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AGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF YORBA LINDA
Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 10:00 AM
YL City Hall - 4845 Casa Loma Ave, Yorba Linda CA 92886
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF
Ric Collett, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager
Michael J. Beverage, Vice President Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Mgr
CITY OF YORBA LINDA MEMBERS CITY OF YORBA LINDA STAFF
Gene Hernandez, Mayor Mark Pulone, City Manager
Tom Lindsey, Mayor Pro Tem
4. 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.
5. ACTION CALENDAR
This portion of the agenda is for items where staff presentations and committee discussions are needed prior to
formal committee action.
5.1. Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting held June
23, 2015
Recommendation. That the Committee approve the minutes as presented.
6. 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.
6.1. Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and Community
Outreach Efforts
6.2. Joint Agency Water Conservation Demonstration Project
6.3. Potential Future Agenda Items
7. ADJOURNMENT
7.1. The date and time of the next YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency 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. 5.1
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: July 22, 2015
Subject: Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting
held June 23, 2015
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee approve the minutes as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
Minutes 6.23.15.docx Minutes Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
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June 23, 2015
10:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting
convened at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba
Linda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gene Hernandez
ROLL CALL
Committee Members
City Council: Gene Hernandez, Tom Lindsey
Water District: Ric Collett, Mike Beverage
Staff Members: Marc Marcantonio, Mark Pulone
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
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ACTION CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held
on May 19, 2015.
The YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the
May 19, 2015 meeting, with Mayor Pro Tem Lindsey abstaining because he did not
attend that meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and
Community Outreach Efforts
General Manager Marc Marcantonio said that the Water Conservation/Drought
Penalty ordinances each serve a purpose. He stated that the conservation
ordinance was developed in 2009 by both the YLWD and Metropolitan Water District
of Orange County to respond to "allocations" (rationing) imposed by MET, and the
drought penalty ordinance is specifically in response to the "Emergency Drought
Declaration." The standing conservation Ordinance requires direct observation for
enforcement. The "Drought Penalties Ordinance" assesses administrative penalties
on water bills for excessive use based on average consumption of residential,
commercial, and irrigation customers. He said the "Drought Penalties Ordinance"
will only be effective during the state of emergency to make customers aware of their
water usage. Mr. Marcantonio stated that the Water District's goal is to achieve the
state mandated 36% water reduction along with help from the community. The
Water District will be placing signs throughout the City showing the status of citywide
conservation.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Michael Wolfe said that Public Works has
turned off all watering of ornamental turf in center medians as of May 20, 2015, and
restricted outdoor watering to two days a week. He said that Public Works is
currently at a 25% water reduction rate, and is working with consultants on a
reduction plan to meet the additional 11%. He stated that signs will be placed
throughout the City informing and updating the residents of the water conditions, as
well as advertisements on the Government Access Channel 3, the City's newsletter,
and City website.
Julia Schultz, resident, asked how to inform the YLWD of violators without seeming
like a tattletale. She also asked if residents can hand-water dry patches of lawn and
vegetation, and questioned the average watering of parks and golf courses.
Greg Schultz, resident, inquired about the irrigation at the Black Gold Golf course.
City Manager Pulone stated that Black Gold uses raw water that is not treated from
the Diemer Plant, and does not factor into their overall use. He said that the kikuyu
grass used at Black Gold is drought tolerant, and that a consultant is currently
reviewing the golf course landscaping.
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Yorba Linda Water District President Ric Collett said that residents can hand-water
lawns to touch up dry patches, but can only use irrigation systems two days per
week (15 minutes max per station). He stated that Orange County is very fortunate
and has the best managed groundwater system.
General Manager Marcantonio stated that the District's goal is to engage
homeowners to change their water usage behaviors rather than to fine them, and
encouraged residents to submit their own testimony to the State Water Resources
Board regarding the conservation mandate. He said that the state has been unfair
with the restrictions and that they gave no concessions for valid reasons YLWD
presented.
ITEM NO. 6 WAS TAKEN AT THIS TIME BUT IS PRESENTED IN ITS
RESPECTIVE PLACE ON THE AGENDA
3. Joint Agency Water Conservation Demonstration Project
Public Works Director/City Engineer Michael reported on the water conservation
demonstration project located at Savi Ranch. He explained that the project is
currently at a standstill as other priorities have changed. He said that designs were
provided by college students and will be forwarded to a consultant for further review.
4. Status of Cielo Vista and Esperanza Hills Development Projects
City Manager Pulone updated the Committee on the Esperanza Hills and Cielo Vista
development projects. He said that the Orange County Board of Supervisors
approved the Esperanza Hills EIR and Specific Plan. He stated that the two
developments will work collectively to solve their access points and water tank
issues being that the developments are adjacent to one another. The Board of
Supervisors indicated that they will not move forward with the Tract Map for
Esperanza Hills until a pre-annexation agreement is negotiated with the City. Mr.
Pulone indicated that the City has been working with both developers on all the
related issues, and will update the Committee about the progress in the upcoming
months.
5. Sharing of GIS Files
Public Works Director/City Engineer Michael Wolfe said there was no update at this
time.
6. Water Banking
Mayor Pro Tem Lindsey asked whether the Water District intended to deposit
penalty fines received from customers into a separate fund to be used to pay back
any State fines that the District might incur. Mr. Lindsey also asked about rebates to
the residents if no state fines were incurred.
General Manager Marcantonio responded that all penalty fines will be placed in a
special cost account for anything related to the drought. Any monies generated from
fines will be used to offset costs for drought response activities including any
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potential fines levied by the State. Mr. Marcantonio also said that legal counsel was
still deliberating all the particulars such as customer rebates, and that the Board
would also need to weigh in on the matter before any decisions were made.
Mayor Pro Tem Lindsey stated that he had recently spoken with two different
swimming pool contractors and a representative of the California Pool & Spa
Association regarding water banking for pools. He said that he had discovered that
although water reconditioning is currently available, the pool industry is not ready for
the banking of water. Mr. Lindsey indicated that the City Council was misled during
the Council meetings where moratoriums when discussed.
Mayor Lindsey left the dais for the remainder of the meeting due to a prior
engagement.
7. Potential Future Agenda Items
City Manager Pulone stated that the Drought Response and Community Outreach
Efforts item should remain on future agendas.
ADJOURNMENT
City Manager Pulone adjourned the meeting at 11:15 a.m. to the next Yorba Linda
Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
July 21, 2015 at City Hall.
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