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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
March 1, 2010
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.
DIRECTORS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Phil Hawkins, Director Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Damon Micalizzi, PI Specialist
Anthony Manzano, Sr. Project Manager
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT OTHER VISITORS
Richard Bogda Bill Guse Jessica Hanley, MWDOC PA Specialist
Oscar Bugarini Bob Kiley Modesto Llanos
Greg Meyers Cheryl Spencer-Borden Mark Schock
Lindon Baker Carl Boznanski
Gene Scearce Gary Melton
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1. Introduce CAC Members Present
The Advisory Committee attendees and visitors introduced themselves
and shared their background, interests and what they have gotten out of
the experience thus far. Mr. Llanos joined the group for the first time.
1.2. Introduce Visitors
Jessica Hanley of MWDOC also introduced herself to the group.
1.3. Introduce Engineering Department, Planning and Design Section
Mr. Vecchiarelli had Steve Conklin introduce the Planning and Design
Division of his Engineering team. Anthony Manzano gave a PowerPoint
presentation describing the different projects currently under planning and
design. The Committee members interacted with questions and
comments.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1. Presentation Regarding MWDOC Outreach Programs
Jessica Hanley gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the various
public outreach and education programs offered by the Municipal Water
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district of Orange County (MWDOC) and distributed some current
collateral pieces available for partners in the community.
3.2. Appointment to Fill Vacancy on the Board of Directors
Mr. Vecchiarelli introduced Director Phil Hawkins as the newest member
of the Board of Directors and spoke briefly about the appointment process
and the numerous qualified candidates that came from the CAC.
3.3. Talking Points Regarding Recent Rainfall and Existing Drought
Mr. Vecchiarelli reported that in spite of all of the recent rainfall and the
District's successful conservation efforts, it is important that the CAC
continue their efforts to keep the community vigilant that the water
shortage and drought conditions here in California, are far from over.
3.4. Status Report on Conservation Efforts
Mr. Vecchiarelli reported the conservation efforts are at 14% year to date
through the end of January and that the six conservation status signs
throughout the community have remained at this level through December
and January. The update through February had not yet been calculated.
After the meeting, the report was completed and showed February usage
down considerably, causing the conservation efforts to rise to 16% year to
date.
3.5. Future Agenda Items
Mr. Vecchiarelli encouraged the Committee members to continue to
provide feedback through e-mails and/or telephone calls to let us know if
there are other matters or topics they would like to discuss or explore.
4. ADJOURNMENT
4.1. The next regular meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee will be held
March 29, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
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