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SOUTH FEATHER WATER & POWER

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of South Feather Water and Power (SFWP) is both to deliver a dependable supply of safe, quality drinking water to its customers, and a dependable supply of water for agricultural users, in an economical, efficient and publicly responsible manner. Hydroelectric generation facilities shall be utilized to optimize revenue from power generation, consistent with providing adequate and dependable water supplies to customers. SFWP is also committed to providing its employees a safe work environment and encouraging personal growth and attainment of goals.

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SOUTH FEATHER WATER AND POWER AGENCY

CONFERENCE ROOM, 2310 ORO-QUINCY HIGHWAY, OROVILLE, CA

TUESDAY; JULY 26, 2005; 2:00 P.M.

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Roll Call

C. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting on June 28, 2005 (See Tab 1)

D. Approval of Warrants (See Tab 2)

E. Public Participation Individuals will be given an opportunity to address the Board regarding matters within the Agency’s jurisdiction that are not scheduled on the agenda, although the Board cannot take action on any matter not on the agenda. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes per speaker.

Opportunity for public comment on agenda items will be provided at the time they are discussed by the Board. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes per speaker per agenda item.

F. Staff Reports (See Tab 3)

G. Directors’ Reports Directors may make brief announcements or reports for the purpose of providing information to the public or staff, or to schedule a matter for a future meeting. The Board cannot take action on any matter not on the agenda and will refrain from entering into discussion that would constitute action, direction or policy, until such time as the matter is placed on the agenda of a properly publicized and convened Board meeting.

I. Business – Items described on next page (See Tabs 4 – 7)

J. Closed Session – Item described on next page (See Tab 8)

K. New Business (continued) – Item described on next page (See Tab 9)

L. Adjournment

D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1Regular Meeting of June 28, 2005

E. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS

2Water Division expenditures for June 2005: $545,966Power Division expenditures for June 2005: $290,124

G. STAFF REPORTS Business Division Manager Legal Counsel

3Power Division Manager General ManagerWater Division Manager

I. BUSINESSDWR Agreement - Miners Ranch Conduit Station 3 Repairs

4Possible action to approve a "Settlement Agreement" with the State Department of Water Resources regarding repair of damages to the Miners Ranch Conduit Station 3 spillway structure and the access road near Station 290+00.

Development Standards - Treated Water System

5Possible action to approve the amendments to Part A, Sections 3 and 4 of the Rules and Regulations, and adoption of the Development Standards for Treated Water Systems, proposed by the General Manager and recommended by the Board's Policy Committee.Addition of Delinquent Accounts to County Tax Roll

6Possible action to adopt Resolution 05-7-1 to collect on delinquent water accounts by placing them on the 2005-2006 Butte County Tax Rolls.

Crime Coverage Insurance In Lieu of Bond for Treasurer

7Possible action to approve use of the excess crime insurance policy with the Association of California Water Agencies' Joint Powers Insurance Authority in lieu of a bond for the Treasurer.

J. CLOSED SESSION

8Conference with Labor Negotiator (Govt. Code §54957.6)Negotiator: Michael Glaze, General ManagerEmployee Unit: Hydropower Generation

K. BUSINESS (Open Session continued)

9Possible action to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding for the Hydropower Generation Employees Unit.

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MINUTES of the REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD of DIRECTORS of the

SOUTH FEATHER WATER & POWER AGENCY Tuesday, June 28, 2005, 2:00 PM,

Agency Conference Room, 2310 Oro Quincy Hwy. Oroville, California

DIRECTORS PRESENT: Jean Brown; Lou Cecchi; Jim Edwards; Dee Hunter; Vivian Meyer.

DIRECTORS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Michael Glaze, General Manager/Secretary; Jennifer Jellison, Finance Division Manager; Kathy Petersen, Power Division Manager; Matt Colwell, Water Division Manager; Patricia Sands, Accounting Specialist; Jeff Meith, Legal Counsel. STAFF ABSENT: Patricia Douglass, Administrative Assistant. OTHERS PRESENT: Maurice Martinez; Hank Bailey. CALL TO ORDER President Hunter called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/S/C (Cecchi/Brown) approving the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May

24, 2005 as presented. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS M/S/C (Edwards/Brown) approving the total Water Division expenditures for

the month of May 2005 in the amount of $323,772.09 - Warrants #20182 through #20241 (#20119 void); and, the total Power Division expenditures for the month of May 2005 in the amount of $293,935.07 - Warrants #61336 through #61394.

PUBLIC PRTICIPATION None.


FINANCE DIVISION MANAGER’S REPORT The Board reviewed a written report by Jennifer Jellison, Finance Division Manager, and Pat Sands, Accounting Specialist. South Fork Relicensing Consulting Services The Board was provided the Monthly Activity Report from Devine, Tarbell and Associates, Inc. (DTA) for the period of April 25 through May 29, 2005. Sly Creek Recreation Area The Board was provided an update through May 31, 2005 of collected campsite fees and the monthly billing from Northwest Park Management. EWA 2004 Water TransferIt was reported that DWR had been billed $466,575 for water transferred at the end of 2004. Subsequently, however, DWR had notified Kathy Petersen, Power Division Manager, that because of the late spring rains, Lake Oroville had filled to the point specified in the agreement with the EWA that nullified the water transfer. Thus, no payments will be submitted by DWR. ACWA/JPIA Insurance Renewals The Agency’s premium under the ACWA/JPIA’s Workers’ Compensation Program was reduced by 13%, effective January 1, 2005. The policy with Delta Dental of California will renew July 1, 2005 at in-force rates. The ACWA Disability Plan will renew July 1, 2005 at in-force rates. The independent auditor will present his report for the year ending December 31, 2004 at the July Board meeting. POWER DIVISION REPORT The Board reviewed a written report by Kathy Petersen, Power Division Manager. Operations The Storage and Generation Report and Forbestown Precipitation Report for May were reviewed. The effects of the late-season rainstorms were summarized: the spill from Little Grass Valley Reservoir in May was of sufficient size to be “channel altering” with some healthy geomorphologic movement. The second Little Grass Valley Reservoir spill on June 8 was significant, but not to the magnitude of the one in May.


Maintenance Projects Lost Creek Dam Pipe Repair Mitigation of the leaking pipe at the downstream toe of Lost Creek Dam was described. The pipe has been plugged and will be filled with grout as soon as approval is received from the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Woodleaf Transformer Work is underway to repair or replace most of the cooling fans on the replacement transformer that had been used at the Geysers Power Project. General Information Annual FERC Inspection Five dams and all of the powerhouses were inspected on June 21 and 22 by FERC engineer Milada Pajaczkowski. Retirement After 25 years of employment with the Agency, Electrical Technician Gay Venson will retire on July 5th. Electricial Joe Romero will move into Mr. Venson’s position. WATER DIVISION REPORT The Board reviewed a written report by Matt Colwell, Water Division Manager. Distribution Operations Water Division staff has been working on the new office construction, service installations, leak repairs, and irrigation and domestic distribution system betterments. The Foothill Boulevard pipeline extension for the new ISHI Middle School was completed, and the Bangor Siphon Tower was removed. Also, staff excavated under the clearwell-roof footing at Miners Ranch Treatment Plant to expose and opened the 36” inlet valve that had become inoperable. The valve will remain in the open position permanently, and a new valve will be installed in the clearwell floor at the 36”-pipe inlet later this year. Water Treatment Operations The photovoltaic solar system at Miners Ranch Treatment Plant generated electricity in excess of demand for the month of March. Water Plant Production All bacteriological requirements were met for the Miners Ranch Treatment Plant and Bangor Treatment Plant. Treated Water Production: Miners Ranch – 137.4 MG; Bangor – 0.43 MG. LEGAL COUNSEL - No report. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT


The Board reviewed a written report by Michael Glaze, General Manager. Yuba County Water District Agreement YCWD’s board of directors approved the agreement with South Feather Water and Power Agency on May 27, 2005. Strategic Planning for Future Power Marketing Manager Glaze is requesting statements of qualifications from energy/financial advisory firms that could assist the Agency in developing a strategic plan for and negotiating the next-generation power purchase agreement for the South Feather Power Project. Development StandardsDevelopment Standards for Treated Water Systems, including detailed specifications guidelines for developers and a master conveyance agreement has been drafted and will soon be submitted for consideration by the Board’s Policy Committee. Relicensing Update The Board was provided a progress report by Devine, Tarbell & Associates through May 29, 2005. Annual Facilities Tour Plans are complete and staff is ready for the tour on June 30, 2005. DIRECTORS REPORTS Vivian Meyer submitted a letter of resignation from the Northern California Water Association’s board of directors. Manager Glaze said he would notify the association. CEQA CONSULTANT SELECTION – PETITIONS FOR EXTENSION OF WATER RIGHTS PERMITS South Feather Water and Power Agency (SFWPA) and Yuba County Water District (YCWD) each currently have pending before the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) petitions for extensions of time for their respective water rights permits. The SWRCB is requiring the preparation of documentation under the California Quality Act (CEQA) for these petitions and any related changes in the water-rights permits that are the subjects of the petitions and the new agreement between SFWPA and YCWD. That agreement also specifies that SFWPA and YCWD will cooperate in the development of a single CEQA document for both of the petitions, and will equally share in the costs for preparing the CEQA document. Manager Glaze explained the need for retaining the services of a CEQA consultant as soon as possible to ensure that the required work is completed prior to the SWRCB-imposed deadline of June 1, 2006. He presented a draft Request for Qualifications for


Board consideration that, if approved, would be sent to consultants known to have had experience with similar projects to initiate the consultant recruitment process. M/S/C (Meyer/Brown) approving and authorizing publication of the Request

for Qualifications for the Provision of CEQA Consultant Services for South Feather Water and Power Agency’s and Yuba County Water District’s Petitions for Extension of Water Rights Permits.

