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AGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 8:30 AM
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS
This meeting will be held in person. For public convenience, the meeting can also be accessed via
internet-based service or telephone as indicated below. For questions regarding participation, please call
the Board Secretary at (714) 701-3020.
Computer/Mobile Device: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81757981765
Telephone: (669) 444-9171 or (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 817 5798 1765
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
Trudi DesRoches, President
Tom Lindsey, Vice President
Brett R. Barbre, Director
Phil Hawkins, Director
Gene Hernandez, Director
5. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Items may be added to the agenda upon determination by a two-thirds 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. AB2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS
Items may be added to the agenda upon determination by a two-thirds 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))
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. ELECTED OFFICIAL LIAISON REPORTS
9. 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.
9.1. Overview of MWDOC Programs
9.2. Request from Manuel Roman, M.D., to discuss (1) Cost and Liabilities
Associated with Potential Easement with Homeowner Near Highland Reservoir,
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and (2) Proposed Repositioning of Access Gate Near Highland Reservoir
10. 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.
10.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Meetings Held August 8-22, 2024
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
10.2. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize
disbursements in the amount of $2,849,139.42.
10.3. Budget to Actual Reports for the Month Ended August 31, 2024
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Budget to
Actual Reports Through the Month Ended August 31, 2024.
10.4. Cash and Investment Reports for the Period Ending August 31, 2024
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Cash and
Investment Reports for the Month Ended August 31, 2024.
10.5. Notice of Exemption for FF-11 Waterline Replacement and Adobe Pressure
Regulating Station Replacement Project
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors consent to filing the Notice of
Exemption (NOE) with the Orange County Clerk Recorder's office for the FF-11
Waterline Replacement and Adobe Pressure Regulating Station Replacement
Project, Job Nos. J- 2024-14 & 21.
10.6. Notice of Exemption for FF-4, FF-7 & FF-12 Fire Flow Enhancement Project
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors consent to filing the Notice of
Exemption (NOE) with the Orange County Clerk Recorder's office for the FF-4,
FF-7 & FF-12 Fire Flow Enhancement Project, Job No. J- 2024-26.
10.7. Notice of Exemption for Box Canyon 16-inch Waterline Improvements Project
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors consent to filing the Notice of
Exemption (NOE) with the Orange County Clerk Recorder's office for the Box
Canyon 16-inch Waterline Improvements Project, Job No. J- 2024-22.
10.8. Notice of Completion for Camino De Bryant Waterline Replacement Phase 1
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve zero dollars final
payment to the contractor and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion for
the Camino De Bryant Waterline Replacement Phase 1 Project, Job No. J-
2023-24
10.9. Notice of Completion for Well 5 Rehabilitation Project
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize staff to file the Notice
of Completion (NOC) for the Well 5 Rehabilitation Project Project, Job No. 2023-
55
10.10. Notice of Completion for Well 19 Rehabilitation Project
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize staff to file the Notice
of Completion (NOC) for the Well 19 Rehabilitation Project Project, Job No.
2023-44
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11. PUBLIC HEARING
11.1. Board of Directors' Compensation
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt Ordinance No. 2024-XX
setting compensation for members of the Board pursuant to Section 20200 et
seq. of the California Water Code and superseding Ordinance No. 2024-01.
The order of the public hearing shall be as follows:
1. Opening of Hearing by Presiding Officer
2. Verification of Notice of Hearing
3. Report by General Manager
4. Comments and Communications from the Public
5. Closing of Hearing by Presiding Officer
6. Board Discussion and Consideration of Action
12. ACTION CALENDAR
This portion of the agenda is for items where staff presentations and Board (or Committee) discussions
are needed prior to formal action.
12.1. Board of Directors Policies and Procedures Manual
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors review the list of organizations in
Section 9.1(B) of the Board of Directors Policies and Procedures Manual for
which Director attendance at sponsored meetings and events is pre-approved
for the purposes of compensation and travel expense reimbursement.
12.2. Award of Contract for Labor and Employment Legal Counsel Services
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors discuss, and subsequently
select a firm to which a contract for labor and employment legal counsel will be
awarded.
12.3. Urban Water Institute Board Chair's Circle Membership
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors consider becoming a founding
member of Urban Water Institute's Board Chair's Circle.
13. DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED
13.1. Developing a Value Proposition for the YLWD
14. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
14.1. Director's Reports
14.2. General Manager's Report
14.3. General Counsel's Report
14.4. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
15. COMMITTEE REPORTS
15.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
DesRoches / Lindsey
15.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
Lindsey / DesRoches
15.3. Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
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Lindsey / Hernandez
15.4. Joint Agency Committee with City of Brea
Barbre / Hernandez
15.5. Joint Agency Committee with Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Hernandez / Barbre
16. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
16.1. Meetings from October 11 - November 30, 2024
17. ADJOURNMENT
17.1. The next regular Board meeting is scheduled Thursday, October 24, 2024 at
8:30 a.m.
Items Distributed to the Board Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting
Non-exempt materials related to open session agenda items that are distributed to a majority of the Board of
Directors (or Committee Members) less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for
public inspection in the lobby of the District’s Administrative building located at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia
CA 92870 during regular business hours. When practical, these materials will also be posted on the District’s
website at https://ylwd.com/. (GC 54957.5)
Accommodations for the Disabled
Requests for disability-related 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) 701-3020 at least 24
hours in advance. (GC 54954.2(a))
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ITEM NO. 9.2.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Yvette Hanna, Senior Engineer
SUBJECT: Request from Manuel Roman, M.D., to discuss (1) Cost and Liabilities
Associated with Potential Easement with Homeowner Near Highland
Reservoir, and (2) Proposed Repositioning of Access Gate Near Highland
Reservoir
BACKGROUND:
Staff received the attached request from Manuel Roman, M.D., to discuss the listed topics. Also
attached is a location map and other associated documents for reference.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Request for Agenda Item
2. YLWD Highland Reservoir Access Road Proposed Paving Project Exhibit
3. PSOMAS Highland Easement Plot
4. Recorded Grant Deed of Easement
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From:Manuel Roman <mroman5300@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, September 30, 2024 2:09 PM
To:Mark Toy
Cc:Annie Alexander; Rosanne Weston; Yvette Hanna; Lang ROMAN
Subject:Re: Board Agenda Item
Good afternoon Mark,
I would like to formally make a request to be added to the agenda for the next Board of Directors Meeting on
October 10th concerning the two topics of my concerns related to the property at 5251 Highland and the
recent board approval of a road expansion on September 12th. First is my concern about the exorbitant cost
and future liabilities of a public agency granting a private entity an easement on 10,000 square feet of public
land. Second is a consideration of the current gate repositioning from the northern portion of the road to the
southern portion with subsequent significant reduction in the scope of the road extension project.
I hope this request, 10 days before the meeting can be honored so that I have sufficient time to speak. Thank
you.
Manuel Roman, M.D.
On Sep 17, 2024, at 1:39 PM, Mark Toy <mtoy@ylwd.com> wrote:
Dr. Roman,
Sir, it was nice speaking with you on the phone.
I’ve cc’d Ms. Annie Alexander (as well as my teammates from engineering for their situational awareness), and
Annie will follow-up with you and share the process where we can formally agendize your topic at one of our
future regular board meetings.
As we discussed, YLWD welcomes your input and looks forward to you presenting to our Board of Directors on
THU, 10 October 2024.
Thank you,
Mark
Mark Toy, P.E.* BC.WRE
General Manager
*Licensed in Arizona and Virginia
mtoy@ylwd.com
Office: (714) 701-3039 | Cell: (714) 737-7041
1717 E. Miraloma Ave., Placentia, CA 92870
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From: Manuel Roman <mroman5300@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:02 AM
To: Mark Toy <mtoy@ylwd.com>
Subject: Board Agenda Item
Good morning Mark Toy,
I attended the last Board Meeting and was cut off in my discussions of 5251 Highland project at exactly three
minutes after having to sit through a near 30 minute presentation on guys leaking water meter. I was advise
his discuss was an agenda item or something for which there was not a restriction. Therefore, I would like to
know what is the process to get my concerns with the current board actions similarly addressed? I would like
an item to the next board meeting through this process. Thank you.
Manuel Roman, M.D., M.B.A.
5300 Highland Ct
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Cell: 952-221-2187
mroman5300@gmail.com
NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY:
This E-mail and any attachment hereto, as well as the information contained in either the E-mail or any
attachment, is privileged and confidential, and intended only for the receipt by, disclosure to and/or use by the
individual or entity to which it is intended to be delivered. If you have received this E-mail in error, please
notify the sender by replying to this message, and delete this E-mail immediately. Unauthorized
use, reproduction, distribution or dissemination, in any manner or amount whatsoever, of this E-mail and
any attachment hereto, or any information contained herein or therein, is strictly prohibited, may result in
severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law.
Manuel Roman, M.D., M.B.A.
5300 Highland Ct
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Cell: 952-221-2187
mroman5300@gmail.com
NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY:
This E-mail and any attachment hereto, as well as the information contained in either the E-mail or any
attachment, is privileged and confidential, and intended only for the receipt by, disclosure to and/or use by the
individual or entity to which it is intended to be delivered. If you have received this E-mail in error, please notify
the sender by replying to this message, and delete this E-mail immediately. Unauthorized use, reproduction,
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penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law.
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ITEM NO. 10.1.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Annie Alexander, Senior Executive Assistant / Board Secretary
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Board of Directors Meetings Held August 8-22, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2024-08-08 - Minutes - BOD Regular Meeting
2. 2024-08-20 - Minutes - BOD Special Meeting
3. 2024-08-22 - Minutes - BOD Regular Meeting
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Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held August 8, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. 1
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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, August 8, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS
Were included on the agenda.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director Hernandez led the pledge.
4. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Trudi DesRoches, President Doug Davert, Assistant General Manager
Tom Lindsey, Vice President Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Brett R. Barbre Lori Thompson, Human Resources and Risk Manager
Gene Hernandez Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Brianna De La Cruz, Public Affairs Specialist
DIRECTORS ABSENT Joanna Gonzalez, Public Affairs Officer
Phil Hawkins Jeff McDonald, Maintenance Superintendent
Alicia Navarro, Assistant Board Secretary
ALSO, PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
5. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA (None)
Assistant General Manager Davert asked Public Affairs Officer Gonzalez to introduce
Aleena Llamas, newly hired Public Affairs Intern.
6. AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS (None)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (None)
8. ACTION CALENDAR
8.1. Cooperative PFAS Pilot Testing at Yorba Linda Water District
Jason Dadakis, Executive Director of Water Quality & Technical Resources at
OCWD, reviewed the results of Phases 1-3 of the pilot study, objectives of and
planned products for testing in Phase 4, and coordination with YLWD. He also
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reviewed the schedule for equipment delivery and setup and the grant
application process.
Director Barbre made a motion, seconded by Director Hernandez, to
authorize staff to transmit a letter of support for OCWD’s application for a
Water Research Foundation Grant to provide financial support for the pilot
study. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 on a roll call vote with Director Hawkins absent.
9. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
9.1.Septic to Sewer Conversion Study Update
Paul Jones, P.E. of Dopudja & Wells Consulting, reviewed key objectives of the
due diligence effort, the scope of work for the study, and the reconciliation of
parcel data. He also reviewed the results of a SWOT analysis, the current
project schedule, and next steps. Discussion touched on assessment districts
and community facilities districts (CFD), historical efforts to form such districts,
and estimated costs for homeowner participation. Mr. Jones will investigate
whether it was possible and advantageous for the City of Yorba Linda to serve
as the lead agency in a CFD for the purposes of this initiative.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Barbre requested to remove Item Nos. 10.1. and 10.7. from the Consent
Calendar for separate action.
Director Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Director Lindsey, to approve the
remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Director Hawkins
absent.
10.2. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize
disbursements in the amount of $7,419,293.02.
10.3.Unaudited Financial Statements for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-24
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Unaudited
Financial Statements for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-24.
10.4.Pre-audit Cash and Investment Reports for the Month Ended June 30, 2024
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Pre-audit
Cash and Investment Reports for the Month Ended June 30, 2024.
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10.5.Directors and General Manager Fees and Expenses Report for Fourth Quarter
of Fiscal Year 2023-24
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors receive and file the Directors
and General Manager Fees and Expenses Report for the Fourth Quarter of
Fiscal Year 2023-24.
10.6.Ratifying Amended Budgeted Positions for the Remainder of Fiscal Year 2024-25
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 2024-XX
ratifying amended budgeted positions for the remainder of Fiscal Year
2024-25.
10.8.Notice of Completion for Main Street Sewer Replacement Project
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize staff to file the Notice
of Completion (NOC) for the Main Street Sewer Replacement Project.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION
10.7.Award of Construction Contract for Camino De Bryant Waterline
Replacement Phase 2
Director Barbre requested a location map for this project and for staff to
include such maps in future agenda reports for these types of projects.
Director Barbre made a motion, seconded by Director Hernandez to award
the Construction Contract for the Camino De Bryant Waterline Replacement
Phase 2 to Ramona, Inc. for $1,005,317.50, Job No. J-2024-32. Motion carried
4-0-0-1 with Director Hawkins absent.
10.1 Minutes of the Board of Directors Meetings Held May 30 – June 27, 2024
Director Barbre requested that the narrative for Item No. 16.2. in the June 27,
2024 meeting minutes be revised to reflect the discussion as to the reasons for
the District’s ballot for OC LAFCO’s election not being cast and how to
prevent it from happening in the future.
General Counsel Gagen responded to questions from Director Barbre
regarding the cost of attorney attendance at the June 13, 2024 Board
meeting and who determined whether attorney attendance was needed. He
also responded to questions from Director Barbre regarding research
performed as to whether a photo featuring the Board in the Water Quality
Report violated FPPC regulations and staff actions in relation to Item No. 13.7.
in the minutes for the June 27, 2024 meeting.
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Director Barbre made a motion, seconded by Director Hernandez, to approve
the minutes with the requested revisions. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Director
Hawkins absent.
11. ACTION CALENDAR CONTINUED
11.1 Amendments to Purchasing Policy
General Counsel Gagen explained the impetus for the proposed
amendments related to the procurement of emergency work and services.
He also noted that while reviewing the Policy, staff and General Counsel had
identified additional proposed amendments for Board consideration.
Discussion followed regarding the proposed amendments and additional
edits requested by the Directors were noted.
Director Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Director Barbre, to adopt
Resolution No. 2024-XX to amend the District’s Purchasing Policy (3010-007-
POL) regarding (1) the definitions of Single Source and Sole Source Purchasing,
(2) the monetary thresholds for signing authority and competitive solicitation,
(3) Multiple Year Contracts, and (4) clarifying edits, including those requested
during the meeting. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 on a roll call vote with Director
Hawkins absent.
11.2.Request for Sponsorship for Santa Ana River Watershed Displays
Staff reviewed the purpose and locations of the displays and other details of
the sponsorship option. Discussion followed regarding the benefits of
sponsorship, potential locations for the display, and alternate methods for
promoting the District’s nexus with the Santa Ana River Watershed.
Director Lindsey made a motion, seconded by Director Hernandez, to move
forward with the $1,960 sponsorship option. Motion carried 3-1-0-1 on a roll call
vote with Director Barbre voting No and Director Hawkins absent.
Staff will come back to the Board when a decision regarding the location of
the display is to be determined.
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1. Request for Proposals for Multiple Year Contracts for Non-Professional Services
(On-Call Construction Services Contracts)
Staff reviewed the need for these types of contracts and the process by which
they would be awarded and managed in compliance with the Purchasing
Policy. President DesRoches requested that the provision for extending a
contract be revised to “up to three years” rather than “three years”.
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Staff will include that language when issuing Request for Proposals for these
types of contracts.
12.2.Developing a Value Proposition for the YLWD
This matter was deferred to a future meeting when the full Board could be
present.
13. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
13.1. Director's Reports
Director Barbre reported on his attendance at the most recent Yorba Linda
City Council meeting wherein addressing the difficulties of obtaining fire
insurance and the need for legislative action were discussed. He requested
the District support the City in this initiative. District staff will reach out to City
staff to coordinate efforts.
Vice President Lindsey requested staff notify OC San that he would be
attending their next Board meeting on behalf of Director Hawkins and to have
the agenda packet provided to him.
13.2. General Manager's Report
Assistant General Manager Davert notified the Board of a scheduled
temporary water shutdown for work related to the Timber Ridge Booster Pump
Station Rehabilitation Project. He also noted that a demonstration of the QR
code project will be highlighted at the upcoming Open House.
President DesRoches requested an update on the status of the
Comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study. Staff will arrange for
a presentation from the consultant at a future Board meeting. Staff also
reviewed planned efforts to notify affected homeowners of the scheduled
water shutdown.
Director Barbre commended staff on their efforts resulting in the District’s
revenue bond rating being upgraded to AAA by Fitch Ratings. He also
requested an agenda item for the Board to consider taking a position on SB
1255 and Proposition 4 and asked staff to identify which dates and Board of
Directors were to be listed on the historical plaque to be installed at Hidden
Hills Booster Pump Station. Director Barbre then requested an agenda item to
review the Board of Directors’ travel approval policy.
13.3.General Counsel’s Report (None)
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13.4.Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
Vice President Lindsey noted that staff would be bringing the audited
financial statements for Fiscal Year 2023-24 at a future Board meeting.
Director Barbre requested an update on the language in the Water Resources
Development Act that would facilitate District access to funding and at a
future time, to discuss with representatives from Dopudja & Wells how much
of the available funding could be utilized for the septic to sewer conversion
initiative. Director Barbre also asked that a copy of the request for corrections
to an article in the Municipal Water Leader be sent to the Board.
14. COMMITTEE REPORTS
14.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
DesRoches / Lindsey
14.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
Lindsey / DesRoches
14.3. Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
Lindsey / Hernandez
14.4. Joint Agency Committee with City of Brea
Barbre / Hernandez
15. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
15.1. Meetings from August 9 – September 30, 2024
16. ADJOURNMENT
16.1. The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m.
Annie Alexander
Recording Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, August 20, 2024, 7:30 a.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS
Were included on the agenda.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President DesRoches led the pledge.
4. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Trudi DesRoches, President Mark Toy, General Manager
Tom Lindsey, Vice President Alicia Navarro, Assistant Board Secretary
Brett R. Barbre
Phil Hawkins
Gene Hernandez
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
5. AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS (None)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (None)
7. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session at 7:31 a.m.
7.1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Section 54957 of the CA Government Code
Title: General Manager
7.2 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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8. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The Board returned from Closed Session at 8:53 a.m. No reportable action was taken.
9. ADJOURNMENT
9.1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 a.m.
Alicia Navarro
Assistant Board Secretary
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Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held August 22, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. 1
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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, August 22, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS
Were included on the agenda.
2. TELECONFERENCE SITE
512 C St NE
Washington DC 20002
3. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice President Lindsey led the pledge.
5. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Trudi DesRoches, President Mark Toy, General Manager
Tom Lindsey, Vice President John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
Brett R. Barbre Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Phil Hawkins Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Lori Thompson, Human Resources and Risk Manager
DIRECTORS ABSENT Joanna Gonzalez, Public Affairs Officer
Gene Hernandez Alicia Navarro, Assistant Board Secretary
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
6. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA (None)
7. AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS (None)
Director Barbre clarified that his participation via teleconference was in accordance
with the standard provisions in the Brown Act and not an AB 2449 request. He
confirmed that he was participating remotely from the teleconference site listed on
the agenda, that the agenda had been posted as required, and that there were no
other persons present at his location.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (None)
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9. ACTION CALENDAR
9.1. Review Proposals for Labor and Employment Legal Counsel Services
Staff reported that all four firms who submitted proposals were determined to
be qualified providers and that matrices comparing their compliance with the
Request for Proposals and proposed fees were included in the agenda
packet.
Director Barbre made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins, to schedule
a Board meeting to interview all four responding firms. Motion carried 4-0-0-1
with Director Hernandez absent.
Staff will assist the Board with scheduling the meeting. Discussion followed
regarding the format of the interviews. The Board determined to mirror the
format utilized for legal counsel services with the meeting beginning at 7:30
a.m. Discussion continued as to whether clarification was needed from some
of the firms regarding the provision of specific services. The Board determined
to make such inquiries during the interviews.
10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.1.Developing a Value Proposition for the YLWD
This matter was deferred to a future meeting when the full Board could be
present.
11. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session at 8:45 a.m.
11.1.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: Orange County Water District, et al. v. 3M Company, et al.
(Orange County Superior Court – Case No. 30-2020-01172419-CU-PL-CXC)
11.2.Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code
Title: General Manager
11.3.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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12. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The Board returned from Closed Session at 9:22 a.m.
General Counsel Gagen reported that in regard to Item No. 11.1., the Board had
voted 4-0-0-1 with Director Hernandez absent, not to object to the TYCO and BASF
settlements and not to opt out of those two settlements.
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 a.m.
Annie Alexander
Recording Secretary
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ITEM NO. 10.2.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Keri Hollon, 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 $2,849,139.42.
