Sweetwater Authority public meetings in 2025

Water Quality Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee agenda for 2025-12-15 contains only generic headings and no specific agenda items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed. Consequently, the committee has no documented decisions or discussion topics for this meeting.

South Bay Water

The South Bay Water Board will approve the minutes from its October 8, 2025 regular meeting and approve several warrants for September and October 2025. The board will consider receiving the Fiscal Year 2024‑25 financial statement audit report and review the accompanying audit communication letter. Additional items include discussion of the LAFCO Special Districts Advisory Committee election and review of recent financial reports.

• Approve minutes from the October 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve September 2025 and October 2025 warrants
• Consider receipt of the Fiscal Year 2024‑25 financial statement audit report
• Review LAFCO Special Districts Advisory Committee election support requests
• Review September 2025 and October 2025 financial reports

The board approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes and the Demands and Warrants 12274‑12289. It accepted the FY 2024‑25 Financial Statement Audit report. It also appointed Mike Sims, Jack Bebee, Kurt Worden, Lindsay Leahy, Albert C. Lau, Kim Thorner, and Mark Roback to the LAFCO Special Districts Advisory Committee.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Demands and Warrants 12274‑12289 (3‑0)
• Accepted FY 2024‑25 Financial Statement Audit report (3‑0)
• Selected Mike Sims, Jack Bebee, Kurt Worden, Lindsay Leahy, Albert C. Lau, Kim Thorner, and Mark Roback to LAFCO Special Districts Advisory Committee (3‑0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider several contract awards, including a $2,890,600 construction contract for the Sweetwater Reservoir Aeration and Destratification System. The Board will also act on consent calendar items such as SDGE demands, a renewal of Tyler Technologies ERP support, and a resolution authorizing the General Manager to apply for state water funds for the PFAS mitigation project. Additionally, the Board will adopt a resolution honoring retiring GIS Specialist Blanca Quintero and approve the 2026 Board calendar.

• Award $2,890,600 contract to HPS Mechanical, Inc. for Sweetwater Reservoir Aeration and Destratification System
• Adopt Resolution 25-12 recognizing retiring GIS Specialist Blanca Quintero
• Approve San Diego Gas & Electric demands and warrants for October 2025
• Approve 2025‑26 support and license renewal for New World ERP software with Tyler Technologies
• Adopt Resolution 25-11 authorizing the General Manager to apply for SWRCB Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for PFAS mitigation

The Engineering and Operations Committee unanimously recommended four contracts and related budget actions. It advised the Governing Board to award a $2,890,600 construction contract for the Sweetwater Reservoir Aeration and Destratification System, along with several ancillary task orders and amendments. It also recommended on‑call geotechnical services, a PFAS study contract, and pressure‑reducing valve installation contracts, each with contingency funds.

• Recommended award of five‑year on‑call geotechnical contracts to Geocon, Inc. and Certerra RMA Group; authorize GM annual reauthorizations (3‑0)
• Recommended award of $2,890,600 construction contract to HPS Mechanical for reservoir aeration system; allocate $144,530 contingency; amend TKE contract $50,000 and approve $210,315 task order; amend Hazen & Sawyer $70,000 and approve $80,810 task order; approve $124,927 AECOM task order (3‑0)
• Recommended award of $1,500,000 PFAS study contract to Carollo Engineers; allocate $75,000 contingency; allocate $1,575,000 from PFAS Mitigation Reserve to FY 2025‑26 Capital Budget; transfer $291,365 from expense to capital budget (3‑0)
• Recommended award of $322,933.25 contract to AJ Plumbing for pressure‑reducing valves; allocate $32,300 contingency (3‑0)

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority will meet for a special session. The primary public action item is a training presentation on sexual harassment awareness and prevention. The board will also meet in closed session to discuss personnel and labor negotiations.

• Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention Training per AB 1825 provided by Mark Bresee
• Closed session regarding the appointment of Legal Counsel
• Closed session labor negotiations with IBEW Local 47, Middle Management Group, and Confidential Group
• Closed session regarding unrepresented employees including directors of Administrative Services, Engineering and Operations, Finance, and Water Quality

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board held a special meeting with a closed session for labor‑related discussions, but no reportable actions resulted from that session. In the open session, Director Delgado moved to cancel the Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention Training required by AB 1825, and Director Martinez seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with a 6‑to‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Cancelled Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention Training per AB 1825 (6-0)

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will consider awarding several contracts for water infrastructure projects. These include geotechnical services, reservoir aeration, a PFAS study, and valve installations.

• Contracts for on-call professional geotechnical engineering services with Geocon, Inc. and Certerra RMA Group
• Construction contract to HPS Mechanical, Inc. for the Sweetwater Reservoir Aeration and Destratification System Project
• Contract to Carollo Engineers, Inc. for a study to develop a Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Preliminary Design Report
• Contract for the installation of pressure reducing valves for Central Wheeler Tank

The Engineering and Operations Committee unanimously approved five recommendations to the Governing Board. These include authorizing on‑call geotechnical services contracts, a $2,890,600 construction contract for the Sweetwater Reservoir aeration and destratification system with a $144,530 contingency, a $1.5 million PFAS design study with a $75,000 contingency and budget transfers, and a $322,933.25 contract for pressure‑reducing valves with a $32,300 contingency. All motions passed 3‑0.

• Recommend award five‑year on‑call geotechnical services contracts to Geocon, Inc. and Certerra RMA Group; motion carried 3‑0
• Recommend award $2,890,600 construction contract to HPS Mechanical, Inc. for reservoir aeration system, add $144,530 (5%) contingency, amend TKE Engineering contract by $50,000 and approve $210,315 task order, amend Hazen and Sawyer contract by $70,000 and approve $80,810 task order, approve $124,927 AECOM task order; motion carried 3‑0
• Recommend award $1,500,000 contract to Carollo Engineers, Inc. for PFAS preliminary design report, add $75,000 (5%) contingency, allocate $1,575,000 from PFAS Mitigation Reserve to FY 2025‑26 Capital Investment Budget, transfer $291,365 from expense to capital budget; motion carried 3‑0
• Recommend award $322,933.25 contract to AJ Plumbing for pressure‑reducing valves at Central Wheeler Tank, add $32,300 (10%) contingency; motion carried 3‑0

Finance and Administration Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Finance and Administration Committee will discuss a one‑year support and license renewal for the New World Enterprise Resource Planning software from Tyler Technologies. It will also consider Resolution 25‑11, which authorizes the General Manager to apply for and receive State Water Resources funds for the PFAS Mitigation Project. Public comment will be accepted before these items are acted upon.

• Renewal of 1‑year support and license for New World ERP software with Tyler Technologies
• Resolution 25‑11 authorizing the General Manager to apply for State Water Resources Fund monies for the PFAS Mitigation Project

The Finance and Administration Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Governing Board approve the 2025‑26 support and license renewal for New World ERP software with Tyler Technologies, Inc. It also voted unanimously to recommend that the Board adopt Resolution 25‑11, authorizing the General Manager to sign and file documents to apply for and receive Drinking Water State Revolving Fund money for the PFAS Mitigation Project.

• Recommend board approve 2025‑26 New World ERP software support and license renewal (2‑0)
• Recommend board adopt Resolution 25‑11 authorizing water fund application for PFAS project (2‑0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The agenda for the Sweetwater Authority Finance and Administration Committee on 2025-12-01 shows no specific items, contracts, or proposals. No rezoning, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing is detailed. Consequently, the committee has no substantive matters recorded for discussion or decision at this meeting.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will meet to discuss awarding a contract for the 2026 Water Rate Cost of Service Study. The committee will review proposals from several consulting firms.

• Consideration to award a contract for the 2026 Water Rate Cost of Service Study
• Review of proposals from Bartle Wells Associates, NBS, NewGen, and Raftelis

The Finance and Administration Committee voted to recommend that the Governing Board select NBS to conduct the 2026 Water Rate Cost of Service Study. The motion, made by Director Morrison and seconded by Director Martinez, passed unanimously with three votes in favor and none against. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended NBS for 2026 Water Rate Cost of Service Study (3-0)

Water Quality Committee

The agenda for the Water Quality Committee meeting on 2025-11-17 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda items, contracts, or proposals. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will discuss a joint agreement to finance facilities for the Moss Street Development. The board is also reviewing professional consultant contract extensions and a potential property purchase in Chula Vista.

