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City of San Leandro <br />Meeting Date: June 4, 2012 <br />Presentation <br />File Number: 12 -271 Agenda Section: PRESENTATIONS/ <br />RECOGNITIONS <br />Agenda Number: 2.A. <br />TO: City Council <br />FROM: Chris Zapata <br />City Manager <br />BY: Mike Bakaldin <br />Public Works Director <br />FINANCE REVIEW: Not Applicable <br />TITLE: Commendation Recognizing Jorge Hernandez, Water Pollution Control <br />Division Lead Operator, as California Water Environment Association's <br />Operator of the Year <br />This prestigious award was presented to Jorge Hernandez at the California Water <br />Environment Association's Annual Conference. <br />Established in 1929, CWEA's awards program acknowledges outstanding achievement, <br />honoring exceptional California water environment professionals. Those nominated are <br />already winners having advanced through one of the 17 CWEA local section awards <br />programs to be eligible to compete statewide. <br />Jorge was recognized as a proven professional of distinction. Operator of the Year is one of <br />the most coveted awards presented and the list of past winners reads like a hall of fame in the <br />industry. This is a first for the City of San Leandro and the Water Pollution Control Division. <br />Jorge Hernandez holds the position of Plant Operator -Lead. He was nominated in part for his <br />involvement with plant and CWEA safety programs, including developing hypochlorite delivery <br />and handling procedures and safety signage and labeling throughout the plant. He has been <br />continually recognized by the Public Works Department as a "Sick Leave Star" for his <br />excellent attendance. Jorge maintains Laboratory Analyst certification and his cross - discipline <br />capabilities improve facility efficiency and flexibility. Jorge and his family live in San Leandro. <br />The San Leandro Water Pollution Control Plant is entrusted with the job of protecting the <br />environment, ensuring efficient operation and maintenance of the conveyance and treatment <br />of sewerage and ensuring compliance with discharge permit regulations. Operating 24 hours <br />a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, over 1.9 billion gallons of water were treated last <br />City of San Leandro Page 1 Printed on 512912012 <br />