Christiana Daisy

The committee meeting included several public hearings and recommended adoptions concerning fiscal matters. Key discussions involved holding a public hearing and adopting Ordinance No. 102, establishing fiscal control. Another public hearing was scheduled for the Agency's Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2015/16 and 2016/17, along with recommendations to adopt Resolution No. 2015-6-1 to approve this budget, which included an inter-fund loan of up to $2 million from the Administrative Services (GG) fund to the Water Resources (WW) fund for FY 2015/16, and associated Rate Resolutions. The committee also recommended approving an annual property tax allocation from the GG fund to the WW fund ($1.5 million beginning in FY 2014/15) and increasing an existing inter-fund loan from the Regional Wastewater Capital Improvement (RC) fund to the Recycled Water (WC) fund from $5.5 million to a maximum of $10.5 million for FY 2014/15. Furthermore, the committee was asked to adopt Resolution No. 2015-6-2 to ratify the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) adopted budget for FYs 2015/16 and 2016/17.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several agenda items, predominantly under the Consent Calendar. Key actions included the adoption of positions on several State legislative bills (AB 2182, AB 2560, SB 1056, and SB 1099). The Board also addressed financial matters, approving the February 2020 disbursements totaling $19,430,809.40, and adopted a resolution for Empower Retirement Services Agreements for deferred compensation and defined contribution plans. Contract awards involved an agency-wide biofilter media replacement, an amendment to a Task Order with CBWM, and a consultant contract for RP-5 Expansion Project photo documentation. Action items included selecting a candidate for a LAFCO Special District Member position and adopting a resolution to update the Agency's Investment Policy. Construction contract awards were sought for the NRW East End Flow Meter Replacement and the RP-1 Roofing Replacement Project. Additionally, the Board discussed granting the General Manager increased approval limits for change orders related to the RP-5 Expansion Project. Information items included updates on FY 2020/21 Proposed Budget Amendment, engineering and construction management, the proposed Asset Management Policy, and quarterly operations updates. The session concluded with closed session discussions regarding existing and anticipated litigation.

Key agenda items included amending the current agreement with Shell Energy North America (SENA) US, L.P. for the purchase of electricity and natural gas. The Committee also addressed the RP-1 Preliminary Treatment Rehabilitation Project, with recommendations to award contracts for construction and by-pass pumping services. Furthermore, a recommendation was made to award a three-year contract for Agency-wide heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and emergency services. Information items included updates on the 3rd Quarter Planning & Environmental Compliance and the Engineering and Construction Management FY 2013/14 Monthly Update.

The Chino Basin Program is a comprehensive water resources planning effort aimed at ensuring long-term water supply reliability for the region. Key components include leveraging the Chino Basin groundwater aquifer for storage, developing an advanced water purification facility to produce 15,000 acre-feet of highly treated recycled water annually, and establishing infrastructure for water extraction. The program seeks to reduce reliance on imported water, protect Northern California's environment, and relies on collaboration with regional agencies to achieve a resilient and sustainable water future.

The Technical Committee meeting included action items and informational discussions. Key action was the approval of the January 31, 2019 meeting minutes, with a correction noted regarding attendee Amanda Coker's presence. Informational items covered a mid-year building activity report, which showed consistency with the prior fiscal year, primarily in growth within Ontario (585 EDUs). Additionally, an update on the Ten Year Capital Improvement Plan (TYCIP) was provided, noting a proposed budget of approximately $924 million, an increase of $200 million due to capacity recovery and recycled water intertie connections. The Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) was also summarized, highlighting the five-year update requirement and video presentation on pipe maintenance. Items received and filed included the draft Regional Policy Committee Agenda, the February 2019 Recycled Water Distribution Operations Summary, the Legislative Update (IEUA Bill Matrix), and the 2019 Rate Study Workshop #1 Presentation. Other business included the announcement of Shivaji Deshmukh as the new General Manager and ongoing discussion regarding recycled water intertie connections.