing with the manganese treatment equipment. Effluent from the field test

equipment will be recombined with the pilot test well water flow for conveyance to the permitted discharge

location. Spent residuals from backwashing of the field test system will be stored on site and then hauled to the

nearest Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) for disposal. Total volume of backwash is estimated to be

1,500 to 2,000 gallons based a 1 to 5 gpm flow rate. W&C will arrange for the transport and disposal of spent

residuals. The costs for transport and disposal are included in the estimate of costs.

Additional Assumptions/Exclusions with regard to Test Well Construction:

● GEOSCIENCE is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq.,

which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on

certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects. The work GEOSCIENCE (consultant) performs as

geologists and hydrogeologists does not fall under prevailing wage rate categories. Geoscience will

comply with prevailing wage requirements with regard to the drilling contractor.

● District to provide as-built plans, GIS and miscellaneous data as required including existing utility locations

and right-of-way data for OMWD facilities. Geoscience will contact dig-Alert to determine locations of

potential subsurface facilities.

● Geoscience or the drilling contractor will notify Dig Alert prior to commencement of field activities.

● We understand the drilling contractor will be required to list OMWD as an additional insured.

● District will pay for all permit and plan check fees.

● The Project Team can rely on existing base files, plans, and documents made available by the District and

other agencies and utility companies, without independent verification.



● Traffic Control plans and SWPPP preparation are not included.

● This scope excludes the design of high-lines or utility relocations.

● Off-site piping for well discharge disposal will be provided by the District.


Description

Principal

Hydrologist

Senior

Modeler

Senior

Geohydr.

Project

Geohydr.

Staff

Geohydr.

Technical

Illustrator Clerical Labor

GSSI

Total Cost

Project

Manager

Project

Engineer

Graphics/

Admin Labor

W&C

Total Cost TOTAL COST3

Hourly Rate: $320 $240 $205 $189 $145 $119 $100

Contractors/

Consultants Other Expense Total $266 $178 $105

Biology/

Cultural

Field

Testing

Other

Direct

Costs Expense Total

1.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

1.1 Meetings with OMWD and Team (8 meetings) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 24 0 0 6,384$ -$ -$ 425$ 425$ 6,809$ 6,809$

1.2 Quarterly Reports and Annual Reports 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 10 16 0 5,508$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 5,508$ 5,508$

1.3 Team Coordination and Management 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 12 0 6 3,822$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3,822$ 3,822$

Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 46 16 6 15,714$ -$ -$ 425$ 425$ 16,139$ 17,752$

2.0 PILOT HOLE DRILLING AND TEST WELL CONSTRUCTION

2.1

Preliminary Investigation of Geologic Conditions and Preparation of Test Well

Technical Specifications and Construction Management (meetings and permit

support).

2 0 26 40 122 2 2 31,658$ 50,500$ 6,500$ 57,000$ 88,658$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 88,658$

2.2Pre-Drilling Contractor Coordination, Site Mobilization Inspection, Installation of

Temporary Discharge Pipeline4 0 0 8 4 8 0 0 3,556$ 37,500$ 260$ 37,760$ 41,316$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 41,316$

2.3Onsite Inspection during Conductor Borehole Drilling and Casing Installation (full-

time)0 0 15 1 12 0 0 5,004$ 463,850$ 250$ 464,100$ 469,104$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 469,104$

2.4 Inspection during Pilot Borehole Drilling (full-time) 0 0 15 22 52 0 0 14,773$ -$ 750$ 750$ 15,523$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 15,523$

2.5Evaluation of Geophysical Borehole Logs and Selection of Intervals for Isolated

Aquifer Zone Testing1 0 4 4 6 0 0 2,766$ -$ 250$ 250$ 3,016$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3,016$

2.6Inspection of Isolated Aquifer Zone Testing and Water Quality Sampling

(assumes two zones)1 0 3 6 60 0 0 10,769$ -$ 1,750$ 1,750$ 12,519$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 12,519$

2.7 Mechanical Grain Size Analysis (assumes four sample sets) 0 0 2 4 16 0 0 3,486$ -$ -$ -$ 3,486$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3,486$

2.8 Design of Casing, Screen, and Filter Pack 2 0 16 0 0 0 0 3,920$ -$ -$ -$ 3,920$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3,920$

2.9 Onsite Inspection during Pilot Borehole Reaming (full-time) 1 0 1 2 16 0 0 3,223$ -$ -$ -$ 3,223$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3,223$

2.10Onsite Inspection of Installation of Casing, Screen, Filter Pack, and Annular Seal

(full-time)1 0 2 4 24 0 0 4,966$ -$ 750$ 750$ 5,716$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 5,716$

2.11 Onsite Inspection of Airlift Development (full-time) 1 0 2 4 24 0 0 4,966$ -$ 750$ 750$ 5,716$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 5,716$

2.12 Onsite Inspection of Pump Development Process (part-time) 1 0 2 4 40 0 0 7,286$ -$ 3,750$ 3,750$ 11,036$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 11,036$

2.13 Inspection of Alignment and Video Survey, and Well Disinfection 0 0 2 4 24 0 0 4,646$ -$ 750$ 750$ 5,396$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 5,396$

2.14 Inspection during Step and Constant Rate Pumping Tests (part-time) 2 0 4 4 36 0 0 7,436$ -$ 3,000$ 3,000$ 10,436$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 10,436$

2.15 Inspect Wellhead Completion and Post-Construction Site Condition 1 0 0 8 0 0 0 1,832$ -$ -$ -$ 1,832$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,832$

2.16 Project Management 16 0 90 28 35 32 0 37,745$ -$ 1,170$ 1,170$ 38,915$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 38,915$

Subtotal 29 0 192 139 475 34 2 148,032$ 551,850$ 19,930$ 571,780$ 719,812$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 719,812$

3.0 LONG-TERM PUMP TESTING

3.1 Long-Term Pumping Test 0 0 8 24 120 0 0 23,576$ -$ 15,471$ 15,471$ 39,047$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 39,047$

3.2 Groundwater Sampling5 2 0 16 24 100 32 8 27,564$ -$ 38,120$ 38,120$ 65,684$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 65,684$

3.3 Reporting 4 0 8 32 120 8 8 28,120$ -$ -$ -$ 28,120$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 28,120$

Subtotal 6 0 32 80 340 40 16 79,260$ -$ 53,591$ 53,591$ 132,851$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 132,851$

4.0 REFINEMENT AND RECALIBRATION OF GROUNDWATER MODEL

4.1 Update Model Parameters using Test Wells and New Hydraulic Parameters 0 4 0 32 40 0 0 12,808$ -$ -$ -$ 12,808$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 12,808$

4.2 Re-Calibrate SDGBM Groundwater Model 1 8 0 50 16 16 0 15,914$ -$ -$ -$ 15,914$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 15,914$

4.3 Update Groundwater Basin Water Balance 1 4 0 24 8 8 0 7,928$ -$ -$ -$ 7,928$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 7,928$

TABLE 1 - Cost Proposal to Provide Professional Geohydrologic Services for the San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Design PilotGEOSCIENCE SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. WOODARD & CURRAN

Task Expenses2Expenses1

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Description

Principal

Hydrologist

Senior

Modeler

Senior

Geohydr.

Project

Geohydr.

Staff

Geohydr.

Technical

Illustrator Clerical Labor

GSSI

Total Cost

Project

Manager

Project

Engineer

Graphics/

Admin Labor

W&C

Total Cost TOTAL COST3

Hourly Rate: $320 $240 $205 $189 $145 $119 $100

Contractors/

Consultants Other Expense Total $266 $178 $105

Biology/

Cultural

Field

Testing

Other

Direct

Costs Expense Total

TABLE 1 - Cost Proposal to Provide Professional Geohydrologic Services for the San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Design PilotGEOSCIENCE SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. WOODARD & CURRAN

Task Expenses2Expenses1

Subtotal 2 16 0 106 64 24 0 36,650$ -$ -$ -$ 36,650$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 36,650$

5.0 HYDROGEOLOGIC INVESTIGATION REPORT

5.1 Preparation of Draft Hydrogeologic Report 8 6 32 80 48 24 8 36,296$ -$ -$ -$ 36,296$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 36,296$

5.2 Preparation of Final Hydrogeologic Report 4 2 16 24 20 16 4 14,780$ -$ 500$ 500$ 15,280$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 15,280$

Subtotal 12 8 48 104 68 40 12 51,076$ -$ 500$ 500$ 51,576$ 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 51,576$

6.0 CEQA AND NPDES PERMITTING

6.1 Prepare and Submit NOI Package 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 8 24 6 7,030$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 7,030$ 7,030$

6.2 Coordination with Regional Board 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 6 6 0 2,664$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2,664$ 2,664$

6.3 Prepare Initial Study 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 20 110 16 26,580$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 26,580$ 26,580$

6.4 Biological and Cultural Resource Studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 8 16 0 4,976$ 27,500$ -$ -$ 27,500$ 32,476$ 32,476$

6.5 CEQA Finding: NOE or ND/MND 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4 10 0 2,844$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2,844$ 2,844$

Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 46 166 22 44,094$ 27,500$ -$ -$ 27,500$ 71,594$ 78,753$

7.0 FIELD TESTING OF MANGANESE PRE-TREATMENT SYSTEM

7.1 Coordination with Contractor and Equipment Manufacturer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4 8 8 3,328$ -$ 36,300$ -$ 36,300$ 39,628$ 39,628$

7.2 Develop Test Plan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4 12 16 4,880$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4,880$ 4,880$

7.3 Test System Install 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0 24 8 5,112$ -$ -$ 303$ 303$ 5,415$ 5,415$

7.4 Conduct Field Test 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 16 40 0 11,376$ -$ 1,210$ 13,201$ 14,411$ 25,787$ 25,787$

7.5 Field Oversight for Removal/Return of Vendor Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0 4 0 712$ -$ -$ 95$ 95$ 807$ 807$

7.6 Technical Memorandum 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 14 36 2 10,342$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 10,342$ 10,342$

Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 38 124 34 35,750$ -$ 37,510$ 13,598$ 51,108$ 86,858$ 95,543$

8.0 REFINEMENT OF TREATMENT DESIGN CRITERIA

Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4 16 0 3,912$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 3,912$ 4,303$

SUBTOTAL TOTAL HOURS AND COST: 49 24 272 429 947 138 30 315,018$ 551,850$ 74,021$ 625,871$ 940,889$ 134 322 62 99,470$ 27,500$ 37,510$ 14,022$ 79,032$ 178,502$ 1,137,241$

Notes: 1

2 Woodard & Curran expenses include 10% markup on consultants and contractors, and other direct costs.3 Task Subtotals include a 10% markup for subconsultant work4 The cost for discharge pipeline is based on a 1,200 LF - 8-inch aluminum temporary installation from the Surf Cup Property near the San Dieguito River to an irrigation pump station

If additionl pipleine length is required, than additional costs will be required. As an example, the total length from the assumed well site location and the discharge point near the San Dieguito River is approximately 9,000 LF. The costs for temporary installation of 9,000 LF of 8-inch temporary aluminum pipeline would be $137,000

5 The costs shown as other expenses were initially propsed for Stoney-Miller (SMC) for data collection. However, since SMC will be under seperate contract to OMWD, this budget will be left as contingencysuch as for laboratory costs, not included in this propksed budget. Laboratory costs are estimate to be approximately $10,000 over the testing period.

GEOSCIENCE expenses include a 10% markup for contractors and subconsultants.

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San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Design Pilot

PROJECT SCHEDULE

Proposal Name1: San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Design Pilot

Task Task/Subtask Name M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

M9

M10

M11

M12

M13

M14

M15

M16

M17

M18

M19

M20

M21

M22

M23

1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q

2 PILOT HOLE DRILLING AND TEST WELL CONSTRUCTION

3 LONG TERM PUMP TESTING

4 REFINEMENT AND RECALIBRATION OF GROUNDWATER MODEL

5 HYDROGEOLOGIC INVESTIGATION REPORT

6 CEQA AND NPDES PERMITTING

7 FIELD TESTING MANGANESE PRE TREATMENT SYSTEM

8 REFINEMENT OF TREATMENT DESIGN CRITERIA

9 PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT

Deliverable

Q Quarterly Report Woodard & Curran

Footnotes: 1. The same as in the Applicant Information within GRanTS Part 1.

