HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-10 - Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Packet (A)AGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 5:30 PM
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1.PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS
YLWD Board of Directors' meetings will be facilitated in a hybrid format, both in-person in the Board
Room and virtually on Zoom. Pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 issued by the
Governor of California, certain requirements of the Brown Act have been temporarily suspended. As
such, Directors and members of the public may choose to participate in person or by
video/teleconference.
Public participation is authorized via the following options:
A. In-Person: Attendees will be encouraged to support social distancing protocols. Seating will be
available in the Board Room and in the lobby for overflow if needed. Individuals wishing to speak
during public comment or on a specific agenda item will be asked to raise their hands and
approach the podium one at a time.
B. Zoom or Telephone:
Computer/Mobile Device: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82596624826
Telephone: 669-900-6833 or 346-248-7799
Meeting ID: 825 9662 4826
Use the "raise hand" feature on Zoom or press *9 on your telephone to indicate you wish to
speak. The Board Secretary will call your name and unmute you when it is your turn.
C. In Writing: Comments can also 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 utilizing this method, please identify the agenda item you wish to address.
Your comments will be shared with the Board and read aloud during the meeting.
For questions regarding participation please call 714-701-3020.
2.CALL TO ORDER
3.ROLL CALL
Phil Hawkins, President
J. Wayne Miller, PhD, Vice President
Trudi DesRoches, Director
Brooke Jones, Director
Tom Lindsey, Director
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
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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.CLOSED SESSION
The Board may hold a closed session on items related to personnel, labor relations and/or litigation. The
public is excused during these discussions.
5.1.Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code
Number of Potential Cases: One
5.2.Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code
Number of Potential Cases: Six
5.3.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California
Government Code
Name of Case: Irvine Ranch Water District v. Orange County Water District, et
al. (Los Angeles County Superior Court - Case No. BS168278)
5.4.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California
Government Code
Name of Case: Orange County Water District, et al. v. 3M Company, et al.
(Orange County Superior Court - Case No. 30-2020-01172419-CU-PL-CXC)
5.5.Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code
Title: General Manager
5.6.Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code
Agency Designated Representative: Andrew Gagen
Unrepresented Employee: General Manager
6.ADJOURNMENT
6.1.The next regular Board meeting will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
Closed Session (if necessary) will begin at 5:30 p.m. and regular business at
6:30 p.m.
Items Distributed to the Board Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting
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Non-exempt materials related to open session agenda items that are distributed to a majority of the Board of
Directors (or Committee Members) less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for
public inspection in the lobby of the District’s Administrative building located at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia
CA 92870 during regular business hours. When practical, these materials will also be posted on the District’s
website at https://ylwd.com/. (GC 54957.5)
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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