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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-08 - Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee Meeting Agenda Packet2. r a Linda Water District AGENDA YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT EXEC- ADMIN- ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 COMMITTEE Director Phil Hawkins, Chair Director Gary T. Melton PUBLIC COMMENTS STAFF Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer Cindy Botts, Management Analyst Any individual wishing to address the committee is requested to identify themselves and state the matter on which they wish to comment. If the matter is on this agenda, the committee Chair will recognize the individual for their comment when the item is considered. No action will be taken on matters not listed on this agenda. Comments are limited to matters of public interest and matters within the jurisdiction of the Water District. Comments are limited to five minutes. ACTION CALENDAR This portion of the agenda is for items where staff presentations and committee discussions are needed prior to formal committee action. 2.1. Staff Travel Expense Reimbursement and Ethics Training Policy Recommendation: That the Committee recommend the Board of Directors approve the Staff Travel and Reimbursement Policy. 2.2. California Urban Water Conservation Counsel Signatory Recommendation: That the Committee consider deferring a recommendation to the Board of Directors for the District's participation and commitment to become a signatory of the California Urban Water Conservation Council's Memorandum of Understanding. 2.3. Authorizing Additional Director Attendance at Intergovernmental Meetings Recommendation: That the Committee recommend the Board of Directors authorize and compensate a maximum of two Directors for attendance at WACO, ISDOC and LAFCO intergovernmental meetings. 2.4. District of Distinction Accreditation Recommendation: That the Committee consider recommending the Board of Directors support a direction and commitment toward achieving the "District of Distinction" accreditation. 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS This portion of the agenda is for matters such as technical presentations, drafts of proposed policies, or similar items for which staff is seeking the advice and counsel of the Committee members. This portion of the agenda may also include items for information only. 3.1. Board Tablet PC Policy (Verbal Report) 3.2. Legislative Affairs Update (Verbal Report) 3.3. General Counsel's Monthly Summary Report 3.4. Directors and General Manager Fees & Expenses (October - December 2011) 3.5. Status of Strategic Plan Initiatives 3.6. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks 4. ADJOURNMENT 4.1. The next meeting of the Executive - Administrative - Organizational Committee will be held March 14, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Items Distributed to the Committee Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, non - exempt public records that relate to open session agenda items and are distributed to a majority of the Committee less than seventy -two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection in the lobby of the District's business office located at 1717 E. Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870, during regular business hours. When practical, these public records will also be made available on the District's internet website accessible at http: / /www.ylwd.com /. Accommodations for the Disabled Any person may make a request for a disability - related modification or accommodation needed for that person to be able to participate in the public meeting by telephoning the Executive Secretary at 714 - 701 -3020, or writing to Yorba Linda Water District, P.O. Box 309, Yorba Linda, CA 92885 -0309. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. A telephone number or other contact information should be included so the District staff may discuss appropriate arrangements. Persons requesting a disability - related accommodation should make the request with adequate time before the meeting for the District to provide the requested accommodation. AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: February 8, 2012 To: Board of Directors From: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Presented By: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Prepared By: Cindy Botts, Management Analyst Subject: SUMMARY: Budgeted: Funding Source: Dept: ITEM NO. 2.1 N/A N/A Administration Reviewed by Legal: Pending CEQA Compliance: N/A Staff Travel Expense Reimbursement and Ethics Training Policy The Board Travel and Reimbursement Policy was updated March 10, 2011, as part of the 2011 goals and directives of the Board of Directors. In previous years, the Staff Travel and Reimbursement Policy has been updated in conjunction with the Board policy. The Staff Travel Reimbursement Policy attached mirrors that of the approved Board Travel Reimbursement Policy, and adds clarification in two areas. