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Notice of Public Meeting San Diego River ConservancyA public meeting of the Governing Board of The San Diego River Conservancywill be held Thursday,September 12, 20192:00 pm – 4:00 pmMeeting LocationSan Diego County Water Authority 4677 Overland Ave, Conference Room San Diego, CA 92123*****NEW LOCATION*****Tele-Conference LocationsNatural Resources Agency 1416 Ninth Street, Room #1311Sacramento, CA 95814Department of Finance State Capitol, Room 1145 Sacramento, CA 95814Contact:Wendell Taper (619) 645-3183Meeting AgendaThe Board may take agenda items out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum, unless noted as time specific.Roll CallApproval of Minutes (ACTION)Consider approval of minutes for the July 11, 2019 meeting.Public Comment (INFORMATIONAL)Any person may address the Governing Board at this time regarding any matter within the Board’s authority. Presentations will be limited to three minutes for individuals and five minutes forrepresentatives of organizations. Submission of information in writing is encouraged. The Board is prohibited by law from taking any action on matters that are discussed that are not on the agenda; no adverse conclusions should be drawn by the Board’s not responding to such matters or public comments.Chairperson’s and Governing Board Members’ Report (INFORMATIONAL/ ACTION)Deputy Attorney General Report (INFORMATIONAL/ ACTION)Health and Safety Report (INFORMATIONAL)Plume Updates for the San Diego River Watershed (INFORMATIONAL) Presentation:Sean McClain, PG Engineering GeologistItems 8-10 Overview:Staff recommendations for funding for Proposition 1, Round 4, Grant programThe Conservancy received 5 applications for Round 4, requesting approximately $5 million. Conservancy staff evaluated submissions and is recommending partial funding for three applications.Broadway Creek Improvement Project – Phase A - Proposition 1 (ACTION)Applicant:City of El Cajon Requested amount:$800,000.00 Recommended amount: $750,000.00 Rank:1/5Phase A of the Broadway Creek Improvement Project proposes to implement improvements to Broadway Creek through flood control and restoration that will provide multiple benefits including protection of life and property, manage storm water, improve water quality for the San Diego River watershed. Broadway Creek leads into Forrester Creek, a tributary to the San Diego River. The purposes of this project are consistent with Proposition 1 Grant funding. [California Water Bond, Proposition 1 (2014)] The Board approved a $250,000 Prop 68 grant for this project at the May 9, 2019 meeting.Presentation:Jeffrey Manchester, City of El Cajon Ross Duenas, Chen Ryan AssociatesRecommendation:Approve Resolution 19-07Sycamore Canyon Invasive Control Project – Proposition 1 (ACTION)Applicant:County of San Diego, Parks and Recreation Requested amount:$756,000.00Recommended amount: $203,000.00 Rank:5/5Sycamore Canyon Project proposes to removal invasive non-native plants along Sycamore Canyon Creek, a tributary to the San Diego River, which will help promote the natural recovery and proliferation of native habitat which will benefit the wildlife in the area. The purposes of this project are consistent with Proposition 1 Grant funding. [California Water Bond, Proposition 1 (2014)]Presentation:Jennifer Price, Land Use/Environmental Planner IIICounty of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation Recommendation:Approve Resolution 19-08Wells Park Improvement Project– Proposition 1 (ACTION)Applicant:City of El Cajon Requested amount:$2,407,250.00 Recommended amount: $400,000.00 Rank:3/5The Wells Park Improvement Project proposes to implement permanent storm water quality improvements and low impact design (LID) features at Wells Park and surrounding neighborhoods using Best Management Practices (BMPs). This proposed Project is located in a disadvantage community. The purposes of this project are consistent with Proposition 1 Grant funding. [California Water Bond, Proposition 1 (2014)]Presentation:Jeffrey Manchester, PE, Principal Civil Engineer, City of El Cajon Ross Duenas, Chen Ryan AssociatesRecommendation:Approve Resolution 19-09San Diego County Water Authority (INFORMATIONAL)Overview of San Vicente Energy Storage Facility facilityPresentation:Gary Bousquet, Deputy Director of Engineering San Diego County Water AuthorityCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation (INFORMATIONAL)Overview of the planned exhibits and design for the new Kumeyaay interpretive area located on the former California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 11 Office Complex site in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.Presentation:Jim Engelke, ASLA, LEED APProject Manager, Southern Service Center California Department of Parks and RecreationNancy Mendez, Regional Interpretive Specialist, Southern Service Center California Department of Parks and RecreationExecutive Officer’s Report (INFORMATIONAL/ ACTION)The following topics may be included in the Executive Officer’s Report. The Board may take action regarding any of them:Proposition 1 spreadsheetProposition 68 spreadsheet – concept proposalsFY 19/20 BudgetPhotos of July 16th event at the Serra Museum – New interpretive exhibitsPhotos of cone collection at Cuyamaca Rancho State ParkNext MeetingThe next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be held November 14, 2019, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.AdjournmentAccessibilityIf you require a disability related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call Wendell Taper at 619-645-3183 or Dustin Harrison 619-525-4094Meeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:1SUBJECT:ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTIONSMeeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:2SUBJECT:APPROVAL OF MINUTES (ACTION)The Board will consider adoption of the July 11, 2019Board Meeting.PURPOSE:The minutes of the Board Meeting are attached forreview.RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutesSAN DIEGO RIVER CONSERVANCYMinutes of July 11, 2019 Public Meeting (Draft Minutes for Approval on September 12, 2019)CONSERVANCY Board Chair, Ben Clay called the July 11, 2019 meeting of the San Diego River Conservancy to order at approximately 2:00 p.m.Item 1.Roll CallMembers PresentBen Clay, ChairPublic at LargeJohn DonnellyWildlife Conservation Board (Via Phone 2:08pm) John ElliottKumeyaay Diegue?o Land ConservancyRuth HaywardPublic at LargeDianne JacobSupervisor, County of San Diego, Second District Chris LiefDepartment of FinanceGina MoranDepartment of Parks and Recreation Joshua NelsonNatural Resources Agency (Via Phone) Elsa SaxodPublic at LargeGail SevrensDepartment of Fish and WildlifeScott ShermanCouncilmember, City of San Diego, District 7 Cody PettersonSpeaker of the AssemblyGary StrawnSan Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board Conrad WearMayor, City of San Diego, DesigneeKimberly Weinstein Department of Parks and RecreationAbsentClarissa FalconPublic at Large Stephen Houlahan City of SanteeStaff Members PresentJulia RichardsExecutive OfficerWendell TaperAdministrative Services Manager Dustin HarrisonEnvironmental ScientistHayley PetersonDeputy Attorney GeneralItem 2.Approval of MinutesScott Sherman moved for approval of the minutes for the July 11, 2019 meeting and John Elliott seconded. Roll Call: Ayes: Ben Clay, Ruth Hayward, Joshua Nelson, Chris Lief, Gina Moran, Gail Sevrens, Dianne Jacob, Cody Petterson, Scott Sherman, John Elliott, Elsa Saxod; Abstain: Kimberly Weinstein, Conrad Wear (11-0-2)Item 3.Public Comment (INFORMATIONAL)No public comment.Item 4.Chairperson’s and Governing Board Members’ Report (INFORMATIONAL)Ben Clay welcomed Mr. Conrad Wear to the Board representing the City of San Diego. He toured the Serra Museum by himself and commented that it needs repairs. He noted an upcoming event at the Serra Museum on July 16th that will highlight the interpretive exhibits the Conservancy is helping to fund. He also discussed having the City of San Diego Lifeguards be involved with the San Diego Rivers Watershed Consortium Program.Ben has had discussion with the Rotary Club about working with the Conservancy as receptor of donations to help implement or develop projects. He explained although the Conservancy can receive money; it becomes a challenge when the Conservancy wants to use those funds.John Elliott thanked the Conservancy for supporting and partnering with the Kumeyaay Diegue?o Land Conservancy (KDLC) and the San Diego History Center to provide new interpretive exhibits at the Serra Museum.Ben Clay explained the Conservancy received a request from San Diego State University for a representative to join the San Diego State University’s advisory committee to help advise their Mission Valley Project.John Elliott said he was excited to be a part of that committee, on behalf of the Conservancy. He provides Kumeyaay perspectives and traditional uses of the river, and how the river environment is important to the Kumeyaay people. The next public meeting is on July 27th and he encouraged Kumeyaay representatives to attend. He thanked Ben.Kimberly Weinstein from California Department of Parks and Recreation gave a brief overview of the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Immediate Public Use Site, which is the former Caltrans site. She requests the project manager present during a future meeting. The completion date is early 2020. She appreciates working with the Kumeyaay Nation. The Old Town working group was established to gain input from stakeholders for the immediate public use. There are new interpretive elements telling the story of the Kumeyaay people and other inhabitants.Ben Clay mentioned the sensitive aspect of the project and looks forward to seeing future plans of the project.John Elliott said KDLC has been working with State Parks since 2012 on this project and looks forward to completing the project as well as other projects and partnerships. He requested State Parks attend Kumeyaay meeting to present updates.Item 5. Deputy Attorney General Report (INFORMATIONAL/ACTION)Hayley Peterson No report.Item 6. Health and Safety Report (INFORMATIONAL/ACTION)No Report.Item 7. Gaps Analysis Update (INFORMATIONAL)Julia Richards discussed update to the Conservancy’s Gaps Analysis for the San Diego River Trail. Conservancy staff worked on this past year which included data collection, coordination with agencies and stakeholders and understanding their priorities within the existing San Diego River Trail (SDRT) including community connections to the San Diego River Trail.Dustin Harrison provided an overview to date. The first Gaps Analysis was conducted in 2010. Its purpose was to identify potential alignments spanning the headwaters to the ocean. The first focus was on Reach 1 from El Capitan Reservoir parking lot down to Pacific Beach. The Conservancy assembled an intergovernmental working group, hired a subcontractor to gather and analyze data. This report identified 73 gaps; 89 miles planned or proposed and 35 miles existed.SANDAG completed an update in 2014 with narrower focus from Pacific Beach to Santee, Reach 1. The 2014 update identified 61 gaps with similar challenges such as private land owners, feasibility studies and funding limitations.In 2019, the Conservancy reached out to partners, local agencies, nonprofits and special districts to ask what are their priorities were on the San Diego River Trail and establishing community connections to the trail, for Reach 1. This survey information included 34 trail segments; 18 segments were not identified in previous gaps analyses for an estimated 21 miles in length. The Conservancy continues to speak with stakeholders who expressed a desire would like to expand upon community participation and have identified some segments that need possible re- routes/improved alignments. Staff built upon previous gaps analyses, including local jurisdictional priorities and incorporating a geocoding system.Looking at the San Diego River Trail in the upper watershed for the Reaches 2 and 3, the Conservancy has begun discussion with the United States Forest Service – Cleveland National Forest. Meetings have discussed possible alignments, utilizing existing trails and roads to minimize impacts, and avoiding culturally sensitive sites and reservation lands. SDRC wants to collaborate on planning and funding opportunities, verify, analyze and ground truth data and conduct feasibility studies in Reaches 2 and 3.Ben Clay commented this is a sample of what will be done in the other rivers south of the San Diego River. A map of what will be started and going forward by developing plans and requesting funding.Item 8. Overview and summary of Propositions 1 and 68 (INFORMATIONAL)Julia Richards reminded the Board of SDRC’s two propositions. Proposition 1 is the Water Quality Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 approved by voters on November 4th 2014. The purpose of Prop 1 is to address water quality and water supply and watershed protection and restoration projects. Under this bond the Conservancy will award competitive grants for multibenefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects. For Prop 1 the San Diego River Conservancy’s allocation was $17 million. Approved competitive grant program guidelines are posted on both the Conservancy’s website and California Natural Resources Agency website. The Conservancy solicited and awarded projects for rounds 1, 2 and 3 with round 4 in progress. A summary of approved projects for Round 1 are 6 grants for total of $3,435,000. Round 2, 5 grants for $2,285,418. And Round 3 for 2 grants totaling of $1,292,513: Rounds 1-2 equaled approximately $7 million.Proposition 68, the California Drought Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoors Access for All Act of 2018 approved by voters on June 5, 2018. Prop 68 funds must be spent in a way that addresses the most critical statewide needs and priorities. Those priorities are to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, benefits severely disadvantaged communities, emphasize efficient use and conservation of water, promotes wildlife and habitat conservation. The Conservancy’s allocation for this bond is $12 million. $2.4 will be awarded for projects benefiting severely disadvantaged communities. The competitive grant program guidelines have been approved and posted on the Conservancy’s website and Natural Resources website. The notice of funding availability was posted for round 1 letting people know that $2 million were available for fiscal year 19/20. Concept proposals were submitted. Of the concept proposals, 15 were received from local governments and nonprofit organizations. Project types included new and improved trails, facilities and other recreational amenities. Funding requested for this first round in $17 million.Full applications are due July 30th. The Conservancy expects future grant rounds in fiscal year 21/22 and 23/24.Being that Proposition 68 is a new bond, it has different purpose than Proposition 1 (Water Quality Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014). Proposition 68 Under habitat – land conservation projects, tree plantings, watershed invasive pest and plant control, converting channelized streams, and converting riverfront land from industrial use into public multi-use areas such as floodplains, wetlands and public trails. Other