BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING OF THE
INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY*
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025
10:00 AM
AGENCY HEADQUARTERS
BOARD ROOM
6075 KIMBALL AVENUE, BUILDING A
CHINO, CALIFORNIA 91708
*A MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may address the Board on any item that is within the jurisdiction of the Board; however, no action may be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized by Subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 of the Government Code. Those wishing to address the Board on any matter, whether or not it appears on the agenda, are requested to email the Recording Secretary prior to the public comment section or request to address the Board during the public comments section of the meeting. Comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
In accordance with Section 54954.2 of the Government Code (Brown Act), additions to the agenda require two-thirds vote of the legislative body, or, if less than two-thirds of the members are present, a unanimous vote of those members present, that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the local agency subsequent to the agenda being posted.
PRESENTATION
NEW AND PROMOTED EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS
CONSENT ITEMS
NOTICE: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by the Board by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes unless any Board members, staff or the public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Staff recommends that the Board approve the total disbursements for the month of January 2025 in the amount of $20,417,170.36.
Staff recommends that the Board adopt positions on the following bills:
| Bill Number | Author | Bill Title | Position Recommendation |
| HR 1267 | Perez | The Water Systems Liability Protection | Support |
| Pending Reintroduction | Huffman | The Water Conservation Parity Act | Ratify Support |
Staff recommends that the Board adopt positions on the following bills:
| Bill Number | Author | Bill Title | Position Recommendation |
| AB 259 | Rubio | Local Agencies: Teleconferences | Support |
| AB 514 | Petrie-Norris | Water: Emergency Water Supplies | Support |
| SB 31 | McNerney | Water Quality: Water Recycling Facilities: State Policy | Ratify Support |
| SB 72 | Caballero | California Water Plan: Long-Term Supply Targets | Support |
| SB 496 | Hurtado | Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation: Appeals Advisory Committee: Exemptions | Support |
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution No. 2025-3-1, authorizing IEUA to enter into a financial assistance agreement under WaterSMART: Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects for Fiscal Years 2023/24 for the Chino Basin Advanced Treated Recycled Water, Storage, and Production Project.
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution No. 2025-3-2, amending the Agency's Salary Schedule/Matrix for all groups.
INFORMATION ITEMS
RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATION ITEMS
AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES’ REPORTS
March 4, 2025 and March 18, 2025 SAWPA Commission Meetings.
March 11, 2025 MWD Board Meeting.
March 6, 2025 Regional Sewerage Program Policy Committee Meeting.
March 6, 2025 Chino Basin Desalter Authority Board Meeting.
The next IERCA Board Meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2025.
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ REQUESTED FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
DIRECTORS' COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
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