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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01. Conduct candidate interviews for Division 3 Board Member seat vacancy Page 1 of 42 Item 1. CENTRALSAN jdf A- hom CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT April 4, 2023 TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM: KATIE YOUNG, SECRETARYOF THE DISTRICT REVIEWED BY: ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER SUBJECT: CONDUCT CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS FOR DIVISION 3 BOARD MEMBER SEAT VACANCY As approved at the March 30 Special Meeting, the Board selected to interview four candidates for the Division 3 vacancy position. The following candidates were selected: Florence Wedington, Kathleen Odne, Scott Rafferty and Mona Gupta. Based on the random draw of names at the March 30 Special Board Meeting, the interview schedule for April 4 in the Board Room at 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA 94553 is as follows: I nterview Time Candidate 10:00 a.m. Mona Gupta 11:00 a.m. Kathleen Odne 1:00 P.M. Scott Rafferty 2:00 p.m. Florence Wedington The Board approved to schedule 45 minutes per interview with two questions per Board Member in the following categories: Environment, Policy, Fiscal, and Personal. Upon conducting the interviews, the Board will have an opportunity to either: 1. Appoint a new Board Member to Division 3; or 2. Continue the discussion or hold additional interviews with the top candidates at the April 6 Board Meeting; or 3. The Board may consider having a reception for the top candidates. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Applications of final four candidates April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 3 of 44 Page 2 of 42 Q)10ENTRAL SAN �q� 4 C'N 2 ase 4eig ary°ff �� APPLICATION FOR POSITION AS BOARDMEMBER REPRESENTING DIVISION 3 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK. Completed applications must be submitted to the Secretary of the District at 5019 Imhoff Place,Martinez, CA 94553 or via email, kyounq@centralsan.org by 5:00 p.m.on Monday,March 27,2023.Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Responses to all items are required for application to be considered complete. Applicant Name: Mona Gupta Address: Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Phone Number: Email Address: 1. Are you a resident of Division 3*7 Yes �1 No *Verification can be obtained clicking the interactive map on the District website at htt s,,.wwwxentralsan.or�'.:elections or by calling the Secretary of the District at 925-229-7303. 2. Are you currently a registered voter? Yes No 3. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No � 4. Attach resume and/or list your education,current employer and work experience: Resume attached separately. 1 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 4 of 44 Page 3 of 42 CENTRAL SAN S. Describe any other relevant current or past experience that would qualify you for this position,including the dates of service and the length of time of the experience, specifically: a. Current or previous elected positions or experience with elected boards: N/A b. Volunteer services or community participation: CoCo San Sustainable Farm, Volunteer July 2021 - present c. Other group memberships and affiliations: California Native Plant Society, Member Feb 2022 - present Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society, Member Dec 2012 - present Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Member Sept 2011 - present 2 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 5 of 44 Page 4 of 42 CENTRAL SAN 6. Do you have a familial or financial relationship with an employee or Board Member at Central San? If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship: No 7. Do you have any financial relationships with the District such as grants,contracts,or other economic relationships? If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship: No 8. State your reason for interest in this position and explain why you would be the best candidate for this seat in 500 words or less. (You may use this form or attach a separate document for your response.) Statement attached separately. 3 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 6 of 44 Page 5 of 42 CENTRAL SAN 9. Any additional information you would like to provide for consideration.(You may use this form or attach a separate document for your response.) NIA Thank you for your interest in the Central Son Signed: c L,r t March 27, 2023 4 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 7 of 44 Page 6 of 42 Mona Gupta Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Mission Inspire and shape water management policy to be rational,equitable, and sustainable. Education & Certifications University of California,Berkeley Spring 2014 Bachelor of Science,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Minor in Nuclear Engineering High Honors, GPA 3.85 Occidental Arts and Ecology Center Nov 2021 Permaculture Design Certification Experience Flexport, Tech Lead Manager/Senior Software Engineer Oct. 2018-Aug. 2022 • Maintained team morale during a difficult reorganization during the pandemic o Convinced upper management to do something effective o Negotiated with product management to alter priorities to work on a high impact project o Worked directly with engineers with their design and code to ensure their productivity and morale was high o Transferred a burnt out, underperforming employee to another department that matched his interests • Aligned conflicting goals between four different functional groups during Long Range Planning o Business leaders wanted a set of features, while Product wanted a different set of features. Engineers on team wanted to revamp technical system to increase future efficiency. The broader engineering organization wanted the team to meet a Modularization goal that none of the other groups wanted. Design team had severely limited bandwidth. o Devised and executed a rational plan that satisfied all groups. Pushed back on the Modularization goal. Sequenced business and product goals that satisfied both groups. Budgeted time for engineering improvements that require little design and improve engineering efficiency. o Restored trust and morale within the Trade Finance organization through careful listening and rational and transparent decision-making. • Created mentorship program for women engineers to scale influence o Ten participants over 3 months o Trained mentors in bi-weekly sessions while they mentored many individuals throughout organization o Assisted 2 women with their successful promotion application cases April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 8 of 44 Page 7 of 42 o Personally mentored many high-performing individuals throughout the organization. • Designed and implemented GPS ingestion system to improve accuracy of ocean vessel tracking. Worked across four different teams and multiple functional areas. • Integrated with CargoSprint to pay fees at airline terminals. Projected savings were over$100k annually from this two-month project. Target Corp., Senior Software Engineer Mar. 2017-July 2018 • Automated displayed order of products on Target.com to improve user experience and sales • Built monitoring and alerting program for malfunctioning refrigeration units across all Target stores • Provided instant querying of user interaction data on Target.com through APIs and distributed computation Farmstead,Web Developer Sept. 2016—Nov. 2016 First engineering hire in an early-stage startup for on-demand grocery delivery • Drastically reduced the overhead of scheduling deliveries, allowing change from one delivery slot/week to multiple delivery slots per day o Pinpointed several issues causing excess overhead of delivery schedules o Designed and built solutions to allow for multiple delivery slots per day Yahoo!,Software Development Engineer June 2014—Feb. 2016, Summer 2013 • Delivered Android application Canvas from inception to completion • Devised and implemented plan to correct technical issues and launch on time • Integrate Redis caching to improve reliability of data access UC Berkeley,Undergraduate Student Instructor Fall 2012-Spring 2014 • Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award in Spring 2014 • Taught Introduction to Microelectronic Circuits (EE40),Data Structures (CS61B). • Lead TA for Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (CS61AS). Led development of course materials. Managed staff of 10+other undergraduates UC Berkeley, Safe Transportation Research &Education Center, Student Researcher • Created technology for ingestion and visualization of large batches of data Jan. 2011 -Aug. 2012 • Gathered pedestrian and traffic data on busy intersections in Berkeley • Wrote reports on California