• Joint Community Facilities Agreement with Shea Homes Limited Partnership and the City of Chula Vista for Moss Street Development
• Account adjustment for Chula Vista Golf Course in the amount of $8,107.55
• Contract reauthorizations for AECOM (+$150,000), Dudek (+$150,000), Tetra Tech, Ardurra Group, Berggren & Associates, and GUIDA Surveying
• Potential purchase of the Prudential Property located at 740 F Street, Chula Vista
• Proposed 12-month moratorium on water service discontinuation for customers impacted by the federal government shutdown

The Governing Board approved a Joint Community Facilities Agreement with Shea Homes Limited Partnership and the City of Chula Vista to create a Community Facilities District for the Moss Street Development (6‑0). It also authorized one‑year reauthorizations of several on‑call consulting contracts, approved an $8,107.55 adjustment for the Chula Vista Golf Course account, and received the FY 2024‑25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (each 6‑0). Additional actions included approving customer focus‑group priorities, directing staff to study the purchase of the Prudential Property at 740 F Street, establishing a six‑month moratorium on water‑service disconnections during a federal shutdown, and adopting Best Best & Krieger’s new rate structure (all 6‑0).

• Authorized Joint Community Facilities Agreement with Shea Homes and City of Chula Vista for Moss Street Development (6‑0)
• Approved one‑year reauthorizations of multiple on‑call consulting contracts, adding $150,000 each to AECOM and Dudek contracts (6‑0)
• Approved $8,107.55 adjustment for Chula Vista Golf Course account (6‑0)
• Received FY 2024‑25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (6‑0)
• Approved Authority priorities and capital projects for customer focus‑group survey (6‑0)
• Directed staff to investigate purchase of Prudential Property at 740 F Street (6‑0)
• Established six‑month moratorium on water‑service discontinuations due to federal shutdown (6‑0)
• Approved Best Best & Krieger’s new rate structure (6‑0)

South Bay Water

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially authorize contract reauthorizations for several on-call professional consultants. These consultants provide environmental and civil engineering services.

• Contract reauthorizations for AECOM, Dudek (Environmental Services), Tetra Tech, Ardurra Group, Inc., Dudek, Berggren & Associates, and GUIDA Surveying

The Engineering and Operations Committee voted to recommend that the Governing Board authorize the General Manager to execute one-year reauthorizations for several on‑call consulting contracts. The recommendation includes adding $150,000 to the AECOM and Dudek environmental services contracts, bringing each to $450,000, and maintaining or extending other contracts as listed. The motion was carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended one‑year reauthorization of AECOM environmental consulting contract, adding $150,000 (3‑0 unanimous)
• Recommended one‑year reauthorization of Dudek environmental consulting contract, adding $150,000 (3‑0 unanimous)
• Recommended one‑year time extension of Tetra Tech environmental consulting contract, total $150,000 (3‑0 unanimous)
• Recommended one‑year extension of Ardurra Group civil engineering contract, $200,000 (3‑0 unanimous)
• Recommended one‑year extension of Dudek civil engineering contract, $200,000 (3‑0 unanimous)
• Recommended one‑year extension of Berggren & Associates land survey contract, $100,000 (3‑0 unanimous)
• Recommended one‑year extension of GUIDA Surveying Inc. land survey contract, $100,000 (3‑0 unanimous)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss three action items: an adjustment to the account of the Chula Vista Golf Course, receipt of the Fiscal Year 2024‑25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and authorizing the General Manager to enter a Joint Community Facilities Agreement with Shea Homes Limited Partnership and the City of Chula Vista. The meeting also includes a public comment period and directors’ comments. The committee will adjourn after setting the next meeting date for December 1, 2025.

• Consider adjustment for the account of Chula Vista Golf Course
• Receive the Fiscal Year 2024‑25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Authorize the General Manager to enter a Joint Community Facilities Agreement with Shea Homes Limited Partnership and the City of Chula Vista
• Opportunity for public comment
• Directors’ comments

The Finance and Administration Committee recommended three actions to the Governing Board. It approved an $8,107.55 adjustment for the Chula Vista Golf Course account. It also approved receiving the FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and authorizing a joint community facilities agreement for the Moss Street Development.

• Recommend $8,107.55 adjustment for Chula Vista Golf Course account – motion carried 3-0
• Recommend Governing Board receive FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report – motion carried 3-0
• Recommend Governing Board authorize Joint Community Facilities Agreement with Shea Homes Limited Partnership and City of Chula Vista for Moss Street Development – motion carried 3-0

Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee will receive the Public Affairs Monthly Report for October 2025 and discuss the Authority's priorities and capital improvement projects intended for customer focus groups and surveys. Directors will make comments, and the public will have an opportunity to comment. The next meeting date will be set at the end of the session.

• Public Affairs Monthly Report – October 2025 (memo)
• Priorities and Capital Improvement Projects for Customer Focus Groups and Survey (memo and SWA FG Outline attachment)
• Directors’ Comments (no action required)
• Opportunity for public comment on agenda and non‑agenda items
• Next meeting date to be determined

The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee met on October 29, 2025. Public Affairs staff presented the October report and a CERC representative presented priority projects, but the committee took no action on either item. No votes or decisions were recorded.

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will discuss several infrastructure contracts, including tank rehabilitation and hazardous tree removal. The board is also reviewing a clearwell improvement alternative for the Perdue Water Treatment Plant and renewable energy consulting services.

• Proposed contract to Pacific Tank & Construction, Inc. for Cherry Hills and Desal Tanks rehabilitation not to exceed $981,947.00
• Proposed $126,525 task order to TKE Engineering, Inc. for construction management and inspection
• Proposed contract to ACE Tree Enterprise, LLC for hazardous tree removal not to exceed $57,600.00
• Proposed contract to Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC for drinking water source assessment not to exceed $78,802
• Proposed $50,605.14 allocation and time extension for Urban Corps of San Diego County for habitat maintenance

The Governing Board approved the consent calendar items, awarding Pacific Tank & Construction a contract up to $981,947 for the Cherry Hills tank rehabilitation and related construction management services. It also authorized a $230,603 renewable‑energy consulting agreement, approved the FY 2025‑26 insurance premium, and directed an RFP for clearwell repairs. Additional actions included sponsorship of the National City Kimball Holiday event and per‑diem travel approvals for directors.

• Approved consent calendar items 7.1‑7.6 (6‑0)
• Awarded Cherry Hills Tank rehab contract up to $981,947 (6‑0)
• Allocated $98,000 contingency and $126,525 task order to TKE Engineering (6‑0)
• Extended Ninyo & Moore geotechnical services contract (6‑0)
• Awarded ACE Tree contract up to $57,600 and extended Urban Corps contract with $50,605.14 (6‑0)
• Awarded drinking‑water source assessment contract up to $78,802 (6‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 ACWA JPIA insurance premium (7‑0)
• Authorized $230,603 renewable‑energy consulting agreement with Hazen & Sawyer (7‑0)

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will consider awarding contracts for tank rehabilitation at Cherry Hills and desalination tanks, extending a geotechnical contract, and authorizing a task order for defensible space tree removal. The committee will also consider a contract for a drinking water source assessment.

• Award contract for Cherry Hills and Desal Tanks improvements
• Extend contract with Ninyo and Moore for geotechnical services
• Issue task order for Defensible Space Project tree removal
• Award contract for San Diego Formation Wells water source assessment

The Engineering and Operations Committee unanimously recommended that the Governing Board (1) approve a contract up to $981,947 for the Cherry Hills Tank and Desalination Rehabilitation Project, add a $98,000 contingency, and award a $126,525 construction‑management task order; (2) approve a one‑year time extension with Ninyo & Moore for two ongoing CIP projects; (3) approve a $57,600 tree‑removal contract and a $50,605.14 extension and funding for the Urban Corps habitat project; and (4) award a $78,802 contract for a drinking‑water source assessment for San Diego Formation Wells 7‑11. All four motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Recommended Cherry Hills Tank Rehab contract up to $981,947, $98,000 contingency, and $126,525 management task order (3‑0)
• Recommended one‑year time extension with Ninyo & Moore for two CIP projects (3‑0)
• Recommended ACE Tree Enterprise contract up to $57,600 for hazardous tree removal (3‑0)
• Recommended Urban Corps contract extension and $50,605.14 additional funding for habitat work (3‑0)
• Recommended award of $78,802 contract to Richard C. Slade & Associates for drinking‑water source assessment (3‑0)

Water Quality Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

South Bay Water

The South Bay Water Board of Directors will meet to discuss the Tijuana River Valley sewage emergency. The board will also review financial reports and approve warrants for August 2025.

