Sophia Crocker

This Urban Water Management Plan for the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District fulfills the requirements of the California Urban Water Management Planning Act, guiding water management actions and providing a comprehensive perspective on water supply issues. It details the District's current and future water use, water sources, demand management measures, and water shortage contingency planning. Key focus areas include ensuring water service reliability under normal, single-dry, and multiple-dry year conditions, optimizing efficient water uses, and diversifying water supply through initiatives like the Pure Water Project and groundwater banking. The plan aims to ensure a reliable, high-quality water supply for customers and meet all projected water user demands over the planning horizon.

The meeting agenda included discussions on Water Supply Conditions, Legislative and Regulatory updates, and an update on the Pipeline Replacement at Lindero Canyon Road and Agoura Road. A significant finance item involved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 290 to continue the Potable Water Replacement Fund Standby Charge for Fiscal Year 2026-27, which is expected to generate approximately $512,000 in revenue. The Consent Calendar included authorizing a contract amendment to extend laboratory services with Weck Laboratories, Inc., until April 15, 2026, and approving an associated increase of $87,900. Non-action items included General Manager's Reports on a Metropolitan shutdown and the execution of the Pure Water Project contract with Walsh. The board also held a closed session regarding anticipated litigation, specifically the Grisby and Silver matters.

The key discussion items for the Joint Powers Authority meeting included the adoption of Resolution No. 37, establishing rules of order for JPA Board Meetings. Action items focused heavily on the Pure Water Project Las Virgenes-Triunfo, involving the adoption of Resolution No. 38 to establish the closing of funding and financing instruments as the highest federal advocacy priority, the re-engagement of the Independent Advisory Panel through an amendment with the National Water Research Institute, and the authorization to purchase wetland mitigation credits. The Board also considered authorizing an in-kind sponsorship agreement for a 5K race at the Composting Facility and authorizing an amendment for special federal advocacy services for the Pure Water Project. Presentations included updates on State and Federal Legislation, the Pure Water Project, and the Advanced Water Purification Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony Overview.

The Comprehensive Water Conservation Plan for Las Virgenes Municipal Water District outlines strategies for fiscal years 2020-2022. This plan focuses on reducing wasteful water use, assisting customers with water budget adherence, and complying with state water conservation regulations. Key initiatives include a Weather Based Irrigation Controller Cost Share Program, improved water use tracking, targeted customer consultations, a rain barrel incentive program, a regional landscape conversion initiative, a water loss prevention program, and enhanced education and outreach. The overarching goal is to achieve significant water savings and meet long-term state water policy directives.

The Regular Meeting agenda included several key items for action and discussion. The Consent Calendar items involved receiving and filing the List of Demands for January 6, 2026, ratification of Directors' Per Diem for November 2025, and receiving and filing the Monthly Cash and Investment Report and Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position for October 2025. Further consent actions included authorizing contract amendments and accepting proposals for tank rehabilitation projects (Jed Smith Tank No. 1 and McCoy Tank), as well as authorizing a change order for annual recycled water tank inspections. Illustrative and verbal presentations covered updates on Water Supply Conditions and Legislative and Regulatory matters. Other items included the Internal Audit Program results for Contract Management and Purchasing, an award recommendation for the Employee Workspace Needs Assessment, and General Manager/Director reports.