FORBESTOWN DITCH ANNEXATION POSTPONEMENT Manager Glaze advised the Board that the newly-approved agreement with Yuba County Water District necessitates a reassessment of some of the Agency’s operation practices and policies on the Forbestown Ditch system. M/S/C (Brown/Edwards) approving postponement of all annexations requests

for Forbestown Ditch service until the Board has established a strategic plan for implementing the provisions of the ’05 Agreement with Yuba County Water District.

APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER The Water Code of the State of California specifies that irrigation district have, as one of its officers, a treasurer. The Treasurer is appointed by and accountable directly to the Board, and has specific duties and responsibilities as specified at various locations in State law. The Board reviewed a summary from attorney Lisa Grigg of the duties of irrigation district treasurers, and her concurrence with Manager Glaze’s recommendation that the Finance Division Manager – the Agency’s chief financial officer – be appointed Treasurer. Ms. Grigg stated, “[The Treasurer’s] responsibilities…are those that require not only a strong financial background, but also a working knowledge of the District’s finances and accounting. The Finance Manager is a logical choice because he or she has that knowledge and can make informed judgments to bring recommendations to the Board.” M/S/C (Cecchi/Brown) appointing Jennifer Jellison, Finance Division

Manager, as Treasurer of South Feather Water and Power Agency, subject to acquisition of an appropriate bond in the amount of $100,000.

TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH OPTIMAL WATER, INC. On April 22, 2003 South Feather Water and Power Agency entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Optimal Water, Inc. with respect to marketing the Agency’s conserved water. The then-president/CEO and the then-vice-president, both of whom were instrumental in preparing the “conserved water marketing program” produced for the Agency by Optimal Water, are no longer employed by Optimal Water.


Manager Glaze stated that without these two individuals, Optimal can no longer add value to the Agency’s marketing efforts, and he recommended that the agreement be terminated. M/S/C (Brown/Edwards) approving the termination of the Professional Services

Agreement with Optimal Water Inc., as approved by the Board on April 22, 2003, and directing the General Manager to provide the written 30-day notice thereof, as specified in said Agreement.


CLOSED SESSION (convened by President Hunter at 3:15 p.m.). Conference with Labor Negotiator (Govt. Code §54957.6) Negotiator: Michael Glaze, General Manager Employee Units: Hydropower Generation Employees Unit ADJOURNMENT (open session reconvened at 3:24 p.m.) President Hunter announced that the Board took no action during the closed session. The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m. Michael C. Glaze, Secretary Dee Hunter, President


TO: Board of Directors FROM: Jenny Jellison, Finance Division Manager DATE: July 20, 2005 RE: General Information (regarding matters not scheduled on the agenda) 07/26/05 Board of Directors Meeting South Fork Relicensing Consulting Services Devine, Tarbell and Associates, Inc. (DTA), consultant for the South Fork Project relicensing submitted its Monthly Activity Report for the period of May 30, 2005 through June 26, 2005 ($53,586.31). The June invoice will be paid by July 29, 2005. Sly Creek Recreation Area Northwest Park Management (NPM) submitted its Monthly Activity Report for the period of June 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005 (-$163.87). The total campground fees collected in June were $5,992.00 and the monthly NPM charge to the agency is $5,828.13 leaving a balance due to the agency of $163.87. EWA Water Transfer We received official notice on July 15, 2005 that the Department of Water Resources would not be paying the agency for the 6,221 acre-feet of water delivered to Lake Oroville under the “Agreement Between The Department of Water Resources and South Feather Water and Power Agency for a Temporary Water Transfer for Support of the Environmental Water Account,” dated December 15, 2004. Based on this notice, we reversed the $466,575 of revenue and accounts receivable that we booked in May. December 31, 2004 Financial Statements We completed the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section of the Financial Statements package in early July and sent it to Steve Norman (Davis Hammon Co.) for review. After his review is complete, Mr. Norman will present it to the Budget and Finance Committee. Then, after the committee’s review, the package will be presented to the Board at the next regular meeting. Finance Division Update

We have started making changes to the Finance division procedures in order to eliminate unnecessary manual data entry and duplicate processes. There are two monthly tasks where we have implemented changes and can already see the direct benefit of reduced time spent on these tasks by agency staff. The first task that we updated was the construction-in-progress tracking process. We have reconciled all open construction-in-progress projects to the project management module in Springbrook and to the general ledger. We have developed a procedure to track these projects in a summary form using the project management reports straight from Springbrook. This eliminates several hours per month of manual data entry and enables all agency staff to look in Springbrook at real time project information. The second task that we updated was the month-end accounts receivable reconciliation process. Historically, there has been a discrepancy between the cut-off date used for accounts receivable activity and the date used for month-end. This created significant difficulties in reconciling the accounts receivable aging reports to the general ledger on a monthly basis. As of June 30, 2005, we implemented a clean cut-off for month end. For the first time since December of 2004, Jesse Gilmore was able to reconcile the accounts receivable aging report to the general ledger down to the penny. I want to give a special “Thanks” to Jesse Gilmore and Cheri Ruloph for working with me on this task.


TO: Board of Directors FROM: Kathy Petersen, Power Division Manager DATE: July 19, 2005 RE: General Information (regarding matters not scheduled on agenda) July 26, 2005 Board of Directors Meeting Operations Attached for your information is the Storage and Generation Report for June 2005. Also attached are charts showing the operations of Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek reservoirs. We ended the precipitation season with a total of 70.29 inches at Forbestown, about 108.5% of average. We have been curtailing generation at Woodleaf and Forbestown powerhouses since the hot weather began due to overheating problems with the “new” Woodleaf transformer. Because the loss of generation affects PG&E, they have a number of engineers trying to figure out a solution. Maintenance Projects Lost Creek Pipe Repair On July 7 we completed repairs to the leaking pipe below Lost Creek Dam. Henry Reeson injected the pipe with a water-activated grout. The plug installed at the end of the pipe will remain in place, and we have placed rocks around it to protect it from falling debris during spill conditions. Ongoing Summertime Work

The summer season is when we attend to a number of projects around the system. Jerry Littleton has been building and installing new metal platforms along the Miners Ranch Canal, replacing the deteriorated wooden platforms. Norm Williams and Denny Lewis are preparing to repaint the outlet pipes at Lost Creek Dam, and along with Dorinda Matney are repairing and/or replacing hydraulic lines at the diversion dams. Marty Costa installed a new cooling system at the Little Grass Valley generator building. Joe Gibson has been processing gravel at the pit at the top of Woodleaf penstock and has been working on the roads to Woodleaf and Forbestown powerhouses. The crew will soon be installing crest settlement measurement monuments along the downstream crest of Sly Creek Dam. Projects at Forbestown Headquarters include renovating the electric shop and preparing to remodel the welding shop and hazardous waste storage areas. The fall outages will start September 19, and we are trying to complete as many of the “smaller” jobs as we can while accommodating summer vacation schedules. Woodleaf Slide I am supposed to receive the design and plan for slope stabilization and slide removal at Woodleaf this week from PG&E’s Geosciences Department. Once I have the green light from PG&E, I will be issuing a request for bids for the work. I had hoped to bring a contract for your approval to the August Board meeting, but delays in PG&E’s internal approval process may necessitate a special meeting in early September in order to obtain approval to get the work going before the next rainy season. General Information Personnel We were pleased to welcome Bill Malacky back to work on July 11th. It is good to have our full complement of operators again. Campground Information One of the complaints we have heard from campers who use the facilities at Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek is the lack of accurate information about whether all campgrounds are open. This year we approached the Forest Service about installing a campground information sign at a location that would reach the greatest number of recreational users headed to the South Feather Power Project facilities. They agreed with the idea, and after some negotiations about wording and artwork, we settled on the sign pictured on the next page. This sign will be 7.5 ft by 7.5 ft (in order to accommodate 4-inch high lettering) and will be placed near the intersection of LaPorte and Mullock roads (the entrance to the Challenge Forest Service substation). We will post the “closed” notices as appropriate, and will update the sign based on information we receive from the Forest Service and Northwest Park Management. For your information, the Little Grass Valley peninsula facilities (Tooms boat launch, Wyandotte and Peninsula campgrounds and Pancake day use area) are currently closed due to hazard tree logging.


