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December 7, 1993
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
December 7, 1993
The December 7, 1993, Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of
Directors was called to order by President Sterling L. Fox 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 Sterling L. Fox
Vice President Carl T. Scanlin
Paul R. Armstrong
Arthur C. Korn
Directors Absent:
Michael Beverage
Visitors Present:
None.
Staff present:
William J. Robertson, Secretary/General Manager
Arthur G. Kidman, General Counsel
Barbara Bower, Secretary to the General Manager
Charles Gray, Engineering Manager
Eric Joseph, Assistant Operations Superintendent
Robin Katz, Customer Service Supervisor
Michael Payne, Assistant General Manager
Michael Robinson, Assistant Administrator
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice President Scanlin, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of Directors
voted 4-0 to approve the following Consent Calendar items:
Item 1. Approval of Minutes - Regular meeting of November 23, 1993, as corrected
Item 2. Authorization for Directors to leave the State of California prior to next meeting.
Item 3. Approval of disbursement in the amount of $483,692.17 on Check Nos. 14671,
14672, 14781, through 14855; and Payroll Check Nos. 6222 through 6370; and one wire to
MWDOC in the amount of $336,220.90 dated December 7, 1993.
Item 4. Approval to release the Guarantee Bond with Joe and Moira Grammatico in the amount
of $1,000, for the sewer facilities installed at 16665 Camille Place, Job No. S9217.
Item 5. Approval to solicit proposals for a one year paving contract.
Item 6. Reject and refer the claims submitted by the Law Offices of Laskin & Graham on
behalf of John F. and Barbara E. Conklin, Thomas A. & Betty L. Duteau, James & Maureen
Tunstill, David G. & Karen L. Engel, and Dana & Pamela Hunter to Joint Powers Insurance
Authority.
Item 7. Reject and refer the claim filed by Jeanne M. Fitzgerald, Attorney at Law, on behalf of
Darren Gross, to Joint Powers Insurance Authority.
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ACTION CALENDAR
Item 8. Consideration of a contract with BFI Constructors for the 24 inch Bryant Cross
Feeder Phase Five, and 16 inch Zone 3 Pipeline Erosion Protection. On November 11, 1993 the
Board of Directors authorized staff to solicit written quotes for erosion protection within the
Phase Five area of the Bryant Cross Feeder. Engineering Manager Charles Gray reported that
staff solicited, reviewed and evaluated proposals and concludes that BFI Constructors best meets
the District's needs. The Board discussed location of the project and staff's estimated
construction costs.
On a motion by Director Armstrong, seconded by Director Korn, the Board of Directors voted 4-
0 to approve the construction budget in the amount of $125,540 and authorize the General
Manager to execute a construction contract with BFI Constructors in the amount of $97,000 and
a consultant agreement with Converse Consultants West in the amount of $9,165 for erosion
protection of the Phase Five area of the Bryant Cross Feeder, Job No. 9312.
Item 9. Consideration of an agreement between Orange County Water District and Yorba Linda
Water District regarding Annexation to Orange County Water District. General Manager William
Robertson reported that District staff and General Counsel reviewed this agreement and do not
recommend approval by the Board of Directors, since the agreement provides substantially more
tangible benefits to OCWD than the District. Mr. Robertson recommended that the Board of
Directors instruct staff and General Counsel to meet with OCWD to resolve issues of concern to
the District. There was lengthy discussion by the Board on this issue. The Board concurred
with staff recommendation.
On a motion by Director Korn, seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of Directors voted 4-
0 to instruct staff and General Counsel to communicate the District's concerns over the Standard
Form Annexation Agreement, and to meet with them to resolve these issues; and, pending
resolution of the annexation question with OCWD, allow occupancies under the 1989 Water
Service Agreement without regard to the annexation requirement.
Item 10. Consideration of appointing a representative to attend a January 13, 1994, meeting
of the Independent Special District Selection Committee. General Manager Robertson turned
over discussion of this matter to Vice President Scanlin, who reported that the Local Agency
Formation Commission of Orange County (LAFCO) officially recognized ISDOC to act as the
Special District Advisory Committee. The SDAC then discussed and approved draft Rules and
Regulations Affecting the Functions and Services of Special Districts and formation of the
Independent Special District Selection Committee. The Selection Committee will meet on
January 13 to nominate and vote on four year, two year and an alternate member to sit on
LAFCO. General Manager Robertson reported that a draft of the Rules will be presented for
Board comment at the December 21, meeting.
The Board's consensus was for President Fox to act as the District voting representative at the
January 13, meeting and that other Board members are encouraged to attend this meeting to voice
their opinions on the selection process. On a motion by Director Korn, seconded by Director
Armstrong, the Board of Directors voted 4-0 to select Sterling Fox as the District's voting
representative at the January 13, 1994 meeting.
President Fox declared a recess beginning at 9:10 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:20 a.m.
with all Board and staff members present.
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DISC S ION CALENDAR
Item 11. Assistant Administrator Michael Robinson presented "Flight to the Future", a video
tape produced by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California which describes the
Domenigoni Valley Reservoir project. This matter was for information only; no action was taken
by the Board of Directors. The Board requested that future agenda's include an item to view a
video from the District's library following the business portion of the meeting.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
Item 12. General Manager's oral report and comments. General Manager Robertson reported:
1. Well No. 10 is operating.
2 Registration for the ACWA Mini-Conference is in their envelopes and Directors should
return them to Ms. Bower as soon as possible.
3. ACWA news carried the District's story about finding Ms. Tejeda's ring.
4. RSVP's to the Annual Recognition Party are needed as soon as possible.
5. Management compensation is going to the Personnel Committee after the first of the year.
6. The Toll Brothers are taking over John Wertin's interest in I.D.-2.
LEGAL COUNSEL'S REPORT
Item 13. Mr. Kidman had nothing to report.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Item 14. An Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee meeting was scheduled for
Wednesday, December 15, at 9:00 a.m. at the District headquarters.
Item 15. No Finance-Accounting Committee meeting was scheduled.
Item 16. No Personnel-Risk Management Committee meeting was scheduled.
Item 17. A Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee meeting was scheduled for Tuesday,
December 14, at 9:00 a.m. at the District headquarters.
Item 18. The Public Information Committee met on December 2, 1993, and discussed the
85th anniversary activities, Well No. 10 dedication, Waterlines distribution, Citizens Advisory
Committee structure, Xeriscape conference, sign board at District project sites, regular column in
the Yorba Linda Star and viewing the District's video tape library.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
Item 19. Report on ISDOC Meeting, December 2, 1993. Vice President Scanlin report on the
ISDOC meeting was included under Agenda Item No. 10.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Item 20. Director Armstrong had no comments.
Item 21. Director Beverage was absent.
Item 22. Director Korn had no comments.
Item 23. Vice President Scanlin reported on Clyde Bushaw's retirement luncheon given by
staff and that Mr. Bushaw wanted him to thank the Board for the gifts.
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Item 24. President Fox had no comments.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
The Board of Directors reviewed the Activity Calendar and made assignment changes.
CLOSED SESSION
There was no closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Director Korn, seconded by President Fox, the Board of Directors voted 4-0, at
9:53 a.m. to adjourn to Tuesday, December 21, 1993 at 8:30 a.m., at the District headquarters on
Plumosa Drive.
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William 7. R6berts&
General Manager/Secretary