REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF BOARD GOVERNED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 24, 2026
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Special Districts
SUBJECT
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Adoption of Ordinance for Regional Recycled Water Distribution System for County Service Area 70, Improvement Zone GH (Glen Helen)
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body for County Service Area 70, Improvement Zone GH (Glen Helen):
1. Adopt Ordinance relating to establishing the availability and to regulate the permitted use of recycled water from the Lytle Creek North Wastewater Recycling Plant, which was introduced on March 10, 2026, Item No. 60.
2. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works - Special Districts to administer and enforce the provisions of the ordinance, including the issuance of Recycled Water Use Permits, subject to review by County Counsel, and the implementation of enforcement action as necessary.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote and Fulfill the Countywide Vision.
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Foster Sustainable Development Through Strategic Partnerships.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). County Service Area (CSA) 70 GH - Glen Helen (District) is funded by sanitation fees charged to customers based on usage. Approval of the ordinance establishes the legal framework for the use and regulation of recycled water used by the Lytle Creek North Wastewater Recycling Plant (WWRP), opening up the possibility of selling recycled water. Revenues from potential sales in 2025-26 are expected to be minimal. Sufficient appropriation and revenues are included in the District...
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