Gustavo Albarran

The agenda focuses on the review of future meeting agendas, General Manager comments on District issues, and the review of previous committee meeting minutes. The committee also covers upcoming Board meeting topics, including annual policy reviews, investment reports, water supply assessments, budget considerations for fiscal years 2026-28, and contract awards for several capital improvement projects such as waterline replacements, manhole inflow reduction, and wastewater treatment infrastructure.

The Board of Directors discussed several operational and administrative items, including departmental reports, the biennial budget planning cycle for upcoming fiscal years, and public information campaigns regarding water shortages and irrigation. Public hearings were held to consider the adoption of district-wide water and wastewater fees and to adjust division boundaries for the election system following the recent decennial census. Furthermore, the Board voted on members for the Local Agency Formation Commission, awarded multiple construction and professional services contracts for wastewater treatment plant and sewer rehabilitation projects, adopted an updated Sewer System Management Plan, and approved a change order for the Battery Energy Storage Project.

The board discussed departmental reports including the District Corporation Yard project status and operational updates regarding water usage and responses to a recent storm event. The General Manager provided an update on lake overflow records and federal agency travel. The board awarded a construction contract for the Manhole Inflow Reduction 2023 Project, approved the purchase of a telehandler, and authorized the purchase of two new fleet vehicles while designating four existing vehicles as surplus equipment. Additionally, the board held a closed session to discuss existing litigation and labor negotiations.

The committee reviewed the upcoming Regular Board Meeting agenda, covering topics such as capital improvement project reports, contract awards for infrastructure projects, procurement of manholes, cost-sharing agreements for well abandonment, and voting for regional board directors. Additionally, the General Manager provided updates on the Hillside Ponds and Willow Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, specifically discussing the testing of a new chemical additive and efforts to minimize the risk of discharge violations.

The board meeting will address the adoption of proposed Ordinance No. 84, which revises the district's Cross-Connection Control Plan to align with new state requirements. Key discussion points include mandates for property owners to install and maintain backflow prevention devices, established penalties for non-compliance, and protocols for annual testing, personnel training, incident response, and public outreach to ensure the continued safety and quality of the potable water supply.