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AGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 AM
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Phil Hawkins, President
Gary T. Melton, Vice President
Michael J. Beverage
Ric Collett
Robert R. Kiley
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual wishing to address the Board is requested to identify themselves and state the matter on which
they wish to comment. If the matter is on the agenda, the Board will recognize the individual for their comment
when the item is considered. No action will be taken on matters not listed on the agenda. Comments are limited
to matters of public interest and matters within the jurisdiction of the Water District. Comments are limited to five
minutes.
6. CLOSED SESSION
The Board may hold a closed session on items related to personnel, labor relations and/or litigation. The public is
excused during these discussions.
6.1. 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, et 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)
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the consent calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports, or documents
covering previous Board instructions. The items listed on the consent calendar may be enacted by one motion.
There will be no discussion on the items unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests further
consideration.
7.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held January 26, 2012
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented.
7.2. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize disbursements in
the amount of$1,088,947.82.
8. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
8.1. President's Report
8.2. Directors' Report
• MWDOC Water Policy Forum & Dinner - February 2, 2012 (Hawkins/Kiley/Melton)
8.3. General Manager's Report
• CSMFO Budget Award Notification
8.4. General Counsel's Report
8.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
9.1. Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee
(Hawkins/Melton)
• Minutes of meeting held February 8, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. (To be provided at the next
Board meeting.)
• Meeting scheduled March 14, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
9.2. Finance-Accounting Committee
(Kiley/Hawkins)
Minutes of meeting held January 23, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Meeting scheduled February 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
9.3. Personnel-Risk Management Committee
(Beverage/Collett)
• Meeting scheduled February 14, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
9.4. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee
(Collett/Kiley)
• Minutes of meeting held February 7, 2012 at 11 :00 a.m. (To be provided at the next
Board meeting.)
• Meeting scheduled March 1 , 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
9.5. Public Affairs-Communications-Technology Committee
(Melton/Beverage)
Minutes of meeting held January 19, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Minutes of meeting held February 6, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. (To be provided at the next
Board meeting.)
• Meeting scheduled March 5, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
9.6. YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee
(Hawkins/Beverage)
Minutes of meeting held January 24, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Meeting scheduled March 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
9.7. Citizens Advisory Committee
(Beverage)
• Meeting scheduled February 27, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
10.1. MWDOC/MWD Workshop - February 1 , 2012 (Melton/Staff)
10.2. OCWD Board - February 1 , 2012 (Kiley/Staff)
10.3. WACO - February 3, 2012 (Hawkins)
10.4. YL City Council - February 7, 2012 (Hawkins)
10.5. YL Planning Commission - February 8, 2012 (Kiley)
11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
11.1. Meetings from February 10, 2012 - March 31 , 2012
12. CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS
This section of the agenda is for the Board of Directors to authorize Director attendance at the listed events.
12.1. WACO - February 3, 2012 (Ratify additional Board member attendance.)
Children's Water Education Festival - March 28-29, 2012
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize Director attendance at
these events if desired.
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.1. The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be held February 23, 2012 at
4:00 p.m.
Items Distributed to the Board Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt public records that relate to open session agenda items
and are distributed to a majority of the Board less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for
public inspection in the lobby of the District's business office located at 1717 E. Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870,
during regular business hours. When practical, these public records will also be made available on the District's internet
website accessible at http://www.ylwd.com/.
Accommodations for the Disabled
Any person may make a request for a disability-related modification or accommodation needed for that person to be
able to participate in the public meeting by telephoning the Executive Secretary at 714-701-3020, or writing to Yorba
Linda Water District, P.O. Box 309, Yorba Linda, CA 92885-0309. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and
the type of accommodation requested. A telephone number or other contact information should be included so the
District staff may discuss appropriate arrangements. Persons requesting a disability-related accommodation should
make the request with adequate time before the meeting for the District to provide the requested accommodation.
ITEM NO. 7.1
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 9, 2012
Subject: Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held January 26, 2012
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
January 26, 2012
1. CALL TO ORDER
The January 26, 2012 Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board
of Directors was called to order by President Hawkins 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
Phil Hawkins, President Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Gary T. Melton, Vice President Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Michael J. Beverage Lee Cory, Operations Manager
Ric Collett Gina Knight, Human Resources Manager
Robert R. Kiley Art Vega, Interim IT Manager
Delia Lugo, Senior Accountant
John DeCriscio, Chief Plant Operator
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer
Doug Baker, Mechanic II
Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary
ALSO PRESENT
Brett Barbre, Director, Municipal Water District of Orange County (Arrived at 8:33 a.m.)
Nancy Rikel, Councilmember, City of Yorba Linda
Art Kidman, General Counsel, Kidman Law LLP
Eddy Beltran, Senior Associate, Kidman Law LLP (Arrived at 8:47 a.m.)
Andrew Gagen, Partner, Kidman Law LLP
Daniel Mole, Chair, YLWD Citizens Advisory Committee
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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6. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
6.1. Recognize Doug Baker, Mechanic II, for Receiving the H.R. LaBounty
Safety Award
Mrs. Knight provided a brief summary of the award program and the idea
of a safety step for which Mr. Baker was being recognized. Mr. Cory and
Mr. Baker then presented photos of Mr. Baker's improvement to the Board
of Directors. The Board commended Mr. Baker for his accomplishment.
Mr. Vecchiarelli noted that Mr. Baker received a check in the amount of
$50 from ACWA/JPIA and that this was the second time that one of the
District's mechanics had received one of these awards.
