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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-22 - YLWD-City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF PLACENTIA Monday, June 22, 2015 2:00 P.M. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 The June 22, 2015 meeting of the YLWD/City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee was called to order at 2:08 p.m. The meeting was held in the Administrative Conference Room located at 401 East Chapman Avenue, Placentia CA 92870. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF Gary T. Melton, Director Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Robert R. Kiley, Director Steve Conklin, Engineering Manger Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Mgr CITY OF PLACENTIA MEMBERS CITY OF PLACENTIA STAFF Craig Green, Councilmember Damien R. Arrula, Acting City Administrator Joel Cardenas, Public Works Superintendent Jon Nicks, Dir. of Community Services GSW COMMITTEE MEMBERS Angel Marquez Mr. Arrula introduced Golden State Water Company representative Angel Marquez, and requested for Golden State Water Company to be included in all future meetings. There was a consensus from all members to include Golden State Water Company in all future meeting, and to include Golden State Water Company in the title of the committee. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Emil Beresky, resident of Placentia, expressed his concerns regarding the current drought and requested for the water districts to use the term "water shortage". He provided documentation to members of the committee. 4. ACTION CALENDAR 4.1. Minutes of the YLWD/City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee Meeting held April 7, 2015 (Approved) Motion by Marcantonio, seconded by Melton to approve the April 7, 2015 minutes. 1 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5.1. Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts Mr. Arrula noted that in response to the current drought, the City had stopped watering all medians, and have been keeping the community informed by placing information signs in the medians, and through the City Administrator's weekly briefing. Mr. Nicks noted that in effort to reduce water usage the City has reviewed their outdoor irrigations, and areas for turf replacements. Mr. Arrula noted that the City does not have resources and authority to enforce water districts requirements under the governor's order. Mr. Arrula noted that the City would be interested in working with the water districts in training code enforcement officers. Mr. Marcantonio noted that governor's declaration gives the Water Districts and Cities the authority to administer civil penalties. Mr. Marquez noted that Golden State Water has to reduce water usage by 25%, and residents are only able to water their lawns twice a week. Mr. Marcantonio noted that YLWD has to reduce water usage by 36%, and residents are only able to water their lawns twice a week. Mr. Arrula requested for YLWD and GSW to work together on creating a PowerPoint Presentation to present at the July 7, 2015 Placentia City Council, and to include the following information: the Governors Mandate, City Map, Requirements, Grants and Rebates, and Next Steps. 5.2. Vehicle and Equipment Sharing Mr. Cardenas noted the City has provided an up to date list of vehicles to YLWD. Mr. Arrula noted that he will working with the North Orange County Managers Association on expanding the vehicle and equipment sharing with other agencies. Councilmember Green left at 3:03 p.m. 5.3. Status of City of Placentia Master Sewer Plan and Sewer Services Mr. Arrula noted that their Public Works Manger had left the agency, and the City is currently recruiting for the position. Once the position is filled, they will be focusing on the Sewer Master Plan. 5.4. Project Coordination for Planned Street and Pipeline Projects in FY 2015/16 Mr. Arrula noted that the City is currently working on creating a layer in their GIS system to show streets that are scheduled to be repaired. He requested for City Staff to work with GSW and YLWD to create a water layer in the GIS system. Mr. Conklin noted that he has been working with the City Traffic Engineer regarding Richfield Road pipeline project, and the project would go out to bid in a month. 2 5.5. Items for Next Agenda Mr. Arrula requested to continue the discussion of item 5.1 ., Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts, and for the discussion of Enforcement of Governor's Mandate on Water Use Restrictions. 6. ADJOURNMENT 6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 3:14 p.m. The next YLWD/GSW/City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee meeting will Monday, July 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Golden State Water located at 500 Cameron Street, Placentia, CA 92870. 3