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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION
As noted on the agenda, this meeting was facilitated via teleconference pursuant
to Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N-29-20 issued by the Governor of California
on March 17, 2020.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Phil Hawkins, President Brett R. Barbre, General Manager
Andrew J. Hall, Vice President Doug Davert, Assistant General Manager
Brooke Jones John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
J. Wayne Miller, PhD Gina Knight, Human Resources and Risk Mgr
Al Nederhood Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Alison Martin, Public Affairs Manager
Annie Alexander, Sr Exec Asst/Board Secretary
Kaden Young, Sr Management Analyst
Veronica Ortega, Executive Assistant
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
5. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
6. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
6.1. Elected Official Liaison Reports
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Yorba Linda Mayor Pro Tem Gene Hernandez commented on the
reopening of indoor dining at restaurants with modifications and the
varying status of in person class instruction at schools within Orange
County.
6.2. Federal and State Legislative Update
General Manager Barbre introduced Alison Martin, newly hired Public
Affairs Manager. Ms. Martin briefed the Board on the status of pending
legislation and the recent lowering of Orange County's COVID-19 risk
level from the purple to red tier.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR,
Director Hall made a motion, seconded by Director Nederhood, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0-0-0 on a roll call vote.
8.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Special and Regular Meetings Held
August 28, 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
corrected.
8.2. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize
disbursements in the amount of$634,236.76.
8.3. Budget to Actual Reports for the Month Ending July 31, 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Budget
to Actual Reports for the Month Ending July 31, 2020.
8.4. Cash and Investment Report for Period Ending July 31, 2020
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Cash
and Investment Report for Period Ending July 31, 2020.
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8.5. Terms and Conditions for Water and Sewer Services with In-N-Out
Burger, 18181 Imperial Highway
Recommendation. That the Board of Directors approve Terms and
Conditions for Water and Sewer Service with In-N-Out Burger, 18181
Imperial Highway, Job No. 2020-50.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1. Status of Operations Activities
Staff reviewed the status of installing a portable electric generator at Elk
Mountain Booster Pump Station and responded to questions regarding the
unit's size and sound level when running.
9.2. Treatment of Groundwater Supplies to Remove Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances (PFAS)
Staff briefed the Board on the status of design and construction of the
PFAS removal water treatment plant. The proposed location has been
shifted to the rear of the Administration building. An updated construction
schedule will be presented to the Board in the near future.
9.3. Coronavirus Mitigation Efforts
This topic was covered during the General Manager's report.
10. REPORTS. INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS,
10.1. Directors' Reports
A list of meetings and events attended was included in the agenda packet.
Director Jones briefed the Board on topics to be covered in a meeting
being arranged by ACWA's Agricultural Committee later in the month.
10.2. General Manager's Report
General Manager Barbre asked each of the managers to report on
activities within their respective departments. Mr. Barbre then reported on
the outcome of Fitch Ratings' surveillance, status of late bill payments and
soft collections, and where other local agencies stood in regard to
reopening their business offices and Council/Board meetings to in-person
interaction. He also summarized comments submitted to OC LAFCO
regarding the draft municipal service reviews for OCSD and MWDOC.
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10.3. General Counsel's Report
None.
10.4. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Hawkins/Nederhood)
• Next meeting is scheduled Monday, November 23, 2020 at 4:00
p.m.
11.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Hawkins/Jones)
■ Draft minutes of the meeting held Monday, July 27, 2020 at 4:00
p.m. were included in the agenda packet.
■ Next meeting is scheduled Monday, October 26, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
11.3. Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Next meeting is yet to be scheduled.
12. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
12.1. Meetings from September 9 — October 31, 2020
The Board made no changes to the activity calendar.
13. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session at 7:17 p.m.
13.1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the California Government Code
Property: APNs 326-021-49 and 50
Agency Negotiators: Brett R. Barbre, General Manager
Negotiating Parties: Hilltop 3 Development LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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The Board returned to open session at 7:36 p.m.
General Counsel Gagen announced that the Board took no reportable action
during Closed Session.
14. ADJOURNMENT
14.1. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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