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fewer than 25 percent of the RMW-Wls are projected to exceed their respective MTs in any given year between now and 2040 and no Undesirable Results are projected to occur with successful implementation of the P/MAs and the PRP.
Further, based on the projected Model water budget for the 2030 Central Tendency Climate Change with P/MAs, assuming the successful implementation of P/MAs and focused and adaptive implementation of the PRP, the Basin is projected to maintain aquifer storage above WY 2015 levels for the entire projected period (WY 2024-2073) in the Upper Aquifer and after WY 2040 in the Lower Aquifer (as shown in Figure ES-8), consistent with the Basin's Sustainability Goal.
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ES.11. GSP Implementation
Key Plan and related groundwater management implementation activities to be undertaken by the GSAs over the next five years and through 2040 include:
• Implementation of the Basin's PRP;
o To address overdraft, the Basin developed a coordinated PRP, which includes a clear implementation plan and schedule to support successful execution beginning January 2025. The implementation plan requires the Basin GSAs to determine specific technical approaches and triggers by October 2024. The Basin GSAs are also required to implement and develop the needed monitoring, administrative, and technical tools, and to conduct the necessary education and outreach by January 2025. The PRP is comprised of six components that, when collectively implemented, should ensure successful compliance with the GSP's SMCs and pumping within the Sustainable Yield: (1) monitoring and data collection, (2) overdraft mitigation plan, (3) groundwater level minimum threshold avoidance plan, (4) water quality minimum threshold exceedance plan, (5) subsidence avoidance plan, and (6) groundwater allocation backstop. • P/MA implementation, funding, financing, and grant application(s); July 2024
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• Addressing data gaps, including Model calibration;
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• Model refinement and calibration to improve local representation of Basin conditions, including groundwater levels and subsidence;
• Intra-basin and inter-basin coordination;
• Continued outreach and engagement with stakeholders;
• Response to DWR and SWRCB comments on the GSP;
• Continued monitoring, data collection, and annual reporting; • Enforcement and response actions, including Well Mitigation Policy; and • Evaluation and updates of the GSP as part of the required Periodic Evaluation.
Collectively, the Plan Implementation Activities described herein demonstrate the Basin GSAs have been actively implementing specific P/MAs, policies, and programs to sustainably manage groundwater resources for all beneficial uses and users of groundwater and continue to meet the Sustainability Goal defined for the Basin.
The costs associated with continued activities by the GSAs fall under two main categories: (1) GSA administration costs, and (2) Costs to implement P/MAs, including capital/one-time costs and ongoing costs. For GSA-specific P/MA implementation, the GSAs intend to meet these cost obligations through a combination of landowner contributions (within their jurisdictions), water rates, partnering agencies, lowcost loan programs, grant funding (DWR, United States Bureau of Reclamation, SWRCB, California Natural Resources Agency, etc.), locally available funds, and other available sources to be determined. Over the first 5-year period (i.e., 2025-2030), Basin-wide costs associated with GSA administration are estimated to range from $2.4M per year in 2025 to $3.9M per year in 2040.
ES.12. Conclusion
The GSAs recognize that groundwater resources management in California fundamentally changed with the passage of SGMA. SGMA has introduced concepts, actions, and deadlines necessary to achieve the stated goals and to avoid Undesirable Results. For the "high priority" and "critically overdrafted" basins, there is a renewed commitment to better monitor, prepare for, and respond to these issues. The GSAs are utilizing authorities granted to them under SGMA to fund, strategically plan, gather additional information, and develop projects and roadmaps for their jurisdictions within the Basin, as coordinated with all GSAs in the Basin and detailed in this GSP. Through the monitoring network, modeling efforts, and P/MAs, the GSAs are confident they can achieve the Sustainability Goal in the Basin by the SGMAmandated deadlines, and well into the future. The GSAs are committed to this long-term coordinated groundwater management effort, engaging with its communities and stakeholders, and building consensus to ensure groundwater resources within the Basin are adequate and reliable for future generations.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CONSIDERATION REGARDING THE PROPOSAL THAT
THE CITY OF LOS BANOS ACTING AS THE CITY OF LOS BANOS GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY (GSA) APPROVE THE DEL TA MENDOTA SUBBASIN (5-022.07), SAN
JOAQUIN RIVER EXCHANGE CONTRACTORS GSP GROUP, GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY PLAN (GSP) AS IT RELATES TO THE CITY OF LOS BANOS GSA.
