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YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
February 27, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by
Chair Daniel Mole. The meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Bill Guse Joe Holdren
Carl Boznanski Lindon Baker
Daniel Mole Oscar Bugarini
Fred Hebein Rick Buck
Gus Bruner
YLWD DIRECTORS PRESENT YLWD STAFF PRESENT
Michael J. Beverage, Director Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
OTHER VISITORS
Roger Yoh, Director Orange County Water District
John Kennedy, Executive Director of Engineering and Local Resources, Orange
County Water District
Robert Ennis, Legislative Affairs Laison
Brett Barbre, Director, Municipal Water District of Orange County
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None. Citizens Advisory Committee Chair Daniel Mole asked the CAC members
about their experiences and conversations since the last meeting. Members
commented on the new signage in the community and asked about its intent. Mr.
Vecchiarelli shared that these signs should stimulate conversations about the
value of drinking water as a commodity delivered directly to one's home or
business. The value at three gallons for a penny could be compared to twelve
ounces of premium coffee for three dollars, a gallon of gas for $4.25, a liter of
wine for $9, and any number of other commodities and utilities. Although the
cost of water has escalated substantially over the past five years, potable
drinking water is still a bargain.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1. Introduction to Orange County Water District and the Groundwater Basin
with Director Roger Yoh and John Kennedy, Executive Director of
Engineering and Local Resources
Director Yoh gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Orange County
Water District and its management of the groundwater supply to Central
and North Orange County. He explained the purpose of the Groundwater
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Replenishment System and the current expansion of this world class
water treatment plant, which provides an important local supply to nearly
one million residents. The Citizens Advisory Committee members asked
several questions about the costs and management of the Santa Ana
River water supply, the treatment of locally collected sewage and the
injection of both imported water and locally treated water to create a
barrier to seawater intrusion.
2.2. Introduction to Metropolitan Water District with Director Brett Barbre
Director Barbre presented materials and information regarding the
formation of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD)
and the purpose of the MWD sub agencies including the Municipal Water
District of Orange County (MWDOC). He handed out promotional
materials that included thumb drives, maps and information about the
import water supplies to Southern California.
2.3. Future Agenda Items
• Golden State Water District
• District Emergency Preparedness Efforts
• District Public Affairs Efforts
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The Committee adjourned at 10:15 a.m. The next regular meeting of the
Citizens Advisory Committee will be held March 26, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
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