Joanne W Chan

The committee meeting agenda includes various updates regarding the Human Resources department, such as FMLA and medical leave status, liability claims, workers' compensation claims, and recruitment processes. Additionally, discussion topics feature the Inland Empire Black Worker Center's Transformative IE Works Program and the replacement of a Customer Service Representative position with a GIS Technician role.

The Board meeting included a closed session regarding real property negotiations. Key business matters addressed the potential creation of a Senior Accountant position, sponsorship for the 2026 Fontana State of the City event, and 2026 legislative principles. The board also reviewed several consent items, including a change order for the Zone 7 - 18-Inch Transmission Main Crossing Ontario I-15 Freeway Project, a waterline relocation agreement for 19275 S. Slover Avenue, and various financial and purchase order reports for the preceding months.

The committee meeting agenda included several operational and administrative updates. Key discussion topics covered the progress of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook, updates on employees currently on FMLA and medical leave, and the status of liability and workers' compensation claims. Additionally, the committee reviewed ongoing recruitment efforts and discussed the CSUSB IWR student program support.

The Board of Directors discussed a partial retention release for PCL Construction, Inc. regarding the Oliver P. Roemer Water Filtration Facility Upgrade and Expansion Project. Additionally, the Board considered the adoption of a resolution to designate Special Districts Week. The meeting also included an update on the Lord Ranch Projects.

The board meeting will conduct a workshop focused on the review and consideration of the 2026 updates to the Board Policies and Procedures Manual.