HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 01 - Judith Valles - Water Board Appointment
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Appointment
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: March 18, 2020
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: John Valdivia, Mayor
Subject: Water Board Appointment
Recommendation
Approve the at large appointment of Judith Valles to the Water Board. Ms. Valles will
replace Rikke V. Johnson with the term ending May 2022.
Background
The Water Board was established under Charter Section 603 and is responsible for the
oversight and management of the City’s water supply, recycled water, wastewater
collection and treatment; employing such persons as may be needed for the proper
administration of the City’s water and wastewater systems; setting and collecting water
and wastewater rates, fees and charges; allocating a ll receipts and expenditures to
separate, independent, water and sewer funds in accordance with State law; providing
for an annual, independent audit of all water and wastewater accounts; compensating
members of the Water Board; collaborating with the Mayor and City Council, and the
City Manager on matters concerning the City’s water and wastewater systems; and
establishing and periodically reviewing and revising such rules and regulations as may
be appropriate for managing the City’s water and wastewater systems.
Discussion
The Water Board is comprised of five (5) members appointed by a vote of the Mayor
and entire Council, as provided for in section 304(b) of the Charter, to serve without
compensation. The term of service for this appointment will end i n May 2022.
2020-2025 Key Strategic Targets and Goals
The proposed appointment aligns with Key Target No. 5: Focused, Aligned Leadership
and Unified Community by building a culture that attracts, retains, and motivates the
highest quality talent.
Conclusion
Approve the at large appointment of Judith Valles to the Water Board. Ms. Valles will
replace Rikke V. Johnson with the term ending May 2022.
Fiscal Impact
None
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Attachments
Attachment 1 Commission Application - Judith Valles