Catch up on the latest GSA board meeting recaps anytime—on the road, on your tractor, or at home.
The Board approved formation of a Financial and Administrative Systems Ad Hoc Committee to guide the transition toward greater operational independence, with two members serving for nine months. A $536,000 contract amendment was approved to support groundwater monitoring well installation targeted for late February or early March. Recharge feasibility work is advancing, with a potential pilot site on Comanche Creek under active development.
The Board approved extending deadlines to February 28, 2026 for growers to delineate inactive parcels and register wells with flow meters, as only 351 parcels and 37 wells were registered by the original deadline. Usage statements were mailed to 800 growers detailing their 2025 water use, and the Board reversed staff's denial of alternative source credits for a grower who missed the December deadline.
The Board approved mid-year budget amendments based on projections showing higher revenues and lower expenses, largely due to vacancy-related salary savings. A major water main break on Mustang Road was successfully repaired after 23 hours of work, affecting only 25 homes. The Board directed staff to analyze transferring sewer charges to the property tax roll and to further study options for monthly water billing.
The board discussed addressing Westside Water District's request for full board membership at the February 24 meeting. Significant progress was reported on establishing a local staff position through a county partnership, with an estimated $200,000 annual cost. Chair Wallace said CGA remains financially stable for core operations despite the failed 218 funding measure.
The board discussed developing demand management programs and agreeing on GSA allocation responsibilities by December 31, 2026, consistent with the 2024 GSP update and its 90,000 acre-foot overdraft estimate. Executive Director Julia Berry recommended hiring a consultant to create a standardized accounting method to track each GSA's groundwater impact, building on work already underway by four irrigation districts. Stockton East projects a 43,000–75,000 acre-foot potential deficit by ...
