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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING 
OF THE DISTRICT BOARD 
MT. VIEW SAN ITARY DISTRICT 
MARCH 12, 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 
March 12, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. 
1. ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS 
PRESENT: 
Directors Brian A. Danley, Caitlin Wiley-Walker, and President 
Jared Ruddell. 
ABSENT: 
Director Gregory T. Pyka and Vice President Julia R. Halsne 
Also Present: 
STAFF - Deputy General Manager Stacey Ambrose, District 
Engineer Chris D. Elliott, Board Secretary Stephanie L. Seregin, 
Outreach and Administrative Services Supervisor Robin 
Mitchell, Distric t Legal Counsel J. Daniel Adams. 
PUBLIC: 
None 
2. PUBLIC COMMENT 
None 
3. CONSENT CALENDAR 
A. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 12, 2026, REGULAR BOARD 
MEETING 
B. RATIFY APPROVAL OF GENERAL FUND 3409 CHECK NUMBERS 63911 
THROUGH 63951 DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2026 
C. RATIFY APPROVAL OF GENERAL FUND 3410 CHECK NUMBER 751 THROUGH . 
752, DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2026 
D. RATIFY APPROVAL OF CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND 3412 PAYMENT ORDER 
NUMBER 3297 DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2026 
It was moved by Director Danley, seconded by President Ruddell, to 
approve Consent Calendar Items 3A to 3D. 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES 3/12/2026 
AYES: 
Directors Danley, Wiley-Walker, and President Ruddell 
NOES: 
None 
ABSENT: 
Director Pyka, Vice President Halsne 
ABSTAIN: 
None 
4. NEW BUSINESS 
A. ANNUAL REVIEW OF BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 
1. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF. 
Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported. 
2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION DECLARING THAT THE BOARD HAS 
CONDUCTED ITS ANNUAL REVIEW AND DETERMINED THAT THE CURRENT 
BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION FOR EACH DAY'S ATTENDANCE AT 
MEETINGS AND/OR SERVICES RENDERED IS REASONABLE OR, IN THE 
ALTERNATIVE, PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION AS NECESSARY. 
It was moved by Director Danley, seconded by President Ruddell, to 
adopt a motion directing the Board Secretary to prepare and publish, as 
necessary, the documentation calling for a public hearing, for the proposal to 
increase the compensation for each day's attendance at meetings and/or 
services rendered . 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
AYES: 
Directors Danley, Wiley-Walker, and President Ruddell 
NOES: 
None 
ABSENT: 
Director Pyka, Vice President Halsne 
ABSTAIN: 
None 
3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION DECLARING THAT THE BOARD HAS 
CONDUCTED ITS ANNUAL REVIEW AND DETERMINED THAT THE CURRENT 
BOARD MEMBER HEALTH CARE INSURANCE COSTS AND BENEFITS ARE 
REASONABLE OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION AS 
NECESSARY. 
It was moved by President Ruddell, seconded by Director Danley, 
declaring that the Board has conducted its annual review and determined that 
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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES 3/12/2026 
the current Board Member Health Care Insurance Costs and Benefits are 
reasonable. 
Motion carried by the fo llowing vote: 
-AYES: • 
Directors Dariley, Wiley-Walker, and President Ruddell 
NOES: 
None 
ABSENT: 
Director Pyka, Vice President Halsne 
ABSTAIN: 
None 
4. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION DECLARING THAT THE BOARD HAS 
CONDUCTED ITS ANNUAL REVIEW AND DETERMINED THAT THE CURRENT 
BOARD MEMBER PENSION/DEFERRED COMPENSATION BENEFITS ARE 
REASONABLE OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION AS 
NECESSARY. 
