HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-27 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, January 27, 2014 8:30 a.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The January 27, 2014 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.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Daniel Mole, Chair Lindon Baker
Bill Guse Modesto Llanos
Rick Buck Oscar Bugarini Sr.
Fred Hebein Joe Holdren
YLWD DIRECTORS PRESENT YLWD STAFF PRESENT
Robert R. Kiley, President Steve Conklin, Acting General Manager
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Officer
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Mole introduced Board President Kiley as the Board's new liaison to the
Committee.
PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Video: Water Is Life — Committee Collaboration (Featured during the
Colorado River Water Users Association's Annual Conference.)
The Committee viewed a video produced by the Colorado River Ten
Tribes Partnership, featuring each of the tribes which share the river. This
short documentary debuted at the the annual Colorado River Water Users
Association annual conference in December.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1. Drought and Present Status of Water Supply
Mr. Conklin updated the Committee on the latest developments with the
Governor's declaration of the drought and the response from Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California. Mr. Micalizzi explained that the
District will be planning to keep messaging consistent, stressing water use
efficiency, while reminding customers that the reliable water supplies that
are present amidst the drought, come from the great foresight and
investments made in Southern California to sustain these circumstances.
5.2. Update on OCWD Desalination Citizens Advisory Committee
With Three members of the Committee applying, the Committee was
informed of Orange County Water District's recent decision to defer
forming a Desalination CAC.
5.3. Update on Status of Organizational Performance Review
Mr. Kiley updated the Committee on the Status of the Organizational
Performance Review. Staff was instructed to send the Consultants
responses to Mr. Baker's questions to the Committee.
5.4. Future Agenda Items
None.
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. The next Citizens Advisory
Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Monday, February 24, 2014 at
8:30 a.m.