TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address Telephone: (661) 248-3000
P.O. Box 478, Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Lebec, CA 93243
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
April 13, 2022 – 12:00 p.m.; On-Line Only
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AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting on October 12, 2021
3) Approval of the DCP Planning & Design Continued Funding, Final Amendment No. 1 –
Action Required
4) Resolution 2022-01 Authorizing District to Act as Contracting Party on Behalf of the White
Wolf Groundwater Sustainability Agency Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program Grant
Agreement – Action Required
5) Public Input
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the TCWD’s jurisdiction, which is
not on this agenda, at this time (As required by Gov. Code § 54954.3(a)). However, any such nonagenda
matter that requires action will be referred to District staff or a report and action at a
subsequent Board meeting.
6) Adjourn
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
(Government Code Section 54953.2)
A person with a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 may request the District to provide
disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting of the Tejon-Castac Water
District. Such assistance includes appropriate alternative formats for the agendas and agenda packets. Requests should
be made in person, by telephone, facsimile and/or written correspondence to the Districts office, at least 72 hours before a
regular public District Meeting.
TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Date of Meeting: Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Place of Meeting: On-line only due to COVID-19 shelter-in-place restrictions.
DIRECTORS PRESENT: Dennis Atkinson, George Cappello, Jeff Mettler.
DIRECTORS ABSENT: Mark Fanucchi, Mark Valpredo
Meeting commenced at 9:06 a.m.
There was no sign-in sheet because the meeting was remote. Members of the public at the meeting who
identified themselves were Ben Mitchell from PERC, Allen Lyda, Robert Velazquez, Stephen Bednar, and
Kenny Watkins from TRC, and Angelica Martin. District Legal Counsel, Alan Doud, was also present.
On motion by Director Capello, seconded by Director Mettler, Resolution 2021-01, Initially Authorizing
Remote Teleconference Meetings under AB 361, was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
On motion by Director Capello, seconded by Director Mettler, the draft minutes of the Regular Board
Meeting of June 8, 2021, was approved unanimously by roll-call vote.
Mr. Watkins presented the facilities report. He gave an update on the diversion of Blue Beacon’s truck
wash water being diverted to the East WWTP with no issues. He also mentioned the progress on the
expansion of the East WWTP. Mr. Watkins also informed that the discharge ponds had a new facility
name, as well as a new owner and operator after the request made to the SWRQCB. They are now I5
Eastside Wastewater Discharge Ponds.
Ben Mitchell from PERC provided an update on operations. He said no violations had been incurred on by
the district. The site inspection from the Department of Drinking water had gone well.
Ms. Martin provided an update on SGMA. Nothing to report on the Castac Basin GSA. The White Wolf
GSA given notice to Adopt a GSP and released the public review draft. Comments were due by November
6, 2021. The KGA GSA is waiting on the final review letter from DWR regarding its GSP.
Robert Velazquez presented an update on finances.
There was no public comment.
The meeting went in to closed session at 9:30 a.m.
The meeting came back to open session at 9:38 a.m. No action to report
The Directors discussed the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for White Wolf GSA. After a brief dialogue
with legal counsel, Director Mettler motioned to keep the JPA as is, Director Cappello seconded, and the
action was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
The meeting adjourned at 9:41 a.m.
_________________________________________
Angelica Martin, Secretary, Tejon-Castac Water District
Approved by: Tejon-Castac Water District Board of Directors Dated: April 13, 2022
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 CONTRACT BETWEEN KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCYAND
ITS MEMBER UNITS FOR
PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND DESIGN COSTS RELATED TO A
POTENTIAL DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT
This Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Between Kern County Water Agency and its
Member Units for Preliminary Planning and Design Costs Related to a Potential Delta Conveyance
Project (“Amendment”) is made by and between the KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY
(“Agency”) on behalf of itself and its IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 4, and BELRIDGE
WATER STORAGE DISTRICT, BERRENDA MESA WATER DISTRICT, BUENA VISTA
WATER STORAGE DISTRICT, CAWELO WATER DISTRICT, LOST HILLS WATER
DISTRICT, ROSEDALE-RIO BRAVO WATER STORAGE DISTRICT, SEMITROPIC
WATER STORAGE DISTRICT on behalf of itself and its BUTTONWILLOW IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT and POND-POSO IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, TEHACHAPI-CUMMINGS
COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT, WEST KERN WATER
DISTRICT AND WHEELER RIDGE-MARICOPA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT (each, a
“Member Unit” and collectively, “Member Units”). The Agency and the Member Units are
referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
WHEREAS, the Agency and the State of California, Department of Water Resources
(“Department”) have entered into and subsequently amended a long-term water supply contract
providing that DWR shall supply certain quantities of water to the Agency, providing that the
Agency shall make certain payments to the Department, and setting forth the terms and conditions
of such supply and payments (“Master Contract”); and
WHEREAS, the Agency and each Member Unit have entered into and subsequently
amended a water supply contract, (the “Member Unit’s Contract”) wherein the Agency agreed to
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deliver a portion of the annual water supply it receives from the Department under the Master
Contract, and in return the Member Unit agreed to annually pay the Agency a percentage of the
Agency’s obligation to pay the Department for that water; and
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2020 the Agency and the Member Units entered into the
Contract Between Kern County Water Agency and its Member Units for Preliminary Planning and
Design Costs Related to a Potential Delta Conveyance Project (“Agreement”) to provide the
Agency’s share of funding for the environmental review, planning and design of a potential Delta
conveyance project for the first two years; and
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2021 the Agency entered into a funding agreement with the
Department to pay for the Agency’s share of environmental review, planning and design costs
associated with a potential Delta conveyance project for the first two years, out of the four years
of required funding; and
WHEREAS, the Department is requesting each contractor who intends to participate in a
potential Delta conveyance project to provide the remaining two years of required funding for
environmental review, planning, and design costs of the proposed project through 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Agency has provided the Member Units with monthly updates on the
environmental review, planning and design of a potential Delta conveyance project, including
budget and progress updates when available as required by Article 5 of the Agreement.
