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YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT/
CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
November 17, 2015
9:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee Special meeting
convened at 9:02 a.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba
Linda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
General Manager Marc Marcantonio
ROLL CALL
Committee Members
City Council: Gene Hernandez, Tom Lindsey
Water District: Ric Collett, Mike Beverage
Staff Members: Marc Marcantonio, Mark Pulone
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Eddy Jackson, resident, commented on the Yorba Linda Water District's financial
reports and stated that even though the water rate increase is not yet reflected, the
financials look very positive.
ACTION CALENDAR
1 . Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held
on October 20, 2015.
The YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the
October 20, 2015 meeting.
YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Minutes November 17,2015
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and
Community Outreach Efforts
General Manager Marcantonio reported that Governor Brown had issued an
Executive Order on November 13, 2015, stating that water rationing will likely be
extended through October 31 , 2016.
Mr. Marcantonio also announced that on December 7t", the State Water Resources
Control Board (SWRCB) will hold a public hearing in Sacramento to consider
possible refinements to the Conservation Goals of agencies. He said he would be
attending the hearing and testifying that Yorba Linda should be granted credits for
mandatory irrigation of Urban-Wildland Interface Zones, climate and terrain
considerations. He encouraged residents and groups to send letters to let SWRCB
know that the 36% mandate is crippling to the District.
Eddy Jackson, resident, spoke about having different water allocations depending
on lot size or type of homes such as condominium owners who don't use a lot of
water.
3. Update on Transition to Smart Controllers
Public Works Director/City Engineer Michael Wolfe provided an update on the
transition to Smart Controllers.
Eddy Jackson, resident, said that the plan sounded good in concept but expressed
concerns about possible funding sources. Mr. Jackson spoke about credits for
residents who are using turf.
4. Potential Future Agenda Items
City Manager Pulone stated that the Drought Response, Water
Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts item
should be included on the next agenda.
Vice President Mike Beverage stated that he would like to see the Committee review
the District's budget on a monthly basis.
ADJOURNMENT
City Manager Pulone adjourned the meeting at 10:02a.m. to the next Yorba Linda Water
District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday,
December 16, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Minutes November 17,2015
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