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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
PUBLIC AFFAIRS-COMMUNICATIONS-TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, February 4, 2013 4:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
The February 4, 2013 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District’s Public Affairs-
Communications-Technology Committee was called to order by Director Beverage at
4:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Administrative Conference Room at the
District’s Administration Building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia,
California 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director Michael J. Beverage, Chair Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer
Director Ric Collett Art Vega, Interim IT Manager
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1. Computerized Maintenance and Management System Project Status
Mr. Vega updated the Committee on the status of CMMS. Mr. Vega
informed the Committee that the plan is to go live with the sewer crew by
the end of February pending training for the sewer crew. Mr. Vega
informed the Committee that he planned on doing a demonstration of the
CMMS reports if the Committee so desired. The Committee agreed to
have the demonstration for the March PACT Committee.
2.2. YLWD Lobby Signage
The Committee reviewed the latest proofs from the vendor and directed
staff to ask for one additional proof with only minor edits before taking the
item to the Board for approval.
2.3. Educational Kiosk (Verbal Report)
Mr. Vega updated the Committee on staff’s initial attempts at creating an
interface for our current software that will act as an educational interactive
digital kiosk for the lobby and for presentations. Staff hopes to have a
demonstration for the Committee for next month’s meeting.
2.4. Spring Newsletter Draft Content
The Committee discussed ideas for content for the upcoming Spring
Newsletter. Content will include an article outlining current and upcoming
projects and the potential impact of Annexation into OCWD,
understanding your water bill and a piece on the Citizens Advisory
Committee.
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2.5. New Bottled Water Label Review (Verbal Report)
The Committee reviewed the newest edition of YLWD Bottled Water and
the new label, noting that the winning artwork worked nicely for the label.
2.6. YLWD Campus Inspirational Messaging (Verbal Report)
The Committee looked at suggestions for some signage or inspirational
messaging throughout the District Campus to serve as reminders of Core
Values, Our Mission and Our Vision. Staff is going to solicit inputs from
managers and supervisors District-wide as to what messages each
division would like to emphasize.
2.7. Status of Public Outreach Activities
The Committee reviewed the upcoming Public Outreach Activities and
scheduled bottled water donations.
2.8. Status Report on Strategic Plan Initiatives
The Committee reviewed the report and noted that the Public Affairs
Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
2.9. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. The next Public Affairs-
Communications-Technology Committee meeting is scheduled to be held
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.