TO: Board of Directors FROM: Matt Colwell, Water Division Manager DATE: July 26, 2005 RE: General Information (regarding matters not scheduled on agenda) Distribution Operations

Water Division staff have been accomplishing water distribution system maintenance and betterment projects including new office construction, service installations, leak repairs, and irrigation and domestic distribution system betterments. The more noteworthy activities for the past month include the installation of water service for the new Golden Hills Elementary School next to Helen Wilcox School. Over 200-feet of new 8-inch mainline was installed to feed the new four-inch water service and eight-inch fire service (picture at right). New Services and Leaks: In the month of June, nine new meters and backflow devices were installed. May, June and July have realized an increase in new residential service installations as a result of the increasing development within tdistrict. During the month of June, four service line leaks and main line leaks were repaired.

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attached water production graphs for historical perspective on 2005 treated water demand. Through June the cumulative MRTP total water production (system demand) is running 21-percent less than 5-year average. 2.5-percent is due to less water used for filter backwash purposes. Generally speaking, the cool spring and early summer has significantly reduced the demand for treated water.

Bacteriological requirements were met for the Miners Ranch Treatment Plant, and Bangor Treatment Plant. Sly Creek Campground failed this month’s bacterlogical due to coliform bacteria. The well was cleaned with bleach and the follow-up samples taken were free of any bacteria.

Miners Ranch June 2005 Total 193.8 Million Gallons High 9.3 MGD Low 3.4 MGD Avg. 6.5 MGD

Bangor Total 0.60 Million Gallons High 0.05 MGD Low 0.00 MGD Avg. 0.02 MGD


TO: Board of Directors FROM: Michael Glaze, General Manager DATE: June 16, 2005 RE: General Information (regarding matters not scheduled on the agenda) 7/26/05 Board of Directors Meeting Strategic Planning for Future Power Marketing As reported last month, I initiated the process to recruit an energy/financial advisor that could assist the Agency in negotiating the next-generation power-purchase agreement. Although SFWPA’s current power-purchase agreement (PPA) with PG&E does not expire until 2010, it would be prudent for us to begin the process to either renew the existing agreement or secure a replacement. However, before we spend a lot of time considering one of the options that may be presently apparent, the Agency should first develop a strategy to ensure that our valuable hydropower resource will be optimized in the electricity market of the coming years. I am in receipt of statements of qualifications from two qualified firms, and will schedule a meeting for each of them with the Hydro Committee as a first step in making a final recommendation to the full Board at your August meeting. MRTP Annexation to LOAPUD I was recently contacted by Alan Brown, General Manager of Lake Oroville Area Public Utility District, and advised that, for some inexplicable reason, rather than annex the Miners Ranch Treatment Plant property to LOAPUD (North Burbank Public Utility District at the time) for sewer-service purposes in the late ‘70s, OWID and NBPUD entered into an agreement whereby OWID paid all the fees as if it was annexing, and NBPUD agreed to provide sewer service on a year-to-year basis, subject to termination upon 60 day’s notice. Politics seemed to be the reason why OWID didn’t want to annex. This anomaly came LOAPUD’s attention during its recent and ongoing negotiations with the State Department of Parks and Recreation regarding sewer service and pumping facilities for the Bidwell Canyon State Recreation Area. As a result, LOAPUD is requesting that the MRTP property be appropriately annexed.

I see no benefit for the Agency to have sewer service that could be terminated in 60 days, requiring the construction of a septic system (if one would be permitted at the treatment plant by the State Department of Health Services). And, since LOAPUD’s fees are already paid, the cost to process an annexation will only be that of a legal description, annexation plat and LAFCo’s fees. I have asked John Christofferson (GDA Engineering, Surveying, Planning) to prepare the necessary description and plat, and will then come back to the Board for necessary application approvals. LAFCo Municipal Services Review Consistent with new state law, Butte LAFCo has begun the process of preparing Municipal Service Reviews to assess the services and service providers with the county. I am completing responses to a survey from LAFCo’s consultant that will be used by LAFCo to make decisions regarding spheres of influence, service boundaries, and other determinations. A copy of the survey and my responses are attached. Yuba County Water District Issues Matt Colwell and I have met twice in the last two months with Yuba County Water District staff and their consulting engineer, Naser Batini, regarding the prospect of modifying the design of the Forbestown Ditch pipeline project for which they were awarded a $4 million grant. The original project design called for a pipeline from above Steppat’s Weir to YCWD’s treatment plant (3½ miles), bypassing the existing Forbestown Ditch in that area. This would have necessitated continued use of the ditch in addition to the pipeline to get water to Agency customers below Forbestown. The modification under consideration would put the new pipe in the existing ditch, and increase its size to accommodate both YCWD’s treatment plant and Agency raw-water customers. It is speculated that savings resulting from not having to construct the pipeline within a public right of way, changing the pipe material from ductile iron to PVC, and utilizing SFWPA force account to build the project would fund the modifications. After two meetings, not much progress has been made in determining if DWR will approve grant funding for the proposed modifications. Mr. Batini was directed to schedule a meeting with DWR officials to get a definitive answer before additional effort is expended by his engineering firm on the realignment proposal. The cost to re-engineer the modifications and comply with CEQA will be split 50/50 by SFWPA and YCWD in accordance with the recently approved ’05 Agreement. Unrelated matters: (1) the agenda for YCWD’s board meeting this month includes possible recruitment of new general counsel (Alan Lilly has been YCWD’s general counsel for many years and led its negotiating team in the recent settlement agreement with the Agency); and, (2) the Yuba County Grand Jury has issued a not-to-favorable report on YCWD (copy attached). CEQA Processing – Petition for Extension of Time for Water Rights Permits Requests for Qualifications for CEQA consulting services were sent out at the end of June. The deadline

for the requested statements of qualifications is July 29. Six firms were identified as being qualified to perform the services needed. Two have already advised that they will not be responding for one reason or another, but I believe we will receive at least three statements of qualifications to consider. This is a joint project with Yuba County Water District, including the consultant-selection process. Once the statements of qualifications have been received, I will do an initial analysis and submit it with the statements from each responding firm to YCWD staff and legal counsel. If there is consensus, a recommendation will be submitted to the boards of both districts in August. Because I’m anticipating consensus, there is no “Plan B.” Relicensing Update Attached is Devine, Tarbell & Associates’ progress report through June 26, 2005. The first page thereof includes an index by “activity description” for each task and where information on it can be found in the report.

