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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - Legislative & Public Outreach Committee - 02/13/2025LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 13, 2025 East Valley Water District was formed in 1954 and provides water and wastewater services to 108,000 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 James Morales Jr. Governing Board Member Ronald L. Coats Governing Board Member Legislative & Public Outreach Committee Meeting  February 13, 2025 ­ 1:00 PM 31111 Greenspot Road, Highland, CA 92346 www.eastvalley.org 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. 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.October 10, 2024 Legislative & Public Outreach Committee Meeting Minutes INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 2.Community Outreach Update 3.Conservation Update DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.Set the Day and Time to Hold Recurring Meetings REPORTS 5.Public Affairs/Conservation Activities ADJOURN LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEEFEBRUARY 13, 2025East Valley Water District was formed in 1954 and provides water and wastewater services to108,000 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 James Morales Jr. Governing Board Member Ronald L. Coats Governing Board Member Legislative & Public Outreach Committee Meeting  February 13, 2025 ­ 1:00 PM 31111 Greenspot Road, Highland, CA 92346 www.eastvalley.org 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. 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.October 10, 2024 Legislative & Public Outreach Committee Meeting Minutes INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 2.Community Outreach Update 3.Conservation Update DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.Set the Day and Time to Hold Recurring Meetings REPORTS 5.Public Affairs/Conservation Activities ADJOURN LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEEFEBRUARY 13, 2025East Valley Water District was formed in 1954 and provides water and wastewater services to108,000 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 MEMBERSJames Morales Jr.Governing Board Member Ronald L. CoatsGoverning Board MemberLegislative & Public Outreach Committee Meeting February 13, 2025 ­ 1:00 PM31111 Greenspot Road, Highland, CA 92346www.eastvalley.orgPLEASE 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 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. 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.October 10, 2024 Legislative & Public Outreach Committee Meeting Minutes INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 2.Community Outreach Update 3.Conservation Update DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.Set the Day and Time to Hold Recurring Meetings REPORTS 5.Public Affairs/Conservation Activities ADJOURN Agenda Item #1 February 13, 20251 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item #1 Consent Item Regular Meeting TO: Committee Members FROM: Public Affairs/Conservation Manager SUBJECT: October 10, 2024 Legislative & Public Outreach Committee Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDATION That the Legislative & Public Outreach Committee approve the October 10, 2024 meeting minutes. DISTRICT PILLARS AND STRATEGIES II - Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability a. Uphold Transparent and Accountable Fiscal and Resource Management FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. Respectfully submitted: ________________ William Ringland Public Affairs/Conservation Manager ATTACHMENTS October 10, 2024 Legislative & Public Outreach Committee Meeting Minutes 10-10-2024 cmc 2 0 6 4 Draft Pending Approval EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT OCTOBER 10, 2024 LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 8, 2024, COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES COMMUNITY OUTREACH UPDATE 10-10-2024 cmc 2 0 6 4 Information only. MAKING CONSERVATION A CALIFORNIA WAY OF LIFE The Conservation Coordinator provided an update on the State’s regulation for Making Conservation a California Way of Life which includes three components, 1) urban water use objective, 2) commercial, industrial, and institutional performance measures, and 3) annual reporting. She stated that implementation of AB 1668 and SB 606 established unique targets for each urban water supplier to achieve long term water use efficiency; compliance begins January 1, 2025. She also provided information on upcoming projects which include, the continued development of a Drought Contingency Plan which will be submitted to the Bureau of Reclamation for review, a Request for Proposal that was posted for Water Efficiency Support Services, a student education program, and the continued promotion of the upcoming Conservation Festival on November 2. Information only. WATER EFFICIENCY SUPPORT SERVICES The Public Affairs/Conservation Manager stated that staff initiated a Request for Proposals (RFP) for water efficiency support services to assist with implementation of water conservation measures and to provide water efficiency resources to the community. Staff received three proposals, which were reviewed by an evaluation committee, ultimately selecting two consultants. The proposed contract would be a one-year base contract with four one-year optional extensions with WaterWise Consulting, Inc. and GreenMedia Creations, Inc. Director Morales and Coats recommend that the contracts with WaterWise Consulting, Inc. and GreenMedia Creations, Inc. be presented to the Board of Directors for approval. LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM 2025-26 The Public Affairs/Conservation Manager stated with the start of each new legislative session, the District’s legislative platform is updated. He reviewed the contents of the Legislative Platform and the purpose of the document including engagement, benefits, and upcoming priorities. Director Morales and Coats recommend that the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Legislative Platform be presented to the Board of Directors for approval. 10-10-2024 cmc 2 0 6 4 PUBLIC AFFAIRS/CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES The Public Affairs/Conservation Manager provided an update on current activities including the submission of two grant applications and the release of a Request for Proposals for Grant Support services. Information only. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 11:46am. ______________________________ ______________________________ James Morales, Jr. Ron Coats Director Director Agenda Item #2 February 13, 20251 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item #2 Informational Item Regular Meeting TO: Committee Members FROM: Public Affairs/Conservation Manager SUBJECT: Community Outreach Update RECOMMENDATION This agenda item is for informational purposes only, no action is required. DISTRICT PILLARS AND STRATEGIES V - Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Leadership a. Utilize Effective Communication Methods to Foster Exceptional Community Relations d. Provide Education Programming that Empowers the Community FISCAL IMPACT This item is funded in the current fiscal year budget. Respectfully submitted: ________________ William Ringland Public Affairs/Conservation Manager ATTACHMENTS Presentation Agenda Item #3 February 13, 20251 Meeting Date: February 13, 2025 Agenda Item #3 Informational Item Regular Meeting TO: Committee Members FROM: Public Affairs/Conservation Manager SUBJECT: Conservation Update RECOMMENDATION This agenda item is for informational purposes only, no action is required. DISTRICT PILLARS AND STRATEGIES I - Effective Solutions a. Identify Opportunities to Optimize Natural Resources V - Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Leadership d. Provide Education Programming that Empowers the Community FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. Respectfully submitted: ________________ William Ringland Public Affairs/Conservation Manager ATTACHMENTS Presentation