HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-04-14 - Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Packet (B)AGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 6:30 PM
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. SPECIAL NOTICE
Telephonic Accessibility
In an effort to help mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID19), the District will be facilitating
participation in its Board meetings via teleconference pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N
2920 issued by the Governor of California on March 17, 2020. Options for participation are provided
below. Public comment related to items on this agenda or other matters within the District’s jurisdiction
will be facilitated on the teleconference or can be submitted in writing via email to the Board Secretary
at bodsecretary@ylwd.com by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. If you choose to submit
comments via email, please identify the agenda item you wish to address (if applicable). Your
comments will be shared with the Board of Directors prior to the meeting. For questions regarding
participation please call 7147013020.
Options for Participation:
Computer/Mobile Device: https://zoom.us/j/5026503802
Telephone: 6699006833 or 3462487799
Meeting ID: 502 650 3802 (No participant ID is required.)
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
Phil Hawkins, President
Andrew J. Hall, Vice President
Brooke Jones, Director
J. Wayne Miller, PhD, Director
Al Nederhood, Director
5. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Items may be added to the agenda upon determination by a twothirds vote of the Board, or a
unanimous vote if only three Directors are present, that there is a need to take immediate action which
came to the District's attention subsequent to the agenda being posted. (GC 54954.2(b)(2))
6. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Elected Official Liaison Reports
6.2. Federal and State Legislative Update
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual wishing to address the Board or Committee is requested to identify themselves and state
the matter on which they wish to comment. If the matter is on the agenda, the Chair will recognize the
individual for their comment when the item is considered. No action will be taken on matters not listed
on the agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes and must be related to matters of public interest
within the jurisdiction of the Water District. (GC 54954.3)
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the consent calendar are considered routine and may be approved by a single motion.
There will be no discussion of these items unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests
separate consideration.
8.1.Minutes of the Board of Directors Special Meeting Held March 5, 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
8.2.Minutes of the Board of Directors Special and Regular Meetings Held March
10, 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
8.3.Minutes of the Board of Directors Special and Regular Meetings Held March
24, 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
8.4.Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize
disbursements in the amount of $1,588,430.90.
8.5.Terms and Conditions for Sewer Service with ElYorba Linda, LLC for
Tentative Tract Map 17784, Job No. 201947S
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the Terms and
Conditions for Sewer Service with ElYorba Linda, LLC for Tentative Tract Map
17784, Job No. 201947S.
8.6.Task Order for Wastewater Master Plan
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve a Task Order for the
Wastewater Master Plan to Psomas under the Professional Services
Agreement for OnCall Professional Engineering Services awarded on
January 14, 2020.
9. ACTION CALENDAR
This portion of the agenda is for items where staff presentations and Board or Committee discussions
are needed prior to formal action.
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9.1.PFAS Treatment Facilities and Program Agreement
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors consider directing the General
Manager and General Counsel to execute, in its substantial form, the PFAS
Treatment Facilities and Program Agreement among the Orange County
Water District (OCWD), Yorba Linda Water District, and other Groundwater
Producers.
10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This portion of the agenda is for matters that cannot reasonably be expected to be concluded by action
of the Board or Committee at the meeting, such as technical presentations, drafts of proposed policies,
or similar items for which staff is seeking advice and counsel. Time permitting, it is generally in the
District’s interest to discuss these more complex matters at one meeting and consider formal action at
another meeting. This portion of the agenda may also include items for information only.
10.1. Treatment of Groundwater Supplies to Remove Per and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances (PFAS)
10.2. Status of Engineering Activities
11. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
11.1. Directors' Reports
11.2. Assistant General Manager's Report
11.3. General Counsel's Report
11.4. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
12. COMMITTEE REPORTS
12.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Hawkins/Nederhood)
Next meeting is scheduled Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
12.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Hawkins/Jones)
Next meeting to be scheduled.
12.3. Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
(Hawkins/Hall)
Next meeting is scheduled Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
13. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
13.1. Meetings from April 15 May 31, 2020
14. ADJOURNMENT
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14.1. The next Regular Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Closed
Session (if necessary) will begin at 5:30 p.m. and regular business at 6:30
p.m.
Items Distributed to the Board Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting
Prior to the Governor’s ‘StayatHome’ Executive Orders regarding COVID19, nonexempt materials related to
open session agenda items that were distributed to a majority of the Board of Directors or Committee Members
less than seventytwo (72) hours prior to the meeting were made available for public inspection in the lobby of the
District’s Administrative building during regular business hours and posted on the District’s website shortly
thereafter (GC 54957.5). As the District’s lobby has been closed to the public in accordance with the Governor’s
Executive Orders and to help mitigate the spread of COVID19, staff will make these materials available on the
District’s website (https://ylwd.com/) as soon as possible following receipt.
Accommodations for the Disabled
Requests for disabilityrelated modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, required for
participation in the above posted meeting should be directed to the Board Secretary at (714) 7013020 at least 24
hours in advance. (GC 54954.2(a))
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ITEM NO. 8.1.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:April 14, 2020
TO:Board of Directors
FROM:Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS:Annie Alexander, Executive Assistant/Board Secretary
SUBJECT:Minutes of the Board of Directors Special Meeting Held March 5,
2020
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Draft Meeting Minutes (Special)
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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, March 5, 2020, 8:30 a.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1.CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Phil Hawkins, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Al Nederhood Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
Brooke Jones John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
J. Wayne Miller, PhD Gina Knight, Human Resources and Risk Manager
Pasquale Talarico, Director of Public Affairs
Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
DIRECTORS ABSENT Divya Agrawalla, Principal Engineer
Andrew J. Hall, Vice President Annie Alexander, Executive Asst/Board Secretary
Kelly McCann, Senior Accountant
Kaden Young, Senior Management Analyst
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5.ACTION CALENDAR
5.1.Pre-Purchase of Pre-filters, Vessels and Resin, and Temporary
Installation of a Treatment Facility at Well No. 20 to Remove Per- and
Polyflouoralkyl Substances (PFAS) from Groundwater
Staff explained that the cost and lead-time to procure the equipment and
resin for this project were increasing rapidly due to the recently
lowered response levels for PFAS. If these materials are not purchased
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immediately, the schedule for completing construction of the District’s
PFAS treatment plant will be significantly delayed.
As such, staff is requesting the Board authorize the General Manager to
execute a contract up to a specified amount once the competitive bid
process was complete.
Discussion followed regarding the request for bids, status and parameters
of the reimbursement agreement with Orange County Water District,
requirements associated with the California Environmental Quality Act,
and the prerequisite operating permit from the Division of Drinking Water.
Director Nederhood made a motion, seconded by Director Jones, to
authorize the General Manager to execute a contract, following completion
of a competitive bid process, to pre-purchase pre-filters, vessels and resin,
and to install a temporary PFAS Treatment Facility at Well No. 20 for an
amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Director
Hall being absent.
6.DISCUSSION
6.1.Orange County Water District PFAS Treatment Systems Planning Study
Jeffery Mosher, Principal Technologist and Vice President for Carollo
Engineers, presented an overview of the study including the current
status, analysis of five different PFAS treatment alternatives, preliminary
cost estimates, and next steps.
6.2.Schedule for Fast-Tracking Construction of PFAS Water Treatment Plant
Matthieu Roussillon, Vice President and Client Services Manager for
Carollo Engineers, reviewed alternatives for fast-tracking construction of
this project and cost savings associated with installing a temporary system
as soon as possible (Alternative 4).
Staff clarified that the date for completing installation of a temporary
system and bringing Well No. 20 online would be sooner than identified on
the slide for Alternative 4.
Discussion touched on potential incentives for early installation of the
temporary system and design-build regulations for public works projects.
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7.ADJOURNMENT
7.1.The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 a.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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ITEM NO. 8.2.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:April 14, 2020
TO:Board of Directors
FROM:Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS:Annie Alexander, Executive Assistant/Board Secretary
SUBJECT:Minutes of the Board of Directors Special and Regular Meetings
Held March 10, 2020
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Draft Meeting Minutes (Special)
2.Draft Meeting Minutes (Regular)
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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 5:30 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1.CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Phil Hawkins, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Andrew J. Hall, Vice President Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
Al Nederhood Annie Alexander, Executive Asst/Board Secretary
Brooke Jones
DIRECTORS ABSENT
J. Wayne Miller, PhD
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4.CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. All Directors in attendance were
present. Also present was General Manager Marcantonio, Assistant General
Manager Barbre, and General Counsel Gagen.
4.1.Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
California Government Code
Name of Case:Irvine Ranch Water District v. Orange County Water
District, et al. (Los Angeles County Superior Court –
Case No. BS168278)
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4.2.Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision
(d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code
Number of Potential Cases:One
General Manager Marcantonio and Assistant General Manager Barbre left the
Closed Session prior to discussion of the following item.
4.3.Public Employment
Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code
Title:General Manager
The Board returned from Closed Session at 6:23 p.m. and took a brief recess.
At the beginning of the Regular Meeting that followed, General Counsel Gagen
announced that the Board took no reportable action during Closed Session.
5.ADJOURNMENT
5.1.The meeting ended at 6:32 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 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
Phil Hawkins, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Andrew J. Hall, Vice President Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
Brooke Jones 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
Annie Alexander, Executive Asst/Board Secretary
Kaden Young, Sr Management Analyst
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
4.ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
General Counsel Gagen announced that the Board took no reportable action in
Closed Session during the preceding Special Meeting.
5.INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.1.Special Recognition of Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
The Board of Directors presented General Manager Marcantonio with a
proclamation in recognition of his service to the District and upcoming
retirement.
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Proclamations from the following elected officials were also presented to
General Manager Marcantonio:
Representative Gil Cisneros
Senator Ling Ling Chang
Assemblymember Phillip Chen
Orange County Third District Supervisor Donald P. Wagner
Yorba Linda City Council
Placentia City Council
Mesa Water District Board of Directors
East Orange County Water District Board of Directors
5.2.Elected Official Liaison Reports
Brett R. Barbre, in his capacity as Director for the Metropolitan Water
District of Southern California (MWD) and Director for Municipal Water
District of Orange County (MWDOC), reported that Jeff Kightlinger,
General Manager for MWD, had announced his retirement at the end of
the calendar year.
5.3.Federal and State Legislative Update
Staff reported that a representative from SoCal Gas recently participated
in a tour of the District’s infrastructure. SoCal Gas has requested the
District adopt a resolution in support of balanced energy solutions and
maintaining local control of energy solutions. This matter will be
presented to the Board for consideration at the next regular meeting. Staff
noted that a letter in support of Assembly Bill 2182 would be submitted to
the California Utilities and Energy Committee the following day.
6.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Julia Shultz, resident, thanked General Manager Marcantonio for his service to
the District.
Pat Nelson, resident, spoke in favor of forming a coalition to address water
related regulations and mandates.
7.CONSENT CALENDAR
President Hawkins announced he had received a request from one of the
Directors to remove Item No. 7.3. from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Director Jones made a motion, seconded by Director Hall, to approve the
remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0-0-0.
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7.1.Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held February 11,
2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.2.Minutes of the Board of Directors Special Meeting Held February 18, 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.4.Budget to Actual Reports for Month Ending January 31, 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Budget
to Actual Reports for the month ending January 31, 2020.
7.5.Cash and Investment Report for Period Ending January 31, 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Cash
and Investment Report for the period ending January 31, 2020.
7.6.Unaudited Financial Statements for Second Quarter for Fiscal Year 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the
Unaudited Financial Statements for Second Quarter of FY20.
7.7.Directors’ and General Manager Fees and Expenses Report for the
Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the
Directors’ and General Manager Fees and Expenses Report for Second
Quarter of FY20.
7.8.No-Cost Change Order No. 1 for Camino Verde and Mickel Lane
Waterline Improvement Project
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve Change Order
No. 1 for the Camino Verde and Mickel Lane Waterline Improvement
Project, J2018-03.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION
7.3.Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
Staff responded to questions from Director Nederhood regarding a few
expenditures on the check register.
Director Nederhood made a motion, seconded by Director Jones, to ratify
and authorize disbursements in the amount of $1,858,019.60. Motion
carried 5-0-0-0.
8.ACTION CALENDAR
8.1.Contract Award for Revolving Line of Credit
Staff reviewed the results of the Request for Proposal for the acquisition of
a $20 million revolving line of credit (LOC). The purpose of the LOC is to
help fund projects identified in the District’s Capital Improvement Plan and
construction of the groundwater treatment plant to remove per- and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Staff recommended awarding the
contract to Opus Bank.
Anna Sarabian, Principal for Fieldman Rolapp, responded to questions
from the Board regarding interest rate options and bank fees.
Director Hall made a motion, seconded by Director Jones, to award a
contract for a $20 Million Revolving Line of Credit to Opus Bank and
accept their listed Terms and Conditions. Motion carried 5-0-0-0.
9.DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1.Treatment of Groundwater Supplies to Remove Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances (PFAS)
Staff briefed the Board on the status of Orange County Water District’s
(OCWD) draft reimbursement agreement with groundwater producers and
installation of a temporary PFAS groundwater treatment plant at one of the
District’s wells.
9.2.Status of Operations Activities
Staff provided a presentation on the District’s unidirectional flushing
program.
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Pat Nelson, resident, commented on the “no dumping – drains to ocean”
signage painted near some storm drains.
10.REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
10.1.Directors' Reports
The Directors noted their attendance at the listed meetings and events.
10.2.General Manager's Report
General Manager Marcantonio commented on his service at the District
and commended the Board and staff on their work to support the
community.
The Board thanked General Manager Marcantonio for his service.
10.3.General Counsel’s Report
General Counsel Gagen briefed the Board regarding the need for him to
enter into a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to review the draft retainer
agreement for shared litigation counsel as identified in OCWD’s draft
reimbursement agreement with groundwater producers for construction of
PFAS water treatment systems. He also thanked General Manager
Marcantonio for his service.
10.4.Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
11.COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1.Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Hawkins/Nederhood)
Meeting scheduled Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. was
cancelled.
11.2.Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Hawkins/Jones)
Next meeting is scheduled Monday, March 23, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at
YL City Hall. (This meeting was subsequently cancelled.)
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11.3.Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
(Jones/Hawkins)
Next meeting is scheduled Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
at YLWD. (This meeting will now be held via teleconference.)
12.BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
12.1.Meetings from March 11 – April 30, 2020
The Board made no changes to the activity calendar.
13.ADJOURNMENT
13.1.The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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ITEM NO. 8.3.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:April 14, 2020
TO:Board of Directors
FROM:Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS:Annie Alexander, Executive Assistant/Board Secretary
SUBJECT:Minutes of the Board of Directors Special and Regular Meetings
Held March 24, 2020
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Draft Meeting Minutes (Special)
2.Draft Meeting Minutes (Regular)
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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING
(TELECONFERENCE)
Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 5:30 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1.SPECIAL NOTICE
President Hawkins read a special notice just after calling the meeting to order.
2.CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
President Hawkins explained that in an effort to help mitigate the spread of
Coronavirus (COVID-19), the District was facilitating participation in this meeting
via teleconference pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N-29-20 issued
by the Governor of California on March 17, 2020. He further explained that
public comments were allowed to be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Board
Secretary prior to the meeting and that opportunities for public comment would
be provided during the teleconference.
3.ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Phil Hawkins, President Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
Andrew J. Hall, Vice President Annie Alexander, Executive Asst/Board Secretary
Al Nederhood
Brooke Jones
DIRECTORS ABSENT
J. Wayne Miller, PhD
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Board Secretary Alexander confirmed that no written public comments had been
received for this meeting and that there were no members of the public on the
call desiring to comment.