PROGRESS REPORT

Obtain New License for

South Feather Water & Power Agency’s South Feather Power Project

(FERC Project No. 2088)

South Feather Power Project Relicensing Progress Report – 053005 to 062605 Page 1 of 16

PROGRESS REPORT May 30, 2005 – June 26, 2005

Contract Execution Date: January 22, 2002 Term: Open, until terminated by SFWPA on 14 day notice Contract Total: $4,427,658 Type: Consulting Services Agreement for consulting work on an as-requested basis using periodic scope/budget

approvals from the SFWPA Board Annual Rate Changes: Adjusted annually on January 1 based on US Department of Labor Statistics Employee Cost

Index (non-farm private industry workers) Subconsultant Mark-Up: 5%, excluding Stillwater Sciences Last Scope/Budget Approval: April 26, 2005 Current Outstanding Invoices: None

Activity Change Since Last Report? Page Task/Subtask Description Lead Yes No Number

----- Project Manager’s Overall Summary Lynch X 2 ----- Tasks/Subtasks Completed & Closed Lynch X 2

2 ProjectNet Management Tansey X 4 5.1 Upgrades Phase 1 Investigations Hudson X 4 8 Project Management/Administration Lynch X 4

9.2 CHEOPS Operations Model Holzmer X 5 9.11 Water Chemistry Hume X 5 9.21 Fish Populations Wilcox X 6 9.22 Instream Flow Wilcox X 6 9.24 Fish Entrainment Wilcox X 7 9.31 Riparian Vegetation Orr X 7 9.40 Miners Ranch Habitat Connectivity Champe X 7 9.50 Cultural Surveys Peak X 8 9.51 Ethnographic Surveys Blout X 8 9.60 Recreational Use Paquette X 9 9.80 Sediment Transport Stallman X 9 10.1 Water Temperature 2005 Hume X 10 10.2 Forbestown SNTEMP Model Wilcox X 10 10.3 FYLF Flow/Habitat Champe X 11 10.4 Northern Goshawk 2005 Champe X 11 10.5 California Spotted Owl 2005 Champe X 12 10.6 Slate Creek Fish Population Wilcox X 12 10.7 Recreational Use at Day Use Areas Paquette X 12 10.8 Whitewater Boating Consultation Bricker X 13 10.9 Anadromous Fish Issues Wilcox X 13 ----- Schedule for Next Period’s Fieldwork Wilcox X 15

PROGRESS REPORT





Activity: Project Manager’s Overall Summary Lead: Jim Lynch Date: July 18, 2005 On Schedule: X Yes No Term: March 31, 2007 On Budget: X Yes No Budget: $4,427,658 Status: The Contract Work includes providing requested services to SFWPA to support obtaining a new license for the South Feather Power Project, FERC Project No. 2088 (Project). The current license expires March 31, 2007. DTA is the prime Consultant for the work and utilizes subconsultants as requested and as-needed, the most noteworthy of which are Stillwater Sciences, Peak & Associates and Albion Environmental. To date, SFWPA has authorized DTA 48 tasks/subtasks. Twenty-five of these have been completed and closed and 23 remain active. DTA expects subtask 5.1- Phase 1 Investigations, will be completed and closed in an upcoming invoice. Major activities completed during this period included: 1) a May 31 Agency/Tribes Workshop to obtain comments on the Revised Draft Exhibit E; 2) the revised Water Chemistry report was issued a; 3) a June 17 meeting with the Whitewater Boating Workgroup to finalize the study plans; 4) field study planning and implementation; and 5) continued relicensing assistance. Major activities scheduled for the next period include: 1) holding a July 18 conference call with the Whitewater Boating Workgroup to continue development of the study plans; 2) 2005 field studies and surveys; 3) various consultation with agencies; and 4) continued relicensing assistance as needed. A July 2005 fieldwork schedule is attached to this progress report. Overall, the Work is on schedule and within budget. The Notice of Intent (NOI) and First Stage Consultation Document (FSCD) were issued in September 2003. Following consultation with resource agencies, Indian tribes and other interested parties, a 2004 Study Plan was filed with FERC on April 8, 2004. Studies were performed during 2004, and a revised Draft Exhibit E was distributed on March 8, 2005. On April 1, 2005, DTA met with resource agencies to finalize, to the extent possible, 2005 studies. The SFWPA Board approved the 2005 studies and budget at an April 26, 2005 meeting and the studies are underway. A revised Water Chemistry report was issued on May 31, 2005. A Draft License Application (DLA) is scheduled for distribution in July 2006, and the License Application (LA) is scheduled to be filed with FERC by March 2007. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $3,179,167.53 of the budget (72%) had been expended. Activity: Completed & Closed Tasks/Subtasks Lead: Jim Lynch Date: July 18, 2005 On Schedule: X Yes No Term: April 26, 2005 On Budget: X Yes No Budget: $1,725,453.19 Status: Tasks 1, 3, 4, 5.0, 6 & 7 and Subtasks 9.1, 9.3, 9.10, 9.12 9.20, 9.23, 9.25, 9.32, 9.33, 9.41, 9.42, 9.43, 9.44, 9.45, 9.61, 9.70, 9.81, & 9.82 are closed tasks/subtasks. The combined budget for these tasks as adjusted upon closure was $1,725,453.19. A brief description of each task is below.

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Task 1, Kick-off Meeting, was completed in 2003. The cost at completion was $11,732.31. Task 3, Public Library, was preparation and maintenance of the 5-year public library as required by FERC regulations. This has been completed and ongoing material will be placed on the Relicensing Website (ProjectNet) to meet FERC requirements. ProjectNet is included in Task 2. The cost at completion for Task 3 was $30,822.37. Task 4, Strategic Planning, covered strategic planning activities. This work has been combined with Task 8, Project Management/Administration, in early 2005 to simplify the budget. Cost at completion was $82,444.49. Task 5,0 Generation Enhancements

• Subtask 5.0, Project Enhancements, included the pre-feasibility investigation of potential Project operations and physical modifications to enhance Project generation. A report was provided to SFWPA, which led to Subtask 5.1, Phase I Investigations, which is an open task. Cost at completion was $280,000.

Task 6, Needed Studies, covered studies that were required by resource agencies in late 2003/early 2004, prior to formal approval of the 2004 Studies. The studies are complete and cost at completion was $119,134.53. Task 7, First Stage Consultation Document (FSCD), included preparation and distribution of the FSCD, development of 2004 study plans, responding to letters regarding the proposed study plans, consultation with resource agencies to resolve any disputes regarding the plans, and finalizing and filing a final 2004 study plan. The FSCD was issued in September 2003, and study plans filed in April 2004. Cost at completion was $340,631.89. Task 9, 2004 Studies. Task 9 included 30 subtasks (each subtask as separate study). Each of the 19 subtasks listed below are complete and included an assessment of Project effects and development of preliminary resource management measures as well as inserting the study report directly into the March 2004 Revised Draft Exhibit E. Cost at completion is shown in parenthesis.

• Subtask 9.1, Indicators of Hydrologic Alteration ($11,962.86) • Subtask 9.3, Reservoir Bathymetry ($41,224.42) • Subtask 9.10, Mercury Bioaccumulation ($47,326.71) • Subtask 9.12, Water Temperature ($102,379.83) • Subtask 9.20, Aquatic Bioassessment ($67,234.56) • Subtask 9.23, Amphibians and Aquatic Reptiles 2004 ($107,054.20) • Subtask 9.25, Stream Habitat Mapping ($80,258.73) • Subtask 9.30, Special Status Plants ($127,082.71)

Subtask 9.32, Wetlands ($69,070.63)• • Subtask 9.33, Vegetation Mapping ($21,576.62) • Subtask 9.41, Special-status Bats ($75,871.84) • Subtask 9.42, Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle ($15,718.13) • Subtask 9.43, Bald Eagle ($15,406.21) • Subtask 9.44, Goshawk 2004 ($52,288.32)

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• Subtask 9.45, Spotted Owl 2004 ($57,325.18)

7,537.08)

he r roved the final task budgets at its April 26, 2005 meeting.

• Subtask, 9.61 Whitewater Boating ($24,234.25)• Subtask 9.70, Land Use ($10,761.10) • Subtask 9.81, Large Woody Debris ($3• Subtask 9.82, Shoreline Erosion ($23,440.70)

T

wo k was completed on schedule, and the Board app

Activity: Task 2 – ProjectNet Lead: Date:

Cheri Tansey July 18, 2005

On Schedule: No Term: December 31, 2005 X Yes On Budget: X Yes No Budget: $71,000 Status: Task 2, Projec t, des set-up, managem nt maintenance ement

ent of relicensing documents and sha among SFWPA’s

maintenance fees, maintaining files on ProjectNet, providing rojectNet support to existing users, and posting recent documents such as meeting notices and meeting summaries.

of the budget (52%) has been expended.

tNe inclu e and of ProjectNet, a document managsystem that facilitates the developm ring of information Relicensing Team. ProjectNet also helps SFWPA meet its requirements for a 5-year public library readily available to the public and serves as the Relicensing Website. Work completed in this period includes ProjectNet monthly P Work scheduled for the next period includes ProjectNet monthly maintenance fees, setting up folder structures andmaintaining files on ProjectNet, setting up new users and providing ProjectNet support to existing users, and posting recent documents such as meeting notices and meeting summaries. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $36,979.31 Activity: Subtask 5.1 – Phase 1 Investigations Lead: Date:

Ed Hudson July 18, 2005

On Schedule: No Term: December 31, 2005 X Yes On Budget: X Yes No Budget: $300,000 Status: Subtask 5.1, P e estigations, includes f ility study of eration

identified in Project Enhancements S (Subtask 5.1 ade to the Hydro

ly15, 2005), which will close this subtask.