23-Apr-18

Applicant Organization Name1: Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD)

Year 1 Year 2

Desalination Design Pilot August 15, 2018

2

OUTLINE

• Background• Recommendation – Approval of Agreement• Justification for Sole Source Selection• Preparation for Design Pilot• Proposed Approach

3

BACKGROUND

• San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Project• Feasibility Study Completed late 2017

• 1.0 mgd project is feasible• Next Technical Step – Long Term Pump Test

• Verify Water Balance• Verify Groundwater Modeling

• DWR $650,000 Matching Grant for Pump Test (Design Pilot)

• Ready to Proceed

4

RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH GSSI FOR DESIGN PILOT

$1,137,241Teamed with Woodard & CurranScope

• Design and Construct Well• 12- to 14-Month Pump Test• Refinement/ Recalibration of Groundwater

Model• Update Water Balance and Safe Yield• Test Greensand Filters for Manganese Removal• Report

5

JUSTIFICATION OF SOLE SOURCE SELECTION

• Feasibility Study – GSSI selected per Admin Code• Successful Study, Good Performance• GSSI Did Work on the Groundwater Model that can

be Updated• Avoid Start-up and Education $• W&C Doing Related CEQA Work• Difficult for New Firm to Make Project

Recommendation• Other Consultants Not Interested Unless GSSI

Disqualified• Industry Standard – Feasibility work to the Design

Phase

6

PROPOSED APPROACH

• Site Well at Surf Cup• Pump Test Water to Soccer Fields/ San Dieguito

River• SWRCB Discharge permit• Principles of Understanding with Surf Cup• Lease Allows a New Well• Informed City of San Diego, Real Estate Assets,

Public Utilities. Concur with Approach

7

SITE PLAN

Notice of Grant Award

Task7

Field Testing of Manganese Pre-Treatment System

Task4

Refinement and Recalibration of Groundwater Model

Task1

Project ManagementField Meetings with Surf Cup, City of San Diego, and SDG&E

TIMELINE – SUBMITTAL TO COMPLETION

Sep 2020

August2018

Sep2017

March2018

TodayOMWD Board

Meeting

15POU Development with Surf Cup

Researched Land Ownership and Easements

Email Confirmation of Grant Award from DWR

Task2

Pilot Drilling and Test Well Construction

Task5

Hydrogeologic Investigation Report

Task8

Refinement of Treatment Design Criteria

Task3

Year-Long Pump Test

Task6

CEQA and NPDES Permitting

Task9

PublicOutreach

Coordination with adjacentLand Owners

Met withState & RegionalWQCB

Submit FutureSupply FundingRequest from MWD

CompletedFeasibility Study

Submitted Design PilotGrant Application

9

PROJECT SCHEDULE



From: George Briest, Engineering Manager


Subject: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MAKING CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS FOR THE PILOT TEST WELL LOCATION BORING FOR THE SAN DIEGUITO VALLEY BRACKISH GROUNDWATER DESALINATION PROJECT AND ORDER A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

Purpose

The purpose of this agenda item is to consider adoption of the proposed Resolution and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and would authorize staff to file a Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the Pilot Testing for the San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination project (Pilot Testing SDVBW) with the San Diego County Clerk.

Recommendation

Staff recommends adoption of the proposed Resolution which makes CEQA findings for declaration of projects that are carried out for basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resources evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource as an exempt project under California Public Resources Code 21084 and CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15306, which allows for categorical exemptions for projects that are Class 6 Informational Collection. Staff recommends approval to file the NOE for the project with the County Clerk for posting per CEQA Guidelines Section 15062.

Agenda Item 12

Alternative(s)

Although the project qualifies as a project that is exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code 21084 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15306, the Board could:

• Adopt the NOE and direct staff to not file the NOE, which would increase the

Statute of Limitations for filing protests against the project from 35 days to 180 days;

• Determine that CEQA is not required for this project and not adopt the Resolution; or

• Decide that an NOE is not adequate to meet CEQA requirements for this project and direct Staff to initiate an Initial Study to develop an alternative CEQA document, such as a Mitigated Negative Declaration.

Background

The District has been researching local groundwater supplies in an effort to reduce the District’s reliance on imported water. Several groundwater basins exist within the District’s borders, including the San Dieguito Valley Groundwater Basin. This basin was historically recharged from infiltration of stream flows during the rainy season. The construction of Lake Hodges and consequently, the construction of the San Diego County Water Authority Emergency Storage project to store water in Lake Hodges has affected how the basin is recharged. The District wishes to drill a test well to obtain information to be used to determine if hydrogeologic conditions can support the 1.4 million gallons per day of brackish groundwater the District proposes to treat without affecting existing groundwater users or the environment. The Pilot Testing SDVBW project includes the sonic boring of 2-3 sites to identify the location for the construction of a pilot test well for data collection purposes. California Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21084 allows exemption from CEQA for certain classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant impact on the environment. CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15306, which allows for categorical exemptions for Class 6 projects that are for basic data collection and resource evaluation activities that do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource applies to this project.

Fiscal Impact

This project is funded in the FY 2019 budget. There is a $50 fee for filing the NOE. Is this a Multi Fiscal Year Project? Yes In which FY did this capital project first appear in the CIP budget? 2012 Total Current Project Budget: $1,9000,000 Current Fiscal Year Appropriation: $1,777,000 To Date Approved Appropriations: $3,550,000 Target Project Completion Date: FY 22 Expenditures and Encumbrances as of (July 20, 2018): $1,820,284 Is this change order/allocation within the appropriation of this fiscal year? N/A If this change order/allocation is outside of the appropriation, Source of Fund: Connection Fee, Treaded Water Fund

Discussion

The Resolution and Notice of Exemption are attached for review. Staff is available for discussion. Attachments: Resolution, NOE, location map

RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MAKING CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS FOR THE PILOT TEST WELL LOCATION BORING FOR THE SAN DIEGUITO VALLEY BRACKISH GROUNDWATER DESALINATION PROJECT AND ORDERING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

WHEREAS, the Olivenhain Municipal Water District is a public agency organized

and operating pursuant to Water Code §71000 et. seq., providing water, wastewater, and recycled water services to portions of northern San Diego County; and

WHEREAS, the District is actively seeking alternatives to imported water, such as locally produced recycled water for irrigation and groundwater to treat for potable water distribution. The District’s boundaries encompass several groundwater basins including the San Dieguito Valley Groundwater Basin. The District in is the process of initiating a project to determine the safe yield of water in the San Dieguito Valley Basin without impacting other users in the basin, and to determine the location for wellfields, treatment facilities, pipeline locations, and brine discharge; and WHEREAS, a pilot test well is needed to collect data to calibrate the San Dieguito Valley groundwater model for the preparation of a water balance report to determine the amount of groundwater the District can pump from the basin on a sustainable basis at a rate of 1.4 million gallons per day. Sonic borings need to be taken at 2-3 sites to determine the location of the pilot test well; and WHEREAS, the sonic borings are to collect samples and data to determine the hydrogeologic conditions present. This methodology is a fast, clean method that minimizes waste and the footprint of the sample site; and WHEREAS, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21084 and CEQA Guidelines Section 1530306 which provides categorical CEQA exemption for Class 6 projects consisting of basic data collection and research as part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted or funded; and WHEREAS, once a pilot test well location has been identified the District will commence a CEQA Initial Study for the pilot test well; and

WHEREAS, the project is not subject to any of the exceptions under CEQA

Guidelines Section 15300.2. This project does not impact an environmental resource, have a cumulative impact, does not contain unusual circumstances that would result in a significant impact, does not impact scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, or historical resources; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, the Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of Directors has caused to be prepared a Notice of Exemption according to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062, stating that the project is exempt according to California Public Resources Code 21084 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15306; and

RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - continued

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WHEREAS, having heard, considered and reviewed information from interested

persons who expressed their views to the Board of Directors, it is in the interest of the Olivenhain Municipal Water District and the people it serves to order a Notice of Exemption filed with the County Clerk, County of San Diego.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Olivenhain Municipal Water District does hereby find, determine, resolve and order as follows:

SECTION 1: The foregoing facts are found and determined to be true and correct.

SECTION 2: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15061, the Board of Directors finds and determines that the San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Test Well Location Boring Project is exempt from CEQA for the following reasons: 1) California Public Resources Code Section 21084 directs the Office of

Planning and Research to develop guidelines including a list of classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant impact on the environment and shall be exempt from CEQA.

2) CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15306 allows for the categorical Class 6

exemption for basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.

3) The exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15300.2

do not apply to this project as the project will not impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, have a cumulative impact, does not contain unusual circumstances that would result in a significant impact, does not impact scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, or historical resources

SECTION 3: The Board of Directors of the Olivenhain Municipal Water District

hereby directs District Staff to promptly file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk of the County of San Diego stating that the project is exempt from CEQA in accordance with Public Resources Code Sections 21080.21 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(k).

PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the Board of

Directors of the Olivenhain Municipal Water District held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. / / / /

RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - continued

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___________________________________ Lawrence A. Watt, President

Board of Directors Olivenhain Municipal Water District

ATTEST: ________________________________ Gerald E. Varty, Secretary Board of Directors Olivenhain Municipal Water District

San Dieguito Valley Brackish GroundwaterPilot Test Well - Sonic Borings



From: Dave Smith, Operations Manager


Subject: CONSIDER A CLOSE-OUT APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT EXCAVATION AND PAVING SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACT 2017-02 INTO THE DISTRICT’S SYSTEM AND ORDER THAT A NOTICE OF COMPLETION BE FILED

Purpose

The purpose of this item is to consider appropriating additional funds to cover District costs associated with the Valve Replacement Project during Fiscal Year 2017-2018, accept the Valve Replacement Project Excavation and Paving Support Services Contract 2017-02 with C.E. Wilson into the District’s system, and authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion with the San Diego County Recorder.

Recommendation Staff recommends authorizing an appropriation of $250,000 from the Potable Capital Improvement Fund to the Valve Replacement Project to cover additional District staff and materials costs associated with the project as well as accepting the Valve Replacement Project Excavation and Paving Support Services Contract 2017-02 into the District’s system.

Agenda Item 13

Alternative(s)

None. The project is now completed.

Background

For FY 2017-2018, staff employed the pre-qualification process for this project. The “pre-qual” process included development of detailed specifications and rigorous standards which must be met by the contractors before they bid on the project. Utilization of this process minimized the risk of poor quality work which may ultimately manifest itself in negative impacts to customers and increased costs to the District. Following competitive public bidding per the table below, the Board approved award of a contract to C.E. Wilson in the amount of $586,100 for the Valve Replacement Project Excavation and Paving Support Services Contract 2017-02, which included 80 valves.

FY 2017-2018 Valve Replacement Project Bids Contract # Contractor Bid Amount # Valves Average Cost Per Valve 2017-02 Piperin Corp. $ 637,000.00 80 $ 7,962.50 2017-02 C.E. Wilson $ 586,100.00 80 $ 7,326.25

In addition to the 80 valves that were replaced during FY 2017-2018 via contract 2017-02 with C.E. Wilson, 50 valves were replaced by District staff under force account. Replacement of the additional 50 valves was tied to emergency leak response activities as well as discovery of inoperable valves during shutdown support of the valve replacement program. Here, conditions in the field provided the opportunity and the urgency to replace valves at the time rather than schedule the work for a later date, which would result in further impact to District customers. In total, 130 valves were replaced during FY 2017-2018, a new record for the program.

Fiscal Impact Funds for the Valve Replacement Project were included in the FY 2017-2018 Capital Improvement Program Budget in the amount of $1,300,000 which was approved by the Board on June 21, 2017. On November 8, 2017 the Board approved award of the contract with C.E. Wilson in the amount of $586,100 for the Valve Replacement Project Excavation and Paving Support Services for FY 2017-2018. There were no change orders associated with the contract with C.E. Wilson, all work was completed by C.E. Wilson in accordance with the plans and specifications, and the District is not aware of any outstanding issues or claims related to this project.

The Valve Replacement Project budget was increased to $1,500,000 as part of the Mid-Year Budget review process, which was approved by the Board on February 7, 2018. The increase was tied to expenses rolled over from the FY 2016-2017 project in addition to several valves replaced during October through December 2017 under force account. If approved, this close-out appropriation of $250,000 will cover the force account costs noted above which occurred after the Mid-Year budget adjustment, and will balance the project budget for FY 2017-2018. Please refer to the budget table below for details.

Discussion District Staff will be available to answer questions. Attachment: Notice of Completion

Is this a Multi Fiscal Year Project? Yes, this is an ongoing project In which Fiscal Year did this project begin? Fiscal Year 2006 Total Project Budget: $13,083,000 (in the 10-year Plan) Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Appropriation: $1,500,000 Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Approved Appropriation: $1,500,000 Target Project Completion Date: 6/30/TBD based on # of valves replaced and completed each fiscal year Expenditures as of June 30, 2018: $1,748,504 (includes year-end accounting adjustments) Is this change order within the appropriation of this fiscal year? N/A If this change order is outside of the appropriation, Source of Fund: N/A

RECORDING REQUESTED BY & WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: Olivenhain Municipal Water District 1966 Olivenhain Road Encinitas, California, 92024-5699

(This space for recorder’s use)

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the facilities shown on improvement plans

for the Valve Replacement Project Excavation and Paving Support Services Contract 2017-02

located at various locations within the City of Encinitas in the County of San Diego, State of Cali-

fornia for which C.E. Wilson (“Contractor”) contracted with the OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER

DISTRICT (“Owner”, in fee, of the facilities), headquartered at 1966 Olivenhain Road, Encinitas,

CA 92024, have been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications as of June 22nd,

2018. The facilities have been accepted by the Board of Directors of the OLIVENHAIN MUNICI-

PAL WATER DISTRICT on this 15th day of August 2018.

