HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-24 - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF YORBA LINDA
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 5:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The June 24, 2014 meeting of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency
Committee was called to order at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the
District's Board/Training Room located at 1717 E Miraloma Avenue, Placentia
CA 92870.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Steve Conklin led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF
Robert R. Kiley, President Steve Conklin, Acting General Manager
Ric Collett, Vice President Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer
CITY OF YORBA LINDA MEMBERS CITY OF YORBA LINDA STAFF
Gene Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tern Mark Pulone, City Manager
Tom Lindsey, Councilmember Michael Wolfe, Director of Pub Works
OTHER ATTENDEES
Bob and Diane Kanne
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.1. Public Comments
None.
5. ACTION CALENDAR
5.1. Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee
Meeting held April 22, 2014
Minutes as drafted were approved by the committee.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1. Cielo Vista and Esperanza Hills Development Projects
Mr. Pulone and Mr. Conklin each noted that they are not aware of any new
information on the projects. Members of the committee commented that
there may be no progress until after the lawsuits between the parties have
been addressed.
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6.2. Sale of Plumosa Property
Director Kiley reported that the District's former office site on Plumosa has
been sold, and he understands that the new owner proposes to construct
residential units on the site.
6.3. YL High School Park and YLWD Pipeline Relocation Projects
Mr. Conklin reported that the District has awarded a contract for
construction of the District's 36-inch pipeline through the park site. He
noted that water district staff is coordinating with school district staff on the
timing of the work. Mr. Pulone and Mr. Conklin each commented that they
are aware that bids received by the school district for the park construction
came in higher than expected. More will be known after the meeting of
the school board in early July in which they will consider the project.
6.4. Legislation for Transition of Seat on OCSD Board of Directors
Director Kiley reported that legislation for the transition is working its way
through the legislature and may be signed by the governor in the coming
weeks. Following approval, the transition date will be January 1 , 2015.
6.5. Sharing of GIS Files
Mr. Wolfe and Mr. Conklin were pleased to report that the District's GIS
files for the water system and for the sewer system have been made
available to City staff. The files are being used as the basis for the City to
create its own GIS data base for the storm drain system. The Committee
complimented the two staffs on this cooperative effort and encouraged
pursuing other joint-use efforts.
6.6. Joint Agency Water Conservation Demonstration Project
Mr. Pulone recalled that at the April 22 Joint Committee meeting, the
District briefed the committee on the District's Joint Agency Water
Conservation Demonstration Project completed with the City of Placentia.
District staff invited the City to consider a similar joint demonstration
project with the District. Mr. Pulone indicated that the City is interested in
this opportunity and is looking at potential sites. This will be brought back
to the Committee at its next meeting with additional details for further
discussion.
6.7. Construction of YLWD Pump Station at Gun Club Rd
Mr. Conklin reported that final testing is in progress and that the project
will be completed in July. Mr. Pulone commented that City staff is working
with Toll Bros on plans for construction of facilities for the linear park.
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6.8. Statewide Drought
It was noted that the drought continues with summer still ahead of us.
Water conditions in southern California are a continuing concern. We
need to be careful in our water use and not wasteful. The conditions are
better here than in northern California because of the investment made
over the last 15 years in above- and below-ground water storage facilities,
water recycling and water conservation.
6.9. YLWD Annexation to OCWD
Mr. Conklin reported that the annexation is complete. This will allow
YLWD to draw a higher percentage of its water demand from groundwater
in place of import water. YLWD continues to design and construct
facilities, including wells, pipelines and booster pumps, that will make is
possible to take its full allotment of groundwater. With the completion of
these facilities in the next three years, the District will be able to deliver
groundwater or import water to all parts of its service area, to increase
water-system reliability.
6.10. Potential Future Agenda Items
For next meeting, same agenda items, except delete 6.2 and 6.9, which
are complete. Add a discussion item regarding the history of water rates,
and a comparison of rates with other similar water districts.
7. ADJOURNMENT
7.1. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. The next YLWD/City of Yorba
Linda Joint Agency Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, August 26,
2014, at 5:00 p.m. at Yorba Linda City Hall.
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