HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-27 - YLWD-City of Placentia-GSWC Joint Agency Committee Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF PLACENTIA
Monday, July 27, 2015 2:00 P.M.
Golden State Water Company- 500 Cameron St., Placentia CA 92870
The July 27, 2015 meeting of the YLWD/GSW/City of Placentia Joint Agency
Committee was called to order at 2:07 p.m. The meeting was held in the Golden State
Conference Room located at 500 Cameron St., Placentia CA 92870.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF
Robert R. Kiley, Director Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Steve Conklin, Engineering Manger
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Mgr
CITY OF PLACENTIA MEMBERS CITY OF PLACENTIA STAFF
None Damien R. Arrula, Acting City Administrator
Jon Nicks, Dir. of Community Services
GSW COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Angel Marquez, Superintendent
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
4. ACTION CALENDAR
4.1. Minutes of the YLWD/City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee Meeting
held June 22, 2015
(Approved)
Motion to approve the June 22, 2015 minutes with amended changes.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1. Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty
Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts
Mr. Marcantonio noted there was a 38% percent water reduction for the
month of June for Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD), and they are on
track to continue the same reduction for the month of July. He commented
that this exceeds the 36% reduction goal. Mr. Micalizzi commented that
the Prop. 218 notices are being sent out this week to residents and noted
that YLWD has been compliant with the Governor's mandate. Mr.
Marcantonio provided a brief overview on the Prop. 218 notice, noting the
increase in on the basic service charge. He noted with the reduction of
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water usage, there is a loss in revenue, and YLWD would need to recover
their costs in order to continue to provide the same level of service to their
customers. He noted that in their initial letter to the Governor it was
explained that with the reduction of water use, the YLWD would have to
increase rates, and that this would be unfair to customers. He noted the
hearing for the Prop. 218 would be September 17, 2015
Mr. Arrula commented that the City of Placentia website includes
information on the current water drought, and information provided by both
YLWD and Golden State Water (GSW). Mr. Micalizzi noted that
information regarding the Prop. 218 notice will be published in the YLWD
website tomorrow and provided each member documentation regarding
the Prop. 218 Notice that will be mailed out.
Mr. Vecchiarelli provide a brief overview on the GSW process on rate
increases, noting that it takes approximately 18 months to get rates
approved. He noted the current proposed rate adjustment, once approved,
would go into effect January 1 , 2016.
Mr. Arrula noted the City has not received any notice from YLWD and
GSW for excess water use. The City has been in compliant with the water
restrictions.
5.2. Enforcement of Governor's Mandate on Water Use Restrictions
Mr. Micalizzi noted that the YLWD has hired Water Conservation
Representatives to assist with inquiries about water usage and
enforcement on water restrictions.
5.3. 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 item 5.2. for the discussion of
Enforcement of Governor's Mandate on Water Use Restrictions.
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 3:09 p.m. The next YLWD/GSW/City of
Placentia Joint Agency Committee meeting will Tuesday, September 29,
2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Water District located at 1717 E.
Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870.
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