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February 9, 1995
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
February 9, 1995
The February 9, 1995, 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 M; Staff present:
President Arthur C. Korn William J. Robertson, Secretary/General Manager
Vice President Michael J. Beverage Russell Behrens, General Counsel
Paul R. Armstrong Ron Rus, Bankruptcy Counsel
Sterling L. Fox Barbara Bower, Secretary to the General Manager
Carl T. Scanlin Ray Harsma, Operations Superintendent
Roger Lubin, Exec. Asst. to the General Manager
Visitors Beverly Meza, Business Manager
Harold Leasure, Leasure Enterprises Michael Payne, Assistant General Manager
Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator
Yury Zaslavsky, Assistant Engineering Manager
SPECIAL RECOGNITION BY THE BOARD
Item 1. Introduction of new employee. Ray Harsma introduced Scott Abbe, Plant Operator II,
who began work with the District January 30, 1995.
At the direction of the chair, the Board considered Item 7 next.
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ACTION CALENDAR
Item 7. Consideration of request to enforce the amended Terms and Conditions for water service
with Leasure Enterprises. General Manager William J. Robertson reported that staff is concerned
about the impact of excess soil applied over District pipelines without authorization by Leasure
Enterprises. Harold Leasure stated that grading changes would affect drainage in the area, and that
the grading was done in accordance with City of Yorba Linda specifications. General Manager
William J. Robertson indicated that the City's specs leave the District's pipeline at risk.
On the consent of the Board of Directors, this issue was referred back to staff. Staff was directed
to work with the City to develop a solution that meets the requirements of both agencies. Harold
Leasure left the meeting at the conclusion of this item.
At the direction of the chair, the Board considered Item 23 next.
CLOSED SESSION
Item 23. Discussion of 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 entered closed session at 8:49 a.m. They exited closed session at 10:20 a.m. The
Board offered advice to staff. Ron Rus left at the conclusion of this closed session.
President Korn declared a recess at 10:20 a.m. The Board reconvened at 10:30.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 2. Approval of Minutes, Regular meeting of January 26, 1995.
Item 3. Approval of Minutes, Adjourned meeting of February 2, 1995
Item 4. Authorization for Directors to leave the State of California prior to next meeting.
Item S. Approval of disbursement in the amount of $90,849.37 on Checks 17256 through
17341; one wire to MWDOC in the amount of $219,310.80 dated 02/09/95; and $88,632.89 for
payroll number two, on checks 8627 through 8690.
Item 6. Approval to release the cash bond in the amount of $9,500 for construction of water
facilities installed by Regis Homes.
On a motion by Director Scanlin, seconded by Director Beverage, the Board of Directors voted 5-0
to approve the Consent Calendar.
ACTION CALENDAR
Item 8. Consideration of Resolution Number 95-01 to transfer funds via the Federal Wire
System. Business Manager Beverly Meza reported that Resolution 95-01 will add William J.
Robertson as a co-signer for transfers through the federal wire system.
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Fox, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 on
roll call to adopt Resolution 95-01, authorizing individuals to transfer funds via the federal wire
system, and to rescind Resolution 94-16.
Item 9. Consideration of 1995 ACWA/JPIA Executive Committee election. Assistant General
Manager Michael Payne reported that elections for Vice-President and for executive committee
members will be held May 9, 1995. Since no director indicated an interest in running for election,
Michael Payne stated that he will bring this item back for action once all candidates have declared.
No direction was provided to staff.
Item 10. Consideration of Major District Activities schedule and establishment of a date for Board
of Directors' Goals Workshop. After discussion, the chair directed staff to schedule the Board of
Directors' Goals Workshop for 8:30 a.m., Friday, February 17, 1995, at the District headquarters.
GENERAL. MANAGER'S REPORT A
Item 11. General Manager's oral report and comments. General Manager William J. Robertson
reported on:
a. District facilities tour scheduled for Saturday, February 11.
b. District Activities
- Well levels were very high because of the recent rains.
- Conflict of Interest forms need to be completed by Directors so they can be
postmarked by April 1.
LEGAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
Item 12. General Counsel Russell Behrens delivered his report during closed session.
STANDIN t COMMITTEE. REPORTS
Item 13. Executive-Administration Committee
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Item 14. A Finance Committee meeting was held Tuesday, January 24 at 8:30 a.m. Attending
were Directors Fox and Korn, along with staff members William J. Robertson and Beverly Meza.
The Committee discussed the financial effects on the District as a result of the Orange County
bankruptcy, and policy changes regarding transferring funds via federal wire.
Item 15. Personnel-Risk Management Committee
Item 16. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee
Item 17. A Public Information Committee meeting was held February 1, 1995. Attending were
Directors Beverage and Armstrong, staff members William J. Robertson, Roger Lubin and
Michael Robinson. Laer Pearce, Sherry Johnson and Al Tello of Laer Pearce & Associates also
attended. The consultants presented a draft version of the Public Information Plan they developed
for the District, and agreed to make certain minor changes to it. This plan will be presented at the
Board's February 23 meeting.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
Item 18. Report on ACWA Region 10 meeting, January 27 (Fox, Scanlin): Director Fox
mentioned that there were problems with agendas received late, particularly when members are
expected to vote on items they have not had time to review. Director Scanlin mentioned that
position papers on safe water, and on clean water and endangered species were distributed.
Item 19. Report on OCWD/MWDOC joint meeting, February 1 (Fox): New laws on gifts were
discussed, and information on the Integrated Resources Planning was distributed.
Item 20. Report on WACO meeting, February 3 (Armstrong): WACO's proposed budget was
distributed; a workshop was scheduled on February 10 to review the Orange County version of
Met's Integrated Resources Plan; attendees were informed that there will be a hearing before
LAFCO in April on Cal-America's propose acquisition of Santa Margarita Water District.
Item 21. Report on Yorba Linda City Council Meeting, February 7 (Beverage): This was a long
meeting because of a conflict between homeowners and a developer, however, nothing of direct
interest to the District transpired.
BOARD MEMBER MM T /ITEM FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATIOrl
Director Armstrong indicated there will be a meeting on Met's Integrated Resources Plan on March
12, at the Industry Hills Sheraton Hotel.
Director Scanlin mentioned he will be requesting PERS long term care plan information.
CLOSED SESSION
Item 22. Conference with William J. Robertson regarding the Management, Supervisory and
Confidential Employees Group. (Closed session held in accordance with Government Code
54957.6). The Board entered closed session at 11:20 a.m., and exited closed session at 12:51
p.m. No action was taken.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
The Board of Directors reviewed the Activity Calendar and made assignment changes.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Director Fox, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 at
12:52 aim. to adjoi4m to Friday, February 17, 1995 at 8:30 a.m., at the District headquarters on
General Manager/Secretary