George M. Lane

The committee meeting agenda includes a call to order and a public comment period. The primary discussion topic is a closed session regarding real property negotiations for APN 3046-023-022, involving the Agency General Manager and Agency Counsel, with Perricone California & Properties LLC as the negotiating party to discuss price and terms.

The board meeting agenda includes consideration and action on several financial and administrative items, such as the acceptance of check register lists and the treasurer's report. The board will review a resolution regarding the AVSWCA budget and the agency's contribution for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the agenda covers guidance for an upcoming Watermaster meeting, general manager reports regarding water supply and quality, and potential closed session negotiations regarding real property.

The agenda focuses on providing a monthly status update regarding the High Desert Water Bank Project.

The meeting agenda covers a variety of administrative and operational actions, including the adoption of several joint tax-sharing resolutions related to various annexation projects. Key agenda items feature a public hearing for the implementation of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The board will review financial materials including check register lists and treatment chemical supply proposals for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the meeting will address a cost-of-living adjustment for staff, the review of a five-year financial plan, and the setting of a public water rate hearing. The session concludes with closed sessions regarding existing litigation, a performance evaluation of the general manager, and real property negotiations.

The committee meeting will focus on the review and recommendation of the fiscal year 2026/2027 COLA adjustment and the personnel budget. Additionally, the committee will conduct a closed session for the board evaluation of the General Manager and Board Secretary positions.