In witness whereof this Notice of Completion has been executed under au-

thority from the Board of Directors of said OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT by Kim-

berly A. Thorner, General Manager.

KIMBERLY A. THORNER, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that she

is General Manager of the OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT and is familiar with the

facts stated in the foregoing Notice of Completion executed for and on behalf of said Agency, that

she has read the foregoing Notice of Completion and knows the contents thereof and that the

same are true.


Date: _______________ , 20__ By:_______________________________________ Kimberly A. Thorner General Manager (Seal) District Project No. 120075 Valve Replacement Project Excavation and Paving Support Services Contract 2017-02



From: Kimberly Thorner, General Manager

Subject: CONSIDER A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 3 – THE WATER SUPPLY AND QUALITY ACT OF 2018

Purpose

The purpose of this item is to consider establishing a formal support position for Proposition 3, the Water Supply and Quality Act of 2018, that, if approved, would authorize the issuance of $8.877 billion in bond funds for water‐related projects in California.

Recommendation

OMWD’s Ad Hoc Public Policy Committee met on July 31 and elected to recommend approval of a resolution declaring OMWD’s support for Proposition 3.

Alternative(s)

The board could choose against approval of the resolution.

Agenda Item 14

Background OMWD’s Board of Directors last considered taking a formal position on a proposition at its September 24, 2014, meeting. Proposition 1, the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014, was a $7.545 billion bond measure that provided funding for projects pertaining to surface and groundwater storage, regional water reliability, sustainable groundwater management and cleanup, water recycling, water conservation, watershed protection, and safe drinking water, particularly for disadvantaged communities. The board unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2014‐28 in support of Proposition 1. Note that there are some restrictions on the actions that public agencies may take pertaining to supporting or opposing a ballot measure. It is permissible for an agency to analyze and evaluate the impacts of a ballot measure; adopt a formal position; and to educate the public on a measure, its impacts, and the agency’s position. An agency may not, however, advocate a “yes” or “no” vote or a particular course of action.

Fiscal Impact There is no cost associated with adopting a support position for Proposition 3. Should the measure be passed by voters in November, the bond contains substantial competitive funding opportunities through which OMWD may achieve funding for local and regional water supply projects. Projects eligible for funding include those incorporating potable and non‐potable reuse and brackish groundwater desalination.

Discussion Proposition 3 was a ballot initiative circulated and qualified for the November 2018 general election ballot by virtue of collecting sufficient voter signatures. If passed, Proposition 3 would make available $8.877 billion in general obligation bonds to fund projects for water supply and quality, watershed restoration, fish and wildlife protection, sustainable groundwater management, and repair of existing dams and canals. Proposition 3 is the second of two water‐related bond measures in 2018. The other water bond, known as Proposition 68, or the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018, passed in June 2018. Proposition 68 was a legislatively approved bond act that was introduced and amended through the legislative process as Senate Bill 5 by Senator Kevin de Leon (D‐Los

Angeles). Proposition 68 authorized $4 billion in general obligation bonds and reallocated $100 million of unissued bonds, previously approved by the voters, for state and local parks, environmental protection and restoration, and water infrastructure flood protection programs. However, there was no direct funding to San Diego County. If Proposition 3 is approved by voters, funding for local and regional water supply development included in the bond will help achieve regional objectives of improving regional self‐sufficiency, becoming more resilient to drought, and reducing dependence on the Sacramento‐San Joaquin Bay‐Delta. OMWD discussed the bond in detail with Richard Harris of Nossaman LLP during the July 31 Ad Hoc Public Policy Committee meeting. While Mr. Harris acknowledged that there is considerable debt included in Proposition 3, he stated that the improvements to water supply reliability, water quality, water conservation, and watershed health are well worth the investment. Notably, $400 million will be made available in Chapter 5.2 specifically for brackish groundwater projects like OMWD’s San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Project. Another $400 million would fund reuse projects, which OMWD would most likely pursue. Chapter 5.3 funding could potentially assist with OMWD’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure expansion. While Chapter 6.1 contains the largest amount of funding, the funding is earmarked for specific projects and OMWD stands to gain few benefits aside from indirectly benefiting from $200 million designated for Salton Sea management. Proposition 3 has garnered a great deal of support, including that of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Association of California Water Agencies. The San Diego County Water Authority board adopted a resolution of support at its July 26, 2018, meeting. Opposition comes largely from the environmental community. Below is a breakdown of Proposition 3 funding areas: Safe Drinking Water ‐ $750 million

Small Community Wastewater Program: $250 million. Drinking Water Public Infrastructure: $500 million.

Water Recycling and Desalination‐ $800 million

Statewide water recycling projects and activities: $400 million. Brackish groundwater desalination projects: $400 million.

Water Conservation ‐ $365 million

Water efficiency projects: $300 million. California Energy Commission’s Water Energy Technology Program: $15 million. Agriculture water conservation projects: $50 million.

Flood Management ‐ $500 million

Central Valley projects: $200 million. Department of Water Resources reservoir repair: $100 million. San Fransisco Bay flood management and wetlands restoration: $200 million.

Water Measurement and Information ‐ $60 million

DWR development of measurement methods: $20 million. State Water Resources Control Board development of information systems: $10

million. Water Data Administration Fund data consolidation with DWR and SWRCB: $10

million. Urban Runoff and Stormwater ‐ $550 million

Runoff and stormwater capture projects: o SWRCB: $400 million. o California Tahoe Conservancy: $30 million. o Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy: $40 million. o San Gabriel and Lower los Angeles Rivers and Moutains Conservancy: $40

million. o State Coastal Conservancy: $40 million.

Integrated Regional water Management ‐ $5 million

DWR to maintain ongoing IRWM planning and implementation efforts. Watershed Improvement ‐ $2.355 billion

Improve watershed health to enhance water supply and quality: o Sierra Nevada Conservancy: $200 million. o California Tahoe Conservancy: $60 million. o San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy: $100 million. o San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy:

$60 million. o Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy: $60 million. o State Coastal Conservancy: $135 million. o Santa Ana River Conservancy: $30 million.

o Baldwin Hills Conservancy: $30 million. o San Diego River Conservancy: $40 million. o Sacramento‐San Joaquin Delta Conservancy: $100 million. o San Joaquin River Conservancy: $20 million. o Lower American River Conservancy: $30 million. o Natural Resources Agency for California River parkways projects: $70

million. o State Coastal Conservancy for projects along the Guadalupe River corridor:

$10 million. o SCC for projects along the Russian River corridor: $10 million. o SCC for projects along the Santa Clara River corridor: $10 million. o SCC for projects along the Tijuana River corridor: $10 million. o SCC for projects along the Carmel River corridor: $10 million. o SCC for projects along the Napa River corridor: $10 million. o SCC for San Diego Bay river parkway projects: $15 million. o SCC for river parkway projects along the Santa Margarita River in San

Diego County: $15 million. o California Tahoe Conservancy to implement projects along the Upper

Truckee River corridor: $10 million. o San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy for

projects to preserve the Los Angeles River and its tributaries: $75 million. o Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for projects to preserve the Los

Angeles River and its tributaries: $75 million. o Wildlife Conservation Board for protection and restoration projects: $300

million. o Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy: $25 million. o Department of Parks and Recreation for protection and restoration of

state park watersheds: $150 million. o Department of Conservation for watershed restoration and conservation

projects: $60 million. o Ocean Protection Council for projects to protect coastal and near‐ shore

ocean resources: $100million. o Natural Resources Agency for water‐related projects that implement the

Salton Sea Management Program: $200 million. o Delta Stewardship Council for the Delta Science Program: $5 million. o DWR Urban Streams Restoration Program: $50 million. o Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for urban forestry projects:

$20 million. o Delta Protection Commission for projects that improve wastewater

treatment: $15 million.

o Department of Parks and Recreation for projects that provide access to rivers for non‐motorized recreation: $20 million.

o Wildlife Conservation Board for the construction of a Pacific Flyway Center near Suisun Marsh: $20 million.

o SCC for removal of Matilija Dam and for river parkway projects along the Ventura River: $80 million.

o University of California for the Natural Reserve System for land acquisition and improved management of aquatic ecosystems: $25 million.

o Sierra Nevada Conservancy for reducing the threat of wildfires: $50 million.

o Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for reducing the threat of wildfires outside of the jurisdiction of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy: $50 million.

Land and Water Management ‐ $100 million

Wildlife Conservation Board watershed improvements to increase groundwater recharge and water supply.

Conservation Corps ‐ $40 million

California Conservation Corps watershed projects. Central Valley Fisheries Restoration ‐ $400 million

Restoration of native fish and fisheries habitat: $378 million. Facilities at institutions of higher education to improve scientific and technical

coordination: $10 million. Central Valley Salmon Partnership Habitat Implementation Plan: $5 million. Department of Fish and Wildlife for native fish restoration projects on the upper

Feather River below Oroville Dam: $7 million. Groundwater Sustainability and Storage ‐ $720 million

DWR sustainable groundwater management programs: $675 million. SWRCB technical assistance for small and disadvantaged communities: $10

million. Borrego Water District acquisition of land and pumping rights: $35 million.

Wildlife and habitat Management ‐ $930 million

Wildlife Conservation Board acquisition of water, storage, and delivery rights: $300 million.

Department of Fish and Wildlife projects to improve water supply and quality on private lands: $50 million.

Wildlife Conservation Board restoration projects: $300 million. Wildlife Conservation Board projects to protect migratory birds; $280 million.

Sacramento Region Water Reliability ‐ $1 million

Sacramento Regional Water Authority and the City of Sacramento projects on behalf of the Sacramento Area Water Forum.

Bay Area Regional Water Reliability ‐ $250 million

Bay Area Regional Reliability Partnership. Improved Water Conveyance ‐ $855 million

Friant Water Authority for water conveyance improvements: $750 million. Natural Resources Agency for San Joaquin River projects: $100 million. Sacramento River water diversion: $5 million.

Oroville Dam Flood Safety ‐ $222 million

Repair and reconstruction of spillway: $200 million. Feather River sediment management: $15 million. Sutte‐Butte Flood Control Agency for floodwater attenuation projects: $6 million. Butte County for capital outlay projects and emergency preparedness: $1 million.

Fiscal Provisions – Unknown

Provisions that appropriate a portion of state revenue generated from the sale of greenhouse gas emission credit allowances (cap‐and‐trade funds) to DWR, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Contra Costa Water District, and San Luis and Delta Mendota Water Authority. Appropriations based on electricity costs associated with the cap‐and‐trade program and could be tens of millions of dollars annually.

Attachment:

Draft Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 2018‐xx

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 3 – THE WATER SUPPLY AND QUALITY ACT OF 2018

WHEREAS, California faces a growing list of water supply challenges associated with

aging infrastructure, climate change, population growth, and other factors; and WHEREAS, water managers and leaders throughout the state, including Governor Jerry

Brown, agree that California needs to create a more resilient water system and meet the coequal goals of improved water supply reliability and ecosystem health; and

WHEREAS, the legislature has approved and Governor Brown has signed the Water

Supply and Quality Act of 2018, which will appear as Proposition 3 on the November 6, 2018 ballot and provide much‐needed funding for local and regional water supply development to help achieve regional objectives of improving regional self‐sufficiency, becoming more resilient to drought, and reducing dependence on the Sacramento‐San Joaquin Bay‐Delta; and

WHEREAS, if approved by voters, the measure would provide $8.877 billion in bond

funding for projects pertaining to water supply and quality, watershed restoration, fish and wildlife protection, sustainable groundwater management, and repair of existing dams and canals; and

WHEREAS, the measure has earned the support of Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s

wholesale suppliers, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the San Diego County Water Authority.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of Olivenhain Municipal

Water District that Olivenhain Municipal Water District does hereby formally support Proposition 3, the Water Supply and Quality Act of 2018.

PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of

Olivenhain Municipal Water District held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

_____________________________

Lawrence A. Watt, President Board of Directors Olivenhain Municipal Water District

RESOLUTION NO. 2018‐xx continued

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ATTEST: _____________________________ Gerald E. Varty, Secretary Board of Directors Olivenhain Municipal Water District

Memo A


Subject: INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

A - PRESIDENT

Any report will be oral at the time of the Board meeting.

Memo To: Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of Directors

Subject: INFORMATIONAL REPORTS B – GENERAL MANAGER

Any written report will be attached; any oral report will be provided

at the time of the Board Meeting.

B

August 15, 2018 Board of Directors Olivenhain Municipal Water District 1966 Olivenhain Road Encinitas, CA 92024 The following are brief highlights of the District's departmental operations for the month of July 2018. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Operations Manager Dave Smith Reports for July 2018: Water Treatment:

WTP total production was approximately 827 million gallons; Average daily production was 26.7 million gallons per day (79%); Peak daily production was 29.1 million gallons (86%). Total flow to VWD was 378.4 acre feet, and total deliveries are +128 acre feet for FY 2018-19.

