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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 8:30 AM
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 AM.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assistant General Manager Davert 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
Brett R. Barbre Christine Mcllrevey, Finance Manager
Trudi DesRoches Freddie Ojeda, Operations Manager
Wayne R. Scott Lori Thompson, Human Resources and Risk Manager
Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Joanna Gonzalez, Public Affairs Officer
Sophia Phuong, Accounting Supervisor
Carole Wayman, Assistant Board Secretary
ALSO PRESENT
Arthur G. Kidman, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
5. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
General Manager Toy noted there was no longer a need for Closed Session.
6. AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS (None)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (None)
8. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
8.1. Recognition of Honorable Phillip D. Hawkins for his Service on the Board of
Directors
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The following individuals and agencies presented certificates and
commendations to Hon. Phil Hawkins:
■ County of Orange -Supervisor Don Wagner
■ City of Yorba Linda - Mayor Janice Lim
■ MWDOC- Director Al Nederhood and Director of Public Affairs Damon Micalizzi
■ Office of Senator Seyarto- Field Staff
■ Office of Assemblyman Phillip Chen - Field Staff
■ Office of Representative Young Kim - Certificate
■ Orange County Water District- Certificate
■ City of Placentia - Certificate
President Lindsey presented a proclamation from the Board of Directors
commending Hon. Phil Hawkins for his exemplary dedication to the District
and its customers.
General Counsel Kidman commented on Hon. Phil Hawkins' tenure on the
Board and expressed appreciation for his many years of service.
Hon. Phil Hawkins thanked the Board and staff, reflecting on his time serving
the district. He expressed appreciation for working with fellow directors,
county supervisors, staff, and legal counsel over the years.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Workshop #3
Staff summarized topics discussed during the previous budget workshops and
then provided an overview of the proposed budget, including non-operating
revenue and expenses, debt service, reserve balances and target levels, and
the 5-year capital improvement program and capital outlay.
Discussion touched on capital contributions, property taxes, investment
income, other revenues, and interest expenses. Extended discussion focused
on reserve balances and target levels, and capital improvement projects.
Staff then reviewed their findings in response to Board inquiries during the
previous budget workshop.This included components of the commodity rate,
the effect of the proposed rate increase on customer bills, and projected
OCWD and MET rates for groundwater and imported water supplies.
Discussion followed regarding various membership dues and organizations
that the Board members and staff participated in.
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Director Barbre made a motion, seconded by Director Hernandez, to include
membership in all the listed organizations in the draft budget, except the
National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition (NESARC), and to add
Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL).
Discussion continued regarding the services provided by various
organizations, as well as which organizations staff actively participated in.
Director Lindsey suggested including review of the District's dues and
memberships in next year's budget process in the motion. Director Barbre was
amenable to this suggestion. Motion carried 4-1-0-0 on a roll call vote with
Director Lindsey voting No.
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11. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION (N/A)
12. ADJOURNMENT
12.1. The meeting was adjourned at 1 1:30 AM.
Carole Wayma-i
Assistant Board Secretary
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