Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District

The meeting commenced with an executive session to discuss ongoing litigation. During the regular session, updates were provided on various administrative matters, including the website refresh for 2026 and acknowledgments for community efforts in canyon cleanup and significant financial donations. The Board unanimously passed Resolution 26-1 to renew the State of Emergency. Financial matters involved reviewing and approving Maintenance and Operations Warrants totaling $42,195.06. Continued business included a financial report showing 30% fund utilization at the six-month mark, updates on the well team's operations including pumping 4.2 million gallons and monitoring generator performance, and a discussion on well level fluctuations. Maintenance reports detailed repaired drain lines, winterization completion, and noted issues with flex pipe UV degradation. Surface drainage discussions covered planned work for Lake Sweet Bay, proposed vault placement for Gingerroot Lake, and the ongoing need for mud control at the riding club cistern, which led to an invitation for a drainage expert to brainstorm solutions. A significant portion of the meeting involved audience comments regarding truck traffic, funding for road maintenance, and proposed hydraulic solutions, such as lining the canyon or cistern, for slide area water management.

The Board of Directors convened for a regularly scheduled meeting, initially entering an executive session to discuss litigation with Conjunction Junction, review the budget modified in November, and deliberate on the 2026-27 budget concerning the annual $157,000 loan repayment to the city of RPV. During the regular session, the Clerk acknowledged recent private donations designated for establishing a site for a donated ATV, generators, and supplies. Key operational discussions included approving Maintenance & Operations Warrants totaling $82,255.95, with specific attention to a purchased sump pump. Financial review indicated that Maintenance and Operations and utilities spending were exceeding budget, offset by fund reallocation from new wells to winterization. Well team updates noted efforts to bring wells 15, 16, 22, and 10 back online, and approval was granted for Tim Allen to spend up to $2,500 for generator repairs at WW25. Water pumping volume for November was reported at 4.2 million gallons. Operational updates covered the completion of winterization in lower Altamira canyon, repairs to a broken culvert at PV Dr. S with a screen wall installation planned, and updating FEMA documents to request $4.7 million in funding, despite recent denials. The board agreed to proceed with priority projects listed as A and B, deferring C items to manage expenses at $108,000. A suggestion was made to hold in-person meetings quarterly.

The meeting included discussions on the financial report, generators and well team, well numbers and reports, priorities for funding, maintenance, drilling, and operation report. The board discussed reinstating the State of Emergency, the 2026-27 budget, and potential issues with well and drain line maintenance. Also discussed was the possibility of two applicants for an election to fill an empty seat. The board addressed surface drainage and fissures on private property, and the potential for redistricting the GHAD's.

The meeting included discussions on the replacement and repair of multiple generators, line breaks, and the operation of wells 11, 12, and 29 using diesel generators, along with coordination with SCE for powering these wells. The remaining balance of the DDW City Loan was reported as approximately $77,000. Remaining DDW tasks include noise proofing generators, changing to Kubota Diesels, and connecting WW11, WW16, WW15, and DDW29 to the East Drain line. RPV authorized spending on winterization projects, followed by a discussion on budget priorities. Winterization projects include Altamira culvert repair, surface water control, Figtree cul de sac improvements, Lower Cinnamon drainage solutions, and planning for PBRC and Ginger Root Drain line to Narcissa/Cinnamon Culvert, as well as drains from Upper Narcissa to Ginger Root, Denver Lake, and Sweetbay lake. Temporary slurry fill and the creation of an apron to collect Narcissa stormwater were mentioned, along with the addition of a collection point at hay bales with drain lines and a pond to catch escaped water at Narcissa Curved Drainage.

The meeting included discussions on litigation, where the judge has ruled in ACLAD's favor multiple times against Conjunction Junction, though the plaintiff was allowed to amend the appeal. Updates were provided on the website and the placement of new well boxes. The board discussed the district's financial status, including assessments, donations, and the transition to diesel generators for wells. They reviewed well numbers and reports, noting a decrease in water levels and the effectiveness of the dewatering efforts. The board also discussed the Figtree cul de sac and the Narcissa Curve, planning for winterization actions. Maintenance, drilling, and operation reports were presented, along with updates on surface drainage projects, including the situation at Lower Altamira Canyon. The board addressed questions about ACLAD drainage and discussed plans for renting a pump during the winter. Priorities for funding were set for the next meeting.