HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-24 - YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Interagency Committee Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH MWDOC AND OCWD
Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 4:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The May 24, 2016 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District Interagency
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
None. 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 on the May 18 action by the SWRCB setting
conservation goals based on a “self-certification” program that allows
regional or local control of conservation goals, based on real-world supply
and demand projections. He described the process and the data needs
from OCWD and MWDOC. Discussion followed regarding the program
and how it will be presented to YLWD customers as well as the customers
throughout Orange County relative to the current drought message.
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4.2. MWDOC Member Agencies Response to Drought and Turf Replacement
Rebate Program
It was reported by Mr. Hunter and Mr. Marcantonio that the combined
MWDOC agencies and YLWD, respectively, continue to meet their
conservation goals. Mr. Hunter noted that MET’s new budget will include
funding for turf replacement at $0.30/sf and a more substantial amount for
irrigation smart-timers.
4.3. MWD Water Supply Conditions and Outlook
Mr. Hunter reported that DWR has set a 60% allocation of SPW for MET,
with the possibility that it could possibly increase to 65%. With this
increased availability of SPW, MET has eliminated its reduced allocation
to member agencies and will provide 100% of demands on its system. In
addition, MET will be providing water to storage including water to
Diamond Valley Reservoir.
4.4. MWDOC's OC Water Reliability Investigation
Mr. Hunter reported that this investigation is undergoing sensitivity
analysis at this time, with a draft report to follow.
4.5. OCWD Groundwater Basin Condition, Basin Production Percentage, and
Replenishment Assessment
Mr. Markus reported that OCWD is maximizing its draw of MET water at
this time at 130 cfs, and plans to continue to do so until December, if
possible. The groundwater basin has recovered somewhat, with the
overdraft at 370,000 AF. For FY2016-17, the RA will be $402/AF and the
BPP will be 75%.
4.6. Huntington Beach Desalination Project and Next Steps
Mr. Markus reported that he anticipates a workshop with his Board on the
project in late June or early July, reviewing alternatives and costs for the
offsite improvements and delivery. He noted that the new date when
Poseidon will present the project to Coastal Commission is September
2016.
4.7. Potential Projects for the Water Bond and Outlook for Bay Delta
Conservation Plan
Mr. Markus reported that OCWD has made application for bond money as
follows: $7M for La Palma Basin Project, $30M for final expansion of
GWRS Project, and $13M for Mid-Basin Injection Project.
4.8. Status of North Basin and South Basin Projects
Mr. Markus reported that for the North Basin Project, OCWD is advertising
for bids for the EW-1 Project, which is a 1200 gpm well and
appurtenances with discharge to the nearby OCSD sewer. The good
news is that this flow will go through OCSD Plant 1 and become supply to
GWRS. No significant progress on the South Basin Project.
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4.9. YLWD Well Projects and Proposal for Dual-Use
Mr. Conklin reported that Well 21 Project will be complete by the end of
2016, which will include a new turnout for OCWD for water for landscape
irrigation along and near La Palma Avenue. Regarding the Well 22
Project, he understands that a first draft of the lease agreement has been
prepared and is being reviewed by OCWD staff before coming to YLWD
for review and ultimately for approval by the two boards.
4.10. Future Agenda Items
None.
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:29 p.m. The next YLWD/MWDOC/OCWD
Interagency Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Tuesday, July 26,
2016 at 4:00 p.m.
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