Gordon T. Leon

The Board of Directors discussed and adopted various resolutions regarding the abatement of the Abalone Cove Landslide. Key topics included the authorization for district formation, election of officers, approval of easement agreements, setting of assessment hearings, adoption of a conflict of interest code, and authorization for financial matters such as checking accounts and borrowing funds. Additionally, the Board reviewed plans for dewatering wells and the acquisition of property interests necessary for landslide mitigation and stability.

The agenda for the meeting includes clerk updates on assessments and a maintenance and operations warrant register. Continued business covers financial and legal reports, updates on generators and the well team, reports on well numbers, as well as discussions on well maintenance, operations, and drainage projects.

The Board discussed various operational and financial matters including well drilling updates, legal proceedings, and maintenance reports. A state of emergency was approved through Resolution 26-6. The Board reviewed maintenance and operations warrants and received reports on generator maintenance, well performance, and surface drainage concerns. Additionally, the Board discussed the FEMA Altamira Canyon Stabilization project, including funding and matching requirements, as well as the proposed 2026-2027 budget and future well drilling considerations.

The board discussed the 2026-27 budget, potential for budget increases, and the necessity of engaging two law firms for legal advice including Proposition 218. The board moved to reinstate the State of Emergency and scheduled a public hearing for the budget. Operational reports included an update on 16 active wells, maintenance and operations warrants, and geological reports concerning water levels and slide movement. A presentation was provided regarding the Hazard Mitigation Project aimed at securing federal funding for landslides. Maintenance updates included the procurement of new generators and progress on surface drainage improvements at various locations.

The meeting included discussions on clerk matters, the maintenance and operations warrant register, and a public hearing regarding the proposed budget and benefit assessment formula. Additional topics covered were federal funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, the hazard mitigation plan, financial and legal reports, generator systems, and well-related operations, maintenance, and drainage projects.