HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 03/23/2022Regular Board Meeting
Meeting Date: March 23, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Approved May 12, 2022
The Chairman of the Board called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS
PRESENT
Directors: Carrillo, Coats, Goodrich, Morales, Smith
ABSENT
Directors: 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; Pat
Milroy, Operations Manager; Rocky Welborn, Water Reclamation Manager; Shayla
Antrim, Sr. Administrative Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL
Jean Cihigoyenetche
GUESTS
Members of the public
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Goodrich declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 4:31
p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
a. Approval of Agenda
The Sr. Administrative Assistant stated that staff is requesting that agenda item 3.b. be
removed from the agenda.
A motion was made by Director Coats, seconded by Director Carrillo that the Board
approve the March 23, 2022 agenda as amended.
The motion carried by the following:
Ayes: Carrillo, Coats, Goodrich, Morales, Smith
Noes: None
Absent: None
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 4:32 p.m. as provided in the Ralph M. Brown
Act Government Code Section 54956.8 to discuss the item listed on the agenda.
RECONVENE THE MEETING
The Board reconvened the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. John Mura led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS
Directors: Carrillo, Coats, Goodrich, Morales, Smith
ABSENT
Directors: None
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
With respect to Item #2a: Legal Counsel stated that no reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS
• Introduction of Newly Hired Employees
o Ryan Ritualo, Information Technology Manager
o Nathan Carlson, Senior Engineer
o William Ringland, Conservation/Public Affairs Manager
o Jeremy Salas, Network Administrator
o Leianna Sara, Customer Service Representative I
The General Manager/CEO welcomed and introduced employees that were newly hired
since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Presentation to Eileen Tafolla-Bateman for 25 Years of Dedicated
Public Service
The General Manager/CEO presented Ms. Eileen Taffolla-Bateman with a resolution for
25 years of dedicated service to the District. Ms. Bateman accepted the resolution with
a speech of appreciation.
• Presentation to Dale Barlow for 25 Years of Dedicated Public Service
The Sr. Administrative Assistant announced that Mr. Barlow is unable to attend due to
unforeseen circumstances and that he will be presented with the resolution at a future
meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Goodrich declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 5:34
p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Investment Transaction Report for Month Ended February 28, 2022
c. February 2022 Disbursements: Accounts payable disbursements for the
period include check numbers 258974 through 259102, bank drafts, and ACH
payments in the amount $8,459,940.91 and $409,852.14
A motion was made by Director Coats, seconded by Vice-Chairman Morales, that the
Board approve the Consent Calendar item as submitted.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Coats, Goodrich, Carrillo, Morales, Smith
Noes: None
Absent: None
4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
a. Sterling Natural Resource Center Update
The Director of Strategic Services provided a presentation with an update of
construction progress at the Sterling Natural Resource Center (SNRC). The presentation
included a flyover video of the SNRC and information regarding the Regional Recycled
Water System: the Weaver Basin. She stated that the video will be posted on the
District's website and social media.
For information only.
5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
a. Consider approval of Plant 101 Stationary Emergency Generator System
Construction Contract
The Director of Engineering and Operations provided information regarding the
allocation of grant money received through the Community Power Resiliency Allocation
to Special Districts Program, a program to support additional preparedness measures in
response to power outage events. He stated staff solicited a request for bids to
construct a stationary emergency generator system at Plant 101 and is recommending
that the District enter into a contract with Baker Electric, Inc.
A motion was made by Director Carrillo, seconded by Director Smith, that the Board
authorize the General Manager/CEO to execute a contract with Baker Electric, Inc. to
construct a stationary emergency generator system at Plant 101 for a not-to-exceed
amount of $114,141.00.
The motion carried by the following:
Ayes: Carrillo, Coats, Goodrich, Morales, Smith
Noes: None
Absent: None
b. Consider approval of revisions to Facility Use Policy
The Director of Strategic Services discussed revisions to the Facility Use Policy. She
discussed the current Facility Rental Program and modifications to the program once
the Sterling Natural Resource Center Administration building becomes available for the
community to utilize. She reviewed some of the key changes to the Program, including
but not limited to removing the requirement to add a contracted server for events with
alcohol. She stated that is important to note that facility rentals are not being funded by
ratepayers, but by facility rental fees. The Director of Strategic Services added that the
Facility Use Policy was reviewed by the Community Advisory Commission and the
Legislative & Public Outreach Committee.
A motion was made by Director Coats, seconded by Vice-Chairman Morales, that the
Board approve the revisions to the Facility Use Policy as submitted.
