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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 3:30 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 3:30 PM.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Engineering Manager Weston led the pledge.
4. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Tom Lindsey, President Mark Toy, General Manager
Gene Hernandez, Vice President Doug Dovert, 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
Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Joanna Gonzalez, Public Affairs Officer
Sophia Phuong, Accounting Supervisor
Carole Waymon, Assistant Board Secretary
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidmon Gagen Law LLP
5. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA (None)
6. AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS (None)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS (None)
8. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session at 3:32 PM.
8.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code
Title: General Manager
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8.2. Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code
Agency Designated Representative: Andrew Gagen, General Counsel
Unrepresented Employee: General Manager
9. OPEN SESSION
The Board returned from Closed Session at 4:30 PM.
10. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
General Counsel Gagen announced that no reportable action was taken.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED (None)
12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
12.1. 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Public Outreach
President Lindsey welcomed the attendees and provided an introduction. He
then reviewed the purpose of rates and the rate study. General Manager Toy
then provided an overview of the rate study schedule, the District's mission,
service area, and infrastructure. He also highlighted the District's PFAS water
treatment plant, hell-hydrants, wildfire emergency preparedness activities,
and preventative maintenance programs. Engineering Manager Weston then
reviewed the District's capital infrastructure projects completed since 2010
and projects planned through 2031. Finance Manager Mcllrevey followed
with an overview of the value of the District's infrastructure; expenses, rates,
and billing methods; and debt service obligations and reserves. President
Lindsey and General Manager Toy concluded the presentation and noted
the District's upcoming Open House scheduled in October.
At Nederhood, MWDOC Director, commented on the District's collection of
capital finance charges on the annual property fax roll, the financial impact
of reduced water consumption, and reserve funds.
Roger Yoh, OCWD Director, commented on the District's cosh for providing
services and managing infrastructure, and OCWD's continued partnership
with YLWD.
Janice Lim, Yorbo Linda Mayor, commented on the City's ongoing
partnership with the District and noted the Wildfire Preparedness Community
Meeting scheduled in September.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
13.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:33 PM.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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