HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-08 - Financing Authority Meeting Agenda PacketAGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 6:30 PM
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1.TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION
In an effort to help mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the District will be facilitating
participation in this meeting via teleconference pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N-29-20
issued by the Governor of California on March 17, 2020. Information for accessing this meeting is
provided below. Public comment related to items on this agenda or other matters within the District’s
jurisdiction will be facilitated on the teleconference or can be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Board
Secretary (bodsecretary@ylwd.com) at least two (2) hours prior to the start of the meeting. If you
choose to submit comments via e-mail, please identify the agenda item you wish to address. Your
comments will be shared with the Board prior to the meeting. For questions regarding participation
please call 714-701-3020.
Computer/Mobile Device: https://zoom.us/j/97446688354
Telephone: 669-900-6833 or 346-248-7799
Meeting ID: 974 4668 8354
2.CALL TO ORDER
3.ROLL CALL
3.1.NOTE: This meeting will be called to order following consideration of Item No.
5.3. on the agenda for the Regular Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday,
December 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual wishing to address the Board or Committee is requested to identify themselves and state
the matter on which they wish to comment. If the matter is on the agenda, the Chair will recognize the
individual for their comment when the item is considered. No action will be taken on matters not listed on
the agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes and must be related to matters of public interest
within the jurisdiction of the Water District. (GC 54954.3)
5.CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the consent calendar are considered routine and may be approved by a single motion. There
will be no discussion of these items unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests separate
consideration.
5.1.Minutes of the Financing Authority Regular Meeting Held October 13, 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
5.2.Affirmation of Officers for the Financing Authority
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors affirm the individuals designated
as Chair, Vice Chair, Executive Director, Treasurer, and Secretary of the Yorba
Linda Water District Financing Authority in accordance with the Joint Exercise of
Powers Agreement between the District and the California Municipal Finance
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Authority.
6.ADJOURNMENT
6.1.The next regular meeting of the Financing Authority is scheduled to be held
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Items Distributed to the Board Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting
Prior to the Governor’s ‘Stay-at-Home’ Executive Orders regarding COVID-19, non-exempt materials related to
open session agenda items that were distributed to a majority of the Board of Directors or Committee Members
less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting were made available for public inspection in the lobby of the
District’s Administrative building during regular business hours and posted on the District’s website shortly
thereafter (GC 54957.5). As the District’s lobby has been closed to the public in accordance with the Governor’s
Executive Orders and to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, staff will make these materials available on the
District’s website (https://ylwd.com/) as soon as possible following receipt.
Accommodations for the Disabled
Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, required for
participation in the above posted meeting should be directed to the Board Secretary at (714) 701-3020 at least 24
hours in advance. (GC 54954.2(a))
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ITEM NO. 5.1.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:December 8, 2020
TO:Board of Directors
FROM:Brett R. Barbre, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS:Annie Alexander, Senior Executive Assistant/Board Secretary
SUBJECT:Minutes of the Financing Authority Regular Meeting Held October
13, 2020
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Draft Meeting Minutes
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Minutes of the YLWD Financing Authority Regular Meeting Held October 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. 1
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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION
As noted on the agenda, this meeting was facilitated via teleconference pursuant
to Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N-29-20 issued by the Governor of California
on March 17, 2020.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
3. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Phil Hawkins, President Brett R. Barbre, General Manager
Andrew J. Hall, Vice President Doug Davert, Assistant General Manager
Brooke Jones John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
J. Wayne Miller, PhD Gina Knight, Human Resources and Risk Mgr
Al Nederhood Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Alison Martin, Public Affairs Manager
Annie Alexander, Sr Exec Asst/Board Secretary
Kaden Young, Sr Management Analyst
Veronica Ortega, Executive Assistant
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
Kassie Radermacher, Partner, White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. ACTION CALENDAR
Director Miller made a motion, seconded by Director Hall, to approve Item Nos.
5.1. and 5.2. Motion carried 5-0-0-0 on a roll call vote.
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Minutes of the YLWD Financing Authority Regular Meeting Held October 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. 2
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5.1.Minutes of the Financing Authority Regular Meeting Held December 10, 2019
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
5.2.Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Yorba
Linda Water District Financing Authority Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020.
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1.The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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ITEM NO. 5.2.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:December 8, 2020
TO:Board of Directors
FROM:Brett R. Barbre, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS:Annie Alexander, Sr Exec Asst/Board Secretary
SUBJECT:Affirmation of Officers for the Financing Authority
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors affirm the individuals designated as Chair, Vice Chair, Executive
Director, Treasurer, and Secretary of the Yorba Linda Water District Financing Authority in
accordance with the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the District and the
California Municipal Finance Authority.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (Agreement) between YLWD and the
California Municipal Finance Authority, the President and Vice President of the District's Board
of Directors shall serve as the Chair and Vice Chair of the Financing Authority. YLWD's
President and Vice President for the next calendar year will be determined at the District's
reorganization meeting on December 8, 2020. Additionally, the Agreement establishes the
offices of Executive Director, Treasurer, and Secretary, which are held by the persons serving
as the District's General Manager, Finance Manager, and Senior Executive Assistant
respectively. The powers and duties of the above-mentioned officers are set forth in the
Agreement and are similar to those in County Water District Law and the Board of Directors'
Policies and Procedures.
Staff recommends the Board affirm the Financing Authority's new President and Vice President
as determined during the District's reorganization meeting in addition to affirming the following
appointments: Brett R. Barbre as Executive Director, Delia Lugo as Treasurer, and Annie
Alexander as Secretary.
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