Committee gave consensus direction for the second cash call to exclude the $75,000 annual-report line item and use one combined invoice. Staff will draft reserve and surplus-handling policies for September. The committee asked its representative to support collecting the full DMJPA budget and to support basin-level grant readiness, with GSA-specific costs borne by project sponsors.
GSAs to submit well registration data by Nov 30, 2026; EKI will send a template in July. WY 2026 pumping totals also due Nov 30; PRP metering policy deadline was Jan 2026. EKI highlighted nitrate/TDS watchlist wells (in DM-II and Northwestern DM GSAs) to monitor closely for August sampling and recommended verification samples if results exceed thresholds.
Committee discussed the ~$600K model calibration cost share among seven groups and gave its representative flexibility: start with 1/7, but may consider 2023 Exhibit B while seeking a faster/non-phased approach and stating Northern's expectation that this issue not become recurring. February monitoring showed no groundwater-level exceedances for Northern; nitrate/TDS wells are watch items. DWR subsidence/GSP meetings may occur mid-to-late June.
Cost-share debate on model calibration (options shown at ~$500K) continued; members discussed keeping the 1/7 cost share and/or consolidating smaller groups' seats. The Committee voted to support pursuing a WaterSMART grant (up to $400K; 50% match) if cost share is agreed. PRP reminders: metering due Jan 2026; aquifer-specific reporting required; 2026 lower-aquifer target: 1,805 AF.
Committee voiced support for proceeding with groundwater model calibration in 2026 rather than waiting, a perspective Vice Chair Lucchesi will bring to the JPA Board meeting the following Monday. Significant basin‑wide pumping data discrepancies were flagged, with a push for more consistent estimation methods across GSAs. Staff also noted the State Water Board is scheduled April 7 to act on returning the subbasin's GSP to DWR, increasing pressure to have defensible data and tools in place.