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee recommend the Board of Directors approve the Staff Travel and Reimbursement Policy. DISCUSSION: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides an annual update to Publication 1542, Per Diem Rates, which outlines all taxable and non - taxable employer reimbursement rates for travel. Publication 1542 allows two ways for determining allowable reimbursement rates. The first method is the "Reimbursement" method. The second method is the "Per Diem" method. Currently, both the Yorba Linda Water District and the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), use the "Reimbursement" method. Reimbursement Method • Requires an itemized receipt • Up to any dollar amount, as long as it is outlined in a policy • Only what is spent will be reimbursed Alternatively, a governing body, as outlined in AB 1234, is allowed slightly more flexibility within the IRS "Reimbursement" method. This flexibility permits spending more than the daily reimbursable amount on meals by "deducting" the overage amount from another day's meal allowance, provided the cumulative daily expenses over the duration of the activity or event are not exceeded. The attached policy mirrors the policy approved by the Board, for the Board's usage, as has been done in the past. However, two points regarding the meal allowance have been further clarified in the Staff Travel Reimbursement Policy. The first is the inclusion of a "per meal" reimbursement rate for meals that are not included as part of the conference or event. For example, should breakfast and lunch be included as part of the conference fee (and paid for by the District), the employee will have a set dollar amount for dinner, rather than the entirety of the $50 per day allowance. The second clarification pertains to meal expenses on travel days. A set amount of money per meal will be alloted for reimbursement on the days of travel, based on the time of travel. For example, an employee leaving a conference to return home at 8am and expected to be back in town by 10am, will have a set amount for breakfast reimbursed, but nothing for lunch or dinner, and shall not be allowed the full $50 per day allowance. STRATEGIC PLAN: WE 1 -E: Continue to Support Additional Training for Staff PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION(S): The Board last reviewed and updated the Staff Travel and Reimbursement Policy in 2006. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 12- XX Staff Travel Expense Reim.docx Description: Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 12 -XX RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT SETTING STAFF EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AND MANAGEMENT ETHICS TRAINING WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District have from time to time reaffirmed the importance of active participation of District staff in attending conferences, conventions, symposiums and legislative and intergovernmental meetings related to the mission of the District; and WHEREAS, irregular filing of compensation activity reports consumes staff resources and has the potential of exposing the District to criticism; and WHEREAS, this Resolution No. 12 -XX is intended to meet the requirements of AB 1234 and has been adopted during a public meeting. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District as follows: Section 1. Resolution No. 06 -12 is hereby rescinded effective immediately upon adoption of this Resolution. Section 2. It is the policy of the Board that the personnel of the District, as authorized by the Board of Directors, are encouraged to attend conferences, conventions, meetings, symposiums and legislative session (herein referred to as an "Activity" or "Activities ") relating to the mission of the District. It is further believed by the Board of Directors that it is important that full participation in these Activities in the coming years be encouraged so that the best interest of the District will at all times be served. Attendance at an occurrence not listed herein must be pre- approved by the General Manager in order to be considered as an Activity for the purposes of this policy. Section 3. That the District, in furtherance of these important policies, will pay or reimburse the following expenses incurred in attending such Activities: (a) Reimbursement. Staff shall be reimbursed for actual costs to attend Activities, not to exceed: Travel: $750 per round trip. Lodging: $400 per