WTP continued to receive a blend of 35% SPW with 65% CRW through the month of July. WTP staff continues to closely monitor water quality and overall plant performance under this blend.

DCMWTP Chemical Systems Upgrades Project (FY 2018-19): New chemical containment piping has been delivered to site, and purchase of the final chemical feed pump skid remains in progress.

DCMWTP Membrane Replacement Project (Train 7): Membrane cassettes arrived on June 12th. Estimated delivery date for the new hanger arms is mid-August, and installation and commissioning of the new cassettes is estimated at early September. Suez-Zenon has agreed to provide labor services free of charge due to delays on their end. Proposal for the next train refurbishment project has been received and staff plans to issue a PO in August.

DCMWTP Residuals Handling Building Canopy Project: Final design concept has been identified by staff and structural design by MPA Architects, Inc. remains in progress.

DCMWTP SDCWA Transformer Replacement Project: This project was completed on July 27. Potable Distribution System Operations & Construction: • Repaired 1 fire hydrant lateral assembly leak. • Repaired 8 water service lateral assembly leaks at various locations. • Raised 4 water service lateral assemblies at various locations. • Installed 1 new 1 ½-inch water service lateral assembly with AMI meter.

Replaced ruptured 10,000 gallon surge tank bladder at Santa Fe Valley RW Pump Station.

Coordinated meeting with San Diego County Water Authority for replacement of the OMWD Treated Water #1 Connection. Project scheduled to ramp up in 2019.

Conducted THM analyzer training, and continued processing of “grab samples” leading up to routine 3rd quarter Disinfection By-Product sampling in August.

• Morning Sun Pressure Reducing Station Replacement Project: Participated in 2nd pre-design planning workshop to support project effort.

General Manager's Report August 15, 2018 Page 2

• Zorro Reservoir Rehab Project: Work was completed on July 24. There were no issues or complaints from Fairbanks Ranch area residents.

Vault Upgrade Project: Contract was awarded to Rhino Linings of San Diego on June 20. Staff is finalizing contract documents with vendor.

Sewer Collection: • During the month of July, the 4S and Rancho Cielo Collection Systems inflow was approximately

23.90 million gallons; Average daily inflow was 796,734 gallons; Peak day inflow was 1.10 million gallons; Low day inflow was 715,374 gallons.

Water Reclamation: • During the month of July, the 4S WRF recycled water total output was approximately 34.50

million gallons; Average daily output was 1.15 million gallons; Peak day output was 1.39 million gallons; Low day output was 0.711 million gallons.

• 4S WRF Caustic Tank and Piping Project: The tank is being fabricated, and staff is developing the scope of work for installation via public works contract.

• 4S WRF Covered Storage Area Project: Proposals have been received for the project to install the footings, and a contract is in development. During development of the proposal to install the footings, staff discovered the canopy size is too large. Staff will solicit proposals for supply and installation of a smaller canopy.

Recycled Distribution Systems: • 2 new recycled water use sites started service. • Conducted 4 new recycled water use site inspections. • Conducted 2 recycled water use site modification inspections. • Conducted 2 recycled water use site modification cross-connection tests. • Conducted 1 annual recycled water use site inspection. • Conducted 2 existing recycled water site cross-connection tests

Ext. 153A Recycled Water Connection to Surf Cup: Coordinated several team meetings and began field prep work for the project. Materials for the connection (meter, flow control valve, piping, and associate hardware) have been ordered.

Backflow/Cross-Connection: • Conducted 1 cross-connection survey for the Agricultural Water Program. • Conducted 17 new backflow preventer inspections & testing. Tech Services:

Supported over 36 IT “Help Requests.”

Latest Cyber Security Phishing Test complete. Only 1.3% of users failed the test indicating steady improvement in cyber security awareness.

Staff continues to support the Building D remodel project.

Continued with Wide Area Network Upgrades project.

Removed Golem Pump #2 for repairs/replacement.


Retired the last of the Cisco 1310 WAN radios.

Coordinated contractor replacement of the DCMWTP Emergency Generator Transformer.

Performed A/C maintenance on all units at the DCMWTP. Regulatory:

Sample location inventory and testing schedule for the USEPA 4th Round of the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR4) has been confirmed. First sampling events are scheduled for August 2018.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Engineering Manager George Briest Reports for July 2018: • OMWD Administration Building Improvement Project (Building D): On April 18, 2018 the Board

authorized staff to proceed with finalizing the plans and issuing them for bids. 100% construction specs and drawings comments for Schedules A and B were reviewed with the architect. Civil and landscape drawings are being prepared for resubmittal to the city. Eight contractor prequalification applications were received and are under review and proposals for audio-visual design are due August 2nd. Staff continues to meet with the move management consultant and the construction manager to coordinate the logistics for moving all employees from the main buildings to temporary buildings during construction.

• El Camino Real Pipeline Realignment Project: Final design is underway and is anticipated to be complete in Q4 2018. A 60% design workshop was conducted with staff and the design consultant. This project will require coordination with the City of Encinitas for a Coastal Development Permit and development of a CEQA document.

• Lusardi Creek Main Ext. 153 Recycled Water Pipeline Restoration Project: This project involves the restoration of fill over the Recycled Water Main Ext. 153 pipeline at Lusardi Creek, which was damaged during the rains of 2017. Staff is working with the design engineer to re-evaluate the District’s options on how best to proceed with this project and work with the regulatory agencies through the permitting process.

• 4S Neighborhood 1 Sewer Pump Station Replacement Project: Design for the replacement of the Neighborhood 1 Sewer Pump Station began in December 2017. Staff has reviewed and provided comments on the 60% drawings. The design engineer is now working on the 100% drawings which are due in September 2018.

• Rancho Santa Fe Road/Encinitas Blvd. Pipeline Replacement Project: An agreement for the design of the replacement project was awarded to Hoch Consulting at the May 16th Board meeting. A design kick-off meeting was held in June. 50% design is due in September 2018.

• Pipeline Condition Assessment Project: An agreement was awarded to HDR at the April 18, 2018 Board meeting. Design work began in August 2018.

• Ext. 235 Phase II: CE Wilson began construction in early July and the project is anticipated to be complete by the end of August 2018.

• DCMWTP Manhole Rehab Project Phase I: An agreement has been entered into with the lowest bidder, NCL with a bid of $46,847. Work is scheduled to begin in August 2018.


• DCMWTP Manhole Rehab Project Phase II: The project is under design and will be released for bidding in late-August 2018.

• 4SWRF UV Replacement Project: Staff has reviewed the 90% drawings. 100% drawings for bidding are due in August 2018.

• 4SWRF Clarifier Drive Replacement Project: KEH submitted 90% drawings and staff is in the process of reviewing and commenting on the plans.

• 4SWRF Headworks Rehab Project: Staff is reviewing proposals received for development of an alternative analysis. Selection of a consultant for the study and design is anticipated to occur in early August.

• 4SWRF Tertiary Filter Replacement Project: Dudek submitted 75% drawings and staff is in the process of reviewing and commenting on the plans.

• Manchester Ave Recycled Water Main Extension Project: Aegis Engineering is conducting site studies for each potential RW user. Once all site studies have been completed, an engineering firm will be selected to complete the design.

• Lusardi Canyon Cathodic Protection Replacement Project: A geophysical analysis indicates that bed rock is at very shallow depths, thereby necessitating a revised design. Staff is in discussions with the design engineer on the redesign.

• Ordinance 429 – Single Check Backflow Replacement Project: District staff continues to work with customers whose backflow prevention devices do not meet current regulations and upgrade these devices as required by Ordinance 429. Approximately 20 out of the original 87 backflows have not yet begun the conversion process.

• General Inspection Activities: Work on developer projects continues and includes projects to install fire hydrants, fire detector checks, water service laterals, etc. Rancho Santa Fe Lakes Unit 4 began construction of facilities to serve 116 SFR. Preliminary work on Del Dios Ranch and the Shaw Project is ongoing.

General Engineering Activities: A number of small new developer projects are in the design and plan review process and staff is working with a number of individuals for water service and fire hydrant installations throughout the District. Staff is working on clearing various encumbered District easements and addressing other encroachment issues.

CUSTOMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT Customer Services Manager John Carnegie Reports for July 2018: Customer Service: • Handled approximately 1,041 customer calls and inquiries. • CIS Infinity Bill Enhancement Project: Programming is underway and expected to continue

through summer 2018. • Third Party Integration with CIS Infinity Project: Working on punch list items with Nobel Systems

for mobile service order application.

Executed Professional Services Agreement with Tri-Community Answering Services for after-hours phone dispatch.


Field Services: • Processed 551 service orders. • Installed 4 new potable meters.

Installed 1 new fire meter. • Completed 19 AMI troubleshooting service orders. • Completed 89 AMR troubleshooting service orders. • Completed 27 check-for-leak service orders. • Performed 1 highline for after-hours leak on Extension 235. • Meter Replacement Project: Replaced 19 stopped meters and 4 underperforming meters. • AMI Expansion Project: Completed 9 MXU replacements. Outreach/Education/Conservation: • Submitted monthly production and gallons per capita per day figures to State Water Resources

Control Board. • Continued customer notification and enforcement activities pertaining to Level 1 Water Supply

Shortage, including responding to water use violation reports at 4 properties. • Completed 15 residential water use evaluations for customers to assist them in reducing their

water use. • Hosted facilities tours for members of the public on July 12 and for a TSTWater, LLC water

quality class on July 18. • Issued news release advertising OMWD’s annual open house at our 4S Ranch Water

Reclamation Facility on August 18. • Facilitated OMWD customer reservations for Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

water conservation program rebate funding for the following: o 4 High-Efficiency Clothes Washers o 5 Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers o 14 High-Efficiency Toilets

Legislation/Regulations:

Held an Ad Hoc Public Policy Committee meeting on July 31. Grants/Awards:

Submitted a grant application to the United States Bureau of Reclamation for Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation funding via the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects program in the amount of $4.4 million for the North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition’s “2020 Project.”

Submitted a grant application to the United States Bureau of Reclamation for funding from its WaterSMART Desalination Construction Projects under the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act program in the amount of $7,586,663 for the San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Project.

• Continued work with DWR on funding agreements for the San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Desalination Feasibility Study and the San Dieguito Valley brackish water desalination test pilot.


• Continued administration of Prop 84/IRWM Round 2 grant funding for the North San Diego County Regional Recycled Water Project.

• Continued work with state advocate identifying grant-funding opportunities for the expansion of EFRR’s overflow parking lot.

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve: • Continued work to decommission illegal trails between EFRR and Del Dios Highlands County

Preserve. • Placed into service 4 NexGen-compliant radios programmed by County of San Diego for daily

operation as well as emergency response communication. • Responded to a heat-related rescue with emergency response on July 6. • Held EFRR Advisory Committee on July 12. • Cleaned up dumping incident on OMWD easement on July 18. • Performed 800-megahertz radio safety check on July 24. • Continued advertising thirteenth annual photo contest. • Led 70 ranger-guided hikes. • Issued 4 special use permits and 3 special event permits. • Issued approximately 80 parking notices and 6 incident reports. • Made approximately 70 verbal contacts with EFRR users regarding rules and regulations. • Vehicle count: 4,271. • Trail use count: 10,421. Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty: • Held docent-led iNaturalist mobile application walk and discussion on July 7. • Held docent-led naturalist walks on July 8 and July 15. • Hosted docent appreciation field trip to California Wolf Center on July 17. • Hosted San Elijo Lagoon field trip on July 18. • Held docent in-service meeting on July 18. • Held docent appreciation BBQ on July 21. • Days IC open: 18. • Number of IC visitors: 303. • Total 2018 IC visitor count: 3,291. • Number of volunteer trail patrol (VTP) shifts: 3. • Number of volunteer docent hours: 84 (75 IC, 9 VTP). • Total number of docents: 69. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT HR/Labor Relations - Human Resources Manager, Thomas Wood reports:

HR staff conducted Grow Your Own (GYO) promotional interviews for the position of Accounting Supervisor.

HR staff conducted a Better Way Committee meeting in order to discuss employee nominations.

Safety staff participated in the Special District Risk Management Authority (SDRMA) inspection


of the District facilities.

HR staff conducted planning meetings for the annual Bring Your Kids to Work Day event. The following certifications are on track to meet the District of Distinction (DOD) requirements:

Governance Training, AB 1234 Ethics Training, and AB 1825 Harassment Prevention Training. Of the 18 necessary certifications which include all Board members and the General Manager, only four certifications remain and are on target for completion.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT List of Significant Activities for the month of July 2018:

Worked with Human Resources Manager Wood on District GYO program for Accounting Supervisor promotion.

Completed and finalized fiscal year 2018/19 sewer billing calculations and prepared annual sewer service fees file to be submitted to the County’s Property Tax Services Office.

Staff completed Quarter 2 returns for payroll federal and state taxes, diesel tax, and sales tax and submitted to IRS and various state agencies.

