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YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT/
CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
December 15, 2015
9:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee Special meeting
convened at 9:03 a.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba
Linda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice President Mike Beverage
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
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ACTION CALENDAR
1 . Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held
on November 17, 2015.
The YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the
November 17, 2015 Joint Advisory meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and
Community Outreach Efforts
General Manager Marc Marcantonio reported on water usage and said that
November's total reduction was at 26%. He added that December was continuing
the downward trend and would also finish below 36% if the trend continued.
3. Review of Yorba Linda Water District Budget
President Ric Collett distributed a copy of the Yorba Linda Water District's FY 2015-
16 First Quarter Budget financials. He said the District is projecting a $3.9 million
deficit at the end of the year and there would be a mid-year budget review and
analysis where it was likely that the year-end projections would change.
A long discussion ensued regarding the budget, the additional steps that the District
is taking to continue to reduce the budget, methods of clarifying misinformation in
the public and expanding transparency.
4. Report on December 7 State Water Resources Control Board Workshop
General Manager Marcantonio spoke about his recent attendance at the State Water
Resources Control Board's Drought Regulation Workshop. He said there were only
3 other General Managers representing Orange County, but the majority were from
the San Diego and Sacramento areas. Different panels made presentations about
proposals to change regulations and allow credits for things such as Climate Equity,
Economic Growth, Groundwater and Recycled Water adjustments. Mr. Marcantonio
was able to spend some time after the hearing with Chair Marcus and the Board
Staff Members and stated that his discussion with them was very helpful.
5. Draft Response Plan for City Ventures Site
Engineering Manager Steve Conklin reported that notice was received from the
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) about a small amount of
contamination at a development within the City. He has been working with City
Staff, the developer and Orange County Water District (OCWD). He said that OCWD
was not concerned as it is a very low level contamination and plans were now in
place for clean-up.
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City Manager Pulone confirmed that staff was also satisfied with the measures being
taken by the developer.
6. Potential Future Agenda Items
General Manager Marcantonio suggested that the Drought Response, Water
Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and Community Outreach Effort item be
included on the next agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
City Manager Pulone adjourned the meeting at 10:20 a.m. to the next Yorba Linda
Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday,
January 19, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
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