night Meals: $50 per day Actual and necessary expenses: $50 per day Resolution No. 12 -XX Setting Forth the Policy of Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred by Staff and Management Ethics Training (1) Notwithstanding the preceding, when available, Staff must use government or group rates for transportation and lodging. In addition, when lodging to be reimbursed is for an organized educational conference that would qualify for attendance under the Brown Act, including ethics training, the reimbursement cannot be more than the group rate published by the conference assuming it is available at the time the reimbursement is made. If the group rate is not available, the reimbursement cannot be more than the amount set forth above. (2) If an expense does not fall within the reimbursement rates discussed above or in Section 3(b)(1), it must be approved by the General Manager before it is incurred. (3) Meal expenses may include the reasonable costs of meals and beverages, not including alcoholic beverages. Any amount spent over the daily reimbursable amount set forth in this policy may either be "deducted" from another day's reimbursable amount during that same Activity, up to the total allowable reimbursable cost for the Activity, or the difference paid by the Director. When a conference or other Activity incorporates meals as part of the Activity, and the District has paid the cost of Activity, including any incorporated meals, the per diem rate of $50 per day shall not apply. Instead, meals that are not incorporated into the Activity cost shall be reimbursed up to the following rates. Alternative meals to those provided through the Activity shall not be reimbursed. Breakfast: $15 Lunch: $15 Dinner: $20 (4) Additionally, meal expenses on days in which travel to or from the Activity occur will not be reimbursed at the per diem rate of $50 per day, unless that travel day occurs on a day already scheduled for the Activity (such as a one day conference). Instead, meals shall be reimbursed up to the following rates, and will be based upon the individual's departure and return times in determining whether a meal was incurred during the period of travel. Breakfast: $15 Lunch: $15 Dinner: $20 Resolution No. 12 -XX Setting Forth the Policy of Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred by Staff and Management Ethics Training 2 (5) Actual and necessary expenses. Include tips for porters, baggage carries, bell hops, maids, stewards and stewardesses. Does not include laundry, cleaning or pressing of clothes, lodging taxes or the cost of telephone calls. (6) The District shall not incur the costs for a spouse, or their accompanying person. Section 4. In order to obtain reimbursement for the Activities in accordance with Section 3, the following procedures must be followed: (a) Staff shall submit all expense reimbursement requests on forms provided by the District. The completed form must show that the expenses for which reimbursement is requested meet the requirements set forth in this Resolution. (b) The form must be submitted within thirty (30) days of the Activity. (c) With the exception of mileage reimbursement, any expense shown on the form must have a corresponding, attached written receipt. (d) All forms and all receipts attached to them shall be public documents subject to redaction of any confidential information, such as credit card numbers. Section 5. Staff shall provide a brief report about the Activity attended at the expense of the District to the General Manager and /or their supervisor immediately after attendance at the Activity. Section 6. A full accounting of expenditures of public funds shall be made and become part of the records of the District. Section 7. Ethics Training. Every District Manager must receive ethics training at least once every two years. The District shall provide information annually on where training is available. All Managers shall provide a copy of proof of participation in the required ethics training to the District. Copies of proofs of participation shall be public documents and shall be retained by the District for five (5) years. Resolution No. 12 -XX Setting Forth the Policy of Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred by Staff and Management Ethics Training 3 PASSED AND ADOPTED this _th day of February 2012, by the following called vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Phil Hawkins, President Yorba Linda Water District ATTEST: Ken Vecchiarelli, Secretary Yorba Linda Water District Reviewed as to form by Legal Counsel: Arthur G. Kidman Kidman Law LLP Resolution No. 12 -XX Setting Forth the Policy of Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred by Staff and Management Ethics Training Meeting Date: To: From: Presented