Mr. Baker left the Board meeting at this time.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED
Director Barbre addressed the Board and reported that Director Ed Royce, Sr.
would be resigning from his position with MWDOC effective February 2, 2012.
The agency will begin recruitment to fill the vacancy shortly. Director Barbre then
reported on the current water supply situation.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1. Citizens Advisory Committee 4
(Beverage)
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Minutes of the meeting held January 23, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. were provided
at the Board meeting. Mr. Mole provided a brief report regarding matters
discussed during the Committee meeting.
Next Committee meeting is scheduled February 27, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
Mr. Mole le Bo eeting at this time.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Collett, to approve the
Consent Calendar. Director Collett abstained from voting on Check No. 58301 of
Item No. 8.3. as he has a financial interest with the vendor. Motion carried 5-0.
8.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held January 12, 2012
Recommendation. That the Board of Directors approve the
minutes as presented.
8.2. Minutes of the Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Held January 16,
2012
Recommendation. That the Board of Directors approve the
minutes as presented.
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8.3. Payments of Bills, Refunds and Wire Transfers
Recommendation. That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize
disbursements in the amount of$1,472,448.81.
8.4. Progress Payment No. 3 for Construction of Well No. 20 Well Head
Equipping Project
Recommendation. That the Board of Directors approve Progress
Payment No. 3 in the net amount of $257,610.60 to Pascal &
Ludwig Constructors for construction of the Well No. 20 Well Head
Equipping Project, Job No. 200711.
8.5. Progress Payment No. 12 for Construction of the Highland Booster Pump
Station Project
Recommendation. That the Board of Directors approve Progress
Payment No. 12 in the net amount of $375,521.48 to Pacific
Hydrotech Corporation for construction of the Highland Booster
Pump Station Project, Job No. 200814.
8.6. Final Progress Payment No. 4 and Notice of Completion for the 2010
Waterline Replacement Project, Phase 1 — Plumosa Drive Project
Recommendation. That the Board of Directors approve Final
Progress Payment No. 4, in the net amount of $115,670.25, to
Kana Pipeline, Inc. and 10% retention of$12,852.25; authorize staff
to file the Notice of Completion and release the retention thirty five
days following recordation, if no liens have been filed, release the
Labor and Material Bond; and release the Faithful Performance
Bond in one year if no defects have been found for the construction
of the 2010 Waterline Replacement Project, Phase 1 — Plumosa
Drive Project, Job No. 201012.
8.7. Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with William Payne — 4389
Smoketree Avenue, Yorba Linda
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize the
President and Secretary to execute the Declaration of Restrictive
Covenants with William Payne.
9. ACTION CALENDAR
9.1. Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract with CalPERS to
Provide Section 20475 (Different Levels of Benefits)
Mrs. Knight explained that the Board recently adopted a resolution
providing notice of the District's intent to amend its contract with CalPERS
to implement different levels of retirement benefits for new employees. To
finalize this process, the Board will need to adopt another resolution
authorizing the amendment.
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Director Collett made a motion, seconded by Director Melton, to adopt
Resolution No. 12-01 Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract with
CaIPERS, to provide Section 20475 (Different Levels of Benefits)
implementing a Second tier level under Section 21353 (2% @ 60 Full
formula), applicable to new hires after the contract amendment is
executed. Motion carried 5-0 on a roll call vote.
9.2. Resolution for Employer Paid Member Contributions
Mrs. Knight explained that the resolution being presented to the Board
would officially require employees hired after January 26, 2012 to pay the
7% employee contribution to CalPERS. This contribution will continue to
be paid by the District for employees hired prior to December 8, 2011.
Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Kiley, to adopt
Resolution No. 12-02 for Employer Paid Member Contributions providing
that the District will pay 0% of the Employer Paid Member Contributions
for employees hired after January 26, 2012. Motion carried 5-0 on a roll
call vote.
9.3. Proposal for Additional Coverage to the Property Insurance Program
Mrs. Knight explained that 41 of the District's vehicles were not currently
insured under the District's property program through ACWA/JPIA. If any
of these vehicles were damaged and the District was determined to be at
fault, the District would be fully responsible for all repairs. The cost
estimate for adding these vehicles to the program is approximately $5,300
with a deductible of $500 per reported incident.
Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Collett, to
approve extending comprehensive and collision insurance coverage to the
remaining District Vehicles not currently covered under the District's
Property Program. The proposed coverage would become effective
during the April 1, 2012 property insurance renewal period. Motion carried
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9.4. Reject and Refer Claim to ACWA/Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Mrs. Knight explained that Chris D'Amico had filed a claim on December
28, 2011 stating that he drove over a District water cover, which flipped up
under his car causing auto body damage and a blown out tire. Mr.
D'Amico has submitted receipts for replacement of the tire and a rental car
as well as estimates for auto body repair. ACWA/JPIA's Senior Claims
Adjuster has recommended that Mr. D'Amico's claim be rejected and
referred to their agency for further evaluation.
Director Collett made a motion, seconded by Director Kiley, to reject the
claim filed by Mr. D'Amico and refer it to ACWA/Joint Powers Insurance
Authority. Motion carried 5-0.
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10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.1. Debrief— MWD Shutdown January 8-12, 2012
Mr. DeCriscio provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the District's
preparations for the recent MWD shutdown. This included an overview of
the purpose of the shutdown, projects to be completed during the outage,
staff preparations, as well as water demand and storage information. Mr.
