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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - Legislative & Public Outreach Committee - 10/18/2021LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE OCTOBER 18, 2021 East Valley Water District was formed in 1954 and provides water and wastewater services to 103,000 residents within the cities of San Bernardino and Highland, and portions of San Bernardino County. EVWD operates under the direction of a 5­member elected Board. COMMITTEE MEMBERS David E. Smith Governing Board Member Phillip Goodrich Governing Board Member Legislative & Public Outreach Committee Meeting **Rescheduled** October 18, 2021 ­ 2:00 PM 31111 Greenspot Road, Highland, CA 92346 Via Teleconference In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID­19 and in accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N­25­20 and N­29­20, this meeting is being conducted via teleconference. There will be no public location for attending this meeting in person. Members of the public may listen and provide public comment telephonically. Anyone wishing to join the meeting may do so using the following information: DIAL: 1­209­425­5876 and enter CONFERENCE ID: 320 504 521# You may also join by clicking HERE to join the meeting via Microsoft Teams. PLEASE NOTE: Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the District’s office located at 31111 Greenspot Rd., Highland, during normal business hours. Also, such documents are available on the District’s website at eastvalley.org and are subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), any request for a disability­related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, that is sought in order to participate in the above agendized public meeting should be directed to the District Clerk at (909) 885­4900 at least 72 hours prior to said meeting. 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. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 Chairman of the Board. Under the State of California Brown Act, the Board of Directors is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter will automatically be referred to staff for an appropriate response or action and may appear on the agenda at a future meeting. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Board of Directors to be routine and will be enacted in one motion. There 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. 1.Approve the April 8, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes 2.Approve June 10, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes 3.Approve the August 12, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 4.Sterling Natural Resource Center Project Update 5.Conservation Pilot Parkway Turf Replacement Program Update 6.Legislative Update REPORTS 7.Directors’ Comments 8.Staff’s Comments ADJOURN LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEEOCTOBER 18, 2021East Valley Water District was formed in 1954 and provides water and wastewater services to103,000 residents within the cities of San Bernardino and Highland, and portions of SanBernardino County.EVWD operates under the direction of a 5­member elected Board.COMMITTEE MEMBERS David E. Smith Governing Board Member Phillip Goodrich Governing Board Member Legislative & Public Outreach Committee Meeting **Rescheduled** October 18, 2021 ­ 2:00 PM 31111 Greenspot Road, Highland, CA 92346 Via Teleconference In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID­19 and in accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N­25­20 and N­29­20, this meeting is being conducted via teleconference. There will be no public location for attending this meeting in person. Members of the public may listen and provide public comment telephonically. Anyone wishing to join the meeting may do so using the following information: DIAL: 1­209­425­5876 and enter CONFERENCE ID: 320 504 521# You may also join by clicking HERE to join the meeting via Microsoft Teams. PLEASE NOTE: Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the District’s office located at 31111 Greenspot Rd., Highland, during normal business hours. Also, such documents are available on the District’s website at eastvalley.org and are subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), any request for a disability­related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, that is sought in order to participate in the above agendized public meeting should be directed to the District Clerk at (909) 885­4900 at least 72 hours prior to said meeting. 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. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 Chairman of the Board. Under the State of California Brown Act, the Board of Directors is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter will automatically be referred to staff for an appropriate response or action and may appear on the agenda at a future meeting. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Board of Directors to be routine and will be enacted in one motion. There 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. 