projects include under recreation – active transportation, new facilities and trails, paths and parkways, or other projects that address environmental damage. Also, project categories can include interpretive enhancements, public outreach, and flood management projects to either restore the land to the natural floodplain or acquire adjacent lands to accommodate periodic flooding.Ben Clay mentioned under Proposition 68 the Conservancy has already approved funding for a reforestation project I Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.Scott Sherman acknowledged the cleanup efforts in Mission Valley and asked about deadlines for spending those bond fund allocations. The application for the Adobe Falls project was missed by one day and he would like to make sure they have an opportunity to reapply in future grant rounds.Julia Richards responded it depends on the budget schedule by working with Department of Finance. There will be future opportunities; however, things are subject to change depending on availability of funds.Ben Clay a spending plan is sent to the state to determine what is available. There are limitations to make sure projects are done on time and to a certain standard. It’s not like the federal government when money needs to be spent within a timeline.Dianne Jacob asked about availability of funds for both grant programs. Is the $12 million just for this year or is it spread out over time? How does the Conservancy add rounds if the amount requested exceeds available grant funds? Same with Proposition 1. Bottom line, the Conservancy has more applications than money available. How can the Conservancy get more money?Julia Richards responded the $12 million is the entire allocation for Proposition 68, whereas Proposition 1 entire allocation to the Conservancy was $17 million. For Proposition 68, Round 1, the Conservancy posted the notice of funding which showed $2 million available. Applications go through the competitive evaluation process. For Proposition 68, Round 1 more than the $17 million was requested in grant applications. She asked if Department of Finance can answer Supervisor Jacob’s question.Chris Lief from Department of Finance responded the Bond language indicates how much is available to each conservancy. The Department cannot make more money than what the voters authorized. But there are other opportunities if another bond gets passed.Ben Clay the legislature needs to provide another bill. It is a challenge to get this area of the state recognized for funding. There will be needs in the other three rivers as well.Dianne Jacob if projects are shovel ready and the Conservancy demonstrates the need for funding, pursuing additional funding is important.Elsa Saxod asked who would lobby the legislature for more funds? She asked who follows that money to make sure projects follow the standards and stay within the timeframe allotted.Ben Clay as a state agency the Conservancy does not lobby. Local legislatures would ask the Conservancy to identify needs then they would request state legislatures to fulfill those requests.Julia Richards responded Conservancy staff monitors projects, receive invoices and progress reports for tasks identified in a Scope of Work that part of the grant agreement.Cody Petterson with regard to lobbying, he asked as an individual can he lobby the legislature?Ben Clay answered as a state; the Conservancy cannot lobby but individuals can.Item 9. Sycamore Creek Arundo Control Project (ACTION)Julia Richards discussed the background and history of the Sycamore Creek Project. The Conservancy has been working on this area in Santee which is a tributary to the San Diego River. Initial biomass removal occurred in 2014. Follow up re-treatments has occurred every year after that. Conservancy funded various grants using SANDAG EMP program, Propositions 40, 84 and 1. Approximate investment in this area to date is over $300,000. Last year Padre Dam Municipal Water District also contributed $30,000 towards re-treatment at this location. Abundant regrowth due to water availability such as urban runoff, new developments and Santee Lakes contributes to regrowth. The proposed project is within the San Diego River Watershed and achieves purposes of Proposition 1 Chapter 6 Section A 1-13, promotes three state plans and regional plans, has multi benefits, demonstrates best available science and is consistent with San Diego River Conservancy Act and strategic plan. It is located within a mile of a disadvantaged community. More details are in the Staff Report. Conservancy staff recommends approval for 19-04 to LRPC for control of invasive plants in Sycamore Creek in the amount of $212,600. She introduced Robin Rierdan as Executive Director of Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy.Robin Rierdan from Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy thanked the Board and said they have been removing Arundo throughout the watershed particularly in Lakeside and Santee. This project area is in the middle river near Santee Lakes. Efforts will be on the lower section. Palms and invasive have already been removed. Since 2013 control methods have been refined. Work involves removing palms and other invasive plants and monitoring for re- sprouts. Catastrophic flood and fire pictures were shown.Removing Arundo helps improve the health of the watershed. Maintenance and monitoring will be on a weekly basis applying new techniques to make sure Arundo does not return. One factor that contributes to Arundo returning is how much energy is stored in the rhizomes. Fortunately, they are able to kill rhizomes effectively. Dense stands block out natural plants and animals. Willow staking is easy and cheap to establish canopy. They want to diversify plants to support habitat.When started in 2013, they cut, allowed for regrowth, then painted herbicide using the foliar method. A mixture of Imazapyr and roundup using cut stump method applied directly to an open cut area has an 85% success rate. It eliminates herbicide drift targeting specifically the rhizome. Their efficiency through a Hans and Margaret Doe Foundation grant allowed them to acquire a drone and fly the drainages. With a channel length of 2 miles, this drone will save time and money to accurately measure regrowth.John Elliott asked how the herbicide affects water quality because tribal members collect, use and sometimes eat vegetation so it is important to know.Robin Rierdan responded cut stump method is confined, there is no over spray or drift. It is done when wind speed is less than 5mph and herbicide is dabbed on the open cut. They can see where their dye goes and her staff knows other herbicide options are worse.Gary Strawn added the Waterboard and the San Diego River Park Foundation tests water quality at the bottom of that section every month. Since they are not testing for the coagulant, it is hard to determine those impacts. Thewater quality itself has improved since the start of this project. If it weren’t for the Arundo removal, flooding would be worse. Another way to determine would be a bioassessment, but that takes about 5 years.Julia Richards suggested Board Members can contact grantees to observe implementation first-hand.John Elliott understood the situation and commented that he would like to see some native vegetation such as basket plants, rushes and deer grass.Robin Rierdan asked John to send a plant list and would be interested in seeding. Since this is a statewide issue the Regional Water Quality Control Board would require a rigorous process costing significant funding to monitor.Gina Moran expanded on Robin’s application methods. The foliar application uses much more herbicide. A dabber contains the herbicide and is more effective.Scott Sherman moved for approval of Resolution 19-04 and Cody Petterson seconded.Roll Call: Ayes: Ben Clay, Ruth Hayward, Joshua Nelson, Chris Lief, Gina Moran, Kimberly Weinstein, Gail Sevrens, Dianne Jacob, Cody Petterson, Conrad Wear, Scott Sherman, John Elliott, Elsa Saxod (13-0-0)Item 10. Ruffin Canyon Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Project (ACTIO)Julia Richards the Ruffin Canyon Habitat Restoration and Enhancement project proposes to remove and control invasive non-native plants including removing over 300 palms trees, restore habitat and address erosion in the canyon. This proposed project is within the San Diego River Watershed and achieved purposes of Proposition 1 Chapter 6 Section A 1-13. It promotes state and regional plans, provides multibenefit, employs the best available sciences, is consistent with the San Diego River Conservancy Act and Strategic Plan and a disadvantaged community is located within a half mile of project site. More details are in the staff report. Conservancy staff recommends approval of Resolution 19-05 to Canyonlands to restore 10.7 acres in the City of San Diego in the amount of $514,400.Eric Bowlby Executive Director of San Diego Canyonlands said he is impressed with drones helping to map vegetation throughout the watershed. He has been Executive Director of San Diego Canyonlands for 11 years. Prior to that in 1999 he was with the Sierra Club Canyons Campaign until 2008. They created friends and stewardship groups including Ruffin Canyon which was founded in 2002. Monthly stewardship continues to this day. This proposed project restores habitat including removes palm trees, reduces fire threat, reduces stream erosion and sedimentation. They will improve water quality draining to the coast by planting deep-rooted native plants which increase infiltration. They engage the community and the canyon’s friends’ groups.Phase 1 includes willow and mulefat plantings after removal of shallow-rooted non-native plants. To the degree water slows down and is absorbed, the health and beneficial uses of aquatic ecosystems improves. Canyons are distributed throughout urban areas and filters runoff before reaching the coast.Ruffin Canyon is situated in the San Diego River Watershed. Severely disadvantaged communities and disadvantaged communities (DAC) were shown on the map with the nearest DAC 700 feet from their project. He thanked the Conservancy for funding in Rueda Canyon which removed 400 palms by helicopter. A helicopter flight path shows the route to an SDG&E staging area for the cut palm trees Palms grow in the middle of the stream and cause erosion. He asked if the Board has any questions.Ben Clay observed Rueda Canyon palm removal project and mentioned helicopters are low impact compared to bulldozers destroying habitat to create new roads for transporting biomass out of the canyons.Scott Sherman thanked Eric for removing palm trees with helicopters in Rueda Canyon. Although costly, it was non- intrusive and easier in the long run than using man-power.Gail Sevrens asked about the trail re-alignment in Ruffin Canyon. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife supports moving uses out of wetlands. In this case however, constraints are California gnatcatcher occupied coastal sage scrub. She recommends early consultation to ensure consistency with the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP). Because of these underlying issues, the Department will abstain on this project.Eric Bowlby responded Canyonlands developed a Canyon Enhancement Program and is interested in trails projects and the City is working on the CEQA process. This re-alignment would take the trail out of the floodplain. This sustainable trail would be 4 feet wide, staying cognizant of regulations, avoiding impacts and connect to the San Diego River Trail.Cody Petterson asked about the source of these palm trees. Does the City have a program to incentivize removal of source palms? It would be a great opportunity to fund the removal of these tree sources.Eric Bowlby responded the seed source occurs because of the ornamental landscape trees in the region. The urban canyons have other invasive plants, being vigilant and having volunteer stewardship is their number one priority for sustainability. Keeping the friends’ groups going and involving the youth is important to maintain progress fighting invasive plants in the canyon.Scott Sherman moved for approval of Resolution 19-05 and Cody Petterson seconded.Roll Call: Ayes: Ben Clay, Ruth Hayward, Joshua Nelson, Chris Lief, Gina Moran, Kimberly Weinstein, Dianne Jacob, Cody Petterson, Conrad Wear, Scott Sherman, Elsa Saxod; Abstain: Gail Sevrens (11-0-1)Item 11. Lakeside Arundo Control Project (ACTION)Julia Richards stated Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy submitted a grant application for a project titled “Lakeside Arundo Control” (Project). The original project for invasive removal and control was funded from Proposition 84 funds in partnership with the State Coastal Conservancy which took place during 2013-2018. The proposed Project would be the second retreatment to this area because invasive plants require multiple re-treatments to control or eradicate. The proposed project is within the San Diego River Watershed, achieves purposes of Proposition 1 Chapter 6 Section A 1-13 promotes 3 state and regional plans, provides multibenefits, employs best science available, is consistent with the San Diego River Conservancy Act and Strategic Plan. Several areas within the project site are within disadvantaged communities. More information is in the staff report. Conservancy staff recommend approval of Resolution 19-06 to Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy to remove and control invasive plants in Lakeside in the amount of $420,000. Robin Rierdan, Executive Director for Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy will provide a presentation and answer any questions the Board may have.Robin Rierdan stated Lakeside’s River Park Conservancy has been removing invasive vegetation in the San Diego River watershed since 2013. This proposed Project will control 65 as well as remove biomass on an additional 5 acres, primarily Oak Creek and other small drainages. In the north is where most biomass removal will occur and the south is where much of the maintenance and monitoring will occur. They have 335 right of entry permits Eucalyptus Hills residences are eager to have vegetation removed, due to severe risk of fire. Los Coches Creek and other spots is where they are targeting. Arundo can regrow up to foot a week. 90% of Arundo will be removed and a drone will monitor 5 miles a week. The drone has infrared capabilities to identify homeless individuals and can identify other invasive plants through different heat signatures.Dianne Jacob thanked Robin for all her work.Scott Sherman moved for approval of Resolution 19-06 and Dianne Jacob seconded.Roll Call: Ayes: Ben Clay, Ruth Hayward, Joshua Nelson, Chris Lief, Gina Moran, Kimberly Weinstein, Gail Sevrens, Dianne Jacob, Cody Petterson, Conrad Wear, Scott Sherman, Elsa Saxod (12-0-0)Item 12. Dissolved Oxygen Project (INFORMATIONAL)Julia Richards introduced the San Diego River Park Foundation who was awarded a Proposition 1 grant install an aerator device in the San Diego River to increase dissolved oxygen levels to threshold of 5 mg/L or higher to support aquatic organisms and reduce odor problems (Project). Resolution 17-02 authorized $131,000 with a performance period from May 1, 2017 to June 28, 2019. Shannon Quigley-Raymond, River Ecosystem Manager and Sarah Hutmacher, Associate Director from the Foundation will provide an overview of their