Directors requested more conservative well assumptions ahead of the May 27 hearing. Non-revenue water at 9% was flagged as a concern, with staff offering to share M36 audit details. The Board adopted Resolution 2026-05 updating Regulations 8 and 12, removing “where available” from recycled-water language, requiring board approval for waivers, and adding enforcement flexibility. CDM Smith’s draft 2025 UWMP shows reduced buildout demand and surplus under drought scenarios;
Water-efficiency rules are being updated to align with tighter state standards, including 42 gpcd by 2030 and reduced outdoor irrigation limits; adoption is scheduled for April 22, 2026. A phased ban on potable water for non-functional turf irrigation runs 2027–2029. Knightsen monitoring well E-log indicates a potential aquifer zone near ~350 feet; water quality results are expected within ~2 weeks.
The Board completed governance training and adopted new meeting procedures to improve efficiency. They approved transitioning to Five Star Bank, saving approximately $106,000 annually through reduced fees and higher interest earnings. The income assistance program was expanded to include qualifying nonprofits at a 50% discount, estimated to cost $12,513 annually.
Board elected new President and Vice President to prioritize financial expertise for ongoing projects. Directors approved Green Bond financing via Water Revenue Certificates of Participation with a 4.0% interest rate cap to fund emergency generators, solar arrays, and seismic upgrades. District received a clean financial audit for fiscal year 2024-25 and its fourth consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, with net position increasing by $3.53 million to $75.02 million.
