HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.a.3) General Manager AnnouncementsBoard Meeting of December 17, 2015
Written Announcements:
INTERAGENCY EVENT
a) Second Annual BAYWORK "Training Buffet" held November 17,
2015 Another Big Success
BAYWORK, a consortium of water and wastewater agencies that specializes in
conducting research, workshops, and various product and workforce development
activities related to the industry, held its second annual "BAYWORK Training Buffet." on
November 17, 2015. Over 100 water and wastewater professionals from 25 Bay Area
agencies participated in the event, which featured 14 different sessions taught by industry
professionals from eight agencies in the Bay Area, including Central San, San Francisco
Public Utilities Commission, Dublin San Ramon, Sacramento Municipal Utility District,
EBMUD, Oro Loma Sanitary District, Santa Clara Valley Water District, and the Cities of
Pittsburg and San Jose. Additionally, a representative from the State Water Resources
Control Board hosted an open forum on Drinking Water and Wastewater Operator
Certification Programs.
A variety of classes on topics such as water and wastewater regulations and compliance,
succession planning, technical training, safety and risk management/mitigation, and much
more were offered exclusively to all water and wastewater employees for free, on a first -
come- first - served basis. Ten employees from Central San participated in the event,
including Human Resources Manager Teji O'Malley, who provided an overview of
Recruitment and Selection, Performance Management, and Labor /Employee Relations
within the public sector and unionized environments; Media Production Technician Joe
Zumbo, who videotaped the sessions for posting to the BAYWORK website; and Public
Information and Production Assistant Kit Ohlman, who provided photography services.
Participants were allowed the flexibility of selecting from one to four classes, whatever
best fit their interests and schedules. A total of 125 participants took 280 classes. Many
expressed appreciation for the ability to take classes of their choice, as well as the quality
of information presented from knowledgeable instructors.
RECYCLED WATER
b) Reduced Hours at Residential Recycled Water Fill Station
Due to lower customer demand, the Residential Recycled Water Fill Station has begun
operating on winter hours as follows: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Station is closed on Sundays and District holidays.
All temporary staff for the station have been released and the Fill Station is being
overseen by staff from the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.
Written Announcements
December 17, 2015
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DISTRICT TRAINING
c) Project Management BootCamp held December 7 -8, 2015
On December 7 and 8, 2015, consultant PSMJ conducted a two -day in -house seminar
entitled "Project Management BootCamp" in the Multi- Purpose Room. Attendees
included 32 employees from the Engineering Department, as well as representatives from
several other divisions, including Information Technology and Operations.
Best practices in project management from the public sector perspective were presented
and discussed and the training included active participations in small workgroups to
implement lessons learned during the training. Several of the new techniques that were
learned will be implemented.