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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-23 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, May 23, 2016, 8:30 a.m. 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870 1. CALL TO ORDER The May 23, 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 Lindon Baker Fred Hebein Cheryl Borden Joe Holdren Carl Boznanski Modesto Llanos Bill Guse YLWD DIRECTORS PRESENT YLWD STAFF PRESENT Gary Melton, Director Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Mike Beverage, Director Damon Micalizzi, Public Information Manager Malissa Tem, Public Affairs Representative OTHER ATTENDEES Jeff Decker, Resident Eddy Jackson, Resident John Koeller, Resident Ben Parker, Resident 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Parker offered to do a presentation at the next CAC meeting where he will report on his analysis of water districts and how rates differ throughout the County. He asked for input and was given parameters and suggestions from the Committee to aide his research and collection of data. The Committee agreed to let Mr. Parker present at the Committee’s June 27, 2016 meeting. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4.1. Governor’s New Executive Order and Updated Conservation Regulations Staff reported that the Governor had extended the State’s Emergency Drought Declaration through January 2017. However, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) had removed mandated reduction percentages at the retail level, leaving conservation targets to be set based on available supply. These targets or “self-certifications” will be subject to SWRCB approval. 1 4.2. Conservation Update and Monthly Water Supply Report Staff reported that the District had continued to conserve at a 36% rate through the month of April and that May’s numbers were trending similarly. As such, and with the relaxed restrictions from the State, the Board was set to consider adjusting the stage of the Conservation Ordinance to allow for 3 day per week watering. 4.3 Director’s Report Director Melton mentioned that reports and comments made by some of the public about the District’s Capital Improvement Projects, namely the Fairmont Booster Pump Station upgrade, being subsidies for future development was simply not true. 4.4 Future Agenda Items Presentation by Mr. Ben Parker on OC Water Rates. 5. ADJOURNMENT 5.1. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. The next Citizens Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled to be held Monday, June 27, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. DM 2