HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/08/2018REG ULA R BO A RD MEET IN G
August 8, 2018 - 5:30 P M
31111 Greenspot Road, Highland, C A 92346
AGE N D A
"In order to comply with legal requirements for posting of agenda, only those items filed
with the District Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the following Wednesday
meeting not requiring departmental investigation, will be considered by the Board of
Directors".
C A LL TO O RD ER
PLED G E O F A LLEG IA N C E
RO LL C A LL O F BO A RD MEMBERS
P U B L I C C OMME N T S
Any person wishing to speak to the Board of Directors is asked to complete a Speaker
Card and submit it to the D istrict C lerk prior to the start of the meeting. Each speaker is
limited to three (3) minutes, unless waived by the Chairman of the Board. Under the State
of C alifornia Brown Act, the Board of Directors is prohibited from discussing or taking
action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. T he matter will automatically be
referred to staff for an appropriate response or action and may appear on the agenda at a
future meeting.
AGE N D A - T his agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be
considered. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not
appearing on the following agenda unless the Board of Directors makes a determination
that an emergency exists or that a need to take immediate action on the item came to the
attention of the District subsequent to the posting of the agenda.
1.Approval of Agenda
2.AP P RO VAL O F C ON SE N T C AL E N D AR
All matters listed under the C onsent C alendar are considered by the Board of
Directors to be routine and will be enacted in one motion. T here will be no
discussion of these items prior to the time the board considers the motion unless
members of the board, the administrative staff, or the public request specific items to
be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar.
a.Approve the J une 27, 2018 regular board meeting minutes
b.Directors' fees and expenses for J uly 2018
I N F ORMAT I O N AL I T E MS
3.Development Activity Update
D I SC U SSI ON AN D P O SSI B L E AC T I O N I T E MS
4.C onsider District Volunteer Program
5.C onsider Media Relations Services Agreement
RE P O RT S
6.Board of Directors' Reports
7.General Manager/C EO Report
8.Legal Counsel Report
9.Board of Directors' Comments
AD J O U RN
P LEAS E NO T E:
Materials related to an item on this agenda s ubmitted to the Board after dis tribution of the agenda packet
are availab le fo r pub lic ins p ectio n in the District's o ffic e lo cated at 31111 G reens p o t R d., Highland , during
normal bus ines s ho urs. Also, s uc h d o cuments are available on the District's website at www.eastvalley.org
subject to staff's ability to pos t the doc uments before the meeting.
P urs uant to G overnment C o d e S ec tio n 54954.2(a), any reques t for a d is ab ility-related modific ation or
ac commodation, inc luding auxiliary aid s o r s ervic es , that is s o ught in order to p artic ip ate in the above-
agendized p ublic meeting s ho uld be d irected to the District C lerk at (909) 885-4900 at leas t 72 ho urs prior
to said meeting.
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Draft pending approval
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT June 27, 2018
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Directors: Carrillo, Coats, Goodrich, Morales, Smith
ABSENT: None
STAFF: John Mura, General Manager/CEO; Brian Tompkins, Chief
Financial Officer; Jeff Noelte, Director of Engineering and
Operations; Kelly Malloy, Director of Strategic Services; Justine
Hendricksen, District Clerk; Shayla Gerber, Senior Administrative
Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL: Jean Cihigoyenetche
GUEST(s): Members of the public
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Carrillo declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 4:30
p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M/S/C (Coats-Goodrich) that the June 27, 2018 agenda be approved as
submitted.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 4:31 p.m. as provided in the Ralph M. Brown
Act Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) to discuss the item(s) listed on the agenda.
THE BOARD RECONVENED THE MEETING AT 5:30 P.M.
Ms. Jan Leja led the flag salute.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Directors: Carrillo, Coats, Goodrich, Morales, Smith
ABSENT: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
With respect to Item #2: No reportable action taken.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Carrillo declared the public participation section of the meeting open at
5 :31 p.m.
Mr. Anthony Serrano made a public comment regarding the June 2017 recycled water
project draft engineering report and a question he asked at the August 1 San Bernardino
Valley Municipal Water District Board meeting; and he stated that he approached the
State Water Resources Control Board in regard to their recycled water policy.