Where: City Council Chambers
520 J Street
Los Banos, California
When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
6:00 PM
Notice is hereby given that the City of Los Banos will conduct a Public Hearing to be held at the regular meeting of the Los Banos City Council on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Los Banos City Hall located at 520 J Street, or as near as possible thereafter, to receive public comment on the following:
The purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public testimony regarding the proposal that the City of Los Banos acting as the City of Los Banos Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) approve the Delta Mendota Subbasin (5-022.07), San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors GSP Group, Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) as it relates to the City of Los Banos GSA.
Copies of the staff report and supporting documents will be available for public review by contacting Public Works at 411 Madison Avenue, Los Banos, California, beginning at 5:00p.m. on the Friday before the meeting and online at the City of Los Banos website, www.losbanos.org 5 days before the hearing.
All interested parties are invited to attend and express their opinions or provide written comments before the hearing. If you challenge the proposed Project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. Please reference hearing title and date of hearing in any correspondence. •
Questions regarding the above-referenced item may be directed to Charles Bergson, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer, 411 Madison Avenue, Los Banos, CA 93635 or at (209) 827-7056.
It is the intention of the City to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at (209) 827-7000 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs.
THE CITY OF LOS BANOS
CHARLES BERGSON, P.E.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
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PRESS RELEASE
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August 23, 2024
For Immediate Release
Contact: Charles Bergson, P.E.
Public Works Director/City Engineer
[email protected]
O: (209) 827-7056
LOS BANOS, CA: The 23 Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) of the Delta Mendota Subbasin have released the subbasin's first of its kind joint, single Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). The plan, which fulfills State requirements for achieving long-term sustainable groundwater management, outlines specific strategies to arrest subsidence and create groundwater security for the region's most vulnerable. The plan can be read and downloaded at https://deltamendota.orq/final-qsp-documents.
The Delta Mendota Subbasin, encompasses 747,000 acres (1,170 square miles) and traverses Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, and Fresno counties. The City of Los Banos GSA in Merced County is one of the 23 GSAs.
The passage of the state's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in 2014 created new obligations for the subbasin's cities, counties, and water managers, including requirements to create GSAs and prepare a GSP. The Delta Mendota GSAs, to comply with the law, twice prepared a set of coordinated but separate GSPs for submission to state regulators. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) found those submissions inadequate and placed the subbasin under the oversight of the State Water Resources Control Board. The new, single GSP seeks to resolve the state's concerns and resolve deficiencies identified by DWR.
The plan offers good news and tough choices. Using best available data and science, technical consultants crafted a plan that achieves sustainability by maintaining 2015 groundwater levels. A Coordination Committee, composed of representatives from GSAs across the entire Subbasin, provided leadership in evaluating the options and sometimes tough choices in order to achieve sustainability. This includes pumping reductions and investments to increase supply such as recharge, recycled water, stormwater capture, construction of new surface water storage, and water exchange, transfers, and purchases. It will also require adaptive management based on conditions in the basin. The Plan includes a domestic well mitigation policy to provide eligible applicants with assistance if a well fails due to a decline in groundwater levels.
In addition to posting the new GSP for public review, the Los Banos City Councill will consider the GSP during their meeting on September 18, 2024. The subbasin GSAs are also hosting a lunch time, on-line briefing August 27, 2024. Registration is open now at https://tinyurl.com/3h7jnpsd. ###
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Joe Heim, Parks and Recreation Director?
DATE: September 18, 2024
TYPE OF REPORT: Agenda
SUBJECT: Colorado Ballpark Renovation Update
Recommendation:
That the City Council receive the presentation update on the Colorado Ballpark Renovation - project and provide staff direction for the future of the park; including the proposed addition of a splash pad and removal of tennis courts.
Background:
Colorado Ballpark is located at 815 Colorado Ave. and features three ballfields, a skate park, two tennis courts, a restroom and a large parking lot. The ballpark is over 70 years old and has hosted the Los Banos Little League since 1969.