Staff began working on fiscal 2017/18 year-end closing process including accounts reconciliation, preparing auditor’s requested schedules included in their Prepared by Client (PBC) list.

Staff responded to various follow-up inquiries from the auditors in preparation for their field audit visit on 9/10/19.

Staff completed GASB 68 calculations for pension liability and submitted to the auditors for review.

Worked with Human Resources Manager Wood on recruitment for Financial Analyst open position.

Work with the District’s Financial Advisors on updating the District’s financials in preparation for the conference call (8/4/18) with Fitch on District’s Surveillance Rating.

Staff responded to CIP cost inquiries from operations and engineering departments. Finance Monthly Statistics for the month of July: • Processed 7,414 e-water payments from Infosend • Processed 3,226 e-water payments from OMWD auto debit program • Processed 4,720 payments from California Bank and Trust Lockbox • Processed 508 over the counter water payments and other cash receipts • Processed 4,943 e-water payments from bill payers (Check-free and Metavante)

Processed 809 credit card payments from Paymentus

Answered 71 calls and walk-ins from customers/contractors about water payments, meter installs, billing, and water related fees.

Accounts Receivable/meters: Processed 11 service orders and closed out 4 service orders for meter installations.

Purchasing: processed 27 purchase orders.


Accounts Payable: processed and sent out 266 checks. ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER: The Assistant General Manager reports the following:

Attended the North San Diego Water Reuse Coalition meeting.

Completed evaluation of current after-hours Emergency dispatch contract and determined

that a change was necessary.

Participated in a Member Agency Managers Meeting at the City of San Diego.

Participated in CWA’s Member Agency Managers Meeting.

Attended the Council of Water Utilities Breakfast. Participated in a San Diego North Economic Development Council Water Summit

Planning Session.

Prepared, reviewed and submitted a project summary for MWD’s Future Supply Action funding opportunity.

Hosted a Field Meeting with the City of San Diego at the Surf Cup site.

Attended an AMI Coordination meeting with Santa Fe Irrigation District.

Participated in a DWR/MWELO conference call with WateReuse staff.

Attended the North County Housing Summit.

San Dieguito Valley Brackish Groundwater Project: Hosted several San Dieguito Brackish Pilot Well planning meetings.

Dedicated Significant time to:

Implementation of the Capital Improvement Project Program.

Personnel Matters.

Reviewing WIIN NSDWRC and WIIN Desal Grants.

GENERAL MANAGER: The General Manager reports the following:

Hosted the SoCal Water Agency Coordination Meeting.

Hosted a Public Policy Committee Meeting.

Met with Bill Dean to discuss the SWPPP program.

Hiked Machu Picchu.

Dedicated significant time to:

Personnel matters.

Reviewing WIIN NSDWRC and WIIN Desal Grants.

Reviewing Board drafts and packet.

Litigation matters.

Prepared presentation for a speaking engagement at CSUSM.


Respectfully submitted, Kimberly A. Thorner General Manager

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CONSULTING ENGINEER

Any report will be given orally at the meeting.

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GENERAL COUNSEL

Any report will be provided at the meeting.

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TO: Olivenhain Municipal Water District

FROM: Alfred Smith

DATE: August 15, 2018

RE: Attorney Report: CEQA and Water Well Permits 150152-0005

I. INTRODUCTION. This attorney report provides an update on a recent appellate decision involving the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and water well permitting requirements. In California Water Impact Network v. County of San Luis Obispo, Justin Vineyards and Winery, LLC et al., Real Parties in Interest (2018), the Second District Court of Appeal held that CEQA does not apply to the issuance of well permits. In reaching its conclusion, the court reasoned that the County’s processing and approval of well drilling permits are “ministerial” actions under a County well ordinance that gave the County little to no discretion regarding whether to issue the permit. The Court of Appeal explained that the well drilling permit approvals are exempt from CEQA because the County ordinance does not provide the County with the ability or authority to meaningfully shape the well construction to “mitigate . . . environmental damage” or to address environmental concerns, which is a prerequisite for triggering CEQA review. The ordinance addressed only water quality issues and incorporated fixed technical standards for well construction from relevant Department of Water Resources (“DWR”) standards. The court compared the well drilling permit application process to a building permit application process, where the public entity exercises little or no personal discretion and must approve the permit when the applicant has met basic design and construction specifications. II. BACKGROUND. In an opinion filed June 28, and later ordered published on July 27, 2018, the Second District Court of Appeal (Division 6) affirmed the trial court’s judgment dismissing on demurrer a writ petition seeking to compel the County of San Luis Obispo to comply with CEQA in issuing well construction permits to four agricultural enterprises, mostly for vineyard irrigation. Appellant’s petition alleged that the County’s decision to issue permits for groundwater extraction wells was discretionary, and it complained that the County’s

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failure to conduct allegedly required CEQA review resulted in its failure to analyze individual or cumulative environmental impacts, including adverse water supply impacts, from its ongoing approval of dozens, and possibly hundreds, of well permits over the past several years. III. COURT’S ANALYSIS. In affirming the judgment of dismissal, the Court of Appeal reviewed the petition and the County’s governing ordinance de novo to determine whether the County was required to conduct CEQA review, or whether well permit issuance was a CEQA-exempt ministerial act. The Court first made some contextual observations, including that constitutionally-declared state water policy requires water resources to be put to beneficial use (Cal. Const., Art. X, § 2), and that water use for domestic and irrigation purposes is considered beneficial. (Wat. Code, § 106.) Further, overlying owners have extraction rights, and various agencies manage groundwater appropriation through permitting.

Before addressing the specifics of the County’s well construction ordinance, the Court laid out the relevant and well-established ministerial/discretionary act analysis: While CEQA applies to projects subject to discretionary government approval, it does not apply to ministerial acts. California Public Resources Code section 21080(a) provides that a discretionary project “requires the exercise of judgment or deliberation” and “does not encompass situations where the agency ‘merely has to determine whether there has been conformity with applicable sta tutes, ordinances, or regulations’” (CEQA Guidelines, § 15357).

Ministerial actions, on the other hand, “involve little or no personal judgment by the public official as to the wisdom or manner of carrying out the project” and the “official merely applies the law to the facts as presented but uses no special discretion or judgment in reaching a decision. A ministerial decision involves only the use of fixed standards or objective measurements, and the public official cannot use personal, subjective judgment in deciding whether or how the project should be carried out.’” (CEQA Guidelines, § 15369.)

The Legislature excluded ministerial projects from CEQA because “unless a public agency can shape the project in a way that would respond to concerns raised in an EIR… environmental review would be a meaningless exercise.” (Citing Mountain Lion Foundation v. Fish & Game Com. (1997) 16 Cal.4th 105, 117.) “Absent discretion to deny a permit, an agency has no duty to conduct a CEQA review, no matter what ‘terrible environmental consequences’ an EIR might reveal.” (Quoting Leach v. City of San Diego (1990) 220 Cal.App.3d 389, 394.) The “litmus” for distinguishing between discretionary and ministerial functions is the agency’s governing law: “The agency may determine what acts are ministerial by analyzing its own laws ([CEQA Guidelines] § 15268(a)), and its view of the scope and meaning of


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its own ordinance is entitled to great weight unless that view is clearly erroneous or unauthorized. (Friends of Davis v. City of Davis (2000) 83 Cal.App.4th 1004, 1015.)”

Applying these relevant principles to the County’s well construction ordinance, which covers extraction wells for irrigation purposes, the Court noted the ordinance’s stated purpose is to ensure wells are constructed, repaired, modified or destroyed in such a manner that groundwater will not be contaminated or polluted, and so that the well water obtained will be suitable and safe for beneficial use. In other words, its standards are focused on ensuring wells are constructed so as to protect the quality of the groundwater and water extracted for beneficial use. Well permit applications are accordingly required to list well location, depth and use, and to describe nearby property lines, sewage systems, water courses or bodies, drainage patterns, wells and access roads.

Only licensed well drilling contractors may receive permits, which “shall be issued” if they comply with county and state standards; in the case of non-coastal zone permits, such as those at issue in the case before it, the Court noted the issue essentially boiled down to whether the state standards in the incorporated DWR bulletins require the County to exercise discretion before issuing well permits. In concluding they do not, the court observed that the issuance of building permits is presumed ministerial absent any discretionary provision in the governing ordinance (CEQA Guidelines, § 15268(b); Friends of Juana Briones House v. City of Palo Alto (2010) 190 Cal.App.4th 286, 302-303), that “[a] well building permit is a type of building permit” and that “[s]o long as technical standards and objective measurements are met, the County must issue a well permit to licensed contractors.”

The DWR Bulletins’ technical specifications are designed to protect water quality, not to regulate usage or supply, and do not call for the exercise of subjective judgment. Per the Court, County Ordinance Chapter 8.40’s purpose is to prevent contamination or pollution of groundwater during well construction, repair, modification or destruction, and it would be impermissible to rewrite it “to infer a legislative intent to condition well permits on pump limits or subsidence monitoring, which have nothing to do with groundwater pollution. The County has no discretion to impose water usage conditions on permits issued under Chapter 8.40.”

The Court also noted its analysis was unaffected by Appellant’s claim that the County exercises some discretion in issuing well permits since “to trigger CEQA compliance, the discretion must be of a certain kind; it must provide the agency with the ability and authority to ‘mitigate… environmental damage’ to some degree.” (Quoting San Diego Navy Broadway Complex Coalition v. City of San Diego (2010) 185 Cal.App.4th 924, 934.) Further, the Ordinance’s “instruction to applicants to include all necessary information to determine if groundwater will be protected does not transform the inquiry into a discretionary review.”


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After noting that the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (“SGMA”) was not addressed in the County’s relevant ordinance or at issue in the case, the Court summarized its holding as follows:

“Appellant did not and cannot plead a cause of action requiring the County to comply with CEQA before issuing well permits under County Code Chapter 8.40. No aspect of that ordinance, or the DWR standards it incorporates, supports an interpretation that well permits are discretionary. Instead, the statutory scheme imposes fixed technical requirements. When those requirements are met – and appellant does not allege otherwise – issuance of a well permit is a ministerial act. CEQA does not apply to the ministerial act of issuing a well permit.”

IV. CONCLUSION. As illustrated by this case, and others (a number of which are cited in the court’s decision), CEQA plaintiffs frequently attempt to expand the statute’s reach by characterizing ministerial local ordinance permitting schemes as actually conferring meaningful discretion on the local agency to shape the approval to mitigate environmental concerns. In many instances, courts have correctly rejected such attempts where the ordinance merely provides for a determination of conformity with fixed objective standards for permit issuance, or where any “discretion” conferred is not meaningful in the sense of allowing the agency to deny or condition the approval to mitigate environmental damage, or where any discretion allowed does not apply to the challenged project at issue. (See, e.g., Sierra Club v. County of Sonoma (2017) 11 Cal.App.5th 11). The Court’s opinion here underscores an important point: even though the issuance of ministerial permits may have adverse environmental effects, CEQA simply does not apply to or require environmental analysis of such approvals. The Appellate Court’s disposition of this CEQA challenge provides crucial clarifications for those pursuing well drilling permits, and it may help to resolve ongoing disputes regarding whether substantive environmental review under CEQA is required prior to the issuance of permits.

AES/AES

Memo E



SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE

Any report will be oral at the time of the Board meeting.

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LEGISLATIVE REPORT

Any written report will be attached; any oral report will be provided

at the time of the Board Meeting.

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TO: Olivenhain Municipal Water District

FROM: Richard Harris, Senior Policy Advisor Jennifer Capitolo, Senior Policy Advisor

DATE: August 8, 2018

RE: August Public Policy Report

STATE LEGISLATURE The Legislature returned from summer recess on August 6, 2018. LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS SB 623 (Monning) Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund – OPPOSE: SB 623 (Monning) is a two-year bill. This bill is currently held in Assembly Rules. This bill may be a vehicle for the water tax, given the failure of the June effort via a Budget Trailer Bill. It seems increasingly likely that the proponents of SB 623 will pursue an end of session legislative proposal. It is unknown if the policy proposal will be modified and if the proponents will use existing legislative vehicles (SB 623) or alternative legislative processes (budget trailer bills or gut and amends). We will keep you updated as soon as anything emerges on this issue. SB 998 (Dodd) Water shutoffs: urban and community water systems – OPPOSE: SB 998 outlines steps that must be taken before discontinuing water service for lack of payment. The water industry has expressed significant concerns with this bill. Despite significant amendments to the bill, ACWA, CWA and CMUA have updated their coalition position to oppose. This bill is pending a hearing in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. AB 1944 (E. Garcia) Sustainable groundwater management: San Luis Rey Valley Groundwater Basin - WATCH: This bill would divide the San Luis Rey Valley Groundwater Basin into an upper and lower subbasin and would designate the subbasins as medium priority until the department reassesses basin prioritization. The bill would require water beneath the surface of the ground within the Upper San Luis Rey Valley Groundwater Subbasin to be included within the definition of groundwater for the purposes of the act by any groundwater sustainability agency developing or implementing a groundwater sustainability plan and would except from this requirement certain water beneath the surface of the ground extracted and used as authorized under an existing appropriative water right. This bill is co-sponsored by the Water Authority and regional Native American Tribes within the San Luis Rey Valley area. OMWD staff members have determined this bill has minimal impact on the district and have recommended a WATCH position. The bill is pending on the Senate Floor. AB 2050 (Caballero) Small System Water Authority Act of 2018 - WATCH: This bill would establish a governance and service delivery framework for providing safe drinking water to small communities with noncompliant, non-sustainable water systems. The bill is co-sponsored by the California Municipal Utilities Association and Eastern Municipal Water District. The bill is being presented as an alternative to the Budget Trailer bill/SB 623. The bill is pending in the Senate Appropriations Committee.


