COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL

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1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL (1) DEPARTMENT Public Works (2) MEETING DATE 4/9/2019 (3) CONTACT/PHONE Mladen Bandov Senior Water Resources Engineer (805) (4) SUBJECT Receive and file a report on the implementation of Sustainable Groundwater Management Act efforts in six local priority groundwater basins; and request authorization to pay invoices that reflect an additional cost allocation for the purpose of developing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Paso Robles Subbasin. All Districts. (5) RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the Board: 1. Receive and file a report on the implementation of Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) efforts in six local priority groundwater basins; and 2. Authorize the County of San Luis Obispo (County) Department of Public Works (Department) to pay invoices that reflect an additional cost allocation resulting from the redistribution of Heritage Ranch Community Services District s former 1% cost obligation with respect to the consultant contract entered into between the City of Paso Robles and Montgomery & Associates (formerly HydroMetrics Water Resources) for the purpose of developing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Paso Robles Subbasin. (6) FUNDING SOURCE(S) (7) CURRENT YEAR FINANCIAL IMPACT (8) ANNUAL FINANCIAL IMPACT (9) BUDGETED? County General Fund Fund Center $1.3 M to $2.6 M per year for SGMA efforts in all six basins. $1.3 M to $2.6 M per year for SGMA efforts in all six basins. Yes (10) AGENDA PLACEMENT {X} Consent { } Presentation { } Hearing (Time Est. ) { } Board Business (Time Est. ) (11) EXECUTED DOCUMENTS { } Resolutions { } Contracts { } Ordinances {X} N/A (12) OUTLINE AGREEMENT REQUISITION NUMBER (OAR) N/A (14) LOCATION MAP (15) BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT? (13) BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED? BAR ID Number: N/A { } 4/5th's Vote Required {X} N/A (16) AGENDA ITEM HISTORY Attached No { } N/A Date 2/26/2019, #16 (17) ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REVIEW Kristin Eriksson (18) SUPERVISOR DISTRICT(S) All Districts Reference: Page 1 of 5

2 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TO: FROM: VIA: Board of Supervisors Public Works Mladen Bandov, Senior Water Resources Engineer Courtney Howard, Water Resources Division Manager Kate Ballantyne, Deputy Director DATE: 4/9/2019 SUBJECT: Receive and file a report on the implementation of Sustainable Groundwater Management Act efforts in six local priority groundwater basins; and request authorization to pay invoices that reflect an additional cost allocation for the purpose of developing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Paso Robles Subbasin. All Districts. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Board: 1. Receive and file a report on the implementation of Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) efforts in six local priority groundwater basins; and 2. Authorize the County of San Luis Obispo (County) Department of Public Works (Department) to pay invoices that reflect an additional cost allocation resulting from the redistribution of Heritage Ranch Community Services District s former 1% cost obligation with respect to the consultant contract entered into between the City of Paso Robles and Montgomery & Associates (formerly HydroMetrics Water Resources) for the purpose of developing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Paso Robles Subbasin. DISCUSSION This item serves as a report on the implementation of the SGMA efforts underway in six high and medium priority groundwater basins 1. On January 4, 2019, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) published the final 2018 SGMA Basin Prioritization for the basins not affected by the 2018 Basin Boundary Modification requests. DWR anticipates releasing the draft prioritization for basins with modified boundaries in spring 2019, which may affect priorities and designations for Santa Maria Valley, Paso Robles and Los Osos Valley basins, located in whole or in part in San Luis Obispo 1 As of March 1, 2019, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) identifies the priorities and designations for the following local basins: San Luis Obispo Valley (high), Santa Maria Valley (high), Paso Robles (high and critical conditions of overdraft), Atascadero (very low), Cuyama Valley (high and critical conditions of overdraft), and Los Osos Valley (high and critical conditions of overdraft. Page 2 of 5

3 County including: San Luis Obispo Valley, Santa Maria Valley, Paso Robles, Atascadero, Cuyama Valley, and Los Osos Valley Basins (Attachment 1). SGMA s next critical deadline is for each Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) within the priority basins to develop and adopt a GSP by January 31, 2020 or Given that the County is either the GSA or a member of a GSA in all six basins, it is critical to keep the Board informed of the progress within each basin to develop a GSP. Staff anticipates providing SGMA Program updates through: Bimonthly Report Consent Items: Items will provide a programmatic budget status update (Exhibit A ) and a status report of SGMA compliance efforts within each basin (Exhibit B ), and as needed, will request that the Board take specific action(s) in the basins. Periodic Board Business Items: Separate from the bimonthly reports, staff will bring key policy related items to the Board to facilitate expanded discussion and to seek Board direction (see description under Future Board Engagement ). Ongoing Basin Updates Exhibit A summarizes the County s SGMA Program FY budget and costs to date. The County s SGMA Program provides for County involvement in all six basins; however, there is no one size fits all solution for the basins and each GSP development and basin user engagement process largely occurs at the community or basin scale. Exhibit B provides a status report on progress within each basin related to SGMA compliance. Each basin status report includes: 1. Highlights to the Board on key milestones and activities; 2. A summary of how the public can engage in GSP development processes; and 3. A map of the basin s GSAs. The current status report covers SGMA Program activities from January 1, 2019 through March 8, Basin users and interested stakeholders are encouraged to engage in and provide input during the basin processes described in Exhibit B, particularly during basin specific events (i.e. GSA Board meetings, advisory committee meetings, and public workshops), to help shape draft GSP sections as they are developed. For example, the Paso Basin Cooperative Committee (PBCC) and individual GSAs have held several public workshops regarding sustainable management criteria, including where to set ideal and acceptable groundwater levels in the Paso Basin. The GSP Consultant will use input received during these workshops and upcoming meetings to draft related GSP sections. Basin users and stakeholders are also encouraged to provide comments on draft GSP sections along the way. On February 11, 2019 DWR released the final publication of the 2018 Basin Boundary Modifications, which included approving the removal of a minor part along the western external boundary of the Paso Basin. The removed basin area underlies Heritage Ranch Community Services District (HRCSD) and will no longer be subject to the requirements of SGMA. 2 Pursuant to Water Code (a), high or medium priority basins subject to critical conditions of overdraft shall adopt a GSP by January 31, All other high and medium priority basins shall adopt a GSP by January 31, where there is more than one GSA, the GSAs may jointly adopt a single GSP or separate coordinated GSPs. Page 3 of 5

