Shane R. Swartz

The agenda for the upcoming board meeting covers several key topics including a report from legal counsel on legislation and miscellaneous fee schedules, a report from the superintendent regarding maintenance crew activity, and various action items. Action items include the purchase of a new water truck, authorization of assessments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, benefit assessment notifications, and a proposed modification plan for fish passage. Additionally, the board will review the secretary-manager's report on flood operations and programs, as well as the status of the district budget.

The Board received a presentation from Consor Engineering regarding proposed emergency repairs for the Washington Road Bridge. Reports were provided on various maintenance and operational activities, including levee re-gravelling, roadway grading, slope spraying, clearing around flap gates, and rodent control. The Secretary-Manager provided updates on DWR programs, including the Deferred Maintenance Program which has completed 170 CIPP pipes and 13 full pipe replacements, the Flood System Repair Program, and the Regional Flood Management Plan. The Board reviewed and approved financial claims, and a public comment was made regarding collaboration with water districts and the State Water Resources Control Board. The meeting concluded with a closed session involving no reportable action.

The board received a presentation from the Department of Water Resources regarding the Eastside Bypass Control Structure construction and heard updates on legislation regarding floodwater diversion and groundwater recharge. Maintenance reports were provided covering levee slope spraying, repairs to infrastructure, and ongoing vertebrate management programs. The board adopted a resolution to reaffirm its authority to manage the Lower San Joaquin River Flood Project and processed reappointments for several director positions. Additional updates were provided on flood operations, GPS monitoring installations, and progress on the Deferred Maintenance Program and Flood System Repair Program projects, followed by the approval of financial claims.

The Board of Directors discussed a presentation on the Regional Flood Management Planning and the Lower San Joaquin River Flood Control Project System Assessment. The Superintendent provided reports on road grading, flap gate and pipe repairs, levee slope spraying, vertebrate control, and fence maintenance. The Board took action to approve the 2026-2027 district general insurance policy and adopted a resolution for emergency repairs to the Washington Road Bridge. Additionally, the Secretary-Manager provided updates on flood operations, ongoing GSA projects, bridge replacement coordination, levee access requests, and the status of DWR Deferred Maintenance and Flood System Repair programs. The Board also reviewed and approved claims for payment and held a closed session with no reportable actions.

The Board of Directors discussed legislative updates, including upcoming mandatory training for members. The superintendent provided reports on levee patrol roadway grading, the progress of the FSRP re-gravelling project, ongoing levee inspection corrections, rodent control efforts, and routine gate and fence repairs. The Board formally accepted the 2025 Fall DWR Levee Inspection Report. Additional administrative updates included flood operations and dam flow information, a planned site tour for the Aliso Water District, status of state property grazing leases, commencement of a biannual audit, and the installation of a new residential well. Updates were also provided on the Deferred Maintenance Program regarding Deadman gate repairs and the Flood System Repair Program regarding erosion project permits and additional levee road re-graveling. The meeting concluded with the review and approval of financial claims.