The Board re‑elected its 2025 leadership for 2026 and, after a 3–2 motion to find a Policy 5 violation and impose sanctions failed for lack of four votes, approved 3–2 a motion finding no violation and directing staff to organize a professionally facilitated board retreat. Directors also raised concerns about training budgets and staff announced new no‑cost bill payment options at four major retail chains.
The Board approved $800,000 in grant funding to construct two additional groundwater monitoring wells at Booster Station D, filling a critical data gap after an existing problematic well is destroyed. The expanded monitoring network will strengthen the district's ability to track seawater intrusion and ensure long-term groundwater sustainability compliance. By amending the existing contract with the already-mobilized drilling contractor, the project can meet the tight February grant deadline.
Board adopted strengthened regulations on fats, oil, and grease discharge from food establishments to prevent sewer blockages and spills. Several multi-million dollar infrastructure projects were approved, including water main replacements, solar energy installation, and system upgrades to enhance water delivery reliability. District received a clean audit for FY2024-2025, maintaining strong financial health with over $27 million, enabling infrastructure improvements without rate increases.
The board approved the first reading of a new grease ordinance requiring food service establishments to maintain grease removal equipment, with a public hearing set for November 17th. Significant water supply progress was reported with 3,528 acre-feet of additional water made available through expansion projects and emergency agreements. The Cypress Knolls housing development is being pushed to nearly double from 700+ to potentially 1,500-2,000 units, which will require additional water...
The board approved budget amendments for a new monitoring wells project that has received positive community feedback and will begin installation this week. The district reported strong fiscal year performance with $43 million in revenue versus $37.9 million in expenses, generating a $5.1 million surplus for operating reserves. An ordinance strengthening enforcement against restaurants that improperly dispose of grease into the sewer system was reviewed but tabled for additional legal review.
