Fox Canyon GMA

 

FCGMA Resolutions List

No.SummaryAdoption DateEffective Date
Doc 431A resolution of the Ventura County Board of Supervisor’s) Established the initial boundaries of the FCGMA, and duly recorded the Resolution and map in the Recorder’s Office.12/21/19821/1/1983
2024-07A Resolution Honoring David Borchard for his Exemplary Service to the Agency and the FCGMA Board of Directors.12/13/202412/13/2024
2024-06A Resolution Rescinding Resolution 2005-08 and Defining the Function of the Position of Agency Executive Officer.12/13/202412/13/2024
2024-05A Resolution Extending a Fee on Groundwater Extractions at the Current Rate to Maintain a Reserve Fund to be Used to Pay the Cost and Expenses of Actions and Proceedings Related to the Agency’s Groundwater Sustainability Program.9/25/202410/1/2024
2024-04A Resolution Reflecting the Board of Directors Restating the Amount and Number of Installments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Las Posas Valley Watermaster Basin Assessments.6/26/20244/1/2024
24-03Resolution Increasing Tiered Groundwater Extraction Surcharge Rates4/24/20241/1/2024
24-02Honoring Jeff Pratt for 19 years of service as FCGMA Executive Officer3/27/202403/27/2024
24-01Resolution honoring Kimball Loeb for his service as FCGMA Groundwater Manager1/12/20241/12/2024
23-03A Resolution Levying a Basin Assessment on Water Right Holders in the Las Posas Valley Groundwater Basin for Fiscal Year 2023-2412/15/202312/15/2023
23-02Concerning the City of Oxnard’s GREAT Program and the Associated Recycled Water Management Plan; Superseded Resolution 2013-0210/25/202310/25/2023
23-01Proclaiming the Agency’s 40th Anniversary1/25/20231/25/2023
22-07Authorizing Grant Application for the Las Posas Valley Basin DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Implementation Round 2 Grant10/26/202210/26/2022
22-06A Resolution Increasing Tiered Groundwater Extraction Surcharge Rates10/26/20221/1/2023
22-05A Resolution Increasing Fees on Groundwater Extractions to Fund the Costs of a Groundwater Sustainability Program9/28/20229/28/2022
22-04Honoring Carmen Ramirez for her service as an FCGMA Board Member8/24/20228/24/2022
22-03Honoring Kathleen Riedel for her years of service as a Groundwater Specialist4/27/20224/27/2022
22-02Authorizing Grant Application for the Pleasant Valley Basin DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Implementation Round 1 Grant1/26/20221/26/2022
22-01Authorizing Grant Application for the Oxnard Subbasin DWR Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Implementation Round 1 Grant1/26/20221/26/2022
20-07 A Resolution Increasing Tiered Groundwater Extraction Surcharge Rates.12/2/20201/1/2021
20-06 Honoring Steve Bennett for his service as an FCGMA Board Member.12/2/202012/2/2020
20-05 A Resolution Imposing a Fee on Groundwater Extractions to Establish a Reserve Fund to be Used to Pay the Cost and Expenses of Actions and Proceedings Related to the Agency’s Groundwater Sustainability Program.10/28/20201/1/2021
20-04A Resolution to defer civil penalties in response to the state of emergency due to the Novel Coronavirus4/22/20204/22/2020
20-03 AmendedA Resolution establishing policies and procedures for granting variances from the initial extraction allocation under the ordinance to establish an allocation for the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Groundwater Basins4/22/20204/22/2020
20-02Honoring Charlotte Craven for her service as an FCGMA Board Member2/26/20202/26/2020
20-01Honoring the TAG members for their dedicated, loyal and honorable service in helping to develop information used in the GSPs.1/22/20201/22/2020
19-05Adoption of the Groundwater Sustainability Plans for the Las Posas Valley Groundwater Basin, the Oxnard Sub-Basin of the Santa Clara River Valley Groundwater Basin and the Pleasant Valley Groundwater Basin12/17/2019 12/17/19
19-04Authorization to Apply to California Department of Water Resources to Obtain a Grant Under the 2019 Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program, Planning Grant – Round 310/23/201910/23/2019