4 Consequently, HRCSD submitted a corresponding notice dated January 18, 2019 for the withdrawal from the Memorandum of Agreement regarding the preparation of a GSP for the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin (Attachment 4). As a result, a redistribution will be required of HRCSD's former 1% cost obligation with respect to the consultant contract entered into between the City of Paso Robles and Montgomery & Associates (formerly HydroMetrics WRI) for the purpose of developing a GSP for the Paso Robles Subbasin. The redistribution will be shared on a pro rata basis between the remaining GSAs in the Paso Basin. It is anticipated that the County's cost share of HRCSD's remaining GSP Development Budget will be in the amount of $2,158, and already in the approved FY Budget (County's SGMA Program FY ). Recommended Actions It is recommended that the Board receive and file the report on implementation of SGMA efforts in the six basins. This includes receiving status updates on each basin s draft GSP sections available for public review as they become available. It is also recommended that the Board authorize the Department to pay invoices that reflect an additional cost allocation resulting from the redistribution of HRCSD's former 1% cost obligation provided that all of the other remaining parties similarly agree. Future Board Engagement Individual Board members represent the County on SGMA basin management boards or committees (e.g. PBCC). However, staff anticipates various topics relating to establishing sustainable management criteria and basin thresholds, as well as subsequent management actions that would be needed to achieve those, may benefit from full Board consideration and policy direction. Once a GSP is fully developed, it will be brought to the Board, acting as the GSA for the basin or a portion of the basin for final consideration and adoption. In the basins where the County is not a GSA (i.e., separate agencies were formed under SGMA), formal adoption of the GSP by the Board is not required. However, staff may return to the Board to provide an opportunity for the Board to provide guidance to the Board member that has been appointed as the County representative on the GSA s governing body. In addition, it is possible that the County will be asked to utilize its land use or well construction permitting authorities in coordination with any of the GSPs, which may necessitate further coordinated actions between the GSAs and the County. To prepare for this possibility, staff anticipates returning to the Board in mid-2019 to discuss the potential points of coordination and recommended policies. Exhibit B delineates each basin s anticipated GSP adoption schedule. OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/IMPACT Implementation of SGMA involves GSAs, local public agencies and water companies, and basin users/landowners concerned with the management of groundwater. Although SGMA specifies that local public agencies, mutual water companies and water corporations regulated by the Public Utilities Commission are the eligible GSA participants; stakeholder outreach requirements, coordination requirements, and the practical realities of preparing a GSP require the involvement of the entire community. Exhibit B includes the governance structure and public engagement processes in each basin. Page 4 of 5

5 In addition to local efforts, the DWR acts as the agency in charge of developing regulations, reviewing GSAs and GSPs, and providing technical assistance to GSAs. The State Water Resources Control Board acts as the agency in charge of enforcement, in situations of non-compliance specified in SGMA. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS The costs associated with GSP development, GSA/committee processes, and engagement with groundwater users/stakeholders are included in the County s FY Budget. Staff time associated with these efforts is largely included in the Flood Control District FY Budget. Exhibit A presents a budget status update for the County s SGMA Program. The County s proportionate share (approx. $2,158) of the additional costs related to the redistribution of costs for HRCSD s remaining portion of the contract between the City of Paso Robles and Montgomery & Associates, is included in the FY FC budget. In Section 9 of the MOA, it directs the reapportioning of costs between each remaining Party, when one member of the MOA withdraws. RESULTS This SGMA progress update provides information and transparency related to SGMA compliance efforts to both the Board and the public, and thereby contributes to a well-governed community. ATTACHMENTS 1 Vicinity Map 2 Exhibit A Budget Status Update for SGMA Program 3 Exhibit B Basins Status Reports on SGMA Compliance 4 Heritage Ranch Community Services District Notice of Withdrawal from the Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Preparation of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin (MOA) File: CF SGMA Reference: L:\Water Resources\2019\April\BOS\SGMA Update\SGMA Update brd ltr.docx JS.jr Page 5 of 5

6 State Department of Water Resources Bulletin 118 Groundwater Basins in San Luis Obispo County Fresno County Monterey County Kings County Tulare County Salinas Valley: Paso Robles Subbasin 1 of 1 State Department of Water Resources Bulletin 118 Groundwater Basins Priority Basins Salinas Valley: Atascadero Area Subbasin Los Osos Valley: Warden Creek Subbasin Kern County Attachment 1 County Boundary Los Osos Valley: Los Osos Area Subbasin San Luis Obispo Valley ³ Santa Maria River Valley: Arroyo Grande Subbasin Miles Santa Maria River Valley: Santa Maria Subbasin Santa Barbara County Cuyama Valley Printed: 2/27/2019

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8 Attachment 3 Exhibit B Basins Status Reports on SGMA Compliance This exhibit provides a status report on each basin s SGMA compliance efforts. Each Basin s Status Report includes: Highlights to the County Board on key milestones and activities; A summary of how the public can engage in Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) development processes; and A map of the basin s Groundwater Sustainability Agency(ies) (GSAs) Attached is a Basin Status Report for each of the following: Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin ( Cuyama Basin ; Basin No. 3-13) Salinas Valley Paso Robles Area Subbasin ( Paso Basin ; Basin No ) Salinas Valley Atascadero Area Subbasin ( Atascadero Basin ; Basin No ) San Luis Obispo Valley Groundwater Basin ( SLO Basin ; Basin No. 3-09) Los Osos Valley Groundwater Basin ( Los Osos Basin ; Basin No. 3-8) o Los Osos Valley Los Osos Area Subbasin (Basin No ) o Los Osos Valley Warden Creek Subbasin (Basin No ) Santa Maria River Valley Groundwater Basin ( Santa Maria Basin ; Basin No. 3-12) o Santa Maria River Valley Santa Maria Subbasin ( ) o Santa Maria River Valley Arroyo Grande Subbasin ( ) 1 of 28