It was moved by Director Danley, seconded by Director Wiley-Walker, 
declaring that the Board has conducted its annual review and determined that 
the current Board Member Pension/Deferred Compensation Benefits are 
reasonable. 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
AYES : 
Directors Danley, Wiley-Walker, and President Ruddell 
NOES: 
None 
ABS ENT: 
Director Pyka, Vice President Halsne 
ABSTAIN: 
None 
5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION DECLARING THAT THE BOARD HAS 
CONDUCTED ITS ANNUAL REVIEW AND DETERMINED THAT THE CURRENT 
BOARD MEMBER EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT STANDARDS ARE 
REASONABLE OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION AS 
NECESSARY. 
It was moved by Director Wiley-Walker, seconded by President Ruddell, 
declaring that the Board has conducted its annual review and determined that 
the current Boord Member Expense Reimbursement Standards are reasonable. 
Motion carried by the fo llowing vote: 
AYES: 
Directors Danley, Wiley-Walker, and President Ruddell 
NOES: 
None 
ABSENT: 
Director Pyka, Vice President Halsne 
ABSTAIN : 
None 
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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES 3/12/2026 
6. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A MOTION CONTINUING THE DISTRICT'S 
CURRENT POLICY ON BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATION ON "OTHER" 
BOARDS OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION AS 
NECESSARY. 
If was moved by Director Danley, seconded by Director Wiley-Walker, 
to adopt a motion continuing the District's current policy on Board Member 
participation on "other" Boards. 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
AYES: 
Directors Danley, Wiley-Walker, and President Ruddell 
NOES: 
None 
ABSENT: 
Director Pyka, Vic e President Halsne 
ABSTAIN: 
None 
B. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (FY26) 2ND QUARTER BUDGET REPORT 
1. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF. 
Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported . 
2. PROVIDE DIRECTION AS NECESSARY. 
C. APPROVAL OF PENSION LIABILITY FUNDING STRATEGY, INCLUDING 
CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS' PENSION PREFUNDING TRUST (CEPPT) 
PARTICIPATION AND RESERVE ALLOCATION 
1. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF. 
Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported. 
2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1631 -2026 AUTHORIZING 
PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS' PENSION PREFUNDING 
TRUST (CEPPT) AND AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER OR DESIGNEE 
TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER 
THE CEPPT ACCOUNT. 
It was moved by President Ruddell, seconded by Director Wiley-Walker, 
to adopt Resolution No. 163 1-2026 authorizing participation in the California 
Employers' Pension Prefunding Trust (CEPPT) and authorizing the General 
Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents to establish and 
administer the CEPPTaccount. 
Motion carried by the fo llowing vote: 
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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES 3/12/2026 
AYES : 
Directors Danley, Wiley-Walker, and President Ruddell 
NOES: 
None 
ABSENT: 
Director Pyka, Vice President Halsne 
ABSTAIN: 
None 
3. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1632- 2026 DELEGATING 
AUTHORITY TO THE GENERAL MANAGER AND/OR DEPUTY GENERAL 
MANAGER TO REQUEST DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE CEPPT ACCOUNT IN 
ACCORDANCE WITH CALPERS REQUIREMENTS. 
It was moved by Director Danley, seconded by Director Wiley-Walker, 
to adopt Resolution No. 1632- 2026 delegating authority to the General 
Manager and/or Deputy General Manager to request disbursements from the 
CEPPT account in accordance with CalPERS requirements. 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
AYES: 
Directors Danley, Wiley-Walker, and President Ruddell 
NOES: 
None 
ABSENT: 
Director Pyka, Vice President Halsne 
ABSTAIN: 
None 
4. AUTHORIZE THE ALLOCATION OF $3,000,000 IN RESERVES AS FOLLOWS: 
• 
$1,500,000 DISCRETIONARY PAYMENT DIRECTLY TO CALPERS TO 
REDUCE THE DISTRICT'S UNFUNDED ACCRUED LIABILITY (UAL); AND 
• 
$1,500,000 CONTRIBUTION TO THE CEPPT 115 TRUST 
It was moved by President Ruddell, seconded by Director Wiley-Walker, 
to authorize the a llocation of $3,000,000 in reserves as follows: $1,500,000 
discretionary payment directly to CalPERS to reduce the District 's unfunded 
accrued liability (U AL) and annual payments; and $1,500,000 contribution to the 
CEPPT 11 5 trust. 