report.Sarah Hutmacher from the San Diego River Park Foundation thanked the Board for allowing them to present the results of their project. Since it was a pilot project, they were able to better understand the potential some of aeration devices to address some of the dissolved oxygen issues experienced in the lower San Diego River. Particularly these ponded engineered sections. They think the information is valuable for informing future efforts.The Foundation was able to leverage $251,000 in additional funding for the Conservancy grant $131,000 for a total Project amount of $382,000. This includes in-kind contributions; US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), SonTek, volunteers and other partners. She turned it over to Shannon for an overview of the aeration device.Shannon Quigley-Raymond from the San Diego River Park Foundation noted the lower San Diego River experiences odor issues and fish kills. This pilot Project purpose was to address those issues and bring DO levels up to the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s basin plans threshold of 5 mg/L or higher to support aquatic organisms and reduce odor problems along the river experiences. So, this Project is an engineered solution to an engineered river. The secondary goal was to engage the community, increase understanding of water quality issues, reduce non- point source through understanding and increase stewardship.The Project area depth was variable reaching a maximum from 6-15 feet. October through December 2017 was the first deployment. July through November 2018 was the second deployment. The solar-powered aerators were based on USBR’s recommendation and intake depths were modified to test efficacy. The floating solar panel that powered the pump were quiet and minimally intrusive. Panels were anchored and diving required skill since visibility was 3-4 inches.Sarah Hutmacher briefly summarized the educational component of the project. They were conducted concurrent with installation of first aerators throughout the rest of the project and used as a gage to customize their education efforts. She reported 64 different education activities and talked to 8,000 different people and through other media reached about 75,000 impressions. A total of 615 responses from surveys either pre or post project implementation were received. Surprisingly, most surveys were paper form.Survey results were as follows: 91% knew there was a river, less than half have heard of the River Park Foundation, 51% reported a bad smell and more than half described it as a rotten egg smell. That smell is consistent with low dissolved oxygen levels. A compiled survey report will have all survey data collected.Shannon Quigley-Raymond to gage success of the project, the employed San Diego State University to monitor the Project. Data loggers continuously monitored dissolved oxygen and temperature. Grab samples were taken for nutrients and hydrogen sulfide, total organic carbon, nitrogen and other chemistry parameters. Later in the season, panel efficiency decreased, bird droppings on panels, and native submergent aquatic vegetation. Adaptive management was employed and a bigger panel was installed with a pump above water for easier to access and reduce bio-fouling. Filters were cleaned more frequently and replaced more often. Filters reduce contaminants entering the motor. The location was also adjusted to determine performance.Sarah Hutmacher the education effort was successful, testing people’s knowledge of water quality increased by about 25%. Through this Project volunteers were engaged, got in boats, put on wetsuits and talked to kids about water quality. Residents in the area were interested and were curious about what causes the odors and possible solutions. The Foundation doesn’t necessarily have quantitative data, but anecdotally have seen improved understanding.Ben Clay asked if the solar panel aerators were successful.Shannon Quigley-Raymond responded they did not reach their goal of 5mg/L of DO. The average was 4.6mg/L, but they weren’t able to confirm aerators were successful. Some examples included only running during daylight, no backup battery to run at night.Ben Clay asked what could have been done to make these more effective.Shannon Quigley-Raymond mentioned this method was low impact. For example, the bubbler line would require more permitting. They recommend future iterations of an aeration project in the completion report. The solar powered floating panels were not effective.Sarah Hutmacher added this part of the river was much larger in volume than initially anticipated. There are many different aeration devices worth exploring. This particular stream profile and aeration design was not effective.Gary Strawn believes this is one of the bigger water quality issues on the river. Keep in mind, projects like this are addressing a symptom. The education aspect is huge because the cause of low dissolved oxygen is from runoff and nutrients. There is not a simple solution, but informing the public about the cause of poor water quality is everyone’s responsibility.Ruth Hayward thanked them for their efforts and requested to see a diagram. She asked what type of surveys and how many were done before deciding this aeration design. She asked about the crash in dissolved oxygen that occurred.Shannon Quigley-Raymond the state of the river report includes a diagram. USBR as well as SDSU did a literature review of different river systems locally and internationally including one at El Capitan Reservoir. In 2003, USBR created a technical report. She wasn’t sure on the number of devices. In October there was a first storm event flush that crashed dissolved oxygen levels to near zero. However, at that time DO was increased near the aerator.Ruth Hayward thanked them for their work.Item 13. Executive Officer’s Report (INFORMATIONAL/ACTION)Julia Richards the 2020 proposed board meeting dates were presented. She thanked Natural Resources Agency and State Coastal conservancy for updating SDRC’s website to comply with new laws. She was very appreciative.Ben Clay mentioned the Conservancy will have a new meeting venue for September and November because the County’s Conference room will be undergoing renovations. State building will also need to be vacated soon. Stay tuned for the Serra Museum’s 250-year celebration and thanked everyone for attending.AdjournmentMeeting adjourned at 3:40 pmMeeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:3SUBJECT:PUBLIC COMMENTPURPOSE:Any person may address the Governing Board at this timeregarding any matter within the Board’s authority. Presentations will be limited to three minutes for individuals and five minutes for representatives of organizations. Submission of information in writing is encouraged. The Board is prohibited by law from taking any action on matters that are discussed that are not on the agenda; no adverse conclusions should be drawn by the Board’s not responding to such matters or public comments.Meeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:4SUBJECT:CHAIRPERSON’S AND GOVERNING BOARDMEMBERS’ REPORTS (INFORMATIONAL/ACTION)PURPOSE:These items are for Board discussion only and the Board will take no formal action.Meeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:5SUBJECT:DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL REPORT(INFORMATIONAL/ACTION)Meeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:6SUBJECT:HEALTH AND SAFETY (INFORMATIONAL)Meeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:7SUBJECT:PLUME UPDATES FOR THE SAN DIEGO RIVERWATERSHED (INFORMATIONAL)Update by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board on two plumes sites near SDSU Mission Valley and El Cajon.Presentation:Sean McClain, Engineering Geologist, San Diego Regional Water Quality Control BoardMeeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:8SUBJECT:BROADWAY CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT –PHASE A, UNDER PROPOSITION 1 (ACTION)Applicant:City of El CajonRequested amount:$800,000.00Recommended amount:$750,000.00Rank:1/5Phase A of the Broadway Creek Improvement Project proposes to implement improvements to Broadway Creek through flood control and restoration that will provide multiple benefits including protection of life and property, manage storm water, improve water quality for the San Diego River watershed. Broadway Creek leads into Forester Creek, a tributary to the San Diego River. The purposes of this project are consistent with Proposition 1 Grant funding. [California Water Bond, Proposition 1 (2014)]Presentation:Jeffrey Manchester, Principal Civil Engineer, City of El Cajon Ross Duenas, Chen Ryan AssociatesRecommendation: Approve Resolution 19-07Resolution No: 19-07RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN DIEGO RIVER CONSERVANCYAUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO GRANT $750,000 FROM THE CONSERVANCY’S PROPOSITION 1 FUNDS TO THE CITY OF EL CAJON FOR THE BROADWAY CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PHASE A)WHEREAS, the mission of the San Diego River Conservancy is to further the goals of its enabling legislation by conserving and restoring the lands and waters of the San Diego River watershed,WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California created the San Diego River Conservancy for the purposes of acquiring, conserving, restoring and managing public lands,WHEREAS, this project is consistent the Conservancy’s Strategic Plan, Program 3: Preserve and Restore Natural Resources, and Program 5: Enhance Water Quality and Natural Flood Conveyance,WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has provided funds under The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) for $7.545 billion in general obligation bonds to fund ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration, water supply infrastructure projects, including surface and groundwater storage, and drinking water protection; andWHEREAS, Proposition 1 provides for competitive grants for multibenefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects in accordance with statewide priorities (Water Code, § 79730); andWHEREAS, Proposition 1 allocated Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000) to the San Diego River Conservancy, for multibenefit water quality, water supply, and watershed protection and restoration projects for the watersheds of the state (Water Code, § 79731, subd. (e)); andWHEREAS, the San Diego River Conservancy has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; andWHEREAS on May 9, 2019 the Governing Board of the Conservancy approved $250,000 in funding through its Proposition 68 Grant Program to the City of El Cajon for Phase A of the Broadway Channel Improvement Project, by the Conservancy’s Resolution 19-03; andWHEREAS the City of El Cajon submitted an application to the Conservancy through its Proposition 1 Grant Program requesting an additional $800,000 and staff is recommending the Conservancy grant $750,000 in funding to restore approximately 1,416 LF of Broadway Creek across 1.6 acres to increase the capacity to handle storms and reduce the frequency of flooding, stabilize the slopes, revegetate the channel with native vegetation, improve water quality and restore habitat (the Project); andWHEREAS the City of El Cajon estimate Project cost for Phase A is $3,810,000.00. The City of El Cajon proposes to fund $1,705,000 for Phase A; an adjacent private development has committed up to $800,000, and the County of San Diego’s will contribute of $90,000; andWHEREAS, the San Diego River Conservancy and staff have reviewed the grant application, conducted a site visit and recommend the Project for approval.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the San Diego River Conservancy’s Governing Board, based on the accompanying staff report and attached exhibits:The proposed Project is consistent with the Conservancy’s mission and strategic plan.The proposed authorization is consistent with the purposes and objectives of San Diego River Conservancy Act (Public Resources Code, Division 22.9, [Sections 32630-32659.9])The San Diego River Conservancy hereby authorizes the disbursement of up to $750,000.00 (Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars) from Proposition 1 grant funds to the City of El Cajon for the Project.Appoints the Executive Officer, or her designee, as an agent to execute all agreements, grants, sub- contracts and other documents needed for the completion of the Project.Prior to the disbursement of implementation funds, the grantee shall submit for the review and written approval of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy a scope of work, budget and schedule and the City of El Cajon will update the Conservancy’s Governing Board regarding final Project design.Approved and adopted the 12th day of September 2019. I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Number 19-07 was duly adopted by the San Diego River Conservancy’s Governing Board.Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Nays: Absent: Julia L. Richards Executive OfficerSan Diego River Conservancy’s Governing Board Members Roll Call VoteNameAyesNoesAbstainedCNRA: Josh NelsonDOF: Chris LiefCADFW: Gail SevrensConrad Wear, SD Mayor designeeCounty Supervisor Dianne JacobScott ShermanCity of San Diego CouncilmemberBen Clay, ChairRuth Hayward, Vice ChairJ. Cody PettersonClarissa FalconJohn ElliottElsa SaxodDPR Kim WeinsteinDPR Gina MoranStephen HoulahanStaff Recommendation SDRC Resolution 19-07September 12, 2019PROPOSITION 1 GRANTRECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorization to provide up to $750,000.00 to the City of El Cajon for a flood management and habitat restoration project at Broadway Creek, which runs adjacent to private homeowners and portions of which ownership is shared by the County of San Diego.LOCATION: Broadway Creek, located within the boundaries of the City of El Cajon and the County of San Diego, flows through urbanized disadvantaged communities (DAC) identified by California Department of Water Resources and drains to Forrester Creek, a tributary to the San Diego River.RESOLUTION AND FINDINGS: Staff recommends that the San Diego River Conservancy adopt the following resolution pursuant to the San Diego River Conservancy Act (Public Resources Code, § 32630 et seq.):The San Diego River Conservancy hereby authorizes the disbursement of up to $750,000.00 (seven hundred fifty thousand dollars) to implement projects focused on improving flood management, water quality, water supply, ecosystem, watershed protection and restoration specifically as follows:City of El Cajon: Seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000.00) to restore a section of Broadway Creek to reduce flooding, property damage, control erosion by installation of native vegetation, naturally filter storm water run-off and provide educational and interpretative opportunities.Prior to the disbursement of funds, the grantee shall submit for the review and written approval of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy a scope of work, budget and schedule, and the names and qualifications of any contractors to be employed in carrying out the project.Staff further recommends that the Conservancy adopt the following findings:Based on the accompanying staff report and attached exhibits, the San Diego River Conservancy hereby finds that:The proposed project is consistent with