AGENDA

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MEETING NOTICE

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

STOCKTON EAST WATER DISTRICT WILL BE HELD

AT 12:30 P.M., TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 AT THE

DISTRICT OFFICE, 6767 EAST MAIN STREET

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA 95215

Assistance for the Disabled:  If you are disabled in any way and need

accommodation to participate in the meeting,

please contact Administrative Staff at (209) 948-0333 at least 48-hours

in advance for assistance so the necessary arrangements can be made.

FOR CONTINUED CONVENIENCE STOCKTON EAST WATER DISTRICT

BOARD MEETINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY TELECONFERENCE.

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to be connected to the Regular Board Meeting, to begin at 12:30 p.m.

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AGENDA

A.        Pledge of Allegiance (Director Panizza) & Roll Call

B.        Consent Calendar    

C.        Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

D.        Scheduled Presentations and Agenda Items                                                         

1.        Minutes    

a.         Minutes 05/16/25 Special Board Meeting                                                 

b.         AI Minutes 05/16/25 Special Board Meeting                                          

2.         Warrants – California’s Public Employees Retirement System               

3.         ACWA – Call For Candidates For Region Boards                                

E.        Committee Reports

1.        San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation Monthly Water

            Committee Meeting, 05/14/25

2.         Municipal Operations Committee Meeting, 05/21/25                             

F.         Report of the General Manager     

1.         Water Supply Report 05/16/25                                                                                                                                                                                                    

2.         Informational Items (None)

3.         Report on General Manager Activities

a.          Stockton East Water District Activities Update                                

4.          Stockton East Water District Water Supply Update

G.        Director Reports

1.         2025 SJCOG One Voice, 05/19/25 – 05/21/25                                        

H.        Communications                  

1.         ACWA JPIA – H.R. LaBounty Safety Awards Program                         

             Letter, 05/19/25

I.           Agenda Planning/Upcoming Events

1.          Administration Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m., 05/28/25

2.         Agriculture Operations Committee Meeting, 11:30 a.m.,

             05/28/25

3.         ACWA State Legislative Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m.,

             05/30/25

4.         The Gualco Group Reception, 4:30 p.m., 05/27/25                                 

J.         Closed Session

1.         CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED               

              LITIGATION Potential exposure to litigation – Government Code

              Section 54956.9 – one case

K.        Adjournment

Certification of Posting

I hereby certify that on May 22, 2025 I posted a copy of the foregoing agenda in the outside display case at the District Office, 6767 East Main Street, Stockton, California, said time being at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Stockton East Water District (Government Code Section 54954.2).  Executed at Stockton, California on May 22, 2025.

Signed By: Priya Ram, 05/22/25

Priya Ram, Director of Finance & Administration 

Stockton East Water District 

Any materials related to items on this agenda distributed to the Board of Directors of Stockton East Water District less than 72 hours before the public meeting are available for public inspection at the District’s office located at the following address: 6767 East Main Street, Stockton, CA 95215. Upon request, these materials may be available in an alternative format to people with disabilities.

THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF STOCKTON EAST WATER DISTRICT WAS HELD AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE

6767 EAST MAIN STREET, STOCKTON, CA

ON FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2025, AT 12:30 P.M.

A.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL

President McGurk called the regular meeting to order at 12:30 p.m., Director Panizza led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present at roll call at the District were Directors Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti and Watkins. Also present were Manager Hopkins, Director of Finance and Administration Ram, District Engineer Evensen, Water Supply Manager Donis, Administrative Assistant Rodriguez, Legal Counsel Zolezzi and Consultant Barkett.

B.     CONSENT CALENDAR (None)

C.    PUBLIC COMMENT

President McGurk shared a letter from the Cortopassi Family expressing their gratitude to the District for the flower arrangement they received.

D.    SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS AND AGENDA ITEM

1.      Minutes

a.       Minutes 05/16/25 Special Meeting

b.      AI Minutes 05/16/25 Special Meeting

Manager Hopkins presented the Board with both versions of the minutes, one prepared traditionally and the other generated using artificial intelligence.

Director Panizza made the following correction to the minutes;

Ø  On Page 4, Section J, paragraph 1, line 1; remove “Real”

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the May 16, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes, as amended.

Roll Call:

Ayes:       Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

2.      Warrants – California’s Public Employees Retirement System

Roll Call:

Ayes:       Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

3.      ACWA – Call For Candidates For Region Boards

Manager Hopkins presented the Board with the ACWA Call for Candidates for Region Boards. Manager Hopkins reported that ACWA is seeking nominations from member agencies for the positions of Board Member, President, and Vice President. A resolution to formally nominate the selected candidate will be presented at the next Regular Board Meeting.

A motion was moved and seconded to appoint Director Watkins as the ACWA Region 4 Board Member, as presented.

Roll Call:

Ayes:       Atkins, McGurk, Nakaue, Panizza, Sanguinetti, Watkins

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

E.     COMMITTEE REPORTS

1.      San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation Monthly Water Committee Meeting, 05/14/25

Water Supply Manager Donis reported the meeting was cancelled.

