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REGULAR BOARD MEETING
VICTOR VALLEY WASTEWATER RECLAMATION AUTHORITY
VICTORVILLE CITY HALL, CONFERENCE ROOM D
14343 CIVIC DRIVE, VICTORVILLE CA 92392
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Closed Session 8:00 a.m. Open Session 8:30 a.m.
VVWRA is committed to protecting public health and the environment in the Victor Valley by providing effective and fiscally responsible wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling.
1.
(Government Code Section 54956.8- Conference with Legal Counsel-Real property negotiation
APN Number 0459411-30 & -0145411-31 consider terms for use, lease and/or purchase of VVWRA's property.
APN Number 0459411-30 & -0145411-31 consider terms for use, lease and/or purchase of VVWRA's property.
Call to Order
Gregg
Roll Call
Casteel
Public Comments- Closed Session Agenda Items
| CLOSED SESSION: During the course of conducting the business set forth on this agenda as a regular meeting of the Board, the Chair may convene the Board in closed session to consider matters of pending real estate negotiations, pending or potential litigation, or personnel matters, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.8, 54956.9, 54957 or 54957.6, as noted. Reports relating to (a) purchase and sale of real property; (b)matters of pending or potential litigation; or (c) employment actions, or which are exempt from public disclosure under the California Public Records Act, may be reviewed by the Board during a permitted closed session and are not available for public inspection. At such time the Board takes final action on any of these subjects,. The minutes will reflect all required disclosures of information. Closed Session is scheduled to commence at 7:30a.m.. If the matters discussed in closed session require additional time beyond 8:00 a.m., in deference to the public, the Board may continue the Closed Session discussion after Open Session is concluded. In that case,Closed Session will resume after the Commissioners Comments section and any reportable action will be reported after the continued Closed Session has concluded and before adjournment. |
Legal
Closed Session
Gregg
Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Gregg
Report from Closed Session
Legal
Public Comment (Government Code Section 54954.3)
| Opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Board on items of public interest within its jurisdiction. The public may also address the Board on items being considered on this agenda. VVWRA requests that all public speakers complete a speaker's card and provide it to the Secretary. Persons desiring to submit paperwork to the Board of Commissioners shall provide a copy of any paperwork to the Board Secretary for the official record. We request that remarks be limited to five minutes or less. Pursuant to Government Code Section54954.3, if speaker is utilizing a translator, the total allotted time will be doubled. |
Gregg
Possible Conflicts of Interest
Gregg
Consent Calendar
| All matters placed on the Consent Calendar are considered as not requiring discussion or further explanation and unless any particular item is requested to be removed from the Consent Calendar by a Commissioner, staffmember or member of the public in attendance, there will be no separate discussion of these items. All items on the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one action approving all motions and casting a unanimous ballot for resolutions included on the consent calendar. All items removed from the Consent Calendar shall be considered in the regular order of business. |
Gregg
2.
Receive, Approve and File Minutes
- Regular Board Meeting November 20, 2025
- Special Meeting January 15, 2026
Casteel
3.
Receive, Approve and File November & December 2025 Disbursement
Wang
4.
Reports & Presentations
- Mid-year Budget Presentation
Wang
Action Items
The Executive Leadership Team will provide brief updates on existing matters under their purview and will be available to respond to any questions thereof.
The Executive Leadership Team will provide brief updates on existing matters under their purview and will be available to respond to any questions thereof.
Gregg
5.
Recommendation That the Board of Commissioners Authorize the General Manager to Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget by Utilizing a Portion of the FY 2025 Excess Fund Reserves and Approve the Revised FY 2026 Salary Schedule to Reflect the Position Changes from the Mid-Year Organization Restructuring Process.
Wang
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the General Manager to amend the FY 2026 Operating Budget by utilizing a portion of the excess fund reserve from FY 2025 to replenish the operating contingency accounts, as well as covering the additional costs needed for several capital projects. Also, it is recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the revised FY 2026 salary schedule to reflect the position changes from the organization restructuring process in the current fiscal year.
6.
Adoption of Resolution 2026-01 approve revised publicly available pay schedules in accordance with CalPERS guidlines
Wang
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners adopt Resolution 2026-01 to approve the revised publicly available pay schedules effective July 1, 2020, July 1, 2021, July 1, 2022, July 1, 2023, July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, in accordance with CalPERS guidelines.
7.
Recommendation to Authorize the General Manager to Execute a Contract with West Yost Associates to Provide Consulting Services for the Strategic Vision Project in an Amount Not to exceed $300,000, Subject to Legal Review and Approval of the Agreement.
