HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-29 - YLWD-City of Placentia-GSWC Joint Agency Committee Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
INTERAGENCY MEETING WITH CITY OF PLACENTIA AND GSW
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 2:00 PM
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
The September 29, 2015 meeting of the YLWD/City of Placentia/GSW Interagency
Committee was called to order at 2:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the YLWD
Administration Conference Room located at 1717 E Miraloma Avenue, Placentia,
California 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 Manager
CITY OF PLACENTIA MEMBERS CITY OF PLACENTIA STAFF
Craig Green, Councilmember Damien R. Arrula, Acting City Administrator
Joel Cardenas, Public Works Supt
GSW COMMITTEE MEMBERS OTHER ATTENDEES
Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Brett Barbre, Director, MWDSC and MWDOC
Angel Marquez, Superintendent Nancy Stevens, Resident
Julia Schultz, Resident
Eddy Jackson, Resident
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. ACTION CALENDAR
4.1. Minutes of the YLWD/City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee Meeting
held July 27, 2015
The minutes for this meeting were approved as presented.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1. Fluoride in Water Sources
Director Brett Barbre reported on the fluoridation of MWD water, which
began in 2010, after receipt of a $5.5 million grant to design and construct
fluoridation facilities. MWD water is provided to portions of Placentia by
GSW. Groundwater is also provided to Placentia by GSW and by YLWD,
which has a naturally occurring low-level of fluoride. Mr. Marc
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Marcantonio reported that the fluoridation of drinking water has been and
remains an issue of concern for many communities and residents.
5.2. City of Placentia Compliance with Drought Mandate
Mr. Ken Vecchiarelli reported that GSW was mandated to achieve a 24%
reduction in water use and has achieved a 31% reduction for the months
of June through September for its Placentia/Yorba Linda service area. Mr.
Marcantonio reported that YLWD was mandated to achieve a 36%
reduction and has achieved a cumulative 41% reduction in this same time
frame.
5.3. YLWD Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty
Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts
YLWD drought response is as noted above. Mr. Marcantonio reported
that on September 17, YLWD conducted a Public Hearing to consider
increases in its water and sewer rates. Following receipt of public
comments, and the counting of protest letters (which were less that the
necessary threshold) the Board voted unanimously to increase rates
effective October 1 , 2015. Mr. Damien Arrula asked if YLWD could
provide an estimate of the impact of the rate increase on the City of
Placentia's water meter accounts in YLWD. Mr. Damon Micalizzi
indicated that YLWD would calculate and provide that information to the
City.
5.4. Enforcement of Governor's Mandate on Water-Use Restrictions
Mr. Micalizzi reported that the State Water Resources Control Board has
initiated action against eight water retailers in the State that have not
made an adequate response to meet their mandated water-use
restrictions. Mr. Marcantonio pointed out that the State Board has initiated
action to force two small mutual water companies with water quality
problems to be taken over by an adjacent larger city water system. He
also noted that there have been comments made by State Board staff in
recent meetings that indicate that the State Board likely will call for the
continuation of the 25% state-wide water reduction beyond its February
2016 end date, regardless if there is a wet winter or not.
5.5. Items for Next Agenda
These same items will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. The next YLWD/City of
Placentia/Golden State Water Company Interagency Committee meeting
will be held on December 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the City of Placentia.
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