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' MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
November 23, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
The November 23, 2011 Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District
Board of Directors was called to order by President Beverage at 8:31 a.m. The
meeting was held in the Board Room at the District's Administrative Building
located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia, California 92870.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director Hawkins led the pledge.
3. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Michael J. Beverage, President Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Phil Hawkins, Vice President Gina Knight, Human Resources Manager
Ric Collett Stephen Parker, Finance Manager
' Robert R. Kiley Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer
Gary T. Melton Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary
ALSO PRESENT
Brett Barbre, Director, Municipal Water District of Orange County
Art Kidman, General Counsel, Kidman Behrens & Tague LLP
Richard Kreisler, Labor Counsel, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
President Beverage requested to add the following item to the agenda as there
was a need to take immediate action on this matter and the need for action came
to staffs attention subsequent to the agenda being posted.
12.3. Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Section 54956.7 of the California Government Code
Agency Designated Representatives:
Gina Knight
Richard Kreisler
Employee Organization:
Yorba Linda Water District Employees Association
Director Hawkins made a motion, seconded by Director Collett, to add the above
listed item to the agenda. Motion passed 5-0.
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Item No. 12.3. was taken following Item No. 5 to facilitate the attendance of Mr. '
Kreisler.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 8:33 a.m. All Directors were present.
Also present were Mrs. Knight and Mr. Kreisler.
12.3. Conference with Labor Negotiators
Pursuant to Section 54956.7 of the California Government Code
Agency Designated Representatives:
Gina Knight
Richard Kreisler
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 8:45 a.m. President Beverage announced
that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported under
the Brown Act.
Mr. Kreisler left the meeting at this time. '
President Beverage asked if there was anyone wishing to provide Public Comments at
this time. None were provided.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Collett made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Director Collett abstained from voting on
Check No. 57815 on Item No. 6.3. as he has a financial interest with the vendor.
6.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held November 10, 2011
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the
minutes as presented.
6.2. Minutes of the Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Held November 14, 2011
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the
minutes as presented.
6.3. Payments of Bills, Refunds and Wire Transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize '
disbursements in the amount of $1,915,924.75.
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' 6.4. Progress Payment No. 4 for Construction of the Ohio St. and Oriente Dr.
Pipeline Replacement
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve Progress
Payment No. 4 in the net amount of $43,235.10 to Mamco
Construction for the Ohio Street and Oriente Drive Pipeline Project,
Job No. 201006.
6.5. Progress Payment No. 10 for Construction of the Highland Booster Pump
Station Project
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve Progress
Payment No. 10 in the net amount of $270,211.22 to Pacific
Hydrotech Corporation for construction of the Highland Booster
Pump Station Project, Job No. 200814.
6.6. Final Report Regarding Recycled Water Facilities Planning Study
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize staff to file
the report and revisit its findings and recommendations in the future
when the cost to implement the program is more economically
' feasible.
6.7. Placement of NEOGOV Logo on District's Employment and Job
Description Web Pages
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the
placement of NEOGOV's logo exclusively and limited to the
District's employment and job description web pages.
7. ACTION CALENDAR
7.1. Mitigated Negative Declaration for Yorba Linda Blvd Pump Station and
Pipeline Projects
President Beverage announced that this item would be continued to the
next Board meeting to allow Legal Counsel some time to review the
matter.
8. REPORTS. INFORMATION ITEMS. AND COMMENTS
8.1. President's Report
None.
8.2. Directors' Reports
None.
8.3. General Manager's Report
None.
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8.4. General Counsel's Report
'
Mr. Kidman reported that there was no need for a Closed Session
regarding pending litigation (Item No. 12.1.)
8.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
9.1. Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee
(Beverage/Hawkins)
Minutes of the meeting held November 16, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. were
provided in the agenda packet. Directors Beverage and Hawkins
attended. Matters discussed during the meeting included: Legislative
Affairs Update; Final Report on 2011 Legislative Bills; General Counsel's
Monthly Summary Report; Quarterly Director and General Manager Fees
and Expenses (Jul - Sep 2011); and Status of Strategic Plan Initiatives.
