David R. Beard

The Board meeting agenda and minutes addressed various operational and financial topics. Key discussion items included the approval of bulk treated water chemical supply contracts, the adoption of the final FY 2026/27 budget, a review of the Personnel Policy Manual, and the authorization of a compensation and benefit study. The Board also discussed the status of water supply and transfers, investment reports, and the dissolution of the Water Infrastructure Financing Authority. Furthermore, the Board approved a resolution commending a retiring employee for their long-term service and appointed a successor representative for the State Water Contractors Board of Directors.

This document outlines the development process for a strategic plan. The plan aims to address challenges in collective water supply management, including an aging system, subsidence, and invasive species, by providing Board-adopted direction. Key components of the plan will include mission, vision, strategic priorities with measurable goals, and an implementation framework, focusing on deeper member agency collaboration, water banking, and proactive partnerships to improve performance.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several operational and administrative items, including the status of the Water Supply Situation, water transfers update, and San Luis Reservoir storage forecasts. Key actions included the adoption of a Board of Directors Handbook, the approval of budget authorization for the development of a 5-year Strategic Plan, the appointment of a Class 5 representative to the State Water Contractors Board of Directors, and the termination of the Water Infrastructure Financing Authority. Financial discussions involved a review of the preliminary Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget, approval of the 2026 Surplus Water Transfer Program Participation Agreement, and a review of various reports including legislative and State Water Contractors updates.

The agenda for the operating committee meeting includes a public comment period, followed by the consent calendar, which requires approval of the Minutes of the January 8, 2026 Operating Committee Meeting. Key discussion items in the Executive Director's Report include updates on operations, the water supply situation, the San Luis Reservoir Storage Forecast and Article 21 Procedures, a discussion regarding the Strategic Plan for CCWA, the CCWA FY 2026/27 Preliminary Budget, and an update from State Water Contractors. The meeting also allocates time for reports from committee members and discussion of items for the next regular meeting.

The agenda for the meeting included a Call to Order and Roll Call, followed by a Public Comment period. The Board planned to enter a Closed Session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation involving two cases. In Open Session, actions from the Closed Session were to be reported. The Consent Calendar items included approval of the Minutes of the January 22, 2026 Regular Meeting, Bills for Ratification, the Controller's Report, and the Operations Report. Executive Director reports covered the Water Supply Situation, Water Transfers Update, discussion on the CCWA Board of Directors Handbook and Strategic Plan, and proposed resolutions to approve a Travel and Reimbursable Expenses Policy (Resolution No. 26-02) and to approve the Buellton Administrative Office Mold Remediation and Repair Project (Resolution 26-03). Other agenda items involved authorizing an agreement for PlanetBids Online Support Services and receiving informational reports on State Water Contractors and Legislative matters.