19-03Increasing Fee on Groundwater Extractions to Fund the Costs of a Groundwater Sustainability Program9/25/20199/25/2019
19-02Adopting Revised Policies and Procedures for Requiring and Implementing Accuracy Testing of Flowmeters. Rescinded Resolution 2008-04.2/8/20192/8/2019
19-01Authorizing the Imposition of Civil Penalties for Ordinance Code Violations. Rescinded Resolution 2013-012/8/20192/8/2019
18-03Honoring Tony Morgan for his dedicated, loyal, and honorable service to the Agency5/23/20185/23/2018
18-02Delegates Authority to the XO to enter into Professional Services Agreements1/24/20181/24/2018
18-01Specifies the Requirements for Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Advanced Metering Infrastructure Devices2/28/20182/28/2018
17-02Increasing Tiered Groundwater Extraction Surcharge Rates10/13/20171/1/2018
17-01Add JAM Mutual Water Company and Lloyd Butler Mutual Water Company to the list of purveyors that may continue to supply groundwater to areas beyond the Agency’s Boundaries2/22/20172/22/2017
16-05Groundwater Pumping Project Policy9/28/2016   9/28/16
16-04Adjustments to Extraction Allocation for City of Camarillo Re Special Use of Mounded, Degraded Water in the North Eastern Portion of Pleasant Valley Basin [Resolution 2016-04 and Revised Monitoring and Contingency Plan Attachment]9/28/2016   9/28/16
16-03Increasing Fee on Groundwater Extractions to Fund the Costs of a Groundwater Sustainability Program7/20/20167/1/16 & 8/1/16
16-02Initiating a Request to the California Department of Water Resources to Modify the Bulletin 118 Groundwater Basin Boundaries for the Las Posas Basin, Pleasant Valley Basin and Oxnard Subbasin3/23/20163/23/2016
16-01Delegating Authority to the Executive Officer to Initiate and Compromise Legal Action for Enforcement of the Agency Ordinance Code1/27/20161/27/2016
15-05Adopting the 2014 Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Prepared by the Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County and Authorizing the Executive Officer of the FCGMA to File a CEQA NOE7/22/20157/22/2015
15-04Imposing a Fee on Groundwater Extractions to Fund the Costs of a Groundwater Sustainability Program9/23/20157/1/15 & 8/1/15
15-03 Honored Dr. Michael Kelley for serving four terms as a Director of the FCGMA representing the mutual water companies and special water districts within the Agency2/25/20152/25/2015
15-02 Specifying Requirement for Establishing an Annual Efficiency Allocation by Operators that Supply Groundwater for Agricultural Use by Others5/27/20155/27/2015
15-01 A Resolution Electing to be the Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the Arroyo Santa Rosa Valley, (West, South, East) Las Posas Valley, Oxnard Forebay, Oxnard Plain, and Pleasant Valley Basins Within the Boundaries of the FCGMA1/9/2015 1/09/2015
14-03Supporting a Legislative Change in Maximum Allowable Extraction Charge 6/25/20146/25/2014
14-02Increasing Extraction Charges to $6.00 per Acre-Foot 6/25/20147/1/2014
14-01Establishing the Conejo Creek Water Pumping Program Involving Camrosa Water District and Pleasant Valley Water District Using the Conejo Creek Diversion3/26/2014 3/26/2014
13-03Adopting Tiered Groundwater Extraction Surcharge Rates10/23/20131/1/2014
13-02Concerning the Implementation of First Phase of the City of Oxnard’s GREAT Program and the Associated Recycled Water Management Plan.6/26/20136/26/2013
13-01Authorizing the Imposition of Civil Penalties for Specific Ordinance Code.5/22/20135/22/2013
12-04LAFCo Nominations and Voting7/25/20121/1/2013
12-03Approving the Imposition of Civil Penalties Against Those Operators Who Are in Violation of the Extraction Reporting and Payment Requirements of the Ordinance Code.Rescinded
See 13-01
12-02Approving the Imposition of Civil Penalties Against Those Operators Who Are in Violation of the Flowmeter Calibration Requirements of the Ordinance Code.Rescinded
See 13-01
12-01Approving Re-Direction of Groundwater Extraction Surcharges to Preserve Natural Resources and to Resolve an Appeal from Nyeland Acres Mutual Water Company.1/25/20121/25/2012
