Solano County - File #: 17-370

• File #: 17-370
• Version: 1
• Name: Solano Subbasin GSA Update and Appoint Directors
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Approved
• In control: Resource Management
• On agenda: 6/6/2017
• Final action: 6/6/2017
• Title: Receive a status update on efforts associated with forming a Groundwater Sustainability Agency within the Solano Subbasin; Consider authorizing the Chair of the Board to execute a resolution approving County participation in the Joint Powers Agreement establishing the Solano Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SSGSA) and any amendments thereto; Designate the Board Members representing Districts 4 and 5, and one (1) Board Member alternate, to serve on the SSGSA Board of Directors; and Approve the Solano County Agricultural Advisory Committee nominations of Russ Lester as primary representative and Al Medvitz as alternate to serve as initial public representative on the SSGSA
• District: All

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/6/2017	1	Board of Supervisors	Adopted

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Receive a status update on efforts associated with forming a Groundwater Sustainability Agency within the Solano Subbasin; Consider authorizing the Chair of the Board to execute a resolution approving County participation in the Joint Powers Agreement establishing the Solano Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SSGSA) and any amendments thereto; Designate the Board Members representing Districts 4 and 5, and one (1) Board Member alternate, to serve on the SSGSA Board of Directors; and Approve the Solano County Agricultural Advisory Committee nominations of Russ Lester as primary representative and Al Medvitz as alternate to serve as initial public representative on the SSGSA

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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _

DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:

The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors:

1. Receive a status update on efforts associated with forming a Groundwater Sustainability Agency within the Solano Subbasin; and

2. Consider authorizing the Chair of the Board to execute a resolution approving County participation in the Joint Powers Agreement establishing the Solano Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SSGSA) and any amendments thereto; and

3. Designate the Board Members representing Districts 4 and 5, and one (1) Board Member alternate, to serve on the SSGSA Board of Directors; and

4. Approve the Solano County Agricultural Advisory Committee nominations of Russ Lester as primary representative and Al Medvitz as alternate to serve as initial public representative on the SSGSA.

SUMMARY:

The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) requires all medium and high priority groundwater basins and subbasins to achieve sustainable management over the next 20-25 years. The Solano Subbasin, which is partially located within Solano County, must be managed under SGMA by one or more Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs), which must b...