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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:31 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 John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
J. Wayne Miller, PhD Gina Knight, Human Resources and Risk Manager
Al Nederhood Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Pasquale Talarico, Director of Public Affairs
Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Divya Agrawalla, Principal Engineer
Annie Alexander, Executive Asst/Board Secretary
Anthony Manzano, Senior Project Manager
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
Carlos Rodriguez, Councilmember, City of Yorba Linda
Daphne Munoz, Audit and Assurance Partner, White Nelson Diehl Evans (WNDE)
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
General Counsel Gagen reported that no action was taken during Closed
Session in the previous Special Meeting that was required to be reported under
the Brown Act. He noted that the Special Meeting had been suspended and
would be reconvened following adjournment of the Regular Meeting.
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5. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Elected Official Liaison Reports
Councilmember Rodriguez thanked the District for protecting the
community's water supply and collaborating with City of Yorba Linda
elected officials and staff.
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 MWD's financial status at fiscal
year-end, current water storage levels, and topics covered during the
annual Bond Buyer's Conference.
5.2. Federal and State Legislative Update
Staff reported on the status of current legislation, upcoming meetings in
Sacramento, and community outreach and communication activities.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Nederhood requested to remove Item No. 7.3. from the Consent
Calendar for separate action.
Director Hall made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins, to approve the
remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion passed 5-0-0-0 on a Roll Call vote.
7.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Special and Regular Meetings Held
August 27, 2019
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.2. Minutes of the Board of Directors Special and Regular Meetings Held
September 10, 2019
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
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7.4. 2018 Orange County Regional Water and Wastewater Multi-Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No.
2019-XX Adopting the 2018 Orange County Regional Water and
Wastewater Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
7.5. Terms and Conditions for Sewer Service with Jack R. Franklyn III, 5819
Lakeshore Lane, Yorba Linda
Recommendation. That the Board of Directors approve the Terms and
Conditions for Sewer Service with Mr. Jack R. Franklyn Ill, 5819
Lakeshore Lane, Job No. 201815S.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION
7.3. Payment of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers as of September 24, 2019
and October 8, 2019
Staff responded to questions from Director Nederhood regarding an
expense on the check register.
Director Nederhood made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins to
ratify and authorize the disbursements for September 24, 2019 and
October 8, 2019 in the amount of$4,361,675.66. Motion carried 5-0-0-0.
8. ACTION CALENDAR
8.1. Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019
Daphne Munoz, representing WNDE, reviewed key information contained
in the audit report (CAFR) and responded to related questions from the
Board. Director Nederhood requested an item on the next regular meeting
agenda to clarify forecast variations in the CAFR and ProForma versus
the budget for FY19.
Director Hall made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins, to receive
and file the Yorba Linda Water District Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019, the report on Internal
Control, and the Communication to Those in Governance Letter. Motion
carried 5-0-0-0.
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8.2. Adjourn to Yorba Linda Financing Authority Regular Meeting
Director Hall made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins, to adjourn to
the Financing Authority Regular Meeting at 7:04 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-
0-0.
The meeting reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
8.3. Debt Financing of Treatment Facilities
Staff reviewed the reasons for recommending the Board consider: (1)
deferring adoption of the Debt Financing/Reimbursement Agreement; (2)
shifting the proposed bond financing from FY21 to FY22 and adjusting the
Capital Improvement Plan accordingly; and (3) deferring commencement
of the new Water and Sewer Rate Study until FY21 and implementing new
rates effective January 2022.
Lengthy discussion followed after which the Board determined to schedule
a future workshop meeting to consider these recommendations in more
detail.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1. Status of Engineering Activities
Staff reported on the status of various infrastructure projects, results of the
most recent AWWA Water Audit, other departmental activities,
construction projects in Yorba Linda and Placentia, and options (including
funding) for water treatment to remove per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances
(PFAS).
Director Miller suggested the monthly financial and investment reports be moved
back to the Consent Calendar rather than listed as Discussion Items.
Staff reviewed key information contained in the following financial reports.
9.2. Budget to Actual Reports for Month Ending August 31, 2019
9.3. Cash and Investment Report for Period Ending August 31, 2019
10. REPORTS. INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
10.1. Directors' Reports
The Directors noted their attendance at the listed meetings and events.
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10.2. General Manager's Report
General Manager Marc Marcantonio commented on Water Professionals
Appreciation Week and a notice distributed by the State Water Resources
Control Board regarding Public Safety Power Shutoff's. He then asked
each of the managers to report on activities within their respective
departments which included a video demonstration of the newly
constructed heli-hydrant.
10.3. General Counsel's Report
None.
10.4. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Minutes of the meeting held Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 4:00
p.m. were included in the agenda packet.
■ Next meeting is scheduled Monday, November 25, 2019 at 4:00
p.m.
11.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Minutes of the meeting held Monday, September 16, 2019 at 4:00
p.m. were included in the agenda packet.
■ Next meeting is scheduled Monday, December 16, 2019 at 4:00
p.m. at Yorba Linda City Hall.
11.3. Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Next meeting is scheduled Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.
at Placentia City Hall.
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12. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
12.1. Meetings from October 9 — November 30, 2019
The Board made no changes to the activity calendar.
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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