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September 13, 2001
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2001
The September 13, 2001 regular meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors
was called to order by President Paul Armstrong at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held at District
Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda.
Directors Present at Roll Call
Paul R. Armstrong, President
Arthur C. Korn, Vice President
Michael J. Beverage
John W. Summerfield
Directors Absent at Roll Call
Mark Abramowitz
Staff Present:
William J. Robertson, General Manager
Arthur G. Kidman, District General Counsel
Beverly Meza, Business Manager
Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator
Ken Vecchiarelli, Engineering Manager
Amelia Cloonan, Executive Secretary
Vince Blundo, Maintenance Supervisor
Jeff McDonald, Maintenance Lead Worker
Carlos Collazo, Maintenance Worker I
Eddie Gutierrez, Maintenance Worker I
Mike Montenegro, Maintenance Worker I
Brian Vargas, Maintenance Worker II
Visitors resent: Brett Barbre, MWDOC Director
Scott Wright, Pulte Homes
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
1. William J. Robertson, General Manager, introduced Vince Blundo, Jeff McDonald,
Carlos Collazo, Eddie Gutierrez, Mike Montenegro and Brian Vargas and complimented
them for their work on repairing the Avocado leak. Jeff McDonald gave a recap of what
transpired during the incident.
Vince Blundo, Jeff McDonald, Carlos Collazo, Eddie Gutierrez, Mike Montenegro and Brian
Vargas left the meeting at 8:35 a.m.
President Armstrong asked Brett Barbre to present an update on MWDOC activities. He
reported that Metropolitan Water District (MET) is engaged in a battle with San Diego over
whether MET has been overcharging for water and should refund a surplus accumulated over the
I years.
Director Beverage requested item 6 be pulled for questions
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CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Vice President Korn, the Board of Directors
voted 4-0 to approve items 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 of the Consent Calendar.
2. Approve minutes of the regular meeting, August 23, 2001.
3. Authorize directors to leave the State of California prior to next meeting.
4. Approve disbursements of $998,046.60.
5. Approve settlement of damage claim with TIK, Inc. in the amount of $2,151.99.
7. Approve Soliciting Bids for Rehab of Lakeview Sewer Lift Station.
ACTION CALENDAR
6. Approve proposed Terms and Conditions for Water and Sewer Service with Pulte Home
Corporation, Job No. 0119.
Questions were asked, and a discussion took place on lots to be developed and the
preannexation agreements. General Counsel Kidman mentioned the annexation process.
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by President Armstrong, the Board of
Directors voted 4-0 to approve Item 6 of the Consent Calendar.
Scott Wright left the meeting at 9:05 a.m.
8. Consider Adopting Resolution 01-15 to Amend the District's Public Funds Investment
Policy for 2001-2002. Beverly Meza, Business Manager, reported on changes
recommended. Questions were asked, and a discussion was held. This item was brought to
the Finance Committee.
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Vice President Korn the Board of
Directors voted 4-0 on a roll call vote to adopt Resolution 01-15 setting forth Public Funds
Investment Policy and rescinding Resolution 99-09.
Beverly Meza left the meeting at 9:10 a.m.
9. Consider Scheduling a Date to Hold a Public Hearing on Water Rates. William J.
Robertson, General Manager, presented options for scheduling the public hearing.
Questions were asked, and a discussion took place regarding the place, date and time for
the meeting. It was suggested the meeting be held at the time of a Board meeting, which
would include the water rate public hearing and mandatory payment of bills.
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On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Vice President Korn, the Board of
Directors voted 4-0 to move the second Board meeting in November to 7:00 p.m. on
November 20 and to have the Agenda include the water rate discussion.
10. Consider ACWA/JPIA Liability Insurance Deposit Premium. William J. Robertson,
General Manager, presented the report prepared by Michael Payne, Assistant General
Manager. Questions were asked, and a discussion took place.
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by' Vice President Korn, the Board of
Directors voted 4-0 to: 1) approve the General Liability Insurance deposit premium to JPIA
for the policy year October 1, 2001 through September 30,. 2002 in the amount of
$206,354, and 2) authorize the transfer of $25,204 from the unappropriated fund.
11. Consider Workers Compensation Deposit Premium. William J. Robertson, General
Manager, presented the report prepared by Michael A. Payne, Assistant General Manager.
Questions were asked, and a discussion was held.
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by President Armstrong, the Board of
Directors voted 4-0 to approve the estimated Workers Compensation deposit premium of
$52,544 for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
12. Consider Nominees for Appointment to ACWA Committees for 2002-03 Term. William J.
Robertson, General Manager, reported that General Counsel Kidman had expressed an
interest in renomination to the Legal Affairs Committee. Vice President Korn suggested
renominating Director Abramowitz for the Water Quality Committee. Questions were
asked, and a discussion was held.