87%) had been expended. DTA

has 1 Inv a easib the more attractive potential genenhancements dur g the tudy ). A presentation was mCommittee and Board in January 2005. A final report is in preparation (due by Ju As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $260,490.10 of the budget (expects that subtask will be under-budget at completion by about $15,000. Activity: Task 8 – Project Management/Administration Lead: Jim Lynch

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Date: July 18, 2005 On Schedule: No Term: December 31, 2005 X Yes On Budget: No Budget: $415,446.10 X Yes Status: Task 8, Project M a nt/Administration, in ud activities rel ation of

this period included: 1) preparation of, participation in and following-up on May 31, 2005 Agency/Tribes orkshop; 2) preparation of, participation in and following-up on June 17, 2005 Whitewater Boating Workgroup

) following-up on various agency contacts; 3) general Project management/administration and strategic planning; and 4)

to SFWPA, a total of $211,075.60 of the budget (51%) has been expended.

an geme cl es all ated to management and administrthe work. Work during WMeeting; 3) general Project management/administration and strategic planning; and 4) preparation of the progress report. Work scheduled in the next period includes: 1) holding a July 18 Whitewater Boating Study Workgroup conference call 2preparation of the progress report. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice Activity: Task 9.2 – Operations Modeling Lead: Fred Holzmer

edule: No Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes On Budget: No Budget: $91,000 X Yes Status: This subtask l the development of a South Feather Power Project CHEOPS Operations Model,

a validati e training for any reso rc ncy staff tha odel, and making

g this period included preparation of, participation in and following-up on a May 23 Agency Operations odel Training Workshop.

period includes following-up on the May 23 Operations Model Training Workshop.

een expended. Expenses for this month included a small charge of about $10 in expenses from previous month’s work.

inc udes preparation of on r port, u e age t intends to run the mselected runs. The model has been developed validated, and was described in the March 2004 Revised Draft Exhibit E. Work durinM Work scheduled for the next The work is on schedule. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $62,257.37 of the budget (68%) hasb Activity: Task 9.11 – Water Chemistry Lead: Noah Hume – Stillwater Sciences

edule: Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes No On Budget: No Budget: $196,072 X Yes Status: This subtask in cting and analyzing wa emistry sam es. All

collected in 0 laboratory analysis w re vailable for i 004 Revised Draft cludes colle ter ch ples in Project reservoirs and reach

samples were 20 4, but e not a nclusion in the March 2Exhibit E (all other sections of report included in exhibit).

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The water chemistry report was issued to the State Water Board in May 2005, discussed at the May 31 Workshop, and osted on the Relicensing Website (notice sent to all Relicensing Participants regarding availability of report). The State

ding to questions from the State Water Board and others regarding e Water Chemistry Report, including providing the requested additional information.

90.19 of the budget (76%) has een expended. Please note that the work described above is through the current period; however, subconsultant’s

pWater Board and others are reviewing the report. Work scheduled for the next period includes responth The work is on schedule. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $149,2bbillings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. Activity: Task 9.21 – Fish Populations Lead: Scott Wilcox – Stillwater Sciences

edule: o Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes NOn Budget: No Budget: $87,541 X Yes Status: This subtask in pling fish population in ect reservoirs leted in

eport inclu i arch 2005 Revised ra hibit E. How onclusions sections

aft xhibit E.

uled for the next period includes continuation of analyses of historical data. No fieldwork is scheduled for e next period.

hedule. A summary of information collected to date, but no results or conclusions, was included in the arch 2004 Revised Draft Exhibit E. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $47,656.35 of the budget

applied to this task and will be oved to Task 10.9 in an upcoming invoice.

cludes sam s Proj and reaches. All work was comp2004 and the r ded n the M D ft Ex ever, the results and cwill not be completed until after collection of 2005 data under the ongoing Fish Population Monitoring Program. Work completed in this period includes analyses of historical data in preparation for the next revision of Revised DrE Work schedth The work is on scM(54%) has been expended. Please note that the work described above is through the current period; however, subconsultant’s billings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. A total of $3,352.16 in charges for Anadromous Fish (Subtask 10.9) were previously m Activity: Task 9.22 – Instream Flow Lead: Scott Wilcox – Stillwater Sciences

edule: o Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes NOn Budget: No Budget: $276,283 X Yes Status: This subtask u stream flow plannin f tudies, and m on and

nearly all d was completed in 00 rmit approval to release higher flows through the incl des in g, ield s odel simulations. All site selecti

scoping, and fiel work 2 4. PeForbestown Diversion low-level outlet is required to collect the final high flow calibration data set. Most work on this task was on hold during this period.

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Work completed in this period includes planning and preparation for August sampling in the Forbestown Diversion

each, including working with the SWRCB on the 401 permit application.

asons described above. A summary of methods employed to date, but no results r conclusions, was included in the March 2005 Revised Draft Exhibit E. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to

ty: Task 9.24 – Fish Entrainment

RWork scheduled for the next period includes mobilization for the final field work effort, and additional planning for habitat suitability criteria development. The work is behind schedule due to the reoSFWPA, a total of $127,329.13 of the budget (46%) has been expended. Please note that the work described above is through the current period; however, subconsultant’s billings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. ActiviLead: Scott Wilcox – Stillwater Sciences

edule: o Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes NOn Budget: No Budget: $38,526 X Yes Status: This task includ a top analysis of the po en or significan s. The

the fish popula ta (above subtask), whic l not be avail 5. We will include

ludes report preparation.

, but no results or conclusions, was included in the arch 2004 Revised Draft Exhibit E. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $5,849.77 of the budget

es table t tial f t fish entrainment at Project intakestudy requires tion da h wil able until October 200the report in Revised Draft Exhibit E when the next version is issued. No work occurred during this period. Work scheduled for the next period inc The work is on schedule: a summary of methods employed to dateM(15%) has been expended. Please note that the work described above is through the current period; however, subconsultant’s billings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. Activity: Task 9.31 – Riparian Vegetation Lead: Bruce Orr – Stillwater Sciences

edule: No Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes On Budget: No Budget: $120,151.00 X Yes Status: This subtask i arian vegetation stu es g reservoirs

icense pplication. Updates to the report were made based on the tree ring analysis and comparison to results of the

next period includes continued report preparation, with a target internal review date in July.

ncludes rip di alon and streams in the Project area. Work completed in this period includes data analysis and drafting of the riparian report section for the Draft LAgeomorphic analysis. Work scheduled for the

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The work is behind schedule due to delays associated with receipt of lab data on tree ring analysis, and the need to use data from the final channel morphology report. A summary of methods employed to date, but no results or conclusions, was included in the March 2004 Revised Draft Exhibit E. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $102,907.07 of the budget (86%) has been expended. Please note that the work described above is through the current period; however, subconsultant’s billings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. Activity: Task 9.40 – Miners Ranch Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Lead: Christine Champe – Stillwater Sciences

edule: Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes No On Budget: No Budget: $92,096 X Yes Status: This task inv g he potential for the in

The results of the late 2004 surveys were included in the March 2005 Revised Draft Exhibit E, and

tinued monitoring of wildlife crossings, including download of remote nsing cameras at wildlife crossings, maintenance of tracking plates, and analysis of tracking plate prints.

it E.

4 evised Draft Exhibit E. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $55,026.72 of the budget (60%) has

esti ates t M ers Ranch Conduit to significantly affect wildlife habitat connectivity. fieldwork is scheduled through June 2005. Work completed in this period includes conseWork scheduled for the next period includes continued monitoring of wildlife crossings, as described above. Report revisions will begin in July, and a revised report will be included in the next draft of the Revised Draft Exhib The work is on schedule: a summary of methods employed to date, and initial results, was included in the March 200Rbeen expended. Please note that the work described above is through the current period; however, subconsultant’s billings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. Activity: Task 9.50 – Archeological and Historical Surveys Lead:

Melinda Peak – Peak & Associates

ate: edule: X Yes No Term: December 31, 2005

D July 18, 2005 On SchOn Budget: No Budget: $128,554 X Yes Status: This subtask i e inventory of cultur re es located w

d includes the completion of the field inventory for cultural resources within the roject APE.

chedule: a summary of methods employed to date, but no results or conclusions, were included in the arch 2004 Revised Draft Exhibit E. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $490.70 of the budget

ncludes th al sourc ithin the Project APE. No work was done in this period. Work scheduled for the next perioP The work is on sM(0.004%) has been expended. Activity: Task 9.51 – Ethnographic Surveys