traffic safety, collaborating with consultants from Booz Allen Hamilton Other Volunteer at CoCo San Sustainable Farm July 2021 -Present Central San Academy Graduate Mar. 2023 Member of California Native Plant Society Feb. 2022-Present Member of Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society Dec. 2012—Present Member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Sept. 2011—Present April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 9 of 44 Page 8 of 42 Statement of Interest Mona Gupta Water management is an integral part of our community's long-term sustainability. Our actions today will have a drastic effect on Contra Costa for the next 50 years. Central San plays a crucial role. I see great potential in Central San's ability to lead in the next generation of projects and improvements. The board has been progressive and innovative since its inception, expanding their sphere of influence to projects like Household Hazardous Waste, recycled water, and community outreach. I want to advance the utility's recycled water program, accomplish indirect/direct potable reuse projects with EBMUD, and decarbonize Central San. would be the best candidate for this seat for a variety of reasons. Firstly, my education and subsequent experience have taught me numerous practical skills necessary for an effective board. I have an engineering degree from UC Berkeley, a deep expertise in software engineering, and growing interdisciplinary skills in management, sustainability, and climate change. I am well-versed in building consensus and trust. I have a data-driven approach to decision-making which is necessary when dealing with issues at a large scale. I listen to all viewpoints and seek out additional information to gather the information needed to make an informed decision. Most importantly, I will synthesize that information and use our shared values as a compass to reach a rational and transparent decision. Second, I represent our diverse community through multiple facets: race, gender, age, and educational background. I am a second-generation immigrant from India, and will represent the thirty-seven percent of Walnut Creek residents with an ethnic background that is not white. I am a millennial, the largest generation in the US that will be leading the country for decades to come. I have different lived experiences, growing up in an agriculture community in Bakersfield, plus a decade in five different cities around the bay. Finally, I am a very quick learner with unmatched motivation. In the 2050s, I will reach retirement age and my future children will be in the prime of their life. Many of the most drastic effects of climate change are projected to begin in this decade. I want to build a better world now so that we may be prepared for this future. This past August I left my lucrative job in software engineering to focus on fighting the climate change emergency. I earned my Permaculture Design Certification in 2021,which has a major focus on sustainable water systems. I am continuing to learn rapidly through horticulture and sustainable water management courses at Diablo Valley College, researching current and past California water April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 10 of 44 Page 9 of 42 policy, and preparing to attend UC Davis for a Masters or PhD in Hydrology. Tactically, I will learn the business by working with other board members and staff, attending conferences, and networking with other wastewater agencies. I am committed to building Central San into a Utility of the Future to lead the way on equitable solutions towards a more abundant and safe world. I would be honored to serve on the board. April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 11 of 44 Page 10 of 42 WENTRALSAN 1%'t __i�uaa'�ati�-roai4rtivSuu•�:aei9c�ii "'q/�+ q �� 4ZOZ3 APPLICATION FOR POSITION AS BOARDMEMBERry�rf''eo�8 REPRESENTING DIVISION 3 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK. completed applications must be submitted to the Secretary of the District at 5019 Imhoff Place,Martinez, CA 94553 or via email, kyouna@centrolsan.ora by 5:00 p.m.on Monday, March 17,2023.Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Responses to all items are required for application to be considered complete. Applicant Name: Address: Phone Number: Email Address: - 1. Are you a resident of Division 3*? Yes No *Verification can be obtained clicking the interactive map on the District website at https: Iwww.centralsan.on-/elections or by callingthe Secretary of the District at 925-229-7303. 2. Areou current) registered voter? Yes No Y Y a � 3. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No 4. Attach resume and/or list your education,current employer and work experience: 1 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 12 of 44 Page 11 of 42 CENTRAL SAN S. Describe any other relevant current or past experience that would qualify you for this position,including the dates of service and the length of time of the experience, specifically: a. Current or previous elected positions or experience with elected boards: b. Volunteer services or community participation: c. Other group memberships and affiliations: 2 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 13 of 44 Page 12 of 42 ENTRAL SAN 6. Do you have a familial or financial relationship with an employee or Board Member at Central San?If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship: A". `0 7. Do you have any financial relationships with the District such as grants,contracts, or other economic relationships? If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship: NO 8. State your reason for interest in this position and explain why you would be the best candidate for this seat in 500 words or less. (You may use this form or attach a separate document for your response.) 3 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 14 of 44 Page 13 of 42 �iCENTRAL SAN MIMMI am 9. Any additional information you would like to provide for consideration.(You may use this form or attach a separate document for your response.) A .. acke Thank you for your interest in the Central San Signed: I 4 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 15 of 44 Page 14 of 42 KATHLEEN ODNE ive Walnut Creek,CA 94595 1 Strategic& Mission Planning/Community Outreach Financial& Regulatory Affairs/Internal& External Communications Nonprofit& Philanthropic Sector Leadership Over twenty-five years executive experience in establishment,development,growth and leadership of a $90M foundation in northern California and a statewide nonprofit association. Consistently successful in facilitating mission-driven grantmaking,identifying and researching high performance nonprofits,building collaborative community funding partnerships and comprehensive management of human and financial resources. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE California Association of Food Banks,Oakland,CA 2019-2020 Interim Executive Director Executive management of a statewide association of 42 food banks serving all of California,including board development and engagement,staff management,strategic planning,fundraising and development,and financial oversight of a$28M budget. The Covid-19 pandemic increased the scope and scale of this position exponentially. Dean&Margaret Lesher Foundation,Walnut Creek,CA 1994-2017 Executive Director Senior Management Executive with planning,operating,financial,regulatory,community and administrative responsibility for private foundation • Initiated operational organization and implementation of innovative grantmaking program in partnership with Board of Trustees • Generated mission-driven guidelines,funding focus areas and grant distribution policies • Launched multi-million dollar grants program supporting human services for children,youth and families,support for the visual and performing arts and K-12 education • Forged community partnerships and devised multi-year funding initiatives to leverage resources • Researched existing and emerging funding opportunities and conducted community needs assessment • Created a pro-active and visible community outreach effort within the nonprofit and philanthropic community PHILANTHROPIC AND NONPROFIT SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Council on Foundations,Washington DC • Board of Directors—2004 to 2010 Executive Committee,Professional Development Committee and Chair, Gover uance Committee National Center for Family Philanthropy,Washington DC Board of Dirvetors—2009 to 2015 Finance Committee, CEO Symposium Task Force,Board Chair Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers • Board of Directors—2006 to 2012 The Forum connects and expands associations of grantmakers by developing and sharing knowledge about new giving,philanthropic trends,emerging issues and