DeCriscio and Mr. Vecchiarelli then responded to questions from the
Board regarding the types of mobile pumps being utilized and notification
of the Board and City of Yorba Linda staff.
Mr. DeCriscio left the meeting at this time. JF
11. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
11.1. President's Report
None.
11.2. Directors' Reports
Director Collett reported that he recently attended an event honoring Iry
Pickler for over 20 years of service in the water industry.
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11.3. General Manager's Report
Mr. Vecchiarelli reported that he spoke with Leonard Deuker, the District's
first General Manager, to thank him for the binder of historical information
he graciously provided to the District.
11.4. General Counsel's Report
00 Mr. Kidman commented on a recent Supreme Court ruling abolishing
redevelopment agencies and its potential impact on other special districts.
11.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
12. COMMITTEE REPORTS
12.1. Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee
(Hawkins/Melton)
Minutes of the meeting held January 11, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. were provided
in the agenda packet.
Next meeting is scheduled February 8, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
12.2. Finance-Accounting Committee
(Kiley/Hawkins)
Minutes of the meeting held January 23, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. will be
provided at the next Board meeting.
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Next meeting is scheduled February 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
12.3. Personnel-Risk Management Committee
(Beverage/Collett)
Minutes of the meeting held January 10, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. were provided
in the agenda packet.
Next meeting is scheduled February 14, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
12.4. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee
(Collett/Kiley) AM
Minutes of the meeting held January 5, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. were provided in
the agenda packet.
Next meeting is scheduled February 2, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. (This meeting
was subsequently rescheduled to February 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.)
12.5. Public Affairs-Communications-Technology Committee
(Melton/Beverage)
Minutes of the meeting held January 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. were provided in
the agenda packet.
Minutes of the meeting held January 19, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. will be
provided at the next Board meeting.
Next meeting is scheduled February 6, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
12.6. YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee
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(Hawkins/Beverage)
Minutes of the meeting held January 24, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. will be
provided at the next Board meeting.
Next meeting is scheduled March 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
13. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
13.1. YL City Council — January 17, 2012 (Melton)
Director Melton attended and briefly commented on the Lakeview Avenue
Widening and Improvement Project which was discussed during the
meeting.
13.2. MWDOC Board — January 18, 2012 (Melton/Staff)
Director Melton attended and reported that the MWDOC Board elected a
new President and Vice President. Director Melton mentioned that he
also spoke with Director Finnegan regarding the Board's decision to vote
for Steven Ruettgers for the position of ACWA HBA Director.
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13.3. OCWD Board — January 18, 2012 (Kiley/Staff)
Director Kiley attended and commented on the FY 2012/13 Basin
Production Percentage and Replenishment Assessment Estimates which
were discussed during the meeting.
13.4. YL Planning Commission — January 25, 2012 (Collett)
Director Collett attended and reported that Ms. Karalee Watson was sworn
into office as a new commissioner during the meeting. Director Collett
further reported that recent ruling discontinuing redevelopment agencies,
the new town center as well as an item being placed on the June ballot
were discussed during the meeting.
14. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
14.1. Meetings from January 27, 2012 — February 29, 2012
The Board reviewed the listed meetings and made no changes.
15. CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS
15.1. MWDOC Water Policy Forum & Dinner— February 2 2012
Directors Hawkins, Kiley and Melton expressed an interest in attending
this event.
Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Collett, to
authorize Director attendance at this event. Motion carried 5-0.
14. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR CONTINUED
Mr. Vecchiarelli requested that the Board consider rescheduling the time of the
Board meeting on February 23, 2012 to accommodate a Closed Session with
legal counsel. Following brief discussion, the time of this meeting was changed
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
16. CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 9:27 a.m. All Directors were
present. Also present were Messrs. Vecchiarelli, Kidman, Beltran, and Gagen
and Mrs. Knight.
16.1. 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)
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Name of Case: Weiss vs. YLWD (OC Superior Court - Case No.
00319080)
Name of Case: Lindholm vs. YLWD, et 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)
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Name of Case: American Security Insurance Company, et al vs.
YLWD (OC Superior Court - Case No. 00348304)
Name of Case: Buc vs. YLWD (OC Sup 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 —
409% Case No. 00486884)
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Messrs. Kidman, Beltran, and Gagen and Mrs. Knight left the meeting following
discussion of this item.
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16.2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code
Title: Genera an
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 11:11 a.m. President Hawkins
announced that no action was taken during either Closed Session that was
required to be reported under the Brown Act.
17. ADJOURNMENT
17.1. The meeting was adjourned at 11:12 a.m. The next regular meeting of the
Board of Directors will be held February 9, 2012 at 8:00 a.m.
Kenneth R. Vecchiarelli
Board Secretary
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ITEM NO. 7.2
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 9, 2012 Budgeted: Yes
To: Board of Directors Cost Estimate: $1 ,088,947.82
Funding Source: All Funds
From: Ken Vecchiarelli, General
Manager
Presented By: Stephen Parker, Finance Dept: Finance
Manager
Prepared By: Maria Trujillo, Accounting
Assistant I
Subject: Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
SUMMARY:
Section 31302 of the California Water Code says the District shall pay demands made against it
when they have been approved by the Board of Directors. Pursuant to law, staff is hereby
submitting the list of disbursements for Board of Directors' approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize disbursements in the amount of $1 ,088,947.82.
