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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
PLANNING-ENGINEERING-OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
May 6, 2010
A meeting of the Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee was called to order by
Director Mills at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office
at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director William R. Mills, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Director Michael J. Beverage, Alternate Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Lee Cory, Operations Manager
Ken Mendum, Ops Superintendent
John DeCriscio, Chief Plant Operator
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Facer and Ms. Warren-Mauser, residents at 5241 and 5251 Highland
Avenue, respectively, were present to express their concerns regarding activities
near their homes, adjacent to the Highland Reservoir site. The discussions
included means to slow down drivers using the privately-owned dirt roadway,
signage, fire hydrants, ownership of the roadway and potential liability, trees,
future work at the site, and the proposed plan with the City for a public-use trail
along the perimeter of the reservoir. The Committee asked that staff schedule a
meeting with Ms. Facer and Ms. Warren-Mauser to further discuss their
concerns, potential remedies and mitigation.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1. Monthly Groundwater Production and Purchased Import Water Report
Mr. DeCriscio reported on water purchases for April 2010, noting that the
District purchased 1,474 AF, which was 10.9% less than the target
conservation goal. He also reported that cumulative District purchases
are 7.3% less than the target goal through 10 months of the fiscal year.
2.2. Monthly Preventative Maintenance Program Report
Mr. Mendum reported on the status of the PM program, noting that the
District is at or exceeding its target goals in all areas except for sewer
pipeline televising. That activity has fallen behind due to equipment
downtime, which is being rectified by the purchase of backup equipment
now on order.
2.3. Monthly Groundwater Producers Meeting Report
Mr. Conklin reported on the April 14 GWP meeting, noting that OCWD
proposes to purchase groundwater recharge from MWDOC's unutilized
MWD import-water allocation for FY 09-10. The proposed purchase will
be up to 26,000 AF of full-service untreated water at an estimated cost of
$14.1 million. OCWD currently has budgeted $12.6 million for this
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purpose. OCWD is unsure how much of the 26,000 AF it can utilize
between now and June 30, 2010, due to limitations in its recharge
capacity. Director Mills asked what the cost of this water is versus other
sources for recharge. Mr. Vecchiarelli indicated that staff will get that
information.
2.4. Status Report on Capital Projects in Progress
Mr. Conklin reported on the status of projects in planning, design and
construction. He noted that the solar power project went into operation
this afternoon, providing part of the power need for the Administration
Building.
2.5. Second Version of Capital Improvement and Replacement Projects
Proposed for FY 2010-2013
Mr. Conklin provided a handout showing the latest revised version of the
Capital Improvement and Replacement Projects for the next three fiscal
years. Projects completed this year and planned for completion next year
are noted, along with new projects being initiated. Mr. Vecchiarelli noted
that this information will be presented in more detail in the budget
document for FY 10-11.
2.6. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Director Mills requested the next
regular meeting of the Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee be
moved up one day to Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 4:00 p.m., if Director
Summerfield is agreeable to this change.
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