• Presentation on 'Tijuana River Valley Sewage Emergency' by Sayone Thihalolpavan
• Approval of August 2025 demands and warrants
• Review of August 2025 financial reports
• Review of First Quarter FY 2025-26 Directors' Expense Report
• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Director Cox, seconded by Director Martinez-Perez, and passed with four votes in favor and none against. No other actions or agenda changes were taken during the meeting.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will act on several agenda items, including approving the September 24 minutes, authorizing a $56,000 contract for a customer focus group and survey, and approving a $185,534.53 expenditure for an Enterprise Asset Management System from OpenGov, Inc. The board will also direct staff to issue a Request for Proposals for a water rate cost‑of‑service study and consider a clearwell improvement alternative for the Perdue Water Treatment Plant, along with per‑diem approvals for director travel.

• Approve $185,534.53 purchase and implementation of an Enterprise Asset Management System from OpenGov, Inc.
• Authorize a contract up to $56,000 with Competitive Edge Research & Communication for a customer focus group and survey
• Direct staff to issue an RFP and establish a selection process for a water rate cost‑of‑service study consultant
• Consider selection of a clearwell improvement alternative for the Perdue Water Treatment Plant
• Approve per‑diem reimbursements for directors attending the MAAC Soiree and the ACWA Southern CA Water Forum

The Governing Board approved the Consent Calendar items, including a $56,000 contract for a customer focus group and a $185,534.53 purchase of an Enterprise Asset Management system. The Board also directed staff to issue a Request for Proposals for a water‑rate cost‑of‑service study and approved per diem for the ACWA Water Forum, while the MAAC Soiree per diem motion failed. Item 9.1 on Clearwell improvement was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 7.1‑7.6 (5‑0)
• Authorized $56,000 contract to Competitive Edge Research for focus group and survey (5‑0)
• Approved $185,534.53 purchase of Enterprise Asset Management system from OpenGov (5‑0)
• Directed staff to issue RFP and establish selection process for water‑rate cost‑of‑service study (5‑0)
• Deferred Clearwell Improvement Alternative for Perdue Water Treatment Plant to future meeting (5‑0)
• Approved per diem for Directors attending ACWA Regions 8‑10 Southern CA Water Forum (5‑0)
• Motion to approve per diem for Directors attending MAAC Soiree failed (3‑2)
• Bifurcated items 10.1 and 10.2 and approved per diem for item 10.2 (5‑0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss authorizing a request for proposals for a water rate study consultant. The committee is also considering the purchase of an Enterprise Asset Management System and implementation service.

• Authorization to issue a Request for Proposals for a water rate study consultant
• Proposed purchase of an Enterprise Asset Management System and implementation service

The Finance and Administration Committee unanimously voted to recommend that the Governing Board direct staff to issue a Request for Proposals and set a selection process for a water rate cost‑of‑service study. The Committee also unanimously recommended that the Governing Board approve a $185,534.53 expenditure to purchase and implement an Enterprise Asset Management System from OpenGov. Both motions passed with a 3‑to‑0 vote.

• Recommended staff issue RFP for water rate cost‑of‑service study (3‑0)
• Recommended $185,534.53 purchase and implementation of Enterprise Asset Management System (3‑0)

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Engineering and Operations Committee agenda for October 1 2025 does not list any agenda items. The document only shows generic headings, a video placeholder, and software credits. No decisions, contracts, rezoning, or hearings are described.

Finance and Administration Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Board will approve routine consent items, including San Diego Gas & Electric demands and warrants. It will review financial and performance reports for the fourth quarter of FY 2024‑25. The Board will consider authorizing the General Manager to increase the annual limit on an on‑call construction contract with Palm Engineering. Directors will receive per‑diem approval to attend a binational delegation to Mexico City in October.

• Approval of San Diego Gas & Electric demands and warrants
• Approval of other demands and warrants
• Consideration to authorize the General Manager to increase the annual limit on a contract with Palm Engineering (on‑call construction)
• Per diem approval for directors attending the 2025 Binational Delegation to Mexico City (Oct 12‑15, 2025)
• Approval of minutes from the regular board meeting of September 10, 2025

The Governing Board approved the September 10 meeting minutes (6‑0). It approved the consent‑calendar items 7.1 and 7.2 (6‑0). Directors authorized increasing the Palm Engineering contract limit from $100,000 to $300,000 per year (7‑0). The Board approved a per diem and selected four directors to attend the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce delegation (6‑0, 1 abstention).

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 7.1 and 7.2 (6‑0)
• Authorized increase of Palm Engineering contract limit to $300,000 per year (7‑0)
• Approved per diem and selected directors for Chamber of Commerce delegation (6‑0, 1 abstain)

Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee will review federal and state legislative updates and consider a contract for a customer focus group and survey. The committee will also receive a public affairs monthly report.

• Federal and state legislative updates presented
• Consideration to issue contract not-to-exceed $56,000 for customer survey
• Public Affairs Monthly Report - September 2025

The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee voted to recommend that the Governing Board authorize the General Manager to award a contract to Competitive Edge Research & Communication for a customer focus group and survey, not to exceed $56,000. The motion was made by Director Yamane, seconded by Director Castaneda, and carried unanimously with two ayes and zero nays. Director Morrison was absent for the vote.

• Recommended award of up to $56,000 contract to Competitive Edge Research & Communication (2-0)

Water Quality Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

South Bay Water

The South Bay Water Board will vote on the election of ACWA officers and Region 10 board members. It will also approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting and approve warrants for June and July 2025. Financial reports for June and July 2025 will be presented, and vacancies on the ACWA JPIA Advisory Committee will be discussed.

• Election of ACWA President, Vice President, and Region 10 Board members
• Approval of minutes – Regular Meeting of August 13, 2025 (revised)
• Approval of warrants – June 2025 and July 2025
• Discussion of ACWA JPIA Advisory Committee vacancies
• Financial reports – June 2025 and July 2025

The board approved the revised minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved Demands and Warrants 12255‑12273 with a 5‑0 vote. The directors selected the Region 10 Nominating Committee’s recommended slate and endorsed Scott Maloni for the Region 10 Board, again unanimously. No action was taken on the ACWA JPIA Advisory Committee vacancies.

• Approved revised minutes of August 13, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved Demands and Warrants 12255‑12273 (5‑0)
• Selected Region 10 Nominating Committee recommended slate and supported Scott Maloni for Region 10 Board (5‑0)
• No action taken on ACWA JPIA Advisory Committee vacancies (5‑0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider several action items, including authorizing the purchase of three replacement vehicles for a total of $373,738.62. Additional items include re‑authorizing a $200,000 civil engineering services contract, extending a contract with GEI Consultants for Loveland Dam design work, awarding a $89,725 contract for hydroelectric station repairs, and approving a drainage easement quitclaim. The meeting also covers budget adjustments, a medical insurance renewal, and other informational updates.

• Authorize purchase of one International 10‑yard dump truck ($264,799.06), one Ford Ranger ($38,209.56), and one Ford F350 Super Duty ($70,730.00) with a $37,400 contingency
• Authorize re‑authorization of an on‑call professional civil engineering services contract with Lee + Ro, not‑to‑exceed $200,000 for year three
• Authorize a two‑year contract time extension with GEI Consultants to complete Phase II studies and Loveland Dam stairway design
• Award contract for hydroelectric station repair at Perdue Water Treatment Plant to HPS Mechanical, Inc. for $89,725 plus a 10% contingency
• Approve quitclaim of drainage easement to Martinez Living Trust at 3364 Randy Lane

The board approved the minutes from the August meetings and adopted the consent calendar items. It authorized several contracts, including a $89,725 hydroelectric station repair, a $75,000 legal services budget increase, and a $42,678 change order for the National City Well project. The board also approved a contract time extension with GEi Consultants and authorized joint funding agreements with the USGS for monitoring and seawater‑intrusion studies, with contributions not to exceed $241,930 and $190,000. All motions passed unanimously or with all present directors voting in favor.

• Approved August 9 and August 13 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 8.1‑8.6 (7-0)
• Authorized contract time extension with GEi Consultants (7-0)
• Awarded $89,725 contract for Hydroelectric Station repair (7-0)
• Authorized $75,000 budget increase for legal services (7-0)
• Ratified $42,678 change order for National City Well No. 3 rehab (7-0)
• Approved Gold Level membership in San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce (7-0)
• Authorized USGS joint funding agreements, up to $241,930 and $190,000 (6-0)

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Engineering and Operations Committee will consider authorizing the General Manager to purchase three replacement vehicles. The meeting also includes informational updates on development services and the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2024‑25. A contract re‑authorization with Lee + Ro for on‑call professional civil engineering services will be discussed. Directors will make non‑binding comments and the next meeting date will be set.

