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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-24 - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting Agenda PacketYorba Linda Hater District AGENDA YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF YORBA LINDA Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 5:00 PM 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS Robert R. Kiley, President Ric Collett, Director CITY OF YORBA LINDA MEMBERS Gene Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem Tom Lindsey, Councilmember YLWD STAFF Steve Conklin, Acting General Manager CITY OF YORBA LINDA STAFF Mark Pulone, City Manager 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual wishing to address the committee is requested to identify themselves and state the matter on which they wish to comment. If the matter is on this agenda, the committee Chair will recognize the individual for their comment when the item is considered. No action will be taken on matters not listed on this agenda. Comments are limited to matters of public interest and matters within the jurisdiction of the Water District. Comments are limited to five minutes. 5. ACTION CALENDAR This portion of the agenda is for items where staff presentations and committee discussions are needed prior to formal committee action. 5.1. Minutes of the YLWD /City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting held April 22, 2014 Recommendation. That the Committee approve the minutes as presented. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS This portion of the agenda is for matters such as technical presentations, drafts of proposed policies, or similar items for which staff is seeking the advice and counsel of the Committee members. This portion of the agenda may also include items for information only. 6.1. Cielo Vista and Esperanza Hills Development Projects 6.2. Sale of Plumosa Property 6.3. YL High School Park and YLWD Pipeline Relocation Projects 6.4. Legislation for Transition of Seat on OCSD Board of Directors 6.5. Sharing of GIS Files 6.6. Joint Agency Water Conservation Demonstration Project 6.7. Construction of YLWD Pump Station at Gun Club Rd 6.8. Statewide Drought 6.9. YLWD Annexation to OCWD 6.10. Potential Future Agenda Items 7. ADJOURNMENT 7.1. The date and time of the next YLWD /City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee meeting is yet to be determined. Items Distributed to the Committee Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, non - exempt public records that relate to open session agenda items and are distributed to a majority of the Committee less than seventy -two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection in the lobby of the District's business office located at 1717 E. Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870, during regular business hours. When practical, these public records will also be made available on the District's internet website accessible at http: / /www.ylwd.com /. Accommodations for the Disabled Any person may make a request for a disability - related modification or accommodation needed for that person to be able to participate in the public meeting by telephoning the Executive Secretary at 714 - 701 -3020, or writing to Yorba Linda Water District, P.O. Box 309, Yorba Linda, CA 92885 -0309. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. A telephone number or other contact information should be included so the District staff may discuss appropriate arrangements. Persons requesting a disability - related accommodation should make the request with adequate time before the meeting for the District to provide the requested accommodation. ITEM NO. 5.1 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: June 24, 2014 Subject: Minutes of the YLWD /City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting held April 22, 2014 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee approve the minutes as presented. ATTACHMENTS: Name: 042214 City of YL - Minutes.docx Description: City of YL Mtg Minutes 04/22/14 Type: Minutes YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT/ CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 22, 2014 5:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Yorba Linda Water District /City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting convened at 5:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda. AL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Gene Hernandez Rni i Cal i Committee Members City Council: Water District Staff Members Hernandez, Gene • ®Mae Ric Collett, Robert Kiley ,all ® ®®® 1411061 ® ®®® IN Steve Conklin, Mark Pulone ® ®® ®® ® ® ® ® ®® ® ® ®® ® ®® ® ® ® ®® ® ®® ® ®® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ®® ®® ® ®® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ®® ®® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ®® ® ® ® ®® ® ®® ® ® ®® ® ® ® ® ®® None ACTION CALENDA ® ®® ® ®® ® ® ®® February 1. Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held on • The Yorba Linda Water District /City Council Joint Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the February 25, 2014 Joint Agency meeting. leDISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Landscape Maintenance Citizen Advisory Committee Public Works Director /City Engineer Michael Wolfe gave an update on the Landscape Maintenance Citizen Advisory Committee and responded to questions from the Committee. 3. Status of Cielo Vista and Esperanza Hills Development Projects Community Development Director Steve Harris provided a brief update on the two development projects and stated that there was no prospective date yet on the release of the final EIR for either development. YLWD /CC Board Agenda April 22, 2014 Page 1 of 2 4. Status of District's Plumosa Property Acting General Manager Steve Conklin reported that multiple offers were received for the Plumosa property and they are currently in escrow. 5. Town Center Project Update Public Works Director /City Engineer Wolfe provided an infrastructure update on the Town Center. Community Development Director Harris said that the developer had presented two new conceptual site plans to the City Council and that the City was continuing negotiations with some of the property owners. 6. Update on Yorba Linda High School Park Project, in coordination with YLWD Pipeline Relocation Project Acting General Manager Conklin provided a background on the tri- agency effort for the proposed park project. He said that construction was slated to begin in late summer. City Manager Mark Pulone stated that he met with Superintendent of Education Doug Domene that afternoon and reported that the school district hopes to select a contractor very soon and they are anxious to move forward. He also added that the project is anticipated to take eight months to complete. 7. Bastanchury Widening project Public Works Director /City Engineer Wolfe gave a general update on both segments of the widening project. He stated that they were currently working on some right -of- way issues on the portion from Eureka Avenue to Lakeview Avenue and construction was expected to begin in late fall or early winter depending on those issues. Mr. Wolfe also gave an update on the segment from Prospect Avenue to Imperial Highway and said that they are working with Southern California Edison on their design relocation and anticipate completion by mid to late summer. Lee Day, resident, spoke regarding undergrounding of the electrical lines and a brief discussion ensued among the Committee members and staff. 8. Status of Legislation for Transition of Seat on the OCSD Board Director Robert Kiley reported that he attended a Senate hearing in Sacramento along with Orange County Sanitation District President Troy Edgar and General Manager Jim Herberg in support of SB 946. He said that the bill was quickly passed in the Senate and it would then go before the Assembly and finally, it should be approved by the governor before summer. 9. Potential Sharing of GIS Files Acting General Manager Conklin stated that he recently met with City staff to discuss sharing of the District's GIS files. Mr. Conklin said that they would be happy to share files so that the City can move forward with their own GIS system. YLWD /CC Board Minutes April 22, 2014 Page 2 of 3 10. Update on Construction of YLWD Pump Station at Gun Club Road Acting General Manager Conklin stated that the Pump Station project was nearing completion and that the landscaping was proceeding according to the City's long- term plans. He said that the project was expected to be completed by the end of June. Lee Day, resident, received confirmation from the Committee that construction trailers would be removed from the site at the completion of the project. 11. Discussion of Potential Joint - Agency Turf Replacement Water Conservation Demonstration Project Acting General Manager Conklin spoke about a recently completed project with the City of Placentia where they removed grass along the medians on Yorba Linda Boulevard and replaced it with artificial turf. He said that the Municipal Water District of Orange County pays the City to replace grass and put in drought tolerant plants or artificial turf. Mr. Conklin stated that the City of Placentia would be saving significantly on watering and maintenance costs, and asked if Yorba Linda might be interested in carrying out a similar project. A brief discussion ensued among committee members and staff. City Manager Pulone said that he appreciated the information and that the matter would be discussed with Council in the near future. 12. Potential Future Agenda Items • Update on revised landscape palette • Storm Drain /Reservoir /retaining water on north side of Bastanchury Avenue • Drought update • Update on annexation ADJOURNMENT City Manager Pulone adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m. to the next Yorba Linda Water District /City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m. on June 24, 2014 at the Yorba Linda Water District offices. YLWD /CC Board Minutes April 22, 2014 Page 2 of 3