HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-07 - Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee Meeting MinutesAPPROVED BY THE BOARD Of DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
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< PLANNING-ENGINEERING-OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
September 7, 2006, 4:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Planning-Engineering-Operations Committee was called to order by
Committee Chairman John Summerfield at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the
District Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda.
DIRECTORS PRESENT:
John W. Summerfield, Chairman
William Mills
STAFF PRESENT:
Mike Payne, General Manager
Ken Vecchiarelli, Assist.GM/ Eng. Mgr.
Lee Cory, Operations Mgr.
Bill Moorhead, Senior Project Engineer
Scott Moulton, Senior Project Engineer
Leon de los Reyes, Water Quality Engineer
VISITORS PRESENT:
Mark Quaternik, John Force Racing, Inc.
Richard Slade, Hydrogeologist, Richard C. Slade & Associates, LLC
ACTION ITEMS:
The Committee discussed the proposed Terms and Conditions for Water Service
with John Force for improved service to 20650 Travis Road. This matter was
referred to the Committee by the Board of Directors at their regular meeting on
August 10, 2006 and will be considered again by the full Board on September 14,
2006. Mr. Quaternik left the meeting following these discussions.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
11. Mr. Slade gave a verbal presentation on the findings of his research and analysis
to date regarding the Groundwater Production Study in Improvement District No. 2.
The Committee asked questions and exchanged ideas with Mr. Slade and offered
suggestions for his report to the board. Mr. Slade and Mr. de los Reyes left the
meeting following this discussion.
ACTION ITEMS (CONTINUED):
2. Mr. Vecchiarelli presented photos of pipeline sections removed during installation
of a temporary bypass pipeline across Mr. Stickney's property at 4272 Avocado
Avenue, showing that the condition of the pipelines was surprisingly good. The
Committee reviewed and discussed Amended Terms and Conditions for Water and
Single Sewer Service with Ron Stickney for new service to 4272 Avocado Avenue.
This matter was considered again at the Board Meeting on September 14, 2006.
3. Facility Finance, Design and Construction Agreement (FFDCA) with Shapell
Industries, Inc. for the Kellogg Sewer Upgrades. Mr. Vecchiarelli and Mr. Moulton
presented an overview of the deal points for the agreement which will be
considered by the Board of Directors at their meeting on September 28, 2006.
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4. Facility Finance, Design and Construction Agreement (FFDCA) with Shapell
Industries, Inc. for the Bastanchury Road Water Transmission Pipelines. Mr.
Vecchiarelli and Mr. Moulton presented an overview of the deal points for the
agreement which will be considered by the Board of Directors at their meeting on
September 28, 2006.
5. Catch basins and pipelines for Lakeview Reservoir and Booster Pump Station. Mr.
Vecchiarelli reported on bids received for storm drainage improvements that need
to be constructed before Hover Development can proceed with their retaining wall
construction for their development adjacent to the District's property. The Board
will consider this matter at their meeting on September 28, 2006.
6. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers for the
Hidden Hills Reservoir Project. Mr. Vecchiarelli and Mr. Moorhead presented
information on additional services provided by Carollo and required to complete the
reservoir project. This matter will be considered by the Board at a later date.
7. Professional Services Agreement for Value Engineering Services for the Highland
Reservoir Replacement Project. Mr. Moorhead reported on a proposal received for
the services suggested by the Committee. Only one proposal was received from
three firms solicited. The Committee discussed the value of proceeding forward
with these services. The Board will consider this matter at their meeting on
September 28, 2006.
STANDING ITEMS:
8. Status report on the meter replacement project. No report - replacement activity
scheduled to restart in mid-September.
9. Status report on Water Production and Imports for FY 2006-07. Mr. Vecchiarelli
reported the District was off in-lieu in August and the groundwater wells were in
production but that the Production Group would begin taking import water in-lieu of
producing groundwater starting again September 11.
10. Status report on progress of capital improvement projects in progress. No report
was given.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Committee adjourned at 5:50 PM. The next regularly scheduled Planning-
Engineering-Operations Committee will be held October 5, 2006.
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