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YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, February 23, 2015, 8:30 a.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The February 23, 2015 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District's Citizens
Advisory Committee was called to order by Chair Daniel Mole at 8:30 a.m. The
meeting was held in the Training Room at the District's Administration Building
located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, California 92870.
2. ROLL CALL
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Daniel Mole, Chair Bill Guse
Rick Buck, Vice Chair Fred Hebein
Lindon Baker Modesto Llanos
Cheryl Spencer-Borden
YLWD DIRECTORS PRESENT YLWD STAFF PRESENT
Ric Collett, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1. Overview of Board of Directors' Strategic Planning Workshop
Staff presented to the Committee an abbreviated version of the
presentation made to the Board at the February 19, 2015 workshop
meeting. The presentation discussed exploring a shift in the District's
current business model, noting that the current fixed charge only covers
about 20% of the District's operating costs. With the present drought
persisting, it is likely that further mandatory conservation could impact the
District's revenue stream and forecast for the future. With capital
improvement projects essential to maximize groundwater and other
enhancements to the District's water delivery system necessary, the
District will be exploring rate adjustments in the coming months. The
Committee discussed at length these topics and more, unanimously
supporting the notion that the District should bring in more dollars on the
basic service charge to fund the day to day operation of the District and to
elevate the District's cash reserves to ensure financial stability for the
future and more importantly in the case of emergency.
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4.2. Status of Water Supply Conditions and the Statewide Drought
Staff updated the Committee on the latest reports from Metropolitan
regarding import water supply, noting that Met would likely explore
allocations in April to be implemented July 1, 2015, unless the month of
March provided significant rainfall across the state and snowpack in the
mountains.
4.3. President's Report
President Collett informed the Committee that the District would be likely
looking to take action following Metropolitans decisions in April, however it
is uncertain presently what that action would be.
4.4. Future Agenda Items
None.
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. The next Citizens Advisory
Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Monday, April 27, 2015 at
8:30 a.m.
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