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Recent utilities coverage from The Sidekick network, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The irrigation district’s Aug. 13 packet puts a draft response to the June 8 grand jury report before directors for review and possible final submission.
Council backed a wastewater equipment replacement after staff said the current setup was causing recurring liner damage.
The council pulled the wastewater project off the consent calendar before approving Wahlund Construction Inc. for the First Street Lift Station Improvement Project and adopting a categorical CEQA exemption.
The July 15 council packet says weekly residential curbside service would rise to $47.44 a month and a 1-yard commercial bin to $261.30, pending council action.
The Utilities and Energy Committee moved SB 1259 and SB 1425 forward July 1, sending both bills to Appropriations after testimony and roll calls.
The June 16 agenda includes water and wastewater bond items, next-year budget and fee hearings, and November election resolutions.
SB 327 would expand the Public Advocates Office’s access to utility information and prohibit investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds to oppose municipal utilities.
Staff told the council the voter-approved tax now covers about 17 meters, far fewer than at its launch, and council members asked the Energy Committee to review whether it should be reduced or eliminated.
The measure advanced 55-1 and would broaden the Legislature's role in appointing commissioners while shifting broadband oversight away from the utilities regulator.