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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
April 6, 2009
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was called to order at 8:05 a.m. The
meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue,
Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Carl Boznanski Maurice Gallarda Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Gary Melton Neil Brine Cindy Botts, Management Analyst
Gene Scearce Oscar Bugarini, Sr.
Gregory Meyers Phil Hawkins OTHER ATTENDEES
Howard Weber Richard Bogda Mark Schock
Janine Eggers Robert Kiley
Lindon Baker William Guse
Marto Naber-Mole
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Water Conservation Quiz
Mr. Vecchiarelli gave out a short water conservation quiz and the results showed
the majority of the Committee were already involved in some type of
conservation effort within their homes.
2. Future Planning Calendar
a. CAC Meeting Schedule
The schedule for the next two meetings was set for April 21, 2009 at 4:00
p.m. and May 4, 2009 at 8:00 a.m.
b. Colorado River Tour
Mr. Vecchiarelli explained the specifics of the tour and asked if anyone
interested would contact Ms. Botts or Ms. Alexander by email.
C. MWD Diamond Valley Tour
Mr. Vecchiarelli explained the specifics of the tour and asked if anyone
interested would contact Ms. Botts or Ms. Alexander by email.
d. Orange County Water Summit
Mr. Vecchiarelli explained the specifics of the Summit and asked if anyone
interested would contact Ms. Botts or Ms. Alexander by email.
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ACTION ITEMS
3. Draft Water Conservation Ordinance and Implementation Plan
Mr. Vecchiarelli and Ms. Botts briefly went over the permanent restrictions and
the differences between the four stages. The following comments were made by
the Committee members:
• The marketing budget for the Ordinance Implementation Plan is too low.
■ Advertising should include "thermometer' signs on major streets within the
City of Yorba Linda.
■ The Ordinance is an excellent "skeleton" for moving forward with
conservation.
Additionally, one Committee member thought YLWD should work with the City to
enforce "point-of-sale" water efficient appliances. Two Committee members
disagreed. There was also disagreement on whether the 15 minute per station
per day allotment in the permanent restrictions was too long. Lastly, the vast
majority of the Committee members felt strongly that the District should impose
tiered rates sooner, rather than later, and possibly, in conjunction with the
Ordinance. Only one Committee member stated that while he endorsed tiered
rates, the District should wait to see how much conservation the Ordinance alone
brings in first.
4. Nominate CAC Officers
Due to the length of the meeting, this action item was placed on the next agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
The Committee adjourned at 10:15 a.m. The next meeting of the Citizens Advisory
Committee will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
TOUR OF DISTRICT FACILITIES (OPTIONAL)
A short tour of the District administration building and operations facilities was then
conducted.
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