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The board approved a local emergency declaration after the Aug. 12 monsoon damaged 17 substations, ~160 poles, and impacted 5,300+ customers. The board also set Sept. 22 and Sept. 29 public hearings on proposed TOU changes: a new ag TOU option and a proposed removal of the winter 5–9 a.m. peak (rate-neutral). Final action may return in October.
Federal Colorado River management documents are expected soon, with litigation anticipated and concern that upper basin priorities may jeopardize lower basin water deliveries. Staff reported Met (Metropolitan Water District) has reinterpreted fallowing provisions affecting January 1 rotations, creating operational problems; trustees discussed meeting with Met. Staff also reported a surge in public records requests and work with counsel on a response policy.
The board approved a biological water quality objective for the San Diego region using the California Stream Condition Index. It also approved the Drinking Water SRF Intended Use Plan and discussed a projected $1.1 billion funding gap. A public hearing on the statewide plans/policies review drew comment; no action was taken; written comments due Sept. 21, 2026.
The CVP water allocation increased to 28%, with staff working to secure an additional 2% increase supported by current storage levels. The board authorized execution of the $25 million non-reimbursable IRA FLOWS activity agreement for groundwater recharge and ASR infrastructure, requiring no local match. Staff reported Fall X2 will not be implemented this year; combined regulatory benefits were estimated at at least 265,000 acre-feet.
The board approved Resolution 2026-50 appointing the General Manager as real property negotiator for transactions involving Cemex, Salinas Valley Health, and the City of Marina, then entered closed session to discuss those negotiations. Item 11A — a resolution to find a sphere of influence amendment and annexation exempt from CEQA and to direct staff to file with LAFCO — pulled before a vote could be taken, staff citing correspondence requiring further review before the item is rescheduled.
