HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-03 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
August 3, 2009
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was called to order at 8:30 a.m. The
meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at 1717 E Miraloma Ave,
Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Gary Melton Lindon Baker Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Gene Scearce Oscar Bugarini, Sr. Pat Grady, Asst. General Manager
Gregory Meyers Richard Bogda Cindy Botts, Management Analyst
Howard Weber Robert Kiley Steve Conklin, Engineering Mgr.
Ruben Maldonado, WQ Technician
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.0.5. Lead and Copper Sampling
Water Quality Technician Ruben Maldonado, presented information to the
Committee regarding the District's water quality sampling program,
including the triennial lead and copper sampling requirements. Mr.
Maldonado extended an invitation to the Committee members, and on to
their friends and families that live in the District, to participate in this
program if they meet the qualifications presented. Mr. Vecchiarelli
explained the District's regular water quality sampling program throughout
this discussion. Ruben and Mr. Conklin left the meeting after collecting
the sign up sheet that was passed around for the members to sign if they
are interested in participating.
2.1. Water Rate Increase
Mr. Vecchiarelli gave a PowerPoint presentation on the water rate
increase and explained how staff established both the financial drivers and
the range of units within each tier. He also invited the committee to attend
the water rate hearing and voice to the Board of Directors if they support
the rate increase and if so, which of the rate structures they support and
why.
2.2. Sewer Rate Increase
Mr. Vecchiarelli explained to the Committee that the District was not
looking to raise sewer rates this year.
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2.3. Water Conservation Ordinance Progress Report
Mr. Vecchiarelli informed the Committee of the District's conservation
results achieved in July and the District's continuing communication efforts
to the community. Mrs. Botts explained how the first month of the
ordinance went, including the number of courtesy notices that were sent
out and for which violations.
2.4. OC Grand Jury Reports
Mr. Vecchiarelli postponed the Grand Jury Report discussion until the next
meeting.
2.5. OC Ground Water Replenishment System Tour-August 7, 2009 10:00 a.m.
Mrs. Botts reminded the Committee members that the tour would take
place on Friday and asked for confirmation on attendees by email.
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. The next regular meeting of the
Citizens Advisory Committee will be held August 24, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
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