BACKGROUND:
Section 31302 of the California Water Code says the District shall pay demands made against it
when the Board of Directors has approved them. Pursuant to law, staff is hereby submitting the list of
disbursements for August 29, 2024, through September 26, 2024, for the Board of Directors’
approval. Items within this disbursement list include:
Ten Highest Expenses for Disbursement
Municipal Water District 498,798.25 Water Deliveries - July 2024
Southern Calif Edison Co. 223,361.89 Electric Charges - August 2024 Various Locations
ACWA/JPIA 146,762.37 Medical & Dental Premium October 2024
Hazen and Sawyer, D.P.C. 102,379.00 J24-22 Box Cyn Waterline Impv Svcs July 2024
General Pump Co., Inc. 93,483.19 J23-55 Well #5 Improvements - Gear Drive Service
City of Anaheim Public Utilities 83,738.66 Electrical Charges August 2024 - Various Locations
Pacific Hydrotech Corporation 66,468.95 J20-37 Timber Ridge Professional Services
Azteca Systems Inc 54,060.00 Cityworks Annual Renewal 9/2024-8/2025
A & Y Asphalt Contractors Inc. 53,650.00 Facilities Slurry Service & Lakeview Paving Repair
Southern Calif Gas Co. 53,365.83 Gas Charges - August 2024 Various Locations
Page 27 of 114
$ 1,376,068.14
Other Routine Invoices $ 651,941.86
Accts Payable Check Total $ 2,028,010.00
Payroll No. 18
Payroll No. 19
$ 405,021.10
$ 416,108.32
Total Disbursements $ 2,849,139.42
A summary of the disbursements is attached.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Cap Sheet for October 10, 2024
2. Check Register for September 12, 2024
3. Credit Card Register for September 12, 2024
4. BOD Credit Card Register for September 12, 2024
5. Check Register for September 26, 2024
Page 28 of 114
CHECK NUMBERS:
9/12/2024 Computer Checks 84856-84931 666,760.82$
9/26/2024 Computer Checks 84937-84999 580,898.47
1,247,659.29$
WIRES:
W090924 Southern Calif Edison Co.585.37$
W091224 Southern Calif Gas Co.53,365.83
W091224A Municipal Water District 498,798.25
W091224B Switch Ltd 741.00
W092324 Southern Calif Edison Co.223,361.89
W092624 American Business Bank 3,498.37
780,350.71$
2,028,010.00$
PAYROLL NO. 18:
Direct Deposits 246,877.00$
Payroll Taxes 72,753.80
EFT -- CalPERS 58,682.31
Third Party Checks 84847-84855 26,707.99
405,021.10$
PAYROLL NO. 19:
Direct Deposits 254,856.92$
Payroll Taxes 76,134.74
EFT -- CalPERS 60,574.70
Third Party Checks 84932-84936 24,541.96
416,108.32$
821,129.42$
2,849,139.42$
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MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 2024
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTE ORDER AT BOARD
================================================================
DISBURSEMENT TOTAL
Summary of Disbursements
October 10, 2024
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OF CHECKS & WIRES
TOTAL OF PAYROLL
Page 29 of 114
Check No.Date Vendor Name Amount Description
84856 09/12/2024 COSTCO UTILITY BILLS 992.91 CUSTOMER REFUND
84857 09/12/2024 OPEN DOOR LABS INC 851.45 CUSTOMER REFUND
84858 09/12/2024 JHT GROUP INC 841.96 CUSTOMER REFUND
84859 09/12/2024 JINGHUA GAO 176.69 CUSTOMER REFUND
84860 09/12/2024 MISSION PAVING & SEALING 3,180.20 CUSTOMER REFUND
84861 09/12/2024 ACWA/JPIA 146,762.37 MEDICAL & DENTAL PREMIUM OCTOBER 2024
84862 09/12/2024 Albert A. Webb Associates 28,498.93 J24-26 FIRE FLOW ENHANCEMENT SERVICES JUNE 2024
84863 09/12/2024 Amazon Capital Services 279.69 IT PHONE SUPPLIES & HAND SANITIZER DISPENSERS
84864 09/12/2024 American Arbitration Association, Inc.1,980.00 J24-12 WELL #22 ARBITRATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
84865 09/12/2024 Annie Alexander 33.79 REIMBURSEMENT - EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FRAMES & BOARD MEETING SUPPLIES
84866 09/12/2024 Vestis Group, Inc.1,242.51 UNIFORM SERVICE
84867 09/12/2024 Ariel Bacani 161.00 REIMBURSEMENT - ACWA WATER EDUCATION SEMINAR
84868 09/12/2024 Azteca Systems Inc 54,060.00 CITYWORKS ANNUAL RENEWAL 9/2024-8/2025
84869 09/12/2024 Boot World Inc.1,174.32 SAFETY BOOTS FOR STAFF
84870 09/12/2024 Brianna De La Cruz 92.03 REIMBURSEMENT - TOUR & DISTRICT BIRTHDAY SUPPLIES
84871 09/12/2024 CalCard US Bank 40,546.78 CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS - AUGUST 2024
84872 09/12/2024 CB Technical 770.00 GIS & CMMS SERVICE JULY & AUGUST 2024
84873 09/12/2024 City Of Placentia 6,287.71 SEWER COLLECTIONS - AUGUST 2024
84874 09/12/2024 Clinical Lab. Of San Bern.4,550.00 WATER QUALITY LAB WORK
84875 09/12/2024 Climatec, LLC 6,943.40 AC UNIT TROUBLESHOOT & CHILLER REPAIR
84876 09/12/2024 Culligan of Santa Ana 9.00 EQUIPMENT PE SOFTENER
84877 09/12/2024 Dell Financial Services LLC 2,066.28 OFFICE 365 SUPPORT
84878 09/12/2024 Diversified Communications Services, Inc.2,134.74 EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY RADIOS
84879 09/12/2024 Easterday Hunter Corporation 4,850.00 JANITORIAL SERVICE - AUGUST 2024
84880 09/12/2024 Eisel Enterprises, Inc.81.89 METER LIDS
84881 09/12/2024 Enthalpy Analytical, Inc.11,865.00 WATER QUALITY TESTING
84882 09/12/2024 Ferguson US Holdings, Inc 195.72 OPERATIONS WORK MATERIAL
84883 09/12/2024 Fuller Truck Accessories 688.21 CAMERA KIT FOR UNIT #247
84884 09/12/2024 Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.22,280.00 CLASS & COMPENSATION STUDY SERVICE
84885 09/12/2024 General Pump Co., Inc.93,483.19 J23-55 WELL #5 GEAR DRIVE SERVICE
84886 09/12/2024 G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc.8,000.00 PAVING REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
84887 09/12/2024 Golden Bell Products 8,135.50 MANHOLE INSECTICIDAL COATING
84888 09/12/2024 Grainger 375.29 MATERIALS FOR SCADA
84889 09/12/2024 G Saenger & Company, LLC 8,750.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - RECRUITMENT
84890 09/12/2024 Hazen and Sawyer, D.P.C.15,761.00 J24-35 WELL #23 SITING STUDY SERVICES
84891 09/12/2024 Hushmand Associates Inc 5,484.00 J20-36 LAKEVIEW RESERVOIR RETENTION WALL SERVICES
84892 09/12/2024 Infosend Inc.2,807.00 BILLING & POSTAGE CUSTOMER BILL
84893 09/12/2024 Jack Doheny Companies Inc 7,965.59 SEWER EQUIPMENT REPAIR & CLEANING TOOLS
84894 09/12/2024 Jackson's Auto Supply - Napa 851.09 BRAKE PARTS FOR UNIT #201 & CABLES FOR UNIT #247
84895 09/12/2024 Jacqueline Segura 113.51 REIMBURSEMENT - MAINTENANCE WORKER INTERVIEW PANEL LUNCH
84896 09/12/2024 John Decriscio 105.00 CERTIFICATE REIMBURSEMENT - DISTRIBUTION 5
84897 09/12/2024 Kidman Gagen Law 26,571.40 LEGAL SERVICES - AUGUST 2024
84898 09/12/2024 Killingsworth Gear 4,345.40 J23-55 WELL #5 GEAR DRIVE SERVICE & INSPECTION
84899 09/12/2024 Lance, Soll & Lunghard LLP 21,030.00 J24-33 FY23-24 YEAR END AUDIT SERVICES
84900 09/12/2024 Leighton Consulting, Inc.1,599.25 J23-49 & J23-52 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - JULY 2024
84901 09/12/2024 Line-X of Orange County 1,200.00 LINER APPLICATION FOR UNITS #251 & 252
84902 09/12/2024 LPR-Laser Printer Repair Co 225.00 ON SITE PRINTER MAINTENANCE
84903 09/12/2024 Mc Fadden-Dale Hardware 295.82 PARTS FOR UNIT #247, SEWER HARDWARE & PRODUCTION REPAIR PARTS
84904 09/12/2024 Mc Master-Carr Supply Co.50.76 TOOLS FOR PRODUCTION
84905 09/12/2024 Minuteman Press 961.24 HANGING DOOR TAGS & BUSINESS CARDS FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS
84906 09/12/2024 Reece Plumbing LAC 2,132.97 PLUMBING REPAIR PARTS
84907 09/12/2024 Murcal, Inc.278.53 CABLES FOR GAS ENGINES
84908 09/12/2024 Nationwide Carrier Services Inc 285.00 LICENSE COST FOR LIGHT TOWER
84909 09/12/2024 Office Solutions 2,729.22 COPY PAPER & PRINTER TONER
84910 09/12/2024 Orange County Sanitation District 1,182.04 J23-34S CAPITAL FACILITY CAPACITY CHARGE
84911 09/12/2024 Orkin Pest Control 533.98 PEST CONTROL
84912 09/12/2024 Perimeter Protection 4,320.00 SECURITY CAMERA HOSTING & MONITORING
84913 09/12/2024 PFM Asset Management LLC 1,500.00 BOND 2022A ANNUAL ARBITRAGE REPORT
84914 09/12/2024 Phil's Arbor Care 19,150.00 TREE TRIMMING - MIRALOMA & HIGHLAND
84915 09/12/2024 Plumbers Depot Inc.2,891.88 SEWER CLEANING NOZZLES REPAIR
84916 09/12/2024 Pollard Water 543.75 VALVE KEY
84917 09/12/2024 Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.142.45 WELDING MATERIALS
84918 09/12/2024 Procure America Inc 641.40 IT COST SAVINGS EFFICIENCIES
84919 09/12/2024 Psomas & Associates 30,140.00 J24-06 & J24-21 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - AUGUST 2024
84920 09/12/2024 R.E. Michel Company, LLC 26.94 AC UNIT MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
84921 09/12/2024 Resource Computer Solutions 23,694.00 SECURITY CAMERA CONFIGURATION & IT CONSULTATION 8/15/24-9/14/24
84922 09/12/2024 Schorr Metals, Inc.27.19 MATERIALS FOR FENCE REPAIRS
84923 09/12/2024 South Coast AQMD 2,662.04 EMISSIONS FEES FOR VALLEY VIEW, PASO FINO & FAIRMONT
84924 09/12/2024 Step Saver Inc 3,216.64 SALT FOR CL2 SYSTEM
84925 09/12/2024 Tetra Tech, Inc.1,240.00 J24-25 WELLS #20, 21 & 22 VFD UPGRADE EVALUATION SERVICES
84926 09/12/2024 The Bee Man 245.00 COLONY ABATEMENTS
84927 09/12/2024 Total Administrative Service Corp (TASC)546.84 FSA ADMIN FEES 10/1/24-12/31/24
84928 09/12/2024 UNUM Life Insurance Co. of America 6,459.68 LIFE,AD&D,STD<D - SEPTEMBER 2024
84929 09/12/2024 Vision Service Plan 2,545.40 VISION SERVICE PLAN - SEPTEMBER 2024
84930 09/12/2024 West Coast Batteries Inc 277.17 BATTERY FOR FORKLIFT
For Checks Dated: 8/29/2024 thru 9/12/2024
Yorba Linda Water District
Check Register
Page 30 of 114
84931 09/12/2024 YO Fire 7,642.08 OPERATIONS WORK MATERIAL
W090924 09/09/2024 Southern Calif Edison Co.585.37 ELECTRIC CHARGES - AUGUST 2024 VARIOUS LOCATIONS
W091224 09/12/2024 Southern Calif Gas Co.53,365.83 GAS CHARGES - AUGUST 2024 VARIOUS LOCATIONS
W091224A 09/12/2024 Municipal Water District 498,798.25 WATER DELIVERIES - JULY 2024
W091224B 09/12/2024 Switch Ltd 741.00 DATA HOSTING CO-LOCATION
1,220,251.27
08/29/2024 PAYROLL - EMPLOYEE DIRECT DEPOSIT 246,877.00
08/29/2024 PAYROLL - PAYROLL TAX PAYMENT 72,753.80
08/29/2024 PAYROLL - CALPERS & TASC 58,682.31
84847 08/29/2024 Allstate 723.77
84848 08/29/2024 Ameritas 1,575.15
84849 08/29/2024 California State Disbursement Unit 665.88
84850 08/29/2024 Colonial Life 88.21
84851 08/29/2024 Lincoln Financial Group 2,463.28
84852 08/29/2024 Midland National 200.00
84853 08/29/2024 Nationwide Retirement Solutions 20,902.69
84854 08/29/2024 Reliance 39.01
84855 08/29/2024 Franchise Tax Board 50.00
405,021.10
Payroll Checks #18
Page 31 of 114
Vendor Name Amount Description
Home Depot 21.40 WIRE PLUG FOR MECHANIC SHOP
Home Depot 5.31 HANGING SIGN FASTENERS
League of California Cities (650.00) REFUND CALCITIES CONFERENCE - G HERNANDEZ
El Farolito 293.34 EMPLOYEE FAREWELL LUNCH - 16 ATTEND
Home Depot 64.46 ELECTRICAL MATERIAL FOR FACILITIES
TransitTalent.Com 145.00 JOB POSTING - CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR
Calif Water Environ Assn (CWEA)121.00 COLLECTIONS 4 CERTIFICATE RENEWAL - J MCDONALD
Southwest Airlines 464.95 FLIGHT - SAME CONFERENCE - M TOY
Hyatt Place Hotels (401.90) REFUND LODGING - SAME CONFERENCE - M TOY
Home Depot 170.03 TOOLS FOR SEWER CREW
Staples Business Advantage 72.16 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Signarama of Anaheim 1,016.31 DECALS FOR DISTRICT VEHICLES
City Electric Supply 97.38 ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES FOR SCADA
Government Finance Officers 350.00 BEST PRACTICE FORUM
Verizon Wireless 3,918.22 VERIZON 5/21/24-6/20/24
ISDOC (Independent Special Dist OC)30.00 ISDOC QUARTERLY LUNCH REGISTRATION - G HERNANDEZ
Orange County Register 1.00 DIGITAL NEWS SUBSCRIPTION FEE
Home Depot 87.28 ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES FOR FACILITIES
Smart & Final 15.80 SAFETY MEETING SUPPLIES
ISDOC (Independent Special Dist OC)30.00 ISDOC LUNCH REGISTRATION - REFUNDED VIA CHECK
Costco 859.46 BREAKROOM SUPPLIES
Public Sector HR Association 400.00 STRATEGIC HR PRACTICAL ANALYTICS TRAINING - V LIM
Buffer, Inc 24.00 SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYTICS
Kennys Donuts 41.25 SAFETY MEETING SUPPLIES
CFA Institute 1,939.00 FINANCIAL ANALYST PROGRAM - P APPEL
Anaheim Convention Center 110.38 SHIRT AND LOGO EMBROIDERY FOR STAFF
ZOOM 55.99 VIRTUAL MEETING FACILITATION SUBSCRIPTION
ZOOM 15.99 VIRTUAL MEETING FACILITATION SUBSCRIPTION
ONLINE Information Services, Inc.195.35 ONLINE UTILITY EXCHANGE & COLLECTION
ONLINE Information Services, Inc.531.10 ONLINE UTILITY EXCHANGE & COLLECTION
Amarith Table 41.05 LUNCH WITH CSMD GENERAL MANAGER - M TOY
Americoat Powder Coating 103.75 POWDER COATING FOR UNIT #250
Schorr Metals, Inc.16.76 ANGLE IRON FOR MECHANIC SHOP
Sunstate Equipment Co 147.80 PROPANE REFILL - FORKLIFT
Home Depot 145.33 TOOLS FOR PRODUCTION
Home Depot 91.08 PARTS FOR UNIT #226
Home Depot 75.52 SOD FOR LANDSCAPE REPAIR
Stefano's Golden Baked Hams 50.38 FAREWELL LUNCH - M TOY, A TOHMEH
Home Depot 39.92 ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES FOR FACILITIES
The Art of Carving Ice, Inc.144.53 ICE FOR TASTE OF YORBA LINDA EVENT
Home Depot 71.02 PRODUCTION HARDWARE SUPPLIES
Home Depot 281.78 TOOLS FOR PRODUCTION REPAIRS
Fratellino's Italian 1,089.75 MEAL FOR 7/30/24 TOWN HALL
Yorba Country Car Wash 38.95 DETAIL FOR UNIT #194
Home Depot 166.14 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAILER SUPPLIES
Bitwarden Inc.192.39 DISTRICT PASSWORD PROGRAM
Home Depot 54.11 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAILER SUPPLIES
YourMembership.com 699.00 JOB POSTING - SENIOR ENGINEER
SSL Guru 158.00 WEBSITE HOSTING PACKAGE
SSL Guru 200.00 WEBSITE HOSTING PACKAGE
AWWA (97.00) WATERLINE & METER SIZING MANUAL RETURN
Cava 140.61 EMPLOYEE FAREWELL LUNCH - 8 ATTEND
ZOOM 15.99 VIRTUAL MEETING FACILITATION SUBSCRIPTION
Kennys Donuts 38.40 SAFETY MEETING SUPPLIES
Smart & Final 197.18 SUPPLIES FOR 7/30/24 TOWN HALL
Michaels Arts & Crafts, Brea #2111 10.76 OFFICE SUPPLIES
12-Sep-24
Cal Card Credit Card
U S Bank
Page 32 of 114
Tustin Awards, Inc.164.32 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD
APPLE 0.99 OFFICE EXPENSE
Southwest Airlines 379.96 TRANSPORTATION - TRI STATE SEMINAR - J DECRISCIO
Southwest Airlines 20.00 TRANSPORTATION - TRI STATE SEMINAR - J DECRISCIO
Southwest Airlines 20.00 TRANSPORTATION - TRI STATE SEMINAR - J DECRISCIO
Reunion Kitchen & Drink 130.06 LUNCH WITH OTHER AGENCY GENERAL MANAGERS - M TOY
Home Depot 54.07 BUCKET & OIL FOR OPERATIONS
Home Depot 442.77 BAGS OF CONCRETE FOR REPAIRS
Harbor Freight Tools 17.19 TOOLS FOR VALVE CREW
The Bollard Shop 29.40 BOLLARD CAPS - SAFETY EQUIPMENT
SSL Guru 399.00 WEBSITE HOSTING PACKAGE
Smart & Final 24.31 SAFETY MEETING SUPPLIES
Urban Water Institute 695.00 UWI CONFERENCE REGISTRATION - G HERNANDEZ
Signarama of Anaheim 101.82 DECALS FOR DISTRICT VEHICLES
Signarama of Anaheim 861.14 DECALS FOR DISTRICT VEHICLES
Orange County Water Assn.30.00 OWCA LUNCHEON REGISTRATION - R WESTON
Kennys Donuts 38.40 SAFETY MEETING SUPPLIES
Spectrum Enterprise 3,982.50 INTERNET & DISTRICT TV SERVICES - JULY 2024
Spectrum Enterprise 1,394.52 INTERNET & DISTRICT TV SERVICES - JULY 2024
Spectrum Enterprise 335.24 INTERNET & DISTRICT TV SERVICES - JULY 2024
Spectrum Enterprise 464.90 INTERNET & DISTRICT TV SERVICES - JULY 2024
John Wiley & Sons, Inc 700.00 JOB POSTING - SENIOR ENGINEER
ACWA-Assn Of Ca Water Agencies 675.00 JOB POSTING - SENIOR ENGINEER
Brown And Caldwell 99.00 JOB POSTING - SENIOR ENGINEER
Brown And Caldwell 200.00 JOB POSTING - SENIOR ENGINEER
Home Depot 27.91 PRODUCTION HARDWARE SUPPLIES
Orange County Water Assn.30.00 OWCA LUNCHEON REGISTRATION - Y HANNA
Marriott Hotels 197.23 LODGING - CSDA CONFERENCE - A NAVARRO
Flower Shop Network 93.54 OFFICE EXPENSE
RSD - Refrigeration Supplies Distributor 410.94 WATER AIR VENTS - AC REPAIR PARTS
Del Taco 56.48 FOOD FOR 5 OT STAFF 8/1/24
Orange County Water Assn.30.00 OWCA LUNCHEON REGISTRATION - M TOY
Adobe 59.99 SOFTWARE LICENSE
Riverside Flower Club 96.69 OFFICE EXPENSE
Madre's Brunch 164.36 NEW EMPLOYEE LUNCH - 6 ATTEND
Starbucks Store 13.75 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - N HOLLON
South Point Hotel 26.16 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - N HOLLON
South Point Hotel 62.78 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - NH, RS, RC
Chevron 48.26 FUEL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - N HOLLON
Carl's Jr Restaurant 7.53 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - J DECRISCIO
South Point Hotel 30.29 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - J DECRISCIO
Home Depot 110.21 PLUMBING REPAIR PARTS
The Bollard Shop 532.91 BOLLARD CAPS - SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Board For Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors 180.00 CALIFORNIA PE LICENSE RENEWAL - E NAKANO
County of Orange Clerk-Recorder 38.00 NOTARY REGISTRATION FEE - A NAVARRO
South Point Hotel 173.92 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - NH, RS, RC, MO
South Point Hotel 27.95 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - NH, RS
South Point Hotel 18.15 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - J DECRISCIO
South Point Hotel 34.60 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - J DECRISCIO
RSD - Refrigeration Supplies Distributor 3,090.86 VALVE FOR CHILLER REPAIR
ZOOM 15.99 VIRTUAL MEETING FACILITATION SUBSCRIPTION
Republic Services #676 689.33 DISPOSAL SERVICE
Belson Outdoors 5,162.72 OUTDOOR TABLES FOR ADMIN PATIO
Government Finance Officers 150.00 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - M TRUJILLO
South Point Hotel 84.23 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - NH, RS
South Point Hotel 46.21 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - NH, RS, RC
Backgrounds Online 246.10 NEW HIRE BACKGROUND CHECK
South Point Hotel 38.40 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - J DECRISCIO
South Point Hotel 23.84 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - J DECRISCIO
UBER 15.97 TRANSPORTATION - FIRO WORKSHOP - M TOY
UBER 9.90 TRANSPORTATION - FIRO WORKSHOP - M TOY
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UBER 10.97 TRANSPORTATION - FIRO WORKSHOP - M TOY
Home Depot 94.53 DRILL BITS FOR FACILITIES
Home Depot 95.11 MATERIAL FOR WELL #1 WALL
Government Finance Officers 150.00 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - S PHUONG
Home Depot 83.44 TOOLS FOR HYDRANT CREW
Subway 30.96 MEAL - TRI STATE SEMINAR - NH, RS
South Point Hotel 265.88 LODGING - TRI SATE SEMINAR - M OSTIZ
South Point Hotel 265.88 LODGING - TRI SATE SEMINAR - N HOLLON
South Point Hotel 265.88 LODGING - TRI SATE SEMINAR - R CUELLAR
South Point Hotel 240.88 LODGING - TRI STATE SEMINAR - J DECRISCIO
John Wayne Airport 68.00 PARKING - TRI STATE SEMINAR - J DECRISCIO
Hyatt Place Hotels 982.28 LODGING - FIRO WORKSHOP - M TOY
UBER 11.93 TRANSPORTATION - FIRO WORKSHOP - M TOY
UBER 10.96 TRANSPORTATION - FIRO WORKSHOP - M TOY
UBER 10.93 TRANSPORTATION - FIRO WORKSHOP - M TOY
South Point Hotel 265.88 LODGING - TRI SATE SEMINAR - R SILVESTRI
Constant Contact 215.65 SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM
ID Wholesaler 35.37 CLEANING KIT FOR ID CARD PRINTER
40,546.78
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Row Labels Vendor Name Document Amount Description
Gene Hernandez League of California Cities (650.00) REFUND CALCITIES CONFERENCE - G HERNANDEZ
Urban Water Institute 695.00 UWI CONFERENCE REGISTRATION - G HERNANDEZ
ISDOC (Independent Special Dist OC)30.00 ISDOC QUARTERLY LUNCH REGISTRATION - G HERNANDEZ
Grand Total
75.00
12-Sep-24
Cal Card Credit Card
Board of Directors
Page 35 of 114
Check No.Date Vendor Name Amount Description
84937 09/26/2024 SHANNON BRADLEY 90.08 CUSTOMER REFUND
84938 09/26/2024 TLC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 372.19 CUSTOMER REFUND
84939 09/26/2024 KIRK MAC DONALD TRUST 910.20 CUSTOMER REFUND
84940 09/26/2024 Airgas Inc 73.48 WELDING SUPPLIES
84941 09/26/2024 Alternative Hose Inc.702.16 HOSE PARTS FOR UNITS #247
84942 09/26/2024 Amazon Capital Services 1,152.29 JANITORIAL MATERIALS, OFFICE SUPPLIES, TOOLS FOR PRODUCTION
84943 09/26/2024 Vestis Group, Inc.342.89 UNIFORM SERVICE
84944 09/26/2024 AT & T - Calnet3 1,350.52 ATT CALNET
84945 09/26/2024 A & Y Asphalt Contractors Inc.53,650.00 FACILITIES SLURRY SERVICE & LAKEVIEW PAVING REPAIR
84946 09/26/2024 B & M Lawn and Garden Inc 188.58 CHAINSAW REPAIR
84947 09/26/2024 BrightView Tree Care Services Inc.3,450.00 MONTHLY LANDSCAPE SERVICE - SEPTEMBER 2024
84948 09/26/2024 Cardlock Fuels System LLC 6,275.26 FUEL 8/16/24-8/31/24
84949 09/26/2024 CDW Government, Inc 11,196.73 VMWARE RENEWAL, HEADSET & CABLES FOR IT
84950 09/26/2024 Chameleon Beverage Company, Inc.5,022.60 BOTTLED WATER WITH LOGO
84951 09/26/2024 CIPO Cloud Software Inc 825.00 CLOUD MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION
84952 09/26/2024 City Of Anaheim - Anaheim Public Utilities 83,738.66 ELECTRICAL CHARGES AUGUST 2024 - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
84953 09/26/2024 Climatec, LLC 19,026.85 AC UNIT CHILLER REPAIR FOR ADMIN BUILDING
84954 09/26/2024 Culligan of Santa Ana 2,273.33 EQUIPMENT PE SOFTENER
84955 09/26/2024 Dell Financial Services LLC 4,392.00 PRO SUPPORT FOR SERVERS
84956 09/26/2024 DocuSign, Inc.2,760.00 E-SIGNATURE SOFTWARE RENEWAL
84957 09/26/2024 Elite Equipment Inc 2,569.04 JACKHAMMER FOR OPERATIONS
84958 09/26/2024 Factory Motor Parts 8,399.11 SPRAY WASH CABINET FOR MECHANIC SHOP
84959 09/26/2024 Ferguson US Holdings, Inc 25,709.94 OPERATIONS WORK MATERIAL
84960 09/26/2024 Fuller Truck Accessories 150.85 BED MAT FOR UNIT #247
84961 09/26/2024 General Pump Co., Inc.11,758.15 J23-55 WELL #5 GEAR DRIVE SERVICE
84962 09/26/2024 GEO Construction 25,907.55 MIRALOMA LANDSCAPE REMODEL
84963 09/26/2024 Grainger 399.79 MATERIALS FOR SCADA
84964 09/26/2024 Haaker Equipment Co.3,076.61 REPAIR FOR UNITS #197 & 241
84965 09/26/2024 Hazen and Sawyer, D.P.C.102,379.00 J24-22 BOX CANYON WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT SERVICES JULY 2024
84966 09/26/2024 Health and Human Resource Center, Inc.127.98 EAP - OCTOBER 2024
84967 09/26/2024 Infosend Inc.10,060.07 BILLING & POSTAGE CUSTOMER BILL
84968 09/26/2024 Killingsworth Gear 23,558.62 HIGHLAND BOOSTER GEAR DRIVE REPAIR
84969 09/26/2024 Kimball Midwest 1,018.82 TOOLS FOR MECHANIC SHOP
84970 09/26/2024 Konica Minolta Business 706.80 COPIER AGREEMENT
84971 09/26/2024 MAP Communications 898.29 AFTER HOURS PHONE SERVICE
84972 09/26/2024 Matt Ostiz 223.70 TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT - TRI STATE SEMINAR
84973 09/26/2024 Mc Fadden-Dale Hardware 292.34 PARTS FOR UNIT #247, TOOLS FOR UNIT #224, FITTINGS FOR WELLS
84974 09/26/2024 Mc Master-Carr Supply Co.30.46 COOLING FAN FOR SCADA
84975 09/26/2024 Michael K. Nunley & Associates 29,220.25 J23-17, J24-20/22/29/59 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AUGUST 2024
84976 09/26/2024 NatPay Online Business Solutions 41.31 DOCULIVERY - AUGUST 2024
84977 09/26/2024 Nicholas A. Hollon 60.00 CERTIFICATE REIMBURSEMENT - TREATMENT 5
84978 09/26/2024 Orange County - HCA 1,987.00 HAZMAT DISCLOSURES FY24/25
84979 09/26/2024 Pacific Hydrotech Corporation 66,468.95 J20-37 TIMBER RIDGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
84980 09/26/2024 Pete's Road Service Inc 204.54 TIRE SERVICE FOR UNIT #210
84981 09/26/2024 Procure America Inc 6,609.05 GAS UTILITY COST SAVINGS EFFICIENCIES
84982 09/26/2024 P.T.I. Sand & Gravel, Inc.1,569.81 ROAD MATERIAL
84983 09/26/2024 Quadient Leasing USA Inc 286.82 LEASE PAYMENT 9/27/24-12/26/24
84984 09/26/2024 Quinn Company 4,175.93 PARTS FOR WELL #5 ENGINE
84985 09/26/2024 Reed Silvestri 106.00 CERTIFICATE REIMBURSEMENT - COLLECTIONS 1
84986 09/26/2024 R.E. Michel Company, LLC 75.21 AC UNIT MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
84987 09/26/2024 Rescue 411 1,005.00 CPR & AED TRAINING COURSE & MATERIALS
84988 09/26/2024 RKI Engineering, LLC 6,840.00 SCADA CONTROL SUPPORT
84989 09/26/2024 Shred Confidential, Inc.79.88 MONTHLY SHRED SERVICE
84990 09/26/2024 So Cal Sandbags Inc.818.00 FILLED SANDBAGS
84991 09/26/2024 South Coast AQMD 707.00 EMISSIONS FEES FOR GREEN CREST
84992 09/26/2024 Step Saver Inc 5,571.38 SALT FOR CL2 SYSTEM
84993 09/26/2024 Sunrise Medical Group 395.00 EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS
84994 09/26/2024 SVT Fleet LLC 1,559.76 WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT FOR UNIT #196
84995 09/26/2024 Underground Service Alert 400.31 NEW TICKET CHARGES & CA STATE FEE
84996 09/26/2024 United Industries 599.92 OPERATIONS PPE & CLEANING SUPPLIES
84997 09/26/2024 UNUM Life Insurance Co. of America 6,472.58 LIFE,AD&D,STD<D - OCTOBER 2024
84998 09/26/2024 USA Blue Book 1,319.83 D-CHLOR TABLETS FOR OPERATIONS
84999 09/26/2024 AVEVA Select California 29,265.00 SCADA SOFTWARE ANNUAL RENEWAL
W092324 09/23/2024 Southern Calif Edison Co.223,361.89 ELECTRIC CHARGES - AUGUST 2024 VARIOUS LOCATIONS
W092624 09/26/2024 American Business Bank 3,498.37 PACIFIC HYDROTECH RETENTION ESCROW HOLDINGS
807,758.73
For Checks Dated: 9/12/2024 thru 9/29/2024
Yorba Linda Water District
Check Register
Page 36 of 114
09/12/2024 PAYROLL - EMPLOYEE DIRECT DEPOSIT 254,856.92
09/12/2024 PAYROLL - PAYROLL TAX PAYMENT 76,134.74
09/12/2024 PAYROLL - CALPERS & TASC 60,574.70
84932 09/12/2024 California State Disbursement Unit 665.88
84933 09/12/2024 Colonial Life 88.21
84934 09/12/2024 Lincoln Financial Group 2,468.03
84935 09/12/2024 Nationwide Retirement Solutions 21,269.84
84936 09/12/2024 Franchise Tax Board 50.00
416,108.32
Payroll Checks #19
Page 37 of 114
ITEM NO. 10.3.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Sophia Phuong, Accounting Supervisor
SUBJECT: Budget to Actual Reports for the Month Ended August 31, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors receive and file the Budget to Actual Reports Through the Month Ended
August 31, 2024.
