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MINUTES OF THE
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
Were included on the agenda.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 AM.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Accounting Supervisor Phuong led the pledge.
4. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Tom Lindsey, President Doug Davert, Assistant General Manager
Gene Hernandez, Vice President Freddie Ojeda, Operations Manager
Trudi DesRoches Lori Thompson, Human Resources and Risk Manager
Wayne R. Scott Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Sophia Phuong, Accounting Supervisor
DIRECTORS ABSENT
Brett R. Barbre
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
Scott Maloni, Director for Olivenhain Water District, provided an overview of his
background and qualifications for serving on the ACWA Region 10 Board and
requested the YLWD Board's support for his candidacy.
Stacy Taylor, Water Policy Manager for Mesa Water District, spoke in support of
Director Maloni's candidacy for the ACWA Region 10 Board. She noted that the
Executive Committee of Mesa Water District had also endorsed his candidacy.
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8. ACTION CALENDAR
8.1. Board of Directors' Compensation
President Lindsey opened the public hearing at 8:43 AM.
Assistant General Manager Davert provided a brief presentation on the item.
President Lindsey opened the floor to public comment, for which there was
none.
President Lindsey noted that compensation for YLWD Board members
remained one of the lowest in Orange County in comparison to other water
districts. He explained that the proposed 5% increase was equal to the COLA
adjustment recently provided to District employees.
President Lindsey closed the public hearing at 8:46 AM.
Director Scott made a motion, seconded by Director DesRoches, to adopt
Ordinance No. 2025-XX setting compensation for members of the Board at
$171.99 per day (a 5%increase), effective January 1, 2026 pursuant to Section
20200 et seq. of the California Water Code and superseding Ordinance No.
2024-02. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 on a roll call vote with Director Barbre absent.
9. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session at 8:48 AM.
9.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code
Title: General Manager
10. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The Board returned from Closed Session at 10:00 AM. No reportable action was taken.
11. ADJOURNMENT
11.1. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM.
Carole Wayman
Recording Secretary
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