HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-06 - Public Information Committee Meeting MinutesAPPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
MAR 3 )6
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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE
March 6, 2006
A meeting of the Public Information Committee was called to order by Committee Chair William
Mills at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive,
Yorba Linda.
DIRECTORS PRESENT
William R. Mills, Chair
Ric Collett
STAFF PRESENT
Michael A. Payne, General Manager
Mike Robinson, Public Information Officer
ACTION ITEMS
1. West Coast Maaazine storv for the April edition. The topic for this edition is water
conservation. The story describes what homeowners can do to save water on landscape
irrigation and other outdoor uses. The committee reviewed the text and provided
direction.
2. Request for sponsorship of the annual Children's Water Education Festival., The
committee reviewed this event and the District's participation in the form of a $500.00
contribution.
3. Request for sponsorship of the River of Life Conference. The committee reviewed this
event and directed staff to learn more about it.
STANDING ITEMS
4. Smart Timer Program. The program involves rebates for residential, commercial and
industrial customers to install landscape irrigation controllers that adjust watering to
current and historical weather conditions. The committee reviewed the program and
participation within the District.
5. MWDOC School Proaram. This program provides comprehensive water issues
education to elementary school students. The Bryant Ranch School is scheduled to
participate in the program in April. The committee reviewed the program and
participation within the District.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
6. Open House at Richfield Plant. The committee discussed this event to be held in May
during California Water Awareness Month. The Open House will feature displays of
equipment, wells, the computerized water distribution control system and "mini-tours" of
District facilities and the Santa Ana River groundwater recharge operation.
ADJOURNMENT
The committee adjourned at 5:10 p.m.