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Regular Board Meeting
The Sweetwater Authority Board will hear a presentation on the draft 2026 Water Rate Study, which proposes new water rates. They will also consider adopting a salary schedule for represented employees effective July 1, 2026, and authorizing repairs for Filter 4 at the Perdue Water Treatment Plant. Consent calendar items include awarding annual contracts for water treatment chemicals totaling over $1.8 million and SCADA consulting contracts.
- Presentation on draft 2026 water rate study with proposed rate changes
- Adoption of salary schedule for represented employees (FY 2026-27)
- Authorization of repairs for Filter 4 at Perdue Water Treatment Plant
- Award of water treatment chemical contracts: $470,900 to JCI Jones Chemical, $282,700 to Evoqua, and others
- Award of SCADA design contract ($146,000) and integration contract ($730,200)
Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee
The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee will review and discuss the Public Affairs Monthly Reports for April and May 2026. They will also consider awarding a contract to Affinity Public Affairs for media and communications services and review the Sweetwater Authority Communications Plan.
- Consideration to award a contract to Affinity Public Affairs for media and communications services
- Review of Sweetwater Authority Communications Plan
- Public Affairs Monthly Report - April 2026
- Public Affairs Monthly Report - May 2026
The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee voted unanimously to recommend the Governing Board approve the Sweetwater Authority Communications Plan and authorize a $75,000 contract with Affinity Public Affairs for media and communications services.
- Recommended approval of Sweetwater Authority Communications Plan (3-0)
- Recommended contract award to Affinity Public Affairs for $75,000 (3-0)
Water Quality Committee
The Water Quality Committee will consider awarding annual contracts for water treatment chemicals for fiscal year 2026-27, and authorize a scope of work for on-call SCADA integration and design services. The meeting includes public comment and directors' comments.
- Award annual contracts for water treatment chemicals (FY 2026-27)
- Authorize scope of work for on-call SCADA integration and design consulting services
- Public comment on non-agenda and agenda items
The Water Quality Committee voted to recommend awarding multiple water treatment chemical contracts totaling approximately $1.815 million to various vendors, with General Manager authorized to approve future cost increases within his limit. They also recommended awarding SCADA design and integration contracts worth $876,200 for FY 2026-27.
- Recommended $1.815M in water treatment chemical contracts to 11 vendors (2-0, one absent)
- Recommended $876,200 for SCADA design and integration contracts (3-0)
Special Board Meeting
The Governing Board voted 6-0 to sponsor the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Dinner & Gala at the Harbor Current Table level for $3,500. They also approved per diem for directors attending the event. A planned tour of the Central Wheeler Tank was cancelled due to lack of quorum after Director Cox left.
- Approved $3,500 sponsorship of Chamber dinner gala (6-0)
- Approved per diem for directors attending gala (6-0)
- Tour of Central Wheeler Tank cancelled due to lack of quorum
Regular Board Meeting
The board unanimously approved the FY 2026-27 budget and updated financial policies. They also adopted the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Consent calendar items were approved, including contract reauthorizations and a $159,950 contract for Perdue Clearwell pre-design and design services.
- Approved FY 2026-27 budget and updated financial policies (Resolution 26-07 and 26-08) (6-0)
- Adopted Urban Water Management Plan (Resolution 26-05) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Resolution 26-06) (6-0)
- Approved minutes of May 27, 2026 regular meeting (6-0)
- Authorized GM to execute contract reauthorizations with TKE Engineering ($200K/year) and V&A Consulting (cathodic protection) (6-0)
- Approved easement quitclaims at 3410 Valley View Road, National City (6-0)
- Awarded $159,950 contract to Ardurra Group for Perdue Clearwell pre-design and design services, plus $16K contingency (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar items 8.1-8.5 as a block (6-0)
Special Board Meeting
The Governing Board took no substantive decisions during this special meeting. The only action item was a presentation on the draft FY 2026-27 Strategic Plan Detailed Work Plan, with no action taken. Directors provided comments on PFAS funding and grant opportunities.
- No actions were taken on any agenda items