SUMMARY:
Presented are the Budget to Actual Reports for the Month Ended August 31, 2024 for the District.
For the month ended August 31, 2024, staff is presenting Budget to Actual Reports for the District as
a whole, as well as the individual water and sewer funds.
Cumulative Volumetric Water Revenue, as generated by customer water usage through the month
ending August 31, 2024, reflects an average increase of approximately 14.6% as compared to the
prior year through the same reporting period.
Total Variable Costs results, as reported through the month ending August 31, 2024, reflect an
approximate 11% increase when compared to prior year results for the same reporting period. Use of
groundwater accounts for 83.4% of demand on the water system through this reporting month.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. August Consolidated 2024
2. Water Budget to Actual Aug 2024
3. Variable Cost Graph FY 2024-25
4. Sewer Budget to Actual Aug 2024
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Pre-audit Summary Financial Report
Water & Sewer Funds
Annual YTD Aug YTD YTD Actual Prior Year Prior Year YTD Actual YTD Actual
Budget Budget Actual Actual (Under) Over August Actual Actual (thru vs vs
FY25 FY25 FY25 FY25 YTD Budget FY24 August 2023) PY Actual $ PY Actual %
Revenue (Operating):
Water Revenue (Residential) 21,143,937$ $4,228,787 2,497,540$ 4,176,091$ (52,696)$ 2,230,766$ 3,496,721$ 679,370$ 19.43%
Water Revenue (Commercial & Fire Det.) 2,223,697 444,739 245,897 405,200 (39,539) 231,214 368,515 36,685 9.95%
Water Revenue (Landscape/Irrigation) 5,031,573 1,006,315 676,119 1,104,782 98,467 644,826 966,662 138,120 14.29%
Water Revenue (Service Charge) 17,546,715 2,924,453 1,466,994 2,808,994 (115,459) 1,344,029 2,574,711 234,283 9.10%
Property Taxes - CFC Charges 3,890,245 - 2,114 2,114 2,114 3,275 3,275 (1,161) -35.45%
Sewer Charge Revenue 4,252,641 708,774 349,017 647,490 (61,284) 303,013 562,707 84,783 15.07%
Locke Ranch Assessments 468,797 - 320 320 320 348 1,508 (1,188) -78.78%
Other Operating Revenue 1,995,249 332,542 158,845 311,764 (20,778) 157,736 278,270 33,494 12.04%
Total Operating Revenue: 56,552,854 9,645,609 5,396,846 9,456,755 (188,854) 4,915,207 8,252,369 1,204,386 14.59%
Revenue (Non-Operating):
Interest 1,710,000 285,000 112,301 240,283 (44,717) 137,413 273,415 (33,132) -12.12%
Property Tax 2,564,511 - 3,267 3,267 3,267 4,582 3,422 (155) -4.53%
Other Non-Operating Revenue 864,462 144,077 91,815 187,962 43,885 61,842 180,643 7,319 4.05%
Total Non-Operating Revenue: 5,138,973 429,077 207,383 431,512 2,435 203,837 457,480 (25,968) -5.68%
Total Revenue 61,691,827 10,074,686 5,604,229 9,888,267 (186,419) 5,119,044 8,709,849 1,178,418 13.53%
Expenses (Operating):
Variable Water Costs (G.W., Import & Powe 20,448,201 4,089,640 2,103,589 4,108,493 18,853 1,788,601 3,711,196 397,297 10.71%
Salary Related Expenses 15,201,996 2,338,769 1,443,680 2,012,896 (325,873) 1,338,904 1,791,362 221,534 12.37%
Supplies & Services 10,725,160 1,787,527 686,423 1,252,939 (534,588) 644,450 1,075,357 177,582 16.51%
Total Operating Expenses 46,375,357 8,215,935 4,233,692 7,374,328 (841,607) 3,771,955 6,577,915 796,413 12.11%
Expenses (Non-Operating):
Interest on Long Term Debt 2,513,494 418,916 182,523 365,046 (53,870) 188,477 376,954 (11,908) -3.16%
Other Expense 19,530 3,255 3,000 5,444 2,189 5,800 5,800 (356) -6.14%
Total Non-Operating Expenses: 2,533,024 422,171 185,523 370,490 (51,681) 194,277 382,754 (12,264) -3.20%
Total Expenses 48,908,381 8,638,106 4,419,215 7,744,819 (893,288) 3,966,232 6,960,669 784,149 11.27%
Net Position Before Capital Contributions 12,783,446 1,436,580 1,185,014 2,143,448 706,869 1,152,812 1,749,180 394,268 22.54%
Capital Contributions (Non-Cash - - - - - - - - 0.00%
Transaction GASB 34 Compliant)
Net Position Before Depreciation 12,783,446 1,436,580 1,185,014 2,143,448 706,869 1,152,812 1,749,180 394,268 22.54%
Depreciation & Amortization 9,141,181 1,523,530 887,990 1,775,980 252,450 759,693 1,519,783 256,197 16.86%
Total Net Position 3,642,265$ (86,950)$ 297,024$ 367,468$ 454,419$ 393,119$ 229,397$ 138,071$ 60.19%
(With August 31, 2023 for comparison purposes)
Yorba Linda Water District
For Period Ending August 31, 2024
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Annual YTD Aug YTD YTD Actual Prior Year Prior YTD YTD Actual YTD - CUR
Budget Budget Actual Actual (Under)Over Actual August Actual (thru vs vs
FY25 FY25 FY25 FY25 YTD Budget FY24 August 2024) PY Actual $ PY Actual %
Revenue (Operating):
Water Revenue (Residential) 21,143,937$ 4,228,787$ 2,497,544$ 4,176,095$ (52,692)$ 2,230,766$ 3,496,721$ 679,374$ 19%
Water Revenue (Commercial & Fire Det.) 2,223,697 $444,739 245,897 405,200 (39,539) 231,214 368,515 36,685 10%
Water Revenue (Landscape/Irrigation) 5,031,573 $1,006,315 676,119 1,104,782 98,467 644,826 966,662 138,120 14%
Water Revenue (Service Charge) 17,546,715 2,924,453 1,466,994 2,808,994 (115,459) 1,344,029 2,574,711 234,283 9%
Water Revenue (CFC) 3,890,245 - 2,114 2,114 2,114 3,275 3,275 (1,161) -35%
Other Operating Revenue 1,892,435 315,406 144,380 256,864 (58,542) 127,256 225,150 31,714 14%
Total Operating Revenue: 51,728,602 8,919,700 5,033,048 8,754,049 (165,651) 4,581,366 7,635,034 1,119,015 15%
Revenue (Non-Operating):
Interest 1,444,000 240,667 94,779 205,289 (35,378) 122,683 199,445 5,844 3%
Property Tax 2,564,511 - 3,267 3,267 3,267 4,582 3,422 (155) -5%
Other Non-Operating Revenue 827,358 137,893 83,505 176,996 39,103 63,292 174,205 2,791 2%
Total Non-Operating Revenue: 4,835,869 378,560 181,551 385,552 6,992 190,557 377,072 8,480 2%
Total Revenue 56,564,471 9,298,259 5,214,599 9,139,601 (158,658) 4,771,923 8,012,106 1,127,495 14%
Expenses (Operating):
Variable Water Costs (G.W., Import & Power) 20,448,201 4,089,640 2,103,589 4,108,493 18,853 1,788,601 3,711,196 397,297 11%
Salary Related Expenses 12,769,585 1,964,552 1,224,134 1,707,780 (256,772) 1,149,630 1,532,681 175,099 11%
Supplies & Services:
Communications 243,749 40,625 23,135 30,274 (10,351) 42,394 52,377 (22,103) -42%
Contractual Services 771,552 128,592 45,515 85,706 (42,886) 46,627 94,194 (8,488) -9%
Data Processing 449,854 74,976 64,736 86,508 11,532 14,619 31,959 54,549 171%
Dues & Memberships 107,144 17,857 2,996 5,478 (12,379) 2,822 5,709 (231) -4%
Fees & Permits 424,035 70,673 20,143 60,983 (9,690) 22,457 57,622 3,361 6%
Board Election 102,000 17,000 - - (17,000) - - - 0%
Insurance 446,250 74,375 36,828 73,656 (719) 30,043 58,693 14,963 25%
Materials 2,000,925 333,488 101,766 195,786 (137,702) 67,670 145,117 50,669 35%
District Activities, Emp Recognition 59,411 9,902 3,682 4,911 (4,991) 2,247 2,852 2,059 72%
Maintenance 1,481,505 246,918 125,472 166,442 (80,476) 100,179 109,123 57,319 53%
Non-Capital Equipment 232,605 38,768 11,356 29,041 (9,727) 2,246 10,852 18,189 168%
Office Expense 41,863 6,977 5,479 6,377 (600) 1,095 2,284 4,093 179%
Professional Services 1,939,789 323,298 103,629 204,688 (118,610) 76,845 149,171 55,517 37%
Training 54,939 9,157 2,391 7,052 (2,105) 3,829 3,879 3,173 82%
Travel & Conferences 104,696 17,449 2,597 2,597 (14,852) 3,778 4,551 (1,954) 0%
Uncollectible Accounts 12,750 2,125 - 755 (1,370) 447 (924) 1,679 -182%
Utilities 200,600 33,433 20,122 36,800 3,367 19,496 35,174 1,626 5%
Vehicle Equipment 628,250 104,708 25,491 90,584 (14,124) 163,776 211,870 (121,286) -57%
Supplies & Services Sub-Total 9,301,917 1,550,320 595,338 1,087,638 (462,682) 600,570 974,503 113,135 12%
Total Operating Expenses 42,519,703 7,604,511 3,923,061 6,903,911 (700,600) 3,538,801 6,218,380 685,531 11%
Expenses (Non-Operating):
Interest on Long Term Debt 2,513,494 418,916 182,523 365,046 (53,870) 188,477 376,954 (11,908) -3%
Other Expense 13,405 2,234 3,000 5,444 3,210 5,800 5,800 (356) -6%
Total Non-Operating Expenses: 2,526,899 421,150 185,523 370,490 (50,660) 194,277 382,754 (12,264) -3%
Total Expenses 45,046,602 8,025,661 4,108,584 7,274,401 (751,260) 3,733,078 6,601,134 673,267 10%
Net Position Before Capital Contributions 11,517,869 1,272,598 1,106,015 1,865,200 592,602 1,038,845 1,410,972 454,228 32%
Capital Contributions (Non-Cash Transaction - - - - - - - 0%
GASB 34 Compliant)
Net Position Before Depreciation 11,517,869 1,272,598 1,106,015 1,865,200 592,602 1,038,845 1,410,972 454,228 32%
Depreciation & Amortization 7,602,536 1,267,089 737,687 1,475,374 208,285 634,540 1,269,477 205,897 16%
Total Net Position 3,915,333$ 5,509$ 368,328$ 389,826$ 384,317$ 404,305$ 141,495$ 248,331$ 176%
Yorba Linda Water District
Water Fund
For Period Ending August 31, 2024
(With August 31, 2023 for comparison purposes)
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1,469,440 1,556,303 1,448,941
1,392,832
1,103,786
1,636,877
915,454
1,372,040
1,494,768
1,898,999
2,093,627
2,249,247
2,412,958 2,439,092
2,240,006
1,929,318
1,805,038
1,306,610
1,789,071
1,254,568 1,185,077
1,306,798
1,451,208
1,459,682
1,603,666
1,718,486
1,586,479 1,569,860
1,162,129
954,100
1,430,663
920,261
640,495
1,016,568
1,243,548
1,462,172
1,922,596
1,788,601 1,727,224
1,550,811
1,348,397
1,973,000
931,394
714,271
851,739
1,018,400
1,430,057
2,004,905 2,103,595
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
5-Year Variable Costs Analysis
FY21 Var Costs FY22 Var Costs FY23 Variable Cost FY24 Var Costs FY25 Var Costs
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Annual YTD Aug YTD YTD Actual Prior Year Prior Year YTD Actual YTD - CUR
Budget Budget Actual Actual (Under)Over Actual August Actual (thru vs vs
FY25 FY25 FY25 FY25 YTD Budget FY24 August 2024) PY Actual $ PY Actual %
Revenue (Operating):
Sewer Charge Revenue 4,252,641$ 708,774$ 349,017$ 647,490$ (61,284)$ 303,013$ 562,707$ 84,783$ 15.07%
Locke Ranch Assessments 468,797 - 320 320 320 348 1,508 (1,188) -78.78%
Other Operating Revenue 102,814 17,136 14,465 54,900 37,764 30,480 53,119 1,781 3.35%
Total Operating Revenue: 4,824,252 725,909 363,802 702,710 (23,199) 333,841 617,334 85,376 13.83%
Revenue (Non-Operating):
Interest 266,000 44,333 17,522 34,994 (9,339) 14,730 73,971 (38,977) -52.69%
Other Non-Operating Revenue 37,104 6,184 8,310 10,966 4,782 (1,451) 6,437 4,529 70.36%
Total Non-Operating Revenue: 303,104 50,517 25,832 45,960 (4,557) 13,279 80,408 (34,448) -42.84%
Total Revenue 5,127,356 776,427 389,634 748,670 (27,757) 347,120 697,742 50,928 7.30%
Expenses (Operating):
Salary Related Expenses 2,432,411 374,217 219,546 305,115 (69,102) 189,274 258,680 46,435 17.95%
Supplies & Services:
Communications 36,191 6,032 4,083 5,768 (264) 2,110 5,303 465 8.77%
Contractual Services 106,862 17,810 5,135 10,288 (7,522) 6,995 13,040 (2,752) -21.10%
Data Processing 74,092 12,349 11,424 15,266 2,917 2,580 6,299 8,967 142.36%
Dues & Memberships 18,816 3,136 529 986 (2,150) 498 1,007 (21) -2.09%
Fees & Permits 45,429 7,572 3,171 7,144 (428) 3,377 5,034 2,110 41.91%
Board Election 18,000 3,000 - - (3,000) - - - 0.00%
Insurance 78,750 13,125 6,499 12,998 (127) 5,302 11,267 1,731 15.36%
Materials 69,225 11,538 1,596 3,258 (8,280) 210 18,377 (15,119) -82.27%
District Activities, Emp Recognition 10,484 1,747 650 867 (880) 396 503 364 72.37%
Maintenance 541,795 90,299 18,310 21,940 (68,359) 1,848 2,554 19,386 759.04%
Non-Capital Equipment 90,695 15,116 9,685 18,161 3,045 1,059 3,025 15,136 500.36%
Office Expense 7,387 1,231 967 1,125 (106) 193 403 722 179.16%
Professional Services 157,357 26,226 22,037 27,205 979 6,041 14,105 13,100 92.87%
Training 19,436 3,239 495 6,468 3,229 4,238 5,963 505 8.47%
Travel & Conferences 26,474 4,412 1,988 1,988 (2,424) 1,315 1,434 554 38.63%
Uncollectible Accounts 2,250 375 - 216 (159) 208 (106) 322 -303.77%
Utilities 35,400 5,900 3,551 6,494 594 3,441 6,208 286 4.61%
Vehicle Equipment 84,600 14,100 969 25,132 11,032 4,070 6,438 18,694 290.37%
Supplies & Services Sub-Total 1,423,243 237,207 91,089 165,304 (71,903) 43,881 100,854 64,450 63.90%
Total Operating Expenses 3,855,654 611,424 310,635 470,419 (141,005) 233,155 359,534 110,885 30.84%
Expenses (Non-Operating):
Other Expense 6,125 1,021 - - (1,021) - - - #DIV/0!
Total Non-Operating Expenses: 6,125 1,021 - - (1,021) - - - #DIV/0!
Total Expenses 3,861,779 612,445 310,635 470,419 (142,026) 233,155 359,534 110,885 30.84%
Net Position Before Capital Contributions 1,265,577 163,981 78,999 278,251 114,270 113,965 338,208 (59,957) -17.73%
Capital Contributions (Non-Cash Transaction - - - - - - - - - -
GASB 34 Compliant)
Net Position Before Depreciation 1,265,577 163,981 78,999 278,251 114,270 113,965 338,208 (59,957) -17.73%
Depreciation & Amortization 1,538,645 256,441 150,303 300,606 44,165 125,153 250,306 50,300 20.10%
Total Net Position (273,068)$ (92,459)$ (71,304)$ (22,355)$ 70,104$ (11,188)$ 87,902$ (110,257)$ 125.43%
Yorba Linda Water District
Sewer Fund
For Period Ending August 31, 2024
(With August 31, 2023 for comparison purposes)
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ITEM NO. 10.4.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
Sophia Phuong, Accounting Supervisor
SUBJECT: Cash and Investment Reports for the Period Ending August 31, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors receive and file the Cash and Investment Reports for the Month Ended
August 31, 2024.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 530607, et. seq., requires the person delegated to invest funds to make a
monthly report of investments to the legislative body.
The Cash & Investment Portfolio Report presents the market value and percent yield for all District
investments by institution. The Cash & Investment Summary Report includes budget and actual
interest and average term portfolio information as well as market value broken out by reserve
categories. The Fair Value Measurement Report categorizes investments by the fair value hierarchy
established by generally accepted accounting principles.
The average portfolio yield for the month ended August 31, 2024 is 5.04%
The District's Total Cash and Investment balance as of August 31, 2024 resulted in an overall net
decrease from that of July 31, 2024 by approximately $789,000. This decrease is predominantly due
to the negative net result of cash inflows and outflows in the Operating Funds by approximately
$355,045 and a drawdown of $434,285 from the Revenue Bond Series 2022A Acquisition account at
US Bank to reimburse the District for qualifying capital expenses.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Cash and Investment Portfolio Report Aug 24
2. Investment Balances by Category Aug 24
3. Cash and Investment Summary Report Aug 2024
4. Revenue Bonds Series 2022A Activity and Spenddown Target FY25
5. PARS Contributions Reconciliation FY25
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Market %Date of Percent
Value Par of Total Institution Maturity Yield
Checking Account:
1,559,914$ 1,559,914$ Wells Fargo Bank
1,559,914$ 1,559,914$ 2.47% Total 0.00%
Depository Account
355,084$ 355,084 US Bank Depository Account (Lennar - Cielo Vista Dev)0.00%
355,084$ 355,084$ 0.56% 0.00%
Money Market Accounts:
458,553$ 458,553$ US Bank (2017A & 2022A Revenue Bonds) 4.92%
4,702,807 4,702,807 US Bank (Money Market) 4.98%
1,815,899 1,815,899 Wells Fargo Bank - Sweep Account 4.79%
1,407,722 1,407,722 Public Agency Retirement Svcs. (PARS) 6.75%
8,384,981$ 8,384,981$ 13.27% Total 6.29%
California Asset Mgmt. Program Term Investments:
20,500,000$ 20,500,000$ CAMP (Investment Fund) 5.43%
20,500,000$ 20,500,000$ 32.44% 5.43%
US Treasury Notes
800,000 800,000 US Treasury Note 8/31/2024 1.88%
799,360 800,000 US Treasury Note 9/30/2024 4.26%
798,856 800,000 US Treasury Note 10/31/2024 4.39%
809,036 810,000 US Treasury Note 11/30/2024 4.51%
807,870 810,000 US Treasury Note 12/31/2024 4.27%
812,311 815,000 US Treasury Note 1/31/2025 4.14%
809,376 810,000 US Treasury Note 2/28/2025 4.64%
806,193 810,000 US Treasury Note 3/31/2025 3.90%
775,957 785,000 US Treasury Note 4/30/2025 2.92%
7,218,958$ 7,240,000$ 11.42% Total 3.88%
Pooled Investment Accounts:
10,476,431$ 10,476,431$ Local Agency Investment Fund 4.58%
14,696,308 14,696,308 CAMP (Liquidity Fund) 5.34%
25,172,739$ 25,172,739$ 39.84% 5.02%
63,191,677$ 63,212,719$ 100% Total Investments 5.04%
Per Government Code requirements, the Investment Report is in compliance with the Yorba
Linda Water District's Investment Policy, and there are adequate funds available to meet
budgeted and actual expenditures for the next six months.
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8/31/24
Yorba Linda Water District
Cash & Investment Portfolio Report
August 31, 2024
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Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
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Checking Account:1,559,914$ 2.47%
Money Market Accounts:8,384,981$ 13.27%
US Treasury Notes:7,218,958$ 11.42%
CAMP Term Investments:20,500,000$ 32.44%
Pooled Investment Accounts:25,172,739$ 39.84%
Depository Account 355,084$ 0.56%
Total 63,191,677$ 100.00%
Checking Account:
2.47%
Money Market
Accounts:
13.27%
US Treasury Note
11.42%
CAMP Term
Investments:
32.44%
Pooled Investment
Accounts:
39.84%
Depository
Account
0.56%
INVESTMENT BY CATEGORY BALANCES (AS OF 8312024)
Checking Account:
Money Market Accounts:
US Treasury Notes:
CAMP Term Investments:
Pooled Investment Accounts:
Depository Account
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Below is a chart summarizing the yields as well as terms and maturities for the month of August 2024:
Average # of
Month Portfolio Days to
of 2024 Yield Maturity
August 5.04% 1
Below are charts comparing operating fund interest for current and prior fiscal years.
