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YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, February 22, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870
1. CALL TO ORDER
The February 22, 2016 meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District's Citizens
Advisory Committee was called to order at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held in
the Training Room at the District's Administration Building located at 1717 East
Miraloma Avenue, Placentia California 92870.
2. ROLL CALL
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Daniel Mole Fred Hebein
Rick Buck Lindon Baker
Modesto Llanos Carl Boznanski
Cheryl Spencer-Borden Bill Guse
YLWD DIRECTORS PRESENT YLWD STAFF PRESENT
Gary T. Melton, Director Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Michael J. Beverage, Director Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager
Malissa Tem, Public Affairs Representative
OTHER ATTENDEES
John Koeller
Dennis Donohue
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. ACTION CALENDAR
4.1. Committee Structure and Reorganization
Mr. Mole opened the discussion and announced that he would be
resigning from the Committee. The Committee then decided to appoint a
Chair at the next meeting.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1. Extension of State Drought Regulations
Staff reported to the Committee that the State Water Resources Control
Board had extended the Emergency Drought Regulations, however they
are considering various credits for agencies that can apply for in the areas
of population growth, climate (evapotransporation), and sustainable
supply. Staff reported that the District is applying for all available credits.
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5.2. Conservation Update and Monthly Water Supply Report
The Committee reviewed the report with staff noting that the promising
snowpack in January had dissipated in February and had now fallen below
average.
5.3. Director's Report
Director Melton reported that given the fact that the District has met the
36% conservation mandate to date, the Board would be considering
adjusting the District's Penalty Ordinance to offer some relief to people in
the lower penalty blocks. A spirited discussion regarding the penalties
recurred with the Committee supporting a possible Board decision to
adjust or remove penalty blocks.
5.4. Future Agenda Items
None.
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1. The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. The next Citizens Advisory
Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Monday, March 28, 2016 at
8:30 a.m.
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