HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-11-25 - YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
JOINT AGENCY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH MWDOC AND OCWD
Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
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The November 25, 2014 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District's Joint
Agency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD was called to order 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.
ROLL CALL
YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Director Robert R. Kiley
Director Michael J. Beverage
MWDOC COMMITTEE MEMBER
Director Brett Barbre
OCWD COMMITTEE MEMBER
Director Roger Yoh
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
YLWD STAFF
Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Mgr
MWDOC STAFF
Rob Hunter, General Manager
OCWD STAFF
Mike Markus, General Manager
4.1. Status of State Water Resources Control Board's ( SWRCB) Drought
Response Mandate and Projection for Greater Conservation
Mr. Hunter reported that, given the continuing drought conditions, the
SWRCB may mandate at its next meeting that retail water providers move
to the next higher stage of water conservation.
4.2. MWDOC Member Agencies Response to Drought and Turf Replacement
Rebate Program
Mr. Hunter reported that member agencies are continuing to call for
conservation, and that the turf rebate program is proving very successful.
MWDOC has received 2441 applications for single - family homes and 285
applications for commercial sites, with a combined total of 6.8 million sq ft
of turf removal. MWD's budget for program funding for FY 2014/15 is
$15.3 million.
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4.3. MWD Water Supply Conditions and Outlook
Director Barbre reported that conditions remain the same, with storage
volume in all reservoirs at less than 50% of capacity.
4.4. Projections for MWD Water Allocation
With the continuing drought conditions, Mr. Hunter reported that it is likely
that MWD's Board will approve an allocation program in early 2015.
MWDOC is participating with other MWD agencies and MWD staff on the
Water Supply Allocation Plan. A meeting of MWDOC member agencies is
scheduled for Dec 9 on the proposed plan and its elements.
4.5. Status of MWDOC's OC Water Reliability Investigation
Mr. Hunter reported that the first meeting of the Study Workgroup for the
above (including staff from YLWD) took place on November 20, 2014 with
MWDOC's consultant for the project, CDM Smith. Monthly meetings of
the Workgroup are planned for January thru August 2015, with a draft
report due in October.
4.6. OCWD Groundwater Basin Condition and Outlook for Basin Production
Percentage and Replenishment Assessment
Mr. Markus reported that the groundwater basin overdraft is approximately
400,000 AF. He noted that unless there is a lot of rain in the next few
weeks, OCWD staff will recommend to its Board that it authorize the BPP
be cut from 72 to 70% for the reminder of FY 2014 -15, and that it consider
reducing the BPP to the range of 60% for FY 2015 -16. Mr. Markus
indicated that staff will be recommending an RA in the range of $350 for
FY 2015 -16, with the expansion of GWRS coming on line.
4.7. Status of OCWD North and South Basin Cleanup Projects
Mr. Markus reported no new developments on these projects and related
court cases.
4.8. Huntington Beach Desalination Project, OCWD Meetings with Water
Retailers and Next Steps
Mr. Markus reported that on November 12, 2014, there was a combined
meeting of the Groundwater Producers, OCWD directors and
representatives from South Orange County water agencies to discuss the
above proposed project. Local groups and individuals were also invited
and attended the meeting. There is a following meeting planned for
December 10, 2014 for continuing discussion.
4.9. Potential Projects for the Water Bond and Outlook for Bay Delta
Conservation Plan
Mr. Hunter reported that MWDOC is preparing a list of potential projects
provided by its member agencies (including two well projects proposed by
YLWD) for consideration for funding under the newly approved water
bond. It was noted that it will be several months before the State has the
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process in place for project applications and funding requirements. Mr.
Markus noted that OCWD is preparing its list of projects for bond funding.
4.10. YLWD Well Projects and Proposal for Dual -Use
Mr. Conklin reported that YLWD is preparing design plans for its Well 21
Project adjacent to OCWD's Conrock Basin. YLWD is also beginning
preliminary planning for its proposed Well 22 Project adjacent to OCWD's
Huckleberry Basin. He noted that there was a recent meeting at the Well
21 site between OCWD and YLWD staff to discuss the potential turnout
from the Well 21 discharge pipeline for water service for landscape
irrigation for OCWD at its Warner Basin facility along La Palma.
4.11. Future Agenda Items
None.
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:36 p.m. The next
YLWD /MWDOC /OCWD Joint Agency Committee meeting is scheduled to
be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
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