HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-25 - YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
MWDOC AND OCWD AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING
May 25, 2010
A meeting of the YLWD/MWDOC/OCWD Ad Hoc Committee was called to order at 4:00
p.m. The meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at 1717 E Miraloma
Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF
Director William R. Mills, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Director Michael J. Beverage
MWDOC COMMITTEE MEMBERS MWDOC STAFF
Director Brett Barbre Kevin Hunt, General Manager
OCWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS OCWD STAFF
Director Roger Yoh Mike Markus, General Manager
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1. OCWD Annexation
Mr. Markus updated the Committee on activities associated with the three-
agency annexation. The Memorandum of Understanding, originally
scheduled for consideration by the OCWD Board of Directors on May 19t"
was pushed up a month or two. The OCWD Board will have a workshop to
consider the annexations and the MOU on June 16t". Mr. Markus offered
that staff remains committed to assist in getting this matter in front of their
Board.
2.2. MWDOC Rates for FY 2010/11
Mr. Hunt reported the MWDOC Board of Directors approved a very
nominal rate increase of $.25 on the meter charge and $.25 on the
incremental charge. This represents approximately a 4% increase on
each component and is the first MWDOC rate increase in five years. Mr.
Hunt reported that MWDOC has been drawing down reserves in prior
years and discussed a proposed plan to shift their pricing structure to a
100% fixed charge in future years from the current ratio of approximately
70% fixed 30% variable.
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2.3. 2010/11 MWDOC Allocations
Mr. Hunt reported water allocations for the upcoming year will remain
essentially the same as last year, and that the MWDOC agencies have all
but guaranteed to finish the fiscal year within allocations, with no penalty
charges. Furthermore, MWDOC and OCWD have closely coordinated a
plan whereby OCWD will purchase most of the unused MWDOC
allocation for recharging water into the local groundwater basin.
2.4. Status of North/South Negotiations
Mr. Hunt reported on the negotiations and current status of the
disagreement with current conditions between the parties characterized as
amicable. The Committee discussed this matter and the outcomes and
consequences of various paths and possibilities.
2.5. MET's Approach to Urban Water Management Plan
Mr. Hunt reported MWD has completed a preliminary draft of their UWMP
and MWDOC has retained a consultant for MWDOC and any of its
member agencies interested in teaming up to complete the plans which
are due for retail agencies by July 1, 2011. Mr. Markus discussed
OCWD's desire to have MWD develop a policy for replenishment water
availability and priority. A Committee discussion on the matter followed.
2.6. November Water Bond Measure
Mr. Hunt reported on the primary components of the upcoming bond
measure and offered several reasons for support. The Committee offered
various viewpoints and noted that the measure has not yet been
confirmed for the November 2010 ballot.
2.7 Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The Committee adjourned at 5:15 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
YLWD/MWDOC/OCWD Ad Hoc Committee will be held July 27, 2010 at
4:00 p.m.
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