By: Prepared By: Subject SUMMARY: AGENDA REPORT February 8, 2012 Executive- Administrative- Organizational Committee Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Cindy Botts, Management Analyst Budgeted: Cost Estimate: Funding Source: Account No: Dept: Reviewed by Legal: CEQA Compliance: California Urban Water Conservation Counsel Signatory ITEM NO. 2.2 No $1,275 Water Operating Fund 1- 2020 - 0580 -55 Administration No N/A The District's FY 2011/13 Strategic Plan identifies the consideration of participation in the California Urban Water Conservation Council's (CUWCC) Best Management Practices (BMPs) as Strategic Plan Strategy CP 2 -C. This strategy is intended to meet the requirements of initiative CP 2: Increase Public Awareness of Water and Wastewater Related Items, of the Community Partnership goal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee consider deferring a recommendation to the Board of Directors for the District's participation and commitment to become a signatory of the California Urban Water Conservation Council's Memorandum of Understanding. DISCUSSION: The Californian Urban Water Conservation Council (CUWCC) was created to increase efficient water use statewide through partnerships among urban water agencies, public interest organizations, and private entities. The Council's goal is to integrate urban water conservation Best Management Practices (BMPs) into the planning and management of California's water resources, through the commitment of signatories of the Memorandum of Understanding to implementation of the five BMPs. District staff reviewed the BMPs against what the District is already doing and found the following: BMP 1: Utility Operations Programs- ALL CRITERIA MET • Conservation Coordinator • Metering of all accounts • Regulations to prohibit water waste with other agencies • Conservation pricing for water and wastewater (Encouraged - Not Required) BMP 2: Education Programs- ALL CRITERIA MET . Social Marketing . Conservation Collateral . School Education (Supported by MWDOC) . Adult Education (Public education thru website, telephone, etc.) BMP 3: Residential- NOT MET • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE • Rebates on washers & toilets • Residential audits - -- 28 /mo for 10 yrs • Conduct a conservation survey • Provide Tips at audit • Provide showerheads /aerators at audit BMP 4: Commercial, Industrial & Institutional- NOT MET • Includes City buildings- MWDOC can assist YLWD • 9% usage reduction over the next 10 yrs from 2008 yearly usage (500,000 units) • At the end of Yr 2 (total of .5 %): 2,500 units LESS • At the end of Yr 4 (total of 2.4 %): 12,000 units LESS • At the end of Yr 6 (total of 4.3 %): 21,500 units LESS • At the end of Yr 8 (total of 6.4 %): 32,000 units LESS • At the end of Yr 10 (total of 9 %): 45,000 units LESS BMP 5: Landscape- NOT MET • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE • Determine budgets of 70% of ETo to all accts- 5 /mo for 10 yrs • Provide notices on budget vs actual each month on bills • Offer technical assistance to those 20% over budget- 90% of ETo In addition to signing the Memorandum of Understanding and committing to implementing the five BMPs, CUWCC membership also requires yearly dues. The dues are as follows: • Administration Fee- $2,321 (currently MWDOC is paying for each agency) • Connection Charge- $.0260 x (23,800 Connections) _ $618.80 • Volumetric Charge- $.0325 x (- 20,OOOAF /year) _ $650 The full Memorandum of Understanding can be found at: http://www.cuwcc.org/mou-main- page.aspx ?ekmensel= b86195de 24 0 7872 5, or at www.cuwcc.org, under the Resource Center tab, on the left hand side. STRATEGIC PLAN: CP 2 -C: Consider Participation in the California Urban Water Conservation Council's Best Management Practices AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: February 8, 2012 To: Executive- Administrative- Organizational Committee From: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Presented By: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Prepared By: Cindy Botts, Management Analyst Budgeted: Total Budget: Cost Estimate: Funding Source: Account No: Job No: Dept: Reviewed by Legal: CEQA Compliance: ITEM NO. 2.3 Yes $90,000 $0 Operating Funds N/A N/A Board of Directors N/A N/A Subject: Authorizing Additional Director Attendance at Intergovernmental Meetings SUMMARY: Each year following the Board reorganization in December, the President assigns members of the Board of Directors to various standing committees and to act as a representative for the District at regular interagency meetings. Currently, one Director is assigned, and preauthorized as the primary representative, to attend assigned intergovernmental meeting. Often these meetings include informative guest speakers and provide opportunities for education and engagement in important topics relevant to the District's business. In order to be compensated for attendance, the Board must vote to authorize additional Board member attendance at these events. This agenda recommends preauthorizing Board approval to certain intergovernmental meetings, and approving the criteria when more than one Board member is interested in attending such meetings. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee recommend the Board of Directors authorize and compensate a maximum of two Directors for attendance at WACO, ISDOC and LAFCO intergovernmental meetings. DISCUSSION: The Board regularly considers authorizing attendance by interested Board members at special meetings, conferences and community events. This authorization is done by vote to authorize additional attendance in order to allow for the Board member compensation for such attendance. Certain intergovernmental agency meetings held regularly, often include informative speakers and an opportunity to engage in productive exchange of ideas related to the water and wastewater industry and related governance issues. The intergovernmental meetings in which more than one Director may be interested in attending, due to the generalized information on special districts and the water and wastewater industry, include the Water Advisory Committee of Orange County (WACO), the Independent Special Districts of Orange County ( ISDOC) and the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission ( LAFCO). At this time, Director Hawkins is assigned to the WACO meetings, Director Collett is assigned to the ISDOC meetings and Director Beverage is assigned to the LAFCO meetings. In the event another Director wishes to attend one of these meetings, the process currently requires that the Director request approval for attendance and compensation from the Board during a Board meeting. In order to facilitate additional Board participation and to support Strategic Plan Initiative CP 1 -C: Have Board of Directors and YLWD Staff Attend More Local and Regional Events and Intergovernmental Meetings, staff suggests the Committee recommend that the Board authorize additional Director attendance at certain intergovernmental meetings they express interest in. By statute, Director compensation is still limited to a maximum of ten meetings per month. Additionally, staff recommends the Board consider limiting the attendance to a maximum of two members at any meeting to avoid the perception of a quorum of the Board taking place. Attached is a current committee assignment list for your reference. The budgeted amount shown above includes Directors' compensation for attendance at regular, committee and intergovernmental meetings at a rate of ten meetings per month per Board member, the maximum allowed by statute. STRATEGIC PLAN: CP 1 -C: Have Board of Directors and YLWD Staff Attend More Events and Inter - governmental Meetings within the Local Community PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION(S): The Board President assigns members of the Board of Directors to various committees on an annual basis usually in December with the annual reorganization of the Board officers. ATTACHMENTS: Description: BOD Committee Assignments 2012.docx BOD Committee Assignments Calendar Year 2012 Standing Committee Assignments Executive- Admin-Organizational Director Hawkins, Chair Director Melton Finance - Accounting Director Kiley, Chair Director Hawkins Personnel -Risk Management Director Beverage, Chair Director Collett Planning- Engineering- Operations Director Collett, Chair Director Kiley Public Affairs- Communications- Technology Director Melton, Chair Director Beverage Meets Monthly on 3rd Monday at 4:00 p.m. Studies, advises and makes recommendations to the Board regarding policy, organization, legislative and legal issues. Meets Monthly on 4t" Monday at 4:00 p.m. Studies, advises and makes recommendations to the Board regarding budgets, investments, rates, fees and charges, financial reports, auditors and appropriations. Meets Monthly on 2nd Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Studies, advises and makes recommendations to the Board regarding personnel, employee and labor relations, and insurance procurement. Meets Monthly on 1St Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Studies, advises and makes recommendations to the Board regarding five year plans, construction activities, customer service, operations and maintenance, building, equipment, property and fire defenses. Meets Monthly on 1St Monday at 4:00 p.m. Studies, advises and makes recommendations to the Board regarding public information activities, community involvement and promotion of water conservation measures. Joint