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Agenda Date: 7/9/2026
Agenda Item: 3A

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE DISTRI

ICT BOARD

MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT

MAY 14,

2026

The District Board of the Mt. View Sanitary District convened in a regular
session at its regular place of meeting, Mt. View Sanitary District Board Room,
3800 Arthur Road, Martinez, County of Contra Costa, State of California, on May
14, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.

1. ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS

PRESENT:

ABSENT:
Also Present:

PUBLIC:

Jare:

d Ruddell.

Directors Brian A. Danley, Gregory T. Pyka, and President

Director Caitlin Wiley-Walker, Vice President Julia R. Halsne,
STAFF — General Manager Lilia M. Corona, Deputy General

Manager Stacey Ambrose, District Engineer Chris D. Elliott,
Board Secretary Stephanie L. Seregin, Outreach and
Administrative Services Supervisor Robin Mitchell, Grants and
Contracts Administrator Kyle Pickett, District Legal Counsel J.

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2. PUBLIC COMMENT

None

3. CONSENT CALENDA'
ROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 9, 2026, REGULAR BOARD MEETING

A. APP!
B. RATI

FY A

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C. RATI

FY A

THROUG

D. RATI

FY A

THROUG

E. RATI

FYA

PPROVA
H 64099
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PPROVA

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L OF GENERAL FUN
DATED MARCH 31,

L OF GENERAL FUN

H 64140 DATED APRIL 14, 20:

L OF GENERAL FUN

H 64173 DATED APRIL 28, 20
L OF GENERAL FUND 3410 CHECK NUMBERS 754 THROUGH

758 DATED MARCH 31, 2026

F. RATI

FYA

PPROVA

L OF GENERAL FUN

761 DATED APRIL 14, 2026

D 3409 CHECK NUMBERS 64066
2026

D 3409 CHECK NUMBERS 64100
26

D 3409 CHECK NUMBERS 64141
26

D 3410 CHECK NUMBERS 759 THROUGH

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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 2026

G. RATIFY APPROVAL OF CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND 3412 PAYMENT ORDER
NUMBER 3302 DATED MARCH 31, 2026

H. RATIFY APPROVAL OF CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND 3412 PAYMENT ORDER
NUMBERS 3303 THROUGH 3308 DATED APRIL 14, 2026

It was moved by Director Pyka, seconded by Director Danley, to approve
Consent Calendar Items 3A to 3H.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Directors Danley, Pyka, and President Ruddell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Wiley-Walker and Vice President Halsne
ABSTAIN: None

4, PUBLIC HEARING
A. AB 2561 PUBLIC HEARING
1. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF
Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported.
2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON AB 2561
a. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
President Ruddell opened the public hearing.
b. RECEIVE PUBLIC TESTIMONY
There was no public testimony.
c. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING
President Ruddell closed the Public Hearing.
3. PROVIDE DIRECTION, AS NECESSARY.

By Consensus the Board directed to proceed as planned.

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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 2026

B. PUBLIC HEARING - BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION
1. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF
Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported.

2. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING

a. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

President Ruddell opened the public hearing.
b. RECEIVE PUBLIC TESTIMONY

There was no public testimony.
c. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING

President Ruddell closed the Public Hearing.

3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-151, ADOPTING GENERAL
REGULATION NO. 151 INCREASING THE COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EACH DAY'S SERVICE NOT
EXCEEDING A TOTAL OF SIX (6) DAYS IN ANY CALENDAR MONTH TO BE
EFFECTIVE JULY 13, 2026.

It was moved by Director Danley, seconded by Director Pyka, to adopt
Ordinance No. 2026-151, adopting General Regulation No. 151 increasing the
compensation to be paid to members of the Board of Directors to $295.00 for
each day's service not exceeding a total of six (6) days in any calendar month,
to be effective July 13, 2026.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Directors Danley, Pyka, and President Ruddell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Wiley-Walker and Vice President Halsne
ABSTAIN: None

5. NEW BUSINESS
A. FUND 3415 DEBT SERVICE BUDGET AMENDMENT

1, RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF.

