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Council approves water and procurement items, introduces expedited EV‑charging permit ordinance
Summary
At the June 16 meeting the council approved a $5 million WRD groundwater fee payment, a $300,000 MWD imported‑water authorization, an 18‑month Tetra Tech contract amendment, and a $249,139.52 Axon equipment agreement; an ordinance to create an expedited permitting process for EV charging stations was introduced by title for later adoption.
The City Council approved several routine but consequential items during the June 16 meeting.
• Water and groundwater fees: The council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to issue a purchase order to the Water Replenishment District (WRD) for groundwater production assessment fees for FY2026–27 in the amount of $5,000,000. Staff said WRD fees cover laboratory services, Title‑22 compliance, consumer‑confidence reporting and other services the district provides annually.
• Imported water: Council approved a purchase order to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) for imported water as needed for FY2026–27 in the amount of $300,000. Staff explained MWD connections are an emergency lifeline to preserve supply and pressure if groundwater becomes temporarily unavailable.
• Tetra Tech contract amendment: The council approved an 18‑month amendment and funding source change for the professional‑services agreement with Tetra Tech, moving funding from ARPA to water funds and establishing a purchase order for engineering and project management related to the tank‑farm and well rehabilitation program; staff cited design‑related construction issues that required additional engineering work.
• Axon equipment and training: The council approved a multi‑year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. not to exceed $249,139.52 for Tasers, virtual‑reality certification and training. Tony Ward, public‑safety director, said the purchase will replace older units, add devices to cover staff increases, and include instructor certification and a trade‑in credit for older units.
• EV‑charging permitting: An ordinance establishing an expedited, nondiscretionary permitting process for electric‑vehicle charging stations (to align with California Government Code §65850.7) was introduced by title and will return for final action. Staff said the city currently operates 10 EV chargers for parking enforcement and several others (six at Gonzales Park) that are not functioning.
Vote summary: Where votes were recorded in roll call during the meeting, the items passed with the recorded tally of four yes votes. The staff reports say the adopted actions will be implemented by the appropriate departments and brought back to council as needed for contract execution or ordinance adoption.