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Lead: Clinton Blount – Albion Environmental

edule: Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes No On Budget: No Budget: $85,000 X Yes Status: This subtask i nsultation with inte st ative American groups and individuals, archival and

esearch, a t aphic inventory an id ication of T Properties for the

terprise Rancheria and Strawberry Valley Band of Maidu. Enterprise Rancheria continued ask for more time to review materials prior to consultation. Strawberry Valley Band of Maidu has received Project

ork scheduled for the next period includes continued correspondence with Enterprise Rancheria, Berry Creek ncheria, and Strawberry Valley Band of Maidu.

ployed to date, but no results or conclusions, were included in the arch 2005 Revised Draft Exhibit E. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $36,016.82 of the budget

ncludes co re ed Nbackground r n e hnogr d entif raditional Cultural South Feather Power Project. Albion was in contact with Entooverviews but has failed to return phone calls from Albion. WRa The work is on schedule. A summary of methods emM(42%) has been expended. Please note that the work described above is through the current period; however, subconsultant’s billings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. Activity: Task 9.60 – Recreation Use Lead: Matt Paquette

edule: No Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes On Budget: No Budget: $94,028 X Yes Status: This subtask inc s llowing steps: 1) est a urrent use of thin the

Boundary; 2) e future use and deman eveloped rec n the FERC Project

te condition inventory (subtask 2) and ADA assessment (subtask 6), ave been completed with their results in the revised Exhibit E Report. In a meeting on May 19, 2005, the PNF provided

lude the fo im ting c developed recreation facilities wiFERC Project stimating d of d reation facilities withiBoundary; 3) an inventory site condition at developed facilities; 4) gathering Existing information regarding ongoing O&M and gross/net revenue for existing recreation developed facilities; 5) identifying recreation uses and conflicts at developed recreation facilities; 6) documenting ADA compliance at developed facilities; 7) gathering existing information regarding law enforcement/patrolling at developed recreation facilities; 8) identifying recreation uses and conflicts at Project facilities without developed recreation facilities; 9) identifying potential project restrictions to public access at Project facilities without developed recreation facilities; and 10) gathering Existing Use Information for Dispersed Sites Within FERC Project Boundary. To date, all the subtasks listed above, except the sihseveral comments for further revisions to the results provided in the Revised Draft Exhibit E, primarily related to additional analyses to be performed on the visitor survey data already collected (as part of subtask 5, above) and several other minor clarifications. It was agreed at the meeting that these changes would be provided in the next revision of the Revised Draft Exhibit E Report in late 2005/early 2006. Of note, the site condition/inventory/ADA compliance subtasks not yet completed have been re-scheduled forAugust 2-4, 2005 in conjunction with PNF personnel. The assessment was

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re-scheduled to allow the on-going logging of hazard trees in the peninsula facilities at Little Grass Valley Reservoir to be completed prior to assessing the condition of these facilities. Work scheduled for the next period includes collaboration with the PNF in preparation for the upcoming Facility

ondition, Inventory and ADA Compliance field surveys that are now scheduled for August 2005.

mpleted to date ere included in the March 2005 Revised Draft Exhibit E. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of

ort

C The work is on schedule: a summary of methods employed, results and conclusions on the subtasks cow$61,191.24 of the budget (65%) has been expended. Activity: Task 9.80 – Sediment TranspLead: Jay Stallman – Stillwater Sciences

edule: o Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes NOn Budget: No Budget: $166,125 X Yes Status: This subtask is mplete. All originally pla 2004 work w uded in

5 Revised ibit E. Evaluation of os ek flushing nned in 2005.

s ill be conducted in summer 2005, and the results included in the next draft of the Revised Exhibit E.

xhibit E. The port will be appended with information from Lost Creek in 2005. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a

nearly co nned as completed and the report inclthe March 200 Draft Exh L t Cre flow requirement is pla No work scheduled for the next period, pending completion of spring runoff. Evaluation of Lost Creek flushing floww The work is on schedule: a report on sediment transport was included in the March 2005 Revised Draft Eretotal of $141,124.47 of the budget (85%) has been expended. Please note that the work described above is through the current period; however, subconsultant’s billings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. Activity: Task 10.1 – 2005 Water Temperature Monitoring Lead: Noah Hume – Stillwater Sciences

edule: Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes No On Budget: No Budget: $50,000 X Yes Status: At the request e Water Board and CDFG, 37 continuous w led and

04 were lef p o record water temperatures through October 2005. This subtask includes routinely

leted in this period included retrieval of 17 remaining thermographs (4 thermographs were lost and 1 ermograph was inaccessible due to high flows) and the deployment of 9 new thermographs. This included two

ed for the next

of the Stat ater temperature recorders instaloperated in 20 t in lace tmonitoring these recorders, retrieving them by November 2005, and incorporating the results into the Revised Draft Exhibit E. Work compthcontinuous water temperature gages: one at the intake to Miners Ranch Canal at Ponderosa Reservoir and the other at the outlet of Miners Ranch Conduit into Miners Ranch Reservoir as requested by the resource agencies at a May 31 Workshop. Work schedul period includes spring data downloads, and analysis of data. In addition, we will work with

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SFWPA staff to provide the results of the monitoring at the Miners Ranch Water Treatment Plant in the next version of

of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $5,442.29 of the subtask budget of 50,000 (11%) has been expended. Installation, monitoring, and reporting tasks associated with the new thermographs

ctivity: Task 10.2 – Forbestown Diversion Dam Reach SNTEMP Water Temperature Model

the Revised Draft Exhibit E. The work is on schedule. As $are expected to cost approximately $3,000, which will be absorbed into the existing Project Management budget. Please note that the work described above is through the current period; however, subconsultant’s billings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. ALead: Scott Wilcox – Stillwater Sciences

edule: o Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes NOn Budget: No Budget: $78,000 X Yes Status: Based on the results of 2004 water temperature m ng, Forbest rs to be

that may have a water temperature issue os warmer than it to be), and is the

ional meteorological strumentation at Forbestown Powerhouse for development of the model was completed.

of $0 of the subtask budget of $78,000 %) has been expended. Stillwater charges for the work during this period will appear on the next invoice. Please note

onitori own Diversion Dam Reach appeathe only reach (p sibly agencies would likereach NOAA Fisheries is focusing on regarding anadromous fish. To address this issue, this subtask includes development of a water temperature model for this reach using the USFWS’ SNTEMP model. SNTEMP Model development was initiated during this period, and installation of additin Work scheduled for the next period includes data compilation for the model. The work is on schedule. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total(0that the work described above is through the current period; however, subconsultant’s billings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. Activity: Task 10.3 – SFFR/Lost Creek, Forbestown and Slate Creek Diversion Dam Reaches

Foothill Yellow-legged Frog Analysis of Flow/Habitat Relationships Lead: Christine Champe - Stillwater Sciences

July 18, 2005 Date: edule: Term: December 31, 2005 On Sch X Yes No

On Budget: No Budget: $49,300 X Yes Status: The 2004 Amp i nd Aquatic Reptiles ud an stated SFW dies in

special-sta a bians (mountain yello -l d frog, footh and California red-hib ans a St y Pl PA would conduct test flow stu

reaches where tus mphi w egge ill yellow-legged frog legged frog) were found. The purpose of this test flow study would be to determine a relationship between amphibian habitat and flow. Mountain yellow-legged frogs and California red-legged frogs were not found, but foothill yellow-legged frogs (FYLF) were found in three of six Project Reaches: SFFR/Lost Creek Reach; Forbestown Diversion Dam Reach; and Slate Creek Diversion Dam Reach. This subtask includes consulting with PNF, USFWS, SWRCB and

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CDFG to evaluate the potential affects of the Project on FYLF habitat in these reaches, and developing information on flow/habitat relationships. Work completed included sites that were visited every week for the last eight weeks. FYLF surveys were completed

uring only four of the first eight weeks due to the delayed spring rains and high flows. Breeding has been delayed this

tal of $8,123.28 of the subtask budget of 49,300 (16%) has been expended. Please note that the work described above is through the current period; however,

urveys will need to be extended to the summer, and additional funds may be needed to complete the survey. An estimate of additional funding needs

rthern Goshawk Survey

dyear due to the unusually late rains and high flows, and surveys will need to be extended into the summer. Work scheduled for the next period includes continued FYLF field surveys. The work is on schedule. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a to$subconsultant’s billings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. Due to the extended breeding season created by unusually late rains and high flows, the sinwill be made, if necessary, at the end of July. Activity: Task 10.4 – 2005 NoLead: Christine Champe - Stillwater Sciences

edule: Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes No On Budget: No Budget: $66,200 X Yes Status: PNF and USFW quested SFWPA com le 2-year surve 2005.

basically re t 2004 Northern Gosh k eys in 2005.

al of $0 of the subtask budget of $66,200 %) has been expended. Please note that the work described above is through the current period; however,

S have re p te the y protocol for northern goshawk in This subtask pea s the aw Surv Work completed in this period includes initiation of the summer field studies. Work scheduled for the next period continuation of the 2005 field studies. The work is on schedule. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a tot(0subconsultant’s billings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. Activity: Task 10.5 – 2005 California Spotted Owl Survey Lead: Christine Champe – Stillwater Sciences

edule: Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes No On Budget: No Budget: $60,300 X Yes Status: PNF and USFW h quested SFWPA complete the 2-year survey protocol for California spotted owl in

btask basic ts the 2004 Californi Sp Owl SurveS ave re

2005. This su ally repea a otted ys in 2005. Work completed in this period includes initiation of 2005 field surveys.

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Work scheduled for the next period includes continuation of 2005 field surveys.

