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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet - EVWD Board of Directors - 02/11/2026BOARD OF DIRECTORS FEBRUARY 11, 2026 East Valley Water District was formed in 1954 and provides water and wastewater services to 108,000 residents within the cities of San Bernardino and Highland, and portions of San Bernardino County. EVWD operates under the direction of a 5member elected Board. GOVERNING BOARD EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Ronald L. Coats Chairman of the Board Brian W. Tompkins Chief Financial Officer Chris Carrillo ViceChairman Jeff Noelte Director of Engineering & Operations David E. Smith Governing Board Member Kerrie Bryan Director of Administrative Services Phillip R. Goodrich Governing Board Member Patrick Milroy Operations Manager James Morales, Jr. Governing Board Member Manuel Moreno Water Reclamation Manager William Ringland Public Affairs/Conservation Manager Michael Moore General Manager/CEO Ryan Ritualo Information Technology Manager Justine Hendricksen District Clerk Board of Directors Regular Meeting February 11, 2026 5:00 PM 31111 Greenspot Road, Highland, CA 92346 www.eastvalleywater.gov PLEASE NOTE: Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the District’s office located at 31111 Greenspot Rd., Highland, during normal business hours. Also, such documents are available on the District’s website at eastvalley.org and are subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), any request for a disabilityrelated modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, that is sought in order to participate in the above agendized public meeting should be directed to the District Clerk at (909) 8854900 at least 72 hours prior to said meeting. In order to comply with legal requirements for posting of agenda, only those items filed with the District Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the following Wednesday meeting not requiring departmental investigation, will be considered by the Board of Directors. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS 2025 MarCom Awards PUBLIC COMMENTS Any person wishing to speak to the Board of Directors is asked to complete a Speaker Card and submit it to the District Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, unless waived by the Chairman of the Board. Under the State of California Brown Act, the Board of Directors is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter will automatically be referred to staff for an appropriate response or action and may appear on the agenda at a future meeting. 1.AGENDA This agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the following agenda unless the Board of Directors makes a determination that an emergency exists or that a need to take immediate action on the item came to the attention of the District subsequent to the posting of the agenda. a.Approval of Agenda 2.APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Board of Directors to be routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no discussion of these items prior to the time the board considers the motion unless members of the board, the administrative staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. a.Approve the Directors' Fees and Expenses for January 2026 b.Adopt 2026 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Standard Mileage Rate 3.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a.Overview of State Legislative Changes Affecting East Valley Water District b.Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Update: Regulations and District Status c.Capital Improvement Program Update 4.REPORTS a.Board of Directors’ Reports b.General Manager/CEO Report c.Legal Counsel Report d.Board of Directors’ Comments ADJOURN BOARD OF DIRECTORSFEBRUARY 11, 2026East Valley Water District was formed in 1954 and provides water and wastewater services to108,000 residents within the cities of San Bernardino and Highland, and portions of SanBernardino County.EVWD operates under the direction of a 5member elected Board.GOVERNING BOARD EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENTRonald L. CoatsChairman of the Board Brian W. TompkinsChief Financial OfficerChris CarrilloViceChairman Jeff NoelteDirector of Engineering & OperationsDavid E. SmithGoverning Board Member Kerrie BryanDirector of Administrative ServicesPhillip R. GoodrichGoverning Board Member Patrick Milroy Operations ManagerJames Morales, Jr.Governing Board Member Manuel MorenoWater Reclamation ManagerWilliam RinglandPublic Affairs/Conservation ManagerMichael Moore General Manager/CEO Ryan Ritualo Information Technology Manager Justine Hendricksen District Clerk Board of Directors Regular Meeting February 11, 2026 5:00 PM 31111 Greenspot Road, Highland, CA 92346 www.eastvalleywater.gov PLEASE NOTE: Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the District’s office located at 31111 Greenspot Rd., Highland, during normal business hours. Also, such documents are available on the District’s website at eastvalley.org and are subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), any request for a disabilityrelated modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, that is sought in order to participate in the above agendized public meeting should be directed to the District Clerk at (909) 8854900 at least 72 hours prior to said meeting. In order to comply with legal requirements for posting of agenda, only those items filed with the District Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the following Wednesday meeting not requiring departmental investigation, will be considered by the Board of Directors. