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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
PLANNING-ENGINEERING-OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
July 2, 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 Michael J. Beverage, Alternate Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Ken Mendum, Ops Superintendent
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. ACTION CALENDAR
2.1. Award Engineering Services for the Highland Booster Pump Station
Replacement Project
Engineering Manager Conklin described the proposed project, proposals
received and the proposal-review process. Following discussion, the
Committee supported staff's recommendation for award of the engineering
services agreement to MWH in the amount not to exceed $469,593.
2.2. Award of Construction Contract for Lakeview Sewer Lift Station
Rehabilitation Project
Engineering Manager Conklin described the status of the existing sewer
lift station, the need for refurbishment, and the bids received for retrofit.
Following discussion, the Committee supported staff's recommendation
for award of the construction contract to the low-bidder, Schuler
Engineering, in the amount of $132,087.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1. Potential Recycled Water Project
General Manager Vecchiarelli and Engineering Manager Conklin
described the meeting with staff of MWH, the firm selected by the City of
Anaheim to prepare the design plans for a small-scale water recycling
project in the vicinity of Anaheim City Hall. Information was provided on
the treatment process, area to be served with recycled water for
landscape irrigation, project schedule for phased construction, and
estimated cost of construction. Staff also reported to the Committee that
grant funding is available from the State Water Resources Control Board
for recycled water facility planning. Following discussion, the Committee
asked staff to further investigate the potential for a recycled water project
in the district and for grant funding.
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3.2. June Monthly and FY 2008/09 Final Groundwater Production and
Purchased Water Report
General Manager Vecchiarelli provided a FY-year-end report on the
above, and noted that the district met its groundwater production goal and
its obligation for the MWD CUP program.
3.3. Monthly Preventative Maintenance Program Report
Operations Superintendent Mendum reported on the above and noted that
for FY 2008-09, staff met preventative maintenance goals in all areas
except for sewer cleaning. As also discussed in prior PEO meetings, the
goal of cleaning all sewers on an annual basis may be overly ambitious;
accordingly, the goal may be modified to an 18-month cycle depending on
the frequency and results of the sewer video inspection efforts. These
inspection efforts have resulted in additional repairs when breaks and
cracks are discovered. Also discussed was a plan to collect water from
semi-annual dead-end line flushing, rather than discharging to the storm
drain. Staff will investigate options to collect the water for discharge onto
landscaped areas, and report back to the PEO committee.
3.4. Monthly MWDOC Managers Meeting Summary Report
General Manager Vecchiarelli reported on the above, noting that items of
discussion at the meeting included review of the Grand Jury reports and a
review of legislative items.
3.5. Monthly OC Groundwater Producers Meeting Summary Report
Engineering Manager Conklin provided a summary of the above, noting
that OCWD provided a preliminary projection of the Basin Production
Percentage (BPP) for FY 2010-11 at 54-56%, depending on weather
conditions. The Committee discussed the pros and cons of the current
basin management philosophy of decreasing the BPP during successive
years of drought. While providing some protection from worsening
overdraft conditions, this practice may also jeopardize the long range
benefit of receiving recharge water from MWD at discounted prices during
years of surplus.
3.6. Status Report on Proposed Casino Ridge Project, Tract 16488
General Manager Vecchiarelli reported on the status of this project, which
was first proposed by a developer in 2003. There have been recent
meetings with City and District staff at the request of the developer to
pursue approval of the 11-lot development, and the developer has
requested Terms and Conditions for water service. This item will be
discussed with the developer at the August 6 PEO Committee meeting.
3.7. Status Report on Capital Projects in Progress
The Committee acknowledged the report and had no comments.
3.8. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
No items were noted by the Committee.
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee will be held August 6, 2009 at 4:00
p.m.
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