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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-17 - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting Minutes YLWD/CC Board Minutes April 17, 2013 YORBA LINDA WATER BOARD/ CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES April 17, 2013 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Yorba Linda Water Board/City Council Advisory Committee convened at 6:19 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda. ROLL CALL Committee Members City Council: John Anderson, Gene Hernandez Water District: Robert Kiley, Michael Beverage Staff Members: City: Marcia Brown, Dave Christian, Steve Harris, Steve Rudometkin, Mark Stowell Water District: Steve Conklin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Manager Steve Rudometkin Acting General Manager Steve Conklin and City Manager Rudometkin summarized the establishment of the Committee and its goals, and introduced staff members from each agency. City Manager Rudometkin asked if there was a need to appoint a Chairman to run the meeting. After a short discussion, it was agreed to have the City Manager and Acting General Manager take turns leading the meetings. YLWD/CC Board Agenda April 17, 2013 Page 2 of 4 NEW BUSINESS 1. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT City Manager Rudometkin said the Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD) was running on a deficit of close to $800,000 a year. He mentioned the City is forming a Landscape Maintenance Citizen Advisory Committee for citizen input in the problem solving effort including developing strategies to make the LMAD self sufficient. Mr. Rudometkin said the City would welcome the participation or assistance of the Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD). Committee member Mike Beverage suggested a liaison to the City’s Landscape Maintenance Citizen Advisory Committee instead of a having a Water District board member to serve on the Committee. The Committee members and staff discussed the high price of water and using alternative methods like greywater for landscaping, artificial turf and drought tolerant plants to assist with rising costs. Acting General Manager Conklin provided copies of a recent Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) presentation and information on water use efficiency programs. He said that MWDOC would be happy to meet with staff and discuss water saving measures. 2. CIELO VISTA/ESPERANZA HILLS DEVELOPMENTS Community Development Director Steve Harris provided a summary of the two residential developments known as the Cielo Vista and Esperanza Hills projects. He said that both projects are within the City’s General Plan and sphere of influence but are in unincorporated County land. He said that City staff has had meetings with both developers and attended scoping meetings orchestrated by the County. Mr. Harris stated that among the City’s concerns was the developers’ general insensitiveness to the hillsides, the mass landform grading, 300 - 400 lots accessing local residential streets and the County’s Initial Study for the Notice of Preparation which discounted fire hazards. Acting General Manager Conklin provided copies of the recent Water District NE Area Planning Study that was commissioned in response to these developments as well as the need for other improvements in that area. He said the study identified the reservoir criteria, booster stations and the locations of reservoirs. Councilmember Hernandez asked about a report or community briefing on the 2008 Freeway Complex Fire given that the five year anniversary was approaching. YLWD/CC Board Agenda April 17, 2013 Page 2 of 4 Acting General Manager Conklin affirmed that a report would be in the works. A brief discussion ensued relative to reservoirs, infrastructure improvements, the sewer system, densities and future annexation concerns. Mark Schock, resident, encouraged the City and Water District to request that the Orange County Fire Authority invoke the provisions of Appendix B of the California Fire Code and mandate higher fire flow requirements for any new developments in the wild land interface areas. City Manager Rudometkin suggested leaving this item on future Agendas. 3. SALE OR LEASE OF 4622 PLUMOSA DRIVE ROPERTY City Manager Rudometkin stated that the sale of the Plumosa Drive property was briefly discussed during Closed Session at the last City Council meeting. He said that National Community Renaissance (National Core), had indicated an interest in purchasing the property. City Manager Rudometkin and Acting General Manager Conklin agreed to work together on facilitating the sale and purchase process. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF FUTURE MEETING DATES A Committee discussion ensued regarding whether the committee should meet monthly or quarterly. There was Committee consensus to meet on Wednesday June 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Water District offices, and quarterly thereafter on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. MATTERS PRESENTED BY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Acting General Manager Conklin commented that there had been some vandalism at a couple of their facilities. He said they were working on getting that situation under control. POTENTIAL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS JOINT USE OF WATER DISTRICT FACILITIES FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES PROJECT COORDINATION There was Committee consensus to bring these and the other above items, back at the next meeting. YLWD/CC Board Agenda April 17, 2013 Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC COMMENTS David Ramocinski, resident, said that he appreciated the two agencies coming together to form this Committee. He also spoke briefly on the Freeway Complex Fire in which he lost his home. Mark Schock, resident, thanked the Committee for their cooperative spirit and level of collaboration. ADJOURNMENT City Manager Rudometkin adjourned the Yorba Linda Water Board/City Council Advisory Committee Joint Meeting at 8:10 p.m. to June 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Water District offices.