POINT ARENA WASTEWATER
TREATMENT FACILITY
451 School St. | PO Box 67 | Point Arena, CA 95468
April 8, 2026
Monthly Department Report
Prepared by: Joe Wilson, Chief Plant Operator of Point Arena Wastewater Treatment Facility Summary / Overview
April 2026 operations proceeded within regulatory limits. Treatment flows were consistent with seasonal expectations, and no permit violations were recorded. The month focused on maintenance of equipment and Mowing.
Notable Events:
• Nothing to report here.
Maintenance and Repairs
• I haven’t needed to repaired anything in the past month. • Regular maintenance done on plant and Lift Station equipment.
Safety and Training
• No Safety incidents to report for the past month.
• Staff training is still being done.
• Need Paul to sign everyone up for more safety classes. Also make sure everyone has completed the last round of training courses.
Regulatory Compliance
• Permit compliance summary, plant was in compliance with WDR-permit • No violations to report.
• Upcoming compliance inspection to be done by Lynett Shipsey (NCRWQCB) in near future.
Laboratory / Monitoring Data
• All samples were in compliance during the past month.
Issues / Challenges
• Burnt wire smell in main panel at plant. A upgrade is needed.
Goals / Priorities for Next Month
• Hope to get the Cypress Meadows lift station pump pulled and rebuilt and put back in full operation.
CITY OF POINT ARENA ADMINISTRATION
451 School Street | P.O. Box 67 | Point Arena, CA 95468 Phone: (707) 882-2122 | Fax: (707) 882-2124 | pointarena.ca.gov City of Point Arena
Monthly Department Report – March 2026
Prepared by: Paul Andersen, Assistant City Manager / City Clerk Accomplishments
• Transmitted final Sea Level Rise LCP Amendment to Coastal Commission • Locate funding for the Windy Hollow Road project
• Ongoing work with Lumos & Associates to finalize plans for Windy Hollow Road • Worked with County Registrar of Voters to find poll workers for voting on Election Day at City Hall.
• Secured annual $5,000 CalRecycle grant for the recycling center at Arena Cove • Hosted MCOG workshop on their Sea Level Rise Study and highlighted Port Road flooding as a visitor and emergency vehicle hazard when closed • Processed accounts payables and deposits and prepared payroll • Continued efforts to collect unpaid business license fees and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) payments
Upcoming Work
• Submission of the Windy Hollow project to the California Transportation Commission. for funding
• Continue interactions with LAFCO regarding the City’s Municipal Services Review • Continue supporting the City Manager with historical and institutional knowledge