Calleguas Municipal Water Dist

The board meeting agenda and minutes cover key operational and administrative items. Major topics include the consideration of easement agreements for the Calleguas-Ventura Interconnection project, the award of fuel supply contracts, and the adoption of resolutions regarding water service rates, discharge fees for the Salinity Management Pipeline, and annexation fee adjustments. Additionally, the Board discussed the Southern California Regional Water Authority, board committee assignments, and financial reports. Strategic planning, updates on the Delta Conveyance Project, and a report on legal proceedings involving Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. were also addressed.

The Board discussed items on the consent calendar, including right-of-way acquisitions for construction projects and fuel cost projections for the fiscal year. A public hearing was held for the adoption of resolutions establishing water service rates, discharge rates, and annexation fees for the 2027 calendar year. Additionally, the Board authorized participation in the Southern California Regional Water Authority Joint Powers Authority to enhance multi-agency collaboration on regional water supply reliability, resilience projects, and joint grant funding opportunities.

The Board discussed and adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Additionally, they reviewed potential modifications to the board committee structure, appointed a new representative to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and held discussions regarding the District's fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. Various promotions for staff members were recognized, and reports on operations, finance, and legislative updates were provided.

This Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) is a strategic document for the Calleguas Municipal Water District to prepare for and respond to water shortages, which may arise from various factors including climate change, drought, regional power outages, and catastrophic events. The plan establishes a process for annual water supply and demand assessment, defines six standard water shortage levels, and outlines corresponding shortage response actions. It also details communication protocols, legal authority, financial consequences, and refinement procedures to ensure reliable supplies and mitigate impacts from interruptions.

The 2025 Urban Water Management Plan details how Calleguas Municipal Water District will ensure a reliable water supply through 2050, evaluating water demands, available supplies, drought preparedness, and reliability strategies. The plan emphasizes the district's role as a primary wholesale imported water supplier for southern Ventura County, focusing on stabilizing demands through conservation and efficiency, utilizing local storage and groundwater banking for resilience, and investing in infrastructure and regional partnerships to adapt to climate change and future uncertainties. It also outlines shortage response strategies to meet demands across various water year conditions.