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AB 2064 (Gloria) Integrated regional water management plans: grants: advance payment - WATCH: This bill would improve cash flow challenges for disadvantaged community and non-profit organization participants in Integrated Regional Water Management program grant awards by ensuring accountable opportunities for advanced payment of grant funds for those participants. This bill is sponsored by the Water Authority. This bill is on the suspense file in the Senate Appropriations Committee. AB 2370 (Holden) Lead exposure: child day care facilities: family day care homes - WATCH: Existing law requires community water systems to test for lead ion school sites. This bill would impose similar requirements for community water systems that serve a licensed child day care facility. Although the bill now places the responsibility on the day care facility to contact the community water system to arrange testing, the bill is still silent on the requirements of the community water system. This bill is pending in the Senate Appropriations Committee. AB 2371 (Carrillo) Water use sustainability: irrigation - WATCH: This bill would advance a series of DWR Independent Technical Panel consensus recommendations relating to improving outdoor landscape water use efficiency. The Water Authority is co-sponsoring the bill with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). This bill is on the suspense file in the Senate Appropriations Committee. AB 3206 (Friedman) Water conservation: water meters: accuracy and performance standards - WATCH: This bill requires accuracy standards and testing for public water utility water meters. Nossaman is working with ACWA, CMUA and AWWA to secure amendments to this bill to ensure the meter standards are workable and that costs to customers are minimal. This bill is on the suspense file in the Senate Appropriations Committee. SB 821 (Jackson) Emergency notification: county jurisdictions - WATCH: This bill would allow a utility to enter into an agreement with a county to share customer data for emergency notification purposes. Nossaman worked with CMUA to successfully secure amendments to this bill to make sure the bill was voluntary and that it didn’t violate existing laws on sharing customer information. Those amendments went into print on June 25, 2018. This bill is pending on the Assembly Floor. SB 1422 (Portantino) California Safe Drinking Water Act: microplastics - WATCH: This bill requires the State Water Board to adopt requirements for the testing of microplastics in drinking water. ACWA and CMUA are trying to secure amendments to the bill to use the Unregulated Drinking Water Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) approach, rather than a State Board regulatory process. The water industry issued a letter of opposition stating that requirements are premature for a number of reasons. Research about the presence and impact of microplastics in drinking water is in its infancy as evidenced by the fact that there is no standard methodology for testing for microplastics. There are also no accredited environmental laboratories in the state which can provide analysis for the presence of microplastics in drinking water. Finally, there are no health standards for the presence of microplastics in drinking water. Without studying the effect exposure to microplastics has on the human body, there is no way to determine the impact of the varying levels of microplastics found in drinking water. Nevertheless, SB 1422 would require disclosure of this information to consumers without any context for what it does or does not mean to their health and without the research having been done to provide that context. Nossaman, along with ACWA and CMUA, met with author’s staff on July 2 and proposed amendments that would move the bill to a UCMR approach. This bill is pending in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD


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Nothing to report. DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES Nothing to report. OTHER Proposition 3 - Recommend Support: Proposition numbers were recently assigned by the California Secretary of State and the Water Supply and Water Quality Act of 2018 will appear as Proposition 3 on California’s November 6, 2018 ballot. If passed, Proposition 3 would make available $8.9 billion in general obligation bonds to fund projects for water supply and quality, watershed restoration, fish and wildlife protection, sustainable groundwater management and repair of existing dams and canals. IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE DEADLINES

August 6 – Legislature reconvenes

Aug 17 – Last day for fiscal committee to meet and report bills

Aug 24 – Last day to amend bills

Aug 31 – Final Recess

Olivenhain Legislative Report 2018

Report as of 8/9/2018

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AB 18 (Garcia, Eduardo D) Healing arts: Licensed Physicians and Dentists from Mexico Pilot Program.

Current Text: Amended: 7/2/2018 html pdf

Status: 8/8/2018-Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & E.D.

Location: 8/8/2018-S. B., P. & E.D.

Calendar: 8/13/2018 12 noon - Room 3191 SENATE BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HILL, Chair

Summary: The Licensed Physicians and Dentists from Mexico Pilot Program allows licensed physicians and dentists from Mexico to practice medicine or dentistry in California for a period not to exceed 3 years and establishes requirements for the participants in the program, including that a physician from Mexico, before leaving Mexico, is required to satisfactorily complete a 6 months orientation program that addressees specified topics and is approved by the Medical Board of California. This bill would remove the requirement that the orientation program be 6 months in length.

Position Priority Assigned Recommend

Support, if amended

Notes 1: If approved by the voters, this measure would authorize the issuance of General Obligation (G.O.) bonds in an amount of $3.005 billion to finance park, climate change preparedness, coastal protection, and outdoor access projects. The bill would provide for the proposal’s submission to California voters at the June 5, 2018 statewide direct primary election. AB 18 is similar to a previous park and water bond proposal from the last legislative session, AB 2444 (E. Garcia, 2016) and AB 18 is similar to another park and water bond measure introduced this session, SB 5 (De León). Unlike SB 5, AB 18 does not provide funding for some of the Proposition 1 funding purposes.

AB 196 (Bigelow R) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: water supply and wastewater

systems. Current Text: Amended: 3/6/2017 html pdf

Status: 9/1/2017-Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(a)(12). (Last location was APPR. SUSPENSE FILE on 7/17/2017)(May be acted upon Jan 2018)

http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB18

https://a56.asmdc.org/

http://ct3k1.capitoltrack.com/Bills/17Bills/asm/ab_0001-0050/ab_18_96_A_bill.htm

http://ct3k1.capitoltrack.com/Bills/17Bills/asm/ab_0001-0050/ab_18_96_A_bill.pdf


https://ad05.asmrc.org/



Location: 9/1/2017-S. 2 YEAR

Summary: Current law requires moneys from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to be allocated for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in this state and satisfying other purposes. Current law authorizes specified investments, including water use and supply, if the investment furthers the regulatory purposes of the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and is consistent with law. This bill would authorize the use of the moneys in the fund for electric pump efficiency, water and wastewater systems, pump and pump motor efficiency improvements, and drinking water transmission and distribution systems’ water loss if the investment furthers the regulatory purposes of the act and is consistent with law.


Favor

Notes 1: 3/2/17 - This bill would expand the authorized uses of moneys in the GGRF to include water supply repairs. ACWA is developing a list of concrete examples of water supply repairs that could be eligible for funding under this legislation. ACWA member agencies that have ideas for types of eligible projects that further the regulatory purposes of AB 32 and should be specified within the bill could communicate them to ACWA staff to submit as amendment language to the Author’s office.

AB 869 (Rubio D) Sustainable water use and demand reduction: recycled water. Current Text: Amended: 8/24/2017 html pdf

Status: 9/1/2017-Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(a)(12). (Last location was N.R. & W. on 8/24/2017)(May be acted upon Jan 2018)


Summary: Current law imposes various water use reduction requirements that apply to urban retail water suppliers, including a requirement that the state achieve a 20% reduction in urban per capita water use by December 31, 2020. This bill would require long-term standards for urban water conservation and water use to include a credit for recycled water, as specified.

Position Priority Assigned Sponsored

Notes 1:

AB 1000 (Friedman D) Water conveyance: use of facility with unused capacity. Current Text: Amended: 7/3/2017 html pdf



Summary: Current law prohibits the state or a regional or local public agency from denying a bona fide transferor of water from using a water conveyance facility that has unused capacity for the period of time for which that capacity is available, if fair compensation is paid for that use and other requirements are met. This bill would, notwithstanding that provision, prohibit a transferor of water from using a water conveyance facility that has unused capacity to transfer water from a groundwater basin underlying desert lands, as defined, that is in the vicinity of specified federal lands or state lands to outside of the groundwater basin unless the State Lands Commission, in









consultation with the Department of Fish and Wildlife, finds that the transfer of the water will not adversely affect the natural or cultural resources of those federal and state lands.

Position Priority Assigned Watch

Notes 1:

AB 1323 (Weber D) Sustainable water use and demand reduction: stakeholder workgroup. Current Text: Amended: 5/30/2017 html pdf



Summary: Would, with a specified exception, require the Department of Water Resources to convene a stakeholder workgroup with prescribed representatives invited to participate, including, among others, representatives of the department and the State Water Resources Control Board, no later than February 1, 2019. The bill would require the stakeholder workgroup to develop, evaluate, and recommend proposals for establishing new water use targets for urban water suppliers and to examine and report to the Governor and the Legislature by December 31, 2019, as specified.

Position Priority Assigned Support

Notes 1:

AB 1529 (Thurmond D) Cross-connection control and backflow protection. Current Text: Amended: 9/8/2017 html pdf

Status: 8/7/2018-Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

Location: 8/7/2018-S. THIRD READING

Calendar: 8/9/2018 #260 SENATE SEN THIRD READING FILE - ASM BILLS

Summary: Would require the State Water Resources Control Board, on or before January 1, 2020, to update its backflow protection and cross-connection control regulations and to set forth uniform, statewide standards for the certification of backflow prevention device testers and cross-connection control specialists, as provided. The bill would require a public water system to implement a cross-connection control program that complies with applicable regulations and the standards set forth by the state board.


Oppose RHarris,

Capitolo

Notes 1:

AB 1654 (Rubio D) Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004: construction industry.


Status: 8/6/2018-In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.

Location: 8/6/2018-S. APPR. SUSPENSE FILE













Summary: The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 authorizes an aggrieved employee to bring a civil action to recover specified civil penalties, that would otherwise be assessed and collected by the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, on behalf of the employee and other current or former employees for the violation of certain provisions affecting employees. This bill would except from the act an employee in the construction industry, as defined, with respect to work performed under a valid collective bargaining agreement, if the agreement provides for certain terms of employment, prohibits violations otherwise redressable pursuant to the act, provides a grievance and binding arbitration procedure to redress violations, expressly and unambiguously waives the act, and authorizes the arbitrator to award otherwise available remedies.


Support

Notes 1:

AB 1944 (Garcia, Eduardo D) Sustainable groundwater management: San Luis Rey Valley Groundwater Basin.





Summary: Would divide the San Luis Rey Valley Groundwater Basin into an upper and lower subbasin, as prescribed, and would designate the subbasins as medium priority until the department reassesses basin prioritization. The bill would require water beneath the surface of the ground within the Upper San Luis Rey Valley Groundwater Subbasin to be included within the definition of groundwater for the purposes of the act by any groundwater sustainability agency developing or implementing a groundwater sustainability plan and would except from this requirement certain water beneath the surface of the ground extracted and used as authorized under an existing appropriative water right.

Position Priority Assigned Watch RHarris,

Capitolo

Notes 1:

AB 1989 (Mathis R) Water and Wastewater Loan and Grant Program. Current Text: Amended: 3/15/2018 html pdf

Status: 5/25/2018-In committee: Held under submission.

Location: 4/18/2018-A. APPR. SUSPENSE FILE

Summary: Current law authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to establish the Water and Wastewater Loan and Grant Program, to the extent funding is made available, to provide funding to eligible applicants for specified purposes relating to drinking water and wastewater treatment.This bill would appropriate $50,000,000 from the General Fund to the board for the program.







http://ad26.asmrc.org/



Notes 1:

AB 2042 (Steinorth R) Personal income tax credits: residential graywater reuse systems. Current Text: Amended: 5/1/2018 html pdf



Summary: The Personal Income Tax Law allows various credits against the taxes imposed by that law. Existing law requires any bill authorizing a new tax credit to contain, among other things, specific goals, purposes, and objectives that the tax credit will achieve, detailed performance indicators, and data collection requirements. This bill, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2024, would allow as a credit against the net tax imposed by that law equal to 25% of the cost of installing a residential graywater reuse system during the taxable year in the taxpayer’s residence located in this state.


Notes 1:

AB 2050 (Caballero D) Small System Water Authority Act of 2018. Current Text: Amended: 8/6/2018 html pdf

Status: 8/6/2018-From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on APPR. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

Location: 6/28/2018-S. APPR.

