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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Brooke Jones, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Andrew J. Hall Brett Barbre, Assistant General Manager
J. Wayne Miller (Arrived 6:37 p.m.) John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
Al Nederhood Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Pasquale Talarico, Director of Public Affairs
DIRECTORS ABSENT Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Phil Hawkins, Vice President Annie Alexander, Exec Asst/Board Secretary
Vivian Lim, Human Resources 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
Brett Barbre, in his capacity as Director for the Metropolitan Water District
of Southern California (MWD) and President for Municipal Water District of
Orange County (MWDOC), commented on the status of water related
state and federal legislation.
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5.2. Federal and State Legislative Update
Director of Public Affairs Pasquale Talarico introduced himself and briefed
the Board on the District's Strategic Communication Plan. He also
reviewed the status of multiple Senate and Assembly bills and noted the
District's position in comparison to MWD, MWDOC, and OCWD.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Nederhood requested to remove Item No. 7.2. and President Jones
requested to remove Item No. 7.3. from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
Director Hall made a motion, seconded by Director Miller, to approve the
remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 on a Roll Call vote
with Director Hawkins being absent.
7.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held March 12, 2019
Recommendation. That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.4. Adopting State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Prevailing
Equipment Rental Rates
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve Resolution No.
2019-11 adopting the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Prevailing Equipment Rental Rates as the District's official equipment
rental rate schedule for reimbursement of operational expenses incurred
during the course of responding to and preforming regular and emergency
repairs.
7.5. Disclosure of Critical Infrastructure Information
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No.
2019-12 regarding the disclosure of critical infrastructure information.
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7.6. Amending the District's Conflict of Interest Code
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve Resolution No.
2019-13 adopting a Conflict of Interest Code which supersedes all prior
Conflict of Interest Codes and amendments previously adopted.
7.7. Opposition of Assembly Bill 1486 (Ting) Unless Amended
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt an oppose position
on Assembly Bill 1486 (Ting) unless amended.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION
7.2. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire transfers
Staff responded to questions from Director Nederhood regarding some
items on the check register.
Director Nederhood requested an item on a future agenda to review the
status of the District's Asset Management Plan.
Director Nederhood made a motion, seconded by Director Jones, to ratify
and authorize disbursements in the amount of $1,397,538.54. Motion
carried 4-0-0-1 with Director Hawkins being absent.
7.3. Establishing Certain Emergency Procedures and Organization for
Responding to a Threatened or Actual Disaster
Staff responded to questions from President Jones regarding the process
for declaring a local emergency.
Director Jones made a motion, seconded by Director Hall, to adopt
Ordinance No. 2019-01 establishing certain emergency procedures and
organization for responding to a threatened or actual disaster and
rescinding Ordinance No. 90-02. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 on a Roll Call
vote with Director Hawkins being absent.
8. ACTION CALENDAR
8.1. Request for Contribution from Southern California Water Coalition (SCWC)
Staff reviewed the purpose of SCWC's request. Director Miller noted that
the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) was currently
performing similar work.
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President Jones requested an item on the agenda for the next regular
meeting to consider a request from Mesa Water District for a financial
contribution to support advocacy efforts related to South Coast Air Quality
Management District's (SCAQMD) proposed amendments to Rule 1403.
No action was taken on Item No. 8.1.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1. Status of Engineering Activities
Staff reviewed the status of multiple projects.
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 or their
designees to report on activities within their respective departments. He
then noted that Director Miller would be presenting at the upcoming OC
Water Summit.
10.3. General Counsel's Report
General Counsel Andrew Gagen briefed the Board on recent court
decisions related to public officials blocking constituents from their social
media platforms. He also noted the importance of Directors utilizing their
YLWD e-mail address to conduct District business.
10.4. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
Director Hall requested staff look into participating in the next Children's
Water Education Festival.
Director Miller requested staff provide an overview of the City of
Fullerton's recent Proposition 218 process, rate structure, and public
outreach campaign.
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President Jones requested staff keep the Board apprised regarding the
status of Senate Bill 522.
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Minutes of the meeting held March 28, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. will be
provided when available.
■ Next meeting is scheduled May 23, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
11.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Minutes of the meeting held March 18, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. were
included in the agenda packet.
■ Next meeting is scheduled June 17, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Yorba
Linda City Hall.
11.3. Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Next meeting scheduled April 11, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at Placentia
City Hall.
12. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
12.1. Meetings from April 10 — May 31, 2019
The Board made no changes to the activity calendar.
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Annie Alexand r
Board Secretary
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