South Orange County Wastewater Authority

The Engineering Committee reviewed several operational and infrastructure projects. Key discussion items included an update on active construction projects, the status of permit applications for various capital improvements, and contract awards for the Coastal Treatment Plant (CTP) access road repaving. The committee also received information reports on the General Manager's report, operations, and capital project progress. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the proposed CTP foul air system upgrade, drainage pump station improvements, and provided feedback on a draft cost allocation policy.

The committee meeting agenda includes discussions on the FY 24-25 Use Audit, the review of the FY 26-27 Draft Budget, and a project to update the Chart of Accounts to improve administrative efficiency. Additionally, the committee will evaluate potential contract services for operations and laboratory support at the Crystal Canyon Water Reclamation Plant.

The agenda for this Special Meeting of the Finance Committee included a discussion and direction on the Use Audit for 2024/2025, focusing on the breakdown of use audit numbers by agency and capacity allocation post-reorganization. Another key item was discussion, direction, or action on the Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The meeting notice also provided details for public participation, including remote access options and procedures for submitting public comments.

The key discussions and action items for the meeting included approval of Board Member requests for remote participation. The Consent Calendar involved approval of the February 5, 2026 Board of Directors Minutes, receiving and filing minutes from the Engineering and Finance Committees, and receiving and filing the January 2026 Operations Report. Engineering Matters involved recommending authorization for construction contracts for the JBL Energy Building Roof Repair and CTP Storm Drainage Modifications, as well as approving a budget increase and contract execution for the CTP Regional Flow Study, and authorizing a contract for the CTP Facility Planning Assessment. The General Manager's Report covered discussions on SOCWA's insurance programs, the FY 26-27 Final Draft O&M Budget & Capital Budget, Cost Allocation Policy, SOCWA Policy Handbook, and reestablishing the date and time of the regular Engineering Committee meetings. The session concluded with Closed Sessions to discuss public employment matters concerning the General Counsel and General Manager.

The Engineering Committee meeting agenda included several key discussion points, primarily focusing on capital improvement projects and contract authorizations. Specific items included the approval of minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting. The committee was set to review progress and change order reports for active construction projects such as JBL Electrical Upgrades, JBL Effluent Pump Station and Energy Building Upgrades, JBL Plant 2 Headworks Rehabilitation, and various CTP projects. Recommendations included authorizing a construction contract with Pacific Hydrotech, along with a contingency, for the JBL Energy Building Roof Repair due to discovered structural damage from termite activity and moisture. Further discussions involved recommending contract executions for the CTP Storm Drain System Upgrades and the CTP Facility Planning Assessment Contract with AECOM. The committee also planned to review and comment on the process for an On-Call Third Party Construction Management Request for Proposal (RFP) and discuss the Draft Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.