1.Approve the April 8, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes 2.Approve June 10, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes 3.Approve the August 12, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 4.Sterling Natural Resource Center Project Update 5.Conservation Pilot Parkway Turf Replacement Program Update 6.Legislative Update REPORTS 7.Directors’ Comments 8.Staff’s Comments ADJOURN LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEEOCTOBER 18, 2021East Valley Water District was formed in 1954 and provides water and wastewater services to103,000 residents within the cities of San Bernardino and Highland, and portions of SanBernardino County.EVWD operates under the direction of a 5­member elected Board.COMMITTEE MEMBERSDavid E. SmithGoverning Board Member Phillip GoodrichGoverning Board MemberLegislative & Public Outreach Committee Meeting **Rescheduled**October 18, 2021 ­ 2:00 PM31111 Greenspot Road, Highland, CA 92346Via TeleconferenceIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID­19 and in accordance with Governor Newsom’sExecutive Order N­25­20 and N­29­20, this meeting is being conducted via teleconference.There will be no public location for attending this meeting in person. Members of the publicmay listen and provide public comment telephonically.Anyone wishing to join the meeting may do so using the following information:DIAL: 1­209­425­5876 and enter CONFERENCE ID: 320 504 521#You may also join by clicking HERE to join the meeting via Microsoft Teams.PLEASE NOTE:Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of theagenda packet are available for public inspection in the District’s office located at 31111Greenspot Rd., Highland, during normal business hours. Also, such documents are availableon the District’s website at eastvalley.org and are subject to staff’s ability to post thedocuments before the meeting.Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), any request for a disability­relatedmodification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, that is sought in orderto participate in the above agendized public meeting should be directed to the District Clerkat (909) 885­4900 at least 72 hours prior to said meeting. 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. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF BOARD MEMBERS PUBLIC COMMENTS 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 Chairman of the Board. Under the State of California Brown Act, the Board of Directors is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter will automatically be referred to staff for an appropriate response or action and may appear on the agenda at a future meeting. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Board of Directors to be routine and will be enacted in one motion. There 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. 1.Approve the April 8, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes 2.Approve June 10, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes 3.Approve the August 12, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 4.Sterling Natural Resource Center Project Update 5.Conservation Pilot Parkway Turf Replacement Program Update 6.Legislative Update REPORTS 7.Directors’ Comments 8.Staff’s Comments ADJOURN Agenda Item #1 October 14, 20211 2 1 1 Meeting Date: October 14, 2021 Agenda Item #1 Consent Item Regular Meeting TO: Committee Members FROM: Kelly Malloy, Director of Strategic Services SUBJECT: Approve the April 8, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Legislative & Public Outreach Committee members approve the minutes as submitted. BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS N/A AGENCY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES II - Maintain a Commitment To Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability B. Utilize Effective Communication Methods REVIEW BY OTHERS This agenda item has been reviewed by the Public Affairs and Administration department. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. Respectfully submitted: ______________ Kelly Malloy Director of Strategic Services ATTACHMENTS 04/08/21 Meeting Minutes 04-08-2021 cmc 1 4 7 Subject to approval EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT April 08, 2021 LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE VIA TELECONFERENCE MINUTES Kelly Malloy, Director of Strategic Services, called the meeting to order at 2:03 pm and led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Goodrich, Smith ABSENT: None STAFF: Kelly Malloy, Director of Strategic Services; Cecilia Contreras, Public Affairs Coordinator; William Ringland, Public Affairs & Conservation Manager; Janett Robledo, Conservation Coordinator GUEST(s): None PUBLIC COMMENTS The Public Affairs Coordinator declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:03 pm. