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Out-of-district replenishment water deliveries will continue through the end of the 2026 irrigation season, with staff estimating a minimal impact of roughly 1 inch on-farm to in-district growers. Don Pedro Reservoir peaked at 822.8 feet and early coordination with the Army Corps conserved over 150,000 acre-feet. May saw near-record water orders with 66% placed online, and Series Main spill at Hodges was ~60% lower than last year.
Consolidation and potential LAFCO reorganization among Willow, Millview, and Calpella were discussed as a state expectation tied to SAFER grant funding for a major infrastructure project. Staff reviewed an updated FY 2026-2027 budget that improved projections; UVWA likely acts on final approval in August. Consolidation and potential LAFCO reorganization among Willow, Millview, and Calpella were discussed as a state expectation tied to SAFER grant funding for a major infrastructure project.
The Board approved the consent calendar (May 19 minutes with a minor edit and the budget-to-actual report) and entered closed session for anticipated litigation. The transcript ends at the start of closed session, so no open-session report-out or later agenda items are captured.
The board approved moving forward with liens for delinquent WY2024 tier penalties/invoices (about $1.2M outstanding). Tom Harder reviewed a timeline to set subsidence management areas by fall 2026, with priority maps planned for the June 22 stakeholder meeting. Staff is developing a five-year budget strategy as tiered-water revenue declines.
The board is expected to select a preferred implementation path by late August in response to DWR's request for additional information on seawater intrusion in the 180/400-Ft subbasin. Staff said the brackish groundwater restoration project is the one standalone project identified that can meet the seawater intrusion minimum threshold. Draft GSP amendments for all six subbasins are targeted for late summer/early fall before a mandatory 90-day public comment period and January 2027 submission.
