Tony Arellano

The meeting agenda includes a compliance review update for the regional sewage service contract and Ordinance No. 114. Additionally, the committee will review outstanding recommendations for the 2026 facilities, engineering, and planning and resources departments, along with the internal audit quarterly status report for March 2026.

The committee meeting agenda included several key business items: the approval of an easement for the RP-2 Lift Station and the adoption of a standardization policy for secondary treatment aeration diffusers across regional water recycling plants. Action items involved awarding construction contracts and approving associated engineering services for the regional sewer system manhole upgrades, the Montclair Force Main improvements, and the rehabilitation of RP-1 Primary Clarifiers. The meeting also included informational updates on the RP-1 Solids Thickening project and the RP-5 Expansion project.

The board conducted a public hearing and adopted an ordinance regarding board compensation and benefits. Key actions included approving various consent calendar items such as agreements, resolutions honoring facility anniversaries, and contract awards for construction and consulting services. The board discussed investment policy updates and asset management packages for wastewater facilities. Additionally, the meeting covered proposed budget reviews, engineering project updates, and organizational reorganization plans. Various litigation and personnel matters were addressed in a closed session, including the approval of a settlement agreement.

The committee meeting included discussions on the fiscal year 14/15 financial audit with White Nelson Diehl Evans, a regional contract review update for the cities of Chino Hills and Ontario, and follow-up reports on outstanding pretreatment and source control recommendations. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Internal Audit Department quarterly status report.

The Board of Directors held a public hearing to adopt the Agency's biennial budget for Fiscal Years 2015/16 and 2016/17, including rate resolutions for the Non-Reclaimable Wastewater System. Key actions included approving federal legislative service contracts, adopting an updated investment policy and reserve policy, awarding a consulting engineering services contract for the Recharge Master Plan, and authorizing salary schedule amendments for various employee units. The Board also reviewed audit reports for member agencies, received updates on the recycled water program, discussed potential property purchases, and addressed various legislative reports and drought updates. Additionally, the Board took actions on joint facility and cost-sharing agreements in closed session.