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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, September 10, 2015, 8:30 a.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The September 10, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District
Board of Directors was called to order by President Collett at 8:30 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
Phil Hawkins John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
Robert R. Kiley 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
Cindy Botts, Water Conservation Supervisor
Jennifer Hill, Meter Services Lead
Malissa Tern, Public Affairs Representative
ALSO PRESENT
Eddy Beltran, Partner, Kidman Law LLP
Tom Lindsey, Mayor Pro Tem, 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 the
District's budget, recent credit card purchases and disbursements, and the
written protests being submitted in relation to the Prop 218 hearing.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Kiley, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting held August 13, 2015
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
6.2. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize
disbursements in the amount of$439,912.37.
6.3. ACWA/JPIA Liability Program Renewal
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve payment to the
Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority
(ACWA/JPIA) for the Auto and General Liability Program invoice dated
August 24, 2015 for the Policy Year 10/1/2015 to 10/1/2016.
6.4. Amendment One to Lease Agreement for Well 21 Site
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize approval and
execution of Amendment One of the "Lease Agreement, Yorba Linda
Water District, Warner Basin Complex - Well No. 21,"between the Orange
County Water District and the Yorba Linda Water District.
7. ACTION CALENDAR
7.1. ACWA Legal Affairs Committee Appointment Nominees for 2016-2017
Term
Mr. Marcantonio explained that ACWA previously requested nominations
for upcoming committee appointments for the 2016-2017 term and that
Mr. Art Kidman had expressed an interest in being nominated for
continued service on the Legal Affairs Committee.
Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins, to
nominate Mr. Art Kidman to serve on the ACWA Legal Affairs Committee
for the 2016-2017 term. Motion carried 5-0.
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8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.1. July - August Groundwater Production Effect on FY 2015-16 Variable
Costs
Mr. Marcantonio explained that at the request of Director Beverage, staff
looked into any potential cost savings should groundwater production
continue at 70%. He reported that due to MWD's recent call for water as
part of its Conjunctive Use Program (CUP), no savings could be gained
during this fiscal year.
Staff then responded to questions from the Board regarding the District's
obligation to fulfill the CUP requirement and OCWD's basin production
percentage.
Director Beverage then explained the purpose of his request and his
previous suggestion to use any resulting savings to possibly reduce the
District's water consumption charge.
9. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
9.1. President's Report
President Collett briefly commented on current water issues in Alaska.
9.2. Directors' Reports
Director Beverage commented on the State Water Resources Control
Board's enforcement orders to the City of Hemet for not meeting its
mandated conservation target in June.
Director Hawkins commented on a recent news article in the Sacramento
Bee regarding El Nino.
9.3. 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.
9.4. General Counsel's Report
None.
9.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
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10, COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Collett / Melton)
• Next meeting is scheduled to be held September 22, 2015 at 4:00
p.m.
10.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Collett / Beverage)
• Minutes of the meeting held August 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. will be
provided at the next regular Board meeting.
• Next meeting is scheduled to be held September 23, 2015 at 10:00
a.m. at YL City Hall.
10.3. Interagency Meeting with City of Placentia and Golden State Water
(Melton / Kiley)
• Minutes of the meeting held July 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. will be
provided at the next regular Board meeting.
• Next meeting is scheduled to be held September 29, 2015 at 2:00
p.m. at YLWD.
10.4. Citizens Advisory Committee
(Collett)
• Minutes of the meeting held August 24, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. will be
provided at the next regular Board meeting.
• Next meeting is scheduled to be held September 28, 2015 at 8:30
a.m.
11. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
Each of the Directors reported on their attendance (if applicable) at the following
meetings.
11.1. MWDOC Board - September 2, 2015 (Melton)
11.2. OCSD Operations Committee - September 2, 2015 (Kiley/Beverage)
11.3. OCWD Board - September 2, 2015 ( )
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11.4. WACO - September 4, 2015 (Hawkins/Kiley)
11.5. LAFCO - September 9, 2015 (Beverage - As Needed)
11.6. YL Planning Commission - September 9, 2015 (Melton)
12. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
12.1. Meetings from September 11, 2015 — October 31, 2015
The Board reviewed the activity calendar and made no changes.
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 a.m. A Special Board of Directors
Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 6:30
p.m. The next Regular Board of Directors Meeting will be held Thursday,
September 24, 2015 at 8:30 a.m.
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Annie Alexander
Assistant Board Secretary
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