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS 2025 MarCom Awards PUBLIC COMMENTS Any person wishing to speak to the Board of Directors is asked to complete a Speaker Card and submit it to the District Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, unless waived by the Chairman of the Board. Under the State of California Brown Act, the Board of Directors is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter will automatically be referred to staff for an appropriate response or action and may appear on the agenda at a future meeting. 1.AGENDA This agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the following agenda unless the Board of Directors makes a determination that an emergency exists or that a need to take immediate action on the item came to the attention of the District subsequent to the posting of the agenda. a.Approval of Agenda 2.APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Board of Directors to be routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no discussion of these items prior to the time the board considers the motion unless members of the board, the administrative staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. a.Approve the Directors' Fees and Expenses for January 2026 b.Adopt 2026 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Standard Mileage Rate 3.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a.Overview of State Legislative Changes Affecting East Valley Water District b.Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Update: Regulations and District Status c.Capital Improvement Program Update 4.REPORTS a.Board of Directors’ Reports b.General Manager/CEO Report c.Legal Counsel Report d.Board of Directors’ Comments ADJOURN BOARD OF DIRECTORSFEBRUARY 11, 2026East Valley Water District was formed in 1954 and provides water and wastewater services to108,000 residents within the cities of San Bernardino and Highland, and portions of SanBernardino County.EVWD operates under the direction of a 5member elected Board.GOVERNING BOARD EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENTRonald L. CoatsChairman of the Board Brian W. TompkinsChief Financial OfficerChris CarrilloViceChairman Jeff NoelteDirector of Engineering & OperationsDavid E. SmithGoverning Board Member Kerrie BryanDirector of Administrative ServicesPhillip R. GoodrichGoverning Board Member Patrick Milroy Operations ManagerJames Morales, Jr.Governing Board Member Manuel MorenoWater Reclamation ManagerWilliam RinglandPublic Affairs/Conservation ManagerMichael MooreGeneral Manager/CEO Ryan RitualoInformation Technology ManagerJustine HendricksenDistrict ClerkBoard of Directors Regular MeetingFebruary 11, 2026 5:00 PM31111 Greenspot Road, Highland, CA 92346www.eastvalleywater.govPLEASE NOTE:Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of theagenda packet are available for public inspection in the District’s office located at 31111Greenspot Rd., Highland, during normal business hours. Also, such documents are availableon the District’s website at eastvalley.org and are subject to staff’s ability to post thedocuments before the meeting.Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), any request for a disabilityrelatedmodification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, that is sought in orderto participate in the above agendized public meeting should be directed to the District Clerkat (909) 8854900 at least 72 hours prior to said meeting. In order to comply with legal requirements for posting of agenda, only those items filed with the District Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the following Wednesday meeting not requiring departmental investigation, will be considered by the Board of Directors. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS 2025 MarCom Awards PUBLIC COMMENTS Any person wishing to speak to the Board of Directors is asked to complete a Speaker Card and submit it to the District Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes, unless waived by the Chairman of the Board. Under the State of California Brown Act, the Board of Directors is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter will automatically be referred to staff for an appropriate response or action and may appear on the agenda at a future meeting. 1.AGENDA This agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the following agenda unless the Board of Directors makes a determination that an emergency exists or that a need to take immediate action on the item came to the attention of the District subsequent to the posting of the agenda. a.Approval of Agenda 2.APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Board of Directors to be routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no discussion of these items prior to the time the board considers the motion unless members of the board, the administrative staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. a.Approve the Directors' Fees and Expenses for January 2026 b.Adopt 2026 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Standard Mileage Rate 3.