President Figuers stated that the Board met in Closed Session and discussed the General Manager's performance evaluation. He reported that the Board determined that the General Manager meets or exceeds all expectations in every evaluated area.

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4. Pledge of Allegiance

President Figuers led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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5. Roll Call of Directors

Director Ramirez Holmes was absent.

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6. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

No public comments were received.

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7. Minutes

Director Narum made a motion to approve the Regular Board Meeting minutes of February 21, 2024, and Director Green seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by a voice vote of 6-0 with Director Ramirez Holmes absent.

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8. Consent Calendar

Director Palmer made a motion to approve Items 8a through 8f and Director Benson seconded the motion. The items on the Consent Calendar were approved by a roll call vote of 6-0 with Director Ramirez Holmes absent.

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9. Outreach and Communications Program Update

This item was continued to a future Board meeting.

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10. Committees

The Committee notes received no comments.

Item 11 -

11. Reports - Directors

Director Palmer submitted a written report and added that the Alameda County Special Districts Association Annual Dinner will be held tomorrow. Director Benson shared that the 2024 Water Conservation Showcase will be in San Ramon on April 4th.

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12. Items for Future Agenda - Directors

No items were requested for consideration at an upcoming Board meeting.

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13. Staff Reports

Valerie Pryor, General Manager, discussed several ongoing projects mentioned in her General Manager's Report. Regarding the Stoneridge Well PFAS Treatment Facility Project, Ms. Pryor reported that operations are ongoing, with efforts focused on site finalization and the addition of a booster pump station to improve water distribution. The Chain of Lakes Well PFAS Treatment Facility Project is progressing as well, with underground work completed and vessel system insulation anticipated by late April or early May, remaining on schedule for completion in fall 2024.

Moving on to Water Resources, Ms. Pryor noted that while the State is experiencing an average snowpack of 101%, regulatory constraints have limited delta exports, impacting the State Water Project allocation. However, Zone 7 has secured sufficient water reserves for the year, ensuring all demands can be met in 2024.

Updates on long-term water supply reliability projects included continued participation in the Delta Conveyance Project planning process and progress on agreements related to the Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion and Sites Reservoir Project.

Operations highlights included the successful resolution of a critical valve failure at the Mocho Groundwater Demineralization Plant, thanks to the innovative efforts of the operations and maintenance staff. In administration, it was announced that a federal grant of $958,000 was secured for the Chain of Lakes PFAS Treatment Facility, with special recognition given to Carol Mahoney, Government Relations Manager, and the assistance of Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Mark DeSaulnier in obtaining the funding.

Lastly, Zone 7 is planning on a public tour of the Patterson Pass Water Treatment Plant tentatively set for Saturday, May 18th.

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14. Adjournment

President Figuers adjourned the meeting at 7:15 pm.

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