Dear Cambrians,

As the year comes to a close, the District has focused on advancing key initiatives, maintaining essential infrastructure, and meeting its operational and regulatory responsibilities. As we move into the new year, the District remains committed to sound governance, fiscal responsibility, and the effective delivery of services. I wish you a safe and successful year ahead. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Administrative & Finance Departments 

CCSD Office Closure for Christmas 

Please be advised that the Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) administrative office will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas Day, and Friday, December 26, 2025.

For any Water and Wastewater emergency services during this time, please contact our 24-hour main line at (805) 927-6223. The office will reopen on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

CCSD Office Closure for New Year's Day

Please be advised that the Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) administrative office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day, and Friday, January 2, 2026.

For any Water and Wastewater emergency services during this time, please contact our 24-hour main line at (805) 927-6223. The office will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m

Facilities & Resources Department

Sand for 25/26 Storm Season 

Free sand is available for Cambria residents to help prevent flooding and erosion.

Details:

• Locations: 2021 Rodeo Grounds Road and Lampton Park (corner of Lampton and Windsor)
• What to Bring: Bring your own shovel, containers, or bags. Tractors are not allowed to remove sand from District sites.

Sandbags are not provided at the Cambria Fire Department but can be purchased at local hardware stores.

For more information on emergency preparedness, click here.

Cambria Fire Department

Meet the Fire Chief

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Fire Chief Michael Burkey will be working out of the Cambria Veterans' Memorial Hall and would love to meet you and hear your thoughts on anything related to the Cambria Fire Department. 

Update on Federal Funding for Fire Apparatus Replacement Project

We have made substantial progress on the USDA grant application seeking federal funding for the Fire Apparatus Replacement Project. Earlier this month, we met with USDA representatives and Congressman Panetta’s office and completed the necessary preliminary requirements to initiate the procurement process for the replacement of aging fire apparatus that are essential to the Cambria Fire Department’s emergency response operations.

Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of Ordinance 01-2026 Amending Chapter 6.04 of the Cambria Community Services District Municipal Code, Adopting the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code and the 2024 International Wildland Urban Interface Code and Associated Local Amendments

This Notice of Public Hearing is published in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 50022.3, which regulates the process for adoption of codes by reference. A public hearing will be held by the Board of Directors of the Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) on January 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA, and via Zoom Webinar to consider adoption of Ordinance 01-2026. This Ordinance will amend Chapter 6.04 of the Cambrian Community Services District Municipal Code and adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code and the 2024 International Wildland Urban Interface Code. Copies of the foregoing codes to be considered for adoption by reference are on file with the Cambria Community Services District and are open to public inspection on the District’s website https://www.cambriacsd.org/2026-01-08-board-meeting and at the CCSD Administrative Office located at 2150 Main Street, Suite 1-A, Cambria, CA 93428.

Notice of Public HearingOrdinance 01-2026

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The Board of Directors may also conduct other hearings and/or discuss business items before or after the item listed above.  If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Directors at, or prior to, the public hearing.  Comments may be either: (1) mailed or delivered in person to the District’s Offices located at 2150 Main Street, Suite 1-A, Cambria, CA 93428, or (2) provided in person at the Public Hearing. Failure of any person to receive this notice shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the action of the legislative body for which the notice was given.

Water & Wastewater Departments

Please refer to the December 11, 2025 Board Meeting agenda packet to read the latest utilities report.

Stuart Street Tank Project Update

Tank assembly contractors have completed installation of the first tank and have demobilized from the project site. The project is now transitioning into the next phase of construction, which includes surface preparation and coating.

Coating contractors have mobilized to the site and are currently setting up interior scaffolding. Sandblasting and dehumidification equipment have also been installed. Surface preparation and sandblasting activities are scheduled to begin the Monday following Christmas and are expected to continue through the first weeks of the new year.

This phase of work will result in temporary noise impacts associated with sandblasting and dehumidification equipment. These impacts are expected to last only a few weeks and are necessary to ensure the long-term performance and durability of the exterior coatings.

We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as the final work on the first tank replacement is completed.

For the latest project updates, visit the page below regularly. We’ll post ongoing information, including construction milestones, road closures, and any potential service impacts.

https://www.cambriacsd.org/stuart-street-tank-construction-project-updates

CCSD Board of Directors Meeting

Regular Board Meeting

📅 Date: January 8, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428

Public Participation:✉️ Written comments may be submitted via email to boardcomment@cambriacsd.org or through the submission portal anytime before the Board meeting. 

CCSD Standing Committee Meetings

Finance Committee Meeting

📅 Date: January 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428

Public Participation: Members of the public can submit written comments to be read at Standing Committee meetings.

Resources & Infrastructure Committee Meeting

📅 Date: January 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428

Public Participation: Members of the public can submit written comments to be read at Standing Committee meetings.

Fire Protection Committee Meeting

📅 Date: January 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428

Public Participation: Members of the public can submit written comments to be read at Standing Committee meetings.

PROS Committee Meeting

📅 Date: January 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428

Public Participation: Members of the public can submit written comments to be read at Standing Committee meetings.

CCSD Notice of Intent to Fill Finance Committee Member Vacancy

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) is accepting applications to fill one (1) seat on the Finance Committee. Applicants must live and be registered to vote within the CCSD boundaries. The selected candidate will serve until February 13, 2027.

CCSD Notice of Intent to Fill Finance Committee Member Vacancy

The CCSD Board of Directors will consider all applications and appoint a Finance Committee Member to fill the vacant term at the Regular Board meeting on January 8, 2026, commencing at 10:00 a.m. in a hybrid, in-person/virtual format. Members of the public may participate and provide public comment on agenda items during the meeting in person at the Veterans' Memorial Hall at 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA, 93428, by joining the Zoom meeting or by submitting written correspondence to boardcomment@cambriacsd.org. 

Finance Committee applications can be delivered to

• The Cambria Community Services District administration office or drop boxes located at 2150 Main Street, #1-A, Cambria, California 93428
• Mailed to: Cambria Community Services District, Attention: Confidential Administrative Assistant, PO Box 65, Cambria, CA 93428
• Emailed to the Confidential Administrative Assistant at hdodson@cambriacsd.org.  

Applications can be downloaded here.

Meet the General Manager

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., I will be working out of the Cambria Veterans' Memorial Hall and would love to meet you and hear your thoughts on everything, Cambria. We will provide coffee and snacks; as always, we welcome your feedback and ideas. 

If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Matthew McElhenie