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CITY OF YORBA LINDA
Land of Gracious Living
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT/
CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
August 21, 2013
6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting
convened at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba
Linda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Manager Mark Pulone
ROLL CALL
Committee Members
City Council: John Anderson, Gene Hernandez
Water District: Robert Kiley, Mike Beverage
Staff Members:
City: Marcia Brown, Allison Estes, Steve Harris, Mark Pulone,
Jim Smith
Water District: Steve Conklin, Damon Micalizzi
Others: Battalion Chief Randy Black
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
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ACTION CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee meeting held on
June 19, 2013
The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Committee approved the minutes of
the June 19, 2013 Joint Agency meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts
Interim Public Works Director Jim Smith provided a brief update on the Landscape
Maintenance Citizen Advisory Committee (LMCAC). The next meeting would be
held on August 22nd at 6:30 p.m.
Board Member Mike Beverage inquired about having a Yorba Linda Water District
Board Member serve as a liaison to the LMCAC. Board Members Anderson and
Hernandez agreed to have the YLWD designate a liaison to attend the LMCAC
meetings, not as a voting member but as a representative of the Water District.
3. Cielo Vista/Esperanza Hills Developments
Community Development Director Steve Harris provided an update on the two
housing developments and reviewed the details of the meeting between Orange
County Board of Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Mayor Tom Lindsey and staff. Some of
the topics discussed were increased communication between County and City Hall
staff, the City’s concern with both projects, specifically, traffic & environmental
impacts, and the large scale of development.
Board Members and staff discussion ensued regarding fire prevention requirements
and standards including sprinklers, fire hydrants, pump stations, water pressure and
volume.
4. Sale of 4622 Plumosa Drive Property
Acting General Manager Steve Conklin stated that he and City staff met with
National Core to determine their interest in the property. National Core requested a
MAI appraisal be performed. The Water District is arranging to have an appraisal
prepared and more information will be provided by the next meeting.
5. Potential Use of District Sites for Recreational Purposes
Acting General Manager Conklin distributed a list of the Water District’s reservoir
sites and provided a general description of the sites such as fencing, slopes and
parking.
Director Michael Beverage commented on Water District concerns including the lack
of funding for maintenance of sites and said they would prefer a city–initiated project.
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City Manager Pulone stated that he forwarded the list of sites to Parks & Recreation
Director Bill Calkins to review and that an update would be provided at the meeting
to be held in December.
6. Planning for October 16, 2013 Joint Agency Committee Meeting (with OCFA) 5-Year
Retrospective on the Freeway Complex Fire
Acting General Manager Conklin stated that the joint agency meeting was scheduled
for October 16, 2013 and proposed that it be held at the City of Yorba Linda
Community Center. The joint meeting would include the Orange County Fire
Authority and Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Acting General Manager Conklin introduced YLWD Public Information Officer
Damon Micalizzi, who spoke on the proposed meeting. Mr. Micalizzi said the
Sheriff’s Department would be doing a presentation on ingress/egress and
evacuation procedures and the OCFA would also provide a presentation. The
YLWD would speak on infrastructure changes and enhancements to their system
since before the Freeway Complex Fire.
Dave Ramocinski, resident, cautioned the Water District to be aware that they are
still in active litigation and to pay attention to the terms of the Global Settlement
Agreement.
Director Beverage stated that the meeting would have no relation to the Global
Settlement Agreement and that the Water District’s attorney would be present at the
meeting.
7. Other Items for Discussion
Councilmember Hernandez discussed a recent article in the paper regarding water
rate increases. Director Beverage replied that the Water District only charges what it
costs them to provide the service with sufficient contingency to handle emergencies.
8. Establishment of Future Meeting Dates
The next Committee meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on October 16, 2013 and will be
held at the Community Center.
9. Potential Future Agenda Items
Councilmember Hernandez suggested discussing the results of the October 16th
joint agency meeting as well as feedback regarding Item 5, Potential Use of District
Sites for Recreational Purposes, at the meeting in December.
Modesto Llanos, resident, commented on the use of water agency facilities for joint
recreational purposes, and said it is quite common in many cities across the US and
overseas.
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ADJOURNMENT
City Manager Pulone adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m. to the next Yorba Linda Water
District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. on
October 16, 2013
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Marcia Brown, CMC, City Clerk
City of Yorba Linda