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Home My WebLink About1999-06-24 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesPage 3862 June 24, 1999 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING June 24, 1999 The June 24, 1999 regular 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 President Arthur C. Korn Vice President Michael J. Beverage Mark Abramowitz Paul R. Armstrong Brett R. Barbre Directors absent at roll call none Visitors Ken Witt, MWDOC David C. Larsen, Special Counsel Staff present William J. Robertson, Secretary/General Manager Arthur G. Kidman, Legal Counsel Lee Cory, Operations Superintendent Raquel Lazo, Secretary to the General Manager Roger Lubin, Exec. Asst. to the General Manager Beverly Meza, Business Manager Michael Payne Assistant General Manager Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator Ken Vecchiarelli, Engineering Manager President Korn recognized Kenny Witt, who reported on activities at MWDOC and Met. Mr. Witt left the meeting at the conclusion of his presentation. At the direction of the Chair, the Board considered Items 24 and 23 next. CLOSED SESSION Item 24. Discussion of personnel matters pursuant to Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code, unrepresented employee: General Manager. On a motion by Director Barbre, seconded by Vice President Beverage, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to approve a contract for the General Manager. David C. Larsen left the meeting at the conclusion of this item. Page 3863 June 24, 1999 Item 23. Discussion of pending litigation to which the District is a parry, (Subsection (a) of Section 54956.9), County of Orange, Chapter 9, Case SA 94-22272-JR; Orange County Investment Pools, Chapter 9, Case SA 94-22273-JR before the US Bankruptcy Court, the Central District of California. President Korn declared he holds Morgan Stanley common stock, and asked General Counsel if this was a conflict of interest. General Counsel Kidman replied that this was not a conflict of interest. The Board of Directors provided direction to Mr. Kidman. President Korn declared a recess at 9:30 a.m. The Board of Directors reconvened in open session at 9:37 a.m. CONSENT CALENDAR At the Request of Director Abramowitz, Item 3 and Item 4 were pulled from the consent calendar. On a motion by Director Armstrong, seconded by Director Abramowitz, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Calendar items 1, 2 and 5. Item 1. Minutes of regular meeting, June 10, 1999. Item 2. Authorize Directors to leave the State of California prior to next meeting. Item 5. Approve Change Order 1 in the amount of $6,243.26 and Progress Payment 3 in the amount of $10,243.26, less 10% retention of $1,024.33, for a net payment of $9,218.93 to F. T. Ziebarth for construction of sodium hypochlorite generators, Job 9517. Item 3. Disbursements of $365,048.35. Director Abramowitz stated that he believes a membership in the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce is a misuse of public funds. On a motion by Vice President Beverage, seconded by Director Barbre, the Board of Directors voted 4-0-1 (Abstain: Abramowitz) to approve Item 3. Item 4. Approve terms and conditions for water and sewer service with Windrow Estates for Tract 15733, located at the northeast corner of El Cajon Avenue and Palomino Lane, Job 9912. Director Abramowitz stated that he believes the Board of Directors has the responsibility to review CEQA documentation. On a motion by Vice President Beverage, seconded by Director Barbre, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 approve Item 4. Page 3864 July 24, 1999 ACTION CALENDAR Item 6. Consider budget for fiscal years 1999-2000 and 2000-01. General Manager William J. Robertson reported that the budget was reviewed during the June 3 Finance Committee meeting and the June 10 Board of Directors meeting. Mr. Robertson reviewed budgetary highlights, including: variable expenses, personnel services, supplies and services, depreciation, revenues, debt service, vehicle and equipment outlay, capital improvements and replacements, "Gann" calculations, and catastrophic restoration. The Board of Directors took action on the following resolutions: • On a motion by Vice President Beverage, seconded by Director Barbre, the Board of Directors, on a roll call, voted 3-2 (Nays: Korn, Abramowitz) to adopt Resolution 99-03, which approves the budget for fiscal 1999-2000 and 2000-01, and rescinds resolution 97-05; • On a motion by Vice President Beverage, seconded by Director Barbre, the Board of Directors, on a roll call, voted 4-1 (Nay: Korn) to adopt Resolution 99-04, which approves the number of authorized positions for fiscal years 1999-2000 and 2000-01, and rescinds resolution 99-02; • On a motion by Vice President Beverage, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of Directors, on a roll call, voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution 99-05, which approves fiscal year 1999-2000 debt service requirements for Improvement District No. 1 Series "A" and "B" general obligation bonds; • On a motion by Vice