Agenda packet — City Council and Concurrent Authorities, February 4, 2025 (part 7 of 7)

Wallace-Burson Conjunctive Use Program To be determined, as of 2024.

Calaveras River Wholesale Water Service
Expansion
To be determined, as of 2024.

Recycled Water to Manteca Golf Course To be determined, as of 2024.

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Threfall Ranch Reservoir, In-Lieu and Direct
Recharge Project
To be determined, as of 2024.

Perfecting Mokelumne River Water Right $125,000 spent to date, Total to be determined (one-time)
To be determined (annually)
North System Groundwater Recharge Project -
Phase 2
$10,000,000 (one-time)
$100,000 (annually)
Stormwater Collection, Treatment, and Infiltration To be determined, as of 2024.

Off-Stream Regulating Reservoir To be determined, as of 2024.

On-Farm Recharge Project $0 (one-time)
$100,000 (annual)
Bellota Weir Modifications Project $85,000,000 (one-time) Water Supply Enhancement Project - Distribution
Pipelines
To be determined, as of 2024.

Water Treatment Plant Aquifer Storage
Recovery Well - 7401
$1,500,000 (one-time)
Beckman Well $200,000 (one-time)
West Linden Project To be determined, as of 2024.

Water Supply Enhancement Project - Direct
Recharge
To be determined, as of 2024.

SSJID Water Master Plan - System
Improvements
Approximately $30,000,000 - $40,000,000
(one-time)
Implementing GSP: Management Actions
South Stockton Well Rehabilitation Program To be determined, as of 2024.

Mokelumne River Loss Study To be determined, as of 2024.

AMI Replacement and Conversion To be determined, as of 2024.

Groundwater Monitoring Plan $500,000 (one-time)
$100,000 (annually)
Demand Management Program To be determined, as of 2024.

Well Mitigation Program $20,000 estimated for initial start-up. Longterm costs to be determined. 1 Estimates are rounded and based on full implementation years (through FY2040).

7.3 MONITORING AND REPORTING

7.3.1 Monitoring
The GSAs will follow the protocols for the monitoring programs described in Chapter 4: Monitoring Networks to track conditions for the applicable sustainability indicators discussed in Chapter 3: Sustainable Management Criteria.

Monitoring network data will be collected and used to determine whether undesirable results are occurring and whether minimum thresholds are being reached or exceeded, and to determine if adaptive management is necessary. These data will be managed using the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin Data Management System (DMS) (see Chapter 5: Data Management System). The GSP monitoring networks make use of existing monitoring programs and develop further monitoring to continue characterization of the Subbasin and support development of water budgets. Key components involved in the implementation of the monitoring network activities for the GSP include:
• Semi-annual groundwater level monitoring at 23 wells
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• Semi-annual groundwater quality monitoring at 21 wells for both TDS and chloride • Annual survey benchmark monitoring for subsidence at 6 locations1 • Semi-annual groundwater level monitoring at 12 wells for interconnected surface water • Documentation of groundwater quality monitoring protocols Components of the annual monitoring program costs include:
• Field crew ($80,000 - $100,000)
• Equipment rental with truck, level meter, and pumps ($7,000 - $10,000) • Laboratory costs ($2,000 - $3,000)
• Subsidence surveying costs ($20,000-$30,0000)

7.3.2 Developing Annual Reports
Annual reports must be submitted by April 1st of each year following GSP adoption. Annual reports must include three key sections: 1) General Information, 2) Basin Conditions, and 3) Plan Implementation Progress. A description of what information will be provided in each of these sections is described in the following sections. Annual reporting will be completed in a manner and format consistent with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Tile 23 § 356.2. As annual reporting continues, it is possible that this outline will change to reflect basin conditions, the priorities of GSAs, and applicable requirements from DWR. Please see the DWR guidance document entitled Groundwater Sustainability Plan Implementation: A Guide to Annual Reports, Periodic Evaluations & Plan Amendments (2023) for more information on the information required in annual reports per SGMA statutes. Annual reporting is estimated to cost approximately $65,000 to $90,000 annually.

7.3.2.1 General Information
General information will include an executive summary that highlights the key contents of the annual report. As part of the executive summary, this section will include a description of the sustainability goals, provide a description of GSP projects and their progress towards implementation, and an annually updated implementation schedule and map of the Subbasin. Key components as required by SGMA regulations include:
• Executive Summary
• Map of the Subbasin

7.3.2.2 Basin Conditions
Basin conditions will describe the current groundwater conditions and monitoring results. This section will include an evaluation of how conditions have changed in the Subbasin over the previous year and compare groundwater data for the most recent water year to historical groundwater data. Pumping data, effects of project implementation (e.g., recharge data, conservation, if applicable), surface water flows, total water use, and groundwater storage will be included. Key components as required by SGMA regulations include:
• Groundwater elevation data from the monitoring network • Hydrographs and contour maps of elevation data
• Groundwater extraction data
1 Data from CGPS stations are recorded by other entities.

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• Surface water supply data
• Total water use data
• Change in groundwater storage, including maps

7.3.2.3 Plan Implementation Progress
Progress towards successful plan implementation would be included in the annual report. This section of the annual report would describe the progress made toward achieving interim milestones as well as implementation of projects and management actions. Key components as required by SGMA regulations include:
• Plan implementation progress
• Sustainability progress

7.3.3 Data Management System Updates
Updates and maintenance to the data management system (DMS) will be made annually, including import of monitoring data and export of summarized data for annual reporting.

The first year will include refinements and is expected to cost $30,000 to $50,000, with following years expected to cost $20,000 annually.

7.4 DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

7.4.1 Model Refinements
The ESJWRM integrated flow model will continue to be updated based on newly available information or additional information provided by GSAs. For instance, model updates discussed in the original 2020 GSP have been made in the intervening five years; these significant model updates were made to support the Periodic Evaluation and 2024 GSP Amendment and are documented in Appendix 2-C. Model refinement costs will vary in the future and will most likely occur in response to incorporating updated data or adding and running new model scenarios. Annual model refinements are expected to cost roughly $100,000.

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7.4.2 Construction of Additional Wells
As previously mentioned, eight new wells have been constructed since the 2020 GSP. While there are currently no plans to construct additional wells, there may be a need in the future to do so. Well construction costs can vary widely based on well depth and soil conditions. An estimated average cost for siting, permitting, and constructing a groundwater level monitoring well is $300,000 per well.

7.4.3 Data Gaps and Uncertainties
The ESJGWA acknowledges that there are many factors that could affect the availability of surface water, including the voluntary agreements in the major rivers feeding Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta resulting from negotiations surrounding the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary (BayDelta Plan). Such regulations will need to be evaluated by GSAs in the implementation of projects. The process of providing annual reports to DWR and of GSAs self-reporting to the ESJGWA will allow the ESJGWA to update the Plan and adjust the implementation course as needed based on changing conditions. The GSP allows project implementation to be updated as needed, and it is currently too speculative to say what the impact will be from the proposed voluntary agreements, as the SWRCB has not yet determined how they will be implemented.

Before the next 5-year Periodic Evaluation in 2030, it is expected that DWR will release the outstanding interconnected surface water (ISW) guidance documents, additional groundwater level data for the new ISW representative monitoring wells will have been collected, and the ESJWRM model will have been enhanced to allow for a reevaluation of the streams and creeks included in the ISW analysis, the definition of the ISW undesirable result, and the subsequent ISW sustainable management criteria. Additional shallow groundwater level data will also inform analysis of potential GDEs. This information will be supplemented by a field verification completed by a biologist prior to the 2030 Periodic Evaluation. More groundwater level data, in conjunction with the GDE assessment in the field, will allow the Subbasin to better evaluate potential GDEs and potential impacts to them.

7.5 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
Each of the 16 GSAs are administered independently and involve meetings and oversight of individual GSA projects and programs. GSAs can be made up of one or multiple agencies, cities, and counties, as described in Chapter 1:

Agency Information, Plan Area, and Communication. GSA administration includes: coordination meetings; coordination meetings for any Ad-hoc Committees; regular email communications to update GSA members on on-going basin activities; coordination activities with the other GSAs, such as on projects or studies; administration of projects implemented by the GSA; and general oversight and coordination. Coordination meetings between the 16 GSAs are assumed to occur bi-monthly, with other oversight and administration activities occurring as needed and on an ongoing basis. GSA administration is also expected to require additional effort during the annual reporting, 5-year periodic evaluations, and any associated GSP amendments. Other administrative actions may involve tracking and evaluating GSP implementation and sustainability conditions, coordinating with neighboring subbasins, as well as assessing benefits to the Subbasin. Annual costs for GSA administrative actions are estimated to range from $140,000 to $230,000. This estimate assumes $50,000 per year for annual audit and insurance expenses.

7.6 DEVELOPING 5-YEAR PERIODIC EVALUATION REPORTS
SGMA requires that GSPs be evaluated regarding their progress towards meeting the approved sustainability goals at least every 5 years, and to provide a written assessment to DWR. An evaluation must also be made whenever the GSP is amended. A description of the information that will be included in the 5-Year Periodic Evaluation is provided below and would be prepared in a manner consistent with CCR Title 23 §356.4. Annual costs for 5-Year Periodic Evaluations are estimated to range from $800,000 to $2,000,000 and depend on whether or not the GSP also requires amending.

7.6.1 New Information
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New information that has become available since the last 5-year evaluation or GSP amendment would be described and the GSP evaluated in light of this new information. If the new information would warrant a change to the GSP, this would also be included.

7.6.2 Sustainability Evaluation
This section will contain a description of current groundwater conditions for each sustainability indicator and will include a discussion of overall Subbasin sustainability. Progress towards achieving interim milestones and measurable objectives will be included, along with an evaluation of groundwater quality and groundwater elevations (being used as direct or proxy measures for several sustainability indicators) in relation to minimum thresholds.

7.6.3 Status of Projects and Management Actions
This section will describe the current status of project and management action implementation since the previous 5-year report. An updated project implementation schedule will be included, along with any new projects that were developed to support the goals of the GSP and a description of any projects that are no longer included in the GSP.

The benefits of projects that have been implemented will be included, and updates on projects and management actions that are underway at the time of the 5-year report will be reported.

7.6.4 Basin Setting Based on New Information or Changes in Water Use This section of the Periodic Evaluation new information was incorporated into various parts of the Basin Setting Chapter (Chapter 2) of the GSP, including the hydrogeologic conceptual model, current groundwater conditions based on ongoing groundwater elevation monitoring, available new groundwater quality data, updates to the hydrogeological conceptual model (HCM), and data gathered from State datasets and reflecting a new understanding of regional groundwater conditions, water use changes, and model updates.

7.6.5 Monitoring Network Description
A description of the monitoring network will be provided in the 5-year periodic evaluation report. Data gaps, or areas of the Subbasin that are not monitored in a manner consistent with the requirements of the regulations, will be identified or reassessed if previously identified. An assessment of the monitoring networks’ function will be provided, along with an analysis of data collected to date. If data gaps are identified, the GSP will be revised to include a program for addressing these data gaps, along with an implemented schedule for addressing data gaps and how the GSAs will incorporate updated data into the GSP.

7.6.6 Legal or Enforcement Actions
Enforcement or legal actions taken by the GSAs or their member agencies in relation to the GSP will be summarized in this section along with how such actions support sustainability in the Subbasin.

7.6.7 Coordination
The Eastern San Joaquin GSP will be implemented by the GSAs identified in Chapter 1: Agency Information, Plan Area, and Communication. These GSAs will work in collaboration with neighboring subbasins, namely: the Modesto, Cosumnes, South American, Solano, East Contra Costa, and Tracy Subbasins.

This section of the 5-year periodic evaluation report will describe coordination activities between these entities, such as meetings, joint projects, or data collection efforts. If additional neighboring GSAs have been formed since the previous report, or changes in neighboring subbasins have occurred, resulting in a need for new or additional coordination within or outside the Subbasin, such coordination activities would be included as well.

7.6.8 Other Information
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The 5-year periodic evaluation also includes other information such as:
• Any additional information that helps describe progress made towards achieving the sustainability goal for the basin.
• How the Plan considers adjacent basins in its GSP implementation. • Any technical and/or financial challenges and the most significant challenges and assistance needs. • How the amended plan may affect relevant city and county general plans related to water resources management, natural resource management and/or land use planning. • Any technical and/or financial resource limitations and legal matters.

7.7 OUTREACH
During GSP development, GSAs and the ESJGWA used multiple forms of outreach to communicate SGMA-related information and solicit input. The GSAs intend to continue public outreach and provide opportunities for engagement during GSP implementation. This will include providing opportunities for public participation at public meetings, providing access to GSP information online, and continued coordination with entities conducting outreach to diverse communities in the Subbasin. Announcements will continue to be distributed via email prior to public meetings. Emails will also be distributed as specific deliverables are finalized, when opportunities are available for stakeholder input and when this input is requested, or when items of interest to the stakeholder group arise, such as relevant funding opportunities. The Eastern San Joaquin SGMA website, managed as part of GSP administration, will be updated a minimum of once a month, and will house meeting agendas and materials, reports, and other program information.

The website may be updated to add new pages as the program continues and additional activities are implemented.

Additional public workshops will be held annually to provide an opportunity for stakeholders and members of the public to learn about, discuss, and provide input on GSP activities, progress toward meeting the sustainability goal of this GSP, and the SGMA program. More public workshops may be added as needed.

Additionally, as part of GSP Implementation, and in coordination with preparation of the Annual Reports and 5-Year Periodic Evaluations, the GSAs will collaborate and coordinate with local, state and federal regulatory agencies, as well as other interested parties, for data collection and analyses and to better understand the impacts of Subbasin groundwater pumping and management activities on the beneficial uses and users of groundwater as it relates to groundwater quality, subsidence and induced surface water depletion within the GSAs’ jurisdictional areas.

Costs to support outreach are estimated to range from $35,000 to $60,000 annually.

7.8 IMPLEMENTING GSP-RELATED PROJECTS AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS Costs for the projects and management actions are described in Chapter 6: Projects and Management Actions of this GSP. Financing of the projects and management actions would vary depending on the activity. Potential financing for projects and management actions are provided in Table 7-3, although other financing may be pursued as opportunities arise or as appropriate. Four new additional Category B projects were approved by the ESJGWA Board at the September 11, 2024 meeting and are not included below. More information on these projects is included in Appendix 6-A.

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Table 7-3: Funding Mechanisms for Proposed Projects and Management Actions Project/Management
Action Titled Type Responsible Agency1
Potential Funding Mechanisms
Projects (Category A)
Lake Grupe In-Lieu
Recharge
In-lieu Recharge SEWD District staffing and District rates to establish new accounts
SEWD Surface Water
Implementation
Expansion
In-lieu Recharge SEWD District staffing and District rates to establish new accounts
White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility
Expansion
Direct Recharge City of Lodi DWR Proposition 84 Grant Funding Program
CSJWCD Capital
Improvement Program
In-lieu Recharge CSJWCD Surface water sales, groundwater extraction fees, and acre assessments
NSJWCD South System
Modernization
In-lieu Recharge NSJWCD Phase 1 &2: EBMUD funding, CA Prop 1 State Grant funding, Watersmart
Federal Grant funding, landowner
assessments, district property taxes,
groundwater charge revenue
Phase 3: IRWM State Grant funding,
landowner assessments, district
property taxes, groundwater charge
revenue
Phase 4: USDA Federal Funding ($1
mil); Applied for federal Watersmart
grant, district property taxes,
groundwater charge revenue,
landowner assessments
Long-term Water
Transfer to SEWD
Transfers OID and SSJ
GSA
$300 per AF Urban and $200 per AF for
Ag
South System
Groundwater Banking
with East Bay Municipal
Utilities District
(EBMUD)
In-lieu Recharge NSJWCD Phase 1: EBMUD funding, NSJWCD
district property taxes and groundwater
charge revenue
Phase 2: To be determined. Likely to
include EBMUD funding, NSJWCD
district property taxes and groundwater
charge revenue and potential future
grant proceeds
NSJWCD North System
Modernization/Lakso
Recharge
In-Lieu
Recharge/Direct
Recharge
NSJWCD SGMA State Grant funding, landowner
assessments, and groundwater charge
revenue
Tecklenburg Recharge
Project
Direct Recharge NSJWCD Phase 1: NSJWCD Groundwater
charge revenue
Phase 2: To be determined, as of 2024.

City of Stockton Phase
1: Groundwater
Recharge Project
Direct Recharge City of Stockton To be determined, as of 2024.

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Project/Management
Action Titled Type Responsible Agency1
Potential Funding Mechanisms
West Groundwater
Recharge Basin
Direct Recharge SEWD Army Corp. is paying SEWD to
excavate the soil. The rest of the project
will be funded by SEWD or grant funds.

NSJWCD Private Pump
Partnerships
In-Lieu/Direct
Recharge
NSJWCD District general revenue sources and
individual landowner contributions
Oakdale Irrigation
District In-lieu and Direct
Recharge Project
Direct Recharge/InLieu RechargeOID Landowners participating in the 10-Year Program are responsible for the costs of
any new turnouts, private conveyance
systems, and surplus surface water
purchased for out-of-District irrigation.

City of Stockton
Advanced Metering
Infrastructure
Conservation City of Stockton Met by ratepayers and through grants or other funding sources.

Projects (Category B)
City of Manteca
Advanced Metering
Infrastructure
Conservation City of Manteca Capital Improvement Project budgeted item with available funding
City of Lodi Surface
Water Facility
Expansion and Delivery
Pipeline
In-lieu Recharge City of Lodi Capital Improvement Project budgeted item with available funding
BNSF Railway
Company Intermodal
Facility Recharge Pond
Direct Recharge CSJWCD Groundwater extraction fee revenue, private loans, and/or possible grant
funding
Manaserro Recharge
Project
Direct Recharge NSJWCD Grant funding and groundwater charge revenue
City of Escalon
Wastewater Reuse
Recycling/In‐Lieu
Recharge/Transfers
SSJ GSA Developer impact fees, connection fees,
and sewer rate fees
City of Ripon Surface
Water Supply
In-Lieu Recharge SSJ GSA Grants, water rates, and development impact fees
City of Escalon
Connection to Nick
DeGroot Water
Treatment Plant
In-Lieu Recharge SSJ GSA Grants, water rates, and development impact fees
Farmington Dam
Repurpose Project
Direct Recharge SEWD Grant and or Federally directed funding Mobilizing Recharge
Opportunities (MICUP)
Direct Recharge SJ County One-Time cost funded through a SGMA Round 1 Implementation Grant.

NSJWCD Winery
Recycled Water
Recycling/In‐Lieu
Recharge/Direct
Recharge
NSJWCD Grant funding, landowner assessments,
and charges paid by the winery
SSJID Storm Water
Reuse
Storm Water/ In-Lieu
Recharge/ Direct
Recharge
SSJ GSA Developer impact fees, connection fees,
and property related fees.

Wallace-Burson
Conjunctive Use
Program
Conjunctive Use/Direct
Recharge
Eastside GSA To be determined, as of 2024.

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Project/Management
Action Titled Type Responsible Agency1
Potential Funding Mechanisms
Calaveras River
Wholesale Water
Service Expansion
In-Lieu Recharge Eastside GSA To be determined, as of 2024.

Recycled Water to
Manteca Golf Course
Recycling City of Manteca To be determined, as of 2024.

Threfall Ranch
Reservoir, In-Lieu and
Direct Recharge Project
In-Lieu
Recharge/Direct
Recharge
Eastside GSA To be determined, as of 2024.

Perfecting Mokelumne
River Water Right
In-Lieu Recharge SJ County San Joaquin County Assessments and member agency contributions.

North System
Groundwater Recharge
Project - Phase 2
Direct Recharge NSJWCD Secured $3 million state grant;
additional funds from landowner
assessments and groundwater charge
revenue and any grant funds the district
can obtain
Stormwater Collection,
Treatment, and
Infiltration
Direct Recharge/
Stormwater
City of Manteca To be determined, as of 2024.

Off-Stream Regulating
Reservoir
Direct Recharge SEWD Grant funding.

On-Farm Recharge
Project
Direct Recharge SEWD District staffing and District rates to establish new Flood-MAR projects, as
well as District funding for on-farm
incentive programs.

Bellota Weir
Modifications Project
Direct Recharge/
Stormwater
SEWD Grant Funding and State and Federal
Loans
Water Supply
Enhancement Project -
Distribution Pipelines
In-Lieu/Direct
Recharge
SEWD To be determined, as of 2024.

Water Treatment Plant
Aquifer Storage
Recovery Well - 7401
Direct Recharge SEWD To be determined, as of 2024.

Beckman Well Direct Recharge SEWD SEWD and MICUP will fund.

West Linden Project Direct Recharge/InLieu RechargeSEWD To be determined, as of 2024.

Water Supply
Enhancement Project -
Direct Recharge
Direct Recharge SEWD SEWD and grants.

SSJID Water Master
Plan - System
Improvements
In-Lieu Recharge SSJ GSA Existing sources (hydropower
generation, user fees, water transfers),
enhanced sources (additional user fees,
additional water transfers), and outside
sources (grants, earmarks, water
transfers)
Management Actions
South Stockton Well
Rehabilitation Program
Monitoring and
Reporting
City of Stockton To be determined, as of 2024.

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Project/Management
Action Titled Type Responsible Agency1
Potential Funding Mechanisms
Mokelumne River Loss
Study
Model Refinement and
Validation
NSJWCD To be determined, as of 2024.

Monitoring and
recording of
groundwater levels and
groundwater quality data
ESJ GWA Budget and GSAs.

Maintaining and
updating the Subbasin
Data Management
System (DMS) with
newly collected data
ESJ GWA Budget.

Annual monitoring of
progress toward
sustainability
ESJ GWA Budget.

Annual reporting of
Subbasin conditions to
DWR as required by
SGMA
ESJ GWA Budget.

Addressing Data Gaps ESJ GWA Budget.

AMI Replacement and
Conversion
Monitoring and
Reporting/Conservation
Eastside GSA To be determined, as of 2024.

Groundwater Monitoring
Plan
Monitoring and
Reporting
NSJWCD SGMA grant on north system for 3
monitoring wells; use of district
groundwater charge revenue for south
system wells and on-going cost to
gather and analyze data. District will
apply for grants to obtain additional
funding for more monitoring wells
Demand Management
Program
ESJ GWA Budget and Individual GSAs.

Well Mitigation Program ESJ GWA Budget.
1 Acronyms defined: Stockton East Water District (SEWD), Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District (CSJWCD, North San Joaquin Water Conservation District (NSJWCD), and South San Joaquin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SSJ GSA).

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7.9 GSP IMPLEMENTATION FUNDING
Implementation of the GSP is projected to cost between $600,000 and $1 million per year excluding projects and management actions costs. Additional one-time costs are estimated to be on the order of $350,000. Development of the 2020 GSP was funded through a Proposition 1 Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant. To the degree they become available, outside grants will be sought to assist in reducing the cost of implementation to participating agencies, residents, and landowners of the Subbasin. However, there will be a need to establish long-term funding mechanisms to support the implementation of the GSP and future SGMA compliance. At the April 10, 2019 ESJGWA Board Meeting, the Board approved an action to conduct monitoring, measuring, and modeling at the basin-scale subject to a financing plan that will be developed after the GSP is approved. Costs for GSP project implementation will be met by project proponents. Also at the April 10, 2019 ESJGWA Board Meeting, the Board took an action to approve development and implementation of projects in the GSP Implementation Plan at the GSA level, with the option for GSAs with projects in the GSP to work with additional parties in the development of their projects. Financing implementation of the 2024 Amendment GSP, including the projects and management actions it contains, is expected to be similar to that of the 2020 GSP and 2022 Revised GSP implementation.

Costs of overall GSP administration are expected to be shared by the GSAs. Financing options under consideration could include pumping fees, assessments, loans, and grants. Individual GSAs will create their own financing plans to address their portion of the cost share according to the ESJGWA. Table 7-4 lists examples of potential financing options.

Prior to implementing any fee or assessment program, the GSAs would complete a rate assessment study or other analysis if required by the regulatory requirements.

Table 7-4: Potential Funding Sources for GSP Implementation Funding Source Certainty
Ratepayers (within Project Proponent
service area or area of project benefit)
High – User rates pay for operation and maintenance (O&M) of a utility’s system. Depends upon rate structure adopted by the project proponent and, if applicable, the Proposition 218 rate approval process. Can be used for project implementation as well as project O&M.

General Funds or Capital Improvement
Funds (of Project Proponents)
High – General or capital improvement funds are set aside by agencies to fund general operations and construction of facility improvements. Depends upon agency approval.

Special taxes, assessments, and user
fees (within Project Proponent service area
or area of project benefit)
High - Monthly user fees, special taxes, and assessments can be assessed by some agencies should new facilities directly benefit existing customers. Depends upon the rate structure adopted by the project proponent and, if applicable, the Proposition 218 rate approval process.

Clean Water State Revolving Fund
(CWSRF) Loan Program administered by
the California State Water Resources
Control Board (SWRCB)
Medium – Historically, the SWRCB has had $200 to $300 million available annually for low-interest loans (typically ½ of the General Obligation Bond Rate) for water recycling, wastewater treatment, and sewer collection projects. During recent years, available funding has become limited due to high demand. Success in securing a lowinterest loan depends on demand of the CWSRF Program and available funding. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

SWRCB prepares a fundable list for each fiscal year. In order to receive funding, a project must be on the fundable list. Full applications must be submitted by the end of the calendar year to be considered for inclusion on the following year’s fundable list.

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Funding Source Certainty
Water Recycling Funding Program
(WRFP) – Planning and Construction
Grants from SWRCB
High (planning) / Low (construction) – WRFP grants are funded by Proposition 1, as well as the general CWSRF Program. Planning grants (for facilities planning) are available and can fund 50% of eligible costs, up to $75,000. Construction grants have been exhausted. Low-interest loans through the CWSRF program are available and while limited, recycled water projects receive priority over wastewater projects (which are also eligible under CWSRF, the umbrella program for the WRFP).

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Loan Program administered by the
SWRCB Division of Drinking Water
High – Approximately $100 to $200 million is available on an annual basis for drinking water projects. Low-interest loans are available for project proponents should they decide to seek financing. Funding has become more limited; however, applicants are encouraged to apply.