Calendar: 8/13/2018 10 a.m. - John L. Burton Hearing Room (4203) SENATE APPROPRIATIONS, PORTANTINO, Chair

Summary: This bill would create the Small System Water Authority Act of 2018 and state legislative findings and declarations relating to authorizing the creation of small system water authorities that will have powers to absorb, improve, and competently operate noncompliant public water systems. The bill, no later than March 1, 2019, would require the state board to provide written notice to cure to all public agencies, private water companies, or mutual water companies that operate a public water system that has either less than 3,000 service connections or that serves less than 10,000 people, and are not in compliance with one or more state or federal primary drinking water standard maximum contaminant levels as of December 31, 2018, and for 4 consecutive quarters, as specified.


Capitolo

Notes 1:

AB 2060 (Garcia, Eduardo D) Water: grants: advanced payments. Current Text: Amended: 6/28/2018 html pdf















Summary: Would require the State Water Resources Control Board, within 60 days of awarding a grant from the grant fund, to provide a project proponent that requests an advanced payment and satisfies certain criteria with advanced payment of $500,000 or 50% of the grant award, whichever is less, for projects in which the project proponent is a nonprofit organization or a disadvantaged community, or the project benefits a disadvantaged community. The bill would require the advanced funds to be handled as prescribed.


Capitolo

Notes 1:

AB 2062 (Maienschein R) State highways: landscaping. Current Text: Enrolled: 8/7/2018 html pdf

Status: 8/6/2018-Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling.

Location: 8/6/2018-A. ENROLLMENT

Summary: Would require planting projects undertaken or approved by the Department of Transportation to include, when appropriate and consistent with integrated pest management strategies, California native wildflowers and native and climate-appropriate vegetation as an integral and permanent part of the planting design, with priority given to those species of wildflower and native and climate-appropriate vegetation that will help rebuild pollinator populations.


Notes 1:

AB 2064 (Gloria D) Integrated regional water management plans: grants: advanced payment.




Summary: Current law, until January 1, 2025, requires a regional water management group, within 90 days of notice that a grant has been awarded, to provide the Department of Water Resources with a list of projects to be funded by the grant funds if the project proponent is a nonprofit organization or a disadvantaged community or the project benefits a disadvantaged community. Current law requires the department, within 60 days of receiving this project information, to provide advanced payment of 50% of the grant award for those projects that satisfy specified criteria. The bill, until January 1, 2025, would require the department to provide a project proponent that requests advanced payment and satisfies certain criteria with advanced payment for those projects of $500,000 or 50% of the grant award, whichever is less.


Capitolo

Notes 1:

AB 2283 (Holden D) Income taxes: exclusion: turf removal water conservation program.



http://ct3k1.capitoltrack.com/Bills/17Bills/asm/ab_2051-2100/ab_2062_96_E_bill.htm

http://ct3k1.capitoltrack.com/Bills/17Bills/asm/ab_2051-2100/ab_2062_96_E_bill.pdf







Current Text: Introduced: 2/13/2018 html pdf



Summary: The Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014, and before January 1, 2019, provide an exclusion from gross income for any amount received as a rebate, voucher, or other financial incentive issued by a local water agency or supplier for participation in a turf removal water conservation program.This bill would extend the operation of those provisions to January 1, 2024.


Notes 1:

AB 2370 (Holden D) Lead exposure: child day care facilities: family day care homes. Current Text: Amended: 8/6/2018 html pdf




Summary: The California Child Day Care Facilities Act requires that, as a condition of licensure and in addition to any other required training, at least one director or teacher at each day care center, and each family day care home licensee who provides care, have at least 15 hours of health and safety training, covering specifiedc components. This bill would require, as a condition of licensure for licenses issued on or after July 1, 2020, the health and safety training to include instruction in the prevention of lead exposure as a part of the preventive health practices course or courses component.

Position Priority Assigned Oppose

Unless Amended

RHarris, Capitolo

Notes 1: 4/17/18 - Letter Asm. Appropriations Committee

AB 2371 (Carrillo D) Water use efficiency: landscape irrigation. Current Text: Amended: 6/28/2018 html pdf



Summary: The Contractors’ State License Law provides for the licensing by written examination and regulation of contractors by the Contractors’ State License Board in the Department of Consumer Affairs. Current law requires the Contractors’ State License Board to periodically review and, if needed, revise the contents of qualifying examinations to insure that the examination questions are timely and relevant to the business of contracting. This bill, before revision of the landscaping contractor examination, would require the Contractors’ State License Board to confer with specified

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entities to determine whether any updates or revisions to the examination are needed to reflect new and emerging landscape irrigation efficiency practices, as specified.


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AB 2447 (Reyes D) California Environmental Quality Act: land use: environmental justice. Current Text: Amended: 8/6/2018 html pdf




Summary: Would, except as provided, require a lead agency that is preparing an EIR or a negative declaration to provide certain notices required by CEQA to owners and occupants of property located within1/2 mile of any parcel or parcels, and to any schools located within one mile of any parcel or parcels, on which is located a project involving a subject land use, as defined. The bill would require the lead agency to call at least one scoping meeting for those projects, as provided. The bill would require the lead agency to provide a specified notice in English and in other languages, as provided. Because the bill would impose additional duties on a lead agency, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.


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AB 2501 (Chu D) Drinking water: consolidation and extension of service. Current Text: Amended: 6/27/2018 html pdf



Summary: The California Safe Drinking Water Act authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to order extension of service to an area within a disadvantaged community that does not have access to an adequate supply of safe drinking water so long as the extension of service is an interim extension of service in preparation of consolidation. The act defines “disadvantaged community” for these purposes to mean a disadvantaged community that is in an unincorporated area, is in a mobilehome park, or is served by a mutual water company or small public water system. This bill would redefine “disadvantaged community” for these purposes to also include a disadvantaged community that is served by a state small water system or domestic well.


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AB 2516 (Eggman D) Dams: reservoir restrictions.















Summary: Would require the Department of Water Resources to post, and update annually, on its Internet Web site a report containing the name of each reservoir subject to a restriction and the reservoir’s associated downstream hazard potential classification, the effective date of the reservoir restriction, the reason for the restriction, and any actions, planned or completed, that the dam owner reports to address the restriction. The bill, if no reservoir restrictions are in effect, would require the department to post this fact on its Internet Web site.


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AB 2538 (Rubio D) Municipal separate storm sewer systems: financial capability analysis. Current Text: Amended: 5/25/2018 html pdf



Summary: Would require the State Water Resources Control Board, by July 1, 2019, to establish financial capability assessment guidelines for municipal separate storm sewer system permittees that are adequate and consistent when considering the costs to local jurisdictions.


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AB 2541 (Salas D) Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: project financing: severely disadvantaged communities.

Current Text: Enrolled: 8/8/2018 html pdf

Status: 8/7/2018-In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.


Summary: Current law authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board, to the extent permitted by federal law, to provide grant funding, and principal forgiveness and 0% financing on loans, from the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to a project for a water system with a service area that qualifies as a severely disadvantaged community if the water system demonstrates that repaying a Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan with interest would result in unaffordable water rates, as defined. This bill would instead authorize the board, to the extent permitted by federal law, to provide up to 100% grant funding, and principal forgiveness and 0% financing on loans, from the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to a project for a water system that serves a severely disadvantaged community.

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AB 2649 (Arambula D) Water rights: water management. Current Text: Amended: 6/28/2018 html pdf



Summary: Would authorize a groundwater sustainability agency or local agency to apply for, and the State Water Resources Control Board to issue, a conditional temporary permit for diversion of surface water to underground storage for beneficial use that advances the sustainability goal of a groundwater basin, as specified.


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AB 2764 (Chau D) State acquisition of information technology goods and services: exemptions.





Summary: Would make additional provisions of the law pertaining to state acquisition of goods and services applicable to the acquisition of information technology goods and services, including, among others, the Darfur Contracting Act of 2008 and specified provisions related to discrimination in the provision of benefits by contractors. The bill also would make a nonsubstantive change.


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AB 2782 (Friedman D) California Environmental Quality Act. Current Text: Amended: 4/30/2018 html pdf




Summary: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as defined, to prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify the completion of, an environmental impact report on a project that it proposes to carry out or approve that may have a significant effect on the environment or to adopt a negative declaration if it finds that the project will not have that effect. This bill would authorize lead agencies, in describing and evaluating projects, to consider the specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits of, and the negative impacts of denying, the project.














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AB 2890 (Ting D) Land use: accessory dwelling units. Current Text: Amended: 7/3/2018 html pdf



Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law authorizes a local agency to provide by ordinance for the creation of accessory dwelling units in single-family and multifamily residential zones and sets forth standards the ordinance is required to impose, including, among others, maximum unit size, parking, lot coverage, and height standards. Current law prohibits the ordinance from establishing size requirements for accessory dwelling units that do not permit at least an efficiency unit to be constructed. This bill would prohibit the imposition of lot coverage standards or requirements on minimum lot size, lot coverage, or floor area ratio, and would prohibit an ordinance from establishing size requirements for accessory dwelling units that do not permit at least an 800 square foot unit of at least 16 feet in height to be constructed.


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AB 2900 (Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials) Proposed new public water system: preliminary technical report.

Current Text: Enrolled: 8/8/2018 html pdf

Status: 8/7/2018-In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.


Summary: The California Safe Drinking Water Act requires a proposed new public water system to first submit a preliminary technical report to the state board at least 6 months before initiating construction of any water-related improvement that includes, among other things, the name of each public water system for which any service area boundary is within 3 miles of the proposed new public water system’s service area and discussions of the feasibility of each of the adjacent public water systems supplying domestic water to the proposed new public water system’s service area. This bill would authorize the state board to approve the preliminary technical report and allow construction to proceed before the end of the 6-month period.


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AB 3081 (Gonzalez Fletcher D) Employment: sexual harassment. Current Text: Amended: 7/2/2018 html pdf



Summary: Current law prohibits an employer from discharging or in any manner discriminating or retaliating against an employee who is a victim of domestic violence,












sexual assault, or stalking for taking time off work to obtain specified relief or because of the employee’s status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, if the victim provides notice to the employer of the status or the employer has actual knowledge of the status.This bill would also prohibit an employer from discharging or in any manner discriminating or retaliating against an employee who is a victim of sexual harassment, as defined, for taking time off work to obtain specified relief or because of the employee’s status as a victim of sexual harassment.


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AB 3170 (Friedman D) Sales and use taxes: exemptions: water efficiency. Current Text: Amended: 4/16/2018 html pdf



Summary: Would, until January 1, 2024, exempt from sales and use taxes the gross receipts from the sale of, and the storage, use, or other consumption of, qualified water efficiency products sold or purchased during the 3-day period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the Saturday preceding the last Monday in March, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on the following Monday in March, or for which a layaway agreement is entered into, a raincheck is issued, or other specified orders are placed, during this period, as specified.


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AB 3206 (Friedman D) Water conservation: water meters: accuracy and performance standards.




Summary: Would require the State Energy Resources Conservation, on or before January 1, 2020, to the extent that funding is available, to adopt regulations setting standards for the accuracy of water meters, as described, that, on or after the effective date of those regulations, are installed by a water purveyor or manufactured and sold or offered for sale in the state. The bill would include an exception for a water meter that, as of the effective date of the regulations, a water purveyor possesses, or has entered into a contract to purchase, and has not yet installed.

Position Priority Assigned Oppose

Unless Amended

RHarris, Capitolo

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ACA 21 (Mayes R) State infrastructure: funding: California Infrastructure Investment Fund.


Status: 5/1/2018-Re-referred to Com. on BUDGET.









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Location: 4/26/2018-A. BUDGET

Summary: Would amend the California Constitution to create the California Infrastructure Investment Fund in the State Treasury. The measure would require the Controller, beginning in the 2019–20 fiscal year, to transfer from the General Fund to the California Infrastructure Investment Fund in each fiscal year an amount equal to up to 2.5% of the estimated General Fund revenues for that fiscal year, as provided. The measure would require, for the 2019–20 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, the amounts in the fund to be allocated, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for specified infrastructure investments, including the funding of deferred maintenance projects.


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ACA 28 (Mathis R) Water: projects: funding. Current Text: Introduced: 2/26/2018 html pdf

Status: 2/27/2018-From printer. May be heard in committee March 29.

Location: 2/26/2018-A. PRINT

Summary: Would provide that, in addition, from specified state revenues, there shall be set apart, in unspecified percentages, moneys to be applied by the state for the payment of principal and interest on bonds authorized pursuant to the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 and, of the amount remaining, for specified water projects of the Department of Water Resources and the State Water Resources Control Board, as provided.


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SB 49 (De León D) California Environmental, Public Health, and Workers Defense Act of 2017.


Status: 9/12/2017-From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

Location: 9/11/2017-A. RLS.

Summary: Would require specified agencies to take prescribed actions to maintain and enforce certain requirements and standards pertaining to air, water, and protected species. By imposing new duties on local agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.


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SB 100 (De León D) California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: emissions of greenhouse gases.


