HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-25 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 2025-015
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 25,2025,2:00 PM
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 2:00 PM.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Operations Manager Freddie Ojeda led the pledge.
4. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Tom Lindsey, President Mark Toy, General Manager
Gene Hernandez, Vice President Doug Davert, Assistant General Manager
Trudi DesRoches Christine Mcllrevey, Finance Manager
Wayne R. Scott Freddie Ojeda, Operations Manager
Lori Thompson, Human Resources and Risk Manager
DIRECTORS ABSENT Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Brett R. Barbre Reza Afshar, Principal Engineer
Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Joanna Gonzalez, Public Affairs Officer
Sophia Phuong, Accounting Supervisor
Carole Wayman, Assistant Board Secretary
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
5. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None)
6. AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS (None)
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW HIRE
General Manager Toy introduced Carole Wayman, newly hired Assistant Board
Secretary/Administrative Assistant.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS (None)
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9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1. Budget Development Process and Board of Directors Objectives for Fiscal
Year 2025-26 Budget
Staff reviewed the budget process, calendar, objectives, and strategic plan
goals. Discussion touched on budget assumptions as compared to the rate
study, inflationary pressures, debt service obligations, reserve balances, and
grant opportunities. General Manager Toy explained the process for
maximizing grant opportunities and highlighted the status of pending projects.
9.2. Mid-Year Review of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget
Staff provided an overview of budgeted and projected revenue and
expenses. Topics included revenue analysis, water production demands,
variable costs, salary and related expenses, supplies and services, and debt
service ratio. Discussion also touched on capital contributions, depreciation,
operating revenue, reconciliation of PFAS treatment plant operating costs
with OCWD, and salary savings.
9.3. Fiscal Year2025-26 Budget Workshop #1 -Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Staff provided an overview of the projects included in the draft 5-year Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) and the proposed CIP budget for next fiscal year.
General Manager Toy also provided an update on federal grant funding and
a timeline for the Well 23 project.
Staff noted that the cost of the Fairmont Reservoir Rehabilitation project will
likely be less, which will allow remaining funds to be reallocated to other
priority projects.
Staff responded to questions regarding the rehabilitation of booster pump
stations, natural gas backup generators, Lakeview reservoir slopes, and the
Green Crest Sewer Lift Station.
10. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session at 3:26 PM.
10.1. 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
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10.2. 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: Irvine Ranch Water District v. Orange County Water District, et
al. (Los Angeles County Superior Court-Case No. BS168278)
11. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The Board returned from Closed Session at 4:00 PM. No reportable action was taken.
12. ADJOURNMENT
12.1. The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 PM.
Carole M. Wayman
Assistant Board Secretary
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