Actual Interest 8/31/2023 8/31/2024
Monthly - August 137,413$ 112,301$
Year-to-Date 273,415$ 240,283$
Budget 2023/2024 2024/2025
Interest Budget, August YTD 165,800$ 285,000$
Interest Budget, Annual 994,800$ 1,710,000$
Interest earned on investments is recorded in the fund that owns the investment.
The distribution of investments in the portfolio both in dollars and as a percentage of the total portfolio by funds
is as follows:
The table below displays the District's Cash and Investment balance o f $63.1 million which is allocated between the established
reserve funds, Wells Fargo Checking Account, and restricted funds held at U.S. Bank for current Bond transactions and PARS for
the pension/OPEB transactions. The estimated number of Days in Cash, based on the preliminary unaudited statements, are 367
for the Un-Restricted Water Reserve and 814 for the Un-Restricted Sewer Reserve balances, as of August 31, 2024.
July 2024 % Alloc August 2024 % Alloc
Fund Description Balance 7/31/2024 Balance 8/31/2024
Water Operating Reserve 19,173,670$ 51.48% 19,341,129$ 37.06%
Water Emergency Reserve 7,866,843 14.14% 7,868,121 15.08%
Water Capital Project Reserve 11,198,081 10.10% 10,986,830 21.05%
Rate Stabilization Reserve 4,575,355 8.22% 4,580,758 8.78%
Un-Restricted Water Reserve Balance 42,813,949$ 42,776,838$
Conservation Reserve 82,085$ 0.15% 82,089$ 0.16%
Employee Liability Reserve 732,180 0.60% 732,190 1.40%
Restricted Reserve Balance 814,265$ 814,279$
Sewer Operating Reserve 2,113,680$ 5.90% 2,167,513$ 4.15%
Sewer Emergency Reserve 2,144,189 3.84% 2,153,097 4.13%
Sewer Capital Project Reserve 4,325,271 5.58% 4,279,720 8.20%
Un-Restricted Sewer Reserve Balance 8,583,140$ 8,600,329$
Total Reserve Balances 52,211,355$ 100.00% 52,191,446$ 100.00%
Water Operating - General 1,138,311 870,345
Sewer Operating 793,075 689,568
1,931,386 1,559,913
Rev. Bond 2017A-Principal & Interest 300 301
Rev. Bond 2022A - Acquisition & COI 8,098,400 7,677,210
Depository Account - Lennar - Cielo Vista Dev 355,084 355,084
Public Agency Retirement Svc. -PARS (Restricted)1,384,482 1,407,722
Total Cash and Investments 63,981,007$ 63,191,677$
Cash & Investment Summary Comparison Between Current and Previous Month
Wells Fargo Bank Checking
US Bank Held (Restricted)
YLWD Cash & Investment Summary Report
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Date Description Amount
07/28/22 Beginning Balance $30,000,000
08/01/22 Requisition #1 Paydown Bank of America Revolving Line of Credit ($5,743,751)
Subtotal of Bond Proceeds for YLWD CIP $24,256,249
09/28/22 Requisition #2 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($2,725,606)
10/27/22 Requisition #3 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($391,170)
11/29/22 Requisition #4 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($201,714)
01/27/23 Requisition #5 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($167,104)
03/28/23 Requisition #6 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($849,529)
04/26/23 Requisition #7 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($121,844)
05/22/23 Requisition #8 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($1,125,195)
06/26/23 Requisition #9 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($496,613)
07/31/23 Requisition #10 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($1,455,452)
09/07/23 Requisition #11 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($2,346,194)
09/28/23 Requisition #12 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($758,552)
10/26/23 Requisition #13 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($618,807)
11/22/23 Requisition #14 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($1,011,214)
12/21/23 Requisition #15 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($1,196,625)
01/30/24 Requisition #16 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($23,992)
02/23/24 Requisition #17 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($545,990)
03/27/24 Requisition #18 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($1,585,070)
04/23/24 Requisition #19 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($84,992)
05/29/24 Requisition #20 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($1,275,573)
08/19/24 Requisition #21 Reimburse District for eligible construction costs ($434,285)
Available Balance of Target Spenddown as of August 31, 2024 $6,840,727
Yorba Linda Water District Financing Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A
Activity Summary as of August 31, 2024
$6,840,727
28%
$17,415,521
72%
Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A Use of Funds to Meet Spenddown
Target by July 28, 2025
Available Balance as of Reporting Date Total Spenddown to Date
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Transaction
Date Transaction Description
Water Operating
Pension Water Operating OPEB
Sewer Operating
Pension
Sewer Operating
OPEB Account Total
Beginning Balance as of 7/1/24 896,288.06 343,647.16 92,830.61 20,712.59 1,353,478.42
7/31/2024 Management Fees (434.58) (166.62) (45.01) (10.04)1,352,822.17
7/31/2024 Investment Gain/(Loss) 20,965.48 8,038.40 2,171.44 484.50 1,384,481.99
8/31/2024 Management Fees (439.67) (168.58) (45.54) (10.16)1,383,818.04
8/31/2024 Investment Gain/(Loss) 15,829.66 6,069.27 1,639.51 365.81 1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
1,407,722.29
Account Balance by Account Type 932,208.95 357,419.63 96,551.01 21,542.70 1,407,722.29$
66.22% 25.39% 6.86% 1.53% 100%
Pension OPEB Total
Initial Contribution as of 12/28/2017 247,599.00$ 247,599.00
Additional Contribution 6/26/19 1,105,248.00$ 587,339.00 1,692,587.00
Total Contributions 1,940,186.00
Total Distribution to CalPERS (631,392.00)$ (631,392.00)
Total Distribution to YLWD (337,936.88)$ (337,936.88)
Total Gain (or Loss) from Inception 338,091.05$ 145,245.70 483,336.75
Total Management Fees from Inception (30,786.09)$ (15,685.49) (46,471.58)
Balance as of 9/31/2024 1,028,759.96$ 378,962.33$ 1,407,722.29$
PARS (Public Agency Retirement Services) Funding Summary for August 31, 2024
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ITEM NO. 10.5.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Ethan Nakano, Senior Engineer
SUBJECT: Notice of Exemption for FF-11 Waterline Replacement and Adobe
Pressure Regulating Station Replacement Project
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors consent to filing the Notice of Exemption (NOE) with the Orange County
Clerk Recorder's office for the FF-11 Waterline Replacement and Adobe Pressure Regulating Station
Replacement Project, Job Nos. J- 2024-14 & 21.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted: N/A
Job Nos: J-2024-14 & 21
BACKGROUND:
The project involves the replacement of approximately 2,200 feet of water main. The existing water
main is an 8” diameter pipe and will be replaced with a 12” diameter pipe. The purpose of upsizing
the existing water main is to enhance fire protection for this area. This fire flow enhancement project
was identified in the District's 2023 Water Master Plan. The project also involves the abandonment
and replacement of the Adobe Pressure Regulating Station. Due to the poor condition of the existing
station, District staff have identified the need for replacement.
Before the District can move forward with the construction of the waterline and pressure regulating
station, the District is required to comply with CEQA requirements. CEQA requires public agencies to
consider the environmental consequences of their discretionary actions. CEQA is intended to inform
government decision-makers and the public about the potential environmental effects of proposed
activities and to prevent significant, avoidable environmental damage. Pursuant to Section 15367 of
the CEQA Statute and Guidelines, the District is the lead agency for the proposed project. The lead
agency must determine whether the project is exempt from CEQA. Engineering staff have determined
that this project is exempt from CEQA and a Notice of Exemption has been prepared.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES:
G1 2A - Comply with all regulatory requirements (e.g. water quality, environmental, backflow).; G1 3A
- Develop/Implement Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
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LOCATION MAP:
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ITEM NO. 10.6.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Reza Afshar, Principal Engineer
SUBJECT: Notice of Exemption for FF-4, FF-7 & FF-12 Fire Flow Enhancement
Project
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors consent to filing the Notice of Exemption (NOE) with the Orange County
Clerk Recorder's office for the FF-4, FF-7 & FF-12 Fire Flow Enhancement Project, Job No. J- 2024-
26.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted: N/A
BACKGROUND:
The District’s Water Master Plan has identified potential projects to improve fire flow in various areas
within the District’s service area. The District owns and maintains existing 6-inch waterlines that are
located within Mandarin Ln, Shinnyo-En, Villa Terrace and Vallecito Ln, Avolinda Dr and Camela St
in the City of Yorba Linda which have been prioritized for replacement in FY 24-25. These existing
waterlines will be replaced with 8-inch or 10-inch waterlines according to the Water Master Plan
recommendations to enhance fire flow in the areas they serve and allow for continuation of water
service in the existing residential areas, without providing for expanded service. Approximately 2,650
linear feet of 6-inch waterlines will be replaced.
Before the District can move forward with installation of the waterline, the District is required to
comply with CEQA requirements. CEQA requires public agencies to consider the environmental
consequences of their discretionary actions. CEQA is intended to inform government decision-
makers and the public about the potential environmental effects of proposed activities and to prevent
significant, avoidable environmental damage. Pursuant to Section 15367 of the CEQA Statute and
Guidelines, the District is the lead agency for the proposed project. The lead agency must determine
whether the project is exempt from CEQA. Engineering staff have determined that this project is
exempt from CEQA and a Notice of Exemption has been prepared.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION:
On May 30, 2024, the Board approved the 5-Year CIP Schedule which includes funding for waterline
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projects
REVIEWED BY GENERAL COUNSEL: No
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES:
G1 2A - Comply with all regulatory requirements (e.g. water quality, environmental, backflow)
G1 3A - Develop/implement Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Locations Map
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FF-4
Approximately 500 feet
of existing 6" ACP to be
replaced with 8" PVC
C900
FF-12
Approximately 840
feet of existing 6"
ACP to be replaced
with 8" PVC C900
(YLWD Easement
within Private
Roads)
FF-12
Approximately 645
feet of existing 6"
ACP to be replaced
with 8" PVC C900
FF-7
Approximately 665 feet
of existing 6" ACP to
be replaced with 10"
PVC C900
(YLWD Easement
within Private Roads)
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ITEM NO. 10.7.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Reza Afshar, Principal Engineer
SUBJECT: Notice of Exemption for Box Canyon 16-inch Waterline Improvements
Project
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors consent to filing the Notice of Exemption (NOE) with the Orange County
Clerk Recorder's office for the Box Canyon 16-inch Waterline Improvements Project, Job No. J-
2024-22.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted: N/A
Job No.: J-2024-22
BACKGROUND:
The District owns and maintains a 16-inch cement mortar lined and coated steel waterline that is
located on Copper Canyon Road and the hillside from Via Lomas De Yorba Way to Ave De Michelle
in the City of Yorba Linda. The existing 16-inch waterline has had two recent breaks, with one
occurring in late October of 2023 and the other shortly thereafter in November of 2023. The distance
between the two breaks was approximately 50 feet. District staff was able to perform CCTV video
inspection on 1,160 linear feet of the waterline. The results of the video inspection indicated a high
potential of future breaks. Approximately 1,980 linear feet of the 16-inch waterline will have to be
rehabilitated. In addition, the District owns and maintains a 24-inch cement mortar lined and coated
waterline that runs parallel to the existing 16-inch waterline. These two waterlines are within different
zones and the District is planning on re-configuring the connection between them to make them
redundant to each other, should the need arise in the future.
Before the District can move forward with installation of the waterline, the District is required to
comply with CEQA requirements. CEQA requires public agencies to consider the environmental
consequences of their discretionary actions. CEQA is intended to inform government decision-
makers and the public about the potential environmental effects of proposed activities and to prevent
significant, avoidable environmental damage. Pursuant to Section 15367 of the CEQA Statute and
Guidelines, the District is the lead agency for the proposed project. The lead agency must determine
whether the project is exempt from CEQA. Engineering staff have determined that this project is
exempt from CEQA and a Notice of Exemption has been prepared.
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PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION:
On May 30, 2024, the Board approved the 5-Year CIP Schedule which includes funding for waterline
projects
REVIEWED BY GENERAL COUNSEL: No
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES:
G1 2A - Comply with all regulatory requirements (e.g. water quality, environmental, backflow); and
G1 3A - Develop/implement Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
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Source: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, and the GIS User Community
Mainline
YLWD
Other Agency
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Reservoir
Pump Station
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Active
Parcel Construction
Under Construction
Under Warranty
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Local
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Arterial B
Arterial C
April 16, 2024
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Exhibit A - Location Map
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CCTV access point
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ITEM NO. 10.8.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Reza Afshar, Principal Engineer
SUBJECT: Notice of Completion for Camino De Bryant Waterline Replacement
Phase 1
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors approve zero dollars final payment to the contractor and authorize staff to
file the Notice of Completion for the Camino De Bryant Waterline Replacement Phase 1 Project, Job
No. J-2023-24
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted: Yes
Funding Source: Bond Proceeds
Total Construction Budget: $1,500,830.10
Job Number: J-2023-24
Final Construction Cost: $1,374,123.62
BACKGROUND:
As part of the District’s continuing Rehabilitation and replacement (R&R) Program to replace or
rehabilitate aging infrastructure, waterline improvements are planned for the Camino De Bryant area,
which is located on the east side of the District's service area. The existing waterlines in this area
were installed in 1990. Despite having an estimated useful life of 70 years, these Ductile Iron Pipes
have been failing prematurely due to severe corrosion. These pipelines are included in the 2018
Assets Management Plan for replacement. For the first phase of this project, approximately 2,315 LF
of pipes that were in high-pressure areas and had a history of leaks were replaced.
Additionally, one of the District's on-call geotechnical consultants collected soil and pipe samples
during the construction of this phase of the project to study the root cause of the problem to
determine if it is possible to mitigate corrosion issues for the remining pipelines in this area. The
corrosion engineer determined that the soil is very corrosive to copper and the copper service lines
are directly connected to the ductile iron pipes. The copper service lines use ductile iron pipe as a
sacrificial anode to defend themselves and that is the primary issue causing significant corrosion for
the ductile iron pipes. Moreover, the polywrap used in the original installation appears to have
allowed water intrusion which (1) allowed intrusion of dissolved salts from the soil to saturate any
voids between the polywrap and the pipe surface, creating electrical continuity with the soil and (2)
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made the area between the polywrap and pipe an environment for multiple corrosive bacteria types
to thrive which resulted in an accelerated rate of corrosion since the bacteria’ waste products formed
sulfuric acid in that environment. Due to the significant damage to the pipes and the high cost of
mitigation the study recommended replacing the ductile iron pipes in this area with PVC pipes and
wax taping of metallic surfaces.
Since the District paid all contractor invoices and there are no invoices pending, staff recommends
zero dollars as the final payment for this project.
The City will be conducting paving near the project area. The District has elected to pay the City to
complete its paving restoration work as part of the City's paving program for the Not-to-Exceed
amount of $34,715.34. The actual cost will be determined once the City’s contractor has completed
the work.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION:
On January 11, 2024, the Board approved award of construction contract to T.E. Roberts in the
amount of $1,500,830.10. On November 21, 2023, the Board approved filing the CEQA Notice of
Exemption for this project.
REVIEWED BY GENERAL COUNSEL: No
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES:
G1 4B - Address infrastructure needs by updating/implementing the Capital Improvement Plan; and
G1 6B - Provide a sustainable, adequate water supply by maintaining distribution system and its
capability to provide 100% groundwater and/or import water to the entire service area.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
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ITEM NO. 10.9.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Reza Afshar, Principal Engineer
SUBJECT: Notice of Completion for Well 5 Rehabilitation Project
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Well 5
Rehabilitation Project Project, Job No. 2023-55
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted: Yes
Funding Source: Bond Proceeds
Total Construction Budget: $200,000
Job Number: J-2023-55
Final Construction Cost: $160,931.94, Not including procurement cost of Heat Exchanger and Gear
Drive.
BACKGROUND:
After completion of the PFAS treatment plant, the wells at District Headquarters were negatively
affected by changes in hydraulics. When wells located by the OCWD recharge basins are operating
at the same time as wells at Headquarters, the capacities of the wells at Headquarters decrease. The
District is systematically evaluating wells to identify improvements to restore capacity. The
rehabilitation of Well 5 at District Headquarters was critical to ensuring water supply resiliency. Well
No. 5 was not producing at its intended capacity due to hydraulic parameters which were not
compatible with other wells. To resolve this issue, staff utilized one of our on-call consultants, Tetra
Tech, to analyze our wells when operating at the same time and provide recommendations for
improvements at Well 5 so it will produce more efficiently. On February 28, 2024, the District
executed a contract on a Time and Material basis with a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 with
General Pump Company and issued a Notice to Proceed (NTP) the same day. The work was
completed on September 5, 2024.
Since the District paid all contractor invoices and there are no invoices pending, District staff
recommends zero dollars as the final payment for this project.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION:
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On March 14, 2024, the Board ratified the Emergency Procurement for Well 5 Rehabilitation Project
in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000. On March 14, 2024, the Board approved filing the CEQA
Notice of Exemption for this project.
REVIEWED BY GENERAL COUNSEL: No
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES:
G1 6B - Provide a sustainable, adequate water supply by maintaining distribution system and its
capability to provide 100% groundwater and/or import water to the entire service area.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
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Building
Water Softener
Chemical Injector
October 1, 2024 0 0.01 0.030.01 mi
0 0.03 0.050.01 km
1:1,128
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ITEM NO. 10.10.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Reza Afshar, Principal Engineer
SUBJECT: Notice of Completion for Well 19 Rehabilitation Project
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Well 19
Rehabilitation Project, Job No. 2023-44
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted: Yes
Funding Source: Bond Proceeds
Total Construction Budget (Phase 1 & 2): $258,527
Job Number: J-2023-44
Final Construction Cost (Phase 1 & 2): $245,241.97
BACKGROUND:
After completion of the PFAS treatment plant, the wells at District Headquarters were negatively
affected by changes in hydraulics. When wells located by the OCWD recharge basins are operating
at the same time as wells at Headquarters, the capacities of the wells at Headquarters decrease. The
District is systematically evaluating wells to identify improvements to restore capacity. The
rehabilitation of Well 19 at District Headquarters was critical to ensuring water supply resiliency. Well
No. 19 was not producing at its intended capacity due to hydraulic parameters which were not
compatible with other wells. To resolve this issue, staff utilized one of our on-call consultants, Tetra
Tech, to analyze our wells when operating at the same time and provide recommendations for
improvements at Well 19 so it will produce more efficiently. On April 11, 2024 the Board authorized
staff to execute an agreement with General Pump Company for the second phase of this project.
General Pump completed the work in July and the well was placed in service on July 23, 2024.
The rehabilitation work for Well 19, Job No. 2023-44, has been completed. The work included,
among other things, the installation of a new pump, replacement of the damaged parts, and dropping
the pump setting from 220 feet below ground surface to 270 feet below ground surface.
Since the District paid all contractor invoices and there are no invoices pending, District staff
recommends zero dollars as the final payment for this project.
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Submitted for consideration a request for authorization to file the Notice of Completion for the project.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION:
On April 11, 2024, the Board authorized execution of a contract with General Pump Company for
Phase 2 of the project in the amount of $232,427. On March 14, 2024, the Board approved filing the
CEQA Notice of Exemption for this project.
REVIEWED BY GENERAL COUNSEL: No
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES:
G1 6B - Provide a sustainable, adequate water supply by maintaining distribution system and its
capability to provide 100% groundwater and/or import water to the entire service area.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
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Building
Water Softener
Chemical Injector
October 1, 2024 0 0.01 0.030.01 mi
0 0.03 0.050.01 km
1:1,128
Well 19
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ITEM NO. 11.1.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Annie Alexander, Senior Executive Assistant / Board Secretary
SUBJECT: Board of Directors' Compensation
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors adopt Ordinance No. 2024-XX setting compensation for members of the
Board pursuant to Section 20200 et seq. of the California Water Code and superseding Ordinance
No. 2024-01.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budget for FY25: $90,000
Expended FY24 as of 06/30/24: $64,470
Expended FY23 as of 06/30/23: $65,100
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with California Water Code Sections 20201-20202, the amount of compensation for
members of the Board of Directors is currently set at $157.50 per day for each day's service
rendered on the District's behalf, not to exceed ten (10) days per calendar month. Section 20202
also allows for an increase in the amount of compensation up to 5% for each calendar year following
the operative date of the last adjustment.
At the February 4, 2024 meeting, the Board took action to conduct a public hearing each calendar
year to consider increasing Director compensation effective January 1, beginning January 1, 2025, in
an amount equal to cost of living adjustment (COLA) percentages provided to District employees, not
to exceed five percent (5%). District employees were provided a COLA to their base salary of four
percent (4%) effective July 1, 2024.
Accordingly, this public hearing has been scheduled and noticed to facilitate Board consideration of a
four percent (4) increase in Director compensation from $157.50 to $163.80 per day effective
January 1, 2025. Pursuant to Water Code Section 20203 and Government Code Section 6066, the
notice of this hearing was published in a newspaper of general circulation on Thursday, September
26, 2024 and Thursday, October 3, 2024. The notice was also posted in the District's lobby and
website.
Attached is a listing of compensation rates of other Orange County water agencies for comparison.
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REVIEWED BY GENERAL COUNSEL: Yes
ATTACHMENTS:
1. BOD Compensation Survey
2. Ordinance No. 2024-XX - Director Compensation
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS PER DIEM SURVEY
As of September 16, 2024
Agency Per Diem Meeting Effective Date
Maximum
Meetings
Per Month
East Orange County Water District* $175.00 December 2021 10
El Toro Water District $219.00 March 2018 10
Irvine Ranch Water District $331.00 January 2024 10
Laguna Beach Water District $392.00/Mo Not Available N/A
Mesa Water District $352.00 July 2023 10
Moulton Niguel Water District $294.00 April 2024 10
Municipal Water of Orange County $327.43 January 2020 10
Orange County Water District $330.75 October 2023 10
Santa Margarita Water District $324.00 August 2023 10
Serrano Water District $100.00 Not Available 8
South Coast Water District $310.00 May 2024 10
Yorba Linda Water District $157.50 April 2024 10
*Not all Directors accept payment.
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Ordinance No. 2024-XX Setting Compensation for Members of the Board 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-XX
ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
SETTING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
PURSUANT TO SECTION 20200 ET SEQ. OF THE
CALIFORNIA WATER CODE AND SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-01
WHEREAS,the Yorba Linda Water District is organized and operates under
authority of the County Water District Act, Division 12, commencing
with Section 30000 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, California Water Code Section 20202 permits water districts, as
defined in Section 20200, which includes the Yorba Linda Water
District, to increase compensation of members of the Board of
Directors in an amount in excess of $100 per day for each day’s
attendance at Board meetings and for each day’s service rendered
as a Director at the Board’s request, not to exceed ten (10) days per
calendar month; and
WHEREAS,the increase in compensation authorized pursuant to Section 20202
is limited to five percent (5%) for each calendar year following the
operative date of the last adjustment; and
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors took action on Thursday, February 8, 2024, to
increase Board member compensation by five percent (5%) from
$150.00 to $157.50 per day with an effective date 60 days from the
date of adoption; and
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors also took action to conduct a public hearing
each calendar year to consider increasing Board member
compensation effective January 1, beginning January 1, 2025, in an
amount equal to cost of living adjustment (COLA) percentages
provided to District employees not to exceed five percent (5%); and
WHEREAS,District employees were provided a COLA to their base salary of four
percent (4%) effective July 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors seeks to increase the amount of compensation
consistent with the District employees’ four percent (4%) COLA and
in accordance with the provisions of Water Code Section 20200 et
seq.; and
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Ordinance No. 2024-XX Setting Compensation for Members of the Board 2
WHEREAS,in accordance with Section 20203 of the Water Code and Section
6066 of the Government Code, a public hearing was held on
Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., or soon thereafter as
practicable, and a notice of said hearing was duly published in a
newspaper of general circulation, once a week for two weeks on
Thursday, September 26, 2024 and Thursday, October 3, 2024.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
Water District as follows:
SECTION 1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2.Upon and after January 1, 2025, compensation for members of the
Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District shall be $163.80
per day for each day’s attendance at meetings of the Board of
Directors and other meetings attended at the request of the Board
of Directors. Compensation for any type of service shall not exceed
ten (10) days in any calendar month.
SECTION 3.Each calendar year, the Board will conduct a public hearing to
consider increasing Board member compensation effective January
1st of the following calendar year in an amount equal to cost of living
adjustment (COLA) percentages provided to District employees not
to exceed five percent (5%).
SECTION 4.Members of the Board shall receive reimbursement or payment of
expenses, according to District policy, rules, and regulations, incurred
in the performance of each Director’s duties required or authorized
by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 5.All ordinances, resolutions, or administrative actions by the Board of
Directors, or parts thereof, that are inconsistent with any provision of
this Ordinance are hereby superseded only to the extent of such
inconsistency.
SECTION 6.Consistent with Section 20204 of the Water Code, this Ordinance shall
become effective on January 1, 2025.
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Ordinance No. 2024-XX Setting Compensation for Members of the Board 3
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of October 2024, by the following called vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Trudi DesRoches, President
Yorba Linda Water District
ATTEST:
Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Yorba Linda Water District
Reviewed and approved as to form by General Counsel:
Andrew B. Gagen, Esq.
