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AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING
BY August 26, 2008
The August 26, 2008 Yorba Linda Water District and Municipal Water District of Orange
County Ad Hoc Committee meeting was called to order by Committee Chair William R.
Mills at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District Administrative offices at 1717 East
Miraloma Ave., Placentia.
YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
William R. Mills, Chairman
Ric Collett, Director
YLWD STAFF PRESENT:
Michael A. Payne, General Manager
Ken Vecchiarelli, Asst. Gen. Mgr.
MWDOC COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: MWDOC STAFF PRESENT:
Brett Barbra, Director Kevin Hunt, General Manager
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no visitors.
DISCUSSION
1. Metropolitan Water Supply Situation
Kevin Hunt distributed two charts on the current water usages in Orange County
compared to last three years. In July 2008 the usage is at 69,000af compared to
72,000af The two prior years of usage were slightly higher than FY 07/08. The
committee discussed actions taken by some agencies. Everyone agreed that the
press releases are sending different messages. Met's water shortage allocation plan
is being discussed throughout the county. Met is not expected to implement their plan
until July 2009.
2. MWDOC Allocation Plan Progress
Kevin Hunt gave an update on MWDOC's Allocation Plan. MWDOC is still working
with Met to resolve differences in allocation formulas. Met is planning to seek
approval in March/April 2009. As the allocation plan involves groundwater use as well
as import water, the Committee discussed inviting OCWD Director Yoh and OCWD
General Manager Markus to the next Ad Hoc committee in November. Kevin Hunt
would make the arrangements.
3. California Water Bond
Kevin Hunt gave an update on the California Water Bond and the three proposed
bonds. Without a state budget, Director Barbre didn't believe the issue of a Water
Bond on the November ballot looked very promising.
4. Recent Grant/Funding
The Committee discussed the issue of grants. The Committee discussed the awarding
of a grant to MWDOC and several of the member agencies, including YLWD to
conduct a water audit plan. The Committee discussed the process.
5. MWDOC Governance Study Update
Kevin Hunt gave an update on the LAFCO process for the MWDOC Governance
Study. The first meeting is set for September 9.
ADJOURNMENT
The committee adjourned at 5:27 p.m. The next YLWD-MWDOC Ad Hoc Committee will
be held on October 28, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.