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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Al Nederhood, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Brooke Jones, Vice President Brett Barbre, Assistant General Manager
Andrew J. Hall Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
J. Wayne Miller John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
Gina Knight, HR/Risk and Safety Mgr (Arrived 7:25 p.m.)
Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Annie Alexander, Executive Asst/Board Secretary
DIRECTORS ABSENT Mike Carreon, Facilities Maintenance Worker
Phil Hawkins Bryan Hong, Water Quality Engineer
Kaden Young, Management Analyst
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, Partner, Kidman Law LLP
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
5. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Elected Official Liaison Reports
Assistant General Manager Brett Barbre, in his role as Director for
Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California (MWDSC), reported on the status of
the Delta Tunnels Project and MWDSC's proposal to fund the construction
of both tunnels.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Hall made a motion, seconded by Director Miller, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Director Hawkins being absent.
7.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held February 13,
2018
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.2. Minutes of the Board of Directors Workers Meeting Held February 22,
2018
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.3. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held February 27,
2018
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.4. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize
disbursements in the amount of$574,026.34.
7.5. Authorization of Director Attendance at Conferences, Seminars, and
Special Events
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and/or approve
Director attendance at the following events: ACCOC Pension Forum on
March 9, 2018; and SoCal Gas Sustainability Seminars on April 4 and 24,
2018.
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8.0 ACTION CALENDAR
8.1. Participation in Association of California Water Agencies' (ACWA) "No
Drinking Water Tax" Coalition and Opposition to SB 623
Staff summarized ACWA's coalition efforts against SB 623 and the
proposed tax on drinking water. The funds raised will support ACWA's
public outreach campaign.
Director Hall made a motion, seconded by Director Jones, to participate in
ACWA's "No Drinking Water Tax" Coalition in the amount of$10,000 and
adopt an OPPOSE position on SB 623. Motion carried 3-1-0-1 with
Director Miller voting No and Director Hawkins being absent.
8.2. Award of Professional Services Agreement for Preparation of Bench-Scale
Testing for the Treatment of Groundwater
Staff summarized the District's historical monitoring efforts for
perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) and the US Environmental Protection
Agency's (USEPA) recommended health advisory level (HAL). Staff also
reviewed current efforts to stay under the recommended HAL, probability
for the HAL to be lowered, and benefits of performing bench-scale testing
of granular activated carbon (GAC) for the removal of PFCs. Staff then
explained the benefits of performing additional bench-scale testing for the
removal of arsenic, iron, and manganese.
Discussion followed regarding the proposed testing methods, associated
costs and timing of the project, other agencies treatment efforts, and
adding the project to the District's long term capital improvement plan
(CIP) for future funding.
HR/Risk and Safety Manager Gina Knight arrived at 7:25 p.m.
Discussion continued regarding the possibility of splitting the project into
two different studies, one for the removal of PFCs and the other for
removal of metals.
Staff noted the District wouldn't be able to utilize CIP funding for the
performance of these studies.
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Director Hall made a motion, seconded by Director Miller to. (1) separate
the proposed project into two bench-scale testing studies, one for the
removal of perfluorinated chemicals and the other for removal of arsenic,
iron and manganese from groundwater; and (2) include both projects in
future budgets. Motion carried 3-1-0-1 with Director Nederhood voting No
and Director Hawkins being absent.
9.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1. Status of Operations Activities
Staff reviewed water production data for the current fiscal year and the
status of various projects including the Camino de Bryant and Hidden Hills
reservoir management systems, painting of the chlorination building for
Well No. 15, and valve maintenance activities.
10. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS. AND COMMENTS
10.1. Directors' Reports
President Nederhood commented on correspondence he'd received
related to the upcoming OC Special District Selection Committee election
and requested this matter be placed on a future agenda.
Staff provided a brief overview of the election process and noted an action
item would be placed on the next regular meeting agenda.
10.2. General Manager's Report
General Manager Marc Marcantonio reported on recruitment efforts for the
position of Engineering Manager and his planned attendance at the State
Water Resources Control Board's hearing on April 17, 2018. He then
asked each of the managers present to report on activities within their
respective departments.
10.3. General Counsel's Report
None.
10.4. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
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11. COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Nederhood/Jones)
■ Next Meeting scheduled March 22, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
11.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Nederhood/Jones)
■ Next meeting is scheduled March 19, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at YL City
Hall.
11.3. Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
(Nederhood/Jones)
■ Next meeting yet to be scheduled.
12. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
The Directors present reported on their attendance at the following meetings and
events.
12.1 OCSD Board — February 28, 2018 (Jones)
12.2 WACO — March 2, 2018 (Jones/Nederhood)
12.3. ISDOC Executive Committee — March 6, 2018 (Nederhood)
12.4. MWDSC Inspection Tour — March 6, 2018 (Hawkins/Jones/Nederhood)
12.5. YL City Council — March 6, 2018 (Hall)
12.6. MWDOC Board — March 7, 2018 (Nederhood/Jones)
12.7. OCSD Operations Committee — March 7, 2018 (Hawkins)
12.8. OCWD Board — March 7, 2018 (Miller/Jones)
12.9. ACCOC Pension Forum — March 9, 2018 (Nederhood)
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13. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
13.1. Meetings from March 14 —April 30, 2018
The Board made no changes to the activity calendar.
14. ADJOURNMENT
14.1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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