Kidman Gagen Law LLP
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ITEM NO. 12.1.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Annie Alexander, Senior Executive Assistant / Board Secretary
SUBJECT: Board of Directors Policies and Procedures Manual
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors review the list of organizations in Section 9.1(B) of the Board of Directors
Policies and Procedures Manual for which Director attendance at sponsored meetings and events is
pre-approved for the purposes of compensation and travel expense reimbursement.
BACKGROUND:
The Board previously requested to review Section 9.1(B) of the Manual which is attached. Section
9.3 of the Manual regarding travel expense reimbursement is included in the attachment as it is
related to Director attendance at meetings and events.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES:
G4 3A - Actively maintain and work with local, state, and federal organizations on emerging issues.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Excerpt from BOD Policies and Procedures Manual
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7.4 Consultants
A. The Board may from time-to-time select, retain, compensate, define the scope
and efforts of, and dismiss consultants to support or provide information to the
Board in developing policy level decisions or in implementing Board actions. In
doing so, the Board shall delegate to the General Manager the responsibility for
day-to-day direction of the work of the consultant.
COMMITTEES
8.1 From time to time, the Board may establish committees, whether standing or ad hoc, to
assist with the performance of its duties and policy advice. In keeping with the Board’s
broader focus, committees shall not direct the implementation of District programs and
projects. Committees shall assist the Board by preparing policy alternatives and
implications for Board consideration. Committees shall not act on the Board’s behalf
unless authorized by a majority vote of the Board. Said authorization shall not conflict with
the duties assigned to the General Manager. In order to preserve the organizational
structure and support the chain of command, committees shall not exercise authority
over staff or staff operations.
8.2 The purpose of each established committee shall be reviewed by the Board on an
annual basis, prior to making Director assignments, in order to determine their continuing
relevance.
8.3 The Board previously adopted the Fair Political Practices Commission’s (FPPC) Form 806
as the District’s official form for reporting public official appointments and has directed
staff to post a completed form on the District’s website in accordance with the
requirements set forth in FPPC Regulation 18705.5.
9.0 DIRECTORS’ COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
9.1 Directors’ Compensation
A. As of April 8, 2024, compensation for members of the Board shall be $157.50 per
day for each day’s attendance at meetings of the Board, meetings attended at
the request of the Board, and participation in mandatory training, including
reasonable and necessary travel time (see Appendix 1). Compensation for any
type of service shall not exceed ten days in any calendar month. (District Ord.
2024-01; WC § 20202; WC § 30507).
B. Director attendance at events sponsored by (1) the District or (2) the following
organizations shall be approved by the Board subject to budget limitations:
1. Association of California Cities – Orange County (ACC-OC)
2. Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA)
3. Association of California Water Agencies – Joint Powers Insurance Authority
(ACWA-JPIA)
4. American Water Works Association (AWWA)
5. California Association of Mutual Water Companies (CalMutuals)
6. California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA)
7. California Special Districts Association (CSDA)
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8. California-Nevada Section of American Water Works Association (CA-NV
AWWA)
9. Chambers of Commerce
10. Colorado River Water Users Association (CRWUA)
11. Educational Institutions
12. Independent Special Districts of Orange County (ISDOC)
13. Local, State, and Federal Governmental Agencies (Including meetings with
elected/appointed officials and staff.)
14. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWDSC or MET)
15. Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC)
16. Non-political Community Service Organizations
17. Orange County Business Council (OCBC)
18. Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (OC LAFCO)
19. Orange County Sanitation District (OCSan)
20. Orange County Water Association (OCWA)
21. Orange County Water District (OCWD)
22. Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA)
23. Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF)
24. Urban Water Institute (UWI)
25. Water Advisory Committee of Orange County (WACO)
26. Water Education Foundation (WEF)
C. Director attendance at events sponsored by any other organization than those
listed above requires preapproval or ratification by a majority vote of the Board in
order to be considered as an activity for the purposes of compensation.
D. Directors shall complete an Activity Report and Compensation Form (see Exhibit
D) on a monthly basis. Directors have until the 15th day of the following month to
file said reports with the General Manager or his/her designee. If an activity report
is not returned by this deadline, no compensation shall be paid to the Director for
that reporting period. Exceptions to this provision shall be presented to the Board
of Directors for review and approval.
E. All activity reports shall be reviewed and approved by the President or the Vice
President. The President’s activity report shall be reviewed and approved by the
Vice President.
F. Increases in compensation are limited to five percent for each calendar year
following the operative date of the last adjustment ( District Ord. 2024-01; WC §
20202). The Board shall consider its compensation rate in October of each year. If
the Board recommends an increase in the amount of compensation, an
Ordinance shall be considered and adopted by the Board according to the
following procedures:
1. A public hearing shall be held prior to adoption of the Ordinance (WC §
20203).
2. Notice of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general
circulation once a week for two successive weeks prior to the public
hearing (GC § 6066).
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3. The Ordinance shall become effective 60 days from the date of its final
passage (WC § 20204).
G. The District does not provide any of its Directors with loans.
(District Res. 2024-04)
9.2 Benefits
A. Directors and their eligible dependents may participate in the health benefits
plans provided by the District, including medical, dental, and vision plans. The
District shall pay the premium amount for Directors and their eligible dependents.
Health benefits provided to Directors shall not be greater than the most generous
plan being offered to any group of District employees. A Director is also eligible for
District-provided post-service health benefits if the following conditions are
satisfied: the Director’s term began before January 1, 1995 and continued
uninterrupted until on or after May 27, 2010; and the Director began receiving
health benefits from the District before January 1, 1994. The rate of accrual for
post-service health benefits is one year of benefits for each three years of service
to the District as a Director. In addition to the terms and conditions provided
herein, any terms or conditions set forth in the personnel rules of the District that
are applicable to retiree health benefits shall also apply to post-service health
benefits for Directors, except those conditions relating to good standing and
adequate notice of retirement. Directors are also eligible for District-provided
Group Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance in
amounts up to $50,000 each. Additionally, Directors may elect to participate in
the District’s deferred compensation plan. Enrollment in any of the above benefits
plans is subject to the rules and restrictions of the plans. (District Res. 2023-27)
9.3 Travel Expense Reimbursement
A. Directors are encouraged to attend conferences, conventions, meetings,
symposiums, intergovernmental meetings and legislative sessions relating to the
mission of the District. Directors shall receive reimbursement or payment of
expenses, according to District rules, incurred in the performance of their duties as
required or authorized by the Board. Attendance at an event must be
preapproved or ratified by a majority vote of the Board during a duly convened
meeting in order to be considered as an activity for the purposes of payment or
reimbursement of travel expenses. Directors’ rates for reimbursement and
payment of travel expenses shall not be greater than rates specified for District
employees.
B. Directors shall be reimbursed for actual costs to attend activities as follows:
Flight: Coach or Economy Class
Car Rental: Most Economical Size Vehicle,
Government/Group Rate
Lodging: Published Conference Group Rate, Equally
Comparable or Lower Rate, Government
Rate, or GSA Rate (See Section D)
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Meals: $90 Per Day
Actual and Necessary Expenses: $30 Per Day
C. Expenditures for lodging, meals, and transportation shall provide for reasonable
and necessary comfort and convenience. Directors shall be mindful that public
funds are being spent and that only a reasonable and necessary level of expense
is warranted.
D. When available, Directors must use coach or economy class for commercial travel
and the published conference group rate, an equally comparable or lower rate,
or government rate for lodging. If these rates are not available, the reimbursable
amount shall be limited to the per diem rates set forth by the US General Service
Administration (GSA) at http://www.gsa.gov.
E. For travel by personal vehicle, mileage shall be reimbursed at the standard rate
adopted by the US Internal Revenue Service in effect at the time of travel.
Personally owned vehicles used in the conduct of District business must be insured
for property and liability damage in an amount not less than the minimum limits
required by the California Financial Responsibility Act. In no case shall the amount
paid for mileage reimbursement for use of a personally owned vehicle used for
travel in lieu of air travel exceed the cost of coach or economy class or equivalent
airfare based on the date the Director registered to attend an activity or conduct
business on behalf of the District.
F. Reimbursement for taxi, rideshare, rail, bus, or other reasonable ground
transportation shall be for the actual costs plus tip not to exceed 20% and
applicable taxes.
G. Reimbursement for parking and toll charges shall be for actual costs.
H. Meal expenses include the reasonable and necesary costs of meals and
beverages, not including alcoholic beverages. Meal expenses shall be reimbursed
on a daily basis not to exceed $90 per day. Meal expenses for partial days shall
be reimbursed on a meal by meal basis as follows: $20 for breakfast, $30 for lunch,
and $40 for dinner. Said maximums for meal expenses exclude taxes and gratuities
which are considered actual and necessary expenses (see Section 9.3. G). Any
amount spent over the daily or partial day reimbursable amounts set forth in this
section may not be deducted from another day’s reimbursable amount during
that same activity. Additionally, any amounts not spent over the daily or partial
day reimbursable amounts set forth above may not be added to another day’s
reimbursable amount during that same activity. No reimbursement shall be
provided for alternative meals when the District has paid for the cost of the activity
including any incorporated meals. Attendance at receptions before dinner shall
not be considered a meal.
I. Actual and necessary expenses include taxes and gratuities for meals, tips for
drivers, baggage carriers, and hotel staff. This does not include the cost of laundry,
cleaning or pressing of clothes, or telephone calls.
J. Reimbursement of all reasonable and necessary expenses for internet service to
conduct District business while traveling shall be for actual costs.
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K. Arrangements for transportation, lodging, or registration fees that have
cancellation or change penalties shall be carefully monitored by the requesting
Director. If a cancellation or change occurs due to a personal request or
obligation of the Director, they will be responsible for paying the corresponding
penalty, except when determined by a majority vote of the Board during a duly
convened meeting that the reason for the cancellation was legitimate and
authorized.
L. The District shall not incur any costs for a spouse, or other accompanying person.
M. If an expense does not fall within the reimbursement rates identified in this policy,
it must be preapproved by a majority vote of the Board in a public meeting.
N. In order to obtain reimbursement for qualified expenses, the following procedures
must be followed:
1. Directors shall submit a completed Travel Expense Reimbursement Form
(see Exhibit E) for conference, convention, or symposium attendance,
together with all original itemized receipts and corresponding route maps,
within 60 calendar days following the attended event, with the exception
of expenses incurred during the month of June. Requests for reimbursement
of travel expenses incurred during this period must be submitted within 30
calendar days of the attended event for the purposes of financial reporting
at the end of the fiscal year.
2. Directors shall also submit a completed Meeting and Mileage Expense
Reimbursement Form (see Exhibit F) for local meeting attendance, together
with all original itemized receipts and corresponding route maps, within 60
calendar days following the attended event, with the exception of
expenses incurred during the month of June. Requests for reimbursement
of meeting and mileage expenses incurred during this period must be
submitted within 30 calendar days following the attended event for the
purposes of financial reporting at the end of the fiscal year.
3. If the Director does not file an expense report within the above listed
deadlines, the District will not reimburse mileage or out-of-pocket expenses.
Exceptions to this provision shall be presented to the Board of Directors for
review and approval.
4. For any activity that the District prepays expenses, the Director is still
required to file an expense report to ensure that any expenses prepaid by
the District are properly accounted for. Staff shall assist Directors with these
reports as needed. To enforce the timely filing of expense reports the District
may, by majority vote of the Board, stop prepaying conference and travel
expenses.
5. All expense reimbursement requests shall be reviewed and approved by
the President or Vice President. The President’s requests shall be reviewed
and approved by the Vice President and vice versa, or by another
available Director.
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6. With the exception of mileage reimbursement, any expense shown on the
form must have a corresponding, attached original itemized receipt or
other verification document. Summary receipts for meals cannot be
accepted as a verification document.
7. If a receipt is lost or not provided, the Director must submit a completed
Missing Receipt Affidavit Form (see Exhibit G) as substantiation of the
expense.
8. Directors shall also submit a completed Miscellaneous Gratuities Form (see
Exhibit H) for such expenses paid in cash without a receipt.
9. All forms, receipts and verification documents shall be public documents
subject to redaction of any confidential information, such as credit card
numbers.
O. A Director shall not attend a conference or training event for which there is an
expense to the District if it occurs after the Director has announced his/her
pending resignation, or if it occurs after an election in which it has been
determined that the Director will not retain his/her seat on the Board. A Director
shall not attend a conference or training event when it is apparent that there is no
significant benefit to the District.
P. Directors shall provide a brief report about the activity at the next regular Board
meeting following attendance. Said report shall detail what was learned at the
session(s) that will be of benefit to the District and can be submitted in written or
verbal form though ideally no longer than three minutes. Materials from session(s)
may be delivered to the General Manager for inclusion in the District’s library for
future use.
9.4 District Issued Credit Cards
A. Directors shall be issued credit cards for their use while traveling or attending
meetings on behalf of the District. All purchases made with this card shall comply
with the limitations contained in this policy. Personal purchases using this card are
strictly prohibited.
B. Directors shall submit all original itemized receipts along with appropriate forms
(see Section 9.3. J and Exhibits E and F) identifying purchases made with a District
credit card within 30 calendar days of when the expense was incurred.
C. Directors shall report lost or stolen cards to the Finance Manager immediately to
prevent potential liabilities.
D. Directors shall return their card to the Finance Manager when leaving office.
9.5 Communications Expense Reimbursement
A. In order to facilitate operational efficiency and reduce expenses, the Board has
determined that it is in the best interests of the District to have all agendas and
other District information distributed to the Board via electronic means instead of
providing paper copies whenever possible. While Director participation in and
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ITEM NO. 12.2.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Lori Thompson, Human Resources and Risk Manager
SUBJECT: Award of Contract for Labor and Employment Legal Counsel Services
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors select a firm to which a contract for labor and employment legal counsel
will be awarded.
BACKGROUND:
On June 27, 2024, the Board of Directors authorized staff to release a request for proposals (RFP) for
labor and employment legal counsel. On September 19, 2024, after completion of the RFP process,
the Board conducted interviews with the following firms for the provision of these services:
• Aleshire & Wynder
• Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
• Leibert Cassidy Whitmore
• Woodruff & Smart
The purpose of this item is for the Board to discuss, and subsequently select a firm to which a
contract will be awarded. Subsequent to the selection of a firm, a Professional Services Agreement
will be drafted for Board review and approval at a subsequent meeting.
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ITEM NO. 12.3.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Doug Davert, Assistant General Manager
Annie Alexander, Senior Executive Assistant / Board Secretary
SUBJECT: Urban Water Institute Board Chair's Circle Membership
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors consider becoming a founding member of Urban Water Institute's Board
Chair's Circle.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted: Partially
Total Budget: $1,000 for UWI Public Sector Membership + $1,000 for Miscellaneous Memberships
Cost Estimate: $5,000
BACKGROUND:
This matter has been added to the agenda at the request of Director Hernandez. He has recently
volunteered to serve as a Board member on the Executive Committee for the Urban Water Institute
(UWI). The Executive Committee meets monthly to plan and coordinate a wide range of UWI
activities, including conferences, special events, strategic planning, marketing, and more.
UWI has requested the District consider becoming a founding member of its new membership
category, the Board Chair's Circle for a $5,000 contribution. YLWD has been a public sector member
of UWI for several years, the cost of which last year was $1,050. Should the Board desire to proceed,
the new membership type would replace the District's current membership type effective January
2025. UWI has created this membership category for two reasons: (1) to begin the process of
enhancing its fixed income (currently membership dues) to cover fixed operating costs for financial
health and longevity; and (2) to ensure it can continue to operate in a cost-effective manner that
provides all its members, and most especially, the smaller agencies, the opportunity to keep abreast
of current issues and discover proven, reliable solutions to the challenges faced in the
water/wastewater utility world. This invitation has also been extended to Mesa Water, Irvine Ranch
Water District, Moulton Niguel Water District, and the Water Replenishment District of Southern
California.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES:
G1 2C - Meet with lobbyists, representatives, and regulators at all levels (local/State/Federal).; and
G1 2D - Take on leadership role with industry committees.
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ITEM NO. 14.1.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Annie Alexander, Senior Executive Assistant / Board Secretary
SUBJECT: Director's Reports
The Directors will report on their attendance at the following meetings and events:
Event Date Time Attendance by
SAWPA Commission Tue, Sep 17 9:30 AM
CalMutuals Board Tue, Sep 17 2:00 PM Barbre
Yorba Linda City Council Tue, Sep 17 6:30 PM Lindsey
Placentia City Council Tue, Sep 17 7:00 PM Hernandez
Brea City Council Tue, Sep 17 7:00 PM DesRoches (As Needed)
MWDOC Board Wed, Sep 18 8:30 AM Lindsey
OCWD Board Wed, Sep 18 5:30 PM DesRoches
YL First Responders Breakfast Wed, Sep 25 7:30 AM DesRoches/Lindsey/Hernandez/Barbre
OC San Board Wed, Sep 25 6:00 PM Hawkins
YL Planning Commission Wed, Sep 25 6:30 PM Hawkins (As Needed)
Placentia State of the City Thu, Sep 26 11:15 AM Lindsey
YL Wildfire Community Outreach Meeting Thu, Sep 26 6:00 PM
OC Water Summit Fri, Sep 27 7:30 AM Hernandez/Lindsey
SAWPA Commission Tue, Oct 1 9:30 AM
Yorba Linda City Council Tue, Oct 1 6:30 PM Hernandez
Placentia City Council Tue, Oct 1 7:00 PM DesRoches
MWDOC Board Wed, Oct 2 8:30 AM Lindsey
OCWD Board Wed, Oct 2 5:30 PM DesRoches
WACO Fri, Oct 4 7:30 AM Hernandez
CIP Review Group Mon, Oct 7 8:00 AM DesRoches/Barbre
MWDSC Board Tue, Oct 8 1:00 PM
Financial Review Group Tue, Oct 8 4:30 PM DesRoches/Lindsey
PYLUSD Board Tue, Oct 8 6:00 PM Hernandez
OC LAFCO Commission Wed, Oct 9 8:15 AM
YL Planning Commission Wed, Oct 9 6:30 PM Hawkins (As Needed)
As of October 2, 2024
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ITEM NO. 14.2.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Mark Toy, General Manager
SUBJECT: General Manager's Report
A brief update on District activities and matters of interest as of October 1, 2024.
GENERAL MANAGER
On 9/18, the HR Manager and I continued our partnership sessions with the YLWDEA as we met for
the second time at our recurring quarterly meetings. Topics of discussion included: the Performance
Review Process, TCoP Initiatives, and an HR Policy Update. However, the discussion was primarily
about the execution of our current classification and compensation study. In particular, the group
discussed the position description questionnaires (PDQ) that are being completed by all our
employees. Moreover, the group held our initial discussions about the comparator agencies that will
be used for the current study. We assured the YLWDEA that the selection of the comparator
agencies will be a collaborative process that will include input from the YLWDEA, the Board of
Directors, and management staff. We are pleased that OCEA will participate in our upcoming Water
Professionals Appreciation Week from October 7-10. OCEA was kind enough to offer the use of their
“Dogger” (hot dog truck) on Tuesday, 10/8 during the scheduled YLWD Employee Benefits Fair.
On 9/19, the Board of Directors held interviews with four legal firms seeking to serve as the next
YLWD Labor and Employment Counsel. Representatives from four firms: Aleshire & Wynder,
AALRR, LCW, and Woodruff & Smart answered questions posed by the Board. The Board of
Directors plans to discuss all of the firms at its next regularly scheduled meeting with a decision
pending a Board vote.
On 9/21, I was pleased to attend the Retirement Celebration for Representative Grace Napolitano
(CA-31) at the Industry Hills Pavilion in the City of Industry. I had the honor of providing remarks for
the event joining Congresswoman Judy Chu, Former Congressman David Dreier, Supervisor Janice
Hahn, Supervisor Hilda Solis, Metropolitan Chair Adan Ortega, Jr, LA County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority CEO Stephanie Wiggins, and US Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner
Camille Touton, to thank Congresswoman Napolitano for her many years of dedicated service to the
Nation. Congresswoman Napolitano provided wonderful closing remarks to end the evening - it was
a fitting tribute to a member of Congress who has done so much for the water industry, addressing,
and solving our most challenging water issues.
On 9/25, YLWD served as a sponsor for the annual Yorba Linda First Responder's Appreciation
Breakfast. The Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce honored local agencies including: the OC
Sheriff’s Office, the OC Fire Authority, Emergency Ambulance Service, and the Yorba Linda Water
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District. President Trudi DesRoches provided fitting remarks on behalf of YLWD to commemorate the
event dedicated to celebrating our local heroes.
On 9/26, YLWD was honored to sponsor and participate in the annual Placentia State of the City
luncheon at the Alta Vista Country Club. VP Lindsey and Director Hernandez joined YLWD staff to
pay tribute to one of our key partners in the region and congratulate the Placentia City Council for
their accomplishments over the past year.
On 9/27, VP Lindsey and Director Hernandez joined YLWD staff to sponsor and participate in the
annual Orange County Water Summit at the Westin in Costa Mesa. The theme of the event was
Liquid Logic – The Fusion of Finance, Tech, and Water. The program included several panel
discussions including: (1) Shielding SoCal Waters: Cyber Defense for Orange County’s Water
Infrastructure, (2) Decoding Proposition 4: Ensuring Effective Water Funding in California’s Climate
Bond, (3) Ripple Effect: Consequences of Making Conservation a California Way of Life, and (4)
Navigating the Transition: Decarbonizing the Electric Grid for California Water Agencies. Once again,
the Master of Ceremonies for this annual event was Fritz Coleman who has hosted the event for the
past seven years.
ADMINISTRATION / IT / PUBLIC AFFAIRS / SAFETY
Information Technology
Microsoft Teams has been successfully implemented across the organization. All staff members
have undergone training to effectively utilize the platform.
Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform that integrates chat, video conferencing, file sharing, and
application integration in one hub. It facilitates real-time communication and collaboration, allowing
teams to work together seamlessly regardless of location. Key features include:
▪ Chat and Messaging: Instant messaging for quick communication among team members.
▪ Video Conferencing: High-quality video calls and meetings with screen-sharing capabilities.
▪ File Sharing and Collaboration: Easy sharing and co-editing of documents within the app.
▪ Integration: Connects with various Microsoft 365 applications and third-party tools to enhance
productivity.
▪ Channels: Organized spaces for specific topics or projects, helping teams stay focused.
Microsoft Teams is designed to improve teamwork, streamline workflows, and enhance overall
productivity.
Public Affairs
Legislation
Attached for the Board’s review are the YLWD Legislative Matrix and the 2024 Legislative Session
Overview.
Meta Japan Visits YLWD
On 09/25, the Public Affairs Team and OCWD coordinated a presentation and PFAS Water
Treatment Plant tour for two guests from Meta Water in Japan. Dr. Matsui, Chairman of the Water
Quality Standards Sequential Revision Review Committee, and Dr. Yamaguchi, General Manager of
the Water Supply Technology Department of Japan received an overview presentation of YLWD and
our J. Wayne Miller, Ph.D. Water Treatment Plant led by our General Manager Mark Toy, followed by
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a Q+A tour led by members of our Production Team.
Open House
The Public Affairs Team continues to actively promote the District’s upcoming Open House event
across various platforms to reach our customers, community members and many others to join us at
this special event. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet our friendly and talented YLWD water
professionals, tour the nation’s largest PFAS Water Treatment Plant, discover insights about their
water, experience interactive department demonstrations, learn about careers in water, and
participate in a day filled with family-friendly entertainment! In addition, the OC Sheriff's Department
will be participating in our event and MWDOC’s mascot, Ricky the Rambunctious Raindrop, will make
a special appearance! We extend a warm invitation to the Board of Directors to join us at the Open
House event on Saturday, October 12th to engage with our customers and members of the
community. Further details about the event can be found on our website
at www.ylwd.com/openhouse.
Water Facilities in Your Neighborhood (QR Code Project)
The Public Affairs Team has been working closely with the Operations Team to introduce the Water
Facilities in Your Neighborhood Project (also referred to as the QR Code Project). The purpose of
this project is to inform and educate our customers about the importance of YLWD water
infrastructure in their neighborhood. Currently, signs featuring QR codes that direct customers to our
website are being installed at three initial locations: Fairmont Booster Pump Station & Reservoir,
Hidden Hills Booster Pump Station, and Elk Mountain Booster Pump Station & Reservoir. This initial
phase of this project begins this month.
Hidden Hills Booster Pump Station Rededication Ceremony
The Public Affairs Team is in the planning stages of the Hidden Hills BPS Rededication Ceremony.
The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Special guests and
dignitaries will be in attendance to recognize the latest upgrades and improvements at the Hidden
Hills BPS.
Communications
Attached is a monthly report from CommunicationsLAB.
MWDOC Programs
The Board requested a summary of MWDOC Programs in which YLWD participates along with a
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description and costs. A comprehensive list was provided to the Board in the General Manager’s
Report in July. Attached is an up-to-date summary that comports with the Board’s request at the last
Board meeting.
ENGINEERING
Congratulations to Ethan Nakano who was promoted to Senior Engineer.
