Christopher Fike

The committee meeting covered several key agenda items, including the adoption of a resolution approving a water supply assessment for the Westmont Village Residential Project and the approval of a capital budget increase for the purchase of a computer numerical control machine. Reports were provided regarding general management, engineering department updates including sewer force main replacement, infrastructure inspection and maintenance associated with the Mills Treatment Plant shutdown, and updates on the recharge basin projects and the reverse cyclic program regarding water procurement benefits.

The Engineering, Operations, and Water Resources Committee discussed several infrastructure projects, including a project budget increase and construction contract award for the abandonment of service connections at March Air Reserve Base. The committee addressed the quitclaim of a water easement to support a residential development and reviewed the Blackburn Water Pipeline Reimbursement Agreement, which outlines the design, construction, and cost reimbursement for upgrading a transmission line to improve system pressure and reliability for future and existing developments.

The Board of Directors discussed and acted on several operational and financial matters. Key items included a project budget increase and construction contract award for the abandonment of service connections at March Air Reserve Base, the acceptance of annual audited financial statements for community facilities districts, and the adoption of resolutions regarding investments and board nominations. Additionally, reports were provided on general counsel activities, general manager updates regarding regional water supply conditions, MWD budget evaluations, and legislative activities, as well as various committee reports on water agency collaborations.

The Board of Directors held a workshop to discuss the District's strategic planning, specifically focusing on the development of new mission and vision statements and the identification of 10-year aspirations. The workshop reviewed current organizational growth stages, historical strategic priorities, and the timeline for integrating feedback into a final framework for future board review.

The Committee discussed upgrading the District's information services computer systems hosting infrastructure, which includes replacing aging servers, storage, and switching equipment. A report was received regarding the January 2026 cash disbursements, which totaled approximately $10.8 million, with major payments directed toward water purchases, capital projects, and debt service. Additionally, the Committee reviewed reports on operational performance, including a new agenda management system and an update on the upcoming budget workshop schedule.