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Home My WebLink About2015-01-27 - YLWD-MWDOC-OCWD Joint Agency Committee Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT JOINT AGENCY COMMITTEE MEETING WITH MWDOC AND OCWD Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 4:00 p.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The January 27, 2015 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District's Joint Agency Committee with MWDOC and OCWD was called to order at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the Admin Conference Room at the District's Administration Building located at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue in Placentia, California 92870. 2. ROLL CALL YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF Director Gary T. Melton Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Director Michael J. Beverage Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Mgr MWDOC COMMITTEE MEMBER MWDOC STAFF Director Brett Barbre Rob Hunter, General Manager OCWD COMMITTEE MEMBER OCWD STAFF Director Roger Yoh Mike Markus, General Manager 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.1. Status of State Water Resources Control Board's Drought Response Mandate and Projection for Greater Conservation As reported by Mr. Hunter, there are no further restrictions on water use in the immediate future by SWRCB, though further action is possible if dry winter continues. He noted that there are water providers that have not yet established water restrictions or have not yet submitted monthly reports on residential water use, both of which are required by SWRCB. 4.2. MWDOC Member Agencies Response to Drought and Turf Replacement Rebate Program Mr. Hunter reported that the number of applicants for turf replacement rebate program has increased from less than 50 to more than 500 per month from last year to the present. He also noted that the majority of the turf replacement area is for large projects (golf courses or HOAs). In response, MWD may look at placing a cap on the size of an applicant's project. Mr. Markus reported that SAWPA received an $11 million grant for turf replacement projects within its service area. 1 4.3. MWD Water Supply Conditions and Outlook Mr. Hunter reported that MWD currently has 1.1 million acre feet of water in storage system wide, available for distribution. This does not include emergency storage. Following the December storms, there was improved storage and snowpack, but the very dry January is raising concerns that this could be another dry year, with further cutbacks to follow. 4.4. Projections for MWD Water Allocation As noted above, further cutbacks are an increasing concern. Mr. Barbre noted that MWD's Board has approved its allocation plan and MWDOC has completed its plan, subject to its Board approval in February. Thus, all is in place to proceed if MWD authorizes allocation and at what level. It was commented that if the SWRCB indicates that it will order further reductions, MWD will request that it be allowed to manage the reductions in southern California via its already established allocation plan. 4.5. Status of MWDOC's OC Water Reliability Investigation Mr. Hunter reported that work is progressing on the study, currently in the data collection phase and review of the demand model and the IRP model. The project should be complete by the end of 2015. 4.6. OCWD Groundwater Basin Condition and Outlook for Basin Production Percentage and Replenishment Assessment Mr. Markus reported that the basin is approaching 400,000 AF overdraft. The expansion of GWRS will be complete by spring, increasing production from 70 to 100 MGD. OCWDS plans to purchase 65,000 AF of full-service untreated MWD water this year for recharge. Base flow in the SAR is expected to be in the range of 65,000 AF this year, down significantly from several years ago. Regarding the BPP, he estimates that it will be 65 to 70% in FY 15/16, probably closer to 70%. The RA will be increasing from its current $294/AF to $330-350/AF, probably closer to the $330 range. The OCWD Board will approve the annual budget, RA and BPP in April 2015 for FY 15/16. It was noted that the Colorado River Aqueduct will be shut down on Feb 17 for annual cleaning, for 1 to 2 weeks. 4.7. Status of OCWD North and South Basin Cleanup Projects Mr. Markus reported that his Board approved hiring consultant for the preparation of the NCP for the South Basin Project. This follows similar action by the Board about six months ago for the North Basin Project. He also noted that OCWD recently reached a settlement with one of the parties and continues to pursue settlement with others. 4.8. Huntington Beach Desalination Project and Next Steps Mr. Markus reported that his Board recently authorized staff to meet with staff of Poseidon to attempt to draft a term sheet for OCWD's potential purchase of the plant's production. Staff is to report back to the Board in March with status report. The Board also authorized staff to proceed with developing a Citizens Advisory Committee for the potential project, with 2 each OCWD director appointing two committee members and one alternate. 4.9. Potential Projects for the Water Bond and Outlook for Bay Delta Conservation Plan Mr. Markus reported that OCWD will be pursuing grant funding, including applications for two groundwater cleanup projects, funding for final expansion of GWRS, and funding for mid-basin injection project with GWRS water. Mr. Hunter reported that MWDOC member agencies have submitted their projects to MWDOC, with plans yet to be decided. 4.10. YLWD Well Projects and Proposal for Dual-Use Mr. Conklin reported that design plans are in preparation for its Well 21 project that include a turnout in the discharge pipeline for OCWD for landscape irrigation water at Warner Basin complex. YLWD is working on preliminary plans for its Well 22 project and will plan to meet shortly with OCWD staff relative to the two well projects. 4.11. Future Agenda Items None. 5. ADJOURNMENT 5.1. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. The next YLWD/MWDOC/OCWD Joint Agency Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. SC 3