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Home My WebLink About2002-02-28 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes2002-19 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING February 28, 2002 8:30 A.M. The February 28, 2002 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors was called to order by President Arthur C. Korn at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held at District Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda. Directors Present at Roll Call Arthur C. Korn, President John W. Summerfield, Vice President Paul R. Armstrong Michael J. Beverage Directors Absent at Roll Call Mark Abramowitz Staff Present: William J. Robertson, General Manager Lee Cory, Operations Manager Beverly Meza, Business Manager Michael Payne, Assistant General Manager Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator Ken Vecchiarelli, Engineering Manager Amelia Cloonan, Executive Secretary Rick Hipolito, Engineering Technician II Nemesciano Ochoa, Project Manager Daniel Ornelas, Maintenance Worker I Visitors present: None SPECIAL RECOGNITION 1. William Robertson introduced Rick Hipolito, Engineering Technician II, and Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator, and recognized them for fifteen years of service to the District. Nemesciano Ochoa, Project Manager, Engineering Department, was introduced and recognized for one year of service to the District. 2. Lee Cory introduced new employee, Daniel Ornelas, Maintenance Worker I, Operations Department. Daniel Ornelas and Rick Hipolito left the meeting at 8:34 a.m.. CONSENT CALENDAR On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of Directors voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Calendar. 3. Approve minutes of regular meeting, February 14, 2002. 4. Authorize directors to leave the State of California prior to next meeting 5. Approve disbursements of $908,138.92. -1- 2002-20 6. Approve Terms and Conditions for water and sewer service with Yorba Linda Pines, Parcel Map No. 98.243 (J-0203). Director Mark Abramowitz and General Counsel Arthur G. Kidman entered the meeting at 8:36 a.m. At the request of General Counsel Kidman, the Board of Directors went into Closed Session at 8:37 a.m. CLOSED SESSION 19. Discussion of pending litigation to which the District is a party, (Subsection (a) of Section 54956.9), Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Central Justice Center, Case No. OOCC 14623, Keith Ranby Saul v. Yorba Linda Water District, et al. 20. Discussion of pending litigation to which the District is a party, (Subsection (a) of Section 54956.9), Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Central Justice Center, Case No. 815921 Huntington Beach vs. OCWD, and Case No. 818852 Fountain Valley vs. OCWD, before the Superior Court of the State of California. The Board of Directors came out of Closed Session at 9:30 a.m.. No action was taken by the Board in Closed Session. A recess was declared at 9:30 a.m. The Board of Directors reconvened at 9:38 a.m. with all Directors present. ACTION CALENDAR 7. Consider Reimbursement to Vista Del Verde, LP for Transmission Pipelines. Both President Korn and Director Beverage stated they had conflicts and did not participate in the discussion or vote on this item. Kenneth Vecchiarelli, Engineering Manager, presented the report and gave an overview of the history. Questions were asked, and a lengthy discussion was held. Questions included size of the piping, costs and the allocation of costs. On a motion by Director Armstrong, seconded by Director Abramowitz, the Board of Directors voted 3-0 to continue this item to the next Board meeting, March 14, 2002. Michael Robinson left the meeting at 10:40 a.m. DISCUSSION CALENDAR Report and Presentation on Hydraulic Model. Nemesciano Ochoa, Project Engineer, gave the presentation of a hydraulic analysis of the District's water facilities. Questions were asked, and a discussion was held. This item is for information only. No Board action required. William Robertson complimented all the staff who in Engineering and Operations who worked to create the model. Director Abramowitz expressed his appreciation. -2- 2002-21 Neniesciano Ochoa left the meeting at 11:43 a.m. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT 9. General Manager's oral report and comments. a) Report by General Counsel. There was no report, b) Oral report on perchlorate issues. William Robertson, General Manager, received notice that Metropolitan Water District has perchlorate at some action levels. This will raise issues as NET water is used for a variety of purposes. c) Ken Vecchiarelli, Engineering Manager, is soliciting design proposals for replacing the one-ton chlorine system at the Richfield Plant to go to sodium hypochloride. d) District activities. Lee Cory reported on the Highland Reservoir cleaning. There was a lot of sand present. New anodes were purchased, and old anodes were replaced. e) William Robertson, General Manager, will be out of the office from Friday, March 8 through Friday, March 15. COMMITTEE REPORTS 10. Executive-Administration Committee (Korn/Summerfield) Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 4:00 p.m. 11. Finance-Accounting Committee (Beverage/Kom) 12. Personnel-Risk Management Committee (Abramowitz/Armstrong) Report of meeting held February 20, 9:00 a.m. Security measures, OCWA salary survey, golf course water rates, employee survey, property insurance renewals. Director Abramowitz complimented staff on the excellent progress made in educating themselves on security measures. 13. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee (Beverage/Summerfield) Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 3:30 p.m. GIS implementation plan. 14. Public Information Committee (Armstrong/Abramowitz) Report of meeting held February 20, 9:00 a.m. District tours. 15. OCWD Ad Hoc Committee (Beverage/Kom) Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 25, 4:00 p.m. 16. MWDOC Ad Hoc Committee (Kom/Abramowitz) INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS 17. Yorba Linda City Council, Tuesday, February 19,630 p.m. (Korn) President Korn attended. There was nothing significant to report. -3- 2002-22 18. Yorba Linda Planning Commission, Wednesday, February 27,7:30 p.m. (Armstrong) Director Armstrong attended. He reported that the Planning Commission approved the Phase 2 building plan for the Nixon Library. The other item of interest was the General Plan amendment concerning low cost housing. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIMY CALENDAR Authorization to attend meetings scheduled after February 28 and before March 14. WACO, Friday, March 1, 7:30 a.m. No ISDOC, Tuesday, March 5, 7:30 a.m. No Yorba Linda City Council, Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 p.m. Korn MWDOC/MWD Jt Workshop, Wednesday, March 6, 9:00 a.m. No OCWD, Wednesday, March 6, 6:00 p.m. No MWD, Tuesday, March 12,12:30 p.m.** No YL Planning Commission, Wednesday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. Armstrong BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION Director Abramowitz stated he may attend the ACWA Conference May 7-10 in Monterey, CA. Director Abramowitz congratulated Ken Vecchiarelli, Engineering Manager, for passing three out of four sections of the Professional Engineers exam. Director Abramowitz referred to the question of per diem. He was to bring in some examples for discussion. William Robertson, General Manager, stated these would be given to the Executive Committee. Director Abramowitz said the website is not up to date with committee and board agendas. Director Abramowitz wanted an item on the next Board agenda to discuss committee meetings scheduled last December. Director Summerfield asked if a stipulation could be placed on attendance at conferences for items like expense reporting and other items necessary for the District to conduct business. President Korn stated there is no legislative solution to all problems. The current policy works over time. We need to balance between the individual's needs and the needs of the District. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to adjourn at 12:07 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 8:30 a.m., at the District Headquarters. f i . Robertson Secretary/General Manager -4-