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5.ACTION CALENDAR
5.1.Determination of Agency Designated Representative
Director Jones made a motion, seconded by Director Hall, to name
General Counsel Andrew Gagen as the District’s designated
representative to negotiate the proposed terms of an employment
agreement with the future candidate(s) for the position of General
Manager in accordance with Government Code Section 54957.6(a).
Motion carried 4-0-0-1 on a roll call vote with Director Miller being absent.
6.CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session at 5:38 p.m. on a separate call. All Directors
with the exception of Director Miller were present. Also present was Assistant
General Manager Barbre and General Counsel Gagen.
The following items were taken out of order.
6.2.Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
California Government Code
Name of Case:Irvine Ranch Water District v. Orange County Water
District, et al. (Los Angeles County Superior Court –
Case No. BS168278)
6.3.Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision
(d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code
Number of Potential Cases:One
Assistant General Manager Barbre disconnected from the call prior to discussion
of the following item.
6.1.Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code
Agency Designated Representative:Andrew Gagen, General Counsel
Unrepresented Employee:General Manager
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The Board returned from Closed Session at 6:32 p.m.
At the beginning of the Regular Meeting that followed, General Counsel Gagen
announced that the Board took no reportable action during Closed Session.
5.ADJOURNMENT
5.1.The meeting ended at 6:34 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
(TELECONFERENCE)
Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1.SPECIAL NOTICE
President Hawkins explained that in an effort to help mitigate the spread of
Coronavirus (COVID-19), the District was facilitating participation in this meeting
via teleconference pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N-29-20 issued
by the Governor of California on March 17, 2020. He further explained that
public comments were allowed to be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Board
Secretary prior to the meeting and that opportunities for public comment would
be provided during the teleconference.
General Counsel Gagen announced that the Board took no reportable action in
Closed Session during the preceding Special Meeting.
2.CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m.
At the request of President Hawkins, Director Nederhood provided an invocation.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Phil Hawkins, President Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
Andrew J. Hall, Vice President John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
Brooke Jones Gina Knight, Human Resources and Risk Manager
J. Wayne Miller, PhD Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Al Nederhood Pasquale Talarico, Director of Public Affairs
Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Annie Alexander, Executive Asst/Board Secretary
Harold Hulbert, Operations Assistant
Kaden Young, Sr Management Analyst
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
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The following item was taken out of order.
7.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Board Secretary Alexander announced that two written comments had been
submitted by the public for this meeting, one for Item No. 9.1. and the other for
Item No. 10.1. No members of the public who were participating on the call
expressed an interest to provide comment at this time.
5.ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Assistant General Manager Barbre requested that staff’s recommendation for
Item No. 9.1. be amended to include ratification of the District’s Infectious
Disease Emergency Response (IDER) Plan.
Director Nederhood made a motion, seconded by Director Hall, to amend the
staff recommendation for Item No. 9.1. to include ratification of the District’s
Infectious Disease Emergency Response Plan.
Assistant General Manager Barbre briefly reviewed the purpose of and major
topics contained in the IDER. General Counsel Gagen explained that as
circumstances continue to evolve related to the District’s COVID-19 mitigation
efforts, there was an immediate need to take action on this matter and the need
came to staff’s attention subsequent to the agenda being posted.
Motion carried 5-0-0-0 on a roll call vote.
6.INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
6.1.Elected Official Liaison Reports
Brett R. Barbre, in his capacity as Director for the Metropolitan Water
District of Southern California (MWD), reported on MWD’s COVID-19
mitigation efforts to ensure continuity of service. He noted that MWD’s
water supply was safe and plentiful and the agency did not anticipate any
issues with delivery.
6.2.Federal and State Legislative Update
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED
Yorba Linda Mayor Pro Tem Gene Hernandez thanked MWD Director Barbre for
his update.
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8.CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Jones and Director Nederhood requested to remove Item Nos. 8.4. and
8.2., respectively, from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Director Hall made a motion, seconded by Director Nederhood, to approve the
remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0-0-0 on a roll call vote.
8.1.Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize
disbursements in the amount of $794,589.70.
8.3.Cash and Investment Report for Period Ending February 29, 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Cash
and Investment Report for the period ending February 29, 2020.
8.5.Agreement for Managed Information Technology (IT) Services
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize the General
Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Resource
Computer Solutions for Managed IT Services for an amount not to exceed
$225,000.
8.6.Task Order for Hydraulic Model Calibration Project
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve a Task Order for
the Hydraulic Model Calibration Project to Carollo Engineers, Inc. under
the Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Professional Engineering
Services awarded on January 14, 2020.
Item No. 8.7. was subsequently removed from the Consent Calendar (see below).
8.7.Support of Balanced Energy Solutions and Maintaining Local Control of
Energy Solutions
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No.
2020-XX in support of balanced energy solutions and maintaining local
control of energy solutions.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION
8.2.Budget to Actual Reports for Month Ending February 29, 2020
Director Nederhood commented on historical water production and
consumption, and the cost difference between groundwater and import
water. He thanked staff for their efforts to get a water treatment plant to
remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) online quickly so the
District could utilize more cost effective groundwater.
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Budget
to Actual Reports for the Month Ending February 29, 2020.
President Hawkins requested the Board vote on Item Nos. 8.2. and 8.4. at the
same time.
Director Miller indicated he had wanted to discuss Item No. 8.7. before it was
voted on.
President Hawkins stated that the Board could discuss Item No. 8.7. following
discussion of 8.4.
General Counsel Gagen requested the record reflect that Item No. 8.7. was also
removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
President Hawkins stated that for the record, Item Nos. 8.2., 8.4., and 8.7. had
been removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
8.4.Updated Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
Dues Structure for Special Districts
Director Jones commended Director Nederhood for his work towards
achieving a more equitable dues structure. He and Director Nederhood
also commented on recent LAFCO employee salary increases.
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the updated
LAFCO dues structure for Special Districts and instruct staff to complete
and return the District’s ballot before April 24, 2020.
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8.7.Support of Balanced Energy Solutions and Maintaining Local Control of
Energy Solutions
Staff provided an overview of the purpose of the resolution and the
importance of having alternative fuel sources for powering District facilities
during emergencies. Staff listed a few other local agencies who had or
would be considering adoption of a similar resolution. Director Miller
expressed concern regarding the lack of clarity in the resolution’s
language. Staff indicated that the language for the resolution had been
provided by a representative from SoCal Gas but the Board could defer
action on this matter in order to revise it.
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No.
2020-XX in support of balanced energy solutions and maintaining local
control of energy solutions.
Director Jones made a motion, seconded by Director Miller, to approve Item Nos.
8.2., 8.4. and 8.7. Motion carried 5-0-0-0 on a roll call vote.
9.ACTION CALENDAR
9.1.Ratification of Proactive Proclamation of Local Emergency and Update on
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
Staff briefed the Board on the purpose of the proclamation and the
District’s Disease Emergency Response Plan (IDER). Staff noted that all
disconnections of water service for non-payment were being suspended
during the COVID-19 emergency.
Staff read aloud a written public comment submitted by Mark Abramowitz,
resident, against the District temporarily shutting customers’ water service
off for non-emergency construction projects during the COVID-19
emergency. Mr. Abramowitz also provided suggested wording for the
District’s proclamation of a local emergency. A copy of these comments in
their entirety are on file with the Board Secretary.
Staff provided an overview of the construction project of concern. Staff
also reviewed the process for customer notification of temporary water
service shut offs for this project and efforts made to bypass Mr.
Abramowitz’ residence when another temporary water service shutoff was
necessary to complete the project.
Director Miller made a motion, seconded by Director Jones, to ratify the
General Manager’s Proclamation of Local Emergency regarding COVID-
19 and ratify the District’s Infectious Disease Emergency Response Plan.
Motion carried 5-0-0-0 on a roll call vote.
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10.DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.1.Treatment of Groundwater Supplies to Remove Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances (PFAS)
Staff briefed the Board on the status of installing a temporary PFAS
groundwater treatment plant at one of the District’s wells. Staff expects
installation to be complete by July 23, 2020.
Robert Bowcock, a member of public, read aloud a letter expressing
concerns with the bid documents for this project. A copy of this letter in its
entirety is on file with the Board Secretary.
11.REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
11.1.Directors' Reports
The Directors noted their attendance at the listed meetings and events.
11.2.Assistant General Manager's Report
Assistant General Manager Barbre reported on the District’s COVID-19
mitigation efforts. He also noted that securing the revolving line of credit
had been delayed to a merger involving Opus Bank. Staff is in the
process of reviewing other financial institutions and will bring this matter
back to the Board at the next regular meeting. He then asked each of the
managers to report on activities within their respective departments.
11.3.General Counsel’s Report
None.
11.4.Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
Director Jones requested an item on a future agenda to discuss the
method for calculating the District’s pass-through expenses.
12.COMMITTEE REPORTS
12.1.Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Hawkins/Nederhood)
Meeting scheduled Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. was
cancelled.
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Next meeting is scheduled Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
12.2.Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Hawkins/Jones)
Meeting scheduled Monday, March 23, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at YL City
Hall was cancelled.
Next meeting is yet to be scheduled.
12.3.Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
(Jones/Hawkins)
Next meeting is scheduled Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
at YLWD. (This meeting will now be held via teleconference.)
13.BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
13.1.Meetings from March 25 – May 31, 2020
The Board made no changes to the activity calendar.
14.ADJOURNMENT
14.1.The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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ITEM NO. 8.4.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:April 14, 2020
TO:Board of Directors
FROM:Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS:Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Paige Appel, Accounting Assistant II
SUBJECT:Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize disbursements in the amount of
$1,588,430.90.
SUMMARY:
Section 31302 of the California Water Code says the District shall pay demands made against
it when they have been approved by the Board of Directors. Pursuant to law, staff is hereby
submitting the list of disbursements for Board of Directors’ approval.
BACKGROUND:
The items on this disbursement list include: a wire of $568.00 to Switch for the remote data
hosting co-location; a wire of $505.57 to So. California Gas Co. for March 2020 gas charges at
multiple locations; a wire of $632,991.39 to U.S. Bank for March 2020 2017A Revenue Bond
interest payment; a wire of $131,193.23 to U.S. Bank for March 2020 2012A Revenue Bond
interest payment; a check of $65,983.31 to Kidman Gagen Law for legal services; a check of
$154,203.24 to Cedro Construction Inc for waterline improvements at Camino Verde and
Mickel Job #2018-03. The balance of $316,994.92 are routine invoices.
The Accounts Payable check register total is $1,302,439.66 and Payroll No. 6 total is
$285,991.24; where disbursements for this agenda report total is $1,588,430.90. A summary
of the disbursements is attached.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION(S):
The Board of Directors approves bills, refunds and wire transfers semi-monthly.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1.CapSheet 04-14-20
2.Check Register 04-14-20
3.Credit Card 04-14-20
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Summary of Disbursements
April 14, 2020
CHECK NUMBERS:
04/14/20 Computer Checks 75890 - 76014 $ 537,181.47
$ 537,181.47
WIRES:
W041420 Southern Calif Gas Co. $ 505.57
W033020 U S Bank $ 632,991.39
W032420 U S Bank $ 131,193.23
W041520B Switch Ltd $ 568.00
$ 765,258.19
TOTAL OF CHECKS & WIRES $ 1,302,439.66
PAYROLL NO. 6:
Direct Deposits $ 173,106.11
Third Party Checks 7343—7351 $ 24,930.24
Payroll Taxes $ 45,139.54
EFT – CalPERS Payroll #6 $ 42,815.35
$ 285,991.24
TOTAL OF PAYROLLS $ 285,991.24
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DISBURSEMENT TOTAL: $ 1,588,430.90
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APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTE ORDER AT BOARD
MEETING OF APRIL 14, 2020
==================================================================.
