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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-25 - Minutes - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting 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 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. 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 Boa rd 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. 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.