3,326.83 of the subtask budget of 60,300 (6%) has been expended. Please note that the work described above is through the current period; however,

Diversion Dam Reaches Fish Population Sampling

The work is on schedule. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $$subconsultant’s billings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. Activity: Task 10.6 – 2005 Lower Slate Creek and Lower Forbestown

Lead: Scott Wilcox – Stillwater Science July 18, 2005 Date:

edule: Term: December 31, 2005 On Sch X Yes No On Budget: No Budget: $19,500 X Yes Status: As requested b NF and the State Wa r B , 2 fish population study sites are included in the study

ot part of o g Fish Population M ni Program (FPMP). The two sites (above Ponderosa

anning for 2005 field surveys.

of $1,431.28 of the subtask budget of 19,500 (7%) has been expended.

y CDFG, P te oardplan that are n the ngoin o toringReservoir and in lower Slate Creek near Racetrack Point) were sampled in 2004 as part of the 2004 Fish Population Study and will be sampled again in 2005 under this subtask. Work on this task has not yet been initiated. Work scheduled for the next period includes pl The work is on schedule. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total $ Activity: Task 10.7 – 2005 Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek Reservoir Recreation Areas Day Use

and Boat Ramp Facilities Use Estimates Lead: Matt Paquette

July 18, 2005 Date: edule: No Term: December 31, 2005 On Sch X Yes

On Budget: No Budget: $45,000 X Yes Status: The 2004 Rec t se and Inventory Stu y ed that data ionaire

of day use l t Little Grass valley d reek reservo he information was

, and 27 at both Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek day se facilities.

for the next period includes six days of surveys. The surveys will occur on the 4 of July holiday eekend (July 2 and July 3), two non-holiday weekend days (Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 24). And two weekdays

. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $3,743.31 of the subtask budget of 45,000 (8%) has been expended.

rea ion U d assum were available from the concessregarding use faci ities a an Sly C ir recreation areas. Tnot available, and will be collected under this subtask in 2005. Day use surveys and use counts were conducted onJune 19, 22, 25u Work scheduled th

w(July 19 and July 28). The work is on schedule$

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Activity: Task 10.8 – Whitewater Boating Test Flow Consultation Lead: Kelly Bricker

edule: No Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes On Budget: No Budget: $20,000 X Yes Status: The 2004 Recreation Study Plan stated SFW onduct W dies in

significan p ity and potential dem nd hitewater b an April 14, 2005,

ssed with the Board on April 26, 2005, once the scope of e studies is developed, DTA will discuss budgeting with the SFWPA Board.

rkgroup Meeting and the development f a draft whitewater boating test flow study plan and questionnaire.

ater Boating Workgroup Conference Call. The urpose of the July 18 conference call is continued development of the draft study plan and to plan for

get of 20,000 (23%) has been expended.

PA would c hitewater Boating Test Flow stureaches where t op ortun a for w oating was found. Atmeeting, the PNF, USFWS and State Water Board requested these test flow studies in Little Grass Valley, South Fork Diversion Dam, and Forbestown Diversion Dam reaches in fall 2005 during scheduled outages and when SFWPA routinely releases higher flows from Little Grass Valley Dam. Additionally, PNF and the State Water Board requested a reduced effort study in the Slate Creek Diversion Dam Reach in spring 2005. This subtask includes forming a whitewater boating group to discuss and plan these studies. This subtask does not include performing the studies. As discuth Work completed in this period includes the June 17, 2005 Whitewater Boating Woo Work scheduled for the next period includes the July 18, 2005, Whitewppotential whitewater boating test flows studies in three South Fork Feather River Project Reaches in fall 2005. The work is on schedule. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $4,517.61 of the subtask bud$ Activity: Task 10.9 – Anadromous Fish Issues Lead: Scott Wilcox – Stillwater Sciences

edule: o Term: December 31, 2005 Date: July 18, 2005 On Sch X Yes NOn Budget: No Budget: $24,000 X Yes Status: At the request N Fisheries, on March 4 5, we coordinated with NOAA Fisheries a helicopter

SFFR fro o sa Reservoir to abo S Fork Divers umber of potential

this period includes ongoing consultation with NOAA Fisheries, and a second flyover of the igration barrier area during high flows on May 20, 2005.

of OAA 2 , 200flyover of the m P ndero ve outh ion Dam to view a nbarriers to upstream fish migration. NOAA Fisheries is reviewing their notes and plan to consult further with us. This could lead to an additional study. The scope and cost of additional efforts are not known at this time. This subtask covers costs incurred to date as well as currently anticipated consultation in 2005, including several meetings with NOAA Fisheries, one site visit by field personnel to make migration barrier measurements, and phone consultation with resource agencies. Work completed inm

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The work is on schedule. As of DTA’s July 11, 2005 invoice to SFWPA, a total of $2,378.42 of the subtask budget of 24,000 (10%) has been expended. Please note that the work described above is through the current period; however,

task (9.21) will be moved to the nadromous Fish subtask in an upcoming invoice.

$subconsultant’s billings are about a month behind due to invoice processing lag time. A total of $3,352.16 in charges, which were previously applied to the Fish Population subA

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SFWPA Relicensing

Anticipated Field Schedule for

July 2005

Resource Area Study Anticipated Field Schedule for Month

Water Temperature Water Temperature None scheduled in July.

Water Chemistry None scheduled in July. Water Quality

Mercury None scheduled in July.

Aquatic Bioassessment None scheduled in July.

Habitat Mapping None scheduled in July.

Fish Intake Entrainment Study No field studies required.

Fish Population Surveys None scheduled in July. Aquatics

Instream Flow/PHABSIM Potential one day survey in August: SFFR Forbestown Diversion Dam Reach.

Vegetation Mapping No field studies required.

Riparian Vegetation None scheduled in July.

Special Status Plants None scheduled in July. Botany

Wetlands None scheduled in July.

Amphibians/Aquatic Reptiles

FYLF Flow and Habitat Study, monitoring of breeding sites: Two person crew, two days of field work every other week continue through late July. Four sites in Forbestown Diversion Dam Reach, upper end and lower end, SFFR/Lost Creek Reach, and Slate Creek Diversion Dam Reach.

Miners Ranch Conduit Miners Ranch: Continue monitoring, entailing approximately 5-6 field days, checking and maintaining track plates and cameras.

Bald Eagle None scheduled in July.

California Spotted Owl Tentatively: 3 (6-9 days total) visits between March and September.

Northern Goshawk Tentatively : June 1, 2005 through August 15, 2005 (+/-25 days total).

Wildlife

Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle None scheduled in July.


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Resource Area Study Anticipated Field Schedule for Month

Sediment Transport None scheduled for July.

Shoreline Erosion None scheduled in July. Geology

Large Woody Debris None scheduled for July.

Recreation Use and Impact Recreation

Whitewater Boating

Aesthetics Aesthetics & Land Use Land Use and Management

Archaeological Cultural Traditional Cultural and

Religious Sites

Boat needs:

• There are no expected boat needs for July fieldwork.

Flow alteration needs: The Aquatic field studies will require some powerhouse outflow management in July:

• July

– Nothing required . Other Needs:

• July – Amphibian FYLF monitoring will require access through Forbestown PH to the SFFR upstream of the

PH once a week (15-20 minutes).



