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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
PLANNING-ENGINEERING-OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
November 8, 2011
A meeting of the Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee was called to order by
Director Collett at 1:10 p.m. The meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office
at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director Ric Collett Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Director Mike Beverage, alternate John DeCriscio, Chief Plant Operator
Ken Mendum, Water Maint Superintendent
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. ACTION CALENDAR
2.1. Mitigated Negative Declaration for Yorba Linda Blvd Pump Station and
Pipeline Projects
Mr. Conklin reported that the Initial Environmental Study under the
California Environmental Quality Act has been prepared for the subject
projects. The analysis concludes that the proposed projects can be
implemented without causing significant adverse environmental impacts
with the incorporation of mitigation measures for specific issues. He noted
that the impacts and mitigation measures are summarized in the Mitigation
and Monitoring Reporting Plan (MMRP) presented to the Committee.
Following discussion, the Committee supported the staff recommendation
that the Board adopt the MMRP; find and declare that the proposed
projects, with incorporation of the mitigation measures per the MMRP, will
not have a significant adverse effect on the environment of the YLWD
service area; and authorize staff to file a Notice of Determination for the
projects.
2.2. Final Report Regarding Water Recycling Facilities Planning Study.
Mr. Conklin reported that the District has completed the subject Study to
evaluate the feasibility of using recycled water to irrigate golf courses,
parks, schools and greenbelts within the District's service area. He
reviewed the draft PowerPoint presentation on the Study with the
Committee. Following the presentation and discussion, the Committee
directed staff to make the presentation to the Board.
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3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1. Monthly Preventative Maintenance (PM) Program Report
Mr. Mendum reported on the status of the PM Program through October
2011. He noted that field crews are on or ahead of PM targets in
essentially all areas. Regarding hydrants, Mr. Mendum indicated that all
were tested and maintained as of August 2011 and a new round of PM is
in progress. The one area of concern was sewer televising, where
problems with camera equipment were just recently rectified. Following a
discussion, the Committee asked staff to review repair costs to date
related to the camera equipment and report on findings and
recommendations at the December PEO meeting.
3.2. Monthly Groundwater Production and Purchased Import Water Report
Mr. DeCriscio reported that groundwater use is at 35% to date for the FY.
We are ramping up to a target of 40% in the next month, with the intent of
achieving our BPP of 48% by June 2012. Regarding water demand, we
are 7.1 % under our projected use for the first four months of the FY.
3.3. Groundwater Producers Meeting Report.
No meeting was held in October.
3.4. Status Report on Capital Projects in Progress
Mr. Conklin reported on District capital projects currently in planning,
design and construction.
3.5. Status of Strategic Plan Initiatives
Mr. Conklin reported on the status of strategic planning objectives related
to engineering and construction.
3.6. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
The Committee asked staff to review repair costs to date related to the
sewer system camera equipment and report on findings and
recommendations at the December PEO meeting. As a follow-up to the
information item presented at the October 2011 PEO Committee meeting,
Mr. Conklin reported that Engineering and Operations staff are moving
forward with efforts to install a new fire hydrant as well as a gate to
preclude through traffic on the dirt road along the edge of the District-
owned Highland Reservoir site.
4. ADJOURNMENT
4.1. The meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m. The next meeting of the Planning-
Engineering-Operations Committee is scheduled to be held December 1,
2011 at 4:00 p.m., but may have to be rescheduled due to a conflict.
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