informed practice Northern California Grantmakers,San Francisco,CA • Board of Dinaors 2000—2005 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 16 of 44 Page 15 of 42 Kathleen Odne Page 2 Regional association of grantmakers that informs and educates donors and foundations through programs,publications,technical support,media relations and advocacy for the field Exponent Philanthropy,Washington DC • Board of Directors—2001-2004 PRIOR PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNTiy ACTIVITIES American Hospital Supply Corporation Health Care Sales and Marketing • McGaw Laboratories,Northfield,IL • Edwards Laboratories,Santa Ana,CA • Scientific Products,Edison,NJ Successful sales performance and marketing technical assistance in the intravenous solution,cardiac care and consumable hospital supply market segments. Family&Children's Trust Fund,Contra Costa County Chair Conduct community needs assessment,establish priority areas and funding recommendations for child abuse/neglect and family services in Contra Costa County,California EDUCATION M.A.in Philanthropic Studies Indiana University,Bloomington,IN B.A.,Political Science University of Illinois,Champaign-Urbana Professional Certifications Nonprofit Management Certificate,Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES 2017—Present Dean&Margaret Lesher Foundation Board of Directorr 2014-Present John Muir Health Immediate Past Chair,Board of Directors—Chair, Governance Committee A regional health system comprised of four hospitals,nine outpatient clinics,teaching residency program and extensive community outreach in the San Francisco Bay Area 2017-2020 Walnut Creek Library Foundation Board of Directors 2012-2016 Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2000—2006 De La Salle High School - Concord,CA Board of Trustees CONFERENCES,PUBLICATIONS&CONTINUING EDUCATION;AWARDS Council on Foundations,California Association of Nonprofits,The Foundation Center,Nat'l Center for Family Philanthropy,Northern California Grantmakers,Compasspoint,The CBO Center Conference session designer,presenter,and panelist April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 17 of 44 Page 16 of 42 Kathleen Odne Page 3 Contributing Author,Notable American Philanthropists(Oryx Press,2002)and Philanthmpyin America: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia(ABC-CLIO,2004) Distinguished Alumni Award—Indiana University,Lilly School of Philanthropy- 2018 Walnut Creek Citizen of the Year-2016 United Nations 4m International Conference on Women - Beijing,China—1995 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 18 of 44 Page 17 of 42 BIO - KATHLEEN ODNE Kathleen Odne was the Executive Director of the Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation, a family foundation making grants in northern California, from 1994- 2017. She now serves on their board of trustees. In February 2019, Kathleen was asked to serve as the interim Executive Director of the California Association of Food Banks in Oakland, a critically important nonprofit dedicated to reducing hunger for the 1 in 7 Californians who experience food insecurity every day. Kathleen has served on the board of the Council on Foundations, National Center for Family Philanthropy, Exponent Philanthropy and Northern California Grantmakers. Kathleen is a founding member of the Funders Forum of Contra Costa, an affinity group of funders in the East Bay, and was a member of the Advisory Council for the Foundation Center in San Francisco. She is a past chair of the Committee on Family Philanthropy at the Council on Foundations which developed the Stewardship Principles for Family Foundations. In her community, she is currently serving on the boards of John Muir Health and the Lesher Foundation and has also served on the boards of Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce and De La Salle High School. She attended the United Nations Conference on Women as a delegate in Beijing, China, and received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana University in 2018. A native of Chicago, she holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Illinois and an M.A. in Philanthropic Studies from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Kathleen lives in Walnut Creek with her husband, John, and has three grown sons. April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 19 of 44 Page 18 of 42 APPLICATION FOR BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTING DISTRICT 3 Kathleen Odne I bring an extensive amount of experience and commitment to our local communities. I worked deeply within Contra Costa County for more than 20 years as the Executive Director of the Lesher Foundation. That work enabled me to work in partnership with hundreds of nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in our region. My understanding of the many different cultures and populations that encompass Contra Costa in 2023 was honed over my professional career, as well as my extensive volunteer work. The diversity that marks our region is one of it's many strengths. I am the immediate past Chair of the John Muir Health Board of Directors and am serving my final year on that board (due to term limits). My deep understanding of good governance and strategic board service propel me to consider another position where I can continue to serve the public. I am a 40-year Walnut Creek resident-and customer of Central San-and consider water reclamation and safety a key public health indicator. In considering whether to apply for this open board position, I noted with interest the Goals in the current Central San Strategic Plan. Customer Focus and Community are two of my passions and I welcome the opportunity to provide continued focus on these two critical stakeholders. Environmental Stewardship is a shared commitment (or should be) between all of us who recognize our responsibility to stop environmental degradation. Workforce Diversity and Development is a value that I have practiced for many years, particularly when I was heading the California Association of Food Banks. John Muir Health is one of the largest employers in the county and the board has led our efforts to embrace a stronger and more inclusive DEI culture within the health system and beyond. Governance and Fiscal Responsibility is an area of particular expertise. Managing a $100M foundation dedicated to the public good required strong oversight and attention to detail. I have chaired several Governance Committees in my nonprofit volunteer life and I am very clear on the difference between governance and management. Safety and Security requires an understanding of how rapidly the landscape of external threats is emerging and changing. Boards must continually learn and adapt to protect the institutions they serve. Finally,Innovation and Agility is a value that all high-performing boards must embrace. The pace of change and new technologies require that board members commit to a nimble and forward-looking approach to governance. The ability to pivot when presented with new opportunities is key in a dynamic future. I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and further detail my background and interest in this position. Best regards, April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 20 of 44 Page 19 of 42 `,.CENTRAL SAN .P APPLICATION FOR POSITION AS BOARDMEMB. REPRESENTING DIVISION 3 , ads` 114,11 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT 1N INK. Completed applications must be submitted to the Secretary of the District at !� 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA 94553 or via email, kyoung@centralsan.org by 5.00 p.m. on Monday, March 27,2023.Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Responses to all items are required for application to be considered complete. Applicant Name: Scott J. Rafferty Address: — Walnut Creek CA 94596 Phone Number: Email Address: 1. Are you a resident of Division 3*7 Yes T No *Verification can be obtained clicking the interactive map on the District website at https://www.centralsan.oWelections Or by calling the Secretary of the District at 925-229-7303. 2. Are you currently a registered voter? Yes No_ 3. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes �, No 4. Attach resume and/or list your education, current employer and work experience: I graduated summa cum laude from Princeton with a degree in public affairs. I have a Ph.D. in social studies (regulatory economics)from Oxford,where I was a Rhodes Scholar. I have a J.D.from Yale Law School. I served as counsel to the House Telecom Subcomittee during the AT&T divestiture,worked for telecom and electric utilities while at McKinsey&Co.,and consulted to ten state agencies in connection with utility ratecases and other regulatory proceedings. I was research director for the Administrative Conference of the US during the Obtama Admnistration 1 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 21 of 44 Page 20 of 42 ' CENTRAL SAN x.. r . 