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Check No.Date Vendor Name Amount Description
75890 04/14/2020 YOUN KIM 46.52 CUSTOMER REFUND
75891 04/14/2020 GLENN HELLYER 21.82 CUSTOMER REFUND
75892 04/14/2020 PACIFIC LEGACY REAL ESTATE 388.94 CUSTOMER REFUND
75893 04/14/2020 BRIANNA HUGHES MYERS 107.39 CUSTOMER REFUND
75894 04/14/2020 UNICORN RENTAL PROP MGMT 392.09 CUSTOMER REFUND
75895 04/14/2020 HUNG CAO 15.71 CUSTOMER REFUND
75896 04/14/2020 PHILIP PARKE 78.90 CUSTOMER REFUND
75897 04/14/2020 TONIA LONIGRO 151.55 CUSTOMER REFUND
75898 04/14/2020 RAZIEH MARDEMEM 16.04 CUSTOMER REFUND
75899 04/14/2020 SANDRA PETERSEN 519.91 CUSTOMER REFUND
75900 04/14/2020 CAM TRAN 116.65 CUSTOMER REFUND
75901 04/14/2020 MINERVA 218.05 CUSTOMER REFUND
75902 04/14/2020 JOHN S MEEK CO 77.02 CUSTOMER REFUND
75903 04/14/2020 ADWEST TECHNOLOGIES 74.96 CUSTOMER REFUND
75904 04/14/2020 IC BERKELEY PARTNERS IV HOLDINGS 4 LLC 781.40 CUSTOMER REFUND
75905 04/14/2020 XIAOLING LI 41.26 CUSTOMER REFUND
75906 04/14/2020 CHRISTINE PEERY 20.51 CUSTOMER REFUND
75907 04/14/2020 KARTER KAPLAN 87.59 CUSTOMER REFUND
75908 04/14/2020 KATHLEEN REID 75.00 CUSTOMER REFUND
75909 04/14/2020 CHARLES TEMPLE 62.90 CUSTOMER REFUND
75910 04/14/2020 RDFN VENTURES INC 413.99 CUSTOMER REFUND
75911 04/14/2020 A2Z HOMES INC 244.81 CUSTOMER REFUND
75912 04/14/2020 CHONG YON KIM 83.65 CUSTOMER REFUND
75913 04/14/2020 ANEEL ROMOLIA 124.71 CUSTOMER REFUND
75914 04/14/2020 JIANHAO FENG 47.91 CUSTOMER REFUND
75915 04/14/2020 1150 S LAS BRISAS PLACE LLC 93.33 CUSTOMER REFUND
75916 04/14/2020 OPEN DOOR LABS INC 417.90 CUSTOMER REFUND
75917 04/14/2020 LISA L BRANDSTETTER 106.13 CUSTOMER REFUND
75918 04/14/2020 ROCHELLE LAMM 169.85 CUSTOMER REFUND
75919 04/14/2020 VYAIRE MEDICAL 386.29 CUSTOMER REFUND
75920 04/14/2020 GRIFFITH COMPANY 1,503.74 CUSTOMER REFUND
75921 04/14/2020 MONSERRATE ONE LLC 371.78 CUSTOMER REFUND
75922 04/14/2020 CEDRO CONSTRUCTION 1,970.00 CUSTOMER REFUND
75923 04/14/2020 Advanced Infrastructure 4,149.67 SEWER EQUIPMENT - OPERATIONS
75924 04/14/2020 Air Treatment Corporation 1,788.65 A/C PARTS
75925 04/14/2020 AIRGAS INC 7.48 WELDING SUPPLIES
75926 04/14/2020 Aljon Graphics, Inc 547.09 OFFICE EXPENSE
75927 04/14/2020 Alternative Hose Inc. 220.46 PARTS FOR UNIT# 180
75928 04/14/2020 Annie Alexander 196.60 BOARD MEETING SUPPLIES
75929 04/14/2020 Aqua-Metric Sales Co. 8,145.90 OPERATIONS WORK MATERIAL - METERS
75930 04/14/2020 Aramark 917.34 UNIFORM SERVICES
75931 04/14/2020 ATS Communications 1,720.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - FEBRUARY 2020
75932 04/14/2020 AT & T - Calnet3 2,771.44 ATT CALNET 3
75933 04/14/2020 BASE HILL INC. (JAN POINT) 4,419.40 JANITORIAL SERVICE - MARCH 2020
75934 04/14/2020 Bee Busters, Inc 125.00 COLONY ABATEMENT
75935 04/14/2020 B.L. Wallace Distributor, Inc. 281.94 METER LIDS & BOXES
75936 04/14/2020 BrightView Tree Care Services Inc. 16,374.53 LANDSCAPE SERVICE
75937 04/14/2020 CALIFORNIA PUMP CRETE, INC 455.00 P-GRAVEL PUMP-ENVIRONMENT SURCHARGE
75938 04/14/2020 CalCard US Bank 25,759.57 CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS - MARCH 2020
75939 04/14/2020 Cedro Construction Inc 154,203.24 J18-03 CAMINO VERDE & MICKEL WATERLINE
75940 04/14/2020 City Of Anaheim - Anaheim Public Utilities 1,218.92 ELECTRICITY CHARGES FEBRUARY 2020 - VARIOUS LOCATION
75941 04/14/2020 City Of Placentia 540.00 FALSE ALARM FEE & REPAIR ASPHALT WATER LEAK
75943 04/14/2020 Cla-Val Co. (Griswold Industries) 1,484.44 CLA-VAL PARTS
75944 04/14/2020 CLIMATEC, LLC 678.75 FACILITIES - AC REPAIRS
75945 04/14/2020 ARC 22.50 PLANWELL SUBSCRIPTION MARCH 2020
75946 04/14/2020 Danielle Logsdon 170.70 TRAVEL EXPENSE UTILITY & DISASTER MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - LOGSDON, D
75947 04/14/2020 Dell Marketing L.P. 15,514.10 IT SUPPORT & IT EQUIPMENT
75948 04/14/2020 Delta Wye Electric, Inc. 3,303.00 J19-37 ELECTRICAL WORK - HIGHLAND PRS
75949 04/14/2020 Dick's Lock & Safe Inc. 2,608.74 INSTALL OF NEW DOOR - OPERATIONS WAREHOUSE
75950 04/14/2020 Doane and Hartwig Water Systems, Inc. 165.14 PRODUCTION - CL2 SYSTEM PARTS
75951 04/14/2020 Enthalpy Analytical, Inc. 1,568.00 WATER QUALITY LAB WORK
75952 04/14/2020 Factory Motor Parts 936.58 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
75953 04/14/2020 EyeMed 1,408.74 EYE MED - APRIL 2020
For Checks Dated: 03/25/2020 thru 04/14/2020
Yorba Linda Water District
Check Register
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75954 04/14/2020 Firemaster 2,393.03 FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE
75955 04/14/2020 Fullerton Paint & Flooring 1,551.00 PAINT SUPPLIES
75956 04/14/2020 Global Environmental Network, Inc. 1,119.00 BACKHOE TRAINING-OPERATIONS
75957 04/14/2020 Grainger 622.10 PRODUCTION PARTS
75958 04/14/2020 Haaker Equipment Co. 23,425.34 REPAIR PART-UNIT#144, 215, 210
75959 04/14/2020 Harrington Industrial 371.68 CL2 SYSTEM PARTS
75960 04/14/2020 Hayes Automation Inc. 2,351.57 GAS DETECTOR SENSORS
75961 04/14/2020 Hushmand Associates Inc 5,400.00 GEOTECH LAB & OBSERVATION TESTING
75962 04/14/2020 Hydrex Pest Control 193.00 PEST CONTROL
75963 04/14/2020 Infosend Inc. 8,264.97 BILLING & POSTAGE CUSTOMER BILL - FEBRUARY & MARCH 2020
75964 04/14/2020 Inland Group 2,197.11 PARTS FOR UNIT# 197
75965 04/14/2020 Insituform Technologies, LLC 9,488.94 J19-39S 2019 SEWER MAIN CIPP REHABILITATION
75966 04/14/2020 Jackson's Auto Supply - Napa 64.63 MECHANIC SHOP SUPPLIES
75967 04/14/2020 Jeff Jenkins Service Technician 1,778.38 CL2 SYSTEM SERVICE
75968 04/14/2020 Jeremy Smith 271.40 CSTI-EOC MANAGEMENT TRAINING-SMITH, J
75969 04/14/2020 John R Brundahl III 105.00 DISTRUBUTION D4 REIMBURSEMENT-BRUNDAHL, J
75970 04/14/2020 JONATHAN PEREZ 86.50 REIMBURSEMENT FOR CLASS A PERMIT - PEREZ, J
75971 04/14/2020 Kidman Gagen Law 65,983.31 LEGAL SERVICES
75972 04/14/2020 Konica Minolta Business 861.51 COPY CHARGES-C258 & C558
75973 04/14/2020 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 2,100.00 LEGAL SERVICES - FEBRUARY 2020
75974 04/14/2020 MAGNATROL VALVE CORP 1,457.00 STATIONARY ENGINE PART
75975 04/14/2020 Managed Health Network 166.50 EAP - APRIL 2020
75976 04/14/2020 Marcus Millen 615.96 REGISTRATION LASERFICHE EMPOWER CONFERENCE - MILLEN, M
75977 04/14/2020 Mc Fadden-Dale Hardware 445.01 MECHANIC SHOP EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
75978 04/14/2020 Mc Master-Carr Supply Co. 193.24 PRODUCTION PARTS
75979 04/14/2020 MCR Technologies Inc. 1,078.88 SCADA MAINTENANCE
75980 04/14/2020 NatPay Online Business Solutions 27.92 DOCULIVERY - FEBRUARY 2020
75981 04/14/2020 Neopost Inc (Now Called: Quadient) 19.36 OFFICE EXPENSE
75982 04/14/2020 Nexus Office Environments 5,615.36 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
75983 04/14/2020 Nicholas A. Hollon 320.89 TRAVEL EXPENSE CITYWORKS CONFERENCE - HOLLON, N
75984 04/14/2020 Nickey Kard Lock Inc 4,251.67 FUEL 3/1-3/15
75985 04/14/2020 Office Solutions 1,469.15 OFFICE SUPPLIES
75986 04/14/2020 ONFOOT ENTERPRISES INC (PREMIER AUTO EQUIPMENT)1,400.00 MECHANICS SHOP - VEHICLE LIFT
75987 04/14/2020 Pete's Road Service Inc 135.00 TIRE SERVICE FOR UNIT# 196
75988 04/14/2020 Plumbing And Industrial Supply 776.13 FACILITIES - REPAIR PARTS
75989 04/14/2020 P.T.I. Sand & Gravel, Inc. 2,603.98 ROAD MATERIAL
75990 04/14/2020 Quinn Company 101.89 PARTS FOR HIGHLAND BOOSTER#1
75991 04/14/2020 Resource Computer Solutions 19,706.25 NETWORK/HARWARE CONSULTING SERVICES
75992 04/14/2020 Robertson's 2,300.75 J19-41 CONCRETE FOR FIRE HARDENING & REPAIR SANTIAGO
75993 04/14/2020 Rose Paving LLC 16,197.50 OPERATIONS - CONCRETE REPAIR & SERVICE
75994 04/14/2020 R & S Overhead Doors of So-Cal, Inc 331.00 OPERATIONS - REPAIR WORK
75995 04/14/2020 Safety-Kleen Systems Inc 664.42 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISPOSAL
75996 04/14/2020 Safelite Autoglass 502.09 REPAIR FOR UNIT#207
75997 04/14/2020 Shred Confidential, Inc. 63.00 SHRED SERVICE
75998 04/14/2020 So Cal Sandbags Inc. 858.88 ROAD MATERIAL
75999 04/14/2020 Solarwinds Inc. 3,344.00 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE RENEWAL
76000 04/14/2020 Source 1 Environmental 3,570.00 SEWER LINE REPAIR PARTS
76001 04/14/2020 SPECTRUM SPECIALTIES & AWARDS 2,024.62 YLWD PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
76002 04/14/2020 Sunrise Medical Group 170.00 EMPLOYEE MEDICAL PHYSICAL
76003 04/14/2020 T-Mobile 0.90 PHONE CHARGES
76004 04/14/2020 Tony Arambarri 151.11 REGISTRATION LASERFICHE EMPOWER CONFERENCE - ARAMBARRI, T
76005 04/14/2020 Trench Shoring 1,199.60 EQUIPMENT RENTAL
76006 04/14/2020 Underground Service Alert 350.20 NEW TICKET CHARGES & CA STATE FEE
76007 04/14/2020 United Industries 1,021.11 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
76008 04/14/2020 UNUM Life Insurance Co. of America 4,325.55 LIFE, AD&D, STD & LTD-APRIL 2020
76009 04/14/2020 U S Postal Service(Hasler) 3,000.00 POSTAGE EXPENSE
76010 04/14/2020 Utility Systems, Science & Software, Inc. 17,649.00 J19-13 SCADA CAPITAL PROJECT
76011 04/14/2020 United Water Works, Inc. 8,183.22 OPERATIONS WORK MATERIAL
76012 04/14/2020 Westside Building Material 583.80 WAREHOUSE MATERIAL
76013 04/14/2020 YO Fire 7,871.47 OPERATIONS WORK MATERIAL
76014 04/14/2020 City Of Anaheim - Anaheim Public Utilities 32,875.37 ELECTRICITY CHARGES FEBRUARY 2020 - VARIOUS LOCATION
W041420 04/14/2020 Southern Calif Gas Co. 505.57 GAS CHARGES - MARCH 2020 - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
W033020 03/30/2020 U S Bank 632,991.39 2017A REVENUE BOND INTEREST PAYMENT-APRIL 2020
W032420 03/24/2020 U S Bank 131,193.23 2012A REVENUE BOND INTEREST PAYMENT-APRIL 2020
W041520B 04/15/2020 Switch Ltd 568.00 REMOTE DATA HOSTING CO-LOCATION
1,302,439.66
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3/19/2020 PAYROLL #6 - EMPLOYEE DIRECT DEPOSIT 173,106.11
3/19/2020 PAYROLL #6 - PAYROLL TAX PAYMENT 45,139.54
3/19/2020 PAYROLL #6 - CALPERS & TASC 42,815.35
7343 3/19/2020 COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT 112.13
7344 3/19/2020 LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP 5,665.00
7345 3/19/2020 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 14,809.91
7346 3/19/2020 CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 366.92
7347 3/19/2020 CALIFORNIA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 384.92
7348 3/19/2020 ALLSTATE 1,380.07
7349 3/19/2020 MIDLAND LIFE INSURANCE 200.00
7350 3/19/2020 RELIANCE DI 66.61
7351 3/19/2020 AMERITAS 1,944.68
285,991.24
Payroll Checks #6
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Vendor Name Amount Description
Southwest Airlines 332.30 TRAVEL EXPENSE GFOA CONFERENCE - TALARICO, P
Light Bulbs Etc 255.37 SUPPLIES - FACILITIES
IN-N-OUT RESTAURANTS 68.80 OPERATING EXPENSE - MAIN BREAK OT MEALS
Embassy Suites Hotels 492.08 TRAVEL EXPENSE EOC TRAINING-SMITH, J
Calif Water Environ Assn (CWEA)192.00 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL-CULLAR, R
Amazon.com 1,045.09 (3) RIPSAW NOZZLES - PARTS FOR UNIT#215
Orange County Business Council 950.00 REGISTRATION OCBC LEGISLATION-TALARICO, P
Amazon.com 10.86 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Long Beach Convention Center 15.00 TRAVEL EXPENSE LASERFICHE CONFERENCE-MILLEN
CLAY SMITH ENGINEERING 1,019.58 PARTS FOR UNIT#204
Fairway Ford Sales, Inc.94.32 PARTS FOR UNIT#204
EasyKeys.com 155.77 SUPPLIES - FACILITIES
Nexus Office Environments 737.00 ROOF REPAIR BUILDING 2
Sprout Social 84.15 SOCIAL MEDIA SCHEDULING
California Pizza Kitchen 18.18 TRAVEL EXPENSE LASERFICHE CONFERENCE-MILLEN
Long Beach Convention Center 15.00 TRAVEL EXPENSE LASERFICHE CONFERENCE-MILLEN
Lamp Post Pizza 87.53 BACKHOE TRAINING SUPPLIES
Smart & Final 195.45 SUPPLIES-DISTRICT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TOUR 2/22/20
Starbucks Store 17.95 BACKHOE TRAINING SUPPLIES
Home Depot 82.30 ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
Kristy's Donuts 27.65 SAFETY MEETING SUPPLIES
Michaels Arts & Crafts, Brea #2111 25.84 SUPPLIES-DISTRICT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TOUR 2/22/20
Tlaquepaque Restaurant 165.55 LUNCH MEETING - 8 (ATTENDED)
Brown And Caldwell 200.00 ASSISTANT ENGINEER I JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Long Beach Convention Center 15.00 TRAVEL EXPENSE LASERFICHE CONFERENCE-MILLEN
US POSTAL SERVICE (USPS)58.05 OFFICE EXPENSE
Alonti Cafe & Catering 128.60 EMPLOYEE SUPPLIES - EMERGENCY TTX WORKSHOP
TAHOE JOES 37.16 TRAVEL EXPENSE EOC TRAINING-SMITH, J
KONA CLEANERS 67.05 EMERGENCY QUARTERS MAINENANCE
CROWN CLEANERS 20.00 EMERGENCY QUARTERS MAINENANCE
RIB LINE BBQ AND GRILL 38.28 TRAVEL EXPENSE EOC TRAINING-SMITH, J
EL TIZON 11.58 TRAVEL EXPENSE EOC TRAINING-SMITH, J
STARLIFE CLEANERS 20.00 SUPPLIES-DISTRICT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TOUR 2/22/20
Orange County Water Assn.30.00 OCWA LUNCHEON-MILLER, W
CALIFORNIA RETROFIT INC 41.86 SUPPLIES - OPERATIONS
Mc Master-Carr Supply Co.173.32 PARTS FOR UNIT#215
Home Depot 16.45 IRRIGATION PARTS
Smart & Final 57.86 SUPPLIES-DISTRICT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TOUR 2/22/20
Amazon.com 107.66 SUPPLIES-DISTRICT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TOUR 2/22/20
Costco 100.74 SUPPLIES-DISTRICT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TOUR 2/22/20
Home Depot 36.11 SUPPLIES - OPERATIONS
Taco Bell 6.97 TRAVEL EXPENSE UWI CONFERENCE-NEDERHOOD, A
Factory Motor Parts 102.82 PARTS FOR UNIT#204
Fitness Grill 89.59 LUNCH MEETING-4 ATTENDEES
STATION DONUT 34.50 MEETING SUPPLIES
SPLASH CAFE 19.74 TRAVEL EXPENSE EOC TRAINING-SMITH, J
Sprouts 20.97 SUPPLIES-DISTRICT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TOUR 2/22/20
CD PARKING LOT 12.00 TRAVE EXPENSE-MEETING WITH LEGAL PFAS-DECRISCIO, J
Amazon.com 70.35 SERVICE RECOGNITION
XPRESS SHUTTLE 201.14 CANCELED FLIGHT ACWA DC CONFERENCE - MARCANTONIO, M
Adobe 52.99 ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD - TALARICO, P
Hilton Hotels 194.11 TRAVEL EXPENSE UWI SPRING CONFERENCE-NEDERHOOD, A
Hilton Hotels 230.11 TRAVEL EXPENSE UWI SPRING CONFERENCE-JONES, B
Dunkin Donuts 97.88 SUPPLIES-DISTRICT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TOUR 2/22/20
XPRESS SHUTTLE (201.14) TRAVEL EXPENSE ACWA DC CONFERENCE - MARCANTONIO, M
Amazon.com 8.69 SERVICE RECOGNITION
14-Apr-20
Cal Card Credit Card
U S Bank
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Hyatt Regency Hotels 24.00 TRAVEL EXPENSE UTILITY MGMT CONFERENCE-QUINTERO, F
North American Recycling and Crushing, LLC 180.00 DISPOSAL OF ROAD MATERIAL - OPERATIONS
North American Recycling and Crushing, LLC 180.00 DISPOSAL OF ROAD MATERIAL - OPERATIONS