There being no further written or verbal comments, the public participation section
was closed at 5:33 p.m.
APPROVE THE JUNE 12, 2018 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES
M/S/C (Smith-Goodrich) that the Board approve the June 12, 2018 special board
meeting minutes as submitted.
APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR MAY 2018
M/S/C (Smith-Goodrich) that the Board approve the financial statements for May
2018 as submitted.
DISBURSEMENTS
M/S/C (Smith-Goodrich) that the General Fund Disbursements #252181 through
#252363 which were distributed during the period of May 1, 2018 through May 31, 2018,
bank drafts, and ACH Payments in the amount of $2,157,179.95 and $379,200.70 for
payroll and benefit contributions, totaling $2,536,380.65 be approved.
STERLING NATURAL RESOURCE CENTER (SNRC) OUTREACH UPDATE
The Director of Strategic Services presented an update on public outreach efforts for
the Sterling Natural Resource Center; she stated that there will be a mountain climbing
theme to celebrate milestones of the project; and described how the District plans to
preserve history of events.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The Director of Strategic Services gave an update on current legislative bills that may
have an impact on ratepayers. She reviewed current outreach efforts and discussed
proposed legislative items of interest to the District: water tax, service disconnection,
conservation, water bonds, and primary election results.
The General Manger/CEO responded to questions from the public regarding the
following: how budget-based rates work and the number of lobbyists the District utilizes.
Ms. Malloy stated that all calls regarding conservation are directed to the District’s
Conservation Coordinator.
ADOPTION OF FY 2018-19 BUDGET
The Chief Financial Officer provided a summary of the proposed FY 2018-19 Budget; he
discussed the setup and transfer of a Capital Replacement Reserve Fund; he stated that
the District is taking a conservative approach to revenues due to proposed legislation.
The Chief Financial Officer noted one change to the proposed budget: page 91, goal
two, objective two, the wording “Framework Agreement” will be removed due to the
agreement ending when the District received its latent authority to treat wastewater
from Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
M/S/C (Morales-Coats) that the Board adopt the FY 2018-19 Operating and
Capital Budget as submitted with changes and authorize the setup of a Capital
Replacement Reserve Fund with an initial transfer of $3,000,000 from unrestricted
reserves.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ REPORTS
Director Coats reported on the following: on June 14 he attended Community Advisory
Commission on Water Policy meeting where he received updates on California WaterFix;
on June 18 he attended the Association San Bernardino County Special Districts
Association meeting; on June 19 he attended San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water
District Board meeting; and on June 20 he attended the San Bernardino Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO) where they activated the District’s latent authority to
treat wastewater.
Director Goodrich reported on the following: on June 20 he attended the San Bernardino
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) where they activated the District’s latent
authority to treat wastewater; and he attended the San Bernardino City Council meeting
where they discussed outsourcing animal control.
Director Morales reported on the following: on June 26 he attended the San Bernardino
Board of Water Commissioners meeting where they adopted their budget; on June 15 he
attended the Employee Events Association’s Family Movie Night event; and on June 20
he attended the San Bernardino Local Agency Formation Commission meeting.
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Vice Chairman Smith reported on the following: on June 15 he attended the Employee
Events Association’s Family Movie Night event; and on June 26 he attended the Highland
Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Chairman Carrillo reported on the following: on June 18 he attended the Association San
Bernardino County Special Districts Association meeting; on June 20 he attended the San
Bernardino Local Agency Formation Commission meeting; on June 21 he met with the
General Manger/CEO to review the agenda; and on June 26 he attended the Inland
Action group meeting at the invitation of the Inland Action Chair.
Information only.
GENERAL MANAGER/CEO REPORT
The General Manager/CEO reported that on June 20 he attended Local Agency Formation
Commission meeting where they activated the District’s latent authority to treat
wastewater; on June 21 he attended a community conversation meeting where he gave
a District update. He stated that over the next two weeks, the District will be conducting
Design-Build Entity interviews for the Sterling Natural Resource Center; and the District
plans to announce the Design-Build partner at the second meeting in July.
