Board of Directors

Board Members Report on LAFCO, Youth Center Tour, and Central San User Academy

Board members shared reports on LAFCO attendance, a Concord Youth Center tour, special districts joint meeting, and the ongoing Central San User Academy.

Board Approves Placing FY 2026-27 Sewer Charges on Property Tax Bills

Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-009 authorizing sewer service charges, CAD/AVAD assessments, and voluntary program fees to be collected via property tax rolls.

Why it matters: This annual action directly determines how Central San's sewer charges, including voluntary septic-to-sewer and lateral replacement financing, appear on every ratepayer's property tax bill.

New Chemist Hire Completes Central San Laboratory Staffing

The board welcomed Delano Bayes as the district's new chemist, making the laboratory fully staffed for the first time.

Why it matters: A fully staffed laboratory ensures the district can meet environmental compliance requirements and maintain analytical capacity for metals testing.

McGill Proposes Blanket Pre-Approval for Water Reuse Conference Attendance

Member McGill asked that water reuse conferences be listed generically on the approved conference list to avoid needing separate approval for each event.

Why it matters: Water reuse is an emerging policy area; streamlining Board member conference attendance could accelerate the District's knowledge-building.

McGill Reports on COCATAX Meetings and Senator Glaser Engagement

Member McGill reported attending multiple regional meetings including a COCATAX Board session with State Senator Steve Glaser.

Why it matters: COCATAX oversight and direct engagement with state legislators shape regional tax and infrastructure funding that affects the sanitary district.

District Announces July Meeting Schedule With Multiple Cancellations

The Secretary outlined upcoming meetings including a July 22 special board meeting and noted cancellations of REAP and Administration Committee meetings.

Why it matters: The compressed July schedule with a special meeting and multiple cancellations affects Board capacity to consider policy items.

Board Approves Consent Calendar Including Legal Contract Rate Hike and New Salary Schedule

Board unanimously approved six consent items covering minutes, ordinance publication, public hearing scheduling, rate-setting policy, salary schedules, and a legal services contract extension.

Why it matters: The consent calendar included a 30% hourly rate increase for outside labor counsel and set August 20 for a public hearing on a new Alamo sewer reimbursement fee ordinance.

Board Drops Negotiations Training After Facilitator Objects to Meeting Recording

Board removed its negotiations training session and closed session from the agenda after the state mediator expressed discomfort with being recorded.

Why it matters: The District chose transparency over the training, signaling that recording all public meetings is a non-negotiable practice for this Board.