Local Agency Formation Commission Meeting - September 16, 2026

The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) of Ventura County held a meeting on September 16, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on authorizing expenditures and addressing service authority issues related to water and wastewater management. The Commission approved an amendment to increase meeting stipends for commissioners and authorized up to $3,000 for a 2027 staff workshop. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed discussion about the Cayugas Municipal Water District's authority to provide wastewater disposal services via the Salinity Management Pipeline (SMP). The Commission reviewed legal and jurisdictional constraints, emphasizing that any expansion of service beyond Cayugas boundaries requires formal Commission approval. Representatives from Cayugas, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, and the Joint Powers Authority presented their perspectives, highlighting the importance of regional collaboration and infrastructure investment. The Commission expressed a strong interest in directing staff to work with involved parties to find a viable solution to enable the proposed wastewater disposal service extension, while ensuring compliance with the Water Code and prior Commission approvals. No final decision was made on amending the service boundaries, but staff was tasked with facilitating further discussions and potential formal applications to amend the existing approvals.