The motion carried by the following:
Ayes: Carrillo, Coats, Goodrich, Morales, Smith
Noes: None
Absent: None
c. Consider Regular and Alternate Special Districts Member Representatives
for the Local Agency Formation Commission of San Bernardino County
(LAFCO) Elections
The General Manager/CEO provided background information on the services that San
Bernardino County LAFCO provides and stated that there is one seat up for the position
of Regular Special District Member and one seat for Alternate Special District Member .
Director Morales recommended that the Board consider voting for Steven Farrell of the
Crestline Village Water District, as Regular Special District Member, and Kevin Kenley of
Cucamonga Valley Water District as the Alternate Member of the LAFCO for San
Bernardino County. He briefly discussed his reason for his recommendation and stated
that they would represent the best interests of the District.
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Morales, seconded by Director Coats, that the
Board select Steven Farrell and Kevin Kenley on the official ballots for the Regular and
Alternate Special District Member for the 2022 LAFCO Commission election.
The motion carried by the following:
Ayes: Carrillo, Coats, Goodrich, Morales, Smith
Noes: None
Absent: None
6. REPORTS
a. Board of Directors' Reports
Director Smith reported on the following: March 14 he discussed District business with
the General Manager/CEO; March 20 he participated in the Local Agency Formation
Commission of San Bernardino County's meeting; March 21 he attended the Association
of San Bernardino County Special Districts meeting where there was a presentation on
cloud seeding; and March 23 he participated in the Highland Chamber of Commerce
monthly meeting.
Director Carrillo reported on the following: March 16 he participated in the City of San
Bernardino City Council meeting; March 21 he met with the General Manager/CEO
where he was provided a District update; and March 22 he participated in the Inland
Action meeting via Zoom.
Director Coats reported on the following: March 14 he participated in the San
Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District's Board meeting where they discussed
redistricting; March 14 he attended the Association of San Bernardino County Special
Districts Board meeting where they discussed upcoming meetings; March 16-18 he
attended the Water Education Foundation's Lower Colorado Tour; March 21 he
attended the Association of San Bernardino County Special Districts monthly meeting;
and March 22 he attended the Highland Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting.
Vice-Chairman Morales reported on the following: March 10 he participated in the
Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Region 9 Board meeting; March 11 he
participated in the East Valley Association of Realtors meeting where he provided a
Sterling Natural Resource Center update; March 11 & 14 he participated in ACWA
Region 9 Work Group meetings; March 15 he participated in the San Bernardino Valley
Municipal Water District Board's meeting where they discussed their Strategic Plan;
March 21 he met with the General Manager/CEO to discuss District business; and March
22 he participated in the ACWA Region 9 Board meeting.
Chairman Goodrich reported on the following: March 17 he met with the General
Manager/CEO to review the agenda; March 21 he attended the Association of San
Bernardino County Special Districts meeting where there was a presentation on cloud
seeding; and March 22 he met with the General Manager/CEO to discuss District
business.
Information only.
b. General Manager/CEO Report
The General Manager/CEO reported on the following:
• The District will have a booth at the Citrus Harvest Festival this Saturday, March
26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• The Engineering & Operations Committee will be holding a meeting March 28 at
2:30 p.m. in the Boardroom. He added that all future meetings of the District will
be in person only.
• He stated that he will be representing the region by highlighting the Sterling
Natural Resource Center project at several events during the month of April and
for this reason, he will not be in attendance at any Board meetings in April:
o April 5 -CMUA (California Municipal Utilities Association) Water & Power
Conference he will be providing a presentation regarding Successful
Community Engagement Strategies.
o April 14 -CWEA's (California Water Environment Association) Annual
Conference where he will provide a presentation on Delivering Critical
Projects Through Meaningful Community Connections.
o April 15-21 -Singapore International Water Conference where the Sterling
Natural Resource Center will be highlighted.
• The General Manager/CEO announced that now that we have returned to normal
in-person operations after 2 years of COVID safety adjustments, the
Demonstration Garden is now open to the public.
Information only.
c. Legal Counsel Report
No report at this time.
d. Board of Directors' Comments
Vice-Chairman Morales thanked everyone for attending the meeting and praised staff
for their hard work during the pandemic.
Director Coats stated that it's great to be back to in-person meetings; and wished his
wife a happy wedding anniversary.
Director Carrillo stated that he's happy to be back to in-person meetings.
Director Smith thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
ADJOURN
Chairman Goodrich adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m.
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