The board proceeded with scheduled homeless encampment abatements despite requests for delay, citing 32 documented workplace violence incidents that prevent essential flood protection maintenance. A federal government shutdown threatens to delay critical agricultural project permits, while flood protection projects require expanded scope and additional funding following storm damage revelations. The meeting also addressed program updates and labor negotiations to complete contract ...
The Rinconada Water Treatment Plant reliability improvement project is progressing on schedule and within budget, with completion targeted for spring 2026. The project will increase the facility's water treatment capacity from 80 to 100 million gallons per day to better serve agricultural and municipal users. Community impact mitigation measures are in place, including noise monitoring and quieter construction vehicle alarms to reduce disruption to nearby residents.
A $1.5 million demonstration garden project was approved to showcase drought-tolerant landscaping and water-efficient irrigation systems. Major baylands restoration projects advanced with completion of flood protection levees in Alviso and approval of creek realignment work that will restore natural sediment flow to marshes. A new state mandate now requires coordinated regional shoreline adaptation planning across all San Francisco Bay municipalities to address sea level rise impacts.
Board approved 3 eminent domain resolutions to acquire properties for Coyote Creek flood protection project, which aims to prevent flooding like the February 2017 event. Officials received an update on closing out the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project after spending approximately $100 million, with $76 million going to consultants alone. Staff also presented an overview of how water infrastructure projects are identified and prioritized through master plans and asset management programs.