5. Describe any other relevant current or past experience that would qualify you for this position, including the dates of service and the length of time of the experience, specifically: a. Current or previous elected positions or experience with elected boards: see also attached letter and resume I have testified as staff witness before elected utility commissions, such as the Arizona Corporations Commission. I have worked with Dolores Huerta Foundation and other minority organizations to attain fair electoral divisions on school boards, cities, and special districts. I have volunteered to assist Central San and other special districts who have recieved CVRA demand letters from other attorneys. b. Volunteer services or community participation: see also attached letter and resume class leader, Rhodes Scholarship former member, National Convention Rules Committee, Platform Committee, Credentials Committee of major political party former board member, Meals on Wheels various political party positions former president, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church volunteer usher, Lesher Center c. Other roupeen�ber�� and affiliations: see also c eaa er and resume Princeton Club of Northern California (former president) Yale Club of San Francisco Knights of Columbus, St. John Vianney Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race Dinner Committee (former chair) McKinsey Alumni Association O'Melveny & Myers Alumni Association 2 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 22 of 44 Page 21 of 42 CENTRAL SAN ��`_,r� `i`•,�.��;rZ.:�;575x-fa.'s� _ 6. Do you have a familial or financial relationship with an employee or Board Member at Central San? If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship: no 7. Do you have any financial relationships with the District such as grants, contracts, or other economic relationships?If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship: no 8. State your reason for interest in this position and explain why you would be the best candidate for this seat in 500 words or less. (You may use this form or attach a separate document for your response.) I would bring the expertise and perspective of an attorney to the board, especially since I specialize in administrative and public utility law. I also have extensive experience as an expert witness in utility ratecases and reorganization proceedings. At Princeton, Yale, and Oxford, I engaged in quantitative analyses focused on racial equity in housing, government programs, and voting rights. I was counsel to two national party reform commissions focused on implementing affirmative action. I have a longstanding commitment to the California environment and involvement in water policy, going back to advocacy for roadless designations in the Sierras and for flood control alternatives to the proposed Auburn Dam in the 199Os. My wife, two daughters and I have lived in Contra Costa County for 12 years. 3 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 23 of 44 Page 22 of 42 �)yCENTRAL SAN 9. Any additional information you would like to provide for consideration. (You may use this form or attach a separate document for your response.) _see attached resume and letter Thank you for your interest in the Central San Signed: Aat Aof_ 3/26/23 4 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 24 of 44 Page 23 of 42 SCOTT' J. IZAFFERT- �TTOREY' AT r.AV SAI. =CHF-=CA 94596 March 26, 2023 President Barbara Hockett and Members of the Board of Directors c/o Secretary Katie Young Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 5019 Imhoff Place Martinez CA 94553 Dear President Hockett and Board Members: I write to ask that the Board entrust me to represent all the residents of Division 3, including communities that have not traditionally influenced this District and other elected bodies,until the voters have an opportunity to elect a successor to the late David Williams at the next general election. As an alumnus of Central San Academy, I have a strong understanding of the role of the district and an appreciation of the issues that it faces. My background as an attorney, regulatory economist, and management consultant will add strength and diversity to the current board. The Board operates as a team, coordinating closely with the general manager and staff. I have already assisted the Board on a volunteer basis during its implementation of area elections. If appointed, I will work as full member of Central San's leadership team, bringing additional perspectives grounded in my professional training and career experiences. Much of my career as an attorney has involved public and administrative law, which will provide an important perspective to the Board especially if opportunities to work with other public entities emerge. During the Obama Administration, I served as research director for the Administrative Conference of the U.S., a federal agency tasked with developing best practices that improve the fairness and efficiency of government procedures. I also have experience in employment discrimination and whistleblower law, so I can be a resource to the district counsel in these areas. As the Board selects a successor to Mr. Alm, I would add perspectives to the Board's specification and review of candidate qualifications. I have worked with ten state governments as a regulatory economist, testifying in rate cases and other proceedings before utility commissions, usually on behalf of the April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 25 of 44 Page 24 of 42 Rafferty to Board of Directors, District 3 Vacancy,page 2 official advocate for consumer interests.' Although the ratemaking process conducted by sanitary districts differs in important respects, I am well qualified to assist the Board in evaluating the technical merits of cost-of-service studies. My experience could also help the Board enhance its evaluation of the impact of its decisions on the users of its services and their likely reactions. As a management consultant at McKinsey&Co., I focused on organizational effectiveness, including corporate structure and staff efficiency. The clients were very different, but some skills that I developed in this practice are relevant to Central San. Employee development is especially critical to public entities, which can be limited in their ability to implement either positive financial incentives or termination procedures. Mentoring employees and increasing job satisfaction are critical to retaining and improving high-quality management and increasing the efficiency of line operations. I can support and enhance Central San's efforts to invest in enhancing the quality and job satisfaction of its employees. I will not come to the Board with any agenda for immediate change. As an Academy alumnus, I understand the limits placed on the scope and scale of its operation, and its successes that it has achieved within its assigned domain. I know that the management is trying very hard to collaborate with related agencies. Reforms that we all know would be environmentally desirable are so prohibitively expensive and politically complex that any action affecting Central San appears impossible in the short term. Yet, we also know that the current regime of water rights and the system for distributing, managing, and recycling water in California is not sustainable in the long run. The district must always be prepared for change. Fundamental transformation may not be imminent, but when it does happen, the timing and pace of reform will likely be unanticipated. The diversity of education, skills, experience, and vision that I offer will be especially valuable to the Board in this environment of hidden uncertainty. The Board should work as a team to mentor advocates in communities whose needs have not historically been fully understood or addressed by elected officials. The Academy was a pioneering step toward that engagement. Our county's move to district elections can also provide minority and immigrant neighborhoods have greater influence. But these reforms will not fully succeed until these communities actually 11 was responsible for significant innovations in telecom ratemaking,including improved cost allocation methodology, appropriate amortization of post-employment benefits,and cost-of-capital adjustments to reflect the risk of diversified operations. I also served as Maryland's director of communications. April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 26 of 44 Page 25 of 42 Rafferty to Board of Directors, District 3 Vacancy,page 3 recruit and support a new generation of advocates. I have represented minority voters in this county. Elsewhere