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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet - Engineering & Operations Committee - 05/26/2026ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MAY 26, 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. COMMITTEE MEMBERS David E. Smith Governing Board Member Chris Carrillo Governing Board Member Engineering & Operations Committee Meeting May 26, 2026 11:00 AM 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. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1.Approve the January 26, 2026 Minutes INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 2.Del Rosa Yard Update 3.Summer Readiness Update 4.FY 202526 Pipeline Replacement Construction Update 5.Sterling Natural Resource Center Renewable Energy Update DEPARTMENT UPDATES ADJOURN ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS COMMITTEEMAY 26, 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.COMMITTEE MEMBERS David E. Smith Governing Board Member Chris Carrillo Governing Board Member Engineering & Operations Committee Meeting May 26, 2026 11:00 AM 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. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1.Approve the January 26, 2026 Minutes INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 2.Del Rosa Yard Update 3.Summer Readiness Update 4.FY 202526 Pipeline Replacement Construction Update 5.Sterling Natural Resource Center Renewable Energy Update DEPARTMENT UPDATES ADJOURN ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS COMMITTEEMAY 26, 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.COMMITTEE MEMBERSDavid E. SmithGoverning Board Member Chris CarrilloGoverning Board MemberEngineering & Operations Committee MeetingMay 26, 2026 11:00 AM31111 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 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. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1.Approve the January 26, 2026 Minutes INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 2.Del Rosa Yard Update 3.Summer Readiness Update 4.FY 202526 Pipeline Replacement Construction Update 5.Sterling Natural Resource Center Renewable Energy Update DEPARTMENT UPDATES ADJOURN Agenda Item #1 May 26, 20261 Meeting Date: May 26, 2026 Agenda Item #1 Discussion Item Regular Meeting TO: Committee Members FROM: Operations Manager SUBJECT: Approve the January 26, 2026 Minutes RECOMMENDATION That the Engineering & Operations Committee approve the January 26, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted. DISTRICT PILLARS AND STRATEGIES II - Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability a. Uphold Transparent and Accountable Fiscal and Resource Management FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. Respectfully submitted: ________________ Patrick Milroy Operations Manager ATTACHMENTS Draft January 26, 2026 minutes P a g e | 1 Minutes 1/26/26 nb 2 2 1 0 DRAFT Pending Approval Ms. Van Meter called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m. Mr. Moreno led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Carrillo, Smith STAFF: Michael Moore, General Manager/CEO; Jeff Noelte, Director of Engineering & Operations; Patrick Milroy, Operations Manager; Manny Moreno, Water Reclamation Manager; Mike Hurst, Water and Wastewater Compliance Supervisor; Nathan Carlson, Senior Engineer; Brenda Van Meter, Senior Administrative Assistant; Nikki Botello, Senior Administrative Assistant GUEST(s): District Staff The Senior Administrative Assistant declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 11:03 a.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. M/S/C (Smith-Carrillo) that the September 16, 2025 Committee meeting minutes be approved as submitted. The Directors approved recurring Engineering & Operations Committee meetings to be held on the 4th Monday of odd numbered months at 11:00 a.m. P a g e | 2 Minutes 1/26/26 nb 2 2 1 0 STERLING NATURAL RESOURCE CENTER RENEWABLE ENERGY UPDATE Mr. Moreno provided an informational update on renewable energy operations at the Sterling Natural Resource Center (SNRC). He explained that Southern California Edison remains the facility’s primary electricity provider and reviewed SNRC’s current energy consumption and generation performance. He reported that the plant’s overall power demand averages approximately 1.9 megawatts. He also shared that renewable generation capacity can reach up to 3 megawatts, with current generation averaging roughly 0.8 megawatts. The District’s long-term goal is to sustain