The district's $32.7 million capital improvement program is at 48% budget utilization midway through the fiscal year, with 39 active infrastructure projects currently underway including 15 in construction. Updated water, sewer, and recycled water master plans will follow the new Urban Water Management Plan to address future needs as the population grows from 38,000-42,000 to a projected 50,000-70,000.
The committee reviewed proposed guidelines for a new low-income customer assistance program offering eligible households $250 annually as monthly credits toward water fixed charges, with Dollar Energy Fund expected to handle administration and eligibility review. The committee discussed removal after roughly 60 days of delinquency and aims to refine details for board consideration, targeting the first application window in May–June 2026.
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.
