HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-27 - YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Interagency Committee Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH MWDOC AND OCWD
Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 4:00 P.M.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The September 27, 2016 meeting of the Yorba Linda W ater 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 John DeCriscio, Operations Manager
Director Gary Melton Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager
Anthony Manzano, Senior Project Manager
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 New Regulations and Projections
for Local Conservation
Mr. Hunter reported by Executive Order there are several major items:
1. Use water more wisely (i.e. 20 X 2020).
2. Water loss and waste in distribution systems (to be more closely
monitored).
Mr. Hunter also reported that there’s a 23% reduction target with a goal of
19% reduction, and there’s a Water Supply Contingency Plan (related to
the Executive Order). Furthermore, there’s a release of the Draft Report
on the September 28, 2016, and a workshop on November 7, 2016, with
the final report expected to be released on January 10, 2017. There may
also be a 3-year “stress test” and not a 5-year “stress test” as currently set
in the UWMP. Mr. Marcus reported that ACWA has a working group with
their own proposals.
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4.2. MWDOC Member Agencies Drought Response
Mr. Hunter reported there’s a 23% reduction target, down to 19% and an
average of approximately 22%, without much deviation, while the largest
bounce back was in Northern CA, and July did not have much use.
4.3. MWD Water Supply Conditions and Outlook
Director Barbre reported that Diamond Valley is at 62% and filling. The
State Water Project allocation is 60% which is up from last year’s 20%
allocation. The Colorado River Supply is good through this year, but if we
have another dry winter next year could require adjustments.
4.4. MWDOC's OC Water Reliability Investigation
Mr. Hunter reported that different sections of the final report are being
reviewed, and local projects are becoming more important after the 5-year
stress test.
4.5. Condition of OCWD Groundwater Basin and Projections for Basin
Mr. Marcus reported the following:
The RA and BPP have not changed since last meeting.
The groundwater basin is at minus 370 feet overdraft.
SAR is at approximately 60 CFS, compared to 5 to 6 years ago
when it was at approximately 100 CFS.
OCWD has enough money through November to purchase
untreated import water.
OCWD Board approved expansion of the GWRS.
The OCSD/OCWD (GWRS) Agreement to be redone soon.
Approximately 4-years to build GWRS expansion.
Director Collett asked if there’s enough water available for expansion and
Mr. Marcus said yes, and further added that currently there’s 92 to 93
MGD and the expansion target will be 132 MGD, while the new Miraloma
and La Palma Basins will help with (storing) additional capacity.
4.6. IRWD/OCWD Litigation
Mr. Marcus reported that IRWD is seeking a change of venue to move it
out of Orange County which they (IRWD) believe will be likely. Mr. Marcus
also reported that other agencies including Golden State Water and the
City of Anaheim have joined-in (the litigation).
4.7. Huntington Beach Desalination Project
Mr. Marcus reported that the permit was postponed and the Regional
Board Permit will expire soon. Mr. Marcus further added that CEQA must
be completed first and Poseidon is uncertain of their next step moving
forward. Director Yoh mentioned that if Desalination becomes a reality, the
project should include (injection) wells and related infrastructure as part of
the package since its all necessary.
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4.8. California WaterFix Project
Director Barbre reported that we will have to wait and see how this
develops, and there isn’t anything new to report.
4.9. North and South Basin Projects
Mr. Marcus reported one recent development for the North Basin Project
is that Fullerton’s Attorney recently left and they hope her departure will
not change anything. Mr. Marcus also mentioned that they’re awaiting a
settlement demand and their Board approved $3M for RI/FS (Remedial
Investigation/Feasibility Study), to drill new monitoring wells, and they can
apply for Proposition 1 funding (he believes they may receive half of this).
4.10. YLWD Well Projects
Director Collett mentioned that the YLWD Board recently approved the
Well 22 Agreement. Mr. DeCriscio mentioned that the electrical work for
Well 21 Equipping is being completed, and the offsite pipeline work will
start soon. Mr. Manzano mentioned that Well 21 Equipping construction is
anticipated to be complete later this year.
4.11. Future Agenda Items
None.
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 P.M. The next YLWD/MWDOC/OCWD
Interagency Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Tuesday,
November 22, 2016 at 4:00 P.M.
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