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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 2019, 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
Brooke Jones, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Phil Hawkins, Vice President Brett Barbre, Assistant General Manager
J. Wayne Miller, PhD John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
Al Nederhood Gina Knight, HR and Risk Manager
Delia Lugo, Finance Manager
DIRECTORS ABSENT Pasquale Talarico, Director of Public Affairs
Andrew J. Hall Rosanne Weston, Engineering Manager
Annie Alexander, Exec Asst/Board Secretary
Kaden Young, Senior Management Analyst
ALSO PRESENT
Andrew Gagen, General Counsel, Kidman Gagen Law LLP
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
5. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.1. Elected Official Liaison Reports
None.
Assistant General Manager Brett Barbre read a statement in honor of
former Congressman William E. Dannemeyer who recently passed.
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5.2. Federal and State Legislative Update
Director of Public Affairs Pasquale Talarico briefed the Board on his
meetings with multiple legislators and staffers regarding the State Water
Resources Control Board (SWRCB) - Division of Drinking Water's
proposal to reduce the notification and response levels for
perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate effective July 8,
2019.
Discussion followed regarding staff and multi-agency efforts related to this
matter.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
President Jones indicated he was going to abstain from voting on Item No. 7.2 as
he wasn't present at the meeting.
Director Nederhood requested to remove Item No. 7.3. from the Consent
Calendar for separate action.
Director Hawkins made a motion, seconded by Director Miller, to approve Item
Nos. 7.1., 7.2., and 7.4. Motion passed with Director Jones abstaining from
voting on Item No. 7.2. and Director Hall being absent.
7.1. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held May 28, 2019
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.2. Minutes of the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Held June 11, 2019
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approve the minutes as
presented.
7.4. Construction of Highland Pressure Regulating Station
Recommendation: That the Board of Directors authorize staff to proceed
with constructing a new pressure regulating station at the Highland
Booster Pump Station and Reservoir for an estimated cost of$350,000.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE ACTION
7.3. Payments of Bills, Refunds, and Wire transfers
Staff responded to questions from Director Nederhood regarding a few
items on the Check Register. Director Nederhood also requested staff
provide the total cost of the Fairmont Booster Pump Station Upgrade
Project. This information will be e-mailed to the Board.
Director Nederhood made a motion, seconded by Director Hawkins, to
ratify and authorize disbursements in the amount of $1,212,251.78.
Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Director Hall being absent.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.1. California Response Levels for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)
The Board and staff discussed the proposed response levels, construction
of a local treatment plant, and conducting a tour of YLWD wells for OCWD
elected officials.
Julia Schultz, resident, commented on the construction of a local
treatment plant.
Discussion regarding this matter continued.
8.2. Planning for Performance of Water/Sewer Rate Study and Future
Proposition 218 Process (Hawkins)
The Board and staff discussed the time needed to issue a request for
proposals and perform the rate study, the unknown impact of anticipated
regulations from SWRCB, and alternate rate structures.
Vice President Hawkins left the meeting at 7:57 p.m.
9. REPORTS, INFORMATION ITEMS, AND COMMENTS
9.1. Directors' Reports
The Directors noted their attendance at the listed meetings and events.
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9.2. General Manager's Report
General Manager Marc Marcantonio reported on a recent news article in
which the District was mentioned and status of the heli-hydrant project.
He then asked each of the managers to report on activities within their
respective departments.
9.3. General Counsel's Report
None.
9.4. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
Director Miller suggested the District consider providing extra points to
certified women, minority, and service-disabled veteran owned businesses
when bidding on YLWD projects.
President Jones requested staff brief the Board on the following matters at
the next regular meeting:
■ Acquisition of Portable Diesel Backup Generators
■ Heli-hydrant Pilot Project
■ MWD's In-lieu Water Program
■ SCAQMD's Proposed Amendments to Rule 1403 (Asbestos
Emissions from Demolition/Renovation Activities)
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1. Interagency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Next meeting is scheduled July 25, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
10.2. Joint Agency Committee with City of Yorba Linda
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Draft minutes of the meeting held June 17, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. were
included in the agenda packet.
■ Next meeting is scheduled September 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at
Yorba Linda City Hall.
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10.3. Joint Agency Committee with City of Placentia
(Jones/Hawkins)
■ Next meeting is yet to be scheduled.
11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVITY CALENDAR
11.1. Meetings from July 10 —August 31, 2019
The Board made no changes to the activity calendar.
12. ADJOURNMENT
12.1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Annie Alexander
Board Secretary
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