• Authorize purchase of three replacement vehicles (General Manager request)
• Development Services update – April 1 to June 30 2025 (information only)
• Capital Improvement Plan update – fourth quarter FY 2024‑25 (information only)
• Authorize contract re‑authorization with Lee + Ro for on‑call civil engineering services
• Directors’ comments (no action required)

The Engineering and Operations Committee voted to recommend that the Governing Board authorize the purchase of three replacement vehicles for a total of $373,738.62, plus a $37,400 contingency. The Committee also recommended that the Board re‑authorize an on‑call professional civil engineering services contract with Lee + Ro for up to $200,000 for year three. Both motions passed unanimously with a 3‑to‑0 vote.

• Recommend purchase of International dump truck, Ford Ranger, and Ford F350 (total $373,738.62) – motion carried 3‑0
• Recommend $37,400 contingency for vehicle purchases – included in above motion, carried 3‑0
• Recommend re‑authorization of Lee + Ro civil engineering services contract (not‑to‑exceed $200,000) – motion carried 3‑0

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee agenda for September 2 2025 contains no listed items or descriptions. No decisions, contracts, or hearings are identified in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings.

Regular Board Meeting

The agenda for the Sweetwater Authority regular board meeting on August 27, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are recorded in the provided agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items.

Water Quality Committee

The agenda for the August 18, 2025 Water Quality Committee meeting contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

South Bay Water

The Board of Directors of South Bay Water will meet to approve minutes, warrants, and financial reports. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the appointment of a General Counsel.

• Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting
• Approval of May 2025 demands and warrants
• Review of May 2025 financial reports
• Review of Fourth Quarter FY 2024-25 Directors Quarterly Expenses Report
• Closed session for public employee appointment of General Counsel

The board approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved Demands and Warrants 12249 through 12254 with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Demands and Warrants 12249‑12254 (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will discuss funding for the Water Affordability Program and a proposed $20 monthly discount for residents aged 65 or older. The board is also considering the adoption of a 2025 Facilities Master Plan and updates to local CEQA guidelines.

• Proposed $20 monthly Senior Citizen Discount and $15 monthly credit for the Water Affordability Program
• Approval of FY 2025-26 ACWA/JPIA Property Program Insurance Premium of $254,152
• Contracts for on-call construction management with Project Professionals Corporation ($200,000) and TKE Engineering ($200,000)
• Public hearing on the 2025 Public Health Goals Report
• Adoption of Resolution 25-09 to amend local California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines

The Governing Board accepted the 2025 Public Health Goals Report (7‑0) and approved the June and July meeting minutes (7‑0). It approved the consent calendar items 8.1‑8.7 (7‑0). The Board funded the Water Affordability Program, raised the credit to $15 per month and created a $20 senior discount (6‑1). Additional actions included changing the advisory work group to quarterly meetings (7‑0), adopting a dam‑grant resolution (7‑0), sponsoring the South County Economic Development Forum ($1,500) (6‑1), and approving per‑diem for directors attending the forum (6‑1).

• Accepted and filed Sweetwater Authority 2025 Public Health Goals Report (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of June 25 and July 10 meetings (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 8.1‑8.7 (7‑0)
• Funded Water Affordability Program, increased credit to $15 and added $20 senior discount (6‑1)
• Changed Community Advisory Work Group meeting frequency to quarterly (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑10 authorizing dam‑grant agreement (7‑0)
• Approved $1,500 Silver Sponsorship of South County Economic Development Council Forum (6‑1)
• Approved per‑diem for directors attending the forum (6‑1)

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will hold a Board Governance Workshop. The workshop will discuss common distractions from optimal public agency performance, review current status and upcoming challenges, and explore opportunities for improvement. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Board Governance Workshop – discuss common distractions from optimal public agency performance
• Board Governance Workshop – discuss status, upcoming challenges and opportunities
• Board Governance Workshop – discuss opportunities for improvement to achieve optimal performance
• Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call
• Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

The board held a governance workshop facilitated by Andy Pendoley. No actions or votes were taken by the governing board. The meeting was adjourned at 11:42 a.m.

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Engineering and Operations Committee will discuss awarding a contract to repair the hydroelectric station at the Perdue Water Treatment Plant. The committee will also consider reauthorizing Year 2 contracts with Project Professionals Corporation and TKE Engineering for on‑call construction management and inspection consulting services. Public comment will be accepted on agenda items, and the next meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025.

• Consider award of contract for hydroelectric station repair at Perdue Water Treatment Plant
• Consider reauthorizing Year 2 contracts with Project Professionals Corporation and TKE Engineering for on‑call construction management and inspection consulting services
• Opportunity for public comment on agenda items

The committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Governing Board award an $89,725 contract to HPS Mechanical, Inc. for hydroelectric station repairs at the Perdue Water Treatment Plant, with an $8,973 contingency. It also voted unanimously to recommend that the Governing Board authorize the General Manager to reauthorize on‑call construction‑management and inspection consulting contracts with Project Professionals Corporation and TKE Engineering, Inc., each up to $200,000 for Year 2.

• Recommend $89,725 hydroelectric repair contract to HPS Mechanical, Inc. (3‑0)
• Recommend $8,973 contingency for hydroelectric repair (3‑0)
• Recommend authorizing General Manager to reauthorize Project Professionals Corp. contract up to $200,000 (3‑0)
• Recommend authorizing General Manager to reauthorize TKE Engineering, Inc. contract up to $200,000 (3‑0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider funding the Water Affordability Program and a senior citizen discount for fiscal year 2025‑26. It will adopt Resolution 25‑09 to amend and adopt local CEQA implementation guidelines. The committee will consider approving the FY 2025‑26 ACWA/JPIA Property Program insurance premium. It will also review Board Policies 510‑522 and 601‑608 and consider approving the 2025 Facilities Master Plan.

• Fund Water Affordability Program and senior citizen discount for FY 2025‑26
• Adopt Resolution 25‑09 amending local CEQA guidelines
• Approve FY 2025‑26 ACWA/JPIA Property Program insurance premium
• Review Board Policies 510‑522 and 601‑608
• Approve the 2025 Facilities Master Plan

The Finance and Administration Committee recommended that the Governing Board continue funding the Water Affordability Program, add a $15 credit and a $20 senior citizen discount, adopt new CEQA guidelines, approve a $254,152 insurance premium and allocate $248,800 of unused funds, update several board policies, and adopt the 2025 Facilities Master Plan. All five recommendations were carried, with votes ranging from 2‑1 to unanimous 3‑0. The next meeting, set for September 2, 2025, may be rescheduled due to member conflicts.

• Continue funding Water Affordability Program and add $15 credit plus $20 senior discount (2-1)
• Adopt Resolution 25-09 amending CEQA guidelines (3-0)
• Approve FY 2025-26 ACWA/JPIA Property Program Insurance Premium $254,152 and allocate $248,800 unused funds (3-0)
• Approve changes to Policies 510‑522 and 601‑608 (3-0)
• Approve and accept 2025 Facilities Master Plan (3-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board of Sweetwater Authority will meet in a special session. The meeting is primarily focused on closed session items regarding employee evaluations, appointments, and labor negotiations.

• Performance evaluation of the Board Secretary
• Appointment of General Counsel
• Labor negotiations with IBEW Local 47, Middle Management Group, and Confidential Group

The Governing Board approved the appointment of a General Counsel, pending approval of an agreement. The motion was made by Director Castaneda, seconded by Director Yamane, and passed with six affirmative votes and one absent director. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Appointed General Counsel (6-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will discuss awarding several procurement contracts for water facility equipment and professional services. The board is also considering salary schedule updates for represented and unrepresented employees and a budget increase for water resources.

• Contract for Desalination Facility chemical storage tanks to Core-Rosion Products not to exceed $183,300
• Contract for San Diego Formation Well 11 pump to Layne Christensen Company for $152,069.05 plus a $15,206.91 contingency
• SCADA services contracts: $223,900 to Rockwell Construction Services and $732,200 to Enterprise Automation
• Proposed 3% cost of living adjustment for unrepresented management employees (excluding General Manager)
• Submission of the Cross-Connection Control Plan to the California State Water Resources Control Board

The board approved the consent calendar items, including contracts for chemical storage tanks, a well pump, and SCADA services. It awarded a PFAS engineering consulting contract to Tetra Tech for up to $291,365. The board also approved a 3% cost‑of‑living increase for unrepresented management staff, adopted salary schedules for both represented and unrepresented employees effective July 1, 2025, and authorized an increase to the FY 2024‑25 water resources operating budget for additional imported water.