WHEREAS, prior to the Agency’s submittal of a letter and Board resolution to the
Department committing to provide additional contributed funds beyond the 2021 and 2022
Statement of Charges, the Agency has reviewed with the Member Units, as required by Article 5
of the Agreement, the progress of a potential Delta conveyance project, including its environmental
3
review, planning and design, to determine whether the Member Units will contribute additional
funds; and
WHEREAS, in order for the Agency to be able to provide its remaining share of the funding
for the environmental review, planning and design of a potential Delta conveyance project, the
Agency must receive additional funding from its Member Units.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby mutually agreed by the Parties hereto as follows:
I. Exhibit B to the Contract Between Kern County Water Agency and its Member Units for
Preliminary Planning and Design Costs Related to a Potential Delta Conveyance Project dated
December 15, 2020 is hereby replaced with the attached Exhibit B which has been updated to
establish each participating Member Unit’s share of the Agency’s funding commitment for 2023
and 2024.
II. All other provisions of the Contract Between Kern County Water Agency and its Member
Units for Preliminary Planning and Design Costs Related to a Potential Delta Conveyance Project
dated December 15, 2020 shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the date(s) set
forth below.
KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY
on behalf of itself and its IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 4
_____________________________
Thomas D. McCarthy, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
BELRIDGE WATER STORAGE DISTRICT
_____________________________
Mark Gilkey, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
4
BERRENDA MESA WATER DISTRICT
_____________________________
Mark Gilkey, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
BUENA VISTA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT
_____________________________
Tim Ashlock, Engineer-Manager
_____________________________
Date
CAWELO WATER DISTRICT
_____________________________
David Ansolabehere, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
LOST HILLS WATER DISTRICT
_____________________________
Mark Gilkey, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
ROSEDALE-RIO BRAVO WATER
STORAGE DISTRICT
_____________________________
Dan Bartel, Engineer-Manager
_____________________________
Date
SEMITROPIC WATER STORAGE DISTRICT
on behalf of itself and its BUTTONWILLOW
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT and POND-POSO
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
_____________________________
Jason Gianquinto, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
TEHACHAPI-CUMMINGS COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT
_____________________________
Tom Neisler, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT
_____________________________
Angelica Martin, Secretary
_____________________________
Date
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WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT
_____________________________
Greg Hammett, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
WHEELER RIDGE-MARICOPA WATER
STORAGE DISTRICT
_____________________________
Sheridan Nicholas, Engineer-Manager
_____________________________
Date
Delta Conveyance Project — Planning and Design Costs EXHIBIT B
Kern County Water Agency Revised to Include 2023 & 2024
Member Unit Participation
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Firm 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total
Table 1
Member Unit (af) (af) (%) ($) ($) ($) ($) ($)
Belridge Water Storage District 121,508 42,528 35.0000% $662,804 $646,638 $1,077,731 $1,185,504 $3,572,678
Berrenda Mesa Water District 92,600 46,300 50.0000% 721,595 703,995 1,173,325 1,290,658 3,889,573
Buena Vista Water Storage District 21,300 42,600 200.0000% 663,930 647,736 1,079,560 1,187,516 3,578,742
Cawelo Water District 38,200 7,640 20.0000% 119,071 116,167 193,611 212,972 641,821
Henry Miller Water District 35,500 0 0.0000% 0 0 0 0 0
Improvement District No. 4 82,946 82,946 100.0000% 1,292,730 1,261,200 2,102,000 2,312,201 6,968,132
Kern Delta Water District 25,500 0 0.0000% 0 0 0 0 0
Lost Hills Water District 119,110 59,555 50.0000% 928,177 905,538 1,509,231 1,660,154 5,003,100
Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District 29,900 29,900 100.0000% 465,998 454,632 757,720 833,492 2,511,841
Semitropic Water Storage District 155,000 31,000 20.0000% 483,141 471,357 785,596 864,155 2,604,250
Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District 19,300 19,300 100.0000% 300,794 293,458 489,097 538,006 1,621,355
Tejon-Castac Water District 5,278 5,278 100.0000% 82,259 80,252 133,754 147,129 443,394
West Kern Water District 31,500 25,000 79.3660% 389,635 380,131 633,552 696,907 2,100,225
Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District 197,088 63,070 32.0007% 982,952 958,977 1,598,295 1,758,125 5,298,349
Total 974,730 455,117 $7,093,085 $6,920,083 $11,533,472 $12,686,819 $38,233,459
DCP Participation