President Beverage, seconded by Director Barbre, the Board of Directors, on a roll call, voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution 99-06, which approves fiscal year 1999-2000 debt service requirements for Improvement District No 2 Series "A" refunding, and Series "C" general obligation bonds. President Korn declared a recess at 10:30 a.m. The Board of Directors reconvened in open session at 10:40 a.m. Item 7. Consider legislative work plan. General manager William J. Robertson reported that the legislative work plan covers three major areas: legislative activities at the State level; positions on legislation that's already been introduced; and legislation the District may want to initiate. On a motion by Director Abramowitz, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 on a straw poll to oppose legislation that would reduce the retention on public works contracts below ten percent. At the Direction of the Chair, the proposed legislative work plan was referred back to the Public Information Committee. Page 3865 June 24, 1999 Item 8. Consider investment portfolio report for April 1999. Business Manager Beverly Meza reported that the average portfolio yield, excluding Improvement District No. 2 Series C General Obligation bond funds, was 5.40 percent. On a motion by Director Abramowitz, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to receive and file the investment portfolio report for April 1999. Item 9. Consider Richfield Road transmission pipeline, Job 9414. Engineering Manager Ken Vecchiarelli reported that this project replaces the District's 26-inch groundwater transmission pipeline from the Richfield Plant to the Highland Reservoir. Staff met recently with representatives of the Cities of Placentia and Yorba Linda to review concerns regarding coordination of this project with their planned improvements on Richfield Road, and that final comments are being incorporated into the plans to include traffic control and permitting requirements from both cities. These plans and specifications will be ready for signature an approval by June 30. He also noted that the District is the lead agency for the pipeline and that a negative declaration is included in this report for adoption. On a motion by Vice President Beverage, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of Directors voted 4-1 (Nay: Abramowitz) to adopt the negative declaration as amended, and authorize staff to solicit bids for construction of the Richfield Road transmission pipeline, Job 9414. Item 10. Consider Special District Workers' Compensation Authority Election. Executive Assistant to the General Manager Roger Lubin reported that an election for SDWCA board members will be conducted, and that nominations must be made no later than July 16. The Board of Directors took no action on this item. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Item 11. General Manager's oral report and comments: a) Report by General Counsel Kidman, who noted that he had done some work at the General Manager's request. b) Main Street Arts and Crafts Fair, June 17. Assistant Administrator Mike Robinson reported that the District staffed an information booth at this event. c) District picnic. Executive Assistant to the General Manager Roger Lubin reported on this event, held at Yorba Regional Park, on June 19. d) District activities. COMMITTEE REPORTS Item 12. Executive-Administration Committee. Thd-' committee, scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, June 30, at 9:00 a.m. Item 13. Finance-Accounting Committee. No report. Page 3866 June 24, 1999 Item 14. Orange County Water District Ad-hoc Committee. Scheduled a meeting for June 28 at 4:00 p.m. Item 15. Personnel-Risk Management Committee. No report. Item 16. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee. No report. Item 17. Public Information Committee. No report. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS Item 18. Yorba Linda City Council meeting, June 15 (Korn): Nothing of concern to the District transpired. Item 19. MWDOC, June 16 (Abramowitz): Director Abramowitz noted that Kenny Witt's presentation included a report on this meeting. Item 20. OCWD meeting, June 16 (Barbre): Reported that attendees reviewed a staff report on the Regional Water Quality Control Board's permit for dairy waste management in the Santa Ana River watershed. Item 21. OCSD meeting, June 23 (Barbre): Reported that OCWD reformulated its fee structure. Item 22. Yorba Linda Planning Commission, June 23 (Armstrong): Nothing of concern to the District transpired. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION Director Abramowitz: Congratulated the District Recreation Committee for their work putting on the picnic. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR The Board of Directors reviewed the Activity Calendar and made assignment changes. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Director Abramowitz, seconded by Vice President Beverage, the Board of Directorq voted 5-0, at 11:50/a.m., to adjourn to Monday, June 28, 1999, at 4:00 p.m. in the ,,.____.ti.. Secretary/General Manager