DISCUSSION:
The wires on this disbursement list are as follows: A wire of $52,217.00 to OCWD for Fiscal year
2010-2011 Annexation Charge; and, a wire of $610,743.00 to OCWD for July through December
2011 Replenishment Assessment. The balance of $190,684.41 is routine invoices.
The Accounts Payable check register total is $853,644.41 ; Payroll No. 2 total is $235,303.41 ; and,
the disbursements of this agenda report are $1 ,088,947.82. A summary of the checks is attached.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION(S):
The Board of Directors approves bills, refunds and wire transfers semi-monthly.
ATTACHMENTS:
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12-CS 209.doc Cap Sheet Backup Material
Approved by the Board of Directors of the
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Yorba Linda Water District
Check Register
For Checks Dated: 1/27/2012 thru 2/09/2012
Check No. Date Vendor Name Amount Description($10k or greater)
58331 02/09/2012 ACWA/JPIA 60-00
58332 02/09/2012 AGB-American Geophysical 1,030.40
58329 02/09/2012 ALDRIGE SUAREZ 91.65
58333 02/09/2012 Anaheim Wheel&Tire 60.00
58334 02/09/2012 Answer One Communications 815-�6
58335 02/09/2012 Anthem Slue Cross EAP 170.94
58336 02/09/2012 Aqua-Metric Sales Co. 4,834.49
58337 02/09/2012 Aramark 587.73
58346 02/09/2012 ARC 309.02
58339 02/09/2012 AT&T 45-49
58338 02/09/2012 AT&T-Calnet2 3,367.33
W12712 01/27/2012 Bank Of America 12,727,06 YLWD visa payment
58340 02/09/2012 BNI Building News 385-70
58344 02/09/2012 C&L Refrigeration Corp. 3,005.98
58341 02/09/2012 CaliWest 3,103.63
58342 02/09/2012 CDW Government, Inc 119.83
58343 02/09/2012 City Of Placentia 596.55
58345 02/09/2012 Commercial Door of Anaheim,Inc. 258-50
58347 02/09/2012 Culligan 1,581.65
58348 02/09/2012 Dell Marketing L-P. 3,347.28
58326 02/09/2012 DENNIS AMANO 85.20
58328 02/09/2012 DEY LOFINK 90.25
58349 02/09/2012 Doringer Cold Saws, Inc. 383.59
58350 02/09/2012 Eagle Aerial Photography 200.00
58325 02/09/2012 EARTH TEK ENGINEERING 922.50
58351 02/09/2012 Eisel Enterprises,Inc. 181.83
58352 02/09/2012 Equarius Waterworks 1,011.83
58327 02/09/2012 ERIC CLEMENS 44-10
58353 02/09/2012 Federal Express 306.77
58354 02/09/2012 Firemaster-Inland Region 8139
58355 02/09/2012 Fleet Services,Inc 219.92
58356 02/09/2012 Fry's Electronics 202.93
58323 02/09/2012 GEORGE 5 ROSTRON 8520
58357 02/09/2012 Grayhar Electric Co 3,056.43
58324 02/09/2012 GUILLERMO AMAYA 17164
58358 02/09/2012 Haaker Equipment Co. 743.49
58359 02/09/2012 Infosend Inc. 6,767.63
58360 02/09/2012 ISDOC(Independent Special Dist OC) 200-00
58361 02/09/2012 15N Inc 3,654-21
58362 02/09/2012 Jackson's Auto Supply-Napa 136.08
58363 02/09/2012 Juan Hernandez 749-38
58364 02/09/2012 KB Design 323-25
58365 02/09/2012 Konica Minolta Business 72-31
58367 02/09/2012 L&P Automotive Paint&Supply 305-47
58366 02/09/2012 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 3,912-00
58368 02/09/2012 Mamco Construction 18,349.45 Oriente Change Order#1
58369 02/09/2012 Marina Landscape, Inc 284-01
58370 02/09/2012 Mc Fadden-Dale Hardware 865.11
58371 02/09/2012 Minuteman Press 546.17
58372 02/09/2012 Muzak LLC 70.88
58373 02/09/2012 MWH Americas,Inc. 30,30310 Highland,WtrZone Tfr Oct-Dec
58322 02/09/2012 NICHOLAS SCHNEIDER 167.86
58374 02/09/2012 Nickey Petroleum Co 8,08017
58375 42/09/2012 Norman A.Traub Associates 1,752.10
58376 02/09/2012 Office Solutions 789.85
58377 02/09/2012 Orange County Water District 6,427.69
W13012 01/30/2012 Orange County Water District 52,217.00 Annexation Charge FY 2010-11
W13012A 01/30/2012 Orange County Water District 610,743.00 Replenishment Assess Jul-Dec
58378 02/09/2012 Orvac Electronics 20.31
58379 02/09/2012 Plumbers Depot Inc. 63034
58380 02/09/2012 Praxair Distribution 128.59
58381 02/09/2012 Prudential Group Insurance 3,029.22
58382 02/09/2012 RBF Consulting 5,625.36
58383 02/09/2012 RKI Engineering,LLC 3,600.00
58384 02/09/2012 Safety-Kleen Corp. 330.44
58385 02/09/2012 Sancon Engineering Inc. 18,685.00 Mnhole rehab,Cyn Dr Swrl-ining
58386 02/09/2012 Sanders Paving, Inc. 5,600.00
58387 02/09/2012 Schorr Metals, Inc. 317.53
58388 02/09/2012 Shred-It USA Inc 82.12
58389 02/09/2012 Southern Calif Edison Co. 79.79
58390 02/09/2012 Southern Calif Gas Co. 8,984.84
58391 02/49/2012 Southwest Valve 626.25
58394 02/09/2012 St.Jude Hospital Yorba Linda 70.00
58392 02/09/2012 Staples Business Advantage 62.00
58393 02/09/2012 Stephen Parker/Petty Cash 251.32
58395 02/09/2012 Time Warner Cable 447.22
58396 02/09/2012 Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. 3,000.00
58397 02/09/2012 United Industries 60.98
58398 02/09/2012 Village Nurseries 106.30
58399 02/09/2012 Wells Supply Co 10,640.70 Warehouse stock
58400 02/09/2012 Westin Engineering, Inc. 337.50
58330 02/09/2012 YESCO CUSTOM ELECTRIC SIGNS 922.22
Total $853,644.41
Cash Rewards Credit Card
Bank of America
Period Ending: 1/20/2012
Date Vendor Name Amount Description
12/20/2012 Answer 1 Comlmunications 564.74 Answering Service
12/22/2012 Solarwinds.net 4,975.00 Solarwinds license upgrades
12/29/2012 New Horizons CLC of So Cal 2,550.00 Training classes/Customer Service
