Blake Johnson

The board meeting covered several operational items, including general administration functions and a review of monthly and year-to-date revenue and expenses. An encroachment permit for Michels Pacific Energy Inc. was considered and approved. The board discussed amendments to the West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency Joint Powers Agreement and the future composition of its Board of Directors. The General Manager provided updates on staffing changes, plumbing repairs, levee and drainage maintenance, and progress on the Blacker Canal Stabilization Project. Reports were provided regarding inspections and ratings of levees by DWR and USACE, coordination with city and county agencies for emergency preparedness, and the status of various flood control projects, including work on the Sacramento River and the Yolo Bypass East Levee.

The board discussed and addressed several key agenda items, including the approval of an encroachment permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit construction within a drainage easement. General Manager updates covered cybersecurity measures, participation in local flood control workshops, and ongoing levee and drainage maintenance, such as weed abatement and duckweed chemical treatment. The board reviewed the status of the Blacker Canal Stabilization Project and various fence line replacement initiatives. Additionally, updates were provided on inter-agency collaborations with DWR, USACE, and WSAFCA regarding infrastructure projects, including levee construction and design coordination. Ongoing FEMA damage assessments for the District's canals were also noted.

The agenda focuses on general administration and specific project approvals related to PG&E. Key topics include the consideration of an encroachment permit for PG&E to access District property for testing, as well as the approval of a temporary construction easement for PG&E to conduct gas pipeline testing. Additional business includes the establishment of a budget committee for the upcoming 2026/27 budget review, along with general manager updates on levee, drainage, and pump maintenance activities.

The meeting agenda included general administration items such as public presentations and a review of monthly/year-to-date revenue and expenses. Key consent agenda items involved consideration for endorsing the Central Valley Flood Protection Board encroachment permit for PG&E's Prospect Slough Crossings Replacement Project. The regular agenda featured consideration for approving the audited financial statements for Reclamation District 900 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. The General Manager also provided updates, followed by Trustee comments.

The Reclamation District 900 Board meeting included a report out of closed session regarding the termination of the assistant general manager for violation of district policy related to safety. The board discussed the monthly year-to-date budget report, assessment administration, and corrective action plans. Updates were provided on district projects, including the Blacker Canal and Driver Corp Yard. The board also discussed the system-wide investment framework and coordination with the city for emergency preparation.