Infrastructure State Revolving Fund
Loan Program administered by the
California Infrastructure and Economic
Development Bank (I-Bank)
High – Low-interest loans are available from I-Bank for infrastructure projects (such as water distribution). Maximum loan amount is $25 million per applicant. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Title XVI Water Recycling and
Reclamation / Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the Nation (WIIN)
Program – Construction Grants
administered by the United States Bureau
of Reclamation (USBR)
Medium – Grants up to 25% of project costs or $20 million, whichever is less, are available from USBR for water recycling projects. A Title XVI Feasibility Study must be submitted to and approved by USBR to be eligible. USBR solicits grants annually.

WaterSMART Title XVI Water Recycling
and Reclamation Program – Feasibility
Study Grants administered by USBR
Low – Grants up to $150,000 have been available in the past for preparation of Title XVI Feasibility Studies. It is possible future rounds may be administered.

Bonds Medium – Revenue bonds can be issued to pay for capital costs of projects allowing for repayment of debt service over a 20- to 30- year timeframe. Depends on the bond market and the existing debt of project proponents.

Integrated Regional Water Management
(IRWM) implementation grants
administered by the California Department
of Water Resources (DWR)
Low – The Westside-San Joaquin IRWM Region and the Eastern San Joaquin IRWM region have pursued and been awarded funding through the Proposition 1 IRWM Implementation Grants. The Westside-San Joaquin IRWM Region bridges two funding areas:

The San Joaquin River Funding Area and the Tulare-Kern Funding Area; the Eastern San Joaquin IRWM Region falls within the San Joaquin River Funding Area. Proposition 1, passed in 2014, was the last year IRWM funding has been made available; it is unclear at this point if future IRWM funds will be made available through a bond measure.

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CA DWR. (2018a). Chronological Reconstructed Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley Water Year Hydrologic Classifications Indices.

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Eastern San Joaquin County Groundwater Basin Authority (Eastern San Joaquin County GBA). (2014). Eastern San Joaquin Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Update.

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CA DWR. (2010). Groundwater Elevation Monitoring Guidelines. Retrieved from: https://water.ca.gov/-/media/DWRWebsite/Web-Pages/Programs/Groundwater-Management/CASGEM/Files/CASGEM-DWR-GW-GuidelinesFinal-121510.pdf California Department of Transportation. (2021). Surveys Manual. Retrieved from: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/rightof-way/surveys-manual-and-interim-guidelines U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). (1995). Ground-Water Data-Collection Protocols and Procedures for the National Water-Quality Assessment Program: Collection and Documentation of Water-Quality Samples and Related Data.

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CA Department of Water Resources (CA DWR). (2019). Flood-Managed Aquifer Recharge (Flood-MAR). Retrieved from: https://water.ca.gov/Programs/All-Programs/Flood-MAR Calaveras County Water District (CCWD). (2021). 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Update.

California Water Service District, Stockton District (Cal Water). (2021). 2020 Urban Water Management Plan.

City of Lodi. (2021). 2020 Urban Water Management Plan.

City of Ripon. (2017). 2015 Urban Water Management Plan.

City of Stockton. (2021). 2020 Urban Water Management Plan.

Oakdale Irrigation District (OID). (2021). Agricultural Water Management Plan.

South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID). (2021). 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Update.

SSJID. (2021). 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan.

Stockton East Water District (SEWD). (2021). 2020 Agricultural Water Management Plan.

SEWD. (2021). Urban Water Management Plan 2020 Update.

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Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY................................................................................................................................... 4

1. NEW INFORMATION COLLECTED.................................................................................................... 1-1 Table 1-1: Summary of New Information Used in 2024 GSP Amendment ...................................... 1-2

2. GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS BY SUSTAINABILITY INDICATOR .............................................. 2-1

2.1 Chronic Lowering of Groundwater Levels ............................................................................................. 2-1

2.1.1 Current Conditions and Progress Towards Sustainability Goal........................................ 2-1

2.1.2 Response to DWR Recommended Corrective Actions Regarding Chronic Lowering of Groundwater Levels........................................................................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Reduction in Groundwater Storage......................................................................................................... 2-3

2.2.1 Current Conditions and Progress Towards Sustainability .................................................. 2-3

2.2.2 Response to DWR Recommended Corrective Actions Regarding Groundwater Storage ................................................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.3 Degraded Water Quality .............................................................................................................................. 2-4

2.3.1 Current Conditions and Progress Towards Sustainability .................................................. 2-4

2.3.2 Response to DWR Recommended Corrective Actions Regarding Water Quality .... 2-4

2.4 Seawater Intrusion.......................................................................................................................................... 2-5

2.5 Land Subsidence ............................................................................................................................................. 2-5

2.5.1 Current Conditions and Progress Towards Sustainability .................................................. 2-5

2.5.2 Response to DWR Recommended Corrective Actions Regarding Land Subsidence ...... 2-6

2.6 Depletions of Interconnected Surface Water....................................................................................... 2-6

2.6.1 Current Conditions and Progress Towards Sustainability .................................................. 2-6

2.6.2 Response to DWR Recommended Corrective Actions Regarding Interconnected Surface Water....................................................................................................................................... 2-7

3. STATUS OF PROJECTS AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS ................................................................ 3-1 Table 3-1: Projects and Management Actions in the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin.................. 3-4

4. BASIN SETTING BASED ON NEW INFORMATION OR CHANGES IN WATER USE ..................... 4-1

4.1 Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model........................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Groundwater Conditions.............................................................................................................................. 4-1

4.3 Water Use Changes and Associated Water Budget.......................................................................... 4-3

4.4 Model Updates ................................................................................................................................................ 4-4 Table 4-1: ESJWRM Version 3.0 Major Changes ......................................................................................... 4-4

5. MONITORING NETWORKS............................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Chronic Lowering of Groundwater Levels ............................................................................................. 5-1

5.2 Reduction in Groundwater Storage......................................................................................................... 5-2

5.3 Degraded Water Quality .............................................................................................................................. 5-2

5.4 Seawater Intrusion.......................................................................................................................................... 5-3

5.5 Land Subsidence ............................................................................................................................................. 5-3

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6. GSA AUTHORITIES AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS...................................................................... 6-1

7. OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT AND COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES............................ 7-1

8. OTHER INFORMATION..................................................................................................................... 8-1

8.1 Progress Towards GSP Implementation................................................................................................. 8-1

8.2 Consideration of Adjacent Basins............................................................................................................. 8-2

8.3 Technical/Financial Challenges and Limitations ................................................................................. 8-2

8.4 2024 GSP Amendment Impacts to Relevant City and County General Plans ......................... 8-2

9. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED OR COMPILED REVISIONS TO PLAN ELEMENTS ............................. 9-1 Appendix A – Additional Information About Projects and Management Actions EXHIBIT 2
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin (Subbasin) Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Periodic Evaluation documents progress in implementing the Eastern San Joaquin GSP for the time period of 2020-2024 as required by California Water Code (CWC) Section 10728.2. During this period, significant new information was acquired during the evaluation cycle and utilized in updating the Subbasin’s integrated flow model, ESWRM Version 3.0, and in responding to the DWR’s Recommended Corrective Actions as contained in their July 6, 2023 Determination Letter. The analyses completed utilizing these new data and other responses to the Recommended Corrective Actions were carried forward into the Subbasin’s 2024 GSP Amendment, along with summaries of the relevant data sets.

In general, the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin continues to make progress towards achieving its sustainability goals. Groundwater levels in the representative monitoring network (RMN) for the chronic lowering of groundwater levels sustainability indicator are generally stable, with 14 of the representative monitoring wells at or above their measurable objectives and meeting their interim milestones. Seven representative monitoring wells do, however, show declining groundwater level trends, and the average annual change in storage over the last five years (2019-2023) was 89,000 AF net loss in storage1. Total change in storage between 2019 to 2023 was estimated at a loss of 467,000 AF or 0.26% as a percentage of total storage. The GSAs are working to correct that imbalance through the implementation of projects and management actions (PMAs). The GSAs divide currently planned or implemented projects into two categories:
• Category A projects - projects that were completed or are anticipated to advance in the next five years and have existing water rights or agreements.
• Category B projects - projects that are not anticipated to advance in the next five years, but may be implemented in the future, particularly if Category A projects do not fully achieve stated recharge and/or offset targets.

The GSAs have made steady progress in moving Category A projects forward, with several projects having been completed or in the implementation stage. Status of Category B projects are tracked as well, with several in the planning or design stages.

Groundwater quality in the Subbasin is generally sufficient to meet beneficial uses and is on track to surpass measurable objectives; no minimum threshold exceedances have been observed. There is no concern about surpassing Measurable Objectives (MOs) or Minimum Thresholds (MTs) in the next five years with respect to groundwater quality.
1 When comparing average annual change in storage and total change in storage values across documents (such as the Annual Reports, 2020 GSP, and 2022 Revised GSP), it is important to note the version of the Historical ESJWRM model that was used to generate those specific values. For example, Historical ESJWRM Version 1.1 extended the 2020 GSP model version through 2019 and 2020. Historical ESJWRM Version 2.0 included a substantial model upgrade and extended simulation to 2021. Historical ESJWRM Version 2.2 included minor updates to Version 2.0 and extended simulation through 2022 and 2023. ESJWRM v3.0 included a substantial model update and was used to prepare this Periodic Evaluation Report and the 2024 GSP Amendment. The ongoing model improvements inherently impact the model results to some extent, so any comparison of these numbers between reports should be done with this in mind.

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To date, Continuous Global Positioning System (CGPS) subsidence monitoring stations in the Subbasin have shown no land subsidence (as defined by land surface elevation declines); the CNDR station has shown 0.01 feet of land subsidence (within the realm of error) over the last water year. These results are reflected in the most recently available InSAR data which also show that no land subsidence occurred in the Subbasin greater than 0.2 feet (the minimum threshold for this sustainability indicator). Therefore, undesirable results are not presently occurring in the Subbasin relative to inelastic land subsidence, and the Subbasin is on track to achieving the interim milestones (IMs) for this sustainability indicator.

Finally, the 2020 GSP and 2022 Revised GSP use the groundwater level sustainable management criteria (SMC) as a proxy for the interconnected surface waters sustainability indicator. As such, current groundwater conditions relative to the chronic lowering of groundwater level SMC also apply to the interconnected surface water sustainability indicator. There are no data to suggest undesirable results with respect to interconnected surface waters in the Subbasin, and the Subbasin is on track to continue meeting this sustainability indicator.

In summary, for each sustainability indicator, the Subbasin has been meeting its interim milestones and anticipates continuing to do the same by the 2030 Periodic Evaluation. The Subbasin GSAs have completed additional work and analyses in response to the California Department of Water Resources’ (DWR’s) July 6, 2023 Determination Letter approving the Subbasin’s 2022 Revised GSP, resulting in further refinements and enhancements to the Subbasin’s SMCs and RMNs. These revisions have resulted in the preparation of the 2024 GSP Amendment. This progress toward sustainability, and the changes to the GSP, are explained in detail in this report.

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1. NEW INFORMATION COLLECTED
• Describe any new information that the GSA has acquired during the evaluation cycle, including whether the new information warrants changes to any aspect of the Plan. • Evaluate whether those changes associated with the new information led to a Plan Amendment.

New information was acquired between January 2020 (when the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin GSP was first submitted) and 2024, which was utilized in updating the Eastern San Joaquin Water Resources Model (ESJWRM) Version 3.0, and in responding to DWR’s Recommended Corrective Actions (RCAs). The analyses completed utilizing new data were addressed in the 2024 GSP Amendment, along with summaries of the relevant data sets. Table 1-1 summarizes how the new data sets affected the GSP and where the associated changes can be found in the 2024 GSP Amendment.

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TABLE 1-1: SUMMARY OF NEW INFORMATION USED IN 2024 GSP AMENDMENT Significant New
Information Description
Aspects if GSP
Affected
Warrant
Changes
to Any
Aspect of
the GSP
AEM data Airborne electromagnetic (AEM) survey data collected by DWR as available on DWR website at https://water.ca.gov/Programs/GroundwaterManagement/Data-and-Tools/AEM Hydrogeologic
Conceptual Model;
Numerical Model
Update
Yes; GSP
Chapter 2
Hydrostratigraphy Boring logs and well construction reports for five new interconnected surface water wells and one new well adjacent to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta
Hydrogeologic
Conceptual Model;
Representative
Monitoring Networks
Yes; GSP
Chapters 2
and 4
Additional monitoring
data
Annual groundwater level and groundwater quality data collected by the GSAs and reported in Annual Reports
Groundwater
Conditions; Numerical
Model Update
Yes; GSP
Chapter 2
Statewide Crop
Mapping
Incorporated in the ESJWRM Version 3.0 to refine water budgets Water Budgets Yes, GSP Chapter 2
OSWCR well data Used to evaluate well depths of domestic or public supply wells to respond to DWR’s Recommended Corrective Action 1 on groundwater levels Additional well construction reports collected by DWR as available on DWR website at
https://data.cnra.ca.gov/dataset?q=well+completion+report&organization=d wr
Justification of SMC;
Representative
Monitoring Networks
No
InSAR data TRE ALTAMIRA InSAR Subsidence data collected by DWR as available on DWR website at https://data.cnra.ca.gov/dataset/tre-altamira-insar-subsidence Subsidence SMC and
Representative
Monitoring Network
Yes; GSP
Chapter 4
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Significant New
Information Description
Aspects if GSP
Affected
Warrant
Changes
to Any
Aspect of
the GSP
Public Water System
Area Boundaries
Shapefiles were downloaded from SWRCB’s database
(https://hub.arcgis.com/datasets/fbba842bf134497c9d611ad506ec48cc_0/abo ut) to respond to DWR’s Recommended Corrective Action #1 related to groundwater levels
Justification of SMC;
Representative
Monitoring Networks
No
CGPS Stations New subsidence monitoring locations added at CGPS stations, provided by SOPAC and JPL
Representative
Monitoring Networks
Yes; GSP
Chapter 4
Subsidence
Benchmarks
Additional benchmark monitoring location and elevation data points added in the subsidence representative monitoring network
Additionally, benchmark data is used to validate InSAR data Subsidence SMC;
Representative
Monitoring Networks
Yes; GSP
Chapter 4
Groundwater Ambient
Monitoring and
Assessment (GAMA)
Additional water quality data analyzed to respond to DWR’s Recommended Corrective Actions #5, 7, and 8 related to seawater intrusion and groundwater quality
Justification of SMC;
Representative
Monitoring Networks
Yes; GSP
Chapter 4
United States
Geological Survey
(USGS) streamflow data
Streamflow data was analyzed to respond to DWR’s Recommended Corrective Action #6 related to interconnected surface water
Justification of SMC; No

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2. GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS BY SUSTAINABILITY INDICATOR
• Summarize current groundwater conditions for each applicable sustainability indicator relative to the SMC established in the GSP.
• If GSP implementation is not making progress, describe potential reasons and provide description as to how the GSAs plan to get back on track.
• Include a forecast of likelihood of achieving interim milestones or MOs in next 5 years. • Discuss how the corrective actions in the Determination Letter were addressed and if the recommended CAs were addressed with a Plan Amendment.

DWR’s July 6, 2023 Determination Letter contained eight RCAs to be addressed during the Periodic Evaluation. In response, the GSAs conducted additional analyses and activities to address each RCA, resulting in the 2024 GSP Amendment. The results of the analyses were documented in five technical memoranda (TMs), which have been included in the 2024 GSP Amendment.

The Subbasin continues to make progress towards achieving its sustainability goals. As noted below by sustainability indicator, the Subbasin has consistently met its interim milestones for all sustainability indicators and the GSAs anticipate this positive trend to continue through the 2030 Periodic Evaluation.

2.1 Chronic Lowering of Groundwater Levels

2.1.1 Current Conditions and Progress Towards Sustainability Goal Undesirable results in the Subbasin for the chronic lowering of groundwater levels are defined by 25 percent or more of representative monitoring wells (RMWs) exceeding their minimum thresholds for two consecutive years. This has not occurred between 2020-2024 and is not expected to occur in the next 5 years.

Groundwater levels in the Subbasin are generally stable, with hydrographs presented in the WY 2023 Annual Report showing groundwater levels declining in the summer (due to a lack of precipitation and continued groundwater pumping) and recovering in the winter. Of the 21 RMWs monitored in the Subbasin over the last five years, only one well, Manteca 18, exceeded its minimum threshold (once in 2022), and seven wells presently exhibit declining trendlines of varying degrees over the past 10 years (RMWs Lockeford 3 Bear Creek, 04N07E20H003M, OID-8, OID-4, 02S08E08A001M, 01S10E26J001M, and 01N07E14J002M). The remaining 14 of the Subbasin’s RMWs are at or above their measurable objectives and are meeting their interim milestones, with the exception of the aforementioned wells with declining groundwater level trends.

No undesirable results related to chronic lowering of groundwater levels occurred in the Subbasin from 2020-2024. As of 2023, the Subbasin had 12 dry wells reported, according to DWR’s Dry Well Reporting System. There is no information, however, as to what caused the wells to go dry and whether it was linked to declining groundwater levels. For the 2024 GSP Amendment, the Subbasin GSAs developed a Domestic Well Mitigation Program to address dry wells. Dry wells did not impact any other sustainability indicators.

Based on the Subbasin’s relatively stable groundwater levels, that groundwater levels are generally at or above MTs and MOs, and the GSAs development of the Domestic Well Mitigation Program, the Subbasin is making progress towards its sustainability goal.

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2.1.2 Response to DWR Recommended Corrective Actions Regarding Chronic Lowering of Groundwater Levels
Deficiencies and corrective actions identified in DWR’s Determination Letter dated January 28, 2022, for the 2020 GSP were addressed in the 2022 Revised GSP by: removing the water year type requirement from the definition of undesirable results for the chronic lowering of groundwater levels; explaining the rationale for the threshold exceedance (25 percent of RMN wells exceeding their minimum thresholds for two consecutive years); explaining how other factors were considered in the development of the undesirable results definition; and explaining how drinking water well users were considered in the development of the SMC.

DWR’s July 6, 2023 Determination Letter approving the 2022 Revised GSP included Recommended Corrective Actions (1a-1d) for groundwater levels as follows:
1a. Explain the selection of 25 percent of exceedances as considered undesirable, including details describing the groundwater conditions and how those conditions constitute a significant and unreasonable effect of beneficial uses and users. Additionally, update modeling results to quantify and disclose the potential impacts to groundwater well users during projected conditions where minimum thresholds are exceeded but undesirable results do not occur. 1b. Evaluate the impacts to environmental uses and users related to the groundwater level minimum thresholds, or, at minimum, describe a plan to perform this evaluation in the future when additional data become available.
1c. Evaluate the minimum thresholds in relation to the depths of nearby public water systems and state small water systems reliant on groundwater wells.
1d. Develop a more detailed plan describing how the assessment of groundwater quality in relation to declining groundwater levels will be conducted.

The Subbasin GSAs updated the ESJWRM integrated flow model and performed additional analyses which resulted in changes to SMC and the RMN, necessitating a Plan Amendment. Specific revisions to the GSP included:
• Revision to the minimum threshold methodology removing the deeper of 1992, 2015, or 2016 groundwater level lows and setting them at 2015 groundwater level lows. • Revision of the minimum threshold definition to either 1) the shallowest 2015 groundwater level low at each RMW with a buffer of 100 percent of historical range applied, or 2) the 10th percentile total depth of domestic wells within a 3-mile radius of the RMW. • Addition of three new representative monitoring locations (Well ID 01S10E04C001M, NSJWCD-01, and SEWD-01). The latter two wells are new and as a result do not yet have SMC. Monitoring will begin at these two locations in Fall 2024.

A technical memorandum describing the additional analyses conducted in response to Recommended Corrective Action #1 can be found in Appendix 1-G in the 2024 GSP Amendment.

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2.2 Reduction in Groundwater Storage

2.2.1 Current Conditions and Progress Towards Sustainability Change in storage varies annually based on hydrologic conditions. Historically, change in storage has remained fairly stable, but as simulated in the ESJWRM integrated flow model, cumulative change in storage started declining around 2012. Total change in storage from 2019 to 2023 was estimated at a loss of 467,000 AF or 0.26% of total storage, with an estimated annual average change in storage of 89,000 AFY net loss in storage over that same period. Total change in storage stabilized during hydrologically wet years (2017 to 2019) but started declining again around 2020 (a dry year). As a result of recent wet years, the volume of groundwater in storage has increased.

As noted in the 2020 GSP and 2022 Revised GSP, the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin has approximately 53 million acre-feet (MAF) of groundwater in storage. Based on both past and recent simulations with the ESJWRM integrated flow model, groundwater in storage fluctuates approximately 0.01 percent per year. In the 2020 GSP (and carried forward into the 2022 Revised GSP), it was determined that groundwater demand for beneficial use occurs within the shallowest 23 MAF of the Subbasin, as this is the zone corresponding to the depth at which most pumping occurs and where it is reasonably expected to occur in the future. As such, 23 MAF was set as the minimum threshold for the reduction in groundwater storage sustainability indicator. Additionally, groundwater level SMC were used as a proxy for both the measurable objectives and interim milestones for this sustainability indicator. As estimated in the Water Year (WY) 2023 Annual Report, approximately 1.3 MAF of groundwater was removed from the Subbasin between WY 1996 and WY 2023, therefore no undesirable results have occurred for the reduction of groundwater storage sustainability indicator.

2.2.2 Response to DWR Recommended Corrective Actions Regarding Groundwater Storage
There were no deficiencies related to the reduction in groundwater storage included in DWR’s 2022 Determination Letter. DWR’s 2023 Determination Letter included one Recommended Corrective Action for the reduction in groundwater storage:
• Provide a revised estimate for the reduction of groundwater storage volume that is considered an undesirable result, or alternatively, highlight how the maximum reduction of groundwater storage related to the chronic lowering of groundwater level minimum thresholds would not result in significant and unreasonable impacts related to groundwater storage and omit the 23 million acrefeet (MAF) estimate.

The defined undesirable result for chronic lowering of groundwater levels is that five representative monitoring wells (or 25% of the RMN) would have groundwater levels lowered below minimum thresholds.

Therefore, an analysis was conducted using the updated ESJWRM Version 3.0 integrated flow model to estimate the volume of groundwater that would need to be removed from storage to result in five representative monitoring wells (or 25% of the RMN) to exceed their chronic lowering of groundwater level minimum thresholds.

After running a variety of model scenarios where various groups of 5 wells were selected to ‘exceed’ their minimum thresholds, the model results indicated that reductions in storage would need to range from 10 to 13 MAF for an undesirable result for groundwater levels to occur. As a result, the definition for undesirable result for reductions in groundwater storage was revised to be a reduction in groundwater storage of EXHIBIT 2
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between 10 to 13 MAF. While this revision aligns the reductions in groundwater storage SMC with the chronic lowering of groundwater level SMC, it does not change the chronic lowering of groundwater level SMC.

This analysis is summarized in Appendix 3-D in the 2024 GSP Amendment.

2.3 Degraded Water Quality

2.3.1 Current Conditions and Progress Towards Sustainability Groundwater quality in the Subbasin is generally sufficient to meet beneficial uses and is on track to surpass measurable objectives; no minimum threshold exceedances have been observed. There is no concern about surpassing MOs or MTs in the next five years with respect to groundwater quality.

Groundwater quality sampling in the Subbasin is for total dissolved solids (TDS) and chloride. Quality data available through other sources are evaluated on an annual basis and further discussed in the 2024 GSP Amendment.

Current chloride conditions in the Subbasin are generally low and most wells had chloride concentrations well below the secondary maximum contaminant level (SMCL) of 250 mg/L. The majority of chloride measurements (80%) fell within the 0–250 mg/L range. Additionally, 14% of chloride observations were in the 250–500 mg/L range and 94% of measurements were below the 500 mg/L threshold. The instances of higher concentrations are localized within the central and western regions of the Subbasin and do not form a seawater intrusion front pattern. Current TDS conditions in the Subbasin are also low with all measurements reported below the 600 mg/L measurable objective. In WY 2023, five of the ten RMWs reported TDS measurements. TDS was not reported at the remaining five wells for a variety of reasons, including inactive wells due to other water quality concerns.

2.3.2 Response to DWR Recommended Corrective Actions Regarding Water Quality DWR’s 2022 Determination Letter for the 2020 GSP indicated two potential deficiencies for the degradation of groundwater quality sustainability indicator. These deficiencies were addressed in the 2022 Revised GSP by: analyzing correlations between groundwater levels and degradation of water quality; describing how the GSAs will coordinate with the appropriate groundwater users; and discussing the GSAs’ efforts to coordinate with water quality regulatory agencies and programs in the Subbasin to understand if continued lowering of groundwater levels resulted in degraded water quality. DWR’s 2023 Determination Letter included three Recommended Corrective Actions (#5, 7, and 8) for the degradation of groundwater quality as follows:
• Provide additional explanation for how the 2,000 mg/L chloride isocontour line will prevent significant and unreasonable impacts to beneficial uses and users of groundwater and provide the current chloride conditions and interim milestones for seawater intrusion. • Evaluate the groundwater quality monitoring network to fill data gaps in the eastern portion of the Subbasin.
• Develop a chloride isocontour line utilizing all groundwater quality wells in the western portion of the Subbasin.

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The 2,000 mg/L chloride isocontour line was established as a proposed minimum threshold for seawater intrusion. However, in responding to the Recommended Corrective Actions contained in DWR’s 2023 Determination Letter, the Subbasin technical team reevaluated the logic of seawater intrusion as an applicable sustainability indicator for the Subbasin. The Subbasin technical team determined that seawater intrusion is not an applicable sustainability indicator for the Subbasin because the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta (Delta) is managed as a freshwater body by the State, there is minimal groundwater pumping near the Delta, and there are relatively low chloride concentrations in the Subbasin (as demonstrated by the mapping of current chloride concentrations in the Subbasin). The Subbasin will continue to address salinity as a groundwater quality issue through groundwater quality SMCs, and the Subbasin is committed to monitoring and changing management strategies if conditions warrant. As a result, in the 2024 GSP Amendment, the Subbasin GSAs removed seawater intrusion as an applicable sustainability indicator and added chloride to the degradation of groundwater quality sustainability indicator as a constituent of concern.

