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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
PLANNING-ENGINEERING-OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
February 3, 2011
A meeting of the Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee was called to order by
Director Melton 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 Gary T. Melton, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Director Ric Collett Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Lee Cory, Operations Manager
John DeCriscio, Chief Plant Operator
Derek Nguyen, Water Quality Engineer
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Dwight Rehm, a resident of Berryhill Drive, attended the meeting. His
concern is that the new chain link fence around the perimeter of Highland
Reservoir has cut off his access to the City's equestrian trail. He asked that the
District consider providing a gate in the fence that would allow him to pass
through District property to the horse trail. Following further discussion of the
situation, the Committee thanked Mr. Rehm for his information. (Mr. Rehm
stayed for the remainder of the meeting.)
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1 Water Quality Discussion - Hard Water, Taste & Odor Concerns
Mr. Nguyen provided the Committee with background and information on
the topics of water hardness, taste and odor in our drinking water. He
noted that calls on these subjects generally are 1-4 calls per month on
taste and odor, and 5-10 calls per month on hardness.
2.2. Monthly Groundwater Production and Purchased Import Water Report
Mr. Vecchiarelli reported on groundwater and import water purchased for
the month of January 2011. He noted that we are now maximizing our
use of groundwater, which was 25% of our supply last month and 76% this
month. For the month, our demand was 3% over the projected amount.
However, since July 2009, the District's conservation percentage is
19.4%.
2.3. 2011 MWD Shutdown
Mr. DeCriscio reported on the planned shutdown by MWD for February 27
through March 5, and the District's plan to meet water demands without
the MWD supply. He noted that one mobile pump is set up at the
Fairmont Reservoir site and two others are in reserve. Demands will be
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met using groundwater and drawing from our reservoirs, which will be
filled to the maximum before February 27.
2.4. Monthly Preventative Maintenance Program Report
Mr. Cory reported on the status of PM programs. He noted that all water
system maintenance functions are on target. Sewer cleaning is on task
but sewer televising has fallen behind. This is due to the televising efforts
discovering damaged lines which need repairs. The repairs are being
addressed using in-place slip lining technologies, which cost about 25% of
excavation and replacement of sewer lines.
2.5. Status Report on Capital Projects in Progress
Mr. Conklin reported on capital projects in planning, design and
construction.
2.6. Groundwater Producers Meeting Report
Mr. Conklin reported on the activities at the January 12 meeting.
3. ACTION CALENDAR
3.1. Amendment No. 3 to MWH Americas Professional Services Agreement -
Construction Support Services for the Highland Booster Pump Station
Replacement
Mr. Conklin reported that the project is on schedule with construction and
that construction support services are needed which were not included in
the original scope of work. He noted that the original work scope at the
initiation of the project included a minimum level of construction
management (CM) services. However, the full extent of services required
could not be determined until after design was completed and the
construction contract was awarded. At that time, the District's consultant,
MWH Americas, was asked to submit a proposal for services determined
necessary to meet the full complexity of the project. Following discussion
of the project and the proposed additional services and fee, the
Committee supported the staff recommendation for approval of
Amendment No. 3 for $219,791.
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED
4.1. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee will be held March 3, 2011 at
4:00 p.m.
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