August 7, 2026

AGENDA NOTICE
NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GRASSLAND WATER DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Grassland Water District will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. at:
Grassland Water District, 200 W. Willmott Avenue, Los Banos, CA 93635
If you need directions to the District facilities or if special assistance is required, please call
the GWD office, (209) 826-5188 by Monday, August 10 2026.  If you bring printed material for distribution at the board meeting, please bring at least 12 copies with you.

AGENDA

  1. CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS TO AGENDA – The Board will consider corrections or additions to the Agenda for items requiring immediate action that have come to the attention of the Board after the posting of the Agenda.
    Board action required if corrections or additions are made
  2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Members of the audience will be permitted to address the Board on items affecting their operations and items within their jurisdiction. The President may limit the time available for comment.
  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The Board will consider approval of the Minutes of the GWD board meeting on July 14, 2026.
    Board action required
  4. PAYMENT OF BILLS – The Board will be asked to approve payment of the August 2026 bills.
    Board action required
  5. FINANCIAL REPORT – The GWD Board will be asked to accept the Financial Report for August 2026.
    Board action required
  6. CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS REPORT – Ken Swanson, District Engineer/Watermaster, will report on water supply, field operations, and construction projects.
  7. GWD RESOLUTION 2026-009  AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GROUNDWATER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND GRANTS OF LICENSE FOR WATER YEAR 2026
    Board action required
  8. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 
    1.  Maintenance Report
    2.  Central Valley Project Operations
    3.  Water Supply
    4.  Water Supply Projects
    5.  Storm Water and Drainage
    6.  Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
    7.  Grassland Fund & Outreach
    8.  Encroachment
    9.  Waterfowl Surveys
  9. LEGAL UPDATE – Ellen Wehr, General Counsel, will report on legal and governmental affairs including water supply, drainage, encroachment, legislation, and regulatory activity.
  10. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Mark Smith, Smith Policy Group will give a report summarizing State legislative and regulatory activity
  11. COMMITTEE REPORTS
  12. CORRESPONDENCE – Selected correspondence from the past month may be reviewed.
    Board action may be required
  13. GRASSLAND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (GEECe) – Candace Sigmond, GEECe Education Coordinator, will report on recent activities and upcoming events.
  14. AGENCY& ORGANIZATION REPORTS – The following Representatives/Organizations may report on items of interest to the District.
    • Matt Kaminski, DU
    • Preston Brunk, CWA
    • Lara Sparks, CDFW
    • USFWS
    • Reyn Akiona, Valley Eco
  15. CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, UPCOMING EVENTS
    • Ducks Unlimited CA State Celebration: Monterey, CA, August 21 – 23, 2026, tickets available at californiadu.org
    • Ducks Unlimited Gustine Dinner – Saturday, November 7, 2026, Gustine VFW  Memorial Hall, Doors Open at 5:30 PM
    • Waterfowl Season: October 24, 2026 through January 31, 2027
  16. DIRECTORS’ REPORTS – At this time, Board members and staff may briefly report on matters of interest and matters that may be set for consideration on future agendas.
  17. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION – The Board will adjourn to discuss the following matters in closed session:
    • Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):  Accornero v. Grassland Water District, Merced Co. Superior Court, Case No. 26CV-02933
  18. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
  19. ADJOURNMENT

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