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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-28 - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF YORBA LINDA Tuesday, October 28, 2014 5:00 p.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The October 28, 2014 meeting of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee was called to order at 5:10 p.m. The meeting was held in the District’s Board/Training Room located at 1717 E Miraloma Avenue, Placentia CA 92870. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF Robert R. Kiley, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Gary T. Melton, Director Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager John DeCriscio, Operations Manager Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary CITY OF YORBA LINDA MEMBERS CITY OF YORBA LINDA STAFF Gene Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Pulone, City Manager Tom Lindsey, Councilmember Michael Wolfe, Public Works Director/City Engineer 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 4.1. Public Comments None. 5. ACTION CALENDAR 5.1. Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting held August 26, 2014 The Committee approved the minutes as presented. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6.1. Introduction of Marc Marcantonio, General Manager, YLWD Mr. Marcantonio introduced himself and provided the Committee with an overview of his background and work experience. 6.2. Introduction of Lt. Lane Lagaret, Chief of Police Services, City of Yorba Linda This item was deferred to the next meeting as Lt. Lagaret was unable to attend. 2 6.3. Drought Response and Water Conservation Efforts Mr. Micalizzi provided an overview of the community’s reduction in water use in response to the statewide drought. He noted that a reporter from the OC Register had expressed interest in the City’s water usage and in a number of other local government agencies. Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez requested that District staff consider providing a presentation regarding the drought and the community’s response at a future City Council meeting. Mr. Micalizzi noted that staff didn’t start enforcement of Stage 1 of the District’s Water Conservation Ordinance until September 2, 2014 and that he would continue to work with the reporter regarding this matter. The Committee briefly discussed the potential impact of reduced water usage on the efforts of the City’s Landscape Maintenance Citizen Advisory Committee (LMCAC). Mr. Micalizzi stated that District customers had reduced their water usage during the last drought and for the most part have continued practicing the same habits. He then reported on Governor Jerry Brown’s presentation at OCWD regarding Propositions 1 and 2 and the community’s participation in MWDOC’s turf removal rebate program. Mr. DeCriscio then responded to questions from the Committee regarding the community’s reduction in water usage and the District’s water sources. 6.4. Cielo Vista and Esperanza Hills Development Projects The Committee discussed the District’s legal responsibility to serve water to these developments. Mr. Micalizzi and Mr. Marcantonio noted that the population in southern California has continued to increase while the demand for water has not. This is due in part to plumbing code changes. The Committee then discussed infill in the Yorba Linda community, its effect on water demand, and other larger development projects being proposed or constructed in the area. Mr. Conklin responded to questions from the Committee in regards to the recommended reservoir storage for the Cielo Vista and Esperanza Hills developments and the size of the Hidden Hills Reservoir. Mr. Marcantonio commented on the cost of running a water utility and the percentage of revenue needed to support fire protection versus the provision of drinking water. He also noted that the water distribution system improvements associated with construction of the Cielo Vista and Esperanza Hills developments would benefit fire flow for the entire District. Mr. Conklin then responded to questions from the Committee regarding the time frame required to construct a new reservoir. Mr. Pulone stated that the developer for Esperanza Hills was still pushing for County approval before the end of the year. 6.5. Yorba Linda High School Park and YLWD Pipeline Relocation Projects Mr. Conklin reported on the status of these projects, associated partial street closures, and construction on Yorba Linda Boulevard. 6.6. Joint Agency Water Conservation Demonstration Project Mr. Wolfe stated that information on this project had been presented to the City’s LMCAC. The LMCAC also discussed potential locations for future projects. 3 6.7. Construction of YLWD Pump Station at Gun Club Rd Mr. Conklin reported on the status of this project and the Committee discussed construction of the park at this location. 6.8. Efforts to Address Security Issues at YLWD Facilities Mr. Conklin stated that the District was not aware of any serious security issues at this time. Mr. Pulone suggested that this item be brought back at a future meeting when Lt. Lagaret could be present. The Committee briefly discussed previous issues with vandalism at a few of the District’s facilities. 6.9. Sharing of GIS Files Mr. Conklin stated that District staff was continuing to work with City staff to coordinate an exchange of data. 6.10. Request for Quarterly Report from YLWD on City Related Issues Mr. Pulone reported that the City Council had reviewed and approved the idea of a formal report being provided by the District to the City Council on a quarterly basis. The dates for these reports would be scheduled in advance but would not necessarily be in lieu of important updates related to the statewide drought. Mr. Marcantonio suggested that the managers of both respective agencies meet one-on-one. 6.11. Potential Future Agenda Items Mr. Conklin stated that he would be providing a presentation for the Yorba Linda Planning Commission the next evening regarding the Fairmont Booster Pump Station Upgrade Project. President Kiley commented on what appeared to be excessive landscape watering along Paseo de las Palomas as well as recent power outages. The Committee briefly discussed the number of reports to the District regarding water waste and complaints to the City regarding brown lawns. 7. ADJOURNMENT 7.1. The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m. The next YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held Thursday, January 13, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. AA