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The board approved a new Large Load Tariff requiring data centers and similar high-load users to cover their own infrastructure costs rather than shifting them to existing ratepayers. Take-or-pay relief periods were approved for fall 2026, allowing growers to return up to 7% of their apportionment without penalty during the last two weeks of September through December. The board also adopted the 2026 Water Conservation Plan for submission to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
The board adopted a sole source resolution to proceed with Ornado on the Teichert Pump intake pipe repair on a time-and-materials basis ($94,300 proposal), with one member recused. Staff said a Cosumnes Subbasin GSP amendment draft is expected in October, with GSA approvals aimed for December ahead of a January deadline. The LAFCO MSR for a potential SOI expansion is open for comment through Oct. 2.
Directors reviewed Ends Policies and flagged gaps around priority, affordability, and beneficiary language. The facilitator plans one-on-one director interviews ahead of the Oct. 23 work plan session, where the board is expected to work on aligning Ends Policies with the 2026-27 work plan. Directors also discussed possible committee mergers and new focus areas (conservation, climate events, regulatory matters). No votes were taken.
The board advanced the Prop 218 special benefit assessment update, approving the engineers report subject to revising the golden mussel cost component, and set a Dec. 15, 2026 public hearing with Oct. 7 and Oct. 21 workshops. Staff reported copper treatment on laterals 4 Left and 7R reached 100% mortality at monitoring sites at about $130,000 and will return next month with a multi-year treatment plan given the districts 64 laterals.
The Agricultural Commissioner outlined how the County responds to abandoned or neglected vineyards, including an AB 732 penalty option. Supervisors discussed red blotch concerns and possible hardship-focused support. The Board held its TRUTH Act forum reviewing 2025 data and noting 2026 year-to-date trends, along with policy updates, then continued the forum to Sept. 29 at 6:00 PM.