the current Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines for the Conservancy’s Proposition 1 grant program.The proposed authorization is consistent with the purposes and objectives of the San Diego River Conservancy Act, including Section 32649.PROJECT SUMMARY: The City of El Cajon (City) is seeking funds to restore a segment of Broadway Creek to reduce flooding, property damage, control erosion by installation of native vegetation and naturally filter storm water run-off, and provide educational and interpretative opportunities through flood control management and restoration of habitat (Project). Broadway Creek is in need of improvements due to its inability to handle rain events and existing urbanrunoff in the City. The City proposes to implement improvements to protect life and property by minimizing flood risk and detrimental erosion.Additionally, restoration of native vegetation to riparian and wetland habitat will improve water and air quality, which are anticipated to have multiple benefits to the watershed.SITE DESCRIPTION: Broadway Creek, Phase A, is an approximately 1,416-foot-long unimproved creek stretching from Broadway Avenue to the south and meandering northwesterly to Ballantyne Street. Broadway Creek is located within the boundaries of the City of El Cajon and the County of San Diego. Prevalent along the alignment of the creek is a non-uniform cross section, heavy erosion and substantial invasive non-native vegetation. Additionally, the City is faced with the risk of surface water overtopping due to capacity issues with the channel and its inability to convey storms. Such overtopping poses a health and safety risk as flood damage may occur, which has the potential to affect adjacent properties.Over the years, Broadway Creek has experienced severe erosion, slope failures on both sides (see Figures 1 & 2), sedimentation, and ponding along the portions of the project area.Additionally, the channel is contained by chain-link fencing with various access points for people to enter the channel posing safety hazards during high water flows.10729971625133519289303762Figure 1 & 2 – Photographs showing erosion and damage to channel wallsPROJECT HISTORY: Broadway Creek is in need of improvement to add capacity due to its inability to convey storm water events and existing urban runoff. The majority of the creek’s alignment is in a FEMA Floodplain Special Flood Hazard Area, and as described, is adjacent to existing properties and residences. If erosion continues to adversely affect side slopes, risk to health, safety, and water quality will continue.PROJECT NEED: The comprehensive improvements will remove debris and invasive non-native plants within the existing channel while providing stabilized slopes for adjacent residences. The existing channel will be reinforced by riprap, gabions, or other hard armor, which will resistparticle erosion, and native vegetation will be planted to improve health of riparian area. The Project will incorporate a bio-retention area with native vegetation, and a cobble swale for low flows will assist with storm water pre-treatment as well as flow control. Such improvements will also allow storm water to infiltrate naturally and recharge existing groundwater aquifers.Additionally, this concept will allow significant storm water flows to be conveyed above the low- flow swale and be directed to the existing storm water infrastructure.PROJECT FINANCING: The total project amount is $3,268,000.00. Project applicant is requesting $1,000,000.00 (30.6%) from the Conservancy. The Conservancy recommends funding$750,000.00. The anticipated source of Conservancy funds for this project is an appropriation from Proposition 1 grant funds, for Ecosystem, Watershed Protection and Restoration.CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY’S ENABLING LEGISLATION: This project would beundertaken consistent with the Conservancy’s enabling legislation (Public Resources Code, §§ 32630-32659).CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY’S STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S) & OBJECTIVE(S):Consistent with Program 3, Preserve and Restore Natural Resources (Riparian Restoration) and Program 5, Enhance Water Quality and Natural Flood Conveyance, from the Conservancy’s Strategic Plan Update 2018-2023.CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY’S PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA & GUIDELINES:The proposed project is consistent with the Conservancy’s current Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines, last updated on December 2017, in the following respects:REQUIRED CRITERIAThe project is within the jurisdiction of the San Diego River Conservancy (San Diego watershed). Yes. The project area is along Broadway Creek, which flows northwest in El Cajon to Forrester Creek, a tributary to the San Diego River.The extent to which the project has support from the jurisdiction over the location of the project. The project applicant has support from the County of San Diego and appropriate easements to access the site. The majority of Segment A is located within the City. For the County portion of Segment A, the City is currently engaged in ongoing collaboration and will provide proof of the County’s support with the full application.The extent to which the project achieves one or more of the purposes of Proposition 1, Chapter 6, section 79732 subsection a (1-13).Purpose 3 – This project will restore river parkways by improving natural flood conveyance and restoring native riparian habitat along the Forrester Creek Watershed. Phase A would cover 1,400 LF.Purpose 4 – The proposed project intends to improve wetland and migratory bird ecosystems and increase instream flow by expanding the flood channel and stabilizing the bank with native vegetation and other engineered reinforcement measures.Purpose 11 – Through various restoration activities, pollution runoff from erosion will be reduced by reducing flow velocities through installation of bioswale to capture stormwater.The extent to which the application includes a complete, reasonable and well thought out proposed scope of work, budget and schedule.To launch this project, the City is requesting the San Diego River Conservancy’s support for Phase A, an approximately 1,416-foot-long segment that runs parallel to Hart Street and Ballantyne Street. The City will consult with the County of San Diego for plan approval and financial support as needed. Phase A activities include grading to increase conveyance and divert storm water. Once the capacity is increased, slopes and the channel bottom will be stabilized with rip-rap and re-vegetation, which includes wetland and riparian restoration.Table 1: The following tasks describe milestones with estimated budget and anticipated schedule.TaskMilestoneEstimated CostAnticipated Completion DateTask 1 Project AdministrationCEQA, Planning, Reporting Project Management$187,500.007/30/2020Task 2 ImplementationConstruction$562,500.004/30/2021Total$750,000.00The extent to which the project promotes and implements state and/or regional plans and policies.California Water Action Plan (Update 2016)Action 4 – Protect and Restore Important Ecosystems; Enhance Water Flows in Streams StatewideAction 6 – Expand Water Storage Capacity and Improve Groundwater Management; Improve Sustainable Groundwater ManagementSan Diego Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (2019 Update Phase 1)Goal 2 – Protect and enhance water qualityGoal 3 – Protect and enhance our watershed and natural resourcesGoal 4 – Enhance resiliency to climate change for local water resourcesGoal 5 – Promote and support sustainable integrated water resources management.Safeguarding California Plan – California’s Climate Adaptation StrategyPrinciple 5 – Prioritize natural infrastructure solutions that build climate preparedness, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and produce other multiple benefits.San Diego River Conservancy’s Climate Change PolicyPolicy 3 – Collaboration to support adaption strategiesCity of El Cajon Drainage Master Plan DRAFTCity of El Cajon Jurisdictional Runoff Management ProgramStream Rehabilitation Program – projects may be utilized to address storm water runoff flows rehabilitate channelized or hydro-modified streams, restore wetland and riparian habitat, restore watershed functions, and/ or restore beneficial uses of receiving waters.Floodplain Management Plan County of San Diego, California (2007)Goal 9 – Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, including people, critical facilities/ infrastructure, and public facilities due to floods.Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan – City of El CajonGoal 5 – Reduce the possibility of damage and losses to existing assets, particularly people, critical facilities/ infrastructure, and City-owned facilities, due to floods.Actions 5.B.2 & 3 – Continue to identify and prioritize flood control projects and continue to pursue available grant funds for flood control projects.The extent to which the project employs new or innovative technology or practices.To assess climate change impacts, the City will use the California Climate Investments “I Love a Clean San Diego” and “iTree” tool. Baselines for water quality, carbon sequestration, stream length, number and types of existing plants, existing ratio of native to non-native plants and removal of waste and debris will be measured with these quantifying tools. The percent change will be reported in quarterly progress reports with maintenance activities after construction: monthly and/or quarterly visitation, monitoring to clean any debris and ensure public safety, water quality sampling to confirm lower levels of pollutants (e.g., nitrogen, iron, sulfur, aluminum, zinc, bacteria), vegetation monitoring and ongoing landscaping. Also included in the reports would be written narrative and work plans, copies of designs and permits, results of monitoring and assessments, pictures of the site, installed signage and financial reports.The extent to which the applicant demonstrates a clear and reasonable method for measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the project.The City plans to engage the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board and/or California Department of Water Resources to recommend Broadway Creek as one of their water quality monitoring sites within a DAC. Where appropriate, the City will comply with any requirements to collect and report data to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) in a manner that is compatible and consistent with surface water monitoring or groundwater data systems administered by the SWRCB (e.g., California Environmental Data Exchange Network [CEDEN] for surface water data) (CWC §79704).The extent to which the project provides multiple benefits.The purpose of the Broadway Creek Improvement Project is to contribute to the restoration and health of the San Diego River Watershed through watershed adaptation practices. The goals of the improvements include: reduced impacts of climate change on communities and ecosystems,protection of life and property from flooding, increased native habitat and decreased water pollution and contamination.The City will develop a maintenance, monitoring and assessment program based on State standards and measurement methods. New native vegetation and grasses will support filtration and habitat, and require less landscaping intervention than current conditions. A bioswale will improve water quality and increase habitat value. Water quality sampling and stream modeling will determine exceedances so that filtration features can target pollutant thresholds set by R9- 2015-0100 San Diego Regional MS4 Permit and the City’s Water Quality Improvement Plan.Whether the project reflects best available science.The project team conducted site assessments of the project area in 2017 and subsequently updated data with 2019 field studies. Additionally, current data is supplemented with additional resources including 8 project-specific studies and more than a dozen non-profit, local, state and federal sources. With these data, the project team is able to design the most suitable and sustainable solutions for Broadway Creek.The extent to which the applicant demonstrates experience successfully implementing similar projects or demonstrates appropriate and necessary partnerships to complete the project.The applicant has demonstrated similar success implementing multi-million-dollar sewer, traffic and public safety improvements by forming essential partnerships with State Water Board, Caltrans and Federal Highway Administration, often requiring extensive public outreach and coordination. Project components included mitigation of environmental impacts, monitoring and reporting to State and Federal agencies.The project is in a disadvantaged community.The Project is in a disadvantaged community.Matching funds from applicant and/or other sources.The City of El Cajon proposes to fund $1,705,000 for Phase A. Additionally, a portion of the creek would be adjacent to a private development who has committed up to $800,000. The City recently received a $250,000 award from the San Diego River Conservancy’s Proposition 68 grant program. Lastly the County of San Diego’s contribution of $90,000 brings total matching funds to $2,845,PLIANCE WITH CEQA: The proposed project application will include CEQA environmental documentation, along with community outreach efforts.State of CaliforniaSan Diego River ConservancyMeeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:9SUBJECT:SYCAMORE CANYON INVASIVE CONTROL PROJECT – PROPOSITION 1 (ACTION)Applicant:County of San Diego, Parks and Recreation Requested amount:$756,000.00Recommended amount:$203,000.00 Rank:5/5Sycamore Canyon Project proposes to removal invasive non-native plants along Sycamore Canyon Creek, a tributary to the San Diego River, which will help promote the natural recovery and proliferation of native habitat which will benefit the wildlife in the area. The purposes of this project are consistent with Proposition 1 Grant funding. [California Water Bond, Proposition 1 (2014)]Presentation:Jennifer Price, Land Use/Environmental Planner IIICounty of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation Recommendation: Approve Resolution 19-08Resolution No: 19-08RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN DIEGO RIVER CONSERVANCYAUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO GRANT $203,000 FROM THE CONSERVANCY’S PROPOSITION 1 FUNDS TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR GOODAN CANYON/SYCAMORE PRESERVE TARGETED INVASIVE NON-NATIVE PLANT TREATMENT PROJECTWHEREAS, the mission of the San Diego River Conservancy is to further the goals of its enabling legislation by conserving and restoring the lands and waters of the San Diego River watershed; andWHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has provided funds under The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) for $7.545 billion in general obligation bonds to fund ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration, water supply infrastructure projects, including surface and groundwater storage, and drinking water protection; andWHEREAS, Proposition 1 provides for competitive grants for multibenefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects in accordance with statewide priorities (Water Code, § 79730); andWHEREAS, Proposition 1 allocates Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000) to the San Diego River Conservancy, for multibenefit water quality, water supply, and watershed protection and restoration projects for the watersheds of the state (Water Code, § 79731, subd. (e)); andWHEREAS, the San Diego River Conservancy has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; andWHEREAS, the County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation applied to the San Diego River Conservancy for funds to remove and treat invasive non-native plants, restore portions of Sycamore Canyon Creek, and to remove invasive non-native trees adjacent to the ranger station in Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch Preserve (the Project); andWHEREAS, the County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation requests $720,000; and staff is recommending $203,000.00 to implement a phased approach.WHEREAS, this Project is consistent with the Conservancy’s Strategic Plan, Program 3: Preserve and Restore Natural Resources, and Program 5: Enhance Water Quality and Natural Flood Conveyance,WHEREAS, the San Diego River Conservancy staff have reviewed the grant application, conducted a site visit and recommends the Project for approval.