Daniel Buenrostro

The primary discussion item was a Goal Setting Workshop, which was designated as information only with no proposed action. Instructions for public participation via remote observation and live captioning were provided at the start of the session.

Key discussion topics for the regular meeting included public comment opportunities, a closed session for anticipated litigation involving two significant exposure cases and one initiation of litigation case. The consent calendar required approval for claims and checks from January 20 to February 16, 2026. A public hearing was scheduled regarding Silicon Valley Clean Water job vacancies pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561. Business items included considering a resolution to declare emergency conditions and authorize repair actions for essential facilities, specifically Odor Control Fan #2, final acceptance of the Lab Roof Replacement Project, and receiving the draft 2026-27 Annual Operating and Capital Expenditures Budget for information only. Reports covered the Manager's Report, the January Investment Report, and the Engineering Capital Projects Report. Communications involved letters to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a letter of support for a Bay Area Clean Water Agencies' Grant Application, and a letter of support for Senator Alex Padilla's MORE WATER Act.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included several key business items. These topics encompassed the election of the Chair and Vice Chair and the appointment of the Secretary for the upcoming year. Additionally, the Commission planned to provide direction on the process for soliciting new General Counsel services due to a planned transition. Other considerations involved approving an engagement letter with Hanson Bridgett for updating the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, approving a purchase order for an Alfa Laval sludge heat exchanger, and receiving the Silicon Valley Clean Water 2025 Total Compensation Study with direction for staff on establishing an updated compensation structure. Reports included updates from the Manager, Financial Report (Investment Report for December), and Engineering Capital Projects Report.

Key agenda items for the meeting included the election of the Chair and Vice Chair, and the appointment of a Secretary for the upcoming year. The Commission planned to provide direction on the process for soliciting new General Counsel services due to a planned transition. Furthermore, they intended to consider a motion to approve an engagement letter with Hanson Bridgett for legal services related to updating the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. Other business involved the approval of a purchase order for an Alfa Laval sludge heat exchanger and receiving the 2025 Total Compensation Study, along with providing direction on the compensation structure. Reports were scheduled, including the Manager's Report, Financial Report (Investment Report for December), and the Engineering Capital Projects Report.

The Regular Meeting agenda included standard procedures such as Call to Order, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, and Public Comment. The Consent Calendar involved the approval of minutes from the December 2025 Regular Meeting and consideration of claims and checks dated between November 11 and December 22, 2025. Business items included a status update on recycled water and potable reuse initiatives, specifically the PureWater Peninsula Project, which involved in-depth discussion on timelines, infrastructure, public outreach, and funding. Actions were taken to award a construction contract and approve related engineering services for the Aeration Basin and Dual Media Filter Influent Piping Rehabilitation Project (CIP#9600). A task order for Brown and Caldwell was approved for a Plant Capacity Analysis and Connection Fee Study. Additionally, resolutions were moved to add an Operator-In-Training job description and adopt an Updated Consolidated Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Manager and Financial Reports covered performance, staffing updates, and upcoming activities, including a goal-setting workshop.