11-04Specifying the requirements for calculating the Irrigation Allowance Index under the Irrigation Allowance Program10/26/201111/26/2011
11-03Honoring David Panaro, Staff Geologist, for his many years of service5/25/20115/25/2011
11-02Creating the United Water Conservation District Saticoy Well Field Storage Program4/27/20114/27/2011
11-01Repealing and Replacing Grandfathering Resolution No. 1997-21/26/20111/26/2011
10-08Concerning allocation transfer and use of good deed credit trust account in conjunction with United Water Conservation District’s acquisition of additional groundwater recharge basins10/27/201010/27/2010
10-07Adopting Tiered Groundwater Extraction Surcharge RatesRescinded See 13-03Rescinded See 13-03
10-06Adopting Groundwater Supply Enhancement Assistance Program (GSEAP) Criteria.9/22/20109/22/2010
10-05LAFCO Nominations and Voting.10/28/20091/1/2009
10-04Honoring Noel Klebaum, County Counsel, for his many years of service.5/26/20105/26/2010
10-03Resolve a surcharge incurred by Nyeland Acres Mutual Water Company resulting from groundwater extractions in excess of their allowed annual allocation____________
10-02LAFCO Special District Alternate & Regular Member Call for Nominations3/24/20103/24/2010
10-01Concerning allocation transfer and use of good deed credit trust account in conjunction with United Water Conservation District’s acquisition of additional groundwater recharge basins.Repealed
See Resolution 2010-8
09-07Concerning allocation transfer and use of good deed credit trust account in conjunction with United Water Conservation District’s acquisition of Vulcan Materials Company’s Ferro Property.Repealed
See Resolution 2010-1
09-05Adjustment of the Groundwater Extraction Surcharge Rate to $1,150/AF on all groundwater extractions in excess of any combined annual allocation pursuant to Chapter 5.8 of Ordinance no. 8.1.10/28/20091/1/2010
09-04Settlement to resolve an appeal by the Mutual Water Company – Strickland Tract involving payment of past-due groundwater extraction charges and suspension of potential interest/penalties in exchange for infrastructure improvements that would result in future aquifer preservation.7/22/20097/22/2009
09-03Enforcement Guiding Principles that allowed use of progressive levels of enforcement as needed to achieve ordinance compliance, and allow creation of monetary civil liability penalties if applicable.6/24/20096/24/2009
09-02Meter Calibration penalty structure for non-compliance with existing program rules and/or laws.5/27/20095/27/2009
09-01Honored Director John K. Flynn at his retirement for his many years in public service and to the FCGMA.1/28/20091/28/2009
08-10Supporting United Water Conservation District’s efforts to balance a limited water supply for people and the environment (NMFS decision).12/3/200812/3/2008
08-09Adjustment of the Groundwater Extraction Surcharge Rate to $950/AF on all groundwater extractions in excess of any combined annual allocation.10/22/20081/1/2009
08-08Certification of the Agency Ballot for Election of a Special District Alternate Commissioner to the Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).9/24/20089/24/2008
08-07Honored Dana Wisehart for her dedicated, distinguished, and honorable service to the water industry within Ventura County, and especially to this Agency, and wish her well in whatever plans and adventures await her in retirement.10/22/200810/22/2008
08-06Commending the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance on their Fifth Anniversary.7/23/20087/23/2008
08-05Approving an Amendment to Settlement Agreement (Thornhill-Miller entered into effective September 12, 2007).6/25/20086/25/2008
08-04Adopting revised policies and procedures for requiring and implementing accuracy testing of water flowmeters pursuant to Chapter 3.0 of Ordinance No 8.1; and, rescinding Resolution 2006-15/28/20085/28/2008
08-03Establishing an Additional 5% reduction in historical extraction allocations within the boundaries of the Agency, effective January 1, 2009; and, authorizing the establishment of an alternative water supply project certification project in lieu thereof.3/26/20081/1/2009
