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YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
EXECUTIVE - ADMINISTRATIVE- ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, April 14, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The April 14, 2014 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District's Executive -
Administrative- Organizational Committee was called to order by Director Kiley 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 STAFF
Director Robert R. Kiley, Chair Steve Conklin, Acting General Manager
Director Ric Collett Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer
OTHER ATTENDEES
Art Kidman, Partner, Kidman Law LLP
Chris Townsend, President, Townsend Public Affairs (By Teleconference)
Heather Dion, Senior Director, Townsend Public Affairs (By Teleconference)
Rick Violett, President, Investment Brokers of Orange County (Attended Item No. 5.7)
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1. Status of Legislative Affairs (Verbal Report)
Mr. Townsend and Ms. Dion briefed the Committee on state and local
legislative issues of interest to the District. Following the discussion, they
ended their teleconference connection with the meeting.
The Committee adjourned to Closed Session at 4:15 p.m to discuss Item No. 5.7.
Directors Kiley and Collett were present. Also present were Messrs. Conklin, Micalizzi,
Kidman and Violett.
5. CLOSED SESSION
5.7. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the California Government Code
Property: 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda CA
Agency Negotiators: Steve Conklin
Negotiating Parties: To Be Determined
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
The Committee reconvened in Open Session at 4:30 p.m. Mr. Violett left the meeting at
this time. Director Kiley announced that no action was taken during Closed Session
that was required to be reported under the Brown Act.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.2. Third Draft of Admin Department Budget FY 14/15
Mr. Conklin reported that the Second Draft of the Admin Department
Supplies and Services Budget that was reviewed by the EAO Committee
at its March 2014 meeting totaled $439,450. Staff is now requesting an
increase of $25,000 to that budget for the cost of development of a District
Succession Plan. The revised total budget would be $464,450, which is
still a 18% reduction from the approved budget for the current year for this
department. Following discussion, the Committee supported the proposed
addition and budget of $464,450.
4.3. Planning for YLWD /City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting
on April 22, 2014 (Verbal Report)
Mr. Conklin reviewed with the Committee proposed items for discussion at
the subject meeting, and the Committee made a request for additional
items for the agenda. Mr. Conklin indicated that he is coordinating with
City Manager Mark Pulone on the agenda.
4.4. Potential Sharing of Water System and Sewer System GIS Files with City
of Yorba Linda (Verbal Report)
Mr. Conklin described the meeting he had with City of Yorba Linda staff on
this issue. Following discussion, the Committee asked that this matter be
included as an agenda item for the April 22, 2014 Joint Agency Meeting.
4.5. Status of Cielo Vista and Esperanza Hills Development Projects (Verbal
Report)
Mr. Conklin reported that there are no new developments that he is aware
of at this time. He noted that he will be meeting with a representative of
the Cielo Vista Project on April 16, 2014, at the request of that
representative.
4.6. Evaluation of Potential Well Sites (Verbal Report)
Mr. Conklin updated the Committee on the status of the Well 21 Project
and staff's continuing investigation of various sites for proposed Well 22.
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4.7. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
The Committee adjourned to Closed Session at 4:55 p.m. Directors Kiley and Collett
were present. Also present were Messrs. Conklin and Kidman.
5. CLOSED SESSION
5.1. 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)
5.2. Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation
Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the California
Government Code
Name of Case: City of Yorba Linda vs. Josefina N. Sioson, et al. (OC
Superior Court — Case No. 00709123)
5.3. Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation
Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the California
Government Code
Name of Case: City of Yorba Linda vs. Leonard P. Bigonger, et al.
(OC Superior Court — Case No. 00709131)
5.4. 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 line break at 1301 North Rose Drive, Placentia CA 92870.
Number of Potential Cases: One
5.5. 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 potential claim submitted on behalf of Charles Busch.
Number of Potential Cases: One
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5.6. 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 5:13 p.m. Director Kiley announced
that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported under
the Brown Act.
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:14 p.m. The next Executive -
Administrative- Organizational Committee meeting is scheduled to be held
Monday, May 12, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.
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