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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, September 24, 2015, 8:30 a.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The September 24, 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 Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager
Art Vega, Information Technology Manager
Rachel Padilla, Customer Service Supervisor
Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary
ALSO PRESENT
Eddy Beltran, Partner, Kidman Law LLP
Brett Barbre, Director, MWDSC and MWDOC (Arrived at 9:25 a.m.)
Tom Lindsey, Mayor Pro Tern, City of Yorba Linda
Bruce Anderson, Resident
Nancy Stevens, Resident
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Bruce Anderson, resident, spoke regarding the variable billing cycle, drought
penalties, mid-year budget review, and the water rates.
Ms. Nancy Stevens, resident, spoke regarding water utility security issues.
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6. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
6.1. Recognition of Marc Marcantonio, General Manager, for 1 Year of Service
to the District
President Collett presented Mr. Marcantonio with a lapel pin in recognition
of his service for the District.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
President Collett requested to remove Item No. 7.4. from the Consent Calendar
for separate action.
Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins, to approve the
remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
7.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Special Meeting held August 25, 2015
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.2. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting held August 31, 2015
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.3. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize
disbursements in the amount of$1,203,264.39.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION
7.4. Approval of "Agreement for Sharing Consultant Costs for 2015 Urban
Water Management Plan" with MWDOC
Mr. Marcantonio and Mr. Conklin responded to questions from the Board
regarding the savings achieved by participating in a cost sharing
agreement and new federal and state related requirements. Director
Melton suggested that the public be made aware of the various unfunded
mandates required by the state and the associate cost. Mr. Marcantonio
indicated that this information would be contained in future editions of the
newsletter.
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Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Melton, to
approve the "Agreement for Sharing Consultant Costs for 2015 Urban
Water Management Plans" with MWDOC, at a total estimated cost of
$40,650, and authorize execution by the General Manager, subject to
approval as to form by District legal counsel. Motion carried 5-0.
8. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
8.1. President's Report
President Collett asked if there was a desire of the Board to attend the
Yorba Linda State of the City Address. Director Melton expressed an
interest in attending.
8.2. Directors' Reports
Director Melton commended staff for their efforts related to the Prop 218
hearing.
Director Kiley commented on the number of compliments he had received
regarding the District's website. He also suggested that the District inform
the public regarding unfunded mandates required by the state.
8.3. General Manager's Report
Mr. Marcantonio asked each manager (or their designee) to provide a
report regarding activities within their respective departments. He then
provided the Board with an overview of his activities and meeting
attendance.
8.4. General Counsel's Report
None.
8.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
President Collett requested that the Board consider adding a future
agenda item or scheduling a future workshop meeting to discuss the
costs/benefits associated with the planned Fairmont Booster Pump Station
Upgrade Project.
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9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
9.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Collett / Melton)
• Minutes of the meeting held September 22, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. will
be provided at the next regular Board meeting.
• Next meeting is scheduled to be held November 24, 2015 at 4:00
p.m.
9.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Collett / Beverage)
• Minutes of the meeting held August 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. were
provided in the agenda packet.
• Next meeting is yet to be scheduled.
9.3. 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.
9.4. 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.
10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
Each of the Directors reported on their attendance at the following meetings.
10.1. YL LMCAC - September 10, 2015 (Beverage - As Needed)
Director Beverage did not attend.
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10.2. YL City Council - September 15, 2015 (Collett)
10.3. MWDOC Board - September 16, 2015 (Melton)
10.4. OCWD Board - September 16, 2015 (Kiley)
10.5. OCSD - September 23, 2015 (Kiley/Beverage)
10.6. YL Planning Commission - September 23, 2015 (Hawkins)
This meeting was cancelled.
11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
11.1. Meetings from September 25, 2015 — October 31, 2015
The Board reviewed the activity calendar and made no changes.
12. ADJOURNMENT
12.1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m. The next Regular Board of
Directors Meeting will be held Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 8:30 a.m.
Annie Alexander
Assistant Board Secretary
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