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Home My WebLink About2015-09-29 - YLWD-City of Placentia-GSWC Interagency Committee Meeting Agenda Packet Yorba Linda Hater District AGENDA YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT INTERAGENCY MEETING WITH CITY OF PLACENTIA AND GSW Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 2:00 PM 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF Gary T. Melton, Director Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Robert R. Kiley, Director Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Mgr CITY OF PLACENTIA MEMBERS CITY OF PLACENTIA STAFF Jeremy Yamaguchi, Mayor Pro Tem Damien Arrula, Acting City Administrator Craig Green, Councilmember Joel Cardenas, Public Works Supt GSW COMMITTEE MEMBERS Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Angel Marquez, Superintendent 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 three minutes. 4. ACTION CALENDAR This portion of the agenda is for items where staff presentations and committee discussions are needed prior to formal committee action. 4.1. Minutes of the YLWD/City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee Meeting held July 27, 2015 Recommendation. That the Committee approve the minutes as presented. 5. 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. 5.1. Fluoride in Water Sources 5.2. City of Placentia Compliance with Drought Mandate 5.3. YLWD Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts 5.4. Enforcement of Governor's Mandate on Water Use Restrictions 5.5. Items for Next Agenda 6. ADJOURNMENT 6.1. The date and time of the next YLWD/City of Placentia/Golden State Water Company Interagency Committee meeting is yet to be determined. 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. ITEM NO. 4.1 AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date: September 29, 2015 Subject: Minutes of the YLWD/City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee Meeting held July 27, 2015 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee approve the minutes as presented. ATTACHMENTS: Name: Description: Type: 07.27.15 Minutes.doc Minutes Minutes MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF PLACENTIA Monday, July 27, 2015 2:00 P.M. Golden State Water Company- 500 Cameron St., Placentia CA 92870 The July 27, 2015 meeting of the YLWD/GSW/City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee was called to order at 2:07 p.m. The meeting was held in the Golden State Conference Room located at 500 Cameron St., Placentia CA 92870. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF Robert R. Kiley, Director Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Steve Conklin, Engineering Manger Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Mgr CITY OF PLACENTIA MEMBERS CITY OF PLACENTIA STAFF None Damien R. Arrula, Acting City Administrator Jon Nicks, Dir. of Community Services GSW COMMITTEE MEMBERS k Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager Angel Marquez, Superintendent 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None 4. ACTION CALENDAR Minutes of the YLWD/City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee Meeting held June 22, 2015 (Approved) 4ft 1% Motion to approve the June 22, 2015 minutes with amended changes. 5. DISCUSSIOti_ITEMSOT 5.1. Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts Mr. Marcantonio noted there was a 38% percent water reduction for the month of June for Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD), and they are on track to continue the same reduction for the month of July. He commented that this exceeds the 36% reduction goal. Mr. Micalizzi commented that the Prop. 218 notices are being sent out this week to residents and noted that YLWD has been compliant with the Governor's mandate. Mr. Marcantonio provided a brief overview on the Prop. 218 notice, noting the increase in on the basic service charge. He noted with the reduction of 1 water usage, there is a loss in revenue, and YLWD would need to recover their costs in order to continue to provide the same level of service to their customers. He noted that in their initial letter to the Governor it was explained that with the reduction of water use, the YLWD would have to increase rates, and that this would be unfair to customers. He noted the hearing for the Prop. 218 would be September 17, 2015 Mr. Arrula commented that the City of Placentia website includes information on the current water drought, and information provided by both YLWD and Golden State Water (GSW). Mr. Micalizzi noted that information regarding the Prop. 218 notice will be published in the YLWD website tomorrow and provided each member documentation regarding the Prop. 218 Notice that will be mailed out. iI Mr. Vecchiarelli provide a brief overview on the GSW process on rate increases, noting that it takes approximately 18 months to get rates approved. He noted the current proposed rate adjustment, once approved, would go into effect January 1, 2016. Mr. Arrula noted the City has not received any notice from YLWD and GSW for excess water use. The City has been in compliant with the water restrictions. dERES111 5.2. Enforcement of Governor's Mandate on Water Use Restrictions Mr. Micalizzi noted that the YLWD has hired Water Conservation Representatives to assist with inquiries about water usage and enforcement on water restrictions. 5.3. Items for Next Agenda Mr. Arrula requested to continue the discussion of item 5.1., Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts, and item 5.2. for the discussion of Enforcement of Governor's Mandate on Water Use Restrictions. 6. ADJOURNMENT 1% IV 6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 3:09 p.m. The next YLWD/GSW/City of Placentia Joint Agency Committee meeting will Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Water District located at 1717 E. Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870. 2