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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 2026

General Manager Corona reported.

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1633-2026 APPROVING THE
PROPOSED FUND 3415 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR DEBT SERVICE
PRINCIPAL INSTALLMENTS.

It was moved by Director Pyka, seconded by Director Danley, to adopt
Resolution No. 1633-2026 approving the proposed Fund 3415 budget
amendment for debt service principal installments.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Directors Danley, Pyka, and President Ruddell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Wiley-Walker and Vice President Halsne
ABSTAIN: None

B. POLICY REVISIONS FOR WORK SCHEDULES, TIMEKEEPING, SICK LEAVE, AND
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

1. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF.
Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION APPROVING THE RECOMMENDED
REVISIONS TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

a. 2005 —- WORK SCHEDULES

b. 2007 — TIMEKEEPING

c. 2040 - SICK LEAVE

d. 3120 —- STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

It was moved by President Ruddell, seconded by Director Danley, to
adopt a motion approving the recommended revisions to Policies and
Procedures 2005 — Work Schedules, 2007 — Timekeeping, 2040 — Sick Leave, and
3120 — Standards of Conduct.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Directors Danley, Pyka, and President Ruddell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Wiley-Walker and Vice President Halsne

ABSTAIN: None

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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 2026

C. DISTRICT POSITIONS AND SUCCESSION PLAN

1, RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF.

Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported.

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION APPROVING THE DISTRICT
SUCCESSION PLAN, INCLUDING PROMOTION OF THE DEPUTY GENERAL
MANAGER AMBROSE TO GENERAL MANAGER UPON THE RETIREMENT OF
THE CURRENT GENERAL MANAGER CORONA.

It was moved by Director Pyka, seconded by Director Danley, to adopt
a motion approving the District Succession Plan, including promotion of the
Deputy General Manager Ambrose to General Manager upon the retirement of
the current General Manager, Corona.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Directors Danley, Pyka, and President Ruddell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Wiley-Walker and Vice President Halsne
ABSTAIN: None

D. COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA)

1. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF.
Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported.

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION APPROVING AN INCREASE OF
3.000% FOR THE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) TO ALL DISTRICT
POSITIONS, AND;

3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION APPROVING DISTRICT POLICY AND
PROCEDURE 2305 — SALARY & WAGE SCHEDULES REFLECTING AN
INCREASE OF 3.000% FOR THE COLA, OR PROVIDE ALTERNATE
DIRECTION.

It was moved by Director Pyka, seconded by President Ruddell, to
adopt a motion approving an increase of 3.000% for the cost of living
adjustment (COLA) to all district positions, and a motion approving District Policy
and Procedure 2305 — Salary & Wage Schedules reflecting an increase of 3.000%
for the COLA, or provide alternate direction.

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T. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 2026

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Directors Danley, Pyka, and President Ruddell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Wiley-Walker, and Vice President Halsne
ABSTAIN: None

E. FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 (FY27) DRAFT BUDGET

1, RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF.

Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported

2. PROVIDE DIRECTION, AS APPROPRIATE.

he Board thanked Ms. Ambrose for her hard work.

F. RATIFICATION OF ADVANCED CLEAN FLEETS 15-DAY COMMENT PERIOD
LETTER

1, RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF.

Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION RATIFYING THE ADVANCED CLEAN
FLEETS 15-DAY COMMENT PERIOD LETTER.

it was moved by President Ruddell, seconded by Director Danley, to
adopt a motion ratifying the Advanced Clean Fleets 15-day comment period
letter.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Directors Danley, Pyka, and President Ruddell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Wiley-Walker and Vice President Halsne
ABSTAIN: None

G. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (FY26) 38° QUARTER BUDGET REPORT

1, RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF.

Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported

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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 2026

2. PROVIDE DIRECTION, AS NECESSARY.
he Board thanked Ms. Ambrose for a job well done.

H. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF RESERVE FUNDS FOR
PENSION LIABILITY PREFUNDING

1. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF.
General Manager Corona reported.

