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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, July 16, 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.
Call to Order
Higgins
Roll Call
Casteel
Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Higgins
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. |
Higgins
Possible Conflicts of Interest
Higgins
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. |
Higgins
1.
Receive, Approve and File Minutes
- Regular Board Meeting June 18, 2026
Casteel
2.
Receive, Approve and File June 2026 Disbursement
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.
Higgins
3.
Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to approve the purchase of Ultraviolet Disinfection System Replacement Parts from Xylem Water Solutions, Sole Source Provider, in the amount of $172,794.78
Laari
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the General Manager to approve the purchase of ultraviolet disinfection system replacement parts from Xylem Water Solutions, the sole source provider (Exhibit 1), in the amount of $172,794.78. This purchase is included in the approved FY27 budget under General Ledger Account 01-02-545-6010-9999
4.
Recommendation to approve Change Order No. 2 for the Wi-Fi Upgrade Project with Netgain Networks, Inc. in the amount of $12,199.10
Laari
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve Change Order No. 2 for the Wi-Fi Upgrade Project with Netgain Networks, Inc. in the amount of $12,199.10 to address additional field conditions and installation requirements identified during project implementation.
5.
Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to approve the sole-source purchase of three Hydro Gate motor-operated slide gates for the headworks facility from Southwest Valve & Equipment, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, including applicable taxes, freight, shipping, and related procurement costs.
Tompkins
Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to approve the sole-source purchase of three Hydro Gate motor-operated slide gates for the headworks facility from Southwest Valve & Equipment, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, including applicable taxes, freight, shipping, and related procurement costs.
6.
Recommendation to authorize the General Manager to approve the sole-source procurement of the Veolia Anita™ Mox Sidestream Ammonia Treatment System, for an amount not to exceed $2,500,000, including applicable taxes, tariffs, freight, and contingency.
Tompkins
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the General Manager, or his designee, to negotiate, finalize, and execute the necessary purchase agreement, purchase order, and related documents with Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. for the sole-source procurement of the ANITA™ Mox Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor sidestream ammonia treatment system, in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000, including applicable taxes, tariffs, freight, and contingency, subject to final review and approval by General Counsel.
7.
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the General Manager, or his designee, to negotiate, finalize, and execute the necessary agreement, purchase orders, and related documents with Cintas Corporation for uniform rental, laundering, pickup, delivery, garment replacement, facility services, and related workplace solutions through the OMNIA Partners Workplace Solutions cooperative purchasing agreement, in an amount not to exceed $142,936.93 over three years, subject to final review and approval by General Counsel.
Tompkins
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the General Manager, or his designee, to negotiate, finalize, and execute the necessary agreement, purchase orders, and related documents with Cintas Corporation for uniform rental, laundering, pickup, delivery, garment replacement, facility services, and related workplace solutions through the OMNIA Partners Workplace Solutions cooperative purchasing agreement, in an amount not to exceed $142,936.93 over three years, subject to final review and approval by General Counsel.
Staff Reports
8.
General Managers Report
Poulsen
Adjournment
The board will adjourn to a regular board meeting on August 20, 2026
The board will adjourn to a regular board meeting on August 20, 2026
Higgins
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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