Locunity/Granada Community Services District, CA·Other
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The Granada Community Services District (GCSD), formerly the Granada Sanitary District, is an independent special district with a five-member, locally elected Board of Directors. Its powers and legal authority as a government agency are derived from Community Services District Law, the Sanitary District Act, the State Constitution, and various other statutory provisions of California law.
Formed on March 18, 1958 under Sanitary District Act of 1923 (California Health and Safety Code §6400), the GSD took responsibility for all facilities, easements, and rights of way from its predecessor agency, the El Granada Sewer Maintenance District of San Mateo County.
The GCSD is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the sewer collection system, sewer services, and solid waste and recycling services for a population of approximately 6,000 people, serving over 2,500 homes and businesses in the unincorporated areas of El Granada, Miramar, and Princeton-by-the-Sea, and the northern portion of the City of Half Moon Bay. The District’s sewer facilities include 35 miles of public sewer lines, and the Naples Beach Pumping Station located in Half Moon Bay.
The District is a Member Agency of the 1976 Joint Powers Agreement forming the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside, which operates a consolidated treatment plant for the GCSD, the Montara Water & Sanitary District (MWSD) and the City of Half Moon Bay.
In October 2014, the GCSD successfully reorganized to become a Community Services District (CSD), adding parks and recreation powers within the unincorporated areas of the District.
To learn more about District operations, click below for our District Bylaws.
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Burnham StripBoard of Directors25d agoJune 18, 2026
Board Moves to Acquire Burnham Strip Parcel Likely Bequeathed by 96-Year-Old Resident
The board unanimously authorized the general manager to negotiate for a Burnham Strip property apparently left to the district by longtime resident Maria Camper.
Why it matters: Acquiring this parcel would advance a decades-long community vision to bring the entire Burnham Strip — Daniel Burnham's original 2,000-foot ocean buffer — under public ownership for open space and recreation.
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SAM AuthorityBoard of Directors25d agoJune 18, 2026
SAM Approves Easement Swap; Solar Deal Likely Dead After Federal Deadline Shift
The SAM Authority approved mutual easements with Half Moon Bay and a general budget, but a solar power purchase agreement may collapse due to a federal deadline change.
Why it matters: The 'Big Beautiful Bill' moved the federal solar tax benefit cutoff to July 4, 2026, giving the vendor days to make substantial investment — a timeline staff says is almost certainly unachievable.
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LAFCOBoard of Directors25d agoJune 18, 2026
LAFCO Moves Up Coast-Side Service Review, Raising Consolidation Specter
LAFCO accelerated the municipal service review for coast-side agencies from 2027-28 to 2026-27, prompted partly by Seal Cove and Montara residents who have lost services.
Why it matters: The review could reshape governance of three sewer districts and lay groundwork for consolidation or annexation that Half Moon Bay has placed on its strategic plan.
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Candidate StatementsBoard of Directors25d agoJune 18, 2026
GCSD Keeps Paying for Candidate Statements, One of Five Districts to Do So
The board voted to continue covering candidate statement translation costs at the 200-word limit for the November election.
Why it matters: Only five of 22 San Mateo County special districts cover these costs; continuing the practice lowers financial barriers for candidates in a small community district.
Granada Community Services District
FY 2026-27 BudgetBoard of Directors25d agoJune 18, 2026
Board Adopts Budget with Park Professional Services Trimmed to $1.5M
The board unanimously adopted the FY 2026-27 sewer and parks budgets after reducing the park professional services line from $2.3M to $1.5M.
Why it matters: The revised budget reflects a more realistic pace for park construction spending and came in $36,000 under the draft projection, demonstrating continued fiscal discipline.
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Drone ShowBoard of Directors25d agoJune 18, 2026
Board Explores Harbor District Partnership for Fourth of July Drone Show
Directors discussed replacing the defunct fireworks tradition with a drone show in partnership with the harbor district, plus bingo and mahjong events.
Why it matters: El Granada hasn't had a Fourth of July celebration since 2011 when the American Legion fireworks became too expensive; a drone show offers a cheaper, safer, environmentally friendly alternative.
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Coastal Development PermitBoard of Directors25d agoJune 18, 2026
Coastal Development Permit Filed for Burnham Strip Park After Eight-Year Effort
Staff submitted the coastal development permit application for the long-planned Burnham Strip park, marking a critical milestone in an eight-year project.
Why it matters: The CDP submission triggers the county review process for transforming 6+ acres of the historic Burnham Strip into El Granada's first purpose-built community park.
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CERTBoard of Directors25d agoJune 18, 2026
Resident Pitches District Facilities as CERT Emergency Hub for Great ShakeOut
A CERT volunteer asked the board to collaborate on using district buildings as emergency respite and operations centers for the September 26 Great ShakeOut.
Why it matters: El Granada's 32 neighborhoods are organized into nine CERT zones but lack a designated community-scale emergency operations facility, making collaboration with the district critical for earthquake resilience.
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