SWSAC MEMBER AGENCIES: SLOCFC&WCD, CSA 16 (SHANDON), CMC, COUNTY OPS CENTER, CUESTA COLLEGE, CITY OF MORRO BAY, CITY OF PISMO BEACH, OCEANO CSD, AVILA VALLEY MWC, AVILA BEACH CSD, SAN MIGUELITO MWC, SAN LUIS COASTAL USD

 

Notice of Meeting

STATE WATER SUBCONTRACTORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Friday, March 4, 2022 – 10:00 to 11:00 AM County Government Center, Rm. D361

1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

 

For agenda packet attachments and more information: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Public-Works/Committees-Programs/State-Water-Project-and-Subcontractors-Advisory-Co.aspx

Chair: Ben Fine (Pismo Beach)

Vice Chair: Brad Hagemann (Avila Beach CSD)

 

AGENDA

1. Call to Order – Roll Call & Quorum Count
2. Public Comment (For matters within the Committee’s jurisdiction. May be limited to three minutes each.)
3. Review of Last Meeting’s Minutes – Approve minutes from Jan. 7, 2022.
4. Reports from the District – for Information Only
   1. Water Operations Report
   2. Emergency Water Concept – Proposed Transfer with CCWA
   3. Review of Drought Buffer Options
   4. Water Management Tools (WMT) Study – Next Steps
   5. Update on Delta Conveyance Project (DCP)
   6. Committee Membership Updates
5. Committee Action Items – None
6. Future Agenda Items
7. Date of Next Meeting: SWSAC Regular Meeting -- May 6, 2022, at 10:00 AM.
8. Adjournment

 

Attachments

1. Agenda Item 3 – Draft Minutes – Jan. 2022 (w/Approved 2022 Cal)
2. Agenda Item 4.A – SWP Delivery Report, Jan 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTACT: Please contact SWSAC Secretary, Wes Thomson, with any questions: [email protected] or (805) 781-5252.

 

The purpose of the Committee is, “to monitor all aspects of this agreement and related agreements and to advise the governing bodies of District and Contractor on the functioning of this agreement and related agreements, and to recommend to the governing bodies of District and Contractor any modifications to said agreements that may, from time to time, be appropriate.” (Art. 31, Water Supply Agreement, 1992)

All Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations shall be promptly reviewed and resolved. Persons who require accommodations for any audio, visual or other disability to review an agenda, or to participate in the meeting per the ADA, are encouraged to request such accommodation 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

Web/Teleconference Only                                                                                                        Friday, January 7, 2022

10:00 AM

MINUTES (Draft)

Chairperson:                       Brad Hagemann Vice Chairperson:             Ben Fine Secretary:                            Wes Thomson

The following action minutes are listed as they were acted upon by the State Water Subcontractors Advisory Committee (SWSAC) and as listed on the Regular Meeting agenda for January 7th, 2022, together with staff reports and related documents attached thereto and incorporated therein by reference.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call (Quorum Count)
   1. Call to order at approx. 10:05 AM; a quorum was established. B. Fine acting as chair in place of B. Hagemann due to technical issues.
   2. The resolution (AB 361) was adopted, continuing to hold teleconference/virtual meetings.

 

2. Public Comment

Jeff Edwards offered a public comment on current unallocated state water entitlement, encouraging subcontractors to consider drought buffer acquisition.

 

3. Review of Last Meeting’s Minutes

Approval of November 5th meeting minutes without changes – motion passed.

 

4. Reports from the District
   1. Committee Membership Appointments – Reported by W. Thomson

The District is preparing to take appointment nominations to the Board; W. Thomson requested notification from subcontractors seeking to update/change committee representation.

 

2. Water Operations Report – Reported by W. Thomson

The current 2022 SWP delivery schedule is in the agenda packet; the 2021 final delivery report not yet available. DWR is reporting above average precipitation and snowpack for December, and the District anticipates that DWR could update the 2022 allocation in response. B. Fine commented on the availability of water for 2022 and urged subcontractors to investigate other sources of water, even with current storm projections and the District’s stored water. M. Fitzpatrick commented on a previous year in which San Luis Reservoir spilled, which resulted in less water in storage. W. Thomson responded that the current risk of San Luis Reservoir spilling is very low, however if San Luis Reservoir were to spill, the District could still max out its carryover water and be in a good storage position.

 

3. Oroville Repair Costs Update – Reported by W. Thomson

The total estimated cost for the repair is $1.186 Billion, 47% from State Water share and resulting percentage paid for by FEMA. Cost for the repair amounts to about a $7 per AF increase in the Delta water rate. W. Thomson to investigate the duration of this charge increase.