08-02Terminating the collection of Groundwater Extraction Management Enforcement Surcharge (GEMES) on December 31, 2007; and, limiting FCGMA expenses eligible for GEMES funding.2/27/20082/27/2008
07-02Authorized application for, and acceptance of, grant funds from the California Department of Water Resources Local Groundwater Assistance Program.12/5/200712/5/2007
07-01Adopted the 2007 Update to the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency’s Groundwater Management Plan and Executive Officer authorization to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption.5/23/20075/23/2007
06-08Adopted the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) prepared by the Watersheds Coalition Of Ventura County and authorizing the Executive Officer of the FCGMA to file a CEQA Notice of Exemption.12/6/200612/6/2006
06-07Established United Water Conservation District as the designated reporting authority for FCGMA annual groundwater extraction volumes to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), in accordance with recent amendments to Section 5009 of the California Water Code.10/25/200610/25/2006
06-06Adopted protocols and hearing procedures governing appeals of the Agency executive officer’s determinations pursuant to Chapter 6.0 of the Agency’s Ordinance Code.10/25/200610/25/2006
06-05Completed the ballot for the election of the Special District Alternate Commissioner to the Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).9/27/20069/27/2006
06-04Define the class of extraordinary groundwater extraction management enforcement expenses eligible for Gemes funding.7/26/20067/26/2006
06-03Honored Ventura County Management Assistant Ms. Karen Schoonover for her many years of distinguished service as clerk of the Board.7/26/20067/26/2006
06-02Established a groundwater extraction management enforcement surcharge of $2.00/AF effective July 1, 2006.4/6/20067/1/2006
06-01Required accuracy testing of water flow meters pursuant to Chapter 3.0 of Ordinance No. 8.1.3/22/20064/22/2006
05-08Formally defined the duties and responsibilities of the position of Agency executive officer and designated executive authority. Superseded via Board action appointing Arne Anselm as Interim Executive Officer, March 8, 2024. See Closed Session Item 2, “Public Employee Appointment.” Rescinded 12/13/2024.9/28/2005Rescinded. See Resolution 2024-06
05-07Honored Dr. R. Lowell Preston, Ph.D. for 14 years of distinguished service as Agency coordinator and congratulating him on his retirement on July 15, 2005.9/28/20059/28/2005
05-06Continued the groundwater extraction charge of $4.00/AF for semi-annual reporting period 2005-2.9/28/20051/1/2006
05-05Required accuracy testing of water flow meters.See Resolution 2006-1
05-04Honored Mr. William A. (Tony) Waters for 22 years of distinguished service as Agency counsel and congratulating him on his forthcoming retirement on March 31, 2005.3/23/20053/23/2005
05-03Honored Dr. Roseann Mikos, Ph.D. for serving two distinguished terms as an Agency director representing the City interests within the FCGMA.2/23/20052/23/2005
05-02Honored David Schwabauer for serving three terms as an alternate and one term as a director of the FCGMA representing the farming interests within the Agency.2/23/20052/23/2005
05-01Supported the Saticoy Regional Recycling Facility and the improved Jose Flores Wastewater Treatment Plant that recycles water that would otherwise be lost to the ocean.1/26/20051/26/2005
04-09Increased the groundwater extraction charge from $3.00/AF to $4.00/AF to cover anticipated litigation under the provision that this fee increase would be reduced back to $3.00/AF on 7-1-05 if additional funds were not needed.12/15/20041/1/2005
04-08Approving the memorandum of understanding for the Ventura Countywide Integrated Regional Water Resolution 2004-08 Management Plan (VCIRWMP).10/27/200410/27/2004
04-07Honored and bestowed accolades to Dana Wisehart for her significant contributions to the future continued operation of the FCGMA.10/27/200410/27/2004
