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July 28, 1994
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' REGULAR MEETING
July 28, 1994
The July 14, 1994, Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors was
called to order by President Carl T. Scanlin at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held at the District
Headquarters located at 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda.
BOLL CALL
Directors =sent at Roll Call:
President Carl T. Scanlin
Mice President Arthur C. Korn
Michael J. Beverage
Sterling L. Fox
Directors absent at Roll Call:
Paul R. Armstrong
Staff present,
William J. Robertson, Secretary/General Manager
Arthur G. Kidman, General Counsel
Barbara Bower, Secretary to the General Manager
Charles Gray, Engineering Manager
Roger Lubin, Exec. Asst. to the General Manager
Beverly Meza, Business Manager
Michael J. Robinson, Assistant Administrator
John Townsel, Asst. Operations Superintendent
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Kom, the Board of Directors voted 4-0 to
approve the following consent calendar items:
Item 1. Authorization for the Directors to leave the State of California prior to next meeting.
Item 2. Approval of disbursement in the amount of $352,306.42 on Check Nos. 16010,11 and
14 through 16200; and $88,430.06 for Payroll 14 on Check Nos. 7563 through 7632; and one
wire to MWDOC in the amount of $2,072.89 dated 07/25/94 and a wire to ACWA in the amount of
$20,238.22, dated 07/26/94.
Item 3. Deny request for $300 to support Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority.
ACTION CALENDAR
Item 4. Consideration of amended minutes for the June 23, 1994 Board of Directors meeting.
General Manager William J. Robertson reported that JPIA requests a listing of each activity to be
covered by ACWA/JPIA's errors and omissions insurance. Staff recommends revising minutes of
the June 23, 1994 meeting to include this specific list of activities and committees.
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Fox, the Board of Directors voted 3-1 to
amend the minutes of the June 23, 1994 Board of Directors meeting.
Item 5. Consideration of the minutes for the July 14, 1994 Board of Directors meeting, as
submitted. General Manager William J. Robertson reported that since Director Fox was not in
attendance at the July 14 meeting, this item has been moved from consent calendar, to be voted on
as a separate item.
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On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Scanlin, the Board of Directors voted 4-
0-1 to amend the minutes of the July 14, 1994 Board of Directors meeting.
Item 6. Consideration of Financial Statements for ten months ending April 30, 1994. Business
Manager Beverly Meza reported the water fund showed a net income of $819,063 while the sewer
fund showed a net loss of $5,563 for the period.
On a motion by Director Korn, seconded by Director Fox, the Board of Directors voted 4-0 to
approve the financial statements for the ten month period ending April 30, 1994.
Item 7. Consideration of Financial Statements for eleven months ending May 31, 1994.
Business Manager Beverly Meza reported the water fund showed a net income of $941,133 while
the sewer fund showed a net loss of $8,303 for the period.
On a motion by Director Korn, seconded by Director Scanlin, the Board of Directors voted 4-0 to
approve the financial statements for the ten month period ending May 31, 1994.
Item 8. Report on the sale of the Allen-McColloch Pipeline to Metropolitan Water District.
General Manager William J. Robertson reported that the Municipal Water District of Orange
County Board of Directors acted on agreements to transfer ownership of the Pipeline to MWD.
Staff and Legal Counsel reported on issues raised at the July 18 AMP ad-hoc committee meeting.
General Counsel Kidman indicated there was still time to make changes in the agreements, and
responded to questions regarding the redundant language in some of the agreements.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
Item 9. General Manager's oral report and comments. General Manager William J. Robertson
reported on:
a. Report on District Activities:
A tour of the District has been scheduled for August 20.
The District's golf tournament has been scheduled for September 17, at Imperial Golf Course.
A new aerial photograph of the District is on display in the Board room.
LEGAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
Item 10. Legal Counsel's oral report and comments. Legal Counsel Arthur G. Kidman reported
on AB 2673 (Cortese), indicating that this bill which relates water availability to land use planning
is very controversial, since the League of California Cities sees it as an attempt by water districts to
usurp land use planning from cities.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Executive-Administration Committee (Scanlin/Kom): A meeting was scheduled for Tuesday,
August 16, at 8:30 a.m.
Personnel-Risk Management Committee (Fox/Scanlin):
Finance-Accounting Committee (Korn/Beverage):
Item 11. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee (Armstrong/Fox): A meeting was
scheduled for Thursday, August 4, 1994 at 8:30 a.m.
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Item 12. Public Information Committee (Beverage/Armstrong): The committee met July 20,
1994. Attending were Directors Armstrong and Beverage, along with staff members Robertson,
Lubin and Robinson. The committee discussed the selection of a public information consultant and
general public information activities, including: a public facilities tour, the Summer, 1994 edition
of Waterlines, media relations and the District's participation in the Yorba Linda Fiesta Days event.
Item 13. A Public Information Committee meeting was scheduled for Monday, August 15 at
1:30 p.m.
Item 14. AMP Ad-Hoc Committee (Kom/Scanlin): This was discussed under Item 8.
Director Scanlin declared a recess at 9:40 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:45 a.m.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL. MEETING
Item 15. Report on Yorba Linda City Council meeting, July 19 (Armstrong): This item was
continued for a subsequent meeting.
Item 16. Report on MWDOC Meeting, July 20 (Korn): The Cortese bill and consolidation of
wholesale water agencies were discussed at that meeting.
Item 17. Report on OCWD Meeting, July 1 (Scanlin): Nothing of interest to the District
transpired.
Item 18. Report on Yorba Linda Planning Commission meeting, July 27 (Korn): Director Korn
indicated that the Warren parcel on Mickel Lane was referred to the District's Executive Committee,
to determine if the sewer rules are appropriate to the circumstances.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Director Beverage asked to place the acquisition of Southern California's Locke Ranch operations
on a future agenda.
Director Scanlin requested that the 2010 Partnership questionnaire be placed on the agenda for
future discussion. He also inquired about the status of Well 16.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
The Board of Directors reviewed the Activity Calendar and made assignment changes.
On a lotion by D' ctor Kom seconded by Director Beverage, the Board of Directors voted 4-0,
at 1 15 a. ourn to Thursday, August 11, 1994 at 8:30 a.m., at the District headquarters on
Williaml. Robertson
General Manager/Secretary