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suggestion of the Watermaster having a special meeting to potentially adopt
the Resolution.

After discussion among the Watermaster Members regarding Resolution 17-01
and some of the language therein, with some insight provided by Legal Counsel
Montoya as well as SGPWA General Manager Jeff Davis, a few minor changes
to the language were agreed upon and the item was continued to the next
meeting.

D. Review and Discussion of the Conceptual Framework for the Formation of a
Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the San Timoteo Basin 8-2.08 [Memorandum
No. 17-04, Page 22 of 82]

Recommendation: That the Watermaster Committee request to be identified
as a stakeholder within the San Timoteo Basin Memorandum of Agreement for
the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.

Member Zoba provided an overview of the agenda item, the discussions that
have occurred with other stakeholder agencies regarding the formation of a
GSA, and a draft Memorandum of Agreement for the San Timoteo Basin under
the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.

E. Approval of a Contract Amendment for Engineering Services with ALDA Inc.
[Memorandum No. 17-05, Page 33 of 82]

Recommendation: That the Watermaster Committee directs legal counsel to
prepare a contract amendment extending the contract with ALDA Inc. through
December 31, 2021.

Member Zoba explained that the contract with ALDA Inc. had expired on June
30, 2016 and based on the positive track record with ALDA Inc., recommended
that the Watermaster direct legal counsel to prepare a contract amendment
through December 31, 2021. After some discussion, Member Zoba motioned
to direct legal counsel to prepare a contract amendment extending the contract
with ALDA Inc. through December 31, 2021. Member Fraser seconded the
motion and the motion passed 5-0.

F. Discussion Regarding Task Order No. 12 with ALDA Inc. for the Preparation of the
2016 Consolidated Annual Report, Estimate of the Basin Safe Yield, Update of the
Groundwater Model, and Associated Consulting Services [Memorandum No. 17-06,
Page 47 of 82]

Recommendation: That the Watermaster Committee approves Task Order No.
12 for a sum not to exceed $95,970.

After Engineer Blandon gave an overview of Task Order No. 12, which covers
most of the services provided by ALDA Inc. on a year-to-year basis, Member
Member Jorritsma motioned to approve Task Order No. 12. Member Zoba
seconded the motion and the motion passed 5-0.