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Authorize collaboration on legislation to support changes to the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District Board of Trustees composition
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor James requests that the Board authorize collaboration on legislation to support changes to the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District Board of Trustees composition.
SUMMARY:
The Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District (District) is a special district responsible for providing wastewater collection and treatment services, as well as flood control and stormwater management, within its service boundaries, which include the City of Vallejo and portions of the surrounding unincorporated area of Solano County. The District plays an essential role in protecting public health, maintaining critical infrastructure, and managing flooding and wastewater impacts for residents and businesses within its jurisdiction.
The District Board of Trustees is currently comprised of all seven members of the Vallejo City Council, along with one member appointed by the Solano County Board of Supervisors, currently served by Supervisor Cassandra James, with Supervisor Monica Brown serving as the alternate. In addition to its role in appointing a trustee, Solano County has an ongoing interest in the District's operations and service delivery because portions of the District extend into unincorporated County areas, and the District's infrastructure and flood protection responsibilities affect broader regional systems.
State law governs the structure of the District Board, and any modification to the number of Trustees or appointment structure requires legislative action. Recent discussions among the District Board of Trustees, the City of Vallejo, and Solano County have led to outreach to Assemblywoman Lori Wilson to evaluate the feasibility of sponsoring State legislation to modify the composition of the V...
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