Current rainfall in Alameda County was stated as 18.32 inches slightly below the annual average of 18.37 inches. The board adopted a Pension and OPEB Funding Policy targeting full funding by 2032, held the AB 2561 vacancy public hearing reporting an 8.23% vacancy rate, approved MCP benefit enhancements, and received the District of Distinction Platinum Accreditation and Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the Special District Leadership Foundation.
Board elected new leadership for 2026, with Director Akbari as President and Director Weed as Vice President. A $95,500 amendment was approved for the Peralta Boulevard main renewal project to replace aging infrastructure crossing the Hayward Fault with seismic-resistant design. Directors raised serious concerns about the escalating invasive golden mussel threat, which spreads faster than zebra or quagga mussels and has already clogged screens in the Delta.
Water treatment plant operators voiced strong opposition to proposed shift scheduling changes during contract negotiations, citing concerns over work-life balance and employee retention. The district received recognition for excellence in IT practices while approving $151,828 for electric vehicle charging stations to meet state clean fleet requirements by 2030. Additionally, the board approved a clean financial audit showing strong fiscal health with $37.9 million increase in net position.