9 s CUYAMA VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-13) KEY UPDATES TO THE COUNTY BOARD Highlights on Key Decisions made by GSA Board: Various Meetings As further detailed below, the GSA Board approved Draft Final Chapters to be incorporated into a compiled Draft GSP. Highlights on Progress towards GSP Development: GSA Board approved the following Draft Final GSP Sections: o Engagement o Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model o Groundwater Conditions o Monitoring Networks o Data Management System Draft GSP Sections public comment closed and pending GSA Board approval: o Pending Draft GSP Sections available for public comment: o Sustainable Thresholds (public comment period: February 19 to March 15, 2019) o Water Budget (public comment period: February 22 to March 15, 2019) Status Update on Public Meetings: The first public GSA Board meeting was on June 30, 2017, and as of March 8, 2019 the GSA Board has held twenty-five (25) meetings. The first public Standing Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting was on October 16, 2017, and as of March 8, 2019 the SAC has held twenty-one (21) meetings, including five (5) joint board meetings with the GSA Board. The first workshop was on October 24, 2016 and as of March 8, 2019 the GSA has held six (6) workshops, including one pre-gsa formation SGMA workshop. Snapshot of Cuyama Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

10 s CUYAMA VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-13) BACKGROUND & HOW TO ENGAGE IN GSP DEVELOPMENT GSP Deadline: 1/31/2020 County's Board Representation County's Basin Contact Basin Website(s) Supervisor Compton (Director); Supervisor Arnold (Alternate Director) Catherine M. Martin Governance Background: On June 6, 2017, the Santa Barbara County Water Agency, County of San Luis Obispo (County), County of Kern, County of Ventura, Cuyama Community Services District and Cuyama Basin Water District executed a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (Agreement) to form a single GSA over the entire Cuyama Basin. The Agreement creates the Cuyama Basin GSA as a Joint Powers Agency (JPA), which is a public entity that is legally separate from the parties to the Agreement. The JPA s purpose is comply with SGMA regulations by serving as the GSA, developing, adopting and implementing a GSP, and sustainably managing the Cuyama Basin. The Agreement provides that the JPA shall be governed by a Board of Directors (GSA Board) comprised of representatives from each of the six members and serving as the decision-making body for the Cuyama Basin. Cuyama Basin Wat. District County of Santa Barbara Cuyama Basin GSA County of SLO County of Ventura County of Kern Cuyama CSD JPA Lead Agency/ Basin Authority 5 seats 33%.3 vote share 2 seats 22.2% vote share 1 seat 11.1% vote share 1 seat 11.1% vote share 1 seat 11.1% vote share 1 seat 11.1% vote share Voting Thresholds: > 50% most decisions (subject to pro rata adjustment if conflict of interest), except: 75% for: annual budget, adopt GSP, litigation, add new member, establish fee, adopt Bylaws, select GSP consultant Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the GSP development in the following ways: Cuyama Basin GSA Board Meetings Consists of eleven (11) Directors with weighted voting rights. GSA Board meetings are held in Cuyama on the first Wednesday of every month. Standing Advisory Committee Meetings Consists of nine (9) voting members, appointed by the GSA Board to reflect the community. SAC meetings are held in Cuyama on the Thursday before the GSA Board meeting. Public Workshops Public Workshops are held quarterly and are conducted in both English and Spanish. The public reviews and gives input on GSP development & SGMA compliance. Website & List serve Visit the website listed above to sign up for basin update/ upcoming meeting list. Visit the website to review draft GSP materials and public comment processes. Snapshot of Cuyama Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

11 s CUYAMA VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-13) GSP Development Background: The GSP development and related studies were initiated in December The Consultant develops interim Draft Memoranda to publicly vet information, findings and approaches, which will be leveraged in developing a GSP. Each Draft Chapter is publicly vetted at the SAC and GSA Board meetings. Upon GSA Board approval of the Draft Final Chapter, its content is compiled into a draft GSP. In Spring/Summer 2019, the compiled, draft GSP will be reviewed and vetted publicly, then considered for adoption by the GSA Board in Summer/Fall Road Map to GSP Development: The schedule below provides the Consultant s high-level road map towards GSP development and adoption (but does not show each draft Chapter). Snapshot of Cuyama Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

12 s CUYAMA VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-13) Snapshot of Cuyama Basin SGMA Efforts 5 of 28 As of March 8, 2019

13 SALINAS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN - PASO ROBLES AREA SUBBASIN (Basin No ) KEY UPDATES TO THE COUNTY BOARD Highlights on Key Decisions made by GSA Board and/or Key Activities in the Basin: February 11, 2019 The State Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the Final 2018 Basin Boundary Modifications. Below are DWR s final Basin Boundary Modifications impacting the Paso Basin (see Paso Basin map); DWR approved: o Revising minor part of western external boundary of the Paso Basin making coincident with the Rinconada Fault and resulting in the removal of the basin area underlying Heritage Ranch Community Services District GSA o Extending existing shared boundary of the Upper Valley Aquifer and Paso Robles Area subbasins to coincide with the Monterey and San Luis Obispo County line, thereby placing the entire Paso Basin entirely within San Luis Obispo County February 26, 2019 The County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors received and filed a countywide SGMA implementation update. March 6, The Paso Basin Cooperative Committee received updates on the GSP development status, draft GSP chapters, and future direction for projects and management actions. All meeting material is posted to Various Meetings As further detailed below, the Paso Basin Cooperative Committee and GSP Consultant have held a number of meetings to initiate GSP development, seek public input and develop draft materials. Highlights on Progress towards GSP Development: Public Comment period closed on the following: o Chapter 1: Introduction o Chapter 2: Agency Information o Chapter 3: Description of Plan Area o Communications and Engagement Plan (part of Chapter 11: Notice and Communication) o Chapter 4: Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model o Chapter 5: Groundwater Conditions Cooperative Committee recommended the GSAs receive and file the Draft GSP Sections as they become available; therefore, today s recommended action includes receiving and filing of the following Draft GSP Sections: The public can access the following Draft GSP Sections/materials and submit Comment Forms through April 15, 2019: o Chapter 6: Water Budgets o Chapter 7: Monitoring Networks o Chapter 8: Sustainable Management Criteria o Appendix A: Additional Well Logs Used to Supplement Cross Sections o Appendix B: Identification of Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems o Appendix C: Hydrographs o Appendix D: Summary of Model Update and Modifications o Appendix E: Monitoring Protocols o Appendix G: Paso Robles Formation Aquifer RMS Hydrographs and Well Data Draft GSP Sections and GSP Comment Forms are available at: Public comments received during the comment period will be considered when draft final GSP Sections are incorporated into the compiled Public Draft GSP, planned for public review in Summer Snapshot of Paso Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

