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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/17 KRGSA AGENDA PACKET� _ 8 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL KERN RIVER GSA Thursday, April 6, 2017 10:00 a.m. City Hall North 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301 First Floor, Conference Room A AGENDA 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Chair Members: Rodney Palla, Chair Gene Lundquist Bob Smith 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 2017 SPECIAL MEETINGS 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Correspondence Received (City Clerk) B. Finance Report (Nelson Smith) i. Receive and File Financial Report ii. Approval of Outstanding Invoice for Todd Groundwater C. Update from Management Group (Beard /Chianello /Mulkay) i. Discussions with KGA re: Todd Groundwater Model ii. Amendment to Todd Groundwater Agreement No. KRGSAI 6 -002 iii. Lamont PUD Participation Request iv. Request for Timely Completion of the C2VSim Model Update V. Update re: Horizon Coordination /Outreach Efforts D. KGA Proposed Subbasin -wide Coordination Agreement (McMurtrey) E. SWRCB Intervention Fees (McMurtrey) 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT KERN RIVER GSA MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2017 Board Room, Kern County Water Agency, 3200 Rio Mirada Drive 1. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING - 9:06 a.m. ACTION TAKEN 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Palla, Chair Members Smith and Lundquist Absent: None 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 4. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel: Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2),(e)(1). One matter. Motion by Chair Member Lundquist, seconded by APPROVED Chair Member Smith, to adjourn to Closed Session at 9:06 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:59 a.m. 5. CLOSED SESSION ACTION: Conference with Legal NO REPORTABLE ACTION Counsel: Potential Litigation; Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2),(e)(1). One matter. 6. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Palla adjourned the meeting at 10:04 a.m. CHAIR of the Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency KERN RIVER GSA MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2017 Board Room, Kern County Water Agency, 3200 Rio Mirada Drive 1. CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING - 10:04 a.m. ACTION TAKEN 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Palla, Chair Members Smith and Lundquist Absent: None 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting i. February 2, 2017 B. Special Meetings i. February 2, 2017 ii. February 8, 2017 iii. February 17, 2017 iv. February 24, 2017 Motion by Chair Member Lundquist, seconded by APPROVED Chair Member Smith, for approval of the minutes. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Correspondence Received Clerk Typist Katharine Dye announced the KRGSA had received four items of correspondence: 1. Correspondence dated January 27, 2017 from Pamela McNemar with Young Wooldridge Office, requesting that she receives all notifications related to the agency. Bakersfield, California, March 2, 2017 - Page 2 5. NEW BUSINESS ACTION TAKEN 2. Correspondence dated February 27, 2017 from Scott Lipton with Aera Energy requesting that he receives all notifications related to the agency. 3. Correspondence dated February 27, 2017 from Tim Gobler with Wonderful Orchards requesting that he receives all notifications related to the agency. 4. Correspondence dated February 22, 2017 from the Kern County Water Agency informing the agency of their intent to form the Pioneer Groundwater Sustainability Agency. B. Finance Report Receive and File Financial Report Clerk Typist Katharine Dye announced that this item was being pulled from the agenda. C. Update from Management Group Presentation re: Todd Scope II Chairman Palla introduced Phyllis Stanin from Todd Groundwater. Phyllis Stanin gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding Scope II. ii. Management Comments None Bakersfield, California, March 2, 2017 — Page 3 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS None. 7. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Palla adjourned the meeting at 11:21 a.m. CHAIR of the Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency Katharine Dve From: Mark Mulkay <Mark @kerndelta.org> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 11:46 AM To: Katharine Dye Cc: jph @tulareid.org Subject: FW: Kern River GSA Katharine. Please seethe request from Paul I lendrix below. L. Mark Mulkay General Manager Kern Delta Water District 661 - 834 -4656 From: Paul Hendrix fmailto:iohrdtulareid.orel Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 201711:40 AM To: Mark Mulkay <MarkCdkerndelta.orz> Subject: Re: Kern River GSA Can you please include me on your public announcements of meetings? Thanks. On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 11:27 AM, Mark Mulkay <Mark(rdkemdelta.ore> wrote: Yes it is. L Mark Mulkay Sent from my iPhone On Mar 22, 2017, at 11:26 AM, Paul Hendrix <jpj1dtulareid.org> wrote: Mark: Are your GSA meetings open to the public? Tulare ID is involved in a similar three - party GSA structure in the Kaweah Sub - Basin, with the cities of Visalia and Tulare also as members. I'd like on occasion to attend your GSA meetings to see if we face similar challenges and possible shared solutions. J. Paul Hendrix -Tulare 11) 6826 Ave 240 - Tulare CA 93274 Tine. 559- 686 -3425 Fax 559 -686 -3673 Katharine Dye From: webmaster @bakersfieldcity.us Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2017 8:59 AM To: KRGSA Subject: KRGSA Web Sign -Up Interested Party: Name: Preston Brittian Affiliation: Pacific Resources Telephone: 6613011708 Email: PresCmorh2o.com Nature of Request: Please send me your meeting notices and agendas. Thanks. September 1, 2016 Joe Macllvaine, Board President Rosedale -Rio Bravo Water Storage District c/o Kern Groundwater Authority P.O. Box 20820 Bakersfield, California 933900820 Re: Reimbursement Agreement for ITRC- METRIC Data and Maps Dear Mr, Maellvaine: The Kern River Groundwater Sustainabilily Agency (Kern River GSA) desires to participate in the Kenn Groundwater Authority's (Authority) study titled "Remote sensing of historic (1993 -2012) evapotranspiration using ITRC- METRIC for the valley portion of Kern County" according to following terms and conditions: I. The Kern River GSA covers an area of 228,572 acres, and using the cost allocation methodology consistent with the Authority's Activity Agreement, will pay a pro -rata share of up to $55,685 of the total estimated cost of $295,000, for remote sensing data and maps. 2. All payments from the Kern River GSA shall be due 45 days after the receipt of data from the Authority. If the above terins and conditions are acceptable, please sign and date both originals and return one to the Kern River GSA. Sincerely, Accepted: Kern mdwater Auth ily Rodney Palla Chairman 'f� Title: Muneee�f, [C Your participation in the Phase 2 effort is requested on two fronts: First, to make the C2VSIM model as accurate as possible, we will be requesting monthly water budget data from your organization. This will not be in the form of a public records request, but merely as a cooperative effort. Todd Groundwater will provide the module for data input and work with your consultants to fill in data gaps. Your agency and /or consultant will be invited to provide both data entry for, and peer review of, the C2VSIM modifications. We propose only to revise the model with the best available information on local water budgets. If no information is provided, the existing C2VSIM information will be used. To be clear, the goal of this request is not to develop local water budgets for others; once updated, the output from the model will be a current and historical water budget for the entire subbasin. Second, we are informed that the modified C2VSIM model and the basin -wide water budget will be usable by other GSAS in the subbasin for their GSP compliance. Thus, the Phase 2 work to be performed by Todd Groundwater may provide a significant benefit to other GSAS. For that reason, we are inviting all subbasin entities to participate financially in Phase 2 costs. We believe that Todd Groundwater is uniquely qualified to perform the work because they are well versed in SGMA requirements, have a successful working relationship with DWR, and are extremely familiar with the workings of the Kern County Groundwater Subbasin as well as local groundwater issues. We also believe that the budget for Phase 2 ($431,957) is reasonable, especially when spread on a basin -wide basis. Using the ITRC Table 2, Option 2, allocation the cost to participate will be $0.35 per acre. All model information will be shared with participating agencies. We are scheduling an informational meeting on this subject to be held at 30:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2017 at the Kern County Water Agency (KCWA) offices. Todd Groundwater representatives will be present to further explain the scope of work and answer any questions you may have. Please be aware that time is of the essence. If we start Phase 2 today the model and water budget will not be available until the end of 2019. That leaves precious little time to create and coordinate GSPS prior to the 2020 deadline. For this reason, we intend to take action on the Todd scope of work (Phase 2) at our regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 6, 2017. To maintain this schedule we need to confirm your participation by the end of March. Please make every effort to attend the informational meeting on March 2 "d and please calendar consideration of your entity's participation in this effort for the March board meeting. Finally, if you are willing to participate, sign and return a copy of this letter by the close of business on Friday, March 31, 2017. Thank you for your cooperation. Very truly yours, KERN RIVER GROUND _p SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY By: Rodney I ,Chi an By: Bob Smith By: A1 Gene Lundquist Read and approved by:�f �' ~ Fic n (�fYt�) QS 11.loiPS Q v`aMY� Print Name: E6F 41 YR. IGK Your participation in the Phase 2 effort is requested on two fronts: First, to make the C2VSIM model as accurate as possible, we will be requesting monthly water budget data from your organization. This will not be in the form of a public records request, but merely as a cooperative effort. Todd Groundwater will provide the module for data input and work with your consultants to fill in data gaps. Your agency and /or consultant will be invited to provide both data entry for, and peer review of, the C2VSIM modifications. We propose only to revise the model with the best available information on local water budgets. If no information is provided, the existing C2VSIM information will be used. To be clear, the goal of this request is not to develop local water budgets for others; once updated, the output from the model will be a current and historical water budget for the entire subbasin. Second, we are informed that the modified C2VSIM model and the basin -wide water budget will be usable by other GSAs in the subbasin for their GSP compliance. Thus, the Phase 2 work to be performed by Todd Groundwater may provide a significant benefit to other GSAs. For that reason, we are inviting all subbasin entities to participate financially in Phase 2 costs. We believe that Todd Groundwater is uniquely qualified to perform the work because they are well versed in SGMA requirements, have a successful working relationship with DWR, and are extremely familiar with the workings of the Kern County Groundwater Subbasin as well as local groundwater issues. We also believe that the budget for Phase 2 ($431,957) is reasonable, especially when spread on a basin -wide basis. Using the ITRC Table 2, Option 2, allocation the cost to participate will be $0.35 per acre. All model information will be shared with participating agencies. We are scheduling an informational meeting on this subject to be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2017 at the Kern County Water Agency (KCWA) offices. Todd Groundwater representatives will be present to further explain the scope of work and answer any questions you may have. Please be aware that time is of the essence. If we start Phase 2 today the model and water budget will not be available until the end of 2019. That leaves precious little time to create and coordinate GSPs prior to the 2020 deadline. For this reason, we intend to take action on the Todd scope of work (Phase 2) at our regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 6, 2017. To maintain this schedule we need to confirm your participation by the end of March. Please make every effort to attend the informational meeting on March 2 "' and please calendar consideration of your entity's participation in this effort for the March board meeting. Finally, if you are willing to participate, sign and return a copy of this letter by the close of business on Friday, March 31, 2017. Thank you for your cooperation. Very truly yours, KERN RIVER GROUND ER-SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY By: Ch Rodney I ,ajy'h an By: [ Bob Smith By: Gene Lundquist Read and approved by: ® , . Print Name: OILCESE" W.D. Your participation in the Phase 2 effort is requested on two fronts: First, to make the C2VSIM model as accurate as possible, we will be requesting monthly water budget data from your organization. This will not be in the form of a public records request, but merely as a cooperative effort. Todd Groundwater will provide the module for data input and work with your consultants to fill In data gaps. Your agency and /or consultant will be Invited to provide both data entry for, and peer review of, the CZVSIM modifications. We propose only to revise the model with the best available information on local water budgets. If no information is provided, the existing C2VSIM Information will be used. To be clear, the goal of this request is not to develop lout water budgets for others; once updated, the output from the model will be a current and historical water budget for the entire subbasin. Second, we are informed that the modified C2VSIM model and the basin -wide water budget will be usable by other GSAS in the subbasin for their GSP compliance. Thus, the Phase 2 work to be performed by Todd Groundwater may provide a significant benefit to other GSA$. For that reason, we are inviting all subbasin entities to participate financially in Phase 2 costs. We believe that Todd Groundwater is uniquely qualified to perform the work because they are well versed in SGMA requirements, have a successful working relationship with DWR, and are extremely familiar with the workings of the Kern County Groundwater Subbasin as well as local groundwater Issues. We also believe that the budget for Phase 2 ($431,957) is reasonable, especially when spread on a basin -wide basis. Using the ITRC Table 2, Option 2, allocation the cost to partkipate will be $0.35 per acre. All model information will be shared with participating agencies. We are scheduling an Informational meeting on this subject to be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2017 at the Kem County Water Agency (KCWA) Offices. Todd Groundwater representatives will be present to further explain the scope of work and answer any questions you may have. Please be aware that time is of the essence. N we start Phase 2 today the model and water budget will not be available until the end of 2019. That leaves precious little time to create and coordinate GSPs prior to the 2020 deadline. For this reason, we Intend to take action on the Todd scope of work (Phase 2) at our regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 6, 2017. To maintain this schedule we need to confirm your participation by the end of March. Please make every effort to attend the informational meeting on March 2ntl and please calendar consideration of your entity's participation in this effort for the March board meeting. Finally, if you are willing to participate, sign and return a copy of this letter by the close of business on Friday, March 31, 2017. Thank you for your cooperation. Very truly yours, KERNRIVERGROUNDyVA -r RSUSTAINABILITY AGENCY By. Rodne�al a, Cha an By: Bob Smith By: Gene Lundquist �' "' '''�L, Read and approved V `ufq k.) - 5kmC6 Print Name: '7'!