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McKinleyville CSD adopts budget, bond authorization and multiple ordinances; board backs AB 1821
Summary
At its June 3 meeting the McKinleyville Community Services District board approved the FY2026-27 budget and Gann limits, adopted resolutions including bond-related authorizations, approved two ordinances on fees and cross-connections, and authorized a letter of support for AB 1821.
The McKinleyville Community Services District board voted on a slate of fiscal and regulatory measures at its June 3, 2026 regular meeting in Azalea Hall.
The board approved the FY2026-27 budget and adopted Resolution 2026-22 establishing appropriations (Gann) limits for the coming fiscal year after a presentation by Finance Director Samantha Howard. The motion to adopt the budget was moved by Director Scott Binder and seconded by Director Greg Orsini; the roll call vote was Ayes: Binder, Biteman, Mayo and Orsini; the motion passed.
Directors also adopted Resolution 2026-21, a package of installment purchase contracts, trust agreements, certificate purchase agreements, a continuing disclosure certificate and an official statement related to financing. Finance Director Samantha Howard presented the item and Rick Brandis, Managing Director at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., summarized the bond process and timelines. Director Greg Orsini noted the Audit & Finance Committee’s role in the bond preparations. The board adopted the resolution by unanimous vote.
On regulatory items, the board approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2026-03, which moves specific fees into Appendix A (Current Special Fee Schedule) and Appendix B (Facility & Park Rental Fee Schedule), and Ordinance 2026-04, amending Rule 7.07 on cross-connections. Both ordinances were approved by motion (moved by Director James Biteman, seconded by Director Orsini) and carried unanimously.
During the public hearing on the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, Operations Director James Henry answered clarifying questions from directors. Elaine Weinreb, a member of the public, asked about the water impact of a proposed Amazon facility; the hearing closed and the board adopted Resolution 2026-20 approving the UWMP for submittal.
The board authorized a letter of support for Assembly Bill 1821 (Pacheco), which would affect California Public Records Act agency response times, by motion (moved by Director Orsini, seconded by Director Binder). The board also authorized interested members to attend the California Special Districts Association annual conference, Aug. 24–27, 2026 in Palm Desert.
Other formal actions included adoption of Resolution 2026-19 honoring Seth Meynell for 15 years of service and approval of the Consent Calendar (draft minutes, Treasurer’s report, facility agreements and other routine items). All recorded motions in these items passed with the roll call Ayes: Binder, Biteman, Mayo and Orsini; Director David Couch was absent.
The board adjourned for a closed session at 8:18 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m.; no reportable action was disclosed. The meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
