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Approved August 8, 2024
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT APRIL 11, 2024
LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Cecilia Contreras, Public Affairs Coordinator, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and
led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Coats, Morales Jr.
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Michael Moore, General Manager/CEO; Cecilia Contreras, Public
Affairs Coordinator; Janett Robledo, Conservation Coordinator
GUEST(s): Pilar Onate
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Public Affairs Coordinator declared the public participation section of the meeting
open at 1:00 p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 8, 2024, COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
M/S/C (Coats- Morales) that the February 8, 2024 Committee meeting minutes be
approved as submitted.
The Public Affairs Coordinator requested that the Legislative Update be presented prior
to the Outreach Update due to the presenter having a time constraint.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The General Manager/CEO introduced the District’s legislative lobbyist Ms. Onate who
provided an update on the legislative activity this session including but not limited to
water rights, conservation regulations, and water affordability. Ms. Onate explained that
they continue to work closely with multiple agencies such as CMUA and ACWA to
continue to stay involved. District staff continues to monitor multiple bills including but
not limited to AB 460, AB 805, AB 1337, AB 1567, AB 1820, AB 1827, AB 2257, AB
2409, SB 903, SP 937, SB 1110, and SB 1330.
Information only.
OUTREACH UPDATE
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The Public Affairs Coordinator provided an update on the District’s outreach activities.
Updates included the startup of the Sterling Natural Resource Center, Greenspot Road
construction, upcoming SNRC Operations ribbon cutting event, and participating in the
Annual Highland YMCA 5k run. She stated that staff continues to work on the animated
wastewater video for educational purposes, website redesign, and creating the Fats,
Oil, and Grease (FOG) printed material. The Public Affairs team continues reaching out
to the community through ongoing social media campaigns, community pop-up events,
and the District’s digital engagement, such as conservation workshops, school career
days, Fix a Leak Week, and participating in the Citrus Harvest Festival. Upcoming
projects include a Prop 218 Notice, the Annual Fiscal Year budget, and the annual
Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).
Information only.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES
The Public Affairs Coordinator provided an update on current activities including but
were not limited to continued monitoring of legislation, the upcoming Community
Advisory Commission meeting on February 27 where Rate Study information will be
shared, and that the Facilities Rental program is continuing to be a success with 57
events scheduled currently throughout 2024 and into 2025.
Information only.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 1:57 p.m.
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James Morales, Jr. Ron Coats
Director Director