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

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD
MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT
JUNE 11, 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 June
11, 2026, at 3:33 p.m.

1. ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS

PRESENT:

ABSENT:
Also Present:

PU

BLIC:

Directors Gregory T. Pyka, Caitlin Wiley-Walker, Vice President
Julia R. Halsne, and President Jared Ruddell.

Director Brian A. Danley

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.
Daniel Adams.

None

2. PUBLIC COMMENT

None

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. AFF
SEC

B. RATI

THROUGH
FY APPROVAL OF GENERAL FUND 3409 CHECK NUMBERS 64205

C. RAT

THROUGH

D. RAT

MAY 12, 2
E. RATIFY AP

764

IRMAT!
RETAR

FY API

FY AP

F. RAT

1026
PROVAL OF GENERAL FUND 3410 CHECK NUMBERS 763 THROUGH
DATED MAY 26, 2026

ON OF OFFICES OF DISTRICT LEGAL COUNSEL AND BOARD
Y

PROVAL OF GENERAL FUND 3409 CHECK NUMBERS 64174
64204 DATED MAY 12, 2026

64246 DATED MAY 26, 2026
PROVAL OF GENERAL FUND 3410 CHECK NUMBERS 762 DATED

FY AP

PROVAL OF CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND 3412 PAYMENT ORDER

NUMBER 3309 DATED MAY 12, 2026

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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MIN!
G. RATIFY APPROVAL OF CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND 3412 PAYMENT ORDER

NUMBERS 3310 THROUGH 3311 DATED MAY 26, 2026

It was moved by Vice President Halsne, seconded by Director Pyka, to
approve Consent Calendar Items 3A to 3G.

Motion carried by the following vote:

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

4. PUBLIC HEARING

A. COLLECTION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 WITH
THE GENERAL TAXES

1. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF
General Manager Corona 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 RESOLUTION NO. 1636-2026, OVERRULING
OBJECTIONS, ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, AND

ORDERING THE COLLECTION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2026-2027 IN THE SAME MANNER, BY THE SAME PERSON, AND AT THE

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SAME TIME TOGETHER WITH THE GENERAL TAXES. (ADOPTION REQUIRES 4
AFFIRMATIVE VOTES-HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 5473).

It was moved by Vice President Halsne, seconded by Director Pyka, to
adopt Resolution No. 1636-2026, overruling objections, adopting the report of
the General Manager, and ordering the collection of Sewer Service Charges for
the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the same manner, by the same person, and at the
same time, together with the General Taxes. (Adoption requires 4 affirmative
votes-Health and Safety Code 5473).

Motion carried by the following vote:

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

5. NEW BUSINESS
A. GREEN BUSINESS COMPLIANCE
1. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF.
Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported.

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION PROVIDING DIRECTION FOR DISTRICT
STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS TO UTILIZE DISTRICT-ISSUED LAPTOPS WHEN
PARTICIPATING IN BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS TO IMPROVE
EFFICIENCY AND TO REDUCE PAPER, INK, AND CARBON FOOTPRINT, IN
LINE WITH THE DISTRICT'S GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION.

It was moved by Vice President Halsne, seconded by Director Pyka, to
adopt a motion providing direction for district staff and board members to utilize
district-issued laptops when participating in Board and Committee meetings to
improve efficiency and to reduce paper, ink, and carbon footprint, in line with
the District's Green Business Certification.

Motion carried by the following vote:

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

B. AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT WITH GHD INC. AND TASK ORDER FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 888 HOWE
ROAD SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT AND TRUNK MANHOLES
REHABILITATION

1, RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF.
District Engineer Elliott reported.

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 3
TO CONTRACT NO. 26-0007 WITH GHD INC. INCREASING THE TOTAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $40,579 FROM $294,421 TO $335,000.

3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 4 TO
CONTRACT NO. 26-0007 IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,579 AUTHORIZING GHD
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND
INSPECTION SERVICES.

It was moved by Director Pyka, seconded by Vice President Halsne, to
adopt a motion approving Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 26-0007 with GHD
Inc., increasing the total contract amount by $40,579 from $294,421 to $335,000;
and adopt a motion approving Task Order No. 4 to Contract No. 26-0007 in the
amount of $40,579 authorizing GHD to provide additional construction
management and inspection services.

Motion carried by the following vote:

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

C. FINAL FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 (FY27) BUDGET

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

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2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-
2027 BUDGET.

It was moved by Director Wiley-Walker, seconded by Vice President
Halsne, to adopt a motion approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.

Motion carried by the following vote:

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

D. FY 2026-2027 LEGAL SERVICES TASK ORDER NO. 23 TO PROFESSIONAL LEGAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT (AMENDED AGREEMENT 11-0002) WITH TURNER,
HUGUET, ADAMS, AND FARR

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

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION APPROVING TASK ORDER NO. 23
TO THE AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES
(AGREEMENT NO. 11-0002) WITH TURNER, HUGUET, ADAMS, AND FARR
FOR DISTRICT LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026, NOT-
TO-EXCEED $179,679.36 FOR ROUTINE DISTRICT LEGAL COUNSEL
SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE BOARD
PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE THE TASK ORDER.

