Irella C. Blackwood

The Commission addressed several agenda items, including the approval of various contract amendments, novations, and awards for emergency planning, security system maintenance, electric vehicle incentives, construction management, and engineering services. A public hearing was held to adopt new regulations restricting potable water use for irrigation of nonfunctional turf. Additionally, the Commission discussed the Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, reviewed Water Supply Assessments for two development projects, and authorized the issuance of refunding bonds. A closed session was conducted to address a settlement related to an employment dispute.

The log details various administrative and operational actions taken, including the award and amendment of multiple service and construction contracts related to water main and sewer replacement, infrastructure improvements, facility maintenance, and professional consulting services. Key business items include the authorization of various easements, credit facility agreements for capital programs, property leases, and grant of usage rights to municipal entities. Additionally, the commission conducted public hearings to consider and adopt rates for water, sewer, and power enterprise services, as well as new miscellaneous fees and regulations for various service programs and facility compliance.

The agenda focuses on the election of board officers and the formulation of recommendations regarding proposed rate adjustments for water, sewer, and Hetch Hetchy power services for the upcoming fiscal years.

The agenda includes several items for commission action and discussion. Key topics involve reports from the General Manager regarding Water Enterprise and Water System Improvement Program capital projects, and various administrative activities. Consent calendar items cover contract modifications for construction, landscaping, and project scheduling services. Regular calendar items focus on a land use license for the City of Sunnyvale, public hearings for revised and new fees related to the Water, Wastewater, and Power Enterprises, and cost and duration increases for the Moccasin Compound Water System filtration project. The meeting concludes with information-only reports on various programs and operational updates.

The commission conducted a public hearing and approved proposed schedules for retail water rates, retail sewer rates, and Hetch Hetchy power rates for fiscal years 2027 and 2028.