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AGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, September 22, 2014, 8:30 AM
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Daniel Mole, Chair
Rick Buck, Vice Chair
Lindon Baker
Carl Boznanski
Oscar Bugarini,
Bill Guse
Fred Hebein
Joe Holdren
Modesto Llanos
Sr. Cheryl Spencer- Borden
3. 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.
4. 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.
4.1. Introduction of General Manager, Marc Marcantonio
4.2. Statewide Drought and Implementation of Stage 1 of the District's Conservation
Ordinance
4.3. President's Report
4.4. Future Agenda Items
5. ADJOURNMENT
5.1. The next Citizens Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Monday, October
27, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.
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.
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AGENDA REPORT
September 22, 2014
Citizens Advisory Committee
Damon Micalizzi, Public
Information Officer
Introduction of General Manager, Marc Marcantonio
ITEM NO. 4.1
Marc Marcantonio has been appointed General Manager of YLWD. His first day was Wednesday,
September 3, 2014. Mr. Marcantonio has a distinguished career in executive leadership and utility
management with a broad environmental, regulatory, and operational background from both the
public and private sector.
Mr. Marcantonio comes to YLWD from Mt. View - Edgewood Water Company, in Washington State,
where he previously served as General Manager for more than eleven years. In addition, he leaves
as President of the Regional Water Cooperative of Pierce County, an association of 25 water and
wastewater agencies in the Greater Seattle Area.
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ITEM NO. 4.2
AGENDA REPORT
September 22, 2014
Citizens Advisory Committee
Damon Micalizzi, Public
Information Officer
Statewide Drought and Implementation of Stage 1 of the District's Conservation
Ordinance
In response to the State Water Resources Control Board issuing mandatory water conservation
regulations on July 29, 2014, the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors has adopted a
resolution entering Stage One of the District's Conservation Ordinance. The Ordinance went into
effect September 2, 2014. This will help reduce demand on current statewide water supplies and
extend water reserves if the drought continues for an extended period. The attached materials were
mailed to District residents.
ATTACHMENTS:
conservation mailer.pdf
Description:
Conservation Mailer
Type:
Backup Material
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In response to the Governor's statewide drought
declaration, Yorba Linda Water District has a
water conservation ordinance. The purpose of
the ordinance is to prevent the waste of District
water and to protect the health and safety of
water users within the Yorba Linda Water
District. The ordinance outlines permanent,
year -round water conservation measures
and prohibitions against water waste, as well
as a four part contingency plan which can be
implemented in stages upon the declaration of
water shortages. Violations of any provisions of
the ordinance that are observed by members of
the District staff will result in penalties that will
begin with a warning and follow with fines for
subsequent violations. Adhering to the terms of
the ordinance will not only allow you to avoid
fines, but you will be doing your part to help us
avoid extreme restrictions in a water shortage
that affects us all.
For more conservation info:
www.H2Oconserve.org
Information on water use
efficiency and rebate:
www.BeWaterWise.com
Water saving opportunities
in your home:
www.H2Ouse.org
Important phone numbers:
Customer Service: (714) 701 -3000
Emergency: (714) 701 -3000
For more information about the
ordinance, please contact:
Phone: (714) 701 -3024
Email: info @ylwd.com
If you would like to report a possible
violation, please contact:
Phone: (714) 701 -3029
Email: info @ylwd.com
- Yorba Linda
Water District
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Violations of any provisions of the ordinance
that are observed by members of the District
staff can result in fines that will be collected
on the water bill. This brochure is a summary
of the residential elements in the ordinance.
To read the full text of the ordinance, please
visit the Yorba Linda Water District website
at www.ylwd.com
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Thank you for helping to conserve water!
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Have questions about the ordinance?
Phone: (714) 701 -3000 Email: info @ylwd.com
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Permanent, year -round
water conservation
measures and prohibitions
against water waste
Watering of Lawns and Plants
• Watering is prohibited between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except for
the express purpose of adjusting or repairing an
irrigation system*
• Watering is limited to 15 minutes per station
per day*
• Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other
vegetated area is prohibited when it is currently
raining or there is a forecasted chance of rain of
50 percent or higher
Other Restrictions
• No excessive water flow or runoff that causes or
allows water to flow onto an adjoining sidewalk,
driveway, street, alley, gutter or ditch
• No washing down hard or paved surfaces except
when necessary to alleviate safety or sanitary
hazards
• No excessive use, loss or escape of water
through breaks, leaks or other malfunctions in
the water user's plumbing or distribution system
• Re- circulating water required for water fountains
and decorative water features
• Washing vehicles limited to use of a hand -held
bucket or similar container and /or a hand -held
hose equipped with an automatic shut -off water
nozzle or device
The following Shortage Iortage Stages may be de-
clared to respond to local or regional water shortage
conditions and emergencies.
STAGE 1
• Watering: 3 days /week. Odd numbered addresses
can irrigate M -W -F, and even numbered addresses
on T -TH -SAT. No irrigation on Sundays.*
STAGE 2
• Apr. -Oct.: watering limited to 3 days /week. Odd
numbered addresses can irrigate M -W -F, and even
numbered addresses on T -TH -SAT. Nov. -Mar.:
watering limited to 2 days /week. Odd numbered
addresses - MON and FRI, and even numbered
addresses - TUES and SAT. No irrigation on
Sundays.
