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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12-17 - Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT EXECUTIVE - ADMINISTRATIVE - ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 4:00 p.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The December 17, 2013 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District's Executive - Administrative- Organizational Committee was called to order by Director Melton at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Admin Conference Room at the District's Administration Building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia, California 92870. 2. ROLL CALL COMMITTEE Director Gary T. Melton, Chair Director Robert R. Kiley STAFF Steve Conklin, Acting General Manager Damon Micalizzi, Public Info Officer OTHER ATTENDEES Art Kidman, Partner, Kidman Law LLP Heather Dion, Senior Director, Townsend Public Affairs (By Teleconference) 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. The following item was taken out of order. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5.1 Status of Legislative Affairs (Verbal Report) Ms. Dion discussed state and local legislative items of interest with the Committee. Following completion of her report she ended her teleconference connection with the committee meeting. 4. ACTION CALENDAR 4.1. Adoption of FPPC Form 806 for the Purpose of Reporting Public Official Appointments At the request of Mr. Conklin, Mr. Kidman reported that per a recent amendment to the California Government Code, public agencies are required to complete Form 806 for the purpose of reporting public official appointments and compensation for each appointed position. Following discussion, the Committee recommended that the Board: 1) adopt FPPC Form 806 for reporting official appointments each year, and 2) direct staff to post the completed form on the District's website. 4.2. Annual Membership Dues for Water Education Foundation (WEF) Mr. Conklin reported that the District had been a member of WEF but has not paid its dues since Feb 2011 due to budget restrictions. However, with the anticipated approval by the Board for Water Quality Engineer Derek Nguyen to participate on the Board of Directors of WEF, it recommended that the District consider reactivating its membership by approving payment of its 2013 Membership Invoice for $2500. Following discussion, the Committee supported this recommendation to the Board. 4.3. Completion of 2013 Water Leaders Class and WEF Board Member Participation Mr. Conklin reported that Derek Nguyen has completed the program for the WEF's Water Leaders Class of 2013, and referenced the summary memo by Mr. Nguyen on his experiences in the program. Also noted was the report prepared by the Water Leaders Class on their research into "Stormwater as a Resource." Mr. Conklin also reported that Mr. Nguyen has been nominated to serve on the WEF Board for a 3 -year term. Following discussion, the Committee supported the staff recommendation that the Board approve the participation of Derek as a member of the WEF Board for a 3 -year term, and approval for payment of related expenses. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED 5.2. Status of OCWD Annexation Project (Verbal Report) Mr. Conklin reported that there is no new information to report; the documentation for annexation has been submitted by OCWD to LAFCO for review and processing. 5.3. Status of Sage and Esperanza Hills Development Projects (Verbal Report) Mr. Conklin recalled that the draft EIRs for both projects are available for review by the public. He noted that he attended a public information meeting on December 16, 2013 for the Cielo Vista Project to solicit public comments. He also reminded the Committee of the meeting scheduled with Supervisor Spitzer on December 23, 2013 to discuss the two projects, that will include directors and staff from the District. 5.4. Status of Plumosa Property Sale (Verbal Report) Mr. Conklin reported that the formal appraisal report is expected to be received by December 19, 2013. He indicated that he will bring it to the Board shortly thereafter so that the consideration for sale can proceed. 5.5. Director's and General Manager Fees & Expenses The document was reviewed by the Committee with no comments. 2 5.6. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks None. The Committee adjourned to Closed Session at 4:50 pm. Directors Melton and Kiley were present. Also present were Messrs. Conklin and Kidman. 6. CLOSED SESSION 6.1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code Name of Case: ACWA/JPIA, et al vs. Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania, et al (OC Superior Court — Case No. 00486884) 6.2. Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code Name of Case: City of Anaheim vs. Ana J. Matosantos, et al. (Superior Court of CA, Sacramento —Case No. 34- 2013- 800001529) 6.3. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code Related to line break at 1301 North Rose Drive, Placentia CA 92870. Number of Potential Cases: One 6.4. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code Related to written communications from potential plaintiffs threatening litigation. Number of Potential Cases: One The Committee reconvened in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. Director Melton announced that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported under the Brown Act. 3 7. ADJOURNMENT 7.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. The next Executive - Administrative- Organizational Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. 12