HLM 2/11/2022 220211 Exhibit B_MU Funding Agreement Amendment
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 2022-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISTRICT TO ACT AS CONTRACTING PARTY ON
BEHALF OF WHITE WOLF GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABLITY AGENCY FOR
MULTIBENEFIT LAND REPURPOSING PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the District is a member of the White Wolf Groundwater Sustainability Agency
(the “GSA”), formed pursuant to that certain Joint Powers Agreement for Formation of a
Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the White Wolf Subbasin under the Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act dated May 9, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, in March, 2022, the GSA authorized application be made to the California
Department of Conservation (the “Department”) to obtain a grant under the Multibenefit Land
Repurposing Program pursuant to the Budget Act of 2021 and to designate Tejon-Castac Water
District as the contracting party for purposes of entering into an agreement on behalf of the White
Wolf Groundwater Sustainability Agency to receive a Regional Block grant for the White Wolf
Subbasin Multi-Benefit Land Repurposing Project (the “Application”); and
WHEREAS, the Department requires one member of the GSA to act as the contracting
party for purposes of entering into and administering the agreement for the grant that is the subject
of the Application (the “Agreement”).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEJON-CASTAC
WATER DISTRICT does hereby resolve, declare and order as follows:
1) Each of the matters set forth above is true and correct and the Board so finds and
determines.
2) The Board finds that it is in the best interests of the District to act as the contracting
party with the Department under the Agreement on behalf of the GSA, and the Board
hereby authorizes the District to so act.
3) The Secretary of the District, or designee is hereby authorized and directed to prepare
the necessary data, conduct investigations, file such application, accept, and execute a
grant agreement with the Department.
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All the foregoing being on motion of Director ________________, seconded by Director
____________, and authorized by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution is the resolution of said District as
duly passed and adopted by said Board of Directors on the 5th day of April, 2022.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said Board of Directors this 5th day of April, 2022.
____________________________
Angelica Martin, Board Secretary
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TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address Telephone: (661) 248-3000
P.O. Box 478, Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Lebec, CA 93243
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
April 5, 2022 – 1:30 p.m.; at the 5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Director Cappello via Teleconference with Physical Address at 998 Hwy 95, Bullhead City, AZ 86430
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting on October 12, 2021
3) Presentation Regarding the DCP Planning & Design Continued Funding, Final Amendment No. 1 –
Action Required
4) Reports & Updates (Review and possibly action on):
A. Facility Reports
B. Operations
C. SGMA Update
a) Resolution 2022-01 Authorizing District to Act as Contracting Party on Behalf of The White
Wolf Groundwater Sustainability Agency for Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program
Grant Agreement.
D. Financials
5) Public Input
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the TCWD’s jurisdiction, which is not on this
agenda, at this time (As required by Gov. Code § 54954.3(a)). However, any such non-agenda matter that
requires action will be referred to District staff or a report and action at a subsequent Board meeting.
6) Adjournment to Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a)):
Central Delta WA, et al. v. Department of Water Resources, et al.;
California Department of Water resources v. All Persons Interested, etc.
(Sac Sup # 34-2017-00215965)
Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District v. Kern County Water Agency, et al., Kern County
Superior Court, Case No. BCV-21-100418
Conference with Legal Counsel—Potential Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b)):
(one item)
7) Adjourn
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
(Government Code Section 54953.2)
A person with a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 may request the District to provide
disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in any public meeting of the Tejon-Castac Water
District. Such assistance includes appropriate alternative formats for the agendas and agenda packets. Requests should
be made in person, by telephone, facsimile and/or written correspondence to the Districts office, at least 72 hours before a
regular public District Meeting.
TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Date of Meeting: Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Place of Meeting: On-line only due to COVID-19 shelter-in-place restrictions.