STAGE 3
• Apr. -Oct.: watering limited to 2 days /week (MON
and FRI, or TUES and SAT). Nov. -Mar.: watering
limited to 1 day /week, in which odd numbered
addresses are permitted to irrigate on Monday only
and even numbered addresses are permitted to
irrigate Saturday only*
• Re- filling of more than one -foot, and initial filling
of residential swimming pools or outdoor spas is
prohibited
STAGE 4
• No watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or
other vegetated area with potable water. (For
exceptions to this restriction, see full text of
ordinance)
• Leaks must be corrected in no more than 1 day of
receiving notice from the District
• Upon declaration of a Stage 4 Water Supply
Shortage Emergency, no new water service will be
provided except to protect the public health, safety,
and welfare
* Landscape irrigation systems that exclusively use very low -flow drip irrigation where no emitter produces more than 2 gallons of water per
hour, and weather based controllers or stream rotor sprinklers that meet a 70% efficiency standard are exempt from these restrictions.
water conservation
stages
STAGE 1 Minimum water shortage
reduce usage by 10%
STAGE 2 Moderate water shortage
reduce usage by 10 % -20%
STAGE 3 Severe water shortage
reduce usage 20 % -35%
STAGE 4 Critical water shortage
reduce usage more than 35%
Violations
Violations of any ordinance items must be personally
observed by members of the District staff. The fines
for such violations will be collected on the water
bill. Failure to pay a fine amount will be treated as
nonpayment of the water bill and water service may
be terminated as a result. Protests for violations are
allowable per Section 8 of the ordinance. The fines for
such violations are as follows:
• 1st Violation - YLWD will hand deliver a door hanger
to the location of the violation and mail a notice to the
current billing address
• 2nd Violation - A 2nd violation within 12 calendar
months of the 1 st violation is punishable by a penalty
of $100
• 3rd Violation - A 3rd violation within 12 calendar
months of the 1 st or 2nd violation is punishable by a
penalty of $250
• 4th and Subsequent Violations - A 4th and any
subsequent violation within 12 calendar months of the
1 st or any subsequent violation is punishable by a fine
of $500
• In addition to any fines, the District may install a
water flow restrictor device
• In addition to any fines and the installation of a
water flow restrictor, the District may disconnect
a customer's water service for willful violations of
mandatory restrictions
Hardship Variance
If, due to unique circumstances, a specific requirement of
the ordinance would result in undue hardship, a customer
may apply for a variance, according to section 6 of the
ordinance, at www.ylwd.com or the District Offices.
Dear Customer,
In response to the State issuing mandatory water conservation regulations effective July 29, 2014, the Yorba
Linda Water District Board of Directors has adopted a resolution entering Stage One of the District's
Conservation Ordinance. This will help reduce demand on current statewide water supplies and extend water
reserves.
YLWD Customers have historically been extremely vigilant about water consumption during times of
drought and those water use efficiency practices have continued. We are in the midst of some of the driest
years on record. Water storage across the state, especially in northern California, is approaching dangerously
low levels. As we try to do our part in this statewide issue, we once again, ask you to make an effort to
reduce your water use.
This historic Drought has garnered headlines and news coverage mentioning expensive fines for those who
are wasteful with water. However, we know our customers generally want to do the right thing. Though fines
for excessive watering are an option, we look at it as a last resort. The District will employ a step up
notification process with possible penalties for continued noncompliance. We fully anticipate issues to be
resolved through notices and communication rather than resorting to any fine.
On the reverse side of this letter, you will find useful information on how you can easily reduce your water
use. The District also currently offers financial incentives to customers to encourage the installation of high
efficiency clothes washers and toilets, and turf replacement. For more information on available rebates, visit
our website at www.ylwd.com.
Included in this mailing is a copy of the District's Conservation Ordinance. The Stage One watering
restrictions officially go into effect September 2na
Again, we thank you for your continued efforts to save water.
Sincerely,
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Steve Conklin
Acting General Manager
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For more helpful tips on ways to reduce water use, visit:
Exhibit "B"
Yorba Linda
Water District
As the water supply situation
worsens, conservation and water
use, efficiency remain key factors.
Please help to do your part.
We were in the area and wanted to make
you aware of the following restriction:
❑ Watering between 9am and 6pm
❑ Watering more than 15 min per station per day
❑ Excessive Water Flow /Runoff
❑ Washing down of hard surfaces
❑ Watering on the wrong day
• Odd- numbered addresses: M -W -F
• Even - numbered addresses: T -Th -Sat
❑ Other
Need Help?
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information on Rebates & Conservation Tips
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Please Do YOUR Part to
Help Conserve Water!
CONSERVATION TIPS
• Limit watering to 15 min. per station per day.
• Refrain from washing down drive -ways,
sidewalks or patios.
• Adjust sprinklers to eliminate overspray
and runoff.
• Step on your grass to check if it needs to
be watered. If it pops back up, it doesn't.
• Promptly repair all leaks, including those within
your sprinkler system.
Both Indoor & Outdoor Rebates are available!
Online rebate forms can be found at:
www.socalwatersmart.com
www.ylwd.com
More conservation tips can be found at:
www.ylwd.com 714.701.3000