Marcus D. Davis

The meeting focused on the consideration and adoption of a new schedule of trash collection charges for the upcoming fiscal years in compliance with Proposition 218 requirements, following a public hearing. Additionally, the Board discussed the potential restructuring or disbanding of the Citizens Advisory Committee and reviewed applications for committee appointments.

This document is a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Orange County Water and Wastewater. It serves as a guide for the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and 14 participating water and wastewater utilities to enhance disaster resistance over the next five years. The plan details the process for identifying, profiling, and prioritizing natural and human-caused hazards, assessing vulnerabilities, and developing comprehensive mitigation strategies. Key objectives include reducing the impact of hazards on critical infrastructure, fostering inter-jurisdictional coordination, and ensuring compliance with federal (DMA 2000) and state requirements for hazard mitigation planning.

The board discussed the 2026 outreach plan, covering quarterly communication milestones such as seasonal waste diversion awareness, digital tool campaigns, and community engagement events. The discussion also included the strategy for a future plan to utilize excess solid waste fund balances for capital improvement programs, the schedule for a battery recycling program in collaboration with local schools, and the feasibility of adopting new outreach methods, such as short-form vertical video content on platforms like TikTok, to reach younger demographics. The board reviewed existing ad campaign objectives and metrics, with suggestions to engage a marketing consultant to optimize advertising efforts and improve overall audience engagement.

The board meeting addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key discussion topics included a report on the hazmat situation in Garden Grove, including a commendation for staff's efficient social media communication. Additionally, the Board reviewed preparations for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026 audit, specifically regarding an auditor engagement letter outlining responsibilities under generally accepted auditing standards and state minimum audit requirements for special districts.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several operational and financial matters. Key discussions included the acceptance of an auditor engagement letter for the fiscal year 2025-26 audit, the approval of a $2,000 sponsorship for the annual Concerts in the Park event series, and updates on capital improvement projects such as the Mendoza force main rehabilitation and the Irvine pump station construction. The Board also reviewed processes for capital improvement budget development and asset management reserve policies.