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a.Overview of State Legislative Changes Affecting East Valley Water District b.Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Update: Regulations and District Status c.Capital Improvement Program Update 4.REPORTS a.Board of Directors’ Reports b.General Manager/CEO Report c.Legal Counsel Report d.Board of Directors’ Comments ADJOURN BOARD OF DIRECTORSFEBRUARY 11, 2026East Valley Water District was formed in 1954 and provides water and wastewater services to108,000 residents within the cities of San Bernardino and Highland, and portions of SanBernardino County.EVWD operates under the direction of a 5member elected Board.GOVERNING BOARD EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENTRonald L. CoatsChairman of the Board Brian W. TompkinsChief Financial OfficerChris CarrilloViceChairman Jeff NoelteDirector of Engineering & OperationsDavid E. SmithGoverning Board Member Kerrie BryanDirector of Administrative ServicesPhillip R. GoodrichGoverning Board Member Patrick Milroy Operations ManagerJames Morales, Jr.Governing Board Member Manuel MorenoWater Reclamation ManagerWilliam RinglandPublic Affairs/Conservation ManagerMichael MooreGeneral Manager/CEO Ryan RitualoInformation Technology ManagerJustine HendricksenDistrict ClerkBoard of Directors Regular MeetingFebruary 11, 2026 5:00 PM31111 Greenspot Road, Highland, CA 92346www.eastvalleywater.govPLEASE NOTE:Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of theagenda packet are available for public inspection in the District’s office located at 31111Greenspot Rd., Highland, during normal business hours. Also, such documents are availableon the District’s website at eastvalley.org and are subject to staff’s ability to post thedocuments before the meeting.Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), any request for a disabilityrelatedmodification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, that is sought in orderto participate in the above agendized public meeting should be directed to the District Clerkat (909) 8854900 at least 72 hours prior to said meeting.In order to comply with legal requirements for posting of agenda, only those items filedwith the District Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the following Wednesdaymeeting not requiring departmental investigation, will be considered by the Board ofDirectors.CALL TO ORDERPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERSPRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS2025 MarCom AwardsPUBLIC COMMENTSAny person wishing to speak to the Board of Directors is asked to complete a SpeakerCard and submit it to the District Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Each speaker islimited to three (3) minutes, unless waived by the Chairman of the Board. Under the Stateof California Brown Act, the Board of Directors is prohibited from discussing or takingaction on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter will automatically bereferred to staff for an appropriate response or action and may appear on the agenda at afuture meeting.1.AGENDAThis agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered.Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item notappearing on the following agenda unless the Board of Directors makes adetermination that an emergency exists or that a need to take immediate action onthe item came to the attention of the District subsequent to the posting of theagenda.a.Approval of Agenda2.APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDARAll matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Board ofDirectors to be routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be nodiscussion of these items prior to the time the board considers the motion unlessmembers of the board, the administrative staff, or the public request specific itemsto be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar.a.Approve the Directors' Fees and Expenses for January 2026b.Adopt 2026 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Standard Mileage Rate 3.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a.Overview of State Legislative Changes Affecting East Valley Water District b.Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Update: Regulations and District Status c.Capital Improvement Program Update 4.REPORTS a.Board of Directors’ Reports b.General Manager/CEO Report c.Legal Counsel Report d.Board of Directors’ Comments ADJOURN Agenda Item #2a February 11, 20261 Meeting Date: February 11, 2026 Agenda Item #2a Consent Item Regular Board Meeting TO: Governing Board Members FROM: General Manager/CEO SUBJECT: Approve the Directors' Fees and Expenses for January 2026 RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Directors approve the Directors' Fees and Expenses for January 2026 as submitted. DISTRICT PILLARS AND STRATEGIES II - Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability a. Uphold Transparent and Accountable Fiscal and Resource Management REVIEW BY OTHERS This agenda item has been reviewed by Administration. FISCAL IMPACT The fiscal impact associated with this agenda item is $8,325.10, which is included in the current fiscal budget. Recommended by: ________________ Michael Moore General Manager/CEO Respectfully submitted: ________________ Justine Hendricksen District Clerk ATTACHMENTS January 2026 Director Expense Reports Name: Month / Year:2026 Meeting No.Stipend Written Oral 1 1 /08 255.50 2 1 /14 255.50 3 1 /21 255.50 4 1 /22 255.50 5 1 /26 255.50 6 1 /28 255.50 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Meetings 0.7/mi No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Subtotal TOTAL PAYMENT Date of Approval 0.00 X 6 I certify that the above is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Agenda Review Regular Board Meeting City of San Bernardino Council Meeting $1,533.00 $1,533.00 $0.00 Agenda Review Engineering & Operations Committee Meeting Regular Board Meeting $0.00 DIRECTOR EXPENSE / REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITY SHEET 1 Name: Month / Year:2026 1 2 3 4 5 Event Description:Engineering & Operations Committee Meeting Brief Description of Meeting/Event Value to EVWD Attended Engineering and Operations Committee meeting. Brief Description of Meeting/Event Value to EVWD Attended via Zoom San Bernardino City Council meeting. Meeting Date:1 / 22 / 2026 Event Description:Agenda Review Brief Description of Meeting/Event Value to EVWD Met with Chairman Coats and CEO Moore for agenda review. Meeting Date:1 / 26 / 2026 Meeting Date:1 / 14 / 2026 Event Description:Regular Board Meeting Brief Description of Meeting/Event Value to EVWD Meeting Date:1 / 21 / 2026 Event Description:City of San Bernardino Council Meeting Attended regularly scheduled board meeting. Chris Carrillo January / As part of the District's commitment to transparency, please provide a brief description of any meeting/event(s) that you will not be providing a report during the Board meeting at which your Director's Expense Sheet is DIRECTOR EXPENSE / REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITY SHEET AB 1234 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FORM 2 Name: Month / Year:2026 6 7 8 9 10 Chris Carrillo January / As part of the District's commitment to transparency, please provide a brief description of any meeting/event(s) that you will not be providing a report during the Board meeting at which your Director's Expense Sheet is DIRECTOR EXPENSE / REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITY SHEET AB 1234 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FORM 3 Name: Month / Year:2026 Meeting No.Stipend Written Oral 1 1 /08 255.50 2 1 /14 255.50 3 1 /19 255.50 4 1 /20 255.50 5 1 /22 255.50 6 1 /26 255.50 7 1 /28 0.00 8 1 /28 255.50 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Meetings 0.7/mi No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Subtotal TOTAL PAYMENT Date of Approval 42.00 X 7 I certify that the above is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Agenda Review Regular Board Meeting ASBCSD Board Meeting $1,817.90 $1,788.50 $29.40 42.00Yucaipa Valley Water District Agenda Review ASBCSD Highland Chamber of Commerce Regular Board Meeting $0.00 DIRECTOR EXPENSE / REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITY SHEET 1 Name: Month / Year:2026 1 2 3 4 5 Event Description:Agenda Review Brief Description of Meeting/Event Value to EVWD Met with vice chairman Carillo and CEO Moore to review our current agenda and discuss other district business. other association business management software package a new sewer line camera; they received construction updates Ronald L. Coats January / that you will not be providing a report during the Board meeting at which your Director's Expense Sheet is being Business DIRECTOR EXPENSE / REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITY SHEET AB 1234 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FORM 2 Name: Month / Year:2026 6 7 8 9 10 Ronald L. Coats January / As part of the District's commitment to transparency, please provide a brief description of any meeting/event(s) that you will not be providing a report during the Board meeting at which your Director's Expense Sheet is being Informed government and other areas of interest in her district DIRECTOR EXPENSE / REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITY SHEET AB 1234 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FORM 3 Name: Month / Year:2026 Meeting No.Stipend Written Oral 1 1 /06 255.50 2 1 /13 255.50 3 1 /14 255.50 4 1 /20 255.50 5 1 /26 255.50 6 1 /28 255.50 7 1 /28 0.00 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Meetings 0.7/mi No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Subtotal TOTAL PAYMENT Date of Approval $0.00 Meeting with General Manager/CEO or Designee ASBCSD Regular Board Meeting Chamber of Commerce Event $1,533.00 $0.00 I certify that the above is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Meeting with General Manager/CEO or Designee City of Highland Council Meeting Regular Board Meeting $1,533.00 0.00 X 6 DIRECTOR EXPENSE / REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITY