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October 25, 1973
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County Water District was called to order by President Rex Hastings
at 8:35 A.M. Directors present and answering the roll: Hastings,
Clodt, Lindow, Knauft and Wagner. Also present, Ralph Shook
general manager, Jean Mathews secretary, DuWayne Lidke engineer,
Pierre Royere operations manager and John Murphy attorney from Rutan
and Tucker.
Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft that the
minutes for October 11, 1973 be approved as mailed, motion carried
unanimously.
General manager Ralph Shook announced the CSDA meeting in San Fran-
cisco on November 7 through the 9th. Reservations for Mr. Clodt,
Mr. Knauft and Mr. Lindow. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by
Director Wagner carried unanimously to authorize Directors attend-
ance at district expense, reservations to be made by manager.
Review of rate schedule for Keith and Associates continued because
Sam Peterson unable to attend.
Cfr- River Water Users Association on November 25 through
the 27 at Las Vegas. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director
Wagner that all directors and staff as authorized by general manager
be authorized to attend at District expense. Motion carried un-
animously.
Santa Ana Water Shed Planning Agency workshops being held at various
locations in Orange and Los Angeles County for those interested in
atte.n.ding.
LAFCO hearing notice on the Yorba Linda City annexation 73-3. This
area within the district, very small uninhabited parcel , no action
required.
Rule 17 Personnel manuel regarding sick leave: Discussion. Moved
by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft that RESOLUTION NO.
73-30 be adopted. Principal changes to be, no limitation on the
amount of sick leave to be accumulated and employee to be paid for
3/8 of time accumulated upon retirement, or dismissal or leaving
this employment for any reason.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-30
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT AMENDING RULE NO. 17 OF THE YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER
DISTRICT PERSONNEL MANUAL.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 160 was adopted August 23, 1967 setting forth
the personnel policy of the District, and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary from time to time to amend and update the
policy;
October 25, 1973 (continued)
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
YORBA LINDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT THAT RULE NO. 17 be amended as
follows:
RULE 17. SICK LEAVE
Section 17.0 Employees in the classified service shall accrue annual
sick leave with pay in accordance with the following provision:
17.01 Regular, full-time employees with an average regular
work week of forty (40) hours shall accrue paid sick leave
at the rate of one (1) day per month.
17.02 Regular, part-time employees with an average regular
work week of at least twenty (20) hours but less than
thirty (30) hours, shall accrue paid sick leave at the
rate of two (2) hours for each complete biweekly pay period.
17.03 Regular, part-time employees with an average regular
work week of at least thirty (30) hours, but less
than full time, shall accrue paid sick leave at the rate of
three (3) hours for each complete biweekly pay period.
17.04 Paid sick leave shall continue to accrue in accordance
with the above provisions during any period of leave with pay.
Section 17.1 Each employee shall have one (1) hour deducted from his
accrued sick leave time for each hour of sick leave taken. An
employee with a regular work day of eight (8) hours shall have eight
(8) hours deducted from his accrued sick leave time for each regular-
ly scheduled working day that he is on paid sick leave.
Section 17.2 Section deleted by amendment to the Personnel Manual
Resolution No. 73-30 adopted October 25, 1973.
Section 17.3 In the event that any paid holiday occurs during a period
when any employee is paid sick leave, the holiday shall not be charged
against the employee's accrued sick leave. The only sick leave hours
that shall be charged against any employee's accrued sick leave shall
be those hours that the employee is regularly scheduled to work.
Section 17.4 An employee eligible for paid sick leave shall be granted
such leave for the following reasons:
17.41 Illness of the employee of physical incapacity of the
employee due to illness or injury.
17.42 Enforced quarantine of the employee in accordance with
community health regulations.
17.43 The death of a member of any employee's immediate family
except that the General Manager may extend the leave to a total
not to exceed seven (7) working days in appropriate cases.
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October 25, 1973 (continued)
17.44 Serious illness of a member of the employee's ir;=6d-
iate family residing in the same household hwich required
the presence of the amployee for a period not to exceed five
(5) working days.
17.45 Routine medical or dental appointments for the employee
only or illness of an emergency nature within the employees
immediate family. In order to receive sick pay for the routine
medical or dental appointments the employee must notify his
immediate supervisor 24 hours in advance, otherwise sick
leave will be denied. Sick leave for routine medical or dental
leave is for the priod of the appointment only.
17.46 In the event that an employee is absent on paid sick
leave in excess of 24 consecutive working hours, the District
may require that the employee submit a written statement by
a physician licensed by the State of California certifying
that the employee's condition prevented him from performing
the duties of his position.
Section 17.5 - Sick leave is provided so that an employee will not be s
seriously handicapped financially if he is unable to work because of
illness. Sick leave is not something you have earned and are entitled
to - you are allowed sick leave only when the above conditions exist.