✓ `''a' Kern River GSA Report of Receipts and Disbursements for the 2016-17' Fiscal Year Report information as of March 31, 2017 mm Date COB Check Annount Received Received from.- Received 8/29/26'16 City of Bakersfield $ 50,000,00 9/23/20,16 Kern Delta Water District 50,000-00 9/29/2016 Kern Coun:ty Water Agency 50,006',00 Total Receipts to date —$ 150,000.00 Date COB Check Amount Pa icl Payee Number Paid 11/10/2016 Todd Groundwater 650665 $ 2,256.25 12/2/2016 Horizon Water & Environmental 651,494 1,508-84 12/2/26'1.6 Todd Groundwater 651513 15,436.42 2/10/20117 Horizon Water & Environmental 654461 7,43419 2/10/2017 Todd Groundwater 654488 754.30 Total Disbursements to date $ 27,390.00 Balance in KRGSA Trust as of report date $ 122,610-00 (city trust account: 618-0000-205.05-00)1 S:\Accounting\KRGSA\report of receipts and disbursernents 2611 Authorized for payment by KR SA on- 11/3/2016 12/1/2016 12/1/2016 2/2/2017 2/2/201.7 Kern River GSA Contract Monitoring Worksheet Report information as of March 31, 2017 Contract Date August 4, 2016 Contract Amount $ 194,000.00 Contract Date August 4, 2016 Contract Amount $ 360,000,00 Date COB Check Invoice Amount Remaining Authorized Date COB Check Invoice Amount Contract for payment Paid Number Number Paid Balance by KR SA on. Beginning Ballance 62306-10.16 15,436,42 2/1.0/2017 $ 194,000,00 62306-11-16 12/2/2016 651494 1887 $ 1,5018,84 192,491,1.6 12/1/2016 2/10/2017 654461 19,94 7,434,19 185,056.97 2/2/2017 Contract Date August 4, 2016 Contract Amount $ 360,000,00 Date COB Check Invoice Amount Paid Number Number Paid, Beginning Balance 11/10/2016 650665 62306- 9-16 $ 2,256.25 12/2/20,16 651513 62306-10.16 15,436,42 2/1.0/2017 6S4488 62306-11-16 75430 S-,\Accou nting\KRGSA\re port of receipts and disbuirsemenits 2017 Remaining Contract Ba la nce, $ 360,000,00 357,743.75 342,30733 341,553.03 Authorized for Payment by KRGSA on: 11/3/2016 12/1/2016 2/2/2017 TODD i G R 0 U N I'D WAT E R 2490 Mariner Square Loop, Suite 2 l 5 Alameda, CA 94501 510/747-6920 131 LL TO: Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency Bakersfield City ("Jerks Office 16001'ruxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA '93307 11 roi ect No �:623 06 Kern River GSA G S P KR(3SA 16-002 DESCRIPTION Professional services in connection with a GrOUndwater Sustainability Plan, Phyllis Stanin Kate White Professional Services Subtotal COMMUnications Fee (c�), 2X) of Professional Services Drafting, GIS & Support Services: Alain BolltdeLl Adiiiiiiistrative/Seez-Ltarial; Sheila Gould Invoice DA,rE INVOICE NO. 3/8/2017 623062--17 HOURS RATE AMOUNT 23.75 220.00 5,225,00 2 210.00 420.00 5,045.00 5,645 O.02 112.90 525 1 10.00 577.50 025 10(M)0 25-00 Feb, 1-28, 2017 $6,360,40 I his hiv(AcQ is now ducand payable, Balance,, unpaid over 30 day,, ace ruc 1,5% interest per nionth 111' pray ment for j1r0vjq)kjs c1larges Ftaas face: scm, please accept oma thankq and diqegard om reTjaa)dcr ofprevious unp�iid charges. Budget $tatus Todd Groundwater J� "me: KRG III man GS ASK (�, K E R N GROUNDWATER AUTHORITY w°mrg P000xomo/B ams �fiuu,00mo March 22,3O17 Kern River GSA Addressee List .- See Attachment 1 RE: Kern Groundwater Authority Participation in Kern County Subbasin-Wide Water Budget Modeling with C2V5im Dear Addressee: The Kern Groundwater Authority (KGA) and its membership, as shown on Attachment 2, are in receipt of your letter dated February 17, 2017 inviting participation in the development ofa Water Budget Modeling effort (Phase 2\. VVe appreciate the time taken by representatives from Todd Groundwater to review their scope of work and address questions related to their efforts to develop the groundwater basin water budget and model. VVe understand the cost estimate for this effort tobe $4]1,957. As discussed at the KGA meeting of February 22, 2017, the KGA desires to engage a consultant to peer review the Todd efforts and represent the KGA's interest in the development of the sub-basin water balance and budget analysis though the update of the existing DWR C2VSlM groundwater model. We further understand that the Kern River GSA is willing to cost-share in the KGA peer review on the same basis as is proposed for the cost-share of the Todd Groundwater effort, The KGA has circulated a request for qualifications and will be interviewing and securing a proposal within the next 30 days. The KGA participation in the Kern River GSA update of the existing DWR C2VSlM model is contingent upon the Kern River GSA participation in the peer review effort. The KGA understands and agrees that the development of a water budget and the update of the DVVR[2V3|K4 model is a critical item for meeting the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. We are committed to working with the Kern River GSA to preserve the schedule of this effort and will make every effort to proceed accordingly. If you are willing to participate, sign and return a copy of this letter by the close of business on Friday, April 28,2O17. Read and approved by: Print Name: ATTACHMENT ADDRESSEE LIST ArtChianeUo Water Resources Manager Water Resources Department 1OVO Buena Vista Road Bakersfield, C493311 Mark K4u|kay General Manager Kern Delta Water District 5O1 Taft Highway Bakersfield, [A9g3U7 Manager Kern County Water Agency Improvement District No. 4 P.O. Box 5O Bakersfield, [A993O2 ATTACHMENT 2 GENERAL MEMBERS Arvin- Edison Water Storage District Cawelo Water District City of Shafter Kern County Water Agency Kern County Kern - Tulare Water District Kern Water Bank Authority North Kern Water Storage District ©Icese Water District Rosedale -Rio Bravo Water Storage District Semitropic Water Storage District Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District Southern San Joaquin Municipal Utility District Tejon- Castaic Water District West Kern Water District Westside District Water Authority Wheeler Ridge - Maricopa Water Storage District AGREEMENT NO. KRGSA 16-002(l) AMENDMENT NO. ONE [11 TO AGREEMENT NO. KRGSA 16 -002 THIS AMENDMENT NO. ONE (1) TO AGREEMENT NO. KRGSA 16 -002 is made and entered into on by and between the KERN RIVER GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY (referred to herein as "KRGSA "), and TODD GROUNDWATER, a small business enterprise (referred to herein as "CONTRACTOR "). RECITALS WHEREAS, on August 4, 2016, KRGSA and CONTRACTOR entered into Agreement No. KRGSA 16 -002, to develop and implement a strategic approach to comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 ( "SGMA ") by preparing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan ( "GSP ") as outlined in the Scope of Work which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A," incorporated herein, and referred to as "Scope of Work 1 "; and WHEREAS, additional work shall be required by CONTRACTOR in accordance with state law, for a model of the Kern County Subbasin as outlined in the Scope of Work which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B," incorporated herein, and referred to as "Scope of Work 2 "; and WHEREAS, KRGSA and CONTRACTOR have agreed to additional compensation of Four Hundred Thirty -One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty -Seven Dollars ($431,957) to perform Scope of Work 2 and to reduce the compensation for Scope of Work 1 to Three Hundred Fifty -Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty - Four Dollars ($359,964). NOW, THEREFORE, incorporating the foregoing recitals herein, KRGSA and CONTRACTOR mutually agree to amend Agreement No. KRGSA 16 -002 as follows: 1. Section 1 of Agreement No. KRGSA 16 -002 entitled "Scope of Work" is hereby amended to read as follows: 1. SCOPE OF WORK. The scope of work is described as: assisting the KRGSA in developing and implementing a strategic approach to comply with the SGMA and as further described in Exhibit "A" and Amendment 1 to Agreement ND. KRGSA i6 -002 La\ AC�IanHUpp4aU \LOtsl \MlcmwPoKRGSA 1Veme \LOnlenl OWlook\WMLLNCESiodd Mq 1 To Ag\ NRGSA16�602 - Rrviee6Dm March 8, 2617 -- Page 1 of 3 Pages -- Exhibit "B ", attached hereto and incorporated herein. The scope of work shall include all items and procedures necessary to properly complete the task CONTRACTOR has been hired to perform, whether specifically included in the scope of work or not. 2. Section 2 of Agreement No. KRGSA 16 -002 entitled "Compensation" is hereby amended to read as follows: 2. COMPENSATION. Compensation for all work, services or products called for under this Agreement shall consist of a total payment not to exceed Three Hundred Fifty -Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty -Four Dollars ($359,964) to perform Scope of Work 1 and Four Hundred Thirty -One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty -Seven Dollars ($431,957) to perform Scope of Work 2 for a total amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Ninety -One Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty -One Dollars ($791,921). The compensation set forth in this section shall be the total compensation under this Agreement including, but not limited to, all out -of- pocket costs and taxes. KRGSA shall pay only the compensation listed unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties. 3. Except as amended herein, all other provisions of Agreement No. KRGSA 16 -002 shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment No. One [1] to Agreement No. KRGSA 16 -002 to be executed the day and year first above written. KRGSA CONTRACTOR KERN RIVER GROUNDWATER TODD GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY By: By: RODNEY PALLA PHYLLIS STANIN Chairman Vice President neenwnm sgna�rer on lalmamy vaq. Amendment 1 to Agreement No. KRGSA 16 -002 , \UserSU lan&Nppet,%L,C1w,atS wndws,'e,c Gl,lCnlentOullook 4LNLE21TMd AMd1To AgrKRGSAl6002- Rmedno March 8, 2017 -- Page 2 of 3 Pages -- APPROVED AS TO FORM: VIRGINIA GENNARO City Attorney By: VIRGINIA GENNARO City Attorney COUNTERSIGNED: By: NELSON SMITH Finance Director VG /Rl:dll APPROVED AS TO FORM: En GENE R. McMURTREY Attorney for Kern Delta Water District APPROVED AS TO FORM: Attachments: Exhibit A - Scope of Work 1 Exhibit B - Scope of Work 2 AMELIA T. MINABERRIGARAI General Counsel for Kern County Water Agency/ Improvement District 4 Amendment 1 to Agreement No, KRGSA 1 &002 C.1U, —, ,.nelfpdaULLoc %Ml=mM ndO AnOcacho%CO entO,tIOO WM4LNCU1Todd.A=1io Agr KRG5 16002Pw-JO- March 8, 201 -- Page 3 of 3 Pages -- EXH I BIT A SCOPE OF WORK 1 TODD= GROUNDWATER July 26, 2016 EXHIBIT A: PROPOSAL - SCOPE OF WORK To: Mark Mulkey, General Manager Kern Delta Water District From: Phyllis Stanin, PG, CHG, Vice President / Principal Geologist Mike Maley, PG, CHG, Senior Hydrogelogbt/ Groundwater Modeler Re: Proposal — Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Kern River Groundwater SustainabilRy, Agency ( KRGSA) The KRGSA is the one of the first GSAS to form in the high - priority Kem County Groundwater Subbasin (S- 22.14), where more than 50 water and irrigation districts, municipalities, water storage districts, the County, other local agencies, and mutual water companies rely on the shared groundwater resources. The proactive actions of the KRGSA have allowed the early formation of a govemance structure and Initial steps toward preparation of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). Todd Groundwater would be pleased to assist the KRGSA with GSP preparation; this pmposal outlines our proposed approach and scope of services. On June 1, 2016, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) adopted the Final Emergency Regulations for a GSP. Requirements In the draft regulations, released in February 2016, had been more prescriptive than expected, as demonstrated by the 157 comments letters containing thousands of public comments, including those made by the KRGSA. The final regulations Incorporated many of the comments including those requesting more flexibility and few usage of new terminology. Although this proposal was originally submitted prior to the release of the Final GSP regulations, the tasks included in our scope of work remain relevant for the final regulations. Because this scope had already been reviewed by the KRGSA, no substantive changes have been made to the draft proposal provided in May 2016. However, the Final GSP Regulations will be adhered to for the preparation of the GSP. Todd Groundwater is highly qualified to develop the KRGSA GSP. A summary of our qualifications; is provided below followed by our approach and proposed scope of services for the KRGSA GSP. A cost estimate is provided at the end of this text on Table 1. As required by the Independent Contractors Agreements between KRGSA and Todd Groundwater, a description of our Key Personnel to execute the proposed scope of work follows the cost table as Attachment A. Regarding Item 38.1.1 Auto liability Insurance in the Independent