Doug Hollowell

The meeting included the receipt of a commemorative resolution for the District's 75th Anniversary. Key agenda items featured the adoption of a revised investment policy and a report on board compensation. The Board authorized the General Manager to execute a professional services agreement for the Drainage Maintenance Master Plan and conducted a public hearing concerning workforce vacancies and recruitment. Additionally, the Board approved the fiscal year budget and long-term financial plan, a new pay rate schedule, and authorized the re-bidding of the Lopes Road Lift Station Improvements project.

The committee reviewed a decision from the City Council regarding requests to modify residency requirements for members and discussed a directive from the Council to update committee guidelines and duties. These updates aim to narrow the scope of the committee's responsibilities to be more comparable to standard oversight committees. Additionally, the committee evaluated the impact of these changes on the 2026 Strategic Plan and established agenda topics for the next scheduled meeting.

The agenda focuses on the Annual Public Hearing on workforce vacancies and recruitment/retention efforts in compliance with state law. Key discussion items include the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan, approval of the Pay Rate Schedule, board compensation review, and authorization of a development services agreement for the Hale Ranch Industrial Business Park. Additionally, the committee will address the rejection and rebidding of the Lopes Road Lift Station improvements project, the adoption of a revised investment policy, and administrative updates including monthly operating data and the board calendar.

The meeting included reports on the CASA DC Policy Forum, field trips for school students, and outreach efforts regarding District roles and boundaries. Presentations recognized the Laboratory Analyst of the Year and the Electrical/Instrumentation Technician of the Year. The Board authorized a temporary construction access agreement with ZMAN, LLC for the Suisun Pump Station Electrical Replacement project. Additionally, the Board received an update on the Community Engagement Strategy and authorized a reimbursement agreement with California Forever LLC for review services related to the Suisun Expansion Project. The meeting also included an executive session for a personnel performance evaluation.

The Board discussed and considered a five-year sewer rate schedule and sewer capacity charge adjustments. Key agenda items included conducting a public hearing to receive and address written legal objections regarding the proposed rate increases and service charges, considering the adoption of a resolution to establish the new rate schedule effective July 1, 2026, and determining the project's exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act. The Board also reviewed informational items such as a quarterly investment report and nutrient compliance projects, and held a closed session for a performance evaluation of the General Manager.