Aaron Arugay

The agenda includes approval of minutes from the May 9, 2024, regular meeting, a financial report for May-June 2024, and the 2024-2025 budget and benefit assessment. Also includes the Executive Director's report, a joint tax transfer resolution for the City of Calabasas, and board of trustees comments. The budget discussion covers cost of living adjustments, benefit assessment charges, and revenue sources. It details the assessment per household and the services provided, as well as the District's history and revenue challenges. The budget outlines expenditures for salaries, maintenance, operations, and fixed assets, including specific projects and equipment.

The agenda for the meeting included the approval of the Financial Report for November - December 2025, which covered the Schedule of Investments and Bills and Salaries. The Executive Director's Report covered updates on the Vector Ecology Program, Public Education Program, and Field Operations Program. The agenda also featured a Closed Session to discuss the potential sale of District property located at 5210 Lewis Rd., Unit 2, Agoura Hills. A key action item was the Election and Installation of the District Officers of the Board of Trustees for the 2026 Calendar Year, resulting in the confirmation of Barbara Barsocchini as President, Barbara Ferraro as Vice President, and the nomination process for Secretary. Additionally, a presentation was scheduled to recognize Bill Ailor for his service as President in 2025. Field Operations detailed treatment activities in areas such as the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, Baldwin Hills Oil Fields, Ballona Wetlands, Underground Drains, Madrona Marsh, and Playa Vista Marsh System.

The agenda included the approval of minutes from the July 10, 2025, regular meeting, a financial report for July-August 2025, and the Executive Director's report covering the Vector Ecology Program, Public Education Program, and Field Operations Program. The board also discussed comments and a motion to adjourn. The Executive Director's report included updates on West Nile Virus activity, public education efforts, and field operations, including treatments at Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, Chevron Refinery, Baldwin Hills Oil Fields, Ballona Wetlands, Torrance Refinery, underground drains, Madrona Marsh, and Playa Vista Marsh System. Additionally, there was an update on the Palisades Fire Burn Area, detailing initial surveys and treatments for mosquito breeding in affected parcels.

The agenda includes approval of minutes from the March 13, 2025, regular meeting, and the financial report for March-April 2025. The board will discuss the Executive Director's report, covering the budget review for the Research Fund, Vector Ecology Program, Public Education Program, and Field Operations Program. There will be a closed session for real property negotiations regarding property at 5210 Lewis Rd., Unit 2, Agoura Hills, CA. The meeting also involves discussions on West Nile Virus activity, public education initiatives, field operations, and an update on the Palisades Fire burn area, including disaster relief and treatment strategies for unmaintained pools.

The meeting packet includes an agenda for the upcoming board session, alongside the minutes from the previous meeting. Discussion topics covered in the materials include a review of the financial reports, specifically the schedule of investments and bills/salaries, as well as the Executive Director's reports on the Vector Ecology Program, Public Education Program, and Field Operations Program. Operational data for the District's mosquito and stinging insect service requests and treatments were also presented for review.