HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-22 - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting MinutesYORBA 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Gene Hernandez
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Committee Members
City Council:
Water District
Staff Members
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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ACTION CALENDAR
Gene Hernandez, Tom Lindsey
Ric Collett, Robert Kiley
Steve Conklin, Mark Pulone
1. Minutes of the YLWD /City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held on
February 25, 2014.
The Yorba Linda Water District /City Council Joint Advisory Committee approved the
minutes of the February 25, 2014 Joint Agency meeting.
DISCUSSION 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.
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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.
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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.
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