14 SALINAS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN - PASO ROBLES AREA SUBBASIN (Basin No ) Upcoming GSP Sections and/or Milestones: o Chapter 9: Projects & Management Actions o Chapter 10: Plan Implementation o Chapter 11: Notice and Communications o o Chapter 12: Interagency Agreements Reference List Status Update on Public Meetings: The first Paso Basin Cooperative Committee meeting was on October 18, 2017, and as of March 8, 2019, the Committee will have held fourteen (14) meetings. The first public workshop was on April 23, 2018 and as of March 8, 2019, the Committee has held four (4) workshops and the Paso Basin - County of San Luis Obispo GSA has held two (2) workshops. Snapshot of Paso Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

15 SALINAS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN - PASO ROBLES AREA SUBBASIN (Basin No ) GSP Deadline: 1/31/2020 BACKGROUND & HOW TO ENGAGE IN GSP DEVELOPMENT County's Board Representation County's Basin Contact Basin Website(s) Supervisor Peschong (Member); Supervisor Arnold (Alternate Member) Angela Ruberto (aruberto@co.slo.ca.us) Governance Background: On May 16, 2017, the County Board of Supervisors formed the Paso Basin County of San Luis Obispo GSA joining four other local public agencies that formed GSAs, collectively covering the entire Paso Basin. On August 22, 2017 the Board, acting as the Paso Basin County of San Luis Obispo GSA, executed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding preparation of a GSP for the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin and forming the Paso Basin Cooperative Committee (Committee). The MOA was entered into by the five local agencies in San Luis Obispo County that formed GSAs (i.e., City of Paso Robles, San Miguel Community Services District, Heritage Ranch Community Services District, County of San Luis Obispo and Shandon-San Juan Water District) for the purpose of developing a single GSP over the portion of the Paso Basin within the San Luis Obispo County. On February 11, 2019 DWR released the Final 2018 Basin Boundary Modifications approving two revisions to the Basin Boundary. One revision makes the northern Boundary of the Paso Basin coincident with the Monterey and San Luis Obispo County line, placing the Paso Basin entirely within San Luis Obispo County and making formal coordination with Monterey County optional. The other revision removes the basin area underlying Heritage Ranch Community Services District GSA, making them no longer subject to SGMA or required to develop a GSP. Heritage Ranch Community Services District notified the (four) remaining GSAs of their withdrawal from the MOA and, at their March 6, 2019 meeting, the Paso Basin Cooperative Committee directed staff to come back with an item addressing the impact to the remaining GSAs. It is anticipated that at their next regular meeting (April 24, 2019) the Paso Basin Cooperative Committee will determine that it is necessary to allocate Heritage Ranch Community Services District s former 1% cost obligation with respect to the consultant contract entered into between the City of Paso Robles and Montgomery & Associates (Formerly HydroMetrics WRI) for the purpose of developing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Paso Robles Subbasin to the remaining parties on a pro rata basis. Provided that all of the other remaining parties similarly agree to fund Heritage Ranch Community Services District s former 1% cost obligation, the County cost resulting from this re-distribution is anticipated to be $2, and within the approved budget. Snapshot of Paso Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

16 SALINAS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN - PASO ROBLES AREA SUBBASIN (Basin No ) City of Paso Robles as GSA San Miguel CSD as GSA *Heritage Ranch CSD as GSA Shandon San Juan W.D. as GSA County of SLO as GSA Lead Agencies/ Basin Authorities MOA City of Paso Robles 15% cost & vote share Paso Basin Cooperative Committee San Miguel CSD 3% cost & vote share *Heritage Ranch CSD 1% cost & vote share Shandon San Juan W.D. 20% cost & vote share County of SLO 61% cost & vote share Voting Thresholds: 67% for any Committee action or recommendation (subject to pro rata adjustment if conflict of interest), except: 100% for Committee recommendation to GSAs to adopt GSP, or to amend GSP or MOA *Heritage Ranch Community Services District provided notice of their withdrawal from the MOA January 18, 2019 Basin Users/ Interested Stakeholders Multi-Agency Coordination/ Advisory Input/ Engagement Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the GSP development in the following ways: County of SLO GSA Board Meetings Bimonthly status report provided to the County Board. County Board acts on behalf of the Paso Basin County of San Luis Obispo GSA. Paso Basin Cooperative Committee Meetings Consists of five (4) members, representing the four (4) GSAs with weighted voting rights. Cooperative Committee meetings are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each quarter. Public Workshops Public Workshops are held in the Paso Basin and are held at key milestones. The public reviews and gives input on GSP development & SGMA compliance. Website & List serve Visit the website listed above to sign up for basin update/ upcoming meeting list. Visit the website to review draft GSP materials and public comment processes. GSP Development Background: The GSP development was initiated in December The Consultant develops interim Draft GSP Sections to publicly vet information, findings and approaches, which will be leveraged in developing a GSP. Each Draft GSP Section is publicly vetted at the Cooperative Committee and each GSA s Board meetings: o Upon Cooperative Committee s recommendation, each GSA receives and files the Draft GSP Sections. o The Draft GSP Sections, and corresponding public input from web Comment Forms are posted to PasoGCP.com and the GSAs websites for duration of public comment period during which the public, the GSAs, and individual Cooperative Committee Members/Alternates may provide comments using the posted webform ( Comment Form ) or alternative, if necessary. o Public or GSA comments received during each Draft GSP Section s comment period will be considered when sections are compiled into a Public Draft GSP, slated for public review in Summer In Summer 2019, the compiled, Public Draft GSP is anticipated to be available for public review. In Fall 2019, the Cooperative Committee will consider recommending that each GSA adopt the GSP. Snapshot of Paso Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

