3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 14, 2021 - Regular Meeting Minutes.
3.1
The minutes for October 14, 2021 were accepted as submitted.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
NONE.
5. NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTATION - APPROVAL OF 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE
5.1
The meeting schedule for 2022 was approved as submitted.
PRESENTATION - VIRTUAL WATER REUSE TOUR
5.2
Elise Miller, Communications Coordinator, presented information on
a new Virtual Tour video for the Regional Water Reuse System. The
digital education tool was launched in December 2021 and is
available in both English and Spanish. The three-part series includes
a system overview, steps of treatment and compliance and reuse.
The video has been shared through the City's website, the City
Connections newsletter, YouTube and social media. The 10-minute
video is available at: srcity.org/WaterReuse
PRESENTATION - FY 2022/23 BUDGET PROCESS AND TIMING
5.3
Kimberly Zunino, Deputy Director - Administration, provided
information on the 2022/23 Regional budget process, including
anticipated cost increases, annual flows, miscellaneous revenues
and the budget approval schedule. Deputy Director Zunino reviewed
the partners' 2020-21 allocations and the current refund reserves.
Craig Scott, City of Cotati, asked when the partners should review
the proposed budget with their Councils. After discussion, it was
determined it should occur in March to enable a vote at the April 7,
2022 Subregional Wastewater Technical Advisory Committee
meeting for a recommendation to the Santa Rosa City Council.
PRESENTATION - REGIONAL OPERATIONS DIVISION UPDATE
5.4
Emma Walton, Deputy Director - Water Reuse, provided an update
for the Regional Operations Division. Recycled water production is
lower than average, but higher than last year. Deliveries have been
calculated and anticipated allocations have been set for agricultural