DIRECTORS PRESENT: Dennis Atkinson, George Cappello, Jeff Mettler.
DIRECTORS ABSENT: Mark Fanucchi, Mark Valpredo
Meeting commenced at 9:06 a.m.
There was no sign-in sheet because the meeting was remote. Members of the public at the meeting who
identified themselves were Ben Mitchell from PERC, Allen Lyda, Robert Velazquez, Stephen Bednar, and
Kenny Watkins from TRC, and Angelica Martin. District Legal Counsel, Alan Doud, was also present.
On motion by Director Capello, seconded by Director Mettler, Resolution 2021-01, Initially Authorizing
Remote Teleconference Meetings under AB 361, was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
On motion by Director Capello, seconded by Director Mettler, the draft minutes of the Regular Board
Meeting of June 8, 2021, was approved unanimously by roll-call vote.
Mr. Watkins presented the facilities report. He gave an update on the diversion of Blue Beacon’s truck
wash water being diverted to the East WWTP with no issues. He also mentioned the progress on the
expansion of the East WWTP. Mr. Watkins also informed that the discharge ponds had a new facility
name, as well as a new owner and operator after the request made to the SWRQCB. They are now I5
Eastside Wastewater Discharge Ponds.
Ben Mitchell from PERC provided an update on operations. He said no violations had been incurred on by
the district. The site inspection from the Department of Drinking water had gone well.
Ms. Martin provided an update on SGMA. Nothing to report on the Castac Basin GSA. The White Wolf
GSA given notice to Adopt a GSP and released the public review draft. Comments were due by November
6, 2021. The KGA GSA is waiting on the final review letter from DWR regarding its GSP.
Robert Velazquez presented an update on finances.
There was no public comment.
The meeting went in to closed session at 9:30 a.m.
The meeting came back to open session at 9:38 a.m. No action to report
The Directors discussed the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for White Wolf GSA. After a brief dialogue
with legal counsel, Director Mettler motioned to keep the JPA as is, Director Cappello seconded, and the
action was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
The meeting adjourned at 9:41 a.m.
_________________________________________
Angelica Martin, Secretary, Tejon-Castac Water District
Approved by: Tejon-Castac Water District Board of Directors Dated: April 5, 2022
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 CONTRACT BETWEEN KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCYAND
ITS MEMBER UNITS FOR
PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND DESIGN COSTS RELATED TO A
POTENTIAL DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT
This Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Between Kern County Water Agency and its
Member Units for Preliminary Planning and Design Costs Related to a Potential Delta Conveyance
Project (“Amendment”) is made by and between the KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY
(“Agency”) on behalf of itself and its IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 4, and BELRIDGE
WATER STORAGE DISTRICT, BERRENDA MESA WATER DISTRICT, BUENA VISTA
WATER STORAGE DISTRICT, CAWELO WATER DISTRICT, LOST HILLS WATER
DISTRICT, ROSEDALE-RIO BRAVO WATER STORAGE DISTRICT, SEMITROPIC
WATER STORAGE DISTRICT on behalf of itself and its BUTTONWILLOW IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT and POND-POSO IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, TEHACHAPI-CUMMINGS
COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT, WEST KERN WATER
DISTRICT AND WHEELER RIDGE-MARICOPA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT (each, a
“Member Unit” and collectively, “Member Units”). The Agency and the Member Units are
referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
WHEREAS, the Agency and the State of California, Department of Water Resources
(“Department”) have entered into and subsequently amended a long-term water supply contract
providing that DWR shall supply certain quantities of water to the Agency, providing that the
Agency shall make certain payments to the Department, and setting forth the terms and conditions
of such supply and payments (“Master Contract”); and
WHEREAS, the Agency and each Member Unit have entered into and subsequently
amended a water supply contract, (the “Member Unit’s Contract”) wherein the Agency agreed to
2
deliver a portion of the annual water supply it receives from the Department under the Master
Contract, and in return the Member Unit agreed to annually pay the Agency a percentage of the
Agency’s obligation to pay the Department for that water; and
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2020 the Agency and the Member Units entered into the
Contract Between Kern County Water Agency and its Member Units for Preliminary Planning and
Design Costs Related to a Potential Delta Conveyance Project (“Agreement”) to provide the
Agency’s share of funding for the environmental review, planning and design of a potential Delta
conveyance project for the first two years; and
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2021 the Agency entered into a funding agreement with the
Department to pay for the Agency’s share of environmental review, planning and design costs
associated with a potential Delta conveyance project for the first two years, out of the four years
of required funding; and
WHEREAS, the Department is requesting each contractor who intends to participate in a
potential Delta conveyance project to provide the remaining two years of required funding for
environmental review, planning, and design costs of the proposed project through 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Agency has provided the Member Units with monthly updates on the
environmental review, planning and design of a potential Delta conveyance project, including
budget and progress updates when available as required by Article 5 of the Agreement.
