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July 13, 1995
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
July 13, 1995
The July 13, 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 Call:
President Arthur C. Korn
Vice President Michael J. Beverage
Paul R. Armstrong
Sterling L. Fox
Carl T. Scanlin
Visitors
Sam Peterson
Staff present:
Michael Payne, Assistant General Manager and
Assistant Secretary
Arthur G. Kidman, General Counsel
Charles Gray, Engineering Manager
Ray Harsma, Operations Superintendent
Robin Katz, Customer Service Supervisor
Raquel Lazo, Secretary to the General Manager
Roger Lubin, Exec. Asst. to the General Manager
Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Item 1. Special recognition to Sam Peterson on the occasion of his retirement as the District
consulting engineer. Board President Arthur C. Korn issued a proclamation to Sam Peterson,
commemorating his years of service to the District as its consulting engineer.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Director Armstrong, seconded by Director Fox the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to
approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
Item 2. Minutes of Regular meeting, June 22, 1995.
Item 3. Authorization for the Directors to leave the State of California prior to next meeting.
Item 4. Disbursements of $406,728.05 on Check 18222 and 18226 through 18319; two wires
to MWDOC, one for $61,254.00, dated 7/10/95, and $298,284.80, dated 7/11/95; and
$177,335.34 for Payrolls 12 and 13 on Check Nos. 10184 through 10316.
Item 5. Declare one 1955 forklift and one 1966 boom truck surplus. Authorize staff to dispose
of the surplus vehicles in accordance with adopted procedures.
Item 6. Payment of $77,815.00 to reimburse Ahmanson Developments, Inc., for the
construction of water transmission facilities in conjunction with Tract No. 10144, Job No. 8853.
Item 7. Terms and conditions for Sewer Service with the United Methodist Church of Yorba
Linda for the property located at 19002 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Job No. 9509.
Item 8. Release the Guarantee Bonds, totaling $4,000, for the construction of water facilities
installed by Bryant Ranch Assoc. III and Swan Pools.
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ACTION CALENDAR
Item 9. Consideration of reimbursement for Wells 16 and 17. Engineering Manager Charles
Gray reported ASL Consulting Engineers studied water treatment options and costs, concluding
that the well option, with a surface water and manganese treatment plant and higher maintenance
costs associated with iron bacteria, was the most economical choice for the District, when
compared with the cost of imported water. Wells offer an alternative source of water for the
District.
This was reviewed by the Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee at their June 15 meeting.
On a motion by Vice President Beverage, seconded by Director Scanlin, the Board of Directors
voted 5-0 to accept Wells 16 and 17, reimburse $825,671 to AW Associates No 3, reimburse any
funds remaining after the wells are rehabilitated and authorize the District's legal counsel to process
the reimbursement and transfer of property.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
Item 10. General Manager's oral report and comments. Assistant General Manager Michael
Payne reported on:
a. Distribute 2-year budget
b. Report on District activities: Executive Assistant to the General Manager Roger Lubin
reported that approximately 650 people attended LAFCO's public hearing, at which time they
rejected the bid by California-American Water Company, on a 4 - 2 vote, to take over the
Santa Margarita Water District. Michael Robinson announced a tour of Domenigoni
Reservoir, slated for July 20, as well as a Colorado River tour, hosted by MWDOC Director
Kenny Witt, scheduled for October 13 - 15. Michael Payne announced a retirement party for
Sam Peterson. The party was scheduled for July 13.
GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
Item 11 . General Counsel's report. General Counsel Arthur G. Kidman's reported that SB 10
did not have the required support for the state legislature to override Governor Wilson's veto.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Item 12. Executive-Administration Committee.
Item 13. Finance-Accounting Committee.
Item 14. Personnel-Risk Management Committee. Met July 6 at 8:30 a.m. Attending were
Directors Carl Scanlin and Sterling Fox and General Manager William J. Robertson. The
Committee discussed a contract for the General Manager, a survey of salaries for key management
staff, and Mr. Robertson's impending vacation.
Item 15. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee.
Item 16. Public Information Committee. Met June 28 at 9:00 a.m. Attending were Board
President Arthur C. Korn, Board Vice-president Michael Beverage, General Manager William J.
Robertson, Public Information Officer Michael Robinson and Executive Assistant Roger
Lubin.They discussed new logo designs for the District, information sheets aimed at augmenting
the District's printed public information materials, a series of advertisements in the Yorba Linda
Star, and general public information activities.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
Item 17. Report on Yorba Linda Planning Commission, June 28 (Scanlin): Nothing of concern
to the District transpired.
Item 18. Report on ISDOC meeting, June 29 (Fox): Discussed a report on special district
consolidation prepared by Steven Morgan of USC.
Item 19. Report on Yorba Linda City Council meeting, July 5 (Beverage): Yorba Linda Water
District was granted an easement on the site of the City's new gymnasium.
Item 20. Report on OCWD/MWDOC/CMWD Joint Workshop meeting, July 5 (Scanlin): MWD
is proposing a cryptosporidium study at the cost of $6.7 million. They also discussed total
dissolved solids in Colorado River water. MWD's Integrated Resources Plan was referred to
WACO for input.
Item 21. Report on WACO meeting, July 7 (Fox): A Colorado River tour, hosted by Wes
Bannister, will take place on November 17 - 19.
Item 22. Report on MWD Board meeting, July 11 (Fox): The cryptosporidium study was
withdrawn from consideration.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Director Beverage: District resident Craig Wittler complained about the noise emanating from a
nearby pump station.
Board President Korn declared a recess at 9:28 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:38 a.m
CLOSED SESSION
Item 23. The Board of Directors entered closed session at 9:38 a.m. and discussed pending
litigation to which the District is a party, (Subsection (a) of Section 54956.9), County of Orange,
Case No. 714408; Plaintiff Daniel Romano and Joann Romano, and Daniel Foldager and Patsy
Ann Foldager; Defendant Yorba Linda Water District, et al. The Board of Directors provided
direction to staff.
Item 24. The Board of Directors discussed 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 of Directors provided direction to
counsel and staff.
The Board exited closed session at 10:54 a.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
The Board of Directors reviewed the Activity Calendar and made assignment changes.
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ADJOURNMENT
On a mot' n by Director Armstrong, seconded by Vice President Beverage, the Board of Directors
voted 20"s at Z10.:vI5~tb adjourn to Wednesday, July 19 at 1:00 p.m., at the District headquarters
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Secretary/General Manager