• Approved consent calendar items 7.1‑7.6, including contracts for chemical storage tanks ($183,300), well pump ($152,069.05 plus $15,206.91 contingency), and SCADA services ($223,900 design, $732,200 integration) – vote 7‑0
• Approved award of PFAS professional engineering consulting contract to Tetra Tech, up to $291,365 with $26,488 contingency – vote 7‑0
• Approved 3% cost‑of‑living salary increase for all unrepresented management employees (excluding GM) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution 25‑07 establishing salary schedule for unrepresented employees effective July 1, 2025 – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution 25‑08 establishing salary schedule for represented employees effective July 1, 2025 – vote 7‑0
• Authorized increase to FY 2024‑25 Water Resources Operating Expense Budget using Rate Stabilization Fund for 60 acre‑feet of imported water – vote 7‑0
• Approved per diem allowances for directors’ upcoming trips and events (Sacramento lobbying trip, Lemon Festival, Colorado River panel) – vote 7‑0
• Approved minutes of the June 11, 2025 regular board meeting – vote 6‑0

Water Quality Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee will discuss four action items: authorizing procurement of chemical storage tanks for the desalination facility, authorizing procurement and installation of a pump for San Diego Formation Well 11, approving the Authority's Cross‑Connection Control Plan, and authorizing a scope of work for FY 2025‑26 on‑call SCADA integration and design services. The meeting also includes public comment and directors’ comments.

• Consideration to authorize desalination facility chemical storage tanks procurement
• Consideration to authorize procurement and installation of a pump for San Diego Formation Well 11
• Consideration to approve the Sweetwater Authority's Cross‑Connection Control Plan
• Consideration to authorize a scope of work for FY 2025‑26 on‑call SCADA integration and design professional services

The Water Quality Committee voted unanimously to recommend awarding contracts for chemical storage tanks, a well pump, SCADA design and integration services, and to approve submission of the Cross‑Connection Control Plan to the state board by July 1, 2025. The recommended contracts total $1.3 million and include a $183,300 storage tank contract, a $152,069 pump contract with a $15,206 contingency, a $223,900 SCADA design contract, and a $732,200 SCADA integration contract.

• Recommend award of $183,300 desalination chemical storage tank contract to Core‑Rosion Products (2‑0)
• Recommend award of $152,069.05 pump contract to Layne Christensen Company and $15,206.91 contingency fund (2‑0)
• Recommend approval to submit the Cross‑Connection Control Plan to the California State Water Resources Control Board by July 1, 2025 (2‑0)
• Recommend award of $223,900 SCADA design consulting contract to Rockwell Construction Services (2‑0)
• Recommend award of $732,200 SCADA integration contract to Enterprise Automation (2‑0)

South Bay Water

The South Bay Water Board will consider and vote on adopting Board Policy 117 (Resolution 664) to establish an investment policy, and on adopting the draft Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budget (Resolution 665). The meeting also includes approval of the April 9, 2025 minutes, approval of March and April 2025 warrants, and a per‑diem request for Director Castaneda. Additional items include a call for nominations to the Consolidated Redevelopment Oversight Board and routine financial reports.

• Adopt Investment Policy 117 via Resolution 664
• Adopt FY 2025‑26 Budget via Resolution 665
• Approve minutes of the regular meeting held April 9, 2025
• Approve March 2025 and April 2025 warrants
• Per‑diem approval for Director Castaneda’s attendance at an external meeting

The South Bay Water Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budget (Resolution 665) with a 4‑0 vote. It also adopted an Investment Policy (Resolution 664) and amended Policy 120, each approved unanimously. The board further approved a per diem for Director Castaneda’s attendance at an April 23, 2025 caucus meeting.

• Approved minutes of the April 9, 2025 meeting (4‑0)
• Approved Demands and Warrants 12235‑12248 (4‑0)
• Adopted Investment Policy (Resolution 664) (4‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 Budget (Resolution 665) (4‑0)
• Modified and approved Policy 120 (5‑0)
• Approved per diem for Director Castaneda’s April 23, 2025 caucus attendance (5‑0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider and vote on the FY 2025‑26 budget, adopting Resolution 25‑04 and updating financial policies with Resolution 25‑05. The board will also award a pavement repair contract to Asphalt & Concrete Enterprises, Inc. for $127,335 plus a $19,100 contingency. Additional items include approval of prior meeting minutes and adoption of the FY 2025‑26 Strategic Plan Detailed Work Plan. Public comment will be accepted before the action items.

• Award contract to Asphalt & Concrete Enterprises, Inc. for pavement repair services – $127,335 plus $19,100 contingency (total $146,435)
• Approve FY 2025‑26 Budget – adopt Resolution 25‑04
• Adopt Resolution 25‑05 to update Financial Policies (Board Policy 517)
• Approve FY 2025‑26 Strategic Plan Detailed Work Plan
• Approve minutes of the May 28, 2025 regular board meeting and the June 2, 2025 special board meeting

The Governing Board approved the minutes from prior meetings and the consent calendar, which included a $146,435 contract for pavement repairs. It also adopted the FY 2025‑26 budget (Resolution 25‑04), updated financial policies (Resolution 25‑05), and the FY 2025‑26 Strategic Plan Detailed Work Plan. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved May 28 and June 2 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved consent calendar, including $146,435 pavement repair contract (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑04, FY 2025‑26 Budget (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑05, updated Financial Policies (Board Policy 517) (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Strategic Plan Detailed Work Plan (5‑0)

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will meet to discuss and potentially award a contract for pavement repair services. The meeting includes an opportunity for public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Consideration to award a contract to Asphalt & Concrete Enterprises, Inc. for Pavement Repair Services

The Engineering and Operations Committee voted to recommend that the Governing Board award a pavement repair contract to Asphalt & Concrete Enterprises, Inc. The contract amount is $127,335 with a $19,100 contingency, totaling $146,435. The motion passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Recommended award of $127,335 pavement repair contract plus $19,100 contingency (3-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will meet on June 2, 2025, to conduct a special session. The agenda includes a required workforce violence prevention training and closed sessions for labor negotiations and public employee appointments.

• Workforce Violence Prevention Training (Senate Bill 553)
• Closed session with labor negotiators
• Public employee appointment
• Meeting held at 505 Garrett Avenue, Chula Vista

The governing board held a special meeting on June 2, 2025. No action was required on the workforce violence prevention training presentation. Closed‑session discussions on a labor negotiator conference and a legal counsel appointment resulted in no reportable actions. The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will consider several consent calendar items, including awarding a $219,000 construction contract for a deep‑well anode bed replacement on 2nd Avenue and a contract up to $310,959.79 for rehabilitation of National City Well 3. The Board will also approve multiple water‑treatment chemical contracts totaling over $1 million and hold a public hearing on vacancy, recruitment, and retention efforts required by Assembly Bill 2561. Additional agenda items include minutes approval, budget transfers from the Rate Stabilization Fund, and director per‑diem requests for upcoming conferences.

• Award $219,000 contract to Corrpro Companies, Inc. for Deep Well Anode Bed Replacement on 2nd Avenue, plus $10,950 contingency and $150,000 budget transfer
• Award contract not to exceed $310,959.79 to Layne Christensen Company for National City Well 3 rehabilitation, with $67,760 and $243,199.79 fund reallocations
• Approve water‑treatment chemical contracts: $36,500 to Brenntag Pacific, $12,000 to Chemrite, $29,500 to DuBois Chemicals, $299,300 to Evoqua Water Technologies, $25,000 to HASA, $31,100 to Hill Brothers, $33,700 to Industrial Solutions, $414,200 to JCI Jones, $10,500 to Karbonous, $356,800 to Kemira, $390,900 to Polydyne, $293,300 to Univar
• Public hearing on Sweetwater Authority's vacancy, recruitment, and retention status in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561
• Consideration to authorize an increase to the FY 2024‑25 Operating Expense Water Resources Budget using the Rate Stabilization Fund

The board added a closed‑session item to discuss potential litigation, approved the April 23, May 7, and May 21, 2025 meeting minutes, and approved several consent‑calendar items including a $219,000 contract for a deep‑well anode bed replacement and a $310,959.79 contract for National City Well 3 rehabilitation. It also directed the General Manager to advertise an RFQ for a Renewable Energy Manager, nominated the General Manager for ACWA Region 10 board positions, and authorized a $299,200 increase to the FY 2024‑25 operating water‑resources budget to purchase additional imported water.

