HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-03 - Public Information-Technology Committee Meeting MinutesAPPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER OISTRICT
ITEM NO. /a' e
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
MATION - TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEETING
June 3, 2008
A meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Public Information-Technology
Committee was called to order by Committee Chair Ric Collett at 4:04 p.m. The
meeting was held at the District Administration Office at 1717 E. Miraloma Avenue,
Placentia.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Director Ric Collett, Chair
Director Michael J. Beverage
STAFF PRESENT:
Michael A. Payne, General Manager
Pat Grady, IT Manager
Cindy Mejia, Management Analyst
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. The PIT Committee recommends to the Board of Directors approval of
soliciting a contract for conducting a customer survey. A brief description of
the customer surveys done in 1993 and in 1997, including a list of questions,
was given by Mike Payne. Director Beverage suggested that staff do
additional research on companies that might provide this service and report
back to the Committee.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
2. Rebranding. Cindy Mejia presented to the Committee a choice of five shades
of blue that had been recommended to staff by the graphic designer. The
Committee approved the PMS color of 287, which is a mid-range blue with
black undertones. Cindy Mejia also presented a layout of the vehicle decals,
uniforms, and t-shirts based on the Committee's suggestions on May 20,
2008.
3. Building Dedication. Cindy Mejia presented staffs difficulty in finding a wave
machine for the dedication gift that was of high quality and presented
alternate water-type glass sculptures. Mike Payne stated that he wished to
spend between $25 and $50 per person, with an estimate of 100 persons
attending. Director Beverage suggested a nice pen - one for men and one for
women attendees. Director Collett suggested staff look into "Cross" brand
pens, with the added suggestion of an engraved box rather than the
engraving on the pen, itself. Cindy Mejia presented the current invitation list
and made note of Mike Payne's suggestion that the Committee consider the
invitation of the Placentia Chamber of Commerce representatives in addition
to the Yorba Linda Chamber. Lastly, Cindy Mejia presented the Dedication
event agenda, which was approved by the Committee.
4. Orange County Grand Jury Report. Mike Payne presented the report to the
Committee and stated that in anticipation of further concerns surfacing over
the Report's request for additional water conservation, the District should
adopt the voluntary ten-percent ordinance. Director Collett stated that we
should wait to adopt any measures until we know what the consensus is from
other agencies in response to this Report. Cindy Mejia then informed the
Committee that the Municipal Water District of Orange County was hosting a
Public Affairs Workgroup meeting on June 10, 2008, specifically to attempt to
reach a consensus among the agencies for a central message regarding
conservation. Director Beverage stated that the Board should determine the
exact rate structure and penalties grid laid out in the Urban Water
Management Plan prior to any adoption of ordinances. Director Collett
instructed staff to report on the MWDOC meeting and bring prior drought
ordinances to the next Committee meeting.
5. Lobby Furniture. Pat Grady presented layouts of lobby furniture for the
computer kiosk and the interactive component of the lobby wall design.
Director Beverage inquired as to whether these pieces would hold historical
artifacts. Pat Grady informed the Committee that they would not, but that
could be looked at in the future. The Committee then agreed to move forward
with the designs as is.
6. GIS Update. Pat Grady presented the current GIS conversion, with the As-
Built section fully completed. The water and sewer conversion are being
converted concurrently and all will be on schedule to be completed by the end
of September.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 6:10pm. The next meeting of the Public Information-
Technology Committee is scheduled for June 11, 2008.