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1634-2026 AUTHORIZING THE
DISBURSEMENT OF $3,000,000 IN RESERVE FUNDS, ALLOCATED AS
FOLLOWS:

a. $1,500,000 DISCRETIONARY PAYMENT TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) TOWARD THE DISTRICT'S
UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY (UAL); AND

b. $1,500,000 CONTRIBUTION TO THE DISTRICT'S CALIFORNIA
EMPLOYERS’ PENSION PREFUNDING TRUST (CEPPT) ACCOUNT.

It was moved by Director Danley, seconded by President Ruddell, to
adopt resolution no. 1634-2026 authorizing the disbursement of $3,000,000 in
reserve funds, allocated as follows: $1,500,000 discretionary payment to the
California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) toward the District's
Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL); and $1,500,000 contribution to the District's
California Employers’ Pension Prefunding Trust (CEPPT) account.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Directors Danley, Pyka, and President Ruddell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Wiley-Walker and Vice President Halsne
ABSTAIN: None

I. INTER-FUND TRANSFER OF AD VALOREM FROM FUND 3409 TO FUND 3410

1, RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF.

General Manager Corona reported.

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1635-2026, AUTHORIZING A
TRANSFER OF AD VALOREM TAXES FROM FUND 3409 TO FUND 3410 IN
THE AMOUNT OF $517,000.

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It was moved by Director Danley, seconded by Director Pyka, to adopt
Resolution No. 1635-2026, authorizing a transfer of Ad Valorem taxes from Fund
3409 to Fund 3410 in the amount of $517,000.

MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 2026
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Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Directors Danley, Pyka, and President Ruddell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Wiley-Walker and Vice President Halsne
ABSTAIN: None

J. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR COLLECTION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 WITH THE GENERAL TAXES

1, RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF.
General Manager Corona reported.

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE
DISTRICT TO COLLECT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES (SSC) WITH THE
GENERAL TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, SETTING TIME AND PLACE
FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SEWER SERVICE
CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 WITH THE GENERAL TAXES FOR
JUNE 11, 2026, AND DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC
HEARING.

It was moved by Director Danley, seconded by Director Pyka, to adopt
a motion declaring the intention of the District to collect Sewer Service Charges
(SSC) with the General Taxes for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, setting time and place for
a public hearing for the collection of Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Year 2026-
2027 with the General Taxes for June 11, 2026, and directing publication of
notice of the public hearing.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Directors Danley, Pyka, and President Ruddell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Wiley-Walker and Vice President Halsne
ABSTAIN: None

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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 2026

6. REPORTS

R-1. GENERAL MANAGER

General Manager Corona provided updates on the Feasibility Study
and Grant application submissions.

R-2. DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER

Deputy General Manager Ambrose provided updates on:

e MVSD Climate Event
e SNOV's issued

R-3. DISTRICT ENGINEER

District Engineer Elliott provided an update on the completion of the
888 Howe Road project.

R-4. WASTEWATER OPERATIONS MANAGER

His written report was referenced, and there were no questions.

R-5. DISTRICT LEGAL COUNSEL
None

R-6. BOARD SECRETARY

None

R-7. DIRECTORS
R 7.01 PRESIDENT JARED RUDDELL
None

R 7.02 VICE PRESIDENT JULIA HALSNE
Excused

R 7.03 DIRECTOR BRIAN A. DANLEY
None

R 7.04 DIRECTOR GREGORY PYKA
None

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R7.05 DIRECTOR CAITLIN WILEY-WALKER

Excused

7. COMMUNICATIONS

T. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 14, 2026
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A. BMO MONTHLY STATEMENT
B. LAIF MONTHLY STATEMENT
C. LAIF MONTHLY QUARTERLY STATEMENT
D. MARTINEZ NEWS AND VIEWS APRIL 20, 2026 ARTICLE
E. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8. FUTURE BOARD ITEMS
A. REQUESTS AND DIRECTIVES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
None

9. ADJOURNMENT

A. THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING IS A REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026, AT 3:30 P.M.

President Ruddell adjourned the meeting at 4:29 p.m. The next scheduled
Meeting is a Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.

Stephanie L. Seregin, Board Secretary

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