• Added Closed Session item “Conference with Legal Counsel – Initiation of Litigation” (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 23, May 7, and May 21, 2025 meetings (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 8.1‑8.5, 8.7‑8.8 (7‑0)
• Awarded $219,000 contract to Corrpro Companies, Inc. for Deep Well Anode Bed Replacement (7‑0)
• Awarded up to $310,959.79 contract to Layne Christensen Company for National City Well 3 rehabilitation and reallocated funds (7‑0)
• Directed General Manager to advertise RFQ for Renewable Energy Manager (7‑0)
• Nominated GM Carlos Quintero for ACWA Region 10 board member, Dana Friehauf for Chair, Jose Martinez for Vice Chair (7‑0)
• Authorized $299,200 increase to FY 2024‑25 Operating Expense Water Resources Budget for additional imported water (7‑0)

Special Board Meeting

The Governing Board will hold a closed session to discuss two potential litigation matters. In the open session, the Board will consider membership in the Water Conservation Garden Authority for FY 2025‑26 and any related financial contribution. The Board will also present the draft FY 2025‑26 budget and the accompanying strategic plan detailed work plan for public input. Public comment will be permitted on agenda items.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on potential litigation (two items)
• Consideration of future membership in the Water Conservation Garden Authority and FY 2025‑26 financial contribution
• Presentation of draft FY 2025‑26 budget
• Presentation of FY 2025‑26 strategic plan detailed work plan

The Governing Board voted 6‑1 to rescind its July 1 2025 withdrawal letter from the Water Conservation Garden Joint Powers Agreement. The board approved an annual contribution of $48,000 to the Garden and directed the General Manager to send a notice to withdraw effective July 1 2026. The board also instructed the Water Conservation Garden Representative to pursue amendments to the agreement to clarify the contribution amount.

• Rescinded withdrawal letter from Water Conservation Garden effective July 1 2025 (6‑1)
• Approved annual $48,000 contribution to Water Conservation Garden for FY 2025‑26 (6‑1)
• Directed General Manager to send notice to withdraw from Garden effective July 1 2026 (6‑1)
• Directed Water Conservation Garden Representative to advocate for JPA amendments (6‑1)

Water Quality Committee

The Water Quality Committee will meet to consider awarding annual contracts for water treatment chemicals. The committee will also receive an update on upgrading fire service lateral single swing-checks to meet state requirements by July 1, 2034.

• Consideration to award annual contracts for water treatment chemicals
• Update on upgrading fire service lateral single swing-checks for State Water Resources Control Board compliance

The Water Quality Committee voted to recommend that the Governing Board award contracts for water‑treatment chemicals to the lowest responsive bidders listed in the agenda. The motion was carried unanimously (3‑0). The committee also directed the General Manager to execute the contracts and approve any future cost increases within his approval limit. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended awarding $36,500 to Brenntag Pacific, Inc. for Fluorosilicic Acid 23‑25% – approved (3‑0)
• Recommended awarding $12,000 to Chemrite, Inc. for Sodium Fluoride 90‑98% – approved (3‑0)
• Recommended awarding $299,300 to Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC for Sodium Chlorite 31% – approved (3‑0)
• Recommended awarding $414,200 to JCI Jones Chemical, Inc. for Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% and Ton Chlorine Cylinders – approved (3‑0)
• Recommended awarding $356,800 to Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. for Ferric Chloride 43% and Ferrous Chloride 33% – approved (3‑0)
• Directed General Manager to execute all listed contracts and approve future cost increases within his approval limit – approved (3‑0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will meet to discuss directing the General Manager to advertise a Request for Qualifications. This action is intended to contract a Renewable Energy Manager.

• Consideration to advertise a Request for Qualifications for a Renewable Energy Manager

The Finance and Administration Committee voted to recommend that the Governing Board direct the General Manager to advertise a Request for Qualifications for a Renewable Energy Manager. The motion was made by Director Martinez, seconded by Director Morrison, and passed unanimously with three ayes and zero nays. No other actions were taken at the meeting.

• Recommend board advertise RFQ for Renewable Energy Manager (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Board of Directors is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on May 14, 2025. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a vote on the meeting's business.

• Regular Board Meeting
• Vote on meeting business
• Standard agenda items

South Bay Water

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will convene a closed session to discuss litigation. Topics include the existing Aqueous Film-Forming Foams settlement with 3M, a potential new case, and another anticipated case. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation settlement with 3M (Aqueous Film-Forming Foams)
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on initiation of potential litigation
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation with significant exposure

The board held a closed session to discuss existing, potential, and anticipated litigation involving aqueous film‑forming foams and 3M. No actions, votes, or decisions were recorded, and the meeting adjourned without further business.

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will consider awarding contracts for infrastructure rehabilitation. The body will also receive updates on development services and the Capital Improvement Plan program.

• Contract award for Deep Well Anode Bed Replacement for 30-inch Pipeline Rectifier on 2nd Avenue
• Contract award for Rehabilitation of National City Well 3
• Development Services Update for January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025
• Capital Improvement Plan Program update for the third quarter of FY 2024-25

The Engineering and Operations Committee recommended that the Governing Board award a $219,000 construction contract to Corrpro Companies, Inc., add a 5% contingency of $10,950, and transfer $150,000 from the Street Improvement Project. The committee also recommended awarding a contract up to $310,959.79 to Layne Christensen Company for the National City Well 3 rehabilitation, adding the project to the FY 2024‑25 budget, and reallocating $67,760.00 and $243,199.79 from existing funds. Both motions passed unanimously (3‑0). The Capital Improvement Plan update was deferred to the next Board meeting.

• Approved $219,000 contract to Corrpro Companies, Inc. (3‑0)
• Approved 5% contingency fund of $10,950 for Deep Well project (3‑0)
• Approved $150,000 budget transfer from Street Improvement Project (3‑0)
• Approved contract up to $310,959.79 to Layne Christensen for National City Well 3 rehab (3‑0)
• Approved adding National City Well 3 rehab to FY 2024‑25 budget (3‑0)
• Approved reallocation of $67,760.00 from FY 2024‑25 Capital Contingency (3‑0)
• Approved reallocation of $243,199.79 from Street Improvement Projects (3‑0)
• Deferred Capital Improvement Plan update to next Board meeting

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The document appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will discuss and act on several items, including consent calendar approvals, an extension of fire service valve upgrade deadlines, a memorandum of agreement for the Northern Sweetwater Reservoir Loop Trail, and a review of the draft FY 2025‑26 financial plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, per‑diem authorizations for director travel, and various informational reports before adjourning to a closed session.

• Approval of San Diego Gas & Electric Demands and Warrants – March 2025 (Consent Calendar)
• Consideration to extend the due date for fire service lateral single swing‑check valve upgrades to July 1, 2034
• Consideration to direct the General Manager to approve a Memorandum of Agreement for design, construction, and maintenance of Northern Sweetwater Reservoir Loop Trail – Segments 6, 8‑10
• Review of the Draft FY 2025‑26 Financial Plan
• Per diem approval for directors attending the Olivewood Garden Soiree – May 31, 2025 and the AWWA ACE 25 Conference, Denver, CO – June 8‑11, 2025

The Governing Board approved the minutes from the March 26 meeting. It directed the General Manager to issue a Notice Inviting Bids for the Sweetwater Reservoir Aeration and Destratification System Project and approved several contracts and sponsorships, including a $135,000 fill‑material contract and two $2,500 event sponsorships. The Board also adopted a $30,000 amendment to a services agreement and approved per‑diem allowances for directors.

• Approved March 26 minutes (6‑0)
• Directed GM to issue bid notice for reservoir aeration system (6‑0)
• Approved $30,000 amendment to services agreement with AALRR (5‑1)
• Awarded one‑year $135,000 contract for fill materials to West Coast Sand and Gravel (5‑0)
• Approved list of Community Advisory Work Group topics (5‑0)
• Sponsored Olivewood Gardens Seedling Soiree with $2,500 (4‑1)
• Sponsored South County Economic Development Council Summit with $2,500 (4‑1)
• Approved per‑diem for directors for upcoming meetings and events (5‑0)

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will meet on April 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at 505 Garrett Avenue, Chula Vista. The agenda lists a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, and a closed session. The closed session includes a conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation and a conference with a labor negotiator representing employee groups. No other agenda items are provided.

• Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call
• Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
• Closed Session – conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation
• Closed Session – conference with labor negotiator for employee organizations (IBEW Local 47, Sweetwater Authority Middle Management Group, Sweetwater Authority Confidential Group)

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board met on April 16, 2025, and held a closed session to discuss potential litigation and labor negotiations. No reportable actions, votes, or decisions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 4:56 p.m.

Engineering and Operations Committee

The agenda for the Sweetwater Authority Engineering and Operations Committee meeting on 2025-04-16 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are identified in the provided document. The meeting appears to be a placeholder without substantive agenda content.

Water Quality Committee

The agenda for the Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee meeting on 2025-04-14 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The document appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.

South Bay Water

The South Bay Water Board will consider routine items such as approving the March 12 meeting minutes and February 2025 demands and warrants. It will review and potentially update a series of board policies numbered 111 through 116, 118 through 123, and 201 through 207. The board will also consider a per‑diem request for Director Castaneda’s attendance at the Water Conservation Garden Tomatomania event and receive the February 2025 financial report.

• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of March 12, 2025
• Approval of demands and warrants for February 2025
• Review of board policies 111‑116, 118‑123, and 201‑207
• Per‑diem approval for Director Castaneda’s attendance at the Water Conservation Garden Tomatomania event (March 8, 2025)
• Financial reports for February 2025

The board approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved Demands and Warrants numbers 12230‑12234 by the same vote. Directors directed staff to amend Policy 201 and Policy 205 and to adopt Board Policies 111‑116, 118‑123, and 201‑207. Finally, the board approved a per diem for Director Castaneda’s attendance at the March 8 Water Conservation Garden Tomatomania event.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Demands and Warrants 12230‑12234 (3-0)
• Directed staff to amend Policy 201 meeting date and Policy 205 year wording; approved Board Policies 111‑116, 118‑123, 201‑207 (3-0)
• Approved per diem for Director Castaneda’s attendance at Water Conservation Garden Tomatomania Event (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will review the draft FY 2025‑26 five‑year financial plan assumptions and receive a PFAS update. It will consider several contract actions, including directing the General Manager to issue a bid for the Sweetwater Reservoir Aeration and Destratification System Project, amending a services agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo up to $150,000, and awarding a contract for construction fill materials and trucking services. Additional agenda items include community advisory work group topics, sponsorship of local events, director travel per‑diem approvals, and various financial and operational reports.

• Consider directing GM to issue notice inviting bids for Sweetwater Reservoir Aeration and Destratification System Project
• Approve amendment to services agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (not to exceed $150,000)
• Award contract for construction fill materials and trucking services
• Review draft FY 2025‑26 Five‑year Financial Plan Assumptions
• PFAS (Per‑ and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) update (information item)

The board approved the March 26 meeting minutes. It directed the General Manager to issue a Notice Inviting Bids for the Sweetwater Reservoir Aeration and Destratification System Project. The board also approved a $30,000 amendment to a services agreement, awarded a $135,000 contract for fill materials, approved sponsorships of two community events at $2,500 each, and authorized per‑diem payments for directors.

• Approved March 26 minutes (6-0)
• Directed GM to issue bid notice for reservoir aeration project (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 amendment to services agreement with AALRR (5-1)
• Awarded $135,000 one‑year contract for fill materials to West Coast Sand and Gravel (5-0)
• Approved list of CAWG topics (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship of Olivewood Gardens Seedling Soiree (4-1)
• Approved $2,500 sponsorship of South County Economic Summit (4-1)
• Approved per diem for directors (5-0)

Engineering and Operations Committee

The meeting agenda contains no listed items; only standard procedural placeholders are present.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss the draft assumptions for the FY 2025‑26 five‑year financial plan. No formal actions are listed beyond the review. The meeting also includes public comment, directors’ comments, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review of the Draft FY 2025‑26 Five‑year Financial Plan Assumptions (Memo and two attachments)
• Opportunity for public comment
• Directors’ comments (no action taken)
• Action calendar items: add, withdraw, or reorder agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for May 5, 2025

The Finance and Administration Committee voted to recommend that the Governing Board review the FY 2025‑26 Five‑year Financial Plan assumptions and provide input for the draft plan. The motion was made by Director Martinez, seconded by Director Morrison, and carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken at the meeting.

• Recommended Governing Board review FY 2025‑26 Five‑year Financial Plan assumptions (3‑0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will meet to discuss legislative positions regarding Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and approve February 2025 financial demands and warrants. The session includes reports on agency management and several closed-session legal conferences.

• Proposed support for Senate Bill 682 and a watch position on Assembly Bill 794 regarding PFAS
• Approval of February 2025 San Diego Gas & Electric demands and warrants
• Approval of February 2025 general demands and warrants
• Per diem approval for Director Yamane (March 28 meeting) and Director Cox (April 9, 10, 12 academy)
• Closed session regarding Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation settlement with 3M

The Governing Board approved the March 12 meeting minutes and the consent calendar items, each by a 7‑to‑0 vote. It approved a per diem for Director Cox to attend the San Diego County Water Authority Citizens Water Academy (7‑to‑0). The Board adopted a support position on Senate Bill 682 and a watch position on Assembly Bill 794 regarding PFAS legislation.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar items, including SDG&E demands (7-0)
• Approved per diem for Director Cox to attend water academy (7-0)
• Adopted support position on Senate Bill 682 (PFAS)
• Adopted watch position on Assembly Bill 794 (PFAS)
• Recused Director Castaneda from agenda item 7.1 due to conflict

Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee will discuss the Sacramento political outlook and PFAS outreach activities. The body will also review a legislative summary and consider taking positions on specific proposed bills regarding Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).

• Consideration of positions on proposed PFAS legislative bills SB682 and AB794
• Presentation on 'Sacramento Outlook' by Glenn Farrel of GF Advocacy
• Update on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) outreach activities
• Review of Legislative Summary and Bill Tracking Report dated 3-14-25

Water Quality Committee

The agenda for the Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee meeting on March 17, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded.

South Bay Water

The South Bay Water Board will vote on several routine items. It will approve the minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting and the January 2025 demands and warrants. The Board will consider a per‑diem request for Director Castaneda to attend the East/South County CWA Caucus meeting on February 26, 2025. Financial reports for January 2025 and the second‑quarter FY 2024‑25 directors' expense report will be reviewed.

• Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting of February 12, 2025
• Approval of Demands and Warrants – January 2025
• Per diem approval for Director Castaneda’s attendance at East/South County CWA Caucus meeting – February 26, 2025
• Financial Reports – January 2025
• Directors' Quarterly Expenses Report – Second Quarter FY 2024‑25

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Board will consider several consent‑calendar items, including a $2,000,000 investment in certificates of deposit with Neighborhood National Bank and contract renewals for traffic‑control services up to $200,000. They will also act on personnel matters such as adding an Associate Engineer title, revising the salary schedule, and approving a third amendment to the General Manager's employment agreement. Additional items include selecting a design for the administration bathroom remodel and approving a one‑time $6,000 stipend for the Director of Finance. The meeting will also cover approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from legal counsel and management.

• Approve Resolution 25‑01 authorizing a $2,000,000 investment with Neighborhood National Bank
• Authorize contract renewals for traffic control services: up to $150,000 with Hudson Safe‑T‑Lite and $50,000 with RTL Traffic Control
• Adopt Resolution 25‑2 to add the Associate Engineer job title and revise the salary schedule for all employees
• Select design option “Whisper” for the Administration Bathroom Construction and Remodel Project
• Approve Resolution 25‑3, a third amendment to the General Manager’s employment agreement and revised salary schedule

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will discuss authorizing the General Manager to execute contract renewals for traffic control services with Hudson Safe‑T Lite and RTL Traffic Control. The discussion is part of the Action Agenda and may result in approval of the renewals. The meeting also includes public comment, directors’ comments, and sets the next meeting for April 2 2025.

• Authorize GM to renew traffic control services contracts with Hudson Safe‑T Lite and RTL Traffic Control
• Next meeting scheduled for April 2, 2025
• Opportunity for public comment on agenda and non‑agenda items

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss a water bill adjustment for Jamabed LP at the Tier 1 rate, a $2,000,000 investment authorized by Resolution 25-01 with Neighborhood National Bank, and a revised salary schedule that adds an Associate Civil Engineer position. The committee will also select a design for the Administration Bathroom Construction and Remodel Project. Public comment and directors' remarks are scheduled before the action items.

• Approve water bill adjustment for Jamabed LP at Tier 1 rate
• Approve Resolution 25-01 authorizing $2,000,000 investment with Neighborhood National Bank
• Approve addition of Associate Civil Engineer job title and adopt Resolution 25-2 revising salary schedule effective March 12, 2025
• Select design for Administration Bathroom Construction and Remodel Project

Special Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will hold a strategic planning workshop to provide policy direction for the FY 2025-26 detailed work plan and budget. The Board will also review a mid-year status report for the current FY 2024-25 plan.

• Policy direction for FY 2025-26 Strategic Plan Detailed Work Plan and Budget
• FY 2024-25 Strategic Plan Detailed Work Plan Mid-Year Status Report
• Per diem approval for Directors Castaneda, Delgado, and Martinez for Sacramento Legislative Outreach trip (March 4-5, 2025)
• Information item on Effective Workforce Development and Constructive Labor Relations

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will discuss several consent and action items, including approval of San Diego Gas & Electric demands, a contract extension for biological monitoring of the Richard A. Reynolds Desalination Facility, and a task order with Aecom for Loveland Reservoir Trails. The board will also approve per‑diem reimbursements for directors attending upcoming water‑related events and review financial and strategic reports.

