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Staff and GSI reviewed draft Chapters 2–4 of the GSP 5-Year Periodic Evaluation (water years 2019–2025), noting brief minimum-threshold exceedances in some representative wells during critical/below-normal years that later recovered. Five DWR recommended corrective actions were discussed, with updates anticipated ahead of the 10-year review. Board discussion noted pumping management as a key lever for groundwater storage recovery.
The board adopted a sole source resolution to proceed with Ornado on the Teichert Pump intake pipe repair on a time-and-materials basis ($94,300 proposal), with one member recused. Staff said a Cosumnes Subbasin GSP amendment draft is expected in October, with GSA approvals aimed for December ahead of a January deadline. The LAFCO MSR for a potential SOI expansion is open for comment through Oct. 2.
Directors reviewed Ends Policies and flagged gaps around priority, affordability, and beneficiary language. The facilitator plans one-on-one director interviews ahead of the Oct. 23 work plan session, where the board is expected to work on aligning Ends Policies with the 2026-27 work plan. Directors also discussed possible committee mergers and new focus areas (conservation, climate events, regulatory matters). No votes were taken.
The Agricultural Commissioner outlined how the County responds to abandoned or neglected vineyards, including an AB 732 penalty option. Supervisors discussed red blotch concerns and possible hardship-focused support. The Board held its TRUTH Act forum reviewing 2025 data and noting 2026 year-to-date trends, along with policy updates, then continued the forum to Sept. 29 at 6:00 PM.
Board adopted Resolution No. 1377 authorizing the General Manager to submit a state financial assistance application for the Cathedral City Lakeview Villas septic-to-sewer project (just over 100 connections), with costs reimbursed by the state. Staff updated the Board on Pinyon Pines dissolution interest, and the GM plans to return with a future agenda item. Board also adopted the 2027-2028 legislative and policy platform.