Agency Committee Assignments YLWD /MWDOC /OCWD Director Hawkins Director Beverage Meets Bi- Monthly on 4t" Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Studies, advises and makes recommendations to the Board regarding MWDOC and OCWD policy issues. Other Committee Assignments Citizens Advisory Meets Monthly on 4t" Monday at 8:30 a.m. Director Beverage Studies, advises and makes recommendations to the Board regarding YLWD policy issues. Intergovernmental Meeting Assignments YL City Council Meets Semi - Monthly on 1St and 3rd Director Hawkins Tuesday at Director Melton 6:30 p.m. YL Planning Commission Meets Semi - Monthly on 2 "d and 4t" Director Kiley Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Director Collett ACWA/JPIA Meets Semi - Annually in May and Director Hawkins November ISDOC Meets Quarterly on 4t" Tuesday at 11:30 Director Collett a.m. LAFCO Meets Monthly on 2 "d Wednesday at 9:00 Director Beverage a.m. MWDOC Meets Semi - Monthly on 1St and 3rd Director Melton Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Staff OCWD Meets Semi - Monthly on 1St and 3rd Director Kiley Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Staff WACO Meets Monthly on 1St Friday at 7:30 a.m. Director Hawkins Meeting Date: To: From: Presented By: Prepared By: Subject SUMMARY: AGENDA REPORT February 8, 2012 Executive- Administrative- Organizational Committee Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Cindy Botts, Management Analyst District of Distinction Accreditation Budgeted: Cost Estimate: Funding Source: Account No: Dept: Reviewed by Legal: CEQA Compliance: ITEM NO. 2.4 No $1,000 Operating Funds 1- 2020 - 0640 -00 Administration N/A N/A The Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) is a non - profit organization that provides professional development opportunities for special districts, including the "District of Distinction" accreditation, and has partnered with both the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) and the California Special District Association (CSDA). The "District of Distinction" accreditation recognizes an agency's commitment to operating in a sound, responsible manner, and requires that financial audits, policies and procedures and training certifications are provided as part of the application. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee consider recommending the Board of Directors support a direction and commitment toward achieving the "District of Distinction" accreditation. DISCUSSION: The following are the specifics of what the District of Distinction accreditation application should include: . Copies of the 3 most recent financial audits . Complete policy and procedures manual, with minute action adopting or reviewing polices from within the past year. . Proof of Training for Board Members and Executive Staff in the areas of Governance (6 hours) & Ethics (AB1234) . $1,000 application fee The "District of Distinction" accreditation is, overall, a generalized review of policies, procedures and training that provides for excellence in governing a special district, regardless of the type of special district. The focus is on transparency and solid public governance practices. Staff anticipates few difficulties in gathering the information for inclusion in the application, with the exception of compiling and updating a complete policy and procedures manual for review and adoption by the Board. STRATEGIC PLAN: CP 2 -D: Enhance the District's Regional Water and Wastewater Industry Participation ITEM NO. 3.3 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: February 8, 2012 Subject: General Counsel's Monthly Summary Report ATTACHMENTS: E21,1 : Kidman Behrens Taque Dec 2011.pdf YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 2011 -2012 MONTHLY SUMMARY BILLING CHART Matter Matter Number Name Current Billing Total Billed to Daterotal Billed 2010 -2011 December 30. 2011 Current Fiscal Yew Prior Fiscal Year 001 RETAINER AGREEMENT $3,000.00 $19,339.73 $25,561.72 002 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS $1,457.50 $5,640.00 1. YL Boulevard Pipeline $1,417.50 2. Form Contract $40.00 040 OCWD ANNEXATION $0.00 $2,642.50 068 FREEWAY COMPLEX FIRE LITIGATION $15,145.46 $136,126.67 $95,686.62 084 NON - CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS $832.50 $14,933.04 $13,634.41 1. Donut Desi nsNVebsite Redesign $120.00 2. Aspen $300.00 3. SCEIPsomas /FMG $412.00 100 CITY SEWER SYSTEM $1,049.50 $16,660.42 $43,549.86 101 OCTA LAKEVIEW $380.00 $5,780.00 $22,857.53 102 EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE $0.00 $2,702.50 $12,428.84 104 ELK MOUNTAIN $0.00 $7,559.66 105 COVERAGE 2011 $12,211.50 $16,243.50 1. Ro er Sim son $5,791.50 TOTAL $34,076.46 $8,081.00 $227,628.02 $213,718.98 ITEM NO. 3.4 