Darin Taylor

The public meeting covered the Rinconada Water Treatment Plant reliability improvement project. Topics included a tour of the facility, construction progress updates for phases three through six, and the project timeline. Specific discussions focused on the installation of ozone generation buildings, liquid oxygen storage, chlorine contact basins, security fencing enhancements, and native tree planting and landscape mitigation strategies. The board also addressed questions regarding construction noise, vibration monitoring, and future concrete work.

The committee meeting agenda included a discussion of the tri-annual risk assessment draft report provided by the Chief Audit Executive, information regarding an amendment to a professional services agreement with Vasquez & Company LLP for financial statement audits, and a review of the 2023 committee work plan.

The committee meeting addressed several key topics including a progress update on Valley Water's drought emergency response and water use reduction targets, an update on the Agricultural Water Use Baseline Study, a preliminary feasibility study for Flood-Managed Aquifer Recharge, and a review of the committee's work plan. The discussions emphasized ongoing drought management strategies, water supply operations, and potential conservation efficiencies.

The committee reviewed the status of capital projects in the construction phase and received an update on the Coyote Pumping Plant Adjustable Speed Drives Replacement Project, specifically discussing procurement options following the submission of only one statement of qualifications. The committee also received information regarding consultant agreement amendments for various capital projects, discussed change orders for the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project construction contract, and reviewed the 2021 Capital Improvement Program Committee Work Plan.

The committee meeting covered a status update on audit recommendations, a discussion on the management response to the IT Surplus Equipment Processes Audit, and a review of the second quarter financial status for the fiscal year. Additionally, the committee approved the 2024 Annual Audit Work Plan, recommended specific auditors and audit scopes for board approval, and reviewed the 2024 Board Audit Committee Work Plan, including requests for future staff reports on Joint Power Authorities and meeting scheduling.