Catch up on the latest GSA board meeting recaps anytime—at home, on the road, or on your tractor.
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Groundwater basin remains strong; Board adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (20–25 year outlook) showing a minor 2045 deficit tied to water-quality targets. Board also approved a $310,975 Todd Groundwater contract (WY 2026–2030). San Justo ~48,320 ft elevation (~7,100 AF); flows strong despite cool weather.
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.
The Monterey Subbasin Committee approved its April minutes 6-0. Staff outlined new aquifer data and partial barriers to groundwater flow in the Corral de Tierra area. A dataset of 55 qualifying wells is incomplete, and members sought clarification of agricultural-well classifications. Members discussed conservation and project options; no pumping allocations or cutbacks were adopted.
