HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-18 - YLWD-City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting Minutes
CITY OF YORBA LINDA
Land of Gracious Living
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT/
CITY COUNCIL JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING
MINUTES
September 18, 2017
4:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Yorba Linda Water District/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting convened
at 4:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Committee Members
City Council: Beth Haney, Councilwoman
Tom Lindsey, Councilman
Water District: Al Nederhood, Director
Phil Hawkins, Director
Committee Members Absent: J. Wayne Miller, President
Staff Members: Marc Marcantonio, General Manager YL Water District
Staff Members Absent: Mark Pulone, City Manager City of Yorba Linda
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pat Nelson, resident, stated her disapproval of the recent conservation credits issued to
all rate payers, regardless of their water saving efforts. She said the action encouraged
bad behavior and conveyed the wrong message.
Julia Shultz, resident, spoke in opposition to the recent conservation credits and thought
the monies could have been used for future projects.
Greg Shultz, resident, agreed with the previous two speakers and expressed his
frustration about the conservation credits.
ACTION CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee meeting held
on June 12, 2017.
The YLWD/City Council Joint Advisory Committee approved the minutes of the
June 12, 2017 meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2. Drought Response, Water Conservation/Administrative Penalty Ordinances, and
Community Outreach
General Manager Marc Marcantonio spoke about the conservation credits issued to
all active water accounts. These were equally divided between every water
connection from remaining penalty funds held in the Conservation Reserve. He
stated that the conservation department was now closed.
General Manager Marcantonio said that a discussion was occurring regarding a
Citizen Advisory Committee recommendation to provide a refund of revenues
collected pending a favorable Fitch Credit Review. This discussion would be an
th
action item at the September 26 YLWD Board meeting.
General Manager Marcantonio spoke in detail about the “In-Lieu Program”. He
explained that during the drought the aquifer had been significantly over-drafted and
that the YLWD had been working closely with Orange County groundwater producers
to find a solution to this. Mr. Marcantonio said that an innovative plan had been
developed to be able to keep more water stored in the aquifer for future drought
conditions.
Pat Nelson, resident, stated that it would have been a better idea to have cities or
agencies apply for a refund or the money could have been used to pay down bonds
or pensions.
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Julia Shultz, resident, said that as a staunch conservative she likes stability and
prefers not to give back money when it’s not really necessary.
3. Current Water Conservation Legislation
General Manager Marcantonio reviewed AB 1668/SB 606 and SB 623 and said he
was happy to report that these bills did not pass the legislature.
Pat Nelson, resident, spoke about SB 623 and referenced an article written by
Assemblyman Phillip Chen in opposition to this tax increase. She was glad to hear
the proposed bill did not pass and suggested that everyone support candidates who
do not believe in over spending.
4. Support for California WaterFix
Assistant General Manager Brett Barbre, explained the state-of-the-art solution to
modernize, repair and protect California’s aging water delivery system and
responded to questions from the committee members.
5. Emergency Response Planning
General Manager Marcantonio spoke about emergency response planning and
stated that it was important to develop close relations between all first responder
agencies, of which the Water/Wastewater Sector is one. The National Infrastructure
Protection Plan includes Water/Wastewater Sector specific plans, and all agencies
need to be aware of our capabilities and vulnerabilities, response actions, protocols
and disaster plans. We hope to meet with the City, law enforcement and fire services
to improve our interoperability, communications, and overall disaster response. We
recently met with Chief Kovacs for an initial meeting and need to meet with other first
responder and City staff to provide the community with the right response when
conditions dictate it.
Pat Nelson, resident, commented on a water main break in San Diego during a
conference she attended and stated she was glad to hear the Water District is
preparing themselves in case of an emergency.
Julia Shultz, resident, complimented the Water District staff for always addressing
matters quickly and efficiently. She also stated her appreciation for the joint meetings
which are important and suggested holding informational seminars to educate the
public.
Greg Shultz, suggested that a kiosk be placed in the new Town Center to include
factual informational news such as events and upcoming legislation affecting the
community.
Councilman Lindsey asked for an update on the Fairmont pump station and a sewer
pipe break which occurred last week.
Engineering Manager Steve Conklin reported that a big water line break occurred on
Casa Loma Avenue and the crew were able to have it repaired and back in operation
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within three hours. He also said that work is progressing on schedule on the Fairmont
pump station and that completion was expected in early 2019.
Director Phil Hawkins asked for an update on the Town Center development.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Michael Wolfe reported that work on the parking
structure as well as the street improvements had begun, and that completion was
expected by next spring. He also said that the initial design phase of the new library
and arts center was complete and a construction management firm was in place.
6. Future Meeting Date and Agenda Items
The Committee agreed to meet again on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
No additional items for the next Agenda were discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
General Manager Marc Marcantonio adjourned the meeting at 5:21 p.m. to the next Yorba
Linda Water District/City Council Advisory Committee Joint meeting on Monday,
December 18, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
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