James D. Ciampa

The board discussed job vacancy status and retention efforts as mandated by Assembly Bill 2561. The agenda also included a presentation and consideration for the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Projects, featuring planned expenses and infrastructure investments like meter replacements and PFAS vessel media replacement. Informational items regarding local notices about illegal fireworks and a community festival were also included.

The committee meeting agenda includes a roll call of members, a public comment session, and a presentation and discussion regarding the draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting will conclude with time reserved for director's comments and official adjournment.

The Board of Directors discussed several key agenda items, including a public hearing for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and its subsequent adoption through Resolution 252. The Board also considered District participation in the City of Pico Rivera's World Spirit Fest, received reports from the General Manager and Legal Counsel, and reviewed various informational items such as water levels and production reports. Additionally, the Board conducted a closed session regarding existing and initiated litigation.

The board discussed a presentation by the City of Pico Rivera regarding the upcoming World Spirit Festival. Additionally, the board considered the approval of scholarship recipients for the 2026 academic cycle and reviewed an informational notice from the City of Pico Rivera concerning the prohibition of illegal fireworks.

The Board of Directors discussed and considered several organizational changes, including the approval of new positions for a Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Water Treatment Operator, Water Treatment Specialist, and Senior Water Distribution Operator. Additionally, the Board reviewed re-classifications for Lead Worker and Water Maintenance titles, as well as an update to the District's organizational chart. Informational items covered water level reports, state reservoir conditions, groundwater well production, and an annual groundwater festival.