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San Diego Citizens Forum, October 29, 2024 (6-8 p.m. PDT)
October 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT
Press release and presentations: Combined press release presentations 10-29-2024
For immediate release
October 23, 2024
USIBWC San Diego Citizens Forum to Highlight Launch of South Bay Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion
The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) San Diego Citizens Forum board will host an in-person and virtual public meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. PDT.
USIBWC Commissioner Dr. Maria-Elena Giner, P.E., and her staff will speak about the launch of the rehabilitation and expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant. This expansion, in combination with wastewater infrastructure improvements in Mexico under Minute 328, is intended to eliminate up to 90% of untreated wastewater reaching the coast.
Joshua Hinojosa, USIBWC Program Analyst, will present an update on the Asset Management Program, outlining key phases such as assessments, resource allocations, maintenance plans, and next steps.
The public meeting will be held in person at:
Coronado Community Center
Triton Room
1845 Strand Way
Coronado, CA 92118
The public meeting will also be held virtually. Click here to join the meeting. If possible, it may be helpful for you to test connectivity on your own prior to the meeting by clicking on the “Join” link and ensuring your camera and microphone are functioning. Or join by phone: Call-in number +1 915-320-4718,,874056577# Phone conference ID: 874 056 577#
For those connecting via phone, the presentations will be available before the start of the meeting. Go to the USIBWC Citizens Forum page at https://www.ibwc.gov/meetings/list/ and look for the link for the San Diego Citizen Forum meeting.
If you would like to speak during the public comment period, please sign up ahead of time by contacting Frankie Pinon at frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov or 915-832-4716 by noon on October 28, 2024.
Media Contact:
Frankie Pinon
915-832-4716
SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FORUM
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. PDT.
Coronado Community Center
Triton Room
1845 Strand Way
Coronado, CA 92118
And via Teams Webinar
Agenda
- Welcome and Introductions – USIBWC Citizen Board Introductions
- USIBWC – Commissioner Giner & IBWC staff: Launch of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant rehabilitation and expansion.
- USIBWC – Joshua Hinojosa, Program Analyst: Asset Management program updates.
- Public Comment
- Board Discussion
- Suggested Future Agenda Items
If you have a disability that you wish to self-identify confidentially that requires accommodation, please advise us ahead of time. For more information call 915-832-4716 or email frankie.pinon@ibwc.gov
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