04-06Approved an amendment to the Ventura County Independent Special Districts Selection Committee rules & regulations and election procedures.9/22/20049/22/2004
04-05Honored Assemblyman Tony Strickland for his sponsorship and personal support to Assembly Bill 2734 that enabled the Agency to increase the maximum allowable groundwater extraction fees.9/22/20049/22/2004
04-04Honored Dee Zinke for her significant contributions to the final passage of the Assembly Bill 2734 as well as the future operation of the FCGMA.9/22/20049/22/2004
04-03Honored John Crowley for originally helping to establish the FCGMA and leadership and for more than 20 years of service to the Agency.3/24/20043/24/2004
04-02Honored Steve Bennett for his year of service to the Agency as a director representing the water interests of Ventura County.3/24/20043/24/2004
04-01Authorizing application for and acceptance of state grant funds to conduct geological studies in the Las Posas Basin.1/28/20041/28/2004
03-06Supporting a change in maximum allowable pumping fees from $3.00/AF to a maximum of $10.00/AF.12/17/200312/17/2003
03-05Granting credits to the City of Oxnard for the direct delivery of recycled water.12/17/200312/17/2003
03-04Granting credits to the City of Oxnard for the injection of recycled water.12/17/200312/17/2003
03-03Stated Board intentions regarding SLP Basin allocations.10/22/200311/22/2003
03-02Honored Michael Conroy for more than 12 years of service to the Agency as a director or alternate representing farm interests.2/26/20032/26/2003
03-01Honored John K. Flynn for originally helping to establish the FCGMA and for more than 20 years of service to the Agency. Also established the annual John K. Flynn Stewardship of Groundwater Award to be presented for contributions in groundwater protection and preservation.2/26/20032/26/2003
02-02Honored & commended Chris Peek for developing and providing weather station data for more than 10 years in support of the Evapotranspiration method of water conservation in crop management.11/27/200211/27/2002
02-01Use of the State Water Entitlement – Supports the plan to allow UWCD to import up to 3,150 AFY of State water for release from Lake Piru and also to earn credits for a trust to be used under joint UWCD-FCGMA purposes.11/27/200212/27/2002
01-03Gave formal support to the City of Oxnard’s Groundwater Recovery Enhancement And Treatment (GREAT) program that will provide recycled water for injection, direct use, wetland restoration, etc.5/23/20015/23/2001
01-02Increased Groundwater Extraction Charge from $2.60/AF to $3.00/AF, effective July 1, 2001 as allowed under Ordinance 5 as an addendum Resolution.5/23/20017/1/2001
01-01Declared that storm water runoff could not enter deep gravel mine pits in the Forebay Groundwater Basin without first meeting either primary drinking water standards, or the average quality of existing groundwater downgradient of the UWCD Spreading Grounds. Percolating surface water must pass through the equivalent of 10 feet of vadose zone before reaching historic high groundwater levels. Surface exposures of groundwater, or any permanent body of water in the Forebay, must have long-term management by an agency approved by the FCGMA.4/25/20015/25/2001
00-02Honored Arthur E. Goulet for work and input to initially create the FCGMA, and for many years of service as overseer of Ventura County water resources and Agency operations in his capacity as County Public Works Director.3/22/20003/22/2000
00-01Honored Samuel A. McIntyre for his faithful and dedicated contributions to the FCGMA, and for his service on the Board.1/26/20001/26/2000
99-03Declared support for interim use of mounded groundwater beneath the Oxnard Plain Forebay Groundwater Basin when available, and allowed for unrestricted use of such groundwater, but only from the Upper Aquifer zones. Also recommended that water providers strive to export from the Forebay or utilize Forebay groundwater whenever possible in those basins known to be in a condition of overdraft. Waived all penalties for pumping beyond annual allocations for wells inside the designated area, but denied credits for wells that used such water in lieu of their annual allocation.10/27/199911/27/1999
