Item 10a.
Councilmember Purvis
Item 10a
Councilmember Kelly Purvis
Metro Wastewater JPA
Attended the April 3, 2025, meeting of the Metro Wastewater JPA Board of Directors. Councilmember Mark Fleming also attended as alternate.
Meeting Overview:
The Metro Wastewater JPA convened to address regional wastewater system updates, approve action items, and review ongoing infrastructure projects as part of the City of San Diego’s Pure Water Program.
Key Actions and Approvals:
• Consent Calendar: Approved the March 6, 2025, minutes and the February 2025 expense report totaling $42,055.60.
• Insurance Extension: Authorized a 5-year extension of the Owner-Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) for the Pure Water Phase 1 Project. The new cap is $38 million, with Metro JPA’s share is approximately $1.46 million.
• AECOM Amendment: Approved Amendment No. 4 to AECOM’s contract for engineering and support services on Morena Pump Station and Conveyance Projects, adding $2.86 million and extending the contract to November 2028.
• Roadway Restoration: Authorized change orders with OHLA USA, Inc. for over $20 million to restore roadways impacted by the Morena Conveyance North Project, including paving, curb ramps, medians, and bike lanes. Coronado’s portion is 1.152% estimated at $39,775.18 Informational Updates and Presentations:
• Pure Water Program Update: Construction is over 70% complete. Major accomplishments include pipeline and equipment installation across multiple facilities. Financing includes $733.5M from EPA and $664M from State Revolving Fund loans. • Draft Second Amended and Restated Agreement (SARA): Presented by General Counsel Adriana Ochoa. It addresses six “Parking Lot” issues from the 2021 Amended and Restated Agreement (ARA), such as cost allocation for Phase 2, billing methodology (FAB), military wastewater treatment, and administrative procedures. A vote is expected at the May 1, 2025 meeting. The ad hoc committee thanked Coronado Mayor John Duncan for his work and expertise on the agreement. The staff report and presentation as well as the full SARA agreement and exhibits are available for public review at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.metrojpa.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=4846__;!!DQ_uucSmKM00!i_KXt qv5SsFIwcAOXrub1K3d6AeCTYamX-v3OYZRkjYXPtfjZ8wet6WK9iELvMC1cG_zdtZ_hbAPxjeqIe3bLbpxmmVUvK8$.
Reports:
• Updates were provided on the Metro Wastewater operations, Pure Water program status, and rate setting discussions related to recycled water pricing. Tour of facility postponed to August 2025.
• Executive Director Karyn Keze and TAC Chair Blake Behringer submitted their monthly reports.
Next Steps:
• Comments and feedback on the draft SARA are requested ahead of its anticipated adoption. • The next Metro JPA meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2025.