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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-04 - Public Information-Technology Committee Meeting Agenda Packet 'rb Linda Water District AGENDA YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT PUBLIC INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 4:00 PM 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 COMMITTEE STAFF Director Ric Collett, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Director Michael J. Beverage Pat Grady, Assistant General Manager Cindy Botts, Management Analyst 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual wishing to address the committee is requested to identify themselves and state the matter on which they wish to comment. If the matter is on this agenda, the committee Chair will recognize the individual for their comment when the item is considered. No action will be taken on matters not listed on this agenda. Comments are limited to matters of public interest and matters within the jurisdiction of the Water District. Comments are limited to five minutes. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS This portion of the agenda is for matters such as technical presentations, drafts of proposed policies, or similar items for which staff is seeking the advice and counsel of the Committee members. This portion of the agenda may also include items for information only. 2.1. August 2009 Bill Insert 2.2. September 2009 Bill Insert 2.3. Request from City of Yorba Linda to Include Bill Insert Regarding Coyotes with September Bills 2.4. Update on the City of Buena Park's Usage of YLWD's Water Conservation Ordinance Trifold 2.5. YLWD Ordinance Permanant Signage 2.6. Water Usage and Conservation for the Month of July 2009 2.7. Upcoming Public Events 2.8. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks 3. ADJOURNMENT 3.1. The next regular meeting of the Public Information-Technology Committee will be held September 1, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Items Distributed to the Committee Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt public records that relate to open session agenda items and are distributed to a majority of the Committee less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection in the lobby of the District's business office located at 1717 E. Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870, during regular business hours. When practical, these public records will also be made available on the District's internet website accessible at http://www.ylwd.com/. Accommodations for the Disabled Any person may make a request for a disability-related modification or accommodation needed for that person to be able to participate in the public meeting by telephoning the Executive Secretary at 714-701-3020, or writing to Yorba Linda Water District, P.O. Box 309, Yorba Linda, CA 92885-0309. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. A telephone number or other contact information should be included so the District staff may discuss appropriate arrangements. Persons requesting a disability-related accommodation should make the request with adequate time before the meeting for the District to provide the requested accommodation. ITEM NO. 2.1 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: August 4, 2009 Budgeted: Yes Total Budget: $21,600 To: Public Information-Technology Cost Estimate: $1,800 Committee Funding Source: Water Operating Fund From: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Account No: 1-2020-0580-05 Manager Presented By: Cindy Botts, Management Dept: Administration Analyst Reviewed by Legal: N/A Prepared By: Cindy Botts, Management CEQA Compliance: N/A Analyst Subject: August 2009 Bill Insert SUMMARY: The draft bill insert for August 2009 billing is currently being finalized and the completed draft will be emailed to each Committee member on Monday, August 3, 2009. This bill insert will run from August 17, 2009 through all four billing cycles, until September 18, 2009 and will highlight the conservation progress the District has made during the month of July 2009. ITEM NO. 2.2 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: August 4, 2009 Budgeted: N/A Total Budget: $21,600 To: Public Information-Technology Cost Estimate: $1,800 Committee Funding Source: Water Operating Fund From: Pat Grady, Asst. General Account No: 1-2020-0580-05 Manager Presented By: Cindy Botts, Management Dept: Administration Analyst Reviewed by Legal: N/A Prepared By: Cindy Botts, Management CEQA Compliance: N/A Analyst Subject: September 2009 Bill Insert SUMMARY: The draft bill insert for September 2009 is currently being finalized and a completed draft version will be emailed to the Committee on Monday, August 3, 2009 for thier review prior to the Committee meeting. This bill insert is intended to run from September 8, 2009 through all four billing cycles, until September 30, 2009. For the first two weeks of September, this bill insert will run concurrently with the August 2009 bill insert. Unlike the August bill insert, which will be focused on an update on how much the District has conserved in the month of July, the September bill insert will focus on the upcoming availability of online bill pay. ITEM NO. 2.3 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: August 4, 2009 Budgeted: N/A To: Public Information-Technology Committee Funding Source: N/A From: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Presented By: Cindy Botts, Management Dept: Administration Analyst Reviewed by Legal: