The board approved a ~$287,602 second cash call split equally among 12 member agencies, with intent to true-up using Jan–Dec 2026 pumping data in next FY's first cash call. Meter compliance deadline moved to Oct. 1, 2026, and a public hearing was set for Aug. 27, 2026 on meter penalty fees. Staff will develop an inactive-well exemption process.
The Board approved the consent calendar (May 19 minutes with a minor edit and the budget-to-actual report) and entered closed session for anticipated litigation. The transcript ends at the start of closed session, so no open-session report-out or later agenda items are captured.
The JPA Board tabled the model calibration authorization (estimated $525,000) to the April meeting after a split technical ad hoc discussion. SWRCB staff recommended returning the basin to DWR (Board action expected April 7). Staff reminded GSAs about PRP tracking/reporting and Mar–May seasonal high WL/WQ sampling; closed session was skipped.
The Committee approved expanding Pumping Reduction Plan Dashboard access so all GSAs can view basin-wide data across zones for better coordination. The Bureau of Reclamation will end its twice-yearly subsidence monitoring program, and the technical ad hoc committee will explore alternative monitoring options. A $407,482 budget was approved for Northern Delta-Mendota GSAs with an initial $203,741 cash call.
The Committee ratified a $1.6 million FY2026 budget but deferred consultant contract approvals until February to allow full review. Joint Powers Authority formation awaits one final GSA signature before a special meeting can establish the new entity. Staff highlighted data quality concerns in the Pumping Reduction Plan process and stressed the need for better QA/QC before data submission.
