HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-30 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 2015-070
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, April 30, 2015, 8:00 a.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The April 30, 2015 Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors Special Meeting
was called to order by President Collett at 8:00 a.m. The meeting was held in the
Board/Training Room at the District's Administration Building located at 1717
East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia, California 92870.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Ric Collett, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Michael J. Beverage, Vice President Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Phil Hawkins John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
Robert R. Kiley Gina Knight, Human Resources / Risk Manager
Gary T. Melton Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager
Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary
Cindy Botts, Management Analyst
ALSO PRESENT
Brett Barbre, Director, MWDSC and MWDOC
Connie Almond, Attorney, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 8:01 a.m. All Directors were
present. Also present was Mrs. Knight and Ms. Almond.
5.1. Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the
California Government Code Agency
Designated Representatives: Gina Knight, Human Resources/Risk
Manager, and Connie Almond, Attorney, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Employee Organization: Yorba Linda Water District Employees
Association
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The Board reconvened in Open Session at 8:32 a.m. President Collett reported
that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported
under the Brown Act.
Ms. Almond left the meeting at this time.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1. Draft FY 2015/16 Operating Budget (Materials to be provided at the
meeting.)
The Board discussed the District's mandated water conservation
percentage as proposed by the State Water Resources Control Board
(SWRCB) and its expected impact on the District's finances. Mrs. Lugo
provided an overview of the draft FY 2015/16 budget summary, key
budget assumptions, revenues, and expenses as previously presented to
the Board. Mrs. Botts provided a summary of SWRCB's new
requirements and calculations. Mrs. Botts and Mr. DeCriscio then
responded to questions from the Board regarding a revised operating plan
and estimated import water and groundwater pumping costs for the next
fiscal year. Mrs. Lugo reviewed the District's debt covenant requirements,
coverage ratios, and the consequences of default. She also highlighted
the impact of mandated conservation on the District's revenue under
various scenarios. Mrs. Lugo then provided a revised draft FY 2015/16
budget summary assuming a 36% mandated reduction in water
consumption, a 15% allocation from MWD, and 55% of the District's
operating expenses being covered by the base fee. Staff then responded
to questions from the Board regarding the expense key factors, local
agency base fee and monthly bill comparison, and other revenue recovery
options. The Board then discussed the different legal requirements
associated with the collection of drought related penalties and a proposed
rate increase. Mrs. Lugo reviewed the District's reserve types and
established minimums. The Board then instructed staff to prepare a
resolution instituting Stage 3 Water Conservation Measures for
consideration at the next regular meeting. The Board also scheduled
future workshop meetings on May 21, 2015 at 8:30 a.m., June 18, 2015 at
8:30 a.m., and July 16, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Additionally, the Board
determined to change the time of the Board meeting on September 10,
2015 to 6:30 p.m. in order to accommodate a public hearing for a
proposed rate increase.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
7.1. The meeting was adjourned at 11:33 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
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