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. APPROVE THE AUGUST 13, 2020 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES M/S/C (Smith- Goodrich) that the August 13, 2020 committee meeting minutes be approved as submitted. APPROVE THE OCTOBER 8, 2020 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES M/S/C (Goodrich-Smith) that the October 8, 2020 committee meeting minutes be approved as submitted. APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 11, 2021 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES M/S/C (Smith- Goodrich) that the February 11, 2021 committee meeting minutes be approved as submitted. STERLING NATURAL RESOURCE CENTER PROJECT UPDATE The Director of Strategic Services provided an update on the progress of construction for the Sterling Natural Resource Center (SNRC) to include the delivery of the generator, installation of iron beams in the influent pump building, grading of the site, 04-08-2021 cmc 1 4 7 and that drywall, doors and painting have been done at the Administration building; that now construction has gone vertical and is more visible from the street. She stated that staff continues to outreach with the surrounding neighborhood with a bi-monthly newsletter that spotlights an SNRC team member along with a construction update and impacts; that staff has started to plan for the Topping Out ceremony that will take place in June and are working with the COVID restrictions to be able to host this event safely. Information only. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE The Conservation Coordinator stated staff along with the efforts from the District’s legislative lobbyist continues to monitor multiple bills including but not limited to monitoring the response of COVID-19, SB 45, AB 1500, AB 1434, AB 377 SB 222, and SB 223; that staff continues to be part of group discussions with Association of California Water Agencies and California Municipal Utilities Association in regard to the disconnection moratorium. Information only. CONSERVATION UPDATE The Conservation Coordinator shared with the Committee that this year is on track to becoming the third driest year; that the Governor may be declaring a State drought emergency; and that the State Water Project allocation has been reduced from ten percent to five percent. She stated that the rebate programs continue to be successful and that the District is looking into a parkway turf removal pilot program; that staff will be working with a licensed contractor for assistance with design and implementation; and that this would be a direct install program at no cost to the customer. Information only. OUTREACH UPDATE The Public Affairs/Conservation Manager shared an update on the recent outreach efforts that have been created for the community including but not limited to proactive engagement prior to Capital Improvement Project construction, Pathways Programs, Conservation virtual workshop, and Sterling Natural Resource Center project updates; that staff continues to find new ways to engage with customers through social media, print advertisements, and monthly bill inserts. Information only. DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS Director Smith thanked staff for the information presented. 04-08-2021 cmc 1 4 7 Director Goodrich stated that the information presented was very well prepared and is continuously impressed with staff’s knowledge. Information only. STAFF’S COMMENTS The Director of Strategic Services thanked the Directors for their time and reminded that the next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2021 at 2 pm. Information only. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 3:29 pm. ______________________________ ______________________________ David E. Smith Phillip R. Goodrich Director Director Agenda Item #2 October 14, 20211 2 1 2 Meeting Date: October 14, 2021 Agenda Item #2 Consent Item Regular Meeting TO: Committee Members FROM: Kelly Malloy, Director of Strategic Services SUBJECT: Approve June 10, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Legislative & Public Outreach Committee members approve the June 10, 2021 minutes as submitted. BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS N/A AGENCY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES II - Maintain a Commitment To Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability B. Utilize Effective Communication Methods REVIEW BY OTHERS This agenda item has been reviewed by the Public Affairs and Administration department. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. Respectfully submitted: ________________ Kelly Malloy Director of Strategic Services ATTACHMENTS 06-10-21 Committee meeting minutes 06-10-2021 cmc 1 4 8 Subject to approval EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT June 10, 2021 LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE VIA TELECONFERENCE MINUTES Kelly Malloy, Director of Strategic Services, called the meeting to order at 2:02 pm and led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Goodrich, Smith ABSENT: None STAFF: Kelly Malloy, Director of Strategic Services; Cecilia Contreras, Public Affairs Coordinator; William Ringland, Public Affairs/Conservation Manager; Janett Robledo, Conservation Coordinator GUEST(s): None PUBLIC COMMENTS The Public Affairs Coordinator declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:03 pm. