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November 13, 1980
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County Water
District was called to order by President Knauft at 8:30 a.m. in the offices
of the District. Directors Knauft, Lindow, Clodt, Korn and Cromwell present. Also
present Pete Royere assistant general manager, Betty Emblidge auditor, Jean
Mathews secretary, Bill Robertson project manager, Earl Hamanaka engineering,
Art Kidman attorney and Mary McLeash new attorney from Rutan and Tucker, Bob
Seemans engineer from James Montgomery and Sam Peterson of Keith and Associates.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Lindow to approve as mailed the
minutes for October 30, motion carried unanimously.
The letter from MWDOC on the conservation kits, was discussed. A presentation
to the school in advance of the mailing of the kits was discussed. Suggested
that a letter of protest at the cost to mail the kits and the general feeling that
it was a waste of taxpayers money was discussed and then the feeling that it was
too late to do anything was also considered. No decision.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft to appoint a policy comm-
ittee of Art Korn and Whit Cromwell to study the above matter, motion carried.
The letter from Robert P. Kennedy regarding damages incurred wben the sewer
assessment district 79-1 sewer was installed was read and discussed. Sam Peterson
had also received his copy of the letter and had been out on the job inspecting and
said that they were aware of all that needed to be done and he had talked to Mrs.
Kennedy and he felt sure everything would be done to their satisfaction. He in-
dicated this was not as serious as it sounded.
The conflict of interest update was discussed. Moved by Director Cromwell seconded
by Director Clodt to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 80-33 with attached appendix "A"
entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER
DISTRICT ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHICH SUPERSEDED ALL PRIOR CONFLICT
OF INTEREST CODES AND AMENDMENTS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED. Roll call vote: Ayes, Lindow,
Clodt, Korn, Cromwell and Knauft. Noes, none. Absent, none. Passed and adopted
this 13th day of November 1980.
Attorney Kidman to forward a certified copy of the above Resolution to the Board
of Supervisors before the end of this year. Director Korn asked that the attorney
keep the board informed of any changes either by letter or as an agenda item.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Knauft to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
80-34 entitled: YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 79-1
(OHIO-ORIENTE) RESOLUTION AND ORDER CONFIRMING DISTRICT MANAGER'S DETERMINATION
OF UNPAID ASSESSMENTS PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $ 236,739.50 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS, YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.
79-1(OHIO-ORIENTE), COUNTY OF ORANGE: PRESCRIBING THE AMOUNT, DATE AND TERM OF
SAID BONDS, AND PRESCRIBING THE MATURITY THEREOF: FIXING THE RATE OF INTEREST ON
SAID BONDS: AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID BONDS AND THE COUPONS TO BE ATTACHED
THERETO: AND SELLING SAID BONDS. Roll call vote; Ayes: Directors, Lindow, Clodt,
Korn, Cromwell and Knauft. Noes, none. Absent, none. Passed and adopted this
13th day of November 1980.
Director Korn reported that he did not attend the 10/29 p.c. meeting that he was
out on a fire.
November 13, 1980 (continued)
Director Cromwell reported on the city council meeting November 3, 1980.
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Director Clodt reported on the planning comission meeting November 12. Director
Clodt said it had come up at the meeting that Fairmont Blvd. will go across a
corner of the reservoir site and Bill Robertson confirmed this and added that
Baldwin and S and S property would be involved.
Bill Robertson's memo on the 16" line for San Antonia Road was reviewed. This
will relieve the pump station at Trailside and do away with the temporary line.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Knauft to authorize staff to
issue a Task Order to Berryman and Stephenson for design, engineering, con-
struction, staking and contract administration for the 16" line and pressure
reducing station on San Antonio Road for cost not to exceed $13,900.00. Discussion.
