HomeMy WebLinkAbout09. Public Comment from Tim Potter on behalf of MSCG Donna Anderson Public Comment Received
Prior to Meeting - (Read into
From: Tim Potter Record under PUBLIC
Sent: 04 02, 2020 12:46 PM COMMENT PERIOD)
To: Secretary of the District
Cc: Nancy Molina; Dennis Chebotarev; Cindy Granzella; Christopher Thomas; Chris Carpenter; Sean
Sullivan;Jason DeGroot; Rita Cheng; Robert Hess
Subject: Public Comment for 4-2-20 Board Meeting from MS/CG
Please read the text below as a public comment for this afternoon's Board meeting.
Tim
"From Tim Potter, MS/CG President. President McGill and members of the Board, I am providing these comments as you
consider Central San's strategy for addressing the challenges of meeting the critical functions of the Central San's
operations while protecting employee's health and safety and complying with the Public Health Orders to shelter in
place during the coronavirus pandemic. Central San as an organization with the support of the Board and input from all
staff and teams has responded positively to these challenges during the initial shelter in place order originally scheduled
through April 7th. Modified shifts to cover mission critical operations and telework capabilities and assignments have
enabled many employees to continue contributing to Central San's essential business being completed while striving to
minimize interruptions to service levels.The IT staff has done an exceptional job addressing the evolving issues
associated with maintaining Central San's existing systems and expanding the remote access capabilities driven by the
significant increase in teleworking staff.
These strategies contributed to Central San's ability to maintain continuity of operations while keeping everyone safe,
and to the region's success in curtailing the spread of COVID-19 cases. We need to continue building on these successes
as we enter the extended shelter in place order through May 3rd.The challenges we face as an organization and
personally require commitment and creativity. What is great about Central San is that we are all up to meeting these
challenges. MS/CG respectfully requests that you extend the same authority you previously granted Roger Bailey
through April 7th to manage Central San's operations through the period of the extended public health order, and
ideally any subsequent shelter in place orders.All Central San staff are committed to working under these modified work
conditions while protecting their health and safety and their families. Continuing with the same coverage capabilities
will ensure continuity of operations and enable staff to focus on completing their work.Thank you for considering this
important decision and your continued support for our employees during these unprecedented times."
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