92-02Commended the Port Hueneme Water Agency for vision, leadership, preservation of local groundwater resources, and perseverance needed to design and complete a Brackish Water Reclamation Facility that is compatible with FCGMA objectives.5/26/19995/26/1999
98-03Increased Groundwater Extraction Charge to $2.60-AF, effective January 1, 1999 as a companion Resolution to Ordinance 5.7.12/2/19981/1/1999
98-02Decreed that a tiered surcharge penalty rate topping out at $200-AF was not sufficient to deter excessive groundwater extractions, and proclaimed that a single surcharge rate of $725-AF should be levied on all groundwater extractions in excess of any combined annual allocation. Made all penalty payments due within 30 days of the date a credit form was mailed and postmarked.10/28/19981/1/1999
98-01Declared that groundwater dewatering for construction purposes would not be regulated by the FCGMA.2/25/19982/25/1998
97-03Posthumously honored Carla Bard for her many years of dedicated, loyal, and exemplary service to the FCGMA. Extended great appreciation for her local and regional accomplishments in the areas of water conservation and farming.11/19/199711/19/1997
97-02Authorized continued exports of groundwater outside the FCGMA boundaries by those named water suppliers who had service areas established there prior to creation of the Agency, subject to all Ordinances and regulations of the FCGMA.12/17/19971/17/1998
97-01Superceded Resolution 1996-2 and authorized approval of State contract number 6-055-254-0 to accept Grant funding under the Wellhead Protection Demonstration Project. Authorized the Chair of the FCGMA Board to sign any and all agreements on behalf of the Agency to meet legal requirements for grant funding.7/23/19977/23/1997
96-04Honored Richard Farnsworth for his contributions over 17 years of exemplary service to the FCGMA as Staff Hydrologist.12/11/199612/11/1996
1996-03Decreased Groundwater Extraction Charge from $3.00-AF to $2.20-AF, effective July 1, 1996.9/25/19967/1/1996
1996-02Approved the execution of an agreement for Federal 319(h) Grant funding for a Wellhead Protection Demonstration Project, and designated the Agency Coordinator as the authorized FCGMA representative in all dealings with the State Water Resources Control Board.9/25/19969/25/1996
1996-01Increased Groundwater Extraction Charge from $2.20-AF to $3.00-AF effective January 1, 1996.12/28/19951/1/1996
1995-02Honored Ventura Mayor Tom Buford for his contributions to the Agency, and for his service as a FCGMA Board Member representing City interests.10/25/199510/25/1995
1995-01Declared that it was not the intent of the FCGMA to Extend Agency Boundaries into the Santa Clara River Valley.3/22/19953/22/1995
1994-01Extended the filing deadline for both 1992 and 1993 Irrigation Efficiency applications to October 1, 1994, and dismissed surcharges of $10 or less.5/25/19945/25/1994
1993-02Declared FCGMA support and protection to any agency, city, or individual who injected or percolated water.10/27/19931/1/1994
1993-01Increased Groundwater Extraction Charge to $3.00 per acre-foot from July 1, 1993 through January 1, 1994, after which the charge would drop to $2.20 per acre-foot.6/30/19937/1/1993
1992-02Acknowledged that the FCGMA was in a state of overdraft, and endorsed the discontinuance of wells or reduction of extractions in favor of imported supplies from existing water systems or providers.5/22/19925/22/1992
1991-02Recognized and honored Robert Quinn for service to the FCGMA as Agency Coordinator during 1990-91.11/27/19911/24/1992
1991-01Declared a need for Water Conservation based on 4 years of below-normal rainfall and subsequent increased (record high) groundwater extractions. Advocated Best Management Practices, and urged cities to adopt Anti-Waste Ordinances.4/26/19914/26/1991
1989-01Supported the goals and objectives of having a cooperative weather network in Ventura County to collect weather information for natural resource management.2/24/19892/24/1989