HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-21 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
April 21, 2009
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was called to order at 4:00 p.m. The
meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue,
Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Carl Boznanski Marlo Naber-Mole Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Gary Melton Maurice Gallarda Cindy Botts, Management Analyst
Gene Scearce Neil Brine
Gregory Meyers Oscar Bugarini, Sr. OTHER ATTENDEES
Howard Weber Phil Hawkins Mark Schock
Janine Eggers Richard Bogda
Lindon Baker William Guse
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Eggers noted that due to other obligations, she would not be able to continue as a
Committee member.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. OC Water Summit - May 15, 2009
Staff reconfirmed seven Committee members' attendance.
2. Conservation Ordinance Implementation Plan
Staff provided a brief overview of the plan which will be placed on the
Committee's webpage for the Committee's review and comment at a later date.
Mr. Schock stated that in regards to the Ordinance, it should be mandatory to
include evidence of water conserving fixtures already installed as a requirement
for granting a waiver.
3. Fiscal Year 2009/10 Budget and Variable Expenses Discussion
Staff provided an overview of the budget and stated that the PowerPoint
presentation would be placed upon the Committee's webpage for their review.
Many questions were posed by the Committee in regards to the regulatory
drought and MWD's increased rates and how those factors would affect the
proposed YLWD budget.
4. Preliminary Water Rate Discussion
The Committee and staff discussed at length the external factors involved in the
necessary water rate increase this summer.
1
ACTION ITEMS
5. Nominate CAC Officers
Mr. Boznanski was nominated and approved by a majority of the Committee
members as the Committee Chair. Mr. Gallarda and Mr. Meyers were also
nominated and approved by a majority of the Committee members as the
Committee Vice Chairs.
ADJOURNMENT
The Committee adjourned at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting of the Citizens Advisory
Committee will be held on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 8:00 a.m.
2