MINUTES OF THE SMALL CONTRACTOR OUTREACH
AND OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (SCOOP) COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 2005
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Ball called the SCOOP Committee meeting to order at 10:40 a.m. Committee
members present were Directors Johnson and Bopf. Committee members absent were
Lewinger and Tu. Also present was Director Thompson. Staff present was Ms. Yanushka
and others.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mss. Halstead and Lewis with the Employee Training Institute spoke regarding
the small contractor training program.
OVERVIEW OF SCOOP COMMITTEE ACHIEVEMENTS
SCOOP Program Manager Yanushka provided a review of the SCOOP program achievements
for the second quarter.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF SCOOP COMMITTEE GOALS
Ms. Yanushka reviewed the four current SCOOP Committee goals. After discussion,
Director Bopf moved, Director Johnson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously
to approve goals 1-4, with the addition of the fifth goal as follows:
1. Provide effective direction, Board participation and support on SCOOP policy,
work plan, Board matters, and best practices.
2. Promote diversity within the Water Authority’s procurement process
consistent with Proposition 209.
3. Ensure that SCOOP measurements are appropriate, numeric goals are set, and
progress is reported on a quarterly basis.
4. Work closely with the Public Affairs Legislative, Conservation and Outreach
Committee to inform the public and the region of the SCOOP Committee’s
work.
New goal:
5. Ensure the Water Authority’s commitment to success of SCOOP efforts
toward diversity.
Director Bopf moved, Director Johnson seconded, and the motion passed unanimously
to direct staff to research and report back to the committee the differences
between design/build contracts and low bid contracts.
PRESENTATION OF DRAFT SCOOP QUARTERLY REPORT
Ms. Yanushka reviewed with the committee members the SCOOP Quarterly report.
DISCUSS PATHS TO PARTNERSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP OPTION(S)
Ms. Yanushka presented possible scholarship alternatives for funds derived
from the Creating Paths to Partnership event. The committee agreed to delay
making a decision until the next quarterly meeting.
SCOOP COMMITTEE SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2005
After discussion, Director Bopf moved, Director Johnson seconded, and the
motion carried unanimously to approve April 15, August 8, and October 10, as
the SCOOP Committee meeting dates for calendar year 2005.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the SCOOP Committee, Chair
Ball adjourned the meeting at 12:40 p.m.
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