1/5/2012 County of Orange-RDMD 150.00 2010 Wtr Line proj-CC permit app fee
1/17/2012 Inland Group 3,742.79 YLWD newsletter
1/18/2012 Instant Sign Center 744.53 YLWD laminated signs
TOTAL 12,727.06
February 9, 2012
CHECK NUMBERS:
Computer Checks 58322-58400 $ 177,957.35
WIRES:
W-12712 Business Card $ 12,727.06
W-13012 OCWD $ 52,217.00
W-1 3012A OCWD $ 610,743.00
$ 675,687.06
TOTAL OF CHECKS AND WIRES $ 853,644.41
PAYROLL NO. 2:
Employee Checks/
Direct Deposits 5171 $ 149,885.47
Third Party Checks 5172- 5183 $ 46,772.04
Payroll Taxes $ 38,645.90
TOTAL OF PAYROLL $ 235,303.41
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DISBURSEMENT TOTAL: $ 1,088,947.82
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APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTE ORDER AT BOARD
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 2012
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ITEM NO. 9.2
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 9, 2012
Subject: Finance-Accounting Committee
(Kiley/Hawkins)
Minutes of meeting held January 23, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Meeting scheduled February 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
012312 FA - Minutes.doc FA Mtg Minutes 01/23/12 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
FINANCE-ACCOUNTING COMMITTEE MEETING
January 23, 2012
A meeting of the Finance-Accounting Committee was called to order by Director Kiley at
4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at 1717 E.
Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director Robert R. Kiley, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Director Phil Hawkins Stephen Parker, Finance Manager
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1. New Member Orientation
Mr. Parker briefly described some of the action and information items that
were submitted to the Finance-Accounting Committee in the 2011
calendar year and highlighted some of the anticipated items that would be
going through the Committee in 2012.
2.2. CSMFO Budget Award Notification
Mr. Parker was pleased to announce that the District received the
Excellence in Budgeting Award from the California Society of Municipal
Finance Officers (CSMFO). Mr. Parker explained that the CSMFO has
two levels of budget awards, and the Excellence in Budgeting Award is the
higher of the two. This is the first time that YLWD's Budget has attained
this recognition.
2.3. December 2011 Budget to Actual Results
Mr. Parker presented the December 2011 budget to actual results. He
explained all of the variances in the high-level revenues and expenses,
and also provided detail as to individual supplies and services line items
that were not in line with expectations. The Committee asked a couple of
questions that Mr. Parker answered. The Committee asked staff to look
into if all the sewer refunds were cashed.
2.4. Investment Report for Period Ending December 31, 2011
The investment report for the period ending December 2011 was shown to
the Committee. Mr. Parker discussed the major changes to the District's
reserve balances as well as the overall yield. Mr. Parker mentioned the
previous Committee's request for a comparison of average yield to other
water districts and explained that the future staff task would be completed
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once the quarter ending December 31, 2011 information for other water
district's was available.
2.5. Broker/Dealer Research
Mr. Parker explained that the District's main investment (CaITRUST) has a
floating Net Asset Value, which allows the corpus to gain and lose value in
addition to the interest earned on the investment. He also explained that
the California Government Code lists the first priority of a Treasurer of
public money to be that of safeguarding the principal. As such, staff has
been in contact with multiple broker/dealers and plans to interview more to
explore alternative investment options. At the end of the process, staff will
have multiple experienced broker/dealers with which securities could be
purchased.
2.7. Proposed Calendar for FY 2012/13 Budget
Mr. Parker asked if item 2.6 could be pushed back to the end of the
meeting, as it could take a long amount of time depending on the
questions the Committee had relating to it. The Committee agreed.
The budget calendar was presented to the Committee and Mr. Parker
explained that it would be revised monthly as needed and presented to the
Finance-Accounting Committee. The Committee had no recommended
changes at the present time.
2.8. Status of Strategic Plan Initiatives
Mr. Parker presented the updated strategic plan initiatives as it related to
Fiscal Accountability. There were a number of updates, and many of the
initiatives were complete or would be looked at on a recurring basis.
2.6. Financial Model —Alternate Results
Mr. Parker handed out some screen shots with different assumptions
using the financial plan model that was a deliverable from Raftelis
Financial Consultants as a result of the Cost of Service and Water Rate
Study they conducted.
