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August 10, 1989
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
August 10, 1989
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District was called
to order by Sterling Fox, President, at 8:30 a.m., August 10, 1989, in the District offices at
4622 Plumosa, Yorba Linda. Directors present were: Paul Armstrong, Whit Cromwell, Roy
Knauft, Arthur C. Korn and Sterling Fox. Also present were: Robb Quincey, Executive
Assistant to the General Manager; Mike Payne, Engineering Manager; Cheryl Gunderson,
Business Manager; Mike Robinson, Assistant Administrator; Ray Harsma, Operations
Superintendent; Joe Cowan, Assistant Operations Superintendent and Barbara Bower,
Secretary.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Director Armstrong and seconded by Director Cromwell, the Board of
Directors voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
Item 1. Approval of Minutes - Regular meeting of July 27, 1989.
Item 2. Authorization for the Directors to leave the State of California prior to next
meeting.
Item 3. Approval of the Terms and Conditions for water and sewer services with Dennis
E. Proud for the project located north of Nightingale Lane and east of Prospect Avenue.
P.M. 85-467 (Job No. 8943).
Item 4. Approval of Quitclaiming three easements located east of Lakeview Avenue and
south of Imperial Highway, and authorize the President and Secretary to execute the
Quitclaim Deeds.
Item 5. Acceptance of the Timber Ridge Booster Station Improvements, authorize the
filing of the Notice of Completion and authorize the General Manager to release the Labor
and Materials Bond in 35 days and release the Faithful Performance Bond in one year if
no liens have been filed.
Item 6. Approval of the purchase of a new sedan from Villa Park Ford in the amount of
$12,616.60.
Item 7. Approval of plans-specifications and authorization to solicit bids for the
renovation of the District's Headquarters Building.
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PRESENTATION
Item 8. Presentation by Larry Kraemer, Director, Orange County Water District. Mr.
Kraemer was not present for this report.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Item 9. Water Improvements at Mable Paine School. Engineering Manager Mike Payne
explained that the following 3 proposals for water improvements at Mable Paine School
were received:
Cravens Construction: $24,660.00
Spear Pipeline Construction, Inc.: $28,300.00
R.F. Paulus, Inc.: $33,665.00
Mr. Payne further explained that the staff has reviewed the bids extensively; and
accordingly, would recommend that the Board award the contract to Cravens Construction
Company. After a general discussion regarding the scheduling of construction relative to
school starting, on a motion by Director Cromwell and seconded by Director Armstrong,
the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to award the contract to Cravens Construction for water
improvements at m able Paine School, Job No. 8716 in the amount of $24,660.00;
approve the allocation of $4,660.00 from the District's Unappropriated Water Capital
Fund; and also authorize the President and Secretary to execute the contract.
Item 10. Consideration of temporary service connection, OC-30 on the MWD lower
feeder. Engineering Manger Mike Payne explained that the Developer involved with this
Agenda Item has requested that this item be withdrawn, to be brought back to the Board
for their consideration at a later date.
Item 11. Report on Highland Reservoir Tree Planting Program. Assistant Operations
Superintendent Joe Cowan explained that recently some of the trees populating the
District's Highland Reservoir site have been attacked by tree beetles and bores. Mr.
Cowan further explained that two tree specialists have examined the site, and
recommend that the infested trees be removed so as to prevent the spread of the beetles
and bores. Mr. Cowan stated that additionally several residents around the Highland
Reservoir have expressed a desire for the District to maintain the trees and the natural
state of the site; and accordingly, the staff has recommended that the District begin a Tree
Planting Plan for the site. Mr. Cowan concluded by briefly reviewing the plan elements.
After a brief discussion by the Board with regard to the type of trees that should be planted
pursuant to the Tree Plan, on a motion by Director Knauft and seconded by Director Korn,
the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to approve the Tree Planting Plan for the Highland
Reservoir site.