Staples 49.30 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Ferguson Enterprise Inc 32.24 SUPPLIES - OPERATIONS
Fixed Income Academy 300.00 BOND ACADEMY REGISTRATION-YOUNG, K
Amazon.com 21.70 SERVICE RECOGNITION
COUNTY OF ORANGE RECORDER 5.00 OFFICIALLY RECORDED EASEMENT
CONTRACTOR RESOURSE 174.38 (10) 2019 TRAFFIC CONTROL HANDBOOKS
Factory Motor Parts 18.83 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
BUILDER'S BOOK INC 43.15 CALIFORNIA/OSHA SAFETY BOOK
BBQ Galore 1,997.47 TEAM BUILDING SUPPLIES
Orange County Business Council 285.00 ELECTION DAY LUNCH TICKET-(3 ATTENDED)
Southwest Airlines 242.97 TRAVEL EXPENSE OCBC LEGISLATION - TALARICO, P
STEM INC 20.00 BACKUP POWER INCENTIVES SEMINAR-JONES, B
STEM INC 20.00 BACKUP POWER INCENTIVES SEMINAR-NEDERHOOD, A
Dick's Lock & Safe Inc.95.00 DOOR REPAIR ON TRAINING ROOM
R.E. Michel Company, LLC 163.74 A/C PARTS
Amazon.com 21.85 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Amazon.com 36.89 OFFICE SUPPLIES
EXECUTIVE SUMMITS 208.95 REGISTRATION WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT - LIM, V
EXECUTIVE SUMMITS 208.95 REGISTRATION WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT - KNIGHT, GINA
Amazon.com 32.96 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Amazon.com 54.36 SERVICE RECOGNITION
Amazon.com 31.67 SUPPLIES - OPERATIONS
Home Depot 49.50 CLEANING SUPPLIES
Home Depot 21.27 LANDSCAPE REPAIR
Jersey Mike's 24.88 LUNCH MEETING-MARCANTONIO,BARBRE,HALL
Orange County Water Assn.30.00 OCWA TECHNICAL PRESENTATION-WESTON, R
Orange County Water Assn.30.00 OCWA LUNCHEON-NEDERHOOD, A
Orange County Water Assn.30.00 OCWA LUNCHEON-JONES, B
Reel Lumber Service 145.30 SUPPLIES - OPERATIONS
Home Depot 42.10 SUPPLIES - OPERATIONS
Amazon.com 29.23 MEETING SUPPLIES
Orange County Water Assn.45.00 OCWA LUNCHEON-HAWKINS, P
GSE 76 17.05 OPERATING EXPENSE - MAIN BREAK OT MEALS
Schorr Metals, Inc.406.13 WELDING MATERIAL-EMERGENCY EQUIP
Amazon.com 63.34 SUPPLIES - OPERATIONS
Home Depot 37.64 PRODUCTION REPAIR PARTS
Home Depot 109.16 TOOLS FOR TRUCK #223
Village Nurseries 111.20 LANDSCAPE REPAIR
Amazon.com 32.57 OPEN HOUSE SUPPLIES
Amazon.com 477.41 TEAM BUILDING SUPPLIES
Amazon.com 160.92 TEAM BUILDING SUPPLIES
Mc Fadden-Dale Hardware 107.64 MECHANIC SHOP SUPPLIES
The Flame Broiler 20.73 LUNCH MEETING PFAS PLANT-(2 ATTENDED)
Amazon.com 54.36 SERVICE RECOGNITION
SCIE ARMA 20.00 SCIE-ARMA MARCH MEETING-MILLEN
Schorr Metals, Inc.279.93 SUPPLIES - FACILITIES
KENNYS DONUTS 36.35 MEETING SUPPLIES
Doringer Cold Saws, Inc.317.86 MECHANIC SHOP SUPPLIES
Amazon.com 326.20 OPEN HOUSE SUPPLIES
Costco 31.26 SUPPLIES-RETIREMENT LUNCHEON
Smart & Final 159.10 SUPPLIES - RETIREMENT LUNCHEON
Amazon.com 6.08 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Amazon.com 151.96 OFFICE SUPPLIES
North American Recycling and Crushing, LLC 180.00 DISPOSAL OF ROAD MATERIAL - OPERATIONS
North American Recycling and Crushing, LLC 180.00 DISPOSAL OF ROAD MATERIAL - OPERATIONS
Amazon.com 393.39 OFFICE SUPPLIES
AWWA 875.00 REGISTRATION AWWA CONFERENCE-WESTON, R
Costco 392.35 SAFETY MEETING SUPPLIES
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Stater Bros. Markets 73.30 SAFETY MEETING SUPPLIES
Costco 259.72 MEETING SUPPLIES
Sunstate Equipment Co 32.33 PROPANE REFILL - OPERATIONS
Smart & Final 93.58 SAFETY MEETING SUPPLIES
CROSS COMPANY 29.78 M22 ADAPTER FOR PRODUCTION
VONS 15.16 SUPPLIES FOR ALL HANDS MEETING
Dropbox Inc.119.88 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
BC Wire Rope & Rigging 902.95 SUPPLIES - OPERATIONS
Costco 258.58 SUPPLIES - FACILITIES
Fleet Services, Inc 73.74 REPAIR PARTS UNIT#197
HABIT BURGER GRILL 18.47 VOLUNTEER/HISTORIC RESEARCH LUNCH-KNIGHT, G
Time Warner Cable 1,063.35 FEBRUARY 2020 INTERNET & DISTRICT TV SERVICES - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Republic Services #676 581.96 DISPOSAL SERVICE
Time Warner Cable 2,670.75 JANUARY 2020 INTERNET & DISTRICT TV SERVICES - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
TRUSTED TRANSLATIONS 866.80 J19-08 - SB 998 TRANSLATION FEE
Home Depot 667.69 SUPPLIES - OPERATIONS
25,759.57
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ITEM NO. 8.5.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:April 14, 2020
TO:Board of Directors
FROM:Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS:Rosanne P. Weston, Engineering Manager
Ricardo Hipolito Jr., Assistant Engineer II
SUBJECT:Terms and Conditions for Sewer Service with El-Yorba Linda, LLC
for Tentative Tract Map 17784, Job No. 201947S
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors approve the Terms and Conditions for Sewer Service with El-
Yorba Linda, LLC for Tentative Tract Map 17784, Job No. 201947S.
SUMMARY:
The Developer, El-Yorba Linda, LLC is planning to develop the property located on a 4.92
acre parcel of land at the southeast corner of Mariposa Avenue and Lakeview Avenue. The
applicant is planning to construct a senior living community care apartment facility for the
elderly, within the City of Yorba Linda. Staff has advised the applicant that in order to provide
sewer service to their development, applicant will be required to build a new sewer main in
Lakeview Avenue to connect to the District's sewer. An exhibit depicting the location of the
project is attached.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed project is located within Drainage Area "2" of the District's Sewer Service Area.
The District has an existing 10-inch sewer main at Lakeview Avenue and Timberlane Drive,
that is adequate in size to serve the project. Approximately 900 feet of 8-inch sewer pipe will
need to be constructed from the applicant's property to the existing sewer at Lakeview Avenue
and Timberlane Drive. The applicant will be required to construct approximately 230 linear feet
of 8-inch public sewer main from the applicant's property at Mariposa Avenue and Lakeview
Avenue in a northerly direction towards Timberlane Drive. The applicant will also be required
to construct three (3) manholes within the public right-of-way in Lakeview Avenue. The
applicant's sewer facilities onsite will be privately owned and maintained.
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Under the Capital Improvement Plan Program, the District will construct the remaining 670
feet of 8-inch sewer from the applicant's terminal manhole in Lakeview Avenue to the point of
connection at Lakeview and Timberlane.
The Terms and Conditions for Sewer Service with El-Yorba Linda, LLC for Tentative Tract
Map 17748 are attached for the Board's Consideration.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION:
The Board of Directors previously approved the Terms and Conditions for Water Service with
El-Yorba Linda, LLC on December 10, 2019 and previously agreed to construct a portion of
the sewer main in Lakeview Avenue
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Terms and Conditions
2.Exhibit
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Date: April 14, 2020
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FOR SEWER SERVICE
NAME OF APPLICANT: EI-Yorba Linda, LLC; Lakeview Senior Living Apartments
LOCATION OF PROJECT: 18222 Mariposa Avenue, Yorba Linda
TRACT NUMBER: 17784 JOB NUMBER: 201947S LOT(S): 1
The applicant will be required to complete to the satisfaction of the District the following
items that have an “X” following the number.
1) ☒ The applicant shall provide the District with a copy of the Grant Deed or
Title Report of the property to be served.
2) ☒ The applicant shall include information deemed necessary by the District in
the event the applicant is required to file a Department of Real Estate Tax
Disclosure statement.
3) ☒ The applicant shall submit two (2) sets of the improvement plans to the
District for plan check processing.
a) Improvement Plans
b) Grading Plans
c) Tract, Parcel or Vesting Map
d) Landscaping Plans
4) ☒ Improvement Plans submitted for plan check shall comply with the submittal
requirements established by the YLWD Engineering Department.
5) ☒ The applicant shall dedicate or obtain all easements deemed necessary by
the District in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the District. All
easement documents shall be prepared under the supervision of and
stamped by a Professional Land Surveyor or a Registered Civil Engineer
(licensed prior to January 1, 1982) licensed to practice in the State of
California.
6) ☒ The applicant shall provide the District with a copy of the Recorded
Tract/Parcel Map(s) or Easement Documents illustrating all District
easements required by Term and Condition No. 7, prior to requesting
occupancy releases.
7) ☒ The applicant shall prepare and process all easements to be quitclaimed by
the District in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the District.
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NAME OF APPLICANT: EI-Yorba Linda, LLC; Lakeview Senior Living Apartments
LOCATION OF PROJECT: 18222 Mariposa Avenue, Yorba Linda
8) ☒ The applicant shall furnish the District with a 24-hour emergency telephone
number prior to the District’s approval of the construction plans.
9) ☒ The applicant shall notify the District 48 hours prior to initiating any work
related to required or proposed improvements.
10) ☒ The applicant shall complete a Temporary Construction Meter Permit
application for all water to be used in construction work and all water used
under such permit shall be taken from the approved construction meter.
11) ☒ The applicant shall provide, per the District specifications, the "As Built"
AutoCAD file (version 2016 or earlier) of the Water and/or Sewer facilities.
12) ☐ The applicant shall complete an Application to and Agreement with the
Yorba Linda Water District for Water Service.
13) ☐ The applicant shall pay all of the water fees as required by the Rules and
Regulations for Water Service of the District.
14) ☐ The applicant shall pay meter fees associated with the installation of radio
read meters for this project.
15) ☐ The applicant shall comply with the Rules and Regulations for Water
Service of the Yorba Linda Water District.
16) ☐ The applicant shall provide the District with a set of plans stamped and
approved by the Orange County Fire Authority, or fire agency having
jurisdiction, that identifies approved fire hydrant locations. Such approved
plan must be submitted to the District before staff will initiate a District plan
check for water improvements.
17) ☐ The applicant shall have all water facilities designed in accordance with the
District's Water Facilities Plan and the Standard Specifications and
Drawings for Construction of Domestic Water and Sewer Facilities. All
design plans shall be prepared under the supervision of and stamped by a
Registered Civil Engineer licensed to practice in the State of California.
18) ☐ The applicant’s engineer shall provide a computer hydraulic analysis report
to confirm that the District’s existing water system can accommodate the
project.
19) ☐ The applicant’s future water facilities, shall be conveyed to the District as
indicated on applicant’s future Water Improvement Plans approved by the
District.
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NAME OF APPLICANT: EI-Yorba Linda, LLC; Lakeview Senior Living Apartments
LOCATION OF PROJECT: 18222 Mariposa Avenue, Yorba Linda
20) ☐ The applicant shall be required to conduct flow tests at their cost in the
event the Orange County Fire Authority requires a flow test, and provide an
approved copy to the District. A District representative shall be present to
witness the flow test.
21) ☐ The applicant shall comply with all additional District requirements, relative
to the fire protection system, fire hydrant construction and fire hydrant
locations.
22) ☐ The applicant shall install water Sampling Station(s) in conformance with
the District’s Standard Specifications and Drawings for Construction of
Domestic Water and Sewer Facilities.
23) ☐ The applicant shall provide a completed Surety Bond for the water facilities
prior to the District signing the Water Improvement Plans. The applicant
shall also provide to the District an estimate of the construction costs of the
proposed water facilities.
24) ☐ The applicant shall install the curb and gutters a minimum of one week prior
to the installation of the water main and services.
25) ☐ All existing water services that are not useable in the new plan shall be cut
and plugged at the main line.
26) ☐ The applicant shall coordinate through the District all connections of new
water facilities to the existing District facilities.
27) ☐ The applicant shall provide a written copy of the Bacteriological Report prior
to occupancy releases certifying that the water meets the Health
Department's requirements.
28) ☐ The applicant shall adjust and raise to grade all valve covers within the
limits of this project.
29) ☐ The applicant shall install a pressure regulator in all buildings that have over
80 p.s.i. static water pressure in accordance with the appropriate building
codes.
30) ☐ The applicant shall install a District approved backflow device in connection
with any private fire suppression sprinkler facilities that may be required by
the Orange County Fire Authority or fire agency having jurisdiction.
31) ☐ The applicant shall install a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention
device on all commercial buildings and landscape services.
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NAME OF APPLICANT: EI-Yorba Linda, LLC; Lakeview Senior Living Apartments
LOCATION OF PROJECT: 18222 Mariposa Avenue, Yorba Linda
32) ☐ The applicant shall install and provide a written test report to the District for
each backflow device certifying that the backflow devices are operating
properly.
33) ☐ The applicant shall install and provide a written test report to the District
certifying that the double check detector assembly is operating properly
prior to the double check detector assembly being turned on for service.
34) ☐ The applicant shall provide an annual written test report to the District
certifying that the backflow devices and fire detector assemblies are
operating properly pursuant to the District’s Backflow Prevention Program
and the State of California Administrative Code, Title 17, Public Health
Rules and Regulations Relating to Cross-Connections.
35) ☒ For Sewer Service, refer to Project Specific Terms and Conditions.
36) ☒ The applicant shall complete an Application to and Agreement with the
Yorba Linda Water District for Sanitary Sewer Service.
