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December 22, 1994
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' REGULAR MEETING
December 22, 1994
The December 22, 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.
ROLL CALL
Directors present at Roll Call:
President Carl T. Scanlin
Vice President Arthur C. Korn
Paul R. Armstrong
Michael J. Beverage
Sterling L. Fox
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Staff present:
William J. Robertson, Secretary/General Manager
Arthur G. Kidman, Legal Counsel
Barbara Bower, Secretary to the General Manager
Charles Gray, Engineering Manager
Ray Harsma, Operations Superintendent
Beverly Meza, Business Manager
Roger Lubin, Exec. Asst. to the General Manager
Michael Payne, Assistant General Manager
Michael J. Robinson, Assistant Administrator
On a motion by Director Armstrong, seconded by Director Beverage, the Board of Directors voted
5-0 to add Item 10A to the calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of Directors voted
5-0, to approve the consent calendar.
Item 1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 8, 1994.
Item 2. Approval of the minutes of the adjourned meeting of December 12, 1994.
Item 3. Approval of the minutes of the adjourned meeting of December 15, 1994.
Item 4. Authorization for the Directors to leave the State of California prior to next meeting.
Item 5. Approval of disbursement in the amount of $570,735.34 on Check Nos. 16941,
through 16943 and 17005 through 17097; and two wires, one to MWDOC in the amount of
$4,231.01 dated 12/19/94, and one to ACWA-HPIT in the amount of $19,463.50 dated 12/27/94;
and $90,802.96 for Payroll 24 on check Nos. 8307 through 8375.
Item 6. Approval to release the guarantee bond in the amount of $2,000 for construction of
water facilities installed by Saman Construction.
CLOSED SESSION
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of Directors voted
5-0 to enter closed session. The Board of Directors entered closed session at 8:35 a.m.,to confer
with legal counsel about existing litigation, (Subsection (9) 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.
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The Board of Directors exited closed session at 10:00 a.m., and Mr. Kidman left at the conclusion
of Closed Session.
ACTION CALENDAR
Item 7. Consideration of a date for a Board of Directors' Workshop to discuss the District's
position on consolidation of special districts. Assistant Administrator Michael J. Robinson
reported a meeting has been scheduled for January 25, 1995 to discuss the Orange County Grand
Jury recommendations and LAFCO studies regarding special district consolidation.
On a motion by Director Korn, seconded by Director Scanlin, the Board of Directors voted 5-0, to
adjourn the Board of Directors meeting of December 28 to a workshop meeting Wednesday,
January 9, 1995, at 8:30 a.m. in the District Board room.
Item 8. Consideration of the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) 1995 annual
membership dues. Business Manager Beverly Meza reported that CSDA's annual dues are $396
above the amount included in the budget. Director Korn asked staff to communicate with CSDA
about their dues structure, and report back to the Board of Directors.
On a motion by Director Beverage, seconded by Director Fox, the Board of Directors voted 5-0, to
approve the CSDA 1995 membership dues in the amount of $1,671.
Item 9. Consideration of the 1994 Sewer Refund Agreement. Business Manager Beverly Meza
reported that in the past, the District entered into sewer agreements with applicants whereby they
were entitled to possible refunds of a portion of the sewer drainage area charge. The District has
one active refund agreement with Brighton Homes in drainage area 1. As facilities are constructed
by Brighton, their costs will be compared to the service fees. There are no outstanding contracts in
area 2. Total charges collected in all drainage areas total $5,557.86
On a motion by Director Korn, seconded by Director Fox, the Board of Directors voted 5-0, to
approve allocation of this amount to the Capital Improvement Fund to finance future projects
identified in the Sewer Master Plan.
Item 10. Update on actions concerting development of the Orange County Commingled
Investment Pool. General Manager William J. Robertson updated the Board on developments
regarding Orange County's bankruptcy which transpired since the last meeting, indicating that
South Coast Water District, MWDOC, City of Newport Beach, City of Fountain Valley, City of
Laguna Hills, and Santiago Canyon Water District, together with the Yorba Linda Water District
will meet to discuss common interests.
Item 10A. Independent Special Districts of Orange County. The Board of Directors was
informed that Bob Hansen was elected chairman of ISDOC. Staff was directed to contact Sara
Anderson, LAFCO's Executive Officer, to find out how the selection process for the Special
District Representative is progressing.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
Item 11. General Manager's oral report and comments. General Manager William Robertson
reported on the following:
a. District Activities, discussing the sewage overflow at Fairmont and Yorba Linda Boulevard.
He also indicated the draft contract for the General Manager has been reviewed by David Larsen of
Rutan & Tucker. Mr. Larsen indicated he would like to review it with the District's Personnel
Committee in January.
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LEGAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
ITEM 12. This was covered in Closed Session.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Item 13. Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee (Armstrong/Fox): Attending the
December 5 meeting were Directors Fox and Armstrong, along with staff members Robertson and
Gray. The Committee discussed the Texaco Well; Wells No. 7, 16 and 17; Richfield Plant
renovation; and the San Antonio pipeline.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
Item 14. Report on MWD Board meeting, December 13 (Fox): This report is continued to the
next meeting.
Item 15. Report on Yorba Linda Planning Commission meeting, December 14, 1994
(Armstrong): Director Armstrong did not attend this meeting.
Item 16. Report on Yorba Linda City Council meeting December 20 (Armstrong): Nothing of
concern to the District transpired.
Item 17. Report on MWDOC Meeting, December 21 (Fox): Jim Blake discussed State
contractors. Stan Sprague discussed the Bay-Delta agreement and singled out Tim Quinn for his
work on the agreement.
Item 18. Report on OCWD Meeting, December 21 (Scanlin): Colonel Robinson, of the Los
Angeles District of the Army Corps of Engineers, presented a program on Prado Dam.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTSIITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Director Korn asked whether the Board of Directors - as a future item - wishes to change policy
on the allocation of interest income among various investments.
Director Scanlin indicated the Board of Directors needs to denote, for the record, that Carl Scanlin,
Sterling Fox, and Paul Armstrong - unopposed in the election - were therefore reappointed to
the Board of Directors by the County of Orange.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
The Board of Directors reviewed the Activity Calendar and made assignment changes.
On a motion by Director Fox seconded by Director Beverage, the Board of Directors voted 5-0, at
11:02 a.m. to adjourn to Wednesday, December 28, 1994 at 9:30 a.m., at the District headquarters
on PluiAosa Drib.
Manager/Secretary