in the state, I have worked to create district elections in jurisdictions where elected officials had acutely neglected minority neighborhoods. If appointed, I will strengthen the Board's capacity to ensure that all communities of interest that Central San serves have a truly equal and informed opportunity to promote their own candidates of choice for the next election. I appreciate the Board's consideration and am pleased to provide additional information that you may require. Sincerely, A 4*4t A e9A Scott J. Rafferty cc: Application form and eligibility checklist Resume April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 27 of 44 Page 26 of 42 Scott J. Rafferty Walnut Creek CA 94596 PROFILE: *Extensive experience as a management consultant, attorney and regulatory economist *Pioneered use of disclosure, market-based incentives, and statistical surveillance to improve regulatory enforcement and increase government transparency •Proven leader and manager of interdisciplinary teams in the public and private sectors EDUCATION. Oxford University(Balliol College) Rhodes Scholar(1977);D.Phil. (1986) "Legislative Reform of the Telecommunications Industry: United States and Great Britain" Concentration: Regulatory economics Yale Law School J.D. (1979) Concentration: Civil rights,regulation and labor law Princeton University,Woodrow Wilson School A.B.(1976) Summa cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Wilson School Thesis Prize Thesis: "Building the Consensus: The Civil Rights Division in the Kennedy Administration" 50 trimester-hours graduate credit to M.P.A. degree in Urban Economics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Principal,Law Offices of Scott Rafferty Washington DC,Mountain View,Walnut Creek CA(2002— present,except 2010-12) Practice specializing in Voting Rights,Information Technology,Regulation,and Public Advocacy Accomplishments • As Executive Director of Neighborhood Elections Now, represented minority voters to promote the creation of electoral districts in jurisdictions where at-large voting diluted minority influence. o Prevailed in all 25 engagements,usually through pre-litigation collaboration. o Jurisdictions include Santa Clarita(largest city in America without districts), Ontario, Victorville,West Sacramento, and other cities in which minority neighborhoods had been unrepresented and neglected. o Obtained additional remedies to promote minority participation in school board governance,increasing the board size for San Juan USD and creating the first independent redistricting commission for a school district in the nation(West Contra Costa USD). • On behalf of Collaborative Approaches to Utility Safety Enforcement(CAUSE),successfully achieved implementation of international management system standards at PG&E o Advocated for safety-based undergrounding of distribution facilities(prior to North Bay fire) o Obtained modification of system of executive compensation that reflected safety metrics o Excluded$300,000 from rate recovery on the basis that PG&E had not adequately documented safety benefits of these claimed expenses o Obtained audit of undergrounding expenses • As Director of Litigation for Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington,refocused litigation strategy to extend federal recordkeeping and FOIA/Privacy Act requirements to electronic documents o Briefed successful litigation to preserve and disclose White House visitor records; o Developed techniques to scan large FOIA requests for key content, facilitating web publication; April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 28 of 44 Page 27 of 42 Rafferty resume,page 2 o Achieved declassification of Kennedy-era civil rights records at the National Archives and their release for digitization. • As Executive Director for Peninsula Ratepayers Association, represented utility consumers before the California Public Service Commission o Prevented Pacific Gas&Electric from using bankruptcy to preempt state regulation, avoiding substantial rate increases; o Built coalition with environmental groups to negotiate transfer of PG&E watershed lands from bankruptcy estate to nonprofit conservation entities; o Persuaded regulators to allow Voice Over Internet(VOID),advocating disclosure as the primary means to enforce service quality. • Enforced voting rights by working with state election officials and through litigation o Succeeded in challenging state legislation requiring soldiers to waive ballot secrecy if they participated in electronic ballot transmission program run by Dol)contractor; o Challenged Veterans Administration policies that interfered with voter registration at homeless shelters,nursing homes,and recreational areas where veterans live; o Directed voter protection in Montana 2006 election which ultimately resulted in change in control of U.S. Senate; o Strengthened California recall requirements through federal injunction action. Deputy Director for Research and Policy,Administrative Conference of the United States(federal agency), Washington DC (2010-2012) • Managed consultants and attorney-advisers who conduct work in connection with the Conference's research and policy projects. • Supported the Conference Committee on Administration and Management,keeping its chair and members informed on current research. • Organized project into E-FOIA and electronic publication of federal legal materials,including the use of copyrighted materials in rules and guidance • Digitized 1200 historic ACUS studies into best practices in administrative procedure at no cost to government. • Served as Designated Federal Officer at Conference Plenary Session and committee meetings, advising on compliance with Federal Advisory Committee Act • Performed research into collaborative regulatory enforcement,including self-regulatory organizations and privately funded inspections • Managed project into third-party certification • Organized conference on e-Rulemaking with Brookings,identifying innovations at state and federal agencies • Organized interagency workshops on online dispute resolution, case management,and immigration adjudication. • Recovered and organized 400,000 pages of archival materials Senior Director,Business Development,SiRF Technology,San Jose, CA (10/2000-2/2002) Built business and regulatory alliances for SiRF, which made leading-edge GPS chipsets for mobile telephones and consumer products Accomplishments • Successfully defended federal regulation mandating 911 location technologies in all new mobile phones; • Created competitive advantage with proactive corporate commitment to user security and privacy by preventing abuse of location data; • Built technology-sharing alliance with chipset customer; • Performed economic analysis of GPS deployment, showing effect of delay in E-911 mandate; April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 29 of 44 Page 28 of 42 Rafferty resume,page 3 • Developed cross-licensing framework to protect against potential patent and antitrust claims while negotiating access to critical software. Director,Aerie Group, Washington DC Accomplishments • Managed UN project to prepare state enterprises in Vietnam for privatization; • As economic consultant to twelve states,designed regulations to introduce telecom competition, and promote broadband penetration,privacy, security,universal service, and service quality; • Performed statistical analysis to show that the cable industry was not yet subject to effective competition,leading the incoming Clinton-Gore Administration to revise deregulatory rules; • Created nationwide database(by zip code and telephone exchange)of consumer economic and demand variables and penetration of broadband and wireless services to enable members of telephone company trade association to target broadband deployment and cross-selling initiatives; • Conducted or managed utility audits using quantitative statistical techniques to assess procurement practices and service quality; • Implemented franchise auction for provider-of-last-resort obligation in rural Hawaii; • Designed cost allocation accounting methodologies for utilities,which state commissions adopted and federal legislation incorporated; • Advised national political committee on internet strategy; • Testified before state legislatures and regulatory commissions in rulemaking and adjudicatory proceedings; • Built internal skills of state agencies to research and testify in regulatory hearings;managed teams of economists and lawyers in complex regulatory proceedings;taught continuing profes- sional education to regulatory CPAs Director of Telecommunications,Maryland Public Service Commission,Baltimore MD(9/1990-5/1992) As agency's first director,build and led staff to regulate telephone carriers Accomplishments: • Designed Maryland broadband plan, evaluating opportunities