Mr. Parker then showed how the financial model could quickly calculate
different assumptions. The Committee suggested a number of changes to
the inputs in the projected financials. These were entered by Mr. Parker
into the model using a laptop computer, with the resulting effect of the
District's projected financial situation shown utilizing a projector. Mr.
Parker explained that this tool would be used throughout the current
budget process as well as in future years.
2.9. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
• Determine if all the sewer refunds checks were cashed.
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3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The Committee adjourned at 5:29 p.m. The next meeting of the Finance-
Accounting Committee will be held February 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
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ITEM NO. 9.5
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 9, 2012
Subject: Public Affairs-Communications-Technology Committee
(Melton/Beverage)
Minutes of meeting held January 19, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Minutes of meeting held February 6, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. (To be provided at the
next Board meeting.)
• Meeting scheduled March 5, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
011912 PACT - Minutes.docx PACT Mtg Minutes 01/19/12 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
PUBLIC AFFAIRS-COMMUNICATIONS-TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEETING
January 19, 2012
A meeting of the Public Affairs-Communications-Technology Committee was called to
order by Director Melton at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District's
Administrative Office at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director Gary T. Melton, Chair Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer
Director Michael J. Beverage
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1. Review of Draft District Signage
The Committee reviewed draft designs for the signs that will replace the
existing messaging at six locations throughout the District. The
Committee approved one Design with an alteration of the font.
2.2. District Promotional Displays (Verbal Report)
The Committee was presented with promotional display items that staff is
currently working on a design for. The Committee discussed two
retractable display banners and suggested one to be designed with
historic images and the other with more current photos of the District. In
addition the Committee discussed a retractable backdrop that staff
suggested as a more cost effective option than a trade show exhibit wall
for display at District events and in the lobby. At this point staff asked the
committee about having a professional photographer come in and take
various photos of the District to ensure that we have the most current and
highest quality photos for these items. In addition these photos would be
valuable for inclusion on various District collateral and documents and on
the District's website. The Committee approved the professional
photographs.
2.3. Review of District Newsletter (Verbal Report)
Mr. Micalizzi presented to the Committee the proposed dates for the
release of the District's Newsletter for the Calendar year. The Committee
also discussed content for these upcoming Newsletters and ideas about
some graphics and elements that would be consistent in future
publications comparing YLWD's value to other agencies and services.
2.4. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
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3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m. The next meeting of the Public
Affairs-Communications-Technology Committee will be held February 6,
2012 at 4:00 p.m.
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ITEM NO. 9.6
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 9, 2012
Subject: YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee
(Hawkins/Beverage)
Minutes of meeting held January 24, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Meeting scheduled March 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
012412 MWDOC OCWD - Minutes.docx Joint Agency Mtg Minutes 01/24/12 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH MWDOC AND OCWD
January 24, 2012
A meeting of the YLWD/MWDOC/OCWD Joint Agency Committee was called to order
at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at 1717 East
Miraloma Avenue, Placentia CA 92870.
YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF
Director Phil Hawkins Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Director Michael J. Beverage Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
MWDOC COMMITTEE MEMBERS MWDOC STAFF
Director Brett Barbre Kevin Hunt, General Manager
OCWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS OCWD STAFF
Director Roger Yoh Mike Markus, General Manager
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1. MWD Rates and Budget
Director Barbre reported that the MWD rate increased 7.5% on January 1,
2012, and that the rate increase in each of the next two years may be 5%
and 3%. However, he noted that if an agreement is reached for
proceeding with modifications in the Delta, the rate increases may be
much greater. Mr. Hunt reported that the ozone treatment system retrofit
at the Diemer Plant will be completed in 2012, which is the last of the
planned major upgrades there. Director Barbre noted that discussions
regarding a new program for providing MWD water for replenishment are
on hold, due to concerns of various member agencies, and that there is no
plan at this time to reactivate the discussion.
2.2. Water Supply Situation
Director Barbre reported that the MWD water supply situation is good, with
MWD having an estimated 2.5 million acre-feet in reservoirs and
groundwater basins. With this much water in storage, there is little
impetus for MWD to cut a deal for a new replenishment program.
2.3. MWDOC and OCWD Assistance with YLWD's Objectives for 2012
This item was placed on the agenda by Director Yoh, to discuss what, if
any, assistance MWDOC and OCWD can provide YLWD to meet its
objectives for 2012. Mr. Vecchiarelli noted that two of YLWD's objectives
for the year are to obtain a site for a new water well on OCWD property at
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Warner Basin, and to successfully complete the process for annexation to
OCWD. These items were discussed and are further described in Items
2.6 and 2.7 below.
2.4. OCWD Replenishment Assessment (RA) and Basin Production
Percentage (BPP) Projections
Mr. Markus reported that OCWD is looking at the RA to be in the range of
$264 to $272 per acre-foot, with $264 as a best-guess at this time. For
the BPP, they are looking at a range of 65 to 68%, with 68% as a best-
guess. They are looking at a BPP at the high-end of the range, due to
reduced demand for water, good basin conditions and big basin
differentials between Orange County and Los Angeles County that may be
causing additional flow out from our section of the basin into LA's. The
final values will be approved by the OCWD Board in April 2012 and
effective July 1. He noted that the RA will continue to rise each year, to
provide funding for the construction of the expansion and operations of the
GWRS plant. The benefit of this investment will be 31,000 AF/yr of
additional GWRS water into the basin, which will make it possible for the
BPP to increase to 72% in 2015-16. Mr. Markus indicated that OCWD
staff can be scheduled to make a presentation at a future YLWD Board
meeting on the GWRS project and the resulting benefits for YLWD. He
noted that OCWD will be requesting a letter of support from YLWD for the
GWRS expansion and also for OCWD's effort to get approval from the
Corps of Engineers for increasing the storage behind Prado Dam from the
current elevation 498 feet to 505 feet.
