Chathu Abeyrathna

The agenda for the Board Meeting covers standard opening procedures, followed by a General Public comment period. The Consent Calendar includes the approval of minutes from previous Board, Workshop, and Committee meetings, as well as Financial Statements and Compliance & Activity Reports for December 2025. New Business items include authorizing calls for bids for the Sewer Collection System Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement Project Phase 10, EBMUD Well Demolition Phase 2, and Digester Rehab. Project Phase 1. Further new business involves authorizing agreements for Sewer Collection System Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement Project Phase 9 and the Engineering Building Remodel. The Board will also consider accepting the EV Charging Station Project as complete, approving the sale of surplus vehicles, and adopting updated policies for Internal Control, Purchasing Goods and Services, and Accounting/Safeguarding District Capital Assets. A significant item is the consideration of a resolution to transition to district-based elections, including selecting a consultant for assistance. Finally, the agenda addresses approval of the updated Community Events Calendar for 2026 and consideration of increasing Board compensation per meeting. Board Discussion includes addressing comments attributed to President Young regarding Director Simon.

The agenda includes approval of board minutes, financial statements, and compliance & activity reports. Committee reports from Solid Waste, Personnel, Construction, Operations, and Finance & Insurance will be presented, along with updates from the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and the East Bay Dischargers Authority. Staff will present proposed community events for 2026. The board will consider requests for donations from the San Lorenzo Village Homeowners Association and sponsorship from the Cherryland Community Association, as well as conduct the annual investment policy review.

The Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) for the Oro Loma Sanitary District serves as a comprehensive roadmap to effectively manage, operate, and maintain its sanitary sewer system, with a primary focus on preventing, reducing, and mitigating spills. It is structured around eleven core elements, including organizational responsibilities, legal authority, a detailed operation and maintenance program, design and performance provisions, and a robust spill emergency response plan. Further key areas encompass sewer pipe blockage prevention, system evaluation, capacity assurance, capital improvements, continuous monitoring and program modifications, internal audits, and a communication program. The plan aims to ensure regulatory compliance, enhance system performance, provide adequate capacity, and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through proactive measures and continuous improvement.

The meeting included discussions and potential actions regarding various topics. The General Manager's vacation request was reviewed, and the Sewer Collection System Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement Project Phase 7 was considered for acceptance as complete. The possibility of transitioning to district-based elections for the Board of Directors was discussed, including the timeline, process, and fiscal impacts. The board also discussed committee assignments and made no changes to the current procedure.

The ordinance focuses on adopting civic green building and Bay-Friendly landscaping requirements within the district. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating green building and landscaping practices in district facilities and public-private partnerships to promote economic and environmental health. The ordinance outlines findings related to the impact of building and landscape design on environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and waste management. It defines various terms such as Bay-Friendly Landscaping Guidelines, District Project, Covered Project, and LEED Rating System, setting standards for compliance with green building and landscaping practices for covered projects initiated after the ordinance's effective date.