HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-25 - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting Agenda PacketAGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
JOINT AGENCY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF YORBA LINDA
Monday, April 25, 2022, 5:30 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/88515252248
Telephone: (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799
Meeting ID: 885 1525 2248
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
January 31, 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.Status of PFAS Water Treatment Plant
7.2.Statewide Drought Conditions
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7.3.Status of Delta Conveyance Project
7.4.Status of Housing Developments (Proposed and In-Progress)
7.5.Overview of Interagency Memorandum of Understanding
7.6.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))
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YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT / CITY COUNCIL
JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
January 31, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Yorba Linda Water District
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
Committee Members
Present:
Haney, Hernandez, Miller, Lindsey
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1. TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION
Was included on the agenda.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting
convened at 4:00 p.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Wayne Miller
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
None.
ITEM NO. 6.1.
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6. ACTION CALENDAR
6.1 Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee meeting
held November 8, 2021.
Moved by Hernandez
Seconded by Lindsey
That the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approve the minutes
of the November 8, 2021 meeting.
AYES (4): Haney, Hernandez, Miller, and Lindsey
CARRIED (4 to 0)
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.1 Status of PFAS Water Treatment Plant
Engineering Manager Rosanne Weston provided an update on the PFAS
Water Treatment plant and stated that as of December the plant is operating
and serving water.
Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) Director Al
Nederhood inquired if there were plans to increase groundwater production
to 75%. Operations Manager John DeCriscio responded that the District is
currently working with Southern California Edison to resolve electrical
issues which will enable YLWD to operate the booster pump station to
increase treatment plant output.
Councilwoman Haney asked about the resolution supporting Federal PFAS
legislation and Public Affairs Manager Alison Martin explained the purpose
of the resolution.
Staff responded to questions from the Committee on the background of the
legislation and the potential impacts to ratepayers.
7.2 Statewide Drought Conditions
Public Affairs Manager Alison Martin spoke about the low amount of rainfall
this year and reviewed the State Water Resources Control Board's
(SWRCB) new emergency drought rules effective January 15 which water
districts are being asked to enforce with no funding from the state.
ITEM NO. 6.1.
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A lengthy discussion ensued among staff and committee members
regarding water rates, imported water, rainfall and ongoing drought
conditions.
MWDOC Director Al Nederhood commented that it is a serious and
complicated issue with a wide range of solutions and problems.
7.3 Status of Housing Developments (Proposed and In-Progress)
Planning Manager Nate Farnsworth gave an update on housing
developments in the city and responded to questions from the Committee.
General Manager of East Lake Village Community Association Susan
Janowicz, spoke about drought conditions and asked the District to forward
any new watering conditions to her and she would distribute to the
Association.
7.4 West Bastanchury MOU
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jamie Lai provided an overview of
the West Bastanchury Road Widening project which includes integrating a
new alignment of an existing water line. Staff is working collaboratively with
the District on this project and the Memorandum of Understanding will
outline the specifics and responsibilities of each agency. Ms. Lai indicated
the project would begin in the spring.
7.5 Future Meeting Date, Agenda Items, Location
Director Lindsey expressed his appreciation for the Committee and
emphasized the strength in working together.
Future meeting dates, agenda items and location were not discussed.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez made a motion, seconded by Director Lindsey, to
adjourn the meeting at 4:47 p.m. Motion carried on a roll call vote.
ITEM NO. 6.1.
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ITEM NO. 7.2.
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:April 25, 2022
TO:Committee Members
FROM:Doug Davert, Assistant General Manager / Interim General
Manager
STAFF CONTACTS:Alison Martin, Public Affairs Manager
SUBJECT:Statewide Drought Conditions
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Bolster Drought Response
A copy of the executive order can be found here.
Following the driest first three months of a year in the state’s recorded history, in March,
Governor Gavin Newsom took steps to drive water conservation at the local level, calling on
the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to CONSIDER the following provisions:
Requiring local water suppliers to move to Level 2 (up to 20%) of their Water Shortage
Contingency Plans, which require actions that will conserve water across all sectors.
Banning irrigation of “non-functional” turf (or grass), such as decorative grass adjacent
to large industrial and commercial buildings. The ban would not include residential
lawns or grass used for recreation, such as school fields, sports fields, and parks.
The SWRCB has until May 25, 2022, to make these considerations. Webinars on proposed
provisions related to this Executive Order will be held on April 21 and April 28, 2022.
In addition to the SWRCB considerations, this Executive Order includes the following
provisions:
Encouraging Californians to use SaveOurWater.com to learn ways to reduce everyday
water use.
Suspends all local prohibitions on hauling water for human consumption, cooking, or
sanitation out of a water basin of origin, or public agency jurisdiction.
Expands State Water Board inspections for illegal diversions and/or waste and
unreasonable use of water.
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Expedites petitions for point of diversion and place of storage to protect fish and wildlife
where drought conditions threaten their health and survival.
Local governments may not approve a permit for a new groundwater well or alteration of
an existing well in a basin with a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (medium- or high-
priority) without first obtaining written verification from the managing Groundwater
Sustainability Agency; and must determine that the groundwater is not likely to interfere
with nearby wells and/or cause subsidence that may damage nearby infrastructure. This
excludes small and domestic wells.
Expedites and reduces permitting requirements for groundwater recharge projects to
support future flood flows.
Requests state agencies to submit proposals for drought mitigation by April 15, 2022,
for inclusion in the Governor’s May Revision budget.
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