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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, July 22, 2013 8:30 a.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The July 22, 2013 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District’s Citizens Advisory
Committee was called to order by Chair Daniel Mole at 8:30 a.m. The meeting
was held in the Training Room at the District’s Administration Building located at
1717 East Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, California 92870.
2. ROLL CALL
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Bill Guse Modesto Llanos
Rick Buck Oscar Bugarini Sr.
Carl Boznanski Fred Hebein
Cheryl Spencer-Borden Lindon Baker
Joe Holdren
YLWD DIRECTORS PRESENT YLWD STAFF PRESENT
Michael J. Beverage, Director Steve Conklin, Acting General Manager
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer
OTHER ATTENDEES
Tresa Oliveri, Sr. Community Relations Specialist, OC Transportation Authority
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Conklin announced the resignation of Finance Manager, Stephen Parker and
that Senior Accountant, Delia Lugo would be assuming the position in an acting
capacity until the Organizational Efficiency Study is complete and the General
Manager is hired.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Orangethorpe Railroad Corridor Grade Separation Project – Tresa Olveri,
Orange County Transportation Authority
Ms. Oliveri presented the Committee with a look at the present and
upcoming projects that OCTA has slated for completion by 2015. Once
complete, these projects will allow motorists to commute without having to
stop for trains. Further discussion followed regarding the cost, impact on
current businesses that may be affected or impacted by the projects, and
the relocation of utilities to accommodate the projects.
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5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1. Budget for FY 2013/14
Mr. Conklin announced that the budget was passed by the Board of
Directors on July 11, 2013. Noting some aesthetic changes to the
document, both Mr. Conklin and Director Beverage, suggested that the
budget document, available on the District’s website, be reviewed by the
Committee.
5.2. Status of OCWD Annexation
Mr. Conklin offered an update on the YLWD Annexation to OCWD.
5.3. Future Agenda Items
Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County
District Organizational & Efficiency Study
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 10:09 a.m. The next Citizens Advisory
Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Monday, August 26, 2013 at
8:30 a.m.