for telemedicine, distance education, and content delivery; • Managed statistical audit of affiliate transactions,using electronic discovery tools; • Served as state representative to federal-state joint board on accounting separations; • Enforced compliance with consumer safeguards,including privacy and service quality; • Launched self-regulation of payphones that improved enforcement and saved state costs. Principal,Rafferty Consulting, Washington DC (1987-90) Accomplishments • Achieved$965 million reduction in NY Tel rates,as well as"bubble up"compliance system and corporate restructuring to promote efficiency and ethical contracting; • Consultant on privatization to first industry minister in post-communist Poland; • Developed telecom job creation program for Irish Development Agency • Performed economic evaluation of pioneering Prodigy electronic service;proposed modifications to business plan; • Created security accounting tools to identify waste and fraud for telecommunications firms. NYNEX-TELCO Research, Washington DC(511986-111987) Managing Director and Senior Vice President Accomplishments April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 30 of 44 Page 29 of 42 Rafferty resume,page 4 • Managing director of 120-employee software development firm; ensured employees were appropriately appraised and rewarded; • Led team of 15 engineering and economic consultants who performed network planning and optimization and analyzed telecom markets for equipment and service suppliers; • Restored consulting practice to profitability in less than 6 months,at which point legal restrictions forced NYNEX to leave this line of business. Senior Associate,McKinsey& Company, Washington DC and London, UK (1983-86) Accomplishments • Created plan for Dutch government to open telecom market to competition; • Achieved$85 million in cost reductions while maintaining technical synergies and positive management culture for telecommunications client;restructured major regional electrical utility company to enhance business accountability; • Saved over 500 jobs and improved commercialization of research through Bell Labs re- organization; • Specialized in organizational change to support changing business strategies; • Led client teams to quantify post-merger staff needs; • Created separate subsidiary structure for electric utility to enter competitive telecommunications and power management businesses,providing regulatory transparency and business synergies; • Designed and implemented job development program for Republic of Ireland; • Helped create exploration and development strategy for major European energy firm; • Performed financial valuations of telecommunications companies. Counsel,House Subcommittee on Telecommunications,Energy and Commerce Committee Washington DC (1981-1983) Accomplishments • Represented committee members in U.S. v. AT&T,achieving 13 modifications to consent decree; • Developed and prepared policy for increasing competition in U.S.telecommunications markets; • Drafted AT&T divestiture bill and other laws relating to the telecommunications industry, including the Telecommunications for the Disabled Act; • Co-authored detailed statistical analysis of competition and market penetration for each telecom market("Technology in Transition"); • Organized numerous hearings into telecom competition,privacy,and data protection. Associate, O'Melveny and Myers,AC., Washington DC and Los Angeles CA (5/1979-81) • Specialized in antitrust and securities litigation, including all phases of discovery and trial, including depositions and motion practice. • Managed regulatory compliance in a major telecom merger; • Developed regulatory strategies for Fortune 100 corporations; • Handled all aspects of condemnation appeals before the General Accounting Office; • Successfully defended auto manufacturer in recall proceeding; • Represented airline industry in proceedings to reduce operations at National Airport. BAR ADMISSIONS Admitted to practice in California and District of Columbia; federal Northern District of California, and Second,Fifth,Ninth,Eleventh,D.C., and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal. April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 31 of 44 Page 30 of 42 Rafferty resume,page 5 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES President,Princeton Club of Northern California,2002-2005 Co-Chair, Oxford-Cambridge Committee of Northern California,2002-2005 Program Chair, Tshwane(South Africa)-Washington DC Sister City Committee Parish Council President, St. George Greek Orthodox Church,Bethesda MD, 1997-1999 UNITED STATES CITIZEN,SSN********** PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS "Legislative Reform of the Telecommunications Industry in the United States and Great Britain,"Ph.D. dissertation,Oxford University 1986. The American Experience: The Dilemma of Telecommunications in the United States,"Libra Press (U.K.), 1983. Telecommunications in Transition:The Status of Competition in the Telecommunications Industry, Report by the Majority Staff of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Consumer Protection and Finance,U.S.House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, Committee Print 97-V (GPO 86-058)November 1981. (I am the principal author of the introduction and pp. 55-2834 and co- author of pp. 29-54). "Realizing Congress's Promise of Effective Rate Regulation for Cable TV Consumers," September 28, 1983 (The Wall Street Journal commissioned this report,which resulted in a front page article and the substantial changes to FCC regulations) "Southern Republicanism,"Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences(1975) (citation pending)(a statistical analysis of the impact of the Voting Rights Act). "Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Homeland Security Law Institute,"35 Administrative&Regulatory Law News 29(2010). "Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Homeland Security Law Institute,"34 Administrative&Regulatory Law News 28 (2009). "Building the Consensus: Civil Rights and the Department of Justice 1961- 1963,"senior thesis, Woodrow Wilson School,Woodrow Wilson School Thesis Prize,Aaron Austin Godfrey Thesis Prize. "Analyzing New York Telephone Company's Request for Relief from the Rate Moratorium,"New York Public Service Commission No. 28961,January,l 1, 1990. "Transactions Between New York Telephone Company and Unregulated Affiliates of NYNEX Corporation,"New York State Department of Law,New York Public Service Commission No. 90-C- 0912, June 1990. "The Impact of Transactions with Unregulated Affiliates on the Regulated Rates of New York Telephone Company,"New York State Department of Law,New York Public Service Commission No. 90-C-0912,July 1990. (This report was the focus of a front-page story by the Wall Street Journal on July 12, 1990). April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 32 of 44 Page 31 of 42 Rafferty resume,page 6 "State Regulatory Jurisdiction over Voice-Over-Internet Telephony,"California Public Service Commission I-0402007,June 7, 2006. "Protecting Ratepayers During the Bankruptcy of PG&E,"California Public Service Commission I- 0204026,December 11,2003. "Opening Report for the Workshop on Competition in Telecommunications,"Arizona Corporations Commission,January 14, 1994. "Comments on Competition in Telecommunications,"Arizona Corporations Commission(Residential Utilities Consumer Office),July 21, 1994. "Incremental Cost and Telephone Calling Area Design,"Arizona Corporations Commission E-1051-93- 183 (Residential Utilities Consumer Office),May 26, 1994. "Rate Design for US West,"Arizona Corporations Commission E-1051-93-183 (Residential Utilities Consumer Office),March 14, 1994. "Reforming the Universal Service Fund,"Arizona Corporations Commission(Residential Utilities Consumer Office),October 26, 1994. "Making Retroactive Adjustments to Rates,"Arizona Corporations Commission E-1051-93-183 (Residential Utilities Consumer Office),October 26, 1994; additional comments filed July 3, 1996. "Designing Alternative Regulation in Telecommunications,"Public Advocate,Delaware Public Service Commission Case No. 33,May 26, 1992; further comments filed June 22, 1993. "Cost Methodology for Alternative Dialing Plans,Public Advocate,Delaware Public Service Commission Case No. 92-47,February 15, 1993. "Competition in Long-Distance Telephony,"Public Advocate,Delaware Public Service Commission Case No. 42,November 2, 1994. "Revenue Requirement and Reform in Rate Design to Reflect Competition, Public Advocate,Delaware Public Service Commission Case No. 92-47,January 15, 1993. "Reforming the Structure of Regulated Telecommunications Utilities,"Florida Public Service Commission No. 920255-TL,June 1, 1992. "Planning for the Entry of Competition,"Hawaii Department of