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Home My WebLink About2015-09-23 - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting Agenda Packet Yorba Linda Hater District AGENDA YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF YORBA LINDA Wednesday, September 23, 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 August 26, 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. Report on Results of YLWD Proposition 218 Hearing 6.2. Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts 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: September 23, 2015 Subject: Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting held August 26, 2015 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee approve the minutes as presented. ATTACHMENTS: Name: Description: Type: Minutes 8.26.15.docx Minutes Minutes CITY OF YORBA LINDA YORB,q!Z i � y e 9 PORAZED qa Land of Gracious Living YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT/ CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES August 26, 2015 10:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting convened at 10:03 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 Rosemarie Sauer, resident, had several questions and spoke regarding fines for excessive water usage. She also inquired about East Lake Village community and paying for private property out of the general fund budget. Nancy Stevens, resident, commented about aquifers in the city. YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Agenda August 26,2015 Page 1 of 3 Kay Dotson, resident, asked whether all sprinklers within the LMAD had been reduced by 36%. ACTION CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held on July 22, 2015. The YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the July 22, 2015 Joint Advisory meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts General Manager Marc Marcantonio updated the Yorba Linda Water District conservation goal mandate and said that in June there was a 38% reduction and in July it was a 43% reduction. So far in August, the reduction was between 30-33%. City Manager Pulone said that the City's efforts to conserve are ongoing and that water has been turned off on all ornamental turf on street medians, side panels and parkways. Public Works Director/City Engineer Michael Wolfe informed the committee that the City is treating every meter the same no matter its location in the city. He also said that consultant Dick Fisher is looking at all of the meters to make recommendations on their adjustment. General Manager Marcantonio spoke about the administrative penalty system and said their objective when putting it together was not to penalize everyone equally but to find an efficient solution that allowed public awareness in regards to actual water use. He said the penalty system would only be there as long as the state mandate was in place. President Ric Collett, responded to public comment regarding aquifers and stated that they use a ground water basin system overseen by the Orange County Water District. He said that 70% of the Yorba Linda Water District is groundwater and the other 30% comes from Metropolitan Water District. Mr. Collett also said that the District is in the process of building two new wells. Rosemarie Sauer, resident, spoke regarding a Proposition 218 vote and bonds. Paul Swiontek, resident, spoke regarding fines and where those funds go. He also commented on aquifers and newly hired staff at the Water District. President Collett said that the fine monies will be used for conservation ordinance related matters such as temporary staff and legal costs. He added that the funds will be earmarked separately and will not be used for the District's ongoing operations. YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Agenda August 26,2015 Page 2 of 3 Nancy Stevens, resident, inquired about further water restrictions by the State. Vice President Mike Beverage explained that the Water District is mandated by the State to cut back 36% of its water usage therefore the District was asking its customers to reduce outside watering to meet that mandate. Kay Dotson, resident, commented on using aquifers for watering the landscaping. 3. Landscape Maintenance Assessment District and Irrigation Systems Rosemarie Sauer, resident, inquired about water reductions in East Lake Village. Public Works Director/City Engineer Wolfe responded that watering has been turned off everywhere that the City maintains turf within the Yorba Linda Water District. 4. Property Owners Parkway Turf Improvements Public Works Director/City Engineer Wolfe reported that he has been working with Yorba Linda Water District staff on the development of a brochure to help the public understand what is and is not allowed in parkways. He said that the information would be available soon through the City's Community Development Department. Rosemarie Sauer, resident, commented about the parkway near her home. 5. Potential Future Agenda Items City Manager Pulone stated that Item No. 2, Drought Response, Water Conservation/Drought Penalty Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts, should be included on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT City Manager Pulone adjourned the meeting at 11:57a.m. to the next Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 10.00a.m. YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Agenda August 26,2015 Page 2 of 3