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Staff discussed ongoing talks about a Southern California water agency's interest in acquiring the Potter Valley hydroelectric project; staff said it is unlikely to succeed given FERC and tribal regulatory barriers. Long-term water supply planning centers on a new pumping station and raising/modernizing Coyote Dam to create expanded storage, though the timeline may span ~13 years. Staff also flagged a ~500,000-gallon metering anomaly and plans to replace well meter components to test a fix.
Ratepayers raised objections over the proposed ID8 divestiture/consolidation, alleging development-driven motives and possible rate increases. Staff presented the AB 2561 workforce vacancies/recruitment report, and the board approved a $1.38M biosolids hauling contract, adopted Resolution 2026-04. Infrastructure theft escalates across the district.
The board approved a SGMA regulatory fee with a two-tier structure targeting $1.6M annually, effective FY 2027. Dry land farmers and grazing land operators objected, and the board committed to reviewing potential fee adjustments before FY 2028 fees are set. The board also approved the FY 2026-27 budget (estimated ~$2.001M in expenses).
The board approved adding 100,000 acre-feet under Amendment No. 1, raising cumulative system conservation from 700,000 to 800,000 acre-feet under the 2024–2026 agreement as Colorado River conditions worsen. IID also released a draft Large Load Tariff for 30-day public comment with key ratepayer protections including interruptible service, long-term contracts, and financial collateral requirements.
Current rainfall in Alameda County was stated as 18.32 inches slightly below the annual average of 18.37 inches. The board adopted a Pension and OPEB Funding Policy targeting full funding by 2032, held the AB 2561 vacancy public hearing reporting an 8.23% vacancy rate, approved MCP benefit enhancements, and received the District of Distinction Platinum Accreditation and Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the Special District Leadership Foundation.