Motion carried by the fo llowing vote: 
AYES: 
Directors Danley, Wiley-Walker, and President Ruddell 
NOES: 
None 
ABSENT: 
Director Pyka, Vice President Halsne 
ABSTAIN: 
None 
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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES 3/12/2026 
OR ALTERNATIVELY, 
5. Provide direction. 
D. CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION (CSDA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (SEAT C) BAY AREA NETWORK 
l. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF. 
Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported . 
2. DETERMINE WHETHER TO NOMINATE A CANDIDATE AND, IF SO, COMPLETE THE 
RESOLUTION BY FILLING IN THE CANDIDATE'S NAME AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 
NO. 
- 2026 NOMINATING THE CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION TO CSDA 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEAT C, BAY AREA NETWORK FOR THE 2027-2029 TERM. 
3. PROVIDE DIRECTION TO THE BOARD SECRETARY TO CAST THE ELECTRONIC 
BALLOT IN FAVOR OF THE BOARD'S NOMINEE ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT. 
By consensus of the Board, no action was taken. 
E. DETERMINATION OF DISTRICT INFLATION INDEX 
l. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF. 
Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported. 
2. PROVIDE DIRECTION IF APPLICABLE. 
The Board directed staff to proceed with General Manager Corona's 
recommendation. 
F. CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING -NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC 
ADDITIONAL GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A BACKUP POWER 
GENERATOR 
l. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF. 
Deputy General Manager Ambrose reported . 
2. CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD APRIL 9, 2026, AND DIRECT THE 
BOARD SECRETARY TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING 
DECLARING THE DISTRICT'S INTENT TO ENTER INTO AN ADDITIONAL 
GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC 
(TENANT), SO THEY CAN INSTALL A BACKUP POWER GENERATOR. 
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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD.MEETING MINUTES 3/12/2026 
It was moved by President Ruddell, seconded by Director Wiley-Walker, 
to ca ll for a public hearing to be held April 9, 2026, and direct the Board 
Secretary to publish Notice of the Public Hearing declaring the District's intent to 
enter into an additional ground lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless 
PCS, LLC: (tenant) , so they can insta ll a backup power generator. 
Motion c arTied by the following vote: 
AYES: 
Directors Danley, Wiley-Walker, and President Ruddell 
NOES: 
None 
ABSENT: 
Director Pyka, Vice President Halsne 
ABSTAIN: 
None 
5. REPORTS 
R-1. GENERAL MANAGER 
Her Written Report was referenced. 
R-2. DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER 
Her written report was referenced, and she responded to questions 
from the Board . 
R-3. DISTRICT ENGINEER 
His written report was referenced, a nd he responded to questions from 
the Board. 
R-4. WASTEWATER OPERATIONS MANAGER 
His written report was referenced, and DGM Ambrose responded to 
questions from the Board. 
R-5. DISTRICT LEGAL COUNSEL 
District Legal Counsel Adams advised the Board of his upcoming travel 
schedule. 
R-6. BOARD SECRETARY 
Secretary Seregin provided updates on the fo llowing : 
• 
SB 587 Financial Training Webinar 
• 
Closed Session Item email from GM 
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MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES 3/12/2026 
• 
Ethics Training and Form 700 submission deadline 
• 
Documents for Signature 
• 
Updating Vacation Schedules 
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 
Excused. 
R7.04 DIRECTOR CAITLIN WILEY-WALKER 
None 
6. FUTURE BOARD ITEMS 
A. BMO MONTHLY STATEMENT 
B. LAIF MONTHLY STATEMENT 
C. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 
7. ADJOURNMENT 
A. THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING IS A REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON 
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026, AT 3:30 P.M. 
President Ruddell adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m. The next sc heduled 
Meeting is a Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. 
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