2.5. OCWD Groundwater Basin Conditions
Mr. Markus reported that the Basin is in very good condition, with the
overdraft in the range of 115,000 AF, which is well within the desired
operating range and still leaves adequate room for recharge from
unanticipated rain events.
2.6. YLWD Annexation to OCWD
Mr. Markus reported OCWD staff still has an estimated two months of
modeling to complete of the potential impacts of the reallocation of
pumping due to the proposed annexation. As a result, he expects that the
draft EIR will be released for public review and comment in June or July
2012. Thereafter, it depends on the comments received and the degree of
opposition that must be addressed before the EIR is brought to the OCWD
Board for consideration of approval.
2.7. YLWD Well Site on OCWD Property
Mr. Conklin reported that OCWD and YLWD staff met last week at the
Warner Basin site and looked at a potential well site, as shown on a map
that he handed out at the meeting. He pointed out that the well site is
close to MWD's 40-ft wide easement for the 79" EOC Feeder #2 Pipeline,
but that there is adequate clearance to drill a well. He noted that YLWD is
arranging to have the site surveyed to clearly define the MWD easement
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and other topographic features in the area. In addition, a January 31
meeting is planned with State Health Dept staff to determine if they have
concerns with the proximity of the proposed well site to Conrock and
Warner basins. Thereafter, YLWD staff will complete its evaluation of the
site and will advise OCWD staff if YLWD wants to proceed with a request
to the OCWD Board for approval of this site for a well.
2.8. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The Committee adjourned at 5:10 p.m. The next meeting of the YLWD-
MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee will be held March 27, 2012 at
4:00 p.m.
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ITEM NO. 11.1
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 9, 2012
Subject: Meetings from February 10, 2012 - March 31 , 2012
i
ATTACHMENTS:
e: Description: Type:
BOD - Activities Calendar.pdf Calendar Backup Material
Board of Directors Activity Calendar
Event Date Time Attendance by:
February 2012
District Offices Closed Fri, Feb 10 7:OOAM
Personnel-Risk Management Committee Meeting Tue, Feb 14 4:OOPM Beverage/Collett
MWDOC Board Wed, Feb 15 8:30AM Melton/Staff
OCWD Board Wed, Feb 15 5:30PM Kiley/Staff
AB1234 Training Thu, Feb 16 9:OOAM Hawkins/Beverage
District Offices Closed Fri, Feb 17 7:OOAM
District Offices Closed Mon, Feb 20 7:OOAM
Yorba Linda City Council Tue, Feb 21 6:30PM Melton
Yorba Linda Planning Commission Wed, Feb 22 7:OOPM Collett
Board of Directors Regular Meeting Thu, Feb 23 4:OOPM
District Offices Closed Fri, Feb 24 7:OOAM
Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Mon, Feb 27 8:30AM Beverage
Finance-Accounting Committee Meeting Mon, Feb 27 4:OOPM Kiley/Hawkins
March 2012
Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee Meeting Thu, Mar 1 4:OOPM Collett/Kiley
District Offices Closed Fri, Mar 2 7:OOAM
WACO Fri, Mar 2 7:30AM Hawkins
Pub Affairs-Communications-Tech Committee Meeting Mon, Mar 5 4:OOPM Melton/Beverage
Yorba Linda City Council Tue, Mar 6 6:30PM Hawkins
MWDOC/MWD Workshop Wed, Mar 7 8:30AM Melton/Staff
OCWD Board Wed, Mar 7 5:30PM Kiley/Staff
Board of Directors Regular Meeting Thu, Mar 8 8:30AM
District Offices Closed Fri, Mar 9 7:OOAM
Personnel-Risk Management Committee Meeting Tue, Mar 13 4:OOPM Beverage/Collett
Exec-Admin-Organizational Committee Meeting Wed, Mar 14 4:OOPM Hawkins/Melton
Yorba Linda Planning Commission Wed, Mar 14 7:OOPM Kiley
District Offices Closed Fri, Mar 16 7:OOAM
Yorba Linda City Council Tue, Mar 20 6:30PM Melton
MWDOC Board Wed, Mar 21 8:30AM Melton/Staff
OCWD Board Wed, Mar 21 5:30PM Kiley/Staff
Board of Directors Regular Meeting Thu, Mar 22 8:30AM
District Offices Closed Fri, Mar 23 7:OOAM
Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Mon, Mar 26 8:30AM Beverage
Finance-Accounting Committee Meeting Mon, Mar 26 4:OOPM Kiley/Hawkins
Joint Committee Meeting with MWDOC and OCWD Tue, Mar 27 4:OOPM Hawkins/Beverage
Yorba Linda Planning Commission Wed, Mar 28 7:OOPM Collett
District Offices Closed Fri, Mar 30 7:OOAM
2/2/2012 10:28:15 AM
ITEM NO. 12.1
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 9, 2012
Subject: WACO - February 3, 2012 (Ratify additional Board member attendance.)
Children's Water Education Festival - March 28-29, 2012
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Directors authorize Director attendance at these events if desired.