at least 50 percent renewable self- generation. He concluded by outlining the 2026 operating plan, which includes increasing food waste deliveries, achieving Southern California Edison’s Self Generation Incentive Program validation, continuing preventative maintenance, and evaluating beneficial uses for renewable gas. Mr. Milroy delivered an informational presentation regarding the Plant 140 Reservoir Rehabilitation Project. He provided background on the facility, noting that Plant 140 was constructed in 1990 and consists of a two-million-gallon reservoir and two booster systems located in East Highland within the Canal Zone. Mr. Milroy stated that the Governing Board approved the rehabilitation project as part of the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Capital Improvement Program, with an allocated budget of $1.5 million. He reported that site preparations and contractor mobilization activities are underway, including scaffolding installation and replacement of the facility’s 16-inch main isolation butterfly valve. Interior inspections have identified corrosion, coating deterioration, and structural rafter concerns. Planned repairs will include grinding and plating work to ensure long-term structural stability prior to recoating and final rehabilitation efforts. Mr. Carlson reported on Engineering projects: Drilling for Well 129 is complete, and the project is transitioning into the equipping phase. Consultants are preparing the necessary design work, with full project completion anticipated by Summer 2027. Well 152 is in the preliminary design phase, and staff are evaluating potential sites to determine the most suitable location for the well. The District’s long term goal is to have three wells online and operational by summer 2028. Mr. Milroy provided an Operations Department update: The in-house water main project commenced in July 2025, with approximately 1,800 linear feet of water mains replaced to date. The District aims to complete 4,000 linear feet of replacement by June 2026. Mr. Milroy and Mr. Hurst reported that staff are exploring the use of reactivated carbon as a potential alternative to replacing the media in the carbon vessels three times per year. P a g e | 3 Minutes 1/26/26 nb 2 2 1 0 Mr. Noelte reviewed the Water Reclamation Department activities: Train 5 at the SNRC remains on schedule; concrete work has been completed, and the next phase will involve installation of mechanical equipment, which will take place over the next few months and is expected to be completed mid to late summer 2026. ADJOURN DEL ROSA YARD UPDATE Patrick Milroy, Operations Manager May 26, 2026 FORMER OFFICES AT DEL ROSA YARD 2 •Modular buildings were installed at Del Rosa in 1981 •The Two Trailers Served as Offices for Operations and Water Quality Staff •Connected by a Walkway, Which is Being Disassembled •Deteriorated Ramp •Plywood Installed to Provide Access FORMER MEETING/BREAK ROOM 3 •Building Used for Staff Meetings and Breaks •The Landing Access and Stairs Were Disassembled to Prepare for Moving TRAILER PREPARED FOR MOVEMENT AND DEMOLITION 4 DEL ROSA YARD AFTER TRAILER REMOVAL 5 The building shows the old Board Room and restrooms Empty lot after trailer removal REMAINING BUILDINGS 6 Former Meter Shop and Garage Old Warehouse NEXT STEPS: DEL ROSA YARD FUTURE PLANS 7 Sell Land To Release District Liability Surplus Land Vacate Parcel On The East Side DISCUSSION SUMMER READINESS UPDATE Patrick Milroy, Operations Manager Engineering & Operations Committee Meeting - May 26, 2026 SNRC IMPACT TO WATER PRODUCTION 2 Wells in Weaver Basin Offline Due to State Water Board Regulations Plants 143, 146, and 147 Offline as of December 2023 15% Groundwater Production Loss Summer Water Demand Approximately 20 Million Gallons Per Day Staff Implemented Plan to Ensure Water Reliability PLANT 134 PRODUCTION 3 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 3,426 3,290 4,093 3,656 Ac r e - F e e t +24.41% +11.12% DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS 4 •Maximized Production of Plant 134 to Make Up Lost Well Supply •Balanced Supply/Demand With New Pressure Valve •Allowed Over 1,000 Acre-Feet of Surface Water to be Utilized Plant 129 New Piping and Valves PLANT 120 REHAB DUE TO LOST WELLS 5 •Rehabilitated and Brought Online May 2024 •Used to Supplement Wells Lost from Weaver Basin •Total Production: •2024 Production = 537.37 AF •2025 Production = 1026.62 AF •Total Production = 1,563.99 AF DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS 6 Plant 151 Well Rehab •Completed April 2026 •$214,835 Plant 24 Rehab (Two Boosters) •Completed April 2026 •$88,138 Plant 39 Well Rehab •Construction Started May 2026 •Estimated Cost $150,000 SUMMER READINESS PLANS: IN PROGRESS 7 Future Summer Plans New Well at Plant 129 Equipping Summer 2026 On-line Late Summer 2027 New Well 152 at HQ Drilling Summer 2026 DISCUSSION IN-HOUSE PIPELINE REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Patrick Milroy, Operations Manager Engineering & Operations Committee Meeting - May 26, 2026 300 MILE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 2 1920-1939 1940-1949 1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2009 2010-2017 Unknown 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 0.1 1.0 18.0 44.9 27.5 38.2 36.7 36.3 52.5 45.9 Le n g t h ( M i l e s ) Year Installed WATER MAIN BREAK BENCHMARK 3 •Total Number of Main Line Leaks Per 100 Miles of Water •Includes AWWA’s 2023 Benchmark Information to Compare Water Systems Across the United States WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT GOALS 4 Reduce Water Main Breaks Start Main Replacement Program Ahead of Pipes Reaching End of Useful Life Minimize Construction Impact to the Community Minimize Capital Replacement Cost to Customers Target 3 Miles Per Year by 2030 (100 Year Replacement Cycle) IN-HOUSE PIPELINE PROCEDURES 5 •Identify Location, Length and Size of Water Main •Number of Services and Justification for Replacement, Typically Leak History, Age and Undersized •Obtain Proper Permits •City of Highland, San Bernardino or County •Engineering Provides Plans, Identifying New Pipe Alignment •Finance Creates Job Number for Tracking Costs •Warehouse Orders Materials •Public Affairs Notifies Residents WATER MAIN PROJECT SCHEDULE FY 2025-26 6 Street Name Length (FT)Material Type Number of Services 1 28th St. Cul-de-Sac N. of 28th St. E. of Palm Ave.100 1-inch PVC 4 2 Oleander Ct. N. of Oleander Dr.200 3-inch PVC 6 3 Oleander Dr. E. of Orange St.700 6-inch ACP & 3-inch PVC 13 4 Overland Ct. N. of Piedmont Dr.400 6-inch ACP & 3-inch PVC 10 5 Laverne Ave. S. of Lynwood Dr.300 3-inch PVC 8 6 Pepper St. S. of Lynwood Dr.300 3-inch PVC 6 7 Villa Ct. S. of Lynwood Dr.400 3-inch PVC 7 8 Dundee Ave. S. of Lynwood Dr.250 3-inch PVC 8 9 Pinion Ct. N. of Citrus St.530 6-inch ACP & 3-inch PVC 18 10 Havasu Ct. N. of Citrus St.530 6-inch ACP & 3-inch PVC 18 11 Alpin View Ct. W. of Fletcher View Dr.240 3-inch PVC 6 Total Feet 3,950 WATER MAIN PROJECT ACTUAL FY 2025-26 Location Length Material # of Services Justification Jurisdiction Status Length Completed W. of Osbun 280 4 in DDW 10 Replaced main due to leaks from County paving project County of SB Complete 280 Golondrina Ct., E. of Golondrina Dr. 170 2” PVC 6 Replaced main due to leaks from County paving project County of SB Complete 170 28th St. cul-de-sac, N. 28 th St., E. of Palm Ave. 100 1” PVC 4 Leak history & undersized – No fire hydrants City of SB Complete 100 Oleander Ct., N. Oleander Dr.200 3” PVC 6 Leak history & undersized – No fire hydrants City of SB Complete 200 Oleander Dr., E. of Orange St.700 6” ACP & 3” PVC 13 Leak history & undersized – No fire hydrants City of SB Complete 700 Pepper St., S. of Lynwood Dr.300 3” PVC 8 Leak history & undersized – No fire hydrants City of SB Complete 300 Overland Ct., N. of Piedmont Dr.400 6” ACP & 3” PVC 10 Leak history & undersized – No fire hydrants City of SB Canceled 0 Laverne Ave., S. of Lynwood Dr.300 3” PVC 8 Leak history & undersized – No fire hydrants City of SB Complete 300 Villa Ct., S. of Lynwood Dr.400 3” PVC 10 Leak history & undersized – No fire hydrants City of SB Complete 400 Bangor Ave., S. of Lynwood Dr.140 3” & 4” PVC 5 Leak history & undersized – No fire hydrants City of SB Complete 140 Dundee Ave., S. of Lynwood Dr.250 3” PVC 7 Leak history & undersized – No fire hydrants City of SB Complete 250 Pinion Ct., N. of Citrus St.530 6” ACP & 3” PVC 18 Leak history & undersized – No fire hydrants City of SB In Progress Havasu Ct., N. of Citrus St.530 6” ACP & 3” PVC 18 Leak history & undersized – No fire hydrants City of SB In Progress Alpin View Ct., W. of Fletcher View Dr. 240 3” PVC 6 Leak history & undersized – No fire hydrants Highland Scheduled for 6/2026 Seine & Messina 1,000 4” D&W 25 Leak history & undersized Highland Rescheduled Total Feet 5,540 Total Feet 2,840 7 8 WATER MAIN PROJECT FY 2026-27 SCHEDULE Location Length Material # of Services Justification Jurisdiction Messina St., from Central to Palm 3,030 4” DD&W, 6” DD&W 76 Undersized – leaks- replace old blowoffs with hydrants