The General Manager/CEO informed the Board of upcoming meetings and events:
• July 4 - District closed in observance of Independence Day
• July 10 @ 3:30 p.m. – Finance & Human Resources Committee meeting
• July 12 @ 11:30 a.m. – Retirement celebration for Mr. Dan Davis
Information only.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT
No report at this time.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ COMMENTS
Director Coats thanked everyone for attending the meeting and made the following
statement: “Help ensure your water future by supporting the Sterling Natural Resource
Center”.
Chairman Carrillo stated that the Inland Action Group had a lot of interest in the Sterling
Natural Resource Center and he thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
Information only.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
___________________________
Chris Carrillo, Board President
__________________________
John Mura, Secretary
R ecommended b y:
Jo hn Mura
G eneral Manager/C EO
R espec tfully sub mitted:
Jus tine Hendric ksen
District C lerk
B O AR D AGE N D A S TAF F R E P ORT
Agenda Item #2.b .
Meeting Date: August 8, 2018
C ons ent Item
To: G o verning Board Memb ers
F rom: G eneral Manager/C EO
Subject: Direc tors ' fees and exp enses fo r July 2018
R E C O MME N D AT IO N:
Approve the G o verning Board Memb ers ’ fees and exp ens es for July 2018.
B AC KGR O UN D / AN ALYS IS :
T he Bo ard has ins tructed staff to lis t all directo r fees and exp ens es as a separate agend a item to s how full fis cal
trans p arency. O nly after Board review and approval will the c o mp ens ation and expens es be paid.
AG E N C Y G O ALS AN D OB J E C T IVE S :
G o al and O bjec tives I I - Maintain a C ommitment to S us tainab ility, Transparenc y, and Ac c o untability
a) P rac tice Trans parent and Ac countab le F is cal Management
R E VIE W B Y O T HE R S :
T his agenda items has been reviewed by the Ad minis tratio n d ep artment.
F IS C AL IMPAC T
T he fis c al impac t as soc iated with this agenda item is $10,328.10 which is inc lud ed in the c urrent fis c al bud get.
ATTACH M E N TS:
Description Type
Directors' Expense Reports J uly 2 018 Backup Material
B O AR D AGE N D A S TAF F R E P ORT
Agenda Item #3.
Meeting Date: August 8, 2018
To: G o verning Board Memb ers
F rom: G eneral Manager/C EO
Subject: Develo p ment Ac tivity Up d ate
R E C O MME N D AT IO N:
T his agenda item is pres ented for info rmation o nly.
B AC KGR O UN D / AN ALYS IS :
T he Engineering Department maintains a map of d evelopment ac tivity within the Dis trict’s servic e area (Exhib it
1). T he map s ho ws the name of the d evelo p ment, the type o f land us e (e.g., residential, commercial, or
indus trial), number o f units , and status . S o me d evelop ment pro jects that have s hown rec ent ac tivity are
s ummarized below.
Jo urney Academy: T he o ld K-Mart building o n Highland Ave was reno vated to s erve as a c harter s cho o l
that opened this month.
Highland Hills R anch: T his res id ential d evelopment of 650 units east of P lant 134 is expec ted to
c ommenc e c o ns tructio n in one to two years .
Deerfield: T his develo p ment o f 13 homes eas t of Village Lakes is und er cons truc tion.
Med aterra: T his residential develo p ment acros s from the Dis tric t's headq uarters has completed its
environmental p hase and is expec ted to c o mmence cons truc tion in one to two years .
AG E N C Y G O ALS AN D OB J E C T IVE S :
G o al and O bjec tives I I I - Deliver P ublic S ervic e with P urpose W hile Emb rac ing C ontinuo us G rowth
b) S trive to P rovide World C lass C ustomer Relations
G o al and O bjec tives I V - P romo te P lanning, Maintenanc e and P res ervatio n o f Dis tric t R esources
b) E nhance P lanning E fforts that R espond to Future D emands
R ecommended b y:
Jo hn Mura
G eneral Manager/C EO
R espec tfully sub mitted:
Jeff No elte
Direc tor o f Engineering & O p eratio ns
R E VIE W B Y O T HE R S :
T his agenda item has been reviewed by the executive management team.
F IS C AL IMPAC T
T here is no fis cal impac t as s o c iated with this agend a item.