17 SALINAS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN - PASO ROBLES AREA SUBBASIN (Basin No ) Pending Cooperative Committee recommendation, GSA Boards will consider GSP adoption in Fall Road Map to GSP Development: The schedule below provides the Consultant s high-level road map towards GSP development and adoption (but does not show each draft GSP Section). Snapshot of Paso Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

18 SALINAS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN - PASO ROBLES AREA SUBBASIN (Basin No ) Snapshot of Paso Basin SGMA Efforts 11 of 28 As of March 8, 2019

19 SALINAS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN - ATASCADERO AREA SUBBASIN (Basin No ) KEY UPDATES TO THE COUNTY BOARD Highlights on Key Decisions made by GSA Executive Committee: January 4, 2019 The Atascadero Basin was re-prioritized to a very low priority basin by the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) and is, therefore, no longer subject to SGMA requirements. As noted in prior updates to the Board of Supervisors, the Executive Committee of the Atascadero Basin GSA has approved continuing with preparation of a GSP by January 31, 2022 in order to remain eligible for the Atascadero Basin s awarded GSP Development Grant Funds. January 9, 2019 The Executive Committee has adopted ground rules for development of an Atascadero Basin GSP and has reviewed and commented on a draft GSP outline, Communication & Engagement Plan outline and GSP development roadmap. February 26, 2019 The County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors received and filed a countywide SGMA implementation update. Highlights on Progress towards GSP Development: Public Comment period closed on the following Draft Final GSP Sections: pending Draft GSP Sections available for public comment: pending Upcoming GSP Sections and/or Milestones: o Executive Summary o Section 1 Introduction o Section 2 Agency Information o Section 3 Description of Plan Area o Section 4 Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model o Section 5 Groundwater Conditions o Section 6 Water Budget o Section 7 Sustainable Management Criteria o Section 8 Monitoring Network o Section 9 Projects and Management Actions o Section 10 Implementation Plan o Section 11 Notice and Communications o Section 12 Interagency Agreements o Section 13 - Reference List o Appendices Status Update on Public Meetings: The first Executive Committee meeting was on October 4, 2017 and, as of March 8, 2019 the Executive Committee has held six (6) meetings. One (1) public workshop was held as of November 9, Snapshot of Atascadero Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

20 SALINAS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN - ATASCADERO AREA SUBBASIN (Basin No ) BACKGROUND & HOW TO ENGAGE IN GSP DEVELOPMENT GSP Deadline: 1/31/2022 County's Board Representation County's Basin Contact Basin Website(s) Supervisor Arnold (Representative); Supervisor Peschong (Alternate Representative) Angela Ruberto (aruberto@co.slo.ca.us) Governance Background: On May 2, 2017, the County Board of Supervisors executed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) forming the Atascadero Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) with the City of Atascadero, City of Paso Robles, Templeton Community Services District and other participating parties. The MOA formed the Atascadero Basin GSA, covering the entire Atascadero Basin, and created the Executive Committee as the GSA s governing body. The Executive Committee is comprised of representatives from the County, City of Atascadero, City of Paso Robles, Templeton Community Services District, Atascadero Mutual Water Company and representatives of both small water systems and at-large groups representing beneficial uses and users. The GSA was formed in order to comply with SGMA. Although the Atascadero Basin is no longer subject to SGMA requirements based on DWR s 2018 basin reprioritization 1, the GSA intends to develop a GSP by January 31, 2022 in order to remain eligible for the grant funds awarded to the Atascadero Basin for development of a SGMA compliant GSP. Atascadero Basin GSA MOA Atascadero MWC Templeton CSD City of Paso Robles County of SLO City of Atascadero Small Water Systems At-Large (3 seats: Ag, Rural, Enviro) 0% vote share 0% cost share Lead Agency/ Basin Authority 20% vote share 43% cost share 20% vote share 17% cost share 20% vote share 22% cost share 16.7% vote share 16% cost share 13.3% vote share 1% cost share 10% vote share 1% cost share Voting Thresholds: > 50% for all decisions (subject to pro rata adjustment if conflict of interest), except as specified in the Bylaws or GSP or as follows: 66.67% to approve GSA Bylaws, annual budget, GSP or amendments, or to terminate the GSA Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the GSP development in the following ways: Atascadero Basin GSA Executive Committee Meetings Consists of six (6) voting representatives and three non-voting representatives. Executive Committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every quarter. Public Workshops Public Workshops are held as needed during GSP development. Website & List serve Visit the website listed above to sign up for basin update/ upcoming meeting list. Visit the website to review future draft GSP materials and public comment processes. 1 In October 2016, DWR approved a modified basin boundary to create a new subbasin of the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin, referred as Bulletin 118 Basin No Atascadero Area Subbasin. Consistent with Water Code Section (c), DWR reassessed statewide basin prioritization in 2018 and re-prioritized the Atascadero Basin as a very low priority basin (finalized January 4, 2019), no longer requiring SGMA compliance but making it voluntary. Snapshot of Atascadero Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

