Catch up on the latest GSA board meeting recaps anytime—at home, on the road, or on your tractor.
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Reviewed feasibility work for Alt 5 Pool 1 improvements, comparing Alternative 3 (parallel canal, ~500 CFS during work) vs Alternative 4 (widened channel, ~140-day shutdown). Final feasibility report expected early July. Staff updated on golden mussel response/coordination (Dudek engaged; coordination with Friant on funding/regulatory relief).
Board directed staff (5-0) to pursue Option 2: monthly billing for water base and sewer charges; water usage remains bi-monthly until a future rate study. A motion to move sewer charges to the property tax roll (effective 7/1/2027) tied 2-2-1 and did not pass. A five-year MOU with the Management & Confidential Unit passed 5-0.
The board approved 1,000 AF of Calleguas in-lieu imported water for Las Posas Valley (BOP Project 2) in the upcoming fiscal year starting July 1, using ~$868,000 from reserves to cover half the cost. It also approved a $62,240 ESA accounting pilot and a $298,725 Woodard & Curran feasibility study for northern East Las Posas.
Groundwater recharge feasibility studies showed strong pilot results, with three projects proposed but not advancing without funding and legal review. SHAC broadly supported expanding the RMS network from 17 to 29 wells (no vote). MTs—described by one member as ~80 ft below historical lows—remain a major concern; staff will refine proposals for July 22 discussion.
The board discussed but did not adopt a 2027 budget, reviewing two options near $14M; a decision is deferred to July 8. No 2027 rate increase was approved, though $5–$10/acre was discussed as a possible future increase. Reverse auction contract language about eminent domain/1033 was discussed; staff plans to bring clarified notice language to the July 8 meeting.
