Water Resources Advisory Board Meeting
The meeting began with the call to order for the January 26th, 2026 meeting, followed by a review of the virtual meeting ground rules. The primary agenda item was the 2025 Year in Review presentation from the Utilities Department, covering staffing and budget updates, operations and maintenance statistics for water quality and reservoir levels, and utility group structures. Key discussion points included rate increases for water, wastewater, and storm water funds, updates on capital projects like the Barker Gravity Pipeline rehabilitation (80% complete), wildfire preparedness efforts, and water budget policy evaluation. Wastewater projects focused on compliance with future phosphorus limits and sanitary sewer line rehabilitation. Regulatory updates included participation in rulemaking hearings for dredge and fill regulations and proposed listings for impaired waters. Upcoming highlights for 2026 involve the continuation of the utilities rate study and pipeline replacement projects.