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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
PLANNING-ENGINEERING-OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
November 5, 2009
A meeting of the Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee was called to order by
Director Mills at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office
at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director William R. Mills, Chair Pat Grady, Assistant General Manager
Director Michael J. Beverage, Alternate Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Lee Cory, Operations Manager
Ken Mendum, Ops Superintendent
John DeCriscio, Chief Plant Operator
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. ACTION CALENDAR
2.1. Proposed Casino Ridge Project, Tract 16488
Messrs. Mark Guithues and Gordon Thomson were present to discuss the
project and their proposal to address the issues of water pressure and
water supply. Following introductions, Mr. Guithues handed out copies of
their proposal and presented their information. During and after the
presentation there were questions by the Committee. At the conclusion,
Mr. Grady indicated that since Staff has had the proposal for less than one
day, more time is necessary for review. The Committee agreed, asking
that Staff and the project representatives meet for further discussions, and
that the project be agendized for the December PEO Committee meeting
for further consideration.
2.2. Terms and Conditions for Sewer and Water Service with Hadi Atail, Parcel
Map 2007-196
Mr. Conklin reported on the proposed subdivision of the 1.9-acre parcel
into three lots and the proposed terms and conditions for sewer and water
service. Following discussion, the Committee supported Staff's
recommendation for approval of the terms and conditions.
2.3. Terms and Conditions for Water Service with Placentia-Yorba Linda
Unified School District (PYLUSD)
Mr. Conklin reported on the proposed plans by the school district to
construct two new buildings at the Van Buren Elementary School site and
the proposed terms and conditions for water service. Following
discussion, the Committee supported Staff's recommendation for approval
of the terms and conditions.
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3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1. Monthly Groundwater Production and Purchased Water Report
Mr. DeCriscio reported on the monthly groundwater production and total
water use for the month of October. He indicated that for the month, the
District is 3.2% under the projected use, and for the first four months of the
new FY, we are 5.9% under projected use, which is 15.9% less than prior
year. He noted that groundwater use remains at 60.6% of demand and
that we have met our CUP obligation for FY 09-10.
3.2. Monthly Preventative Maintenance Program Report
Mr. Mendum reported on the monthly PM Report for October, indicating
that the District is on target meeting maintenance goals. Mr. Cory also
reported that our sewer cleaning efforts are paying off, as we have had no
sewer spills in 11 months. The Committee complimented Maintenance
staff on their efforts.
3.3. Monthly Groundwater Producers Meeting Report
Mr. Conklin reported on the October Groundwater Producers Meeting. He
noted that, at the request of MWDOC, 11 groundwater producers are
shifting production for Oct-Dec to more groundwater and less Met water
so that MWDOC does not exceed its Tier 1 limit and have to pay higher
Tier 2 prices for an estimated 7,300 AF. This will save the MWDOC
producers an estimated $560,000. The 11 groundwater producers will
make a reverse shift after January 1 to balance their water source
production.
3.4. Status Report on Capital Projects in Progress
Mr. Conklin reported on the status of capital projects in planning, design
and construction.
3.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
4. ADJOURNMENT
4.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee will be held December 3,
2009 at 4:00 p.m.
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