With the addition of chloride as a constituent of concern to the degradation of groundwater sustainability indicator, the 2024 GSP Amendment includes a new SMC for chloride. SMC for TDS remained as established in the 2022 Revised GSP. For the two constituents of concern, minimum thresholds were set at 1,000 mg/L for TDS and 250 mg/L for chloride based on stakeholder concerns for drinking water and agricultural beneficial uses. At all RMW locations, the measurable objective for degraded water quality for TDS was set at 600 mg/L TDS. For chloride, the measurable objective is the maximum recent historical measurement (as measured between 2015 and 2023). Finally, 5-year interim milestones were established in the 2020 GSP for TDS and in the 2024 GSP Amendment for chloride, both following a linear trend between the current condition (defined as the average constituent concentration between 2015 and 2023) and the measurable objective.

In addition to revisions to the SMC, the groundwater quality RMN was evaluated and revised in response to DWR’s 2023 Determination Letter. Modifications to the RMN included identifying one or more wells to fill data gaps in the eastern portion of the Subbasin and within the groundwater depression in the northcentral portion, and incorporating relevant monitoring wells from the former Broad Monitoring Network into the groundwater quality RMN. In all, the 2024 GSP Amendment added 11 new monitoring wells to the RMN. A technical memorandum describing the additional analyses conducted in response to the Recommended Corrective Actions relating to degradation of groundwater quality can be found in Appendix 3-E of the 2024 GSP Amendment.

2.4 Seawater Intrusion
Seawater intrusion has been removed as a sustainability indicator in the 2024 GSP Amendment. Chloride in groundwater has been included as a constituent of concern relative to the degradation of groundwater quality and going forward, will be monitored and evaluated as part of that sustainability indicator, as described in Section 2.3.

2.5 Land Subsidence

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levels and other publicly available datasets including three Continuous GPS (CGPS) subsidence monitoring stations in the Subbasin (P273, CNDR, and P309) and InSAR data provided by DWR.

To date, P309 and P273 have shown no land subsidence (as defined by land surface elevation declines), and CNDR has shown 0.01 feet of land subsidence (within the realm of error) over the last water year. These results are reflected in the most recently available InSAR data which show that no land subsidence occurred in the Subbasin greater than 0.2 feet (the minimum threshold for this sustainability indicator). Therefore, undesirable results are not presently occurring in the Subbasin relative to inelastic land subsidence. The Subbasin is on track to achieving the interim milestones for this sustainability indicator and beneficial users and uses in the Subbasin and other sustainability indicators are not being affected by current conditions.

2.5.2 Response to DWR Recommended Corrective Actions Regarding Land Subsidence DWR’s 2022 Determination Letter for the 2020 ESJ GSP indicated potential deficiencies for inelastic land subsidence. These deficiencies were addressed in the 2022 Revised GSP by identifying critical infrastructure; discussing the mechanisms for subsidence in the Subbasin; providing additional justification for use of groundwater levels as a proxy for subsidence monitoring; and revising the process for evaluating land subsidence on an annual basis by incorporating publicly available sources of additional data. DWR’s July 6, 2023 Determination Letter approving the 2022 Revised GSP included a Recommended Corrective Action for subsidence, specifically directing the GSAs to use direct subsidence monitoring data to define sustainable management criteria or to clearly describe how potential subsidence associated with groundwater level declines below minimum thresholds would not have the potential to cause significant and unreasonable impacts and undesirable results related to subsidence. In response to the Recommended Corrective Action #2, the SMC measurement metric for inelastic land subsidence was changed from groundwater levels (as a proxy) to land surface elevation. Specifically, new SMC were established using both total extent of subsidence and a 5-year rolling average rate of subsidence as change in land surface elevation. Additionally, the RMN for this sustainability indicator was revised to use a combination of CGPS stations and survey benchmarks that, with InSAR data, will be used going forward to evaluate land subsidence in the Subbasin. These changes have been documented in 2024 GSP Amendment and in the technical memorandum included in Appendix 3-C of the GSP Amendment.

2.6 Depletions of Interconnected Surface Water

2.6.1 Current Conditions and Progress Towards Sustainability The 2020 GSP and 2022 Revised GSP use groundwater level SMC as a proxy for the interconnected surface waters sustainability indicator. As such, current groundwater conditions relative to each SMC described in Section 2.1.1 also apply to this sustainability indicator. There are no data to suggest undesirable results with respect to interconnected surface waters in the Subbasin, and the Subbasin is on track to continue sustainability as to this indicator. Notably, as described in the 2024 Amendments to the GSP and Technical Memo in Appendix 3-F, the Subbasin has added new monitoring wells to gather additional information relative to interconnected surface waters and continues to improve its knowledge and ability to manage this sustainability indicator.

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2.6.2 Response to DWR Recommended Corrective Actions Regarding Interconnected Surface Water
There were no deficiencies related to the depletions of interconnected surface water included in DWR’s 2022 Determination Letter. DWR’s 2023 Determination Letter included Recommended Corrective Actions (6a – 6c) relating to this sustainability indicator as follows:
6a. Establish undesirable results, minimum thresholds, and measurable objectives consistent with the GSP Regulations the same metric used for minimum thresholds, including quantifying the location, quantity, and timing of depletions of interconnected surface water due to groundwater extraction. 6b. Continue to fill data gaps, collect additional monitoring data, and implement the current strategy to manage depletions of interconnected surface water and define segments of interconnectivity and timing, including updating the monitoring network to reflect any corresponding changes and approaches.
6c. Prioritize collaborating and coordinating with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies as well as interested parties to better understand the full suite of beneficial uses and users that may be impacted by pumping induced surface water depletion within the GSA’s jurisdictional area.

Significant changes were made to the ESJWRM integrated flow model to incorporate new information, update the hydrology to 2023, refine the model to better simulate shallow groundwater flow processes, recalibrate the historical model to the updated hydrology, and develop new projected model and scenarios.

The updated model, ESJWRM Version 3.0, was used to improve the mapping of interconnected reaches of the Subbasin’s rivers and streams, to quantify the interconnected reaches relative to the location, quantity, and timing of depletions of interconnected surface water due to groundwater extraction, and to develop SMC for interconnected surface waters. While the 2020 GSP and 2022 Revised GSP used groundwater levels as a proxy for the interconnected surface water SMC, the new SMC for interconnected surface waters are based on stream losses and seepages as simulated in the ESJWRM model but continue to use groundwater levels as metric for monitoring and for evaluating Subbasin conditions against the SMC.

Updates and revisions made to the ESJWRM integrated flow model are described in Appendix 2-A of the 2024 GSP Amendment; analyses conducted relative to impacts to interconnected surface waters, derivation of the new SMC, and the new representative monitoring network compiled specifically for this sustainability indicator are summarized in Appendix 3-F of the 2024 GSP Amendment. The revised SMC for interconnected surface waters are included in Chapter 3 of the 2024 GSP Amendment and the new representative monitoring network for interconnected surface waters is described in Chapter 4 of the 2024 GSP Amendment.

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3. STATUS OF PROJECTS AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS
• Summarizes the GSA implementation activities related to projects and management. • Discuss anticipated projects to be developed over the next evaluation cycle. • Assess PMAs included in the original GSP explain if they are still relevant and feasible. • Summarize PMAs that have been added and/or removed from the GSP, and if removed, why, and which PMAs have been delayed and why.
• Describe the challenges or setbacks that have prevented or delayed implementation of PMAs.

Table 3-1summarizes the currently planned or implemented projects and management actions (PMAs) in the Subbasin, divided into two categories as follows:
• Category A projects - projects that were completed or are anticipated to advance in the next five years and have existing water rights or agreements.
• Category B projects - projects that are not anticipated to advance in the next five years, but may be implemented in the future, particularly if Category A projects do not fully achieve stated recharge and/or offset targets or do not produce a response as simulated in the model.

Category B projects may be elevated to a Category A project should feasibility studies demonstrate a viable project, if water rights or contracts are firmly identified, if partnerships are formed, and if economic evaluation demonstrate that the projects are cost effective. Management actions are denoted in Table 3-1 as MA and constitute actions that support GSP implementation but do not provide any direct benefits. The column “Status Description” describes the implementation activities relating to various projects and management actions that occurred between 2020 and 2024.

Since completion and submittal of the 2022 Revised GSP, one project has been removed, and the following projects and management actions have been added to the list of those to be implemented by the Subbasin GSAs:
• South Stockton Well Rehabilitation Program (City of Stockton) • City of Stockton Phase 1: Groundwater Recharge Project (City of Stockton) • Mokelumne River Loss Study (North San Joaquin Water Conservation District) • Wallace-Burson Conjunctive Use Program (Calaveras County Water District) • Calaveras River Wholesale Water Service Expansion (Calaveras County Water District) • AMI Replacement and Conversion (Calaveras County Water District) • Groundwater Monitoring Plan (North San Joaquin Water Conservation District) • Recycled Water to Manteca Golf Course (City of Manteca) • West Groundwater Recharge Basin (Stockton East Water District) • Threfall Ranch Reservoir, In-Lieu and Direct Recharge Project (Stanislaus County SMWC) • NSJWCD Private Pump Partnerships (North San Joaquin Water Conservation District) • Advanced Metering Infrastructure (City of Stockton)
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All projects and management actions listed in Table 3-1 are expected to be completed during the period as denoted in the column “Schedule (initiation and completion).” For those projects and management actions with completion dates beyond 2030, progress towards meeting their respective schedules is expected to occur over the next evaluation cycle.

As previously noted, one project – The Recycled Water Transfer to Agriculture Project, a Category B project sponsored by the City of Manteca - was removed from the list of PMAs. This project would have transferred recycled water produced by the City to nearby agricultural fields for irrigation. The project was removed as the City was able to determine that it had sufficient demands for the recycled water within the City’s jurisdictional boundaries. Additionally, the City of Stockon DWTP Groundwater Recharge – Design and Construction project was integrated into the City of Stockton Phase 1: Groundwater Recharge Project since they were originally listed as two phases of the same project. All remaining projects listed in Table 3-1 are considered to still be relevant and feasible. The “Status Description” column of Table 3-1 describes the challenges that have prevented or delayed implementation of the respective PMA. The quantified benefit of each project as of June 2024 is noted in Table 3-1 in the column entitled “Benefits Observed to Date or Anticipated Benefits;” and the range of anticipated benefits once each project is constructed and fully operational (hydrology and water accessibility permitting) is shown in the column entitled “Range of Estimated Accrued Benefits at Completion (acre-feet per year [AFY] based on WY Type).” Table A- 1 and Table A- 2, included in Appendix A, provides additional information on the Subbasin’s PMAs. Table A- 1summarizes the following information for PMAs that are ongoing or completed:
• Project status/description
• Realized benefits, expected benefits
• Benefits/impacts to beneficial users & uses
• Contribution to achieving the sustainability goal.

Projects that involve direct recharge include project-specific monitoring wells. Monitoring in the Subbasin’s representative monitoring networks, combined with that conducted in project-specific wells, will be used to evaluate progress made towards sustainability and to confirm that the projects (both in-lieu and direct recharge) are not impacting nearby beneficial users. Other demand-management projects, such as the installation of AMI meters, do not directly impact the Subbasin, and their contribution towards sustainability will be measured using the representative monitoring networks and through project-specific evaluations using the ESJWRM integrated flow model.

Table A- 2 summarizes the following information for PMAs that have yet to begin or are still conceptual:
• Need for the project based on the current conditions
• Expected outcomes
• Potential timeline for implementation, and/or needs to move the PMA from the conceptual or asneeded phase to the “shovel ready” phase.

For all the listed PMAs, the GSAs have taken several steps to notify the public and interested parties, including:
• Public Outreach: Posting up-to-date information on websites and social media platforms, improving website accessibility and outreach materials, providing flyers and display tables available at various celebrations and workshops, establishing communication and outreach committees, and conducting project-specific outreach events.

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• Newsletters: Sending bi-annual newsletters to landowners that highlight water conditions, project updates, and Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) efforts. • Presentations: Conducting regular presentations at Board, Committee, interest group, and community forum meetings.
• Public Comment Periods: Noticing public comment periods when environmental impact reports are posted.
• Site Visits: Conducting site visits at project sites for interested parties.

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TABLE 3-1: PROJECTS AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS IN THE EASTERN SAN JOAQUIN SUBBASIN Project or
Management Action
Name
Category Project Type Current Status Status Description Schedule (initiation and completion)
Benefits Observed to Date or
Anticipated Benefits
Range of Estimated Accrued
Benefits at Completion (AFY
based on WY Type)
Lake Grupe In-lieu
Recharge A In-Lieu Recharge Complete Project is complete. Meter is installed. 2020-2023 750 2,000 – 4,900 SEWD Surface Water
Implementation Expansion A In-Lieu Recharge Implementation The expansion is being implemented in stages. SEWD has
completed the conversion of 2,505 acres to surface water and is in the planning phase to convert an additional 1,135 acres. During WY 2024, the SEWD plans to continue
constituent outreach efforts and address the necessary
improvements to facilitate the conversions, including
providing funding of up to $200,000 per farm through the CDFA SWEEP BLOCK Pilot Program.
2019-2029 11,570 4,000 - 19,000
City of Manteca Advanced
Metering Infrastructure B Conservation Delayed
The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. Project implementation will take place once
funding is available.

Not Determined 0 272
City of Lodi Surface Water
Facility Expansion &
Delivery Pipeline
B In-Lieu Recharge Planning
The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. Project implementation did not occur during WY 2023 since implementation is not planned until 2030.

Updates regarding activity progress will be included in future Annual Reports.
2030-2033 0 4,750
White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility
Expansion
A Direct Recharge Construction completed The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. The Project is complete. 2019-2020 518 AF in 2023 1,000 CSJWCD Capital
Improvement Program A In-Lieu Recharge On-going
The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. The Project has been implemented and is ongoing each year of available water delivery. This continues to be the case as new customers and locations are added.

Updates regarding activity progress will be included in future Annual Reports.
2020-2027, on-going
with 7-year completion
cycles
Increased delivery of surface
water by 5,000 AF in 2023 12,000-24,000
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Project or
Management Action
Name
Category Project Type Current Status Status Description Schedule (initiation and completion)
Benefits Observed to Date or
Anticipated Benefits
Range of Estimated Accrued
Benefits at Completion (AFY
based on WY Type)
NSJWCD South System
Modernization A In-Lieu Recharge
Environmental review
complete, funding
secured for Phases 1, 2
and 3. Landowner
improvement district
formed. Phases 1-2
complete.

This Project is progressing. Phase 1 completed in 2019- 2021 included: new pump station, variable frequency drive (VFD), meters, automation equipment, SCADA, new main
junction box at Tretheway and Brandt Road. Phase 2
completed 2023-early 2024 including new sections of
main pipeline and adding meters and SCADA. ID3A
formed in 2021 for construction of the Pixley lateral, which was completed in 2022. Working on formation of ID3B for Handel lateral (for which NSJWCD received $1 mil federal grant). NSJWCD was just awarded a $3M IRWM grant for
Phase 3 South System improvements to focus on more
mainline replacement and groundwater recharge capacity.

Phase 3 will be constructed 24-25. NSJWCD applied for a $5 mil WaterSmart Grant for Phase 4. Future phases will include additional laterals and recharge capacity along the south system to expand capacity to take wet year water
for recharge, including MICUP water
2018-2025 (Phases 1, 2,
3 Pixley Lateral and
Handel Lateral);
2025-2028 for Phase 4;
2028-2035 for future
phases
4,000
1,200-10,000 per year for
Phases 1-4.

Additional 15,000 in wet years
with future phases.

Long-term Water Transfer
to SEWD A Transfers
Infrastructure is in place.

CEQA competed and
agreements in place as of
2023.

In 2023, OID and SJJID approved a 10-year water transfer to SEWD. The water will be delivered through the existing Goodwin Tunnel and the Upper Farmington Canal for final delivery to SEWD's municipal and agricultural customers.

OID and SSJID will make available to SEWD up to 10,000
AF in critical years and up to 20,000 AF in non-critical years depending on availability of pre-1914 Stanislaus River
water. The water transfer was approved following
adoption of a negative declaration per CEQA. Due to
extremely wet conditions, no water was transferred in 2023 as part of the 10-year water transfer. In a separate
approval in 2023, OID and SSJID did complete a transfer to SEWD for 1,200 AF to serve lands dependent on
groundwater, but outside of SEWD’s designated CVP
service area. The Districts filed a Notice of Exemption for the water transfer.
2019-2021 600 10,000-20,000
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Project or
Management Action
Name
Category Project Type Current Status Status Description Schedule (initiation and completion)
Benefits Observed to Date or
Anticipated Benefits
Range of Estimated Accrued
Benefits at Completion (AFY
based on WY Type)
BNSF Railway Company
Intermodal Facility
Recharge Pond
B Direct Recharge Planning
The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. Project implementation did not occur during WY 2021 due to delays as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The project was again delayed in WY 2022 due to severe
drought conditions. CSJWCD has moved forward with the
Project and has made contact with the property owner to negotiate an agreement to allow use of the ponds for
percolation purposes. CSJ is currently seeking bids for the estimated cost of a diversion structure and pipeline from District channel into the project area. Estimated
completion of project is end of 2025
2020-2025 0 1,000
City of Stockton
Advanced Metering
Infrastructure
A Conservation
RFP for full AMI issued in
March 2023. Contract
awarded in March 2024.

Project will convert touch read meters to full AMI. Planned to be completed over 6 years with a $17M budget. Initial study completed in 2011. Contract award in March 2024.

Project completion in 2028.
2023-2028 0 2,000
South System
Groundwater Banking
with East Bay Municipal
Utilities District (EBMUD)
A In-Lieu Recharge
Pilot Dream Project will
be complete by February
2024. Working on
expanded banking project
NSJWCD and EBMUD completed contracts, new facilities,
water right change petitions, water delivery and extraction for the pilot DREAM Project (1,000 AF). Planning efforts for a larger scale banking project are underway.
2020-2024 for Dream
Project.

Larger PDA project
planning in 2024-2025
and implement by 2030
500 750-4,000
NSJWCD North System
Modernization/Lakso
Recharge
A In-Lieu Recharge
Constructed Phase 1A, in
progress on Phase 1B.

Planning Phase 2
Project is advancing. NSJWCD awarded Proposition 68
Round 2 funding $3.9 mil. Phase 1A constructed and
operated in 2023-24 to recharge in two locations. Phase 1B under construction to add irrigation deliveries.

NSJWCD is working with North System landowners to
form improvement district to use surface water for
irrigation and conduct on-farm recharge in wet years.

Planning Phase 2 to add new Pump Station and fish screen 2021-2026 420 AF in 2023
1,000-4,000
Future phases to use MICUP
water add another 5,000 AFY
Manaserro Recharge
Project B Direct Recharge Planning
The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. NSJWCD is continuing to work on a strategic plan and funding options for the implementation of this Project and negotiate with landowner or find alternative location.

Recently adopted NSJWCD groundwater charge may
provide funding to advance this project in future years. 2023-2025 0 8,000
Tecklenburg Recharge
Project A Direct Recharge Substantially complete.

The District acquired a 10-acre parcel in 2023 and
constructed and operated recharge basin from July 2023
to present. District working on new lateral from South
System mainline to increase project capacity.
2022-2024 1,500 300-2,000
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Project or
Management Action
Name
Category Project Type Current Status Status Description Schedule (initiation and completion)
Benefits Observed to Date or
Anticipated Benefits
Range of Estimated Accrued
Benefits at Completion (AFY
based on WY Type)
City of Escalon
Wastewater Reuse B Recycling/In-Lieu Recharge/Transfers Planning The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. The Project is in the early conceptual stages and requires additional feasibility analysis and long-term
planning. The City of Escalon has hired a consultant to explore the feasibility of project alternatives and to
develop engineering plans and specifications.
2020-2028 0 672
City of Ripon Surface
Water Supply B In-Lieu Recharge
Design complete;
environmental permitting
underway; negotiations
for the right to connect
are underway.

The City of Ripon is set to receive $3.5 Million in directed congressional funding through the State Drinking Water
Revolving Fund. The City of Ripon is seeking terms to
connect to the Nick DeGroot Water Treatment Plant from
the current South County Water Supply Program
participants and will also need to work through SSJID
design criteria for connection to its drinking water
facilities.
2028-2030 0 6,000
City of Escalon
Connection to Nick
DeGroot Water
Treatment Plant
B In-Lieu Recharge
Conceptual design;
environmental review
complete; Council
approval is pending
further design work and
rate study
The City of Escalon completed an initial feasibility study of alternatives currently ranging between $3.5 million - $8 million. In 2023, the City of Escalon is further developing its engineering design to incorporate design criteria for connection to SSJID drinking water facilities and right-ofway acquisition needs. Escalon is nearing the 35% design milestone.
2028-2030 0 2,015
Farmington Dam
Repurpose Project B Direct Recharge Planning/Initial Study The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. Project implementation did not occur during WY 2022 as SEWD dedicated resources to bring short-term
projects online first. SEWD has been working with
Congressman Harder to include this project within the
2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) bill to reauthorize a new feasibility study. More resources will be directed toward the feasibility study, expected to begin in 2024. Updates regarding activity progress will be included in future Annual Reports.
2030-2050 0 15,500-60,000
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Project or
Management Action
Name
Category Project Type Current Status Status Description Schedule (initiation and completion)
Benefits Observed to Date or
Anticipated Benefits
Range of Estimated Accrued
Benefits at Completion (AFY
based on WY Type)
Mobilizing Recharge
Opportunities (MICUP) B Direct Recharge Project Development Under a Sustainable Groundwater Management
Implementation Grant Program Round 1 award, San
Joaquin County is advancing a suite of projects through the Mokelumne Integrated Conjunctive Use Program
(MICUP) to put to beneficial use water appropriated
through the Mokelumne River Water and Power
Authority’s water right application using existing and new infrastructure owned and operated by MICUP
Coordinating Committee member agencies. Project
identification in 2024, CEQA and water right in 2025,
implementation from 2025-2040.
2024-2040 0 110,000-158,000 AFY in Wet
Years
NSJWCD Winery
Recycled Water B Recycling/In-Lieu
Recharge/Direct Recharge
Conceptual planning and
discussion
The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. NSJWCD is continuing to work on a strategic plan and funding options for the implementation of this Project or a similar project with winery.
2025-2027 0 750
SSJID Storm Water Reuse B Storm Water/In-Lieu
Recharge/Direct Recharge Planning
The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. Project 23 remains a project concept that could be considered for as WMP projects are advanced, and the
concept integrated during the engineering design process. 2027-2030 0 1,100
South Stockton Well
Rehabilitation Program MA Monitoring and Reporting
Rehab existing wells.

Design in progress to add
well head treatment to
existing Well SSS8. Backup power to be added to
Well SSS3 & SSS9.

Design of SSS8 well head treatment is complete and
construction to be complete in Feb 2024. HCS Engineering to design backup power to Well SSS3 and SSS9. The
design is scheduled to be complete in early 2024.
2021-2024 Not Applicable Not Applicable
City of Stockton Phase 1:

Groundwater Recharge
Project
A Direct Recharge
Feasibility study
completed in December
2023. Basin design in
progress. Construction to
begin spring 2025.

The request for proposals was released in early spring of 2022. Geosyntec was awarded the contract, and the
geotechnical study began in July of 2022. The geotechnical and feasibility studies were completed in December 2023.

The basin design is in progress and construction of the basin(s) will begin in Spring 2025.
2022-2026 0 20,000
Mokelumne River Loss
Study MA Model Refinement and
Validation
Conceptual planning and
discussion
The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. Project implementation did not occur during WY 2021 due to a lack of funding and lack of staff resources to complete the plans and move the projects forward.

NSJWCD is continuing to work on strategic plan and
funding options for the implementation of this Project. 2020-2025 Not Applicable Not Applicable
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Project or
Management Action
Name
Category Project Type Current Status Status Description Schedule (initiation and completion)
Benefits Observed to Date or
Anticipated Benefits
Range of Estimated Accrued
Benefits at Completion (AFY
based on WY Type)
Monitoring and
recording of groundwater
levels and groundwater
quality data
MA Monitoring and Reporting Ongoing
The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. This is the fifth Annual Report that reports
groundwater level and groundwater quality monitoring
data. Updates regarding activity progress will be included in future Annual Reports.
2020-2040 Not Applicable Not Applicable
Maintaining and
updating the Subbasin
Data Management
System (DMS) with newly
collected data
MA Monitoring and Reporting Ongoing
The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. The DMS was maintained and updated to include
monitoring data for WY 2023. Updates regarding activity progress will be included in future Annual Reports.
2020-2040 Not Applicable Not Applicable
Annual monitoring of
progress toward
sustainability
MA Monitoring and Reporting Ongoing
The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. This is the fifth Annual Report that monitors the progress toward sustainability. Updates regarding
progress toward sustainability will be included in future Annual Reports.
2020-2040 Not Applicable Not Applicable
Annual reporting of
Subbasin conditions to
DWR as required by
SGMA
MA Monitoring and Reporting Ongoing
The Project status information presented in the GSP is up to date. This is the fifth Annual Report that describes the current conditions in the Subbasin and will be submitted to DWR as required by SGMA. Updates regarding
Subbasin conditions will be included in future Annual
Reports.
2020-2040 Not Applicable Not Applicable
Addressing Data Gaps MA Monitoring and Reporting Ongoing During WY 2021, NSJWCD contracted with DWR and San
Joaquin County to install a TSS monitoring well with in the NSJWCD area.
2020-2040 Not Applicable Not Applicable
Wallace-Burson
Conjunctive Use Program B Conjunctive Use/Direct
Recharge
Conceptual planning and
discussion
Hydrogeology and water supply studies developed;
designing and developing specific program facilities (e.g., recharge basins, conveyance).
2030-2040 0 500-3,000
Calaveras River
Wholesale Water Service
Expansion
B In-Lieu Recharge Conceptual planning
CCWD has available surface water supply to set up
agreement(s) facilitating in-lieu recharge in Calaveras County portion of Subbasin. Studies needed based on
specific partners, arrangements, etc.
2020-2040 0 200-600
AMI Replacement and
Conversion MA Monitoring and
Reporting/Conservation Completed
CCWD completed replacement and conversion of
customer water meters to Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) in March 2022. Anticipated improved customer-level consumption data going forward.
2022 Not Applicable Not Applicable
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Project or
Management Action
Name
Category Project Type Current Status Status Description Schedule (initiation and completion)
Benefits Observed to Date or
Anticipated Benefits
Range of Estimated Accrued
Benefits at Completion (AFY
based on WY Type)
Groundwater Monitoring
Plan MA Monitoring and Reporting Ongoing
NSJWCD retained a hydrogeologist, installed one
monitoring well in 2023, and is contracted to install 3 more monitoring wells in 2024. District also began
collecting water level data from ag wells in 2023 to inform a larger scale monitoring program.
2023 Not Applicable Not Applicable
Recycled Water to
Manteca Golf Course B Recycling
12-in pipeline installed.