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the San Diego River Conservancy’s Governing Board, based on the accompanying staff report and attached exhibits:The proposed Project is consistent with the current Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines for the Conservancy’s Proposition 1 grant program.The proposed authorization is consistent with the purposes and objectives of San Diego River Conservancy Act (Public Resources Code, Sections 32630-32659.9).The San Diego River Conservancy hereby authorizes the disbursement of up to $203,000.00 (TwoHundred-Three Thousand Dollars) from Proposition 1 grant funds to the County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation for the Project.Appoints the Executive Officer, or her designee, as an agent to execute all agreements, grants, sub- contracts and other documents needed for the completion of the Project.Prior to the disbursement of funds, the grantee shall submit for the review and written approval of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy a scope of work, budget and schedule.Approved and adopted the 12th day of September 2019. I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Number 19-08 was duly adopted by the San Diego River Conservancy’s Governing Board.Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Nays: Absent: Julia L. Richards Executive OfficerSan Diego River Conservancy’s Governing Board Members Roll Call VoteNameAyesNoesAbstainedCNRA: Amanda MartinDOF: Chris Lief CADFW: Gail SevrensConrad Wear, SD Mayor designeeCounty Supervisor Dianne JacobScott ShermanCity of San Diego CouncilmemberBen Clay, ChairRuth Hayward, Vice ChairJ. Cody PettersonClarissa FalconJohn ElliottElsa SaxodDPR Kim WeinsteinDPR Gina MoranStephen HoulahanStaff Recommendation SDRC Resolution 19-08September 12, 2019PROPOSITION 1 GRANTRECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorization to provide up to $203,000.00 for invasive non-native plant removal, treatment and habitat restoration, in Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch Preserve (Preserve).LOCATION: Sycamore Canyon Preserve is fully owned and operated by the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation. Goodan Ranch Preserve is owned jointly by County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Fish and Game, City of Poway, and City of Santee. Through a Joint Powers Agreement (November 1995) the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation is identified as responsible for management of the property in cooperation with all parties. The Preserve includes Sycamore Canyon Creek which is a tributary to the San Diego River.RESOLUTION AND FINDINGS: Staff recommends that the San Diego River Conservancy Governing Board adopt the following resolution pursuant to the San Diego River Conservancy Act (Public Resources Code, § 32630 et seq.):The San Diego River Conservancy hereby authorizes the disbursement of up to $203,000.00 to implement projects focused on improving water quality, water supply, ecosystem, watershed protection and restoration specifically as follows:County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation: Two hundred three thousand dollars to remove invasive non-native plants, treat re-sprouts, restore native riparian forest habitat and monitor soil moisture in Preserve.Prior to the disbursement of funds, grantee shall submit for the review and written approval of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy a scope of work, budget and schedule, and the names and qualifications of any contractors to be employed in carrying out the project.Staff further recommends that the Conservancy adopt the following findings:Based on the accompanying staff report and attached exhibits, the San Diego River Conservancy hereby finds that:The proposed project is consistent with the current Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines for the Conservancy’s Proposition 1 grant program.The proposed authorization is consistent with the purposes and objectives of the San Diego River Conservancy Act, including Section 32649.PROJECT SUMMARY: The Applicant requested funding in the amount of $720,000.00, and the Conservancy staff recommends funding in the amount of $203,000.00. The proposed Preserve’sTargeted Invasive Non-Native Plant Treatment Project (Project) will treat and remove large invasive non-native woody trees, shrubs and invasive non-native grasses from two treatment areas: 3 (Plot 8B) and 4 (see Exhibit A Map of Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch Preserve Targeted Invasive Non-native Plant Treatment Project Treatment Plots). Targeted invasive non- native plants to be treated/removed include but are not limited to eucalyptus (Eucalyptus camaldulensis), pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana), salt cedar (Tamarix ramosissima), and other invasive non-native plant species. The removal of these invasive non-native plants will help promote the natural recovery and proliferation of native habitat which will benefit the wildlife in the area. Treatment of invasive non-native plants will reduce the build-up of dense growth that increases fire and flood risk, causes changes to streambed slope and displaces wildlife.Invasive plants negatively impact the ecosystem and habitat, cause erosion in riparian habitat and alter the ability to support native species. This proposed Project seeks to restore 32 acres of habitat of Sycamore Canyon and Goodan Ranch Preserve where southern coast live oak riparian forest and freshwater marsh vegetation communities occur.PRELIMINARY BUDGET:TaskDescriptionCostExpected Completion Date1Implementation:GPS invasive non-native plant locations Treatment Areas 3 (8B) and 4 (Year 1),Installation of soil moisture probes in Treatment Area 3 (8B) (Year 1),Remove plant biomass (Year 1),Herbicide treatments (Years 1 and 2),Conduct CRAM assessment Treatment Area 3 (8B) (Years 1 and 2),Assessment of re-sprouting of eucalyptus trees in Treatment Area 4 (Years 1 and 2), and annual report preparation (Years 1 and 2)$203,000February 28, 2022Total$203,000SITE DESCRIPTION: The 2,570-acre Preserve consists of oak woodland and riparian forest, native and non-native grasslands, chaparral and coastal sage scrub and disturbed freshwater marsh and also serves as a wildlife corridor in rural San Diego County. San Diego Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP) covered species observed within the Preserve include: San Diego thornmint, variegated dudleya, willowy monardella, coast horned lizard, orange-throated whiptail, northern harrier, Cooper’s hawk, golden eagle, western bluebird, southern California rufous- crowned sparrow, mule deer and mountain lion.Some areas of the Preserve have burned as many as four times over the course of recorded fire history and as a result, the Preserve has seen an increase in the number of invasive non-nativeplants. Unfortunately, stands of pampas grass, salt cedar, and eucalyptus have colonized up to 1- mile along Sycamore Canyon Creek.PROJECT HISTORY: The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation prepared a Vegetation Management Plan for Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch Preserve identifying invasive non-native plants within the Preserve including Sycamore Canyon Creek and areas adjacent to the Preserve Ranger Station. The County currently conducts management and monitoring of the Preserve.PROJECT NEED: Invasive non-native plant species within Sycamore Canyon Creek have altered the riparian/wetland trophic structure, biogeochemical cycle, species composition, abundance, and the ability to support native species. The eucalyptus trees adjacent to the Preserve Ranger Station are increasing the wildfire risk in the immediate area and also impacting groundwater availability, altering local soil moisture and light availability.PROJECT FINANCING: The total Project amount is $756,000.00 including $36,000 matching funds. Project applicant is requesting $720,000.00 (95%) funding from the Conservancy; however, Conservancy staff is recommending a more focused scope of work with a $203,000 budget. The anticipated source of Conservancy funds for this project is an appropriation from Proposition 1 grant funds, for Ecosystem, Watershed Protection and Restoration.CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY’S ENABLING LEGISLATION: This project would beundertaken consistent with the Conservancy’s enabling legislation (Public Resources Code, §§ 32630-32661).CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY’S STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S) & OBJECTIVE(S):Consistent with Program 3, Preserve and Restore Natural Resources (Removal of non- native plants), Program 5, Enhance Water Quality and Natural Flood Conveyance, from the Conservancy’s Strategic Plan Update 2018-2023.CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY’S PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA & GUIDELINES:The proposed project is consistent with the Conservancy’s current Project Selection Criteria andGuidelines, last updated on December 2017, in the following respects:REQUIRED CRITERIAThe project is within the jurisdiction of the San Diego River Conservancy (San Diego watershed). The project lies within the San Diego River watershed and is located in Sycamore Canyon, which drains to Sycamore Canyon Creek, a tributary to the San Diego River.The extent to which the project has support from the jurisdiction over the location of the project.Sycamore Canyon Preserve is fully owned and operated by the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation. Goodan Ranch Preserve is owned jointly by County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Fish and Game, City of Poway, and City of Santee. Through a Joint Powers Agreement (November 1995) DPR is identified as responsible for management of the property in cooperation with all parties. The proposed Project would be implemented by the County and supported by the jurisdictions.The extent to which the project achieves one or more of the purposes of Proposition 1, Chapter 6, section 79732 subsection a (1-13).Purpose 2: The proposed project will treat/remove invasive non-native plants likely to outcompete native plants within the San Diego River watershed.Purpose 4: Treatment of invasive non-native plants within the Preserve will restore southern coast live oak riparian forest and freshwater marsh vegetation communities benefiting migratory birds and wildlife corridors.Purpose 8: The invasive non-native plants identified within the Preserve exacerbate fire risk. For example, salt cedar has a high evapotranspiration rate which lowers the water table, reducing water availability.Purpose 9: Treatment of invasive non-native plants within the Preserve will increase water availability for native plants, reduce fuel loads and displacement of natural habitat.Purpose 12: The Preserve supports many special status animals including nesting pairs of coastal California gnatcatcher, western spadefoot, mountain lion, and mule deer. Restoration of native vegetation communities provide habitat for these species and allow for more nature flood conveyance reducing sediment build-up.The extent to which the application includes a complete, reasonable and well thought out proposed scope of work, budget and schedule.The application includes a proposed scope of work that explains each component of the proposed project including implementation of treatment of invasive non-native plants and habitat restoration in two (2) Treatment Areas within the Preserve to restore two (2) areas of the Preserve:Treatment Area 3 (Plot 8B) - treatment of invasive non-native plants within Sycamore Canyon Creek to benefit native riparian and oak woodland plant species and reduce the risk of fireTreatment Area 4 (Plot 9) - Removal of eucalyptus trees to benefit riparian and oak woodland plant species, and reduce the risk of fireThe extent to which the project promotes and implements state and/or regional plans and policies.California Water Action Plan (Update 2016)Action 4 – Protect and Restore Important Ecosystems;San Diego River Water Quality Improvement PlanEnhance water qualityA joint Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation PlanImplement management directives from the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) and benefit species covered by the MSCPCounty of San Diego Multiple Species Conservation Program Subarea Plan (1997)Implementation of Sycamore Canyon and Goodan Ranch Preserve Resource Management Plan management directives related to treatment of invasive non-native plantsCalifornia Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan (2008)Continue and complete effective current eradication efforts, in coordination with 4B1 and conduct follow-up monitor to ensure eradication.The extent to which the project employs new or innovative technology or practices.Within Treatment Areas 3 (Plot 8B) and 4 large invasive non-native plants and trees will be stump cut with debris removed and hauled off-site to a landfill and stumps treated with herbicide. Small invasive non-native plants and trees will have seed heads bagged and removed, treated with herbicide and disposed of off-site at a landfill.The extent to which the applicant demonstrates a clear and reasonable method for measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the project.The change in percent coverage of plants is a reasonable and commonly used metric to measure success of treated invasive non-native plant species within an area. Regarding monitoring, the plots within each Treatment Area will be assessed on an annual basis at the end of treatment efforts in Years 1 and 2. California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) or other suitable monitoring methodology will be used to determine percent of invasive non-native plants in Treatment Area 3 (Plot 8B) Sycamore Canyon Creek after treatments. Monitoring of Treatment Area 4 will include determination of re-sprouting of treated eucalyptus tree stumps.Treatment Area 3 (Plot 8B) has a 1.5 percent cover of medium to large invasive non-native plants such as pampas grass, eucalyptus, tree