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WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 20, 2023 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
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This hybrid Water Commission meeting is available online via Zoom, phone, or in person in
the Colorado River Community Room of 222 LaPorte Ave. You may join the meeting beginning
at 5 p.m. Participants should join at least 15 minutes prior to 5:30 p.m. start time.
ONLINE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
You will need an internet connection on a laptop, computer, or smartphone, and may join the
meeting through Zoom at https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/98568801045 Webinar ID: 985 6880 1045
(Using earphones with microphone will improve the audio). Keep yourself on muted status.
For public comments, the Chairperson will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to
indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all
participants have an opportunity to comment.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY PHONE:
Please dial +1 346 248 7799 and enter Webinar ID 985 6880 1045. Keep yourself on muted
status.
For public comments, when the Chair asks participants to click the “Raise Hand” button if they
wish to speak, phone participants will need to press *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the
Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Water Commission.
When you are called, press *6 to unmute yourself.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PERSON:
To participate in person, individuals should come to the Colorado River Community Room of
222 LaPorte Ave and be prepared to follow strict social distancing guidelines. There may be
needs to limit the number of individuals in the meeting room, and thus staging for individuals to
speak may need to occur in the lobby or outside (weather permitting).
Individuals who wish to speak will line up along the northern wall, maintaining physical
distancing. The chairperson will call upon each participant to speak.
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WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 20, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
07/20/2023 Agenda Page 2
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION (3 minutes per individual)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 15, 2023
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Staff Reports
i. Financial Monthly Report (meeting packet only/no presentation)
ii. Update on Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Boards and Commissions
(10 minutes)
Davina Lau, Public Engagement Specialist/Boards and Commissions
Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office
Documents to Share: Any document or presentation a member of the public wishes to
provide to the Water Commission for its consideration must be emailed to
KaMartinez@fcgov.com at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Provide Comments via Email: Individuals who are uncomfortable or unable to access the
Zoom platform or participate by phone are encouraged to participate by emailing comments
to the above email address at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
If your comments are specific to any of the discussion items on the agenda, please indicate
that in the subject line of your email. Staff will ensure your comments are provided to the
Water Commission.
WATER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 20, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom or in person at 222 LaPorte Ave, Colorado River Community Room
07/20/2023 Agenda Page 3
b. Regular Items
i. Discussion with Mayor Jeni Arndt: (1) Water Commission’s advisory
role to Council (2) Council and Water Commission Priorities
(Discussion: 30 minutes)
Mayor Jeni Arndt
Davina Lau, Public Engagement Specialist
ii. Oak Street Stormwater Improvement Project: Status and Financing
(Presentation: 10 minutes, Discussion & Action: 15 minutes)
Heather McDowell, Special Projects Manager
Lance Smith, Utilities Strategic Finance Director
Staff presented this project to Water Commission on Aug. 5, 2021 to inform
commissioners on the project scope and to provide preliminary information
about cost and timeline. The estimated construction start date is July 2024.
City Council must approve the appropriation of funds and debt issuance by
end of September 2023 to allow the chosen contractor six to eight months to
procure materials and permits for construction mobilization. Staff seeks a
recommendation for approval from Water Commission to City Council.
iii. Second Appropriation of Funds for a Modern Customer Information
and Billing System
(Presentation: 5 minutes, Discussion & Action: 15 minutes)
Lance Smith, Utilities Strategic Finance Director
This is the second and final appropriation this year for this project. Staff
presented the first appropriation to Water Commission and Energy Board in
April and May. Only one City Council meeting is scheduled in July and one
meeting in August; these funds must be available in early September to begin
the 24-month implementation. Staff seeks a recommendation for approval
from Water Commission to Council.
8. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
(Committees, Event attendance, etc.)
9. OTHER BUSINESS
(Commissioner concerns, Announcements)
10. ADJOURNMENT