Water Commission Meeting, 7/23/26

The City of Glendora Water Commission held a meeting on July 23, 2026, focusing extensively on water division operations, budget, conservation programs, and infrastructure updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation of the fiscal year 2026-2027 water division operating budget, highlighting administrative, customer service, conservation, distribution, and production functional areas. The commission discussed the challenges of budget reporting, the integration of capital improvement projects (CIP), and the impact of recent water rate increases on funding these projects. Staff committed to providing more detailed financial presentations, including pie charts and CIP updates, in future meetings. Additionally, the commission reviewed the water conservation program, including rebate initiatives and a new customer water portal vendor selection through an RFP process, with council approval anticipated in late August or early September. The meeting also covered water production system updates, reservoir inspections with a new RFP for inspection services, and infrastructure maintenance, including recent major water main breaks and repairs. The 2025 regional urban water management plan was presented, emphasizing long-term water supply reliability and drought contingency planning. The 2025 consumer confidence report on water quality was also reviewed and accepted. Motions to receive and file these reports were unanimously approved. The meeting concluded with member comments and a suggestion for a field trip to water facilities for new commissioners.