37) ☒ The applicant shall comply with the Rules and Regulations for Sewer
Service of the Yorba Linda Water District.
38) ☒ The applicant shall pay all of the sewer fees as required by the Rules and
Regulations for Sewer Service of the District.
39) ☒ The applicant shall have all sewer facilities designed in accordance with the
District's Sewer Master Plan and the Standard Specifications and Drawings
for Construction of Domestic Water and Sewer Facilities. All design plans
shall be prepared under the supervision of and stamped by a Registered
Civil Engineer licensed to practice in the State of California.
40) ☒ The applicant’s engineer shall provide sewer flow calculations to confirm
that the District’s existing sewer system can accommodate the peak
wastewater generation from the project.
41) ☒ The applicant shall provide a completed Surety Bond for the sewer facilities
prior to the District signing the Sewer Improvement Plans. The applicant
shall also provide to the District an estimate of the construction costs of the
proposed sewer facilities.
42) ☒ The applicant’s sewer facilities (on-site) shall be Privately owned and
maintained.
43) ☒ The applicant shall construct a sewer main and appurtenances in
conformance with the approved plans and the District’s Standard
Specifications and Drawings for Construction of Domestic Water and Sewer
Facilities.
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NAME OF APPLICANT: EI-Yorba Linda, LLC; Lakeview Senior Living Apartments
LOCATION OF PROJECT: 18222 Mariposa Avenue, Yorba Linda
44) ☒ The applicant shall adjust and raise to grade all sewer manhole covers
within the limits of this project.
45) ☒ The applicant shall install a sewer backflow prevention valve on all sewer
service connections in which the pad elevations of the property being
served is lower than the rim elevation of the upstream manhole. Installation
of the backflow device shall comply with all requirements of the Building and
Plumbing Codes of the appropriate agency having jurisdiction.
46) ☒ The applicant shall submit a video inspection report of their sewer project in
DVD format. The video of the sewer facilities shall be conducted in the
presence of the District inspector, which will include stationing locations of
manholes, cleanouts, wyes, laterals, backflow devices and appurtenances.
(END OF STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS)
PROJECT SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The applicant shall comply with all of the Project Specific Terms and Conditions to the
satisfaction of the District:
1) The applicant shall construct approximately 230 linear feet of 8-inch public sewer
main with three manholes, per approved plans and District Specifications for
construction of Domestic Water and Sewer facilities.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Terms and Conditions were approved at the April 14,
2020 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District. The
approved Terms and Conditions shall become void six (6) months from the approval date
if a formal Water Service Agreement between Yorba Linda Water District and the
applicant is not executed for the project under consideration.
Approved by: Brett R. Barbre
Assistant General Manager
Yorba Linda Water District
Reviewed by: Rosanne P. Weston, PMP
Engineering Manager
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ITEM NO. 8.6.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:April 14, 2020
TO:Board of Directors
FROM:Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS:Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Danielle Logsdon, Senior Engineer
SUBJECT:Task Order for Wastewater Master Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors approve a Task Order for the Wastewater Master Plan to Psomas
under the Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Professional Engineering Services
awarded on January 14, 2020.
SUMMARY:
The District's current wastewater master plan is ten years old and is missing a significant
portion (50%) of the District's wastewater system on the east side that was acquired from the
City of Yorba Linda. The wastewater master plan needs to be updated in order to plan for
future development, including the future connection of parcels that have septic systems, to
identify and resolve any deficiencies that may exist in the wastewater system, and to comply
with state and federal regulatory requirements. Staff estimates that approximately 15% of the
project costs will occur in FY20 and the remaining will occur in FY21.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted: Yes
Total Budget: $360,360
Cost Estimate: $360,360
Job No: 2020-16S
BACKGROUND:
On January 14, 2020, the Board of Directors authorized the General Manager to execute five
Professional Services Agreements for Professional Engineering Services with Krieger &
Stewart, Inc., Carollo Engineers, Inc., Tetra Tech, Psomas and AECOM for an initial period of
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three (3) years and with a cumulative total not to exceed $1,500,000. Staff has identified
Psomas to have the most experience and knowledge of the District's wastewater system.
They also played a significant role in preparing the District's previous master plan. Staff
prepared the attached Wastewater Master Plan Task Proposal Request, and Psomas
submitted a comprehensive task proposal that complies with the District's request. The project
will take approximately 10 months to complete and the total cost will be a not-to-exceed
amount of $360,360.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION:
Board of Directors authorized Professional Services Agreement with Psomas during the
Regular Board Meeting on January 14, 2020.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
G1 2B - Evaluate feasibility of providing additional wastewater services within the region; SR
G1 4B Address infrastructure needs by updating/implementing the Capital Improvement Plan;
and SR G3 2B Address the District's future infrastructure needs.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Wastewater Master Plan Task Proposal Request
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Task Proposal Request – YLWD On-Call Professional Engineering Services Page 1 of 2
Wastewater Master Plan
TASK PROPOSAL REQUEST FOR WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN
ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
February 5, 2020
1. INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Professional Engineering Services
executed between the Yorba Linda Water District (District) and Consultant on January 21, 2020,
please provide a Task Proposal for the Wastewater Master Plan by February 12, 2020 based on the
scope stated below.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
The District’s Wastewater Master Plan was last updated in 2010. Since that time, the District has
acquired the City of Yorba Linda’s collection system on the east end of the City and there has been
new development in the District’s service area. There are approximately 266 miles of sewer
pipelines, 6,100 manholes, and one lift station that are owned and maintained by the District.
Wastewater collected within the District’s service area gravity flows to Orange County Sani tation
District (OCSD) trunk sewers and ultimately, to OCSD’s treatment plants.
The District has the wastewater collection system mapped in a Geographic Information System (GIS)
geodatabase and pdfs of as-built sewer pipelines. The District’s maintenance department utilizes
Cityworks and Wincan to track asset data (e.g. pipe material, age, historical data, CCTV). All data
will be made available to Consultant for development of the Wastewater Master Plan, as requested.
Within the District’s service area, there are approximately 600 homes on septic systems. The State
of California has been more stringent in the City of Yorba Linda the past few years and is requiring
more homeowners to move off of septic systems than what the current codes and regulations state.
In order to provide better service to the community, the District is moving forward with a Community
Facilities District Program to assist parcel owners in transitioning from septic systems to the
District’s sewer system.
During Phase One of this project, Consultant shall develop, implement, contract and manage a
temporary flow monitoring program to determine the capacity of the sewer system and identify sewer
system deficiencies. Consultant shall determine the ideal locations and receive final approval on
those locations from the District.
Phase Two of this project shall include an update of the 2010 Wastewater Master Plan. Consultant
shall not proceed on Phase Two until authorized by the District. The Wastewater Master Plan shall
include recommendations regarding the District’s current and future wastewater collection system
for upsizing, repair, replacement, rehabilitation, and new construction. Consultant shall review the
cities’ most current General Plans for future development, full-build out, and that all parcels that
utilize septic systems are transitioned to the District’s sewer system.
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Task Proposal Request – YLWD On-Call Professional Engineering Services Page 2 of 2
Wastewater Master Plan
Project Management
The Consultant shall be responsible for overall project management, including but not limited to the
following:
Schedule and facilitate project kickoff meeting and progress meetings with District staff.
Progress meetings shall be held to discuss and review findings at decision-making junctures.
Meeting agendas and minutes shall be prepared by the Consultant.
Provide and maintain the project schedule, including deliverable dates, decision-making
milestones, and progress meeting dates. Revised schedules shall include reason for schedule
changes.
Optimize workflow assignments to ensure successful project delivery.
Manage sub-Consultants, if applicable.
Monitor work progress and keep the District informed.
3. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
a. Include project approach, schedule, and cost. Time is of the essence for Phase One of this project.
Consultant shall provide a Task Proposal in a timely manner and include a reasonable schedule
for the flow monitoring and for Phase Two for the preparation of the Wastewater Master Plan.
b. Identify the Consultant’s Project Manager for this Project, and key personnel by name, title, role,
company, and work office location.
c. If the Consultant chooses to contract with Sub-Consultants other than those originally proposed,
provide Sub-Consultant qualifications for approval by the District.
d. Email a digital copy of the Task Proposal to Danielle Logsdon at dlogsdon@ylwd.com no later
than February 12, 2020.
e. Consultants shall not proceed with the Task until the District issues a Task Order.
f. The District reserves the right to negotiate the schedule and t otal cost for each Task Order with
the Consultant.
g. Any questions regarding the On-Call Professional Services Agreement shall be directed to Divya
Agrawalla at dagrawalla@ylwd.com.
Enclosures: Cost Proposal Template
Consultant Personnel and Sub-Consultants List Template
2018 Wastewater System Map
2010 Sewer Master Plan Update
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YLWD On-Call Professional Engineering Services Page 1 of 1
Exhibit B – Consultant Cost Proposal Template January 20, 2020
EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT COST PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
REQUIRED FORMAT*
Name of Consultant:
Address of Consultant:
Date:
BILLABLE HOURLY RATES
Position Billable Hourly Rate Total Hours Total Cost
x =
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Subtotal =
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES**
Category Billable Rate Quantity Total Cost
x =
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* Use the same format for sub-consultant costs. Include proposed markups.
** Reimbursable expenses include, but are not limited to: copying, printing, postage, local mileage, out of
town travel and living expenses, and courier expenses. List all categories of reimbursable expenses for
which Consultant will expect compensation. Categories of expenses not listed shall not be reimbursed
separately and shall be considered to be included in Consultant's personnel billable hourly rates. Listed
expenses incurred by Consultant from outside vendors such as printers or courier services will be
reimbursed at cost. Detailed documentation (vendor invoices) must be supplied for an outside expense to
be eligible for reimbursement. Expenses incurred by Consultant from in-house operations, such as in-house
printing, copying, etc., will be reimbursed at the rates listed herein. Provide detailed unit prices for all in-
house expenses for which Consultant will expect compensation. Vehicle mileage in connection with the
performance of the Services will be reimbursed at the rate currently allowable under IRS rules for passenger
vehicles, and at rates listed for specialty vehicles, such as survey trucks.
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YLWD On-Call Professional Engineering Services Page 1 of 1
Exhibit C – Consultant Personnel and Sub-Consultant List Template January 20, 2020
EXHIBIT C
CONSULTANT PERSONNEL AND SUB-CONSULTANT LIST TEMPLATE
Name Company
Name
Email and Phone
Number
Position/
Title
Responsibility
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ITEM NO. 9.1.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:April 14, 2020
TO:Board of Directors
FROM:Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS:Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
SUBJECT:PFAS Treatment Facilities and Program Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors consider directing the General Manager and General Counsel to
execute, in its substantial form, the PFAS Treatment Facilities and Program Agreement
among the Orange County Water District (OCWD), Yorba Linda Water District, and other
Groundwater Producers.
SUMMARY:
Together with other Groundwater Producers, the District negotiated the PFAS Treatment
Facilities and Program Agreement with OCWD (Agreement). With funding from OCWD, the
program (Program) memorialized in this Agreement will enable the District to design,
construct, and operate treatment facilities to treat perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and
perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), two types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Once these treatment facilities are in operation, the District will be able to utilize its eleven (11)
groundwater wells for drinking water and reduce its reliance on imported water, which is
significantly more expensive than groundwater.
BACKGROUND:
OCWD and certain member Producers in the Orange County Basin intend to facilitate
treatment of Basin groundwater impacted by PFAS (not just PFOS and PFOA). OCWD will
coordinate and fund planning, design, and construction costs of treatment facilities for PFOS
and PFOA in the Basin subject to the provisions of this Agreement. OCWD will also fund a
portion of the operation and maintenance costs of these facilities.
In exchange for OCWD's management of, and funding for, this Program, each Producer will,
among other obligations, (1) indemnify OCWD from any claims or damages that may be
asserted by a third party arising out of the District’s negligent performance or implementation
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of this Agreement , and (2) release OCWD from any liability related to PFAS (not just PFOS
and PFOA) in the Basin before, during or after treatment.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Agreement
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PFAS TREATMENT FACILITIES AND PROGRAM AGREEMENT
This PFAS TREATMENT FACILITIES AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is effective on
the date identified in Section _______("Effective Date") of the Agreement, and is between the
ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, a special governmental district organized and existing
pursuant to the Orange County Water District Act, Chapter 924, Statutes of 1933, as amended
("OCWD") on the one hand, and the Cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Orange, Santa
Ana and Tustin; and the East Orange County Water District, Irvine Ranch Water District, Serrano
Water District, Yorba Linda Water District, and Golden State Water Company (each a
“Producer,” and collectively "Producers" ) on the other. OCWD and the Producers are each a
"Party" and collectively "Parties" to this Agreement.
A. OCWD manages the Orange County Groundwater Basin ("Basin") in northern and
central Orange County in order to support a variety of beneficial uses, including potable and non-
potable water supply. Much of the potable water supply currently used within northern and central
Orange County is pumped groundwater for use by persons and Producers 1 within OCWD’s service
area. Section 2, subdivision 6 (j.) of the Orange County Water District Act (“OCWD Act”)
authorizes OCWD to “transport, reclaim, purify, treat, inject, extract, or otherwise manage and
control water for the beneficial use of persons or property within the district and to improve and
protect the quality of the groundwater supplies within the district.” Inasmuch as Orange County is
located in a semi-arid area, it is essential that all reasonable efforts be put forth by OCWD, in
cooperation with the Producers, to protect the quality and quantity of groundwater supplies within
OCWD’s boundaries.
B. A group of man-made substances known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
("PFAS") has been used in numerous consumer and industrial products since the 1940s. Recent
testing in the Basin has revealed that as of the Effective Date, at least eleven producers and at least
71 groundwater wells that are sources of drinking water in the Basin are impacted by PFAS.
C. Producers are governmental agencies (or a regulated public utility) that operate
public water systems for the purpose of delivering potable water. They obtain a portion of their
water supply by pumping groundwater from Water Producing Facilities within the Basin.
D. In July 2018, the State of California Division of Drinking Water ("DDW")
established a Response Level ("RL") of 70 parts per trillion ("ppt") for perfluorooctanoic acid
("PFOA") and 70 ppt perfluorooctane sulfonate ("PFOS"), two types of PFAS. In February 2020,
DDW established revised RLs of 10 parts ppt for PFOA and 40 ppt for PFOS. Assembly Bill 756,
codified at Health and Safety Code Section 116378, and effective January 1, 2020, requires that
community water systems, including Producers, either notify their customers of PFAS detections
1 “Producers,” for purposes of this Agreement, means public agencies (or a regulated public utility)
that extract groundwater from the Basin via “Water Producing Facilities” (as that term is defined
in Section 24 of the OCWD Act), and who are adversely impacted by PFAS in one or more Water
Producing Facility/Facilities they own or operate.
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exceeding RLs or remove from service drinking water sources with PFAS exceeding RLs.2 The
revised RLs are perceived as a de facto regulation by some Producers.
E. In November 2019, the State of California Office of Environmental Health Hazard
Assessment began the process of developing drinking water Public Health Goals ("PHGs") for
PFOA and PFOS, the first step in the regulatory process leading to DDW setting enforceable
Maximum Contaminant Levels ("MCLs"). As of the Effective Date, DDW projected establishing
MCLs for PFOA and PFOS by the Fall of 2023, with PHGs projected to be established by the
Summer of 2021.
F. PFAS compounds create a unique groundwater contamination issue that impacts
many Producers. Without any action, PFAS impacted groundwater may migrate affecting other
Water Producing Facilities and larger portions of the Basin.