Tompkins
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with West Yost Associates for consulting services for the Strategic Vision Project in an amount not to exceed $300,000, pending legal review and approval of the agreement.
8.
Recommendation to Authorize the General Manager to Award a Contract to The National Coating & Lining Company for the Rehabilitation of Twenty (20) Manholes in the Amount of $130,100,00 with an Additional Contingency of $26,020.00 to Cover Unforeseen Costs, for a Total Not-To-Exceed Amount of $156,120.00
Laari
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the General Manager to award a contract to National Coating & Lining Company for the rehabilitation of twenty (20) manholes in the amount of $130,100.00, with an additional contingency of $26,020.00 to cover unforeseen costs, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $156,120.00, pending legal review of the agreement.
9.
Recommendation to Authorize the General Manager to Approve a Sole-source Purchase of Fortinet WIFI Components for The WIFI Upgrade Project From Netgain Networks, Inc., in the amount of $81,470.37.
Laari
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the General Manager to approve a sole-source purchase of Fortinet WiFi components for the WiFi Upgrade Project from Netgain Networks, Inc., in the amount of $81,470.37
10.
Recommendation to Authorize the General Manager to Approve the Purchase of Ultraviolet Disinfection System Replacement Parts for $149,762.29 from Xylem Water Solutions, our Sole Source Provider
Laari
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the General Manager to approve the purchase of UV disinfection system replacement parts from Xylem Water Solutions, our sole-source provider, in the amount of $149,762.29 (quoted amount plus applicable taxes and freight) as detailed in Exhibit 1. This is a budgeted expenditure
11.
Recommendation to Authorize the General Manager to Approve a Change Order to Extend the Temporary Generators Rentals to Complete the Regional Plant Emergency Generators Controls Upgrade for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $57,237.00
Laari
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the General Manager to approve a change order with United Rentals (North America), Inc., issued during the implementation phase of the Regional Plant Emergency Generator Controls Upgrade, to increase the authorized purchase order amount from $74,999.33 (Exhibit 1) to $132,235.53 (Exhibit 2), reflecting a total change order increase of $57,236.20.
12.
Recommendation to Authorize the General Manager to Approve a Contract with Hoch Consulting to Provide Engineering Services for the Potable Water Supply Pipeline Design and Environmental Permitting Project in an Amount Not to exceed $399,971, Pending Legal Review and Approval of the Agreement.
Laari
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the General Manager to approve a contract with Hoch Consulting to provide engineering services for the Potable Water Supply Pipeline Design and Environmental Permitting Project in an amount not to exceed $399,971, Pending legal review and approval of the agreement.
13.
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners appoint the General Manager as Real Property Negotiator for the purposes of negotiating the use, lease or purchase of VVWRA real property for Future Land Negotiations regarding APN 0473183-23 and APN's 0468061-11 & 0468061-14. & 04668061-15 to negotiate any terms, conditions or legal instruments that may be appropriate
Legal
Staff Reports
Gregg
14.
General Managers Report
Poulsen
Adjournment
The board will adjourn to a regular board meeting on February 19, 2026
The board will adjourn to a regular board meeting on February 19, 2026
Gregg
American Disabilities Act Compliance Statement
Government Code Section 54954.2(a)
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Government Code Section 54954.2(a)
Any request for disability-related modifications or accommodations (including auxiliary aids or services) sought to participate in the above public meeting should be directed to the VVWRA's Secretary at (760) 246-8638 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested.
Agenda posting
Government Code Section 54954.2
This agenda has been posted in the main lobby of the Authority's Administrative offices not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time above. All written materials relating to each agenda item are available for public inspection in the office of the Board Secretary.
Agenda items received after posting
Government Code Section 54957.5
Government Code Section 54957.5
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public review at the VVWRA office located at, 20111 Shay Road, Victorville CA 92394. The materials will also be posted on the VVWRA website at www.vvwra.com.
Items Not Posted
Government Code Section 54954.2(b)
Government Code Section 54954.2(b)
In the event any matter not listed on this agenda is proposed to be submitted to the Board for discussion and/or action, it will be done as an emergency item or because there is a need to take immediate action, which came to the attention of the Board subsequent to the posting of the agenda, or as set forth on a supplemental agenda posted in the manner as above, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date.
Items Continued
Government Section 54954.2(b)(3)
Government Section 54954.2(b)(3)
Items may be continued from this meeting without further notice to a Committee or Board meeting held within five (5) days of this meeting
Meeting Adjournment
This meeting may be adjourned to a later time and items of business from this agenda may be considered at the later meeting by Order of Adjournment and Notice
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