HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-09 - YLWD-City of Placentia-GSWC Interagency Committee Meeting Minutes (DRAFT) MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF PLACENTIA AND GSWC
Tuesday, August 9, 2016, 4:00 p.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The August 9, 2016 YLWD/City of Placentia/GSWC Interagency Committee
Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Training
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
Ric Collett, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Bob Kiley, Director Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager
CITY OF PLACENTIA MEMBERS CITY OF PLACENTIA STAFF
Jeremy Yamaguchi, Mayor Luis Estevez, Public Works Manager
Craig Green, Mayor Pro Tem
GSWC COMMITTEE MEMBERS OTHER ATTENDEES
Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Brett Barbre, Director, MWDSC/MWDOC
Del Webb, Superintendent Ben Parker, Resident
Julia Schultz, Resident
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Ben Parker, resident, asked if there are any questions or concerns regarding
the proposed Anaheim Sustainability Center to be located on Lakeview Avenue
in Anaheim bordering Placentia and Yorba Linda. Director Collett provided a
brief summary of the project. It was acknowledged that the project is to be
located outside of Placentia and YLWD's respective jurisdictions. There were no
additional questions or comments regarding this matter.
4. ACTION CALENDAR
4.1. Minutes of the YLWD/City of Placentia/Golden State Water Company
Interagency Committee Meeting held May 9, 2016
The minutes for this meeting were approved as presented.
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5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1. YLWD Drought Response, Water Conservation/Administrative Penalty
Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts
Mr. Marcantonio reported that the water conservation goal set by the State
Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) for YLWD was originally 36%
and was later reduced to 28%. More recently, with the improved water
conditions in northern California, the SWRCB asked each water agency to
evaluate and certify its water sufficiency for the next three years. Mr.
Marcantonio indicated that YLWD, after confirming water availability from
MWDOC and OCWD, certified a 0% conservation goal and a 10%
voluntary conservation goal for the District, which was consistent with that
of other water retailers in Orange County. He also noted that through
June, YLWD has achieved a cumulative 35% water conservation level
compared to 2013, and is tracking at 27% conservation level for July.
5.2. GSWC Drought Response, Water Conservation Statute, Rule 14.1,
Schedule 14.1 and Community Outreach Efforts
Mr. Vecchiarelli reported that GSWC had an original SWRCB-mandated
conservation goal of 24% which was later reduced to 17%. As with
YLWD, GSWC certified a 0% conservation goal and is asking customers
for a continuing 17% conservation goal on a voluntary basis.
5.3. City of Placentia Drought Response
Mayor Yamaguchi reported that Placentia is achieving its water
conservation goals. The City is proceeding with replacing turf with new,
drought-tolerant landscaping in medians, near City Hall and in other areas.
Work is being accomplished utilizing City staff.
5.4. State Water Supply Conditions and MWD Allocation
Director Barbre reported that in northern California, water reservoirs are
near full and will be discharging to protect endangered fish. MWDSC is
receiving a greater allocation of State Project Water and is using it to
increase storage in southern California reservoirs by 300,000 to 400,000
Acre Feet (AF). Conditions on the Colorado River continue to be of
concern, with Lake Meade low to the point that it may be in a formal
"shortage" condition next year should the drought continue. Hearings
continue in Sacramento on the proposed "Water Fix" tunnels project. A
decision is anticipated by the end of 2016.
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5.5. OCWD Groundwater Replenishment Rates and Basin Production
Percentage for FY 2016/17
Mr. Conklin reported that the Replenishment Assessment is $402/AF and
the Basin Production Percentage is 75% for FY 2016/17. The
groundwater basin is at approximately 380,000 AF overdraft. OCWD is
moving forward with the last phase of expansion of the Groundwater
Replenishment System Project, which will increase its production to
approximately 130,000 AF per year. OCWD continues to investigate the
feasibility of its participation in the Poseidon Ocean Desalination Project.
5.6. Status of GSWC Capital Projects
Mr. Vecchiarelli reported that GSWC completed construction of its Wilson
Well Project but has not been able to bring it on line for production due to
entrained air or other gas in the water. Staff is investigating the problem
and potential solutions. GSWC is beginning construction of a new pipeline
on South Main Street in Placentia which should be complete in 2-3
months. As part of its long-term Capital Improvement Plan, GWSC is
looking to replace or refurbish the Golden Avenue Reservoir and the
College Reservoir. Mr. Vecchiarelli also noted that GSWC had recently
completed an update to its Urban Water Management Plan.
5.7. Schedule Date and Time for Next Meeting
The next YLWD/City of Placentia/GSWC Interagency Committee meeting
will be in approximately two months on a date yet to be determined.
5.8. Future Agenda Items
None.
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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