ATTACH M E N TS:
Description Type
Development activity in EVW D se rvice area Backup Material
B O AR D AGE N D A S TAF F R E P ORT
Agenda Item #4.
Meeting Date: August 8, 2018
Dis c ussion Item
To: G o verning Board Memb ers
F rom: G eneral Manager/C EO
Subject: C ons id er Dis tric t Volunteer P ro gram
R E C O MME N D AT IO N:
S taff rec o mmends that the Board o f Direc tors review and ad o p t the Volunteer P rogram for future
implementation.
B AC KGR O UN D / AN ALYS IS :
As the Agency G o als and O bjec tives demons trate, Eas t Valley Water Dis trict is committed to
p ro mo ting community involvement and embrac ing an environment of active learning and kno wledge s haring. As
p art o f this c o mmitment, s taff p lans on initiating a Dis tric t Volunteer P ro gram (P rogram).
S imilar to o ur new-hire p ro c es s , volunteers will partic ip ate in an o rientatio n p ro gram des igned to inform
them about the Dis trict, its p o lic ies , p ro cedures, programs, and expec tatio ns .
T he duration of volunteer as s ignments will vary with eac h as s ignment and may d ep end o n the need s of
the d ep artment, the requirements of a spec ific projec t or event, o r the s p ecific o utcome the volunteer wis hes to
gain from the P ro gram.
S taff is very exc ited about this P ro gram and the o pportunities and benefits it will provide to the community
as well as the Dis tric t. T he p urpose of this P ro gram is to pro vide c o mmunity memb ers an opportunity to
learn about District o p erations, gain valuab le work experience, meet new people, and form mutually
rewarding partners hips.
S tud ies sho w that s kills -bas ed vo lunteer p artnership s also pres ent an o p portunity for emp lo yees to d evelop
and s hare their p ro fessional s kills, res ulting in inc reas ed produc tivity, and ultimately inc reas ed emp lo yee
retention. Imp lementing this P rogram may also result in an experienc ed talent p o ol to selec t from when recruiting
fo r vacant District pos itions .
Volunteer o p p o rtunities will be posted thro ugh vario us c hannels includ ing the Dis tric t’s web s ite, s o cial
med ia, lo cal c ommunity centers , and loc al ed ucatio nal institutions. To b e c onsidered fo r a vo lunteer p o s ition,
ap p licants mus t b e sixteen (16) years of age o r older, c o mp lete the Dis tric t’s Volunteer Applic ation, and c o ns ent
to a bac kground s c reening and p re-vo lunteer assignment physic al if offered the p o s ition.
AG E N C Y G O ALS AN D OB J E C T IVE S :
R ecommended b y:
Jo hn Mura
G eneral Manager/C EO
R espec tfully sub mitted:
Kerrie Bryan
HR /R is k and S afety Manager
AG E N C Y G O ALS AN D OB J E C T IVE S :
G o al and O bjec tives I I I - Deliver P ublic S ervic e with P urpose W hile Emb rac ing C ontinuo us G rowth
d ) Embrace an Environment of Active Learning and Knowled ge S haring
R E VIE W B Y O T HE R S :
T his agenda item has been reviewed by the Ad minis tratio n d ep artment.
F IS C AL IMPAC T
T he fis c al impac t as soc iated with this item is inc luded in the F Y 2018-19 b udget.
ATTACH M E N TS:
Description Type
Volunteer P rogram P resentatio n P resentation
Volunteer P rogram P olicy Document Backup Material
Volunteer P rogram Flyer Backup Material
Volunteer P rogram Website Co ntent Backup Material
Volunteer P rogram Social Media P ost Backup Material
August 8, 2018
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
PROGRAM GOALS
•Promote Community Involvement and
Embrace an Environment of Active Learning
and Knowledge Sharing
•Opportunity to learn about District operations
•Gain valuable work experience
•Meet new people
•Form mutually rewarding partnerships
•Increase productivity
•Staff development
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
•Customer Service
•General Administration
•Clerical Support
•Operations
•Special Events
•Facilities Maintenance
•Finance
•Engineering
RECRUITMENT OF VOLUNTEERS
•EVWD Website
•Social Media
•Community Centers
•Local Educational Institutions
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants Must Be 16+
Complete and Submit Volunteer Interest Application
Interview with Department Supervisor
Consent to Background Check and Physical
Start Day with Volunteer Orientation
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES AND
ASSIGNMENT DURATION
•Flexible Schedules
•Duration Varies with Each Assignment
•Volunteer Relationship May be Terminated
by Either Party at Any Time
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Administrative Policies & Programs
Policy Title: Volunteer Program
Original Approval Date:
Last Revised:
Policy No: 5. Page
1 of 3
Purpose
East Valley Water District is committed to promoting community involvement and embracing
an environment of active learning and knowledge sharing. As such, the purpose of the Volunteer
Program (Program) is to provide community members an opportunity to learn about District
operations, gain valuable work experience, meet new people, and form mutually rewarding
partnerships.