Meeting scheduled November 30, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.
9.2. Finance-Accounting Committee
(Collett/Kiley) '
Meeting scheduled November 28, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
9.3. Personnel-Risk Management Committee
(Kiley/Beverage)
Minutes of the meeting held November 8, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. were provided
in the agenda packet. Directors Kiley and Beverage attended. Matters
discussed during the meeting included: Safety Consultants Professional
Services Agreement with the Aspen Group; Placement of NEOGOV Logo
on District's Employment and Job Description Web Pages; Development
and Implementation of an Internship Program; Status of Recruitments and
Budgeted Positions; Status of Human Resources and Risk Management
Activities; and Status of Strategic Plan Initiatives.
Meeting scheduled December 13, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
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' 9.4. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee
(Melton/Collett)
Minutes of the meeting held November 8, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. were provided
in the agenda packet. Directors Beverage and Collett attended. Matters
discussed during the meeting included: Mitigated Negative Declaration for
Yorba Linda Blvd Pump Station and Pipeline Projects; Final Reporting
Regarding Water Recycling Facilities Planning Study; Monthly
Preventative Maintenance Program Report; Monthly Groundwater
Production and Purchased Import Water Report; Status Report on Capital
Projects in Progress; and Status of Strategic Plan Initiatives.
Meeting scheduled December 13, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.
9.5. Public Affairs-Communications-Technology Committee
(Hawkins/Melton)
Minutes of the meeting held November 18, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. will be
provided at the next Board meeting.
Meeting scheduled December 5, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. was rescheduled to
December 7, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
' 9.6. YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee
(Beverage/Hawkins)
Minutes of the meeting held November 22, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. will be
provided at the next Board meeting.
Meeting scheduled November January 24, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
9.7. Citizens Advisory Committee
(Beverage)
Meeting scheduled November 28, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.
10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
10.1. YL City Council - November 15, 2011 (Melton)
Director Melton attended and commented on the contract with the Brea
Police Department which was discussed during the meeting.
10.2. MWDOC Board - November 16, 2011 (Melton/Staff)
' Director Melton was unable to attend this meeting.
10.3. OCWD Board - November 16, 2011 (Kiley/Staff)
Director Kiley attended but did not have any District related business to
report.
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11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR '
11.1. Meetings from November 24, 2011 -December 31, 2011
The Board reviewed the listed meetings and made no additional changes.
12. CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session was held for Item No. 12.1.
12.1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation
Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the California
Government Code
Name of Case: Itani, et al vs. YLWD (OC Superior Court - Case No.
00124906)
Name of Case: Johnson, et al vs. YLWD, et al (OC Superior Court -
Case No. 00125994)
Name of Case: State Farm General Insurance Company vs. YLWD
(OC Superior Court - Case No. 00311353)
Name of Case: Weiss vs. YLWD (OC Superior Court - Case No.
00319080) '
Name of Case: Lindholm vs. YLWD, at al (OC Superior Court - Case
No.00320239)
Name of Case: Travelers Commercial Insurance Company vs. YLWD
(OC Superior Court - Case No. 00327152)
Name of Case: Manista vs. YLWD, et al (OC Superior Court - Case
No.00332968)
Name of Case: American Security Insurance Company, et al vs.
YLWD (OC Superior Court - Case No. 00348304)
Name of Case: Buc vs. YLWD (OC Superior Court - Case No.
00409755)
Name of Case: Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club vs.
YLWD (OC Superior Court - Case No. 00425404)
Name of Case: ACWA/JPIA, et al vs. Insurance Company of the
State of Pennsylvania, et al (OC Superior Court -
Case No. 00486884) ,
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 8:56 a.m. All Directors were
present.
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' 12.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code
Title: General Manager
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 9:54 a.m. President Beverage
announced that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to
be reported under the Brown Act.
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 a.m. The next regular meeting of the
Board of Directors will be held December 8, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.
'AnAie nde
Executive Secretary
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