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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
PLANNING-ENGINEERING-OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
June 2, 2011
A meeting of the Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee was called to order by
Director Melton at 4:15 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 Lee Cory, Operations Manager
Director Ric Collett Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Harold Hulbert, Operations Assistant
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. ACTION CALENDAR
2.1. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Highland Pump Station Replacement
Project.
Mr. Conklin reported that work is progressing on construction of the new
pump station. District staff negotiated with the contractor for additional
days due to rain delaying construction, for which 21 days was agreed
upon for lost time between November 1, 2010 and February 28, 2011.
Following discussion, the Committee supported the staff recommendation
for 21 additional days and no additional cost.
2.2. Renewal of Supply Contract with Dean Criske Trucking
Mr. Hulbert reported that the District has two Supplier agreements for
providing road material, including fill sand, road base and cold-mix
asphalt-patching material. One of these agreements is with Dean Criske
Trucking which has been supplying these materials under its current
contract since July 2009. Under the District's Supplier agreements, the
contracts can be renewed up to three times on an annual basis, at the
District's option. Staff discussed a price increase requested by Criske due
to higher fuel and oil costs, and recommended approval of a one-year
renewal in the contract. After discussion, the PEO Committee supported
the staff recommendation for the Board to authorize the General Manager
to execute the annual renewal option with Dean Criske Trucking for FY
11-12 with a total contract cost of $15,000.
2.3. Renewal of Supply Contract with P.T.I. Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Mr. Hulbert reported that the District has the same contract as above with
P.T.I. Sand and Gravel, Inc., for the same time period, under the same
conditions. With two suppliers, the District can spread the services and
has a backup in case one supplier cannot meet the material needs. Staff
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discussed a price increase requested by PTI Sand & Gravel due to higher
fuel and oil costs, and recommends approval of a one-year renewal in the
contract. After discussion, the PEO Committee supported the staff
recommendation for the Board to authorize the General Manager to
execute the annual renewal option with PTI Sand & Gravel for FY 11-12
with a total contract cost of $15,000.
2.4. Renewal of Supplier Contract with Nickey Petroleum, Inc.
Mr. Hulbert reported that the District has a supplier agreement with Nickey
Petroleum to supply fuel to the District. Nickey has been supplying fuel for
District vehicles since July 2009, under an agreement that has an option
for renewal. Staff recommends renewing the agreement for another year.
Following discussion, the PEO Committee supported the staff
recommendation for renewal for FY 11-12 with a total estimated contract
cost of $161,800.
2.5. Renewal of Janitorial Contract with Merchants Building Maintenance
Mr. Hulbert reported that the District has a contract with Merchants
Building Maintenance (MBM), for janitorial services at District's facilities at
its Miraloma Avenue complex. MBM has been performing these services
since August 2009, and has submitted a request to renew the contract
with no price increase for FY 11-12. Staff reported that they are satisfied
with the services provided and recommends renewal. Following
discussion, the PEO Committee supported the staff recommendation for
renewal of the janitorial services contract with MBM for FY 11-12 with a
total estimated contract cost of $71,917.
2.6. Renewal of Maintenance Contract with Marina Landscape
Mr. Hulbert reported that the District has a contract with Marina
Landscape for landscape maintenance services. The contract has an
option for annual renewal. Marina has been providing maintenance
services since November 2009. Mr. Hulbert noted that two facilities were
added to the contract this year, Highland and Hidden Hills reservoir sites.
Marina is now providing maintenance services at 14 reservoir sites, 8
booster station sites, and the District's Miraloma Avenue complex. Total
estimated cost for FY 10-11 is $42,032. Staff is satisfied with the services
provided by Marina and negotiated a proposed cost of $50,706 for FY11-
12, for which staff is recommending approval. Following discussion, the
PEO Committee supported staff's recommendation.
2.7. Renewal of Uniform Contract with Aramark
Mr. Hulbert reported that the District currently has a contract with Aramark
to supply uniforms, floor mats and hand towels for District use. The
contract, as with the others described above, has an option for renewal at
the District's discretion. Staff is satisfied with the services from Aramark,
and recommends renewal of the contract. Following discussion, the PEO
Committee supported the staff recommendation for contract renewal with
Aramark for FY 11-12 for a total estimated contract cost of $14,000.
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2.8. Award of AC-Heating Contract (Report to be provided at the meeting.)
Mr. Cory reported that following receipt of proposals for AC-Heating
Contract services, the amount fell within the discretionary approval
amount of the General Manger per the Purchasing Policy. Therefore, the
item was removed from the agenda.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1. Monthly Groundwater Production and Purchased Water Report.
Mr. Conklin reviewed the monthly water summary provided to the
Committee, reporting that In-lieu water was now being received, and that
overall, water demand for May was 10.3% less than projected. He noted
that for the 11 months of FY10-11, demand is 8% less than projected. He
reported that Operations is right on target at 45.9% for our groundwater
production goal. It is anticipated that we will be able to take in-lieu water
through December 2011.
3.2. Monthly Preventative Maintenance Program Report
Mr. Cory reviewed the PM Report provided to the Committee, reporting
that District crews are on target to meet PM goals, and in several areas,
will exceed goals. He noted that due to the transfer of the City sewers on
July 1, we will be purchasing another Vactor sewer cleaning vehicle, but
will not be adding sewer televising equipment. However, we will
reevaluate our progress and capabilities over the next year to see if
additional equipment and staff are needed (beyond the two sewer
maintenance workers to be added due to the sewer transfer).
3.3. Groundwater Producer Meeting Notes
Mr. Conklin reported on the May 11 Groundwater Producers meeting at
OCWD. He noted the availability of in-lieu water from MWDOC expected
through December 2011, and the status of the OCWD Annexation
process, which is moving forward slower than anticipated.
3.4. Status Report on Capital Projects in Progress
Mr. Conklin reviewed the CIP Status report on District capital projects
currently in planning, design and construction. A copy of the June 1, 2011
report is attached.
3.5. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
It was noted that staff will be bringing reports to the Committee in the
coming months on the Elk Site Development Project and the Meter
Replacement Project.
4. ADJOURNMENT
4.1. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee will be held July 7, 2011 at
4:00 p.m.
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