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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISRICT
PLANNING-ENGINEERING-OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
June 4, 2009
A meeting of the Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee was called to order by
Director Mills at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office
at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director William R. Mills, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Director Paul R. Armstrong Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Lee Cory, Operations Manager
Ken Mendum, Ops Superintendent
John DeCriscio, Chief Plant Operator
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. John Pierson was present to discuss Item 2.1.
2. ACTION CALENDAR
2.1 Sewer Connection Fee for Mr. John Pierson at 5922 Highland Avenue.
General Manager Vecchiarelli summarized the issue and described the
District's sewer connection fees and means of calculation. Mr. Pierson
presented his understanding of the issue. Following discussion by the
Committee with Mr. Pierson and with staff, the Committee recommended
that the District's fee for connection of 5922 Highland Avenue to the sewer
be $5,155, as previously quoted by staff to Mr. Pierson.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1 Use of Membrane Bioreactor Technology for Landscape Irrigation.
Director Mills described information he found on membrane bioreactor
technology, as an example of a means to locally treat wastewater for
reuse for landscape irrigation. He suggested that the District look into the
potential for a subregional program for wastewater reuse with other local
entities such as the cities of Placentia, Yorba Linda, Fullerton and
Anaheim. The goal would be to use recycled water for irrigation of local
golf courses, parks, school grounds, and landscaped areas. It was noted
that the City of Anaheim is looking at a similar program for irrigation in the
downtown area of the city. In response, Staff will contact Anaheim for
more information on their plan and contact other agencies to discuss the
idea.
3.2. Monthly Groundwater Production and Purchased Water Report.
Chief Plant Operator DeCriscio presented the subject report and
groundwater production information. He reported that the District has
fulfilled its CUP pumping requirement and is currently exceeding the
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groundwater production goal and projecting to finish the year on target
with the BPP.
3.3 Monthly Preventative Maintenance Program Report.
Operations Superintendent Ken Mendum presented the subject report and
status towards goals on maintenance activities. He reported that the
department is hitting its targets except for sewer cleaning. He noted that
there was a greater than expected number of sewer line repairs
addressed last month. Operations Manager Lee Cory noted that the
department may modify its target time period for the cleaning of all
sewers, and will report back next month on this issue.
3.4 Monthly MWDOC Managers Meeting Summary Report.
General Manager Vecchiarelli reported on the MWDOC Managers
meeting that he attended.
3.5 Monthly OC Groundwater Producers Meeting Summary Report.
Engineering Manager Conklin presented the subject report from the May
meeting he attended with Chief Plant Operator John DeCriscio.
3.6 Status Report on Capital Projects in Progress.
Engineering Manager Conklin presented the subject report for project
progress in May. After discussing progress on construction of the
reservoir projects, it was agreed that a tour of construction sites will be
planned for September for the Board, jointly with members of the Citizens
Advisory Committee. The potential for construction of solar power
generation facilities at the District's reservoir sites was also discussed.
Staff reported that new information has been gathered on feasibility, cost
and pay-back, and that this will be brought to the July 2 PEO meeting for
discussion.
3.7 Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks.
Beyond the items noted above, there were no additional items requested
by the Committee.
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee will be held July 2, 2009 at 4:00
p.m.
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