Alma Hernandez

The Board of Directors discussed the approval of expenditures for the agency's checking account for January through March 2026, as well as the quarterly financial report including the Income Statement and Balance Sheet as of March 2026. The board received an overview of the 2025 Groundwater Sustainability Plan Annual Report and moved to approve it. Additionally, the Board considered and approved revisions to Amendment 1 of the Joint Powers Agreement and authorized the signature process for the amendment.

The meeting included a presentation on the Lake Berryessa Boater Outreach Program, focusing on the importance of protecting water quality and preventing invasive species. The program educates boaters and day users about stewardship practices, with support from various agencies and organizations. The board also discussed Delta issues, including updates from the Delta Water Coordination Working Group and the Delta Counties Coalition. Additionally, the agenda covered consent items such as approval of minutes, expenditure approvals, and appointments to committees.

The agenda includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting, expenditure approvals, pre-approval of fiscal year payments, and the SCWA Statement of Investment Policy for the upcoming fiscal year. Revisions to the Water Agency Procurement Policy will be discussed, along with updates on the Dixon Watershed Management Plan and a soil assessment and bank stabilization project. Reports from board members, the General Manager, and the Solano Water Advisory Commission will be presented. The board will consider a contract for a Water Agency Workforce Study and the SCWA budget for fiscal year 2020-2021, including actions related to the State Water Project tax rate, cost of living adjustments for employees, and consultant services contracts. Legislative and water policy updates will be provided, followed by a closed session for real property negotiations and existing litigation.

The meeting agenda includes items such as a review of the LPCCC budget operations, discussion of the riparian diversion process, and planning for an LPCCC field trip. There will be a Planning Subcommittee Report covering the Putah Creek Water Management Plan update and Annual Workplan. The Streamkeeper will provide a report on water conditions and current activities, and LPCCC members will have an opportunity to report. The agenda also mentions a closed session for a personnel performance evaluation.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as a contract amendment with Luhdorff & Scalmanini Consulting Engineers for groundwater monitoring wells, the sale of surplus equipment, a contract amendment with Southwest Environmental Inc. for the High Efficiency Toilet (HET) rebate program, and a contract amendment with the Department of Water Resources for the Dry Year Water Purchase Program. Additionally, a contract with CBEC for post-fire flood modeling for the Ulatis-Alamo Creek Watershed was authorized. The board also reviewed the flood management policy and received legislative and water policy updates. A closed session was held to discuss real property negotiations regarding the Sackett Ranch.