Contractors Agreement, please see Attachment S. J 0 2490 Mariner Square Loop, Suite 215 1 Alameda, CA 945011510 747 6920 1 todderoundwater com OR(�IRA(. SUMMARY OF TODD GROUNDWATER QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GSP \, J As indicated by our firm's name, groundwater hydrology is the focus of our firm and we have been working on groundwater sustainability and management since our initial projects more than 35 years ago. Although KDWD and others are familiar with Todd Groundwater's previous and ongoing work In Kern County, we take this opportunity to briefly summarize those qualifications that will assist the KRGSA directly with the GSP process. If the KRGSA would Tike additional Information on our qualifications, we would be pleased to comply. First, we are well -versed in SGMA requirements. We have tracked and participated in the legislative process of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (5GMA) since its Inception. Through our membership on the ACWA Groundwater Committee, we've had the opportunity overthe last two years to engage regularly with DW R on regulation development. We have developed a successful working relationship with key DWR staff on several SGMA issues Including GSA formation and fire basin boundary modification requests. Our Rmn, Including proposed members of the KRGSA Todd team, has presented talks and served on panels regarding SGMA through law Seminars, the Groundwater Resources Association, public workshops for clients, and other venues. Second, we know the Kern County Groundwater Subbasin and local groundwater Issues. We are familiar with numerous data sets available in the County and have a good understanding of the Kern Fan banking and conjunctive use programs conducted by KDWD, the City, ID -4, and others. Although data and Information will require re- formatting and additional o evaluation for compliance with the new GSP regulations, we are In a good position to do this efficiently. Team members who will contribute to this work have worked in the County for years and provide a good understanding of the local and subbasin -wide groundwater system. Some highlights of our relevant project experience includes: • Groundwater Management Plan Update for Kern Delta Water District • Kern River Water Allocation Plan for Kern Delta Water District • Impact Analysis for the Kern River Water Allocation Plan including a detailed accounting of monthly diversions and releases by various parities over an 18 -year period produced by the Kern River Watermaster in the annual hydrographic reports. Groundwater Management Plan for Wheeler Ridge- Maricopa Water Storage District • Kern County Groundwater Quality Assessment Report for the Kern River Watershed Coalition Authority • Numerical Groundwater Flow Model development and analysis for the Kern Fan Monitoring Committee through the Kern County Water Agency • Review of Groundwater Monitoring Programs for ID-4, Kern County Water Agency • Assistance with a groundwater recharge and recovery program in development in the western portion of the subbasin. GSP Proposal KRGSA TODD GROUNDWATER @4 0 APPROACH TO THE KRGSA GROUNDWATER SusTAImomrry PLAN (GSP) Our approach to the KRGSA is to construct a technially- credible plan that is guided by the final regulations, reliant on existing data and analyses to the extent practical, and based on locally-appropriate best management practices for groundwater management. In our review of GSP.gukfance and discussions with DWR, we note that GSPs will be evaluated by hydrogeologists such as ourselves and must provide the depth of knowledge necessary to stand up to a rigorous technical assessment. Optimize Conjunctive Use Opportunities Our approach for the GSP Is to optimize conjunctive use oppormNda& making best use of the local surface water rights, imported water, and groundwater resources beneath the KRGSA. The three primary agencies already cooperate through water exchanges and other water management activities. Importantly, each agency already manages conjunctive use programs. For almost 40 years, the City has conducted groundwater banking In Its 2800 Acre Recharge Facility. More recently, they have developed the Kern River Flow and Municipal Water Program to provide water for environmental benefits along the Kem River channel and promote additional groundwater recharge for recovery and use. KDWD replenishes local groundwater supply through five recharge basins and intentional recharge along unlined (1 canals. These operations are coordinated with a formal groundwater banking agreement with �J Metropolitan Water District. For decades, ID4 has provided surface water to replace groundwaterfor in Ileu recharge, and also provides water for direct spreading. The local dual water supply systems facilitate an increased reliance on surface water in wet periods and groundwater in drought. Collectively, the valuable surface water rights on the Kem River, a significant supply from State Water Project (SWP) contracts, and underlying groundwater resources uniquely position the KRGSA to achieve groundwater sustainability, with ajbcas on supply-side management Incorporate the Groundwater Management Plans Notwithstanding the highly prescriptive nature of the draft regulations, the Intent and goals on which SGMA is based are the same as previously voluntary Groundwater Management Plans (GWMP). Although the GSP analyses are more quantitative, the process of identification of undesirable results, development of thresholds and triggers, and requirements for a performance -based monitoring network are similar to the concepts of Basin Management Objectives, management strategies evaluations, and monitoring in the GWMP process. Existing GWMPs provide an inventory of projects and a starting point for the technical analyses of how projects relate to the sustainability goal. J GSP Proposal KRGSA 3 TODD GROUNDWATER DAGENCY Build on the Foundational Data Sets As shown in our sustainable groundwater pyramid at tight, the data sets available for the GSP are the foundation for the GSP. Our approach is to build on the available data while noting data gaps along the way. GSP regulations allow an Initial plan to be approved if the deficiencies are identified and prioritized for acquisition as part of the plan. As indicated in the pyramid, the hydrogeologic conceptual model is built from the data and includes aquifers, groundwaterflow and quantity and groundwater budgets overtime. These analyses are used to select and evaluate management strategies represented by the numbers in the upper portion of the pyramid. The GSP structure is completed with modeling, monitoring programs, and coordination with other GSAs and the Kern Groundwater Authority (among others). LEVERAGE EItISTING TOOLS FOR THE GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABIUTY PLAN (GSP) Numerous analyses in the new, GSP regulations require a quantitative approach. Two regional groundwater flow took are recommended as a cost effective way of including numerical models without the cost of expanding an existing one or developing a new one. When combined, these two tools will provide the most cost effective and GSP - compliant methods for analysis of water budgets, testing of triggers and thresholds, and evaluation of local management strategies for meeting sustainable management goals. Recommended models are: • Superposition Model - developed by Todd Groundwater and based on the public - domain Central Valley Hydrologic Model (CVHM) developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which covers all of the Kem County Subbasin including the KRGSA. • DWR C2VSIm Model Update - developed by DWR and based on the public - domain model code Integrated Water Flow Model (IWFM), which covers the entire Central Valley including the KRGSA A general description and GSP application of these models are summarized below. Superposition Model The KDWD Superposition Model incorporates a technically- rigorous texture analysis by the USGS to develop she- specific aquifer structure and hydraulic properties. However, it does not require incorporation of all the historical components of the groundwater budget as does a more typical history- matching model. A history- matching model requires estimation of all inflows and outflows on the groundwater system, Including location, frequency, amounts, and depths of all pumping wells — details that are either unavailable or inaccurate. Construction GSP Proposal KRGSA 4 TODD GROUNDWATER of the Superposition Model eliminates many of the more laborious data estimation steps, which results in less time and lower costs for model development. The principal of superposition as applied to groundwater modeling was developed by the USGS and Is based on the principal that the complex interactions In a groundwater aquifer are the sum of the Individual Inflows and outflows (e.g. pumping, recharge) affecting the aquifer. Therefore, simulation of a simpler subset of inflows and outflows is a valid method to evaluate the resulting change. Because the model output Is the change associated with specific stresses on the aquifer (such as changes in pumping or recharge), the model Is ideal for simulating various management strategies to determine where and how the sustainable management criteria can be met. Advantages and limitations of the Superposition Model are discussed in more detail in a previous memorandum provided to KDWD. That memorandum also describes components of the GSP for which the Superposition Model can be applied. CZVSIm Model C2VSim is a regional model of the California Central Valley developed by DWR using their modeling code IWFM. IWFM is an integrated model that simulates groundwater, the unsaturated zone and surface water flows. A key feature of IWFM Is DWR's agricultural and urban water supply and demand management module that dynamically simulates both o surface water and groundwater supplies based on demand estimates, as affected by usage and climatic conditions. The model has been calibrated to historical data and provides a platform for simulating fixture demand. Given DWR's water management features, c2V5im is considered to have a stronger representation of the overall water budget than the USES CVHM. The emphasis for development of CVHM by the USGS was characterizing the distribution of aquifer parameters for groundwater flow simulation. This emphasis on aquifer characterization makes CVHM a good platform for developing the Superposition Model, but C2VSim's emphasis on water management makes it the better platform for determining water budgets. Also, C2VSim is anticipated to be DWR's primary tool for evaluating water management in the Central Valley, therefore, utilizing C2VSim is advantageous in coordinating with DWR for SGMA compliance. The model is currently being updated through 2015 by DWR and is expected to be available In 2017. PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES Our proposed scope of services Incorporates this approach. R also is organized around the plan contents in Article 5 of the ESP draft regulations, with due consideration of other articles. The descriptions of tasks are broad for this preliminary scope. Details for subtasks can be reviewed when final regulations are adopted. Task 1: Prepare Administrative Information `�-� Subarticle 1 sets the stage for the GSP. It requires administrative information that can be readily compiled, including agency Information and a summary of the notice and communication process to engage other agencies and stakeholders. This is similar to the requirements for basin boundary modification requests (two of which Todd Groundwater prepared for Southern California clients). Jurisdictional boundaries are readily available and can be quickly summarized from public Information. Most of the effort required for compliance of Subartide 1 is associated with a description of the Plan Area and associated maps, focused on the institutional setting, including relevant jurisdictions, existing management and monitoring programs, and land use plans. This description Is dnteriinked with other data compilation and analytical tasks; accordingly, this section Is best prepared Interactively with the GSP technical analyses. This task includes description of monitoring programs. Comprehension of the monitoring programs will be needed for documentation of data and consideration for the KRGSA monitoring network. In order to support both the GSP and the Administrative Information section, we assume collection and compilation of these data for this task We are familiar with the surface water and groundwater monitoring plans in the basin, Including CASGEM, GAMA, SNMPs, and the agricultural water and irrigated lands programs. In fact, we were a major contributor to the Kern County Groundwater Quality Assessment Report on behalf of the Kem River Watershed Coalition Authority for compliance with the ILRP (February 2015). O Further, we have documented County and State well permitting requirements and evaluated the nexus of local land use plans with groundwater quantity and quality. One specific requirement for maps and distributions of 'all agricultural, Industrial, and domestic water supply wells in the basin' cannot be developed efficiently if the language is strictly applied. In brief, well completion reports document thousands of wells that have been drilled in the KRGSA alone, yet the exact location and status of most of these wells are unknown. Although we recognize that we can work with the City and ID-4 to identify many of the urban supply wells, details from agricultural wells are not readily known. It is our understanding that the final regulations may remove the requirement for 'all' wells. Our approach will be to map general Information from the DWR well completion reports while documenting the process and inaccuracies. An understanding of land use planning in the Plan Area is also emphasized. City and County general plans and other land use considerations will be described in this section. Although much of the basic material has already been compiled for the KDWD GWMP, we will work closely with the City to illuminate the nexus of land use planning and groundwater management. GSP Proposal KRGSA 6 TODD GROUNDWATER 0 Requirements for Notices and Communication are also described in Subarticle 1 (Section 354.10(. Because this process is incorporated throughout the development of the Plan, these requirements are included as a separate task (see Task 6). Task 2: Describe Basin Setting The requirements for the Basin Setting section in Subarticle 2 provide the hydrogeologic: context for the sustainabllity analyses. 