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YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
JOINT AGENCY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH MWDOC AND OCWD
Tuesday, May 27, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The May 27, 2014 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District's Joint Agency
Committee with MWDOC and OCWD was called to order at 4:10 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
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YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Director Robert R. Kiley
Director Michael J. Beverage
MWDOC COMMITTEE MEMBER
Director Brett Barbre
OCWD COMMITTEE MEMBER
Absent
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
YLWD STAFF
Steve Conklin, Acting General Manager
MWDOC STAFF
Rob Hunter, General Manager
OCWD STAFF
Mike Markus, General Manager
4.1. MWD Water Supply Conditions and Outlook
Dir Barbre reported that MWD water supply remains good, and that MWD
is stepping up a radio -based campaign for greater water conservation
efforts. He noted that water from the SWP is very limited with an
allocation of 5 %. However, the conditions along the Colorado River are
better due to a strong recent snowfall.
4.2. MWDOC Approved Budget and Rates
Mr. Hunter reported that MWDOC's budget was approved by it Board, with
a rate of $923.50/AF for Tier 1 treated water. He thanked YLWD for its
joint letter of support for MWDOC's programs and efforts with the
MWDOC- member agencies.
4.3. Status of Selection of MWD Director from MWDOC
Dir Barbre and Mr. Hunter described the process being used by the 10
south county agencies to identify candidates for the above position. A
short -list of candidates will be submitted to the MWDOC Board for the
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selection of the representative. The selection should be complete within
two months.
4.4. OCWD Basin Condition and Outlook
Mr. Markus reported that the basin is at approximately 322,000 AF
overdraft, or, with the deletion of the MWD CUP water, it is about 370,000
AF overdraft. Budgeted for the upcoming year is the purchase of MWD
water, with a goal of not exacerbating the current overdraft condition.
4.5. OCWD Approved Budget, Replenishment Assessment (RA) and Basin
Production Percentage (BPP)
Mr. Markus reported that the OCWD Board has approved the budget for
FY 14/15, as well as an RA of $296/AF and a BPP of 72 %.
4.6. Huntington Beach Poseidon Project and Status of Financial Analysis
Mr. Markus reported that at its May 21 meeting, the OCWD Board
considered retaining consulting services for a financial analysis. After
considerable discussion, the Board elected to delay the decision to the
June 4 Board meeting.
4.7. OCWD Annexation
Mr. Conklin recalled that LAFCO considered and approved the OCWD
annexation of the added lands in YLWD, IRWD and Anaheim at its May
14, 2014 meeting. He noted that if there are no protests or other issues,
the process will be completed and the annexation effective on July 8,
2014.
4.8. Status of OCWD Groundwater Basin Cleanup Projects and National
Contingency Plan Process
Mr. Markus reported that his Board approved award of a consulting
services contract with Kennedy /Jenks for services in compliance with the
National Contingency Plan for the North Basin Project. He indicated that
they hope to complete the requirements and begin construction in 18
months. Mr. Markus noted that they plan to comply with the NCP process
for the South Basin Project, which is not as far along and will take longer
to complete.
4.9. Status of Response to Senate Bill 26
Mr. Markus reported that Senator Correa submitted SB 26 that would
amend the OCWD Act and would prohibit OCWD from entering into a real
property lease agreement with a non - governmental entity for purposes
that are not useful or necessary to replenish the groundwater basin within
the District. He noted that the purpose of the bill is to prevent the District
from entering into agreements such as that for the power plant being
considered at the District's Ball Road Basin. Mr. Markus indicated that his
Board voted to take an Oppose position on the bill, and to pursue avenues
to have the bill stopped or deleted in the legislature.
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4.10. YLWD Well Project
Mr. Conklin reported that drilling of the well is complete, the quality and
quantity is good, and that a report is forthcoming from the District's
hydrogeology consultant on the recommended sustainable production
from the well. Design of the wellhead facilities is beginning
4.11. Future Agenda Items
None.
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m The next
YLWD /MWDOC /OCWD Joint Agency Committee meeting is scheduled to
be held Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.
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