HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-26 - YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Interagency Committee Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH MWDOC AND OCWD
Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 4:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The January 26, 2016 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District's Joint Agency
Committee with MWDOC and OCWD was called to order at 4:00 p.m. The
meeting was held in the Admin Conference Room at the District's Administration
Building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia, California 92870.
2. ROLL CALL
YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF
Director Ric Collett Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Director Gary Melton Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Mgr
John DeCriscio, Operations Mgr
MWDOC COMMITTEE MEMBER MWDOC STAFF
Director Brett Barbre Rob Hunter, General Manager
OCWD COMMITTEE MEMBER OCWD STAFF
Director Roger Yoh Mike Markus, General Manager
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.1. State Water Resources Control Board's Drought Response Mandate and
Projection for Greater Conservation
Mr. Marcantonio reported that it appears promising that the SWRCB will
be approving credits to most of the Orange County water providers in the
range of 7%. Mr. Marcus noted that if those credits are approved that all
of the OC water providers will likely be able to meet their conservation
goal. Mr. Marcantonio reported on the letter received on January 25, 2016
from SWRCB Chair Felicia Marcus in support of the efforts of YLWD.
4.2. MWDOC Member Agencies Response to Drought and Turf Replacement
Rebate Program
In discussion, it was noted that with the above-described credits
anticipated from the SWRCB that all MWDOC member agencies will likely
meet their mandated water conservation goals. Regarding the turf
replacement rebate program, Director Barbre commented that MWD
expended $360 million on the program. MWD is now in planning for its
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next 2-year budget, and if it includes any funding for turf removal rebates,
it will be at a much lower rate per square foot and much lower total budget
amount. It was also noted that MWD is sending out 1099 Forms to all
those that received a turf rebate in excess of $600. The State tax code
indicates that rebates are not taxable; the Federal tax code is not clear on
this.
4.3. MWD Water Supply Conditions and Outlook
Director Barbre reported that precipitation and snow levels are slightly
above normal for northern California and for the Rocky Mountains.
However, reservoir water levels remain low and of concern. Rain in
southern California is below average with El Nino rains not yet occurring.
4.4. MWDOC's OC Water Reliability Investigation
Mr. Hunter reported that Phase 1 is nearing completion and that meetings
are occurring for the initiation of Phase 2 work.
4.5. OCWD Groundwater Basin Condition, Basin Production Percentage, and
Replenishment Assessment
Mr. Markus reported that basin overdraft is approximately 400,000 AF and
that total pumping out of the basin is down to 260,000 AF, due to the State
mandated water conservation requirement. From the early January rains,
there remains about 4,000 AF of water behind Prado Dam that is being
released at a rate that allows all the water to be stored in OCWD's basins
and recharged. For FY 2016/17, Mr. Markus indicated that the BPP
(currently 75%) will likely be 72-80% depending on rain in the months
ahead. The RA (currently $322) will possibly be $395-$431/AF, with a
number on the lower end more likely.
4.6. Huntington Beach Desalination Project and Next Steps
Mr. Markus reported that there will be an OCWD Board Workshop on
February 3, 2016 by OCWD staff on the alternatives for the project for use
and distribution. Options being examined include recharge, distribution to
OCWD agencies, and distribution to all MWDOC agencies. He noted that
the project is expected to be considered by the Coastal Commission in
April. A critical issue yet to be determined is if the project will be eligible
for MWD LRP funding.
4.7. Potential Projects for the Water Bond and Outlook for Bay Delta
Conservation Plan
The outlook for the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (i.e., the California Water
Fix) was discussed with the consensus for success looking less than
promising.
4.8. Status of North Basin and South Basin Projects
Mr. Markus indicated that there are no new developments to report.
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4.9. YLWD Well Projects and Proposal for Dual-Use
Mr. Conklin reported that construction of wellhead facilities and the
discharge pipeline for Well 21 is in progress. That project includes the
turnout for OCWD for irrigation use in the area of the recharge basins.
Regarding proposed Well 22, YLWD is completing a boundary survey for
the area for the well and discharge pipeline. That survey data will be used
to prepare the descriptions for the easement areas to be included in the
lease agreement for the project for OCWD Board approval.
4.10. Future Agenda Items
None.
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. The next
YLWD/MWDOC/OCWD Interagency Committee meeting is scheduled to
be held Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
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