SHEET 1 Name: Month / Year:2026 1 2 3 4 5 Phillip R. Goodrich January / As part of the District's commitment to transparency, please provide a brief description of any meeting/event(s) that you will not be providing a report during the Board meeting at which your Director's Expense Sheet is being and its security issues DIRECTOR EXPENSE / REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITY SHEET AB 1234 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FORM 2 Name: Month / Year:2026 6 7 8 9 10 Meeting Date:1 / 28 / 2026 Event Description:Regular Board Meeting Brief Description of Meeting/Event Value to EVWD Attend Regular Board meeting Ref. Mins. This Day Meeting Date:1 / 28 / 2026 Event Description:Chamber of Commerce Event Brief Description of Meeting/Event Value to EVWD Attend Monthly Chamber Luncheon Speaker Supervisor Dawn Rowe with a update on County affairs Meeting Date: Event Description: Brief Description of Meeting/Event Value to EVWD Meeting Date: Event Description: Brief Description of Meeting/Event Value to EVWD Meeting Date: Event Description: Brief Description of Meeting/Event Value to EVWD Phillip R. Goodrich January / As part of the District's commitment to transparency, please provide a brief description of any meeting/event(s) that you will not be providing a report during the Board meeting at which your Director's Expense Sheet is being DIRECTOR EXPENSE / REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITY SHEET AB 1234 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FORM 3 Name: Month / Year:2026 Meeting No.Stipend Written Oral 1 1 /06 255.50 2 1 /08 255.50 3 1 /13 255.50 4 1 /14 255.50 5 1 /15 255.50 6 1 /20 255.50 7 1 /22 255.50 8 1 /27 255.50 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Meetings 0.7/mi No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Subtotal TOTAL PAYMENT Date of Approval 125.00 X 8 79.00 I certify that the above is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge. San Bernardino Valley MWD Meeting with General Manager/CEO or Designee San Bernardino Valley MWD $2,131.50 $2,044.00 $87.50 46.00 Regular Board Meeting San Bernardino Valley MWD San Bernardino Valley MWD SAWPA ACWA Event $0.00 DIRECTOR EXPENSE / REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITY SHEET 1 Name: Month / Year:2026 1 2 3 4 5 Event Description:San Bernardino Valley MWD Brief Description of Meeting/Event Value to EVWD Policy Administration Committee. Draft Sunrise Ranch Master Plan. Brief Description of Meeting/Event Value to EVWD Workshop Resources Engineering. Collaborative Permitting Efforts to Facilitate Groundwater at Existing San Bernardino County Flood Control District Facilities. James Morales, Jr.January / that you will not be providing a report during the Board meeting at which your Director's Expense Sheet is being schecules. DIRECTOR EXPENSE / REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITY SHEET AB 1234 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FORM 2 Name: Month / Year:2026 6 7 8 9 10 James Morales, Jr.January / As part of the District's commitment to transparency, please provide a brief description of any meeting/event(s) that you will not be providing a report during the Board meeting at which your Director's Expense Sheet is being DIRECTOR EXPENSE / REIMBURSEMENT ACTIVITY SHEET AB 1234 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FORM 3 Agenda Item #2b February 11, 20261 Meeting Date: February 11, 2026 Agenda Item #2b Consent Item Regular Board Meeting TO: Governing Board Members FROM: General Manager/CEO SUBJECT: Adopt 2026 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Standard Mileage Rate RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Directors adopt the standard mileage reimbursement rate established by the IRS for 2026. BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS The standard mileage rate for business is based on an annual study of fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it has adjusted the mileage rate for business travel from 70 cents to 72.5 cents per mile for 2026. The business mileage rate increased 2.5 cents per mile from the rate set for 2025. In the past, the Board has voted to conform with the rate at which the District reimburses Directors and employees for District related miles driven to the standard mileage rate established by the IRS. DISTRICT PILLARS AND STRATEGIES II - Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability a. Uphold Transparent and Accountable Fiscal and Resource Management REVIEW BY OTHERS This agenda item has been reviewed by Administration. FISCAL IMPACT This item is funded in the current fiscal year budget. Agenda Item #2b February 11, 20262 Meeting Date: February 11, 2026 Agenda Item #2b Consent Item Recommended by: ________________ Michael Moore General Manager/CEO Respectfully submitted: ________________ Justine Hendricksen District Clerk ATTACHMENTS IRS News Release Here's how you know IRS sets 2026 business standard mileage rate at 72.5 cents per mile, up 2.5 cents IR-2025-128, Dec. 29, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026, while the mileage rate for vehicles used for medical purposes will decrease by half a cent, reflecting updated cost data and annual inflation adjustments. Optional standard mileage rates are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating vehicles for business, charitable, and medical purposes. Additionally, the optional standard mileage rate may be used to calculate the deductible costs of operating vehicles for moving purposes for certain active-duty members of the Armed Forces, and now, under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, certain members of the intelligence community. