Doug Davert

The 2025 Urban Water Management Plan for Yorba Linda Water District evaluates present and future water supply sources and demands over a 25-year horizon. It updates the District's water resource needs, water use efficiency programs, and water reliability assessment, incorporating a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). The plan details demand management measures, including operational practices, public education, and rebate programs, to ensure long-term water reliability and efficiency within its service area through 2050.

This document outlines the Yorba Linda Water District's plan to prepare for and respond to water shortages, aiming to maintain reliable supplies and prevent catastrophic service disruptions. It details a structured guide for managing shortages through predetermined steps, including an Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment (AWSDA) process. The plan encompasses an analysis of water supply reliability, six standard water shortage levels with corresponding response actions (supply augmentation and demand reduction), communication protocols, compliance and enforcement procedures, legal authorities, financial impact considerations, and continuous monitoring and refinement. This framework supports the District's ability to meet customer demands from 2025 through 2050 with predictability and accountability.

The Board conducted interviews for a vacant Board of Directors position and appointed Mr. Thomas H. Lindsey to fill the vacancy. Additional actions included endorsing Director Brooke Jones for the Independent Special Districts of Orange County Executive Committee, ratifying disbursements, receiving budget and investment reports, and awarding a construction contract for the FY21-22 Manhole and Valve Box Adjustment Project. The Board also authorized a change order for the Hidden Hills Booster Pump Station and received an update regarding a virtual 3D tour of the PFAS Water Treatment Plant.

The Board of Directors held a public hearing regarding proposed water and sewer rate schedules and charges, and the collection of capital finance charges on the property tax roll. Key actions included the adoption of resolutions to establish new rate schedules and the election to place capital finance charges on the property tax roll for the upcoming fiscal year. The Board also addressed administrative items, including the ratification of disbursements, receipt of financial and investment reports, approval of an appropriations limit, and the award of a construction contract for waterline improvements. Furthermore, the meeting involved discussions on drought management, reopening of District facilities, and the adoption of a resolution regarding the issuance of tax-exempt obligations for capital projects.

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The session included discussions on anticipated and existing litigation, specifically concerning potential litigation cases and the case of Rosemary Ramirez v. American Golf Corporation, et al. Additionally, the Board engaged in conference with real property negotiators regarding price and payment terms for several properties identified by their APNs.