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. STERLING NATURAL RESOURCE CENTER PROJECT UPDATE The Director of Strategic Services provided an update on the Sterling Natural Resource Center construction; that Southern California Edison is ready to connect the electrical service and preparing to start testing, potholing permits have been pulled to start looking for other utilities in Greenspot Road; that lead times on the pipelines are higher than they have been historically; that staff has been working on outreach materials; that staff has been working on coordinating schedules with the 210 freeway expansion construction detours; and that staff continues to work with the regulatory agencies for the permits still needed for the project. Ms. Malloy stated that staff has been hosting small tours of the site with local agencies and continues to share the construction progress through the website, social media, and bill inserts. Ms. Malloy shared that Rocky Welborn has been promoted to Water Reclamation Manager and he is the first full-time position filled for the SNRC. Information only. BRANDING GUIDELINES UPDATE The Public Affairs/Conservation Manager shared the branding guidelines update with the Committee; that the brand has evolved and changed and staff has been working on a document that shows the foundational visual effort; and that this document includes information about the logo, placement, colors, icons, callouts, style, and design. 06-10-2021 cmc 1 4 8 Information only. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE The Conservation Coordinator provided an update on the legislative monitoring activity this session and that the District’s legislative lobbyist continues to monitor multiple bills including but not limited to AB 361, AB 1500, SB 45, SB 222, SB 3232 and the Fiscal Year 2021-22 State budget; that staff also continues to monitor the COVID-19 response, drought declarations, and conservation regulations. Information only. DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS Director Goodrich stated that he appreciates the information presented at these committee meetings and looks forward to hearing the updates provided. Information only. STAFF’S COMMENTS The Director of Strategic Services thanked the Directors for their time and reminded that the next meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2021 at 2 pm. Information only. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 3:04 pm. ______________________________ ______________________________ David E. Smith Phillip R. Goodrich Director Director Agenda Item #3 October 14, 20211 2 1 3 Meeting Date: October 14, 2021 Agenda Item #3 Consent Item Regular Meeting TO: Committee Members FROM: Kelly Malloy, Director of Strategic Services SUBJECT: Approve the August 12, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Legislative and Public Outreach Committee approve the August 12, 2021 minutes as submitted. BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS N/A AGENCY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES II - Maintain a Commitment To Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability B. Utilize Effective Communication Methods REVIEW BY OTHERS This agenda item has been reviewed by the Public Affairs and Administration department. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. Respectfully submitted: ________________ Kelly Malloy Director of Strategic Services ATTACHMENTS 08-12-21 Committee meeting minutes 08-12-2021 cmc Subject to approval EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT August 12, 2021 LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE VIA TELECONFERENCE MINUTES William Ringland, Conservation/Public Affairs Manager, called the meeting to order at 2:02 pm and Director Smith led the flag salute. PRESENT: Directors: Goodrich, Smith ABSENT: None STAFF: William Ringland, Public Affairs/Conservation Manager; Cecilia Contreras, Public Affairs Coordinator; Roxana Morales, Public Affairs Specialist GUEST(s): None PUBLIC COMMENTS The Public Affairs Coordinator declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:02 pm. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed. CONSERVATION UPDATE The Public Affairs/Conservation Manager provided an update on the current drought status; that the Governor has called for a voluntary fifteen percent water use reduction; that the District is currently in Stage One of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan; and that staff has been actively working on messaging to include information on the District’s rebates. Mr. Ringland stated that District staff is working on ways to track the use and efficiency of rebates. Information only. REDISIGN OF THE CURRENT BILL The Public Affairs/Conservation Manager shared the redesign of the monthly utility bill that staff have been working towards; that some changes include enhancements to the breakdown of services, historical usage data, message center visibility, helpful bill information, and a more streamlined payment stub; that this new redesign is planned to roll out to customers once the Sterling Natural Resource Center is online and operational. Information only. 08-12-2021 cmc DRONE PROGRAM UPDATE The Public Affairs/Conservation Manager stated that the District has been working towards certifying staff to receive their certification to operate an Unmanned Ariel Vehicle (UAV) or drone; that these staff members have been taking courses to pass the FAA Part 107 certification exam; that the District is working with the San Bernardino Airport for staff to take ground school training which is necessary to be able to operate the drone; that having this ability will