It was moved by Director Pyka, seconded by Vice President Halsne, to
adopt a motion approving Task Order No. 23 to the Amended Agreement for
Professional Legal Services (Agreement No. 11-0002) with Turner, Huguet,
Adams, and Farr for District Legal Counsel Services, effective July 1, 2026, not-to-
exceed $179,679.36 for routine District Legal Counsel Services for Fiscal Year
2026-2027 and authorizing the Board President to execute the Task Order.

Motion carried by the following vote:

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

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ABSENT: Director Danley
ABSTAIN: None

E. 2026 GENERAL ELECTION

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

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1637-2026 CALLING FOR THE
GENERAL ELECTION AND DIRECTING THE BOARD SECRETARY TO PROVIDE
REQUESTED DOCUMENTS TO THE COUNTY.

It was moved by Vice President Halsne, seconded by President Ruddell,
to adopt Resolution No. 1637-2026 calling for the General Election and directing
the Board Secretary to provide the requested documents to the County.

Motion carried by the following vote:

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

F. DELEGATION OF DISTRICT TREASURER DUTIES

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

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION 1533-
2021, AUTHORIZING THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY TREASURER TO A ONE-
YEAR DELEGATION WITH AN AUTO-RENEW EACH SUBSEQUENT YEAR UNTIL
SUCH DELEGATION IS REVOKED.

It was moved by Vice President Halsne, seconded by Wiley-Walker, to
adopt a motion reaffirming Resolution No. 1533-2021, authorizing the Contra
Costa County treasurer to a one-year delegation with an auto-renew each
subsequent year until such delegation is revoked.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Directors Pyka, Wiley-Walker, Vice President Halsne

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and President Ruddell

NOES: None
ABSENT: Director Danley
ABSTAIN: None

G. GARDENS AT HEATHER FARM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

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

2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION APPROVING AGREEMENT 27-0001
AND TASK ORDER NO. 1 WITH GARDENS AT HEATHER FARM AND.
AUTHORIZING THE BOARD PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT 27-0001
AND TASK ORDER NO. 1, BOTH WITH A 3-YEAR NOT-TO-EXCEED LIMIT OF

$120,000.

It was moved by Vice President Halsne, seconded by Director Pyka, to
adopt a motion approving Agreement 27-0001 and Task Order No. 1 with
Gardens at Heather Farm and authorizing the Board President to execute
Agreement 27-0001 and Task Order No. 1, both with a 3-year not-to-exceed limit
of $120,000.

Motion carried by the following vote:

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

R-1, GENERAL MANAGER

General Manager Corona provided an update on the Feasibility Study.
R-2. DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER

Deputy General Manager Ambrose provided updates on:
e MVSD's attendance at the Martinez 4h of July parade.

e Cybersecurity

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R-3. DISTRICT ENGINEER

District Engineer Elliott responded to questions from the Board
regarding the Martinez Refinery violations.

R-4. WASTEWATER OPERATIONS MANAGER

Deputy General Manager Ambrose provided information on a
Category 4 spill.
R-5. DISTRICT LEGAL COUNSEL
District Legal Counsel thanked the Board for approving Task Order No.
23 and indicated he was looking forward to working with them in Fiscal Year
2026-2027.
R-6. BOARD SECRETARY
None
R-7. DIRECTORS
R 7.01 PRESIDENT JARED RUDDELL
None
R 7.02 VICE PRESIDENT JULIA HALSNE
Vice President Halsne advised the Board of her upcoming
attendance at the CSDA Special District Leadership Academy.
R 7.03 DIRECTOR BRIAN A. DANLEY
Absent
R 7.04 DIRECTOR GREGORY PYKA
None
R7.05 DIRECTOR CAITLIN WILEY-WALKER
None
7. COMMUNICATIONS
A. BMO MONTHLY STATEMENT

B. LAIF MONTHLY STATEMENT
C. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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8. FUTURE BOARD ITEMS
A. REQUESTS AND DIRECTIVES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
None

9. ADJOURN TO A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DOROTHY M.
SAKAZAKI ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT FUND NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT
CORPORATION (SEE SEPARATE AGENDA)

The Board adjourned a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Dorothy M.
Sakazaki Environmental Endowment Fund at 4:11 p.m.

10. RECONVENE THE REGULAR MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING

The Board reconvened the Regular Mt. View Sanitary District Board Meeting
at 4:14 p.m.
11. ADJOURNMENT

A. THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING IS A REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026, AT 3:30 P.M.

President Ruddell adjourned the meeting at 4:14 p.m. The next scheduled
Meeting is a Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.

Peualor( Wen fer

Stephanie L. Seregin, Board Secretary

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