21 SALINAS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN - ATASCADERO AREA SUBBASIN (Basin No ) GSP Development Background: See Footnote 1 regarding DWR s basin re-prioritization assessment: The Executive Committee expressed its intent to continue moving forward with development of a GSP and authorized submittal of a notice of intent to the DWR for preparation of a GSP for the Atascadero Basin. The Executive Committee has adopted Ground Rules for development of a GSP and received a draft GSP Outline, Communication & Engagement Plan and roadmap for completing a SGMA compliant GSP. Road Map to GSP Development: The following is a generic schedule that will be used to provide a road map towards GSP development and adoption. This road map will be updated once the GSP consultant defines its details. Snapshot of Atascadero Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

22 SALINAS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN - ATASCADERO AREA SUBBASIN (Basin No ) Snapshot of Atascadero Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

23 Basin Status Update of SGMA Compliance: Governance & GSP Development Update SAN LUIS OBISPO VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-09) KEY UPDATES TO THE COUNTY BOARD Highlights on Key Decisions made by GSA Board and/or Key Activities in the Basin: January 4, 2019 The SLO Basin was re-prioritized to a high priority basin from a medium priority basin by the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) based on 2016 Basin Boundary Modifications. However, this high priority basin designation does not change any SGMA requirements for the SLO Basin. The SLO Basin is still required to develop a GSP by In Spring 2019, another round of basin re-prioritization will be completed based on the results of the Final 2018 Basin Boundary Modifications, which will not affect the SLO Basin since there was no basin modification requested for it. January - February 2019 The County has negotiated a contract with the recommended consultant team. It is anticipated that County staff will take the recommended contract to the County Board of Supervisors for consideration of approval in Spring March 2019 Upon approval of the consultant agreement, designated Groundwater Sustainability Commission (Commission) Members Andy Pease and Dennis Fernandez will coordinate with City and County staff and the consultant team to develop a proposed structure and formation process for a stakeholder advisory committee to the Commission for consideration. The Commission would then recommend formation of the proposed stakeholder advisory committee to the GSAs for approval and initiate the stakeholder advisory committee member nomination and selection process. Highlights on Progress towards GSP Development: The GSAs have not yet selected a Consultant (as described above). Therefore, the following highlights are placeholders for future updates to the County Board, once the GSP Development processes have begun. Public Comment period closed on the following Draft Final GSP Sections: pending Draft GSP Sections available for public comment: pending Upcoming GSP Sections and/or Milestones: pending Status Update on Public Meetings: The first Commission meeting was on April 16, 2018, and as of March 8, 2019 the Commission has held four (4) meetings. Snapshot of SLO Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

24 Basin Status Update of SGMA Compliance: Governance & GSP Development Update SAN LUIS OBISPO VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-09) BACKGROUND & HOW TO ENGAGE IN GSP DEVELOPMENT GSP Deadline: 1/31/2022 County's Board Representation County's Basin Contact Basin Website Supervisor Hill (Member); Supervisor Gibson (Alternate Member) Dick Tzou In May 2017, both the City of San Luis Obispo (City) and the County of San Luis Obispo (County) each formed Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs), resulting in full coverage of the SLO Basin. Although GSAs were formed by the two local public agencies, SGMA provides that other entities are eligible to participate in GSAs. Representatives of eligible entities within the SLO Basin, including the Golden State Water Company (GSWC), Edna Ranch Mutual Water Company (ERMWC), Varian Ranch Mutual Water Company (VRMWC), and Edna Valley Growers Mutual Water Company (EVGMWC), were engaged in developing the governance structure for the SLO Basin and in engaging local stakeholders since On January, the County GSA, City GSA, and the other eligible entities listed above entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that established the Groundwater Sustainability Commission ( Commission ; advisory body to the GSAs) and the terms under which the City GSA and County GSA will jointly develop a single GSP, in coordination with the Commission. City of SLO Council as GSA County of SLO Board as GSA Lead Agencies/ Basin Authorities City of SLO 30% cost share 20% vote share MOA Groundwater Sustainability Commission County of SLO 70% cost share 20% vote share Edna Val. Golden Varian & Growers State Edna Rnc. MWC Water Co. MWCs $28,200 cost share 20% vote share $12,700 cost share $9,100 cost share 20% vote share 20% vote share Voting Thresholds: > 50% for all advisory opinions submitted by Commission to GSAs, except: 80% for recommendation that GSAs adopt GSP (or GSP amendments) Advisory Committee(s) & Basin Users/ Interested Stakeholders Multi-Agency Coordination/ Advisory Input/ Engagement Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the GSP development in the following ways: County of SLO GSA Board Meetings Bimonthly status report provided to the County Board County Board acts on behalf of the SLO Basin County of San Luis Obispo GSA. Groundwater Sustainability Commission Meetings Consists of five (5) members, representing the two GSAs and three eligible entity seats. Meetings are held quarterly on the second Wednesday of every month. Public Workshops Public workshops will be conducted once a GSP Consultant is hired and a GSP development schedule and process has been outlined with the Commission. Snapshot of SLO Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

25 Basin Status Update of SGMA Compliance: Governance & GSP Development Update SAN LUIS OBISPO VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-09) Website & List serve Visit the website listed above to sign up for basin update/ upcoming meeting list. Visit the website to review draft GSP materials and public comment processes. GSP Development Background: The County is acting as the contracting agent on behalf of the County and City GSAs for a GSP consultant. Once hired, the GSP Consultant will develop a stakeholder outreach and engagement plan in consultation with the GSAs and Commission, as part of the GSP development process. The GSAs may decide to jointly establish one or more advisory committee(s) to the Commission, in order to consider the interests of beneficial uses and users not already represented. A working group has been formed consisting of two Commission Members (Andy Pease and Dennis Fernandez) and City and County staff for the purpose of developing recommendations for the structure and formation process of a stakeholder advisory committee. Interested parties can participate in the GSP development by attending the Commission meetings and related public workshops. Road Map to GSP Development: The following is a generic schedule that will be used to provide a road map towards GSP development and adoption. This road map will be updated once the GSP Consultant defines its details. Snapshot of SLO Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