Waiting for DWR to
determine grant
recipients
The Reclaimed Water Facilities Master Plan was adopted in January 2023. The city is pursuing recycled water projects, one of which is sending reclaimed water to irrigate the Manteca Golf Course. 12-in piping to deliver reclaimed
water has been installed. The city is pursuing funding, like grants, to finance the construction of a pump station, and storage tank(s) to transmit water to the golf course.

To Be Determined 0 406
West Groundwater
Recharge Basin A Direct Recharge Ongoing
The project is currently in the design stage with first phase construction beginning spring 2024 and is estimated to be completed in approximately 2032.
2032 0 1,500-16,000
Threfall Ranch Reservoir,
In-Lieu and Direct
Recharge Project
B In-Lieu Recharge/Direct
Recharge Design
Final design has been completed, and environmental
review and permitting is pending receipt of project
funding.
2025 0 2,000
NSJWCD Private Pump
Partnerships A In-Lieu Recharge/Direct
Recharge Ongoing
NSJWCD has executed one agreement with an existing
riparian pumper in 2024 to use NSJWCD water permit to
irrigate 200 acres and plans to add an additional 200 acres each year for 5 years.
2024 0 1,500-3,000
Perfecting Mokelumne
River Water Right B In-Lieu Recharge Planning
Petition for Amendment to MRWPA Water Right
Application 29835 and Underground Storage Supplement
Application being prepared to the State Board Division of Water Rights. Notice of Preparation for CEQA document
issued on July 2, 2024
2024-2025 0 110,000-158,000 AFY in Wet
Years
North System
Groundwater Recharge
Project - Phase 2
B Direct Recharge/In-Lieu
Recharge
Design phase with
planned construction in
2025-2026
Team retained to design and bid new pump station in
2024-2026. The Master Plan for the entire North System is current in progress. The Master Plan will identify
opportunities for direct and in-lieu recharge in the North System portion of the District.
2026-2029 0 1,000-3,000
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Project or
Management Action
Name
Category Project Type Current Status Status Description Schedule (initiation and completion)
Benefits Observed to Date or
Anticipated Benefits
Range of Estimated Accrued
Benefits at Completion (AFY
based on WY Type)
Stormwater Collection,
Treatment, and
Infiltration
B Direct Recharge/
Stormwater Planning/Initial Study The city is currently working to identify a funding source for the study. To Be Determined 0 To Be Determined
Off-Stream Regulating
Reservoir B Direct Recharge Conceptual Phase
The Project is still in the design phase. A preliminary list of the most ideal locations has been developed based off
operational benefits of the distribution system. These
proposed locations will be cross-referenced with ideal
areas for recharge. Land will need to be purchased.
2026-2050 0 To Be Determined
On-Farm Recharge
Project B Direct Recharge Planning/Initial Study
The District has developed and approved an On-Farm
Recharge Policy to incentivize farmers to participate in flood-MAR.
2024-2030 0 To Be Determined
Bellota Weir
Modifications Project B Direct
Recharge/Stormwater Design
The purpose of the Bellota Weir Modifications Project
(Project) is to provide fish passage for the Central Valley Steelhead in addition to providing more efficient water diversion and flow metering of agricultural, municipal, and ecological water. The Project will conserve approximately 1,100 AF annually of surface water upon completion of
Phase 1 with the installation of the concrete sill. The Project will increase the Old Calaveras River recharge from 6,300 acre-feet (AF) to 11,500 AF annually per the District’s water rights on the Calaveras River.
2023-2030 0 2,000 – 5,000
West Linden Project B In-Lieu Recharge/Direct
Recharge Planning/Design
The project would bring Mokelumne and Calaveras Rivers
water to the area west of Linden where the groundwater
table is at its lowest
2024-2035 0 5,000-60,000
Water Supply
Enhancement Project -
Direct Recharge
B Direct Recharge Design
This project would use surface water from the New Hogan distribution system to implement direct recharge projects such as dry wells or recharge basins along the distribution system.
2024-2030 0 To Be Determined
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Project or
Management Action
Name
Category Project Type Current Status Status Description Schedule (initiation and completion)
Benefits Observed to Date or
Anticipated Benefits
Range of Estimated Accrued
Benefits at Completion (AFY
based on WY Type)
SSJID Water Master Plan
- System Improvements B In-Lieu Recharge Feasibility study complete In 2022, SSJID completed a comprehensive Water Master
Plan to address its aging infrastructure and to make
strategic improvements to SSJID irrigation system. SSJID hopes to improve the level of service to customers
through increased lateral capacity, new reservoirs, and additional SCADA controls. In total, SSJID has identified $191 Million in capital improvements and to fund these
projects, SSJID completed a substantial Prop 218 rate
increase in July 2023.
2023-2040 0 10,000-15,000
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Project or
Management Action
Name
Category Project Type Current Status Status Description Schedule (initiation and completion)
Benefits Observed to Date or
Anticipated Benefits
Range of Estimated Accrued
Benefits at Completion (AFY
based on WY Type)
Oakdale Irrigation District
In-lieu and Direct
Recharge Project
A Direct Recharge/In-Lieu
Recharge Ongoing
The Oakdale Irrigation District In-lieu and Direct Recharge Project (Project) is intended to be a cooperative long-term Project between OID and landowners to the east of OID’s boundaries within the East Side San Joaquin GSA. The
purpose of this Project is to allow OID to facilitate surface water deliveries for in-lieu use or direct recharge for East Side San Joaquin GSA landowners during times and
conditions that will not impact OID’s existing agricultural customers. The Project envisions the development of up to approximately 25,000 AF of surface water from the
Stanislaus River being made available to landowners east of OID’s service area boundaries in both the Eastern San Joaquin and Modesto Subbasins in all, except Critically Dry, water years. Water deliveries would occur through a limited number of existing and newly constructed private irrigation conveyance infrastructure for use between
March 1st and September 30th. Some direct recharge is
expected to occur from the Project as canal or reservoir seepage in the conveyance network. OID surface water will not be delivered as part of the Project between October 1st and March 1st. The OID Board of Directors will
continue to consider and define the volume of water (if any) available to this Project on an annual basis in nonCritically Dry water years. The OID 10-Year out-of-District Water Sales Program (10-Year Program) began in 2023
and includes 4,292 irrigated acres in the Eastern San
Joaquin Subbasin within the East Side San Joaquin GSA.

Under the 10-Year Program, participating landowners are required to purchase a minimum of 1.5 acre-feet per
irrigated acre when surplus surface water is available from OID resulting in a minimum of 6,438 acre-feet being
purchased each year. The landowners also have the
opportunity to purchase and use additional surplus surface water throughout the irrigation season if available.
2023-2032 4,783 0-25,000
Water Supply
Enhancement Project -
Distribution Pipelines
B In-Lieu Recharge/Direct
Recharge Design
This project would provide surface water distribution to the area of Linden through proposed pipelines. The
proposed pipelines are named Clements Gravity Pipeline, Houston Gravity Pipeline, Demartini, and Mosher.
2024-2040 0 5,000-17,000
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Project or
Management Action
Name
Category Project Type Current Status Status Description Schedule (initiation and completion)
Benefits Observed to Date or
Anticipated Benefits
Range of Estimated Accrued
Benefits at Completion (AFY
based on WY Type)
Water Treatment Plant
Aquifer Storage Recovery
Well - 7401
B Direct Recharge Implementation
This Project is currently being implemented. The design is complete and funding is secured. The construction is
scheduled for the beginning of 2025. It includes
refurbishing an existing extraction well to make it
compatible for injection and extraction.
2024-2026 0 1,000-2,420
Beckman Well B Direct Recharge Refurbish
The Beckman well is a project that was implemented in the early 2000's with the collaboration of East Bay Mud along the Mokelumne Aqueduct.
2024-2028 0 To Be Determined
Tom Allen Recharge
Project B Direct Recharge Implementation
This Project includes a 0.3-acre recharge reservoir
constructed as a pilot project in 2023. It is functional as a recharge basin with low recharge rates. It is estimated that the recharge is approximately 24 AF per year if operational from April to October. The District is looking into installing dry wells at the same location, to increase infiltration rates and recharge.
2024-2025 10 24 - 100
Notes:

Category A projects - projects that are likely to advance in the next five years and have existing water rights or agreements.

Category B projects - projects that are not anticipated to advance in the next five years, but could be leveraged in the future, particularly if Category A projects do not fully achieve stated recharge and/or offset targets or do not produce a response as simulated in the model.

MA – Management Action
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4. BASIN SETTING BASED ON NEW INFORMATION OR CHANGES IN

WATER USE
• Describe any new authorities the basin’s GSAs have gained, established or exercised since the GSP submittal (e.g., new ordinances or regulations) and summarize what has been implemented to advance groundwater sustainability; demonstrate how these components will help the GSAs reach sustainability
• Evaluate the basin setting based on new information or changes in basin water use. • Explain the major causes of any new significant changes in understanding the basin setting.

The following summarizes how new information was incorporated into various parts of the Basin Setting Chapter (Chapter 2) of the 2024 GSP Amendment.

4.1 Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model
The airborne electromagnetic (AEM) data collected by DWR and boring logs from the new monitoring wells constructed in the Subbasin provided the primary basis for updates to the Subbasin’s Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model (HCM) and subsequently the ESJWRM integrated flow model. In general, the new information allowed for a better understanding of the Subbasin aquifer system, leading to the addition of a new model layer representing shallow alluvial deposits as well as other refinements to ESJWRM.

4.2 Groundwater Conditions
Groundwater conditions were updated based on ongoing groundwater elevation monitoring, newly available groundwater quality data, updates to the HCM, and data gathered from State datasets. The new understanding of regional groundwater conditions is described below.

Groundwater Elevation
Groundwater elevation conditions were updated to include data collected through the first quarter of 2023.

A pumping depression at the center of the Subbasin, east of the City of Stockton, generally occurs during periods of lower groundwater elevations. In wetter years, this pumping depression has recovered. Similar to historical conditions, groundwater generally flows from the outer edges of the Subbasin towards the depression in the middle of the Subbasin. The predominant hydraulic gradient across the Subbasin is from east to west. Groundwater elevation data indicates yearly cycles of declines in the summer due to typical patterns in groundwater pumping, followed by recharge during the winter.

According to DWR’s Dry Well Reporting System, San Joaquin County had 106 reported water shortages from dry wells since the start of WY 2020. Reports of dry wells were higher in the critically dry years of WY 2021 and 2022 than in WY 2023, a wet year. In WY 2023, there were 12 reported dry wells to DWR’s reporting system.

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Groundwater Storage
The ESJWRM Version 3.0 was used to estimate the average annual and cumulative change in storage, including current condition years WY 2020 to 2023. Over the last five years (2019-2023), the average annual change in storage was an 89,000 AF net loss in storage. Total change in storage over the last five years (from 2019 to 2023) was estimated at a loss of 467,000 AF or 0.26% as a percentage of total storage.

Seawater Intrusion
Seawater intrusion has been removed as a sustainability indicator in the 2024 GSP Amendment as it has not historically been observed within the Subbasin nor is it likely to occur in the future due to State-led management of the Delta that restricts saline water migration eastward beyond the extensive network of levees and engineering alterations to the original natural channels, commonly referred to as the X2 barrier.

Groundwater Quality
Recent TDS and chloride data from the GAMA program were analyzed to characterize current groundwater quality conditions. As described above, chloride concentrations are well below the SMCL in most wells. TDS concentrations in a majority of wells are below the measurable objective of 600 mg/L. A small number of wells have recent TDS concentrations above the minimum threshold of 1,000 mg/L and are primarily located near the City of Stockton.

Land Subsidence
Within the Subbasin, there are three primary sources of subsidence data, each with different periods of record and methods of data collection:
• CGPS vertical displacement data obtained from the DWR SGMA Data Viewer • InSAR subsidence rates obtained from the SGMA Data Viewer • Survey benchmarks from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), California Department of Transportation (CalTrans), the San Joaquin County Department of Public Works, and local agencies
Historically, the Subbasin has not had significant or undesirable effects caused by inelastic land subsidence.

Examining recent CGPS vertical displacement data, less than one foot of total subsidence was observed throughout the Subbasin between 2015 and 2023. While the 2020 ESJ GSP and 2022 Revised GSP originally used groundwater levels as a proxy for subsidence, a correlation between groundwater level changes and land surface elevation declines was not observed. During the Periodic Evaluation, the GSAs reviewed historical groundwater levels below the 2015 minimum thresholds and land surface elevation throughout the Subbasin. While groundwater levels reached historical lows, unreasonable impacts caused by subsidence were not observed.

Interconnected Surface Water Systems
Current conditions of interconnected surface water systems have been updated based on guidance provided by DWR and updates to the ESJWRM. Within the ESJWRM, the model shows that parts of the Mokelumne River, Stanislaus River, and lower San Joaquin River are connected at least 75 percent of the time. Streams that are not connected at least 75 percent of the time include Dry Creek, Calaveras River, and EXHIBIT 2
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Mormon Slough. Other smaller creeks within the Subbasin were not represented in ESJWRM because they are not gaged and flow and/or stage data are not available.

While some downstream segments of the Mokelumne River are connected at least 75 percent of the time in most years, the river is largely losing water to the aquifer system in reaches upstream of the confluence with the Cosumnes River and gaining water from the aquifer system downstream of the cofluence with the Cosumnes River, on average. The Stanislaus River has segments in the center portion of the river that are losing water to the aquifer under current conditions. The lower San Joaquin River is gaining in many sections near its confluence with the Stanislaus River, Calaveras River, and in the Delta region. Interpretation of stream-aquifer interactions are dependent on ESJWRM Version 3.0 which contains uncertainties and will be updated and recalibrated after additional data collection.

Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems
In the 2020 GSP, the potential groundwater dependent ecosystem (GDE) mapping relied on the Natural Communities Commonly Associated with Groundwater (NCCAG) database, from which additional refinements were made to remove areas that met the criteria listed in Section 2.2.7.

The mapping of potential GDEs was not changed as part of the 2024 GSP Amendment. Changes to the impacts to potential GDEs analysis are discussed in Appendix 1-G in the 2024 GSP Amendment.

4.3 Water Use Changes and Associated Water Budget
As noted in Section 4.4 below, the ESJWRM numerical flow model was updated to better represent current conditions. Model inputs that were revised included land use, surface water supply, urban rural residential water demands, surface water and groundwater deliveries, and simulated water courses. The hydrologic period of the model was also extended to 2023 and recalibrated to recent data. Appendix 2-A of the 2024 GSP Amendment provides more detail regarding the ESJWRM model revisions.

The ESJWRM Version 3.0 model was used to update the following seven model scenarios and to provide updated current and projected water budgets:
• Current Conditions
• Projected Conditions Baseline or PCBL Version 3.0
• Projected Conditions Baseline with Climate Change (PCBL-CC) Version 3.0 • Projected Conditions Baseline with Demand Reduction (PCBL-DR) Version 3.0 • Projected Conditions Baseline with Climate Change and Demand Reduction (PCBL-CC-DR) Version

3.0 • Projected Conditions Baseline with Projects & Management Actions (PCBL-PMA) Version 3.0 • Projected Conditions Baseline with Climate Change and Projects & Management Actions (PCBLCC-PMA) Version 3.0 Updated water budgets for the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin can be found in Chapter 2 of the 2024 GSP Amendment and in Appendix 2-A.

The ESJWRM Version 3.0 was used to update the Subbasin’s estimated sustainable yield. The description of the process used to estimate the sustainable yield is included in Chapter 2 of the 2024 GSP Amendment; the sustainable yield of the Subbasin is 704,000 AFY without consideration of climate change, and 713,000 AFY considering climate change.

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The ESJWRM Version 3.0 was also used to quantify the current Subbasin overdraft. Given the interconnection of hydrologic systems in the Subbasin, approximately 95,000 AFY of pumping reduction would be necessary to achieve a 0 AFY change in storage under projected conditions. It was estimated that Category A projects and management actions included in the 2024 GSP Amendment would contribute approximately 33,000 AFY towards the required 95,000 AFY pumping reduction needed to achieve a 0 AFY change in storage; the remaining shortage would be addressed through additional project and management actions and/or the demand management program included as Appendix 6-A in the 2024 GSP Amendment.

4.4 Model Updates
The ESJWRM numerical flow model was updated in response to DWR’s Recommended Corrective Action in the July 2023 Determination Letter and to incorporate new hydrogeologic data and other information.

ESJWRM Version 3.0 now represents the latest version of the model; the major model changes are summarized in Table 4-1.

TABLE 4-1: ESJWRM VERSION 3.0 MAJOR CHANGES
Model Element 2024 Update
Layering Refined based on AEM and added shallow alluvium layer Streams Removed Bear Creek from simulated streams
Land Use Incorporated recent DWR Statewide Crop Mapping (5 years) and removed previous data used for WY 2007-2015
Urban Water Demand Updated rural residential population estimate using Census Tract data Surface Water Supply Added estimate of Farmington seepage and revised carriage/canal losses for SEWD. Made slight adjustments to diversions for NSJWCD, OID, and SSJID.

SW and GW Delivery Groups Small updates based on local information received and to limit area overlaps
More information regarding the ESJWRM model updates can be found in the 2024 GSP Amendment Appendix 2-A.

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5. MONITORING NETWORKS
• Provide an assessment of the GSP’s monitoring networks for the sustainability indicators. • Summarize changes made to the representative monitoring networks. • Discuss findings from the evaluation of the GSP’s monitoring networks for each sustainability indicator and describe the following:
o Provide an overall summary of changes to monitoring networks o Describe whether identified monitoring network data gaps have been filled. o Explain why previously identified data gaps were not filled, why or what prevented these from being filled, and what is required to fill these data gaps. o Discuss any new data gaps that have been identified.
• Assess the functionality of the water level monitoring network and whether any existing GSP monitoring network locations are no longer viable.
• Review sustainable management criteria relative to well construction, and alternative monitoring approaches or well replacement plan.
• Describe remaining actions necessary to improve the monitoring networks. • Summarize any adjustments made to monitoring frequency and density of monitoring sites and any changes to the GSP’s monitoring network.

All Subbasin RMNs were evaluated to identify and address issues related to well access and to fill data gaps.

Changes to the groundwater quality RMN were made to incorporate specific wells from the former Broad Monitoring Network and to fill data gaps. Changes to the subsidence RMN were made to allow for the use of ground surface elevations as a metric for measurement, rather than the previously used groundwater levels. Additionally, an interconnected surface water-specific RMN was established for that sustainability indicator. More details about the new RMNs for the Subbasin can be found in Chapter 4 of the 2024 GSP Amendment.

5.1 Chronic Lowering of Groundwater Levels
The 2020 GSP and 2022 Revised GSP included two monitoring networks for groundwater levels – the RMN and the Broad Monitoring Network. As described in these GSPs, the Representative Monitoring Network consisted of wells used to track groundwater conditions relative to SMC in the Subbasin. The Broad Monitoring Network consisted of additional wells used to collect supplemental groundwater level data.

Unlike wells in the RMN, these wells do not have associated SMC. In order to clarify the 2022 Revised GSP and avoid confusion, discussion of the Broad Monitoring Network was removed from the 2024 GSP Amendment. However, these wells may continue to be monitored and, along with other publicly available groundwater data, will be used in the annual assessment of Subbasin conditions relative to SMC.

As part of the work efforts to address the Recommended Corrective Actions from the 2023 Determination Letter, the RMN for groundwater levels was reviewed for consistency with existing best management practices. The RMN remains unchanged from previous GSPs apart from the addition of three new wells.

Well 01S10E04C001M, added in 2021, is located within the Eastside GSA. Wells SEWD-01 and NSJWCD-01 are two new multi-completion wells installed by DWR under the Technical Support Services (TSS) program.

With the addition of these three new wells, the total number of wells in the groundwater level RMN is 23.

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Please see Chapters 3 and 4 and Appendix 1-G of the 2024 GSP Amendment for additional information and a map showing the current locations of wells in this RMN.

As noted in the 2022 Revised GSP, groundwater level monitoring data gaps exist in areas where data are limited; specifically, areas of high data needs include monitoring near streams, Subbasin boundaries, and the groundwater depression in the central part of the Subbasin. These data gaps were considered in the establishment of the new RMN for groundwater levels and have been addressed, to some extent, through the construction of six new monitoring wells in the Subbasin – five specifically for interconnected surface waters, and one in the northwest corner of the Subbasin near the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

These new wells have been included in the RMN for interconnected surface waters (see Section 5.6, below).

GSAs in the Subbasin will continue to work to improve the RMNs as part of GSP implementation.

5.2 Reduction in Groundwater Storage
The reduction in groundwater storage sustainability indicator uses groundwater levels as a proxy; as such, the RMN for groundwater levels serves as the RMN for groundwater storage. Please see Section 5.1, above, and Chapter 4 of the 2024 GSP Amendment.

5.3 Degraded Water Quality
One key modification made in the 2024 GSP Amendment was the removal of seawater intrusion as a relevant sustainability indicator and the addition of chloride as a constituent of concern to the degraded water quality sustainability indicator. This modification resulted in the reassessment of the RMN for degraded water quality.

In response to DWR’s 2023 Determination Letter and in coordination with the addition of chloride as a constituent of concern, the RMN for water quality was revised. The original 10 wells from the 2020 GSP RMN were retained, and 11 wells were added. New wells were included to improve coverage in the eastern side of the Subbasin and within the groundwater depression in the north-central portion. Wells were selected in accordance with DWR’s Monitoring Networks and Identification of Data Gaps Best Management Practice (DWR 2016). The following summarizes the 11 new wells that were added to the representative network in further detail.
• New Stockton Wells: Stockton 26 in the original representative monitoring network has been decommissioned since the 2020 GSP. Therefore, Stockton 26 was removed, and as part of the 2024 RMN, Stockton 27 and 31 have been added to the representative network. These two new wells will be monitored in addition to the remaining two Stockton wells in the existing network, for a total of four Representative Monitoring Wells (RMWs) in the City of Stockon. • Representative Network for Groundwater Levels: Swenson-3, Lodi City Well #2, and OID-8 are groundwater level RMWs that have been added to the network for groundwater quality. These wells expand coverage within data gap areas. Additionally, these wells also serve to support the commitment to tracking trends in groundwater quality with trends in groundwater levels at these three wells. While there is no evidence of a strong connection between declining water levels and degraded water quality, these wells will be used to track trends in both annually going forward. • Existing Broad Monitoring Network Well: One well from the 2020 GSP’s broad monitoring network, CCWD 010/011/012, was included in the updated network in the 2024 RMN. This well provides EXHIBIT 2
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beneficial spatial coverage in the northeast part of the Subbasin as well as valuable coverage at various depths.
• Additional Wells: Five new wells were added to the RMN. These wells include Well No. 05 monitored by Lockeford CSD, Well No. 07 monitored by Linden County WD, Well #2 at Shady Rest Trailer County, and Well No. 11 and 16 monitored by City of Ripon. Each of these wells fill remaining data gaps on the eastern side and southern portion of the Subbasin. Several of these wells are already being monitored for CA Water Watch through the SWRCB every three years. Permission was obtained by each of these monitoring entities and a commitment to monitor for SGMA compliance has been made going forward.

The updated groundwater quality RMN has a diverse vertical extent and spans both shallow and deep aquifers allowing for a three-dimensional mapping of degraded water quality, as recommended by DWR’s Monitoring Network BMPs. (See 2024 GSP Amend. Chapter 4 and Appendix 3-E).

The addition of these new wells to the water quality RMN addresses data gaps identified in the 2022 Revised GSP. However, the GSAs will continue to look for opportunities to expand and improve the monitoring network as part of GSP implementation.

5.4 Seawater Intrusion
The Seawater Intrusion sustainability criterion is not an applicable criterion for the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin and therefore a representative monitoring network does not exist for this sustainability indicator.

5.5 Land Subsidence
In both the 2020 GSP and 2022 Revised GSP, the RMN and associated SMC for inelastic land subsidence used groundwater levels as a proxy. As such, the RMN for groundwater levels has served as the RMN for land subsidence over the time period covered by this Periodic Evaluation. (See Section 5.1, above, and 2024 GSP Amend. Chapter 4). In response to DWR’s July 2023 Determination Letter, the RMN and associated SMCs for inelastic land subsidence were revised to use direct subsidence monitoring data. Subsidence datasets considered included the CGPS vertical displacement data from the DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Data Viewer, InSAR subsidence rates from the SGMA Data Viewer, and survey benchmarks from USGS, ACOE, CalTrans, the San Joaquin County Department of Public Works, and local agencies. There are no DWR or USGS extensometers in the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin.

Four CGPS stations were selected for the Subbasin’s RMN for inelastic land subsidence based on data availability, location, and monitoring status. Additionally, two stations from the University of Nevada Geodetic Laboratory (UNGL) were included in the RMN to provide further spatial coverage and address data gaps. Finally, six survey benchmarks from San Joaquin County and NGS were selected to supplement the CGPS data. New SMC were set for these representative monitoring locations, and InSAR will be used in the future as a supplemental data source for the rest of the Subbasin, and its accuracy will be validated using CGPS and benchmark data.

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has served as the RMN for interconnected surface water over the time period covered by this Periodic Evaluation.

In response to DWR’s July 2023 Determination Letter, the RMN and associated SMC for interconnected surface water were revised to better address data collection to evaluate the rate, timing, and volume of depletions of interconnected surface water, and to incorporate six new monitoring wells in the Subbasin.