2.1 Develop Hydrogeobgic conceptual Model Using text, cross - sections, and maps, this task will describe the hydrogeologic conceptual model including regional geologic setting, basin boundaries, and principal aquifers and equltards. The conceptual depiction of the Kern Fan aquifer system will be analyzed using available data including geologic logs, geophysical logs, surface gegktgic maps, and regional Information developed by the USGS and others. The alluvial and consolidated aquifer units beneath the KRGSA and regionally in the Kern County Subbasin will be illustrated through geologic am sections prepared both parallel and perpendicular to depositional strike and groundwater flow. A particular focus will be the transient saturated conditions and dynamic hydraulic gradients associated with the eastern edge of the KRGSA. This area is associated with subsurface inflow and recharge along the river channel and unlined canals and will be an Important area for the water budget analysis and the understanding of surface water- groundwater interaction. The cross sections will depict urban and agricultural wells, and illustratethe aquifers relied on for water supply. Maps will be provided showing majorsurface water features and points of diversion. Topographic profiles and a map of relevant soil characteristics will be used to further illustrate surficial changes across the KRGSA. Consistent with the final regulations, groundwater recharge and discharge areas will be delineated. 2.2 Characterize Basin Conditions This section characterizes the groundwater system in the context of the hydrogeologic conceptual model and sets the stage for the evaluation of undesirable results in Task 3 including documentation of historical and current groundwater occurrence and flow, groundwater levels, groundwater in storage, land subsidence, interconnection with surface water, and groundwater quality. These evaluations will rely primarily on the water level databases maintained by DWR and KCWA. Groundwater contour maps prepared by KCWA and others will be incorporated and extended throughout the KRGSA to illustrate groundwater flow and water levels over time. A long -term study period will be defined to examine the aquifer response to trends of wet and drought cycles as evidenced in hydrogmphs and historical maps. A short-term study period will be selected to examine seasonal fluctuations to local pumping and recharge. Historical analyses of land subsidence can be correlated with then - current water levels. A detailed amounting of Kern River diversions and use is provided in the annual hydrographic reports by the Kern River Watermaster. Data for groundwater quality are available from a GSP Proposal KRGSA 7 TODD GROUNDWATER 2 variety of sources including required Title 22 analyses of water supply wells and recent groundwater quality analyzed through the Irrigated lands Program (ILP). We will want to coordinate with methods being used by others in association with the Kern Groundwater Authority. Several white papers provide alternative methods to analyze groundwater elevations, groundwater extractions, water budgets, and total water use. 2.3 Develop Water Budgets A major requirement of the GSP regulations is to develop a comprehensive water budget for the GSA that is also coordinated with the water budgets of neighboring GSAs. As described in our approach, we recommend using the C2VSim model as a comprehensive framework to provide a consistent water budgets. We understand that DWR is updating the model, which Is expected to be available in 2017. Each component of the water budget in the model will be compared to reasonable estimates using alternative methods and data sets. it is our understanding that the KGA has commissioned a remote sensing study of evapotranspiration (ET) across the entire subbasin that will provide bashn wide values for agricultural demand. The schedule of this work Is not known. We will use these data, as available to check against agricultural demand that is Incorporated into the most recent time period of the C2VSim model. Adjustments will be made to the model, as appropriate. However, coordination of model revisions will likely need to be coordinated with other GSAs in the subbasin to ensure an overall mass balance of the varying zone budgets. The following outlines the subtasks to Implement the development of a GSP - compliant water O budget. 2.3.1 — Prepare Initial Water Budget$om C2VSim We will use the IWFM Z- Budget feature to develop an initial local water budget specifically for the GSA. Application of Z- Budget an be accomplished using the posted C2VSim output provided on the DWR website, and does not require rerunning the C2VSim. This initial water budget will provide a starting point for building a comprehensive water budget that is coordinated with the water budgets of neighboring GSAS based on DWR's regional assessment. The individual water budget components will be summarized to illustrate the overall sources and uses of groundwater in the GSA 2.3.2 — Evaluate Available Water Budgets Because C2VSim Is a regional model, K may overgeneralize local conditions within the GSA. As a result, C2VSim results may not be consistent with local she- specific data and knowledge. To reconcile that, the C2VSim results will be compared other available data and knowledge on groundwater conditions and water budgets. We will compile groundwater data and estimate water budget summaries based on analytical methods for comparison to the model. An example of such an analytical method involves determination of groundwater Irrigation demand from estimates of applied water and return flows using crop maps, and then subtracting surface water irrigation supplies. Urban groundwater pumping is measured directly by the City and ID-4 and provides a more accurate dataset to compare to model GSP Proposal KRGSA a TODD GROUNDWATER estimates. The results of this compilation will be summarized using tables to put the water budgets into a consistent format to illustrate the potential range and identify potential data gaps. 2.3.3— Develop GSP Water Budget An assessment of these data will be performed to determine the overall strengths and weaknesses of the different data sources. From this comparison, a proposed water budget for the GSP will developed that utilizes the highest quality data and B consistent with the conceptual understanding of water management in the GSA These results will be shared with neighboring GSAs to aid in reconciliation of water budgets across the entire basin. 2.3.4— Coordination wNh DWR on C2VS1m The C2VSim Input data will be reviewed to assess the quality of the data used. Recommendations on how to improve the C2VSim Model will be presented to DWR so that future model updates on take advantage of the local knowledge developed forthe GSP and provide an improved tool for assessing water budgets in the future. 24 Delineate Management Areas Based on the basin conditions and local water budgets, areas with similar hydrogeologic conditions and /or management goals may be grouped Into management areas with different sustainable management criteria. In particular, the analysis of undesirable results in Task 3 may identify some areas where certain water kwels or other conditions may be significant and unreasonable while those same levels may be acceptable In another area. For this task, management areas will be grouped according to the hydrogeologic conceptual model, basin conditions, and water budgets, and then re-examined forvarlous management criteria in Task 3. Task 3: Develop Sustainable Management Criteria Subarticle 3 presents a hierarchy of new terms associated with a GSP, at least one of which' reportedly will not be included in the final regulations. The establishment of sustainable management criteria begins with the definition at sustainability goal. In order to determine If groundwater conditions meet that goal, an evaluation of undesirable results Is required. This evaluation allows identification of metrics under which the undesirable results became significant and unreasonable. This metric is referred to as a minimum threshold. Measurable objectives are selected for ease of monitoring to ensure that the minimum threshold can be superseded. 3.1 Sustainability, Goal We will work with the KRGSA to develop a sustainability goal that is consistent with the goal of the KGA for the subbasin. Such a goal may be to manage the groundwater basin within its ' According to DWR (personal communication May 3, 2016), the term Critical Parameters may be replaced with Sustainability Indicators. J GSP Proposal KRGSA 9 TODD GROUNDWATER DAGENCY long -term perennial yield while preserving and enhancing all beneficial uses of groundwater -J This Is the overall goal for the groundwater system, although various management areas will likely require modification of this goal. 3.2 Analyze Undesirable Results Analysis of undesirable results In Subtask 3.2 will build on results of Task 2 and will be conducted in tandem with Subtask 3.3 Identification of minimum thresholds and measurable Objectives. It will Involve focused discussion of groundwaterconditions with respect to the six undesirable results, the related beneficial uses and users, and the potential effects (existing, projected, and cumulative) of groundwater conditions on beneficial uses /users. This will be conducted foreach management area, mindful of the basin as a whole. R Is noted that the undesirable result must be determined to be significant and unreasonable In order to have a negative effect on sustainabiitty goals. For this reason, DWR Is considering an alternative phrase for undesirable results such as sustainabilltyindicators. DWR recognizes that repetition of the Phrase undesirable results may be confused with significant and unreasonable undesirable results. This scope of services maintains the phrase undesirable results in the context of the six conditions that require analysis. The analysis of the six undesirable results will be accomplished through a variety of analytical and numerical assessments. For the chronic lowering of water levels, the analysis will focus on hisrodcal and current water level contour maps, supplemented by hydrographs forvarious aquifers and management areas. Depletion of groundwater storage will be evaluated locally with the C2VSim model, supplemented by other means. Groundwaterquality degradation will Involve a more detailed analysis of water chemistry with depth, overall groundwater quality, and constituents of concern — especially for urban providers where drinking water standards must be maintained. Subsidence will likely be a critical sustalnability indicator for some portions of the subbasin where geologic conditions are more susceptible, but may be more readily managed within the KRGSA. Historical low water levels may provide a reasonable minimum threshold for certain management areas. The potential depletion of surface water will be evaluated with water levels and data sets from the Kern River Watermaster, with assistance from the C2VSim model. 3.3 Identify Minimum Thresholds and Measurable Objectives The GSP draft regulations outline how minimum thresholds are defined with regard to supporting information, their mutual inter - relationships, relation to existing regulations, consistency with the monitoring program, and effects on beneficial uses across the basin. Consistent with final regulations, minimum thresholds will be identified for each of the sustainability indicators in each management area of the KRGSA. GSP regulations further require the establishment of measurable objectives (previously referred to as triggers) that are above the minimum thresholds and represent a margin of error for operational responsiveness. The measurable objectives give groundwater managers time to respond to conditions that are trending downward toward the minimum threshold. GSP Proposal KRGSA 10 TODD GROUNDWATER 0 Task 4: Develop Monitoring Network A monitoring network and protocols will be developed based on the measurable objectives developed in Task 3 and will incorporate current monitoring programs already in place including those developed for CASGEM and ongoing Title 22 monitoring for drinking water supply. Although draft GSP regulations indicate more stringent standards for monitoring wells than may currently be in place, our conversations with DWR indicate that these are essentially best management practices that will apply to new monitoring points only. Monitoring will likely need to be expanded beyond current programs to include the ability to monitor for each of the undesirable mutts or to address technical deficiencies and /or data gaps. In addition, a data management system will likely need to be organized. Again, our approach is to compile and analyze existing monitoring programs for appropriateness to the GSP and to rely on existing programs to the extent practica l. For costing purposes, we have not included efforts for field reconnaissance of potentially available wells nor any efforts to contact land owners for monitoring information or access. We hope to build on KRGSA local knowledge of potential wells or other monitoring locations for Inclusion in the network. Task 5: Identify and Evaluate Management Actions 0 Agencies In the KRGSA have been managing groundwater for decades and ongoing management activities will be incorporated Into the analysis. Modeling tools will be used to predict the ability of selected management actions to achieve or maintain sustainability goals for the future. The evaluations in Tasks 1 through 4 will also highlight the need for additional management actions that can be directly focused on management areas and any Identified undesirable results. 5.1 Describe Ongoing Management Activities and list Additional Strategies Ongoing management activities will be described along with how activities support sustainability. Key management activities Include: • Recharge and recovery activities associated with the City's 2800 acre Recharge Facility • Kern River Flow and Municipal Water Program in development by the City • Replenishment and storage agreements for recharge In the Pioneer Project • Groundwater Banking Program in cooperation with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California • KDWD Kern River Water Allocation Plan (CEQA analysis in progress) • Banking and conjunctive use operations of imported water, surface water, and groundwater being managed by ID-4. In addition to the ongoing management activities, we will work with KRGSA members to develop additional strategies focused on management areas with significant and unreasonable undesirable results, R needed, as determined in previous tasks. �J GSP Proposal KRGSA 11 TODD GROUNDWATER 2 52 Evaluate Strategies and Select Preferred Management Actions Based on the analysis in Task 5.1, management actions, projects, or programs will be analyzed for possible Inclusion in the GSP. The Superposition Model will be applied as appropriate to analyze these strategies Individually and in combination for support of the sustainability goal and thresholds. Currently, GSP regulations require the development of secondary contingency projects or actions that could be implemented should the primary projects or actions fail to meet sustalnabilRy. Numerous comments on the draft regulations highlighted the difficulty in developing a -contingency plan', noting concems on GSP schedule and the allowance for adaptive management. DWR stated that these requirements were being revised. 