HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-06 - Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee Meeting MinutesAPPROVED BY THE BOARD Of DIRECTORS
Of THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
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NOV 1 2 2008 MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
BY 00 PLANNING-ENGINEERING-OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
November 6, 2008
A meeting of the Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee was called to order by
Committee Chair Mills on Thursday November 6, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at
the District Administrative Office at 1717 E. Miraloma Ave, Placentia.
DIRECTORS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
Director William R. Mills, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, Asst.General Manager
Director Paul R. Armstrong Ken Mendum, Operations Superintendent
Steve Conklin, Consulting Sr. Project Mgr.
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
2. Monthly Groundwater Production and Purchased Water Report
Mr. Vecchiarelli reported on the monthly and year-to-date groundwater production
and purchased import water totals. He noted that the year-to-date groundwater
production percentage has increased to 59.4°/x, which is almost at the annual goal
of 60%, including CUP flow. Director Mills suggested that staff look at including
the 3-year water trend and the monthly average mean temperature in the
summary data.
3. Monthly Preventative Maintenance Program Report
Mr. Mendum presented a status report on the monthly preventative maintenance
program. Mr. Mendum also reported that "dead-end" lines are drained twice yearly
of water that is not circulated and loses its chlorine residual. The amount of water
drained is minimized by staff monitoring the chlorine residual concentration. That
is, water is drained and monitored until such a time that a chlorine residual is
noted, at which time the outflow is stopped. He noted that the quantity of water
discharged to the gutter and the storm drain is small, depending on the distance
back to the last water service and the size of the pipeline. A discussion followed
on the importance of conserving the water for public perception, and various
means to collect the water for reuse. Messrs. Vecchiarelli and Mendum said that
they will investigate options for collection and reuse, and report back to the
Committee.
4. Monthly MWDOC Managers Meeting Summary Report
Mr. Vecchiarelli attended the meeting held October 23, 2008 and gave a brief
summary report.
5. Monthly OC Groundwater Producers Meeting Summary Report
Messrs. Vecchiarelli and DeCriscio both attended the meeting held October 8,
2008. Mr. Vecchiarelli gave a brief report and noted that there was a discussion at
the meeting on the pros and cons of purchasing full-cost Met treated water for
groundwater recharge. In the end, the decision of OCWD was not to purchase the
water and to reconsider the need in May 2009.
6. Status Report on Capital Projects in Progress
Mr. Vecchiarelli noted that staff has developed a Capital Improvement Projects
Status Report to more fully apprise the Directors of project status. Copies of the
report were handed out to the Committee members. It was noted that the report is
a work in progress and that comments and suggestions for improvements are
welcomed. Mr. Conklin presented the report on the capital projects in progress.
Various project issues were highlighted and discussed with the Committee
regarding projects in construction, in design, and in planning. Mr. Vecchiarelli
noted that staff plans to update the report monthly and include it in the package
provided to the PEO Committee prior to the meeting and provide quarterly reports
to the full Board of Directors.
7. Discuss Cost Accounting Synopsis for Street Construction on Richfield Road and
Miraloma Avenue
Mr. Vecchiarelli reported that he has been in contact with City of Placentia staff
regarding final cost accounting for the street construction progress.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Committee adjourned at 5:40 p.m. The next Planning-Engineering-Operations
Committee meeting will be held December 4, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
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