Catch up on the latest GSA board meeting recaps anytime—on the road, on your tractor, or at home.
The board rejected a $162,545 invoice for erosion repair costs, citing lack of communication and insufficient evidence that their dam caused the damage. Despite high costs, they approved a four-year audit contract for up to $50,000 to complete overdue financial reviews. A $250,000 stream gauge installation project is nearing completion, which will provide improved flow measurements and public data access.
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.
