Angel Ambriz

The Board meeting included several key agenda items and actions. Significant discussions and approvals focused on the approval of a Financial Activity Report for June 2026, the collection of unpaid fees for accessory dwelling units, and a public hearing regarding the amendment of the Code of General Regulations for Board Member compensation. Additional topics included the General Manager's report, discussion on recycled water facility capacity fees and water rates, a presentation on high-frequency maintenance and overall operations, authorization of a purchase order for a sewer cleaning unit, updates on the Sharon Heights and Bayfront Recycled Water projects, and various reports on operations and maintenance for the district and its partners. Financial actions involved the approval of resolutions regarding tax roll reports, reimbursement agreements, and the acceptance of deeds of easement.

The board discussed the collection of unpaid fees related to accessory dwelling units and the status of an ongoing rate study. Financial agenda items included authorization for a capital improvement project bid, approval of the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and associated salary compensation provisions, and an amendment to a legal services agreement. The meeting also included reports and updates on the Sharon Heights Recycled Water Facility, the Bayfront Recycled Water Project, RethinkWaste operations, and activities at the Silicon Valley Clean Water plant. Additionally, the board conducted a closed session to discuss potential litigation.

The board discussed the collection of unpaid fees related to accessory dwelling units, conducted a public hearing regarding the tax roll report on sewer service charges for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, and reviewed the General Manager's report on various administrative, capital improvement, and operational projects. Additionally, the board considered the adoption of a general regulation amending the Code of General Regulations concerning ADUs, JADUs, and terminology for infrastructure capacity fees. Further discussions included authorization for a reimbursement agreement with The Birchwood Trust, acceptance of a sewer easement in Atherton, and status updates on recycled water facilities and regional partnerships.

The board meeting addressed several operational and financial matters. Key topics included the status of collecting unpaid fees related to Accessory Dwelling Units, the review and direction for the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget, and the approval of the third-quarter treasury report for FY 2025-26. The board also reviewed operations and maintenance reports for WBSD and partner agencies, discussed capital projects including pump station rehabilitations and recycled water facility updates, and authorized various agreements for geotechnical services. Additionally, the board set dates for public hearings regarding the annual tax roll and delinquent tax roll sewer service charges.

The board conducted a Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget workshop covering the General, Capital, Waste Water Treatment, Solid Waste, and Recycled Water funds, along with the District's reserves. The presentation detailed revenue and expenditure increases, including specific impacts from Silicon Valley Clean Water expenses, retirement benefit contributions, and salary increases. The board discussed budget-to-actual spending and requested staff pursue zero-based budgeting, with the proposal scheduled for future review and consideration by the Finance Committee and the full Board.