HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-31 - Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
ITEM NO.
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
March 31, 2009
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee was called to order at 4:00 p.m. The
meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office at 1717 East Miraloma Avenue,
Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE BOARD
Carl Boznanski Ric Collett, Director
Gary Melton
Gene Scearce STAFF
Gregory Meyers Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Howard Weber Pat Grady, Assistant General Manager
Janine Eggers Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager
Lindon Baker Lee Cory, Operations Manager
Marlo Naber-Mole Diane Cyganik, Finance Director
Neil Brine Gina Knight, HR Manager
Oscar Bugarini, Sr. Cindy Botts, Management Analyst
Phil Hawkins Annie Alexander, Executive Secretary
Richard Bogda
Robert Kiley
Bill Guse
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Introductions
Mr. Vecchiarelli opened the meeting and reviewed the District's purpose and
mission. Mr. Vecchiarelli also thanked the Committee members on behalf of the
Board for their willingness to volunteer.
The following items were taken out of order.
b. District Staff
Mr. Vechiarelli introduced Mr. Cory who provided a review of the
responsibilities of the Operations Department and its associated Divisions
and Crews.
C. Committee Members
Each Committee Member introduced themselves, giving a brief summary
of their work history and interest in the Committee.
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a. Board of Directors - Revenue and Rates Ad Hoc Committee
Director Collett introduced himself and explained his role as Director for
the District.
b. District Staff (Continued)
Mr. Vecchiarelli introduced Mses. Knight and Cyganik and Messrs. Grady
and Conklin, who then reviewed the responsibilities of their respective
departments.
The committee took a 10 minute recess at 4:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:05
p. M.
Mr. Vecchiarelli introduced Mses. Botts and Alexander who both gave a
brief summary of their job responsibilities.
Mr. Conklin then provided a detailed overview regarding the status of the
District's 2007-2012 Capital Improvement Program.
2. Committee Guidelines/Brown Act Requirements
Mr. Vecchiarelli reviewed the Committee guidelines including agenda posting and
public access requirements.
3. Goals and Objectives of the Committee
Mr. Vecchiarelli outlined the Committee's immediate and future objectives
including the water conservation ordinance and implementation plan and pending
rate increases.
4. How YLWD Customers Get Their Water
Mr. Vecchiarelli provided an overview of the District's water sources, storage and
distribution systems and responded to questions from the Committee.
5. Current State of the Water Crisis - Water Supply Shortage
Mr. Vecchiarelli then reviewed the State's water supply crisis in detail and
common industry terms.
ACTION ITEMS
6. Draft Water Conservation Ordinance and Implementation Plan
Mr. Vecchiarelli and Ms. Botts summarized the draft ordinance and made note of
the major conservation measures to be implemented. Ms. Botts stated that
additional information regarding the Delta and water conservation ordinance
would be e-mailed to the Committee in preparation for the next meeting.
Committee members were asked to be prepared to provide feedback on the
ordinance at that time.
TOUR OF DISTRICT FACILITIES (OPTIONAL)
The tour was postponed until the next Committee meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The Committee adjourned at 6:15 p.m. The next meeting of the Citizens Advisory
Committee will be held April 6, 2009 at 8:00 a.m.
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