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Home My WebLink About2022-08-08 - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting Agenda Packet AGENDA YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT YLWD/CITY OF YORBA LINDA JOINT AGENCY COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, August 8, 2022, 4:00 PM 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS Due to the continuing state of emergency declared by the California Governor related to preventing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(e), this meeting will be facilitated in a hybrid format. As such, Directors and members of the public may choose to participate in person or by video/teleconference. Information for accessing this meeting by telephone or internet-based service is provided below. For questions regarding participation, please call the Board Secretary at (714) 701-3020. Computer/Mobile Device: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89053102026 Telephone: (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 Meeting ID: 890 5310 2026 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL Water District: J. Wayne Miller, PhD, President, and Tom Lindsey, Director City Council: Beth Haney, Councilwoman, and Gene Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual wishing to address the Board (or Committee) is requested to identify themselves and state the matter on which they wish to comment. If the matter is on the agenda, the Chair will recognize the individual for their comment when the item is considered. No action will be taken on matters not listed on the agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes and must be related to matters of public interest within the jurisdiction of the Water District. (GC 54954.3) 6. ACTION CALENDAR This portion of the agenda is for items where staff presentations and Board (or Committee) discussions are needed prior to formal action. 6.1. Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting held April 25, 2022 Recommendation: That the Committee approve the minutes as presented. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS This portion of the agenda is for matters that cannot reasonably be expected to be concluded by action of the Board (or Committee) at the meeting, such as technical presentations, drafts of proposed policies, or similar items for which staff is seeking advice and counsel. Time permitting, it is generally in the District’s interest to discuss these more complex matters at one meeting and consider formal action at another meeting. This portion of the agenda may also include items for information only. 7.1. Statewide Drought Conditions 7.2. Status of Delta Conveyance Project Page 1 of 6 7.3. Status of Housing Developments (Proposed and In-Progress) 7.4. Future Meeting Date, Agenda Items, and Location 8. ADJOURNMENT 8.1. The date and time of the next YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee meeting is yet to be determined. Items Distributed to the Board Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting Non-exempt materials related to open session agenda items that are distributed to a majority of the Board of Directors (or Committee Members) less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection in the lobby of the District’s Administrative building located at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 during regular business hours. When practical, these materials will also be posted on the District’s website at https://ylwd.com/. (GC 54957.5) Accommodations for the Disabled Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, required for participation in the above posted meeting should be directed to the Board Secretary at (714) 701-3020 at least 24 hours in advance. (GC 54954.2(a)) Page 2 of 6 1 YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT / CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 25, 2022, 5:30 p.m. Yorba Linda Water District 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 Committee Members Present:Haney, Hernandez, Miller, Lindsey _____________________________________________________________________ 1. PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS Was included on the agenda. 2. CALL TO ORDER The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting convened at 5:35 p.m. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Interim General Manager Doug Davert 4. ROLL CALL Committee Members City Council: Gene Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem and Beth Haney, Councilwoman Water District: J. Wayne Miller, President and Tom Lindsey, Director 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS David Ramocinski, stated that he and his neighbors are opposed to the vacation of a portion of Hidden Glen Lane because of fire and security concerns. He said Page 3 of 6 2 that the City and Water District do not have updated plans from the property owners and stated the project should be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Leyda Bequer, said that her opposition of the vacation of a portion of Hidden Glen Lane is due to safety concerns and said she is not in favor of a private street. Mark Schock, spoke regarding the proposed vacation of a portion of Hidden Glen Lane and said that plans submitted up until now are based on a private street. He suggested the City query the neighbors to determine whether or not the plan is feasible. John Koeller, commented that he reviewed the City’s Housing Plan, and found no reference to water conservation which is a serious statewide issue. Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) Director Al Nederhood, spoke on Senate Bill 1157 (Hertzberg), of which a critical element is water consumption usage standards. He said the Bill would have long term negative ramifications and encouraged residents to express their opposition to their assembly members. 6. ACTION CALENDAR 6.1 Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held on January 31, 2022. Moved by Hernandez Seconded by Lindsey That the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approve the minutes of the January 31, 2022 meeting. AYES (4): Haney, Hernandez, Miller, and Lindsey CARRIED (4 to 0) 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7.1 Status of PFAS Water Treatment Plant Operations Manager John DeCriscio provided a brief update and said the plant has been operational since December and has a capacity of 19 million gallons per day. Page 4 of 6 3 Interim General Manager Doug Davert announced there would be a dedication of the plant on May 23, 2022 and City Council and staff are invited to attend. 7.2 Statewide Drought Conditions Public Affairs Manager Alison Martin spoke about Governor Newsom's Executive Order to bolster drought response. A draft Ordinance from the State Water Board was submitted for all water districts to enact Level II water shortage contingency plans. Although the Ordinance does not require a 20% reduction in water, it does require that water districts take the actions outlined in the water shortage contingency plan which includes public education on water conservation and efficiencies. The State will receive public comments until the middle of May and the Board will review and vote on May 24th with activation of the restrictions by June 10th. Ms. Martin responded to questions from the Committee on the different levels and what the contingency plan entails. 7.3 Status of Delta Conveyance Project Ms. Martin reported that since Governor Newsom took office, he has halted progress of the twin tunnel project and unveiled his water resiliency portfolio which centers around a downsized single tunnel project. According to the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority, the project remains on schedule with a draft EIR expected to be completed in mid-2022 and the environmental review and preliminary process is projected to be complete in 2024. 7.4 Status of Housing Developments (Proposed and In-Progress) City Manager Mark Pulone provided an overview of housing developments in the City, including Altrudy Senior Apartments which is almost ready for move-in and includes a 48-unit complex with affordable units for seniors of which 10% are dedicated to Veterans. The ETCO Homes project is a 130- unit senior complex, currently at a standstill due to well abandonment issues with the State; Cielo Vista consists of 74-units of single-family homes on the east side of the City, grading has started which will take about a year, followed by construction; Saffron is a 23 home development by Shea Homes which is on Bastanchury Road between Casa Loma and Eureka with model homes currently under construction. Mr. Pulone said the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process is underway and staff will be conducting community outreach in the upcoming months regarding site inventory and potential zone changes. Page 5 of 6 4 In response to President Wayne Miller's question, Mr. Pulone confirmed the Altrudy Senior Apartments is a private-public partnership where the City conveyed the property in exchange for affordable units, as well as the renovation of the historic Trueblood House. 7.5 Overview of Interagency Memorandum of Understanding Mr. Davert said that Director Lindsey requested this item on the agenda since it is the one-year anniversary of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Yorba Linda Water District and the City of Yorba Linda. Director Tom Lindsey stated that although the agencies have been meeting together for a number of years, the formalization of the MOU last year came at a time when there were compelling reasons to work together including a number of joint projects. He read parts of the MOU and stated his appreciation of the excellent staff communication and spirit of cooperation which he hopes will continue to help both agencies in collaborating on mutual projects. Mr. Davert stated that from the Water District staff perspective, the MOU is working quite well and the cooperation between the agencies is of mutual benefit. City Manager Pulone agreed and said that he has gained a better understanding of the Water District and has much respect for staff and the Board. Mayor Pro Tem Gene Hernandez also spoke in appreciation of the collaboration and mutual trust with the Water District. Councilwoman Beth Haney said she was very proud of the relationship that the city has with the Water District. President Wayne Miller agreed with everyone and said the mutual trust between the agencies is the reason for the successful MOU. 7.6 Future Meeting Date, Agenda Items, Location A future meeting date was not determined at this time. 8. ADJOURNMENT Director Lindsey made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez, to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 p.m. Motion carried on a roll call vote. Page 6 of 6