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Section 2
Watermaster Activities
A comparison of Production and Allowable Extractions through June 2018 [Memorandum
18-16]. Engineer Blandon indicated that for the year there was a total production right of
approximately 12,000 ac-ft and a current production of 5,241 ac-ft representing 43
percent of the allowable right.
Discussion Regarding the Perfection of Appropriative Rights Following the Conversion of
Overlying Water Rights to Appropriative Rights [Memorandum 18-17]. Counsel Montoya
presented the issues related to the transfer of overlying rights to an appropriator, pointing
out the example of YVWD and Oak Valley’s transfers. Much discussion ensued between
members of the Board, Legal Counsel and supporting engineering staff as to when water
transferred to an appropriator is perfected. Chairman Vela concluded the discussion
requesting that Mr. Montoya revise the memo for future discussion at the October
meeting.
Items Discussed During the October 3, 2018 Regular Watermaster Committee Meeting
Independent Accountant’s Financial Report of Agreed-Upon Procedures for the
Beaumont Basin Watermaster [Memorandum 18-18]. Mr. Zoba noted that this was a
routine item and no discussion was held. Item was approved unanimously.
Status Report on Water Level Monitoring throughout the Beaumont Basin through
September 25, 2018 [Memorandum No. 18-19]. Engineer Blandon indicated that
monitoring problems continue a YVWD 34 and that water levels are slightly declining at
Banning M-8 and M-9. He further indicated that the communications cable needs to be
replaced at BCVWD No. 2.
Comparative Groundwater Production and Allowable Extractions through August 2018
[Memorandum 18-20]. Engineer Blandon reported that allowable extractions were
14,424 ac-ft while production through August 2018 was 9,040 ac-ft.
Consideration of Task Order No. 17 with ALDA Inc. for the Development of a Return Flow
Methodology for the Beaumont Basin [Memorandum 18-21]. Mr. Harder explained the
various tasks under this Task Order along with the estimated budget and completion
time. Task Order was approved unanimously with a cost not to exceed $40,140.00; cost
to be split between BCVWD, YVWSD, and the City of Banning.
Discussion Regarding the Perfection of Appropriative Rights Following the Conversion of
Overlying Water Rights to Appropriative Rights [Memorandum 18-22]. Counsel Montoya
presented an updated memo and summarized its content. Much discussion ensued and
concluded with Member Zoba suggested reviewing the transfer steps at the December
meeting.
Items Discussed During the December 5, 2018 Regular Watermaster Committee Meeting
Status Report on Water Level Monitoring throughout the Beaumont Basin through
November 15, 2018 [Memorandum 18-23]. Engineer Blandon indicated that new
monitoring wells are being pursued in the Desert Lawn/Calimesa area. He reported that
water levels are in the northern and eastern portions of the basin are fairly stable and that
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