G. The Parties desire that the Basin continue to provide a groundwater supply of suitable
quality to allow for the continuation of all existing and potential beneficial uses, and that is in
compliance with all state and federal standards and relevant advisory levels. Quick and effective
actions by OCWD, in concert with the Producers, are needed to remove, treat and control PFAS
down to established regulatory limits while also removing them to prevent their contamination of
other portions of the Basin.
H. The Parties recognize the necessity and commit to a high level of coordination to
expeditiously design, construct and operate PFAS treatment systems (“Treatment Systems”) to
remove PFAS from the Basin where PFAS is detected in Water Producing Facilities.
I. Until Treatment Systems are constructed, the impacted Producers will be purchasing
greater amounts of more expensive imported water, and water in the Basin containing PFAS will not
be treated so as to prevent its spread to other portions of the Basin.
J. As a result of DDW issuing revised RLs for PFOA and PFOS, and anticipated
issuance of RLs and state or federal MCLs for other PFAS, Producers, have lost, or are anticipated
to lose upon finalization of the RLs and/or MCLs for one or more PFAS, pumping capacity in one
or more Water Producing Facilities due to the presence of PFAS. Given the magnitude of the PFAS
problem within the Basin, and OCWD’s desire to improve and protect the quality of the groundwater
supplies within the District so that groundwater from the Basin may be beneficially used, OCWD
has developed, and is implementing through this Agreement and other actions, a new program that
will allow OCWD to purify and treat groundwater containing PFAS by substantially funding,
contracting and cooperating with the Producers to develop, construct, operate, and maintain
Treatment Systems such that water quality within the OCWD will be purified and improved
2 DDW's February 2020 guidance directs community water systems to test for PFAS using EPA
Method 537.1 and notes that DDW defines PFAS "as those analytes included in EPA Method 537.1."
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(“Program”), and such that Producers can continue to beneficially use groundwater from the Basin
after treatment for drinking water purposes. Producers desire to participate in the Program.
K. OCWD has the authority to "construct, purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire, and to
operate and maintain necessary waterworks and other works, machinery, [and] facilities ... useful or
necessary to … protect the quality of the common water supplies of [OCWD] and purposes
incidental thereto."3 OCWD may also perform groundwater cleanup, abatement, or remedial work
in cooperation with any other governmental agency, and may initiate cost recovery actions against
persons responsible for causing contamination of the Basin, and for its costs in cleaning up or
containing contamination or pollution of the Basin.4 OCWD is also authorized under Section 2(6)(l.)
of the OCWD Act to protect and improve water quality within the Basin by entering into contracts
with Producers to produce more groundwater from the Basin, while taking less water from
alternative non-tributary sources, where OCWD determines that such increased production of
groundwater will result in removal of contaminants or pollutants from the Basin that otherwise
would not be removed. Specifically, OCWD has authority, “for the common benefit of the district
and for the purpose of managing the groundwater basin and managing, replenishing, regulating, and
protecting the groundwater supplies within the district” to enter into an agreement with Producers to
increase the production of groundwater in lieu of water from an alternative non-tributary source for
the purpose of removing contaminants or pollutants from the Basin. OCWD may also “pay from
district funds that portion of the cost of the groundwater production as will encourage the production
for beneficial use of polluted or contaminated groundwater, as long as that pollution or
contamination is impairing the quality of the water supplies within the district and the quality of the
water supplies within the district will be improved by that production.”
L. OCWD has determined that certain portions of the Basin in the vicinity of Producers’
Water Producing Facilities are polluted by PFAS, and that entering into this Agreement with
Producers will encourage beneficial use of groundwater polluted by PFAS that would otherwise not
be used while improving the quality of water supplies within the District.
M. OCWD and the Producers mutually desire to enter into this Agreement pursuant to
the OCWD Act to document the Program responsibilities of the Parties in the construction and
operation of PFAS Treatment Systems, systems that the Parties will use to treat PFAS pollution and
contamination, thereby improving the quality of groundwater supplies within OCWD.
The Parties therefore agree as follows:
1. The Recitals above are deemed true and correct and are hereby incorporated in this
Agreement as though fully set forth herein. The Parties agree that the actions that will be taken
3 OCWD Act, Section 2, Subd. 5.
4 OCWD Act, Section 8.
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pursuant to this Agreement are reasonable and necessary to accomplish the goals and objectives of
the OCWD Act.
2. PURPOSE
2.1 Facilitation of Basin-wide Treatment. OCWD and the Producers intend to
facilitate treatment of Basin groundwater impacted by PFAS. OCWD will coordinate and fund
planning and treatment pilot studies and design efforts, and fund the construction costs of PFAS
Treatment Systems in the Basin subject to the provisions of this Agreement. OCWD will also fund
a portion of the operation and maintenance costs of those facilities.
2.2 PFAS Compounds & Reopener. The Parties recognize the necessity of and
commit to a high level of coordination to expeditiously design, construct and operate PFAS
Treatment Systems to remove PFAS from the Basin where PFAS is detected in a Producer’s
(existing or anticipated) Water Producing Facilities at or above 80% of an applicable RL or MCL.
The Parties acknowledge that additional compounds within the PFAS family may become
regulated during the term of this Agreement. To the extent the Treatment Systems developed under
this Agreement requires modification to treat PFAS that becomes regulated after the Effective
Date, the Parties will, where necessary and mutually agreed upon, amend this Agreement to
provide for treatment of additional compounds in the PFAS family.
3. PLANNING
3.1 Planning Study. OCWD has retained a consultant to prepare a "Planning
Study" to evaluate the Producers’ water systems, any of their Water Producing Facilities impacted
by PFAS ("Impacted Wells"), and potential locations for construction of PFAS Treatment
Systems for Impacted Wells. OCWD shall cause the consultant to actively consult with Producers
in connection with preparation of the Planning Study. OCWD shall cause the consultant to provide
a final Planning Study report to OCWD and Producers concurrently.
3.2 Pilot Study. OCWD shall perform a PFAS treatment "Pilot Study" to
evaluate different treatment technologies to remove PFAS from groundwater.
3.3 Treatment Systems. OCWD shall use the results of the Planning Study and
the Pilot Study to reasonably determine the type and final design of the Treatment Systems to treat
PFAS contamination in the groundwater produced by Impacted Wells to levels below the RL or
MCL. Development of the final design of Treatment Systems will consider 30-year lifecycle costs,
including but not limited to Treatment System footprint and physical setting, relative land values,
the proximity to existing water infrastructure and energy sources, operational costs and limitations,
and any PFAS treatment studies conducted by Producers. The Treatment Systems will be designed
for a 30-year useful life. If OCWD and a Producer mutually agree, a Treatment System that can
remove PFAS contamination down to non-detect concentrations, depending upon site specific
circumstances, may be designed and constructed.
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3.4 Enhancements/Additions to Treatment System. If Producer desires to
construct additions or enhancements to the PFAS Treatment System beyond what OCWD
determines is the appropriate Treatment System, then OCWD will reasonably estimate the cost of
those additions or enhancements (including planning costs, design costs, capital costs and
operation and maintenance ["O&M"] costs) with assistance and input from Producer(s). For
OCWD-Built facilities (defined below), OCWD shall include the additions or enhancements in the
design and construction of the treatment facilities upon OCWD determination of feasibility of
efficiently operating the Treatment Systems with the requested additions or enhancements.
Producer shall reimburse OCWD for all costs associated with the OCWD-Built addition or
enhancement constructed by OCWD. For Producer Built Treatment Systems that contain additions
or enhancements beyond what OCWD determines to be an appropriate Treatment System,
Producers shall have no right of reimbursement from OCWD for Producers’ costs attributable to
such additions or enhancements.
3.5 Producer Assistance. Producers shall support and assist OCWD in
connection with the Planning Study, Pilot Study, and development of what constitutes an
appropriate Treatment System design. "Support and assist," as used in this Agreement means
timely providing reasonable staff time and available data/technical information where requested by
OCWD to ensure OCWD has sufficient information to timely complete its obligations under this
Agreement.
3.6 Untested Water Producing Facilities. OCWD reserves the discretion to delay
the design and to not construct Treatment Facilities at Water Producing Facilities that have not
been individually tested for PFAS, or which have not demonstrated consistent exceedance of an
applicable PFAS RL or MCL.
4. DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF PFAS TREATMENT FACILITIES
4.1 Funding. OCWD shall fund the reasonable cost to design and construct the
Treatment System, except for necessary real property and entitlements for siting the Treatment
System as described in Section 4.4. OCWD's funding obligations apply both to OCWD-Built or
Producer-Built Treatment Systems, as defined below. OCWD's funding obligations include
planning, design, and construction of the Treatment Systems whether OCWD-Built or Producer-
Built.
4.2 OCWD Construction or Reimbursement. The Producer shall elect either:
A. to have the Treatment System designed and built by OCWD
("OCWD-Built"),
or
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B. to be reimbursed for having the Treatment System designed and built
by the Producer ("Producer-Built").
4.3 CEQA. In connection with the proposed Treatment System for Impacted
Wells, the Parties shall work together to determine the best plan for and the lead agency for the
purpose of complying with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). Where a
Producer serves as lead agency for a CEQA project, OCWD shall serve as a Responsible Agency
and approve the portions of the CEQA project that OCWD will carry out. OCWD shall fund
CEQA expenses incurred in connection with the Treatment System whether it is a Lead Agency or
a Responsible Agency. Upon a Producer's request, OCWD shall prepare necessary CEQA
documents for the Treatment System. OCWD shall fund any reasonable CEQA mitigation cost
excluding land acquisition expenses.
4.4 Property Acquisition, Entitlements.
A. Land & Rights of Way. Each Producer shall secure at its expense
any land and/or right of way necessary to construct the Treatment System(s).
B. Entitlements. Each Producer shall obtain at its expense all land use
entitlements necessary to construct the Treatment System(s).
C. Property Conditions for OCWD-Built Treatment System. If a
Producer chooses an OCWD-Built Treatment System, then OCWD will have no obligation to
design or construct the Treatment System until a Producer has demonstrated it has obtained lands
and land use entitlements sufficient to permit construction of the Treatment System. OCWD may
begin final design work for facilities where land use entitlements are in the process of being
obtained. If a Producer is unable to obtain the necessary entitlements within twelve months after
the completion of the preliminary design for an Impacted Well, then Producer shall reimburse
OCWD for reasonable design costs associated with that location unless the twelve month deadline
is extended by mutual agreement of the Parties.
4.5 OCWD-Built Facilities. The provisions of this Section 4.5 apply to PFAS
treatment facilities that a Producer elects to have OCWD design and build.
A. Design. OCWD will consult with and seek input from the Producer
on the design and construction of the Treatment System, including the need for any extended
manufacturer's warranties on Treatment System components. Producer shall support and assist
OCWD in hiring design consultants and designing the Treatment System, but OCWD will have the
reasonable authority and discretion in determining the Treatment System final design. The level of
treatment selected by OCWD must allow the Producer to treat regulated PFAS to comply with RLs
or MCLs, unless special circumstances dictate an alternative approach. Additions or enhancements
to the Treatment System are subject to section 3.4.
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B. Property Rights. A Producer shall provide OCWD with temporary
property rights over any site necessary for construction, staging, and laydown for the Treatment
System project. These temporary property rights will be in the form of a license or temporary
construction easement, or other property right sufficient to provide for OCWD's control of the site
during construction.
C. Advertising and Award of Construction Contracts. OCWD shall
advertise, where required by the OCWD Act, and award construction contracts for construction of
the Treatment System. A Producer shall support and assist OCWD in these efforts, and shall
expeditiously provide any documents necessary for construction at no charge to OCWD.
D. Administration & Inspection. OCWD will administer the necessary
contracts to construct the Treatment System, including reviewing and responding to contractor
requests for information or requests for clarification, reviewing and approving shop drawings, and
filing a Notice of Completion. OCWD shall provide all construction and inspection for the
Treatment System.
E. Transfer of Treatment System. Upon filing the Notice of Completion
for the Treatment System, OCWD will transfer the constructed and operating Treatment System to
the Producer with an appropriate legal instrument and a quitclaim of any property rights obtained
under Section 4.4. OCWD shall provide the Producer with copies of all applicable O&M manuals
and record drawings for the Treatment System in OCWD’s possession. Upon the Producer's
receipt of the legal instrument and quitclaim of property rights, Producer shall be solely
responsible for ensuring the proper operation, maintenance and repair of the Treatment System.
The Parties may arrange for extended warranties on any component of the Treatment System,
which additional cost may be paid for by the Producer, and which extended warranty will be
transferred to the Producer together with the transfer documents.
F. Warranty, Post-Construction Remedies. OCWD will make
construction warranty repairs and modifications not attributable to the negligence or willful
misconduct of Producer for one year after the date of filing of the Treatment System Notice of
Completion. The Parties will also, to the extent they deem prudent, jointly pursue any statutory
construction defect remedies against third-party designers and contractors.
G. DDW Permit Assistance. OCWD will support and assist the
Producer with technical information in modifying the Producer's DDW operating permit to account
for and authorize the new Treatment System as part of the Producer's public water system.
4.6 Construction by Producer. The provisions of this Section 4.6 apply to PFAS
treatment facilities that a Producer elects to design and build.
A. OCWD Approval of Design. The Producer shall prepare and submit
to OCWD for approval a conceptual design for the Treatment System. OCWD shall review and
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approve the design in writing within 30 days, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld.
Once conceptual design for a Producer's proposed Treatment System is approved by OCWD, the
Producer will coordinate with OCWD in the planning and final design of the Treatment System.
The Producer shall then prepare and submit the final design to OCWD for approval. OCWD shall
participate in the Producer's project meetings as necessary to obtain OCWD's final approval of the
Treatment System in an expeditious manner so as not to delay the Producer's design and
construction of the Treatment System. OCWD shall review and approve the final design, if
deemed reasonable and effective, in writing, within 30 days. Such approval will not be
unreasonably delayed or withheld, though OCWD shall have the right to place reasonable
conditions on the final design approval.
B. Construction. Upon OCWD's approval of the final design, the
Producer shall advertise, award, and ensure timely completion of all necessary contracts to
construct the Treatment System. The Producer shall notify OCWD upon the award of the
construction contract and upon recording the Notice of Completion.
5. OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT
5.1 30-Year Term. Each Producer shall operate, maintain, and repair a
Treatment System, and any related Impacted Well, for the earlier of:
A. 30 years following the filing of the Notice of Completion; or
B. Until water produced from the Impacted Wells meets RLs or MCLs
for PFAS.
5.2 Operating Standards. OCWD recognizes in the normal course of operating
a water system, the Treatment System and Impacted Wells may need to be turned off for routine
maintenance, seasonal demands, emergencies, accommodating in-lieu imported water deliveries,
and major repairs. Each Producer agrees to operate the Treatment System in a manner consistent
with industry standards and take actions in the same manner as a reasonably prudent water system
operator, with the understanding that the Treatment System funded by OCWD is intended to be
regularly used for daily treatment of groundwater as long as PFAS exceeds an RL or MCL in the
Basin in the vicinity of the well. The Parties understand and agree that Treatment Systems
constructed or funded by OCWD are not intended to be used as “stand by” treatment system.
5.3 Compliance, Permits, Testing, Reporting. Each Producer shall obtain and
comply with any and all regulatory permits, permissions or approvals necessary to operate and
maintain the Treatment System. Producer shall operate and maintain the Treatment System in
accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements, prevailing industry standards, good
housekeeping practices, and equipment manufacturer recommendations and requirements.
