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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Brooke Jones, President Brett Barbre, Assistant General Manager
Andrew J. Hall John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
Al Nederhood Gina Knight, Human Resources and Risk Manager
Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
DIRECTORS ABSENT Annie Alexander, Exec Asst/Board Secretary
Phil Hawkins, Vice President Kaden Young, Senior Mgmt Analyst/Asst Board Secretary
J. Wayne Miller, PhD Kelly McCann, Senior Accountant
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
5. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Elected Official Liaison Reports
None.
5.2. Federal and State Legislative Update
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Nederhood made a motion, seconded by Director Hall, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion passed 3-0-0-2 with Directors Hawkins and Miller
being absent.
7.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held July 9, 2019
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.2. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held July 23, 2019
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.3. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize
disbursements in the amount of$783,154.56.
7.4. Directors' and General Manager Fees and Expenses Report for Fourth
Quarter of Fiscal Year 2019
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the
Directors' and General Manager Fees and Expenses Report for Fourth
Quarter of Fiscal Year 2019.
7.5. Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with Dong Shi and Min Wu — 20683
Deodar Dr
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize the President
and General Manager to execute the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
with Dong Shi and Min Wu.
7.6. Terms and Conditions for Water and Sewer Service with Robert K.
Peterson, 5641 Lakeview Avenue
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the Terms and
Conditions for Water Service with Robert K. Peterson, 5641 Lakeview
Avenue, Yorba Linda, Job No. 2019-30.
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8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.1. Status of Engineering Activities
Staff reported on the status of various capital improvement projects,
funding for treatment of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS),
proposed notification and response levels for PFAS, information obtained
from site tours of multiple water treatment plants in the Inland Empire, and
other activities.
8.2. Planning for Performance of Water/Sewer Rate Study and Future
Proposition 218 Process (Hawkins)
The Board and staff discussed the time needed to issue a request for
proposals and perform the rate study. They also discussed alternate rate
structures and handling pass-through expenses. Staff will prepare a
questionnaire listing items requiring Board direction prior to the
performance of a rate study for review at the next regular meeting.
Director Nederhood noted he would need to participate in the August 27,
2019 Board meeting via teleconference.
Julia Schultz, resident, commented on alternate rate structures and public
outreach efforts regarding future rate adjustments.
9. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
9.1. Directors' Reports
The Directors noted their attendance at the listed meetings and events.
9.2. General Manager's Report
Assistant General Manager Brett Barbre asked each of the managers (or
their designees) to report on activities within their respective departments.
He then briefed the Board on Diane Dalton's upcoming retirement after
40+ years of service and reviewed sections of the weekly activity report
prepared by Public Affairs.
9.3. General Counsel's Report
General Counsel Andrew Gagen briefed the Board regarding the status of
pending litigation between IRWD and OCWD.
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9.4. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
President Jones requested staff provide the Board with information
regarding the upcoming ACWA Region 10 Election.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Minutes of meeting held July 25, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. will be provided
when available.
■ Next meeting is scheduled September 26, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
10.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Next meeting is scheduled September 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at
Yorba Linda City Hall.
10.3. Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Next meeting is yet to be scheduled.
11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
11.1. Meetings from August 14 — September 30, 2019
The Board made no changes to the activity calendar.
12. ADJOURNMENT
12.1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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