The Los Banos Little League supports the surrounding communities of Dos Palos, Santa Nella and Gustine. The ballpark is host to the City's only public skate park and tennis courts. The census tract that Colorado Ballpark is located in qualifies as a "disadvantaged community" and the area receives the highest possible score from CalEnviro 3.0, which evaluates disadvantaged communities.
Colorado Ballpark is one of the most heavily used parks in Los Banos. The facility is aging and is in poor condition. There have been numerous issues identified on-site. These include building repairs to the concession stands and restroom.
Since 2021 three ballfield light poles have fallen due to high winds and the electrical onsite is aging and is in need of upgrades. Irrigation on-site is galvanized and requires replacement.
The skate park on-site was built in 1998 and features a shallow bowl area, with no 'runup' space. The skate park is a popular location for Los Banos youth, but there are notable 169
complaints about the current design of the facility. The tennis courts were constructed in the 1970s are in poor condition due to cracking asphalt.
The facility lacks American Disability Act (ADA) access and field conditions have become challenging due to aging galvanized irrigation systems in place since the 1950s.
The City of Los Banos initiated preliminary conceptual designs and collected public input during several public input opportunities. These include the 2021 Park Master Plan process, which included a public survey and a conceptual plan for the park.
The conceptual plan was updated during the public process of the Rural Recreation and Tourism grant submission. This process included a specific public meeting for Colorado Ballpark and an updated conceptual plan, based on input received from neighbors and the public.
In Fall 2023, City staff initiated a task order with Gala for architecture services relating to an updated conceptual plan, which included stakeholder meetings with the Los Banos Little League board and a large group of community skate boarders. The project was presented in January 2023 to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
On March 20, 2024 the Los Banos City Council was provided a presentation on Colorado Ballpark and included a conceptual design for a $13-$17 million facility renovation. The Los Banos City Council provided direction to further investigate and evaluate the project.
Discussion:
On March 20, 2024 City staff identified that the conditions at Colorado Ballpark require a complete renovation. These conditions have allowed Gala to provide a re-design of the park, based on current and future needs of the facility.
The proposed re-design includes the relocation of the parking lot and Field 2. This will create a centralized parking lot, which includes an increased number of parking stalls. The re-design will also create a central plaza space.
The central plaza space will support both the smaller fields and the skate park. This will allow for the reduction of total buildings on-site from three full buildings to one building and scorekeeper booths. The smaller fields are the most heavily used by the Los Banos Little League and having two fields of the same size will increase participation and tournament use. Warm-up spaces for the ballfields will also provide additional upgrades for the facility.
Other facility upgrades include a larger skate park that includes modern elements. The parking lot would also include lights and planter medians increasing the security and safety on-site.
Staff evaluated the project and reviewed comments from public meetings and the Park Master Plan process and is proposing the addition of a splash pad and removal of the tennis courts on-site.
A splash pad is one of the highest in-demand amenities requested from the public. In September, 2020 City staff and its consultant hosted a virtual community meeting and utilized the Parks Master Plan community meetings and surveys for additional public comment. The splash pad was routinely listed as one of the highest priorities from the community.
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The City of Los Banos lacks a water feature to offer its residents and it is expected that the splash pad would be one of the most popular destinations for Los Banos residents and visitors.
A splash pad, also known as a spray park or water playground, is an area fitted with a slipresistant surface with various nozzles and water features that can shower, rain, mist or shoot streams of water.
Splash pads operate at zero water depth. Water is collected, filtered, sanitized, and recirculated to keep the water fun flowing in an eco-friendly way. Splash pads are typically operated seasonally from later spring to early fall.
Staff has previously evaluated the construction of a splash pad. In 2019 and 2021, grants were unsuccessfully submitted to the State of California for construction of a splash pad at Pacheco Park. In March 2021, the City Council also selected Pacheco Park as a viable location for a splash pad.
Installation at Pacheco Park is associated with other site improvements that have not been completed to-date. Pacheco Park will require parking, irrigation, building, landscape and any other improvements as designed.