53 Develop GSP The GSP will be developed that follows the Article 5 contents as described above. The plan will document all of the technical analysis and clearly describe how selected actions for the GSP will meet the sustainability goal. The monitoring network will also need to demonstrate the ability to monitor the performance of management actions and achieve sustainabiiity. How the monitoring network will fill existing date gaps also will be addressed. For ousting purposes, we assume that an initial document and three revisions will be required as described below. Electronic submittal is assumed. An Administrative Draft GSP will be prepared for each of the KRGSA members to review and provide comments. These comments will be Incorporated Into a Draft GSP that will be subject to an additional internal review to ensure that comments were appropriately managed. Our casts assume minimal comments for this version of the GSP. A Final Draft GSP will be prepared to allow sharing with stakeholders and possibly other members of the KGA for coordination compliance. For the Final Draft GSP, there may be a need for hard copies to be produced. For costing purposes, we assume FedEx delivery of 10 hard copies for the Final Draft GSP. As allowed in Article 4 of the draft GSP regulations, any person may comment on the GSP and according to the draft regulations, these may be posted on the DWR website. if comments are received, these may warrant a response including modification of the GSP. The Final GSP will be submitted to KGA or other Submitting Agency for transmittal to DWR along with all other GSPS in the Kern County Subbasin. Current draft regulations require that GSPs covering the entire Kern County Subbasin must be submitted together. For costing purposes, we assume FedEx delivery of 10 hard copies for the Final GSP. Task 6: Conduct Workshops, Communication, Notifications, Adoption Hearing Numerous requirements for communication, stakeholder involvement and GSP procedures are included in various sections of the regulations. Those requirements are listed below with our assumptions for incorporating these Items into our scope of services: J GSP Proposal KRGSA 12 TODD GROUNDWATER r7ol� • Within 30 days of a GSA's decision to develop a GSP, an initial notification must be filed with DWR in writing. This notification must also include the manner in which interested parties may contact the GSA in development and implementation of the GSP. Information must be ported on the GSA's website. • Forthis item, weassumethatwill assistthe KRGSAwiththe Initial Notification information on interested parties. We assume that the KRGSA will actually set up a DWR online account with a password forsubmittal of the notification and other submittals. We an handle this for the KRGSA, R requested. • We also assume the KRGSA will be responsible for all costs associated with setting up and maintaining a KRGSA website. • Develop a list of interested persons and maintain /update the list as needed; this list must be included In the GSP. o We will submit a draft list with annotation and questions to assist the KRGSA In this process. We will incorporate comments and assist with development of a final list. • Develop a list of persons representing the Interests of beneficial uses and users and the persons representing those uses. o We anticipate that this list will be combined with the Interested person list above. • Conduct public meetings on the GSP and include a summary and copy of all comments received by the GSA or DWR, along with GSA responses. O • For costing purposes, we assume Todd Groundwater support for four project and public meetings. We assume that project meetings can be conducted with KRGSA representatives in the morning, with a public meeting to follow in the afternoon. • Suggested meeting topics include: kickoff meeting, Basin Setting and Sustainability Indicators, Management Objectives and Actions, Draft GSP. • Costs also assume announcement, agenda, PowerPoint presentations, and meeting summaries, all to be uploaded on the KRGSA website. • Develop and adopt a Communications Plan for the GSP: • Explain how stakeholder input and public responses will be considered • Identify opportunities for stakeholder engagement (i.e., public meetings) • Describe how the GSA will encourage active involvement of diverse social, cultural, and economic elements of the population • Publish a schedule of milestones and dates for known projects or actions (to be posted on the KRGSA "belle) • Describe roles and responsibilities of members of the GSA, other local agencies, and the public. • Assist with adoption hearing pursuant to section 10728.4 of SGMA pertaining to adoption of a plan following a public hearing. We will need GSA input, involvement, and coordination of these actions as the GSP development moves forward. Development of the communication plan and list of stakeholders should be the first steps in the process. These items will need to begin prior to the Initial Notification to DWR in order to Include this information in the notification. For the !J GSP Proposal KRGSA 13 TODD GROUNDWATER Z ORIN purposes of costing, we assume that the GSA will manage the website, maintain the lists, contact stakeholders by email, provide the venue for meetings, and assist with scheduling. We will assist with the public hearing for adoption of the plan. There is also a required 90 day notice to a city or county within the GSP area before the hearing. However, we assume that this notice will prompt no substantial comments requiring additional analysis. For the final public hearing, the Final Draft GSP will already be vetted and adoption of the Final GSP should be a formality; therefore we assume that we will not need to be present at the final public hearing. Although we an assist with all of these tasks, the KRGSA may also wish to consider retention of a specialized Stakeholder Outreach firm. DWR has developed an internal coordination group that may assist with this process free of charge. It is our understanding that they have already begun the coordination and outreach assistance with entities such as the Mid - Kaweah GSA composed of the Cities of Visalia and Tulare, and the Tulare Irrigation District. KRGSA members may wish to contact those entities to see how the DWR outreach process has worked. We will be happy to assist the KRGSA with as much or little of the Communication and Coordination process as needed. Task 7: Provide Technical Assistance with Intrabasin Coordination Agreements and Coordination with Kem Groundwater Authority The KRGSA GSP cannot be prepared in a vacuum and ongoing subbasin coordination through the KGA will be needed. GSP regulations prohibit activities within one GSA that negatively affect the ability of another GSA to achieve its sustainabiltty goal. Intrabasin coordination agreements are required. While these are legal documents, we will provide technical review and assistance to comply with GSP requirements to use "same data and methodologies" for sustainability analyses. For this task, we are including review and comment on white papers, Intrabasin coordination agreement, and upcoming DWR reports on BMPS and Water Availability for Recharge, as needed. Cosy ESTIMATE Based on the scope of work described herein, we have estimated costs for the GSP Preparation as shown on the Table 1. Costs are assumed to be a "not -to- exceed" amount of $360,000. The largest level of effort is assigned to Task 2 In order to meet the new GSP regulations for the basin setting and analysis. A relatively large level of effort is also assigned to Task 5 for the modeling and evaluation of management actions for plan development. This will be one of the first GSPs to be prepared in the State, which introduces some uncertainty for the cost estimate. Nonetheless, we think that the scope and costs have been developed with a good understanding of the recently- adopted regulations. We stand ready to assist the KRGSA with this important project. GSP Proposal KRGSA 14 TODD GROUNDWATER M �HCY p�i�Ob, 0 i HIM IN 1 ml I � 1 1 I 0 1 1� 1 1� 1 Bill MEN 0 ATTACHMENT A: KEY PERSONNEL For this project, Todd Groundwater proposes key team members currently working on a groundwater assessment for KDWD and the Kern Fan Model under contract with the KCWA. Much of this work has already been completed and our team has gained valuable knowledge regarding the data and information for development of a GSP. The team will be assisted by Todd Groundwater technical support staff as needed. Key Personnel are described below. Phyllis S. Stanin, PG, CHG, CEG: Project Manager For more than 10 years, Phyllis Stanin has had the privilege to assist KDWD with its groundwater analyses. She also serves as Project Manager for the development of the Kern Fan Groundwater Model for the Kern Fan Monitoring Committee (through KCWA). Ms. Stanin is a registered Professional Geologist and Certified Hydrogeologist in California. She has been a hydrogeologist with Todd Groundwater for more than 25 years. Mike Maley, PE, PG, CHG: Lead Groundwater Modeler Mike Maley is the author of the Superposition Model recently developed for KDWD, and Is familiar with both the DWR C2VSIM model and the USGS CVHM for GSP application. He has extensive expertise with numerical modeling flow and transport codes. He is both a Professional Geologist and Professional Engineer with over 25 years of groundwater consulting experience. Chad Taylor, PG, CHG: Lead Hydrogeologist Chad Taylor has served as the lead hydrogeologist for both KDWD and KCWA projects and has an excellent understanding of the groundwater system and hydrogeologic data for the Kern County Subbasin. He recently completed the analysis for the KDWD WAP Including documentation of Kern River diversions, entitlements, and use of released water. He also has expertise in well design, aquifer testing and all aspects of quantitative hydrogeologic analyses. Maureen Reilly, PE: Senior Groundwater Modeler Maureen Reilly has served as the lead modeler for the Kern Fan Model. She built the model database and programmed Input files for the current model. Recently, she completed the final model oslibration, Including documentation. She is a Professional Engineer in California and has been working on analytical and numerical groundwater models for more than 15 years. Kate White, PE: Lead Water Supply Analysis For more than 25 years, Kate White has conducted quantitative assessments on groundwater issues. She prepared the Kern River Water Allocation Plan for KDWD and has assisted on both the KDWD and the KCWA projects. She is a Professional Engineer in California with expertise in Water Supply Assessments, Urban Water Management Plans, and Groundwater Management Plans. She also has expertise with water rights analysis. GSP Proposal KRGSA 17 TODD GROUNDWATER LonleAGEWCY TODD= GROUNDWATER July 26, 2016 ATTACHMENT B: AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE EXCEPTION TO COVERAGE OF OWNED VEHICLES Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency Bakersfield City Clerk's Office 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California (661F3263767 Re: Item 18.1 Automobile Liability Insurance, Independent Contractor's Agreement between KRGSA and Todd Groundwater Todd Groundwater has no business owned vehicles, will not utilize owned vehicles in O the performance of the above named agreement, and will perform all services with "Hired and Non - owned" automobiles. At the request of KRGSA, the requirement for coverage of owned vehides remains In the captioned agreement, although Todd Groundwater cannot have coverage of owned vehicles since it does not own any. Should you have any questions, please contact me at the number below Sincerely, m ,r, Phyllis S. Stanin Vice President/Principal Geologist 2490 Mariner Square Loop, Suite 215 1 Alameda, CA 94501 1510 747 6920 1 tocidgroundwatencom T/� ^ r\ - 2490 Mariner Square Loop, Suite 215 CA 94501-1080 `j L/ L/ - 510 747 6920 GROUNDWATER teddfax �a 747 6921 Date: July 26, 2016 Project No: Proposal TRANSMITTAL MEMORANDUM To: Mark Mulkey Kern Delta Water District 501 Taft Hwy Bakersfield, CA 93307 From: Phyllis Stanin Re: KRGSA Independent Contractor's Agreement Mark: O Please find enclosed two signed copies of the KRGSA Independent Contractor's Agreement as requested. I have also included two complete copies of Exhibit A, which contains our scope of work, Cost Estimate (Table 1), Key Personnel (Attachment A), and our letter regarding the Automobile Liability Insurance (Attachment B). Please let me know If you have any questions of need additional Information. Thank you for handling the agreements. We are honored to assist the KRGSA on its GSP. Phyllis Stanin Vice President/Principal Geologist a EXHIBIT B SCOPE OF WORK 2 TODD= GROUNDWATER January 17,2017 DRAFT PROPOSAL To: Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency From: Phyllis Stan! n, PG, CHG, Vice President/ Principal Geologist Mike Maley, PG, CHG, Senior Hydrogeologist/ Groundwater Modeler Re: Update to Scope of Work dated May 9, 2016 Kern County Subbasin -Wide Water Budget Modeling with C2VSim Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (KRGSA) As outlined in the Scope of Work dated May 9, 2016, Todd Groundwater is preparing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA). In compliance with GSP regulations, Todd Groundwater proposed an approach for developing a current and historical water budget analysis using a regional groundwater model developed by the Department of Water Resources (DWR), referred to as C2VSim'. That approach focused on revising the C2VSim model with local KRGSA data only; this proposal expands the original approach to improve the model throughout the Kern County Subbasin and to that extent, is intended to modify and update the previous Scope of Work. GSP regulations require that the water budget analysis be conducted on a basin -wide basis, requiring the model to be applied over the entire 3,000 square miles of the Kern County Groundwater Subbasin' (5- 22.14). In addition to the detailed analysis of local water budgets previously proposed for the KRGSA, GSP regulations also require one water budget far the entire subbasin. Recent developments suggest that the updated C2VSim model may contain local inaccuracies throughout the subbasin. This scope of work addresses revisions to the C2VSim model to address these inaccuracies. Key inaccuracies are: (1) DWR has indicated that detailed banking recharge and recovery data have not been adequately included in the current C2VSim update; (2) recent remote sensing analyses in the Kern County Subbasin have produced revised evapotranspiration data and ' C2VSim refers to the California Central Valley Simulation Model developed by DWR using their modeling code Integrated Water Flow Model (IWFM). C2VSim is a regional model covering the entire California Central Valley and is being updated by DWR for application to GSP water budget analyses. z GSP regulations define "Basin" as a groundwater basin or subbasin identified and defined in Bulletin 118 or as modified pursuant to Water Code 10722 et seq. For this proposal, "subbasin" is used to refer specifically to the Kern County Subbasin as defined by DWR. However, "basin ", as used in GSP regulations, may also be applied to the Kern County Subbasin for the purposes of this proposal. 