WHEREAS, prior to the Agency’s submittal of a letter and Board resolution to the
Department committing to provide additional contributed funds beyond the 2021 and 2022
Statement of Charges, the Agency has reviewed with the Member Units, as required by Article 5
of the Agreement, the progress of a potential Delta conveyance project, including its environmental
3
review, planning and design, to determine whether the Member Units will contribute additional
funds; and
WHEREAS, in order for the Agency to be able to provide its remaining share of the funding
for the environmental review, planning and design of a potential Delta conveyance project, the
Agency must receive additional funding from its Member Units.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby mutually agreed by the Parties hereto as follows:
I. Exhibit B to the Contract Between Kern County Water Agency and its Member Units for
Preliminary Planning and Design Costs Related to a Potential Delta Conveyance Project dated
December 15, 2020 is hereby replaced with the attached Exhibit B which has been updated to
establish each participating Member Unit’s share of the Agency’s funding commitment for 2023
and 2024.
II. All other provisions of the Contract Between Kern County Water Agency and its Member
Units for Preliminary Planning and Design Costs Related to a Potential Delta Conveyance Project
dated December 15, 2020 shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the date(s) set
forth below.
KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY
on behalf of itself and its IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 4
_____________________________
Thomas D. McCarthy, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
BELRIDGE WATER STORAGE DISTRICT
_____________________________
Mark Gilkey, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
4
BERRENDA MESA WATER DISTRICT
_____________________________
Mark Gilkey, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
BUENA VISTA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT
_____________________________
Tim Ashlock, Engineer-Manager
_____________________________
Date
CAWELO WATER DISTRICT
_____________________________
David Ansolabehere, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
LOST HILLS WATER DISTRICT
_____________________________
Mark Gilkey, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
ROSEDALE-RIO BRAVO WATER
STORAGE DISTRICT
_____________________________
Dan Bartel, Engineer-Manager
_____________________________
Date
SEMITROPIC WATER STORAGE DISTRICT
on behalf of itself and its BUTTONWILLOW
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT and POND-POSO
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
_____________________________
Jason Gianquinto, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
TEHACHAPI-CUMMINGS COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT
_____________________________
Tom Neisler, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT
_____________________________
Angelica Martin, Secretary
_____________________________
Date
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WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT
_____________________________
Greg Hammett, General Manager
_____________________________
Date
WHEELER RIDGE-MARICOPA WATER
STORAGE DISTRICT
_____________________________
Sheridan Nicholas, Engineer-Manager
_____________________________
Date
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 2022-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISTRICT TO ACT AS CONTRACTING PARTY ON
BEHALF OF WHITE WOLF GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABLITY AGENCY FOR
MULTIBENEFIT LAND REPURPOSING PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the District is a member of the White Wolf Groundwater Sustainability Agency
(the “GSA”), formed pursuant to that certain Joint Powers Agreement for Formation of a
Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the White Wolf Subbasin under the Sustainable
Groundwater Management Act dated May 9, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, in March, 2022, the GSA authorized application be made to the California
Department of Conservation (the “Department”) to obtain a grant under the Multibenefit Land
Repurposing Program pursuant to the Budget Act of 2021 and to designate Tejon-Castac Water
District as the contracting party for purposes of entering into an agreement on behalf of the White
Wolf Groundwater Sustainability Agency to receive a Regional Block grant for the White Wolf
Subbasin Multi-Benefit Land Repurposing Project (the “Application”); and
WHEREAS, the Department requires one member of the GSA to act as the contracting
party for purposes of entering into and administering the agreement for the grant that is the subject
of the Application (the “Agreement”).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEJON-CASTAC
WATER DISTRICT does hereby resolve, declare and order as follows:
1) Each of the matters set forth above is true and correct and the Board so finds and
determines.
2) The Board finds that it is in the best interests of the District to act as the contracting
party with the Department under the Agreement on behalf of the GSA, and the Board
hereby authorizes the District to so act.
3) The Secretary of the District, or designee is hereby authorized and directed to prepare
the necessary data, conduct investigations, file such application, accept, and execute a
grant agreement with the Department.
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All the foregoing being on motion of Director ________________, seconded by Director
____________, and authorized by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution is the resolution of said District as
duly passed and adopted by said Board of Directors on the 5th day of April, 2022.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said Board of Directors this 5th day of April, 2022.
____________________________
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TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address Telephone: (661) 248-3000
P.O. Box 478, Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Lebec, CA 93243
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
June 11, 2019 – 9:00 a.m.; at 5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
This meeting is held in accordance with the Brown Act Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government
Code.