YLWD Outreach and Compliance with Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Requirements:
▪ The 2021 federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) is intended to protect public health
by reducing lead and copper levels in drinking water. Under the LCRR public water systems
are required to complete the following by the October 16th compliance deadline: 1) conduct an
initial water service line inventory to identify pipe materials on the customer side and the
utility’s side; 2) make the inventory accessible to the public, if there are any known lead or
unknown pipe materials; and 3) implement Tier 1 public notification of a lead action level
exceedance, if applicable. The 2021 LCRR Implementation Fact Sheet is located at:
https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/revised-508_lcrr-compliance-fact-
sheet_4.17.24.pdf
▪ YLWD Engineering staff members have been working with MWDOC’s consultant, Hazen and
Sawyer, to comply with the LCRR requirements. YLWD is on schedule to meet all
requirements by the October 16th compliance deadline. No lead has been identified in the
water service lines on the customer side and the District’s side, nor are there any known lead
action level exceedances. This determination is based on a 13-month effort that involved
developing and implementing a statistical analysis approach and obtaining State approval;
conducting District staff interviews; reviewing historical records, maps, codes, and ordinances;
conducting field inspections and verifications (by YLWD Operations staff); and documenting
service line materials.
▪ YLWD Engineering staff is working with our Public Affairs Team to publish our findings and
additional information about the revised Lead and Copper Rule along with helpful links. This
information will be accessible on our website—specifically on our Water Quality landing page
and the District’s homepage under “Latest News.” In addition, a social media post will be
shared on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. All of this will be completed by October 16th to
meet the LCRR compliance requirements.
FINANCE
Finance and IT coordinated, led, and completed a three-week Business Central Readiness
Assessment of the current ERP system. All department managers and other key staff participated in
this process. Subject matter experts from Cogsdale will meet and prepare a report of assessment
results for presentation to YLWD in three weeks.
Accounting is working with LSL external auditors in completing the due diligence review of the June
30, 2024 FYE Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The final financial report will be presented to
the Board of Directors at the November 14th Regular Meeting.
Accounting staff will start the testing phase for the ACH payment processing to district vendors. Upon
completion of this process, it is anticipated to go live with ACH payment processing by mid-
December 2024.
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The collection status of the Capital Finance Charge is as follows:
Item FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24 FY 24-25
# CFC Bills Placed on PT 23,888 23,967 24,126 24,920
$ Value of CFC Bills Placed on PT $2,579,520 $2,855,981 $3,120,240 $3,677,187
$ Collected Through Bills Placed on PT $2,571,538 99.7% $2,841,697 99.5% $3,076,269 98.6% $0 0.0%
# CFC Invoices in Lieu of PT 444 273 230 48
$ Value of CFC Invoices $391,412 $372,528 $425,632 $208,477
$ Collected CFC Via Invoices $375,164 95.8% $349,527 93.8% $333,394 78.3% $3,289 1.6%
HUMAN RESOURCES / RISK MANAGEMENT
The District-wide classification and compensation study is ongoing, and currently in the Position
Description Questionnaires (PDQ) phase. Employee PDQs have been completed by employees,
reviewed by supervisors, and will be reviewed by Department Managers, and submitted to Gallagher
as soon as possible. Upon receipt, Gallagher will begin their review of PDQs, and interviews with
staff will be conducted in mid to late October.
The District’s annual Benefits Fair will take place on Tuesday, October 8th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00
p.m. Benefit providers and other partners will be on-site to provide employees with resources and
information on topics ranging from benefit plan provisions to professional development opportunities.
Flu shots will also be available on-site. YLWDEA’s new labor relations partner, OCEA, will be on-site
with their famous hot dog wagon to provide lunch for all attendees. The Benefits Fair will also kick off
our annual Open Enrollment period, which will run from October 8th through October 29th for benefits
effective January 1, 2025.
Recruiting Update:
Active Recruitments
▪ Executive Recruitment for Finance Manager is ongoing, through executive recruiting firm
Saenger Associates. Four finalists met with District staff the week of September 23rd.
▪ Recruitment for Maintenance Worker I has been completed and is pending background
checks.
▪ An Associate Engineer vacancy was created by the promotion of Ethan Nakano. A new
recruitment will be opened if the position cannot be filled from the list created through the
Senior Engineer recruitment.
Recently Completed Recruitments
▪ A new Customer Service Supervisor (Irma Munguia-Lopez) has been selected, with a start
date of October 14th.
▪ The Senior Engineer recruitment was completed with Ethan Nakano being selected for
promotion from his position as Associate Engineer. Ethan’s promotion was effective
September 22nd.
▪ An internal recruitment for Maintenance Worker II was completed with Peter Babashoff being
selected for promotion effective September 22nd.
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Upcoming Recruitments
▪ Operations Manager
▪ Maintenance Superintendent
OPERATIONS
Groundwater production remains in the low to mid 80’s (percentile) throughout the summer. This
puts YLWD in a good position to meet the 85% BPP for this fiscal year. The Maintenance Division is
on track for meeting maintenance goals through the first quarter of the fiscal year. Staff responded to
one very minor sewer overflow in September, caused by root buildup in the sewer line.
Approximately 50 gallons of sewer overflowed onto La Entrada Dr at 12:20 pm on 9/20. The
District's standby operator responded, cleared the blockage, and cleaned up the overflow.
Well # 5 is back in service. However, the flow rate is lower than anticipated due to the low
groundwater table. Well #19 is also back in service and operating as expected. Highland booster
pump #5 right angle gear drive has been repaired and is back in service. Box Canyon booster pump
#2 is out of service due to an electric motor failure. The motor is being removed and sent in for
repairs.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. TPA Legislative Matrix
2. TPA Legislative End of Session Overview
3. CommunicationsLAB Monthly Activity Report
4. MWDOC Program Expenses for FY24-25
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Yorba Linda Water District Legislative Matrix
AB 347 (Ting, D) Household product safety: toxic substances: testing and enforcement.
Status: 08/29/2024 - Assembly Rule 77 suspended. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 58.
Noes 14.).
Location: 08/29/2024 - Assembly ENROLLMENT
Summary: Current law prohibits juvenile products, textile articles, and food packaging that contain specified levels of
perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from being distributed, sold, or offered for sale in the state, as provided.
This bill would require the Department of Toxic Substances Control, on or before January 1, 2029, to adopt regulations for the
enforcement of those prohibitions on the use of PFAS, and, on and after July 1, 2030, to enforce and ensure compliance with
those provisions and regulations, as provided. The bill would require manufacturers of these products, on or before July 1, 2029,
to register with the department, to pay a registration fee to the department, and to provide a statement of compliance certifying
compliance with the applicable prohibitions on the use of PFAS to the department, as specified. The bill would authorize the
department to test products and to rely on third-party testing to determine compliance with prohibitions on the use of PFAS, as
specified. The bill would require the department to issue a notice of violation for a product in violation of the prohibitions on the
use of PFAS, as provided. (Based on 09/03/2024 text)
AB 460 (Bauer-Kahan, D) State Water Resources Control Board: water rights and usage: civil penalties.
Status: 08/30/2024 - In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. Senate amendments concurred in. To
Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 65. Noes 5.).
Location: 08/30/2024 - Assembly ENROLLMENT
Summary: Under current law, the diversion or use of water other than as authorized by specified provisions of law is a trespass,
subject to specified civil liability. This bill would require the State Water Resources Control Board to adjust for inflation, by
January 1 of each year, beginning in 2026, the amounts of civil and administrative liabilities or penalties imposed by the board or
in water right actions brought at the request of the board, as specified. (Based on 09/04/2024 text)
AB 805 (Arambula, D) Sewer service: disadvantaged communities.
Status: 09/05/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Location: 09/05/2024 - Assembly ENROLLED
Summary: The State Water Resources Control Board and the 9 California regional water quality control boards regulate water
quality in accordance with the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act and the federal Clean Water Act. Current law authorizes
a regional board to order the provision of sewer service by a receiving sewer system, as defined, to a disadvantaged community
served by an inadequate onsite sewage treatment system, as defined. This bill would authorize the state board, until January 1,
2029, and after it makes a specified finding or findings by resolution, to require a designated sewer system to contract with an
administrator designated or approved by the state board for administrative, technical, operational, legal, or managerial services
to assist a designated sewer system with the delivery of adequate sewer service, as defined. (Based on 08/29/2024 text)
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AB 828 (Connolly, D) Sustainable groundwater management: managed wetlands.
Status: 08/28/2024 - In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. May be considered on or after August 30
pursuant to Assembly Rule 77. Assembly Rule 77 suspended. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling.
Location: 08/28/2024 - Assembly ENROLLMENT
Summary: The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act requires all groundwater basins designated as high- or medium-
priority basins by the Department of Water Resources to be managed under a groundwater sustainability plan or coordinated
groundwater sustainability plans, except as specified. Current law defines various terms for purposes of the act. This bill
would add various defined terms for purposes of the act, including the terms “managed wetland” and “small community water
system.” (Based on 08/31/2024 text)
AB 1205 (Bauer-Kahan, D) California State University students: California Promise: Finish in Four and Through in Two.
Status: 08/31/2024 - Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). In Assembly. Concurrence in
Senate amendments pending. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling.
Location: 08/31/2024 - Assembly ENROLLMENT
Summary: Would rename the California Promise program the Finish in Four and Through in Two program, as provided. The bill
would require each campus participating in the Finish in Four and Through in Two program to take specified actions to promote
the program. The bill would require the Trustees of the California State University, on or before July 1, 2025, and annually
thereafter, until January 1, 2034, to submit a report to the Legislature that includes specified program participation information.
The bill would delete an obsolete reporting requirement. The bill would delete the January 1, 2026, program repeal date, thereby
extending the program indefinitely. (Based on 09/05/2024 text)
AB 1272 (Wood, D) State Water Resources Control Board: drought planning.
Status: 07/18/2024 - Vetoed by the Governor
Location: 07/18/2024 - Assembly VETOED
Summary: Would require the State Water Resources Control Board, in consultation with the Department of Fish and Wildlife,
to adopt principles and guidelines for diversion and use of water in coastal watersheds, as specified, during times of water
shortage for drought preparedness and climate resiliency. The bill would require that the principles and guidelines allow for the
development of locally generated watershed-level plans to support public trust uses, public health and safety, and the human
right to water in times of water shortage, among other things. The bill also would require the state board, prior to adopting those
principles and guidelines, to allow for public comment and hearing, as provided. The bill would make the implementation of these
provisions contingent upon an appropriation of funds by the Legislature for this purpose. (Based on 07/03/2024 text)
AB 1820 (Schiavo, D) Housing development projects: applications: fees and exactions.
Status: 09/05/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Location: 09/05/2024 - Assembly ENROLLED
Summary: Current law requires a city or county to deem an applicant for a housing development project to have submitted a
preliminary application upon providing specified information about the proposed project to the city or county from which approval
for the project is being sought. Current law requires a housing development project be subject only to the ordinances, policies,
and standards adopted and in effect when the preliminary application was submitted. This bill would authorize a development
proponent that submits a preliminary application for a housing development project to request a preliminary fee and exaction
estimate, as defined, and would require a city, county, or city and county to provide the estimate within 30 business days of the
submission of the preliminary application. For development fees imposed by an agency other than a city, county, or city and
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county, the bill would require the development proponent to request the fee schedule from the agency that imposes the fee and
would require the agency that imposes the fee to provide the fee schedule to the development proponent without delay. (Based
on 08/29/2024 text)
AB 1827 (Papan, D) Local government: fees and charges: water: higher consumptive water parcels.
Status: 08/27/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 12 p.m.
Location: 08/27/2024 - Assembly ENROLLED
Summary: The California Constitution specifies various requirements with respect to the levying of assessments and property-
related fees and charges by a local agency, including requiring that the local agency provide public notice and a majority protest
procedure in the case of assessments and submit property-related fees and charges for approval by property owners subject to
the fee or charge or the electorate residing in the affected area following a public hearing. Current law, known as the Proposition
218 Omnibus Implementation Act, prescribes specific procedures and parameters for local jurisdictions to comply with these
requirements and, among other things, authorizes an agency providing water, wastewater, sewer, or refuse collection services
to adopt a schedule of fees or charges authorizing automatic adjustments that pass through increases in wholesale charges for
water, sewage treatment, or wastewater treatment or adjustments for inflation under certain circumstances. Current law defines,
among other terms, the term “water” for these purposes to mean any system of public improvements intended to provide for the
production, storage, supply, treatment, or distribution of water from any source. This bill would provide that the fees or charges
for property-related water service imposed or increased, as specified, may include the incrementally higher costs of water service
due to specified factors, including the higher water usage demand of parcels. (Based on 08/22/2024 text)
Position: Support
AB 2257 (Wilson, D) Local government: property-related water and sewer fees and assessments: remedies.
Status: 09/05/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Location: 09/05/2024 - Assembly ENROLLED
Summary: The California Constitution specifies various requirements with respect to the levying of assessments and property-
related fees and charges by a local agency, including notice, hearing, and protest procedures, depending on the character of
the assessment, fee, or charge. Current law, known as the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, prescribes specific
procedures and parameters for local jurisdictions to comply with these requirements. This bill would prohibit, if a local agency
complies with specified procedures, a person or entity from bringing a judicial action or proceeding alleging noncompliance with
the constitutional provisions for any new, increased, or extended fee or assessment, as defined, unless that person or entity
has timely submitted to the local agency a written objection to that fee or assessment that specifies the grounds for alleging
noncompliance, as specified. This bill would provide that local agency responses to the timely submitted written objections shall
go to the weight of the evidence supporting the agency’s compliance with the substantive limitations on fees and assessments
imposed by the constitutional provisions. The bill would also prohibit an independent cause of action as to the adequacy of the
local agency’s responses. (Based on 08/29/2024 text)
Position: Support
AB 2318 (Papan, D) State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account: receipts and expenditures: report.
Status: 09/05/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Location: 09/05/2024 - Assembly ENROLLED
Summary: The State Water Resources Control Board and the 9 California regional water quality control boards regulate
water quality and prescribe waste discharge requirements in accordance with the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
and the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program established by the federal Clean Water Act.
Current law requires each regional board to formulate and adopt water quality control plans for all areas within the region, as
provided. Current law requires specified moneys to be paid into the State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account,
which is established in the State Water Quality Control Fund, including, among other moneys, the proceeds of civil penalties for
violations of certain waste discharge requirements. Current law continuously appropriates moneys in the account for specified
purposes, including, among others, the payment of grant moneys to eligible entities to assist in cleaning up a waste, abating the
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effects of a waste on waters of the state, or addressing an urgent drinking water need. This bill would require the State Water
Resources Control Board, no later than January 1 of each year, to post on its internet website a report describing the receipts
and expenditures of the State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account, as provided. The bill would require the board
to provide the initial report no later than January 1, 2026, and to include data for the period from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2025,
inclusive, in that report, as provided. (Based on 08/29/2024 text)
AB 2515 (Papan, D) Menstrual products: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Status: 08/29/2024 - Assembly Rule 77 suspended. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 69.
Noes 0.).
Location: 08/29/2024 - Assembly ENROLLMENT
Summary: Current law, beginning January 1, 2025, prohibits a person or entity from manufacturing, selling, delivering, holding,
or offering for sale in commerce any cosmetic product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
substances (PFAS), as defined. This bill would similarly prohibit any person from manufacturing, distributing, selling, or offering
for sale in the state any menstrual products that contain regulated PFAS, as defined. The bill would require the Department of
Toxic Substances Control to adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2029, as specified, for the purposes of implementing,
interpreting, enforcing, or making specific these provisions. The bill would require the department to publish on its internet
website, on or before January 1, 2027, a list of accepted testing methods for testing for regulated PFAS in menstrual products.
The bill would require a manufacturer of menstrual products to register with the department, on or before July 1, 2029, and
to provide to the department specified information and a registration fee. The bill would require the department to issue a
notice of violation of the above provisions under specified circumstances, including that the department determines that a
violation of the regulations described above has occurred or the department receives a report of an alleged violation and verifies
the alleged report through its own independent testing, verification, or inspection. The bill would make a violation of these
provisions punishable by administrative or civil penalties, as specified, and would authorize the Attorney General, on behalf
of the department or on behalf of the people of the state at the request of the department, to bring an action to enforce these
provisions. The bill would create, and would require all moneys collected from penalties to be deposited in, the T.A.M.P.O.N. Act
Fund. (Based on 09/03/2024 text)
AB 2661 (Soria, D) Electricity: Westlands Water District.
Status: 08/31/2024 - In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. Senate amendments concurred in. To
Engrossing and Enrolling.
Location: 08/31/2024 - Assembly ENROLLMENT
Summary: Would authorize the Westlands Water District to provide, generate, and deliver solar photovoltaic or hydroelectric
electricity and to construct, operate, and maintain works, facilities, improvements, and property necessary or convenient for
generating and delivering that electricity. The bill would require the district to use the electricity for the district’s own purposes,
and the bill would authorize the district to sell surplus electricity to a public or private entity engaged in the distribution or sale
of electricity. The bill would also authorize the district to construct, operate, and maintain energy storage systems and electric
transmission lines, and to construct, operate, and maintain works, facilities, improvements, and property necessary or convenient
for the operation of the energy storage system and electric transmission lines, within the boundaries of the district, as specified.
The bill would require the district to report the amount of income, and the purposes for expenditure of that income, from these
electricity facilities in a specified report. The bill would require the district to establish a community benefits agreement plan for a
specified electrical infrastructure development plan and related transmission and other electrical projects, as provided. This bill
would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Westlands Water District. (Based
on 09/05/2024 text)
AB 2735 (Rubio, Blanca, D) Joint powers agreements: water corporations.
Status: 09/03/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.
Location: 09/03/2024 - Assembly ENROLLED
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Summary: Would authorize a water corporation, as defined, a mutual water company, and one or more public agencies to
provide insurance, as specified, by a joint powers agreement. The bill would also authorize a water corporation, a mutual water
company, and one or more public agencies to enter into a joint powers agreement for the purposes of risk pooling, as specified.
The bill would prohibit a joint powers agency from allowing a water corporation to join the joint powers agency, unless the joint
powers agency makes a specified determination relating to insurance. If a water corporation enters into a joint powers agreement
for the purposes of risk pooling, the bill would require the water corporation to submit an annual information filing to the Public
Utilities Commission and the joint powers agency, as specified. (Based on 08/28/2024 text)
AB 2813 (Aguiar-Curry, D) Government Investment Act.
Status: 07/18/2024 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 155, Statutes of 2024
Location: 07/18/2024 - Assembly CHAPTERED
Summary: The Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act defines various terms and prescribes procedures and parameters
for local jurisdictions to comply with specified provisions of the California Constitution. This bill, for purposes of ACA 1, would
define "affordable housing" to include rental housing, ownership housing, interim housing, and affordable housing programs such
as downpayment assistance, first-time homebuyer programs, and owner-occupied affordable housing rehabilitation programs,
that are affordable to households earning up to 150% of countywide median income. The bill would require a local government
to ensure that any project that is funded with ACA 1 bonded indebtedness to have an estimated useful life of at least 15 years
or 5 years if the funds are for specified public safety facilities, infrastructure, and equipment. The bill would define "public
infrastructure" to exclude the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of a sports stadium or arena where the
majority of the use of the facility is for private ticketed activities. The bill would prohibit ACA 1 bonded indebtedness from being
used for the acquisition or lease of any real property that has, at the time of acquisition or lease, been improved with one to 4
dwelling units, except as specified. (Based on 07/18/2024 text)
AB 3090 (Maienschein, D) Drinking water standards: emergency notification plan.
Status: 07/02/2024 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 68, Statutes of 2024
Location: 07/02/2024 - Assembly CHAPTERED
Summary: Would authorize and encourage a public water system, when updating an emergency notification plan, to provide
notification to water users by means of other communications technology, including, but not limited to, text messages, email, or
social media. (Based on 07/02/2024 text)
AB 3227 (Alvarez, D) California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: stormwater facilities: routine maintenance.
Status: 09/06/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Location: 09/06/2024 - Assembly ENROLLED
Summary: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as defined, to prepare, or cause to be
prepared, and certify the completion of an environmental impact report on a project that it proposes to carry out or approve that
may have a significant effect on the environment or to adopt a negative declaration if it finds that the project will not have that
effect. This bill would, if certain conditions are met, exempt from the provisions of CEQA the routine maintenance of stormwater
facilities that are fully concrete or that have a conveyance capacity of less than a 100-year storm event. The bill would, if the lead
agency determines that a project is not subject to CEQA pursuant to these provisions and determines to approve or carry out the
project, require the lead agency to file a notice with the State Clearinghouse in the Office of Planning and Research and with the
county clerk in the county in which the project will be located, as provided, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program.
Because a lead agency would be required to determine whether a project qualifies for this exemption, the bill would impose a
state-mandated local program. (Based on 08/31/2024 text)
ACA 2 (Alanis, R) Water Resiliency Act of 2024.
Status: 03/19/2024 - In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Location: 04/20/2023 - Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife
Summary: The California Constitution declares that the general welfare requires that the water resources of the state be put to
beneficial use to the fullest extent of which they are capable, and that the right to the use of water does not extend to the waste
or unreasonable use, method of use, or method of diversion of water. This measure would require the Treasurer to annually
transfer an amount equal to 1.5% of all state revenues from the General Fund to the California Water Resiliency Trust Fund,
which the measure would create. The measure would continuously appropriate moneys in the fund to the California Water
Commission for its actual costs of implementing these provisions and for specified water infrastructure projects. (Based on
03/06/2024 text)
SB 366 (Caballero, D) The California Water Plan: long-term supply targets.
Status: 08/29/2024 - Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Location: 08/29/2024 - Senate ENROLLMENT
Summary: Current law requires the Department of Water Resources to update every 5 years the plan for the orderly and
coordinated control, protection, conservation, development, and use of the water resources of the state, which is known as “The
California Water Plan.” Current law requires the department to include a discussion of various strategies in the plan update,
including, but not limited to, strategies relating to the development of new water storage facilities, water conservation, water
recycling, desalination, conjunctive use, water transfers, and alternative pricing policies that may be pursued in order to meet
the future needs of the state. Current law requires the department to establish an advisory committee to assist the department
in updating the plan. This bill would revise and recast certain provisions regarding The California Water Plan to, among other
things, require the department to expand the membership of the advisory committee to include tribes, labor, and environmental
justice interests. The bill would require the department, as part of the 2033 update to the plan, to update the interim planning
target for 2050, as provided. The bill would require the target to consider the identified and future water needs for all beneficial
uses and ensure safe drinking water for all Californians, among other things. (Based on 09/03/2024 text)
SB 778 (Ochoa Bogh, R) Excavations: subsurface installations.
Status: 09/04/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Location: 09/04/2024 - Senate ENROLLED
Summary: Under the Dig Safe Act, current law requires an excavator planning to conduct an excavation to notify the regional
notification center of their intent before beginning excavation. Current law requires the regional notification center, in response
to this notification, to provide the excavator with a ticket and to notify certain operators who have a subsurface installation in the
proposed excavation area. Should a ticket obtained by an excavator expire, existing law requires an excavator to contact the
regional notification center, cease all excavation, and wait a minimum of 2 working days before restarting excavation. Current
law authorizes an excavator to use a vacuum excavation device to expose subsurface installations within the tolerance zone
if specified conditions are met, including that the excavator has contacted any operator whose subsurface installations may
be in conflict with the excavation. Current law requires an operator to take one of specified actions before the legal excavation
start date and time, including locating and field marking within the delineated area and, where multiple subsurface installations
of the same type are known to exist together, mark the number of subsurface installations. Current law prohibits an excavator
from beginning excavation until the excavator receives a response from all known operators of subsurface installations, as
specified. Current law also establishes emergency and notification procedures for an excavator who discovers or causes
damage to a subsurface installation. This bill, among other changes, would revise the procedure an excavator must follow
should a ticket expire. The bill would also revise requirements for an excavator to use vacuum equipment. The bill would
revise the requirements related to subsurface installation operator responses that an excavator must receive before beginning
excavation, and the emergency and notification procedures when an excavator discovers or causes damage to a subsurface
installation. (Based on 08/30/2024 text)
SB 867 (Allen, D) Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024.
Status: 07/03/2024 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 83, Statutes of 2024
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Location: 07/03/2024 - Senate CHAPTERED
Summary: Would enact the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024,
which, if approved by the voters, would authorize the issuance of bonds in the amount of $10,000,000,000 pursuant to the
State General Obligation Bond Law to finance projects for safe drinking water, drought, flood, and water resilience, wildfire and
forest resilience, coastal resilience, extreme heat mitigation, biodiversity and nature-based climate solutions, climate-smart,
sustainable, and resilient farms, ranches, and working lands, park creation and outdoor access, and clean air programs. (Based
on 07/03/2024 text)
SB 937 (Wiener, D) Development projects: fees and charges.
Status: 09/04/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Location: 09/04/2024 - Senate ENROLLED
Summary: The Mitigation Fee Act regulates fees for development projects, fees for specific purposes, including water and
sewer connection fees, and fees for solar energy systems, among others. The act, among other things, requires local agencies
to comply with various conditions when imposing fees, extractions, or charges as a condition of approval of a proposed
development or development project. The act prohibits a local agency that imposes fees or charges on a residential development
for the construction of public improvements or facilities from requiring the payment of those fees or charges until the date of the
final inspection or the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, whichever occurs first, except for utility service fees, which the
local agency is authorized to collect at the time an application for utility service is received. The act exempts specified units in a
residential development proposed by a nonprofit housing developer if the housing development meets certain conditions. This bill
would limit the utility service fees exception described above to utility service fees related to connections, and cap those fees at
the costs incurred by the utility provider resulting from the connection activities. (Based on 08/30/2024 text)
SB 1072 (Padilla, D) Local government: Proposition 218: remedies.
