AGENDA

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MEETING NOTICE

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

STOCKTON EAST WATER DISTRICT WILL BE HELD

AT 12:30 P.M., TUESDAY, JULY 22, 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.

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AGENDA

A.       Pledge of Allegiance (Legal Counsel Zolezzi) & Roll Call

B.       Consent Calendar    

C.       Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

D.      Scheduled Presentations and Agenda Items                                                         

1.      Minutes                                                    

a.       Minutes 07/15/25 Regular Meeting                                                        

b.      Minutes 07/15/25 Regular Meeting                                                                                                                                                                    

2.      Warrants – California’s Public Employees Retirement System               

E.      Committee Reports  

1.      Municipal Operations Committee Meeting, 07/16/25                              

F.       Report of the General Manager     

1.      Water Supply Report 07/15/25                                                                                                                                                                                         

2.      Informational Items

3.      Report on General Manager Activities

a.       Stockton East Water District Activities Update

4.      Stockton East Water District Finance Update

G.     Director Reports

1.      San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation                  

          District Advisory Water Commission Meeting, 07/16/25

H.     Communications

I.        Agenda Planning/Upcoming Events

1.      Administration Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m., 07/23/25

2.      Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Executive Committee

          Meeting, 1:30 p.m., 07/24/25

3.      CVP Water Association – Executive and Financial Affairs

          Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m., 07/25/25

J.       Closed Session

1.      CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS 

          Government Code Section 54956.8

          Property: 091-240-120-000, 091-240-250-000, 091-240-350-000

          Agent Negotiator: Justin Hopkins, General Manager

          Negotiating Parties: Robert V & Venere M Marciano TR

          Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

2.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED              

           LITIGATION Potential exposure to litigation – Government Code

           Section 54956.9 – two cases

K.        Adjournment

Certification of Posting

I hereby certify that on July 17, 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 July 17, 2025.

Signed By: Priya Ram, 07/17/25

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 TUESDAY, JULY 22, 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., Legal Counsel Zolezzi led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

B.     CONSENT CALENDAR (None)

C.    PUBLIC COMMENT

D.    SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS AND AGENDA ITEM

1.      Minutes

a.       Minutes 07/15/25 Regular Meeting

b.      Minutes 07/15/25 Regular Meeting

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the July 15, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes, as presented.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

2.      Warrants – California’s Public Employees Retirement System

A motion was moved and seconded to approve the July 22, 2025, California’s Public Employees Retirement System, as presented.

Roll Call:

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

Nayes:      None

Abstain:   None

Absent:    None

E.     COMMITTEE REPORTS

1.      Municipal Operations Committee Meeting, 07/16/25

Directors McGurk, Panizza, Nakaue, Manager Hopkins and Assistant Manager Vega attended the Municipal Operations Committee Meeting. Director McGurk reported the committee decided to move the item to the next Municipal Operations Committee meeting, as some necessary information was not yet available to allow for a full discussion or recommendation to the Board. Director McGurk briefly summarized the staff report, indicating that the District is considering the purchase of either a 580EV electric backhoe loader or a more expensive diesel-powered alternative. Discussion followed.

F.     REPORT OF GENERAL MANAGER

1.      Water Supply Report as of 07/15/25

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 186,178 AF in storage at New Hogan Reservoir. Current releases are set at 236 cfs. There is 1,755,094 AF in storage at New Melones Reservoir. Current releases are set at 1,956 cfs. The current release at Goodwin Dam to Stanislaus River is set at 2,066 cfs and release to all water users is set at 2,062 cfs. There are 27 irrigators on New Hogan, 6 on New Melones and 2 out of District. The District Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is currently processing 50 mgd. North Stockton is currently utilizing 13 mgd. South Stockton is currently using 7 mgd. Cal Water is currently utilizing 20 mgd. The City of Stockton WTP is currently processing 14 mgd.

2.      Information Items: (None)

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3.      Report on General Manager Activities

a.       Stockton East Water District Activities Update

Manager Hopkins reported during the most recent Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority Board Meeting, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced the public release of the 2024 InSAR subsidence data. Upon review, District staff identified areas of concern within the basin located in the District’s service area. Manager Hopkins noted, according to the data, the area experienced only 0.018 feet of subsidence year over year

Manager Hopkins reported Senator Schiff’s office informed him they have submitted the Farmington Reservoir Feasibility Study to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development for consideration in the fiscal year 2026 funding bill recommendation.

Manager Hopkins reported the District will have the Bellota Weir Modification Groundbreaking Ceremony next Thursday.

Manager Hopkins reported the District is developing a fitness center and will be using the employee funds to purchase the equipment.

Manager Hopkins reported the equipment use for the week of 07/23/25

4.      Stockton East Water District Finance Update

Director of Finance and Administration Ram provided the Board with a financial update, reporting the investment income for the last quarter ending in June totaled $478,527.90 with $117,667.24 from California CLASS and $360,860.66 from LAIF. The average interest rate for California CLASS was 4.36%, and for LAIF, 4.43%. In comparison, the federal interest rate as of June 18th was 4.33%, while last year’s average was 5.14%. Director Ram also noted staff is currently in the implementation phase of Tyler Technologies, with the test environment established and each employee working within their respective module

G.    DIRECTOR REPORTS

1.      San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Advisory Water Commission Meeting, 07/16/25

Director Atkins attended the San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Advisory Water Commission Meeting. Director Atkins reported the meeting minutes were approved. Bob Grandberg provided an update on the Mokelumne River Integrated Conjunctive Use Program (MICUP), followed by updates on the Mossdale Urban Flood Risk Reduction Project and the Flood Resilience Ordinance. Director Atkins also shared findings from the Fall 2024 Groundwater Report, noting the data is available from approximately 200 wells, some of which are agricultural. Additionally, Brandon Nakagawa of the South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) discussed Assembly Bill 413 and encouraged opposition to the bill. Director Atkins concluded by announcing the next San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Advisory Water Commission meeting is scheduled for August 20th.

H.    COMMUNICATIONS

I.       AGENDA PLANNING/UPCOMING EVENTS 

1.      Administration Committee Meeting, 9:00 a.m., 07/23/25

2.      Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Executive Committee Meeting, 1:30 p.m., 07/24/25

This meeting was cancelled.

3.      CVP Water Association – Executive and Financial Affairs Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m., 07/25/25

J.      REPORT OF THE COUNSEL

1.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Real Property

Negotiations Government Code 54956.8

Property: 091-240-120-000, 091-270-250-000, 091-240-350-000

      Agent Negotiator: Justin Hopkins, General Manager

            Negotiating Parties: Robert V & Venere M Marciano TR

Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

2.      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED                                 

LITIGATION Potential exposure to litigation – Government Code

            Section 54956.9 – two cases

President McGurk adjourned the meeting to closed session at 12:53p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 1:02p.m., with no reportable action.

K.    ADJOURNMENT

President McGurk adjourned the meeting at 1:03p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Justin M. Hopkins
Secretary of the Board