Catch up on the latest GSA board meeting recaps anytime—at home, on the road, or on your tractor.
Proud Partners of
Staff presented an informational analysis of the City of Marina's proposed 7% utility users tax (Measure Q), estimating about $1.5M/year from eligible MCWD water-related charges. The board took no position. Staff also reported FY25-26 unaudited results: $56.1M revenue, $51.5M expenses, $4.6M net positive, and $53.1M reserves. The board approved a $258/yr FOG program fee.
The board approved Resolution 2026-16 authorizing agreements with the State Water Resources Control Board for septic-to-sewer conversion of Indian Canyon Mobile Home Park. Staff reported the M2 project hit 191 right-of-entry forms, a milestone tied to potential authorization of an additional $12M. The board approved multiple on-call contracts and adopted Ordinance 2026-01 setting director per diem at $275.
Yolo County extended the Focus Areas ag well moratorium through Aug. 25, 2027. The YSGA Board appointed representatives for monthly 2x2 meetings with County Supervisors. The draft 2027 Periodic Evaluation (WY 2019–2024) reported no undesirable results during that period and flagged ~200 wells for follow-up; comments are due Nov. 6. Yolo-Zamora feasibility study options total up to 18,650 AF of potential recharge.
Staff summarized four GSP public comment letters and the board directed staff to check in with DWR before returning in October with an EKI scope and cost estimate to prioritize comments. GSAs were reminded model data to EKI via Ignite are due Nov. 30 to avoid higher costs. Three grant programs were reviewed; project forms are due Sept. 30, and no projects had been submitted yet.
The board adopted Resolutions 2026-04 and 2026-05 (well policy and groundwater obstruction allocation policy) and approved filing a CEQA Notice of Exemption for each. Staff reviewed state fees, including a new $100 de minimis domestic well fee for some pumpers, and noted that under probation the state fee could be $35/AF. Counsel said an injunction blocks probation enforcement against Southwest Kings and Tri-County; back fees could be disputed if exclusion is later denied.
