HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-27 - YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH MWDOC AND OCWD
September 27, 2011
A meeting of the YLWD/MWDOC/OCWD Joint Agency Committee was called to order
at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at 1717 East
Miraloma Avenue, Placentia CA 92870.
YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF
Director Michael J. Beverage, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
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. MWD Labor Negotiations
The Committee discussed the recent activity and press reports related to
the MWD labor negotiations, how the MWD Board votes are weighted and
what the possible impacts of these negotiations will have on future water
costs.
2.2. Status of Southern California Water Supply
The Committee briefly discussed the current positive water supply status
and Director Barbre confirmed that staff is receiving the monthly reports.
2.3. Replenishment Studies
(This discussion was combined with Item No. 2.6.) Mr. Markus and Mr.
Hunt reported on the current replenishment water availability and that
OCWD has taken approximately 92,000 AF of the 225,000 AF identified
as available by MWD at the beginning of the fiscal year. The current
program is winding down and will most likely stop at the end of the month
as all the available water is now accounted for.
2.4. MWDOC's 60th Anniversary Commemoration
Director Barbre confirmed that the YLWD Board and staff are invited to
attend the Water Policy Forum Dinner on October 20th at the Westin South
Coast Plaza Hotel. He noted that the key speaker is Kevin Starr and that
the event should be informative and enjoyable.
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2.5. Status of Groundwater Basin
Mr. Markus reported that the basin levels are within the OCWD preferred
operating range and if the current year is marked by average or above
average precipitation, that the impacts to the future year basin production
percentage (BPP) should be positive. Mr. Markus also reported that the
OCWD Board of Directors has approved expansion of the Groundwater
Replenishment System (GWRS) by 30 million gallons per day (MGD) or
approximately 31,000 acre feet per year (AFY). This expansion should
allow for a steadier BPP in future years and bolster local water resource
reliability.
2.6. MWD Replenishment Water Program
Mr. Markus reported on efforts to support a performance based water
replenishment program with supporting policies by MWD. This proposed
program is not currently supported by all MWD agencies since not all have
the ability to take advantage of it and some don't have a good track record
of performance under the current program guidelines. Mr. Hunt reinforced
that OCWD and the OC basin producers have a proven and consistent
record of performance. When MWD has surplus water, OCWD and its
producers can usually change their operations to take the surplus water
quickly. Conversely, when MWD calls for water from its storage in the
basin, OCWD and the producers can promptly deliver it. MWD is
scheduling workshops to provide input and feedback for better defining
performance standards and determining any policy changes moving
forward. Mr. Markus and Mr. Hunt are working closely to support a more
structured and beneficial program.
2.7. Annexation of YLWD to OCWD
Mr. Markus reported the CEQA process is progressing with input received
from various agencies on the Notice of Preparation distributed. The
parties requesting annexation are scheduled to discuss incorporating
these comments into the EIR document. Various agencies have raised
concerns on financial impacts of the proposed annexations and this matter
will be analyzed and discussed further. OCWD staff is continuing to move
forward under the current policies in place until the OCWD Board makes a
determination to support or to change this policy.
2.8. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
The Committee briefly discussed the movement Quality Water and Jobs
for Southern California and the viability of the future water bond. This
discussion may be continued under the general heading: "The Value of
Water", or "The Value of Reliable Water Resources".
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The Committee adjourned at 5:05 p.m. The next meeting of the YLWD-
MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee will be held November 22, 2011
at 4:00 p.m.
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