2490 Mariner Square Loop, Suite 215 1 Alameda, CA 945011510 747 6920 1 toddgroundwateccom new crop coefficients over the past 20 years; and (3) it is recognized that local water budget data may not be adequately captured in the regional model. Todd Groundwater is recommending subbasin -wide revisions to the C2VSim model to make the model more accurate with respect to these three key items and to comply more closely with requirements for a coordinated subbasin -wide water budget analysis. This proposal contains a scope of services, schedule, and budget for expanding model revisions across the subbasin. To develop a subbasin -wide model update of C2VSim, Todd Groundwater anticipates requesting data from other local agencies to provide water budget input data for their jurisdiction to compare to data in the model. The requested data are anticipated to include managed water supply data (e.g., surface water deliveries, land use, irrigation demand, return flows, and groundwater banking) and other relevant input data for inclusion in the revised C2VSim model for improvement of model calibration in the Kern County Subbasin. If data are provided by others using a technically- defensible methodology (suggested formats /templates to be provided), the input data would be uploaded into C2VSim by Todd Groundwater. In this manner, the revised model and water budget analysis (for current and historical water budgets) would best fulfill the GSP requirement for a coordinated water budget analysis and would produce a more accurate analysis for the benefit of all in the subbasin. This scope of services does not include data analysis by Todd Groundwater of local water budget source data to develop the input water budget files; we assume that others would employ their own hydrogeologic consultants to develop the revised input data in a technically - credible manner. Our scope does include some local coordination for the transfer of input data, but onlyto the extent needed to understand the input files being provided and to ensurethat the provided input data are being accurately represented in the revised C2VSim model. In addition, our approach does not include the production of local water budgets for other GSAs. The scope of work does not include the analysis or demonstration of subsurface inflows and outflows among any of the districts or GSAs. Local analysis of water budgets for the KRGSA will be conducted as provided in our previous scope of work. The deliverable of this modeling approach is a current and historical water budget for the entire Kern County Subbasin. We think that this approach represents the best methodology for developing the most accurate current and historical basin -wide water budget that considers GSP requirements and deadlines. Additional discussion of the approach, a scope of services, and proposed schedule and budget are included in subsequent sections ofthis memorandum. C2VSim Water Budget Modeling Kern County Subbasin GSAs 2 TODD GROUNDWATER APPROACH TO THE C2VSim MODEL REVISIONS AND WATER BUDGET MODELING The key objective of this scope of work is �.ww to develop current and historical subbasin -wide water budgets to meet GSP requirements.3 Our general approach is to use the C2VSim model as a comprehensive framework to provide consistent water budgets on a subbasin - wide basis. As a regional model, the updated C2VSim may over - generalize local conditions within the Kern County Subbasin. As a result, C2VSim results may not be ; consistent with local site - specific data and knowledge. To address this deficiency, we propose certain checks and revisions on the managed water supply input data (e.g., surface water deliveries, land use, ' irrigation demand, return flows, and groundwater banking) in C2VSim. We also _ propose allowing other GSAs to develop their own water budge[ input files (using j ,"0`^:*140_ ,... their local consultants or resources) and '�t input these revised data to improve Figure 1: DWR's new version of C2VSim will model accuracy on a local basis. In have higher grid resolution in Kern County addition, we also propose checking and revising groundwater banking data for the large Kern Fan banking projects. Finally, we propose incorporating the recently - developed crop coefficients from the remote sensing data (being supported by the KRGSA and others). The revised C2VSim will reflect corrected local data (to the extent provided by others) and the revised model will be used to develop current and historical water budgets over the entire Kern County Subbasin. The following sum marizes key aspects of our approach. Selection and Application of the C2VSim Model C2VSim is a regional model of the California Central Valley developed by DWR using its modeling code WFM. IWFM is an integrated model that simulates groundwater, the unsaturated zone, and surface water flows. Given DWR's emphasis on water management, ' GSP regulations require current, historica l, and projected water budgets. This scope of work includes current and historical water budgets only. Projected water budgets require analysis of individual projects conducted by each GSA to achieve the GSA- specific measurable objectives toward sustainability. A projected water budget analysis for the KRGSA will be conducted as described in our previous scope of work and is not reproduced herein. C2VSIrn Water Budget Modeling Kern County Subbasin GSAs 3 TODD GROUNDWATER C2VSim provides a strong representation of surface water and groundwater water budget components that makes it a preferred platform for determining water budgets. C2VSim is anticipated to be DWR's primary tool for evaluating water management in the Central Valley and is specifically referenced in the GSP regulations for application to GSP water budgets ( §354.18(f)); therefore, utilizing C2VSim is advantageous for GSP compliance. DWR is in the process of updating C2VSim through September 2015 to support SGMA compliance for the critically - overdrafted basins in the Central Valley. We will revise the updated C2VSim (with simulations through September 2015) to develop a current and historical water budget for the Kern County Subbasin. The updated C2VSim is expected to be released by DWR in June 2017; however, input files for the updated model can be accessed prior to the final model release. Given the GSP deadline, these files need to be obtained and reviewed as soon as possible upon notice -to- proceed. The updated C2VSim consists of a coarse - grained and a fine- grained version referred to as C2VSim -CG and C2VSim -FG, respectively. The C2VSim -CG uses the mesh used in the previous C2VSim version with data through 2009. Because the average element size of C2VSim -CG is over 14 square miles, C2VSim -FG is also being developed by DWR to provide the data resolution to better support SGMA (Figure 1). The C2VSim -FG will have an average element size of 0.6 square miles. Both versions of the updated C2VSim will include the following hydrostratigraphic layers: • Shallow, unconfined aquifer • Regional confining layers • Active confined aquifer (contains high level of pumping) • Inactive confined aquifer (contains limited pumping), and • Saline confined aquifer. This scope of work does not include changes to the hydrogeological conceptual model or natural water budget components (such as precipitation, soil properties, or streamflow) of C2VSim. Specifically, the architecture of the model including layering, discretization, boundary conditions, and aquifer properties will not be revised. After the various hydrogeologic conceptual models have been developed as part of the numerous GSPs in the subbasin, there may be technical justifications for such changes to the C2VSim or other regional model for future applications. However, these modifications can be considered for future SGMA compliance after the initial GSPS containing the current and historical water budgets have been submitted. Consistency of Modeling with GSP Regulations The Kern County Subbasin water budget will follow GSP regulations by providing an accounting of the volume of groundwater and surface water entering and leaving the subbasin and the change in the volume of water stored. Information will be reported in tabular and graphical form as required by the regulations. Specifically, DWR requires that GSP water budgets quantify the following: C2VSim Water Budget Modeling Kern County Subbasin GSAS 4 TODD GROUNDWATER • Total surface water entering and leaving a basin by water source type. • Inflow to the groundwater system by water source type, including subsurface groundwater inflow and infiltration of precipitation, applied water, and surface watersystems, such as lakes, streams, rivers, canals, springs and conveyance systems. • Outflows from the groundwater system by water use sector, including evapotranspiration, groundwater extraction, groundwater discharge to surface water sources, and subsurface groundwater outflow. • The change in the annual volume of groundwater in storage between seasonal high conditions. • The amount of overdraft over a period of years during which water year and water supply conditions approximate average conditions (if overdraft conditions occur as defined in Bulletin 118). • The water yeartype associated with the annual supply, demand, and change in groundwater stored. • An estimate of sustainable yield for the basin. Selection of Time Periods for Water Budgets and Model Revisions The updated C2VSim model will be capable of simulating a long -term base period (some data back to the 19205 and more detailed data back to the 1970s). However, to adhere to the expedited schedule and to provide a reasonable budget that also meets GSP requirements, we propose that model revisions be limited to relatively recent and specific time periods when data are more accurate and more readily available. For the current water budget, GSP regulations require that the analysis be conducted for the most recent water year (WY) available; for the DWR- updated C2VSim model, this is reported to be WY 2015. For the historical water budget, it is desirable to define a base period when natural hydrology represents average conditions. Regulations require that this time period cover at least 10 years. Forthis project, a 20 -year base period from WY 1995 through WY 2014 is proposed. This 20 -year period is associated with average conditions of precipitation and Kern River flows (represented as 100% Annual Index on the Kern River). This period also begins at the end of a dry period with relatively stable water levels. Additional documentation for the historical time period was provided to the Kern Groundwater Authority (KGA) on November 7, 2016 and included a number of hydrographs illustrating water level conditions over the 20 -year time period. The 20 -year time period is also advantageous for incorporation of newly - available data. It is our understanding that the KGA has commissioned a remote sensing study of evapotranspiration (ET) across the entire subbasin that will provide basin -wide values for agricultural demand corresponding to the WY 1995 through WY 2014 base period. We will use these data, as available, to check against agricultural demands already incorporated into 'Water Year is from October through September. For example, Water Year 1995 is from October 1, 1994 through September 30, 1995. C2VSim Water Budget Modeling Kern County Subbasin GSAS 5 TODD GROUNDWATER the most recent time period of the C2VSim model. Adjustments will be made to the model to represent the newly - available data. These regional model revisions will be improved if other GSAs coordinate by providing local water budget input data. We will ensure an overall mass balance is considered in the zone budget revisions. In our preliminary discussions with the C2VSim developers at DWR, a significant portion of model uncertainty is related to incomplete data regarding groundwater banking and other managed recharge operations in the Kern County Subbasin. Recognizing that several of the large groundwater banking projects (especially those on the Kern Fan) pre -date the 20 -year base period, we propose checking/revising data for groundwater banking operations dating back to at least 1978, the beginning of banking at the City of Bakersfield 2800 Recharge Facilities. For the Kern Fan banking projects, we will check data for the Kern Water Bank, Berrenda Mesa, Pioneer Project, and the City of Bakersfield 2800 Recharge Facilities, and verify these input data with the local banking authorities. For other district - specific groundwater banking projects, we will rely on those districts to provide corrected data if model revisions are necessary. For these proposed time periods, monthly input data will be required. For example, for surface water deliveries, monthly volumes (and locations) will be required from WY 1995 through WY 2015. Revise C2VSinn for Crop Coefficients, Groundwater Banking, and Local Water Budgets, Our approach for revising the DW R- updated C2VSim model includes: • newly- acquired crop coefficient data from remote sensing studies • historical amounts of groundwater banking, and • monthly local water