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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, February 18,2025, 9:45 AM
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:45 AM.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director Scott led the pledge.
3. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Tom Lindsey, President Mark Toy, General Manager
Gene Hernandez, Vice President Freddie Ojeda, Operations Manager
Brett R. Barbre Lori Thompson, Human Resources and Risk Manager
Trudi DesRoches Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Wayne R. Scott Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Carole Wayman, Assistant Board Secretary
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (None)
5. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session at 9:46 AM.
5.1 Liability Claims
Pursuant to Subdivisions 54956.9(d) and (e)(3) of the California Government
Code
Claimants: Pascal & Ludwig Constructors and Mike Bubalo Construction
Agency Claimed Against: Yorba Linda Water District
6. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The Board returned from Closed Session at 9:50 AM. No reportable action was taken.
7. WELLS FARGO HELI-HYDRANT AND LANDING ZONE DEMONSTRATION
Board members traveled to the Wells Fargo Heli-Hydrant site. President Lindsey
welcomed all and provided brief remarks. He introduced Field Representative
Brenda Caloca, from California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's office.
District staff and members of OCFA and Cal Fire facilitated a live demonstration of
the heli-hydrant.
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General Manager Toy provided a historical background of the project and
commented on a future heli-hydrant located at the Robert B. Diemer Water
Treatment Plant. He provided information regarding a joint letter addressing
homeowners insurance issues and emphasized YLWD's commitment to enhancing
fire safety and safeguarding the community.
YLWD staff and OCFA personnel responded to questions from community members.
8. ADJOURNMENT
8.1. The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 PM.
Carole M. Wayman
Assistant Board Secretary
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