tobacco, palm trees, pepper trees, and salt cedar. Also, present is 14 percent cover of small to medium invasive non-native grasses and other plants including: Avena sp., purple false brome, Brassica sp., ripgut brome, thistle, filaree, mustard, sweetclover species, dallis grass, fountain grass, rabbitfoot, dyers weed, wild radish, and sow- thistle. The goal is to maintain <5% cover of eucalyptus, pampas grass, salt cedar and other invasive non-native plants within the riparian habitat of Sycamore Canyon Creek. The goal for Treatment Area 4 is no regrowth of treated eucalyptus trees adjacent to the Preserve Ranger Station. Stump cut eucalyptus trees will be hauled off-site and stumps treated with herbicide during Phase I of Year 1. Herbicide will be applied every 30-days during Year 2. Treatment Area 4 currently supports 21 eucalyptus trees, 30 to 50 feet in height.In addition, soil moisture levels where treatment is proposed to occur will be quantified before and after treatment efforts in Years 1 and 2 to determine if treatment efforts resulted in an increase in soil moisture levels. Monitoring of the treatment areas includes installation of soil moisture probes inside and outside of Treatment Plot 3 (8B) to determine soil moisture levels before and after treatments.The extent to which the project provides multiple benefits.The proposed project provides multiple benefits by enhancing the health of the San Diego River watershed through treatment of invasive non-native plants which will prevent the build-up of dense vegetative growth that increases fire and flood risk, decreases harm to wildlife through habitat enhancement, and increases soil moisture for native plant communities. The Preserve supports numerous migratory bird species and serves as an important corridor for wildlife movement between adjacent open spaces.Salt cedar grows in dense stands in waterways and does not lie down during a flood event. Sediment accumulates, eventually changing the slope of the streambed and slowing the flow of water. Treatment of salt cedar within Sycamore Canyon Creek will prevent flooding within the creek and prevent lowering of the water table because of its high evapotranspiration rate.Whether the project reflects best available science.Within Treatment Areas 3 (Plot 8B) and 4 large invasive non-native plants and trees will be stump cut with debris removed and hauled off-site to a landfill and stumps treated with herbicide. Small invasive non-native plants and trees will have seed heads removed with seed heads bagged and Disposed of off-site at a landfill.The extent to which the applicant demonstrates experience successfully implementing similar projects or demonstrates appropriate and necessary partnerships to complete the project.County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation routinely treats invasive non-native plants identified within County Parks and Preserves. There are certain invasive non-native plant treatment projects within County Parks and Preserves that require specialized herbicide permits and require the County to partner with County of San Diego Agriculture, Weights, and Measures and use County consultants. Three of those types of projects are listed below: Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch Preserve project included invasive non-native plant treatment andrestoration of habitat. The 2-year project treated 19 acres of invasive non-native plants such as pampas grass, olive trees, milk thistle, and hoary cress. The Lakeside Linkage Preserve project restored 5 acres to benefit cactus wren and included invasive non-native plant treatment targeting mustard and non-native grasses over a 5-year timespan. Lusardi Creek Preserve project restored on-site habitat after a wildfire and approximately 2 acres of invasive non-native plants were treated. Target species included giant reed and non-native grasses over 3 years.The project is not in a disadvantaged community.Matching funds from applicant.The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation will provide $15,000 in matching funds for the proposed project, which represents a 7% match. Costs will predominantly be comprised of project preparation and management, consultant contract administration, review and approval of consultant invoices, and annual report PLIANCE WITH CEQA: The proposed project is consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the suite of permits obtained by the Conservancy for its Invasive Non- Native Plant removal program. (e.g. California Department of Fish and Wildlife 1600 permit, USACE Regional General Permit #41, USFWS Informal consultation). Additionally, DPR staff archaeologist did reach out to the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) on March 29, 2019 for Assessor Parcel Numbers 324-041-03-00, 323-111-04-03, 326-070-01-00, and 325-020-covering Treatment Areas 3 and 4. The Sacred Land Search is currently in process.1.5 acres30.5 acresLegendPreserve Boundary Treatment Area 3(8B) Treatment Area 4Sycamore Canyon Creek and TributariesTHIS MAP/DATA IS PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE. Note: This product may contain information from the SANDAG Regional Information System which cannot be reproduced without the writtenhi,/bS,found at: of SANDAG. Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoCoEpyyreigh,tESaanrGtIhS s20ta18r-GAlleRoigghtrsaRpesercvesd. CFuNll tEextSof AthiisrlegualsnoDtice can be USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User CommunitySycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch Preserve0Targeted Invasive Non-native Plant Treatment Project Treatment Plots0.040.080.16MilesPath: C:\GIS_DATA\Projects\Sycamore_Canyon_GoodanR\SD_River_Conservancy_plot_figure.mxd .Date: 8/23/2019State of CaliforniaSan Diego River ConservancyMeeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:10SUBJECT:WELLS PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT –PROPOSITION 1 (ACTION)Applicant:City of El CajonRequested amount:$2,407,250.00Recommended amount:$400,000.00Rank:3/5The Wells Park Improvement Project proposes to implement permanent storm water quality improvements and low impact design (LID) features at Wells Park and surrounding neighborhoods using Best Management Practices (BMPs). This proposed Project is located in a disadvantage community. The purposes of this project are consistent with Proposition 1 Grant funding. [California Water Bond, Proposition 1 (2014)]Presentation:Jeffrey Manchester, City of El Cajon Ross Duenas, Chen Ryan AssociatesRecommendation:Approve Resolution 19-09Resolution No: 19-09RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN DIEGO RIVER CONSERVANCYAUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO GRANT $400,000 FROM THE CONSERVANCY’S PROPOSITION 1 FUNDS TO THE CITY OF EL CAJON FOR THE WELLS PARK SUSTAINABILITY IMPROVEMENTSWHEREAS, the mission of the San Diego River Conservancy is to further the goals of its enabling legislation by conserving and restoring the lands and waters of the San Diego River watershed,WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California created the San Diego River Conservancy for the purposes of acquiring, conserving, restoring and managing public lands,WHEREAS, this project is consistent the Conservancy’s Strategic Plan, Program 3: Preserve and Restore Natural Resources, and Program 5: Enhance Water Quality and Natural Flood Conveyance,WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has provided funds under The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1) for $7.545 billion in general obligation bonds to fund ecosystems and watershed protection and restoration, water supply infrastructure projects, including surface and groundwater storage, and drinking water protection; andWHEREAS, Proposition 1 provides for competitive grants for multibenefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects in accordance with statewide priorities (Water Code, § 79730); andWHEREAS, Proposition 1 allocates Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000) to the San Diego River Conservancy, for multibenefit water quality, water supply, and watershed protection and restoration projects for the watersheds of the state (Water Code, § 79731, subd. (e)); andWHEREAS, the San Diego River Conservancy has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; andWHEREAS the City of El Cajon submitted an application requesting $2,470,250 in funding for the entire project, staff recommendation to fund $400,000 for installing Low Impact Development (LID) Best Management Practices (BMPs) to improve water quality, reduce flood potential and implement water conservation measures (the Project),WHEREAS, the San Diego River Conservancy and staff have reviewed the grant application, conducted a site visit and recommend the Project for approval.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the San Diego River Conservancy’s Governing Board, based on the accompanying staff report and attached exhibits:The proposed Project is consistent with the Conservancy’s mission and strategic plan.The proposed authorization is consistent with the purposes and objectives of San Diego River Conservancy Act (Public Resources Code, Division 22.9, [Sections 32630-32659.9])The San Diego River Conservancy hereby authorizes the disbursement of up to $400,000.00 (Four Hundred Thousand Dollars) from Proposition 1 grant funds to the City of El Cajon for the Project.Appoints the Executive Officer, or her designee, as an agent to execute all agreements, grants, sub- contracts and other documents needed for the completion of the Project.Prior to the disbursement of funds, the grantee shall submit for the review and written approval of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy a scope of work, budget and schedule.Approved and adopted the 12th day of September 2019. I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Number 19-09 was duly adopted by the San Diego River Conservancy’s Governing Board.Roll Call Vote: Yeas: Nays: Absent: Julia L. Richards Executive OfficerSan Diego River Conservancy’s Governing Board Members Roll Call VoteNameAyesNoesAbstainedCNRA: Josh NelsonDOF: Chris LiefCADFW: Gail SevrensConrad Wear, SD Mayor designeeCounty Supervisor Dianne JacobScott ShermanCity of San Diego CouncilmemberBen Clay, ChairRuth Hayward, Vice ChairJ. Cody PettersonClarissa FalconJohn ElliottElsa SaxodDPR Director, Lisa Mangat (vacant)DPR Gina MoranStephen HoulahanStaff Recommendation SDRC Resolution 19-09September 12, 2019PROPOSITION 1 GRANTRECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorization to provide up to $400,000.00 to fund sustainability improvements for permanent storm water quality improvements and low impact design (LID) features at Wells Park and surrounding neighborhoods.LOCATION: Wells Park is located along East Madison Avenue, directly east of 1st Street and south of Interstate 8 by about a quarter of a mile. The park and surrounding area are situated in a disadvantaged community. Storm water draining from the park is routed to Forester Creek, which is a tributary to the San Diego River. The park is owned by the City of El Cajon and maintained by the El Cajon Public Works Department.RESOLUTION AND FINDINGS: Staff recommends that the San Diego River Conservancy adopt the following resolution pursuant to the San Diego River Conservancy Act (Public Resources Code,§ 32630 et seq.):The San Diego River Conservancy hereby authorizes the disbursement of up to $400,000.00 to implement projects focused on improving water quality, water supply, ecosystem, watershed protection and restoration specifically as follows:City of El Cajon, Public Works Department: Four hundred thousand dollars to construct permanent storm water quality improvements and low impact design (LID) features at Wells Park and surrounding neighborhoods.Prior to the disbursement of funds, each grantee shall submit for the review and written approval of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy a scope of work, budget and schedule, and the names and qualifications of any contractors to be employed in carrying out the project.Staff further recommends that the Conservancy adopt the following findings:Based on the accompanying staff report and attached exhibits, the San Diego River Conservancy hereby finds that:The proposed project is consistent with the current Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines for the Conservancy’s Proposition 1 grant program.The proposed authorization is consistent with the purposes and objectives of the San Diego River Conservancy Act, including Section 32649.PROJECT SUMMARY:The Applicant requested funding in the amount of $2,407,250 for all phases of the Wells Park Sustainability Improvements Project, and the Conservancy recommends funding $400,000 forconstruction of permanent storm water quality improvements and low impact design (LID) features at Wells Park and surrounding neighborhoods.Integrated into the existing park footprint are several bio-retention LID areas intended to treat both onsite and offsite surface water and generally improve the water quality of runoff to the Forester Creek Basin. The basins will be lined with a drought-tolerant native plants and bio-retention soil will be included. A total bio-retention area of 4,000 square feet is anticipated to be installed with the project, in two separate locations, which will treat approximately 28,000 square feet of roadway along East Madison Avenue and 20,000 square feet of onsite parking area inside the park boundary.In conjunction with the bio-retention basins, the project proposes to install a minimum of 3 smaller conventional bioretention systems (BioPod? units or the equivalent), which is a stormwater biofiltration treatment system that uses physical, chemical and biological treatment processes such as filtration, sorption, and biological uptake to remove total suspended solids (TSS), metals, nutrients, gross solids, trash and debris, and petroleum hydrocarbons from stormwater runoff.These will be placed upstream of existing roadway curb inlets and intended to filter and treat additional urban storm water runoff draining to the Forester Creek Basin and eventually the San Diego River. Within a compact concrete vault, each system consists of a biofiltration chamber and an optional integrated high-flow bypass with a contoured inlet rack to minimize scour.The Conservancy recommends funding for a portion of the Wells Park Sustainability Improvements Project which will provide stormwater resource management, reduce pollution, and increase runoff water quality; when combined, these will aid in restoring the health of the San Diego River watershed. For more Project details please see pages 4-8.The San Diego River is listed as an impaired water body in the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) list primarily due to polluted urban runoff. Both the bio-retention basins and BioPods or the equivalent which will be strategically placed, will remove pollutants and improve the water quality of the storm water runoff that enters Forester Creek, and ultimately the San Diego River. Both treatment methods were carefully chosen as the preferred BMP types because of their ability to remove Total Suspended Solids (TSS), metals, nitrogen, phosphorous, and oil & grease, as well as trash and debris, from the storm water runoff, all of which are the pollutants listed as impairments in the San