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
WACO.pdf Event Flyer Backup Material
CWEF.pdf Event Flyer Backup Material
Approved by the Board of Directors of the
Yorba Linda Water District
2/9/2012
MB/RC 5-0
Ratifying RK attendance at WACO meeting
on 02/03/12.
No Directors expressed interest in attending
Children's Water Education Festival.
A 0
WoterAdmory Committee of Orange County
Water Advisory Committee of Orange County
Friday, February 3, 2012
Where: The next meeting of the Water Advisory Committee of Orange
MWDOC/OCWD Board Room County (WACO) is Friday, February 3, 2012 from 7:30 - 9 a.m.
18700 Ward Street in the MWDOC/OCWD Board Room.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
We are pleased to feature the following presentations and
"'�' `� Ave speakers at the meeting:
Fountain
Valley
• New Developments in Employment Law and
Pensions
blis xv� lik) Brad Neufeld, Gresham-Savage Attorneys at Law
Delta Disrupted: Educating the Public about the
Threats to our Water Supply
Rich Atwater, Executive Director, Southern California
Adapnis Ave 2 Water Committee
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Driving Directions Please contact David Cordero if you have any questions. You
may also view the full meeting agenda here. Otherwise, we
When: look forward to seeing you at WACO on Friday, February 3rd.
Friday February 3, 2012
7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Add to my calendar Sincerely,
Stay Connected with WACO: Larry McKenney
Chair
Like us on FaCebo�Dk i Water Advisory Committee of Orange County
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Gina DePinto, (714) 378-3228
gdepinto @ocwd.com
Web Site: www.ocwd.com or www.childrenwaterfestival.com
FREE WATER EDUCATION FIELD TRIP FOR O.C. SCHOOLS
Disneyland Resort is Presenting Sponsor; National Geographic Emerging Explorers are
Featured Presenters
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. —(Dec. 28, 2011) The Orange County Water District's (OCWD)
Groundwater Guardian Team will present the 16th annual Children's Water Education Festival
March 28-29, 2012, at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda. The
event is the largest field trip of its kind in the nation to educate Orange County's third, fourth and
fifth grade students about water and the environment.
Presented by the Orange County Water District, Disneyland Resort and the Orange County
Water District Groundwater Guardian Team, the mission of the Festival is to educate students
about water-related and conservation issues that correspond to California Science Standards. The
Festival teaches youth to think about our environment and make a difference in protecting our
natural resources for today, tomorrow and future generations.
"Being a part of this event allows us to strengthen our commitment to conservation by
teaching students to think differently about how they use water and inspiring them to make a
difference in their communities," said Frank Dela Vara, Director of Environmental Affairs for the
Disneyland Resort, a Festival sponsor for 16 years.
National Geographic Emerging Explorers Are Featured Presenters
Most of the students attending the Festival will be treated to presentations from two
National Geographic Emerging Explorers. Kevin P. Hand, Ph.D., a planetary
scientist/astrobiologist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), will share his work at
NASA/JPL seeking to find evidence of life beyond Earth by following the water. He will talk
about the conditions that support life on Earth and why scientists believe life could exist in the
vast sub-surface ocean of Europa, Jupiter's fourth largest moon. Zeb Hogan, Ph.D., an aquatic
ecologist, will teach the students about his work identifying and protecting the world's largest
freshwater fish species and the ecosystems that support these "mega fish."
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Orange County Water District 118700 Ward Street,Fountain Valley,CA 92708
(714)378-32001 ocwd.com I gwrsystem.com
2012 CHILDREN'S WATER EDUCATION FESTIVAL
ADD 1-1-1
The Festival is provided at no cost to schools, making public and private financial
support crucial to the success of this educational event and its continued growth. While the event
is free, many schools are unable to attend because of transportation costs. Individuals and
organizations in the community can support their neighborhood school by contributing to
transportation costs, which generally runs $300 to $500 per bus. Contributions are tax deductible.
How to Register
Teachers return to the Festival year after year with their classes to engage in this unique
educational opportunity. Space is limited and selections are made on a first-come, first-served
basis. Because of that registration filled up quickly. Educators have until January 31, 2012 to
register their students on a waiting list at www.childrenwaterfestival.com.
The Festival is a fun, environmental education program designed to teach students about
the interdependence of water, soil, plants, trees, animals and humans. Interactive displays and
activities feature topics like the water cycle, groundwater and surface water protection, wetlands
preservation, recycling,pollution prevention and water treatment, distribution and conservation,
and local environmental issues.
Community Involvement
Conducting a Festival of this size requires more than 400 volunteers, staff and presenters,
as well as in-kind and monetary donations. Contributions are tax deductible. Volunteers help with
a range of activities, from staffing registration tables to directing students to their next activity.
The Festival is looking for 200 volunteers to work each day.
In addition to monetary and in-kind donations, presenters are needed to staff the Festival's
interactive booths. Through hands-on activities students learn about the world in which they live
and what they can do in their homes, communities and schools to protect our natural resources.
Many of the activities are taught by industry experts from the community. Festival organizers can
assist presenters with the right tools, activities and partners to staff an activity booth.
To sponsor, donate supplies,present an activity or volunteer, contact Amanda Gavin at
(714) 378-3202 or agavinkocwd.com. To register, go to www.ocwd.com or direct to
www.childrenwaterfestival.com.
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Orange County Water District 118700 Ward Street,Fountain Valley,CA 92708
(714)378-32001 ocwd.com I gwrsystem.com