Producer shall perform required water quality testing and reporting to verify the successful
operation of the Treatment System to comply with regulatory requirements. If a Producer fails to
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timely perform testing and/or reporting in the future, then OCWD may in its reasonable discretion
assume responsibility from a Producer for required water quality testing and/or reporting and that
Producer shall timely pay OCWD all reasonable and necessary costs for that testing and reporting
or such costs shall be deducted from OCWD's reimbursement payments to the Producer per
Section 5.4.
5.4 Post-Completion Inspection; Cost Recoupment.
A. OCWD will periodically inspect the Treatment System after the
filing of the Notice of Completion, to review the adequacy of Producer O&M activities. Producer
shall provide access to the Treatment System after receiving reasonable notice from OCWD.
B. To the extent OCWD finds that Producer is not adequately operating
and maintaining the Treatment System in accordance with industry standards and the
manufacturer's directions, OCWD will, in the following order:
(1) meet with the Producer in attempt to resolve the inadequate
operation or maintenance;
(2) formally notify the Producer of its obligation to properly
maintain and operate the treatment system and give the
Producer up to 120 days to remedy any OCWD finding of
inadequate maintenance and/or improper operational
protocols;
(3) after 120 days, suspend O&M payments described in Section
6.2 until such time as the Producer demonstrates to OCWD
that it is properly operating and maintaining the treatment
system;
(4) no sooner than 270 days from the initial formal notice,
terminate this Agreement and seek to recoup, where
applicable, the cost of constructing the Treatment System
and/or other applicable damages.5
5 Any action by OCWD to recoup its, or the Producer's, OCWD funded costs for construction of the
PFAS treatment system would be prorated based upon the length of time the treatment facilities has
been in operation, and by any percentage of third-party cost recovery OCWD has obtained. For
example, a breach by Producer in year twenty-five (25) of the thirty (30) year term of this Agreement
would result in OCWD recouping significantly less than if the breach occurred in year five since
twenty five years of useful life of the facility would have occurred, and would be further offset by
any third-party cost recovery obtained by OCWD during that time.
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6. FINANCIAL
6.1 Capital Costs—Payment and Reimbursement.
A. OCWD-Built Facilities—Upfront Payment. For OCWD-Built
Treatment System, OCWD will pay as up-front costs all planning, design, construction, and start-
up costs as described above, except for the costs for property rights, land use entitlements,
additions or enhancements, or as otherwise described in this Agreement.
B. Producer-Built Facilities—Reimbursement. OCWD shall reimburse
the Producer for all of the Producer's reasonable expenses for the planning, design, construction,
and start-up of Treatment System on a monthly basis. OCWD shall pay reimbursements to the
Producer within 30 days of receiving adequate documentation from the Producer.
C. Prior Expenditures. Within 60 days after the Effective Date, OCWD
will reimburse the Producer for any previous reasonable and authorized expenses incurred by the
Producer prior to the Effective Date in evaluating or developing the design for or constructing the
Treatment System for the Producer's Impacted Wells.
(1) Authorized expenses include, but may not be limited to: (1)
design type costs, consultants and contractor; (2) pre-
purchase of equipment and media for Treatment System; (3)
equipment installed to temporarily treat for PFAS compounds
which can be repurposed by the Producer into the Producer’s
final Treatment System; (4) permitting cost; and (5) CEQA
type expenses. These same expenses incurred by Producer
going forward are also eligible for reimbursement. Design,
engineering, or evaluative type expenses incurred by a
Producer that may be eligible for reimbursement, as
reasonably determined by OCWD in its sole discretion (with
input from the Producer) could include: (1) outside
consultant costs and studies incurred by the Producer and
related to the development and design of the Treatment
System; (2) equipment installed to temporarily treat for
PFAS compounds which can be repurposed by OCWD into a
final treatment system; (3) permitting cost; and (4) CEQA
type expenses.
(2) Unauthorized expenses for reimbursement shall include: (1)
the Producer’s staff time; (2) direct or indirect overhead type
expenses for staff; and (3) costs not primarily attributable to
Treatment System design, construction and O&M.
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6.2 O&M Reimbursement.
A. Reimbursement Rate. OCWD shall reimburse each Producer for
50% of allowable O&M costs, up to $75/acre-foot of water treated by the Treatment System.
B. O&M Unit Cost. Each Producer shall annually calculate the O&M
unit cost of the Treatment System on a July 1st to June 30th fiscal year basis and submit this
information by October 1st of the following fiscal year to OCWD for review and reimbursement.
The unit cost shall be calculated by dividing all appropriate and allowable O&M expenses by the
Treatment System total water treated. The annual submittal by the Producer shall include all
documentation and backup information necessary to support the unit cost calculation. Each
Producer shall provide any reasonable information requested by OCWD in verifying the
Producer’s unit cost or other expenses for which the Producer seeks reimbursement per this
Agreement. After execution of the agreement, at the request of the Producer after the Treatment
System(s) are fully operational, OCWD will make a six month progress payment by January 30th
of each fiscal year based upon no more than 50% of the estimated eligible total O&M cost OCWD
would normally reimburse at the end of the fiscal year as determined by OCWD with input from
the Producer.
C. Reimbursable/Allowable Costs. Allowable O&M costs are the costs
to the Producer necessarily incurred for the regular operation and maintenance of the Treatment
System, as reasonably determined by OCWD after good faith consultation with Producer.
Allowable O&M cost shall consider the specific site issues of each Treatment System. Examples
of allowable O&M costs may include, but are not limited to:
(1) periodically replacing carbon, resin, or other adsorption
media;
(2) necessary power and chemical cost to operate the Treatment
System;
(3) routine maintenance of the Treatment System;
(4) periodic repair and replacement type cost items;
(5) cost of additional staff time to operate the Treatment System;
(6) required water quality sampling and testing for compliance
monitoring;
(7) determining and implementing compliance with new or
revised PFAS regulations;
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(8) additional pumping cost caused by the Treatment System;
(9) disposal of waste materials generated by the Treatment
System, including landfill costs and incineration, and costs of
hazardous waste disposal (if applicable);
(10) sewerage costs associated with maintenance/backwash of the
Treatment System; and
(11) such other reasonable maintenance costs as are necessary to
ensure the Treatment System continues to operate properly
consistent with its design.
D. Non-reimbursable costs include:
(1) existing Producer staff time costs not attributable to the
PFAS Treatment Facilities;
(2) direct or indirect overhead type expenses for staff; and
(3) cost resulting from a Producer's inadequate operation and
maintenance of the Treatment System.
E. Reimbursement Rate Adjustment. The $75/acre foot rate will be
automatically adjusted annually each July 1 (beginning July 1, 2021) by the percentage differential
based on the last two annual indices set forth in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price
Index for All Urban Consumers - Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim. The maximum O&M
reimbursement rate may be increased by OCWD if there are unforeseen, unique or specific
circumstances of the Treatment System that, through no fault of a Producer, result in a higher cost
of treatment at a Producer's treatment system, including increased costs attributable to new
statutes, regulations or regulatory interpretations.
F. Submittals; Reimbursement Timing. OCWD shall reimburse each
Producer its allowable O&M costs incurred by a Producer within 60 days of receiving the
Producer's annual O&M unit cost calculation and supporting information as described in Section
6.2.B. via direct payment.
G. Treatment Media. OCWD may solicit and enter into a future
contract with the appropriate activated carbon, resin, and/or other adsorption media manufacturers
to obtain a lower price for this material than could be obtained by the individual Producer. Unless
a Producer opts out in writing of this Section within 30 days of the Effective Date, Producer will
support and participate in OCWD efforts to obtain a lower cost for activated carbon and/or resin.
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6.3 Grants.
A. OCWD-Sought. OCWD may seek federal, state, or other grant
funding to offset costs of the PFAS program contemplated by this Agreement. Each Producer shall
support and assist OCWD, as may be reasonably requested by OCWD, to obtain any grants that
may be used by OCWD to fund construction and/or future O&M of Treatment Systems. Grant
funds received by OCWD will be used to fund OCWD’s costs of planning, design and construction
of Treatment systems, unless otherwise required by the terms of that grant.
B. Producer Support to OCWD-Sought Grants. Each Producer shall
support and assist OCWD in preparing any annual reports or documents necessary for OCWD to
comply with grants received for the PFAS program. Subject to the requirements of this Section
5.3, no provisions in this Agreement will prevent a Producer from applying for grants or loans,
from any source, for PFAS treatment projects in its service territory.
C. Producer-Sought Funding. A Producer may also seek third-party
funding for Treatment System-related expenses. Any outside development and design type grants
or funding initiated and received by a Producer will be utilized to offset OCWD's PFAS design or
construction costs for the Producer. If a Producer receives any grants or other third-party funding
for operational expenses of the Treatment System, that Producer shall share those proceeds with
OCWD in proportion to the percentage of O&M funded by OCWD if allowed by the grant or other
third-party funding instrument.
6.4 Records Retention, Audit. The Parties shall keep and maintain all records,
accounts and reports relating to this Agreement for a period of at least ten years after the date of a
final judgment or final settlement resolving any and all litigation related to PFAS cost recovery
initiated per Section 7.4 of this Agreement. The Parties will have access to these records at any
time during normal business hours upon 10 calendar days' notice. At its cost, any Party may audit
the books, records and accounts of the Party relating to its performance of this Agreement, and the
audited Party shall provide reasonable cooperation to the auditing Party in this regard.
7. RISK ALLOCATION
7.1 Insurance
A. Construction Activities. In the hiring of consultants and contractors
to design and build the Treatment System, the hiring or contracting Party will have the other Party
included as an additional indemnitee and additional insured on the same basis and with the same
limits in all contracts. The hiring Party will use the higher of the two Parties' standard limits for the
purpose of coverage requirements. For example, in connection with an OCWD-Built Treatment
System , OCWD shall have Producer named as an additional indemnitee and an additional insured
in all consulting and construction contracts related to the Producer’s Treatment System(s). In
connection with a Producer-Built Treatment System, Producer shall have OCWD named as an
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additional indemnitee and an additional insured in all consulting and construction contracts. The
hiring or contracting Party shall provide the other Party with proof of insurance, including
additional insured endorsements.
B. Parties' Coverage. Each Producer shall take out and maintain in
effect at all times during the term of this Agreement comprehensive general liability insurance in
an amount not less than $2 million per occurrence, for bodily injury, death and property damage
associated with the operation and maintenance of the Treatment Facilities and Impacted Wells,
naming OCWD as an additional insured under such policy. An endorsement evidencing this
insurance coverage shall be furnished to OCWD prior to OCWD or Producer commencing
construction on a Treatment System. If the Producer is, or becomes, partially or fully self-insured
for its public liabilities, a letter executed by the Producer’s General Manager or City Manager
stating the Producer’s self-insured status and acknowledging its responsibility to indemnify
OCWD as required in this Agreement, may be furnished in lieu of the insurance endorsement
otherwise required herein. The Producer shall provide written notice to OCWD of any change in
the Producer’s insured or self-insured status within 30 days of the date of such change.
7.2 Indemnity.
A. By Producer:
(1) Each Producer shall defend, indemnify and hold OCWD,
harmless from and against any and all actions, suits, claims,
demands, judgments, attorney's fees, costs, damages to person or
property, losses, penalties, obligations, expenses or liabilities
(collectively, "Claims") that may be asserted or claimed by any third
party arising out of the negligent or reckless performance or
implementation of this Agreement by Producer except for Claims
arising out of or relating to the design or construction of a Treatment
System where OCWD designed or constructed the Treatment
System .
(2) Producer shall indemnify, defend and hold OCWD harmless
from any liability, or regulatory enforcement attributable, in whole
or in part, to Producer's failure to properly operate and maintain the
Treatment System and Impacted Wells.
B. By OCWD:
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(1) OCWD shall defend, indemnify and hold each Producer
harmless from and against any and all Claims that may be asserted or
claimed by any third party arising out of the negligent or reckless
performance or implementation of this Agreement by OCWD,
except for Claims arising out of or relating to the design or
construction of a Treatment System where the Producer designed or
constructed the Treatment System.
7.3 Release & Hold Harmless.
A. Producers’ Release of OCWD.
(1) Producers, and each of them, hereby release OCWD, its
officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives, from any
and all liability, known or unknown, arising out of, or otherwise
attributable to the discovery and/or presence of PFAS in the Santa
Ana River, the Basin, Producer’s Water Producing Facilities, and
Producer’s potable or non-potable water system, before, during or
after treatment. Such release shall include, but is not limited to,
claims or litigation initiated by third parties against Producer or
OCWD, and any other legal, administrative, or regulatory actions
associated with OCWD’s performance of its obligations under this
Agreement (unless attributable to OCWD’s sole active negligence or
willful misconduct during such performance).
B. OCWD's Release of Producers.
(1) OCWD hereby releases each Producer, their officers,
directors, employees, agents and representatives, from any and all
liability, known or unknown, arising out of, or otherwise attributable
to the discovery and/or presence of PFAS in the Santa Ana River, the
Basin, Producers’ Water Producing Facilities, and each Producers’
potable or non-potable water system, before, during or after
treatment. Such release shall include, but is not limited to, claims or
litigation initiated by third parties against a Producer or OCWD, and
any other legal, administrative, or regulatory actions associated with
a Producer’s performance of obligations under this Agreement
(unless attributable to Producer’s sole active negligence or willful
misconduct during such performance).
(2) This release by OCWD does not pertain in circumstances
where liability results, or is alleged to result, from the failure of a
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Producer to properly operate and maintain the Treatment System
constructed per this Agreement.
C. Producer's Release of other Producers.
(1) Each Producer hereby releases and shall hold the other
Producers harmless from liability associated with the presence of
PFAS in the Basin.
(2) However, this release by each Producer does not pertain to
circumstances where liability results, or is alleged to result, from the
failure of the other Producer(s) to properly operate and maintain the
Treatment System(s) constructed per this Agreement.
D. No Admission of Liability. Nothing contained herein shall be
deemed an admission of liability. by any Party to this Agreement.
7.4 Legal Cost Recovery Efforts.
A. OCWD anticipates commencing litigation against responsible
parties, including chemical manufacturers of PFAS, in order to recover costs from persons
responsible for placing PFAS into the stream of commerce and/or the environment where it could
make its way into the Basin (“Damages”). The Producers shall support, coordinate, assist and
comply with all reasonable OCWD requests regarding OCWD’s cost recovery litigation related to
pursuit of Damages associated with PFAS.
B. OCWD will request each Producer that has sustained Damages to
determine if intends to jointly retain counsel (“Shared Litigation Counsel”) with OCWD in
litigation to recover Damages. Producers who join as co-plaintiffs are “Participating Producers” in
OCWD’s cost recovery efforts.
C. OCWD and Participating Producers will establish a Steering
Committee and Executive Committee to direct Shared Litigation Counsel and make litigation
decisions.
D. OCWD and Participating Producers will enter into an appropriate
joint prosecution/common interest agreement to hire Shared Litigation Counsel and establish
confidentiality and privilege concerning communications and work product of the Steering
Committee and Executive Committee.
E. OCWD and Participating Producer agree that any Damages obtained
in the PFAS litigation will be pooled and distributed to OCWD and Participating Producers
proportionally to their respective claimed damages, such that each Participating Producer and
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OCWD will recover the same percentage of their overall claimed damages in the manner shown on
Exhibit A.