Section 17.6 - Severence Pay. Any officer or employee who resigns,
is laid off, is removed for cause, or retires, shall be paid at rate of!
his final salary for 3/8 of his accumulated days of sick leave, if any,
at the time of separation from active employment. If the officer or
employee should die, his estate shall be entitled to such payment.
AND BE IT ALSO RESOLVED THAT THE EFFECTIVE DATE shall be October 25
1973.
Adopted this 25th day of October 1973 by the following called vote:
Ayes: Hastings, Clodt, Lindow, Knauft and Wagner
Noes: None
Absent: None
Fred Clodt reported onthe city meeting October 15, 1973. Mr. Shook
reported on the appeal on the Flatten-Robinson property on Richfield.
Appeal denied with the exception that City Council required two test
borings.
Rex Hastings reported on the Planning Commission meeting October
23, 1973.
No report on the annexations, but attorney John Murphy reviewed and
approved the execution of the assignments re: S-231, 5-214 and S-377.
Attorney also announced a hearing on October 31 at 10:00 a.m. in
Los Angeles regarding public employee labor problems.
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October 25, 1973(continued)
Ralph Shook reported briefly on the October 13 water tour of YLCWD
and OCWD facilities.
Edison Company appeal to the Huntington Beach City Council for
additional facilities was approved.
Mr. Shook reported that he and Mr. Hastings had attended Sanitation
District # 2 meeting on-,October 17, 1973 they approved redlamation
plant study near the Riverside freeway and La Palma cost not to
exceed $10,000.00.
Orange County Water Managment meeting at 2 p.m. October 25 at
Irvine Ranch Water District.
Mr. Shook also reported on the M.W.D.O.C. meeting on October 24.
P.D. Royere said plans were completed for the parade and asked
the Directors to meet at the office of the District at 9:00 a.m.
Two antique cars to be used.
Mr. Royere reported on the Placentia Planning Commission meeting
on October 24, 1973.
Job 485 C.J. Bonner on Tract 7165 has been completed and job has
been audited. Amount for refund is $20,130.56. Moved by Director
Wagner seconded by Director Knauft that final cost and audited
refund amount be approved as presented, motion carried unanimously.
DuWayne Lidke reported on the progress of the Master Plan and hoped
to give Board a preview at next Board meeting.
Job S 14-1110 Campbell 18321 Avolinda exhibits and application re-
viewed. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Clodt that
staff recommendations be approved as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
Job S 14-484 Hernandez at 18171 Yorba Linda Blvd. Exhibits and
application reviewed. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director
Clodt to approve staff recommendations as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
Job S 22-165 John Manes at 5032 Lakeview. Exhibits and application
reviewed. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Clodt to
approve staff recommendations as presented. Motion carried un-
animously.
S-8-930 A. Allen 18032 Bastanchury. Exhibits and application reviewed.
Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft to approve staff
recommendations. Motion carried unanimously.
Job 774 Peter Karagines two acres on Highland. Staff recommendations
reviewed. Moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Lindow to
approve staff recommendations as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Job 775 Ray Smith on Highland, exhibits and staff reporte reviewed.
Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft to approve
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October 25, 1973 (continued)
staff recommendations. Motion carried unanimously.
Job 776 Warren Prosser at 4562 Danita Lane - staff report.. re-
viewed. Discussion regarding need of a fire hydrant on Danita
and the possibility of contacting the rest of the residents for
their portion of a hydrant so that one could be installed. Moved
by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner to approve staff
recommendations for one meter and one third a fire hydrant. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried un-
animously to approve for payment the bills and rate deposits in
the amount of $57,836.09 on checks 23588 through 23634.
Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Lindow carried un-
animously that all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the
State for either business or personal reasons between this regular
meeting and the next regular meeting of the Board.
City Council assignments November 5 Roy Knauft, November 19 Rex
Hastings. Planning Commission November 12 Howard Lindow and
November 26 Fred Clodt, and if Mr. Clodt is not available a staff
member will attend.
ACWA Convention in Anaheim at Disneyland Hotel on November 28, 29
and 30. Moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Wagner
carried unanimously to authorize attendance of directors and staff
that can attend at District expense.
Ralph Shook reported: 1. gas meters were being combined so that
we will be served by one meter and at considerable savings per
year. 2. No. 7 well being studied with possibility of reactived with
gas power. 3. No. 5 power unit needs to be replaced. 4. Sewer
standards and specifications being reviewed by Keith and Associates.
5. Salary range review being prepared. 6. Fishing trip still no
date. 7. Retirement program looks as if we may be able to transfer.
8. Warehouse plans and shop needs to be reactivated. 9. Plant # 1
being relandscaped.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow that the
meeting be adjourned to the 15th of November at 8:30 a.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
'Jean E. Mathews, Secretary
November 8, 1973
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda County
Water District November 8, 1973 was adjourned by the Secretary of the
District at 8:30 a.m. All members of said Board of Directors were
absent therefrom and the undersigned Secretary of the District Board
declared said meeting adjourned to 8:30 a.m. to November 15, 1973.
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Jean E. Mathews, Secretary