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting on April 30, 2019
3) Discuss and Adopt proposed Resolution 2019-01 regarding Annexation No. 8 consisting of
approximately 47,000 contiguous acres within Tejon Ranch and located in Kern County and Los
Angeles County as depicted on the map attached hereto.
The proposed resolution is entitled:
RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR REORGANIZATION OF LAND
CONSISTING OF DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 8 AND CORRESPONDING AMENDMENT TO THE
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
4) Resolution 2019-02 Appointing Alternate Director to the Kern Water Bank Authority Board of
Directors – Action required
5) Amendment 40 Extending Department of Water Resources Master Contract – Action Required
6) Kern Groundwater Authority for The Tulare Lake Basin Portion Of Kern County Second Amended
And Restated Joint Powers Agreement – Action Required
7) Reports & Updates (Review and possibly action on):
A. Facility Reports
B. Operations
C. SGMA Updates
D. Financials
8) Public Input
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the TCWD’s jurisdiction, which is not on this
agenda, at this time (As required by Gov. Code § 54954.3(a)). However, any such non-agenda matter that
requires action will be referred to District staff or a report and action at a subsequent Board meeting.
TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address Telephone: (661) 248-3000
P.O. Box 478, Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Lebec, CA 93243
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
June 11, 2019 – 9:00 a.m.; at 5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
This meeting is held in accordance with the Brown Act Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government
Code.
9) Adjournment to Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a)):
Central Delta WA, et al. v. Department of Water Resources, et al.;
California Department of Water resources v. All Persons Interested, etc.
(Sac Sup # 34-2017-00215965)
Conference with Legal Counsel—Potential Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b)):
(two items)
10) Adjourn
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TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address Telephone: (661) 248-3000
P.O. Box 478, Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Lebec, CA 93243
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
April 9, 2019 – 9:00 a.m.; at 5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
This meeting is held in accordance with the Brown Act Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government Code.
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting on February 12, 2019.
3) Encroachment, Crossing, and Construction Agreement_TCWD and TRCC/Rock Outlet Center and
TRCC Energy: Review and Possible Action
4) Two Easements E103-TRC-MCR 3 & E104 TRC-MCR 3-: Review and Possible Action
5) Review and Approve Tasks 3 and 4 of EKI Proposal to Develop a Groundwater Sustainability Plan for
the White Wolf Subbasin: Action required.
6) Reports & Updates (Review and possibly action on):
A. Facility Reports
B. Operations
C. SGMA Updates
D. Annexations
E. Financials
7) Public Input
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the TCWD’s jurisdiction, which is not on this
agenda, at this time (As required by Gov. Code § 54954.3(a)). However, any such non-agenda matter that
requires action will be referred to District staff or a report and action at a subsequent Board meeting.
8) Adjournment to Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a)):
Central Delta WA, et al. v. Department of Water Resources, et al.;
California Department of Water resources v. All Persons Interested, etc.
(Sac Sup # 34-2017-00215965)
Conference with Legal Counsel—Potential Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b)):
(two items)
9) Adjourn
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TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address Telephone: (661) 248-3000
P.O. Box 478, Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Lebec, CA 93243
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
November 6, 2018 – 9:00 a.m.; at 5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
This meeting is held in accordance with the Brown Act Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government Code.
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Present and Review Facility Plan for the Tejon Mountain Village.
3) Resolution Authorizing District to Apply to the Regional Water Quality Control Board for a Waste Discharge Requirement
4) Public Input
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the TCWD’s jurisdiction, which is not on this agenda, at this time (As required by Gov. Code § 54954.3(a)). However, any such non-agenda matter that requires action will be referred to District staff or a report and action at a subsequent Board meeting.
5) Adjournment to Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel—Potential Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b)):
One Item
6) Adjourn
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TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address Telephone: (661) 248-3000
P.O. Box 478, Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Lebec, CA 93243
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
October 9, 2018 – 9:00 a.m.; at 5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
This meeting is held in accordance with the Brown Act Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government
Code.
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting on August 14, 2018.
3) Review and Approve Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
4) Review and Approve of California Water Services Operations Agreement
5) Review Facility Plan for Tejon Mountain Village
6) Reports & Updates (Review and possibly action on):
A. Facility Reports
B. Operations
C. SGMA Update
D. Annexations
E. Financials
7) Public Input
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the TCWD’s jurisdiction, which is not on this
agenda, at this time (As required by Gov. Code § 54954.3(a)). However, any such non-agenda matter that
requires action will be referred to District staff or a report and action at a subsequent Board meeting.
8) Adjournment to Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a)):
Central Delta WA, et al. v. Department of Water Resources, et al.;
California Department of Water resources v. All Persons Interested, etc.
(Sac Sup # 34-2017-00215965)
Conference with Legal Counsel—Potential Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b)):
(two items)
9) Adjourn
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TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address Telephone: (661) 248-3000
P.O. Box 478, Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Lebec, CA 93243
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
August 14, 2018 – 9:00 a.m.; at 5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
This meeting is held in accordance with the Brown Act Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government Code.
