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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 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
Brooke Jones, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Phil Hawkins, Vice President Brett Barbre, Assistant General Manager
Andrew J. Hall Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
J. Wayne Miller Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Al Nederhood Annie Alexander, Exec Asst/Board Secretary
Freddie Ojeda, Operations 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
President Jones invited Paul E. Dory, Director for Vista Irrigation District,
and Fred R. Bockmiller, Director for Mesa Water District to comment on
their requests for concurring resolutions in support of their nominations to
ACWA JPIA's Executive Committee (Item No. 8.1.). Director Dorey also
commented on his request for a concurring resolution in support of his
nomination to the CA Water Insurance Fund Board of Directors (Item No.
8.2.).
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Brett Barbre, in his capacity as Director for the Metropolitan Water District
of Southern California (MWDSC) and President for Municipal Water
District of Orange County (MWDOC), commented on the Colorado River
Drought Contingency Plan, current water supply conditions, and status of
the California WaterFix.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Hall made a motion, seconded by Director Miller, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0-0-0 on a Roll Call vote.
7.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held February 12, 2019
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$847,902.09.
7.3. Support of Senate Bill 669 (Caballero) — Water Quality: Safe Drinking
Water Fund
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt a resolution
supporting SB 669 (Caballero), the Safe Drinking Water Trust.
7.4. Support of Senate Bill 414 (Caballero) — Small System Water Authority Act
of 2019
Recommendation. That the Board of Directors adopt a support position
on Senate Bill 414 (Caballero).
7.5. Support of Assembly Bill 533 (Holden) — Income Taxes: Exclusion: Water
Conservation or Efficiency Programs: Water Runoff Management
Improvement Program
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt a support position
on Assembly Bill 533 (Holden).
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7.6. Opposition of Senate Bill 204 (Dodd) — State Water Project: Contracts
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt an oppose position
on Senate Bill 204 (Dodd).
7.7. Terms and Conditions for Sewer Service with Gerard Mahoney and
Michael Kirtland — La Pradera Sewer Main Extension
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the Terms and
Conditions for Sewer Service with Gerard Mahoney and Michael Kirtland,
La Pradera Sewer Main Extension, Job No. 2019-07S.
8. ACTION CALENDAR
8.1. Concurring Nomination Resolution for ACWA JPIA 2019 Executive
Committee Election
Director Miller made a motion, seconded by Director Jones, to adopt
concurring resolutions in support of the nominations of Paul E. Dory, Vista
Irrigation District, and Fred R. Bockmiller, Mesa Water District, to ACWA
JPIA's Executive Committee. Motion carried 5-0-0-0 on a Roll Call vote.
8.2. Concurring Nomination Resolution for CA Water Insurance Fund Board of
Directors Election
Director Hawkins made a motion, seconded by Director Miller, to adopt a
resolution concurring in the nomination of Paul E. Dory to the CA Water
Insurance Fund Board of Directors. Motion carried 5-0-0-0 on a Roll Call
vote.
8.3. California Special District Association Call for Nominations (Seat B)
None of the Directors expressed an interest in being nominated as a
candidate for this election. The Board took no action on this matter.
8.4. Applications to United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Reclamation's WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Program
and CaIFED Water Use Efficiency Grant Program
Staff responded to questions from the Board regarding the purpose of the
grant applications, benefits to the District if awarded, and matching funds
required.
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Director Hall made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins to adopt
resolutions authorizing the General Manager, or designee, to submit
applications to the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Reclamation's WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grant
Program in the amount of$1.5 million and Ca1FED Water Use Efficiency
Grant Program in the amount of $500,000 for installation of the District's
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project. Motion carried 5-0-0-0 on
a Roll Call vote.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1. Water Use Efficiency Program
Staff reviewed the District's historical efforts related to this program,
MWD's rebate programs, and policy decisions to be considered by the
Board. The Board discussed utilizing the District's Conservation Reserve
to support this program.
9.2. Board Goals for 2019 Calendar year
The Board reviewed the goals discussed at the previous regular meeting
and made no changes. The Board made suggestions related to the
budget process and determined to conduct a budget workshop on
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in lieu of the regular meeting.
10. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS. AND COMMENTS
10.1. Directors' Reports
■ Intergovernmental Meetings, Conferences, and Events
The Directors noted their attendance at the listed meetings and
events.
10.2. General Manager's Report
General Manager Marc Marcantonio asked each of the managers to report
on activities within their respective departments.
10.3. General Counsel's Report
None.
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10.4. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Next meeting is scheduled March 28, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
11.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Next meeting is scheduled March 18, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at YL City
Hall.
11.3. Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Next meeting yet to be scheduled.
12. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
12.1. Meetings from March 13 — May 31, 2019
The Board made no changes to the activity calendar.
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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