HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-22 - YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH MWDOC AND OCWD
November 22, 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 Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Director Phil Hawkins
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. Metropolitan Issues
Director Barbre confirmed earlier reports that the MWD water situation is
very good. He noted that the MWD Board has approved a five-year labor
agreement with MWD staff. In the committee discussion, there was a
comment that there might be too much emphasis on the tunnel under the
delta as the panacea for moving water through to the south. Alternatives
to the tunnel were another terminal storage reservoir in southern California
similar in size to Diamond Valley, or a greater pursuit of and investment in
desalination.
2.2. MWDOC Survey Results
Mr. Hunt presented findings of the survey of 500 OC residents in the
MWDOC service area regarding key water issues. Key findings included:
• Water was viewed as the second-best utility value, behind natural
gas.
• 77% of respondents said that local water providers do a somewhat
or very effective job of keeping them informed of water issues.
• 93% describe the current water supply status as somewhat or very
reliable.
• Respondents were asked to name two most effective ways to solve
our water shortage. Those listed most often were: Be more
efficient with water (53%); utilize ocean desalination (39%); and
utilize recycled water (30%).
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The entire survey results are available from MWDOC on PowerPoint.
2.3. Outreach Issues
Mr. Hunt reported that there is a general concern that we are losing
support from the public on water issues, and that MWD is not as involved
as it used to be. In response, he indicated that MWDOC is proposing
meetings with local agencies to pursue means of increasing support. It
was noted that a chief complaint of customers is that they responded to
the call for conservation, and the payback was an increase in water rates,
with inadequate explanation and justification. The findings of the survey
noted above in Item 2.2 will be used in developing the outreach program.
2.4. Annexation of YLWD to OCWD
Mr. Markus reported that work is proceeding on the EIR, with a draft report
expected in March 2012 and a final report three months later. He also
commented that when the issue of annexation is brought to the OCWD
Board for approval, there may be a separate vote for each of the three
agencies in the annexation request.
2.5. Proposed YLWD Well Site on OCWD Property
Mr. Conklin reported that OCWD staff identified a location for the
proposed well site near La Palma Avenue, from three alternatives
presented by YLWD. He provided handouts showing the location, and
indicated that additional drawings are being prepared for submittal to
OCWD staff. Mr. Markus indicated that his staff can take the well site
submittal to a closed-session of the OCWD Board on December 7 or 21
(because it is a property negotiation matter).
2.6. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The Committee adjourned at 5:10 p.m. The next meeting of the YLWD-
MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee will be held January 24, 2012 at
4:00 p.m.
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