HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - EVWD Board of Directors - 10/26/2017SP EC IA L BO A RD MEET IN G
October 26, 2017 at 5:30 PM
31111 Greenspot Road
Highland, C A 92346
AG E N D A
C A LL TO O RD ER
P LED G E O F A LLEG IA N C E
RO LL C A LL O F BO A RD MEMBERS
P UBLIC C O MMEN T S
Any person wishing to speak to the Board of Directors is asked to complete a Speaker
Card and submit it to the District Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Each speaker is
limited to three (3) minutes, unless waived by the C hairman 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.
1.Strategic Planning Session
REPO RT S
2.General Manager/C EO
3.Legal C ounsel Report
4.Board of Directors' Comments
A D J O URN
P urs uant to G overnment C o d e S ec tion 54954.2(a), any reques t fo r a d is ab ility-related mo dific ation or
ac commod ation, inc luding auxiliary aids or s ervic es , that is s ought in order to participate in the abo ve
agendized pub lic meeting s hould be d irected to the District C lerk at (909) 885-4900.
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Enhance and preserve the quality of life for our community
through innovative leadership and world class public service.
A. Develop Projects and Programs to Ensure Safe
and Reliable Services
B. Manage and Identify Methods to Conserve
Natural Resources
C. Enhance Emergency Preparedness Programs
D. Dedicate Eort Toward System Maintenance
and Modernization
E. Actively Seek Alternative Supply Resources I
ENCOURAGE INNOVATIVE INVESTMENTS
TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS
A. Strive To Provide World Class Customer Relations
B. Promote a Positive Organizational Culture
C. Identify Strategies to Attract and Retain a High
Quality Workforce
D. Maximize Sta and Governing Board Capabilities
Through Ongoing Professional Development
E. Practice Transparent and Accountable
Fiscal Management II
MAINTAIN AN ENVIRONMENT COMMITTED
TO ELEVATED PUBLIC SERVICE
A. Promote Community Involvement and
Educational Opportunities
B. Strengthen Regional, State and National Partnerships
C. Utilize Innovative Communication Methods
D. Respect and Preserve Regional Heritage
E. Develop a Proactive Legislative Presence III
DEMONSTRATE VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
TO ENHANCE DISTRICT IDENTITY
A. Support Ongoing Business Process Improvement
B. Encourage Performance Based Results Through
Sta Empowerment
C. Pursue Alternative Funding Sources
D. Embrace An Environment of Active Learning and
Knowledge Sharing
E. Conduct Post Implementation Evaluations and Make
Improvements as Necessary IV
FULLY UNDERSTAND CHALLENGES TO
CULTIVATE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS
AGENCY IDEALS and ORGANIZATIONAL ENDEAVORS
LEADERSHIP: Motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal or destination.
PARTNERSHIP: Developing relationships between a wide range of groups and individuals through
collaboration and shared responsibility.
STEWARDSHIP: Embracing the responsibility of enhancing and protecting resources considered
worth caring for and preserving.
CORE VALUES
VISION
DRAFT STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
LEADERSHIP | PARTNERSHIP | STEWARDSHIP
Chris Carrillo
Vice President
Themes Considered in the Update
• Shifting from change to long-term viability
• Consistent excellence
• Nurture and integrate the District brand
• Emphasize planning efforts
• Prioritize short-term and long-term maintenance
• Enthusiasm/ Urgency
• Remember what makes us unique
• Success or failure comes down to our employees
• Highlight the historical transformation of the District to spur appreciation for where we are
currently and where we are going
Look Ahead for Strategic Objectives
• Build more storage capacity
• SNRC
• Address aging infrastructure
• Build staff capacity through addressing skillset and advancements in the organization
• Replacing vacant positions and planning for new positions
• Plan ahead to understand our path, in order to prepare for long-term costs as it relates to
discretionary funding (use of technology, analysis, planning, rate setting, project costs, reserve
funds, staffing costs)
• Prepare for the major development boom (processes, oversight, agreements)
• Continue high level of community involvement/ communication
• Water resource management (supply, conservation)
• Regulatory issues
• Security investments
• Updated Water and Wastewater Master Plans
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ronald L. Coats
President
James Morales, Jr.
Director
Nanette Shelton
Director
David E. Smith
Director
John Mura, General Manager/CEO
GOVERNING BOARD COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING
2017 SURVEY
What are the 3 questions that community members consistently ask you?
1.
2.
3.
What are your answers to those questions?
1.
2.
3.
What additional information would be helpful to better prepare for these questions in the future?
What is an unusual question that you have been asked by a community member?
What was your response?
What additional information could have been provided to you ahead of time to better respond that question?
31111 greenspot road, highland, ca 92346 | ph: (909) 889-9501 | www.eastvalley.org
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
LEADERSHIP • PARTNERSHIP • STEWARDSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ronald L. Coats Chris Carrillo James Morales, Jr. Nanette Shelton David E. Smith
President Vice President Director Director Director
John Mura, General Manager/CEO