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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
November 28, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by
the Committee Chair, Carl Boznanski. The meeting was held at the District's
Administrative Office at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Carl Boznanski, Chair Rick Buck Joe Holdren
Oscar Bugarini Sr. Modesto Llanos Lindon Baker
Bill Guse Daniel Mole Fred Hebein
Cheryl Spencer-Borden Gus Bruner
YLWD DIRECTORS PRESENT YLWD STAFF PRESENT
Michael Beverage, Director Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer
VISITORS PRESENT
None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Citizens Advisory Committee Questionnaire Results
Mr. Micalizzi presented to the Committee all of the responses to the CAC
Questionnaire, addressing some items and questions posed along the
way. The Committee discussed some of the responses in greater detail
including the District's labor negotiations, an overview of what can effect
or raise the District's water rate and the nexus between conservation and
water use efficiency. In addition, the Committee discussed the importance
of public outreach and education.
4. ACTION CALENDAR
4.1. Citizen's Advisory Committee Structure and Re-Organization
Daniel Mole, Bill Guse, Fred Hebein and Cheryl Spencer -Borden were all
nominated to serve as Chair of the Committee for the Calendar Year
2012. Mr. Hebein and Mrs. Spencer-Borden declined their nomination
citing professional and personal obligations. The Committee then voted 6-
5 to elect Mr. Mole as Chair and then voted unanimously to elect Mr. Guse
as Vice-Chair for 2012.
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5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1. Ground Water Adventure Tour (Committee Verbal Report)
Mr. Bugarini and Mr. Llanos shared with the Committee their experience
and highlights of the Ground Water Adventure Tour they attended
courtesy of Orange County Water District, earlier in the month. Mr. Llanos
was particularly interested in the ground water replenishment system.
Both strongly suggested the rest of the Committee take the tour in the
future.
5.2. Public Affairs Workshop (Verbal Report)
Mr. Llanos briefed the Committee on the November 14, 2011 Board of
Directors Public Affairs Special Workshop Meeting that he attended. He
suggested that the Committee be presented the material discussed at the
workshop.
5.3. Future Agenda Items
Several items brought up in the questionnaire will be added to upcoming
agendas including:
• Golden State Water District's area in Yorba Linda
• Rate Structure and Planning
• Emergency Preparedness
• Public Affairs Efforts
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1. The Committee adjourned at 10:03 a.m. The next meeting of the Citizens
Advisory Committee will be held Monday, January 23, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
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