budget data if provided by other GSAs and /or water districts. We assume that remote sensing data will be provided to us by the KRGSA, who can access these data being developed by the KGA. We assume that groundwater banking data can be verified and /or revised through coordination with the local banking authorities. Local water budget inputs will be revised if local GSAs /water districts provide monthly input data for their service areas. We will work through the KRGSA on how best to coordinate with others to acquire the input data in formats easily incorporated into the C2VSim model. A key feature of IWFM is DWR's agricultural and urban water supply and demand management module that dynamically simulates both surface water and groundwater supplies based on demand estimates, as affected by usage and climatic conditions. Todd Groundwater will consider the function of this module and provide a desired template to be used when obtaining input data from others. We will coordinate with others to ensure our understanding and accurate representation of input data into the model. C2VSim Water Budget Modeling Kern County Subbasin GSAs 6 TODD GROUNDWATER Coordinate with DWR We will coordinate with DWR to work out methods to revise C2VSim in a manner consistent with DWR practices and to facilitate a data transfer to support DWR after the development of C2VSim with revised Kern County Subbasin data. Our scope includes time for coordination and meetings for these discussions. We will use DWR for technical support as needed, but the scope of work herein will be conducted by Todd Groundwater. DWR's current plan is that C2VSim -CG and C2VSim -FG will use the same water budget information, but C2VSim -FG will provide a more detailed spatial distribution of the data, especially in land use and crop type information. In our preliminary discussions with DWR, C2VSim -CG is currently planned to be released in June 2017, but that C2VSim -FG does not have a projected completion date. Therefore, we will use C2V5im -CG for developing the water budgets if C2VSim -FG is not available. PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES Our proposed scope of services incorporates our approach concepts discussed above. It is organized around the plan contents in Article 5 of the GSP draft regulations, with due consideration of other articles. Task 1: Initial Review of C2VSim To expedite the development of the Kern County Subbasin water budgets, we will review currently available versions of C2VSim. An update of C2VSim through September 2015 is currently being developed by DWR with an anticipated release date in mid -2017. To begin our assessment in preparation of developing water budgets, we will obtain a beta version of the C2VSim from DWR. We will then review the input data requirements and results for the Kern County Subbasin to build a foundation for using C2VSim. This effort sets the stage for the C2VSim revision in Task 3. The subtasks for Task 1 are described below. 1.1— Coordinate with DWR on C21/Sim To facilitate working with C2VSim, we will open a channel with the DWR C2VSim developers to help facilitate our work. Early in the project, we will set up a meeting with appropriate DWR staff responsible for developing the C2VSim model to discuss the data used for Kern County. We will continue to coordinate with DWR over the life of the project, as needed, to help resolve C2V5im and Kern County Subbasin - related issues. 1.2 — Assess Kern County Water Budget Data Requirements The C2V5im input data for the Kern County Subbasin will be reviewed, focusing on the managed water supply information. This step will build our working understanding of the model. We will compile a list of the key managed water supply data already included in C2VSim. This list can be compared to any data provided by local agencies to identify missing or incomplete water budget components in the current version of C2VSim. C2VSim Water Budget Modeling Kern County Subbasin GSAS 7 TODD GROUNDWATER 1.3 — Initial Assessment of C2VSim Results in Kern County The C2VSim results will be reviewed for the Kern County Subbasin to assess the quality of the model simulations. The results of this review will be incorporated into a Model Development Plan that will guide efforts for Task 3. The purpose of this plan is to help resolve issues concerning key parameters and assumptions early so that these will not manifest themselves later in the process. These will be documented in the Technical Report (Task 5). Task 2: Coordinate with Local Agencies on Water Budget Input Data As discussed previously, local water budgets will be coordinated with other GSAs /water districts to verify the accuracy and, if warranted , to revise the input data. We emphasize that we are not proposing to develop local water budgets for others; the output from the model will be a current and historical water budget for the entire subbasin. We have not included costs to analyze source data or develop the water budget components for areas outside of the KRGSA. We propose only to revise the model with the best available information on local water budgets. The following outlines the subtasks for Task 2. 2.1 Develop Local Agency Data Request We will develop a data request to provide guidance to local agencies regarding the types of water budget input data needed for the C2VSim revision. The data request will focus on managed water supply information, but will also include the current understanding of overall water budgets for comparison to the C2VSim results. 22 Coordinate with Local Agencies an Water Budgets After the data request has been submitted to the local agencies, Todd Groundwater will be available to answer questions and facilitate provision of the input data. Time is included for two trips to Kern County to meet with others, as needed, to better understand the input data being provided and to accurately represent the same in the revised model. 2.3 Compile and Review Local Agency Water Budget Data We will compile water budget input data provided by others for comparison to the model. The water budget data will focus on managed water supply information for the C2VSim revision. For example, determination of groundwater irrigation demand can be calculated from estimates of applied water and return flows using crop maps, and then subtracting surface water irrigation supplies. Urban groundwater pumping and groundwater banking recovery amounts are measured directly and provide a more accurate dataset to compare to model estimates. 2.4 Identify Data Gaps The results of this compilation will be summarized using tables that put the water budget components into a consistent format to illustrate the potential range and identify potential data gaps. An assessment of these data will be performed to determine the overall strengths and weaknesses of the different data sources. A proposed water budget for the GSP will be developed that utilizes the highest quality data and is consistent with the conceptual understanding of water management in the subbasin. C2VSim Water Budget Modeling Kern County Subbasin GSAs a TODD GROUNDWATER 2.5 Water Budget Workshop A workshop meeting is planned to present the overall approach for developing the Kern County Subbasin water budgets to the KRGSA (and others), and to discuss issues and concerns about the process. Feedback from the group will be used to improve and refine the water budgets. Task 3: Revise C2VSim with New Data Task 3 includes revising C2VSim with the managed water supply information from others. Because the IWFM code is primarily a text-based input data structure, time is included for developing a systematic method for revising input data, outputting results, and providing data quality reviews throughout the process. Task 3 is dependent upon DWR officially releasing the new version of C2VSim through 2015. For scheduling purposes, we assume that the new version of C2VSim will be available by June 2017 and that input files are available in early 2017. The following outlines the subtasks for Task 3. 3.1 Verify C2VSfm Data and Calibration in Kern County Subbasin Once the officially released version of C2VSim through 2015 is released by DWR, we will acquire the model and verify the results for the Kern County Subbasin. We will review the model documentation to evaluate whether there are any changes in the input data for the Kern County Subbasin compared to the beta versions used in Task 1. 3.2 Prepare Revised Data for C2VSfm Input The data received from others will be formatted into the data file structure required for C2VSim. Areas with little to no new information will default to original data contained in C2VSim. Because input data for IWFM is in large text files, a systematic method for revising input data and providing data quality reviews will be applied throughout the process. 3.3 Apply Revised C2113fm for Kern County Subbasin Aker revisions are complete, the C2VSim will be setup and run. Ongoing quality review will verify that the model is properly applying the new data. A sensitivity evaluation will be run for a limited number of key parameters to evaluate the effects of varying parameters in the Kern County Subbasin on model results. The results of the model runs will be processed and tabulated. 3.4 Evaluate Revised C2VSim Performance The results will be assessed to evaluate the effects of the new data on the overall model calibration. The results will be compiled and documented for the Technical Report. We will continue to coordinate with DWR during the C2VSim model revision process for the Kern County Subbasin. Recommendations on how to improve the C2VSim model will be presented to DWR so that future model revisions can take advantage of the local knowledge developed for the GSPs and provide an improved tool for assessing water budgets in the future. C2VSim Water Budget Modeling Kern County Subbasin GSAS 9 TODD GROUNDWATER 3.5 C2VSim Revision Project Updates Two project update meetings are planned to present the overall approach and results of the C2VSim revision to the KRGSA (and others), and to discuss issues and concerns about the process. Feedback from the group will be used to improve and refine the model. Task 4: Generate Current and Historical Water Budgets for the Kern County Subbasin After the C2VSim model is revised with Kern County Subbasin managed water supply data and the results are verified, we will generate subbasin -wide water budgets for the Kern County Subbasin. Water budget data will include the change in the volume of water stored, and the information will be reported in tabular and graphical form as required by SGMA. The following outlines the subtasks for Task 4. 4.1 Generate Initial Subbasin Water Budgets from Revised C2VSim We will use the IWFM Z- Budget feature to develop the subbasin water budgets from the revised C2VSim. The water budgets will quantify the required elements required for SGMA including simulation results for subsurface inflows and outflows, managed aquifer recharge and irrigation pumping and return flows. 4.2 Pubifc Review of Subbasin Water Budgets After initial review and comment by the KRGSA, the results of the Kern County Subbasin water budgets from Task 4.1 will be reviewed in a public workshop. We will address comments on the water budgets and work to reconcile any questions on the results. We will compile a list of recommended changes for consideration of the final Kern County Subbasin water budgets. 4.3 Generate Final Subbasin Water Budgets from C2VSfm Final Kern County Subbasin water budgets will be generated using an agreed upon list of recommended changes. Final subbasin water budgets will include the change in the volume of water stored, and the information will be reported in tabular and graphical form as required by SGMA. Results will be documented in the Technical Report to provide the technical basis for the subbasin water budgets to support the Kern County Subbasin GSPs. 4.4 Kern County Subbasin Water Budget Workshop The results of the initial C2VSim water budgets will be presented to KRGSA (and others) during a public workshop. Task 5: Technical Report A technical report will be developed that documents the work performed for this scope of work. The technical report will provide the technical basis for developing the KRGSA and subbasin -wide water budgets and revising C2VSim. The modeling results and water budgets produced for the Technical Report will be consistent with DWR's SGMA guidelines and BNIPS. The following subtasks are included in Task 5. C2VSim Water Budget Modeling Kern County Subbasin GSAs 10 TODD GROUNDWATER 5.1 Draft Report For costing purposes, we assume that the draft technical report will require two draft versions. An Administrative Draft Technical Report will be prepared for KRGSA review and comments. Comments will be incorporated into a Draft Technical Report. Electronic submittal is assumed for both versions. 