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AGENDA
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF YORBA LINDA
Wednesday, August 26, 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 July 22,
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. Landscape Maintenance Assessment District and Irrigation Systems
6.3. Property Owners Parkway Turf Improvements
6.4. 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: August 26, 2015
Subject: Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting
held July 22, 2015
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee approve the minutes as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
Minutes 7.22.15.docx Minutes Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
July 22, 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
City Manager Mark Pulone
ROLL CALL
Committee Members
City Council: Gene Hernandez, Tom Lindsey
Water District: Ric Collett, Mike Beverage
Staff Members: Marc Marcantonio, Mark Pulone
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rosemarie Sauer, resident, said that she was upset about the proposed increase in
rates and suggested lowering the tiers and increasing rates only for those who waste
water.
Eddy Jackson, resident, spoke regarding the proposed rate increase said that it would
target people like Mrs. Sauer and recommended that the Water District re-evaluate
everything.
YLWD/CC Minutes July 22,2015
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Kay Dotson, resident, said that the proposed rate increase was unfair and that some
people, including herself, would be paying a disproportionate amount.
A lengthy discussion ensued among Committee members and staff regarding increased
water rates and the Proposition 218 voting process.
ACTION CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held
on June 23, 2015.
The YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the
June 23, 2015 Joint Advisory meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and
Community Outreach Efforts
General Manager Marc Marcantonio announced a 38% reduction in water use for
the month of June and expressed his appreciation for all of the community's efforts
and responsiveness in helping achieve that goal. Mr. Marcantonio said that the
Water District has a brand new website which is continuously updated and includes
a great deal of important information to keep the public up to date.
Eddy Jackson, resident, asked if the Yorba Linda Water District would be
implementing smart meters with the Proposition 218 vote to help control costs.
General Manager Marc Marcantonio said that the Yorba Linda District previously
had a Capital Improvement Project to develop AMI's or smart meters, which are
extremely costly. He said that due to the drought and the need to reduce costs the
project had to be deferred to a future date. Mr. Marcantonio also confirmed that new
build outs are required to install a smart meter system.
Katy Dotson, resident, spoke about penalties and said that they should be billed to
each zone instead of spreading them out to all of the LMAD. She also said that
several residents in the City were interested in designing various areas within the
City to be drought tolerant and sought direction from the Committee.
Mayor Gene Hernandez referred Ms. Dotson to the Public Works Department or
Yorba Linda Water District.
Rosemarie Sauer, resident, spoke about drought tolerant plants and said that
residents should become educated before using drought landscaping at home.
YLWD/CC Committee Minutes July 22,2015
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3. Joint Agency Water Conservation Demonstration Project
Public Works Director/City Engineer Michael Wolfe said that there were no updates
on the Water Conservation Demonstration project.
4. Potential Future Agenda Items
City Manager Pulone stated that the "Drought Response, Water
Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts" item
should remain on the next meeting agenda.
Mayor Hernandez suggested an update at the next meeting regarding the
Landscape Maintenance Assessment District and irrigation systems.
ADJOURNMENT
City Manager Pulone adjourned the meeting at 11:07a.m. to the next Yorba Linda Water
District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
August 26, 2015.
YLWD/CC Committee Minutes July 22,2015
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