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck will be: 72.5 cents per mile driven for business use, up 2.5 cents from 2025. 20.5 cents per mile driven for medical purposes, down a half cent from 2025. 20.5 cents per mile driven for moving purposes for certain active-duty members of the Armed Forces (and now certain members of the intelligence community), reduced by a half cent from last year. 14 cents per mile driven in ser vice of charitable organizations, equal to the rate in 2025. The rates apply to fully-electric and hybrid automobiles, as well as gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles. While the mileage rate for charitable use is set by statute, the mileage rate for business use is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile. The rate for medical and moving purposes, meanwhile, is based on only the variable costs from the annual study. Under the law, taxpayers cannot claim a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed employee travel expenses, except for certain educator expenses. However, deductions for expenses that are deductible in determining adjusted gross income remain allowable, such as for certain members of a reser ve component of the Armed Forces, certain state and local government oﬀicials, certain performing artists, and eligible educators. Alternatively, eligible educators may claim an itemized deduction for certain unreimbursed employee travel expenses. In addition, only taxpayers who are members of the militar y on active duty or certain members of the intelligence community may claim a deduction for moving expenses incurred while relocating under orders to a permanent change of station. Use of the standard mileage rates is optional. Taxpayers may instead choose to calculate the actual costs of using their vehicle. Taxpayers using the standard mileage rate for a vehicle they own and use for business must choose to use the rate in the first year the automobile is available for business use. Then, in later years, they can choose to use the standard mileage rate or actual expenses. For a leased vehicle, taxpayers using the standard mileage rate must employ that method for the entire lease period, including renewals. Notice-2026-10 contains the optional 2026 standard mileage rates, as well as the maximum automobile cost used to calculate mileage reimbursement allowances under a fixed-and variable rate plan. The notice also provides the maximum fair market value of employer-provided automobiles first made available to employees for personal use in 2026 for which employers may calculate mileage allowances using a cents-per-mile valuation rule or the fleet-average-valuation rule. PDF News items may not be updated after their release. Please verify the date before relying on the language. Agenda Item #3a February 11, 20261 Meeting Date: February 11, 2026 Agenda Item #3a Informational Item Regular Board Meeting TO: Governing Board Members FROM: General Manager/CEO SUBJECT: Overview of State Legislative Changes Affecting East Valley Water District RECOMMENDATION This agenda item is for informational purposes only, no action required. BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS During the 2025-2026 California Legislative Session, the State Legislature adopted several bills that introduce new requirements affecting water agencies. A number of these measures have become effective in 2026 and will require East Valley Water District (EVWD) to evaluate administrative impacts to ensure compliance. Staff and District Counsel have reviewed the adopted legislation and identified five bills with direct implications to EVWD: •Assembly Bill 538: Public Works: certified payroll records •Senate Bill 827: Local agency officials/staff: training •Senate Bill 852: FPPC Filing Requirements •Assembly Bill 339: Local public employee organizations: notice requirements •Senate Bill 707: Open meetings: meeting and teleconference requirements The District will monitor implementation guidance from State agencies and assess necessary actions to ensure EVWD remains in compliance with all statutory requirements. Where appropriate, staff will return to the Board with recommended policy updates. DISTRICT PILLARS AND STRATEGIES II - Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability a. Uphold Transparent and Accountable Fiscal and Resource Management Agenda Item #3a February 11, 20262 Meeting Date: February 11, 2026 Agenda Item #3a Informational Item REVIEW BY OTHERS This agenda item has been reviewed by Administration and Legal Counsel. