Alameda County Water District Finance and Administration Committee Meeting
The committee meeting addressed several key operational and financial topics. Discussions included a quarterly update on human resources, risk management, and safety, along with a review of recruitment statistics and open enrollment updates for 2027. The committee also received a presentation on the Draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, reviewed the fiscal year 2026/27 budget-in-brief, and analyzed the income statement and budget report. Additionally, the auditors presented on the audit overview, including communications regarding governance, internal controls, and financial results.
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The Legal, Intergovernmental and Community Affairs Committee meeting agenda includes an update on state legislation, a public outreach update, a special assistant to the general manager's report, an overview of the public engagement approach for water rates, and a discussion regarding Hanson Bridgett legal services and fees. The legislative report covers recent bill activity, including the signing and vetoing of bills by the Governor, budget projections, and discussions on potential special legislative sessions.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting
Alameda County Water District Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors held a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance prohibiting the wasteful use of water under all conditions, regardless of drought status. This ordinance updates the 2008 regulations to comply with state requirements, specifically Assembly Bill 1572 regarding the prohibition of using potable water for irrigating non-functional turf at certain commercial and institutional locations. The ordinance also clarifies provisions for customer-side leaks, enforcement tools such as flow restriction, and established processes for exceptions and appeals. A member of the public also spoke regarding National Disability Employment Awareness Month and White Cane Day, inviting the board to participate in related events.
Sep 24, 2026·Board meeting
Alameda County Water District Special Board Meeting
The board held a final financial workshop for the 2026 calendar year to finalize the rate proposal for the next two years. Key discussions included reviewing previous board guidance on financial planning, confirming a 5% rate increase for the upcoming two-year cycle, discussing the Proposition 218 protest and objection processes, and evaluating current approaches to handling delinquent customer accounts and third-party collections. The board also discussed public outreach strategies to better inform ratepayers about rate structures and cost drivers.
