TDPUD Board of Directors Meeting | Wednesday, October 7, 2026
TDPUD Board of Directors — 2026-10-07 The TDPUD Board of Directors meeting covered a range of topics including director and department updates, a settlement…
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TDPUD Board of Directors — 2026-10-07
The TDPUD Board of Directors meeting covered a range of topics including director and department updates, a settlement agreement, public hearings, consent calendar items, recruiting services, power content labels, labor negotiations, groundwater management reports, and the adoption of a physical security plan. Several motions were carried, including the approval of consent calendar items, recruiting services, and various resolutions.
- Director Updates — Directors provided updates on their recent activities, including attending conferences, employee appreciation events, and addressing workforce recruitment and retention efforts.
- Outcome: not clearly stated
- Sanchez vs TDPUD Settlement Agreement — The board verbally reported out on a settlement agreement with Miss Sanchez, which was approved in a previous closed session meeting and fully executed on September 15, 2026.
- Outcome: The settlement agreement was approved and fully executed.
- Department Updates — Updates were provided on various departments including water, electric engineering and operations, public information, strategic affairs, HR and risk, and administrative services.
- Outcome: not clearly stated
- Public Hearing on District Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts — A public hearing was held to discuss workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts in compliance with AB 2561.
- Outcome: The public hearing was conducted.
- Consent Calendar Items 9, 10, and 11 — Items 9, 10, and 11 were approved on the consent calendar.
- Outcome: The motion to approve consent calendar items 9, 10, and 11 carried.
- Recruiting Services Contract for Electrical Engineering Manager — The board discussed the rationale for selecting a consultant for the electrical engineering manager position and approved the recruiting services contract.
- Outcome: The motion to approve item 12 carried.
- 2025 Power Content Label — The board reviewed the 2025 power content label, which details the sources of electricity for the district, and attested to the accuracy of the information. They also discussed the nuances between renewable energy credits and carbon-free resources and the district's compliance with various programs.
- Outcome: The motion to adopt resolution 2026-16 carried.
- Designation of Labor Negotiators for the General Manager Employment Contract — The board discussed designating its president and vice president as labor negotiators for the general manager employment agreement, following historical precedent.
- Outcome: The motion to designate the president and vice president as labor negotiators carried.
- Martis Valley Groundwater Management Plan Water Year 2024 and 2025 Annual Reports — The board reviewed the annual reports for the Martis Valley groundwater management plan for water years 2024 and 2025, noting the basin's health and the district's stewardship efforts.
- Outcome: not clearly stated
- Adoption of Resolution 2026-17 Approving the 2026 Physical Security Plan — The board discussed the 2026 physical security plan, including the required third-party review and the plan's risk-based approach. The board was asked to adopt the resolution and notify the California Public Utility Commission.
- Outcome: The motion to adopt resolution 2026-17 carried.