4. Delta conveyance Project (DCP) Update – Reported by W. Thomson

A draft EIR is planned to be released later this Spring. DWR would like to have a decision from the District on funding for the DCP for 2023-25 around Spring.

 

5. Contract Extension Update – Reported by W. Thomson

In November 2018 DWR drafter a contract extension for State Water Contractors. Currently 23/27 contractors have signed the contracted extension amendment. The District is one of last agencies that have not signed it. If the District does not execute the agreement, there will be significant charges to the District due to the inability to extend bonds past 2025.

 

6. Water Management Tools Study (WMT) & Process Update – Reported by C. Howard There will be a complete a review of options for the WMT on Jan 12th. Information for this meeting is being sent out. M. Fitzgerald commented on participants ability to purchase additional drought buffer, requesting this be on the agenda for the next meeting.

 

5. Committee Action Items – None

 

6. Annual Election of Officers and Calendar Approval
   1. 2022 Officer Election (Chair and Vice Chair) – B. Hagemann motioned for B. Fine to serve as Chair, M. Fitzgerald seconded. Concerns expressed by J. Edwards and committee discussion; committee voted to approve. M. Fitzgerald motioned for B. Hagemann to serve as Vice Chair,
   2. Fine seconded; committee voted to approve.

B.  Proposed 2022 SWSAC Calendar – committee approved.

 

7. Future Agenda Items

Options for Subcontractors to purchase additional drought buffer.

 

8. Date of Next Meeting

Next regular meeting is Friday, March 4, 2022, at 10:00 AM. District anticipates holding the meeting virtually, given current COVID the conditions.

 

Meeting Adjourned around 11:08 AM.

 

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

STATE WATER SUBCONTRACTORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

 

PUBLIC MEETINGS

2022 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

STATE WATER SUBCONTRACTORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SWSAC)

First Fridays at 10:00 AM

SWSAC meets every other month, starting in Jan.

SWSAC APPROVED – 1/7/2022

 

 

JAN SWSAC – Jan 7   *Annual election of Chair & Vice Chair	FEB	MAR SWSAC – Mar 4
APR	MAY SWSAC – May 6	JUN
JUL SWSAC – Jul 1	AUG	SEP SWSAC – Sep 2
		* Request for 2023 water
		delivery schedules.
OCT	NOV SWSAC – Nov 4	DEC

 

*Meeting logistics are subject to change. Please contact County Public Works at 805-781-5252 or [email protected] for confirmation of date, location & time.

2022 STATE WATER DELIVERIES (DRAFT)

-- For deliveries thru Jan 2022 --

		JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC	TOTAL
SHANDON TO	CSA 16	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0
CHORRO V. TO	CMC	27.6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	27.6
	County Ops	29.3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	29.3
	Cuesta	13.9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	13.9
	City of Morro Bay	87.2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	87.2
LOPEZ TO	City of Pismo Beach	103.9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	103.9
	Oceano CSD	33.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	33.1
	San Miguelito MWC3	7.8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7.8
	Avila Beach CSD	4.8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4.8
	Avila Valley MWC	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0
	San Luis Coastal USD	0.10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.10
	TOTAL	308.7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	308.7

 

Note: 1. Deliveries based on CCWA monthly delivery reporting and subcontractor request.

2. All delivery values reported are in volumetric units of acre-feet (AF).

 

 

2022 STATE WATER REQUESTS

 

		JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC	TOTAL
SHANDON TO	CSA 16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
CHORRO V. TO	CMC	33	33	33	33	33	33	33	33	33	33	33	33	396
	County Ops	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	420
	Cuesta	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	200
	City of Morro Bay	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	1200
LOPEZ TO	City of Pismo Beach	105	110	85	120	140	140	125	130	55	100	70	60	1240
	Oceano CSD	62.5	62.5	62.5	62.5	62.5	62.5	62.5	62.5	62.5	62.5	62.5	62.5	750
	San Miguelito MWC	7	7	10	12	13	13	13	12	9	9	7	8	120
	Avila Beach CSD	5	5	6	6	6	6	6	7	6	6	6	5	70
	Avila Valley MWC	1.0	1.0	1.0	2.0	2.0	2.0	2.0	2.0	2.0	2.0	1.0	2.0	20
	San Luis Coastal USD	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50	0.50	6
	TOTAL	366	371	350	388	409	409	394	399	320	365	332	323	4422

 

Note: Assumes District can supply 100% of requested delivery, to meet requests that exceed current DWR allocation*.

*Current DWR "Table A" allocation = 15%