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Home My WebLink About2025-06-26 - Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Packet AGENDA YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, June 26, 2025, 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/84033269605 Telephone: (669) 444-9171 or (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 840 3326 9605 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL 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. AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS 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. ACTION CALENDAR This portion of the agenda is for items where staff presentations and Board (or Committee) discussions are needed prior to formal action. 8.1. Board of Directors' Compensation Recommendation: That the Board of Directors adopt Ordinance No. 2025-XX setting compensation for members of the Board effective January 1, 2026 pursuant to Section 20200 et seq. of the California Water Code and superseding Ordinance No. 2024-02. The order of the public hearing shall be as follows: 1. Opening of Hearing by Presiding Officer 2. Report by General Manager 3. Comments and Communications from the Public 4. Closing of Hearing by Presiding Officer 5. Board Discussion and Consideration of Action XXX XXX Page 1 of 7 9. CLOSED SESSION The Board may hold a closed session on items related to personnel, labor relations and/or litigation. The public is excused during these discussions. 9.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code Title: General Manager 10. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION 11. ADJOURNMENT 11.1. The next regular Board meeting is scheduled Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM. 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)) Page 2 of 7 ITEM NO. 8.1. AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: June 26, 2025 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Mark Toy, General Manager STAFF CONTACTS: Doug Davert, Assistant General Manager Annie Alexander, Senior Executive Assistant / Board Secretary SUBJECT: Board of Directors' Compensation RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors adopt Ordinance No. 2025-XX setting compensation for members of the Board effective January 1, 2026 pursuant to Section 20200 et seq. of the California Water Code and superseding Ordinance No. 2024-02. FISCAL IMPACT: Budget for FY26: $100,000 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 $163.80 per day for each day's service rendered on the District's behalf, not to exceed 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. The Board has determined that each calendar year, a public hearing will be conducted to consider increasing Director 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 5%. At the October 10, 2024 meeting, the Board conducted a public hearing and determined to increase Director compensation from $157.50 to $163.80 per day effective January 1, 2025, as District employees were provided a COLA to their base salary of 4% effective July 1, 2024. The Board also determined to shift consideration of increasing Director compensation to align with adoption of the budget at the end of each fiscal year. District employees have been provided a COLA to their base salary of 5% effective July 1, 2025. Accordingly, this public hearing has been scheduled and noticed to facilitate Board consideration of a 5% increase in Director compensation from $163.80 to $171.99 per day effective January 1, 2026. Pursuant to Water Code Section 20203 and Government Code Section 6066, notice of this hearing was published in a newspaper of general circulation on Thursday, June 12, 2025 and Thursday, Page 3 of 7 June 19, 2025. The notice was also posted in the District's lobby and website. Attached is an updated listing of compensation rates of other Orange County water agencies for comparison. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance No. 2025-XX - Director Compensation 2. 2025 - BOD Compensation Survey Page 4 of 7 Ordinance No. 2025-XX Setting Compensation for Members of the Board 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-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. 2024-02 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 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,the Board of Directors last took action on October 10, 2024, to increase Board member compensation by four percent (4%) from $157.50 to $163.80 per day with an effective date of January 1, 2025; and WHEREAS,District employees were provided a COLA to their base salary of five percent (5%) effective July 1, 2025; and WHEREAS,the Board of Directors seeks to increase the amount of compensation consistent with the District employees’ five percent (5%) COLA and in accordance with the provisions of Water Code Section 20200 et seq.; and WHEREAS,in accordance with Section 20203 of the Water Code and Section 6066 of the Government Code, a public hearing was held on June 26, 2025, at 8:30 AM, 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 June 12, 2025 and June 26, 2025. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1.The foregoing recitals are true and correct. Page 5 of 7 Ordinance No. 2025-XX Setting Compensation for Members of the Board 2 SECTION 2.Upon and after January 1, 2026, compensation for members of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District shall be $171.99 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.Consideration of increasing Board member compensation shall align with adoption of the budget at the end of each fiscal year. SECTION 5.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 6.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 7.Consistent with Section 20204 of the Water Code, this Ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2026. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of June 2025, by the following called vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Tom Lindsey, 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 Page 6 of 7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PER DIEM SURVEY As of June 11, 2025 Agency Per Diem Meeting Effective Date Maximum Meetings Per Month East Orange County Water District* $175.00 December 2021 10 El Toro Water District $240.90 April 2025 10 Irvine Ranch Water District $331.00 January 2024 10 Laguna Beach Water District $392.00/Mo Not Available N/A Mesa Water District $369.00 January 2025 10 Moulton Niguel Water District $308.00 April 2025 10 Municipal Water of Orange County $335.62 July 2025 10 Orange County Water District $330.75 October 2023 10 Santa Margarita Water District $340.00 July 2025 10 Serrano Water District $100.00 Not Available 8 South Coast Water District $310.00 May 2024 10 Yorba Linda Water District $163.80 January 2025 10 *Not all Directors accept payment. Page 7 of 7