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: February 8, 2012 Subject: Directors and General Manager Fees & Expenses (October - December 2011) STRATEGIC PLAN: FR 3 -C: Manage Cash Flow to Maximize Investment Income ATTACHMENTS: war; Description: Type: Travel Expenses 2011- 12.xlsx Travel & Expenses Backup Material Qtrlv Report 2011- 12.xlsx Fees & Expenses - 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 Backup Material YTD Report 2011- 12.xlsx Fees & Expenses - YTD Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Backup Material YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT DIRECTORS RECAP OF TRAVEL /CONFERENCE EXPENSES FOR QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011 FISCAL YEAR 2011 -2012 G/L Travel /Conference Travel /Conference Travel /Conference Director Date Date Name Location Meals Lodging Travel Conf Fee Misc Total trip Total Beverage 10/4/11 12/14/11 - 12/16/11 CRWUA Conference & Tour Las Vegas, NV 10/19/11 10/10/11 Deposition Irvine, CA 12/30/11 12/14/11 - 12/16/11 CRWUA Conference & Tour Las Vegas, NV Collett Hawkins Kiley Melton $373 $445 $818 $14 $14 $197 $14 $211 $1,043 $0 $0 11/19/11 12/1/11 - 12/2/11 ACWA Fall Conference Anaheim, CA $85 $250 $335 10/20/11 10/17/11 10/20/11 YL Mayor Prayer Breakfast Yorba Linda, CA $25 9/27/11 $25 $10 12/13/11 12/1/11 - 12/2/11 ACWA Fall Conference Anaheim, CA Anaheim, CA $28 $28 $388 10/4/11 12/14/11 - 12/16/11 CRWUA Conference & Tour Las Vegas, NV $373 $445 $818 10/4/11 10/20/11 Water Policy Forum & Dinner Costa Mesa, CA $75 $75 $364 $3,080 $139 10/17/11 10/20/11 YL Mayor Prayer Breakfast Yorba Linda, CA $25 $25 10/19/11 11/30/11 - 12/02/11 ACWA Fall Conference Anaheim, CA $635 $635 12/13/11 11/30/11 - 12/2/11 ACWA Fall Conference Anaheim, CA $45 $60 $105 $1,658 10/4/11 11/30/11 - 12/02/11 ACWA Fall Conference Anaheim, CA $635 $635 10/4/11 12/14/11 - 12/16/11 CRWUA Conference & Tour Las Vegas, NV $373 $445 $818 10/4/11 10/20/11 Water Policy Forum & Dinner Costa Mesa, CA $75 $75 12/30/11 12/14/11 - 12/16/11 CRWUA Conference & Tour Las Vegas, NV $197 $305 $502 $2,030 Total Directors $529 $1,119 $364 $3,005 $102 $5,119 $5,119 General Manager: Vecchiarelli 10/4/11 10/20/11 Water Policy Forum & Dinner Costa Mesa, CA $75 $75 10/17/11 10/20/11 YL Mayor Prayer Breakfast Yorba Linda, CA $25 $25 10/19/11 9/27/11 San Diego Leadership Summit San Diego, CA $10 $10 12/30/11 11/28/11 ACWA/JPIA Exec Comm. Mtg. Anaheim, CA $12 $12 12/30/11 12/5/11 Mandatory Settlement Confr. Santa Ana, CA $15 $15 Total GM $25 $0 $0 $75 $37 $137 $137 Total Directors & GM $554 $1,119 $364 $3,080 $139 $5,256 $5,256 YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT DIRECTORS AND GENERAL MANAGER FEES AND EXPENSES FOR QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 FISCAL YEAR 2011 -2012 BEVERAGE COLLETT HAWKINS KILEY MELTON SUB -TOTAL VECCHIARELLI TOTAL REGULAR MEETINGS ATTENDED 5 6 6 6 6 29 COMMITTEE MEETINGS ATTENDED 10 6 9 6 4 35 OFF SITE MEETINGS ATTENDED 4 0 8 13 13 38 SPECIAL MEETINGS ATTENDED 4 3 2 3 3 15 OTHER MEETINS ATTENDED 7 0 4 0 0 11 TOTAL MEETINGS ATTENDED QTD 30 15 29 28 26 128 128 DIRECTOR FEES QTD $4,500 $2,250 $4,350 $4,200 $3,900 $19,200 $19,200 MEETING FEES BUDGET QTD $4,500 $4,500 $4,500 $4,500 $4,500 $22,500 $22,500 TRAVEL & CONF EXPENSES QTD $1,043 $0 $388 $1,658 $2,030 $5,119 $5,119 TRAVEL & CONF BUDGET QTD $760 $760 $760 $760 $760 $3,800 $3,800 DIRECTOR FEES AND EXPENSES QTD $5,543 $2,250 $4,738 $5,858 $5,930 $24,319 $24,319 FEES AND EXPENSES BUDGET QTD $5,260 $5,260 $5,260 $5,260 $5,260 $26,300 $26,300 GEN MGR EXPENSES QTD $137 $137 GEN MGR TRAVEL /CONF BUDGET QTD $1,750 $1,750 TOTAL FEES & EXPENSES QTD $5,543 $2,250 $4,738 $5,858 $5,930 $24,319 $137 $24,456 TOTAL FEES & EXPENSES BUDGET QTD $5,260 $5,260 $5,260 $5,260 $5,260 $26,300 $1,750 $28,050 YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT DIRECTORS AND GENERAL MANAGER FEES AND EXPENSES YEAR -TO -DATE REPORT FROM 07 -01 -2011 TO 12 -31 -2011 FISCAL YEAR 2011 -2012 DIRECTOR FEES YTD BEVERAGE COLLETT HAWKINS KILEY MELTON SUB -TOTAL VECCHIARELLI TOTAL DIRECTORS: $37,350 MEETING FEES BUDGET YTD $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 REGULAR MEETINGS ATTENDED 11 9 11 12 12 55 COMMITTEE MEETINGS ATTENDED 21 12 16 12 10 71 OFF SITE MEETINGS ATTENDED 6 3 14 27 24 74 SPECIAL MEETINGS ATTENDED 6 5 4 5 4 24 OTHER MEETINGS ATTENDED 14 0 9 0 2 25 TOTAL MEETINGS ATTENDED YTD 58 29 54 56 52 249 249 DIRECTOR FEES YTD $8,700 $4,350 $8,100 $8,400 $7,800 $37,350 $37,350 MEETING FEES BUDGET YTD $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $9,000 $45,000 $45,000 TRAVEL & CONFERENCES EXPENSES YTD $1,043 $0 $405 $1,750 $2,105 $5,303 $5,303 TRAVEL & CONFERENCE BUDGET YTD $1,520 $1,520 $1,520 $1,520 $1,520 $7,600 $7,600 TOTAL DIRECTORS FEES & EXPENSES YTD $9,743 $4,350 $8,505 $10,150 $9,905 $42,653 $42,653 TOTAL FEES & EXPENSES BUDGET YTD $10,520 $10,520 $10,520 $10,520 $10,520 $52,600 $52,600 GEN MGR EXPENSES YTD $790 $790 GEN MGR TRAVEL & CONFERENCE BUDGET YTD $3,500 $3,500 TOTAL FEES & EXPENSES YTD $9,743 $4,350 $8,505 $10,150 $9,905 $42,653 $790 $43,443 TOTAL FEES & EXPENSES BUDGET YTD $10,520 $10,520 $10,520 $10,520 $10,520 $52,600 $3,500 $56,100 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: February 8, 2012 ITEM NO. 3.5 Subject: Status of Strategic Plan Initiatives ATTACHMENTS: i , a1Tr, : Description: Type: Strategic Plan Tracking- EAO.xlsx EAO Strategic Plan Initiatives Updates- Jan 2012 Backup Material Strategic Plan Initiatives Status Report Executive - Administrative - Organizational Committee Strategies Start Date Completion Lead Party Jan 2012 Progress Date CP 1: Increase Brand Reco nition within the Communit Have Board of Attendance at Directors and YLWD CRWUA Annual Staff Attend More Immediately BOD /GM /PIO/ Conference, MWDOC CP 1 -C Local and Regional following Nov- On -going Colorado River Events and Inter- 2010 election Staff Inspection Trip, governmental ACWA /JPIA & Meetings ACWA Conference CP 2: Increase Public Awareness of Water and Wastewater Related Issues (0) Customers Provide Financial received a rebate for Incentives and Rotating Nozzles. CP 2 -A Rebates for Water Use Jul -11 On -going BOD /GM /PIO MWDOC Turf Efficiency Removal Program & Synthetic Turf Program tabled. Consider Participation in the California Urban Water Report to Committee CP 2 -C Conservation Sep -11 Dec -11 GM at February 8th Council's Best meeting Management Practices Enhance the District's CP 2 -D Regional Water and On -going On -going BOD /GM /Staff On -going Wastewater Industry Participation WE 1: Retain a Highly Skilled and Ca able Workforce Attended Groundwater Encourage Staff Producers Meeting, Participation in Public Affairs Meeting WE 1 -F Professional On -going On -going General Manager & Water Use Organizations and Efficiency Meeting. Local Civic Groups Attended quarterly OC Water Operations Managers Association m eeting. WE 3: Enhance Em to ee Relations Working with Implement a Program Employee Recognition WE 3 -A to Recognize Jul -11 Sep -11 EPIC Committee Committee on Employees for Employee of the Excellence Month Program logistics WE 3 -13 Conduct Quarterly All- Jul -11 Quarterly General Manager Tentative date for 2nd Hands Meetings quarter 2012: March Continue to WE 3 -C Encourage Employee On -going On -going General Manager On -going Training in Leadership and Technology SR 2: Ex lore Service Boundary Oimwrtu nities Evaluate Feasibility of SR 2 -A Providing Additional Jul -11 Jun -12 General Manager On -going Water Services with the Region Evaluate Feasibility of SR 2 -13 Providing Additional Jul -11 Jun -12 General Manager On -going Wastewater Services with the Region Evaluate Feasibility of SR 2 -C Providing Other Jul -11 Jun -12 General Manager On -going Professional Services with the Region SR 1: Work Toward Service Reliability and Efficiency OCWD reported a Continue with Efforts need for futher SR 1 -A to Annex District On -going On -going General Manager hydrological Service Area to Orange modeling. Delay may County Water District extend process by several months Engage with Regional Attended MWDOC SR 1 -C Agencies on Water On -going On -going General Manager Water Use Supply Issues Efficiency/ Public Affairs Joint Meeting. Update of Emergency Strengthen Existing Emergency Response Plan in SR 1 -D Emergency Operations On -going On -going Operations process & will be Partnerships Coordinator / GM presented to other participating agencies for feedback FR 3: Identify and DeveloiD3 Additional Revenue Options Research and Obtain On -going assessment FR 3 -A Grant Funding On -going On -going General Manager through Townsend Whenever Feasible Public Affairs OE 2: Address Inefficiencies Identified in the Self- Assessment Survey Identify Core Discussed. With meet OE 2 -A Inefficiencies Jul -11 Jun -12 EPIC Committee with GM in Feb for next steps Will be brought back Develop Measurable OE 2 -B Aug -11 Jun -12 EPIC Committee for discussion at Feb Productivity Goals 2012 meeting Engage Employees in Will be brought back OE 2 -C Methods of Addressing Sep -11 Jun -12 EPIC Committee for discussion at Feb Inefficiencies 2012 meeting OE 3: Consider Utilization of a Peer Review Surve Determine the Cost Will present to EPIC OE 3 -A Benefit Ratio of a Peer Jul -11 Sep -11 Management Committee at Feb Analyst Review Survey 2012 meeting Establish a Team to Waiting on Outcome OE 3 -13 Determine the Focus Sep -11 Oct -11 EPIC Committee of OE 3 -A of the Survey Institute Guidelines Waiting on Outcome OE 3 -C for Areas to Be Sep -11 Dec -11 EPIC Committee of OE 3 -A Addressed