Business,Economic Development& Tourism,Hawaii Public Service Commission No. 7702,March 24, 1995. "Using Auction Mechanisms to Reallocate Utility Franchises,"Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development&Tourism,Hawaii Public Service Commission No. 7702,April 5, 1995. "Managing Competitive Entry,"Hawaii Department of Business,Economic Development&Tourism, Hawaii Public Service Commission No. 7702,May 12, 1995. "Maintaining the Quality of Rural Telephone Service,"Hawaii Department of Business,Economic Development&Tourism,Hawaii Public Service Commission No. 94-0346,June 28, 1994. April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 33 of 44 Page 32 of 42 Rafferty resume,page 7 "Regulating New Operator Service Providers,"Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism,Hawaii Public Service Commission No. 94-0144, June 5, 1995, further comments,January 16, 1996. "Calculating the Cost of Capital and Revenue Requirement for Hawaiian Telephone Company,"Hawaii Department of Business,Economic Development&Tourism,Hawaii Public Service Commission "Criteria for Awarding a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity,"Hawaii Department of Business,Economic Development&Tourism,Hawaii Public Service Commission No. 94-0093, November 14, 1994. "Regulatory Reform Proposals Before the Illinois Legislature,"Conference Committee of the Illinois Legislature,May 3, 1992. "Compensation for `Dial-Around Calls' from Payphones,"Maryland Public Service Commission, Case No. 8585,April 19, 1993. "Designing a Cost Allocation System for Regulated Telecommunications Utilities,"Maryland Public Service Commission,Case No. 8333,April 21, 1991. "Implementing a Cost Allocation System for Regulated Telecommunications Utilities,"Maryland Public Service Commission, Case No. 8333,May 10, 1991; further comments,May 17, 1991. "Toward a More Competitive Telecommunications Infrastructure for the State of Maryland,"Maryland Public Service Commission, Case No. 8388,November 7, 1991. "Setting Payphone Rates in a Competitive Environment,"Michigan Public Service Commission U- 10282,December 15, 1993. "Evaluating Price Caps as a Form of Alternative Regulation,"New Jersey Division of Ratepayer Advocate,New Jersey Board of Public Utilities No. T09030358, Sept.21, 1992. "Analyzing the Impact of Price Cap Regulation on Regulated Service-Quality,"New York Public Service Commission No. 92-C-0665,August 10, 1994. "Proposing Alternatives to Rate-of-Return Regulation for the Western Reserve Telephone Company," Ohio Consumers' Counsel,Public Utility Commission of Ohio No. 93-230-TP-ALT,November 8, 1993. "Proposing Alternatives to Rate-of-Return Regulation for the Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company," Ohio Consumers' Counsel,Public Utility Commission of Ohio No. 93-432-TP-ALT,March 3, 1994. "Evaluating the Reasonableness of a Rate Settlement Proposed for the Western Reserve Telephone Company,"Ohio Consumers' Counsel,Public Utility Commission of Ohio No.92-1525-TP-CSS, January 28, 1994. "Reforming the System of Cost Allocation and Jurisdictional Separations in the Face of Competitive Entry,"Ohio Consumers' Counsel,Public Utility Commission of Ohio No. 92-1525-TP-CSS,August 25, 1993. "Setting Rules for Competitive Entry,"Utah Department of Commerce,Utah Public Service Commission No. 94-2202-01,December 1, 1995. April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 34 of 44 Page 33 of 42 Rafferty resume,page 8 "Is Regulation of Rates and Quality of Service Appropriate for Residential ISDN,"Utah Department of Commerce,Utah Public Service Commission,July 15, 1996. "Developing a System of Cost Allocation for Regulated Utilities,"West Virginia Public Service Commission No. 90-424-T-PC, September 1992. "Implementing West Virginia's New Cost Allocation Methodology,"West Virginia Public Service Commission No. 90-424-T-PC,January 14, 1992. "Setting Rates for Payphones in a Competitive Environment,"Wisconsin Public Service Commission No. 2180-TR-103, October 6, 1992. I April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 35 of 44 Page 34 of 42 RECENM I CENTRAL SAM MAR 27 1023 �p,SeaelmY�the t1 APPLICATION FOR POSITION AS BOARDIVIEMBER REPRESENTING DIVISION 3 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK. Completed applications must be submitted to the Secretary of the District at 5019 Imhoff Place,Martinez,CA 94553 or via email,kvouna@centralsan.ora by 5.00 p.m.on Monday,March 27,2023.Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Responses to all Items are required for application to be considered complete. Applicant Name: Florence Wedington Address: Walnut Creek, CA Phone Number: — -- -- - -~-- Email Address: r 1. Are you a resident of Division 3*? Yes No *Verification can be obtained diddng the Interactive map on the District website at httos:/1www.centralsan.org(elections or by calling the Secretary of the District at 925-229-7303. 2. Are you currently a registered voter? Yes No 3. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes , No 4. Attach resume and/or list your education,current employer and work experience: See attached resume 1 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 36 of 44 Page 35 of 42 CENTRAL SAN 5. Describe any other relevant current or past experience that would qualify you for this position,including the dates of service and the length of time of the experience, specifically: a. Current or previous elected positions or experience with elected boards: -WateReuse Northern California Section -Secretary, 2015-2016 -California Water Environment Association San Francisco Bay Section: Board member, 2007-2010; President, 2009 -in addition to serving on the boards of professional organizations, 1 frequently interact with the EBMUD Board and Board Committees through making presentations and conducting workshops. b. Volunteer services or community participation: Leadership Contra Costa- Speaker(2023) Contra Costa/Solano Food Bank-Volunteer(2022) Mount Diablo Unified School District Equity Advisory Board (2014) Bay Area Christian Church-Usher and Children's Ministry Teacher(1990-present) c. Other group memberships and affiliations: WateReuse Association 2010-present 2 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 37 of 44 Page 36 of 42 AMO CENTRAL SAN 6. Do you have a familial or financial relationship with an employee or Board Member at Central San?If Yes,please identify the nature of the relationship: No 7. Do you have any financial relationships with the District such as grants,contracts,or other economic relationships?If Yes,please identify the nature of the relationship: No 8. State your reason for interest in this position and explain why you would be the best candidate for this seat in 500 words or less. (You may use this form or attach a separate document for your response.) See attached 3 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 38 of 44 Page 37 of 42 - *CENTRALSAN 9. Any additional information you would Ii�,?to provide for consideration.(You may use this form or attach a separate document for your response.) See attached Thank you for your interest in the Central San Signed: Florence Wedington 03-27-2023 4 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 39 of 44 Page 38 of 42 &State your reason for interest in this position and explain why you would be the best candidate for this seat in 500 words or less. I've lived in the City of Walnut Creek for over 30 years and I'm a lifelong environmentalist..I graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with an environmental emphasis.My career has been devoted to protecting the environment including jobs in hazardous waste management,water and wastewater treatment, and expanding recycled water use. i currently manage the Office of Water Recycling at East Bay Municipal Utility District(EBMUD).I'm committed to advancing the use of recycled water for both potable and non-potable purposes. I'm passionate about protecting public health and the environment,and I know that wastewater treatment plants play a big role in both.With ever-changing regulations,it's important that wastewater treatment plants continue to comply.I'm aware that nutrients and contaminants of emerging concern,such as PFAS and microplastics,are just some of the areas where regulations are likely to have an impact on wastewater treatment plants.It's also important to consider ways to reduce environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions.Planning ahead,collaborating with other agencies,and putting the right policies in place is a necessity for staying in compliance,expanding recycled water use,and becoming carbon neutral.In addition to planning ahead,it's important to manage costs and keep rates down by seeking grant funding opportunities.In my current role,I've been instrumental in securing over$20 million in grant funding for recycled water projects. Central San is a well-run organization that's been recognized for processing wastewater without a discharge permit violation for over 2 decades,for excellence in financial reporting and procurement,and for innovative education and communications programs. I'm very interested in this appointment because Central San's core mission(protecting public health and the environment,increasing use of recycled water,staying in compliance,maintaining infrastructure, etc.) aligns well with the things that I'm passionate about and it would allow me to take advantage of my areas of expertise.While I'm an engineer in the water/wastewater industry and I know the business well,I'm looking forward to making a difference at the leadership level, providing policy-level guidance for the very capable staff of Central San. My background in the industry,my passion for the environment,my love for my community, and my desire to work in public service at a leadership level make me the ideal candidate for this open Board position.I can hit the ground running and provide a fresh perspective. 