26 Basin Status Update of SGMA Compliance: Governance & GSP Development Update SAN LUIS OBISPO VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-09) Snapshot of SLO Basin SGMA Efforts 19 of 28 As of March 8, 2019

27 LOS OSOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-8) KEY UPDATES TO THE COUNTY BOARD Highlights on Key Decisions made by GSA Board: February 11, 2019 The State Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the Final 2018 Basin Boundary Modifications. Below are DWR s final Basin Boundary Modifications (BBM) decisions for the Los Osos Basin (see Los Osos Basin map): o DWR approved: Dividing the Basin into a Los Osos Area subbasin and Warden Creek subbasin Removing a non-basin area underlying the State Park to the south o DWR denied: Removing a 4-acre area to the north Spring 2019 Pending DWR s basin re-prioritization process in Spring 2019, the Warden Creek subbasin may or may not be subject to SGMA requirements. As noted in prior BOS updates, the Los Osos Area subbasin that underlies the adjudicated plan area is not subjected to SGMA so long as certain actions are taken. Staff will continue to monitor DWR s basin re-prioritization process and keep the County Board apprised through these bimonthly updates. Highlights on Progress towards GSP Development: Whether a GSP is required depends on DWR s final basin re-prioritization. Staff will continue to monitor the DWR s basin re-prioritization processes and keep the County Board apprised through these bimonthly updates. Status Update on Public Meetings: The first Basin Management Committee meeting was on December 14, 2015, and as of March 8, 2019, the BMC has held twenty-four (24) meetings. Snapshot of Los Osos Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

28 LOS OSOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-8) BACKGROUND & HOW TO ENGAGE IN GSP DEVELOPMENT GSP Deadline: 1/31/2020 (may change pending results of State s final basin re-prioritization) County's Board Representation County's Basin Contact Basin Website N/A; County Board acts as GSA Catherine M. Martin (cmmartin@co.slo.ca.us) Governance Background: SGMA does not apply to the portion of the Los Osos Basin that is at issue in Los Osos Community Services District v. Southern California Water Company [Golden State Water Company] et al. ( adjudicated area ) and that is managed by the Los Osos Basin Management Committee, provided that certain requirements are met (Water Code Section ). Although the majority of the Los Osos Basin is located in the Los Osos Area subbasin within the adjudicated area, there are multiple fringe areas located outside of the adjudicated area but within the DWR s Bulletin 118 boundary (see GSA map). On May 4, 2017, the County Board formed the Los Osos Basin Fringe Areas Groundwater Sustainability Agency to serve as the GSA for the fringe areas. Thus, the County Board, acting as the governing body of the GSA, is responsible for ensuring that the fringe areas are in compliance with SGMA. County of SLO Board as GSA Lead Agency/ Basin Authority Adjudicated Area Basin Management Committee Coordination/ Input Advisory Committee(s) & Basin User/ Interested Stakeholders Input/ Engagement Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the GSP development in the following ways: County GSA Board Meetings Los Osos Basin Management Committee Meetings Bimonthly status report provided to the County Board County Board acts on behalf of the Los Osos Basin Fringe Areas County of San Luis Obispo GSA. The County has one representative on the BMC s four-member Board of Directors. County staff regularly provides updates to the BMC on SGMA and BBM progress. Public Workshops Workshops held during basin boundary modification request development. Will be held as needed, pending the results of the DWR s reprioritization assessment. Snapshot of Los Osos Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

29 LOS OSOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-8) Website & List serve Visit the website listed above to sign up for the basin updates/ upcoming meeting list. GSP Development Background: DWR finalized Bulletin 118 basin boundaries on February 11, DWR anticipates finalizing the basin re-prioritization in Spring As noted above, pending the State s final basin re-prioritization process, the proposed Warden Creek Subbasin may or may not be subject to SGMA requirements. Staff will continue to monitor the basin re-prioritization process and keep the County Board apprised through these bimonthly updates. Road Map to GSP Development: The following is a generic schedule that will be used to provide a road map towards GSP development if the State s prioritization process still requires SGMA in the Los Osos Basin. This road map will be updated once DWR s prioritization process is completed. Snapshot of Los Osos Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

30 LOS OSOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-8) Snapshot of Los Osos Basin SGMA Efforts 23 of 28 As of March 8, 2018

31 LOS OSOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-8) Snapshot of Los Osos Basin SGMA Efforts 24 of 28 As of March 8, 2018

32 SANTA MARIA RIVER VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-12) KEY UPDATES TO THE COUNTY BOARD Highlights on Key Decisions made by GSA Board and/or Key Activates in the Basin: January 29, Board approved a Notification of Intent submitted to the State Department of Water Resources (DWR), the Arroyo Grande City Council, and the Pismo Beach City Council to initiate development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the fringe areas of the Santa Maria Basin within the County of San Luis Obispo. February 11, 2019 DWR released Final 2018 Basin Boundary Modifications (BBM). Below are DWR s final decisions related to the BBM for the Santa Maria Basin: o DWR approved: Designation of Arroyo Grande Creek Valley Subbasin (Arroyo Grande Subbasin) Removal of Pismo Creek Valley, Nipomo Valley, and Southern Bluffs Fringe Areas o DWR denied: Removal of Ziegler Canyon Fringe Area Spring 2019 Pending DWR s final basin re-prioritization processes in Spring 2019, the newly established Arroyo Grande Subbasin and remaining Ziegler Canyon Fringe Area may or may not be subject to SGMA requirements. Staff will continue to monitor the State s basin re-prioritization processes and keep the County Board apprised through these bimonthly updates. Highlights on Progress towards GSP Development: The County GSA, City GSA and partner agencies are monitoring the State s basin re-prioritization processes. Pending these final results, the State will designate what areas are subject to SGMA requirements including the Arroyo Grande Subbasin. The County accepted State grant funding, which regardless of the outcome of re-prioritization processes (i.e. even if priority is low or very low and does not mandate SGMA compliance) requires that the County and partners develop a GSP. Consequently, County will be able to leverage the GSP studies to better understand the hydrology including interactions between surface water and groundwater and environmental needs in the Arroyo Grande Creek watershed, which is the primary source of water in Lopez Lake. The GSP work will also help to develop a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and promote sustainable management of both surface water and groundwater including flood control, which are all so vital to the farmers and municipalities in this watershed. Therefore, the following highlights are placeholders for future updates to the County Board, once areas subject to SGMA requirements are known and once the GSP Development processes have begun. Staff will keep the County Board apprised through these bimonthly updates. Public Comment period closed on the following Draft Final GSP Sections: pending Draft GSP Sections available for public comment: pending Upcoming GSP Sections and/or Milestones: pending Status Update on Public Meetings: The first workshop was on February 27, 2018, and, as of March 8, 2019, the County has held three (3) public workshops specific to SGMA, technical studies, and the BBMR processes. Snapshot of Santa Maria Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