Highland S. of Highland Ave. on Pepper Dr., E on Love Ln. to Laverne, N. to Highland Ave. 1,890 2” Steel 35 Undersized – no hydrants City of SB Lillian Ln. S. of Baseline St. to 10th St.1,600 4” Steel 38 Undersized – no hydrants – leaks Highland Orchid Dr. end to end N. on Erwin Ave., to Pumalo St. 1,257 6” DD&W 46 Leaks – add hydrant City of SB Merito Ave., N. of Date St. 865 6” DD&W 24 Leaks – add hydrant County of SB Miranda Ct., E. of Valaria 300 3” PVC 7 Undersized – leaks – no hydrants City of SB 28th St., E. of Valaria Dr.300 3” PVC 7 Undersized – leaks – no hydrants City of SB Mojave Ct., N. of Mirada Rd.360 3” PVC 12 Undersized – add hydrant – leaks City of SB Indian Canyon Ct., N. of Mirada Rd.360 3” PVC 12 Undersized – add hydrant – leaks City of SB Roadrunner Ct., N. of Mirada Rd.360 3” PVC 12 Undersized – add hydrant – leaks City of SB Valaria Dr., S. of Holly Vista 100 2” PVC 2 Undersized – leaks City of SB Citrus St., E. of Los Feliz Dr.200 3” PVC 4 Undersized City of SB 29th St., E. of Los Feliz Dr.100 3” PVC 5 Undersized – no hydrant – leaks City of SB Mirada Rd., E. of Los Feliz Dr.200 3” PVC 6 Undersized – no hydrant – leaks City of SB Total Feet 10,922 WATER MAIN PROJECT HEAT MAP 9 *Map Not to Scale DISCUSSION SNRC RENEWABLE ENERGY UPDATE Manny Moreno, Water Reclamation Manager May 26,2026 SNRC POWER SUPPLY SOURCES 2 2026 OPERATIONAL PLAN 3 •Maintain 100 Food Waste Trucks per Week •Achieve Self Generation Incentive Program Validation (SGIP) June 2026 •Maintain >50% Power Generation Through 2026 •1.0 Megawatts per Day •Perform Preventative Maintenance on Food Waste and Energy Processes •Evaluate New Beneficial Uses for Renewable Gas 3RD QUARTER SIGNIFICANT EVENTS 4 •Combined Heat and Power (CHP)-2 •Out of Service Due to High Hydrogen Sulfides from Several Food Waste Deliveries of Poor Quality •Emissions Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) Major Parts Expected in June •Failure Operational Impact •Increased Utility Costs •Reduced Gas Production → Lower Energy Generation → Increased Reliability on Flare •Both CHPs Were Down Approximately 10 Days in February 3RD QUARTER SIGNIFICANT EVENTS (CONTINUED) 5 •Renewable Generation Achieved 50% Site-generation Goal for 3 rd Quarter •Food Waste Deliveries Down From 100 to 80 Trucks per Week Since Mid-February CHP-2 Failure 3RD QUARTER SIGNIFICANT EVENTS (CONTINUED) 6 •Flare •Startup Issues Due to Manufacturer Design Flaws •Reduced Gas Production → Lower Energy Generation → Compliance •CHP-2 •Loss of Redundancy Increased Operational Challenges to Produce Power •CHP-1 •Became More Critical to Troubleshoot and Quickly Make Repairs SNRC RENEWABLE COMPARED TO UTILITY POWER 7 3rd Quarter FY 2026 Av e r a g e k W Jan Feb Mar 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 SNRC Renewable Power Produced SCE kW Imported CHP1 kW Produced CHP2 kW Produced SCE kW CHP-2 kW CHP-1 kW CHP-2 Failed CHP-1 Failed IMPORTED POWER AND RENEWABLE POWER PRODUCED 8 Source Type Amount SNRC Power Demand 2.0 Megawatts Renewable Power Generation Capacity 3.0 Megawatts Renewable Power Generated 1.08 Megawatts Imported Power 0.92 Megawatts SCE COST PER MONTH 9 Billing Month/Year Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 $131,751 $156,925 $186,910 FY26 3rd Quarter Utility Charges Tr u c k s R e c e i v e d kW Jul - 2 4 Aug - 2 4 Sep - 2 4 Oct - 2 4 Nov - 2 4 Dec - 2 4 Jan - 2 5 Feb - 2 5 Mar - 2 5 Apr - 2 5 May - 2 5 Jun - 2 5 Jul - 2 5 Aug - 2 5 Sep - 2 5 Oct - 2 5 Nov - 2 5 Dec - 2 5 Jan - 2 6 Feb - 2 6 Mar - 2 6 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 FOOD WASTE TRUCKS TO POWER GENERATION 10 Trucks Received Power Generation FROM FOOD WASTE TO CLEAN, RELIABLE ENERGY 11 Target: 100 Trucks/Week Current: ~80-100 Trucks/Week Target: 850,000 scf/Day Current: Varies with Feedstock Quality Average: ~1.08 Megawatts Goal: >50% Site Power Current: 54% Site Power Excess Gas to Flare Gas to CHPs Excess Gas to Flare IMPROVEMENT PLAN 12 •Restore Full CHP Operations •Improve Flare Reliability •Second Opinion on CHP-2 Damage •QuinnPower Company Saved the District $331,000 When they Performed an Inspection on CHP-2 •Determined an Overhaul was Unnecessary, as Previously Advised •Perform Preventative Maintenance on Both CHPs •QuinnPower Company Performed Preventative Maintenance on Both CHPs IMPROVEMENT PLAN 13 •Increase Food Waste Deliveries Up to 100 Trucks per Week •Increase Biogas Production to about 850,000 Cubic Feet of Gas per Day to Meet the June 30th Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Target DISCUSSION