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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-25 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 2015-105 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, June 25, 2015, 8:30 a.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The June 25, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors was called to order by President Collett at 8:32 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 Phil Hawkins Gina Knight, Human Resources / Risk Manager Gary T. Melton Delia Lugo, Finance Manager Art Vega, Information Technology Manager Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary ALSO PRESENT Brett Barbre, Director, MWDSC and MWDOC Gene Hernandez, Mayor, City of Yorba Linda Art Kidman, Partner, Kidman Law LLP Heather Stratman, Vice President, Townsend Public Affairs Eric O'Donnell, Townsend Public Affairs Rosemarie Sauer, Resident 4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Rosemarie Sauer, resident, addressed the Board and commented on the printed materials being distributed by the District related to the drought, conflicting information she'd received regarding the filling/refilling of outdoor swimming pools, and the large turnout at the drought tolerant landscaping workshop held earlier in the month. 1 2015-106 Ms. Heather Stratman, Vice President at Townsend Public Affairs, addressed the Board and provided an update on legislative affairs including the passage of the state's budget and available funding. Mr. Brett Barbre, Director at MWDSC and MWDOC, addressed the Board and provided a report regarding the status of various water storage locations. 6. SPECIAL RECOGNITION 6.1. Recognition of Delia Lugo, Finance Manager, for 5 Years of Service to the District Mr. Marcantonio presented Mrs. Lugo with a certificate and pen in recognition of her service to the District. The Board then applauded Mrs. Lugo on her accomplishment. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. 7.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting held May 28, 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$1,192,467.09. 8. ACTION CALENDAR 8.1. Revised Budgeted Positions for FY 2015/2016 Mr. Marcantonio explained that this matter was being presented to the Board for consideration a second time due to an error discovered in Exhibit A. Director Kiley made a motion, seconded by Director Melton, to approve Resolution No. 15-15 Adopting the Budgeted Positions for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 and Rescinding Resolution No. 15-11. Motion carried 5-0 on a Roll Call vote. 2 2015-107 8.2. Proposed Budget for FY 2015/16 Mr. Marcantonio explained that the final draft of the budget was being presented to the Board for review and proposed adoption. The Letter of Transmittal and Budget Overview were provided to the Board and made available to the public prior to the meeting. President Collett stated that he had some additional questions and suggested that consideration of this matter be deferred to the next regular meeting. Director Melton suggested that the Board consider scheduling another workshop meeting. Following discussion, the Board determined to schedule a workshop meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. for this purpose. Proposed adoption would then take place at the next regular meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. 9. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS 9.1. President's Report President Collett briefly commented on local firefighting efforts being affected by a drone. 9.2. Directors' Reports President Collett commented on the overall condition of the landscape being maintained by the City of Yorba Linda. Director Kiley commented on the landscape located in the medians. 9.3. General Manager's Report Mr. Marcantonio asked each manager in attendance to provide a report regarding activities within their respective departments. He then provided the Board with an overview of his activities and meeting attendance. 9.4. General Counsel's Report Mr. Kidman commented on litigation initiated against the State Water Resources Control Board. 9.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks None. 10. COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD (Collett / Melton) • Next meeting is scheduled July 28, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 3 2015-108 10.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia (Melton / Kiley) • Minutes of the meeting held June 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. will be provided at the next regular Board meeting. • Next meeting is yet to be scheduled. Director Melton noted that staff had been asked to provide a presentation at the next Placentia City Council meeting. The Board and staff briefly discussing the content of the presentation. 10.3. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda (Collett / Beverage) • Minutes of the meeting held June 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. will be provided at the next regular Board meeting. • Next meeting is yet to be scheduled. 10.4. Citizens Advisory Committee (Collett) • Minutes of the meeting held June 22, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. will be provided at the next regular Board meeting. • Next meeting is scheduled to be held July 27, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. 11. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS Each of the Directors reported on their attendance at the following meetings. 11.1. YL LMCAC - June 11, 2015 (Beverage - As Needed) 11.2. YL City Council - June 16, 2015 (Collett) 11.3. MWDOC Board - June 17, 2015 (Melton) 11.4. OCWD Board - June 17, 2015 (Kiley) 11.5. YL Planning Commission - June 24, 2015 (Hawkins) 11.6. OCSD - June 24, 2015 (Kiley/Beverage) 4 2015-109 12. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR 12.1. Meetings from June 26, 2015 — July 31, 2015 The Board reviewed the activity calendar and made no additional changes. 13. CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS 13.1. Weymouth Water Treatment Plant Inspection Trip - July 17, 2015 MWDOC Water Policy Forum - July 29, 2015 Director Hawkins made a motion, seconded by Director Beverage, to authorize Director attendance at these events if desired. Motion carried 5-0. 14. ADJOURNMENT 14.1. The meeting was adjourned at 10:41 a.m. The next Regular Board of Directors Meeting will be held Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Annie Alexander Assistant Board Secretary 5