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting on June 12, 2018.
3) Presentation of PG&E Easement Request – Possible Action Required
4) Review and Approve Kern Groundwater Special Activity Agreement No. 4
5) Review and Approve Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
6) Review and Approve Revised Rules and Regulations
7) Review and Approve Will Serve Letter to Cal Pine Energy for Solar Panel Maintenance.
8) Review and Approve Resolution 2018-04 Authorizing District to Act as a Contracting Party on Behalf
of the White Wolf Groundwater Sustainability Agency for Proposition 1 Grant Agreement
9) Review and Approve Resolution 2018-05 Announcing the Final Adoption of an Amended Conflict of
Interest Code
10) Reports & Updates (Review and possibly action on):
A. Facility Reports
B. Operations
C. Cal Fix Update
D. SGMA Update
E. Annexation #7
F. Financials
11) Public Input
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the TCWD’s jurisdiction, which is not on this
agenda, at this time (As required by Gov. Code § 54954.3(a)). However, any such non-agenda matter that
requires action will be referred to District staff or a report and action at a subsequent Board meeting.
12) Adjournment to Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a)):
Central Delta WA, et al. v. Department of Water Resources, et al.;
California Department of Water resources v. All Persons Interested, etc.
(Sac Sup # 34-2017-00215965)
Conference with Legal Counsel—Potential Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b)):
One Item
13) Adjourn
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TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address Telephone: (661) 248-3000
P.O. Box 478, Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Lebec, CA 93243
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 – 9:00 a.m.; at 5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
This meeting is held in accordance with the Brown Act Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government Code.
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting on February 13, 2018.
3) Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting on April 10, 2018.
4) Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting on May 14, 2018.
5) Review and Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between TCWD and Arvin Edison WSD
Regarding Overlapping Parcels.
6) Review and Approve Resolution 2018-03 Authorizing the District to Act as Contracting Party On
Behalf of the White Wolf Groundwater Sustainability Agency for Proposition 1 Grant
7) Reports (Review and possibly action on):
A. Facility Reports
B. Operations
C. SGMA Update
D. Financials (Budget)
8) Public Input
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the TCWD’s jurisdiction, which is not on this
agenda, at this time (As required by Gov. Code § 54954.3(a)). However, any such non-agenda matter that
requires action will be referred to District staff or a report and action at a subsequent Board meeting.
9) Adjournment to Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a)):
Central Delta WA, et al. v. Department of Water Resources, et al.;
California Department of Water resources v. All Persons Interested, etc.
(Sac Sup # 34-2017-00215965)
Conference with Legal Counsel—Potential Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b)):
One Item
10) Adjourn
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TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address Telephone: (661) 248-3000
P.O. Box 478, Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Lebec, CA 93243
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
February 13, 2018 – 9:00 a.m.
at 5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
This meeting is held in accordance with the Brown Act Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government Code.
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting on December 12, 2017.
3) Review and Consider Approving of a Resolution for the Establishment of and Participation in a
Groundwater Sustainability Agency Pursuant to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act for
the Castac Lake Valley Basin and Authorizing Execution of a Joint Powers Agreement:
(Resolution 2018-01).
4) Reports (Review and possibly action on):
A. Facility Reports
B. Operations
C. SGMA Update
D. Financials
5) Public Input
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the TCWD’s jurisdiction, which is not on this
agenda, at this time (As required by Gov. Code § 54954.3(a)). However, any such non-agenda matter that
requires action will be referred to District staff or a report and action at a subsequent Board meeting.
6) Adjournment to Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a)):
Central Delta WA, et al. v. Department of Water Resources, et al.;
California Department of Water resources v. All Persons Interested, etc.
(Sac Sup # 34-2017-00215965)
Conference with Legal Counsel—Potential Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b)):
One Item
7) Adjourn
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TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address Telephone: (661) 248-3000
P.O. Box 478, Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Lebec, CA 93243
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
October 10, 2017 – 9:00 a.m.; at 5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
This meeting is held in accordance with the Brown Act Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government Code.
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Approval of Minutes for the Adjourned Regular Meeting on August 14, 2017.
3) Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting on September 11, 2017.
4) Review and Consider Approving – Resolution No. 2017-06: Resolution Appointing a New Director to Fill a Vacancy in the Office of Director Allen Lyda – (by Resolution)
5) Review and Consider Appointment of Treasurer
6) Reports (Review and possibly action on):
A. Facility Reports
B. Operations
C. SGMA Update
D. Financials
7) Public Input
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the TCWD’s jurisdiction, which is not on this agenda, at this time (As required by Gov. Code § 54954.3(a)). However, any such non-agenda matter that requires action will be referred to District staff or a report and action at a subsequent Board meeting.
