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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-06 - Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee Meeting Minutes1 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT PLANNING-ENGINEERING-OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, June 6, 2013 3:00 p.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The June 6, 2013 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District’s Planning- Engineering-Operations Committee was called to order by Director Kiley at 3:05 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 COMMITTEE STAFF Director Robert R. Kiley, Chair Steve Conklin, Acting General Mgr Director Phil Hawkins John DeCriscio, Operations Mgr Anthony Manzano, Sr Project Mgr 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 4. ACTION CALENDAR 4.1. Agreement with Yorba Linda Country Club Mr. Conklin reported that an agreement was negotiated with the Yorba Linda Country Club (YLCC) for YLWD to construct approximately 150-feet of 8-inch water line through YLCC, and YLCC to grant an easement for the pipeline, in exchange for YLWD installing erosion control improvements. Mr. Manzano described the improvements and the easements. Following discussion, the Committee supported the staff recommendation that the Board authorize approval of the subject Agreement for improvements and the easements. 4.2. Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with Stanley and Faye Schneider Mr. Conklin reported that the District has a recorded sewer pipeline easement on Lot 5 of Tract 9782, within property owned by the Schneider’s. The owners are requesting to replace a spa and improvements within the easement area. Mr. Manzano described the improvements and the easement area. Following discussion, the Committee supported the staff recommendation that the Board authorize execution of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with the Schneider’s. 2 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5.1. Status of Northeast Area Developments (Verbal Report) Mr. Conklin reported that there has been little to report on this issue. Director Kiley provided a copy of an article from the Yorba Linda Star from June 6, 2013 titled “Developer Sues Over Easement.” The article describes the suit filed May 21, 2013 by Esperanza Hills against the Cielo Vista landowners. After the meeting, the article was emailed to the Board. 5.2. Monthly Groundwater Production and Purchased Import Water Report Mr. DeCriscio reported that the District is on target to complete the June 30 end of the water year at our BPP of 50.3%. He noted that the water production plan has been drafted for FY 2013/14, which includes the expectation that we will have to pump 2,000 AF of CUP water for MWD. 5.3. Monthly Production Summary Report Mr. DeCriscio reviewed the subject report with the Committee, including water consumption, weather conditions, water quality, and equipment out of service and that returned to operation. He also reported that motors for three pumps have been pulled for repairs and maintenance, one each from Hidden Hills, Santiago and Box Canyon booster stations. The plan is to have them serviced and back in operation by July. 5.4. Monthly Preventative Maintenance (PM) Report Mr. DeCriscio reported on the status of PM for the month and year to date. He noted that all tasks are on target except for Sewer Televising. Mr. DeCriscio indicated that some critical sewer equipment is down for repairs. He will investigate the problems, the plan for getting back on track, and report back to the Committee next month. 5.5. Groundwater Producers Meeting Report Mr. Conklin reported on the subject meeting in May that he and Mr. DeCriscio attended. He commented on developments on the issue of OCWD annexation, noting that two meetings are scheduled on June 10, 2013, one in the morning with the Groundwater Producers, and one in the afternoon on the Annexation EIR. He will be attending both. 5.6. Status of Capital Projects in Progress Mr. Conklin reported on the status of capital projects currently in planning, design and construction. 5.7. Status of Strategic Plan Initiatives Mr. Conklin reported on the status of strategic plan initiatives that relate to planning, engineering and operations. 3 5.8. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks The Committee asked about the status of the Meter Test Bench. Mr. DeCriscio reported that modifications to connections to the bench system are being completed and it should be complete shortly. The Committee asked that a tour through the Meter Test Bench area be included on the facilities tour on June 20, 2013. The Committee asked that they be provided an update on what we have found so far with meter testing, and what we anticipate we can accomplish with and without the fifth meter reader position. Mr. DeCriscio reported to the Committee on water day-lighting through the pavement on Alder near San Antonio. He indicated that this situation has been evident on and off for quite a while. It is anticipated that the source is groundwater, but that our crew will be performing a pressure test on our lines in the area on June 10, 2013 in an attempt to confirm that our mains are not leaking. Other tests and investigation may follow as necessary. 6. ADJOURNMENT 6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. The next Planning-Engineering- Operations Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Monday, July 8, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.