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YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, November 24, 2014, 8:30 a.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The November 24, 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.
2. ROLL CALL
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Daniel Mole, Chair Bill Guse
Lindon Baker Fred Hebein
Modesto Llanos Carl Boznanski
Joe Holdren
YLWD DIRECTORS PRESENT YLWD STAFF PRESENT
Robert R. Kiley, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. ACTION CALENDAR
4.1. Appointment of Committee Chair & Vice-Chair for Calendar Year 2015
The committee decided to continue this item until December.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1. Statewide Drought, Water Supply Report and Review of the District's
Conservation Ordinance
The Committee reviewed the Metropolitan water supply report, making
note of the ominous levels at Diamond Valley Lake and Lake Matthews.
Mr. Micalizzi reported to the committee that according to Municipal Water
District of Orange County, if southern California fails to have significant
rain fall in the month of December, the state could push for allocations as
early as February of 2015.
Mr. Marcantonio shared his concerns about what mandated watering
restrictions would have on the District, given its present business model.
He articulated to the Committee that he envisions a shift in the District's
business model that emphasizes YLWD as a water purveyor and is selling
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water service and not selling water. The committee discussed this
philosophy and agreed that it is the correct approach, however advised
that the public will initially need plenty of education should the District alter
their rate structure.
Staff then reiterated to the Committee their importance as liaisons to the
community and ambassadors of the District to assist YLWD in delivering
that message to their neighbors and community groups.
5.2. President's Report
Director Kiley reported on the District's bi-monthly meeting with the City of
Yorba Linda and the ongoing discussions about water conservation with
the Cities of Yorba Linda and Placentia and the School District about
ensuring these entities amplify their conservation efforts.
5.3. Future Agenda Items
None.
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. The next Citizens Advisory
Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Monday, December 15, 2014
at 8:30 a.m.
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