Lia Maksoud

The board meeting focused on several key initiatives and reports. Staff recognized the finance team for their accomplishments in accounting and financial transparency. New employees were introduced to the board. A member of the public provided input regarding previous meeting minutes and the status of the Conley Corridor sewer infrastructure and planning. Staff and partners, including representatives from Caltrans and the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, presented the Capture (Cooperative Achievement Partnership for Trash and Urban Runoff Enhancements) project, which aims to provide full trash capture and centralized green storm water infrastructure, including a treatment facility at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, to achieve regulatory compliance and address cease and desist orders.

The agenda includes several action items, including the approval of a contract amendment with CalPERS, a salary increase for the General Manager, the award of a construction contract for the North Secondary Clarifier Rehabilitation Project, and the execution of agreements for uniform and HVAC services. Administrative items feature updates on the RENEW IT project, the District's involvement with White Slough, and the potential appointment of a committee to address operational costs at Mare Island. The Board also considered delegating authority for real estate transactions to the Real Property Committee.

The board discussed several items including the presentation on regional partnership opportunities for trash capture and green stormwater infrastructure, the approval of an agreement for student treatment plant tours, and review of a new draft strategic plan. Additionally, the meeting featured updates on odor control and the Mare Island report. The Board also addressed the delegation of authority for real estate acquisition and disposition, reviewed a report on the District's involvement with White Slough, and deliberated on the potential appointment of a committee or point person for Mare Island operational costs.

The board meeting primarily focused on a public hearing regarding the adoption of a revised upper lateral ordinance, which includes a point of sale lateral inspection requirement. The discussion included potential benefits such as reduced inflow and infiltration, increased early detection of infrastructure issues, and improved disclosure for property transactions. Staff addressed concerns from the local real estate community regarding inspection costs, the notification process, and the handling of properties sharing a single lateral line. Future steps include the development of procedures, communication tools, and further outreach prior to the ordinance's implementation.

This document introduces a new strategic planning process initiated by the Valo Flood and Wastewater District. The plan emphasizes community engagement to gather thoughts and ideas on sewer and stormwater services, aiming to enhance community service and shape a brighter future through collaborative input.