Abel Villarreal

The Commission met to discuss and approve FY27 operating and capital budget adjustments. The meeting addressed the hiring of a temporary full-time Accounting Technician, the creation of a Lead Environmental Services Analyst position, and the selection of a retirement consultant. Additionally, the Commission reviewed a range of capital improvement projects, including facility improvements, equipment replacements, and system upgrades, as well as adjustments related to revenue bond deferrals and food waste contracts. The agenda also included a closed session regarding anticipated litigation.

Key discussion topics for the upcoming meeting include reviewing and approving the agenda, public participation period, approval of the Consent Calendar items such as the February 2026 Board Meeting Minutes and Treasurer's Report, and reports on NPDES permit compliance and performance metrics for February 2026. Other significant items involve reviewing proposed revisions to the Agency's 5-Year Strategic Plan, awarding the construction contract for the Solids Handling Building Elevator Control Replacement Project, discussing the draft Deferred Compensation Committee Charter and policies, and evaluating the FY27 Regional Charge Allocation Options.

The Commission Regular Meeting agenda for February 10, 2026, included several key items. The Consent Calendar covered minutes from the December 9, 2025, meeting, Treasurer's Reports for December 2025 and January 2026, NPDES Permit Compliance reports, and quarterly performance metric reports. Discussions included accepting the 2025 Performance Metric Report and adopting a Resolution of Appreciation for staff receiving 2025 California Water Environment Association awards. Major action items focused on authorizing the General Manager to advertise two significant projects for public bidding: the Headworks Gates Replacement Project and the Primary Clarifier No. 4 and 5 and Chlorine Contact Tanks Coatings and Concrete Rehabilitation Project. Additionally, the Board planned to review and consider approval of the Operations and Management Services Agreement between CMSA and the San Rafael Sanitation District.

This Business Plan for the Central Marin Sanitation Agency outlines its strategic direction to protect the environment and public health by providing wastewater, environmental, and resource recovery services. The plan envisions the agency as a forward-thinking organization delivering innovative wastewater services, utilizing renewable resources, and implementing sustainable solutions for an enhanced quality of life. Key strategic pillars include: operating and maintaining treatment facilities in regulatory compliance; improving financial management for transparency and sustainability; developing resource recovery opportunities; leading collaborative efforts for industry and community challenges; attracting and retaining high-quality employees; and expanding technology use for improved communication and system integrity.

The document outlines the adopted revisions to the FY23 operating and capital budgets. It includes details on funding requirements and sources, expenditures by departments and category, and benefit expenditures as a percentage of total revenue. The budget covers various departments such as Administration, Health & Safety, Technical Services, Operations, and Maintenance, as well as non-agency expenses. It also includes a revised FY23 budget and a 10-year forecast for the Capital Improvement Program, along with detailed project descriptions for select capital projects.