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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 8:00 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 8:00 AM.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director DesRoches 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
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. AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS (None)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (None)
7. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session at 8:03 AM.
7.1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code
Title: General Manager
7.2. 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
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B. OPEN SESSION
The Board returned from Closed Session at 9:36 AM.
9. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
General Counsel Gagen announced that no reportable action was taken.
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED
Al Nederhood,resident, commented on his concerns regarding the District's last rate
study and urged caution in the current rate study process.
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
11.1. Water and Sewer Rate Study Preliminary Rate Scenarios by Water Resources
Economics
Sanjay Gaur, President of Water Resources Economics, provided an overview
of the rate study process and methodology,which included the development
of a financial plan, cost of service analysis, rate design, and rate adoption.
Mr. Gaur then presented the proposed water financial plan. Discussion
touched on the days of cash on hand, debt coverage ratio, reserves, and the
cost of service versus revenue structure. Three water rate scenarios were then
presented. Extensive discussion followed regarding the financial impact of
each scenario on customers with different water usage levels and charges
being collected on the property tax bill.
Mr. Gaur then presented the proposed sewer financial plan and rates.
Discussion followed regarding next steps in preparation for the water and
sewer rate study presentation scheduled for the first Board meeting in
November.
Director Barbre made a motion, seconded by Director Scoff, to direct staff to
prepare final numbers based on 7.5% water revenue and 9.5%sewer revenue
adjustments, adding that the specific water rate scenario would be
determined at the November 13, 2025 Board meeting. Motion carried 5-0-".
The Board then requested additional information for that some meeting,
including:
• Monthly water bill impacts for each rate scenario, identifying the dollar
amounts for the monthly bill charge and the annual capital finance
charge, with the latter broken out by debt service and capital
improvements.
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• Projections of how long it would take under each water rate scenario to
reach ideal alignment for the recovery of 100% fixed costs with fixed
revenue.
• Year 2 monthly water bill impacts for each rate scenario to better
understand the long-term effects.
• Strategies for communicating rate adjustments to the public.
12. ADJOURNMENT
12.1. The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 AM.
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Carole Wayman
Assistant Board Secretary
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