Laura Durban

The Board meeting included a special presentation honoring a retiring General Manager. A public hearing was held to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget, which included approval of staff job descriptions and salary schedules. The Board received various reports from the Fire Department, Utility Department, Chamber of Commerce, and several advisory committees. Additionally, the Board took action on consent items, including the establishment of the GANN appropriations limit, authorization of property tax collections, consolidation of the biennial election, updates to personnel policies, and the adoption of a policy for the use of generative AI tools.

The Board of Directors held a public hearing to confirm the General Manager's report regarding delinquent water charges. The resolution authorizes the collection of these unpaid charges by incorporating them into the tax roll for the upcoming fiscal year. The Board confirmed the list of affected parcels, overruled objections, and directed the County Tax Collector to proceed with the collection process in the same manner as property taxes.

The Board of Directors met to receive administrative and committee reports along with the minutes from recent committee meetings. The proceedings included documentation of financial advisory and utility advisory committee activities, encompassing discussions on preliminary budget preparation for the upcoming fiscal year, investment reporting, and the status of various infrastructure projects including water resiliency and booster pump maintenance.

The board meeting featured a report from the Los Osos Community Advisory Council, which included updates on community announcements, law enforcement data, and water basin management, specifically noting nitrate issues and saltwater intrusion. The council discussed the passage of a local school purchase measure, the status of local agricultural water monitoring, and current land use and committee projects. Additionally, the board reviewed initiatives for website redesign, bylaw changes regarding election formats, and various community improvement projects such as new irrigation and trail development.

The committee reviewed and recommended that the Board approve the Warrant Register for May 2026. Additionally, the committee discussed and recommended that the Board receive and file financial reports for the period ending April 30, 2026. The General Manager provided updates on the Water Resiliency Intertie Pipeline Project, the 16th Booster Pump Replacement Project, the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence, 2026-27 budget updates, and the recruitment of a new position. Public comments addressed District priorities, a special fire tax increase, and historical financial oversight.