Catch up on the latest GSA board meeting recaps anytime—on the road, on your tractor, or at home.
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.
The Joint CGA–GGA Board faces budget shortfalls after a failed Prop 218, prioritizing compliance and tabling the $438,000 for periodic evaluation to refine scope. They approved the $59,200 annual report task order and authorized a joint comment letter on DWR’s new subsidence standards, which may add costs under tight timelines. The domestic well mitigation program is advancing regionally with a $150 fee. GSA outreach activities are temporarily suspended due to budget constraints.
The board certified election results despite discovering approximately 30,000 excess votes were cast due to administrative errors, with legal counsel advising they lacked authority to invalidate the election. California faces requirements to reduce Colorado River water usage by 440,000 acre-feet over 20 years, though the local irrigation district maintains it has already contributed enough through existing programs. The board also approved purchasing a replacement dump truck for $207,809...
GSA continues facing a tight financial situation with only $8,300 remaining and requires ongoing loans from a local irrigation district until voter-approved funding can be secured. The board approved a domestic well mitigation program limited to wells under 50 years old, despite concerns about potential liability for older wells. Groundwater levels show strong recovery with some areas seeing 40-foot increases from 2022 lows, demonstrating successful recharge management programs.
The board approved a $1.52 million pipeline repair contract and directed staff to proceed with a $48 million water treatment plant financing strategy through a federal WIFIA loan. Staff identified significant cost savings of $18-20 million in the treatment plant projects while still meeting capacity and safety requirements. The board also supported state legislation for low-income water rate assistance to help ratepayers manage infrastructure improvement costs.