Construction of a splash pad includes several requirements. Requirements are derived from County and State Health and Safety codes and often mirror requirements for pools and spas, including:
1. Restrooms within 300 feet
2. Hose bib less than 50 feet away
3. 4,000-gallon recirculating water tank
4. Maintain a Certified Pool Operations certification
5. Solid roof covering for the pool house
6. Four-inch sewer-line
7. 1.5-inch water supply
8. Eight heated showerheads
9. At least two drinking fountains
Due to the improvements needed at Pacheco Park and limited design options on-site, including parking availability, staff evaluated Colorado Ballpark as a possible location for a splash pad.
The Colorado Ballpark renovation will include an enlarged parking lot adding up to 60 additional parking spaces, as well as a new restroom facility.
Given the anticipated popularity of a splash pad in Los Banos, staff is recommending a 2,900-3,000 square foot splash pad. The design will include signage, fencing with locking mechanisms, a timer system, and a central attraction such as a spilling bucket.
Public meetings have revealed that a central theme such as "airport" or "wetlands" and the inclusion of color is important to the public. Staff would also recommend the review of rentable shade gazebos nearby to help off-set recurring expenses.
The splash pad construction is anticipated to add an approximate $800,000-$1 million to the project. Supporting amenities such as the parking lot, ADA access and the restroom were already included as part of the ballpark renovation. 171
To provide space for the proposed splash pad, staff is recommending re-locating the tennis courts on-site. The tennis courts on-site are in need of a complete renovation and relocating tennis courts will not require parking, underground utility and neighborhood impact that a splash pad will have. Staff does not have a recommended re-location site for tennis courts at this time.
The addition of a splash pad would create a destination park for recreation in Los Banos.
The Park would feature three premier youth ballfields, a large parking lot, an updated skate park and a splash pad. Staff anticipates the park to be attractive to all ages and community groups.
If staff is given direction to proceed, staff is recommending a design build process similar to the Los Banos Police Station or Los Banos Fire Station. Staff is recommending setting a budget of approximately $15 million for the proposed improvements.
Staff has secured nearly $1 million from the State of California with support from Assemblymember, Esmeralda Soria. There may also be up to $8 million available for construction from the Park Development Fund and an approximate $900,000 was allocated from ARPA by City Council.
Staff expects that up to $10 million is available without evaluating the General Fund or Measure H as possible funding sources. Financing the remaining project amount may be an option, as would be external funding sources such as grants and funding from the State of California or other entities.
City staff is in the process of identifying internal and external funding sources for the project. City staff anticipates that matching funds will be required by the City for any external funding. Utilizing the available funding as matching funds may assist the City in securing external grants.
Staff is still evaluating land use and will need to evaluate it with the consideration of a splash pad depending on direction from City Council.
Colorado Ballpark is part of the Los Banos Municipal Airport land parcel. Any significant renovations to the park shall be presented to the Airport Land Use Commission and impacts of new buildings or light poles shall be considered in the design. The conceptual design, as presented, utilizes the existing park footprint on-site. Topographic and geotechnical surveys have been completed on-site.
The project will create a premier sports destination park in Los Banos and in Merced County. It will provide specialized recreation amenities for the City of Los Banos.
City staff is requesting discussion and direction from the Los Banos City Council for the future of Colorado Ballpark, including the addition of a splash pad and the removal of tennis courts from the project.
Fiscal Impact:
City staff is utilizing available funding in ARPA to provide services for the project during the current Fiscal Year, 2024-2025. Future expenses are estimated at $15 million for construction of the Colorado Ballpark renovation.
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Attachments:
Conceptual Design
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1. Ballfield, 90' Basepaths, 300' Homerun Fence
2. Splash Pad, 2,925 s.f.
3. Splash Pad Maintenance Building
4. Skate Park
5. Shade Structure With Seating
6. Drop-Off
7. Parking Lot, 175 Spaces
8. Parking Lat Lighting
9. Driveway
1 0. Sports Complex Entry Sign
11 . Picnic Area With Shade Structure
12. Storage Building
13. Batting Cage (2)
14. Bio-Retention Area
15. Baltfield, 60' Basepaths, 200' Homerun Fence
16. Warning Track
17. Scoreboard
18. Dugout
19, Bullpen
20. Field Lighting
21, Bleacher
22. Restroom And Concession Building
23. Scorekeeper's Booth
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