8) Adjournment to Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a)):
Central Delta WA, et al. v. Department of Water Resources, et al.;
Rosedale-Rio Bravo WSD and Buena Vista WSD v. Department of Water Resources, et al.
Central Delta WA, et al. v. Kern County Water Agency, et al.14)
California Department of Water resources v. All Persons Interested, etc.
(Sac Sup # 34-2017-00215965)
Conference with Legal Counsel—Potential Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b)):
One Item
9) Adjourn
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TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address Telephone: (661) 248-3000
P.O. Box 478,
Lebec, CA 93243 Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
July 10, 2017 – 1:30 pm; at 5665 Santa Elena Drive, Arvin, CA 93203
This meeting is held in accordance with the Brown Act Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government Code.
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Review and Consider Approving – Establishing of and Participation in a Groundwater Sustainability Agency Pursuant to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act for the Castac Lake Valley Basin and Authorizing Execution of a Joint Powers Agreement
4) Public Input
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the TCWD’s jurisdiction, which is not on this agenda, at this time (As required by Gov. Code § 54954.3(a)). However, any such non-agenda matter that requires action will be referred to District staff or a report and action at a subsequent Board meeting.
5) Adjournment to Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a)):
Central Delta WA, et al. v. Department of Water Resources, et al.;
Rosedale-Rio Bravo WSD and Buena Vista WSD v. Department of Water Resources, et al.
Central Delta WA, et al. v. Kern County Water Agency, et al.14)
Conference with Legal Counsel—Potential Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b)):
One Item
6) Adjourn
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TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
4436 Lebec Road, Tejon Ranch, CA 93243
Mailing Address Telephone: (661) 248-3000
P.O. Box 1000, Lebec, CA 93243 Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
August 09, 2016 – 9:00 am; at 4436 Lebec Road, Tejon Ranch, CA 93243
This meeting is held in accordance with the Brown Act Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California Government Code.
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Approval of minutes for regular meeting on June 14, 2016.
3) Review and possible action of Conflict of Interest Code
a) Memo to TCWD – Process for Adoption of the Accompanying Conflict of Interest Code
b) Conflict of Interest Code
c) Notice of Intention to Adopt an Amended Conflict of Interest
d) Resolution Announcing the Intent to Adopt an Amended Conflict of Interest Code and Establishing a Comment Period
4) Reports (Review and possibly action on):
A. Facility Reports
B. Operations
C. Water Usage
D. SGMA Updates
5) Public Input
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the TCWD’s jurisdiction, which is not on this agenda, at this time (As required by Gov. Code § 54954.3(a)). However, any such non-agenda matter that requires action will be referred to District staff or a report and action at a subsequent Board meeting.
6) Adjournment to Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a)):
Central Delta WA, et al. v. Department of Water Resources, et al.;
Rosedale-Rio Bravo WSD and Buena Vista WSD v. Department of Water Resources, et al.
Central Delta WA, et al. v. Kern County Water Agency, et al.14)
Conference with Legal Counsel—Potential Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b)):
One Item
7) Adjourn
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TEJON-CASTAC WATER DISTRICT (TCWD)
4436 Lebec Road, Tejon Ranch, CA 93243
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1000, Lebec, CA 93243
Telephone: (661) 248-3000
Facsimile: (661) 248-3100
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Tejon-Castac Water District
June 14, 2016- 9:00am; at 4436 Lebec Road, Tejon Ranch, CA 93243
This meeting is held in accordance with the Brown Act Pursuant to Section 54956 of the California
Government Code.
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) Approval of minutes for regular meeting on April 12, 2016.
3) Review and consider approval of the final draft Kern Groundwater Authority for the Tulare Lake
Basin Portions of Kern County Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement.
4) Review and possible action of Will Serve Letter for the Tejon Mountain Village Development
5) Review and possible action of Will Serve Letter for the Tejon Industrial Corporation to provide water
services for a temporary office.
6) Reports (Review and possibly action on):
A. Facility Reports
B. Operations
C. Water Usage
D. SGMA Updates
E. WRMWSD Contract Amendment for M&I Water Use Update
7) Public Input
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within the TCWD’s jurisdiction, which is not on this
agenda, at this time (As required by Gov. Code§ 54954.3(a)). However, any such non-agenda matter that
requires action will be referred to District staff or a report and action at a subsequent Board meeting.
8) Adjournment to Closed Session
Conference with Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(a)):
Central Delta WA. et al. v. Department of Water Resources, eta/.;
Rosedale-Rio Bravo WSD and Buena Vista WSD v. Department of Water Resources, et al.
Central Delta WA. et al. v. Kem County Water Agency, et a/. 14)
Conference with Legal Counsel-Potential Litigation (Govt. Code Section 54956.9(b)): One Item
9) Adjourn