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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MEETING
Thursday, November 16, 2017 6:30 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
J. Wayne Miller, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Al Nederhood, Vice President Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Andrew J. Hall, Director John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
Phil Hawkins, Director Gina Knight, HR/Risk and Safety Manager
Brooke Jones, Director Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Art Vega, Information Technology Manager
Annie Alexander, Executive Assistant
Kaden Young, Management Analyst
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, Partner, Kidman Law LLP
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1. Review of District's Mission, Vision and Goals
Attendees discussed the District's mission and vision statements and
agreed on the following language:
MISSION STATEMENT
Yorba Linda Water District will provide reliable water and sewer
services to protect public health and the environment with financial
integrity and superior customer service.
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VISION STATEMENT
Yorba Linda Water District will accomplish our mission to improve
the quality of life for those we serve by:
■ Embracing Proven Technology
■ Improving Customer Satisfaction
■ Providing Efficient and Responsive Operations
■ Ensuring Reliable Infrastructure
The group also discussed the District's core values and agreed on the
following language:
CORE VALUES
Integrity — We demonstrate integrity every day by practicing the
highest ethical standards and by ensuring that our actions follow
our words.
Accountability — We acknowledge that both the Board and staff of
the District are accountable to the public that we serve, as well as
to each other.
Responsibility — We take full responsibility for our actions. We
maintain a commitment of courtesy, assessment and resolution
with all customer concerns.
Transparency — We promote a culture where we actively listen to
our customers and communicate openly about our policies,
processes and plans for the future.
Teamwork — Success centers on working together and sharing
information and resources to achieve common goals.
Civility — We are dedicated to ensuring that every voice of the
District is treated with dignity and respect, and that differences are
valued and individual abilities and contributions are recognized.
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The group then discussed the following core values and/or goals and
determined to continue review of same at the next strategic planning
workshop.
■ Communicate Openly
■ Financial Sustainability
■ District Aesthetics
■ District Security
■ District Culture/Ethics
■ Professional Staffing
■ Emergency Preparedness
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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Annie Alexander
Assistant Board Secretary
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