Program
The Program will match volunteer applicants with available opportunities within the District’s
various departments. Individuals may volunteer for a one-time project or event, or a long-term
assignment. Assignments will vary and offer a wide selection of working environments.
Recruitment
Volunteers will be recruited by the District with the intent of broadening community
involvement and providing an environment of active learning and knowledge sharing. Volunteers
may be recruited through an interest in a specific department or event, or solely through a
general interest in volunteering.
Volunteer opportunities will be posted through various channels including the District’s
website, social media, local community centers and local educational institutions.
Eligibility
To be considered for a volunteer position, applicants must be sixteen (16) years of age or older
and consent to a background screening and pre-volunteer assignment physical.
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Administrative Policies & Programs
Policy Title: Volunteer Program
Original Approval Date: Last Revised: Policy No: 5. Page
2 of 3
Application
Those interested in available volunteer positions are to complete and submit the Volunteer
Application through the District’s website to be considered. On the occasion that an application
is received when a volunteer position is not available, the application will be kept on file for
one (1) year and considered for future opportunities. Human Resources will process all
volunteer applications and applicants may refer to Human Resources as a point of contact.
Interview
Brief interviews will be conducted of volunteer applicants to assess their interest and suitability
for volunteer opportunities. The interview will determine the interests of the applicant, any
experience or qualifications, his or her commitment to fulfill the requirements of the volunteer
position, and provide an opportunity for the applicant to ask questions.
Screening
Selected volunteer applicants will undergo a criminal background screening process as well as
a pre-volunteer assignment physical. The screening process will be considered
complete once the background check and physical have been completed and approved
by Human Resources. The individual may begin volunteering once this process is
complete and they attend the volunteer orientation.
Available Opportunities
The Program will offer a variety of ways to engage with the District and in the community.
Volunteer opportunities will be listed under Volunteer Program or the District’s Human
Resources webpage.
In placing a volunteer, consideration will be paid to the interests and capabilities of the
volunteer as well as the requirements of the volunteer position. Assignments will vary and
offer a variety of work experience among the various District departments.
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Administrative Policies & Programs
Policy Title: Volunteer Program
Original Approval Date:
Last Revised:
Policy No: 5. Page
3 of 3
Volunteer Schedules
Volunteer schedules are flexible and may vary depending on the needs of the assignment and
the volunteers’ availability.
Orientation
Once a volunteer is selected and given an assignment, they will participate in an orientation
program designed to inform volunteers about East Valley Water District as an organization, its
policies, procedures, and programs. This session is designed to assist volunteers in their new
role within the District. Additionally, volunteers will engage in an on-the-job orientation and
training by their designated supervisor.
Duration
The duration of volunteer assignments will vary with each assignment and may depend on the
needs of the department, the requirements of a specific project or event, or the specific
outcome the volunteer wishes to gain from the Program. The volunteer relationship may be
terminated by either party at any time.
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICTVOLUNTEERPROGRAM
THE PROGRAM OFFERS FLEXIBLE HOURS AND A VARIETY OF WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Learn about East Valley Water District’s operations, gain valuable work experience, meet new
people, and form mutually rewarding partnerships by participating in the District’s Volunteer
Program. Whether you volunteer for a one-time project or long-term assignment, your contributions
will be valuable to our community!