• Approve San Diego Gas & Electric demands and warrants – January 2025 (consent calendar)
• Extend the biological monitoring contract for the Richard A. Reynolds Desalination Facility discharge permit to Merkel and Associates Inc. for up to $111,518 through March 31, 2026
• Authorize a contract amendment and task order with Aecom Technical Services for environmental documentation of Loveland Reservoir Trails projects
• Approve per‑diem for directors to attend The Water Conservation Garden Tomatomania event on March 8, 2025
• Approve per‑diem for directors to attend the Women in Water Symposium on March 20, 2025

Water Quality Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Water Quality Committee will discuss whether to extend the biological monitoring contract for the Richard A. Reynolds Groundwater Desalination Facility discharge permit. The agenda includes a memo, a Regional Water Quality Control Board letter, a Merkel and Associates proposal for calendar year 2025, and a staff presentation. No other action items are listed.

• Consider extension of the biological monitoring contract for the Richard A. Reynolds Groundwater Desalination Facility discharge permit (attachments: memo, RWQCB letter, Merkel & Associates proposal CY 2025, staff presentation)

Water Quality Committee

The Water Quality Committee agenda for the February 17, 2025 meeting contains no specific items; it only shows standard headings and placeholders without any listed actions or discussions.

South Bay Water

The Board of Directors of South Bay Water will meet to conduct routine administrative business. The agenda focuses on approving previous meeting minutes and reviewing financial documents from December 2024.

• Approval of minutes from the January 22, 2025 Special Meeting
• Approval of Demands and Warrants for December 2024
• Review of December 2024 Financial Reports
• Report on the Water Conservation Garden JPA Board Meeting held January 28, 2025

Regular Board Meeting

The Governing Board will discuss awarding multiple contracts for the Central Wheeler Tank Construction and System Improvements Project. The board is also considering a seismic evaluation update for the Sweetwater Dam Outlet Tower and the relinquishment of water facilities to the San Diego Unified Port District.

• Contract with Canyon Springs Enterprises for Central Wheeler Tank Construction: $3,866,615
• Contract with WSP USA, Inc. for Sweetwater Dam Outlet Tower seismic evaluation: not-to-exceed $286,378
• Relinquishment of 75 linear feet of 16-inch and 700 linear feet of 8-inch water mains on Lagoon Drive to San Diego Unified Port District
• TKE Engineering, Inc. contract amendment for construction management: additional $340,000
• Sponsorship for Voice of San Diego's Off the Record 20th Anniversary Celebration

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will consider authorizing a contract for a seismic evaluation update of the Sweetwater Dam Outlet Tower and awarding a contract for the Central Wheeler Tank construction and system improvements. The committee will also discuss relinquishing water facilities to the San Diego Unified Port District.

• Authorize contract for Sweetwater Dam Outlet Tower seismic evaluation update
• Award contract for Central Wheeler Tank construction and system improvements
• Relinquish water facilities to San Diego Unified Port District
• Public comment period on non-agenda items
• Directors' comments on Authority business

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider a one-time rate adjustment for the account of Jamabed LP at the Tier 1 rate. The Committee will also consider adopting Resolution 25-01 to invest $2,000,000 in certificates of deposit with Neighborhood National Bank. The meeting includes public comment and the next meeting is set for March 3, 2025.

• One-time Tier 1 rate adjustment for Jamabed LP account
• Adopt Resolution 25-01 to invest $2,000,000 with Neighborhood National Bank
• Public comment period (up to 20 minutes per topic)
• Next meeting scheduled for March 3, 2025

South Bay Water Special Meeting

The South Bay Water Board will approve the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes and the November 2024 warrants, and consider Resolution 663 to change the regular meeting day and time to the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. The board will also review proposed amendments to board policies 101‑110 and approve a per‑diem for Director Castaneda’s attendance at the East/South County CWA Caucus Meeting. Additional items include a November 2024 financial report and director reports on recent events.

• Approve minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 10, 2024
• Approve demands and warrants for November 2024
• Consider Resolution 663 to change regular meetings to the second Wednesday at 4 p.m.
• Review and potentially amend Board Policies 101‑110
• Approve per‑diem for Director Castaneda’s attendance at the East/South County CWA Caucus Meeting (Nov 20, 2024)

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will meet on Jan 22, 2025 to consider a range of agenda items. Key actions include authorizing one‑year on‑call emergency and general construction contracts with Basile Construction, Inc. and Palm Engineering, Inc., each not to exceed $100,000; approving an amendment to the JPW Communications Agreement that adds $183,000 for a new not‑to‑exceed total of $258,000; and adopting changes to the One‑time Adjustments to Customer’s Water Bills Policy. The board will also approve routine consent‑calendar items, review capital‑improvement updates, and receive informational updates on PFAS outreach.

• Authorize one‑year on‑call emergency and general construction contracts with Basile Construction, Inc. and Palm Engineering, Inc., each not to exceed $100,000
• Amend JPW Communications Agreement for an additional $183,000, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount to $258,000
• Approve changes to the One‑time Adjustments to Customer’s Water Bills Policy
• Approve San Diego Gas & Electric demands and warrants for November and December 2024
• Approve FY 2024‑25 ACWA/JPIA Auto and General Liability Program Insurance Premium

Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee

The Legislative Affairs and Communications Committee will discuss an amendment to the JPW Communications Agreement that would increase the contract by $183,000, bringing the not‑to‑exceed total to $258,000. An information item will brief the board on outreach efforts related to Per‑ and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). The meeting also includes standard public comment, directors’ comments, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Amend JPW Communications Agreement – add $183,000, not‑to‑exceed $258,000
• Information update on PFAS outreach
• Opportunity for public comment on agenda and non‑agenda items
• Directors’ comments (no action required)
• Next meeting date to be determined

South Bay Water

The South Bay Water Board will approve the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting and discuss the November 2024 financial report. New business includes a review of Board Policies and Procedures covering Policies 101 through 110. The Board will also consider a per‑diem request for Director Castaneda’s attendance at a regional meeting and may enter a closed session for confidential matters.

• Approval of minutes – Regular Meeting of December 10, 2024
• Review of Board Policies and Procedures (Policies 101‑110)
• Per diem approval for Director Castaneda’s attendance at the East/South County CWA Caucus Meeting – November 20, 2024
• Financial Report – November 2024
• Closed session for litigation, personnel, or legal‑counsel matters

Engineering and Operations Committee

The Engineering and Operations Committee will consider awarding a roof replacement contract for the Bonita Valley Reservoir and authorizing on-call emergency construction services. The committee will also receive updates on the Capital Improvement Plan and Development Services.

• Contract award for Bonita Valley Reservoir Control Building roof replacement to JNH Construction, Inc.
• Authorization of on-call emergency and general construction contracts with Basile Construction, Inc. and Palm Engineering, Inc.
• Capital Improvement Plan Program update for first and second quarters of FY 2024-25
• Development Services update for August 15, 2024 through December 31, 2024

Water Quality Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

Regular Board Meeting

The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board will discuss adopting revised Legislative Policy Guidelines that include PFAS provisions and awarding a legislative advocacy contract to Ex‑Officio Consultants, LLC for up to $75,000. It will also consider amending the Green Fleet Plan, conducting a fleet optimization study, and purchasing three replacement vehicles, as well as approving the FY 2024‑25 Water Conservation Garden Authority contribution payment. Additional items include per‑diem approvals for directors attending conferences and various informational reports.

• Adopt Sweetwater Authority Legislative Policy Guidelines with PFAS modifications
• Award a legislative advocacy contract to Ex‑Officio Consultants, LLC (not‑to‑exceed $75,000)
• Approve FY 2024‑25 Water Conservation Garden Authority contribution payment
• Authorize amendment of the Green Fleet Plan, a fleet study, and purchase of three replacement vehicles
• Approve per‑diem for directors to attend the Urban Water Institute Spring Conference and ACWA Foundation Retreat

Finance and Administration Committee

The Sweetwater Authority Finance and Administration Committee will review the FY 2025‑26 budget calendar (information only) and consider several actions: a one‑time financial adjustment for the account of Jamabed LP, revisions to the one‑time adjustments policy for customers' water bills, a review of Board policies and procedures (Policies 501‑509), and approval of the FY 2024‑25 ACWA/JPIA auto and general liability insurance premium.

• FY 2025‑26 Budget Calendar (information item)
• One‑time adjustment for the account of Jamabed LP
• Changes to the One‑time Adjustments to Customers' Water Bills Policy
• Review of Board Policies and Procedures (Policies 501‑509)
• Approval of FY 2024‑25 ACWA/JPIA Auto and General Liability Program insurance premium