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. Recommended by: ________________ Michael Moore General Manager/CEO Respectfully submitted: ________________ Justine Hendricksen District Clerk ATTACHMENTS Presentation 2026 CALIFORNIA GOVERNANCE REGULATION CHANGES February 11, 2026 Board of Directors SB 827 EXPANDED ETHICS AND FISCAL TRAINING 2 Existing Requirements: Under existing law, local agency officials are required to complete two hours of ethics training covering ethics laws, conflicts of interest, gift and travel restrictions, and open government requirements. New Requirements: Expands requirements to add fiscal and financial training every two years and includes department heads. AB 538 PUBLIC WORKS CERTIFIED PAYROLL 3 Existing Requirements: Contractors are required to provide Certified Payroll Records and furnish those within 10 days of receiving a written request. New Requirements: Establishes new requirements clarifying how public agencies must respond to public requests for certified payroll records, including procedures when contractors fail to comply. SB 852 FPPC FILING REQUIREMENT UPDATE 4 Existing Requirements: Elected officials and designated employees shall annually disclose financial conflicts on their Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) and submit to Filing Officer. New Requirements: Elected officials and those who manage public investments must electronically file Form 700 directly with the Fair Political Practices Commission. AB 339 EMPLOYEE UNION CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION 5 Existing Requirements: Requires public agencies to give reasonable written notice to recognized employee organizations related to Board action which will affect matters within the scope of representation. New Requirements: Must give employee organization at least 45 days written notice before issuing an RFP, RFQ or contract extension for services within the organization’s job classification. Public works contracts are exempt. SB 707 Brown Act Amendments 6 Existing Requirements: The Brown Act provides that all meetings of a legislative body be open and public. SB 707 amends and updates several provisions of the Brown Act. New Requirements: Creates a different class of public agency “eligible public agencies” based on population, number of employees and revenue. SB 707 Brown Act Amendments 7 •Extends indefinitely the limits of social media use by officials to communicate about District business. •Oral report of Board action affecting executive compensation now extends to department heads or similar administrative positions. •Requires a copy of the Brown Act to be distributed to elected or appointed Board members. •Uniformly applies noticing, disclosure, accessibility and public commenting provisions to teleconference meetings. •Requires 2-way audio/visual or 2-way telephonic and live webcasting of the meeting. SB 707 Brown Act Amendments 8 •Meeting minutes must identify members who join remotely and the authorization for remote participation. •Authorizes a member of the legislative body with a disability to participate remotely. •Revises and recasts alternative telephone conferencing applicable to a state of emergency. •Adds physical or family medical emergency as a basis for remote participation in meetings. •Changes definition of teleconferencing to require 2-way communication. DISCUSSION Agenda Item #3b February 11, 20261 Meeting Date: February 11, 2026 Agenda Item #3b Informational Item Regular Board Meeting TO: Governing Board Members FROM: General Manager/CEO SUBJECT: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Update: Regulations and District Status RECOMMENDATION This agenda item is for informational purposes only, no action required. DISTRICT PILLARS AND STRATEGIES V - Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Leadership a. Utilize Effective Communication Methods to Foster Exceptional Community Relations REVIEW BY OTHERS This agenda item has been reviewed by Public Affairs. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. Recommended by: ________________ Michael Moore General Manager/CEO Respectfully submitted: ________________ Mike Hurst Water and Wastewater Compliance Supervisor ATTACHMENTS PFAS Update: Regulations and District Status Presentation PFAS UPDATE: REGULATIONS AND DISTRICT STATUS Mike Hurst, Water & Wastewater Compliance Supervisor February 11, 2026 PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) 2 •What Are PFAS? •Originally Developed in the 1930’s •Used Commercially Into the 2000’s (Dupont & 3M) •Widely Used in Industry for Products Like Teflon, Waterproofing, and Fire Fighting •Known for Having a Strong Molecular Bond (29 Compounds) •What Are The Health Risks? •Higher risk of Cancer •Reproductive & Developmental FEDERAL PFAS REGULATIONS TIMELINE 3 Early Awareness and Industry Action 1970’s- 2000’s EPA Initiates Sets Health Advisories 2010’s EPA Sets Enforceable Regulations 2020’s STATE PFAS REGULATIONS TIMELINE 4 DDW Issues Advisory Levels 2019 DDW Issues Monitoring Notices 2022 Sets Enforceable Limits on Select Compounds 2025 PFAS NL/RL ISSUANCE (PAST 10 YEARS) 5 PFOA Revised Aug. 23, 2019 Revised Feb 6, 2020 Revised Oct. 29, 2025 PFOS Revised Aug. 23, 2019 Revised Feb 6, 2020 Revised Oct. 29, 2025 PFBS Issued March 5, 2021 PFHxS Issued Oct. 31, 2022 Revised Oct. 29, 2025 PFHxA Issued Oct. 29, 2025 EVWD DRINKING WATER PFAS TESTING 6 •District first tested for PFOA