On a motion by President Armstrong, seconded by Vice President Korn, the Board of
Directors voted to nominate General Counsel Kidman to the Legal Affairs Committee and
Director Abramowitz to the Water Quality Committee of the Association of California
Water Agencies for the 2002-03 term.
President Armstrong declared a recess at 9:34 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:44 a.m. with all
Directors present.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
13. General Manager's oral report and comments.
a) General Counsel Kidman had previously, in this meeting, reported regarding OCWD
annexations and the Huntington Beach litigation.
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Mr. Kidman made a lengthy report on SB 221. One of the problems with SB 221 is it
squarely places water use agencies in conflict with land use agencies and puts them in
the position of being sued. William Robertson reported the bill did move out of
committee.
b) Report on District picnic. William Robertson complimented Stacy Bavol, Scott Abbe,
Leon de los Reyes, Jennifer Hill and Brian Vargas for their work on the picnic.
c) The ACWA Fall Conference will be held November 28-30,2001 in San Diego, CA.
d) District Bus Tour, September 22, 2001. Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator,
said 35 people are signed up for the tour. The Yorba Linda Star is publishing a notice
of the tour today. Any Director is welcome to attend. President Armstrong noted his
availability.
e) District activities.
1) Placentia Parade. Michael Robinson described his idea of having the new sewer
truck in the parade. Space is available in the truck cab for someone to ride.
Another District vehicle may precede the sewer truck in the parade.
2) William Robertson reported that the reservoirs were checked on Tuesday. Rick
Walkemeyer checked all intrusion alarms received during the last week. He
responded to the Orange County EOC (Emergency Operations Center).
COMMITTEE REPORTS
14. Executive-Administration Committee (Armstrong/Korn)
15. Finance-Accounting Committee (Kom/Beverage)
A meeting was scheduled for September 20, 2001, 9:00 a.m. Developer fees, customer
service fees, other fees.
16. Personnel-Risk Management Committee (Abramowitz/Armstrong)
17. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee (Beverage/Summerfield)
A meeting was scheduled for September 19, 2001, 4:00 p.m. FFDCA's with Shell/Toll,
hydrant on J&J Lane.
18. Public Information Committee (Abramowitz/Summerfield)
A meeting was scheduled for September 18, 2001, 4:00 p.m. Annual Report, District
survey, Fiesta Days, Heritage Day.
19. Orange County Water District Ad Hoc Committee (Korn/Beverage)
Meeting scheduled for September 17, 2001, 4:00 p.m.
20. MWDOC Ad Hoc Committee (Abramowitz/Kom)
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
21. Yorba Linda City Council, September 4,6:30 p.m. (Korn)
Vice President Korn reported the regular meeting was cancelled and one was held for
attorney interviews.
22. MWDOC/MWD, September 5,9:00 a.m. (Abramowitz)
Director Abramowitz was absent and did not report.
23. OCWD, September 5, 6:00 p.m. (Korn)
Vice President Korn did not attend.
24. WACO, September 7, 7:30 a.m. (Abramowitz)
Director Abramowitz was absent and did not report.
25. Yorba Linda Planning Commission, September 12, 7:30 p.m. (Beverage)
President Armstrong attended the meeting. There was a lengthy discussion about sewer
service planning.
Pulte modified their density based on the fact Bastanchury is to be extended. The Planning
Commission recommended denial of the increased density but did approve the E.I.R.
The city has prepared encroachment papers for the Imperial Highway median strips.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
President Armstrong recognized the next meeting is scheduled for September 27, which is a
religious holiday. He asked that the meeting be moved to the 25th or 26th if possible.
Director Summerfield reported on an article in The Register wherein it was reported that a study
indicates 10 parts per billion is too high for arsenic. William Robertson mentioned a fax he
received from ACWA regarding chromium 6. Director Beverage wants the public to be aware of
unfunded mandates and asked to discuss these in committee.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
There were no comments/items.
CLOSED SESSION
26. Discussion of pending litigation to which the District is a party, (Subsection (a) of
Section 54956.9), County of Orange, Central Justice Center, Case No. 815921
Huntington Beach vs. OCWD, and Case No. 818852 Fountain Valley vs. OCWD, before
the Superior Court of the State of California.
No closed session was held.
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ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by President Armstrong, seconded by Director Summerfield, the Board of Directors
voted 4-0 to adjourn at 10:27 a.m. The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held either
September 25 y 001, at 8:30 a.m. at the District Headquarters, date to be determined after
consultatio ith Director Abramowitz.
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Manager