2.      Municipal Operations Committee Meeting, 05/21/25

Director Nakaue, Panizza, McGurk and Assistant Manager Vega attended the Municipal Operations Committee Meeting. Director Nakaue reported the committee discussed the potential approval of the construction bid for the ASR Well. The committee recommended presenting a staff report to move forward with awarding the construction contract for the ASR Well.

G.    REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER

1.      Water Supply Report as of 05/16/25

Manager Hopkins provided a handout of the Water Supply Report for information only that included storage, release, and production data collected from various sources as of midnight last night.

There is 210,419 AF in storage at New Hogan Reservoir. Current releases are set at 281 cfs. There is 1,934,399 AF in storage at New Melones Reservoir. Current releases are set at 3,666 cfs. The current release at Goodwin Dam to Stanislaus River is set at 3,308 cfs and release to all water users is set at 3,367 cfs. There are 16 irrigators on New Hogan, 0 on New Melones and 0 out of District. The District Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is currently processing 50 mgd. North Stockton is currently utilizing 12 mgd. South Stockton is currently using 8 mgd. Cal Water is currently utilizing 21 mgd. The City of Stockton WTP is currently processing 18 mgd.

Director McGurk inquired about the high release levels to the Stanislaus River. Legal Counsel Zolezzi replied the increased flow is due to the spring flow requirements.

2.      Information Items: None

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3.      Report on General Manager Activities

a.       Stockton East Water District Activities Update

Manager Hopkins reported the District is not receiving any water from New Melones due to the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers having the Farmington gate shut down. The District should be receiving water from New Melones by the end of the week.

Manager Hopkins reported the State of the City will take place on June 10th at the Adventist Health Arena.

Manager Hopkins reported he is working with staff and the Urban Contractors to discuss the Capital Improvement Program and the funding plan.

Manager Hopkins reported the equipment use for the week of May 19th.

Director of Finance and Administration Ram presented a Finance Update to the Board. Director of Finance and Administration Ram reported for fiscal year 2024–2025, the District averaged $497,000 per quarter in interest income, totaling $1.9 million—down $160,000 from the previous fiscal year. Last year's average interest rate was 5.14%, compared to 4.33% this year. Director of Finance and Administration Ram also noted staff is currently working with Tyler Technologies on the general ledger codes and inputting 18,000 lines across two columns. Staff is slightly behind schedule but is expected to catch up by the end of this week.

4.      Stockton East Water District Water Supply Update

Water Supply Manager Donis provided the Board with an update. Water Supply Manager Donis reported that staff is currently cleaning the sludge pond, conducting vegetation control at the treatment plant, restarting the New Melones water supply on May 28th, and completing the treatment plant source switchover by May 31st. Additionally, flows requested by the Central San Joaquin Conservation District will be provided by June 1st.

Water Supply Manager Donis also reported monitoring wells have dropped by an average of 5.06 feet across all 12 wells, with a total recharge of 4,759 acre-feet (AF). Year-to-date recharge from the New Melones Reservoir totals 2,500 AF, while the Central San Joaquin Conservation District has received 4,005 AF. The New Hogan Reservoir has recorded a year-to-date recharge of 26,935 AF, with 1,170 AF allocated for flood control, leaving a net total of 25,765 AF.

G.    DIRECTOR REPORTS

1.      2025 SJCOG One Voice, 05/19/25 – 05/21/25

Director Atkins, Watkins, Sanguinetti and Manager Hopkins attended the 2025 SJCOG One Voice. Director Sanguinetti reported the event was a success and that they participated in the activities with the group. Manager Hopkins reported the Directors and he met with representatives from the USDA, NOAA, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and Congressman Josh Harder. Manager Hopkins noted, due to changes in the administration, the District will need to shift its focus from terms like "climate" and "disadvantaged communities" back to priorities such as "drought" and more routine matters.

H.    COMMUNICATIONS

1.      ACWA JPIA – H.R. LaBounty Safety Awards Program Letter, 05/19/25

Manager Hopkins provided the Board with H.R. LaBounty Safety Awards Program Letter. Manager Hopkins reported three staff members were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the District’s Health and Safety Program.

I.       AGENDA PLANNING/UPCOMING EVENTS 

1.      The Gualco Group Reception, 4:30 p.m., 05/27/25

2.      Administration Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m., 05/28/25

3.      Agriculture Operations Committee Meeting, 11:30 a.m., 05/28/25

4.      ACWA State Legislative Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m., 05/30/25

J.      REPORT OF THE COUNSEL

1.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Potential exposure to litigation – Government Code Section 54956.9 – one case

President McGurk adjourned the meeting to closed session at 1:12 p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 1:27p.m., with no reportable action.

K.    ADJOURNMENT

President McGurk adjourned the meeting at 1:28 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Justin M. Hopkins
Secretary of the Board

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