The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2015-01-08 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 2015-001 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, January 8, 2015, 8:30 a.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The January 8, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors was called to order by President Collett at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held in the Board Room at the District's Administration Building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia, California 92870. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director Melton led the pledge. 3. ROLL CALL DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Ric Collett, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Michael J. Beverage, Vice President Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager Phil Hawkins John DeCriscio, Operations Manager Robert R. Kiley Gina Knight, Human Resources / Risk Manager Gary T. Melton Delia Lugo, Finance Manager Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary Malissa Tern, Public Affairs Specialist ALSO PRESENT Brett Barbre, Director, MWDSC and MWDOC Tom Lindsey, Mayor Pro Tern, City of Yorba Linda Eddy Beltran, Partner, Kidman Law LLP 4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Director Barbre thanked the District for allowing MWDSC to use its facilities for parking purposes in relation to their inspection trip program. He noted that a few members of District staff were planning to attend the next Colorado River Aqueduct tour scheduled later in January. He then provided an overview of the current water supply situation, snow pack conditions, and the potential need for water allocations. 1 2015--002 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. 6.1. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize disbursements in the amount of$428,663.83. 7. ACTION CALENDAR 7.1. Facilitator for Board Workshop Mr. Marcantonio explained that President Collett had proposed a workshop meeting to be held regarding the role of the Board and best governance practices. A proposal to facilitate the meeting was obtained from BHI Management Consulting. Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins, to authorize the General Manager to retain the services of BHI Management Consulting to provide staff for preparation, conducting, de-briefing and report preparation for leading the Board of Directors through a three-hour workshop covering the Role of the Board and Best Governance Practices, for a fixed fee of $3,000 plus expenses, with expenses not expected to exceed $350. Motion carried 5-0. 7.2. Selection of OCSD Active and Alternate Directors President Collett proposed the assignment of Director Kiley as Active Director and Director Beverage as Alternate Director to serve on the OCSD Board of Directors for the upcoming calendar year. Director Hawkins made a motion, seconded by Director Melton, to appoint Director Kiley to serve as Active Director and Director Beverage as Alternate Director on the Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors for the 2015 calendar year. Motion carried 5-0. 7.3. Claim Filed by Matt Shannon Mr. Marcantonio provided an overview of the claim submitted by Mr. Shannon. Director Hawkins made a motion, seconded by Director Kiley, to reject the claim submitted by Matt Shannon and refer it to ACWA/JPIA. Staff then responded to questions from the Board regarding the claim. Director Beverage suggested that staff look into a new piping product called Pex. Motion carried 5-0. 2 2015-003 8. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS 8.1. President's Report President Collett thanked Director Kiley for his service as President during the previous calendar year. He then presented Director Kiley with proclamations from the Board, Congressman Ed Royce, Senator Bob Huff, and former Assemblyman Curt Hagman in recognition of his service. 8.2. Directors' Reports Director Hawkins and Director Beverage noted that they would be attending the upcoming Good Governance Principles Seminar being offered by CSDA's Special District Leadership Foundation. • LSI Municipal Water Ratemaking Workshop — January 7, 2015 Director Kiley reported on his attendance at this workshop. Director Beverage stated that he hoped everyone had a nice holiday season. 8.3. General Manager's Report Mr. Marcantonio asked each manager in attendance to provide a report regarding activities within their respective departments. Director Barbre left the meeting at this time. Mr. Micalizzi commented on a recent media contact he had received. Director Melton suggested that an article regarding the District's role in the review and approval process for proposed development projects be placed in the next newsletter. 8.4. General Counsel's Report Mr. Beltran did not have any comments at this time. 8.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks None. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS 9.1. Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee (Collett / Beverage) • Minutes of the meeting held December 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. will be provided at the next regular Board meeting. • Next meeting is scheduled to be held January 13, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 3 2015-004 9.2. Finance-Accounting Committee (Hawkins / Beverage) • Next meeting is scheduled to be held January 26, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 9.3. Personnel-Risk Management Committee (Hawkins / Melton) • Next meeting is scheduled to be held January 13, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 9.4. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee (Melton / Beverage) • Minutes of the meeting held January 5, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. will be provided at the next regular Board meeting. ▪ Next meeting is scheduled to be held February 5, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 9.5. Public Affairs-Communications-Technology Committee (Collett / Kiley) • Minutes of the meeting held January 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. will be provided at the next regular Board meeting. Director Collett stated that he was looking forward to the update of the District's website. • Next meeting is scheduled to be held February 2, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 9.6. YLWD-City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee (Beverage / Melton) • Minutes of the meeting held November 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. will be provided at the next regular Board meeting. • Next meeting is yet to be scheduled. 9.7. YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee (Kiley / Collett) • Minutes of the meeting held October 28, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. will be provided at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. • Next meeting is yet to be scheduled. 9.8. YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee (Kiley / Beverage) • Next meeting is scheduled to be held January 27, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. 4 2015-005 9,9. Citizens Advisory Committee (Kiley) • Next meeting is scheduled to be held January 26, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. 10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS 10.1. YL City Council — January 6, 2015 (Collett) Director Collett attended and commented on a on a report regarding the SAVI Ranch Land Use and Mobility Vision Plan which was provided during the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Lindsey addressed the Board and commented on the same report. He also commented on the necessary water/sewer infrastructure needed to support potential development in the SAVI Ranch area. 10.2. MWDOC Board — January 7, 2015 (Melton) Director Melton attended and commented on the water supply and snow pack conditions which were discussed during the meeting. 10.3. OCWD Board — January 7, 2015 (Collett) Director Collett attended and commented on the proposed Poseidon Resources City of Huntington Beach Ocean Desalination Project which was discussed during the meeting. 11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR 11.1. Meetings from January 9, 2015 — February 28, 2015 The Board reviewed the activity calendar and made no changes. 12. ADJOURNMENT 12.1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 a.m. The next Regular Board of Directors Meeting will be held Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Annie Alexander Assistant Board Secretary 5