TO: Board of Directors FROM: Kathy Petersen, Power Division Manager DATE: July 18, 2005 RE: DWR Agreement for Miners Ranch Conduit Station 3 Repairs July 26, 2005 Board of Directors Meeting At your December 2003 Board meeting you approved beginning the process to make repairs to the spillway at Miners Ranch Conduit Station 3, near the Stringtown boat ramp. You subsequently approved repairs to the access road to Station 3. Since then I’ve reported to you that we received the necessary regulatory approvals and completed the repair work, aided tremendously by the Matt Colwell, John Franklin and the Water Division crew. At the December 2003 meeting, I advised you that we would seek reimbursement from DWR for the repair work pursuant to a 1972 CPUC ruling. DWR initially denied responsibility for the cost of the spillway repairs, arguing that our operation of the spillway had caused the damage. However, they were willing to pay for the repairs to the access road. They provided engineering estimates of the repair costs, along with a proposed design. Matt came up with an alternative design that reduced the cost of repairs significantly. In fact, we completed both repairs for less than what DWR estimated the road repair alone would cost. With that in mind, I continued discussions with DWR staff and we came to the agreement that is before you for approval. This agreement (which has bee reviewed and approved by district counsel Jeff Meith) covers all of the expenses associated with the repair projects except for the environmental and regulatory permits, which we paid for. We will also pay for ongoing maintenance and monitoring of mitigation plantings (willow plantings near the boat ramp area) when DWR staff complete their work – a portion of the willows were planted in the spring and additional plantings will be done when the water surface level recedes. The recommended action is as follows: “I move approval of the proposed Settlement Agreement between the State of California Department of Water Resources and South Feather Water and Power Agency regarding repair of damages to the Miner’s Ranch Conduit Station 3 spillway structure and the access road near Station 290+00.”


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TO: Board of Directors FROM: Michael Glaze, General Manager DATE: July 15, 2005 RE: Development Standards – Treated Water System As I stated in my report last month, the Agency’s Rules & Regulations Governing Water Service has information and requirements about annexing property to the Agency and extending main lines, but it is not sufficiently comprehensive to provide developers and their engineers with a complete understanding of what should be included in plans and specifications for their projects. Most cities and special districts providing municipal water service have a comprehensive policy that not only includes detailed specifications on all aspects of water-system improvements that a developer would be required to construct, but guidelines to assist developers and engineers in knowing how to expeditiously satisfy agency requirements for getting water service, as well as a master conveyance agreement that is ultimately signed by a developer before building a project to ensure that all requirements are understood and satisfied before water service is requested. Our existing Rules & Regulations Governing Water Service includes a section on “Main Extensions” and one on “Project Requirements for Main Extensions,” but these are not sufficiently comprehensive to adequately inform developers and engineers what will be required when they develop a project within the Agency’s service area. To ensure that we are able to expedite the ever-increasing developments in our community and, at the same time, protect the Agency from having to assume responsibility for substandard extensions of its water system, I am submitting the attached Development Standards for your review and possible approval. Also attached are proposed revisions of the two previously referenced sections in the Rules & Regulations that are needed to implement the Development Standards. The Policy Committee (Directors Edwards and Hunter) met with Matt Colwell and I, reviewed the proposed Development Standards and amendments to the Rules & Regulations and are recommending Board approval. From a policy perspective, the “Developer Requirements” at the beginning of the Development Standards (pages DR-1 through DR-5), and Appendix A (Developer Guidelines) and Appendix B (Conveyance Agreement Standard Form) should be of greater interest to you. Sections 10 through 29 are technical in nature and reflect industry standards regarding water-system construction and material.

The proposed amendments to Section 3C of the Rules & Regulations would create the policy for reimbursement agreements that the Board requested at the time of approving the agreement for Ted Runge for a mainline extension on Palermo Drive. It provides two methodologies for determining each benefiting parcel’s share of the cost: a front-foot basis and a proportionate-benefit basis. The front-foot basis works especially well in an area where all parcels have essentially the same frontage length along a street where a new mainline is to be constructed. However, in most situations in our service area the parcel sizes and frontage lengths are not homogeneous. In fact, its more likely that a 20-acre parcel that could be subdivided only has a 60’ frontage, while a one-acre parcel that can’t be divided has a 200’ frontage. In a case like that, the proportionate-benefit basis for determining reimbursement fees is the most fair. The Development Standards have four main components: (1) developer requirements; (2) technical specifications; (3) standard details; and, (4) developer guidelines and standard agreements and forms. If approved as submitted, future changes to the first and last components, being policy in nature, would require subsequent Board action. The second and third components, being descriptions of construction materials and practices that are unique for water systems, could be amended by the Agency’s engineer, subject to approval by the general manager, to ensure that developers and their engineers have current specifications and details so their planning can proceed without delay and/or costly revisions. Finally, the proposed amendments to the Rules & Regulations implementing the new Development Standards specifies that Board approval is necessary to approve the conveyance agreement with a developer prior to commencement of construction of a project. Thereafter, when the project is completed in accordance with the agreement, the Rules & Regulations, the Development Standards and the approved plans and specifications, the completed water system will be accepted into the Agency’s maintained system without additional Board action. The Policy Committee and I are recommending the following action:

“I move approval of the amendments to Part A, Section 3 and Section 4 of the Rules & Regulations Governing Water Service, and adoption of the Development Standards for Treated Water Systems, proposed by the General Manager and recommended by the Board’s Policy Committee.



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TO: Board of Directors FROM: Michael Glaze, General Manager DATE: July 18, 2005 RE: Delinquent Accounts to be Added to 2005-2006 Taxes

Agenda Item for 7/26/05 Board of Directors Meeting Although we have modified and greatly improved our delinquent account collection process over the past several years, circumstances will always prevail that prevent us from resolving a few accounts. Every year there will be a number of accounts that are not responsive to our best efforts, even though service has been discontinued. These unresolved accounts usually result from a change in the ownership status of the property: death of the owners and unresolved distribution of the estate; abandonment of the residence; ongoing lawsuits; etc. This year we have 36 such accounts (up from 23, 31, 35, 39 and 55 the last five years, respectively). As a public agency, SFWPA is able to collect delinquent accounts by placing them on the Butte County tax rolls. The cost for this service, levied by the Tax Collector, is 30¢ per parcel, for a total this year of $10.80. Attached is a list of the 36 accounts and their individual total delinquencies. The good news here is that we have been able to collect all but $9,234 of our delinquencies this year through routine collection procedures. The recommended form of action is:

"I move adoption of Resolution 05-7-1, authorizing 36 accounts, for a total of $9,234.35 plus fees, be added to the 2005-2006 Butte County tax roll."



Resolution No. 05-7-1

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the South Feather Water and Power Agency acknowledges the Agreement entered into in 1990 between Butte County and South Feather Water and Power Agency (formerly Oroville-Wyandotte Irrigation District) providing for the collection and distribution of special assessments by Butte County for and on behalf of the Agency; and, WHEREAS, the County of Butte has tendered a form of Agreement for the provision of such services to the Agency at a cost of 30¢ per parcel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the South Feather Water and Power Agency that the schedule of delinquent accounts attached hereto as Exhibit A, be collected by the Butte County Tax Collector and submitted to the Agency for the year 2005-2006; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Butte County Auditor-Controller, per the consolidation schedule of prior charges submitted, be authorized to add these charges to the Butte County Tax Rolls for the year 2005-2006 under the appropriate heading “SFWP Prior Charges,” such consolidation schedule consisting of delinquent accounts as aforementioned. It is understood that the property deeded by the Agency or by Butte County is not included in this schedule submitted because the County will not include these parcels on their active roll. Such delinquent accounts shall be payable in two installments under and pursuant to the provisions of §25806(a)(1) of the Water Code of the State of California and is without regard to property valuation. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the South Feather Water and Power Agency at the regular meeting of said Board on the 26th day of July, 2005 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: Marla Dee Hunter, President (seal) Michael C. Glaze, Secretary


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TO: Board of Directors FROM: Michael Glaze, General Manager DATE: July 19, 2005 RE: Excess Crime Insurance Policy In Lieu of Treasurer’s Bond At your last meeting you made acquisition of an appropriate bond in the amount of $100,000 a condition of your appointment of Jennifer Jellison as Treasurer. That condition was based on the understanding that Treasurer is a bonded position. Subsequently, we began the process of discontinuing Pat Sands’ (previous Treasurer) $50,000 bond, and applying for a $100,000 bond for Jenny. What we found was that the laws has been changed so that crime coverage insurance for a special district can be used in lieu of a blanket bond, subject to action by the Board of Directors to waive the bond in lieu of the crime coverage insurance. Attached is a letter from Jeff Meith providing a more detailed explanation. As recommended by Mr. Meith, the Board is requested to take the following action:

“I move that the Agency’s memorandum of crime coverage and excess crime policy, provided under its insurance program with the Association of California Water Agencies’ Joint Powers Insurance Authority, be approved in lieu of a bond for the Treasurer of the Agency in the amount of $100,000 as prescribed by the Board.”

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