F. Participating Producers can decide at any time to discontinue
participation in the litigation initiated by OCWD, but agree, if applicable, to pay to Shared
Litigation Counsel, in accordance with any retainer agreement negotiated with Shared Litigation
Counsel, for the withdrawing Producers share of Shared Litigation Counsel’s reasonable
attorneys’ fees and cost incurred prior to the date of withdrawal (if any). Further, per the terms of
any retainer agreement with Shared Litigation Counsel, the Participating Producers agree to
maintain as confidential, and where applicable, to return, any communications and work product
obtained via the litigation.
G. OCWD believes that it is in the best interest of OCWD and
Producers impacted by PFAS to jointly initiate litigation as co-plaintiffs with Shared Litigation
Counsel. However, if a Producer decides to pursue or initiate separate PFAS litigation (“Separate
Litigation”), Producer shall notify OCWD of such intent thirty (30) days prior to formally filing
the Separate Litigation. Producer in the Separate Litigation must comply with the following:
1. The Producer shall give OCWD the opportunity to review and comment on
Separate Litigation documents (e.g., pleadings) prior to any Separate Litigation
filing.
2. No PFAS related cost incurred by OCWD, or likely to be incurred by OCWD,
and related to the Producers treatment system(s) (construction and/or O&M), will be
asserted in a Producer’s Separate Litigation.
3. In order to prevent duplicative claims for the same damages in separate
lawsuits, assertion of which without OCWD’s consent shall constitute a violation of
this Agreement, OCWD must approve any PFAS related cost a Producer is seeking
to recover prior to its assertion in Separate Litigation. However, OCWD shall not
unreasonably withhold such approval, and shall consult in good faith with counsel
for a Producer that wishes to initiate Separate Litigation in order to seek ways to
accommodate the interests of both Parties, prior to disapproving any cost.
4. A Producer shall closely coordinate its separate legal action with OCWD, and,
where requested in good faith by OCWD, support the positions taken by OCWD
related to PFAS in court and in political, community and business forums.
5. A Producer shall not assert claims against OCWD in any litigation related to
PFAS, or otherwise knowingly take positions that could result in OCWD or other
Producers incurring liability related to PFAS as a result of the position asserted by
the Producer in the Separate Litigation.
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8. EXPIRATION & TERMINATION. This Agreement expires 30 years from the
filing of the Notice of Completion. A Producer may terminate this Agreement upon providing 90
days written notice to OCWD. However, if a Producer terminates this Agreement prior to the 30
year date of expiration, the Producer shall reimburse OCWD for all of OCWD's unrecovered costs
in constructing the Treatment System using the methodology described in footnote 5, plus any other
reasonable expenses incurred by OCWD as a result of the early termination.
9. NOTICE. Any notice, instrument, payment or document required to be given or
delivered under this Agreement shall be given or delivered by personal delivery or by depositing
the same in a United States Mail depository, first class postage prepaid, and addressed as set forth
in Exhibit B. Notice under this Agreement may also be provided to such other address as any
Party may direct in writing to the other. Service of any instrument or document given by mail will
be deemed complete upon receipt if delivered personally, or forty eight (48) hours after deposit of
such instrument or document in a United States mail depository, first class postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 Further Assurances. The Parties shall execute and deliver any documents
and cooperate in performing any acts necessary to further the intent of this Agreement.
10.2 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in performing all obligations
under this Agreement.
10.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which is an original. All signatures taken together will be considered as one and the same
agreement.
10.4 Force Majeure. Upon written notice by a Party, the respective duties and
obligations of the Parties will be suspended for the time period that performance by the Party is
prevented or substantially impeded by: workforce strikes; riots; fire; flood; federal, state or county
regulatory action; pandemics, war; or terrorism.
10.5 Dispute Resolution. If a dispute arises between the Parties in connection
with this Agreement, the Parties shall engage in a mediation before a third-party neutral.
10.6 Successors and Assigns. All of the terms, conditions and provisions of this
Agreement inure to the benefit of and will be binding upon OCWD, the Producer, and their
respective successors and assigns.
10.7 No Implied Waivers. If any term, condition or provision of this Agreement
is breached by either Party and thereafter waived by the other Party, that waiver will be limited to
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the specific breach so waived, and will not be deemed either to be a continual waiver or to waive
any other breach under this Agreement.
10.8 No Obligation to Third Parties. The approval, execution and performance of
this Agreement does not confer any rights upon any person or entity other than OCWD and the
Producers. There are no third-party beneficiaries to this Agreement. Each Producer’s obligations
under this Agreement are to OCWD only, unless otherwise specifically stated herein (e.g.,
requirement to release or provide notice to other Producers).
10.9 Nature of Relationship. This Agreement does not create, and will not be
construed or deemed to create, any agency, partnership, joint venture, landlord-tenant or other
relationship between OCWD and any Producer except as specified in this Agreement.
10.10 Integration, Construction and Amendment. This Agreement represents the
entire understanding of OCWD and each Producer as to the design and construction of PFAS
treatment facilities for the Impacted Wells. No prior oral or written understanding will be of any
force or effect with respect to those matters covered by this Agreement. This Agreement will be
construed as if drafted by both OCWD and each Producer.
10.11 Modification, Variance and Most Favored Nation Provisions. Unless
specifically authorized herein, this Agreement may not be modified, altered or amended unless in
writing signed by authorized representatives of both OCWD and all Participating Producers,
except that OCWD and any individual Producer may enter into a Producer-specific "Variance" that
will be applicable only with respect to OCWD and that specific Producer. Except for where site-
specific circumstances require unique considerations, OCWD shall interpret and administer this
Agreement in a similar manner with each Producer. At least 30 days prior to approving any
proposed Variance, OCWD will provide written notice of the proposed Variance to the other
Producers and provide each with an opportunity to opt in to the same terms of that Variance. Upon
approval of any Variance, OCWD shall provide a fully-executed version of the Variance to each
Producer that has opted in under the Variance..
10.12 Severability. Each provision of this Agreement is severable from the whole.
If any provision of this Agreement is found contrary to law, the remainder of this Agreement will
continue in full force.
10.13 Authority.
A. Producer hereby agrees that funding provided by OCWD per this
Agreement is in furtherance of OCWD’s purpose of treating/purifying water in the Basin to
facilitate beneficial use of locally produced groundwater water in order to increase production of
groundwater containing PFAS from the Basin—to levels typical prior to setting of RLs for PFAS,
and that Producer’s production of water from the Basin is in lieu of Producer taking water from an
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alternative non-tributary source, thereby furthering OCWD’s efforts to remove or eliminate PFAS
contaminants from the Basin.
B. By entering into this Agreement, each Party represents that it, and
the other Parties to this Agreement, have proper legal authority to enter into this Agreement and to
fund the work described herein. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of a Party
warrants that they are: (1) duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of that
Party, (2) by executing this Agreement, that Party is formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement, and (3) entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other
Agreement to which that Party is bound. No individual signing this Agreement shall have
individual liability under this Agreement. As a condition of entering this Agreement, all Parties
expressly waive any future challenge to the legal authority of the other Parties to enter into this
Agreement, or to the authority of any other Party to fund the programs described in this
Agreement.
10.14 Construction and Amendment. The terms of this Agreement will be
construed in accordance with the plain meaning of the language used and will not be construed for
or against either Party by reason of the authorship of this Agreement or any other rule of
construction which might otherwise apply. The headings of sections and paragraphs of this
Agreement are for convenience or reference only and will not be construed to limit or extend the
meaning of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement may only be
amended by the mutual consent of the Parties by an instrument in writing.
10.15 No Admissions. Nothing in this Agreement may be deemed an admission.
Moreover, no language that may have previously been circulated in prior drafts of this Agreement,
but subsequently removed at the request of a Producer, shall be used by either Party as evidence, or
in any other manner, in litigation currently pending in Los Angeles Superior Court between
OCWD and the Cities of Anaheim, Yorba Linda, Golden State Water Company, Mesa Water
District, and East Orange County Water District on the one hand, and Irvine Ranch Water District
(IRWD) on the other, Case No. BS168278 [Lead Case] Case No. BS175192 [Consolidated Case]
(the “Litigation”), as such Litigation may be amended from time to time.
10.16 Additional Parties. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement,
OCWD is authorized to allow other Producers adversely impacted by PFAS but not named in this
Agreement to become Parties to and execute this Agreement without obtaining the concurrence of
the other Parties to this Agreement or otherwise modifying this Agreement (except to add an
additional signature block).
10.17 Effective Date and Binding Effect. The date OCWD executes this
Agreement shall be the Effective Date of this Agreement. Each Party executing the Agreement
thereafter shall be bound by, and benefit from, the terms of this Agreement on the date that Party
executes the Agreement, notwithstanding that other Parties have not yet executed the Agreement.
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No Party shall be bound by this Agreement until such Party has executed this Agreement, nor shall
any Party th at has executed this Agreement owe any contractual duty to any Party that has not yet
executed this Agreement until such other Party executes this Agreement. The timelines referenced
in Sections 6.1(C) and 6.2 (G) of this Agreement shall begin to run on the date a Producer executes
this Agreement if such date is after the Effective Date.
10.18 Electronic Signatures. Any Party may execute this Agreement using an
"electronic signature," as that term is defined in California Civil Code Section 1633.2, or a "digital
signature," as defined by California Government Code Section 16.5. An electronic or digital
signature will have full legal effect and enforceability. Nothing in this Agreement requires any
Party to use or accept the submission of any subsequent or related document containing an
electronic or digital signature where written notice is otherwise required by this Agreement.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP
By:
Jeremy Jungreis
General Counsel, OCWD
ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
By:
Vicente Sarmiento, President
By:
Michael R. Markus, General Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ________________________
City Attorney
CITY OF ANAHEIM
By:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ________________________
City Attorney
CITY OF FULLERTON
By:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ________________________
City Attorney
CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
By:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ________________________
City Attorney
CITY OF ORANGE
By:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WOODRUFF, SPRADLIN & SMART,
APC
By: ________________________
David E. Kendig,
City Attorney, City of Tustin
CITY OF TUSTIN
By:
Dr. Allan Bernstein, Mayor
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ATTEST CITY OF SANTA ANA
_______________________________ ______________________________
Daisy Gomez Kristine Ridge
Clerk of the Council City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
By:___________________________ _______________________________
John M. Funk Nabil Saba
Assistant City Attorney Acting Executive Director
Public Works Agency
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA, RUUD
& ROMO
By:_____________________________
Jeffrey A. Hoskinson
EAST ORANGE COUNTY WATER
DISTRICT
By:
Lisa Ohlund, General Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HANSON BRIDGETT, LLP
By: ________________________
Claire H. Collins
IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT
By:
Paul A. Cook, General Manager
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ________________________
S. Wayne Rosenbaum
SERRANO WATER DISTRICT
By:
Jerry A. Vilander
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ________________________
Andrew B. Gagen
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
By:
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Exhibit A
Allocation of Recovery
Example of proportionally dividing damages assuming litigation, after paying Shared Litigation
Counsel, results in a total damage pool of 75% of all damages ($630M) claimed by all
Participating Producers (total claims of $839M). The column to the far right reflects each co-
plaintiff’s hypothetical recovery.
(Total Amount Claimed in Litigation by each co-plaintiff x .75)
(Dollar amounts shown are for illustrative purposes only and are not related to
actual PFAS cost that may be incurred or damages recovered)
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Exhibit B
Notice Addresses
Orange County Water District
PO Box 8300
18700 Ward Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Attn: General Manager
City of Anaheim
Anaheim, CA ______
Attn: ______________
City of Fullerton
Fullerton, CA ______
Attn: ______________
City of Orange
Orange, CA ______
Attn: ______________
City of Tustin
Tustin, CA ______
Attn: ______________
City of Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA ______
Attn: ______________
East Orange County Water District
185 N. McPherson Road
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Orange, CA 92869-3720
Attn:
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618
Attn: General Manager
Serrano Water District
18021 Lincoln Street
Villa Park, CA 92861-6446
Attn:
Yorba Linda Water District
PO Box 309
Yorba Linda, CA 92885-0309
Attn:
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ITEM NO. 11.1.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:April 14, 2020
TO:Board of Directors
FROM:Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS:Annie Alexander, Executive Asst/Board Secretary
SUBJECT:Directors' Reports
The Directors will report on their attendance at the following events:
1.OCSD Board - March 25, 2020 (Jones)
2.YL Planning Commission - March 25, 2020 (Hawkins - As Needed)
3.MWDOC Board - April 1, 2020 (Nederhood/Miller)
4.OCSD Operations Committee - April 1, 2020 (Jones)
5.OCWD Board - April 1, 2020 (Jones)
6.ISDOC Executive Committee - April 7, 2020 (Nederhood)
7.SAWPA Commission - April 7, 2020
8.YL City Council - April 7, 2020 (Jones)
9.OC LAFCO - April 8, 2020
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ITEM NO. 13.1.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:April 14, 2020
TO:Board of Directors
FROM:Brett R. Barbre, Assistant General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS:Annie Alexander, Executive Asst/Board Secretary
SUBJECT:Meetings from April 15 - May 31, 2020
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Board of Directors' Activities Calendar
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Board of Directors Activity Calendar
Event Date Time Attendees
April
MWDOC Board Wed, Apr 15 8:30 AM Nederhood/Miller
OCWD Board Wed, Apr 15 5:30 PM Jones
YL Planning Commission Wed, Apr 15 6:30 PM Hawkins (As Needed)
WACO Planning Committee Tue, Apr 21 7:30 AM
SAWPA Commission Tue, Apr 21 9:30 AM
YL City Council Tue, Apr 21 6:30 PM Hawkins
MWDOC/OCWD Joint Planning Committee Wed, Apr 22 8:30 AM
OCSD Board Wed, Apr 22 6:00 PM Jones
Board of Directors Regular Meeting Tue, Apr 28 6:30 PM
Joint Committee Meeting with City of Placentia Wed, Apr 29 3:00 PM Jones
YL Planning Commission Wed, Apr 29 6:30 PM Hawkins (As Needed)
ISDOC Thu, Apr 30 11:30 AM
May
WACO Fri, May 1 7:30 AM
ISDOC Executive Committee Tue, May 5 7:30 AM Nederhood
SAWPA Commission Tue, May 5 9:30 AM
YL City Council Tue, May 5 6:30 PM Hall
MWDOC Board Wed, May 6 8:30 AM Nederhood/Miller
OCSD Operations Committee Wed, May 6 5:00 PM Jones
OCWD Board Wed, May 6 5:30 PM Jones
Board of Directors Regular Meeting Tue, May 12 6:30 PM
OC LAFCO Wed, May 13 8:15 AM
YL Planning Commission Wed, May 13 6:30 PM Hawkins (As Needed)
WACO Planning Committee Tue, May 19 7:30 AM
TENTATIVE - Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Tue, May 19 8:30 AM
SAWPA Commission Tue, May 19 9:30 AM
YL City Council Tue, May 19 6:30 PM Miller
MWDOC Board Wed, May 20 8:30 AM Nederhood/Miller
OCWA Luncheon Wed, May 20 11:30 AM
OCWD Board Wed, May 20 5:30 PM Jones
Board of Directors Regular Meeting Tue, May 26 6:30 PM
OCSD Board Wed, May 27 6:00 PM Jones
YL Planning Commission Wed, May 27 6:30 PM Hawkins (As Needed)
Interagency Committee Meeting with MWDOC and OCWD Thu, May 28 4:00 PM Hawkins/Nederhood
OC Water Summit Fri, May 29 7:30 AM
As of April 10, 2020
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