The new RMN for interconnected surface water is comprised of a subset of representative monitoring wells that are located within five miles of interconnected water courses plus six new monitoring wells constructed in 2023 and 2024 to fill data gaps associated with interconnected surface water monitoring and the northwestern portion of the Subbasin adjacent to the Delta. (See 2024 GSP Amend. Chapter 4 and Appendix 3-F).

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6. GSA AUTHORITIES AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
• Describe any new authorities the basin’s GSAs have gained, established or exercised since the GSP submittal (e.g., new ordinances or regulations) and summarize what has been implemented to advance groundwater sustainability; demonstrate how these components will help the GSAs reach sustainability.
• Describe how Plan implementation has been affected by external regulatory requirements or executive orders issued by the Governor, if applicable. • Provide information describing any enforcement or legal actions (SGMA-related or non-SGMA related that could affect achieving sustainability) taken in the basin to further the sustainability goal.

The GSAs of the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Subbasin have not gained, established or exercised any new authorities since the 2020 submittal of its GSP nor have they taken any enforcement or legal actions in the Subbasin to date, other than to establish policies for each GSA to address new well permits applications as impacted by the State Governor’s Executive Orders N-7-22 and N-3-23.

On an annual basis, the GSAs have conducted required SGMA-related monitoring events (including data compilation and uploads), conducted updates and improvements to both its data management system (DMS) and groundwater flow model (ESJWRM), prepared and submitted annual reports, conducted regular meetings of the Subbasin’s management agency (the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority or ESJGWA) and Steering Committee, and conducted regular outreach via its SGMA website. Other activities completed by the Subbasin include the following:
• Responded to DWR’s 2022 Incomplete Determination letter, and revised, adopted and submitted to DWR a revised ESJ GSP in July of 2022.
• Constructed five (5) new monitoring wells for monitoring for impacts with interconnected surface waters and one (1) new multi-completion well in the northwestern portion of the Subbasin, adjacent to the Delta. All well locations were identified as data gaps in the 2020 ESJ GSP. • Purchased and installed groundwater level transducers in six monitoring wells in the Subbasin. • Developed and utilized a financing tool to assist with fiscal planning for GSP implementation. • Conducted an analysis of the impacts of Mokelumne River surface water projects on groundwater basin management using the Subbasin integrated flow model, the Eastern San Joaquin Water Resources Model (ESJWRM), to assess project benefits.
• Conducted a feasibility study to identify opportunities for maximizing the use of the Mokelumne River Water and Power Authority (MRWPA) Water Right Application 29835 (A029835) and to identify projects that could be included in the Mokelumne Integrated Conjunctive Use Program (MICUP).
• Worked toward developing a Water Accounting Framework (WAF) to alleviate overdraft and identify costs associated with shared projects designed to address overdraft to individual GSAs. • Conducted a Call for Projects to update the list of projects and management actions to be implemented in the Subbasin. Additions were included in the Revised ESJ GSP submitted to DWR in July of 2022.
• Applied for and received grant funding for various GSP-related projects and analyses.

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Together, these activities have addressed some of the Subbasin’s identified data gaps, improved data collection, and provided information on which projects and/or management actions will provide the greatest benefits to the Subbasin. Additionally, some of the work efforts improved the functionality of the governance of the Subbasin, sustaining GSP implementation.

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7. OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT AND COORDINATION WITH OTHER

AGENCIES
• Describe/summarize the coordination efforts and activities that occurred between the GSAs, between hydrologically connected basins, and with land use agencies in addition to federal, state, and local agency coordination that was relative to SGMA implementation. • Provide an assessment of public comments submitted to the GSA after the initial Plan submittal/resubmittal or during evaluation cycle.
• Describe public engagement efforts.
• Evaluate and verify that the methods described in the Plan for outreach and engagement activities are relevant to implementation and are being maintained and updated.

Outreach, stakeholder engagement and coordination are ongoing in the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin.

Information on GSA-specific outreach and stakeholder engagement efforts are summarized in the Subbasin’s Annual Report.

Subbasin-wide outreach and GSA coordination activities occur predominantly through the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority (ESJGWA). All GSAs are members of the ESJGWA Board, and the Subbasin’s Steering Committee is composed of representatives of the various users of groundwater in the Subbasin.

All regular meetings of both organizations are noticed and open to the public. Associated documents relating to those meetings (meeting notices, agenda and meeting materials) are posted on the ESJGWA website at https://www.esjgroundwater.org/.

GSA representatives of the cities and counties in the Subbasin coordinate with their counterparts in the land use planning departments. Coordination with federal, state, and other local agencies relative to GSP implementation occurs on an as-needed basis and are predominantly related to permitting, land acquisition/easements, and project mitigations. In addition, each of the GSAs in the Subbasin holds regular public board meetings (typically monthly) which include updates on GSP implementation.

The Subbasin’s Plan Administrator has been participating in DWR-hosted meetings of GSP points of contacts (POC) in the San Joaquin Valley. Additionally, DWR representatives regularly attend the ESJGWA Board meetings and Steering Committee meetings and provide updates as part of the regular agenda.

Public engagement efforts conducted by the GSAs as part of Plan implementation include:
• Updates at regular GSA Board of Directors meetings, City Council meetings, and Water Advisory Committee meetings.
• Continued updates to GSA-specific websites regarding SGMA and GSP implementation progress and related posts on social media.
• Regular newsletters with SGMA and groundwater related articles. • Annual landowner/growers’ meetings and workshops sponsored by GSAs and by GSAs in coordination with other local stakeholder groups.
• Targeted presentations/workshops to landowners, growers Chambers of Commerce, and other groups to discuss projects and GSP implementation.

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• Guided tours of facilities for community members to describe physical conditions and proposed projects.
• Direct outreach as needed (e.g., to the Sierra Club, Self Help and Catholic Charities to discuss domestic well failure experience in our area and ideas for a well mitigation policy).

The Subbasin GSAs address potential impacts on beneficial users through these engagement efforts by educating the community, landowners and growers about SGMA and the Subbasin sustainability goal, by showcasing and discussing projects to be implemented (including any associated monitoring programs), and by providing materials to the public with relevant information (such as newsletters and postcard mailers).

A total of 12 letters or emails were submitted to DWR following the July 2022 submittal of the Revised ESJ GSP. Eleven of the documents were emails submitted by Mary Elizabeth, Delta-Sierra Group Conservation Chair, to DWR or the ESJGWA; these comments were as follows:
• Comments on the January 11, 2023 ESJGWA Board of Directors meeting agenda (January 10, 2023 letter to the ESJGWA).
• Comments on the February 8, 2023 Steering Committee agenda regarding the workplan for outreach and engagement plan development, surface water and well update and the county drought task force pursuant to SB552) (February 8, 2023 emails to the ESJGWA). • Requested link to Subbasin DMS be included on Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority website (March 25, 2023 email to the ESJGWA).
• Comments on the June 15, 2023 ESJGWA Board Meeting regarding the outreach plan development and lack of dry well reporting at the board meeting (June 13, 2023 email to ESJGWA). • Noted that San Joaquin County does not have a drought task force pursuant to SB552 (June 15, 2023 email to DWR).
• Noted that the Subbasin’s stakeholder workgroup was no longer meeting and requesting that the San Joaquin Grant Jury Report be added to the SGMA Portal (July 7, 2023 email to DWR). • Comments on the agenda for the August 23, 2023 Steering Committee agenda (August 23, 2023 email to the ESJGWA).
• Comments on the October 11, 2023 Steering Committee meeting agenda (October 10, 2023 letter to the ESJ Steering Committee).
• Comments on agenda for January 10, 2024 ESJGWA Board meeting regarding the proposed domestic well mitigation policy and program and question regarding the updated C&E Plan (January 10, 2024 email to the ESJGWA).
• Comments on the April 10, 2024 Steering Committee meeting agenda (April 10, 2024 letter to the ESJGWA).

As none of these letters/emails specifically addressed the 2022 Revised GSP, no responses were made as part of the 2024 GSP Amendment. The twelfth letter, dated October 12, 2022, was from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The NMFS letter contained six general comments and two specific comments, summarized below:
• The 2022 Revised GSP has not adequately explained how the proposed minimum threshold for streamflow depletion avoids the undesirable result of significant and unreasonable impacts to beneficial uses of surface water.

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• Expressed concerns that the sustainable management criteria for the “streamflow depletion undesirable result” are inappropriate for avoiding significant impacts to salmon, sturgeon, and their habitats.
• The undesirable result definition for depletions of interconnected surface water in the 2022 Revised GSP only offers the generic definition from the SGMA regulations and does not define any specific effects or groundwater conditions that would produce those effects. Additionally, the RGSP also does not adequately describe the effect of undesirable results on the beneficial uses and users of groundwater, including salmon, sturgeon, and their habitat. • Expressed concern with the defined minimum thresholds defining two successive years of minimum threshold exceedance in the definition and recommend adopting a yearly threshold appropriate to the species and their habitat requirements for the Eastern San Joaquin River Subbasin. Additionally, recommended providing rationale for the 25 percent threshold for representative monitoring sites that have been proposed to signify the “streamflow depletion undesirable result.” • The 2022 Revised GSP does not meet the requirement to describe and consider impacts to Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems, including areas where groundwater accretion supports salmonid and green sturgeon habitat and waterways overlying the Subbasin. • In developing sustainable management criteria, projects, and management actions, the 2022 Revised GSP does not contain adequate analysis and consideration of public trust resources, as required by the Public Trust Doctrine.
• The statement that “historical conditions are protective of beneficial uses related to interconnected surface water.” was based upon discussions among GSA Board, Advisory Committee, Workgroup members, and GSA staff who determined conditions and is not supported by evidence. • The determination that streamflow depletion impacts are unlikely because the projected depletion volume (50,000 acre-feet per year) is “approximately 1 percent of total stream outflows from the Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin.” Is inappropriate because the timeframe when GDEs and aquatic species are at most risk from streamflow depletion is in the summer and fall.

As part of the response to Recommended Corrective Action #6, the sustainability management criteria and representative monitoring network for interconnected surface waters was re-evaluated and revised using the updated ESJWRM Version 3.0 model. The results of this effort were incorporated into the 2024 GSP Amendment. While limited data restricted the depth of the analysis, the Subbasin looks forward to the release of DWR’s guidance documents on the assessment of this sustainability criterion and will continue to update the plan and actions as needed and as additional information is gained from the expanded monitoring efforts.

As part of the 2020 GSP, the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority (ESJGWA) developed an initial Stakeholder Outreach and Engagement Plan. The outreach plan was updated as part of the 2024 GSP Amendment and renamed the Eastern San Joaquin Communication and Engagement (C&E) Plan. This plan (2024 GSP Amend. Appendix 1-H) details communications and engagement recommendations for GSAs to consider as the GSP continues to be implemented and the needs of interested parties in the region evolves.

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8. OTHER INFORMATION
• Summarize any additional information that helps describe progress made towards achieving the sustainability goal for the basin.
• Describe how the Plan considers adjacent basins.
• Highlight any technical and/or financial challenges, and identify the most significant challenges and assistance needs.
• Assess how the amended plan may affect relevant city and county general plans related to water resources management, natural resource management and/or land use planning. • Discuss any technical and/or financial resource limitations and legal matters.

8.1 Progress Towards GSP Implementation
The Subbasin GSAs have been making progress towards GSP implementation and the Subbasin sustainability goal through the development and implementation of the listed projects and management actions and by filling data gaps. Specifically, Subbasin GSAs have completed the following actions:
• Revised the Subbasin 2020 GSP to address deficiencies identified in DWR’s 2022 Determination Letter and resubmit the 2022 GSP to DWR.
• Completed and submitted annual reports to DWR.
• Constructed six new dedicated monitoring wells to expand the interconnected surface water (ISW) representative monitoring network and to fill and an identified data gap in the northwestern portion of the Subbasin, adjacent to the Delta. • Installed dedicated pressure transducers to expand the collection of groundwater level data. • Completed improvements to the Subbasin Data Management System (DMS) to improve data analysis.
• Completed a mobile and tablet interface for the DMS to facilitate the real-time upload of data collected in the field.
• Developed a financing planning tool to improve GSP implementation-related budgeting and fee estimation.
• Completed significant improvements to the ESJWRM flow model, supporting improved analysis of future scenarios and project design.
• Conducted a study to identify opportunities to maximize the Mokelumne River Water and Power Authority (MRWPA) Mokelumne River water right for beneficial use. • Continued communication and outreach, both internally within the Subbasin and externally with adjacent basins.

It should be noted that since early 2020, GSP implementation has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) as GSA employees were encouraged to work from home and avoid public gatherings to prevent the spread of the virus. Pandemic restrictions may have also delayed implementation progress of projects, management actions, and adaptive management activities between 2020-2022. However, progress in WY 2023 showed many agencies are back on track toward project implementation.

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2025 Periodic Evaluation 8-2

8.2 Consideration of Adjacent Basins
The ESJ Subbasin is bordered by the South American and Cosumnes Subbasins to the north, the Tracy and East Contra Costa Subbasins to the west, and the Modesto Subbasin to the south. All of these basins were required to submit their GSPs in January of 2022, and received their Determination Letters from DWR in 2023. The GSPs for all bordering subbasins were deemed adequate by DWR, except for the Modesto Subbasin which was deemed incomplete. This subbasin submitted a revised GSP in July of 2024 and therefore has not yet been determined to be adequate.

In addressing the Recommended Corrective Actions contained in the July 2023 Determination Letter and preparing this Periodic Evaluation and associated 2024 GSP Amendment, the 2022 GSP submittals for all three adjoining basins were reviewed and considered. Specifically, the SMC and representative monitoring networks for these basins were considered in revisions to those in the 2024 GSP Amendment.

Historically, the Subbasin’s Plan Administrator has been participating in DWR-hosted meetings of GSP points of contacts (POC) in the San Joaquin Valley. In August 2023, the Subbasin’s plan administrator position was vacated, and the position was filled in June of 2024. The Subbasin’s new plan administrator has begun re-engaging in the POC meetings. (See 2024 GSP Amend. Chapter 1).

8.3 Technical/Financial Challenges and Limitations
The Subbasin is currently facing two primary technical challenges – one relating to interconnected surface waters and the other relating to change in storage. As noted in both the 2020 GSP and 2022 Revised GSP, the GSAs recognize the lack of data needed to support detailed analyses of interconnected surface waters and have identified that as a data gap area. While work has been completed to improve this situation, including the construction of five new monitoring wells specifically for ISW monitoring, additional data need to be collected to support analyses, and additional monitoring wells may need to be constructed to expand the ISW representative monitoring network.

The second technical challenge the Subbasin is currently facing relates to understanding the potential volume of groundwater shortage that may occur under projected future conditions and projected conditions with climate change, developing a program to address the shortage, and gaining acceptance of that program by Subbasin growers without resulting in a significant economic impact to the Subbasin.

Funding for projects also remains a challenge. GSP implementation is extremely costly with the fiscal burden being borne predominantly by the GSAs. These costs continue to be a burden to local stakeholders who are concurrently facing reduced commodity prices, inflation, and increasing costs of regulatory compliance.

8.4 2024 GSP Amendment Impacts to Relevant City and County General Plans The Demand Management Program, a new management action included in Appendix 6-A of the 2024 GSP Amendment, may impact relevant city and county general plans by limiting the amount of groundwater that may be extracted from the Subbasin, thereby impacting the ability to fulfill new housing requirements, tempering growth and impacting the local economy. How, specifically, the plan will impact the city and county plans has not yet been determined.

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2025 Periodic Evaluation 9-1

9. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED OR COMPILED REVISIONS TO PLAN

ELEMENTS
• Summarizes the key take-aways from the Periodic Evaluation • Provide a brief overview of next steps and how the GSAs intend to use this evaluation to continue moving the basin towards their sustainability goal.
• Summarize revisions to GSP elements
Significant revisions were made to the 2022 Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin GSP. The most significant revisions were:
• Updates to the ESJWRM integrated flow model to incorporate changes to the hydrogeologic conceptual model resulting from the State’s AEM surveys. • Analyses to justify the definition of undesirable results for the groundwater level sustainability indicator and revisions to the minimum thresholds and representative monitoring network for that sustainability indicator.
• Revisions to the definition of undesirable results for the groundwater in storage sustainably indicator.
• Removal of seawater intrusion as a sustainability indicator. • Addition of chloride as a constituent of concern and revisions to the representative monitoring network for the groundwater quality sustainability indicator. • Revisions to the representative monitoring network and measurement metrics for the subsidence and interconnected surface water sustainability indicators. • The addition of a Domestic Well Mitigation Program.
• The addition of a Demand Management Program.

The GSP appendices were also revised to incorporate the updated model report, additional analyses conducted in responding to the Recommended Corrective Actions and document the public review and adoption of the 2024 GSP Amendment.

The Subbasin GSAs will continue to implement the GSP, including the new monitoring programs and management actions, and continue to make progress towards the implementation of projects. The GSAs will continue to use the annual reports as their primary mechanism for regular ‘check-ins’ on the state of the basin relative to established sustainable management criteria.

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Appendix A – Additional Information About Projects and Management Actions EXHIBIT 2
Table A- 1: Ongoing or Completed Projects and Management Actions Project or
Management
Action Name
Project Type Current Status Status Description Realized Benefits to Date (AF)
Range of Expected
Benefits (AFY)
Benefits/Impacts to Beneficial
Users & Uses
Contribution to Achieving
Sustainability Goal
Lake Grupe In-lieu
Recharge In-Lieu Recharge Complete Project is complete. Meter is installed. 750 2,000 – 4,900 Once operational, the project
will benefit the Subbasin by
providing in-lieu recharge for
irrigators in the Stockton East
Water District service area,
addressing the chronic lowering
of groundwater levels.

Construction on the project was
completed in 2023. The project has
not yet been operational, so there
has been no contribution towards
sustainability to date.

SEWD Surface Water
Implementation
Expansion
In-Lieu Recharge Implementation
phase
The expansion is being implemented in stages. SEWD has
completed the conversion of 2,505 acres to surface water and is in the planning phase to convert an additional 1,135 acres. During WY 2024, the SEWD plans to continue
constituent outreach efforts and address the necessary
improvements to facilitate the conversions, including
providing funding of up to $200,000 per farm through the CDFA SWEEP BLOCK Pilot Program.
11,570 4,000 - 19,000
The Subbasin has benefited
from the in-lieu use of surface
water for the irrigation of 2,505
acres previously irrigated with
groundwater. This project
addresses the chronic lowering
of groundwater levels.

The project provided 11,570 AF of inlieu groundwater recharge, contributing towards the
achievement of the Subbasin’s
sustainability goal.

White Slough Water
Pollution Control Facility
Expansion
Direct Recharge Construction
completed
Construction of the White Slough Water Pollution Control Facility expansion is complete. 518 3,729
The project allows for direct
recharge of groundwater in the
subbasin.

The project provided 518 AF of direct
groundwater recharge, contributing
towards the achievement of the
Subbasin’s sustainability goal.

CSJWCD Capital
Improvement Program In-Lieu Recharge
Can be
implemented
immediately
The Project has been implemented and is on-going each
year of available water delivery. This continues to be the case as new customers and locations are added. Updates
regarding activity progress will be included in future
Annual Reports.
5,000 12,000-24,000
The project will provide
groundwater recharge through
the in-lieu use of alternate
water supply, offsetting
groundwater use and
addressing the chronic lowering
of groundwater levels.

The project provided 5,000 of in-lieu
groundwater recharge, contributing
towards the achievement of the
Subbasin’s sustainability goal.

Landowner
improvement
district formed.

Phases 1-2
complete.

Phase 3 will be constructed 24-25. NSJWCD applied for a $5 mil WaterSmart Grant for Phase 4. Future phases will include additional laterals and recharge capacity along the south system to expand capacity to take wet year water
for recharge, including MICUP water.
4,000
1,200-10,000. Additional
15,000 in wet years with
future phases
Once operational, the project
will benefit the Subbasin by
providing in-lieu recharge for
irrigators in the NSJWCD South
System service area and adding
direct recharge capacity along
the South System, addressing
the chronic lowering of
groundwater levels.

In 2023 the South System used
approximately 1,600 AF of surface
water and in 2024 it is estimated to
use 4,000 AF of surface water. Use
has been for in-lieu or direct
groundwater recharge. Upon
completion of Phase 2 and 3, the
system is expected to use up to
8,000 AFY for in-lieu and direct
recharge.

Long-term Water
Transfer to SEWD Transfers
Infrastructure is in
place. CEQA
competed and
agreements in
place as of 2023.

OID and SSJID will make available to SEWD up to 10,000
AF in critical years and up to 20,000 AF in non-critical years depending on availability of pre-1914 Stanislaus River
water. The water transfer was approved following
adoption of a negative declaration per CEQA. Due to
extremely wet conditions, no water was transferred in
2023 as part of the 10-year water transfer. In a separate approval in 2023, OID and SSJID did complete a transfer to SEWD for 1,200 AF to serve lands dependent on
groundwater, but outside of SEWD’s designated CVP
service area. The Districts filed a Notice of Exemption for the water transfer.
600 10,000-20,000
The water transfer reduces
groundwater pumping by the
City of Stockton and Cal Water
by serving treated Stanislas
River water in critical and dry
years. SEWD also has the option
to serve transfer water to Ag
customers in lieu of
groundwater pumping.

Due to extremely wet conditions, no
water was transferred in 2023 as part
of the 10-year water transfer as
SEWD received their full New
Melones allocation from the Bureau
of Reclamation. In 2022, OID and
SSJID approved a one-year transfer
to SEWD for 13,824 AF to offset
groundwater pumping.

South System
Groundwater Banking
with East Bay
Municipal Utilities
District (EBMUD)
In-Lieu Recharge
Pilot Dream
Project will be
complete by
February 2024.

Working on
expanded
banking project
NSJWCD and EBMUD completed contracts, new facilities,
water right change petitions, water delivery and extraction for the pilot DREAM Project (1,000 AF). Planning efforts for a larger scale banking project are underway.
500 750-4,000
Dream Project added 500 AF of
new water to the Subbasin and
the future project is expected to
add up to 4,000 AF of new
water to the subbasin each year
it operates.
500 AF of new water to subbasin
from Dream Project to date.

Planning Phase 2
Project is advancing and operating. NSJWCD awarded
Proposition 68 Round 2 funding $3.9 mil. Phase 1A
constructed and operated in 2023-24 to recharge in two
locations. Phase 1B under construction to add irrigation deliveries. NSJWCD is working with North System
landowners to form improvement district to use surface
water for irrigation and conduct on-farm recharge in wet years. Planning Phase 2 to add new Pump Station and fish screen.
420 1,000-4,000
This project will repair, upgrade,
and modernize the North
System Pump and Distribution
System to facilitate delivery of
4,000 to 6,000 AF/year of
surface water to farmers in-lieu
of groundwater pumping and
for direct recharge.

Project is advancing. NSJWCD
awarded Proposition 68 Round 2
funding $3.9 mil. Phase 1A
constructed and operated in 2023-24
to recharge in two locations. Phase
1B under construction to add
irrigation deliveries. Phase 3 in
planning phase and grant received
for partial cost of new pump station
Tecklenburg Recharge
Project Direct Recharge Substantially complete
The District acquired a 10-acre parcel in 2023 and
constructed and operated recharge basin from July 2023
to present. District working on new lateral from South
System mainline to increase project capacity.
1,500 300-2,000
The project benefitted the
Subbasin by providing
additional direct recharge to the
underlying groundwater basin,
addressing the chronic lowering
of groundwater levels.

In 2023 the district recharged 300 AF
in Tecklenburg and the district
estimates it will recharge over 1,500
AF in Tecklenburg in 2024
City of Stockton Phase
1: Groundwater
Recharge Project
Direct Recharge
Feasibility study
completed in
December 2023.

Basin design in
progress.

Construction to
begin spring
2025.

The basin design is in progress and construction of the basin(s) will begin in Spring 2025.
0 20,000
Once operational, the project
will benefit the Subbasin by
providing direct recharge,
addressing the chronic lowering
of groundwater levels.

The project has not yet been
constructed, so there has been no
contribution towards sustainability to
date.

Monitoring and
recording of
groundwater levels
and groundwater
quality data
Monitoring and
Reporting Ongoing
Subbasin status information was presented most recently in the WY2023 Annual Report, describing groundwater
level and groundwater quality monitoring data collected to date. Updates regarding Subbasin status relative to
SMC will be included in future Annual Reports.

Not Applicable Not Applicable
Ongoing data collection to
support evaluation of Subbasin
conditions relative to
established SMC.

Additional data to inform Subbasin
management.

Maintaining and
updating the Subbasin
Data Management
System (DMS) with
newly collected data
Monitoring and
Reporting Ongoing
The Subbasin DMS was maintained and updated to
include monitoring data for WY 2023 and to incorporate
improvements and upgrades.

Not Applicable Not Applicable
Improvements to the Subbasin
DMS facilitates improved
efficiency in data collection and
analysis.

DMS improvements facilitates data
analyses to inform Subbasin
management.

Annual monitoring of
progress toward
sustainability
Monitoring and
Reporting Ongoing
PMA status information was presented more recently in
the WY2023 Annual Report along with updated
monitoring data and analyses to assess Subbasin
condition.

Not Applicable Not Applicable
Regular (annual) assessment of
Subbasin conditions relative to
established SMC.

Regular analyses to inform Subbasin
management and progress toward
achieving the Subbasin’s
sustainability goal.

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Project or
Management
Action Name
Project Type Current Status Status Description Realized Benefits to Date (AF)
Range of Expected
Benefits (AFY)
Benefits/Impacts to Beneficial
Users & Uses
Contribution to Achieving
Sustainability Goal
Annual reporting of
Subbasin conditions to
DWR as required by
SGMA
Monitoring and
Reporting Ongoing
The Project status information was presented more
recently in the WY2023 Annual Report, describing current Subbasin conditions relative to established SMC and
progress towards meeting the interim milestones.

Not Applicable Not Applicable
Regular (annual)
communication to Subbasin
groundwater users and the
State as to current Subbasin
conditions relative to the
sustainability goal and progress
towards meeting established
interim milestones.

Mapping of progress towards
achieving and maintaining the
Subbasin’s sustainability goal.

