HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-16 - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting Agenda PacketAGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
JOINT AGENCY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF YORBA LINDA
Monday, September 16, 2019, 4:00 PM
YL City Council Chambers, 4845 Casa Loma Ave, Yorba Linda CA 92886
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual wishing to address the Board or Committee is requested to identify themselves and state
the matter on which they wish to comment. If the matter is on the agenda, the Chair will recognize the
individual for their comment when the item is considered. No action will be taken on matters not listed
on the agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes and must be related to matters of public interest
within the jurisdiction of the Water District. (GC 54954.3)
5. ACTION CALENDAR
This portion of the agenda is for items where staff presentations and Board discussions are needed
prior to formal Board action.
5.1.Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting
held June 17, 2019
Recommendation: That the Committee approve the minutes as presented.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
This portion of the agenda is for matters that cannot reasonably be expected to be concluded by action
of the Board of Directors at the meeting, such as technical presentations, drafts of proposed policies, or
similar items for which staff is seeking the advice and counsel of the Board of Directors. Time
permitting, it is generally in the District’s interest to discuss these more complex matters at one meeting
and consider formal action at another meeting. This portion of the agenda may also include items for
information only.
6.1. Pending and Recently Chaptered Water Related Legislation
6.2. Strategies for Addressing Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
6.3. Formation of Sewer Assessment/Community Facilities Districts
6.4. Future Meeting Date and Agenda Items
7. ADJOURNMENT
7.1. The date and time of the next YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency
Committee meeting is yet to be determined.
Items Distributed to the Board Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting
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Nonexempt materials related to open session agenda items that are distributed to a majority of the Board or
Committee less than seventytwo (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection in the lobby
of the District’s Administrative building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue, Placentia CA 92870 during regular
business hours. When practical, these materials will also be available on the District’s website
(http://www.ylwd.com/). (GC 54957.5)
Accommodations for the Disabled
Requests for disabilityrelated modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, required for
participation in the above posted meeting should be directed to the Board Secretary at (714) 7013020 at least 24
hours in advance. (GC 54954.2(a))
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ITEM NO. 5.1.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:September 16, 2019
TO:Board of Directors
FROM:Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
STAFF CONTACTS:Annie Alexander, Executive Assistant/Board Secretary
SUBJECT:Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee
Meeting held June 17, 2019
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee approve the minutes as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Meeting Minutes
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YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Minutes June 17, 2019
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CITY OF YORBA LINDA
Land of Gracious Living
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT/
CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING
MINUTES
June 17, 2019
4:00 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER
The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting
convened at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue,
Yorba Linda.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Yorba Linda Assistant City Manager Dave Christian
3.ROLL CALL
Committee Members
City Council: Gene Hernandez, Council Member
Carlos Rodriguez, Council Member
Water District: Brooke Jones, President
Phil Hawkins, Vice President
Staff Members: Marc Marcantonio, General Manager YL Water District
Dave Christian, Assistant City Manager City of Yorba
Linda
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Christy Parker, resident, spoke about the City’s landscape requirements for lawn
vegetation and said the City’s standard is vague, outdated and arbitrary. Given the
recurrent drought and unpredicted harshness of state regulations, she suggested
that the City and the Water District allow and even encourage residents to use a
significant amount of materials like decorative rocks that do not require watering.
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YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Minutes June 17, 2019
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Ms. Parker recommended the City Code be revised to allow up to 75% of the
landscape area to consist of material like decorative rocks.
Councilman Gene Hernandez directed Ms. Parker to speak with Interim Public
Works Director/City Engineer Thom Coughran.
5.ACTION CALENDAR
5.1 Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held
on March 18, 2019.
The YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approved the minutes of
the March 18, 2019 meeting.
General Manager Marc Marcantonio presented two videos on a new "fire
hydrant" for water-dropping helicopters. Set on a 1,700-gallon metal water
tank, the Remotely Activated Snorkel Site (RASS) uses robot-controlled
valves to tap into an area's municipal water system, allowing quick access
for snorkel helicopters that otherwise would have to spend valuable minutes
flying to a reservoir or other water source. The new technology, currently
being field tested in Anaheim Hills, is the first of its kind in the country. Mr.
Marcantonio said the cost is approximately $48,000 and that the Water
District, working with the Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County
Sheriff’s Department, would soon be installing one.
6.DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1 Pending and Recently Chaptered Water Related Legislation
Director of Public Affairs Pasquale Talarico, provided a brief update on SB
200 and thanked the City for their support and attendance at the ribbon
cutting ceremony for the new Fairmont Booster Pump Station and
rededication of the Fairmont Reservoir.
General Manager Marcantonio, provided a handout to the Committee
regarding PFAS compounds. He said that the Yorba Linda Water District’s
bottom line and message is public health and safety is the Water District’s
most important job. He assured everyone that all of the Water District’s
delivered water meets or exceeds all federal and state standards for safety
and quality.
6.2 State’s Long-term Framework for Indoor/Outdoor Water Use Efficiency
No updates were available.
Councilman Carlos Rodriguez asked the Water District to please keep the
Committee updated on any news regarding the South Coast Air Quality
Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rule 1403,
Asbestos Emissions from Demolition/Renovation Activities.
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YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Minutes June 17, 2019
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Upon request of Councilman Rodriguez, Assistant General Manager Brett
Barbre, gave a brief overview of the CA Water Fix project’s current status.
He said that the cost impact to the Water District would depend on the size
and cost of the final project.
A brief discussion ensued among Committee members and staff regarding
the possible cost implications to the Water District and residents for the CA
Water Fix.
Greg Schultz, resident, asked why Governor Newsom favored the one
tunnel approach.
Mr. Barbre responded that the decision was mostly politically driven.
6.3 Future Meeting Date and Agenda Items
The Committee agreed to meet again on Monday, September 16th at
4:00 p.m. No additional items for the next Agenda were discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Assistant City Manager Dave Christian adjourned the meeting at 4:53 p.m. to the
next Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting on
Monday, September 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
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