allow staff to enhance the current outreach to customers by being able to show ariel pictures of construction areas, infrastructure, and CIP progress. Information only. OUTREACH PROGRAM The Public Affairs/Conservation Manager provided an update on the District’s outreach program to include updates to customers on CIP projects, development and production of the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) and Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget, campaign for Smart Irrigation month, and the Sterling Natural Resource Center; that staff continues to find the best ways to reach out to customers through social media platforms, bill inserts, email blasts, and newspaper ads. Information only. DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS Chairman Smith thanked staff for the excellent presentation. Vice Chairman Goodrich stated that he appreciates the information and that the District is moving on the right track. Information only. STAFF’S COMMENTS The Public Affairs/Conservation Manager thanked the Directors for their time and reminded that the next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2021 at 2pm. Information only. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 2:52 pm. ______________________________ ______________________________ David E. Smith Phillip R. Goodrich Director Director Agenda Item #4 October 14, 20211 2 0 8 Meeting Date: October 14, 2021 Agenda Item #4 Informational Item Regular Meeting TO: Committee Members FROM: Director of Strategic Services SUBJECT: Sterling Natural Resource Center Project Update RECOMMENDATION This agenda item is for informational purposes only, no action required. BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS Construction activities continue for the Sterling Natural Resource Center. Since the project is using the progressive design-build model, construction continues while design efforts reach their final stages. These complex activities take place in a collaborative team environment with the project partners. Significant construction continues throughout the project area ranging from highly technical equipment installation to pouring curb and gutter. Offsite work continues with the recycled water pipeline installation near 5th Street and Central Avenue. Final design is underway for the pipeline alignment leading to the new Weaver Recharge Basins. Efforts continue to work through the various regulatory approvals, working closely with the State Water Resources Control Board, Southern California Edison, South Coast Air Quality Management District, CalTrans, Metropolitan Water District, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the cities of Highland and San Bernardino. This is an on- going process in tandem with the construction effort. The District continues to provide information through website content, social media posts, and bill inserts. Additional outreach is being sent bi-monthly to residents living in the vicinity of the site. There will be a need for increased coordination with the surrounding schools in preparation for street improvements scheduled for the end of 2022 and final air quality permitting notifications. Staff is looking for new opportunities to engage with the community to support the organizational mission. AGENCY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES I - Implement Effective Solutions Through Visionary Leadership A. Identify Opportunities to Optimize Natural Resources II - Maintain a Commitment To Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability D. Provide Quality Information to Encourage Community Engagement Agenda Item #4 October 14, 20212 2 0 8 Meeting Date: October 14, 2021 Agenda Item #4 Informational Item REVIEW BY OTHERS This agenda item has been reviewed by Public Affairs. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. Respectfully submitted: ________________ Kelly Malloy Director of Strategic Services ATTACHMENTS SNRC Presentation October 14, 2021 East Valley Water District Sterling Natural Resource Center Update 2 STERLING NATURAL RESOURCE CENTER •Center will treat up to 8 million gallons of wastewater per day and recharge the local groundwater basin •Three-years of construction on October 20 •Team Sterling completed 95% of construction •Staff are working to complete the remaining 5% of highly-technical construction •Facility testing will be required before beginning operations •Operations anticipated to begin in 2022 3 4 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 5 66 AERATION BASINS/MBR Construction Flyover 7 8 Agenda Item #5 October 14, 20211 2 1 0 Meeting Date: October 14, 2021 Agenda Item #5 Informational Item Regular Meeting TO: Committee Members FROM: Kelly Malloy, Director of Strategic Services SUBJECT: Conservation Pilot Parkway Turf Replacement Program Update RECOMMENDATION This agenda item is for informational purposes only, no action required. BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS In July 2021, the District expanded the outdoor rebates by setting up a Pilot Parkway Turf Replacement Program. There are small sections of parkways spread throughout the District’s service area and have been identified to use a significant amount of water for maintenance. The new pilot program