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Board approved the Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan, authorizing up to 136,000 acres of solar development on retired farmlands with a 10-year phased implementation. Bureau of Reclamation's Action 5 Record of Decision is expected to deliver an average of 85,000 additional acre-feet of water supply annually. District projects ending the water year with a 10,000 acre-feet surplus at the current 55% allocation.
The Board authorized a 25‑year renewable power purchase agreement for a 130‑MW solar plus 130‑MW battery project to help meet state requirements and manage costs. A grower satisfaction survey showed 93.8% overall satisfaction, well above peer benchmarks. Hydrology updates highlighted upcoming storms and modeling that could push Don Pedro to flood control levels by February.
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 adopted an enforcement ordinance implementing escalating fines up to $10,000/day for industrial wastewater violations, with possible service termination after 120 days of non-compliance. Directors emphasized protecting the aquifer for future generations amid ongoing compliance issues, including with several cannabis-related industrial users. The well system remains operationally healthy despite wells offline for Chromium-6 compliance and rehabilitation.
The board heard a comprehensive outreach evaluation prepared in response to a Civil Grand Jury recommendation, highlighting extensive communication efforts and the jury’s confirmation that CCWD met Proposition 218 requirements. Staff and directors discussed geographic challenges driving higher costs and concerns about bi‑monthly billing, and staff noted a more detailed monthly‑billing report is anticipated around early February.