N/A Prepared By: Cindy Botts, Management CEQA Compliance: N/A Analyst Subject: Request from City of Yorba Linda to Include Bill Insert Regarding Coyotes with September Bills SUMMARY: The City of Yorba Linda Department of Parks and Recreation has requested that an informational sheet on Urban and Suburban Coyotes be included as a bill insert in our water bills. They have agreed to pay the insertion fee and it is anticipated that the bill insert will run from September 7, 2009 through all four billing cycles, until September 28, 2009. ATTACHMENTS: _esciIption: Type: City of YL- Coyote Bill Insert.pdf amity of YL Sept Bill Insert Backup Material Urban and Suburban Pups are cared for by both parents and can eat meat and move about well by the time they are a Coyotes month old. Because food requirements increase y l dramatically during pup rearing, this is a period when conflicts between humans and urban coyotes are common. By 6 months of age, pups have permanent The Urban Coyote teeth and are nearly fully grown. About this time, Historically, coyotes were most commonly found mother coyotes train their offspring to search for food on the Great Plains of North America. Their range so it is not unusual to observe a family group now extends from Central America to the Arctic. traveling through parks and golf courses. If food is Except for Hawaii, coyotes live in all of the United deliberately or inadvertently provided by people, the States, Canada, and Mexico. In spite of being hunted youngsters quickly learn not to fear humans and will and trapped for more than 200 years, more coyotes develop a dependency on easy food sources. exist today than when the U.S. Constitution was After this training period, usually in October and signed. November, most young disperse and find their own Hardly any animal in America is more adaptable breeding territory, but one or two pups may stay with to changing conditions than the coyote. Coyotes can the parents and become part of the family group. live just about anywhere. They are found in deserts, Although coyotes tend to travel and hunt singly or in swamps, tundra, grasslands, brush, and dense pairs, they may form groups as population densities forests, from below sea level to high mountains. They increase or where food is abundant such as in have also learned to live in suburbs and cities like urbanized areas. Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, and Denver. One of the keys to the coyote's success is its diet. A true scavenger, the coyote will eat just about - anything. Identified as a killer of sheep, poultry and deer, the coyote will also eat snakes and foxes, doughnuts and sandwiches, rodents and rabbits, fruits and vegetables, birds, frogs, grass and grasshoppers, pet cats and cat food, pet dogs and ey dog food, carrion, and just plain garbage. Coyotes are active mainly during the nighttime, but they can be moving at any time during the day. + M ` r Most sightings of coyotes occur during the hours close to sunrise and sunset., Adult coyotes weigh between 20 and 45 pounds. Females are generally smaller than males and western coyotes are generally smaller than eastern In areas where they are hunted or trapped, coyotes. coyotes are extremely wary of human beings. Coyotes look like small collie dogs. They have However, in urban areas where they are less likely to erect pointed ears, slender muzzle, and a bushy tail. be harmed and more likely to associate people with Most coyotes are brownish gray in color with a light an easy and dependable source for food, they can gray to cream-colored belly. However, a coyote's become very bold. They will come up to the door of color varies and may be somewhat darker or lighter a house if food is regularly present. Coyotes have depending upon the geographic region and the time learned that small dogs and cats are easy prey. of year. Most coyotes have dark or black hairs over Newspapers across the country have carried stories their back and tail. of coyotes harassing leashed dogs on walks with A high reproductive rate and rapid growth of off- their owners in and near parks and golf courses spring aid in the coyote's success. Coyotes breed in within city limits. February and March and pups are born about 60 Calls to Wildlife Services (WS), a part of the U.S. days later. An average coyote litter contains four or Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health five pups. Pups are born in dens. In urban environ- Inspection Service, for help or information involving ments, dens can be in storm drains, under storage urban coyotes often pertain to the animals attacking sheds, in holes dug in vacant lots, parks, or golf pets, eating garbage, or simply coming uncomfortably courses, or any other dark, dry place. close to houses or people on foot. If you enjoy seeing coyotes and want a closer These steps may decrease the frequency of look at them, use binoculars. Don't ever put food out coyote sightings in your area if practiced continuously. to lure them closer. Nearly all wild animal bites occur However, coyotes are adaptable to change and are when people attempt to feed them or to treat them like quick to learn new ways of survival. Occasional domestic animals. Enjoy watching wild animals, but sightings most likely will continue. By making life for don't lead them into temptation. Animals that lose coyotes in your neighborhood more difficult, you will their natural fear of humans are more likely to pose a increase the likelihood that they will go somewhere danger to humans and the Iifespan of such