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Location: 8/7/2018-A. THIRD READING

Calendar: 8/9/2018 #196 ASSEMBLY THIRD READING FILE - SENATE BILLS

Summary: The Legislature has found and declared that its intent in implementing the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program requires the PUC is to attain, among other targets for sale of eligible renewable resources, the target of 50% of total retail sales of electricity by December 31, 2030. This bill would revise the above-described legislative findings and declarations to state that the goal of the program is to achieve that 50% renewable resources target by December 31, 2026, and to achieve a 60% target by December 31, 2030.


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SB 701 (Hueso D) Salton Sea Obligations Act of 2018. Current Text: Amended: 7/3/2017 html pdf

Status: 9/1/2017-September 1 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

Location: 8/23/2017-A. APPR.

Summary: Would enact the Salton Sea Obligations Act of 2018, which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $500,000,000 pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance a program to comply with specified state obligations relating to the Salton Sea. This bill would provide for the submission of these provisions to the voters at the November 6, 2018, statewide general election.


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SB 929 (McGuire D) Special districts: Internet Web sites. Current Text: Amended: 3/6/2018 html pdf

Status: 7/2/2018-From consent calendar on motion of Assembly Member Calderon.

Location: 6/27/2018-A. THIRD READING

Calendar: 8/9/2018 #172 ASSEMBLY THIRD READING FILE - SENATE BILLS

Summary: The California Public Records Act requires a local agency to make public records available for inspection and allows a local agency to comply by posting the record on its Internet Web site and directing a member of the public to the Web site, as specified. This bill would, beginning on January 1, 2020, require every independent special district to maintain an Internet Web site that clearly lists contact information for the special district, except as provided. Because this bill would require local agencies to provide a new service, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.


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SB 952 (Anderson R) Water conservation: local water supplies.










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Status: 2/8/2018-Referred to Com. on RLS.

Location: 1/30/2018-S. RLS.

Summary: Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would require the State Water Resources Control Board to recognize local water agency investment in water supply and will ensure that local agencies receive sufficient credit for these investments in meeting any water conservation or efficiency mandates.


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SB 979 (Cannella R) Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. Current Text: Introduced: 2/1/2018 html pdf



Summary: The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 provides that the sum of $810,000,000 is to be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditures on, and competitive grants and loans to, projects that are included in and implemented in an adopted integrated regional water management plan and respond to climate change and contribute to regional water security. The bond act requires $200,000,000 of that amount to be available for grants for multibenefit stormwater management projects. This bill would make a nonsubstantive change in those grant provisions.


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SB 998 (Dodd D) Discontinuation of residential water service: urban and community water systems.


Status: 8/8/2018-August 8 hearing postponed by committee.


Summary: Would require an urban and community water system, defined as a public water system that supplies water to more than 200 service connections, to have a written policy on discontinuation of water service to certain types of residences for nonpayment available in prescribed languages. The bill would require the policy to include certain components, be available on the system’s Internet Web site, and be provided to customers in writing, upon request.

Position Priority Assigned Oppose RHarris,

Capitolo

Notes 1: 3/7/18 - Letter to Sen. Hueso,EU&C Committee - Oppose.

SB 1140 (Berryhill R) State Water Resources Control Board.

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Summary: Current law declares that to provide for the orderly and efficient administration of the water resources in the state, it is necessary to establish the State Water Resources Control Board to exercise the adjudicatory and regulatory functions of the state in the field of water resources. Current law declares the intent of the Legislature to combine the water rights, water quality, and drinking water functions of the state government to provide for coordinated consideration of water rights, water quality, and safe and reliable drinking water. This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to these declarations.


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SB 1215 (Hertzberg D) Provision of sewer service: disadvantaged communities. Current Text: Amended: 7/2/2018 html pdf

Status: 7/2/2018-Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.


Summary: The Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act requires each California regional water quality control board to adopt water quality control plans and to establish water quality objectives in those plans, considering certain factors, to ensure the reasonable protection of beneficial uses and the prevention of nuisance. This bill would authorize the regional board to order the provision of sewer service by a special district, city, or county to a disadvantaged community, as defined, under specified circumstances. By authorizing the regional board to require a special district, city, or county to provide sewer service, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.


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SB 1244 (Wieckowski D) Public records: disclosure. Current Text: Amended: 7/5/2018 html pdf


Location: 8/6/2018-A. CONSENT CALENDAR

Calendar: 8/9/2018 #206 ASSEMBLY CONSENT CALENDAR 2ND DAY-SENATE BILLS

Summary: The California Public Records Act makes specified records exempt from disclosure and provides that disclosure by a state or local agency of a public record that is otherwise exempt constitutes a waiver of the exemptions.The act, when it appears to a superior court that certain public records are being improperly withheld from a member of the public, requires the court to order the officer or person charged with withholding the records to disclose the public record or show cause why he or she should not do so. The act requires the court to award court costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the plaintiff if the plaintiff prevails in litigation filed pursuant to these provisions, and requires the court to award court costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the public agency if the











court finds that the plaintiff’s case is clearly frivolous. This bill would replace “plaintiff” with “requester” in that provision provision, would make conforming changes, and would specify that these provisions do not preclude the award of fees and costs pursuant to other provisions of law.


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SB 1277 (Hueso D) Salton Sea: governance. Current Text: Introduced: 2/16/2018 html pdf



Summary: Would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would create a governance and administrative structure to manage the day-to-day implementation of the Salton Sea Management Program.


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SB 1300 (Jackson D) Unlawful employment practices: discrimination and harassment. Current Text: Amended: 6/27/2018 html pdf

Status: 8/8/2018-August 8 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.


Summary: Would require an employee in an action alleging that a defendant failed to take all reasonable steps necessary to prevent discrimination and harassment from occurring, as described above, to show that the employer knew that the conduct was unwelcome to the employee, that the conduct would meet the legal standard for harassment or discrimination if it increased in severity or became pervasive, and that the defendant failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the same or similar conduct from recurring.


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SB 1301 (Beall D) State permitting: environment: processing procedures: dam safety or flood risk reduction project.




Summary: Would require the Office of Planning and Research to develop a joint multiagency preapplication for supplemental consultation and a model fee-for-service agreement, in consultation with a state agency with the power to issue a permit that would authorize a dam safety project or authorize a flood risk reduction project and any













interested potential project applicants. The bill would authorize a project applicant to complete a joint multiagency preapplication and submit the preapplication to each state agency named in the preapplication at any time.


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SB 1339 (Stern D) Electricity: microgrids: tariffs. Current Text: Amended: 8/6/2018 html pdf



Summary: Would require the PUC, in consultation with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission and the Independent System Operator, to take specified actions by January 1, 2020, to facilitate the commercialization of microgrids for distribution customers of electrical corporations. The bill would require the governing board of a local publicly owned electric utility to develop and make available a standardized process for the interconnection of a customer-supported microgrid, including separate electrical rates and tariffs as necessary, as specified.


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SB 1343 (Mitchell D) Employers: sexual harassment training: requirements. Current Text: Amended: 6/19/2018 html pdf



Summary: Would require an employer who employs 5 or more employees, including temporary or seasonal employees, to provide at least 2 hours of sexual harassment training to all supervisory employees and at least one hour of sexual harassment training to all nonsupervisory employees by January 1, 2020, and once every 2 years thereafter, as specified. The bill would require the Department of Fair Employment and Housing to develop or obtain 1-hour and 2-hour online training courses on the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace, as specified, and to post the courses on the department’s Internet Web site.


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SB 1347 (Stern D) Energy storage systems: procurement. Current Text: Amended: 7/3/2018 html pdf



Summary: Would require the Public Utilities Commission, in addition to specified requirements, on or before January 1, 2020, to consider procurement strategies for the installation of a statewide total of up to 2,000 megawatts of energy storage systems. As













part of the procurement strategies considered by the commission, the bill would require the commission to consider appropriate targets, if any, for electrical corporations, community choice aggregators, electric service providers, and certain electrical cooperatives (collectively, load-serving entities) to procure viable and cost-effective energy storage systems, to be achieved by December 31, 2030.


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SB 1364 (Vidak R) Safe, Clean, Reliable Water Supply Act. Current Text: Introduced: 2/16/2018 html pdf



Summary: Current law, the Safe, Clean, Reliable Water Supply Act, approved by the voters as Proposition 204 at the November 5, 1996, statewide general election, authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $995,000,000 for the purposes of financing a safe, clean, reliable water supply program. The bond act states various legislative findings and declarations.This bill would make a nonsubstantive change in those findings and declarations.


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SB 1367 (Atkins D) San Diego River Conservancy: San Diego Rivers Watershed Consortium Program.




Summary: Would require the San Diego River Conservancy to establish the San Diego Rivers Watershed Consortium Program to create advisory panels to work cooperatively with local public agencies and other entities to identify potential project funding, including grant funding, to be used to restore the watersheds of the Otay River, the Sweetwater River, and the parts of the Tijuana River within the state, and to improve access to public lands. The bill would require the conservancy, in administering the program, to create 3 advisory panels representing watersheds within the area, comprised of specified members, to offer advice, expertise, support, and service to the conservancy in those respective watershed areas.


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SB 1422 (Portantino D) California Safe Drinking Water Act: microplastics. Current Text: Amended: 6/19/2018 html pdf

Status: 6/27/2018-From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 26). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.














Summary: Would require the State Water Resources Control Board to adopt requirements for the testing and reporting of the amount of microplastics in drinking water, including public disclosure of those results.

Position Priority Assigned Watch RHarris

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SB 1489 (Stern D) California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018: water recycling.


Status: 4/19/2018-April 24 hearing postponed by committee.

Location: 4/12/2018-S. N.R. & W.

Summary: If approved by the voters at the June 5, 2018, statewide primary election as Proposition 68, the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $4,100,000,000 for the purpose of financing a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access program.This bill, operative only if Proposition 68 is approved by the voters at the June 5, 2018, statewide primary election, would add language to the provisions enacted by the proposition to eliminate this prohibition on using this $100,000,000 in bond funds for the purpose of water recycling for projects that augment surface water reservoirs that supply water directly to treatment facilities that serve domestic uses.


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SCA 4 (Hertzberg D) Water conservation. Current Text: Introduced: 2/2/2017 html pdf



Summary: The California Constitution requires that the water resources of the state be put to beneficial use to the fullest extent of which they are capable and that the waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable method of use of water be prevented.This measure would declare the intent of the Legislature to amend the California Constitution to provide a program that would ensure that affordable water is available to all Californians and to ensure that water conservation is given a permanent role in California’s future.

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Memo G



LAFCO REPORT

Any report will be provided at the time of the Board meeting.

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TWELVE MONTH CALENDAR/OTHER MEETINGS / REPORTS

Any report will be oral at the time of the Board meeting. Please

refer to the TWELVE MONTH Calendar (attached) for meetings

attended.

TWELVE MONTH CALENDAR OF EVENTS (AS OF 08/07/18)

Date(s) Event Time Location Attending Board

Member(s)

Additional Information

(Speakers' Topic, Cohosts,

etc.)

JULY 2018

31-Jul Public Policy Committee Meeting 2:00 PM Pacific Conference Room Guerin, Sprague

AUGUST 2018

1-Aug Active Shooter Training - Part 1 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM Boardroom

1-Aug SDCWA Legislative Roundtable - Senator Ben Hueso 9:00 - 11:00 AM SDCWA 4677 Overland Ave.

SD 92123

Varty, Watt

2-Aug Kid's Day 8:30 PM-12:30 PM EFRR

7-Aug Lunch Meeting 1:00 PM Watt

8-Aug Active Shooter Training - Part 2 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM Boardroom Topolovac, Varty,

Watt

9-Aug APWA Luncheon 11:30 AM Handlery Hotel

13-Aug Finance Committee Meeting 10:00 AM Pacific Conference Room Sprague, Varty

MemoTo: Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of Directors


CORRESPONDENCE

Any correspondence is attached.

August 1, 2018 The Honorable Edmund G. Brown Governor, State of California California State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 ATTN: Kathy Baldree, Scheduler RE: 2018 North County Water Symposium and Contracting Forum Dear Governor Brown: On behalf of the San Diego North Economic Development Council, San Diego County Water Authority, and Olivenhain Municipal Water District, we invite you speak at the 2018 North County Water Symposium and Contracting Forum on Wednesday, October 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. We would be honored if you would share your perspective, goals, plans, and views as they relate to water. Our audience will include approximately 100 people, which will consist principally of San Diego County water and wastewater agencies, policymakers, water‐dependent businesses, and firms interested in doing business with water and wastewater agencies. As noted, the Symposium is scheduled for Wednesday, October 10, 2018, with your comments taking place for 20‐30 minutes, at any time that your schedule permits. We will be happy to work with your staff on any prepared remarks. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 760‐415‐6158 or via email at [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your consideration and we look forward to hearing from you regarding your participation. Sincerely, Kimberly A. Thorner General Manager


Subject: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND UPCOMING MEETINGS /CONFERENCES / SEMINARS

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Subject: FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

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Subject: CONSIDER PUBLIC COMMENTS

There may be public comments before the Board meeting is adjourned.


Subject: CLOSED SESSION

It may be necessary to go into Closed Session.


Subject: ADJOURNMENT

We are adjourned.