B. Description of Proposed Boundary Modification

1. Short Description

   To modify Bulletin 118 boundary of the Ojai Basin to be consistent with the geological boundary.
2. Type of basin boundary revision

   • Scientific External
3. Provide a narrative overview of the boundary modification request and how the resulting modification would affect likelihood of sustainable management.

   The Ojai Basin Boundary Modification request, presented by the Ojai Basin Groundwater Management Agency (OBGMA), will better define the geological and hydraulic attributes of the basin boundaries thereby providing a more accurate understanding and description of the Ojai Basin currently described in Bulletin 118. By properly defining the basin attributes the OBGMA will be able to more accurately monitor and report conditions of the basin resulting in sustainable management and over site of basin users.

   Attachment(s):
4. List the existing basin(s)/subbasin(s) to be modified by this request

   • 4-002 OJAI VALLEY
5. Provide the proposed name for the new basin(s) or subbasin(s)

   4-02 Ojai Valley Basin

C. Initial Notification and Combination of Requests

1. Was an initial notification submitted to the Department?

   Yes
   List of submitted initial notification for the selected basin(s)/subbasin(s).

   Local Agency	Potential Basin(s)/Subbasin(s)
   Ojai Basin Groundwater Management Agency	4-002 OJAI VALLEY

2. Does this application include a combination of requests?

   No

D. Required Documents for All Modifications

1. A copy of the statutory or other legal authority under which the requesting agency was created with specific citations to the provisions setting forth the duties and responsibilities of the agency.

Attachment(s):

• Ojai_Basin_GW_Management_Agency_01-15-2015 Act & GWSA Designation (1).pdf (36.5MB) Uploaded on 03/14/2016 at 12:19PM

2. A copy of the signed resolution adopted by the requesting agency formally initiating the boundary modification request process.

Attachment(s):

• Reso 2016-1 [12979].pdf (749.5kB) Uploaded on 03/14/2016 at 01:37PM

3. A map of adequate scale (no greater than 1:24,000; e.g., 1:10,000 is not acceptable) showing the proposed modified basin boundary in relation to the existing Bulletin-118 basin boundary and the local agencies that are within or bordering the existing and proposed basin.

Attachment(s):

• GSP maps Figures 1 through 5 [376694].pdf (989.3kB) Uploaded on 03/14/2016 at 12:23PM

4. A GIS shapefile of the proposed modified groundwater basin boundaries. Download Existing B118 basin shape file | DWR Spatial Data Standards

Attachment(s):

• OjaiUpdatedBasinGIS_29Apr2016.zip (13.1kB) Uploaded on 04/29/2016 at 10:00AM

5. A GIS shapefile of the political boundaries of any affected or adjacent local agency. Download water agency shape file

Attachment(s):

• cas_mun_wa_div.zip (63.2kB) Uploaded on 03/20/2016 at 11:54AM

6. Any information, if necessary, to enable DWR to satisfy the requirements of a responsible agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

Please see CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), which states in part: (b) Project does not include: (5) Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

E. General Information

1. Describe the lateral boundaries of the alluvial aquifer or aquifers that form the groundwater basin and the definable bottom of the basin. The description must be in terms that are clear, definite, and sufficiently detailed to allow an authoritative map of the proposed basin boundaries to be plotted using the given description.

See Attached.

Attachment(s):

• OVGB Basin Boundary Modification Memorandum 3-11-16 - stamped [92194].pdf (4.3MB) Uploaded on 04/15/2016 at 09:46AM

F. Notice and Consultation

1. List all local agencies and public water systems affected by the basin(s) modification request.

City of Ojai, U.S. Forest Service, Ojai Ranger Station, County of Ventura, Ventura County Watershed Protection District, NOAA, NMFS , California Department of Fish & Wildlife, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Ojai Water Conservation District, Golden State Water Company, Casitas Municipal Water District, Ventura River Water District, Meiners Oaks Water District, Senior Canyon Mutual Water Company, Heritage Mutual Water Company, Gridley Canyon Mutual Water Company, Siete Robles Mutual Water Company.

2. Explain the methods used to identify interested local agencies and public water systems in the affected basin(s):

Local knowledge of the agencies listed.

3. Provide information regarding the nature of consultations with affected or interested agencies. Attach and cite any copies of correspondences with local agencies and public water systems and/or any other persons or entities consulted.

OBGMA Website, Personal communications, letters of support (see attached), List service of interest parties.

