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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-22 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes979 March 22, 1973 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water District was called to order by President McGuire at 8:30 a.m. in the offices of the District at 4622 Plumosa Drive March 22, 1973. Directors present and answering the roll: McGuire, Hastings, Clodt Wagner and Knauft. Also present were H. Rodger Howell of Rutan and Tucker, DuWayne Lidke of James Montgomery, Pete Royere, Water Superintendent, Ralph Shook, General Manager and Jean Mathews, Secretary. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt approval of the minutes as mailed and as corrected with regard to the dates of the Corrison Seminar in May. Motion carried unanimously. General Manager Shook announced that the LAFCO hearing on March 28 regarding spheres of influence of Brea and City of Yorba Linda. He also read a letter from the City of Brea dated March 21, 1973 with regard to their position on water and sewer service as far as the District was concerned. Rodger Howell spoke at some length on Milo Keith's relationship with the District and the City of Brea. Mr. Keith had stated he could not represent the District as an expert witness and would have to represent Brea at the hearing. Discussion. Attorney Howell felt that we should have an expert sewer engineer at the hearing if it became necessary to have one testify. He suggested that we go ahead and engage a consultant right away who could go over all the information available and be ready if necessary to appear for the District. Discussion moved by Director Wagner se- conded by Director Hastings tht upon the advise of the Attorney, Rodger Howell the District hire a sewer consultant to prepare for the hearing on the 28th of March in support of the City of Yorba Linda in the zones of influence hearing at LAFCO. Roll call vote: Ayes - 4, Noes - 1, Absent-none. The next thing the District must do is prepare for the Lafco hearing regarding zones of influence as far as the District is concerned. DuWayne Lidke presented his map showing our lines and the projected lines to adjacent areas and the proposed extensions. Discussion. General Manager stated that 6 3a million gallons a day was an average day and that even in the rainy time we were pumping 2 + million gallons. General Manager told the Board that there were copies of the Orange County Water District Engineering Report on Ground Water Conditions available if they had not received one. ACWA Conference on April 25 through the 27th. Making a conflict on April 26th Board meeting. Discussion. April 30th tentatively set up for the Board meeting. A legislative reception on Wednesday suggested that Mr. Knauft and his wife attend and that Briggs and Whetmore be invited. Directors planning to attend McGuire, Knauft, Hastings and Ralph Shook, General Manager. 980 March 22, 1973 (continued) Fred Clodt reported on the Planning Commission meeting 3/12/73. Ralph McGuire reported on City Council meeting on March 19, 1973. General Manager reported that we were invited to send an operator type person on the M.W.D. acquaduct tour the end of March and that someone would be going. He also reported that the Well No. 11 had been wire brushed and Sonar jet had followed, now the next step would be redevelopment and test pumping to check production. Reservoir construction - corner wall had been poured ready in one month for water. Well No. 14 inquiry - Toler not interested if he couldnt acquire immediately so pressure is off for the time being. The office on Olinda Street has been leased to Steve Bradford for $210.00. More inquiry on sewer for Highland area, looks like all the property will be developing, Beal, Knudson and Herman and Crowell and Jolly. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt to approve for payment the audited bills and refund in the amount of $23,967.58 on checks 22084 through 22154. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Clodt carried un- animously that all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the state for either business or personal reasons between this meeting and the next regular meeting. General Manager said there was about 500 feet frontage on the freeway side of the Sprick property that could never be expected to pay back to the developer because there was no possible way of any use other than the freeway. Discussion, moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings that District pick up one half of the 500 foot frontage charge in this particular job. Motion carried unanimously. Job 694 quitclaim of the sewer easement - lines already relocated this easement not being used. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Wagner carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations and quitclaim the sewer easement as described. Job 742 Tract 7977 Brattain Construction for 20 acres. Reviewed application and exhibits for sewer and water, moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations for both sewer and water. Job 482 - 672 feet of line to be replaced at District expense. Discussion moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations. Rodger Howell presented a Resolution drafted by the attorney's office to comply with AB 889 regarding environmental quality act. 981 March 22, 1973 (continued) Discussion moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings to adopt RESOLUTION 73-13 ENTITLED RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ADOPTING OBJECTIVES, CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. Roll call vote: Ayes, Knauft, Clodt, Hastings, Wagner and McGuire. Noes, none. Absent, none. Adopted this 22nd day of March, 1973. Job 705 - 4 acres for Roy Criner on Buena Vista and Lakeview. Staff recommendations and exhibits reviewed, moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Wagner carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations. Job S 38-4 Wine and Spirits Shop on Yorba Linda Blvd.(water served by Southern California Water).Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously to approve staff recommenda- tions for sewer for 38-4. Job S 677 Lan Ron Development for parcel north of Yorba Linda Blvd. and west of Fairmont Blvd. Acreage at $350.00 per acre and inspection andplan check fees total $16,049.05. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations. Inquiry from the School District to lease the vacant trailer at Plant No. 1. Discussion, moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Clodt that the District lease the trailer at $25.00 per month, School District to pay cost of moving to their property and also pay cost of moving back to District property when they no longer need the trailer, lease on a yearly basis subject to renewal. Fred Clodt said he had material on warehouse construction and costs at Plant No. 1 and would like the building committee to meet. Roy Knauft asked to be taken off the building committee because of his lack of time now that he serves on the County Planning Commission. Ralph McGuire said that he would serve for the present. Fred Clodt and Ralph McGuire to serve as the new building committee. City Assignments: April 2 Rex Hastings City Council April 16 R. McGuire Planning Commission April 9 F. Clodt April 23 R. Knauft. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner to adjourn at 12:00 noon. Carried unanimously. Jean E. Mathews, Secretary G~