Diego River.Both bio-retention basins and BioPods (or the equivalent) unit are engineered to incorporate specialized media and mulch materials to filter and clean storm water runoff. The approaches are designed such that flow will first enter a pre‐treatment phase and then pass through to bio- retention areas or chambers for full treatment. The pre‐treatment chamber will settle out heavy sediment and associated pollutants, while the screen prevents trash and bulk debris from entering the biofiltration chamber. The biofiltration media is composed of a unique blend of 80/20 % blend of coarse sand and organics topped with a 4” layer of shredded mulch which has been scientifically engineered to remove pollutants.The proposed LID improvements will also aid in flood control management through the collection and treatment of “first flush” storm water flows. By routing, or diverting to permanent storm water LID’s, the initial storm water runoff flows into the proposed improvement and the overall intensity of each storm event’s runoff will be lessened. Further, each BMP will be sized to collect a specificvolume of water ‐ if a storm event produces runoff in excess of this amount, the additional flow will bypass the BMP and enter the existing roadway storm drain collection system as it does today.Through this mechanism, no additional flooding will result due to the installation of the proposed LID’s. In fact, the increase in storm water runoff capture produced by the proposed infrastructure will reduce the propensity of flooding and aid in protecting the life and safety of El Cajon residents; while reducing the potential of pollutant laden runoff entering the San Diego River.Additionally, the project will provide stormwater runoff resource management by capturing and reusing runoff within the park.El Cajon city streets maintenance staff will perform monitoring and maintenance of the installed LID improvements on a regular basis. At a minimum, inspection will be conducted twice per year. City Public Works Department staff will perform weekly inspection and perform routine maintenance of the bio-retention basins, irrigation systems, and storm water capture devices within and outside of the park boundaries.The City will prepare an annual report documenting the work performed under this grant and the results of the post construction monitoring of the installed systems. The annual reports will be provided to the Conservancy and can be made available on the City’s website for public viewing.PRELIMINARY BUDGET:TaskMilestoneGrant RequestMatching Funds by El CajonExpected Completion Date1Project management, planning and engineering, administration, construction management and inspection.$100,000$50,000September 20202Implementation / Construction: Erosion control; traffic control; clearing and grubbing; excavation; planting, mulching and irrigation; BioPod (or the equivalent) installation and integration; storm drain connections, structures and pipes; and new curb, pavement and sidewalk replacements as required.$300,000$200,000December 2021$400,000$250,000SITE DESCRIPTION: This 18-acre park features one baseball field, a soccer field, shade trees, shelter area with picnic tables and two newly remodeled children’s play areas with swings, slides and jungle gym. A walkway encircles the park and the fitness court offers a self-guided exercise program. Wells Park drains directly to Forester Creek, which is a tributary to the San Diego River.PROJECT HISTORY: The Wells Park parking lot, roughly 70,000 square feet, is without storm drain infrastructure. Surface flows to the northwest driveway flood the intersection on the way to the nearest inlet near 1st Street. The parking lot, due to its large footprint and layout, is frequently utilized by the community for special event staging and Recreational activities. Storm water capture from the heavily trafficked park currently does not exist and minor rain events have an adverse effect on park grounds, in which sediment control is needed.NEED: The San Diego River is listed as an impaired water body in the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) primarily due to polluted urban runoff. Based on a comparative ranking, the San Diego region’s overall watershed is well below the national average for impaired waterbodies. Therefore, it is imperative that storm water runoff entering the river has minimal contaminants and pollutants. This project will improve storm water runoff by installing structural LID BMPs to clean and treat storm water flows before they reach the river.PROJECT FINANCING: Project applicant is requesting $2,407,250.00 funding from the Conservancy. The Conservancy recommends funding $400,000.00 (16.6%). The anticipated source of Conservancy funds for this project is an appropriation from Proposition 1 Grant Funds, for Ecosystem, Watershed Protection and Restoration.CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY’S ENABLING LEGISLATION: This project would beundertaken consistent with the Conservancy’s enabling legislation (Public Resources Code, §§ 32630-32661).CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY’S STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S) & OBJECTIVE(S):Consistent with Program 3, Preserve and Restore Natural Resources (Removal of non- native plants), Program 5, Enhance Water Quality and Natural Flood Conveyance, from the Conservancy’s Strategic Plan Update 2018-2023.CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY’S PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA & GUIDELINES:The proposed project is consistent with the Conservancy’s current Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines, last updated on December 2017, in the following respects:REQUIRED CRITERIAThe project is within the jurisdiction of the San Diego River Conservancy (San Diego watershed). The project lies within the San Diego River watershed and is located in El Cajon where storm drains empty to a tributary of the San Diego River.The extent to which the project has support from the jurisdiction over the location of the project. City of El Cajon is the applicant and landowner.The extent to which the project achieves one or more of the purposes of Proposition 1, Chapter 6, section 79732 subsection a (1-13).Purpose 2: The proposed project would install permanent storm water LID improvements, which will be located in strategic locations to treat surface water in both the park and surrounding streets. Each installation will remove pollutants and improve the water quality of the storm water runoff thatenters the Forester Creek basin, and ultimately the San Diego River. The Project would implement watershed adaptation projects in order to reduce the impacts of climate change (less frequent/more intense/rain events) on communities and ecosystems.Purpose 9: The Wells Park Sustainability Improvements Project would install water quality BMPs to restore urban watershed stormwater management by increasing city’s storm drain system capacity.Purpose 11: The Wells Park Sustainability Improvements Project will reduce contamination (and trash entering system) of rivers and restore natural systems function that contribute to water supply, quality and flood managementThe extent to which the application includes a complete, reasonable and well thought out proposed scope of work, budget and schedule.Numerous technical experts have been consulted to ensure that each aspect of this grant request has been carefully examined. The proposed budget has been developed as a function of the various contributing disciplines and professional inputs. For example, registered civil engineers have been consulted to prepare a feasibility study for proposed stormwater treatment improvements. Their design input on the proposed drainage improvements provides insight from analysis of the tributary area for the Orlando storm drain lateral system, as well as for the existing roadway curb inlets in the vicinity of the park. Additionally, in order to calculate the appropriate amount of landscape area needed to treat surface water during the wet winter months, a registered landscape architect has been engaged. This professional has provided an estimation of the amount of irrigation water required by the park each month. The square footage of park area, type of landscape that requires irrigation, and historical monthly rainfall amounts were used. From this initial review, preliminary sizing of the proposed features has been conducted.The extent to which the project promotes and implements state and/or regional plans and policies.California Water Action Plan (Update 2016)Action 8 – Increase Flood ProtectionWater Quality Control Plan for the San Diego BasinWater quality objectivesSan Diego River Water Quality Improvement PlanEnhance water qualityCity of El Cajon’s Storm water BMP Design ManualDesign Capture Volume (DCV)City of El Cajon Wells Park Master PlanThe extent to which the project employs new or innovative technology or practices.In July 2018, the BioPod was tested by the Washington State Department of Ecology and received a General Use Designation (GULD) for TSS, phosphorus, and dissolved metals treatment. This is the highest designation level achievable and is issued for technologies whose evaluation reportdemonstrates confidently it can achieve the State’s performance goals. The designation is awarded following numerous laboratory and field testing efforts performed by the State’s Ecology Department. Specifically, the BioPod was able to remove the following pollutant levels from storm water runoff:80% of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) for influent concentrations greater than 100mg/L60% dissolved zinc for influent concentrations 0.02 to 0.3 mg/L30% dissolved copper for influent concentrations 0.005 to 0.02 mg/L50% or greater total phosphorous for influent concentrations 0.1 to 0.5 mg/LThe extent to which the applicant demonstrates a clear and reasonable method for measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the project.City streets maintenance staff will perform monitoring and maintenance of the installed structural LID’s on a regular basis. At a minimum, inspection will be conducted twice per year. City Public Works Department Staff will perform weekly inspection and perform routine maintenance of the planting and surface improvements, irrigation system, and BioPod or the equivalents facilities.Dry weather maintenance would occur when no flows are entering the LID system. Remove all trash and debris from the inlets and basins as required, remove all invasive vegetation from the biofiltration areas and chambers. If sediment loading in the improvements is observed, redistribute the mulch with a rake or replace mulch as appropriate. If the sediment loading in the bio-filtration areas is heavy, remove the mulch layer using a rake and replace with new mulch. Inspect the biofiltration media once the mulch has been removed. If the media appears clogged with sediment, remove and replace the upper two inches prior to replacing the mulch layer.The City will prepare an annual report documenting the work performed and the results of the post construction monitoring. Annual reports will be provided to SDRC and can be made available on the City’s website for public viewing.The extent to which the project provides multiple benefits.The proposed LID improvements will aid in flood control and water quality through the collection and treatment of first flush storm water flows. By routing, or diverting the initial storm water runoff flows into the proposed LID’s, the overall intensity of each storm event’s runoff will be reduced.In addition to the storm water management and improvements proposed by the project, additional benefits include park amenity improvements and education for the community. There is only 1.51 acres of park space available per 1,000 residents in the Wells Park community. With Wells Park being the only local park within a half‐mile area, the proposed renovations provide direct benefits to this disadvantaged community by creating the opportunity for people to enjoy public open space, recreation opportunities and sustainable recreational facility in their community.Whether the project reflects best available science.The proposed treatment methods were carefully chosen due to their ability to remove Total Suspended Solids (TSS), metals, nitrogen, phosphorous, and oil & grease, as well as trash and debris, from the storm water runoff. The proposed improvements would treat runoff from roadways that generate a variety of containments that pollute the San Diego River.The proposed Project would provide a substantial reduction in both trash and pollutants entering the San Diego River. First flush water contains the highest concentration of pollutants, so by diverting the 50-acre tributary area, the system is expected to divert and treat more than 125,000 gallons of highly contaminated storm water runoff.The extent to which the applicant demonstrates experience successfully implementing similar projects or demonstrates appropriate and necessary partnerships to complete the project.Johnson Avenue Sewer Relief Project (JASRP):JASRP was a City sponsored $16‐million wastewater interceptor pipeline completed in 2018 that was partially funded with a $11.3‐million loan from the State Water Board’s revolving fund that included a $2‐million grant because of El Cajon’s status as a Disadvantaged Community (DAC). The project stretched 2‐miles through the urbanized center of the city and required extensive public outreach and coordination/negotiations with dozens of individual property owners. The project also included mitigation of a wide‐ range of environmental impacts, monitoring and periodic reporting to the State Water Quality Control Board along with a list of compliance requirements.Washington Ave Traffic Safety Improvements (Wash):Wash was $1‐million grant from Caltrans funded by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) completed in 2018 to improve traffic signals, interconnect coordination, disabled accessibility and pedestrian safety. Project was CEQA exempt, but required federal compliance documentation, monitoring and periodic reporting.Fletcher Parkway/Broadway Traffic Safety Improvements (Fletch):Fletch is 4‐mile traffic safety Improvement project that is just underway and is expected to be completed in 2020. Project is funded through a grant administered by Caltrans and funded through FHWA.The project is in a disadvantaged community.According to the Department of Water Resources Disadvantaged Communities Mapping Tool website, the Wells Park Sustainability Improvements project is located within a severely disadvantaged community (SDAC) while also being bordered by other disadvantaged communities. The SDAC in which the project is located has a median household income of approximately $36,684, which is less than 60% of the statewide annual average median household income.Matching funds from applicant.The City of El Cajon will provide $250,000 of City of funding and staff time as matching funds for the proposed project, which represents 38% PLIANCE WITH CEQA: It is anticipated that a Categorical Exemption or Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) will be the appropriate CEQA document for the project. Concurrent with the CEQA document development, the design team will prepare engineered plans and specifications for permitting. Following notification of the