an animal else. is shortened. Remember, all wild animals are unpre- dictable and caution is the watchword when they are Suburban/Semi-rural around. "Hobby farms" and "ranchettes" are more common Here are some steps you can take to reduce the today than ever before. Many Americans are enjoying chance of human-coyote conflicts: a return to the rural lifestyle, living on a few acres and • Do not feed coyotes! keeping poultry, horses, and other livestock. Many of • Eliminate sources of water, particularly in dry these new "farmers" and "ranchers" are shocked to climates. discover that coyotes kill and eat pets, poultry, and • Bird feeders should be positioned so that coyotes stock. can't get the feed. Coyotes are attracted by bread, WS suggests (and offers technical assistance for) table scraps, and even seed. They may also be the following nonlethal methods to reduce damage attracted by birds and rodents that come to the done by coyotes: feeders. Use net-wire or electric fencing to keep coyotes • Do not discard edible garbage where coyotes can away from livestock. get to it. Shorten the length of calving or lambing • Secure garbage containers and eliminate garbage seasons. odors. Confine livestock in a coyote-proof corral at night • Feed pets indoors whenever possible. Pick up when coyotes are most likely to attack livestock. any leftovers if feeding outdoors. Store pet and live- Use lights above corrals. stock feed where it is inaccessible to wildlife. Remove dead livestock so coyotes won't be • Trim and clean, near ground level, any shrubbery attracted to scavenge. that provides hiding cover for coyotes or prey. Remove habitats that provide homes to natural • Fencing your yard could deter coyotes. The fence prey of coyotes, like rabbits, from lambing and calving should be at least 6 feet high with the bottom areas. extending at least 6 inches below ground level for best Use strobe lights and sirens to scare coyotes results. away. • Don't leave small children unattended outside if Use guard animals, such as dogs, donkeys, and coyotes have been frequenting the area. llamas, to protect livestock. • Don't allow pets to run free. Keep them safely confined and provide secure nighttime housing for Additional Information them. Walk your dog on a leash and accompany your For more information about this and other WS pet outside, especially at night. Provide secure programs or to find out how to request assistance shelters for poultry, rabbits, and other vulnerable from your WS State office, contact the WS animals. Operational Support Staff at (301)734-7921, or visit • Discourage coyotes from frequenting your area. If our Web site at www.aphis.usda.gov/ws. you start seeing coyotes around your home or Also, information on coyote research is available property, chase them away by shouting, making loud from the National Wildlife Research Center's Web site noises or throwing rocks. at www.aphis.usda.gov/ws/nwrc. 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Product names are mentioned solely to report factually on available data and to provide specific informa- tion. United States Department of Agriculture • Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service • Safeguarding American Agriculture ITEM NO. 2.4 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: August 4, 2009 Budgeted: N/A To: Public Information-Technology Committee Funding Source: N/A From: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Presented By: Cindy Botts, Management Dept: Administration Analyst Reviewed by Legal: N/A Prepared By: Cindy Botts, Management CEQA Compliance: N/A Analyst Subject: Update on the City of Buena Park's Usage of YLWD's Water Conservation Ordinance Trifold SUMMARY: Staff will update the Committee on the City of Buena Park's Water Conservation Ordinance Trifold. ITEM NO. 2.5 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: August 4, 2009 Budgeted: Yes Total Budget: $1,650 To: Public Information-Technology Cost Estimate: $3,272 Committee Funding Source: Water Operating Fund From: Ken Vecchiarelli, General Account No: 1-2020-0580-05 Manager Presented By: Cindy Botts, Management Dept: Administration Analyst Reviewed by Legal: N/A Prepared By: Cindy Botts, Management CEQA Compliance: N/A Analyst Subject: YLWD Ordinance Permanant Signage ,,,,,,,,mmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm SUMMARY: At the April 7, 2009 meeting, the Committee suggested the need for permanent signs in the community detailing the progress of the District's conservation effort. During successive meetings, it was decided that six signs, rather than the anticipated three, would be necessary. DISCUSSION: The conservation ordinance permanent signage is being created by Instant Sign Center. Attached is the final version of the permanent signage, which was based on the Committee's prior suggestions. In the essence of time, the decision was made to proceed with the creation of the signs, which is 8- 10 working days and are anticipated to be completed by the first week of August. Installation is anticipated to be an additional five working days. The estimated costs of the signs are in excess of double the budgeted amount. This is due to the Committee's decision on June 2, 2009 to create six, rather than three signs, at nearly double the size. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance- Perm Signs FINAL.pdf LWD Permanant Signs- Final Backup Material 6- 7211 x48".063 Alum (Digitally Printed) With a movable Arrow a 12 Yorba Linda Water District 1o°io GOAL 5% We Are] Here0% Water Conserved