5.2 Final Report The Final Technical Report will address final comments and will be included as an appendix in the KRGSA ESP. As directed by the KRGSA, the report will also be submitted to entities providing cost reimbursement. For costing purposes, we assume FedEx delivery of 10 hard copies plus an electronic version for the Final Technical Report covering the current and historical water budgets. Task 6: Project Coordination and Communication This task covers project coordination with the client throughout the project. Coordination will include project planning, on -going communications and project status updates. We assume that communication during the project will be conducted via emails, telephone and web meetings. KEY ASSUMPTIONS FOR COMPLETING SCOPE OF WORK Based on our experience, this is an aggressive, but realistic schedule for completing the scope of work contingent upon cooperation of the KRGSA and other agencies in the Kern County Subbasin in working through potential issues related to the water budgets. In order to adhere to the budget and schedule, our key assumptions are as follows: • The official release of the updated C2VSim by DW R with simulation results through September 2015 occurs by late summer 2017. We will request beta versions of the model for initial work; however, the water budgets will need to be based on the official version. Any delays by DWR in releasing this model may impact the schedule. • C2VSim is developed using the IWFM modeling code, which uses a text -based input data structure; therefore, time is included for developing a systematic method for revising input data, outputting results, and providing data quality reviews for working with this type of data structure. • We will coordinate with agencies, as appropriate, to understand data provided and to check data for reasonableness, as well as QC data entry into the model. Nonetheless, we cannot be responsible for errors or omissions provided by others in either the local water budget data, source data, or methodologies employed by others to develop the water budget data. • This scope of work focuses on historical and current water budgets for the Kern County Subbasin. Projected water budgets, which are also required by the GSP regulations, are not included in this scope of work. • This scope of work addresses only changes related to the managed water supply components of C2VSim, and does not include changes to the hydrogeological C2VSim Water Budget Modeling Kern County Subbasin GSAS 11 TODD GROUNDWATER conceptual model or natural water budget components. We assume that no alterations will be made to the C2VSim including architecture, layering, or grid spacing. The scope of work does not include hydrogeologic consulting required to develop local water budgets for other local agencies; rather, we assume that the water budget input data will be provided by qualified professionals working separately under the direction of the local agencies. C2VSim input data for areas where local agencies provide little to no additional information, or data that cannot be readily incorporated into the model, will default to data already contained in C2VSim. CosT ESTIMATE A cost estimate is provided at the end of this text on Table 1. Our budget for the groundwater assessment including Tasks 1 through 7 is estimated to total $431,957 as summarized on Table 1. Costs include labor, fees, and expenses for each project task. The largest level of effort is assigned to Task 3 to revise the existing C2VSim with Kern County Subbasin managed water data. A relatively large level of effort is also assigned to Tasks 2 and 4 for development of Subbasin wide water budgets and coordination with local agencies. This is likely to be one of the first GSPs to be prepared in the State, which introduces some uncertainty for the cost estimate. Nonetheless, we think that the scope and costs have been developed with a good understanding of the recently - adopted regulations. This budget modifies our previous budget for developing a GSP far the KRGSA as follows Total Estimated GSP Budgets Previous Cost Estimate dated May 9, 2016 (as modified July 16,_ 2016 in Exhibit A of KRGSA 16 -002) $359,964 Cost Estimate from Table 1 herein (January 17, 2017) $431,957 Total GSP Budgets. $791,921 SCHEDULE Assuming approval of this project, we can complete the proposed scope of work in about nineteen months from the notice to proceed. The Todd Groundwater Team stands ready to start upon notice -to- proceed in February 2017; if approved in February 2017, and the DWR updated C2VSim model is available in July 2017, we should be able to complete the project by September 2018. Our proposed schedule is provided by task and subtask in Table 2. Proposed Project Updates and Workshop meetings are shown as diamonds. C2VSim Water Budget Modeling Kern County Subbasin GSAs 12 TODD GROUNDWATER Table 1: Cost Estimate )M wme: N � CAWmCmem. .'a wY N"""'a l. 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M1a}n Cmaevtlnn an0 CammuN[etlm C M. m•iaaeeu N 0 2x N 3N 9 5 f 11 18 o N 0 iltm M s s s n +3 . ix 118 1203 N IU x5 XY { TIO s 0 1 { 9eN s 6N s U+N1 Ta01a 2. van tmbLUrnva B�aY �'n�wm� a'eueaw wuWUUq'/ui9 PHaV -© 00_ L "JL'7 © © ©..000�00L^JCCI ©_ ©/1 L7 mmmmmmmmmm mom mm �� m m m NNMmmN N MOSEEMENOMMO mmmmmmm MOSEEMEMOMMOM --------------- - - - - -- KRGSA LETTERHEAD April 4, 2017 Treavor Joseph, Sup. Engineering Geologist SGM Section Chief California Department of Water Resources (DWR) P.O. Box 942836 Sacramento, CA 94236 Re: Request for Timely Completion of the C2VSIM Model Update Dear Mr. Joseph: The Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (KRGSA) is an exclusive GSA in the eastern portion of the Kern County Subbasin (5- 22.14). It includes the City of Bakersfield, Kern Delta Water District, Kern County Water Agency Improvement District 4 (ID4) and other public agencies that have united to manage groundwater resources within the GSA boundary. In addition to being the largest subbasin in the state, the Kern County Subbasin is a high - priority basin that has been designated by DWR as a basin in critical overdraft. Because of this designation, the subbasin must complete coordinated groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) by January 31, 2020. During recent months, we have been collaborating with the Kern Groundwater Authority (KGA) and other GSAs in the subbasin to develop a technical strategy for preparing subbasin- wide water budgets as required by the GSP regulations'. Most of the subbasin has already agreed to participate in a scope of services that relies on the DWR groundwater model C2VSIM2. As noted in the GSP regulations, DWR has committed to making the C2VSIM available for use by Agencies in developing the water budget (§ 354.18(f)). Recognizing the need to analyze water budgets as soon as possible, DWR has been updating the C2VSIM for agency use. We understand that the coarse -grid model is currently being calibrated through water year 2015 and will be available later this year. However, there is no current schedule for update and provision of the fine -grid model. We urge DWR to prioritize this effort by committing the additional resources necessary to expedite completion of theC2VSIM update, including the fine -grid model. Given the aggressive deadlines and the significant amount of work required for the GSP, the timely release of the updated model is critical to our successful GSP development and implementation. The Kern County Subbasin, and other subbasins in the Central Valley, are ' CCR, Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 1.5, Subchapter 2. Groundwater Sustainability Plans. 2 California Central Valley relying on DWR to provide this important component of the DWR technical assistance program as promised in the GSP regulations. Thank you for your consideration, KRGSA Board Members 2 !.u'a.v � � -o - Water Boards State Water ReSOLfrces Control Board G Bw'wl, J tP f, I I o/ FC I j I I , f [9m. 0 A A "'A A ROOM 111,10A73 Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. Coastal Hearing Room 1001 1 Street, Second Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY I 21 9W ,Lfjtr-rp-vjp-M- AR MERM s. I 1117174PIR Mr. ,' N/1 'I I c , C3 I A I R I 'Nor""'ks Hoa'41r) 'XF.(�UTINF. DMEM'C)P 4 : A 9 ",6814 � M t'i i H n q A d d P Q Rs. 100 S ,,,�c i , i r rw n 1� A 1`812 -n10 v v w w .w a t e r b o n i d 3 . r 3 . c m v SUBMISSION The State Water Board will accept written comments on the Draft Emergency Regulation. Written comments must be received by 12:00 noon on Friday, April 7, 2017 and be addressed • i *71,7-2-- •. 1001 1 Street, •o + 95814 To receive future notices concerning the Draft Emergency Regulation, please subscribe to the State Water Board's email distribution list. The subscription form is located at iLt.tp.,.//wwvv,)Arater'boards,,g"ov/iresOL�rces/eniai� subscrip subscdbe.ShtfTIL To subscribe, select the "General Interests" category, check the box for "Groundwater Management," and provide the required information. ,ontact Information Please direct all questions regarding the Draft Emergency Regulation for State Intervention Fees • Jessica Bean atJessica, Qfj[!C!�gAaterboards. ca.,ggy • (916) 341-5334 March 8, 2017 Date Jeani Townsend Clerk to the Board DRAF-TEmeirgency RegL&RUW11 for State 4itervention Fees 03/07/201,7 (f) "Meter" means a device that measures groundwater extractions and that meets t requirements of section XXX.3. I NO" ill MIRROR I I Im • WIAFT ulne gen Ill gWation foir State hiterventiori Fees 03/07/20'17 SUNNI •I • I IM III IIIIIN C I I I 111 11 1 • M. ROBOT.! E&Zioza)ltn \11) The annual fee is $300 per well plus a volumetric charge • $40 per acre-f•• t • groundwater extracted during the preceding reporting period, except that for de minimis extractors required to file a report, the annual fee is $100 per well. 61MIT"TIVI DRAFT Emergency R(%Ulafion foir State hi,iteirvention Fees 03/07/2017 (1) Equipped with a totalizer that records the total volume of groundwater extracted from the well. (2) Permanently attached to the well discharge pipe between the point of extraction and the point of delivery for beneficial use. (3) Calibrated to be accurate to within ± five (5) percent by volume. The calibration must be conducted by a qualified individual upon installation and at least once every five years thereafter, • more frequently if necessary to ensure accuracy is maintained. Authority. Water Code sections 1529.5, 1530, 5107, 5208, and 10736(d)(3). References- Water Code sections 5202, 5202(a)(1), 5202(a)(2), 5203, 5203(e), 10735.4, and 10735.6 A= The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) requires the State Water Resources Control _%C2 costs associated with state intervention. A draft En e jLgn.,f 1, State Intervention Fees is ....... . .... .. . ... . ... available for public comment until April 7, 2017. SGMA and State Intervention • February 1, 2020 Basin is in critical overdraft and there is no plan or DWR fails plan • February 1, 2022 No plan or DWR fails plan and basin is in long-term overdraft • February 1, 2025 DWR fails plan and basin has significant surface water depletions Beginning July 1, 2017, portions of basins not within the service area of a GSA are considered Annual reports are due to the Board by December 15 • each year for extractions made during the previous water year (October 1 - September 30). A report must be submitted for each well and must The Board must adopt an emergency regulation specifying the fees.' The emergency regulation allows SI'A'M E WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD , acranwento, CA 95814- MaHing Address: P O.Box i00, Sacramento, CA 95812,,W00 - wwwwa4irboards.ca.gi mi N seepra r rw 11 111 1 H­11� the Board to update the fee schedule as necessary to reflect changing conditions and programmatic costs. These fees will not apply in basins where local implementation of SGMA is successful. Early Input WMFA�- U-4-1t events to get a better understanding of stakeholder concerns and solicit feedback on how to best structure the annual fees. The draft emergency regulation incorporates input provided ♦ a range of stakeholders including local governments, water suppliers, businesses, and individuals. Levels of State Intervention The proposed schedule of fees is tied to the "level" of state intervention occurring in a basin. Each level is associated with particular types of activities increasing staff workloads and other costs. a t , ; 0 - OCUR to M104 "M Proposed Schedule of Fees N979MM extractors in a probationary basin to prepare and submit technical or monitoring program reports. Therefore, the costs associated with these reports are not currently included in the proposed fee schedule." ilietered Extraction Discount To be eli� ible for the Ci1O *er acre-foot unmana ed area rate,, extractors must measuregroundwater extraction volumes with a meter that meets the following requirements: Extractors are responsible for the installation and maintenance of meters and all related costs. Fee Examples l. The following table highlights how the different levels of state intervention would impact the annual fees required of a hypothetical 50-acre farm that extracts 175 acre-feet of groundwater (3.5 acre-feet per acre) each year from a single well: 9 per year from a single well: Simplified Fees for the 2017 Water Year extra ctors State Wate r Boa rd staff is ;#, ro�iosi n- si m -�# I if ied -fees for th e 2Rj17 M%, the following page: Unmanaged Area (metered) Unmanaged Area (unmetered) 5 Probationary Basin 0 interim Plan per year from a single well: Simplified Fees for the 2017 Water Year extra ctors State Wate r Boa rd staff is ;#, ro�iosi n- si m -�# I if ied -fees for th e 2Rj17 M%, the following page: • The annual fee for reports due by December 15, 2017 will be a flat fee of $300. • The late fee for reports due by December 15, 2017 will be $100 for each month late up to a I I ; III I 1 11 1 111 1111 1111 111 1111 11 11 ;� � ill I . - I I M! Is .11 .,, , - 2017, but the annual fee will be waived. State Water Board Flexibility V TVICT - -- - - - [- - F"10 IMIL I Extractors may be excluded from probationary reporting and related fees." 3. Successful elements of a local sustainability plan will be incorporated into an interim plan." Ir:7n- *All dates are subject to change. State Water Board., watt Lt rds "21 _gE)JP Department of Water Resources: miat x I. r(22EL4a clte IL Contact Jessica Bean, Groundwater Management Program Email: Jessica.bean@waterboards.ca.gov Phone: 916-341-5334 I Basin prioritization information available at,wa.,t.er. ,&v undwate it 1c a 1 aS inPriod' 'crrl 1 Water Code Section 5202(a)(2) 3 Water Code Sections 10735.2 and 10735.8 4 Water Code Section 10735.2(c) 5 Water Code Sections 5202 and 5203 6 Water Code Section 5202(f) 7 Water Code Section 1530 8 Water Code Section 5202(a)(2) 9 Water Code Section 10735 et. seq. sa Water Code Section 5202(a)(1) Water Code Section 10735.8 Water Code Section 10736.6 Water Code Section 10721(e) Water Code Section 10735.2(c)(2) is Water Code Section 10735.2(e) Water Code Section 10735.2(c) Water Code Section 10735.8(e) oil Release draft emergency regulation for public review and comment M arch 8, 2017 State Water Board Workshop on draft emergency regulation March 21, 2017 Public comment period for draft emergency regulation ends Ppril 7, 2017 Public release • proposed emergency regulation May 6, 2017 State Water Board meeting to adopt proposed emergency regulation IIIIIIIIII Submission of adopted emergency regulation to Office • �• Emergency regulation effective *All dates are subject to change. State Water Board., watt Lt rds "21 _gE)JP Department of Water Resources: miat x I. r(22EL4a clte IL Contact Jessica Bean, Groundwater Management Program Email: Jessica.bean@waterboards.ca.gov Phone: 916-341-5334 I Basin prioritization information available at,wa.,t.er. ,&v undwate it 1c a 1 aS inPriod' 'crrl 1 Water Code Section 5202(a)(2) 3 Water Code Sections 10735.2 and 10735.8 4 Water Code Section 10735.2(c) 5 Water Code Sections 5202 and 5203 6 Water Code Section 5202(f) 7 Water Code Section 1530 8 Water Code Section 5202(a)(2) 9 Water Code Section 10735 et. seq. sa Water Code Section 5202(a)(1) Water Code Section 10735.8 Water Code Section 10736.6 Water Code Section 10721(e) Water Code Section 10735.2(c)(2) is Water Code Section 10735.2(e) Water Code Section 10735.2(c) Water Code Section 10735.8(e)