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Home My WebLink About2016-03-10 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 2016-032 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING Thursday, March 10, 2016, 8:30 a.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The March 10, 2016 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 Beverage 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 Robert R. Kiley Delia Lugo, Finance Manager Gary T. Melton Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager Art Vega, Information Technology Manager DIRECTORS ABSENT Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary Phil Hawkins Cindy Botts, Water Cons Supvr/Mgmt Analyst Amelia Cloonan, Human Resources Analyst Ken Mendum, Water Maint Superintendent ALSO PRESENT Andrew Gagen, Partner, Kidman Law LLP Kurt Ebinger, Resident Jon Hansen, Resident Eddy Jackson, Resident Ed Rakochy, Resident 4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Eddy Jackson, resident, commented on the drought emergency, the water rate increase, and served Directors Kiley and Melton with Notices of Intent to Recall. Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held March 10, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. 1 2016-033 Mr. Kurt Ebinger, resident, commented on the State Water Resources Control Board's penalties for non-compliance with the drought emergency regulations and revenue received from the District's associated administrative penalties. Mr. Jon Hansen, resident, commented on a presentation provided at a previous Yorba Linda City Council meeting, activities of the Yorba Linda Taxpayers Association, the water rate increase, recall efforts, and LADWP's recent rate increase. Mr. Ed Rakochy, resident, commented on the District's operations, the water rate increase and administrative penalties. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Director Beverage made a motion, seconded by Director Melton, to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Director Hawkins being absent. 6.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting held January 28, 2016 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented. 6.2. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting held February 11, 2016 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented. 6.3. Minutes of the Board of Directors Workshop Meeting held February 16, 2016 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented. 6.4. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting held February 25, 2016 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as presented. 6.5. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize disbursements in the amount of$437,025.95. Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held March 10,2016 at 8:30 a.m. 2 2016-034 6.6. Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with Rakesh and Ekata Bajaria — 4070 Naples Court Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize the President and Secretary to execute the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with Rakesh and Ekata Bajaria, subject to approval as to form by General Counsel. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7.1. Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2016A Update Mrs. Lugo explained that the District was on schedule to complete the refunding process on April 24, 2016. Staff will be bringing an action item to the Board at the next regular meeting to select a specific refinancing scenario for the certificates of participation and potentially the line of credit. Mrs. Lugo then provided an overview of the recent review process with Standard and Poors for which the District retained its AA rating. Mr. Ben Parker, resident, commented on identifying the cost of refinancing and the time it takes to realize associated cost savings. Mrs. Lugo noted that this information would be provided at the next Board meeting. 8. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS 8.1. President's Report • Placentia State of the City Luncheon — February 25, 2016 President Collett reported on his attendance at this event. 8.2. Directors' Reports None. 8.3. General Manager's Report Mr. Marcantonio asked each of the managers (or their designee) to provide a report regarding activities within their respective departments. He then provided the Board with an overview of his meetings and activities. 8.4. General Counsel's Report None. 8.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks None. Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held March 10, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. 3 2016-035 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS 9.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD (Collett / Melton) • The next meeting is scheduled to be held March 22, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. 9.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda (Collett / Beverage) • Minutes of the meeting held February 23, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. were provided in the agenda packet. • The next meeting is scheduled to be held March 21, at 9:00 a.m. at YL City Hall. 9.3. Interagency Committee with City of Placentia and Golden State Water Company (Collett / Kiley) • Minutes of the meeting held December 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. will be provided when available. • Minutes of the meeting held March 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. will be provided when available. Director Kiley provided a brief report regarding matters discussed during the meeting. • The next meeting is yet to be scheduled. 9.4. Citizens Advisory Committee (Melton) • Minutes of the meeting held February 22, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. were provided in the agenda packet. • The next meeting is scheduled to be held March 28, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. 10. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS The Directors reported on their attendance at the following meetings. 10.1. YL City Council — March 1, 2016 (Beverage) 10.2. MWDOC Board -- March 2, 2016 (Melton) Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held March 10,2016 at 8:30 a.m. 4 2016-036 10.3. OCSD Operations Committee — March 2, 2016 (Kiley/Beverage) 10.4. OCWD Board — March 2, 2016 (Collett) 10.5. WACO — March 4, 2016 (Hawkins/Kiley) 10.6. LAFCO — March 9, 2016 (Beverage —As Needed) This meeting was rescheduled to March 18, 2016. 10.7. YL Planning Commission — March 9, 2016 (Melton) 11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR 11.1. Meetings from March 11, 2016 — April 30, 2016 The Board reviewed the activity calendar and made no additional changes. 12. CLOSED SESSION The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session at 9:22 a.m. All Directors in attendance were present. Also present were Messrs. Marcantonio, Micalizzi and Gagen. 12.1. Conference with Legal Counsel — Pending Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code Name of Case: Kent Ebinger and Yorba Linda Taxpayers Association vs. Yorba Linda Water District (OC Superior Court — Case No. 00829548) The Board reconvened in Open Session at 10:45 a.m. No action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported under the Brown Act. 13. ADJOURNMENT 13.1. The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 a.m. A Board of Directors Workshop Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. The next Regular Board of Directors Meeting will be held Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. Annie Alexander Assistant Board Secretary Minutes of the YLWD Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held March 10,2016 at 8:30 a.m. 5