HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-01 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, June 1, 2023, 3:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92670
1. PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS
Were included on the agenda.
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Interim Public Affairs Officer Muttaraid led the pledge.
4. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT
Brett R. Barbre, President
Trudi DesRoches, Vice President
Tom Lindsey
J. Wayne Miller, Ph.D.
DIRECTORS ABSENT
Phil Hawkins
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STAFF PRESENT
Mark Toy, General Manager
Doug Davert, Assistant General Manager
Gina Knight, Human Resources and Risk Manager
Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Ammar Tohmeh, Senior Engineer
Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Paige Appel, Budget Analyst
John Brundahl, Production Superintendent
Reza Ashfar, Senior Engineer
Sophia Phuong, Accounting Supervisor
Malissa Muttaraid, Interim Public Affairs Officer
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
5. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
5.1. AB 2449 Teleconference Requests
None.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION
8.3. Budget to Actual Statements for Month Ending April 30, 2023
Staff responded to questions Rom Director Miller regarding revenues and
expenditures for energy and resin replacement.
Director Miller made a motion, seconded by Director Lindsey, to receive and
file the Budget to Actual Reports for the Month Ending February 28, 2023.
Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Director Hawkins absent.
8.4. Cash and Investment Reports and Graphs for Month Ending April 30, 2023
President Barbre requested the description of the Cielo Vista depository
account be revised to indicate Lennor as the developer.
Director Barbre made a motion, seconded by Director Lindsey, to receive and
file the Cash and Investment Report for the Month Ending April 30, 2023.
Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Director Hawkins absent.
8.5. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24
President Barbre reviewed the history of Proposition 13, the District's formation
of Improvement Districts 1 and 2, and the purpose for instituting appropriations
limits. He also requested some corrections to the agenda report.
Director Barbre made a motion, seconded by Director DesRoches, to
approve Resolution No. 2023 -XX adopting the appropriations limit for Fiscal
Year 2023-24. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Director Hawkins absent.
9. ACTION CALENDAR
9.1. Adjusting Water and Sewer Rate Schedules and Charges
Staff responded to questions from the Board regarding the necessity of
drought rates. President Barbre requested that rate adjustments be reflected
in dollar amounts rather than percentages in future communications to the
public.
Director Miller made a motion, seconded by Director DesRoches, to (1) adopt
Resolution No. 2023 -XX adjusting water rate schedules and charges effective
July 1, 2023 and rescinding Resolution No. 2022-07; and (2) adopt Resolution
No. 2023 -XX adjusting sewer rate schedules and charges effective July 1, 2023
and rescinding Resolution No. 2022-08.
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Director DesRoches made a motion, seconded by Director Miller, to adopt
Resolution No. 2023 -XX adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year2023-24
(Financial Summaries) with the requested revisions and rescinding Resolution
No. 2022-13 effective June 30, 2023. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 on a roll call vote
with Director Hawkins absent.
9.5. Designation of Voting Representative for Association of California Water
Agencies (ACWA) Board Officers' Election
Staff responded to questions from the Board regarding the new electronic
voting process for ACWA elections. Discussion followed regarding designating
the Board President as the District's primary voting representative for all future
ACWA elections and incorporating this action into the Board's policies and
procedures.
Director -Miller made a motion, seconded by DirectorDesRoches, to designate
the Board President as the District's primary voting representative for all future
ACWA elections. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Director Hawkins being absent.
Staff will incorporate this minute order into the Board of Directors' policies and
procedures.
10.1 Branding for PFAS Water Treatment Plant
President Barbre suggested that branding for the plant be returned to its
previous configuration and displayed samples of recent electronic
communications created by OCWD where YLWD's logo was out of view.
Following discussion, the Board requested staff return branding on the plant
to its previous configuration with the inclusion of OCWD's logo, and provide
OCWD with new photos of the plant following application of the remaining
branding.
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11.1. Director's Reports
The Directors reported on their attendance at recent meetings and events.
Vice President DesRoches requested staff continue to provide her with the
status of relevant District projects when she attends the Yorba Linda,
Placentia, and Brea City Council meetings.
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The Board entered Closed Session at 4:29 p.m.
14.1. 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: YLWD v. Alex Winsberg (Orange County Superior Court -
Case No. 30-2022-01284814-CU-OR-CJC)
14.2. Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code
Agency Designated Representative: General Manager
Employee Organization: Yorba Linda Water District Employees Association
14.3. Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code
Agency Designated Representative: General Manager
Unrepresented Employees: All Unrepresented Classifications
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The Board returned from Closed Session at 6:47 p.m. No reportable action was taken.
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15.1. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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