33 SANTA MARIA RIVER VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-12) BACKGROUND & HOW TO ENGAGE IN GSP DEVELOPMENT GSP Deadline: 1/31/2022 County's Board Representation County's Basin Contact Basin Website N/A; County Board acts as GSA Dick Tzou Governance Background: SGMA does not apply to the portion of the Santa Maria Basin that is at issue in Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District v. City of Santa Maria, et al. ( adjudicated area ) and that is managed by three management areas (i.e. the Northern Cities Management Area, the Nipomo Mesa Management Area and the Santa Maria Valley Management Area), provided that certain requirements are met (Water Code Section ). Although the majority of the Santa Maria Basin is located within the adjudicated area, there are multiple fringe areas located outside of the adjudicated area but within the State s Bulletin 118 boundary (see GSA map on last page). On May 16, 2017, the County Board formed the Santa Maria Basin Fringe Areas County of San Luis Obispo Groundwater Sustainability Agency (County GSA) to serve as the GSA for the fringe areas located within San Luis Obispo County, with the exception of those fringe areas located within the City of Arroyo Grande. Due to recent release of DWR s Final 2018 BBMs that established the Arroyo Grande Subbasin and removed several fringe areas from the Santa Maria Basin and pending on final basin re-prioritization, staff will return to the Board at a later time to recommend changes to the areas covered by the County GSA. The Santa Barbara County Water Agency is the GSA for the fringe areas located within the County of Santa Barbara. Thus, the County GSA, the City of Arroyo Grande and the Santa Barbara County Water Agency collectively cover the Santa Maria Basin fringe areas for SGMA compliance. County of Santa Barbara Board as GSA County of SLO Board as GSA City of AG Council as GSA Lead Agencies/ Basin Authorities NCMA NMMA SMVMA Coordination/ Input Advisory Committee(s) & Basin User/ Interested Stakeholders Input/ Engagement Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the GSP development in the following ways: County GSA Board Meetings Bimonthly status report provided to the County Board County Board acts on behalf of the Santa Maria Basin County of San Luis Obispo GSA. Snapshot of Santa Maria Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

34 SANTA MARIA RIVER VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN (Basin No. 3-12) Public Workshops Several workshops held throughout BBMR development. Will be held as needed to develop a GSP pending the State s reprioritization assessment. Website & List serve Visit the website listed above to sign up for basin update/ upcoming meeting list. Visit the website to review future draft GSP materials and public comment processes. GSP Development Background: The State anticipates finalizing basin re-prioritization in Mid As noted above, pending the State s final basin re-prioritization processes, the newly established Arroyo Grande Subbasin and the remaining Ziegler Canyon Fringe Area resulting from the Final 2018 BBM may or may not be subject to SGMA requirements. As noted before, by accepting the State grant funding, the County is required to develop a GSP for the fringe area(s) of Santa Maria Basin subject to SGMA requirements (i.e. Arroyo Grande Subbasin). Pending the State s decisions, the County GSA will work with the other GSAs, basin users, and in coordination with the adjudicated management areas, to develop a GSP as appropriate. Road Map to GSP Development: The following is a generic schedule that will be used to provide a road map towards GSP development and adoption. This road map will be updated once the GSP consultant defines its details. Snapshot of Santa Maria Basin SGMA Efforts As of March 8, of 28

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36 Attachment 4 Heritage Ranch Community Services District 4870 Heritage Road, Paso Robles, CA (805) ~ Fax (805) January 18, 2019 County of San Luis Obispo 976 Osos Street, Room 206 San Luis Obispo, CA Attention: Colt Esenwein, Public Works Director City of El Paso de Robles 1000 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA Attention: Dick McKinley, Public Works Director San Miguel Community Services District 1150 Mission Street San Miguel, CA Attention: Rob Roberson, Interim General Manager Shandon San Juan Water District 365 Truesdale Road PO Box 150 Shandon, CA Attention: Willy Cunha, President, Board of Directors Subject: Withdrawal from the Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Preparation of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin (MOA). Dear Parties to the MOA: The Heritage Ranch Community Services District (HRCSD) is providing this notice in accordance with Section 8 of the MOA. Please consider this as notice that the HRCSD is hereby withdrawing from the MOA pursuant to Section 9. The HRCSD understands that our withdrawal shall become effective thirty (30) days from the date of this notice, and that we shall remain obligated to pay our percentage cost share of expenses and obligations as outlined in the current budget incurred, accrued or encumbered up to the date we provided this notice of withdrawal. 1 of 2

37 Heritage Ranch Community Services District January 18, 2019 Notice of Withdrawal from the MOA If you have any questions you may reach me at (805) , or by at The HRCSD remains supportive of your efforts and confident that sustainable groundwater management in the Paso Robles Area Subbasin will be realized. Sincerely, Scott B. Duffield, PE General Manager Cc: HRCSD Board of Directors (all via ) HRCSD Counsel Angela Ruberto, County of San Luis Obispo Dick McKinley, City of Paso Robles Randy Diffenbaugh, Shandon-San Juan Water District Blaine Reely, San Miguel Community Services District File: SGMA GSA 2 of 2