Meeting Summary
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At a glance
CEO’s Report
- The CEO presented the report to the board.
- No specific motions or votes were recorded for this item.
Honorary Resolutions
- The board approved five resolutions covering Mental Health Month, National Foster Care Month, and local recognitions.
- The resolutions included commemorating the Cedillo Community Center naming and honoring a Leadership in the Arts award recipient.
- A motion was made and passed to approve all listed honorary resolutions.
Administrative Agenda
- Supervisor Adam requested that Item A-4 be pulled from the agenda.
- Staff recommended exempting one administrative professional from the civil service system to align with other at-will employees.
- The board approved the balance of the administrative agenda, including the civil service exemption.
Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin GSA Formation
- Staff presented a Joint Powers Agreement establishing an 11-member board with a weighted voting structure.
- Public commenters supported the voting compromise but emphasized the need for a broad, representative advisory committee.
- The board approved the staff recommendation with an amendment designating Supervisor Lavinino as the alternate for the 5th District appointment.
Santa Maria Groundwater Basin Fringe GSA Formation
- Staff recommended the Board act as the GSA for non-adjudicated fringe areas to avoid state intervention and fees.
- Public commenters raised concerns regarding boundary confusion, lack of water, and the need for clear landowner notification.
- The board approved the resolution to form a GSA for the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin non-adjudicated fringe.
Departmental Reports
- The UC Cooperative Extension County Director presented a quarterly report on program activities and research trials.
- The Public Works Director presented a report on departmental activities and infrastructure project awards.
- No motions or votes were recorded for these reports.
Closed Session
- The board considered items including litigation, a performance evaluation, and a conference with labor negotiators.
- The Clerk reported that no reportable actions were taken in closed session.
Full summary
Agenda Item: Approval of Minutes
- Discussion: The Chair requested a motion to approve the minutes from the May 2, 2017 meeting.
- Action: A motion was made and seconded.
- Outcome: Passed.
Agenda Item: CEO’s Report
- Discussion: The CEO presented the report. No specific motions or votes were recorded in the transcript for this item.
Agenda Item: Honorary Resolutions (Items A-14 through A-18)
- Discussion: The Chair presented five honorary resolutions for approval:
- A-14: Proclaiming May 2017 as Mental Health Month.
- A-15: Recognizing May 2017 as National Foster Care Month.
- A-16: Commemorating the naming of the Cedillo Community Center in Guadalupe.
- A-17: Recognizing Vicki Anderson as the 2017 Leadership in the Arts Award recipient.
- A-18: Proclaiming May 19, 2017, as Honor a Hero Hire a Veteran Day.
- Action: A motion was made to approve the resolutions.
- Outcome: Passed.
Agenda Item: Administrative Agenda (Items A-4 and A-8)
- Discussion:
- Item A-4: Supervisor Adam requested to pull this item from the agenda.
- Item A-8: Planning and Development presented a recommendation to exempt one administrative professional from the civil service system. Staff explained that this position would be brought in line with other administrative professionals who are currently at-will employees. A supervisor questioned the distinction of this role compared to other department heads. Staff clarified that all other administrative professionals supporting department heads are already at-will.
- Action:
- Item A-4 was pulled from the agenda.
- A motion was made to approve the balance of the administrative agenda (including Item A-8).
- Outcome: Passed.
Agenda Item: Public Comment (General)
- Discussion: Public comment was opened for items not on the agenda. Speakers addressed topics including behavioral wellness department morale, labor management collaboratives, and general community concerns.
Agenda Item: Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Formation (Item 1)
- Discussion:
- Staff Presentation: Staff presented a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to form a GSA for the Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin. The JPA outlines an 11-member board with a weighted voting structure: the Cuyama Basin Water District appoints five directors (33% of votes), the Water Agency appoints two directors (22% of votes), and other agencies appoint one director each (11% of votes). A 75% weighted vote is required for major decisions. Staff recommended appointing Supervisor Williams as a director with his Chief of Staff as alternate, and the 5th District Chief of Staff as the second director with Supervisor Lavinino as alternate.
- Public Comment: Speakers expressed support for the JPA and the voting structure as a compromise. Several speakers emphasized the need for a broad, representative advisory committee to include residents, farmers, and those from the West End/Cottonwood Canyon area. Concerns were raised regarding land use changes, water quality, and the impact of the adjudication boundary.
- Board Discussion: Supervisors discussed the advisory committee's composition and the importance of local representation. Supervisor Lavinino proposed an amendment to the appointment of the 5th District alternate.
- Action: A motion was made to approve the staff recommendation with the amendment designating Supervisor Lavinino as the alternate for the 5th District appointment.
- Outcome: Passed.
Agenda Item: Santa Maria Groundwater Basin Fringe Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Formation (Item 2)
- Discussion:
- Staff Presentation: Staff presented a resolution to form a GSA for the non-adjudicated fringe areas of the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin. These areas are not covered by the existing adjudication and are subject to SGMA requirements. Staff recommended that the Board act as the GSA Board to avoid state intervention and fees. Staff noted that the fringe areas are small and that the county would work with San Luis Obispo County to explore options for management, potentially including a basin boundary modification.
- Public Comment: Speakers discussed the confusion regarding the fringe area boundaries, noting that some landowners were unaware their properties were included. Concerns were raised about the lack of water in some fringe areas and the need for clear notification to landowners. Some speakers suggested that the fringe areas should be part of the adjudicated basin or managed in coordination with San Luis Obispo County.
- Board Discussion: Supervisors discussed the relationship between SGMA and the adjudicated basin. Supervisor Lavinino noted that the fringe areas represent a small portion of water use and that the board would explore options with DWR.
- Action: A motion was made to approve the resolution to form a GSA for the Santa Maria Groundwater Basin non-adjudicated fringe.
- Outcome: Passed.
Agenda Item: Closed Session
- Discussion: The Board adjourned to closed session to consider items including litigation, a performance evaluation for the Department of Behavioral Wellness Director, and a conference with labor negotiators.
- Action: The Clerk reported that no reportable actions were taken in closed session.
- Outcome: No action reported.
Agenda Item: Departmental Reports
- Discussion:
- UC Cooperative Extension: The County Director presented a quarterly report on program activities, research trials, and collaborations.
- Public Works: The Director presented a report on departmental activities, including awards received for infrastructure projects.
- Action: No motions or votes were recorded for these reports.
Adjournment
- Action: The Chair adjourned the meeting.