was developed to help customers become more water efficient and assist residents required to maintain parkways into compliance with the District’s Conservation Ordinance. Immanuel Baptist Church was identified as the first participant under the pilot program as the facility has over 3,700 square feet of parkway turf. In this program, the District contracts with a landscape architect to create a landscape design and install the new water efficient material. The new design incorporates drip irrigation, boulders, decomposed granite, and variety of water friendly plants. The new parkway design is completed and the herbicide has been applied to remove the existing turf. Over the next several weeks, crews will relandscape the parkway, install necessary drip irrigation and monitor the plants installed. This first pilot project installation is anticipated to be completed by early November. Upon installation of the new parkway, District staff will review the overall water savings gained through this process and assess the results of the pilot program. The District will then determine the feasibility and possible expansion of the pilot program to include additional commercial/residential properties within the service area. AGENCY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES II - Maintain a Commitment To Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability D. Provide Quality Information to Encourage Community Engagement III - Deliver Public Service With Purpose While Embracing Continuous Growth Agenda Item #5 October 14, 20212 2 1 0 Meeting Date: October 14, 2021 Agenda Item #5 Informational Item B. Strive to Provide World Class Customer Relations FISCAL IMPACT This item is funded in the current fiscal year budget. Respectfully submitted: ________________ Kelly Malloy Director of Strategic Services ATTACHMENTS Presentation OCTOBER 14, 2021 PILOT PARKWAY TURF REPLACEMENT PROGRAM •Parkway on Baseline Ave. between Webster St. and Streater Ave. •Remove 3,720 square feet of grass turf •Potential 30% water savings •Goal to assist customers and bring them into compliance of the Conservation Ordinance 2 IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 3 PROPOSED PARKWAY DESIGN Agenda Item #6 October 14, 20211 2 0 6 Meeting Date: October 14, 2021 Agenda Item #6 Informational Item Regular Meeting TO: Committee Members FROM: Director of Strategic Services SUBJECT: Legislative Update RECOMMENDATION This agenda item is for informational purposes only, no action required. BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS East Valley Water District worked to monitor pieces of legislation and advocate for the District’s 2020-21 Legislative Platform throughout the legislative session that ended on September 10, 2021. Many water related bills signed into law this session related to the COVID-19 pandemic, conservation efforts, and customer water affordability. Of these bills, several were held over to the second legislative session which begins in January 2022. District staff will continue to look for opportunities to stay engaged on these pieces of legislation. Various bills evolved over the public revision policy, serving as a reminder to the dynamic and ever-changing world, pushing the District to remain vigilant throughout the legislative process. The District’s actions to advocate and propose amendments to pieces of legislation require the use of different tactics to help further local priorities. District staff worked alongside industry coalitions, such as ACWA and CMUA, to participate in working groups, sign coalition letters, and engage in briefings with elected officials and their staff. East Valley Water District partners with several lobbyists to engage legislators and their staff members, secure funding sources, and build relationships across the State. Finally, the District takes a collaborative approach with industry counterparts in advocating, supporting and changing pieces of legislation. Bills of note that received the Governor’s signature and will become law include: · AB 1434 AB 361- Open meetings: state and local agencies · SB 9 & 10- Housing development approvals · SB170- Budget Act of 2021 · SB323- Local water and sewer rates Looking to the 2022 legislative session, District staff will monitor and actively participate in the process for following bills: · AB 1434 - Urban water use objectives: indoor residential water use · SB 222 - Water Affordability assistance program · SB 223 - Discontinuation of residential water service Agenda Item #6 October 14, 20212 2 0 6 Meeting Date: October 14, 2021 Agenda Item #6 Informational Item · Septic to Sewer funding opportunities Together with our industry coalitions, lobbyists, and industry counterparts, the District will maintain active participation throughout the session to ensure the District’s concerns are voiced and heard. AGENCY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES I - Implement Effective Solutions Through Visionary Leadership C. Strengthen Regional, State and National Partnerships REVIEW BY OTHERS This agenda item has been reviewed by the Public Affairs Department. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. Respectfully submitted: ________________ Kelly Malloy Director of Strategic Services