HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-01 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes (B) 2018-084
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 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 Gina Knight, HR/Risk and Safety Manager
Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
DIRECTORS ABSENT Annie Alexander, Exec Asst/Board Secretary
Phil Hawkins Mike Carreon, Facilities Maint Worker
J. Wayne Miller Bryan Hong, Interim Engineering Manager
Javier Martinez, Water Production Superintendent
Kaden Young, Management Analyst
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
5. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Elected Official Liaison Reports
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Hall made a motion, seconded by Director Jones, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 3-0-0-2 with Directors Hawkins and Miller
being absent.
7.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Special Meeting Held April 24, 2018
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$458,841.61.
8.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.1. Projected Expenditures from Conservation Reserve for FY18 (Nederhood)
Staff reviewed the status of the District's Conservation Reserve account
including the current balance, projected expenses, and proposed
activities. Discussion followed regarding the proposed activities, the
District's water conservation policies and associated community outreach
efforts, and the state's proposed permanent framework for water
conservation. The Board determined to discuss this matter further
following adoption of the FY19 budget.
8.2. Continued Review of Strategic Plan Goals 4 — 5 (Community Partnership
and Workforce Engagement)
Staff explained that the final draft of the strategic plan, including feedback
previously provided regarding Goals 4 — 5, would be presented to the
Board for consideration at the next regular meeting.
9. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
9.1. Directors' Reports
Director Hall suggested the Board consider evaluating the District's budget
and strategic planning processes following conclusion of the budget
workshops. This matter will be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
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9.2. General Manager's Report
General Manager Marc Marcantonio invited the managers (or their
designees) to report on activities within their respective departments. He
then inquired as to the Board's interest in utilizing an energy services
company (ESCO) for the management of an energy service performance
contract, and participating in a tour of IRWD. He then commented on his
own meeting attendance and undertakings.
9.3. General Counsel's Report
None.
9.4. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
Director Hall requested an action item on the next agenda for the Board to
determine whether or not to move forward with utilizing an ESCO.
President Nederhood requested an item on the agenda for the next
interagency meeting with MWDOC and OCWD to discuss PFOS/PFOA
concerns. He also requested an item on a future agenda to discuss the
District's water conservation ordinance and pertinent information
contained in the Urban Water Management Plan. Staff offered to arrange
a presentation from MWDOC regarding the agency's water conservation
initiatives at a future Board meeting. Director Hall suggested that the
Board discuss the District's current and future water conservation policies
and outreach efforts separately at future Board meetings.
Ryan Gunstream from Honeywell commented on his company's support of
the competitive bid process for selection of an ESCO.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Nederhood/Jones)
■ Next meeting scheduled May 24, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
10.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Nederhood/Jones)
■ Next meeting scheduled June 4, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at YL City Hall.
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10.3. Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
(Nederhood/Jones)
■ Next meeting yet to be scheduled.
11. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
The Directors present noted their attendance at the following meetings and
events.
11.1. YL Chamber of Commerce First Responders Breakfast —April 25, 2018 (Hawkins)
11.2. MWDOC/OCWD Joint Planning Committee —April 25, 2018 (Jones/Nederhood)
11.3. OCSD Board —April 25, 2018 (Jones)
11.4. ISDOC Executive Committee — May 1, 2018 (Nederhood)
12. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
12.1. Meetings from May 2 — July 1, 2018
The Board made no changes to the activity calendar.
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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