Item 12. Consideration of opposition to AB 1767, related to covering of Water Storage
Facilities. Assistant Administrator Mike Robinson stated that the Board of Directors has
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been requested by ACWA to consider sending letters to members of the State Senate
Appropriations Committee urging a "no" vote on a bill that discourages the covering of
public water storage reservoirs. He further stated that proposed AB 1767, by
Assemblyman Mike Roos (D-Los Angeles) would require that "aesthetic and recreational
values" be primary in any decision to cover water reservoirs in the state. Mr. Robinson
concluded by explaining that it is ACWA's position that recreational and aesthetic values
should be considered with regard to this matter, but not given priority over health and
safety concerns. After a general discussion by the Board with regard to this issue, on a
motion by Director Knauft and seconded by Director Cromwell, the Board of Directors
voted 5-0 to authorize staff to prepare and send a letter on the Board's behalf to each
member of the State Senate Appropriations Committee concerning this issue.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
Item 13. No General Manger's report scheduled; however, Acting General Manager
Robb Quincey informed the Board that the District has recently acquired a new Facsimile
machine for document transmission over the telephone line, and he would demonstrate it
to those interested Board member immediately after the meeting.
LEGAL COUNSELS REPORT
Item 14. No Legal Counsel's Report scheduled.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT
Item 15. No Executive-Administrative-Organizational Committee meeting report
scheduled.
Item 16. Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, 1989 at 3:30
P.M.
Item 17. Authorization for Payment of Bills. On a motion by Director Knauft and seconded
by Director Armstrong, the Board of Directors voted 5-0 to approve payment of bills and
rate deposits in the amount of $628,381.05 on Check Nos. 17862 through 17970, Payroll
Check No. 3047 through 3726 and one wire to MWDOC in the amount of $221,071.05
dated August 11, 1989.
Item 18. No Personnel Committee meeting report scheduled.
Item 19. Planning-Operations-Engineering Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
August 15, 1989 at 8:30 A.M.
Item 20. Report on Public Information Committee meeting of July 28, 1989. Director Korn
reported that the the following items were discussed at this meeting: City Map & Guide,
District Te!ephone Listing, "Xeriscape-Yorba Linda" Seminar, Fairmont Reservoir
Demonstration Garden, Realtor's requests for printed material, Plaque for Chino Hills
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Reservoir, Water Conservation Video, Rotary Speaking engagement, "Waterlines"
summer issue, District Sign Program, Main Office Sign, Mable Paine School students tour
a Heritage Committee. Upon conclusion of Director Korn's report, Director Armstrong
requested that if appropriate, upon the Public Information Committee's further direction
with regard to the Main Office Sign, they may wish to consider revamping the District's
parking lot arrangement.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
Item 21. Report on City Council meeting of August 1, 1989. No District attendance at this
meeting.
Item 22. Report on MWDOC meeting of August 2, 1989. No District attendance at this
meeting.
Item 23. Report on WACO meeting of August 4, 1989. No District attendance at this
meeting.
Item 24. Report on Planning Commission meeting of August 9, 1989. Director Cromwell
reported that other than Woodcrest Development being discussed at length, nothing of
significance to the District was discussed at this meeting.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Item 25. Director Armstrong: Consideration of purchase of public information
advertisement from the Yorba Linda Civic Light Opera in the amount of $350.00. Director
Armstrong explained the request to have the District's Board members individually
contribute to the purchase of the "Utility" square on the City of Yorba Linda Monopoly
Game, which is being organized by the Civic Light Opera. The Board of Directors agreed
to each contribute $70.00 to this cause; thereby, contributing a total of $350.00 on behalf
of the Board Members of the Yorba Linda Water District. Additionally, Director Armstrong
requested information from staff regarding whose responsibility it is to maintain open
access to fire hydrants, which may otherwise be unexposed because of weeds and brush.
Item 26. Director Cromwell: Director Cromwell reminded the Board of Directors
regarding the upcoming Independent Special Districts of Orange County Annual
Installation of Board Members on August 31, 1989.
Item 27. Director Knaut Director Knauft had no comments.
Item 28. Vice President Korn: Vice President Korn had no comments.
Item 29. President Fox: President Fox had no comments.
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ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Director Knauft
Directors voted 5-0 to adjourn the
William P. Workm
General Manager,
and seconded by Director Armstrong, the Board of
meeting at 9:30 A. M.
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