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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, September 19, 2024, 7:15 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 7:15 a.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Vice President Lindsey led the pledge.
4. 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
Gene Hernandez Lori Thompson, Human Resources and Risk Manager
Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
DIRECTORS ABSENT Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Phil Hawkins Joanna Gonzalez, Public Affairs Officer
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
5. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA- None
6. AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS - None
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
8. ACTION CALENDAR
8.1 Agency Designated Representative's Summary Recommendation Regarding
Labor Negotiations with Unrepresented Employee (General Manager), and
Proposed Second Amendment to Employment Agreement for Position of
General Manager
As the District's designated representative, General Counsel Gagen reviewed
the proposed amendments to the agreement.
Director Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Director Lindsey, to (1)
approve the draft Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement for the
Position of General Manager as negotiated by the District's Designated
Representative; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-XX approving the
Classification and Salary for the General Manager effective July 1, 2024 and
rescinding Resolution No. 2024-03. Motion carried 3-1-0-1 with Director Barbre
voting No and Director Hawkins absent.
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9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1. Interviews for Labor and Employment Legal Counsel Services
Discussion touched on the questions to be utilized during the interviews. The
Board then proceeded With the interviews.
Colin J. Tanner, Equity Partner for Aleshire &Wynder, reviewed his professional
experience and the firm's services. He then responded to questions from the
Board regarding his experience with classification and compensation studies,
labor negotiations, Skelly hearings, and his approach to collaborating with
clients. He also shared his philosophy when providing legal advice, reviewed
the firm's training offerings, and offered his closing remarks.
Irma Rodriguez Moisa and Nate Kowalski, Partners for Atkinson, Andelson,
Loya, Ruud & Romo introduced themselves and noted that Kevin Dale,
Partner, was unable to attend due to a schedule conflict. They provided an
overview of the firm's services and responded to questions from the Board
regarding their experience with classification and compensation studies,
Skelly hearings, and collaborating with clients. They also reviewed their
training offerings and then provided their closing comments.
Scott Tiedemann, Managing Partner for Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, introduced
himself and Jacqueline Lee, Associate Attorney, and provided an overview
of the firm's services. He then responded to questions from the Board
regarding the firm's efforts toward implementing service efficiencies, the
purpose of the consortium, and experience with labor negotiations and role
in classification and compensation studies. Topics also touched on his
philosophy when providing legal advice, the results of previous labor
negotiations, and the benefits of the consortium. Mr. Tiedemman then
provided his closing remarks.
Barbara Raileanu, Partner for Woodruff &Smart, introduced herself and Jason
McEwen, Partner, and reviewed the firm's history, clients, and services
provided. She then responded to questions from the Board regarding the
firm's approach to classification and compensation studies, labor
negotiations, and interfacing with general counsel and the Board. She also
commented on the firm's training offerings and her professional experience
and then provided her closing comments.
10. ADJOURNMENT
10.1. The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 a.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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