HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-28 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes (B) 2018-140
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Al Nederhood, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Brooke Jones, Vice President Brett Barbre, Assistant General Manager
Andrew J. Hall John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
J. Wayne Miller Gina Knight, HR/Risk and Safety Manager
Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
DIRECTORS ABSENT Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Phil Hawkins Annie Alexander, Exec Asst/Board Secretary
Mike Carreon, Facilities Maintenance Worker
Malissa Muttaraid, Public Affairs Specialist
Kaden Young, Management Analyst
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
Joe Berg, Director of Water Use Efficiency, Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC;
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None
5. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Elected Official Liaison Reports
Assistant General Manager Brett Barbre, in his capacity as Director for
MWDOC and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MET),
reported on the recent activities of both agencies.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice President Jones requested to remove Item No. 7.4. from the Consent
Calendar for separate action.
Director Jones made a motion, seconded by Director Miller, to approve the
remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Director
Hawkins being absent.
7.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held July 10, 2018
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.2. Minutes of the Board of Directors Special Meeting Held July 24, 2018
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.3. Authorization of Director Attendance at Conferences, Seminars, and
Special Events
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve Director
attendance at the Water Education Foundation Summit on September 20,
2018.
7.5. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire Transfers
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors ratify and authorize
disbursements in the amount of$1,276,331.84.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION
7.4. Vehicle Replacement for Operations Department
Staff responded to questions from the Board regarding the District's
vehicle replacement program.
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Director Jones made a motion, seconded by Director Miller, to authorize
the General Manager to purchase three vehicles from George Chevrolet
for $81,558.66 and $5,000 for vehicle equipment, totaling in $86,558.66,
Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Director Hawkins being absent.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.1. MWDOC's Water Use Efficiency (WUE) Programs and Initiatives
(Nederhood)
Joe Berg from MWDOC presented information on the following topics:
how WUE programs were implemented in Southern California; why these
programs were implemented regionally; programs provided by MET and
MWDOC; future opportunities for program expansion; YLWD's historical
urban water use and future targets; YLWD's historical participation in
MWDOC's programs; and ideas for promoting available programs to
YLWD's customers.
8.2. Unaudited Financial Statements for the Fourth Quarter of FY18
Staff reviewed key information contained in this report.
9. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
9.1. Directors' Reports
Director Miller reported on his attendance at the ACWA Water Quality
Committee Meeting on August 23, 2018.
President Nederhood reported on his attendance at the UWI Conference
held August 22-24, 2018.
9.2. General Manager's Report
General Manager Marc Marcantonio asked each of the managers in
attendance to report on activities within their respective departments. He
then informed the Board of some upcoming events.
9.3. General Counsel's Report
None.
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9.4. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
The Board and staff briefly reviewed matters to be discussed at the first
regular Board meeting in January. The group also discussed staff efforts
to finalize the 5-year forecast of the District's operating budget and
scheduling a future workshop meeting to review same. Staff noted that a
presentation on the proposed Poseidon Desalination Project would be
provided at the regular meeting on September 11, 2018.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Nederhood/Jones)
■ Minutes of the meeting held July 26, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. will be
provided when available.
■ Next meeting is scheduled September 27, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
10.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Nederhood/Jones)
■ Next meeting is scheduled September 10, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at YL
City Hall.
10.3. Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
(Nederhood/Jones)
■ Next meeting is yet to be scheduled.
11. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS
The Directors noted their attendance at the following meetings and events.
11.1. MWDOC Board —August 15, 2018 (Nederhood/Jones)
11.2. OCWA Luncheon —August 15, 2018 (Jones/Miller/Nederhood)
11.3. OCWD Board —August 15, 2018 (Miller/Jones)
11.4. YL Planning Commission —August 15, 2018 (Hawkins — As Needed)
11.5 YL City Council —August 21, 2018 (Hall)
11.6. UWI Conference —August 22-24, 2018 (Jones/Nederhood)
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11.7. OCSD Board —August 22, 2018 (Hawkins)
11.8. ACWA Water Quality Committee Meeting —August 23, 2018 (Miller)
12. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
12.1. Meetings from August 29 — October 31, 2018
The Board made no changes to the activity calendar.
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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