and PFOS in 2018 on 4 wells •No Detection of PFOA or PFOS •Performed testing of all wells for 29 PFAS compounds in 2024 •No wells tested over the Response Level •Continue testing through 2027 DRINKING WATER TEST LIMITS 7 Notification Level Response Level Consumer Confidence Reporting Limit Health-based advisory benchmark Higher advisory level for operational response Describes what is required to be reported in CCR Non-regulatory Non-regulatory Non-regulatory NOTIFICATION & RESPONSE 8 Constituent CCRDL (ppt)Notification Level (ppt)Response Level (ppt) Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)2.0 4.0 10 Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS)2.0 4.0 40 Perfluorobutanesulfonic Acid (PFBS)2.0 500 5,000 Perfluorohexanesulfonic Acid (PFHxS)2.0 3.0 10 Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)2.0 1,000 10,000 ppt – parts per trillion DISTRICT CCR RESULTS REPORTING 9 Chemical Minimum Reporting Level (ppt) Sample Results Range (ppt) Sample Results Average (ppt) PFOA 4.0 <0.00-7.8 0.65 PFOS 4.0 <0.00-10.0 0.83 PFBS 3.0 <2.0-8.1 0.67 PFHxS 3.0 <2.0-4.0 0.33 PFHxA 3.0 NON-DETECT NON-DETECT 2025 Consumer Confidence Report PFAS LEVELS IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS 10 WHAT’S NEXT •The District is Compliant Under Current Regulations •Continue Notification in Annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) •District will Continue Sampling and Monitoring Regulations 11 DISCUSSION Agenda Item #3c February 11, 20261 Meeting Date: February 11, 2026 Agenda Item #3c Informational Item Regular Board Meeting TO: Governing Board Members FROM: General Manager/CEO SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Program Update RECOMMENDATION This agenda item is for informational purposes only, no action required. DISTRICT PILLARS AND STRATEGIES IV - Planning, Maintenance, and Preservation of District Resources a. Develop Projects and Programs to Ensure Safe, Reliable, and Resilient Service REVIEW BY OTHERS This agenda item has been reviewed by executive management. Recommended by: ________________ Michael Moore General Manager/CEO Respectfully submitted: ________________ Jeff Noelte Director of Engineering and Operations ATTACHMENTS Capital Improvement Program Update CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) UPDATE Jeff Noelte, Director of Engineering & Operations February 11, 2026 ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) 2 •Five-Year Planning Schedule with the First Year Adopted as Part of the Capital Budget for the Fiscal Year •Individual Construction Projects with a Cost of More Than $25,000 •CIP Creates •A New Capital Asset •Improves an Existing Asset (Increases its Service Capacity, etc.) •Or Significantly Extends an Asset’s Expected Useful Life •Guided by the District’s Water Master Plan and Wastewater Collection System Master Plan •FY 25-26 CIP Budget: $20,154,000 CIP OVERVIEW 3 CIP OVERVIEW 4 Project Start Date/Estimated Completion Budget Status Meter Replacement July 2025 – June 2026 $200,000 Construction Plant 134 Membrane Replacement July 2025 – June 2030 $350,000 Construction Tank/Reservoir Rehabilitation Sept. 2025 – May 2026 $1,500,000 Construction Plant 134 Pretreatment Feasibility Study July 2025 – June 2026 $100,000 Planning Seismic Mitigation Main Replacement Dwight/Sterling July 2025 – June 2027 $6,400,000 Design Complete Seismic Mitigation Main Replacement Marshall/Mountain Oct. 2025 – June 2026 $664,000 Design Plant 129 Well Mar. 2024 – July 2027 $3,500,000 Design (Equipping) CIP OVERVIEW (CONTINUED) 5 Project Start Date/Estimated Completion Budget Status Plant 152 Well July 2025 – June 2028 $450,000 Design (Drilling) Water Main Replacement July 2025 – June 2026 $375,000 Construction Facility Relocations July 2025 – June 2026 $100,000 Planning Facility Rehabilitations July 2025 – June 2026 $125,000 Construction Plant 39 Warehouse Building July 2024 – Dec. 2025 $100,000 Complete Additional Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)Jan. 2025 – June 2026 $6,140,000 Construction Weaver Basin Well July 2025 – March 2026 $150,000 Planning CAPITAL PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS METER REPLACEMENT 7 •New AMI Collectors have been installed at Plant 132 and at the District’s Treatment Plant 134 •Budget •$200,000 •Status •Complete New AMI Collector RESERVOIR REHABILITATIONS 8 •Rehabilitation of the 2-Million-Gallon Welded Steel Reservoir at Plant 140 •Budget •$1,500,000 •Status •Construction PLANT 129 WELL 9 •New Groundwater Well Drilling Was Completed End of FY 24–25 •Anticipated to Produce 2,000 Gallons Per Minute •Budget •$3,500,000 •Status •Drilling Complete •Design (Equipping) PLANT 152 WELL 10 •New Groundwater Well at the District’s Headquarters •Budget •$500,000 •Status •Design (Drilling) WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS 11 •In-House Field Staff Is Replacing and Relocating Water Mains on Up to 13 Streets •Budget •$375,000 [we are also utilizing up to $4.8 million we had budgeted for the seismic main replacement, since the grant has not yet been awarded] •Status •Construction ADDITIONAL MBR TRAIN 12 •Adding a Fifth Filter Train to the SNRC MBR Treatment Process •Budget •$6,140,000 •Status •Construction DISCUSSION