Addressing Data Gaps Monitoring and
Reporting Ongoing
During WY 2021, NSJWCD contracted with DWR and San
Joaquin County to install a TSS monitoring well with in the NSJWCD area.

Not Applicable Not Applicable
Additional hydrogeological
information in the NSJWCD
area and a new data point for
annual monitoring.

Filled an identified data gap.

AMI Replacement and
Conversion
Monitoring and
Reporting/Conservation Complete
CCWD completed replacement and conversion of
customer water meters to Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) in March 2022. Anticipated improved customer-level consumption data going forward.

Not Applicable Not Applicable
Use of advanced metering will
expand data collection to
improve customer use
information.

Improved customer use information
Groundwater
Monitoring Plan
Monitoring and
Reporting Ongoing
NSJWCD retained a hydrogeologist, installed one
monitoring well in 2023, and is contracted to install 3 more monitoring wells in 2024. District also began
collecting water level data from ag wells in 2023 to inform a larger scale monitoring program.

Not Applicable Not Applicable
Additional hydrogeological
information in the NSJWCD
area and new data points for
annual monitoring.

Additional data collection points for
improved Subbasin management.

West Groundwater
Recharge Basin Direct Recharge Ongoing
The project is currently in the design stage with first phase construction beginning spring 2024 and is estimated to be completed in approximately 2032.
0 1,500-16,000
The project is currently under
construction. Once operational,
the project will benefit the
Subbasin by directly recharging
the Subbasin with surface water
when available, addressing the
chronic lowering of
groundwater levels.

Construction on the project was
started in 2024. The project has not
yet been operational, so there has
been no direct contribution towards
sustainability to date.

NSJWCD Private Pump
Partnerships
In-Lieu and Direct
Recharge Ongoing
NSJWCD has executed one agreement with an existing
riparian pumper in 2024 to use NSJWCD water permit to
irrigate 200 acres and plans to add an additional 200 acres each year for 5 years.
0 1,50-3,000
The first phase of the project
was completed in early 2024.

With the execution of additional
agreements and availability of
surface water, both in-lieu and
direct groundwater recharge
will occur, addressing the
chronic lowering of
groundwater levels.

The project has not yet been
operational, so there has been no
direct contribution towards
sustainability to date.

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Project or
Management
Action Name
Project Type Current Status Status Description Realized Benefits to Date (AF)
Range of Expected
Benefits (AFY)
Benefits/Impacts to Beneficial
Users & Uses
Contribution to Achieving
Sustainability Goal
Oakdale Irrigation
District In-lieu and
Direct Recharge
Project
Direct Recharge/In-Lieu
Recharge Ongoing
The project envisions the development of up to
approximately 25,000 AF of surface water from the
Stanislaus River being made available to landowners east of OID’s service area boundaries in both the Eastern San Joaquin and Modesto Subbasins in all, except Critically Dry, water years. Water deliveries would occur through a limited number of existing and newly constructed private irrigation conveyance infrastructure for use between
March 1st and September 30th. Some direct recharge is
expected to occur from the Project as canal or reservoir seepage in the conveyance network.
4,783 0-25,000
The additional surface water
supplies were delivered to outof-District lands in the Subbasin for use in-lieu of groundwater
pumping. This allowed the
cultivated lands to continue to
be used while reducing impacts
to the critically overdrafted
Subbasin.

The project offset in 2023 is 4,783 AF
and a future offset of 6,438 AF of
groundwater that would have
otherwise been used for agricultural
irrigation.

City of Stockton
Advanced Metering
Infrastructure
Conservation
RFP for full AMI
issued in March
2023. Contract
awarded in March
2024.

Project will convert touch read meters to full AMI. Planned to be completed over 6 years with a $17M budget. Initial study completed in 2011. Contract award in March 2024.

Project completion in 2028.
0 2,000
The project will convert touch
read meters to full AMI. The
improved technology will
increase efficiency and decrease
costs associated with manual
reading. Additional benefits
beyond cost savings include
improved leak detection and
demand-side water
conservation. Conservation will
reduce the City of Stockton’s
use of groundwater as a
drinking water supply.

The project has not yet been
operational, so there has been no
direct contribution towards
sustainability to date.

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Table A- 2: Conceptual and Planned Projects and Management Actions Project or Management
Action Name Project Type Project Need Expected Outcome Schedule (initiation and completion) Needs to Advance PMA City of Manteca Advanced
Metering Infrastructure Conservation
The project would be used to help
residents track their water use,
report leaks, and potentially
reduce their consumption.

The project is anticipated to reduce groundwater demand by 272 AF/year through leak detection and real-time consumption information to the customer.

To Be Determined Project implementation will take place once funding is available.

City of Lodi Surface Water Facility
Expansion & Delivery Pipeline In-Lieu Recharge
The project is needed to expand
the use of surface water in the
City for drinking water in lieu of
groundwater pumping.

This project would expand the City of Lodi’s Surface Water Facility and add an additional 10 million gallons per day (MGD) capacity of surface water treatment. Groundwater savings could be as high as 6,000 AF/year; however, 4,500 to 5,000 AF/year is expected. 2030-2033
The delivery of additional raw surface
water will need to be secured for this
project to proceed.

BNSF Railway Company
Intermodal Facility Recharge
Pond
Direct Recharge
The project is needed to directly
augment groundwater recharge in
the critically overdrafted subbasin.

CSJWCD would form an agreement with the BNSF railroad owner to access an existing drainage pond near the CSJWCD delivery channel to be used as a recharge area. This project would contribute an estimated 1,000 AF/year of groundwater offset through direct recharge to the groundwater aquifer
2020-2025
Project implementation was delayed in
WY2021 due to COVID, and in WY2022
due to severe drought conditions.

CSJWCD is currently seeking bids for
projects diversion structures.

Manaserro Recharge Project Direct Recharge
This project would construct and
operate a 10-acre recharge pond
on the North side of the
Mokelumne River on property
owned by the Manaserro family
through a long-term lease.

This project could recharge 10,000 AF/year or more in years when water is available. 2023-2025
NSJWCD is working on a strategic plan
and funding options for the
implementation of the project and to
negotiate with landowner or find
alternative location.

City of Escalon Wastewater
Reuse
Recycling/In-Lieu
Recharge/Transfers
This project entails the reuse of
tertiary treatment wastewater
blended with surface water in
SSJID’s irrigation distribution
system.

This project could provide approximately 672 AF/year of an alternative water supply for either reuse or recharge. 2030-2035 The project is in the early conceptual
stages and requires additional feasibility
analysis and long-term planning. The City
of Escalon has hired a consultant to
explore the feasibility of project
alternatives and to develop engineering
plans and specifications.

City of Ripon Surface Water
Supply In-Lieu Recharge
This project would supplement
the City of Ripon’s municipal
water supply with treated surface
water from SSJID.

The project would supply approximately 6,000 AF/year of treated surface water for use in lieu of groundwater currently used for drinking water.
2028-2030
The City of Ripon is seeking terms to
connect to the Nick DeGroot Water
Treatment Plant from the current South
County Water Supply Program
participants and also needs to work
through SSJID design criteria for
connection to its drinking water facilities.

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Project or Management
Action Name Project Type Project Need Expected Outcome Schedule (initiation and completion) Needs to Advance PMA City of Escalon Connection to
Nick DeGroot Water Treatment
Plant
In-Lieu Recharge
The project would provide the
City of Escalon with the turnout
and distribution system
improvements necessary to
receive their surface water
allotments from the Nick DeGroot
Water Treatment Plan.

The project would provide the city with approximately 2,015 AF/year of treated surface water for use in lieu of groundwater currently used for drinking water.
2028-2030
In 2023, the city furthered development of
its engineering design to incorporate
design criteria for connection to SSJID
drinking water facilities and right-of-way
acquisition needs. Work on this project is
currently ongoing.

Farmington Dam Repurpose
Project Direct Recharge
The project would convert the
Farmington Dam, currently a
flood control structure, into a
water supply reservoir for storage
to provide surface water to
growers for irrigation and as a
buffer against drought.

The project would increase the total reservoir capacity from 52,000 AF to 112,000 AF, which includes 60,000 AF for water supply and 52,000 AF for flood control.
2030-2050
SEWD has been working with
Congressman Harder to include this
project within the 2024 Water Resources
Development Act (WRDA) bill to reauthorize a new feasibility study. More resources will be directed toward the
feasibility study, expected to begin in
2024.

Mobilizing Recharge
Opportunities (MICUP) Direct Recharge
This program defines and
implements direct and indirect
groundwater recharge through
the use of recharge basins,
Aquifer Storage and Recovery
(ASR) wells, in-lieu (direct
irrigation application), and Flood
Managed Aquifer Recharge
(FloodMAR) activities.

Conjunctive Use of Surface and Groundwater to respond to drought and climate change, improved groundwater levels, and integrated water supply and environmental benefits to the Lower Mokelumne River.
2024-2040
The Project has been expanded into a
multi-benefit project. Funding will be
required to further the design and
construction of projects identified in the
framework.

NSJWCD Winery Recycled Water Recycling/In-Lieu
Recharge/Direct Recharge
The project would blend NSJWCD
Permit 10477 water with
wastewater from winery(ies) and
deliver the blended water for
irrigation to accomplish in-lieu
recharge or put in recharge ponds
and accomplish direct
groundwater recharge.

The project would provide approximately 750 AF/year of reuse water for in-lieu or direct recharge. 2025-2027
NSJWCD is continuing to work on a
strategic plan and funding options for the
implementation of this project or a similar
project with winery.

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Project or Management
Action Name Project Type Project Need Expected Outcome Schedule (initiation and completion) Needs to Advance PMA SSJID Storm Water Reuse Storm Water/In-Lieu
Recharge/Direct Recharge
The cities of Escalon and Ripon
discharge storm water into SSJID
facilities during the winter months
which is conveyed through SSJID’s
main canal or lateral irrigation
distribution system to the
Stanislaus or San Joaquin Rivers.

Capturing and storing excess
storm water would allow for
quantities of water that could be
used to offset or enhance
groundwater in multiple ways.

It is estimated that 1,100 AF/year of stormwater runoff can be captured and reused for recharge based on two 20-acre storm drain retention basins.
2027-2030
The project currently remains a project
concept that could be considered as
SSJID’s WMP projects are advanced, and
the concept integrated during the
engineering design process.

South Stockton Well
Rehabilitation Program Monitoring and Reporting
Well SSS8 well head treatment is
complete and back in operation.

Back-up power to Wells SSS3 &
SSS9.

This project will provide well reliability for the City of Stockton. 2021-2024 Construction of SSS8 well head treatment
is complete. Backup power to Well SSS3
and SSS9 construction to be complete in
2024.

Recycled Water to Manteca Golf
Course Recycling
The project is needed to reduce
the use of groundwater for golf
course irrigation.

Gold course irrigation was identified as a potential user of recycled water in the City’s Reclaimed Water Facilities Master Plan. Once the recycled water infrastructure is in place, an estimated 5,000 AFY of groundwater use could be offset by the use of recycled water for irrigation.

To Be Determined
The Reclaimed Water Facilities Master
Plan was adopted in January 2023. The
city is currently pursuing funding, like
grants, to finance the construction of a
pump station, and storage tank(s) to
deliver recycled water.

Mokelumne River Loss Study Model Refinement and
Validation
This project would refine and
validate the Subbasin’s ESJWRM
integrated flow model to better
understand interconnections
between the Subbasin and the
Mokelumne River
This study will provide valuable insights to the interconnections between the Mokelumne River and the ESJ Subbasin, which will aid in improving basin management.
2020-2025
Project implementation did not occur
during WY 2021 due to a lack of funding
and lack of staff resources to complete the
plans and move the projects forward.

NSJWCD is continuing to work on
strategic plan and funding options for the
implementation of this Project.

Wallace-Burson Conjunctive Use
Program
Conjunctive Use/Direct
Recharge
The project would use surface
water from New Hogan Reservoir
and/or Mokelumne State-Filed
Rights Application and/or
purchased water for direct
recharge into the Subbasin.

Recharged water will
help stabilize local domestic
groundwater wells in area provide
supplemental water to offset
other Eastside GSA consumptive
uses.

Conjunctive use and recharge opportunities identified, designed and construction will facilitate the in-lieu and/or direct recharge of surface water into the underlying groundwater basin near the Wallace Service Area and the communities of Burson and Southworth. The estimated project benefit will be 500-3,000 AF/year depending on the size and extent of the program.
2030-2040
The hydrogeology and water supply
studies have been developed; designing
of specific program facilities is ongoing.

EXHIBIT 2
Project or Management
Action Name Project Type Project Need Expected Outcome Schedule (initiation and completion) Needs to Advance PMA Calaveras River Wholesale
Water Service Expansion In-Lieu Recharge
The project would identify
opportunities for conjunctive use
and recharge.

CCWD has available surface water supply to set up agreement(s) facilitating in-lieu recharge in Calaveras County portion of subbasin.

The amount of recharge will be dependent on the opportunities identified, developed, and constructed.
2020-2040
Studies are needed based on specific
partners, arrangements, etc. to identify
and develop opportunities for in-lieu
recharge through the use of available
surface water supplies.

Threfall Ranch Reservoir, In-Lieu
and Direct Recharge Project
In-Lieu Recharge/Direct
Recharge
The project will provide water for
in-lieu and direct recharge in the
critically overdrafted subbasin.

The project would provide an estimated 2,000 AF/year of in-lieu recharge. Additionally, the unlined reservoir will provide direct recharge of a volume yet to be quantified.
2025
Final design has been completed, and
environmental review and permitting is
pending receipt of project funding.

Perfecting Mokelumne River
Water Right In-Lieu Recharge
Advances MRWPA’s Water Right
Application 29835 (A029835) to
Water Right Permit
Water Right Permit 2024-2025 The water right application is currently in process.

North System Groundwater
Recharge Project - Phase 2
Direct Recharge/In-Lieu
Recharge
The North System Master Plan will
identify opportunities for direct
and/or in-lieu recharge of the
underlying critically overdrafted
subbasin. New Pump station will
increase capacity
Preliminary estimates indicate that between 1,000-3,000 AF/year of recharge could occur off the North System in wet and normal years through either direct and/or in-lieu recharge.
2026-2029 The Master Plan for the entire North
System is current in progress.

Stormwater Collection,
Treatment, and Infiltration
Direct Recharge/
Stormwater
The City of Manteca will conduct
a study to determine what space
may be available for use in a
stormwater recharge program,
identify treatment technologies
available and determine volume
of rainwater available for
groundwater recharge.

To be determined based on the results of the study. To Be Determined The City is currently working to identify a funding source for the study.

Off-Stream Regulating Reservoir Direct Recharge
The project would use water from
New Hogan Reservoir through
existing and pending water rights
for direct recharge into the
underlying critically overdrafted
subbasin.

The project would increase water supply flexibility while actively recharging. 2026-2050 SEWD will investigate potential sites and discuss with landowners.

On-Farm Recharge Project Direct Recharge
The project would use existing tile
drain systems or dry wells to
recharge the underlying critically
overdrafted subbasin with surface
water from New Hogan Reservoir.

To Be Determined 2024-2030 SEWD needs ag customers to participate.

EXHIBIT 2
Project or Management
Action Name Project Type Project Need Expected Outcome Schedule (initiation and completion) Needs to Advance PMA Bellota Weir Modifications
Project
Direct
Recharge/Stormwater
The project would control flows
into Old Calaveras River to
promote recharge into the
underlying critically overdrafted
subbasin.

The project will allow for the controlled flow into the Old Calaveras River to increase infiltration of surface water into the underlying critically overdrafted Subbasin.
2023-2030
SEWD has promoted the project in
Washington DC in order to secure funding
through appropriations. SEWD has
submitted appropriation requests through
Senator Padilla, Congressman Harder, and
Senator Butler. SEWD needs to secure
more funds and finalize loans.

Water Supply Enhancement
Project - Distribution Pipelines
In-Lieu Recharge/Direct
Recharge
The project would provide access
to surface water to farmers that
currently don't have access. This
would greatly reduce
groundwater overdraft once fully
implemented.

The project would increase water supply accessibility for on-farm inlieu recharge. 2024-2040 SEWD needs to set up meetings with the
landowners within these Project areas to
secure easements and understand their
interest in involvement.

Water Treatment Plant Aquifer
Storage Recovery Well - 7401 Direct Recharge
The project would recharge
treated water, then store the
water in the aquifer to later be
extracted in times of drought.

Reduced groundwater deficit. 2024-2026 Construction is scheduled for the beginning of 2025.

Beckman Well Direct Recharge
The project would recharge
surface water from East Bay Mud
Aqueduct or New Hogan, then
store the water in the aquifer to
later be extracted in times of
drought.

Reduced groundwater deficit. 2024-2028
SEWD needs to hire a company to
understand the current state of the well
and what needs to be done to revive it as
a functioning ASR well.

Tom Allen Recharge Project Direct Recharge
Further Design for recharge
tactics to maximize recharge at
the site.

The project allows direct recharge of New Melones and New Hogan Water. 2024-2025
SEWD needs to invest resources to
establish different recharge alternatives to
maximize recharge at this site. This could
include dry wells.

West Linden Project In-Lieu Recharge/Direct
Recharge
Collaboration with EBMUD and
MICUP
In-lieu recharge and direct recharge using Mokelumne Aqueduct Water and New Hogan Surface Water 2024-2035
SEWD is working on discussions with
MICUP and EBMUD to discuss
collaboration and funding.

Water Supply Enhancement
Project - Direct Recharge Direct Recharge
The project would use New
Hogan Water Supplies for Direct
Recharge along the distribution
system.

Direct recharge of New Hogan Water supply. 2024-2030 SEWD needs to speak with landowners of potential sites.

EXHIBIT 2
Project or Management
Action Name Project Type Project Need Expected Outcome Schedule (initiation and completion) Needs to Advance PMA SSJID Water Master Plan -
System Improvements In-Lieu Recharge
Several thousands of acres within
SSJID are unable to utilize surface
water or have limited surface
water service due to capacity
issues or evolving needs as
orchards are converted from flood
to micro-sprinkler irrigation. The
District has identified a number of
capital projects to improve
capacity and utilize flow controls
to accommodate additional
growers coming back to SSJID
surface water deliveries.

Through 2040, SSJID expects to implement a number of capital projects either self-funded or with grant funds. 2030-2040 SSJID embarked on a comprehensive
Water Master Plan to address its aging
infrastructure and to make strategic
improvements to SSJID irrigation systems.

SSJID has identified $191 Million in capital
improvements and to fund these projects,
SSJID completed a substantial Prop 218
rate increase in July 2023.

EXHIBIT 2
2024 GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY

PLAN ADOPTION
Stockton City Council
City of Stockton Groundwater Sustainability Agency
February 4, 2025
Agenda Item No. 15.2
Municipal Utilities Department (MUD)
Water Utility• Treat & deliver high‐quality drinking water tothe communityWastewater Utility • Collect, treat and recover wastewater for the
greater Stockton areaStormwater Utility
• Collect & discharge surface runoff in City to
rivers and local flood basins
City of Stockton Water Service Areas
•MUD serves North and
South Stockton
• California Water Service
Company serves Central
Stockton
Drinking Water ‐ Surface Water Sources
• San Joaquin and Mokelumne Rivers
• Treated at City’s Delta Water Treatment Plant
• Calaveras and Stanislaus Rivers
• Treated at Stockton East Water District Water Treatment Plant 4 Drinking Water ‐ Groundwater Supplies
• Groundwater wells ensure continued water supply, quality, reliability, and drought resiliency for the City.
• Used conjunctively with surface water supplies• North Stockton ‐ 6 active wells• South Stockton ‐ 3 active wells South Stockton System Water Well #8
• Project ‐ Well Rehabilitation
• Location – Ernie Shropshire
Park
• Project Cost ‐ $4.8M
• Project Completion ‐ 2024
• Capacity – 1,500 gpm
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
• California State law passed
in 2014
• Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act, or
SGMA, is statewide
legislation that establishes
a path for the sustainable
local management of
groundwater
•Includes Urban,
Agricultural andEnvironmental Interests
Groundwater Basin Setting
• The Eastern San Joaquin
Groundwater Subbasin(Subbasin) is one of 21 basins
identified by the California
Department of WaterResources (DWR) as being in a
state of critical overdraft
• SGMA requires formation of
Groundwater SustainabilityAgencies and preparation of a Groundwater SustainabilityPlan (GSP)
Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority
•Joint Powers Authority
of 16 Groundwater
Sustainability Agencies
• Includes Cities, County,
Irrigation Districts &Water Agencies
What Does SGMA Require?
• Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) must prepare and submit Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs)
• GSPs must include measurable objectives and milestones to achieve sustainability within 20 years of adoption
• GSAs must assess progress after initial GSP submittal through Periodic Evaluations (PEs)
• GSP development must be open and transparent
• Updates every 5 years
• First GSP adopted and submitted to State in 2020
The 2024 GSP – What’s In It?

1. Agency Information, Plan Area, & Communication

2. Basin Setting
• Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model• Current & Historical Conditions• Water Budget

3. Sustainable Management Criteria

4. Monitoring Networks5. Data Management System6. Projects & Management Actions

7. Plan Implementation8. References
Statewide Basin Sustainability Indicators
• Chronic Lowering of Groundwater Levels
• Reduction in Groundwater Storage
• Seawater Intrusion• Degraded Water Quality• Land Subsidence • Depletion of Inter‐connected Surface Water
Periodic Evaluation & Plan Submission
• SGMA requires that GSAs evaluate the GSP every 5 years and whenever the Plan is amended to:
• Status of groundwater conditions
• Meeting interim milestones & measurable objectives
• Advancement of projects and management actions
• ESJ Subbasin first Periodic Evaluation along with the 2024 Amended GSP
• Together, these documents address the eight (8) Recommended Corrective Actions
Department of Water Resources
Recommended Corrective Actions (RCAs)
5) Add additional justificationfor 2,000 mg/L chlorideisocontour line6) Revise ISW SMC and monitoring network
7) Improve Rep MN for GWQ8) Develop chloride isocontour line in western portion ofSubbasin
1) Justify GWL MT and
undesirable results
2) Revise subsidence SMC using
direct subsidence monitoring
data
3) Update water budgets using
recalibrated model
4) Revise estimate for reduction
of groundwater storage volume
and UR definition
2024 GSP Amendment & Periodic Evaluation
GWA continues to make significant progress toward
achieving sustainability goals. This progress includes the following:
• Most monitoring wells show groundwater levels at or above their measurable objectives with interim milestones being met throughout the subbasin
• Groundwater quality in the subbasin remains suitable to support beneficial uses and is expected to surpass measurable objectives with no exceedances of minimum thresholds observed
• Groundwater quality should meet measurable objectives or minimum thresholds over the next five years
• GSP and other documents published on ESJ Groundwater Authority Website: esjgroundwater.org
Recommendation
• 2024 GSP recommended by Water Advisory Group
and Council Water Committee (October 2024)
• City Council, acting as the GSA, adopt the ESJ
Subbasin 2024 Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Amendment and all other recommended actions
GWA – Actions to Complete 5‐Year Update
Address 8
recommended
corrective actions
Prepare 2024 GSP
Amendment Prepare Subbasin’s first Periodic Evaluation
Hold public open
house & public
review period
GSA adoption of GSP
Amendment & approval
of Periodic Evaluation
Submit all
documentation
GSP Development Timeline
GWA submits first GSP to Dept. Water
Resources (DWR)
✓ January 2020
DWR completed review & identifies GSP
deficiencies
✓ January 2022✓ July 2022 GWA submits 2022 revised GSP
GWA receives DWR GSP approval with 8
corrective actions
✓ July 2023
Presentation of 2024 GSP to City WaterAdvisory Group and Council Water Committee October 2024
✓
City Council Adoption
City of Stockton
Legislation Text
File #: 25-0101, Version: 1
YOUTH PROGRAMMING FOR SUMMER 2025

RECOMMENDATION
Information only; no action to be taken.

Summary
This will be an informational presentation, at the request of Council, regarding the City’s youth programming plans for Summer 2025.

DISCUSSION
To support the Council’s discussion, staff have prepared a brief presentation summarizing the City’s upcoming youth programming plans for Summer 2025.

