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AGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
JOINT AGENCY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF YORBA LINDA
Monday, May 20, 2024, 11:00 AM
Yorba Linda City Hall - 4845 Casa Loma Ave, Yorba Linda CA 92886
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Water District: Trudi DesRoches, President, and Tom Lindsey, Vice President
City Council: Janice Lim, Council Member, and Carlos Rodriguez, Council Member
4. 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)
5. ACTION CALENDAR
This portion of the agenda is for items where staff presentations and Board (or Committee) discussions
are needed prior to formal action.
5.1. Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting held
November 6, 2023
Recommendation: That the Committee approve the minutes as presented.
6. 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.
6.1. Status of Green Crest Drive Erosion Mitigation Project
6.2. Coordination on Other Projects
6.3. Aligning Permitting Processes
6.4. Outreach for Yorba Linda Community Events
6.5. Future Meeting Date, Agenda Items, and Location
7. ADJOURNMENT
7.1. The date and time of the next 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)
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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
November 6, 2023, 11:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
4845 Casa Loma Avenue
Committee Members
Present:
Hernandez, Lim, DesRoches, Lindsey
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting
convened at 11:00 a.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gene Hernandez
3. ROLL CALL
Committee Members:
City Council: Gene Hernandez, Mayor, and Janice Lim, Councilwoman
Water District: Trudi DesRoches, Vice President and Tom Lindsey, Director
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. ACTION CALENDAR
5.1 Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held
on May 1, 2023.
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That the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approve the
Minutes of the May 1, 2023 meeting.
Moved by Hernandez
Seconded by Lindsey
AYES (4): Hernandez, Lim, DesRoches, and Lindsey
CARRIED (4 to 0)
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1 Statewide Water Supply Conditions and State Conservation Framework /
Urban Water Use Objective Calculation
Public Affairs Officer, Joanna Gonzales provided a PowerPoint presentation
on the statewide water supply conditions. She presented a graph showing
the current conditions of the major water supply reservoirs which are in very
healthy positions with the record rainfall received last year and this past
summer's tropical rainfall. The water year began October 1st and the two
major water reservoirs they monitor, Lake Oroville and San Luis Reservoir,
are well above historical average.
Ms. Gonzales also went over the State Conservation framework and said
that the Water District, along with other Orange County water suppliers,
have been very involved in and concerned about the State Water Board
proposed regulations to implement the "Making Water Conservation a
California Way of Life" statute. The new regulations, meant to achieve long
term water use efficiency as currently proposed will directly affect each
Orange County city and water district with the majority of cities required to
share an estimated compliance cost of $65,000,000 annually. The Water
District and many Orange County water suppliers opposed the regulations
during public comment period, by writing letters of opposition and speaking
out at State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) public workshop
meetings and signing two aqua-led coalition letters opposing legislation.
She went over the three components of the regulations and discussed next
steps including annual reporting for agencies to begin on January 1, 2024
and said that revised regulations are expected in Spring of 2024, with the
SWRCB adopting final regulations in the summer of 2024.
A lengthy discussion ensued among committee members and staff
regarding enforcement of regulations, compliance efforts, educating
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residents with workshops, newsletters, bill inserts, updates at Council
meetings, and the timeline of the proposed regulations.
6.2 YLWD and City of Yorba Linda Individual Agency Projects
Engineering Manager Rosanne Weston provided a PowerPoint
presentation on the Yorba Linda Water District Capital Improvement
Projects. The Hidden Hills Booster Pump Station Project includes
improvements to the existing booster pump station including a new booster
pump, back-up emergency generator and site work. It is scheduled to be
completed mid-December 2023. The Timber Ridge Booster Pump Station
is being replaced with a new booster pump station at the same location, and
will provide additional pumping capacity and a back-up emergency
generator. The project is scheduled to be completed by July 2024. The
Imperial Highway Waterline Improvements Project is approximately 5,600
linear feet (LF) of existing 14", 16" and 18" water transmission lines which
will be lined with a polyethylene pipe, the project is scheduled to be
completed by the end of December 2023. The Camino De Bryant Waterline
Replacement Project Phase I includes approximately 2,315 LF of Ductile
Iron Pipeline in high-pressure areas that have a history of leaks and is
scheduled to be advertised for bid in mid-November and be completed by
May 2024. The Main Street Sewer Replacement Project includes
replacement of 465 LF of 6-inch sewer with 8-inch sewer line. The project
is scheduled to be bid in November 2023 and completed in summer 2024.
The Sewer System Rehabilitation and Replacement Project includes
approximately 6,650 linear feet of sewer mains and 11 manholes to be lined,
the project is part of the District's continuing Rehabilitation and
Replacement Program to replace aging infrastructure. It is scheduled to be
awarded November 21, 2023 and completed in summer 2024.
Operations Manager John DeCriscio responded to an inquiry from Mayor
Hernandez and stated that there are 21 different zones in the District with
six major subzones. He said that the Hidden Hills Booster Pump station
covers approximately 200 homes at the top of Hidden Hills.
Deputy Director of Public Works Rick Yee provided an update on City
projects including the recently completed Annual Pavement Maintenance
Project. He said the largest construction update is the Bastanchury Road
Widening Project, between Casa Loma and Eureka Avenue which will add
a second through lane in each direction, along with traffic signals and
adjusting the vertical line of sight on the roadway. The project is halfway
complete and expected to be finished in late spring or early summer. The
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Lakeview Avenue Widening Project which will add a second through lane in
each direction, will be going to bid in spring.
6.3 YLWD Public Outreach Activities
Public Affairs Officer Gonzales, shared a PowerPoint slide of Water District
public outreach activities with the City's annual events including the Yorba
Linda First Responder's Breakfast, the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, 4th of July
Spectacular, Taste of Yorba Linda, National Night Out and the Yorba Linda
State of the City. She emphasized the importance of these events in
engaging with residents. Ms. Gonzales spoke about future potential
partnering opportunities such as the Well 22 Dedication in December and
the dedications for Hidden Hills and Timber Ridge Booster Pump Stations,
Infrastructure Tours, the Water District Spring Open House, PYLUSD
School Presentations and Tours, and Career Fairs at local high schools.
She also said the Water District would like to participate in community
Holiday drives with the City.
Mayor Hernandez mentioned some big events that occur in the City but are
not city-sponsored including St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church's
Octoberfest, the Yorba Linda Woman's Club Craft Fairs and the numerous
annual events by the Islamic Center of Yorba Linda. City Manager Pulone
said the City partners with Yorba Linda Families Forward to donate toys to
needy families. Councilwoman Lim said she recently met with about 80 of
North Orange County's largest churches and will forward information to staff
about their events. She said that the Friends Church recently held their
Family Fun Fest with about 8,000 to 10,000 people in attendance, which
would also be a good future opportunity.
6.4 Future Meeting Date, Agenda Items, and Location
A future meeting date was not determined at this time.
7. ADJOURNMENT
City Manager Pulone adjourned the meeting at 11:59 a.m.
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