Vaniah De Rojas

The meeting included an executive director's update and staff report, along with several action items involving WIOA Youth RFP results and contract recommendations, Single Audit Services RFP results, and youth employment funding for the upcoming program year. Other key topics included ETPL local board delegation and contract extensions, the execution of a lease agreement for office space, spending authority requests, and the election of officers. Additionally, the agenda covered informational items such as ethics training, program lease updates, a grant application submission, an economic summary, and local board recertification and compliance monitoring reviews.

The Board discussed and authorized several operational and administrative actions, including the issuance of purchase orders for environmental site assessments, records management consulting, coastal ocean model refinement, event advertising, and server software renewal. The Board also approved extensions for facility security services and construction contracts for a restroom addition and sewer rehabilitation. Additionally, the Board reviewed workspace renovation plans, the sale of surplus water, insurance brokerage services, and umbrella liability insurance. Finally, the Board introduced and adopted ordinances concerning fee and charge rate adjustments for solid waste management activities at various facilities and conducted a public hearing regarding agency vacancies and recruitment efforts.

The committee meeting addressed several major transportation infrastructure projects. Key discussions included updates on the I-605 Corridor Improvement Project, the I-605 Beverly Boulevard Interchange Improvement Project, and the SR-91 Central Avenue to Acacia Court Improvements Project. The committee reviewed programming requests for Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program funds to support construction and design efforts, including a revision to the previously approved WB SR-91 Alondra Boulevard to Shoemaker Avenue Improvements Project programming. Staff provided reports on the status of various interchange enhancements, rail-related safety upgrades, and regional transportation planning documents.

The Board of Directors agenda included several key items: approval of local district expenses, a combined public hearing regarding the wastewater revenue program, and the adoption of various rate ordinances for service charges, industrial wastewater surcharges, and connection fees. The Board also considered a resolution to approve the issuance of revenue bonds for the Joint Outfall System to fund capital projects, including the execution of a joint acquisition agreement, bond purchase agreement, and the distribution of an official statement.

The meeting focused on several key items including the review of the draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and the coordination of the transition of the Lead Agency role from the City of Norwalk to the City of Cerritos. Discussions included establishing a new date and time for future Administrative Entity meetings due to scheduling conflicts. Additionally, the Administrative Entity reviewed potential updates to lead agency responsibilities, including options for paid staffing, creating a dedicated website, and outsourcing financial management. Draft formal policies, specifically a Reserve Policy and a Lead Agency Transition Policy, were also reviewed to ensure fiscal stability and standardized transitional procedures.