Make a difference in
your community
Learn new skills
Opportunity to gain
valuable work experience
Meet new people
Be sixteen (16) years of age or older
Consent to a background screening
Complete and pass a pre-volunteer assignment
physical
WHO CAN PARTICIPATEWHO CAN PARTICIPATE READY TO GET INVOLVED?READY TO GET INVOLVED?
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN
To be considered for a volunteer position, applicants must:Complete and submit the Volunteer Interest
Application through the District’s website at
www.eastvalley.org. Human Resources will
contact you with status of your application.
Customer Service
General Administration
Clerical Support
Operations
Special Events
Facilities Maintenance
Finance
Engineering
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EVWD Volunteer Program
EVWD’s Volunteer Program offers community members an opportunity to gain valuable job experience
and learn how the water district works while serving in the rewarding sector of public service. With
flexible hours that work around volunteer schedules, it’s easy and convenient to get involved. The length
of the volunteer opportunity can be customized to each participant. Whether participating in a one-time
project or long-term assignment, these contributions will be valuable to our community.
Potential Volunteer Opportunities
• Customer Service
• Finance
• Information Technology
• General Administration/Clerical
• Human Resources
• Public Affairs/Conservation
• Engineering
• Operations/Facilities Maintenance
• Special Events
Benefits of Volunteering
• Make a difference in your community
• Learn new skills
• Opportunity to gain valuable work experience
• Meet new people
Who Can Participate
To be considered for a volunteer position, applicants must:
• Be sixteen (16) years of age or older
• Consent to a background screening
• Complete and pass a pre-volunteer assignment physical
Ready to Get Involved?
Complete and submit the Volunteer Interest Application. Human Resources will contact you and let you
know the status. Applications for unavailable positions will be kept on file for one (1) year and be
considered for future opportunities.
Questions on How You Can Help the Community by Volunteering?
Give us a call at (909) 885-4900 or email us at hr@eastvalley.org.
B O AR D AGE N D A S TAF F R E P ORT
Agenda Item #5.
Meeting Date: August 8, 2018
Dis c ussion Item
To: G o verning Board Memb ers
F rom: G eneral Manager/C EO
Subject: C ons id er Media R elatio ns S ervices Agreement
R E C O MME N D AT IO N:
S taff rec o mmends that the Bo ard autho rize the G eneral Manager/C EO to exec ute an agreement with Id ea Hall
for med ia relations s ervic es for an amount not to exceed $200,000.
B AC KGR O UN D / AN ALYS IS :
Eas t Valley Water Dis tric t continues to remain c o mmitted to c ommunic ating effec tively with a broad range of
s takeholders . In o rd er to maintain this effort, it is imp o rtant to c o nduc t a comprehens ive evaluation o f c urrent
and future c o mmunic ation priorities and d evelo p strategic c o mmunic ation guidelines lo o king to the future.
In rec ent years , Id ea Hall has been assis ting with outreac h related to the S terling Natural R esource C enter and
p ro viding c o mmunic ations training to District s taff. T hey are a full-service b randing and P R agenc y, s p ecializing
in b randing, marketing, pub lic and media relatio ns, and integrated ideas .
G iven their exp ertis e, Id ea Hall has s killed pers o nnel to assist with the develo pment o f a S trategic
C o mmunic ations P lan, provid e c o ntinued training to s taff, and as s is t with large-s c ale o utreach effo rts inc luding
the S terling Natural R es o urc e C enter.
T his comprehens ive c ommunic ation exp erienc e will further as s is t the District with enhanc ing the engagement that
the Dis tric t has with a wide audienc e.
AG E N C Y G O ALS AN D OB J E C T IVE S :
G o al and O bjec tives I I - Maintain a C ommitment to S us tainab ility, Transparenc y, and Ac c o untability
b ) Utilize Effective C ommunic atio n Method s
d ) P rovide Q uality I nfo rmation to Enc o urage C o mmunity Engagement
R ecommended b y:
Jo hn Mura
G eneral Manager/C EO
R espec tfully sub mitted:
Kelly Malloy
Direc tor o f S trategic S ervic es
F IS C AL IMPAC T
T his fis c al impac t fo r this item is $200,000, which is the not-to-exc eed c o ntrac t amo unt.