HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-24 - YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
MWDOC AND OCWD AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING
May 24, 2011
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 Michael J. Beverage, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Director Phil Hawkins
MWDOC COMMITTEE MEMBERS MWDOC STAFF
Director Brett Barbre Kevin Hunt, General Manager
OCWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS OCWD STAFF
Director Roger Yoh John Kennedy, Asst. General Manager
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1. Availability of Replenishment Water
MWDOC/MWD Director Barbre confirmed Met has agreed to provide
replenishment water as their water sales are substantially lower than
budgeted and water is readily available. He confirmed that OCWD has
declared their willingness to purchase over 110,000 acre feet before the
calendar year ends in December. Mr. Kennedy confirmed OCWD has the
cash to purchase the water and capacity in the basin to store it. Mr.
Kennedy reported OCWD is preparing to purchase direct replenishment
with untreated water starting in June and could purchase additional
treated water through the in-lieu program immediately. He also shared the
complications with timing for the direct replenishment water that may
occur due to the start of construction on the relocation of the SARI line in
the Santa Ana Riverbed. OCWD must first utilize and evacuate storm
water stored behind the Prado Dam so the construction activities are
unimpeded. The Committee discussed this matter further.
2.2. Overall Status of Water Supply
Director Barbre reiterated that the current water supply situation was one
of temporary surplus with nearly full reservoirs on the State Water Project,
a plentiful snow pack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, record breaking
snow pack in the Colorado Rockies and local reservoirs replenishing fast.
The Committee discussed how quickly the situation turned from one of
multi-year drought, with a single year of cooler weather and near record
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precipitation on all the critical watersheds feeding our local water resource
needs. The Committee also discussed the need for more long term
dependable water resources.
2.3. Proposed MWDOC/OCWD Ad Hoc Consolidation Committee
Director Barbre reported the matter had been raised initially by OCWD
Directors and was discussed in an Ad Hoc Committee Meeting. Another
Ad Hoc Committee is expected to be formed with representatives from
both agencies to further discuss and explore this possibility. Director
Barbre shared that the matter was considered in the early 1990's and a
report and white paper from that study has been recirculated.
2.4. MWDOC Member Agencies Agreement
Mr. Hunt reported more than the desired minimum of nineteen agencies
have executed the agreement and MWDOC's Board is scheduled to
consider execution of the agreement at their first meeting in June. Mr.
Hunt inquired about YLWD's plans and Director Beverage explained why
YLWD did not take a leading role on this matter. He also reported YLWD's
Board will most likely consider the matter sometime in June.
2.5. Status Update of YLWD Annexation to OCWD
Mr. Kennedy reported that delays have occurred which have pushed the
Notice of Preparation out for the past three months. He reported these
matters should be resolved over the next two weeks. Director Beverage
noted that timeline translates to a draft document available in the late third
quarter/early fourth quarter of the next fiscal year.
2.6. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The Committee adjourned at 4:40 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
YLWD/MWDOC/OCWD Ad Hoc Committee will be held July 26, 2011 at
4:00 p.m.
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