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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-08 - Minutes - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee MeetingYLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Minutes November 8, 2021 Page 1 of 3 CITY OF YORBA LINDA Land of Gracious Living YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT/ CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 8, 2021 4:00 p.m. 1. TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION 2.CALL TO ORDER The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting convened at 4:03 p.m. 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Phil Hawkins 4.ROLL CALL Committee Members City Council:Beth Haney, Councilwoman Gene Hernandez, Councilman Water District: Phil Hawkins, President Tom Lindsey, Director 5.PUBLIC COMMENTS None 6.ACTION CALENDAR 6.1 Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held on June 7, 2021. The YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the June 7, 2021 meeting. YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Minutes November 8, 2021 Page 2 of 3 7.DISCUSSION ITEMS 7.1 Status of PFAS Water Treatment Plant Engineering Manager Rosanne Weston provided a PowerPoint overview of the PFAS Water Treatment Plant and responded to questions from the Committee. 7.2 Status of Housing Developments (Proposed and In-Progress) Community Development Director David Brantley gave an update on housing developments in the city, including ETCO Homes, Toll Brothers, West Bastanchury, Altrudy and the Cielo Vista project. Mr. Brantley also spoke about the 6th Cycle Housing Element and the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation for 2021-2029 of 2,415 units. A discussion ensued among staff and Committee members on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and the RHNA allocation. 7.3 Pending and Recently Chaptered Water Related Legislation Items 7.3 and 7.4 were taken simultaneously. Public Affairs Manager Alison Martin briefly reviewed AB 818 (Bloom) which establishes labeling requirements for non- flushable wipes making it easier for customers to understand which type of wipes can be flushed and, AB 1200 (Ting) which prohibits any person from distributing, selling or offering for sale any food packaging that contains regulated PFAS. 7.4 Statewide Drought Conditions Public Affairs Manager Martin briefly discussed the statewide drought and said the District is encouraging all customers to participate in a voluntary 15% reduction in water use. 7.5 Water/Sewer Facility Repairs on Appaloosa Court Assistant General Manager Doug Davert stated that the Yorba Linda Water District greatly values the partnership with the City and shared a PowerPoint presentation of a recent issue where the agencies worked together to quickly resolve an emergency situation that occurred earlier in the month. He thanked city staff for their quick response and assistance, and said it was a wonderful example of the great team effort between the two agencies. 7.6 Non-Potable Water Rate Item No. 7.6 was continued until the next meeting. 7.7 Compliance with SB 1383 Public Affairs Manager Martin said that SB 1383 deals with organic waste collection and edible food recycling and asked about the City’s compliance plan. YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Minutes November 8, 2021 Page 3 of 3 City Manager Mark Pulone gave an overview of SB 1383 and stated that the city will have an approved organic recycling ordinance by the end of the year. The City will be providing outreach and education to encourage residents to capture food scraps with landscaping waste and is making efforts to implement the new increased fees as economically feasible for residents as possible while allowing the city to fully comply with the new state mandate. Mr. Pulone further stated that the city will be working on amendments to the city’s franchise agreement with Republic Services to align with the requirements of SB 1383. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jamie Lai said the city is preparing for compliance with the new mandates which will require all businesses, residents and multifamily apartments to have access to recycling programs that manage food scraps and other organic waste materials. She said the city is working closely with other north Orange County cities with the same consultant to negotiate the franchise with the city’s waste hauler. 7.8 Interagency Relations No report was given. 7.9 Future Meeting Date, Agenda Items, and Location The Committee agreed to meet again on Monday, January 31, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. 8.ADJOURNMENT 8.1 Director Phil Hawkins adjourned the meeting at 4:46 p.m. to the next Yorba Linda Water District/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee meeting on January 31, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.