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Youth
Programming
Summer Dates
Stockton Unified
May 31-July 30
Lincoln Unified
May 30-August 5
Manteca Unified
May 24-August 3
Lodi Unified
May 31-July 28
Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library
County branches (8)
Bookmobile
Training Wheels
Stockton branches (8)
• Arnold Rue Micro
• Maya Angelou
• Cesar Chavez
• Fair Oaks
• Stribley Micro
• Margaret Troke
• Van Buskirk Micro
• Weston Ranch
Summer Programs & Events
Summer Reading
Summer Meals
Story Time
Introduction to 3D Printing
Curiosity Coders
STEM Lab
Thinking Money
Lego Club
Teen Advisory Group
Chess Club
Movie Night
Tiny Tots Playtime
Arts & Crafts
Music & Movement
Tween BINGO
Math Club
Teen Book Club
Tween Book Club
Beginner Robotics
Special Guests
Digital Resources
• LinkedIn Learning
• BookFlix
• ABC Mouse
• Tutor.com
• Worldbook Online
• SORA
Literacy and Community Education Outreach
2024 Summer Events
• Fatherhood Festival
• Be Healthy, Be Active
• Stockton Pride
• SJCDCSS Annual Block Party
Bookmobile
Stockton stops:
• Oak Park Senior Center
• Wilhelmina Henry Elementary School
• Equinoa Park
• Boggs Tract Community Center
• Louis Park
• Commodore Stockton Skills School
• Calvary First Assembly of God
• Harrison School
• Elmwood Elementary School
• O’Connor Woods
• The Commons at Thornton
• Baxter Park
• Wagner Heights Nursing & Rehab Center
Training Wheels
2024 Summer Visits
• Collegeville Elementary School
• Altamont Elementary
• Bethany Elementary
• CA Head Start
• Kennedy Elementary Head Start
• La Petit Academy
• YMCA Graduation Family Event
• Active Bees Daycare
• SJC Museum
• Junior Giants Opening Day
• The Learning Tree Center
• Little Cookie Learning Academy
• Daycare
• Fatherhood Festival
Recreation Division
Oak Park Senior Center
Sports Complexes
• Louis Park Softball Complex
• Stockton Soccer Complex
• Misty Holt-Singh Softball Complex
Community Centers
• Arnold Rue
• Seifert
• Stribley
• Van Buskirk
Aquatic Facilities
• Brooking Park
• Holiday Park
• Oak Park
• Sousa Park
Partner Facilities
• Merlo Gymnasium
• Dorothy L. Jones
• Oak Park Tennis Center
• Swenson Park Golf Course
• McKinley Park Center
• Arnaiz Softball Complex
Under Construction
• McKinley Park
• Victory Park
• Billy Hebert Field
• Victory Park Baseball Fields
• Oak Park Baseball Fields
Playmobile
Summer Schedule
American Legion
Park
Atherton Park
Baxter Park
Caldwell
Cortez Park
Cruz Park
Dentoni Park
Equinoa Park
Faklis Park
Gleason Park
Grupe Park
Harrell Park
Holiday Park
Laughlin Park
Long Park
Louis Park
Maya Angelou
Library
McKinley Park
Oak Park
P.E. Weston Park
Panella Park
Sandman Park
Sandman Park
Sousa Park
Stribley Community
Center
Swenson Park
Troke Library
Unity Park
Valverde Park
Van Buskirk
Community Center
Victory Park
Williams
Brotherhood Park
Summer Programs & Events
Play in the Shade
Ultra Friday Nights
Junior Giants
Project Toolbox – Career Days
Summer Meals
Community Service Squad
Movies in the Park
Tai Chi in the Park
Teen Trips
National Night Out
Outdoor Equity Program
Swim Lessons
Theater Camp
Dive-in Movies
Jr Lifeguard Program
Beats Bootcamp
Lights, Camera, Edit
Teen Membership
Discovery Day Camp
Soccer Camp
Basketball Camp
Volleyball Camp
NFL Flag Football
ROOAR Design & Build Robots
ROOAR Young Engineers
So Simple Sewing Camp
Drone Soccer Camp
First Tee Academy
Painting Classes
Sewing Classes
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Classes
Grown Up & Me
Ceramics Classes
Young Bakers Academy

NO PARTICIPATION FEE
Youth Employment Opportunities
Lifeguard
Aquatics Instructor
Aquatics Assistant
Recreation Leader
Adult/Youth Sports Official
Pixie Woods
Summer Events
Free Fishing Derby
Father’s Day
Pixie Woods Board Fundraising event
Christmas in July
Friendship Day
Summer Marketing
Social Media
Peach Jar
Activity Guide
DMV
RTD
City & SSJCPL Websites & Facilities
COSrecreation
SSJCPL
ssjcpl
City of Stockton
Legislation Text
File #: 25-0067, Version: 1

COMPLAINT AND REQUEST FOR CENSURE HEARING REGARDING ALLEGED VIOLATION OF COUNCIL POLICIES 3.13 AND 4.07

RECOMMENDATION
This Complaint and Request for Censure Hearing is presented to the City Council for its review and consideration of whether the censure process will move forward regarding an alleged violation of Council Policies 3.13 and 4.07.

Summary
On January 21, 2025, Councilmember Padilla and Vice Mayor Lee submitted a letter (Attachment ALetter) to the City Clerk filing a complaint pursuant to Council Policy 4.08 (Attachment B - Council Policy 4.08) requesting a censure hearing regarding an alleged policy violation by Councilmember Villapudua.

In accordance with Council Policy 4.08.020(4), the four councilmembers that did not submit the complaint and were not the subject of the complaint are asked to consider whether the censure process should not move forward (Attachment B- Council Policy 4.08).

Absent a unanimous vote by those four councilmembers that the censure process should not move forward, the Mayor shall appoint a Council Ad Hoc Committee pursuant to Council Policy 4.08.020(5), which will review the allegations of the complaint, follow the process under Council Policy 4.08, and prepare a report and recommendation on the complaint to the full Council.

DISCUSSION
Background
Council Policy Manual Chapter 4.08 (Council Censure) establishes a process for a formal resolution by City Council to officially reprimand one of its members for negligently, intentionally, or willfully violating a law, regulation, City policy, or the City Code of Ethics, while serving as a City of Stockton Councilmember. Under the policy, any two members of the City Council may submit, in writing to the City Clerk, a complaint and request for a censure hearing.

On January 21, 2025, Councilmember Padilla and Vice Mayor Lee submitted a complaint to the City Clerk under Council Policy 4.08, alleging that Councilmember Villapudua violated Council Policies

3.13 (Attachment C - Council Policy 3.13) and 4.07 (Attachment D - Council Policy 4.07). The letter further requested that a censure hearing be placed on the next regular meeting agenda in accordance with Council Policy 4.08.020.

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In accordance with Council Policy 4.08.020 (2) and (3), notification of the complaint and request was sent to Councilmember Villapudua on January 21, 2025, and the matter was placed on the agenda for the next regular council meeting.

Present Situation
Council Policy Manual Chapter 4.08 (Council Censure) establishes a process for a formal resolution by City Council to officially reprimand one of its members for negligently, intentionally, or willfully violating a law, regulation, City policy, or the City Code of Ethics, while serving as a City of Stockton Councilmember. The process begins with a complaint submitted by two councilmembers to the City Clerk and a decision by uninvolved councilmembers as to whether the process will move forward.

At this initial step in the process, neither argument nor evidence is required. Instead, the City Council is tasked with deciding whether the process will continue. Under the policy, the four council members that did not submit the complaint and were not the subject of the complaint are asked to consider and decide whether the censure process should not move forward.

Absent a unanimous vote that the censure process not proceed, the Mayor shall appoint a Council Ad Hoc Committee to review the complaint.

Council Policy 4.08.020(5) states in relevant part, “Councilmembers who made the complaint and the accused council member shall not serve on the ad hoc committee.” The three councilmembers from Districts 2, 3, and 4, and the Mayor were not involved in submitting the complaint. Therefore, the Mayor may appoint any three councilmembers including herself and any of the council members from Districts 2, 3, or 4 to serve on the Council Ad Hoc Committee.

Once established, the Council Ad Hoc Committee will review the complaint and prepare a report and recommendation regarding the alleged violation to the full Council.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
There is no direct financial impact to this action.

Attachment A - Letter
Attachment B - Council Policy 4.08
Attachment C - Council Policy 3.13
Attachment D - Council Policy 4.07
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Resolution No. 2024- 11- 19- 1218

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED CITY COUNCIL POLICY CHAPTER 4. 08,

RELATING TO CENSURE
Chapter 4. 08 of the Council Policy Manual addresses Council Censure; and In December 2023, the Legislation/ Environmental Committee reviewed and discussed revisions to the entire council policy manual. Staff was directed to revise Section 4. 06.010(2) regarding the use of electronic devices; and On August 28, 2024, the Committee was presented with information regarding the Council Censure Policy in Chapter 4. 08 and following review and discussion, the Committee directed staff to make the following changes:

A notification period of 10 -days.

Ad Hoc makeup at the Mayor' s discretion.

Add a reservation of rights clause.

Revise the Policy section to a Purpose section with a broader statement of intent.

Add a willful, negligent, intentional requirement and remove good faith exception On October 23, 2024, these changes were presented to the Council Legislation and Environmental Committee and a recommendation was forwarded to Council; and Those changes are presented for Council consideration and approval, now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The City Council approves the revisions to City Council Policy 4.08, entitled Council Censure" attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated by this reference. 1I
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2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED: November 19, 2024
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROL
City Clerk of the Ci

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CHAPTER 4.08

COUNCIL CENSURE

4.08.010. Purpose.

EXHIBIT 1
The residents of Stockton are entitled to responsible, fair, honest, and ethical City government. It is the Policy of the Stockton City Council that all its members shall abide by federal and state law, the City Charter, City legislation, and City Council policies. Violation of such laws or policies can subject the City to liability, affect the City's budget, resources, plans and timelines, injure the good name of the City, and undermine the effectiveness of the City Council as a whole. Such conduct is deemed to be subject to City Council Censure.

The purpose of this Policy and Procedure for Censure of City Councilmembers is to establish a process for City Councilmembers to seek a censure determination as to another City Councilmember. For purposes of this Policy, the term " Councilmember" includes each individual Councilmember, the Vice -Mayor, and the Mayor of the City.

Censure is a formal resolution ofthe City Council officially reprimanding one of its members for negligently, intentionally, or willfully violating a law, regulation, City policy, or the City Code of Ethics, while serving as a City of Stockton Councilmember. A censure shall be considered an expression of disapproval by the City Council but carries no additional penalty or fine imposed by the City Council.

In lieu ofor in addition to censure, the City Council shall retain the right to refer any matter or alleged misconduct to an appropriate regulatory or enforcement agency and/ or to take any other action otherwise authorized by policy or law.

4.08.020. Procedures.
1) Any two City Councilmembers may initiate a censure process by jointly submitting a censure request to the City Clerk. The censure request shall be in writing, specify the name of the Councilmember sought to be censured, and specify the alleged misconduct for which censure is sought.
2) Within ten ( 10) days of receipt of the censure request, the City Clerk shall notify the Councilmember who is the subject of the requested censure, and the City Clerk shall provide that Councilmember with a copy ofthe written censure request. 3) The City Clerk shall thereafter place the censure request on the next regular City Council agenda for initial consideration of the censure request by the City Council at a City Council meeting occurring no later than sixty (60) days after receipt ofthe censure request. The initial consideration ofthe censure may be heard at either a regular or special City Council meeting. 4) At that meeting, the Councilmembers who did not submit the complaint and the Councilmember who is not the subject of the complaint, may by unanimous vote, direct that the censure hearing not move forward. Absent this unanimous vote, the censure hearing shall move forward.
5) If a censure hearing moves forward, the next step is the creation of a Council Ad Hoc committee. The Mayor shall appoint a Council Ad Hoc committee to review the complaint as set forth in subsection 6 below. Councilmembers who made the complaint and the accused Attachment B
EXHIBIT 1
councilmember shall not serve on the ad hoc committee. Ifthe Mayor filed or is the subject of the complaint, the Vice Mayor shall appoint a Council Ad Hoc Committee to review the complaint. Ifboth the Mayor and Vice Mayor are unable to make the Ad Hoc Appointment, the Councilmember with the longest tenure who is not involved in the filing of the complaint and is not the subject of the complaint, may appoint a Council Ad Hoc Committee to review the complaint.
6) The Ad Hoc committee may interview witnesses and review documents relevant to the censure request. The Ad Hoc committee may seek the reasonable assistance of City staff, including the City Clerk, City Manager, and City Attorney, and may contract with consultants and/or investigators to assist the ad hoc committee in its investigation, provided that such contracts are subject to approval of the City Manager and City Attorney, and the amount of the contract shall not exceed the contracting authority of the City Manager without City Council approval.
7) The Ad Hoc committee shall endeavor to complete its investigation within ninety ( 90) days ofthe establishment ofthe ad hoc committee, subject to reasonable extensions of time as the specific facts, circumstances, and investigation so warrant. 8) At the end of its investigation, the Ad Hoc committee shall determine whether the facts support/do not support a censure hearing and prepare a report and recommendation to the full City Council. The Ad Hoc committee report shall state the specific law or policy alleged to have been violated, summarize the complaint, evidence, and the results of its investigation. 9) If the ad hoc committee determines that the allegations are supported and a censure hearing is warranted, the committee shall direct the City Clerk to forward its report and recommendation to the entire City Council and set the matter for a public censure hearing before the City Council at the next available meeting date considering the due process requirements in Sections 11 and 12.
1 -0) --Ifthead-hoccommitteeconcludes -that the allegations -are -not -supported -and -a -censure -hearing— - is not warranted, the ad hoc committee shall direct the City Clerk to forward the committee's report and recommendation to the entire City Council and no further action on the complaint will be taken.
11) If a public hearing is set before the City Council, the person against whom censure is sought is entitled to due process of law, which requires notice and an opportunity to be heard, including the opportunity to refute evidence against him/her. The hearing shall take place before the Council snakes a final determination.
12) The hearing shall be far enough in advance to give the member subject to censure adequate time to review the allegations and evidence against him or her and prepare a defense, but no longer than 30 days from the date of the ad hoc committee's recommendation. 13) A City Council decision to censure requires the adoption of a Resolution with appropriate findings. Findings must be based on substantial evidence that the member has engaged in conduct that violates a law, regulation, City policy, or the City Code of Ethics. 14) The issuance of a resolution of censure requires a majority vote of the City Council, The accused Councilmember shall not participate in the City Council' s deliberations after the public hearing is closed or in any vote by the City Council on the proposed censure.

Attachment B
EXHIBIT 1

4.08.030. Responsibilities.

City Clerk: Submittal, notification, agenda scheduling, and other assistance as directed under the policy.

Mayor: Appoint a Council Ad Hoc committee to review complaint.

City Councilmembers: Determine whether censure process should proceed consistent with the policy. If the censure process moves forward, any selected councilmember must serve on the Ad Hoc committee to review the complaint and make a recommendation.

4.08.040. Relevant authority.

Approved by Resolution.

4.08.050. Related administrative directive, city policy, city procedure.

None applicable.

4.08.060. Related forms, documents, or links.

None applicable.

4.08.070. Frequently asked questions.

None applicable.

4. 08.080. Update history.
12/ 17/ 13 - Adopted by Resolution No. 2013- 12- 17- 1213 172671 -6= AmenAed byReso utionN 01501- 26- 1203
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Resolution No. 2024-09- 17- 1501

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL CHAPTER 3. 13, COUNCILMBER AND COMMISSIONER CONDUCT POLICY AND

ASSOCIATED CREED FOR COUNCILMEMBERS AND COMMISSIONERS
The Creed for Councilmembers was approved by the City Council in the mid- 1980s; and
The Legislation and Environmental Committee directed staff to redraft the Creed to current standards and to include Commissioners; and
The Creed was best supported by a Council Policy stating Councilmember and Commissioner Conduct standards; and
The Legislation and Environmental Committee directed staff on August 28, 2024, to forward the recommendation to Council to adopt the proposed City Council Policy Manual Chapter 3. 13 Councilmember and Commissioner Conduct Policy and the associated Creed for Councilmembers and Commissioners; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

1. City Council approves the proposed City Council Policy 3. 13 entitled Councilmember and Commissioner Conduct Policy;" attached hereto as " Exhibit 1."

2. City Council approves the associated Creed for Councilmembers and Commissioners; attached hereto as " Exhibit 2."

3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED September 17, 2024
ATTEST:
1 j
KATHERINE ROI.AND, CMC,C
Interim City Clerk of the City of Stockton
KEVIN J1J_INC'OLN\ II
Mayor of the City of Stockton

ATTACHMENT C
EXHIBIT 1

3. 13. 010 Policy.

The proper operation of democratic government requires that public officials be independent and impartial in their judgment and actions; that government decisions and policy be made in the proper channels of the governmental structure; that public office not be used for personal gain; and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its government and public officials.

And that the realization ofthese ends is impaired whenever there exists, or appears to exist, an actual or potential conflict between the private interests of a governmental official and his or her public duties. Public interest requires high standards with respect to official conduct.

Therefore, the City Council sets the following standards of conduct for Councilmembers and Commissioners.
1) NORMS AND EXPECTATIONS
i) Members shall:
1) Always put constituents first.
2) Treat each other, staff, and members of the public with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
3) Value all opinions, be tolerant of new and different ideas, and encourage creativity and innovation.
4) Follow through on commitments and be accountable to each other. 5) Clarify when items are discussed in confidence and maintain appropriate confidentiality.
6) Be attentive to others, limiting interruptions and distractions. 7) Encourage dissent in debate while being mindful not to prolong discourse or block consensus.
8) Be candid with each other about ideas and feelings and resolve conflicts directly. 9) Keep comments clear, concise, and on -topic to maximize opportunities for all to express themselves.
10) Continuously strive to improve how members work as a team. 11) Place clear and realistic demands on staffresources and time when requesting action.
12) Start and end meetings on time, work from an agenda, and be present, attentive, and prepared,
13) Present problems in a way that promotes discussion and resolution.

ATTACHMENT C
EXHIBIT 1
14) Continually work to build trust in each other.
2) GENERAL CONDUCT
i) Members shall:
1) Treat each other and everyone with courtesy and refrain from inappropriate behavior and derogatory comments.
2) Be fair, impartial, and unbiased when voting on quasi-judicial actions. 3) Use the speaker sequencing system to inform the presiding officer of their wish to speak and wait to be acknowledged by the presiding officer before speaking. 4) Move to require the presiding officer to enforce these Rules, and the presiding officer shall do so upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present. 5) Preserve order and decorum during the meeting.
6) Not delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the council, nor disturb any member while speaking, by conversation or otherwise, nor disobey the orders ofthe council, or the presiding officer, except as otherwise herein provided.
7) Support the laws established by the council.
8) Abide by these Rules in conducting the business of the City of Stockton. 9) Affirm their commitment to these Rules by signing the Creed for Councilmembers and Commissioners.
3) CONDUCT WITH MEMBERS
i) Members shall:
1) Value each other' s time.
2) Attempt to build consensus on an item through an opportunity for dialogue; but when this is not possible, the majority vote shall prevail, and the majority and minority shall show respect for the opinion of all parties. 3) Have the right to dissent from, protest, or comment upon any action of the council.
4) Respect each other' s opportunity to speak and, ifnecessary, agree to disagree. 5) Avoid offensive negative comments and practice civility and decorum during discussions and debate.
6) Assist the presiding officer' s exercise ofthe affirmative duty to maintain order. 4) CONDUCT WITH CITY MANAGER AND STAFF

ATTACHMENT C
EXHIBIT 1
i) Members of the city council shall:
1) Speak to the city manager directly on issues and concerns. 2) Direct the city manager, by majority vote, to implement council policy decisions through the administrative functions ofthe city. 3) Treat staff professionally and refrain from publicly criticizing individual employees.
4) Avoid involvement in and commentary on personnel issues except during council closed sessions regarding council -appointed staff, which includes the city attorney, city auditor, city clerk, and city manager. 5) Discuss directly with the city attorney, city auditor, city clerk, and city manager, as appropriate, any displeasure with a department or staff. 6) Request answers to questions on council agenda items from the city attorney, city auditor, city clerk, and city manager prior to the meeting whenever possible. ii) General Direction
1) Council requests that deal with policy issues and council requests that may be construed as direction must be directed to the city manager. Members may also deal directly with the city attorney, city clerk, city auditor. 5) CONDUCT WITH THE PUBLIC
i) Members shall:
1) Make the public feel welcome.
2) Be impartial, respectful, and without prejudice toward the public. 3) Listen courteously and attentively to public comment. 4) Not argue back and forth with members of the public. 5) Make no promises to the public on behalf ofthe legislative body. 6) CONDUCT WITH OTHER AGENCIES
i) Members shall:
1) Project a positive image ofthe city when dealing with other agencies. 2) Show tolerance and respect for other agencies' opinions and issues and, if necessary, agree to disagree.
3) Represent official policies or positions ofthe council when designated as delegates of a legislative body.

ATTACHMENT C
EXHIBIT 1
4) Explicitly state when their opinions and positions do not represent the legislative body when representing their individual opinions and positions, and not allow the inference that they do.
5) Have the ability to lobby or discuss issues that have been adopted by legislative bodies or are standing policies of the legislative bodies with other legislators, government officials, applicants, or other interested persons. 7) CONDUCT WITH BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
i) Councilmembers shall:
1) Treat all members ofboards, commissions, and committees with appreciation and respect.
2) Refrain from participation at board, commission, and committee meetings with the purpose of influencing the outcome of those meetings. 8) CONDUCT WITH THE MEDIA
i) Councilmembers shall conduct themselves in accordance with the City Council Communication Guidelines as stated within the Council Policy Manual ii) Members shall not discuss — or go "off the record" with the media to discuss — confidential or privileged information pertaining to closed sessions, or attorneyclient privileged or attorney work product communications, including but not limited to personnel, litigation, or real property negotiations. iii) Providing non -confidential, non -privileged background information is acceptable. 9) ETHICAL CONDUCT
i) Members shall conduct themselves in accordance with the Council Policy Manual Conflict of Interest Code and Code of Ethics including but not limited to:
1) Members shall comply with the City Charter nepotism policies. 2) Members shall comply with the Mayor and Council Discretionary Funding Policy as stated in the Council Policy Manual.
3) Members are obligated to comply Assembly Bill 1234 by completing ethics training within 30 days of taking office and at least every two years. 4) Members are obligated to comply with Assembly Bills 1825 and 1661 by completing sexual harassment training within 6 months of taking office and at least every two years.
5) Members shall follow the Political Reform Act and Fair Political Practices Commission regulations.
6) Members shall conduct themselves in accordance with all policies and training.

ATTACHMENT C
EXHIBIT 2

CREED FOR COUNCILMEM RS AND COMMISSIONERS
As a public official, I believe:

That the proper operation of democratic government requires that public officials be independent and impartial in their judgment and actions; that government decisions and policy be made in the proper channels of the governmental structure; that public office not be used for personal gain; and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its government and public officials.

And that the realization of these ends is impaired whenever there exists, or appears to exist, an actual or potential conflict between the private interests of a governmental official and his or her public duties. Public interest requires high standards with respect to official conduct.

Therefore, as a public official of the City of Stockton, l assert my solemn belief that the primary responsibility for maintaining a high level of conduct among city officials and employees falls upon the Council as the governing body elected by the people. Consequently, as a public official, I believe it is my duty to uphold the expectations of the Council Policy on Conduct of Councilmembers and Commissioners. In accordance with those polices I commit to:

1. Represent and work for the common good of the people of my city and not for private interest, assuring fair and equal treatment of all persons, claims, and transactions coming before me in my official capacity.

2. Learn the background and purposes of all action items before voting and request answers to questions on council agenda items from the city manager, city attorney, and city clerk prior to the meeting whenever possible.

3. Refrain from disclosing confidential information concerning the city government, in accordance with the provisions of the Brown Act. f understand that speaking on activity during Closed Session is a violation of the Brown Act and I may not share Closed Session information with anyone.

4. Help the Council maintain the highest standard of rules of conduct by refusing to approve breaches of public trust or improper attempts to influence legislation and by being willing to vote to censure any public official who willfully violates the duly established rules of conduct. Censure should be for just cause and not for political purposes consistent with the Council Censure Policy.

5. Uphold the standards outlined in the Council Policy Manual Decorum policy.

6. Faithfully perform my duties as a public official by attending all sessions of the meeting body and if applicable, its committees of which I am a member, unless unable to do so for some compelling reason or disability. I will make every attempt to be punctual and ready to conduct business.

Signature Date
Printed Name Title of Office

ATTACHMENT C
CHAPTER 4.07

DECORUM
§ 4.07.010. Policy.
1) COUNCILMEMBERS
The City Council will practice civility and decorum in their discussions and debate.

Councilmembers will value each other's time and will preserve order and decorum. A member shall neither, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings of the Council, use personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks, nor disturb any other member while that member is speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the presiding officer or the Council, except as otherwise provided herein.

A) All Councilmembers have the opportunity to speak and agree to disagree but no Councilmember shall speak twice on any given subject unless all other Councilmembers have been given the opportunity to speak.

B) The Mayor has the affirmative duty to maintain order. The City Council will honor the role of the Mayor in maintaining order. If a Councilmember believes the Mayor is not maintaining order, the Councilmember may move that the Vice-Mayor enforce the rules of decorum and otherwise maintain order. If that motion receives a second and is approved by a Council majority, the Vice-Mayor shall enforce the rules of decorum and maintain order.

C) Any Councilmember who violates the rules repeatedly shall be sanctioned by the City Council, including, but not limited to, barring the Councilmember from further participation (other than voting) on the subject.
2) PERSONS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Persons addressing the Council shall not make personal, impertinent, unduly repetitive, slanderous or profane remarks to the Council, any member of the Council, City staff or the general public, nor utter loud, threatening, personal or abusive language, nor engage in any other conduct that disrupts, disturbs or otherwise unreasonably impedes the orderly conduct of the Council meeting. Any person who makes such remarks, who utters loud, threatening, personal or abusive language, who is unduly repetitious or engages in extended discussion of irrelevancies, or who engages in any disorderly conduct that disrupts, disturbs or otherwise unreasonably impedes the orderly conduct of any Council meeting shall, at the discretion of the presiding officer or a majority of the Council, be barred from further audience before the Council during that meeting.
3) ENFORCEMENT
The rules of decorum set forth above shall be enforced in the following manner:

Warning. The presiding officer shall request that a person who is breaching the rules of decorum be orderly and silent. If, after receiving a warning from the presiding officer, a person persists in disturbing the meeting, the presiding officer shall order him or her to leave the Council meeting. If such person does not remove himself or herself, the presiding officer City of Stockton, CA
§ 4.07.010 § 4.07.010
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§ 4.07.020. Responsibilities.

Mayor: Affirmative duty to maintain order.
§ 4.07.030. Relevant authority.

City Charter Section 400;
Stockton Municipal Code Section 2.04.010.
§ 4.07.040. Related administrative directive, city policy, city procedure.

None applicable.
§ 4.07.050. Related forms, documents, or links.

None applicable.
may order any law enforcement officer who is on duty at the meeting to remove that person from the Council Chambers.
4) RULES PERTAINING TO SIGNS, OBJECTS, SYMBOLIC MATERIALS, AND FIRE

SAFETY WITHIN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING COUNCIL MEETINGS A) Objects and symbolic materials such as signs which do not have sticks attached or otherwise create any fire or safety hazards will be allowed within the Council Chamber during Council meetings provided that they are not so large as to infringe upon the space of those in adjacent areas, and are no wider on their longest side than the audience chairs.

B) Persons with objects and symbolic materials such as signs must remain seated when displaying them except when making an oral presentation to the Council and must not raise them above shoulder level or otherwise use them to obstruct vision or passage or disturb the conduct of the Council meeting. Such materials may not be placed on or against the walls, doors or furniture or in the aisles.

C) Exits shall not be obstructed in any manner. Obstructions, including storage, shall not be placed in aisles or other exit ways. Hand carried items must be stored so that such items do not inhibit passage in aisles or other exit ways.

D) Exit ways shall not be used in any way that will present a hazardous condition.

E) Overcrowding and admittance of persons beyond the approved capacity of a place of assembly are prohibited.

