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March 9, 2021
TO: ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
FROM: CHRISTINA GEE, MANAGEMENT ANALYST
REVIEWED BY: EMILY BARNETT, COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS MANAGER
ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER
SUBJECT: DISCUSS THE UPCOMING CENTRAL SAN ACADEMY VIRTUAL SESSION
Since 2016, Central San has hosted four successful sessions of its citizens' academy, Central San
Academy. The annual program has been a popular event for residents in the community, averaging 35
participants per session with a total of 138 "alumni."
During the in-person sessions, participants in Central San Academy delve deep into Central San's
operations and have the opportunity to meet a variety of staff members —from chemists, to engineers, to
plant operators, to managers and executives, and many in between. The classes meet once a week over
six or seven weeks in the evenings at Central San's Walnut Creek and Martinez facilities. The curriculum
blends classroom learning, group activities, live demonstrations, and a tour of Central San's treatment
plant, laboratory, recycled water fill station, and household hazardous waste collection facility to provide a
well-rounded look at Central San's range of services.
Last March, the Spring 2020 session was postponed due to the pandemic. Given the inability to hold an in-
person session in the near future, Central San has decided to transition the Academy to a virtual format.
According to a survey distributed in late January, 35 individuals (21 alumni and 14 applicants for past
sessions) expressed interest in attending. Based on feedback received from the survey, the Spring 2021
Virtual Central San Academy will be held over two consecutive nights: on Wednesday, April 21 and
Thursday, April 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Attached is a draft curriculum. Staff will be available at the Committee meeting to discuss the plan, receive
feedback, and answer questions.
Strategic Plan Tie-In
GOAL ONE: Customer and Community
Strategy 1—Deliver high-quality customer service, Strategy 2—Maintain a positive reputation
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Curriculum
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Central San Academy Virtual Spring 2021 Session
DRAFT Curriculum
Agenda: Session 1 of 2 (Wed. 4/21) 5-6:30 p.m.
Topic Presenter Time (min.)
Introductions Roundtable Christina 20
Introduction to Central San Roger 20
o Basic information and statistics, core services, household
hazardous waste collection, recycled water
o Current priorities
o COVID-19 response
o Labor negotiations
o Cost of service
o Enterprise Resource Planning software replacement
o Solids Handling Facility Improvements Project
o Refinery Recycled Water Exchange
o Transition to election by division
Following the Flow Steve 20
o Wastewater collection
o Wastewater treatment
o Recycled water
Upgrading Your Infrastructure Jean-Marc 20
o Preparation against storms (Texas storms as reminder of
importance of maintaining infrastructure and what we are doing
to prevent similar hardships at Central San)
o Construction during the pandemic
o Recent accomplishments and current projects
o Mechanical and Concrete Renovations
o Emergency Sludge Loadout Facility Upgrades
o Plant Operations Building Seismic Upgrades, Multipurpose
Room and Data Center Upgrades
o Sewer renovations (Danville, Martinez,Walnut Creek,
Lafayette)
o Pump Station Upgrades
o Outfall Improvements
o Solids Handling Facility Improvements
o Filter Plant and Clearwell Improvements
Preview of Next Session and Q&A Christina 10
(moderator)
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Central San Academy Virtual Spring 2021 Session
DRAFT Curriculum
Agenda: Session 2 of 2 (Thurs. 4/22) 5-6:30 p.m.
Topic Presenter Time (min.)
Responding to COVID-19 Emily 20
o Essential services provided without interruption
o Customer services (permit counter, education programs) online
o PPE, staggered shifts, engineering controls,teleworking
Financial Impacts of COVID-19 Phil 20
o Customer Relief Program (for residents, businesses/restaurants,
schools)
o Financial impact of COVID-19 to Central San (flow, revenue,
population)
Wastewater Epidemiology Dan/ 20
Lab Staff TBD
Some Good News Christina 10
o Innovations/Optimizations
o Internships and summer student program
o First Externship Program
o Mentorship Program
o Awards
Ways to Stay Engaged and Q&A Christina 20
(moderator)
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