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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING
November 19, 2008
The November 19, 2008 special meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of
Directors was called to order by President Summerfield at 4:03 p.m. The meeting was
held at the District's offices at 1717 E. Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, CA.
DIRECTORS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
John W. Summerfield, President
William R. Mills, Vice President
Paul R. Armstrong
Michael J. Beverage
STAFF PRESENT
Michael A. Payne, General Manager
Kenneth R. Vecchiarelli, Asst. G.M.
Arthur G. Kidman, General Counsel
Lee Cory, Operations Manager
Diane Cyganik, Finance Director
Pat Grady, IT Director
Gina Knight, Human Resources Manager
Stacy Bavol, Customer Service Supervisor
Hank Samaripa, Project Engineer
Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary
DIRECTORS ABSENT AT ROLL CALL
Ric Collett
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. Review of Events Related to Local Emergency
4. Current Status of District Facilities and Distribution System
President Summerfield welcomed those in attendance and expressed his
sympathy for those who had lost their homes in the firestorm. President
Summerfield also thanked those individuals providing public safety support
during the event.
Assistant General Manager Vecchiarelli provided a detailed PowerPoint
presentation to the Board and public regarding the firestorm and the District's
response. Much of this presentation was similar to what was given at the Special
Board Meeting held November 18, 2008.
President Summerfield declared a brief recess at 4:21 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
President Summerfield opened the meeting to public comments at 4:26 p.m.
Larry Goodnough addressed the Board and requested that the District's Board
meetings be held later in the evening. Mr. Goodnough expressed his concerns
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regarding the water pressure in the Hidden Hills area and encouraged the Board to
focus on construction of the new reservoir.
Denis Johnson addressed the Board and expressed his concerns regarding the
water pressure in the Hidden Hills area and the frequency of fire hydrant
maintenance. Mr. Johnson also expressed his disappointment with the District
employing a public relations firm.
Steve Sparks addressed the Board. Staff responded to questions from Mr. Sparks
regarding the status of the Santiago Reservoir and booster stations during the
firestorm. Mr. Sparks stated that there was not water available at the hydrants in
the Hidden Hills area until 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. on November 16, 2008.
Dave Rosenberger addressed the Board and expressed his thoughts regarding the
Yorba Linda City Council meeting held the previous evening. Mr. Rosenberger
also encouraged the Board to hold their meetings in the evening.
President Summerfield declared a brief recess at 4:39 p.m.
President Summerfield reopened the meeting to public comments at 4: 51 p.m.
Diedre Goodnough addressed the Board and requested that the District improve
their communication with the residents of the Hidden Hills area specifically related
to the construction of the new reservoir.
Assistant General Manager Vecchiarelli then introduced Dr. Renee Christensen
who was hired by the District to provide services to victims of the fire. Dr.
Christensen then provided a brief summary of her services.
Customer Service Supervisor Bavol and Project Engineer Samaripa reported on
their involvement with the Assistance Center in Anaheim. They also stated that the
City of Yorba Linda had opened its own Assistance Center in Yorba Linda.
Operations Manager Lee Cory reported that a case of bottled water was being
delivered to each resident of the Hidden Hills area every day the boil water notice
was in effect. Arrowhead Water kindly donated 26 palettes of bottled water for this
purpose.
Assistant General Manager Vecchiarelli then responded to questions from the
Board regarding the amount of water provided during the firestorm and any
possible penalties from MWD.
ACTION ITEMS
Receive and File Notice of Special Meeting
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of
Directors received and filed the Notice of Special Meeting.
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2. Ratify Proclamation of Local Emergency
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Mills, the Board of
Directors ratified the Proclamation of Local Emergency.
The Board again expressed their condolences to the fire victims and thanked all those
involved in putting out the fires.
General Manager Payne commended staff for their hard work.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Director Mills, seconded by Director Beverage, the Board of Directors
voted to adjourn at 5:21 p.m. to a regular meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled
for November 26, 2008 at 8:30 a.m., at 1717 E. Miraloma Avenue, Placentia 92870.
Kenneth R. Vecchiarelli
Assistant Secretary
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