Status: 08/29/2024 - Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 30. Noes 9.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Location: 08/29/2024 - Senate ENROLLMENT
Summary: The California Constitution sets forth various requirements for the imposition of local taxes. The California
Constitution excludes from classification as a tax assessments and property-related fees imposed in accordance with provisions
of the California Constitution that establish requirements for those assessments and property-related fees. Under these
requirements, an assessment is prohibited from being imposed on any parcel if it exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional
special benefit conferred on that parcel, and a fee or charge imposed on any parcel or person as an incident of property
ownership is prohibited from exceeding the proportional cost of the service attributable to the parcel. The Proposition 218
Omnibus Implementation Act prescribes specific procedures and parameters for local compliance with the requirements of the
California Constitution for assessments and property-related fees. This bill would require a local agency, if a court determines
that a fee or charge for a property-related service, as specified, violates the above-described provisions of the California
Constitution relating to fees and charges, to credit the amount of the fee or charge attributable to the violation against the amount
of the revenues required to provide the property-related service, unless a refund is explicitly provided for by statute. (Based on
09/03/2024 text)
SB 1147 (Portantino, D) Drinking water: microplastics levels.
Status: 08/29/2024 - Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 33. Noes 4.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Location: 08/29/2024 - Senate ENROLLMENT
Summary: Would require the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) to study the health effects of
microplastics in drinking and bottled water to evaluate toxicity characteristics and levels of microplastics in water that are not
anticipated to cause or contribute to adverse health effects, or to identify data gaps that would need to be addressed to establish
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those levels. The bill would require OEHHA to provide biennial status updates, and post a final report on its internet website. The
bill would authorize the State Water Resources Control Board, after taking into consideration the findings of the report, to request
that OEHHA prepare and publish a public health goal for microplastics in drinking water, as specified. (Based on 09/03/2024 text)
SB 1156 (Hurtado, D) Groundwater sustainability agencies: conflicts of interest: financial interest disclosures.
Status: 08/27/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Location: 08/27/2024 - Senate ENROLLED
Summary: The Political Reform Act of 1974 prohibits a public official from making, participating in making, or attempting to use
their official position to influence a governmental decision in which they know or have reason to know that they have a financial
interest, as defined. The act requires specified public officials, including elected state officers, judges and court commissioners,
members of certain boards and commissions, other state and local public officials, and candidates for these positions to file
statements of economic interests, annually and at other specified times, that disclose their investments, interests in real property,
income, and business positions. The Fair Political Practices Commission is the filing officer for such statements filed by statewide
elected officers and candidates and other specified public officials. This bill would require members of the board of directors
and the executive, as defined, of a groundwater sustainability agency to file statements of economic interests, according to the
filing requirements described above, with the Fair Political Practices Commission using the Commission’s online system for filing
statements of economic interests. (Based on 08/23/2024 text)
SB 1188 (Laird, D) Drinking water: technical, managerial, and financial standards.
Status: 09/03/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Location: 09/03/2024 - Senate ENROLLED
Summary: The California Safe Drinking Water Act prohibits a person from operating a public water system unless the person
first submits an application to the state board and receives a permit to operate the system, as specified. Current law authorizes
the State Water Resources Control Board to impose permit conditions, requirements for system improvements, technical,
financial, or managerial requirements, and time schedules as it deems necessary to ensure a reliable and adequate supply of
water at all times that is pure, wholesome, potable, and does not endanger the health of consumers. Current law makes it a
crime to knowingly make any false statement or representation in any application, record, report, or other document submitted,
maintained, or used for purposes of compliance with the act. This bill would require the state board to develop and adopt
minimum standards related to the technical, managerial, and financial capacity of community water systems serving fewer
than 10,000 people or 3,300 service connections and nontransient noncommunity water systems that serve K–12 schools. The
bill would require community water systems serving fewer than 10,000 people or 3,300 service connections and nontransient
noncommunity water systems that serve K–12 schools to demonstrate compliance with those standards, as provided. The bill
would require new community water systems serving fewer than 10,000 persons or 3,300 service connections and nontransient
noncommunity water systems that serve K–12 schools to demonstrate, as part of a permit application, compliance with the
minimum technical, managerial, and financial standards. (Based on 08/29/2024 text)
SB 1210 (Skinner, D) New housing construction: electrical, gas, sewer, and water service: service connection information.
Status: 09/03/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Location: 09/03/2024 - Senate ENROLLED
Summary: Current law vests the Public Utilities Commission with regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical
corporations, gas corporations, sewer system corporations, and water corporations, while local publicly owned utilities, including
municipal utility districts, public utility districts, and irrigation districts, are under the direction of their governing boards. This bill
would, for new housing construction, require the above-described utilities, on or before January 1, 2026, to publicly post on their
internet websites (1) the schedule of estimated fees for typical service connections for each housing development type, including,
but not limited to, accessory dwelling unit, mixed-use, multifamily, and single-family developments, except as specified, and (2)
the estimated timeframes for completing typical service connections needed for each housing development type, as specified.
The bill would exempt from its provisions a utility with fewer than 4,000 service connections that does not establish or maintain
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an internet website due to a hardship and would authorize the utility to establish that a hardship exists by annually adopting a
resolution that includes detailed findings, as provided. (Based on 08/28/2024 text)
SB 1266 (Limón, D) Product safety: bisphenol.
Status: 08/30/2024 - Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Location: 08/30/2024 - Senate ENROLLMENT
Summary: Current law prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of any bottle or cup that contains bisphenol
A, as specified, if the bottle or cup is designed or intended to be filled with any liquid, food, or beverage intended primarily for
consumption by children 3 years of age or younger. The prohibition above does not apply to a product subject to a regulatory
response by the Department of Toxic Substances Control as of the date that the department posts a prescribed notice regarding
the department’s adoption of the regulatory response. Current law additionally requires manufacturers to use the least toxic
alternative when replacing bisphenol A in containers and prohibits manufacturers from replacing bisphenol A with chemicals
known to cause cancer or reproductive harm, as specified. This bill would, on and after January 1, 2026, instead apply the above
prohibitions and requirements to any juvenile’s feeding product or juvenile’s sucking or teething product, as defined, that contains
any form of bisphenol, as defined, at a detectable level above the practical quantitation limit, as determined by the department.
The bill would authorize the department to establish standards for the juvenile’s products above that are more protective of
public health, sensitive populations, or the environment than the standards established by the bill, and would authorize the
department or the Attorney General to enforce the prohibitions and requirements, as specified. The bill would additionally prohibit
manufacturers from replacing any form of bisphenol with any chemical identified by the department as a Candidate Chemical, as
specified. (Based on 09/04/2024 text)
SB 1360 (Alvarado-Gil, R) Water quality: state board certification.
Status: 03/18/2024 - From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
Location: 02/16/2024 - Senate Rules
Summary: The Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to certify
or provide a statement to a federal agency, as required pursuant to federal law, that there is reasonable assurance that an
activity of any person subject to the jurisdiction of the state board will not reduce water quality below applicable standards. The
federal act provides that if a state fails or refuses to act on a request for this certification within a reasonable period of time,
which shall not exceed one year after receipt of the request, then the state certification requirements are waived with respect
to the federal application. Current law authorizes the state board to issue the certificate or statement before completion of the
required environmental review if the state board determines that waiting until completion of that environmental review to issue
the certificate or statement poses a substantial risk of waiver of the state board’s certification authority under the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act or any other federal water quality control law, as provided. This bill would require the state board to issue
the certificate or statement before completion of the required environmental review if the state board and Governor’s Office of
Business and Economic Development, in consultation with an applicant, jointly determine that the applicant’s project will help
the state meet its clean energy goals and increase electric reliability and waiting until completion of that environmental review
to issue the certificate or statement poses a risk to the applicant of not being eligible for federal tax credits or incentives, as
provided. (Based on 03/18/2024 text)
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M E M O R A N D U M
To: Yorba Linda Water District
From: Townsend Public Affairs
Date: September 9, 2024
Subject: 2024 Legislative End of Session Overview
HIGHLIGHTS OF ENGAGEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
• Advocacy for the protection of key budget accounts that were proposed to be cut, including
the Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP)
• Advocacy on behalf of statewide bond proposals and the inclusion of funding for priority
programs in the $10 billion climate bond
• Efforts to engage in the swath of bills aimed at limiting the allowable uses of PFAS in
industries
• Advocacy related to protecting the District from labor-related legislation that would hinder
public sector contracting and require significant reporting resources
• Coalition advocacy on behalf of the District to protect rate setting processes and to insulate
the District from future liabilities related to rates
2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE WRAP UP
Overview
The 2024 legislative session came to a dramatic close just after midnight on Saturday, August
31, as both chambers were engulfed in a flurry of last-minute proposals, political maneuvering,
and power plays among leadership in both houses and the Governor’s Administration. This
adjournment marked the end of the two-year 2023-24 Legislative Session, which saw over 4,000
bills introduced during its cycle.
While last-minute policy introductions are a common feature of California's legislative process,
this session was notable for the unusually high number of bills and amendments introduced in the
final 72 hours. These last-ditch efforts aimed to make sweeping changes in key areas such as
energy policy, industrial land use regulations, and gas pricing, among others.
Adding to the usual end-of-session frenzy, Governor Newsom called a special session just hours
before the regular session's end to address new mandates on oil refineries aimed at reducing gas
prices. This unexpected move effectively pushes the Legislature into overtime, forcing lawmakers
to grapple with the complex and politically sensitive issue of energy affordability just as the
campaign season kicks into high gear ahead of the November 5 election. In response, the
Assembly convened the special session on August 31, as directed by the Governor, while the
Senate chose to defy the Governor’s order.
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As for the legislative output of the 2024 session, of the 2,525 total bill vehicles introduced this
year, nearly 1,500 were passed by the Legislature. As of September 5, Governor Newsom has
signed 550 bills into law, vetoed 5, and has 1001 bills still awaiting his decision before the
September 31 deadline. In his first four years in office, Governor Newsom has vetoed between
7.9% and 16.5% of the bills presented to him annually, often citing insufficient state resources to
implement the proposed measures. It is expected that his vetoes from the 2024 session will follow
a similar pattern, particularly given the current budget deficit. Most of the statutes signed into law
will take effect on January 1, 2025.
The conclusion of the 2024 legislative session also signals the start of the Interim Recess and the
ramp-up to the November 2024 General Election. At least 23 State Assembly seats and 12 State
Senate seats are set to change hands, representing over 25% of each house. When the
Legislature reconvenes in January 2025 for the start of the 2025-26 session, a wave of freshman
legislators will bring new priorities, leadership styles, and political dynamics to Sacramento.
Below is a detailed overview of priority measures and key events from the 2024 legislative
session, organized by issue area:
Water and Sanitation
Due to California’s storied history of drought and coinciding water management practices, water
related policy is always a prominent topic in Sacramento regardless of current drought or reservoir
conditions. 2024 was no different, with significant legislation being introduced at the beginning of
the legislative session on water rights, implementation on the Making Conservation a Way of Life
regulation, implementation of the Advanced Clean Fleet regulation, water conservation,
contamination source control, and water rates.
Furthermore, coalitions of water and sanitation districts and other local government advocates
continued the fight to protect revenue and cost-recovery streams such as connection and capacity
fees from a multitude of housing bills seeking to lower the overall cost of housing. Pre-
development costs, including mitigation and impact fees, have long been a target of affordable
housing advocates due to the upfront costs on new developments. Much of the legislative session
was dedicated toward reminding the Legislature about existing laws and deals to protect these
critical sources of revenue as well as educating new members of the Legislature about their
benefits. Despite some setbacks on the timing of payments of some of these impact fees, most
of the problematic language introduced at the beginning of the year was amended out of bills prior
to their final passage on the Floors.
Additionally, considerable time was spent negotiating details on SB 1255 (Durazo), which
required a retail water supplier that serves over 3,300 residential connections to establish a water
rate assistance program (WRAP) to help eligible low-income customers pay their water and
wastewater bills. This WRAP was thought to be paid for from voluntary contributions paid by other
customers through charges on water bills in a first of its kind opt-out program. This concept was
met with significant opposition from local government advocacy groups who argued that billing
systems were not ready to implement policy changes such as this, in addition to a lack of
understanding about the actual need that exists and the amount of money an opt-in program could
generate. SB 1255 died on the Assembly Appropriation’s Suspense File in August; however, it is
possible that additional legislation to help lower the cost of water and wastewater bills will be
introduced in 2025.
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Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a complex and pressing issue for lawmakers, prompting
deliberations on the appropriate scope and extent of its regulation. The state has been grappling
with the challenge of understanding AI in its entirety, including its potential benefits and the risks
it may pose. Until July, the California Privacy Protection Agency had been considering advancing
formal rulemaking to regulate automated decision-making technologies—a subset of AI that
utilizes inputs to replace human discretionary judgment.
Both the Senate and Assembly have also undertaken efforts to legislate AI through individual bills
and hearings. The Senate Judiciary Committee convened a hearing in December focused on the
"Importance of Journalism in the Digital Age," examining the interactions between AI and news
reporting. Additionally, three of the four Assembly Informational Hearings held this year centered
on AI-related topics. Several lawmakers have introduced legislation addressing various aspects
of AI regulation, reflecting growing concern and interest in ensuring responsible governance of
this rapidly evolving technology. Those proposals included:
• AB 1831 by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) criminalizes the creation,
distribution, and possession of AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Material.
• AB 2877 by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) would have prohibited AI
systems from using the personal information of children to train AI systems without affirmative
authorization.
• AB 2930 by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan would have imposed various regulations on the
use of “automated decision systems.”
• SB 1047 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) requires developers and trainers of
powerful artificial intelligence models to put appropriate safeguards and policies into place to
prevent harms.
In August, a deal was cut between tech companies and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-
Oakland) that would dedicate more funding to local journalists and AI developers. The impetus
for this deal was a piece of Assemblymember Wicks’s legislation, AB 886, which would have
required large internet platforms to pay a portion of their revenues to journalists as compensation
for using the journalists’ content on their own platforms and collecting advertising revenue. The
deal includes $300 million allocated over five years to fund in-state newsrooms, but the settlement
also funds an “AI Innovation Accelerator” program to develop artificial intelligence initiatives. So
far, the deal has received mixed reviews from the journalism world, some of whom are concerned
about advancing AI that could replace journalism jobs in the future. Others are grateful for the
additional funding to in-state journalism.
Bonds
Pivoting away from impacting the state budget, ten different legislators introduced bills that would
place general obligation (GO) bonds on the ballot to be approved or rejected by voters. AB 247
by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) and SB 867 by Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa
Monica) were the only two measures to make it out of the fray and are now Propositions 2 and 4,
respectively, on the ballot. Prop 2 dedicates $10 billion for public school and community college
facilities and Prop 4 issues $10 billion for various climate and environmental protection projects.
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The deficit strained the Legislature’s capacity to authorize multiple bonds, so state lawmakers
were forced to prioritize which bonds were to advance and also how much should be financed by
each proposed bond. By approving bonds for school facilities and environmental protection
projects, initiatives that would have funded higher education facilities, flood control, fentanyl
prevention, and housing were put on hold. While housing is a top priority for the state, many were
disappointed that a housing bond was not approved for the ballot.
The two bonds that will be on the November ballot, Propositions 2 and 4, would still have a
significant impact on the state’s budget. The Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the cost to pay
off Prop 2 would be $500 million per year for 35 years, and $400 million per year for 40 years for
Prop 2 totaling $33.5 billion over the life of both bonds. Currently, the state is paying about $6
billion per year on debt service for existing bonds, so the drawdown on resources is substantial
when weighing which bonds to approve each year.
The following is a breakdown of Props 2 and 4:
Proposition 2: Bonds for Public School and Community College Facilities
• $4 billion for the modernization of school facilities, with at least 10% being reserved for small
schools and $115 million for testing/remediation of lead in water
• $3 billion for new construction of school facilities, with at least 10% being reserved for small
school districts
• $1.5 billion for community college facilities
• $600 million for charter school facilities
• $600 million for career technical education programs
Proposition 4: Bonds for Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Protecting Communities
and Natural Lands From Climate Risks
• $3.8 billion for safe drinking water, drought, flood, and water resilience programs
• $1.5 billion for wildfire and forest resilience
• $450 million for extreme heat mitigation
• $1.2 billion for biodiversity programs
• $300 million for sustainable, climate-smart farms and working lands programs
• $1.2 billion for coastal resilience programs
• $700 million for park creation and outdoor access
• $850 million for clean air programs
• <$20 million for administrative costs
• Up to 10% of funds within each funding pot must be allocated to severely disadvantaged
communities
Budget
Following a couple of years of record surpluses driven by an infusion of federal funding, the state
took a turn and started 2024 in a deficit to the tune of approximately $37.8 billion. This immediately
put the state legislature on notice of difficult decisions to come, and the Governor directed state
agencies to freeze any new spending. After the tax filing deadline in April, the deficit continued to
grow as tax revenues came in lower than anticipated bringing the deficit to $46.8 billion. To
balance the budget, the state largely leaned on reserves, deferrals, funding delays, and
borrowing, and took Early Action in April to adjust spending levels.
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In June, the state passed a preliminary version of the budget after the Governor, Senate, and
Assembly agreed on an overall budget plan that compiled input from the Department of Finance
and Legislative Budget Subcommittees. At stake over the course of the budget negotiations was
funding for core local government programs like Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention
(HHAP), Regional Early Action Planning (REAP), Active Transportation Program (ATP), and
Multifamily Housing Program (MHP). These programs received some adjustments or cuts,
however, were overall still maintained in the final budget, due in large part to the advocacy of local
agencies.
Based on updated revenue estimates and potential impacts on future spending that came in after
the budget was passed, the Legislature put together several trailer bills and budget bill “juniors”
for routine implementation of the budget. These additional bills ranged in subject area from
healthcare, energy, education, and natural resources, and some were passed as late as the last
day of Session. Despite revenue fluctuations and overall volatility, the state still met its
constitutional obligation to pass a balanced budget.
Energy
Income-Tiered Rate Policies and Regulations
The 2024 Legislative Session began with a focus on energy reform, including several proposals
to repeal provisions of AB 205 (2022). AB 205 had directed the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) to develop income-graduated fixed charge for energy bills for customers of
Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs). Under this measure, the CPUC was tasked with working
alongside IOUs to establish income-based rates, which were initially proposed to range from $24
per month for low-income earners to $128 per month for households earning $180,000 or more
annually.
The implementation of AB 205's provisions faced criticism from a range of stakeholders.
Environmental groups argued that the proposed joint IOU plan did not sufficiently charge high-
income earners their fair share. The solar industry, which relies on high electricity rates to justify
the cost of rooftop solar installations, advocated for a shift toward time-differentiated rates to
encourage flexible demand. Meanwhile, local agencies called for fixed rates to remain low, with
substantial rebates offered to those who electrify by certain deadlines.
These concerns led to multiple legislative proposals aimed at repealing AB 205 or introducing
oversight measures to prevent future cost shifts. Among these were AB 1999 (Irwin), which sought
to repeal the income-based rate escalator, and AB 1912 (Pacheco), which would have mandated
a third-party actuarial review of all legislative proposals affecting energy ratepayers. These
reviews would have needed to be completed and considered before any final vote.
Despite the momentum, both legislative proposals were set aside by leadership amid ongoing
internal negotiations involving the Legislature, the Administration, and the CPUC. Concerns over
high costs for ratepayers, passthrough provisions, and the potential need for IOUs to access
sensitive tax information to determine income levels ultimately led the CPUC to reject the original
income-escalated charge proposal. Instead, a new structure was adopted, charging residential
customers a flat rate of $24.15 per month, with a reduced rate of $6 to $12 for those enrolled in
low-income programs. This new rate was implemented by the CPUC in July.
Last Minute Rate Reduction and Clean Energy Bill Proposals
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As previously mentioned, the final days of the 2024 Legislative Session featured the introduction
of numerous late-breaking amendments that inserted new policy proposals into existing bill
vehicles. Among these were six measures focused on addressing California’s clean energy
challenges, specifically meeting mandates for clean, carbon-free energy and reducing some of
the nation’s highest electric bills.
The primary proposal targeting California’s escalating electric bills, AB 3121 (Petrie Norris),
sought to provide each household with a modest, one-time credit ranging from $30 to $70. The
estimated $500 million in savings would have been drawn from cuts to utility programs benefiting
low-income residents and schools. Advocates for these programs argued that the proposed cuts
would disproportionately harm low-income Californians and children while offering only a minimal
reduction in ratepayers’ utility bills. This measure ultimately failed to pass before the end-of-
session deadline.
Another significant proposal, AB 3264 (Petrie Norris), mandates that the Public Utilities
Commission study ways to reduce the costs associated with expanding transmission capacity
and report on energy efficiency programs funded through consumers’ utility bills. This bill
successfully passed through the legislature under the tight deadline and is now awaiting the
Governor’s decision.
Other proposals within the late-breaking package that passed the legislative process included SB
1420 (Caballero), which aims to streamline hydrogen facility permitting, and SB 1142 (Menjivar),
which seeks to prevent power shutoffs for ratepayers with active payment plans. Two additional
bills did not survive the legislative process, including SB 1003 (Dodd), which would have
increased oversight of utility wildfire costs. In a statement to the press following the session's
close, Senate Pro Tem Mike McGuire expressed his commitment to reintroducing more energy-
related proposals next year to build upon the efforts of this package.
Housing and Land Use
RHNA Reform
As is typical of the Legislature in recent years, the 2024 Legislative Session was keenly focused
on housing production and compliance with state housing laws. This included an analysis of the
regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) process and improvements that could be implemented
prior to the start of Cycle 7. In April, the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) released its entitled California’s Housing Future 2040: The Next Regional
Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), outlining dozens of suggested reforms to improve the RHNA
methodology, regional determination, and compliance process.
A series of bill proposals emerged during the session that aligned with the suggested reforms in
the report. This included:
• AB 3093 (Ward), which creates two new income categories - Acutely Low Income (ALI) and
Extremely Low Income (ELI) - in the Regional Housing Needs Determination (RHND),
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), and Housing Element Law. Creating the ELI and
ALI categories will require regions and local governments to develop targeted programs and
strategies in their housing elements that cater to the needs of Californians at the lowest end
of the income spectrum, including homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness.
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This bill drew strong support from the Governor. It passed the Legislature and is awaiting final
action.
• SB 7 (Blakespear) makes a number of technical changes to the regional housing needs
determination (RHND) process conducted by HCD and the regional housing needs allocation
process conducted by HCD or Councils of Governments (COGs). This measure passed the
Legislature and is awaiting final action from the Governor.
Other proposals geared toward reforming the RHNA process included AB 2485 (Carrillo), which
would require HCD to convene and engage specified stakeholders to consider improvements to
the process of determining the housing needs for each region. The bill would also require HCD to
publish specified data and information on its website regarding the decision-making process used
to determine regional housing needs. While this bill drew a wide array of support from local
stakeholders, it was ultimately held in the second house appropriations committee.
Builder’s Remedy
In addition to RHNA reforms, the Legislature this year turned its attention to refining the Builder’s
Remedy, a provision within the 1982 Housing Accountability Act (HAA) that prevents local
governments from denying housing developments that include 20% lower-income units, even if
the project does not conform to local zoning laws—provided the jurisdiction has not adopted a
compliant housing element. Although several developers have attempted to invoke the Builder’s
Remedy in recent years, they have largely been unsuccessful.
During the session, lawmakers introduced several proposals aimed at clarifying and refining the
Builder’s Remedy, focusing on legal interpretation, timing, and specific parameters for
development projects. These proposals include:
• AB 1886 (Alvarez): Clarifies that the Builder’s Remedy is triggered by a determination of
noncompliance from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). It also
specifies that development standards apply only if the city is in compliance, and projects
remain eligible if the application was submitted while the city was non-compliant.
• AB 1893 (Wicks): Establishes guidelines regarding density, underlying zoning, and objective
standards that a development must meet to qualify for the Builder’s Remedy. It also reduces
the required amount of affordable housing for a project to be eligible.
• AB 2023 (Quirk-Silva): Introduces a rebuttable presumption of invalidity for housing elements
deemed noncompliant by HCD, raising the burden of proof for jurisdictions seeking to
challenge or dismiss HCD’s noncompliance determination.
Despite facing opposition from local agencies, all three bills successfully passed the Legislature
and are now awaiting action from the Governor.
Coastal Land Use
Coastal land use became a central focus during the 2024 Legislative Session, particularly around
addressing regulatory misalignment between the Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) and the California Coastal Commission (CC) regarding housing
development in coastal areas. The Coastal Commission, working closely with coastal cities and
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counties, is responsible for planning and regulating land and water use in the Coastal Zone.