4. Any additional information you would like to provide for consideration.(You may use this form or attach a separate document for your response.) As a longtime resident of the City of Walnut,I'd be honored to represent my community on the Central San Board.I understand the commitment and I have the support of my employer.It's possible that EBMUD and Central San may collaborate on future projects and I understand that there could be rare times when I may have to recuse myself from participating in Board actions to avoid a conflict of interest.Thank you for the opportunity to be considered for this position. April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 40 of 44 Page 39 of 42 FLORENCE WEDINGTON, PE Walnut Creek,CA 94597 A registered professional civil engineer in the State of California with experience working on planning,design,and construction projects in the water,wastewater and recycled water industries.An effective project manager and team builder. Provider of outstanding service through strong relationship development,loyalty and dedication. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE East say Municipal Utility District-Oakland,CA Senior Civil Engineer July 2019—Present • Supervise a staff of five engineers and a community,affairs representative in the Office of Water Recycling • Lead EBMUD's efforts to develop and implement the water recycling program and projects • Perform engineering work of considerable complexity in the planning,public outreach, contract management,predesign,program management,and operational support of recycled water facilities,including customer support • Provide effective,proactive recycled water industry leadership,including the monitoring of legislation,federal and state regulations,and federal/state fimding of recycled water projects • Negotiate agreements with stakeholders,including water/wastewater agencies,cities,and customers,and develop successful partnerships • Prepare materials for management or board action,and make presentations for a variety of audiences(Boards/Councils,engineering,professionals,community groups,etc.) • Participate on EBMUD's Diversity,Equity,and Inclusion(DEI)Core Team and DEI Recruitment and Hiring Committee Associate Civil Engineer January 2003—July 2019 • Managed the EBMUDs multi-phase,$80 million San Ramon Valley Recycled Water Program(SRVRWP) • Managed the EMUD's satellite recycled water treatment plant(SRWTP)projects • Managed a$4 million large diameter pipeline design project in Piedmont,CAA • Managed a reservoir improvement design project at San Pablo Reservoir • Provided recycled water training to the EBMUD staff • Procured and managed consultants hired for various professional services • Secured State and Federal funding for projects including a$2 million grant from the Department of Water Resources(DWR)Prop 84 Grant Program and approximately$20 million of Water Resources Development Act(WRDA)funding • Prepared short and long-term project budgets for the District's CIP budget • Negotiated agreements with cities,agencies,and customers • Make presentations to city councils,boards,customers and staff April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 41 of 44 Page 40 of 42 Camp Dresser&McKee-Walnut Creek,CA Project Engineer June 2000-December 2002 • Provided innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment plants • Prepared studies for recycled water facilities,pipelines,reservoirs • Developed schedules,cost estimates,and scopes of work • Managed projects in both design and planning • Served as a resident engineer on the$36 million Dublin San Ramon Services District Stage 4 Expansion Project which included the construction of new sedimentation basins, anaerobic digester,headworks,electrical and other facilities. Black&Veatch-Concord,CA Staff Engineer January 1990-May 2000 • Designed pipelines,reservoirs,wastewater treatment plants,filters at water treatment plants,and pump stations • Prepared hydraulic analysis studies • Provided construction services and hazardous waste management EDUCATION • University of California at Berkeley-B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering • University of California at Berkeley Extension—Project Management Certificate PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCES • WateReuse Northern California Chapter,Chapter Secretary 2015-2016 • California Water Environment Association San Francisco Bay Section,President 2009 and Board Member 2006-2010 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 42 of 44 Page 41 of 42 Holly Tillman Clayton, CA March 27, 2023 RE: Recommending Florence Wedington for Central San's Board of Directors appointee in Division 3 Dear Board of Directors, 1 am writing this personal recommendation in support of Florence Wedington for the vacant position on the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board of Directors. Florence has a wealth of professional experience and knowledge about hazardous waste management, water, and wastewater treatment, and she is fiercely devoted to protecting our environment.As a 30-year -'esident of Walnut Creek, she knows the area well and understands the issues affecting the cDmmunity. Florence is a proven leader in the industry both professionally and through her volunteerism in the region. She manages the East Bay Municipal Utility District's Office of Water Recycling, was a Board Member and Past-President for the California Water Environment Association San Francisco Bay Section and served as Secretary of WateReuse Northern California Section. You would be hard pressed to find a more qualified lifelong environmentalist who is passionate about recycled water, environmental issues, and diversity, equity, and i•iclusion. Walnut Creek deserves diverse representation across all levels of government, and Florence's appointment to your Board of Directors would allow you to appoint a candidate who is best suited to hit the ground running and continue the important work you all do. Sincerely, ` -v'illrnan y April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 43 of 44 Page 42 of 42 Katie Young From: Joey SmitF Sent: To: Katie Young Cc: Florence Wedington Subject: Appointment Candidate Florence T.Wedington Hello President Hockett and Honorable Board Directors of Central San, I am writing to you to express my enthusiastic support for appointment candidate Florence T. Wedington to the currently vacant Division 3 Director seat of the Central San Board. In the nearly twenty years that I have known Ms.Wedington as a co-worker at EBMUD I have observed her disciplined focus on complex solo work projects,as well as demonstrate what it takes to be a great team player ensuring that her tasks are complete while also supporting other team members to collective successful results. It's no wonder,she is managing our Office of Water Recycling today. Florence's volunteer work as an Officer or Board member of professional water industry organizations such as California Water Environment Association,Water Reuse; participation with Asian Pacific Employee Association and Black Employee Network, plus serving as a Floor Warden during high-rise building evacuations at EBMUD have afforded her wonderfully diverse opportunities to develop her quick wit, mindfulness and cool head under pressure. Her academic achievements, career dedication to environmental stewardship&policy,and drive to be of service with and for others are just a few of her layers of leadership that makes Florence Wedington an ideal candidate to serve on the Central San Board of Directors. Best regards, Ms.Joey D.Smith, President AFSCME Local 2019 1 April 4, 2023 Special Board Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 44 of 44