This line is already in the budget for I.D. 1B. Question - were there competing
bids, review of reason for seeking new engineering firms. A formal proposal had
been received from Stephenson and Berryman. Director Lindow requested that such
proposals be given out to Directors for their review, that is to directors other
than the engineering committee. It was agreed that more information should go
out in the memorandum to the Directors. President Knauft asked for a vote on
the motion. Three yes and two no votes, motion carried.
Memorandum regarding the Negative Declaration on the temporary pipe for the
Bryant Ranch. Attorney said the right of way from Lusk had been agreed upon and
was about to be received. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Lindow to
re-approve Job No. 1143 and ratify the Negative Declaration as presented by staff
and authorize staff to file the Notice of Determination for the temporary pipe
project to the Bryant Ranch, motion carried.
President Knauft asked for ten minute recess at 10:00 a.m.
Meeting reconvened at 10:10 a.m. with all directors present.
Bill Robertson's memorandum asking for a time extension on the De Los Reyes Reservoir
is a request to refer the matter to the engineering committee becuase of its complex-
ity. Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Lindow to refer the time ex-
tension request to the engineering committee for their review and recommendation.
Motion carried.
The update on the annexation of the NOCCCD property was discussed. Correspondence
reviewed, staff said that it could be annexed as separate parcels and the attorney
said legal aspect was alright however for the planning of the sewer and water fac-
ilities it would be very difficult and the policy of the District was the annexa-
tion of the entire parcel for better planning. Staff instructed to invite Brian
Johnson and members of NOCCCD to a Board meeting (a work session) to discuss the
annexation, tentative meeting date Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Bill Robertson said the Planning commission tour was set for November 22, 1980
at 9:00 a.m. Mr. Lindow, Mr. Cromwell and Mr. Clodt to attned. Discussion, Pres-
ident Knauft asked to invite John Lewis on the tour and if possible to attend
also.
Attorney Kidman said that the legislation was prepared re tax allocation for annexed
areas which will apply to all special districts that have had annexations.
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November 13, 1980 (continued)
The Kavli easement and quitclaim was explained by attorney Kidman, the District
quit claimed a portion of the blanket easement in exchange for specific easement.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft approving the Kavli easement
and quitclaim and authorized the proper officers to execute the document. Motion
carried.
Short report on the E1 Toro settlement, tentative - no dollar amount as yet.
Betty Emblidge's October investment report reviewed. 14 per cent interest on
the money she had reinvested.
Director Korn reported on the CSDA Board meeting of November 12. Mr. Korn was
elected Secretary Treasurer of the Next board meeting on December 10th.
Foundation for Responsible Local Government.7e~E7i-,
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Korn to approve the jobs on the
consent calendar as follows: Job 80-57 and S 9-475 Brian Ignatowski on Avocado,
water fees $965.00 and sewer fees $420.00, Job S 9-614 G. Ricotta on J & J Lane
sewer fees $490.20, Job 80-21 for sewer and water Yorba Linda Plaza at Imperial
Lemon and Yorba Linda Blvd. 10.95 acres water fees $56,602.30 and sewer $16,769.07,
Job 80-39 for water and sewer for I.R.E.S. at Yorba Place and Linda Vista .312 acres
water fees $11,439.00 and sewer fees $1,653.50, Job S 1-599 for Imperial Properties
on 1.379 acres the fees $1,461.34, Job 80-58 Phillips Wholesale Nursery on Ohio
and Shadow Ridge Lane on five acres outside District, and the out of state motion,
Motion carried unanimously for all of the above.
Dental coverage for the directors continued from the October 16th meeting, moved
by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft to include the directors in the
District Dental Plan at District expense, motion carried with Director Korn abstain-
ing.
Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Clodt to approve for payment the
audited bills and refunds in the amount of $289,691.15 on checks 11015 throug 11157
and check number 11159. Motion carried unanimously.
Finance committee meeting set for December 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Moved by Director Cromwell seconded by Director Clodt to adjourn to 8:30 a.m.
on 11/26/80.
can E. Mathews, Secretary