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Deadlines and additional instruction for public comment are set forth
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1:30 P.M. (VIA IN-PERSON)
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BROWN ACT (Gov. Code § 54953.8)
STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS
PROCLAMATION
PROCLAMATION - ROBIN BARTHOLOW
STUDY SESSION
FY 2026-27 WATER, LOCAL WASTEWATER, REGIONAL REUSE AND STORMWATER AND CREEKS FUNDS OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE REQUESTS
Santa Rosa Water manages the City of Santa Rosa’s Water, Local Wastewater, Regional Reuse, and Stormwater and Creeks enterprise funds under the general policy authority and direction of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) pursuant to Section 25 of the City Charter. The BPU annually recommends these enterprise’s proposed budgets to the City Council to be included in the annual City budget adoption. The study session will provide an overview of all FY 2026-27 budgets. The Board may discuss this item and provide direction to staff.
MINUTES APPROVAL
February 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
March 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
STAFF BRIEFINGS
SENATE BILL 707 - BROWN ACT AMENDMENTS OVERVIEW
Santa Rosa Water staff will provide an overview of the recent Brown Act changes adopted under Senate Bill 707 (2025). The Board may discuss this item and provide direction to staff.
WATER AND RECYCLED WATER SUPPLY UPDATE
Staff will update the Board on water and recycled water supply issues. The Board may discuss this item and give direction to staff.
CONSENT ITEMS
MOTION - APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT TO PG&E OVER A PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 W COLLEGE AVENUE, APN 010-320-031
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Santa Rosa Water and Real Estate Services that the Board of Public Utilities, by motion, authorize the Assistant City Manager to negotiate a Lease Agreement between the City and Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Inc., on a portion of City owned property located at 0 West College Avenue and delegate authority to the Assistant City Manager to execute the Lease Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
MOTION - APPROVAL - FOURTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT F002599 - SANTA ROSA WATER JANITORIAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Santa Rosa Water and the Finance Department that the Board of Public Utilities, by motion, approve the Fourth Amendment to General Services Agreement F002599 with James Furuli Investment Co., Inc., DBA Environmental Dynamics, Petaluma, California, for janitorial services to extend for one year and increase compensation in the amount of $196,899.89, for a cumulative total amount not to exceed $758,889.60.
MOTION - APPROVAL - AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 169602 TO EXTEND ONE YEAR AND ADD COMPENSATION
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Santa Rosa Water and the Finance Department that the Board of Public Utilities, by motion, authorize the Chair of the Board to approve an Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) 169602 to extend one year and add compensation in the amount of $30,000 for carbon filter media disposal and replacement services to Carbon Supply, Inc., Bell Gardens, California, for a cumulative BPO total amount not to exceed $110,000.
REPORT ITEMS
REPORT - ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE KELLY FARM MITIGATION BANK
BACKGROUND: The Kelly Farm Mitigation Bank proposes to develop 100 acres of Kelly Farm into a California tiger salamander (CTS) and wetland mitigation bank. This Mitigation Bank would be used to offset wetland or CTS impacts from construction projects for Santa Rosa Water projects, resulting in credit availability in the most cost-effective manner possible. This proposed resolution will adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and approve the Kelly Farm Mitigation Bank (Project). It will also direct City staff to file a Notice of Determination for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Santa Rosa Water and the Transportation and Public Works Department that the Board of Public Utilities, by resolution: 1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Kelly Farm Mitigation Bank Project; 2) adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; 3) approve the Kelly Farm Mitigation Bank Project; and 4) direct staff to file the Notice of Determination.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
REFERRALS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (AND POSSIBLE BOARD DISCUSSION)
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
DIRECTORS REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
The Board of Public Utilities encourages public comments regarding the above items. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please feel free to call the Water Department at 543-4200 or forward written comments to the City of Santa Rosa, Water Department, 35 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. All comments will be forwarded to the Board at the meeting.
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