TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Department of Planning, Building and Environmental Services
REPORT BY: David Morrison, Director
SUBJECT: 2020 Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Report submittal to the State Department of Water Resources
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services requests the following:
1. Accept the Napa County Groundwater Sustainability:
Annual Report - Water Year 2020; and
2. Authorize submittal of the report to the State Department of Water Resources (DWR)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Napa County Groundwater Sustainability: Annual Report - Water Year 2020 is the seventh Annual Report, with five previous reports prepared for the years 2014 through 2019. This is a technical report and includes recommendations for the Agency's review and acceptance.
A presentation will be provided by the County's groundwater consultant, Luhdorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers.
Staff will provide updates on the 2021 groundwater monitoring program, Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) development, GSP grant awarded by the Department of Water Resources and next steps.
Procedural Requirements:
1. Receive staff report and presentation
2. Public comment
3. Motion, second, discussion and direction to staff
4. Vote on the items
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Vibrant and Sustainable Environment
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Consideration and possible adoption of a Categorical Exemption Class 14: It has been determined that this type of project does not have a significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. [See Class 14 ("Minor Additions to Schools") which may be found in the guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act at 14 CCR ?15314.]
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Since 2008, the County has been instrumental in implementing groundwater manag...
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