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The board approved automatic reductions for eligible late-reporting penalties in the backlog, including a one-time first-violation waiver, even without written requests. Staff reported $11.5 million assessed in its late-reporting review, $1.3 million waived and $280,000 paid. Las Posas Valley Water Year 2026 allocations were adopted at about 40,000 acre-feet overall, with individual changes reflecting transfers and ownership changes. Future penalty rules and owner-operator reforms remain under consideration.
SHAC approved its July 22 minutes. Draft groundwater plan documents are open for comment through October 26 and find the sub-basin on track for its 2042 sustainability goals. On October 14, the Vina GSA board will discuss a proposed minimum-threshold alternative and the non-dry-year clause; any further SHAC review depends on board direction. SHAC is scheduled to review proposed local management levels October 28.
The General Manager said the Forebay appears near water-balance equilibrium, while the revised GSP draft—especially Chapters 9–10—still needs updating ahead of a public hearing targeted for early Jan. 2027. Public commenters cited missing/blank tables and inconsistencies. A Water Coalition representative said a model may overestimate surface flows by ~75%. Northern seawater-intrusion projects were cited at ~$1B.
NWS forecast a very strong El Niño with higher odds of above-normal precipitation, with wetter conditions likely backloaded into January–February. Staff outlined expanded flood-preparedness outreach for hotspot areas and creekside owners and reviewed shared maintenance responsibilities. The board approved added funding for the desalination feasibility study.
Golden mussel larvae were found in Diamond Valley Lake; they do not affect drinking water safety, and controls are underway. Metropolitan is assessing risks after an El Niño emergency declaration and plans a November update. Ortega appointed Mark Gold chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on Colorado River Negotiations. The committee approved election procedures and Marty Miller as a board chair candidate, and deferred further action on two final ethics findings pending any FPPC action.