Attachment(s):

• OBGMA 3 14 16 [404790] Support Request.pdf (2.8MB) Uploaded on 03/14/2016 at 01:24PM

4. Provide a summary of all public meetings at which the proposed boundary modification was discussed or considered by the requesting agency. Attach and cite any copies of agendas and notices published.

Ojai Basin Groundwater Management Agency Minutes: 9/24/15, 10/29/15, 12/10/15, 1/28/16, 2/25/16

Attachment(s):

• OBGMA Min [309850].pdf (2.5MB) Uploaded on 03/14/2016 at 12:44PM
• OBGMA 2 25 16 [309843].pdf (724.5kB) Uploaded on 03/14/2016 at 12:44PM

5. Attach a copy of all comments regarding the proposed boundary modification received by the requesting agency and a summary of any responses made by the requesting agency.

H. Local Support

1. Provide any evidence that sufficient information was provided to affected agencies and systems regarding the proposed boundary modification.

A letter was sent to agencies listed under F1 requesting their support for the Basin Boundary Modification by the Ojai Basin Groundwater Management Agency. To dates several support letters have been received as attached in F3. A number of the agencies listed under F1 receive the OBGMA monthly meeting agenda in advance of the meeting.

Attachment(s):

• OBGMA 3 14 16 [404790] Support Request.pdf (2.8MB) Uploaded on 03/14/2016 at 01:25PM
• OBGMA - Casitas & Golden State Support Letters.pdf (738.7kB) Uploaded on 05/16/2016 at 03:39PM
• OBGMA Support Request & Responses.pdf (9.9MB) Uploaded on 05/16/2016 at 03:39PM
• OBGMA Maps with Support Request.pdf (3.8MB) Uploaded on 05/16/2016 at 03:40PM

2. Provide a list of all affected agencies and affected systems that submitted comments and/or documents in support or opposition to the proposed boundary. The agency submitting their support or opposition for a boundary modification must provide a copy of a resolution formally adopted by the decision-making body of the affected agency or system or a letter signed by an executive officer or other official with appropriate delegated authority who represents the agency or system. Attach copies of the resolution and/or signed letter detailing the support or opposition submitted.

See attached.

Attachment(s):

• OBGMA [395457] letters of support.pdf (3MB) Uploaded on 03/14/2016 at 01:02PM
• Support Letter VCWPD.pdf (600.1kB) Uploaded on 03/31/2016 at 11:49AM
• Support Letter Meiners Oaks.pdf (413.3kB) Uploaded on 03/31/2016 at 11:49AM
• Support letter Casitas MWD.pdf (66.4kB) Uploaded on 03/31/2016 at 09:30PM

3. Provide any evidence that rebuts any opposition to the proposed boundary modification.

A response letter to the State Water Resources Control Board comment letter of May 6, 2016 has been prepared by OBGMA and attached.

Attachment(s):

• BBM SWRCB Response ltr May 2016.pdf (8.6MB) Uploaded on 05/24/2016 at 06:04PM

I. Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model

1. Principal aquifer units within requested basin.
2. Lateral boundaries of the proposed basin, including:
   1. Geologic features that significantly impede or impact groundwater flow.
   2. Aquifer characteristics that significantly impede or impact groundwater flow.
   3. Significant geologic and hydrologic features and conditions of the principle aquifer units, as appropriate, including information regarding the confined or unconfined nature of the aquifer, facies changes, truncation of units, the presence of faults or folds that impede groundwater flow, or other groundwater flow restricting features.
   4. Key surface water bodies, groundwater divides and significant recharge sources.
3. Recharge and discharge areas within the basin.
4. Definable bottom of the basin or subbasin.

The department may waive this requirement for an internal boundary modification if the requesting agency is able to demonstrate that the proposed boundary modification is unlikely to affect sustainable groundwater management.

See attached.

Attachment(s):

• OVGB Basin Boundary Modification Memorandum 3-11-16 - stamped [92194].pdf (4.3MB) Uploaded on 04/15/2016 at 09:47AM

J. Technical Studies for External Scientific Modifications

1. A qualified map that depicts the lateral boundaries of the aquifers that define the basin or subbasin.

See Attached

Attachment(s):

• GSP maps Figures 1 through 5 [376694].pdf (989.3kB) Uploaded on 03/14/2016 at 01:10PM

2. A technical study that provides subsurface data that demonstrates the vertical thickness and relevant physical properties of the alluvial aquifer or stacked series of alluvial aquifers.

See Attached.

Attachment(s):

• OVGB Basin Boundary Modification Memorandum 3-11-16 - stamped [92194].pdf (4.3MB) Uploaded on 04/15/2016 at 09:47AM