Juan Hernandez

The Board of Directors held a meeting where they discussed the Local Groundwater Supply Improvement Project and received an update regarding the Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust. The Board took action on several items, including the election of members for the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission, adoption of the 2026 Water Systems Master Plan and 10-Year Capital Improvement Program, and the awarding of contracts for pavement replacement, construction management, and engineering services. Additionally, the Board approved an extension for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services, contracts for customer information system support and training, and the adoption of a new policy regarding external partnerships, memberships, and sponsorships, as well as updated guidelines for employee retirement events. A claim from Mr. Diego Mendoza was formally denied.

The Executive Committee meeting focused on administrative and planning reports. The agenda included a review of future agenda topics, a report delivered by the General Manager, and a session for Directors' reports and comments.

The board meeting agenda included various administrative reports such as the developer project status, water quality, and financial updates. Discussion and action items focused on the Local Groundwater Supply Improvement Project, specifically approving a contract amendment with Black & Veatch. The board also addressed financial auditing services by directing staff to initiate a new request for proposal process. Further, the board conducted closed sessions regarding pending litigation and real property negotiations.

This document outlines an update on financial services initiatives, detailing a plan for continuous monitoring and compliance. It focuses on implementing improvements in cash handling processes across Accounts Payable, Cash Receipts, and Accounts Receivable based on recommendations from Plante Moran Reports. The plan is structured into three phases, including specific recommendations for process improvements, automation, and strengthening internal controls.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational items, including receiving and filing project status reports, financial reports, and outreach updates. Key agenda items included a proclamation honoring a long-serving employee, a presentation on the facility use process for the Education and Career Center, and the adoption of a revised Statement of Investment Policy. The board also discussed and took action on sponsorship requests for the Urban Water Institute, reviewed key performance indicators from the General Manager, and received updates regarding local agency service reviews and director reports.