Johnson Ho

The meeting began with the introduction of ten new district staff members across various roles, including IT Manager, Accounting Technician, Safety Manager, and Engineering positions. The Consent Calendar included the approval of minutes from two previous Special Meetings held in December 2025, the approval of federal and state advocacy services agreements with ENS Resources Inc. and Joe A. Gonsalves & Sons respectively, and the filing of the November 2025 Monthly Investment Report. Discussions also covered an Odor Control Update and a Mare Island Report. During administrative reports, the General Manager provided updates on the distribution of the Brown Act requirements, an allocation of $1.09 Million in federal funding for Sewer Infrastructure Improvements on Mare Island, the ongoing development of the five-year Strategic Plan, and the details of the upcoming CASA conference. Trustees also discussed an upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., and requested more detailed information regarding the Vallejo Watershed Alliance programs. The Board convened a Closed Session to conduct the Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the General Manager.

The meeting commenced with roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions included an amendment to the agenda regarding a resolution. The board received an achievement award presentation from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) for the district's engineering achievement related to the secondary odor control rehabilitation and media filter replacement project, which now advances to the state level competition. The board then proceeded with the election of officers, resulting in the election of Trustee Le as President, Trustee Mars as Vice President, and Mr. Mula as Secretary. Finally, the board addressed administrative items, including a presentation and recommendation to authorize the General Manager and General Counsel to contract a confidential, long-term mediation with a mediator to resolve allocation and responsibility issues concerning the Mirror Island sanitary sewer and storm water infrastructure with the City of London and a Maryland company.

The meeting commenced with a roll call, noting the absence or late arrival of several trustees, followed by the pledge of allegiance. The agenda was approved. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to introducing several new staff members across various departments, including Business Services (IT Manager, Payroll Specialist), Technical Services (Assistant Engineer), Operations (new hire from NA Water), and HR (Safety Manager). Discussions included the authorization for the General Manager to sign federal and state advocacy services agreements, with a trustee requesting detailed reporting on how these services are utilized. The General Manager reported on Senate Bill 707, which mandates providing the Brown Act to new board members starting in 2026, and noted changes regarding remote attendance rules. Key operational updates included the announcement that $1.09 million in sewer infrastructure funding for Merit Island was approved by Congress, and the field operations department achieved the lowest year in district history for sewer spills. The five-year strategic plan development is ongoing, expected back in April. The board also discussed attending the upcoming California Association of Sanitation Agencies conference.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting covers several items including the presentation of the CWEA Engineering Achievement Award and the annual Election of Officers for President, Vice-President, and Secretary. The Consent Calendar includes the approval of minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting, acceptance of the Disbursement Register Report for February 17, 2026, filing of the December 2025 Investment Report, and authorization to amend the contract with the California Public Employees' Retirement System. Administrative items involve authorizing the General Manager to contract a mediator for confidential mediation with the City of Vallejo and the Mare Island Company regarding infrastructure responsibilities. Further documentation includes a report on the Mare Island project and authorization for the General Manager to execute a construction agreement with CDWG for treatment plant and public Wi-Fi network upgrades.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting includes new staff introductions, approval of the agenda, and several administrative and informational items. Key items include the approval/authorization for the General Manager to sign federal advocacy services agreement with ENS Resources Inc. and a state advocacy services agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves & Sons. Informational items cover an Odor Control Update and a Mare Island Report. The meeting also schedules a Closed Session for the Public Employee Performance Evaluation of the General Manager.