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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-12 - YLWD-MWDOC Ad Hoc Committee Meeting MinutesITEM NO. ApQ . APPROVED BY T OARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES OF THE OFTHEYORB DA WATER DISTRICT YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT DEC 2 2 2005 And MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING BY f(~d December 12, 2005 - A meeting of the Yorba Linda Water District-Municipal Water District of Orange County Ad Hoc Committee was called to order by Committee Chair Michael J. Beverage at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the Districts Headquarters, 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda. YLWD DIRCTORS PRESENT Michael J. Beverage, Chair YLWD STAFF PRESENT Mike Robinson, Asst. Administrator Lee Cory, Operations Manager MWDOC DIRECTOR PRESENT None MWDOC STAFF PRESENT Kevin Hunt, General Manager DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Metropolitan's Intearated Area Plan for the Central Pool Area and MWDOC's Proiection of Demands Kevin Hunt discussed the efforts of MWDOC to buy and wheel water from the South Feather Water District near Oroville, California. Discussion included reasons for this type of approach, such as current basin restrictions. In addition Mr. Hunt reviewed proposed purchase and transport cost, seasonal availability and interested pool users. The information was made available for our consideration if the District is interested exploring this local area approach. 2. Chanaes in Timina of Met Rates Issues Kevin Hunt updated us on the current status of proposed demand and peaking charges MWD was considering for all member agencies. It appears MWD has elected to return the proposed rate charges back to a study group for more investigation. 3. Status of MWDOC Ocean Desaltina Proiect Kevin Hunt reviewed the proposed ocean desalting project that is to be located near Dana Point in South Orange County. The proposed project would use slant drilling under the ocean to obtain the water that will be used as influent to the project. The slant drilling will allow a better quality project influent and reduce environmental impacts to the ocean site. The brine waste can be disposed through a local agency's ocean outfall for treated wastewater. Other elements of this project are still being explored, such as securing a discounted energy rate and other considerations that make the project more cost effective. Discussions with end users for the water product to be generated is on going. 4. Grant Related Information Kevin Hunt supplied information and materials dealing with water related grants. The information covered a wide range of grants relating to water conservation, water quality, water system planning and design to name a few. The funding sources for the grants cover a number of groups such as State Water Resources Control Board, California Health and Human Services, Cal EPA and Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank. The committee adjourned a 5:25 p.m.