F) The Fire Marshal may establish designated areas for media equipment. 5) PERSONS AUTHORIZED WITHIN RAIL
No person except City officials and City staff shall be permitted within the rail in front of the City Council dais without the express consent of the presiding officer.

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§ 4.07.060. Frequently asked questions.

None applicable.
§ 4.07.070. Update history.
3/16/81 - Adopted by Resolution No. 38,095
2/22/82 - Amended by Resolution No. 38,894
4/21/86 - Amended by Resolution No. 86-0222
10/26/87 - Amended by Resolution No. 87-0583
5/7/90 - Amended by Resolution No. 90-0286
2/4/92 - Amended by Resolution No. 91-0110
6/7/93 - Amended by Resolution No. 93-0377
2/23/10 - Amended by Resolution No. 10-0041
12/17/13 - Amended by Resolution No. 2013-12-17-1213
1/26/16 - Amended by Resolution No. 2016-01-26-1203
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ATTACHMENT D

COMPLAINT AND REQUEST

FOR CENSURE HEARING

REGARDING ALLEGED

VIOLATION OF COUNCIL
POLICES 3.13 AND 4.07
February 4, 2025
Council Policy
Manual –
Chapter 4.08
Council
Censure
 Censure is a formal resolution of the
City Council officially reprimanding one
of its members for negligently,
intentionally, or willfully violating a law,
regulation, City policy, or the City Code
of Ethics, while serving as a City of
Stockton Councilmember. A censure
shall be considered an expression of
disapproval by the City Council but
carries no additional penalty or fine
imposed by the City Council.

Complaint Letter
Submitted to Clerk
Council Meeting - item
agendized for initial
consideration
Remaining 4
Councilmembers
unanimously vote that
the matter should NOT
move forward
Matter is closed
No motion occurs or
remaining 4
Councilmembers are not
unanimous
Mayor appoints three
members to the Ad Hoc
from the remaining 4
Councilmembers
Ad Hoc Committee meets,
reviews evidence, and
prepares a report with
recommendation to the full
Council
Ad Hoc report and
recommendation to Council
received by City Clerk. Clerk
notifies full Council.

If report and recommendation
concludes a Censure hearing
is not warranted, no further
action will be taken
If the report concludes a
censure hearing is warranted,
the City Clerk will notify the
person against whom censure
is sought and schedule the
Public Hearing
Council meets and decides if
censure is warranted.

Censure requires the adoption
of a resolution with
appropriate findings by a
majority vote.

Next Step: Councilmembers not involved
in the complaint
Unanimously Vote NOT
to Proceed
 Censure hearing does not move
forward
Vote is Not Unanimous or
there is No Vote at All
 Censure Hearing moves forward
 Mayor appoints from the four
members not involved in the
complaint, 3 members to the Ad
Hoc Committee
OR
City of Stockton
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ESTABLISHMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR CITY

MANAGER SELECTION

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council adopt a resolution establishing an Ad Hoc Committee for City Manager Selection to choose a recruiter and recommend candidates to interview before the full Council.

Summary
The City Council desires to begin proceedings to initiate the search for a new City Manager.

Consistent with past practice, the Council would like to establish an Ad Hoc Committee for City Manager Selection.

DISCUSSION
Background
A vacancy in the City Council Appointed position of City Manager occurred on January 9, 2025, due to the resignation of Harry Black. The Council determined that an Acting City Manager, Will Crew, would serve until a new appointee was selected.

When searching for appointed positions, past councils utilized a three-member Ad Hoc Committee to narrow down the candidates for interviews before the full Council. Ad Hoc Committees of less than a quorum of the Council are not subject to the Brown Act pursuant to California Government Code section 54952(b).

Present Situation
In accordance with Council Policy 3.06, City Council Committees, Board & Commissions, section

3.06.010(4)(C), the Council has the authority to establish Ad-Hoc committees targeted toward specific issues. Committee members are appointed by the Mayor, considering the expertise and expressed interest of Councilmembers. The committee’s term cannot exceed one year unless reestablished or extended by resolution of the Council.

The Council would like to establish an Ad Hoc Committee to assist with City Manager selection. The Committee will assist in narrowing down the candidate pool for interviews before the full Council.

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
There is no financial impact in establishing an Ad Hoc Committee.

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STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR CITY MANAGER

SELECTION AND APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE

COMMITTEE
The City Council desires to establish an ad-hoc committee to interview and recommend candidates to the full Council for potential appointment to the position of City Manager; and
Council Policy 3.06 authorizes the City Council to establish ad-hoc committees targeted towards specific issues; and
The policy requires that ad-hoc committees be established by resolution of the Council, with appointments to be made by the Mayor based on the expertise and expressed interest of the Councilmembers; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

1. This City Council hereby approves the formation of the Ad Hoc Committee for City Manager Selection.

2. The following Councilmembers are appointed to serve on the Ad-Hoc Committee:
(Chair)
(Vice-chair)
(Member)
(Alternate)
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED February 4, 2025 .

CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton
City of Stockton
Legislation Text
File #: 25-0098, Version: 1

APPOINTMENTS TO THE STOCKTON CIVIL SERVICE/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution appointing two members to the Civil Service Commission/Equal Employment Commission for terms commencing immediately and ending December 31, 2027.

Summary
The Civil Service Commission currently has two vacancies due to commissioners’ terms ending. The first step towards filling the stated vacancies was to recruit and engage the public to complete an application and interview. On January 8, 2025 and January 28, 2025, six applicants were interviewed.

The interviews were recorded and broadcasted on the City’s website so that they could be viewed through the archive by the members of the City Council before tonight’s meeting. Step two is the City Council appointment process, which is scheduled for this evening.

DISCUSSION
Background
Pursuant to Stockton Charter Article XXV, Sections 2502 and 2503, the City Council appoints the five -member Civil Service Commission; each term is for three years. The function of the Stockton Civil Service Commission is as follows:
- To adopt, amend or repeal rules for the Civil Service System - To investigate either upon complaint or upon its own motion concerning any matter touching the administration of the Civil Service Commission
- To act in an advisory capacity to the City Manager on problems concerning personnel administration
- As provided by rule, to hear appeals of dismissals, demotions, or reductions submitted by any person in the competitive service. Prepare or cause to be prepared a written statement of facts, findings, and recommendations on every appeal. The effect of the Commission’s recommendation in case of discharge, demotion or reduction shall be final and binding upon all parties.
- To make an annual report and such other reports as it deems desirable to the City Council covering the administration of the personnel system.

Pursuant to Council Policy Chapter 3.02, City Council and Mayoral Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees, the following two-step interview and appointment process is used to fill current vacancies on boards and commissions:

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1. The City Clerk conducts the initial applicant interviews, which are recorded so that the Council can view from the archive; and,

2. The Council makes the appointment at a regularly scheduled Council meeting.

The City Clerk's Office interviewed the following applicants Cristopher Bunnell
Pandora Crowder
Aida Pizano
Michele J. Sherman
Sheila Ward-Shaw
Raymond Zulueta
All applicants were notified of tonight's meeting; however, their attendance is not mandatory.

Present Situation
Tonight, the City Council will proceed with the following method for appointment pursuant to Council Policy Chapter 3.02:

1. From the list so provided to the Council, each Councilmember, including the Mayor, will rank the applicants for each Commissioner such that the number of applicants that each Councilmember ranks will be one number greater than the number of vacancies and/or the number of Commission members whose terms will be expiring. (This will likely avoid tie votes.) For example, if there is only one vacancy or only one term expiring, the Councilmember’s first choice for appointment will be ranked with the number “2” and the Councilmember’s second choice with the number “1.” If because of a vacancy and/or because of an expiring term, there is more than one appointment to a Commission, the Councilmember will assign to the Councilmember’s first choice the higher(est) number and lesser number(s) to the Councilmember’s other choice(s). For example, if there were one vacancy and one term expiring, each Councilmember would rank three applicants, assigning the number “3” to the Councilmember’s first choice, the number “2” to the Councilmember’s second choice and the number “1” to the third choice.

2. After the Council has ranked the applicants, the City Clerk will tally the rankings and the applicant(s) receiving the highest number(s) would, subject to Council ratification, be appointed. If there is a tie, then the process described in A above will be repeated only as to the applicants who are tied.

The City Clerk will present the resolution upon appointment of the individuals selected to fill the vacancy effective immediately and ending on December 31, 2027.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Civil Service Commissioners receive $25.00 remuneration per meeting with a monthly maximum of $150.00. Sufficient funds are available in account number 010-1621-510.01-12: Compensation Boards and Commissions, for this purpose.

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Attachment A - Redacted Applications
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Submit Date: Jan 23, 2025
Email Address
First Name Middle
Initial
Last Name
Street Address
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Stockton Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Profile
Question applies to Civil Service Commission-Equal Employment Commission Concurrent Date of Birth
Ethnicity
Gender
If selected "Other," please specify.

Also Native American
What district do you live in? *
District 6
The City of Stockton uses email as the preferred method of communication regarding your application. Is this acceptable to you?
Yes No
Sheila T Ward-shaw
Stockton CA
Sheila T Ward-shaw

ATTACHMENT A
Employer Address
Are you currently serving on a City of Stockton Board, Commission, or Committee?
Yes No
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Civil Service Commission-Equal Employment Commission Concurrent: Submitted Question applies to multiple boards
NOTE: This Board requires membership with one of the following groups. If none, please remove board from your application. Are you knowledgeable, have experience in, or extensive background in any of the following areas? Select all that apply. *
Active in community activities significant enough to confirm knowledge of issues and individuals within the community
Possess decision-making abilities
Understanding of Ethnic/Gender Diversity
Willingness to tolerate/promote change
I have been a resident of Stockton for at least 3 years.

Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Sheila T Ward-shaw

ATTACHMENT A
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

I am a 73 yr old Great Grand Mother of 9, who has worked as a RN for 50 years before retirement from Duel Vocational Services as SRN 2. I have worked as a model, dancer, postal worker, factory worker and served on numerous boards, councils and committees. I have also lived all over the country including Alaska as a Mental Health Nurse. I have served on Cultural Diversity and Equal Employee committees in several past positions. I have a MSN in Nursing with a Leadership and Administration focus. For many years I was active in the NAACP in various states. I have been very focused on my community and ways to assist and improve it. I am currently serving on the SJ County Civil Grand Jury 24/25 and want to do more to be of service to my community and help in its improvement for All residents regardless of race, age, religion, sexual orientation, social status or any other standing. I have worked as a civil servant and am familiar with EEO and other diversity offices/departments related to diversity.

Please state the reason you would like to be a member of this board/commission.

I would like to serve my city on a board/commission and Civil Service-Equal Employment Commission is something I am interested in. As a very diverse community our city offices and services should be diverse as well. All groups deserve fair and equal treatment in our city employment. I would like to help ensure that by working as part of the commission.

Have you served on an advisory group before?
Yes No
If yes, please explain.

Currently on SJC Civil Grand Jury and I have also served on many advisory boards with various employment. I am also currently serving on the Kaiser Permanente Patient & Family Centered Care Council and the Kaiser Permanente Senior Patient Advisory Council. In addition I serve as President of the American Society of Travel Advisor San Francisco Bay Area Chapter and their National Chapter Presidents Council. I serve as President of the San Joaquin Chapter of the California State Retirees Association with approximately 900 members in the county. Finally, I am the President of the Thomas “Tommy Gigz” Shaw II Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Resume attached will show many other organizations, councils, association and other groups I have been engaged with over the past 50 years.

How did you hear about the position?
I initially heard about the position and the Commission via email notices from the city and Ask Stockton app. I then heard of the position from Vice Mayor Lee.

ATTACHMENT A
Upload a Resume
Background Information
Based on your best judgment, does this Commission make decisions that may affect any sources of income, interests in real property, or investments of you or your spouse?
Yes No
Voter Registration (Questions appear if required)
Question applies to multiple boards
I consent to the City of Stockton verifying my voter registration, if required.

Yes No
Submit Application
Enter Your Initials:

SWS
Date Signed
1/23/2025
Sheila T Ward-shaw

ATTACHMENT A
Submit Date: Jan 26, 2025
Email Address
First Name Last Name
Street Address
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Stockton Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Profile
Question applies to Civil Service Commission-Equal Employment Commission Concurrent Date of Birth
Ethnicity
Gender
What district do you live in? *
District 6
The City of Stockton uses email as the preferred method of communication regarding your application. Is this acceptable to you?
Yes No
Employer Address
Michele J Sherman
Stockton CA
Michele J Sherman

ATTACHMENT A
Are you currently serving on a City of Stockton Board, Commission, or Committee?
Yes No
If yes, please list
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Chief of Police Advisory Board Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Civil Service Commission-Equal Employment Commission Concurrent: Submitted Question applies to multiple boards
NOTE: This Board requires membership with one of the following groups. If none, please remove board from your application. Are you knowledgeable, have experience in, or extensive background in any of the following areas? Select all that apply. *
Active in community activities significant enough to confirm knowledge of issues and individuals within the community
Possess decision-making abilities
Understanding of Ethnic/Gender Diversity
Willingness to tolerate/promote change
I have been a resident of Stockton for at least 3 years.

Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Michele J Sherman

ATTACHMENT A
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

My name is Michele J. Sherman, and I bring over two decades of leadership, public administration, and community engagement experience. I hold a Master of Public Administration with a focus on Public Management from California State University, East Bay, and have dedicated much of my career to fostering equity, economic empowerment, and inclusion. From serving as a real estate professional supporting military families to leading my own credit solutions company, I have consistently worked to uplift individuals and communities by providing resources, education, and advocacy. My involvement with Leadership Stockton, the Chief of Police Advisory Board, and the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors reflects my commitment to public service and making meaningful contributions to my community. Why I Want to Serve: I am passionate about creating a fair and equitable society where every individual has access to opportunities, regardless of their background. Serving on the Civil Service Commission, particularly in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission role, aligns perfectly with my values and experience. I want to ensure that hiring practices, workplace policies, and public employment systems are inclusive, transparent, and just. My personal and professional experiences have given me a deep understanding of the challenges underrepresented groups face, and I am committed to advocating for policies that promote equity, diversity, and opportunity. I believe that by serving, I can make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals while contributing to the integrity and progress of our civil service system.

Please state the reason you would like to be a member of this board/commission.

I am deeply committed to fostering equity, fairness, and accountability within public service.

Joining this board would allow me to contribute my extensive experience in public administration, leadership, and advocacy to ensure that equal employment opportunities are upheld and strengthened. Throughout my career, I have worked to empower individuals and communities, whether through financial literacy initiatives, supporting military families, or advocating for equitable access to resources. Serving on this commission aligns with my lifelong dedication to addressing systemic barriers and promoting inclusive policies. Being a part of this commission also presents an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals and community leaders to shape policies that impact lives positively. I want to use my voice and expertise to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their background, have access to fair treatment and equal opportunities in public employment. Ultimately, I see this role as a way to give back to my community, strengthen trust in our public institutions, and advocate for meaningful change that uplifts and empowers others.

Have you served on an advisory group before?
Yes No
If yes, please explain.

Chief of Police Advisory Board Will serve on Measure W Oversight Committee How did you hear about the position?
City Council Meeting Spoke with City Clerk
City Council Policy 100-2 states that Commissioners are required to attend meetings on a regular basis. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
Yes No
Michele J Sherman

ATTACHMENT A
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Do you or immediate family members have any relationship (professional, financial, other) that may present a potential conflict of interest for this advisory group?
Yes No
Background Information
Based on your best judgment, does this Commission make decisions that may affect any sources of income, interests in real property, or investments of you or your spouse?
Yes No
Voter Registration (Questions appear if required)
Question applies to multiple boards
I consent to the City of Stockton verifying my voter registration, if required.

Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
If your name, address, city or zip code are different on your voter registration, please explain and give us the correct information below:

Submit Application
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MJS
Date Signed
01/26/2025
Michele J Sherman

ATTACHMENT A
Submit Date: Jan 22, 2025
Email Address
First Name Middle
Initial
Last Name
Street Address
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Stockton Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Profile
Question applies to Civil Service Commission-Equal Employment Commission Concurrent Date of Birth
Ethnicity
Gender
What district do you live in? *
District 5
The City of Stockton uses email as the preferred method of communication regarding your application. Is this acceptable to you?
Yes No
Employer Address
Pandora J Crowder
Stockton CA
Pandora J Crowder

ATTACHMENT A
Are you currently serving on a City of Stockton Board, Commission, or Committee?
Yes No
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Civil Service Commission-Equal Employment Commission Concurrent: Submitted Question applies to multiple boards
NOTE: This Board requires membership with one of the following groups. If none, please remove board from your application. Are you knowledgeable, have experience in, or extensive background in any of the following areas? Select all that apply. *
Active in community activities significant enough to confirm knowledge of issues and individuals within the community
Possess decision-making abilities
Understanding of Ethnic/Gender Diversity
Willingness to tolerate/promote change
I have been a resident of Stockton for at least 3 years.

Yes No
Question applies to Strong Communities Advisory Committee,Measure W Oversight Committee Do you reside within Stockton’s geographic boundary?
Yes No
Question applies to Strong Communities Advisory Committee,Measure W Oversight Committee Are you an employee of any vendor, contractor or consultant doing business with the City of Stockton?
Yes No
Question applies to Strong Communities Advisory Committee Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Pandora J Crowder

ATTACHMENT A
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Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

I am a Community Advocate in South Stockton (mostly Southwest side). I attend as many City Council Meetings as possible and I have HR and Benefit experience from previous employment. I understand the necessity for a fair and equitable place of employment.

Please state the reason you would like to be a member of this board/commission.

I understand the necessity for a fair and equitable place of employment. I have HR and Benefit experience from previous employment. I think that with my long time work experience and volunteer work in the City of Stockton along with my knowledge of finding employment currently I would be an asset to this commission.

Have you served on an advisory group before?
Yes No
If yes, please explain.

I currently sit on the Board of Directors for Community Medical Centers as a Consumer and I am the current President for the Conway Homes Resident Council. I also sit on the Stockton Housing Innovative Fund committee.

How did you hear about the position?
I received an email from the City of Stockton and heard about it at the City Council Meeting on 01/21/25
City Council Policy 100-2 states that Commissioners are required to attend meetings on a regular basis. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
Yes No
Do you or immediate family members have any relationship (professional, financial, other) that may present a potential conflict of interest for this advisory group?
Yes No
Background Information
Based on your best judgment, does this Commission make decisions that may affect any sources of income, interests in real property, or investments of you or your spouse?
Yes No
Pandora J Crowder

ATTACHMENT A
Voter Registration (Questions appear if required)
Question applies to multiple boards
I consent to the City of Stockton verifying my voter registration, if required.

Yes No
Submit Application
Enter Your Initials:
pjc
Date Signed
01/22/25
Pandora J Crowder

ATTACHMENT A
Submit Date: Jan 17, 2025
Email Address
First Name Middle
Initial
Last Name
Street Address
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Stockton Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Profile
Ethnicity
Gender
If selected "Other," please specify.

American Indian/Mixed Race
What district do you live in? *
District 4
The City of Stockton uses email as the preferred method of communication regarding your application. Is this acceptable to you?
Yes No
Employer Address
Raymond C Zulueta Jr
Stockton CA
Raymond C Zulueta Jr

Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

I am a lifelong stocktonian and I want to continue to serve my community with my wealth of knowledge and youthful energy. I am a former SUSD Board member and I want to learn more about how our district and city work in order to best serve our community.

Please state the reason you would like to be a member of this board/commission.

I think it is a natural extension of my community work in service up til now. I have served as a Park and Recreation Commissioner, I am a former Board Trustee for Stockton Unified School District and I know that I can be of service in greater ways to my community.

Have you served on an advisory group before?
Yes No
Raymond C Zulueta Jr

ATTACHMENT A
Upload a Resume
If yes, please explain.

I served on the Measure W committee for one meeting and was later replaced by Councilmember Villapudua
How did you hear about the position?
I was informed by a fellow community member.

City Council Policy 100-2 states that Commissioners are required to attend meetings on a regular basis. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
Yes No
Do you or immediate family members have any relationship (professional, financial, other) that may present a potential conflict of interest for this advisory group?
Yes No
Background Information
Based on your best judgment, does this Commission make decisions that may affect any sources of income, interests in real property, or investments of you or your spouse?
Yes No
Voter Registration (Questions appear if required)
Question applies to multiple boards
I consent to the City of Stockton verifying my voter registration, if required.

Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
If your name, address, city or zip code are different on your voter registration, please explain and give us the correct information below:

Raymond C Zulueta Jr

ATTACHMENT A
Submit Application
Enter Your Initials:

RCZ
Date Signed
01/26/2023
Raymond C Zulueta Jr

ATTACHMENT A
Submit Date: Jan 14, 2025
Email Address
First Name Last Name
Street Address
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Stockton Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Profile
Question applies to Civil Service Commission-Equal Employment Commission Concurrent Date of Birth
Ethnicity
Gender
What district do you live in? *
District 2
The City of Stockton uses email as the preferred method of communication regarding your application. Is this acceptable to you?
Yes No
Are you currently serving on a City of Stockton Board, Commission, or Committee?
Yes No
Aida Pizano
Stockton CA
Aida Pizano

ATTACHMENT A
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Civil Service Commission-Equal Employment Commission Concurrent: Submitted Question applies to multiple boards
NOTE: This Board requires membership with one of the following groups. If none, please remove board from your application. Are you knowledgeable, have experience in, or extensive background in any of the following areas? Select all that apply. *
Possess decision-making abilities
I have been a resident of Stockton for at least 3 years.

Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

I have been a resident of Stockton for over 60 years. I volunteered in this community for many years (Mary Graham Children Shelter, President of the Franklin Athlete Booster Club, School Site Council, and Parent, Superintendent Advisory Committee, and etc.) Furthermore, while employed with the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors I was in charge of the appointment process, requirements, and responsibilities of the Boards and Commissions. In addition, ascertain an MBA, BSBM, worked in the San Joaquin District Attorney's Office, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, and the past 12 years for the State of California, Employment Development Department (EDD) as an Associate Auditor.

Please state the reason you would like to be a member of this board/commission.

During the pandemic I was one of the EDD representatives assigned to represent the department during the appeal hearings. I conducted over one thousand hearings throughout the State of California. Furthermore, I conducted employer seminars on a weekly basis to assist employers familiarize themselves with new laws (Federal State Payroll Tax Seminars, State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar, State Labor Law Payroll Tax Seminar, and etc.) I recently retired and would like to volunteer in this community.

Have you served on an advisory group before?
Yes No
Aida Pizano

ATTACHMENT A
Upload a Resume
If yes, please explain.

I volunteered in this community for many years (Mary Graham Children Shelter, President of the Franklin Athlete Booster Club, School Site Council, and Parent, Superintendent Advisory Committee, and etc.)
How did you hear about the position?
Through a friend.

Yes No
Submit Application
Enter Your Initials:

AP
Aida Pizano

ATTACHMENT A
Date Signed
1/14/2025
Aida Pizano

ATTACHMENT A
Submit Date: Jul 30, 2024
Email Address
First Name Last Name
Street Address
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Stockton Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Profile
Question applies to Civil Service Commission-Equal Employment Commission Concurrent Date of Birth
Ethnicity
Gender
What district do you live in? *
District 4
I declare under penalty of disqualification/termination that I have been a resident at the above address for years/months?
2 years 10 months
The City of Stockton uses email as the preferred method of communication regarding your application. Is this acceptable to you?
Yes No
Cristopher Bunnell
Stockton CA
Cristopher Bunnell

ATTACHMENT A
Employer Address
Are you currently serving on a City of Stockton Board, Commission, or Committee?
Yes No
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Civil Service Commission-Equal Employment Commission Concurrent: Submitted Question applies to multiple boards
NOTE: This Board requires membership with one of the following groups. If none, please remove board from your application. Are you knowledgeable, have experience in, or extensive background in any of the following areas? Select all that apply. *
Knowledge of new artistic & design expressions
Possess decision-making abilities
Understanding of Ethnic/Gender Diversity
Willingness to tolerate/promote change
I have been a resident of Stockton for at least 3 years.

Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Cristopher Bunnell

ATTACHMENT A
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

My name is Cris, and I have dedicated my career to advocating for equity and inclusion within diverse communities, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community. I have most recent experience in nonprofit management as the Director of Admin. & Development at San Joaquin Pride Center. Prior I worked as a Human Resources Professional at Target advancing the human piece of Human Resources in stores and for the employees. I have honed down my skills in administration, staff development, human resources and investigations. My work has consistently centered on creating supportive environments that respect and uplift individuals, regardless of background. I want to serve on the Civil Service Commission - Equal Employment Commission because I am passionate about ensuring fair and equitable employment practices. I believe that a divers and inclusive not only benefits the employees, but also enhances the overall effectiveness and reputation of an organization. I believe in being fair, equitable, and the following of processes and procedures - including the harder conversations and decisions that come with when necessary systemic changes are necessary to move forward.

Please state the reason you would like to be a member of this board/commission.

I am eager to join the Civil Service Commission - Equal Employment Commission because I want to leverage my experience and skills to promote equal employment opportunities within our community. I believe my perspective as an LGBTQ+ advocate will bring valuable insights to the commission, helping to address and dismantle barriers that may hinder equitable employment. I am committed to working collaboratively with other commission members to be fair, equitable, and administer processes and procedures to all individuals in the community.

Have you served on an advisory group before?
Yes No
How did you hear about the position?
I was email the opening from several community organizations and the city.

ATTACHMENT A
Based on your best judgment, does this Commission make decisions that may affect any sources of income, interests in real property, or investments of you or your spouse?
Yes No
Voter Registration (Questions appear if required)
Question applies to multiple boards
I consent to the City of Stockton verifying my voter registration, if required.

Yes No
Submit Application
Enter Your Initials:

CB
Date Signed
07/30/2024
Cristopher Bunnell

ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No.

STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO THE STOCKTON CIVIL

SERVICE/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION
There will be two vacancies on the Stockton Civil Service/Equal Employment Commission due to commissioner term completion; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:

The City Council hereby appoints and
_________________________ to serve on the Stockton Civil Service/Equal Employment Commission for a term commencing immediately and ending December 31, 2027.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED: February 4, 2025 .

CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:

KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton

City Council and Concurrent AuthoritiesFebruary 4, 2025

City Council and Concurrent Authorities
February 4, 2025