HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-26 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS
Were included on the agenda.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice President Jones led the pledge.
4. ROLL CALL
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DIRECTORS PRESENT
J. Wayne Miller, PhD, President
Brooke Jones, Vice President
Trudi DesRoches
Phil Hawkins
DIRECTORS ABSENT
Tom Lindsey
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STAFF PRESENT
Doug Davert, Interim General Manager
Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel
Kidman Gagen Law LLP
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
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7.1. Public Employment
Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code
Title: General Manager
7.2. Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code
Agency Designated Representatives: To Be Determined
Unrepresented Employee: General Manager
7.3. 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)
The Board returned to Open Session at 6:30 p.m.
General Counsel Gagen reported that the Board took no reportable action during
Closed Session.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1. Collection of Certain Sewer Maintenance Charges on Fiscal Year 2022-23
Tax Roll
Interim General Manager Davert explained that the sewer maintenance
charges for certain customers were collected on the property tax roll for
which a public hearing and adoption of a resolution is required.
President Miller opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m.
Board Secretary Alexander confirmed that the public hearing had been
properly noticed on July 7 and July 14, 2022 in the Yorba Linda Star.
President Miller opened the floor to public comment on this matter for which
there was none.
Board Secretary Alexander confirmed that no written communications from
the public had been received.
President Miller closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m.
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There was no further discussion.
Director Hawkins made a motion, seconded by Director Jones, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022 -XX electing to place Sewer Maintenance Charges on
the property tax roll of certain properties for collection and remittance to the
District, adopting the report to place said charges on the property tax roll for
Fiscal Year 2022-23, and repealing Resolution No. 2021-31. Motion carried
4-0-0-1 on a roll call vote with Director Lindsey absent.
8.2. Collection of Capital (Finance) Charges on Fiscal Year 2022-23 Tax Roll
Interim General Manager Davert explained that the capital finance charges,
as described in the 2020 Rate Study, were collected on the property tax roll
for which a public hearing and adoption of a resolution is required.
President Miller opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m.
Board Secretary Alexander confirmed that the public hearing had been
properly noticed on July 7 and July 14, 2022 in the Yorba Linda Star.
President Miller opened the floor to public comment on this matter for which
there was none.
Board Secretary Alexander confirmed that no written communications from
the public had been received.
President Miller closed the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
There was no further discussion.
Director Hawkins made a motion, seconded by Director Jones, to adopt
Resolution No. 2022 -XX electing to place Capital (Finance) Charges on the
property tax roll for collection and remittance to the District, adopting the
report to place said charges on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2022-
23, and repealing Resolution No. 2021-16. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 on a roll
call vote with Director Lindsey absent.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Hawkins made a motion, seconded by Director DesRoches, to approve
the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 on a roll call vote with Director
Lindsey absent.
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9.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Meetings Held July 11-12, 14, 18-19, 2022
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
9.2. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize
disbursements in the amount of $2,120,386.71.
10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.1 Completed Land Purchase Transaction Between YLWD and Hilltop 3
Development, LLC
Staff reported that the District had closed on the purchase of two properties
for the purpose of gaining unencumbered access to Little Canyon Reservoir
and Timber Ridge Booster Pump Station (BPS). This will also allow the
District to complete the pending project of replacing the Timber Ridge BPS.
This project is expected to go out to bid in August 2022 with projected
completion in November 2023. Staff then responded to questions regarding
the capacity of the new booster pump station.
President Miller requested an update on the impact of MWD's 2 -week shutdown
for emergency repairs on the Upper Feeder pipeline in September. Director
DesRoches explained that the shutdown would have minimal impact on the Diemer
Water Treatment Plant and the District's import water supply.
11. ADJOURNMENT
11.1. Director Hawkins made a motion, seconded by Director Jones, to adjourn
the meeting at 6:47 p.m. Motion passed 4-0-0-1 on a roll call vote with
Director Lindsey absent.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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