HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-07 - Minutes - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee MeetingYLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Minutes June 7, 2021
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CITY OF YORBA LINDA
Land of Gracious Living
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT/
CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
June 7, 2021
4:00 p.m.
1.TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION
2.CALL TO ORDER
The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting
convened at 4:02 p.m.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Phil Hawkins
4.ROLL CALL
Committee Members
City Council:Beth Haney, Councilwoman
Gene Hernandez, Councilman
Water District: Phil Hawkins, President
Tom Lindsey, Director
5.PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
6.ACTION CALENDAR
6.1 Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held
on March 1, 2021.
The YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the
March 1, 2021, meeting.
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7.DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.1 Status of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Water Treatment Plant
Engineering Manager Rosanne Weston provided an update on the PFAS Water
Treatment Plant, gave a description of the site, land perimeter and wall
construction and said the project is expected to be substantially complete in mid-
October and final completion is anticipated by mid-December.
Councilwoman Beth Haney inquired about the cost of the plant, the impact on rates
and how the District is notifying the public.
Ms. Weston responded that the cost of the plant is close to $20,000,000 of
which the construction cost portion will be paid by Orange County Water District.
General Manager Brett Barbre said the impact to rates, primarily on the operations
and maintenance side is currently unknown but anticipates it might be close to a
year until the actual cost is known.
Mr. Barbre said the District has been very robust and transparent, sending out
28,000 notices on the rate increase, it’s been posted on social media, enclosed in
water bills, and on their website. Public Affairs Manager Alison Martin added that
besides posting on social media and direct mail notices, staff has been offering
presentations to various groups and agencies, including at the Yorba Linda City
Council meeting, and a courtesy town hall meeting was held where live questions
were answered via Facebook and YouTube.
Upon inquiry from John Koeller, resident, Ms. Weston responded that the facility is
for the exclusive use of the Yorba Linda Water District.
7.2 Acquisition of Real Property and Easements Adjacent to YLWD Little Canyon
Reservoir and Timber Ridge Booster Pump Station
Councilman Gene Hernandez stated that he would be recusing himself from
participating on this item for a potential conflict of interest due to the location of his
property.
General Manager Brett Barbre described the location of the Little Canyon
Reservoir and Timber Ridge Booster Pump station and explained that the District
is hoping to double the size of the Little Canyon Reservoir after making the
necessary property acquisitions. The District is also doing a complete rebuild of
Timber Ridge Booster Pump Station due to changes and increase in fire flow
requirements and are still in negotiations with the property owner.
Josh Schroeder, resident, representing the Preserve Yorba Linda Hills group in
opposition to development of the open space area, expressed his concerns about
tying repairs and improvements of Water District facilities to the controversial
rezoning and destruction of open space. Mr. Schroeder said the projects should
be kept separately.
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Councilwoman Haney asked about the background of the project.
General Manager Barbre replied that Timber Ridge Booster Pump Station is 10
years past its life span, most of the District’s facilities need to be reevaluated as
they prepare for the future, and the Little Canyon Reservoir expansion requires
purchase of private property.
Assistant General Manager Doug Davert explained that the District is still in active
negotiations and hopes to enter into a cooperative agreement with the property
owner.
Community Development Director David Brantley clarified that the maintenance
expansion of the reservoir is not linked to the property owner’s entitlement
application. They are separate issues and whether or not Mr. Hoff were processing
a tentative map and a zone change to build a house on this property, it would not
affect the Water District’s ability to separately and independently negotiate with the
property owner for acquisition of the property.
7.3 Connecting Customers with Septic Tanks to District’s Wastewater Collection
System
Assistant General Manager Davert provided a PowerPoint presentation on the
septic systems conversions and updated the Committee on the existing sanitary
sewer system, the total remaining septic systems in the service area, the remaining
septic parcels, and went over the possible solutions, facts and outlined the options
for conversion from septic to sewer.
John Koeller, resident, thanked the District for the presentation and mentioned that
he owns one of the five homes that will be connecting to YLWD’s sewer in the near
future.
7.4 Status of Housing Developments (Proposed and In-Progress)
City Manager Mark Pulone provided an update on the different developments in
the City including the Altrudy development on Lakeview Avenue near the new
Library which includes 40 units of senior apartments, the ETCO senior project with
177 units, and the Cielo Vista development which includes 75 homes. He briefly
spoke about the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), the
City’s allocation of 2,415 units, and the probability of a Measure B vote to approve
rezoning of those properties once they are identified.
Director Tom Lindsey asked if the process was still open for any property owner
interested in rezoning their property.
City Manager Pulone responded that the City has been proactive in identifying
potential sites in the RHNA process and said that any interested property owner
should contact David Brantley or Nate Farnsworth in the Community Development
Department.
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7.5 Coronavirus Mitigation Efforts, Vaccine Distribution, and Reopening of Community
Facilities
Mr. Barbre said that their headquarters will open on the 14th with mask
requirements and social distancing.
Mr. Pulone stated that City Hall is now open but still encouraging appointments
and requiring masks of public and staff. He said that after the Council Chamber
remodel is complete, he hoped to start in-public council meetings once again and
mentioned that community events were also opening up including the 4th of July
event.
Director Phil Hawkins asked about the July 4th event and Mr. Pulone responded
that the City is having its traditional event at Veterans Park with food, music and
fireworks.
7.6 Pending and Recently Chaptered Water Related Legislation
None
7.7 Statewide Drought Conditions
Mr. Barbre said that because of smart regional planning, including the community
and rate payer’s efforts, he feels confident that the Water District has the ability to
provide water service to the community.
7.8 Future Meeting Date and Agenda Items
The Committee agreed to meet again on Monday, September 13, 2021 at
4:00 p.m.
8.ADJOURNMENT
8.1 Director Phil Hawkins adjourned the meeting at 5:03 p.m. to the next Yorba Linda
Water District/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee meeting on
September 13, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.