HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-19 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 2015-032
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MEETING
Thursday, February 19, 2015, 8:30 a.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The February 19, 2015 Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors Workshop
Meeting was called to order by President Collett at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was
held in the Board/Training Room at the District's Administration Building located
at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia, California 92870.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Collett 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
Art Vega, IT Manager
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager
Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary
Cindy Botts, Management Analyst
Malissa Tern, Public Affairs Specialist
ALSO PRESENT
Art Kidman, Partner, Kidman Law LLP
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1. Strategic Planning, Goals and Objectives
Mr. Marcantonio began the presentation with an overview of the following
topics: the District's current business model; increasing costs for water
service; fixed versus volumetric fees; and the percentage of annual
operating costs that ideally should be covered by fixed fees. He then
responded to questions from the Board regarding various factors
influencing the costs associated with water conveyance including
treatment, infrastructure and energy.
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Mr. DeCriscio provided the Board with a summary of the District's
groundwater optimization plan and the need for increasing YLWD's
groundwater capacity.
Mr. Marcantonio then presented information regarding the importance of
reducing water losses in the District's distribution system and the benefits
of automatic meter reading and advanced metering infrastructure.
Mr. Micalizzi provided the Board with a summary of the statewide drought
situation and associated water conservation efforts.
Each of the managers then provided the Board with an outline of various
projects or issues they had identified in their respective departments that
would require future funding.
Ms. Alexander reported on the status of the codification process of the
District's ordinances and resolutions and staff's efforts to review and
update existing policies. She also noted that the recommendations
included in the Organizational Performance Review completed by Koff &
Associates would be integrated into the manager's master list of projects.
Mr. Marcantonio then commented on the need for a cost of service
analysis/rate study, the Prop. 218 process, and the need to adjust fees
prior to adjusting rates. He noted that these topics would be addressed at
the Board budget workshop scheduled in March.
Staff then responded to questions from the Board regarding next steps
involved with the development of a strategic plan, future rate increases,
and the District's financial model. Mr. Marcantonio noted that an item
would be placed on the next agenda for the Board to consider how they
would like to complete the cost of service analyses (in-house versus an
outside consultant).
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m. The next Regular Board of
Directors Meeting will be held Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 8:30 a.m.
Annie Alexander
Assistant Board Secretary
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