HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-04 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
May 4, 2009
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was called to order at 8:05 a.m. The
meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at 1717 E Miraloma Ave,
Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Carl Boznanski Neil Brine Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Gary Melton Oscar Bugarini, Sr. Cindy Botts, Management Analyst
Gene Scearce Phil Hawkins
Gregory Meyers Richard Bogda OTHER ATTENDEES
Howard Weber Robert Kiley Mark Schock
Lindon Baker William Guse
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Water Conservation Ordinance and Supply Shortage Contingencies
The Committee made several suggestions regarding messaging for both the
public hearing and the implementation of the Ordinance. Several suggestions
were also made to clarify points within the Ordinance on fines and variance. The
Committee voted 12-0 in favor of recommending the Ordinance to the Board of
Directors for implementation. Mr. Schock also indicated that he would be in
favor of recommending the Ordinance to the Board of Directors for
implementation.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Fiscal Year 2009/10 Revenues
The Committee reviewed a PowerPoint presentation regarding the District budget
which focused on the impact of higher water costs and lower water sales on the
revenue needed to maintain a sound, more balanced operating budget.
3. Water Rate Options
The Committee indicated its understanding that water rates were not currently
reflecting increased operational costs or import water costs, and would have to
be increased. The Committee also strongly stated the need to develop tiered
rates to encourage conservation and to reward those who were already
conserving.
4. Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2009-2014 and Financing Future Infrastructure
Needs
This item was addressed briefly by Mr. Vecchiarelli and will be discussed in the
next meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Committee adjourned at 10:30 a.m. The next meeting of the Citizens Advisory
Committee will be held Tuesday, May 19 at 4:00 PM.
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