Development in these areas typically requires a special coastal development permit (CDP), either
from the Commission or from local governments that have a certified Local Coastal Program
(LCP). Currently, 73% of the Coastal Zone is governed by LCPs, allowing local governments to
issue CDPs according to detailed planning and design standards. In jurisdictions with certified
LCPs, permitting decisions can be appealed to the Coastal Commission under specific
circumstances.
This year, the Legislature sought to address tensions between housing production and coastal
preservation, with both HCD and the Coastal Commission representing differing priorities. A key
legislative goal was to align housing development efforts with the preservation values overseen
by the Coastal Commission. Proposals included measures to increase housing density,
synchronize housing element updates with local coastal plans, and clarify which agency holds
ultimate regulatory authority in the development process.
AB 2560 (Alvarez) addressed the intersection of the state’s Housing Density Bonus Law and
coastal protections. The bill aimed to exempt projects taking advantage of Density Bonus
incentives, which allow developers to increase housing units in exchange for affordable housing,
from Coastal Act requirements. This measure sparked significant debate around balancing
housing needs with coastal environmental protections. A series of amendments from
environmental groups that authorized the Coastal Commission unilateral authority over
developments within the coastal zone made the bill untenable. At the request of the author and
with significant input from local agencies, the bill was held.
SB 1077 (Blakespear) focused on simplifying the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
in coastal areas. The bill initially required the Coastal Commission to assist cities and counties in
updating their LCPs to streamline the permitting process for ADUs and junior ADUs, thereby
promoting housing production while ensuring compliance with coastal regulations. However,
significant cost concerns were raised by local governments related to the constant need to update
LCPs to accommodate the bill’s goals. Ultimately, the bill was amended to require HCD to provide
technical guidance to local governments on how to streamline ADU permitting within the coastal
zone.
In addition, SB 951 (Wiener) sought to improve the process of appealing local jurisdiction
approvals of coastal development permits. The bill clarifies the grounds for appealing local CDP
decisions to the Coastal Commission and authorizes local governments to notify the Commission
of final permit actions electronically, among other provisions aimed at enhancing transparency
and efficiency.
These legislative efforts underscore the complexity of managing coastal land use in California, as
policymakers strive to balance the state’s urgent need for housing with the imperative to protect
its valuable coastal resources. It is anticipated that coastal land use issues will continue to emerge
as a priority topic next session.
Revenue and Taxation
In 2024, revenue and taxation policy took center stage, with various significant developments,
including the looming threat of the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act,
ongoing legislative efforts such as ACA 1 (Aguiar-Curry) to provide local governments with more
financing tools for housing production, and proposals aimed at reducing impact fees.
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Taxpayer Protection Act
After years of opposition, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously in June, barring the
Taxpayer Protection Act from appearing on the November General Election ballot. The measure
would have restricted the ability of state and local governments to implement or maintain taxes
and fees by retroactively nullifying recently passed tax measures, raising voter approval
thresholds, and creating challenges for taxes and fees.
The Court’s decision was based on the initiative's far-reaching scope, which it deemed exceeded
a simple constitutional amendment and instead represented a fundamental revision of state and
local governance, requiring a constitutional convention.
ACA 1 / ACA 10 / Proposition 5
The Legislature passed ACA 1 (Aguiar-Curry), which, pending voter approval, would allow local
governments to incur bonded indebtedness or impose special taxes for housing and infrastructure
projects with 55% voter approval. Initially set for the March primary ballot, ACA 1 was moved to
the November 2024 election due to political calculations surrounding the passage of Proposition
1.
Concerns from stakeholders like the California Association of Realtors, which sought to exclude
smaller properties from the measure’s financing eligibility, led to the introduction of ACA 10 and
AB 2810 in 2024. ACA 10 stripped the special tax provisions from ACA 1, leaving only the 55%
threshold for bond approval intact. AB 2810 included the compromise with the realtors to exclude
the application of bond financing housing projects under 5 units. The revised measure now
appears on the November ballot as Proposition 5, which, if approved, would empower local
agencies to pass revenue bond measures for affordable housing and public infrastructure projects
with a reduced voter threshold.
Impact Fees
Housing affordability remained a central legislative theme in 2024, with impact fees and exactions
targeted as contributors to high development costs. A critical decision from the U.S. Supreme
Court this year mandated that local governments establish a clear "essential nexus" between
development projects and the fees they impose, ensuring that fees are "roughly proportional" to
the actual impact of the development. This ruling has the potential to significantly affect local
government revenue streams.
In addition, the Legislature advanced several measures aimed at limiting or deferring impact fees,
including:
SB 937 (Wiener), which defers certain development fees until a certificate of occupancy is issued.
It also locks in impact fees before a building permit is granted and prohibits indexing fees for
inflation or charging interest on deferred fees. While local governments opposed the measure, it
passed and may see further refinement in future sessions.
AB 1820 (Schiavo), which creates a framework for developers to receive preliminary and final
estimates of project-related fees and exactions within specific timeframes.
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Both bills passed the Legislature and are currently awaiting action from the Governor.
Labor and Employee Relations
At the outset of the legislative session, several bills were introduced by progressive lawmakers,
with backing from major labor organizations, including the American Federation of State, County,
and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the California Labor Federation, and the California State
Council of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). These labor groups, alongside
numerous employee advocacy organizations, have recently prioritized addressing the reported
labor shortages in the public sector. According to a recent study by the UC Berkeley Labor Center,
vacancy rates in county job positions within three of California's most populous counties are now
1.5 to 2 times higher than they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In response to these vacancy rates and workforce gaps, several pieces of legislation were
introduced, seeking to increase transparency in public sector bargaining unit vacancies and to
promote the hiring of internal labor over consultants. These measures also included substantial
data reporting requirements for existing consultants and contractors in the public sector, aiming
to support arguments in favor of using internal labor groups for essential tasks.
The principal bills—AB 2557 (Ortega) and AB 2651 (McKinnor)—faced significant opposition from
local governments and business interests during the legislative process. Despite this resistance,
both bills successfully advanced through policy committees, largely along party lines, due to
robust support from labor advocates among committee members. However, AB 2557 (Ortega),
which would have required extensive reporting and auditing on public sector contracting, failed to
pass the Senate Appropriations Committee before the legislative deadline and was shelved for
the year. In contrast, AB 2561 (McKinnor), mandating that local public agencies with more than a
20% vacancy rate in any bargaining unit publicly present updates on vacancies, recruitment, and
retention efforts at least once per fiscal year, passed the Legislature in the final days of the session
and now awaits action by the Governor.
Additionally, two weeks before the legislative session's close, SB 399 (Wahab) was amended.
Originally introduced in 2023, the bill pertains to employee intimidation and aims to prevent
employers from retaliating against or threatening employees who refuse to attend mandatory
meetings where the employer communicates political or religious opinions. A key concern for local
governments is the broad definition of "political," which encompasses issues related to elections,
political parties, legislation, regulation, and decisions to join or support political or labor
organizations. While the bill’s intent—to prohibit employers from expressing inappropriate political
opinions during mandatory meetings—is laudable, its broad language could inadvertently
encompass routine job duties of local government employees, such as analyzing state or federal
regulations or attending city council meetings where legislation is discussed. Despite only being
reintroduced late in the session and facing strong opposition from local government advocates,
SB 399 (Wahab) passed and now awaits the Governor's signature.
Fire Insurance
At the conclusion of the 2023 Legislative Session, the Governor and the Insurance Commissioner
took significant action through an executive order and regulatory proceedings to enact changes
aimed at stabilizing California’s insurance market and retaining insurance companies in the state.
This initiative focused on four key objectives: (1) Expanding insurance coverage in high-risk
areas, (2) Modernizing the FAIR Plan to reintegrate members into the standard insurance market,
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(3) Updating rate review and filing timelines, and (4) Allowing the use of advanced catastrophic
modeling tools.
The latest draft regulations, last revised at the beginning of the year, specify the requirements for
insurance companies wishing to use forward-looking catastrophe models for setting rates. Under
these draft regulations, insurers must either offer policies in high-risk areas that represent at least
85% of their statewide market share or increase the number of plans in these areas by 5%.
Additionally, insurers are required to consider wildfire mitigation efforts implemented by
policyholders.
A policy qualifies as being in a high-risk area if it is located in a county or ZIP code designated as
distressed, undermarketed, and high-risk. A county is classified as "distressed" if more than 20%
of its residential properties with fewer than five units are rated as “high” or “very high” risk by CAL
FIRE. These designations will be reviewed and updated annually. The designated counties
currently include Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Del Norte, El Dorado, Humboldt, Lake,
Lassen, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas,
San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, and Ventura.
Following the release of these draft regulations, the Insurance Commissioner announced
additional amendments to the FAIR Plan, California’s insurance program designed to provide
coverage to residents and businesses in both urban and rural areas who cannot secure insurance
through the standard market. These changes, part of an agreement between the Department of
Insurance and the California FAIR Plan, include provisions for recouping losses by imposing
surcharges on residential and commercial insurance policies across the state in “extreme worst-
case scenarios.”
Under the current framework, the FAIR Plan is responsible for paying claims once its reserves,
reinsurance, and catastrophe bonds are depleted. The new agreement stipulates that, should
these funds be exhausted, insurers will be required to cover up to $2 billion in FAIR Plan claims—
$1 billion for residential and $1 billion for commercial policies. Insurers can then, with the
insurance commissioner’s approval, temporarily surcharge their policyholders for up to half of the
amount assessed. It is important to note that homeowners will not be surcharged for commercial
losses; only commercial policyholders will bear those costs. Additionally, insurers may surcharge
policyholders for 100% of claims exceeding these amounts, pending the insurance
commissioner’s approval.
This restructuring of the FAIR Plan is a component of Commissioner Lara’s broader Sustainable
Insurance Strategy, a series of executive actions designed to stabilize California’s insurance
market. These actions come in response to the growing reluctance of insurers to issue new
policies or renew existing ones, particularly in areas with high wildfire risks, due to the surge in
wildfire-related claims.
As insurers have withdrawn from high-risk areas, the number of residential FAIR Plan policies
has more than doubled since 2019, reaching approximately 408,000 as of June. Similarly, the
number of commercial policies under the FAIR Plan has increased to 11,026.
The FAIR Plan will implement a Plan of Operation that includes the following:
• Expanded Coverage: Introducing a new “high-value” commercial coverage option with limits
up to $20 million per building, alongside past increases for residential policies.
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• Financial Stability: Establishing a sound financial formula to protect policyholders in extreme
loss scenarios.
• Improved Transparency: Requiring enhanced public reporting on FAIR Plan activities and
customer service metrics.
In alignment with the Administration's and Legislature's objectives, this regulatory process has
advanced without intervening legislation during the 2024 Session. Various legislative proposals,
including those seeking to increase oversight of insurance modeling tools and mandate
consideration of home hardening practices for rate reductions, did not pass due to concerns that
they might disrupt market conditions and the ongoing regulatory process. This includes Senator
Becker’s SB 1060, which would have required insurers using risk models for underwriting to
account for wildfire risk reductions achieved through hazardous fuel reduction, home hardening,
and defensible space. The bill would have also authorized the Department of Insurance to
examine underwriting models for compliance and issue necessary orders.
The Department of Insurance plans to adopt these regulations by the end of 2024. Issues
concerning coverage affordability and availability will likely be addressed through legislation in
the coming year.
LOOKING FORWARD
The 2025-26 legislative session marks the start of a new two-year cycle, introducing a fresh slate
of bills and policy initiatives when lawmakers reconvene in January. This session will be
particularly notable for significant leadership transitions, with over 25% of both legislative houses
turning over as new freshman members take office. Additionally, the session will coincide with the
final two years of Governor Gavin Newsom's administration, as his term concludes in 2026.
Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire will also serve his final term under the same limits,
initially expected to provide continuity until a longer-serving successor takes the reins. Below is
an overview of the key issues and policy debates anticipated to dominate the 2025 session.
Budget Outlook
Leading into this year’s budget deficit, the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) anticipated future
structural shortfalls of about $30 billion per year until 2028. The LAO identified spending
reductions and revenue (tax) increases as difficult decisions on the horizon. In an election year,
tax increases were immediately off the table but could be considered in the future as a component
of larger reforms or solutions. To increase state revenue without directly raising taxes, one tool
the state used was a suspension of the net operating loss (NOL) deduction for California
businesses until 2027. The business community has rallied to reinstate the NOL deduction, or at
least guarantee the suspension is not extended even more.
Another target of reform is the State Appropriations Limit, colloquially known as the Gann Limit,
which institutes a cap on state and local spending intended to control the growth in year over year
spending. Between the 2021-22 and 2022-23 budget years, the state faced issues with the Gann
limit as its spending plan exceeded the set limits, which resulted in additional qualified capital
outlay spending and taxpayer rebates as a solution to exclude spending from the appropriations
limit. The Gann Limit has been considered a constraint on the state’s ability to make investments
in its top priorities, so there have been minor reforms suggested by lawmakers and stakeholders.
A recent reform counted realignment revenues to local government against local governments’
limits, which freed up billions of dollars under the state’s limit. Broader reforms would have to go
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back to the ballot because the Gann Limit was created by Proposition 4 in 1979 and is enshrined
in the state’s Constitution.
The most recent cash receipts are 10% above the Budget Act forecast for July, and since April,
General Fund agency cash receipts have been $4.2 billion above projections. The summer is not
a particularly busy time for revenue collection, and with future deficits still anticipated the state
will need more fiscal prudence over the next few years.
Cap-and Trade Reauthorization
California’s Cap-and-Trade Program will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by setting a
firm cap on statewide GHG emissions from major sources, which is measured in metric tons of
carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e). This cap will decline over time.
Each covered entity (major polluter) is required to surrender one “permit to emit” for each ton of
GHG emissions they emit. Some covered entities will be allocated some allowances and will be
able to buy additional allowances at auction, purchase allowances from others, or purchase offset
credits.
The “cap” on GHG emissions that drive global warming is a firm limit on pollution. The cap gets
stricter over time. The “trade” part is a market for companies to buy and sell allowances that let
them emit only a certain amount, as supply and demand set the price. Trading gives companies
a strong incentive to save money by cutting emissions in the most cost-effective ways.
Money secured through the Cap-and-Trade Program goes to fund several programs, including
large transportation programs. One of these programs is the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital
Program (TIRCP), which is the state’s most significant source of funding for large-scale public
transit projects. Many transit operations and authorities are reliant on TIRCP for State Funding to
help build their climate friendly transit projects. Furthermore, many of these same operators and
authorities NEED future funding commitments from TIRCP in the coming years in order to meet
their Non-Federal cost share obligations, allowing them to stay in major federal funding programs
such as the Federal Transit Administration’s New Starts Program.
Large transportation projects need reliable funding over many years as they take years (and
sometimes decades) to complete. TIRCP is a five-year program in which the state estimates
revenues over the next five years and plans how much each of those years it will be able to
provide for each project. The out years comprise the new capacity for the program, so in 2026
the TIRCP program will have limited out-year revenues if Cap and Trade does extend beyond
2030.
If the Legislature and Governor’s Administration do not reauthorize the Cap-and-Trade program
this year, there is the very real possibility of California losing out on Tens of Billions of Federal
Dollars. The Governor has committed to tackling the reauthorization before the end of his term in
2026. It is likely the conversations will begin next year as the negotiations may take some time to
reach a compromise.
Community Reinvestment
Pending official scheduling, the Assembly Committee on Community Reinvestment, Chaired by
Assembly Member Papan (D-San Mateo), will hold an informational hearing during the
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Legislature’s interim recess to discuss the dissolution of redevelopment, existing local revenue
financing tools, and ideas to build upon efforts to create a more equitable system wherein local
governments can keep pace in meeting state housing goals and development needs without
relying solely on state subsidies. While the specific details of policy reform proposals are still in
the works, the hearing signifies a will from the legislature to create and improve revenue-
generating regimes at the local level.
Fire Insurance
The public comment period is officially open for CDI’s proposed regulations to allow insurers to
use forward-looking “catastrophe modeling” when setting rates, as opposed to using data from
historical losses. This model is intended to provide more accurate pricing for insurance rates and
has been advocated by insurance companies and the Insurance Commissioner who both cite
climate change as a significant risk for more wildfires. Another set of recently implemented
reforms for the insurance market will streamline the department’s rate approval process that
currently lacks clarity and often slows down new rate requests. The new process will bring
transparency and consistency in the rate filing process, which will also demand complete rate
filings from insurance companies and good faith from intervenors.
Next, CDI will hold a public hearing on the catastrophe modeling regulations on September 17
and plans to enact the new regulations in December. Also on September 17, the Assembly
Insurance Committee will hold an Oversight Hearing in Los Angeles for updates on the progress
of CDI’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy. The Legislature will stay acutely involved in reforming
California’s insurance market. A proposed trailer bill to expedite insurance rate filings failed to
pick up traction and CDI pivoted to the regulatory process, but there will certainly be more
legislative action from individual members. So far in 2024, wildfires have burned over 800,000
acres and damaged or destroyed over 1,200 structures. An active wildfire season is a key
indicator of legislative activity the following year. Proposals that failed to pass this year will also
likely be reintroduced as a starting point for legislative negotiations in early 2025.
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September Activity Report
TO:Joanna Gonzalez, Public Information Officer, Yorba Linda Water District
FROM:Diego Teran, Sr. Account Manager, Communications LAB
DATE: Oct. 1, 2024
RE: Current communications projects
Below are highlights of current Communications Lab projects for Yorba Linda Water District:
Social Media
•On Sept. 10, agency proceeded with edits requested by client to Sept. Editorial Calendar.
•On Sept. 26, the agency provided copy and graphics for the Oct. Editorial Calendar.
Media Services
•Agency shared client mentions on NPR and The Brokovich Report for possible use on social
media posts.
Graphic Design
•On Sept. 16, the agency edited the digital email invite for the Annual Open House that was used
on Constant Contact.
•On Sept. 25, the agency created a digital invite for the Hidden Hills Booster Pump Dedication
Ceremony.
Audiovisual Production
•On Oct. 1, the agency captured drone footage of PFAS Plant and headquarters location.
Special events
•On Sept. 7, the agency sent email invitation via Constant Contact to list provided by client to
public planning to attend Annual Open House.
•Agency has been moving forward with implementation of several components of Annual Open
House, among them: taping video of General Manager inviting people, 15” promo video for
social media, sharing existing collateral from 2022 event, and producing and delivering new
collateral.
•On Sept. 19, agency provided punch list for Hidden Hills Booster Pump dedication ceremony.
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MWDOC Program Amount Paid As
of 9/25/2024 Program Description
Technical Assistance Program
2024 Annual Water Loss Audit Report
(2023 Calendar Data)
$10,120.00
MWDOC provides a third-party consulting service to YLWD for the administration, progress
reporting and compilation of the annual Water Loss Report required by the California
Department of Water Resources. MWDOC staff audits and certifies the Report for YLWD
submission to DWR.
Shared Services Program
Annual Distribution System Leak Detection $8,970.00
MWDOC staff performs distribution leak detection in 1/3 of YLWD's Service Area for each
year. This service is used for validating YLWD's effort to minimize water loss in its Annual Water
Loss Audit Report. This charge is for the 3rd year. The cost per mile of pipeline surveyed has
decreased by approximately 10% since Metropolitan began subsidizing the program two
years ago.
FY 2024-25 Choice Programs
FY24-25 Water Use Efficiency Program
$36,535.21 MWDOC administers the Water Use Efficiency Rebate programs, offering YLWD personnel
and customers a user-friendly portal, water use efficiency education and billing inserts, and
support throughout the rebate process. MWDOC also secures additional funding to
enhance rebate amounts and tracks available grant funding. The cost is distributed among
member agencies based on their participation in the rebate program.
FY24-25 School Programs $24,000.00 MWDOC provides assembly based sessions for elementary schools within the District's
service pertaining to waterwise/conservation activities. YLWD opted to enroll in this program
for grades 3-5 and 6-8.
Choice Programs Prior Year Adjustment -$28,188.11 Credit for Water Use Efficiency Program and School Program assembly sessions not utilized in
prior year. Water Use Efficiency and School Programs are prepaid in each fiscal year.
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) -
Initial Water Service Line
Inventory/Compliance Program
$63,916.00 The US EPA promulgated the 2021 LCRR, and the Department of Drinking Water has taken
the lead to ensure all agencies comply with the requirements. In response to this,
MWDOC's consultant is working with YLWD staff to develop and implement a statistical
analysis approach and obtain State approval; conduct District staff interviews; review
historical records, maps, codes, and ordinances; review data from YLWD field inspections to
identify and document pipe materials on the customer and District side of the water meter;
and report and submit the inventory to the State by the October 16, 2024 compliance
deadline. The total project cost is estimated to be $69,600.
Dedicated Irrigation Meter Measurement
Program
$69,201.00 The DIM Measurement Program is the estimate of outdoor water use with dedicated
irrigation meters based on irrigated and irrigable area and local weather data. It is one
component of the Urban Water Use Objective (UWUO), which each Urban Water Supplier
must report as the part of the State legislation, AB 1668 and SB 606, also known as The
Conservation Framework. YLWD accepted MWDOC’s service to complete the DIM
Measurement Program at a reduced cost as Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California and Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (“SAWPA”) are subsidizing the
Program. YLWD authorized MWDOC’s consultant, NV5 Geospatial, to provide assistance in
the completion of the State-required DIM Measurement Program by the end of Fiscal Year
24-25. The total project cost is estimated to be $69,212.
Hazard Mitigation Plan $9,300.00 MWDOC ensures compliance and managing the Orange County Multi-Jurisdictional Water
and Wastewater Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP). MWDOC adminstors the update to a
regional hazard mitigation assessment and develops an Orange County Multi-Jurisdictional
Water and Wastewater Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) that meets the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines for approval. The plan will update our
vulnerabilities and apply those to a regional concept of emergency mitigation, in order to
have a regional water & wastewater utilities plan. Update to the MJHMP is done every five
years as required by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
Total Paid Towards MWDOC Programs $193,854.10
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ITEM NO. 16.1.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS: Annie Alexander, Senior Executive Assistant / Board Secretary
SUBJECT: Meetings from October 11 - November 30, 2024
Event Date Time Attendance By
October
Open House Sat, Oct 12 9:00 AM
ACWA Region 10 Tue, Oct 15 8:30 AM DesRoches/Hernandez
SAWPA Commission Tue, Oct 15 9:30 AM
CalMutuals Board Tue, Oct 15 2:00 PM Barbre
Yorba Linda City Council Tue, Oct 15 6:30 PM Hawkins
Brea City Council Tue, Oct 15 7:00 PM Hernandez (As Needed)
Placentia City Council Tue, Oct 15 7:00 PM Lindsey
MWDOC Board Wed, Oct 16 8:30 AM Lindsey
OCWA Meeting Wed, Oct 16 11:30 AM
Yorba Linda State of the City Wed, Oct 16 5:00 PM DesRoches/Lindsey/Barbre
OCWD Board Wed, Oct 16 5:30 PM DesRoches
HHBPS Rededication Ceremony Tue, Oct 22 1:00 PM
MWDOC/OCWD Joint Planning Committee Wed, Oct 23 8:30 AM DesRoches/Lindsey
OC San Board Wed, Oct 23 6:00 PM Hawkins
YL Planning Commission Wed, Oct 23 6:30 PM Hawkins (As Needed)
Board of Directors Regular Meeting Thu, Oct 24 8:30 AM
State of OC San Fri, Oct 25 11:00 AM Hernandez/Lindsey
ISDOC Quarterly Meeting Thu, Oct 31 11:30 AM
November
WACO Fri, Nov 1 7:30 AM Hernandez
SAWPA Commission Tue, Nov 5 9:30 AM
Yorba Linda City Council Tue, Nov 5 6:30 PM Hernandez
Placentia City Council Tue, Nov 5 7:00 PM Hawkins
Brea City Council Tue, Nov 5 7:00 PM Barbre (As Needed)
MWDOC Board Wed, Nov 6 8:30 AM Lindsey
OCWD Board Wed, Nov 6 5:30 PM DesRoches
MWDSC Board Tue, Nov 12 1:00 PM
Financial Review Group Tue, Nov 12 4:30 PM DesRoches/Lindsey
OC LAFCO Commission Wed, Nov 13 8:15 AM
YL Planning Commission Wed, Nov 13 6:30 PM Hawkins (As Needed)
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Board of Directors Regular Meeting Thu, Nov 14 8:30 AM
SAWPA Commission Tue, Nov 19 9:30 AM
CalMutuals Board Tue, Nov 19 2:00 PM Barbre
PYLUSD Board Tue, Nov 19 6:00 PM Hernandez
Yorba Linda City Council Tue, Nov 19 6:30 PM DesRoches
Placentia City Council Tue, Nov 19 7:00 PM
Brea City Council Tue, Nov 19 7:00 PM Hawkins (As Needed)
MWDOC Board Wed, Nov 20 8:30 AM Lindsey
OCWA Meeting Wed, Nov 20 11:30 AM
OCWD Board Wed, Nov 20 5:30 PM DesRoches
OC San Board Wed, Nov 27 6:00 PM Hawkins
YL Planning Commission Wed, Nov 27 6:30 PM Hawkins (As Needed)
Board of Directors Regular Meeting Thu, Nov 28 8:30 AM
As of October 3, 2024.
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