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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-23 - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting Minutes YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Minutes August 23, 2016 Page 1 of 3 CITY OF YORBA LINDA Land of Gracious Living YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT/ CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES August 23, 2016 11:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting convened at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Gene Hernandez ROLL CALL Committee Members City Council: Gene Hernandez, Tom Lindsey Water District: Mike Beverage, Ric Collett (absent), Robert Kiley Staff Members: Marc Marcantonio, Mark Pulone PUBLIC COMMENTS None YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Minutes August 23, 2016 Page 2 of 3 ACTION CALENDAR 1.Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held on July 27, 2016. The YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the July 27, 2016 meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2.Drought Response, Water Conservation/Administrative Penalty Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts General Manager Marc Marcantonio stated that the District received verification that their self-certification was approved by the State at a 0% conservation goal. He noted that we are still in a declared State of Emergency for Drought through January 31, 2017 and reminded everyone that our self-imposed Conservation Goal remains at 10%. General Manager Marcantonio announced that a new Urban Advisory Workgroup (UAW) has been formed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to develop “long-term water conservation rules in response to Executive Order B-37-16.” The local representatives will be Joe Berg of Municipal Water District of Orange County and Joone Lopez General Manager of Moulton Niguel Water District. Julia Lawson, resident, suggested the City provide contact information on its website to the SWRCB and UAW. 3.Options for Use of District’s Administrative Penalties General Manager Marcantonio said that the District was still funding conservation positions with the penalty monies and did not suggest disposing of it until the State of Emergency ends. He made several suggestions of how the funds can be used including for water conservation rebates, smart timer purchases, AMI technology, water conservation software, conservation education, customer leak detection education or equipment and services. He emphasized that the monies should be used for the community’s benefit. 4.Water Conservation Programs and Incentives for District Customers General Manager Marcantonio announced that the District would be holding a series of workshops in the Spring on their Strategic Plan which will address water conservation programs. Upon the request of Mayor Tom Lindsey, Public Works Director/City Engineer Michael Wolfe explained the different and varied types of drought tolerant palettes the City is considering and said that water savings is being accomplished not only with plants but also with irrigation control devices and different hardscapes. YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee Minutes August 23, 2016 Page 3 of 3 5. Potential Future Agenda Items It was determined to bring back Item No. 2, Drought Response, Water Conservation/Administrative Penalty Ordinances, and Community Outreach Efforts to the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT City Manager Pulone adjourned the meeting at 11:47 a.m. to the next Yorba Linda Water Board/City Council Advisory Committee Joint meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.