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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-11 - Board of Directors Meeting MinutesPage 3527 July 11, 1996 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING July 11, 1996 The July 11, 1996 Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors was called to order by Vice President Paul R. Armstrong at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held at District Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda. Directors present at Roll Call: Vice President Paul R. Armstrong Sterling L. Fox Arthur C. Korn Carl T. Scanlin Directors absent at roll call President Michael J. Beverage Staff present: William J. Robertson, Secretary/General Manager Arthur G. Kidman, General Counsel Charles Gray, Engineering Manager Ray Harsma, 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 Visitors Walter Bruckner, Chairman of the Building Committee, along with the Rabbi from the North Orange Chabad Center Congregation. CONSENT CALENDAR On a motion by Director Fox, seconded by Director Scanlin, the Board of Directors voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Calendar. Item 1. Minutes of regular meeting, June 27, 1996. Item 2. Minutes of special meeting, July 1, 1996. Item 3. Authorization for the Directors to leave the State of California prior to next meeting. Item 4. Disbursements of $44,426.10 on Check Nos. 20421-22 and 20520 through 20572, a wire to MWDOC in the amount of $436,027, dated 07/10/96; and, $90,735.68 on Check Nos. 11280 through 11349 for Payroll No. 13. Item 5. Release Guarantee Bond of $44,000 for the construction of water and sewer facilities installed by the developers identified in this report. President Michael J. Beverage entered the meeting at 8:34 a.m. ACTION CALENDAR Item 6. Consideration of proposed terms and conditions for sewer service with North County Chabad Center Congregation, Job S-9609. Engineering Manager Charles Gray reported that the Chabad Center is subject to District sewer rules, since they are developing their property. He also stated that staff does not recommend deferring construction of the sewer main, as proposed by the applicant, and recommends that they be required to construct the sewer line and dedicate it to the District - consistent with District policy. Page 3528 July 11, 1996 The applicant requested a postponement until permanent buildings, which are planned to replace their modular facilities, are constructed. Since the City of Yorba Linda has already granted the Chabad Center a three-year permit for their modular facilities, they would prefer to connect to the District's system when that permit expires and they begin construction of their permanent facilities. President Michael J. Beverage asked if other houses of worship had to comply with the same rules. Mr. Gray reported that no exceptions or postponements had been granted, and all applicants were required to connect at the time of construction. This issue was reviewed by the Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee at their July 2 meeting. Laer Pearce of Laer Pearce Associates entered the meeting at 8:52 a.m. On a motion by Director Fox, seconded by Vice-president Armstrong, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to approve the terms and conditions for sewer service with North County Chabad Center Congregation for the property located at 19045 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Job S-9609. The applicants left the meeting at the conclusion of this item. Item 7. Consideration of investment portfolio report for May 31, 1996. Business Manager Beverly Meza reported that the average portfolio yield, excluding Improvement District No. 2 Series C General Obligation bond funds, was 5.52 percent. On a motion by Director Vice-president Armstrong, seconded by President Michael J. Beverage, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to accept the investment portfolio report for May 31, 1996. President Beverage declared a recess at 8:59 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 a.m. Item S. Consideration of action pertaining to Assembly Bill 2109. General Manager William J. Robertson reported that the AB 2109 Ad-Hoc Committee, comprised of President Beverage, Director Fox, and Mr. Robertson, attended the State Senate's Local Government Committee hearing July 3. The General Manager reported on the "All Hands" meeting, held July 2, to inform all employees about the provisions and implications of AB 2109. Kenny Witt, of MWDOC. entered the meeting at 9:45 a.m., and reported on MWDOC's concerns regarding AB 2109. The Board of Directors provided direction to staff. Kenny Witt and Laer Pearce left the meeting at the conclusion of this item, as did staff members Chuck Gray, Ray Harsma, and Beverly Meza. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT Item 9. General Manager William Robertson reported: a. YLWD annual picnic - Yorba Regional Park, August 3, 1996. b. District activities - President Michael J. Beverage will be out of town from July 29 through August 5. Page 3529 July 11, 1996 GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT Item 10. General Counsel's report. Mr. Kidman reported that he wanted to add Item 22 to the agenda, to discuss Lewis v. Yorba Linda Water District. On a motion by Vice-president Armstrong, seconded by Director Fox, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to add Item 22, Lewis v. Yorba Linda Water District, to the agenda for discussion in closed session. COMMITTEE REPORTS Item 11 . AB 2109 Ad Hoc Committee. President Beverage and Director Fox indicated that they covered this material during Item 8. Item 12. Executive-Administration Committee. Set to meet July 17, at 9:00 a.m. Item 13. Finance-Accountina Committee. Item 14. Personnel-Risk Management Committee. Will schedule a meeting at the July 27 Board of Directors meeting. Item 15. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee. Met July 2, at 4:30 p.m. Attending were Directors Armstrong and Scanlin, along with staff members Michael Payne and Charles Gray. The Committee discussed the staff report on water and sewer requirements for the North Orange County Chabad Center, and Engineering Manager Charles Gray presented a staff report on the construction progress at the Richfield Road Plant's renovation project, noting that the contractor has completed most of the mass grading, and that the quonset hut, meter shed and oil storage tank have been demolished. Item 16. Public Information Committee. Set to meet July 18 at 9:00 a.m. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS Item 17. Yorba Linda City Council meeting, July 2 (Beverage): Nothing of concern to the District transpired. Item 18. OCWD regular meeting, July 3 (Scanlin): This meeting was not attended by a District representative. Item 19. ISDOC Board of Directors meeting, July 9 (Fox): By-laws were revised, and will be sent out August 1, asking for member feedback. Item 20. Yorba Linda Planning Commission, July 10 (Scanlin) Nothing of concern to the District transpired. BOARD MEMBER COMNIENTS/ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION Carl Scanlin: Requested that the agenda for the July 25 meeting be hand delivered to his home. Paul Armstrong: Will be out of town from August 22, following the Board meeting, through September 6. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR The Board of Directors reviewed the Activity Calendar and made assignment changes. CLOSED SESSION The Board of Directors entered closed session at 1 1:12 a.m. Page 3530 July 11, 1996 Item 21. Pending litigation to which the District is a party, (Subsection (a) of Section 54956.9), County of' Orange, Chapter 9, Case No SA 94-22272-JR; Orange County Investment Pools, Chapter- 9, Case No. SA 94-22273-JR before the US Bankruptcy Court, the Central District of California. The Board provided direction to staff. Item 22. Pending litigation to which the District is a party, (Subsection (a) of Section 54956.9), Court of Appeals of the State of California, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. GO 15018 (Superior Court No. 708899); Petitioner and Appellant, Yorba Linda Water District, Respondent, Steven E. Lewis, as Auditor-Controller of the County of Orange. On a motion by Director Fox, seconded by Director Scanlin, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to exit closed session. The Board exited closed session at 11:59 a.m. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Director Fox, seconded by Director Korn, the Board of Directors voted 5-0, at 11:59 a.m., to adjourn to Thursday, July 25, at 8:30 a.m., at the District's headquarters on PlumosYDrive. - / William J-RoberRotj- Secretary/General Manager