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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
October 24, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by
Vice Chair, Cheryl Spencer-Borden. The meeting was held at the District's
Administrative Office at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Cheryl Spencer-Borden, Vice Chair Rick Buck Joe Holdren
Modesto Llanos Lindon Baker Bill Guse
Fred Hebein Daniel Mole Greg Myers
YLWD DIRECTORS PRESENT YLWD STAFF PRESENT
Michael Beverage, Director Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer
Derek Nguyen, Water Quality Engineer
VISITORS PRESENT
Anne Guse
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Your Water's Taste and Odor
Mr. Nguyen gave a presentation on water taste and odor in light of the
recent algae bloom at Metropolitan's Silverwood Lake in the San
Bernardino Mountains. Mr. Nguyen noted that although the algae bloom
has prompted some customers to call the District about changes in the
taste and odor of their tap water, the issues they may be experiencing do
not pose any health risks. In addition, Mr. Nguyen provided background
and information about water quality and the chemical composition of the
District's water supply and the steps and precautions taken to ensure a
safe potable water source. He also offered recommendations on how to
achieve the best tasting results from your tap water at home.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1. Bottled Water Label Contest Finalists
Mr. Micalizzi presented to the Committee the finalists for the District's
Bottled Water Label Contest. The Committee voted and picked a winner.
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4.2. American Water Works Association's (AWWA) QualServe Program
Results
The Committee Discussed the AWWA QualServe Results, with mixed
reviews however most agreed the data provided some useful information.
Mr. Micalizzi explained that the QualServe Results were responsible in
part for the formation of the Employee Productivity Innovation &
Communication (EPIC) Committee that is tasked with ensuring that the
District addresses some of the issues and possible deficiencies identified
in the Survey. In addition, the Employee Safety Committee was
reestablished with Human Resources to address some of the Health and
Safety concerns brought up in the survey. Mr. Beverage also pointed out
that a Safety Consultant will soon be hired by the District to assist in
moving these objectives forward.
4.3. OCWD Ground Water Adventure Tour
Mr. Micalizzi invited the Committee to attend the OCWD Ground Water
Adventure Tour on November 10, 2011. Those interested will let staff
know via e-mail later this week. Mr. Beverage also mentioned to the
Committee that there are some upcoming inspection trips hosted by
Metropolitan that they may be interested in attending if there is availability.
Staff will check on the availability for upcoming trips and extend invitations
to the CAC if seats are available.
4.4. Date for November/December CAC Meeting
The Committee decided to hold its final meeting for the 2011 Calendar
year on Monday, November 28, 2011.
4.5. Future Agenda Items
At this time, Mr. Llanos brought up an item on the District's October 21,
2011 Public Affairs Communication Technology Committee Meeting. Mr.
Llanos voiced concerns that the Summary Page of the Staff Report for
Discussion Item 3.5, titled Draft Strategic Communications Plan, did not
mention the Citizens Advisory Committee. He noted that at the September
CAC Meeting, while discussing the District's adopted Strategic Plan, he
had also pointed out concerns that there was no mention of the CAC in
that document. Mr. Micalizzi reassured everyone that the CAC plays a
vital role in the District's community outreach and that the CAC is
mentioned several times in the Strategic Communications Plan, a
document that will be presented to the CAC at their November meeting.
Other upcoming Discussion Items include:
■ Citizens Advisory Committee Questionnaire Results and Executive
Summary
■ District Public Affairs Efforts
■ Rate Structure and Financial Planning
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5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The Committee adjourned at 10:22 a.m. The next meeting of the Citizens
Advisory Committee will be held Monday, November 28, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.
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