HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-10 - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting Minutes YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT/
CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
February 10, 2015
10:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting
convened at 10:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba
Linda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Tom Lindsey
ROLL CALL
Committee Members:
City Council: Gene Hernandez, Tom Lindsey
Water District: Ric Collett, Mike Beverage
Staff Members: Marc Marcantonio, Mark Pulone
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
ACTION CALENDAR
1 . Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held
on October 28, 2014.
The YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the
October 28, 2014 Joint Advisory meeting.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Introduction of Lt. Lane Lagaret, Chief of Police Services, City of Yorba Linda
City Manager Mark Pulone introduced Lt. Lane Lagaret, the new Chief of Police
Services for the City of Yorba Linda.
Lt. Lane Lagaret spoke about his position as the new Chief of Police Services since
July, 2014. He also stated that as of November 1St the Sheriff's Department has
adopted a Zero Tolerance policy in relation to the safety issues that have come up in
and around Water District facilities such as Kerrigan Ranch.
3. Drought Response/Water Conservation Efforts
General Manager Marc Marcantonio said the recent December rainfall was
beneficial however January was one of the driest months in state history. Mr.
Marcantonio said that the drought is still very much a problem and that he
anticipated an increase in imported water cost likely sometime in April.
Upon inquiry from Mayor Gene Hernandez about the water needs of new housing
developments, Mr. Marcantonio responded that the District has a "duty to serve" all
parcels within the District's Service Area and provide service equally to all.
Authorities Having Jurisdiction (State, County, City, etc.) have authority to deny
development, but the District does not.
4. Cielo Vista and Esperanza Hills Development Projects
City Manager Pulone updated the Committee on the Esperanza Hills development
project and said that the County Planning Commission had unanimously
recommended approval to the Board of supervisors. He said a meeting of the Board
was tentatively scheduled for March 10th. Mr. Pulone also stated that Supervisor
Spitzer was interested in holding a community meeting in Yorba Linda on March 5th
for an opportunity to provide information and solicit questions and comments from
the public.
5. YL High School Park and YLWD Pipeline Relocation Projects
Engineering Manager Steve Conklin reported that the Pipeline Relocation project
had been completed and the District had turned the site over to the Placentia Yorba
Linda Unified School District.
Interim Parks and Recreation Director Mike Kudron updated the Committee on the
park and said that they were very close to starting construction. He added that they
were currently working on a water quality mitigation issue but anticipated
construction could begin as early as March.
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6. Sharing of GIS Files
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Michael Wolfe said that staff was working
with consultant to include storm drains in the GIS system.
General Manager Marcantonio commented about a recent sewer spill that backed
into a resident's home due to vandalism of the sewer drains.
A brief discussion ensued regarding public service announcements and flyers to
educate the public about flushable wipes and other materials that should not be sent
through sewers.
7. Construction of YLWD Pump Station at Gun Club Road
Engineering Manager Conklin announced that the construction of the Pump Station
is now complete and it is fully operational.
8. Joint Agency Water Conservation Demonstration Project
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Wolfe said that he had reached out to several
agencies and universities to offset some of the costs by partnering with them. He
stated that the next step would be to create an RFP for the design of the project.
9. Potential Future Agenda Items
City Manager Pulone mentioned the following items that would come back at the
next YLWD/CC Joint Advisory meeting: Drought Response/Water Conservation
Efforts, Esperanza Hills development, Sharing of GIS files and Joint Agency Water
Conservation Demonstration Project.
Vice President Mike Beverage remarked that District staff had recently attended a
meeting on earthquakes and the effects on the water system. He suggested adding
the topic to the next agenda for discussion.
Mayor Hernandez suggested that the city's new Emergency Operations Director Bob
Wren, provide an emergency management overview at the next meeting.
General Manager Marcantonio offered to provide a briefing on water system
vulnerability at a future meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Lindsey asked for a short presentation on the future of desalination.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11 :17 a.m. to the next Yorba Linda Water District/City
Council Advisory Committee Joint meeting on April 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Yorba
Linda Water District offices.
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