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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-23 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 2015-065 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, April 23, 2015, 8:30 a.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The April 23, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors was called to order by President Collett at 8:31 a.m. The meeting was held in the Board Room at the District's Administration Building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia, California 92870. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Collett led the pledge. 3. ROLL CALL DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Ric Collett, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Michael J. Beverage, Vice President Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager Robert R. Kiley John DeCriscio, Operations Manager Gary T. Melton Gina Knight, Human Resources / Risk Manager Delia Lugo, Finance Manager DIRECTORS ABSENT Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager Phil Hawkins Art Vega, Information Technology Manager Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary Cindy Botts, Management Analyst ALSO PRESENT Eddy Beltran, Partner, Kidman Law LLP Tom Lindsey, Mayor Pro Tern, City of Yorba Linda Eddy Jackson, Resident 4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Eddy Jackson, resident, addressed the Board and commented on alternate solutions being proposed for the filling of Lake Mission Viejo. He asked if any alternate solutions were being developed for the filling of East Lake Village. The Board responded and indicated that East Lake Village had its own water source for the purposes of filling the lake. Any supplemental water purchased from the District in the past has been charged at the full rate. 1 2015-066 6. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 6.1. Recognition of Employee for their Service to the District • Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager (5 Years) Mr. Marcantonio presented Mr. Micalizzi with a certificate and pen in recognition of his service to the District. The Board then applauded Mr. Micalizzi on his accomplishment. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Kiley, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Director Hawkins being absent. 7.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting held March 12, 2015 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented. 7.2. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize disbursements in the amount of$907,150.97. 7.3. Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with Mr. Tien - 4284 Genoa Way Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize the President and Secretary to execute the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with Mr. Tien. 7.4. Brand Name Requirement for Fairmont Booster Station Upgrade Project Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the Brand Name Requirement for the Fairmont Booster Station Upgrade Project for Items 10 through 14 as specified in attached staff memorandum, namely Clortec or Miox sodium hypochlorite dosing system, Grundfos chemical metering pumps, USF Fabrication vault access hatch, Exalt radio, and Motorola truck-to-truck radio. 7.5. Hardware Purchase for a Nevada Colocation Site to Implement Phase 4 (Disaster Recovery) of the Storage Solution and Recovery Plan Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize the General Manager to purchase Dell hardware through MR2 Solutions in the amount of $59,915.65 in order to implement a Disaster Recovery solution at the District's colocation site. 2 2015-067 8. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS 8.1. President's Report President Collett briefly commented on feedback he was receiving from the public in regards to the drought. 8.2. Directors' Reports • NOCLA Elected Officials Reception - April 16, 2015 Director Melton reported on his attendance at this event. Directors Melton, Beverage and Kiley also commented on feedback they were receiving from the public related to the drought. 8.3. General Manager's Report Mr. Marcantonio provided the Board with an overview of his activities and meeting attendance. He then asked each manager in attendance to provide a report regarding activities within their respective departments. 8.4. General Counsel's Report Mr. Beltran reported on the recent court ruling in the San Juan Capistrano water rate structure lawsuit. 8.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks None. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS 9.1. Investment Ad Hoc Committee (Hawkins / Beverage) • Next meeting is yet to be scheduled. 9.2. YLWD-City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee (Melton / Kiley) • Minutes of the meeting held April 7, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. (To be provided at the next regular Board meeting.) • Next meeting is scheduled to be held June 16, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at Placentia City Hall. 9.3. YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee (Collett / Beverage) • Next meeting is scheduled to be held April 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the District's offices. 3 2015-068 9.4. YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee (Collett / Melton) • Next meeting is scheduled to be held May 26, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 9.5. Citizens Advisory Committee (Collett) • Next meeting is scheduled to be held April 27, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. 10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS 10.1. YL LMCAC - April 9, 2015 (Beverage - As Needed) Director Beverage attended and commented on a few items of business which were discussed during the meeting. 10.2. WACO - April 10, 2015 (Hawkins/Kiley) Director Kiley attended and commented on the presentations provided during the meeting. 10.3. MWDOC Board - April 15, 2015 (Melton) Director Melton attended and commented on some matters of business that were considered during the meeting. 10.4. OCWD Board - April 15, 2015 (Kiley) Director Kiley attended and commented on a public hearing which was held during the meeting. 10.5. YL Planning Commission - April 15, 2015 (Melton) Director Beverage attended and commented on a few items of business that were considered during the meeting. 10.6. YL City Council - April 21, 2015 (Collett) Director Collett attended and commented on a presentation that was provided to the Council during the meeting. 10.7. OCSD - April 22, 2015 (Kiley/Beverage) Directors Kiley and Beverage attended and commented on a few items of interest which were discussed during the meeting. 11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR 11.1. Meetings from April 24, 2015 — May 31, 2015 The Board reviewed the activity calendar and made no changes. 4 2015-069 12. CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS 12.1. Drought Response Grant Program Water Rate Workshop - May 14 and 27, 2015 Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Melton, to authorize Director attendance at this event if desired. Motion carried 4-0- 0-1 with Director Hawkins being absent. 13. CLOSED SESSION The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 9:35 a.m. All Directors in attendance were present. Also present were Mr. Marcantonio and Mr. Beltran. 13.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code Title: General Manager The Board reconvened in Open Session at 10:13 a.m. President Collett stated that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported under the Brown Act. 14. ADJOURNMENT 14.1. The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 a.m. A Board of Directors Special Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. The next Regular Board of Directors Meeting will be held Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Annie Alexander Assistant Board Secretary 5