Committee Reports from Mayor Fred Jung – July 10, 2025
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
SCAG Regional Council meeting was held on June 5, 2025. The Council discussed ongoing efforts and progress in regional housing support and transportation planning, including expansion of the Regional Utilities Supporting Housing (RUSH) Program. The Council also received an update on current legislative and regulatory matters affecting the region, with a focus on advocacy efforts and pending state and federal actions relevant to SCAG’s priorities.
Orange County Water District (OCWD)
The Board of Directors met on June 4, 2025, to review and discuss the draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) and the Implementation and Response Action Plan (IRAP) for the South Basin Groundwater Protection Project. The Board also considered resolutions to certify the PEIR, adopt the IRAP, and approve the project, including the acceptance of public comments and letters of support.
Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)
The Board of Directors met on June 9, 2025 where we received updates and discussed recent legislative and regulatory developments impacting renewable energy and community choice aggregation in Orange County. The board approved continuing the contract for the current public relations provider for another year for public engagement and upcoming outreach events.
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) At the June 10, 2025, MWD Board Meeting, the Board considered amendments to the Capital Investment Plan for fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26, including projects such as ozone contactor expansion joint improvements at the F.E. Weymouth Water Treatment Plant. The Board also reviewed and adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of an amended and restated agreement with the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency for the High Desert Water Bank Program, including project financing and related agreements.