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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH MWDOC AND OCWD
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 4:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The March 26, 2013 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District’s Joint Agency
Committee with MWDOC and OCWD was called to order by Director Melton at
4:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Admin Conference Room at the District’s
Administration Building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia,
California 92870.
2. ROLL CALL
YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF
Director Michael J. Beverage Steve Conklin, Acting General Manager
Director Gary T. Melton Damon Micalizzi, Pub Info Officer
MWDOC COMMITTEE MEMBER MWDOC STAFF
Director Brett Barbre Karl Seckel, Interim General Manager
OCWD STAFF
John Kennedy, Asst General Manager
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1. YLWD Annexation to OCWD
Mr. Kennedy reported that the draft Annexation EIR will be released for
the 45-day public review period on March 28 or 29. He anticipates that
the issue of annexation may still come to the OCWD Board for
consideration in August 2013. If approved, the annexation will then go to
LAFCO for review. Mr. Kennedy said that if LAFCO approves, annexation
takes effect at that time, allowing increased production by the annexing
parties.
4.2. YLWD Well Site on OCWD Property
Mr. Conklin reported that YLWD retained CDM for hydrogeologic services,
and that work is beginning on the data collection and specifications for
well drilling.
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4.3. OCWD Budget Planning Issues.
Mr. Kennedy reported that proposed for FY 13/14 is an RA of $277/AF
and a BPP of 70%. He noted that the Board established a BPP goal of
73% and 75%, respectively, for the next two years, subject to weather
conditions. He also indicated that GWRS Phase 2 is planned to begin
operation in March or April 2015, increasing daily production to
approximately 100 MGD.
4.4 MWDOC Discussion Items
Mr. Seckel described the MWDOC Water Education Program for the
Schools and the flexibility to accommodate various particulars requested
by various participating water retailers. Mr. Micalizzi described YLWD’s
thoughts and plans for education in the Placentia-Yorba Linda schools,
particularly for 3rd and 4th graders. Following discussion, it was confirmed
that YLWD will continue participation in the MWDOC program.
Director Melton asked about MWDOC subsidy and rebate programs
available through MWD and MWDOC for water conservation and turf
removal. He noted that the City of Placentia was asking for assistance
with such programs. Mr. Seckel commented that this may be possible and
that he will check and get back.
Mr. Conklin recalled that MWDOC had a trailer-mounted water storage
tank that it was looking to offer to YLWD to store on site and make use of
for events, and make available for emergency use. Following discussion,
Mr. Conklin indicated that he will discuss with staff the issues relative to
taking and maintaining the water trailer, and keep MW DOC advised of
progress.
4.5 Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. The next YLWD-MWDOC-
OCWD Joint Agency Committee meeting is scheduled to be held
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.