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The board discussed a demand management framework that provides a foundation for potential future water use restrictions but doesn't activate any programs immediately, serving as a planning tool requiring extensive additional work. A feasibility study for using excess Salinas River flows revealed major obstacles including limited seasonal availability, expensive storage needs, and complex permitting taking 4-6 years. Additionally, an updated seawater intrusion model was approved...
The board voted to reverse their previous decision and keep regular meetings at 8 AM instead of moving to 9 AM. Two critical groundwater management plan updates are underway with community workshops scheduled, which will impact future water regulations. The agency reported strong financial performance with revenues exceeding budget and expenses well below projections.
The board approved the first reading of a new grease ordinance requiring food service establishments to maintain grease removal equipment, with a public hearing set for November 17th. Significant water supply progress was reported with 3,528 acre-feet of additional water made available through expansion projects and emergency agreements. The Cypress Knolls housing development is being pushed to nearly double from 700+ to potentially 1,500-2,000 units, which will require additional water...
The board approved $100 million in electric refunding revenue bonds to finance system improvements while saving ratepayers $312,000 annually, and authorized a $10 million transmission line upgrade to enhance export capacity. Significant concerns were raised about mobile home park residents facing doubled or tripled electricity bills due to billing transparency issues and inability to access rate assistance programs.
The District successfully maintained operations with nearly 12,000 acre-feet delivered in September and reopened canal operations following October storms. Major infrastructure investments were approved, including a $194,167 concrete liner project and a $500,000+ shop remodel to support critical facility upgrades. The district avoided state probation and maintains local control over groundwater management after a successful State Water Resources Control Board hearing.