grant award, the design team will begin identifying andperforming the required CEQA technical studies. Following the issuance of permits the project will enter the public construction bidding and award phase, followed then by construction.Meeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:11SUBJECT:SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY(INFORMATIONAL)Overview of San Vicente Energy Storage Facility Bousquet, Deputy Director of Engineering, San Diego County Water AuthorityMeeting of September 12, 2019ITEM: SUBJECT:12CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (INFORMATIONAL)Overview of the planned exhibits and design for the new Kumeyaay interpretive area located on the former California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 11 Office Complex site in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.Presentation:Jim Engelke, ASLA, LEED APProject Manager, Southern Service Center California Department of Parks and RecreationNancy Mendez, Regional Interpretive Specialist,Southern Service Center California Department of Parks and RecreationMeeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:13SUBJECT:EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT(INFORMATIONAL/ACTION)The following topics may be included in the Executive Officer’s Report.The Board may take action regarding any of them:Prop 68 summaryProp 1 summaryFY 19/20 Budget/GalleyPhotos of events attended by the Conservancy Board and staffPhotos from San Diego History Center’s July 16th event56673742617522432011740805771260346673Photos: San Diego History Center’s Interpretive Exhibits at the Serra Museum11430001743011143000174142Photos: San Diego History Center’s Interpretive Exhibits at the Serra Museum11430001742851143000216686Photos: California State Park’s cone collection in Cuyamaca Rancho State Parks114300017406139201092119071143000240648038481002368621SAN DIEGO RIVER CONSERVANCY PROPOSITION 68 SUMMARYThe Park Bond (2018)"California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018"ROUND 1Organization NameAmount RequestedProject DescriptionLakeside's River Park Conservancy$484,045.00Trail Landscape and Shade Vegetation ProjectLakeside's River Park Conservancy$147,150.00Project Planning and Design: Shovel Ready Pocket Park San Diego River TrailLakeside's River Park Conservancy $85,725.00 Project Planning and Design: Trail Between Mapleview and Cactus County ParkCity of El Cajon$250,000.00El Cajon Transit Center Community Connection ImprovementsCity of El Cajon$250,000.00Main Street - Green Street GatewayCounty of San Diego$450,000.00Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) - Flume Trail ExtensionCounty of San Diego$2,000,000.00DPR - Lindo Lake Improvements (Phase 1 - East Basin)County of San Diego$1,347,164.00DPR - Boulder Oaks Preserve Public Access Improvement ProjectSteve Chapple$1,500,000.00San Diego Unified STEAM Leadership BridgeSan Diego Canyonlands$231,785.00Plan and Plant 500 Trees in the San Diego River WatershedSan Diego Canyonlands$1,012,088.00Navajo Canyon Restoration and Trails Improvement ProjectCity of Santee$586,900.00Hanlon Hill Overlook TrailTotal Amount Requested (FY 19/20)$9,150,921.00Total Allocation (FY 19/20) $2,000,000SAN DIEGO RIVER CONSERVANCY PROPOSITION 1 SUMMARYSeptember 12, 2109The Water Bond of 2014 - "The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014"ROUND 1Organziation NameBoard ApprovalProject DescriptionCity of Santee$1,233,000.00Mast Park - 2012 Master Plan UpdateSan Diego State Univ.-SDSURF-SERG$500,396.00Alvarado Creek invasive removal and control (SDSU)County of San Diego$197,400.00Stormwater capture devices - San Diego CountySan Diego Canyonlands$42,300.00Rueda Canyon invasive control and restoration (Phase 1)City of San Diego$540,000.00Land Acquisition - El Monte Valley (Lakeside, CA)The San Diego River Park Foundation$131,904.00Aeration device in lower San Diego RiverThe San Diego River Park Foundation$355,000.00Land Acquisition - Temescal Creek (Julian, CA)Total (FY 15/16)$3,000,000.00ROUND 2Organziation NameBoard ApprovalProject DescriptionCity of San Diego$435,000.00Land Acquisition - El Monte ValleyCity of Santee$686,900.00San Diego River trash removal and water quality enhancementSan Diego Canyonlands$420,453.00Rueda Canyon invasive control and restoration (Phase 2)Lakeside's River Park Conservancy$649,637.10Sycamore Creek invasive control and restorationCity of Santee$256,665.60Walker Preserve habitat restoration and erosion controlThe San Diego River Park Foundation$271,762.96Mission Valley Preserve invasive control and restorationTotal (FY 16/17)$2,720,418.66ROUND 3Organization NameBoard ApprovalProject DescriptionSan Diego State Univ.-SDSURF-SERG$946,127.00Alvarado Creek invasive removal & post fire restoration (Smoke Tree HOA)City of San Diego$382,513.00Chaparral Canyon invasive removal and restorationTotal (FY 18/19)$1,328,640.00ROUND 4Organization NameBoard ApprovalProject DescriptionLakeside's River Park Conservancy$420,000.00Arundo Completion Project - Los Coches CreekLakeside's River Park Conservancy$212,600.00Sycamore Creek Arundo Control projectSan Diego Canyonlands$514,400.00Ruffin Canyon Habitat Restoration ProjectSubTotal (FY 18/19)$1,147,000.00Cumulative Prop 1 total to date$8,196,058.66ROUND 4 - Continued (Staff Recommendations for September 12, 2019 Board Meeting)Organization NameConservancy StaffRecommendationProject DescriptionCity of El Cajon$750,000.00Broadway Creek Restoration - Phase ACounty of San Diego$203,000.00Sycamore Canyon/ Goodan Ranch PreserveCity of El Cajon$400,000.00Wells Park Sustainability ImprovementsSubTotal (FY 18/19)$1,353,000.00Total for FY 18/19 ONLY$3,828,640.00Running Total to date$9,549,058.663845San Diego River ConservancyThe mission of the San Diego River Conservancy is to achieve the goals of the San Diego River Conservancy Act by implementing five major programs: Land Conservation, Recreation and Education, Preserve Natural/Cultural Resources, Water Quality and Natural Flood Conveyance, and Organizational Capacity and Reach. This mission will be accomplished in part by building, with our partners, a San Diego River Park and hiking trail stretching from the headwaters in Julian to the Pacific Ocean. These programs foster collaboration among governments and nonprofit organizations, and leverage grant funding to achieve an array of conservation objectives.YEAR EXPENDITURES AND POSITIONS Positions Expenditures2017-18 2018-192019-202017-18*2018-19*2019-20*3140San Diego River Conservancy3.03.23.2$3,354$8,151$3,555TOTALS, POSITIONS AND EXPENDITURES (All Programs)3.03.23.2$3,354$8,151$3,555FUNDING2017-18*2018-19*2019-20*0140California Environmental License Plate Fund$376$336$3360995Reimbursements521,0001,0006083Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Fund of 20142,9266,7651196088California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All FundTOTALS, EXPENDITURES, ALL FUNDSLEGAL CITATIONS AND AUTHORITYDEPARTMENT AUTHORITYPublic Resources Code, Division 22.9, Sections 32630-32658.DETAILED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS502,100$3,354$8,151$3,555Workload Budget Adjustments Workload Budget Change Proposals2018-19*2019-20* GeneralOtherPositionsGeneralOtherPositionsFundFundsFundFundsProposition 68: Local Assistance Funding$-$-$-$2,000Proposition 68: State-Ops Funding1001.0Totals, Workload Budget Change Proposals$-$-$-$2,1001.0Other Workload Budget AdjustmentsOther Post-Employment Benefit Adjustments33Salary Adjustments1111Benefit Adjustments44Retirement Rate Adjustments22Carryover/Reappropriation2,586Miscellaneous Baseline Adjustments-80-80Totals, Other Workload Budget Adjustments$- $2,526$-$-60Totals, Workload Budget Adjustments$-$2,526$- $2,0401.0Totals, Budget Adjustments$-$2,526$-$2,0401.0DETAILED EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM2017-18* 2018-19* 2019-20*PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS* Dollars in thousands, except in Salary Range. Numbers may not add or match to other statements due to rounding of budget details.3845San Diego River Conservancy - Continued3140SAN DIEGO RIVER CONSERVANCY2017-18*2018-19*2019-20*State Operations:0140California Environmental License Plate Fund$375$336$3366083Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Fund of 20141131191196088 California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For50100Totals, State Operations$488$505$555Local Assistance:0140California Environmental License Plate Fund$1$-$-0995Reimbursements521,0001,0006083Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Fund of 20142,8136,646All Fund2,0006088 California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All FundTotals, Local Assistance$2,866$7,646$3,000TOTALS, EXPENDITURESState Operations488505555Local Assistance2,8667,6463,000Totals, Expenditures$3,354$8,151$3,555EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY1 State OperationsPositionsExpendituresPERSONAL SERVICES2017-182018-192019-202017-18*2018-19*2019-20*Baseline Positions2.23.22.2$126$182$132Other Adjustments0.81.09511111Net Totals, Salaries and Wages3.03.23.2$221$193$243Staff Benefits121207207Totals, Personal Services3.03.23.2$342$400$450OPERATING EXPENSES AND EQUIPMENT$146$105$105TOTALS, POSITIONS AND EXPENDITURES, ALL FUNDS(State Operations)2 Local Assistance$488$505$555Expenditures2017-18*2018-19*2019-20*Grants and Subventions - Governmental$2,866$7,646$3,000TOTALS, EXPENDITURES, ALL FUNDS (Local Assistance)$2,866$7,646$3,000DETAIL OF APPROPRIATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS1 STATE OPERATIONS0140 California Environmental License Plate Fund2017-18* 2018-19* 2019-20*APPROPRIATIONS001 Budget Act appropriation$375$402$336Allocation for Employee Compensation8Allocation for Other Post-Employment Benefits2Allocation for Staff Benefits3Contracted Fiscal Services Funding Removal-801 STATE OPERATIONSSection 3.60 Pension Contribution Adjustment2017-18*2018-19*12019-20*Totals Available$375$336$336TOTALS, EXPENDITURES6083 Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Fund of 2014 APPROPRIATIONS$375$336$336001 Budget Act appropriation$113$113$119Allocation for Employee Compensation3Allocation for Other Post-Employment BenefitsAllocation for Staff BenefitsSection 3.60 Pension Contribution Adjustment1TOTALS, EXPENDITURES$113$119$1196088 California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All FundAPPROPRIATIONS001 Budget Act appropriation$50$100TOTALS, EXPENDITURES$50$100Total Expenditures, All Funds, (State Operations)$488$505$5552 LOCAL ASSISTANCE2017-18* 2018-19* 2019-20*0140 California Environmental License Plate FundAPPROPRIATIONS101 Budget Act appropriation$1TOTALS, EXPENDITURES$1APPROPRIATIONS0995ReimbursementsReimbursements$52$1,000$1,000TOTALS, EXPENDITURES$52$1,000$1,0006083 Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Fund of 2014APPROPRIATIONS101 Budget Act appropriation$4,060Prior Year Balances Available:Item 3845-101-6083, Budget Act of 2015 as reappropriated by Item 3845-490, Budget Act of2018Item 3845-101-6083, Budget Act of 20163492,4641,0501,536Totals Available$2,813$6,646TOTALS, EXPENDITURES$2,813$6,6466088 California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All FundAPPROPRIATIONS101 Budget Act appropriation$2,000TOTALS, EXPENDITURES$2,000Total Expenditures, All Funds, (Local Assistance)$2,866$7,646$3,000TOTALS, EXPENDITURES, ALL FUNDS (State Operations and Local Assistance)$3,354$8,151$3,555CHANGES IN AUTHORIZED POSITIONSBaseline PositionsSalary and Other AdjustmentsWorkload and Administrative AdjustmentsPositions Expenditures2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2017-18* 2018-19* 2019-20*2.23.22.2$126$182$1320.8951111Positions Expenditures2017-182018-192019-202017-18* 2018-19*2019-20*1.01001.0$-$-$1000.81.0$95$11$1113.03.23.2$221$193$243Proposition 68: State-Ops Funding VariousADJUSTMENTSTOTALS, WORKLOAD AND ADMINISTRATIVETotals, AdjustmentsTOTALS, SALARIES AND WAGESRCD of Greater San Diego County leads collaborative approach to battling wildfire 08/15/2019The Resource Conservation District (RCD) of Greater San Diego County will use funds from the California Department of Conservation (DOC) and the California Natural Resources Agency to further regional work on reducing local wildfire threats and impacts.The RCD was awarded $1.425 million from the California DOC this year as part of a block grant that will be directed toward the RCD/Fire Safe Council of San Diego County through the Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Program. The funds will be used in part to develop a regional fire priority plan, project demonstration and regional outreach and education.“What this grant is designed to do is work collaboratively with our fire agency partners to support each other’s projects and to work more on a regional scale,” RCD Executive Director Sheryl Landrum said. “We’re trying to make California more fire resilient.”“Fire is a real threat in San Diego County, and now the rest of the state as well. We have climate change, we’ve been in drought for many years, and people are building homes and communities within the wildland-urban interface (WUI),” she said. “Fire is not a matter of ‘if it happens’ anymore, it’s now when it happens; we need to learn to live with wildfire in California. Our regional fire priority plan is not just a strategic plan from one agency, but a strategic plan with all our land managers’ fire priority plans, so it’s cohesive and collaborative, and it will strengthen San Diego’s ability to become more fire resilient.”The Fire Safe Council is made up of the RCD, federal, tribal, state and local fire agency partners, as well as other stakeholders, and includes the Cleveland National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, CAL FIRE, state parks and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.The agencies have been working with each other since the council formed in 1996. Through this grant, they will be able to combine efforts between all organizations to better identify high-level at-risk areas and work on the ground together more efficiently and effectively for the largest scale and most cost- effective projects on the basis of priority.“Everybody has large areas of lands they’re managing which have been designated fire priority areas. This grant is allowing us to bring all of these lands and fire priorities to the table so we can document everyone’s area, list the fire priorities, and then, as a group, prioritize which of these fire projects to tackle first as a collaboration,” Landrum said. “We are working together, not in isolation.”For example, if CAL FIRE has a fire break it is working on, and the RCD can target a community for defensible space, then the two agencies are working together to get the projects combined for a larger impact.“If you have a clear fire fuel break, but you don’t have defensive space around the community it abuts, the fire break may become ineffective,” she said.Landrum said the group will meet frequently to identify projects, prioritize fire issues and develop the demonstration project, which could be a project an agency already has an eye on or one that the group comes up with jointly.Meeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:14SUBJECT:NEXT MEETINGThe next scheduled Board Meeting will be held Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Meeting of September 12, 2019ITEM:15SUBJECT:ADJOURNMENT ................
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