AGENDA YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING WITH CITY OF YORBA LINDA Monday, December 18, 2017, 4:00 PM YL City Hall - 4845 Casa Loma Ave, Yorba Linda CA 92886 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL YLWD COMMITTEE MEMBERS YLWD STAFF J. Wayne Miller, President Marc Marcantonio, General Manager Phil Hawkins, Director Brett Barbre, Asst General Manager Steve Conklin, Engineering Manager CITY OF YORBA LINDA MEMBERS CITY OF YORBA LINDA STAFF Beth Haney, Councilmember Mark Pulone, City Manager Tom Lindsey, Councilmember 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual wishing to address the committee is requested to identify themselves and state the matter on which they wish to comment. If the matter is on this agenda, the committee Chair will recognize the individual for their comment when the item is considered. No action will be taken on matters not listed on this agenda. Comments are limited to matters of public interest and matters within the jurisdiction of the Water District. Comments are limited to three minutes. 5. ACTION CALENDAR This portion of the agenda is for items where staff presentations and committee discussions are needed prior to formal committee action. 5.1. Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting held September 18, 2017 Recommendation: That the Committee approve the minutes as presented. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS This portion of the agenda is for matters such as technical presentations, drafts of proposed policies, or similar items for which staff is seeking the advice and counsel of the Committee members. This portion of the agenda may also include items for information only. 6.1. Pending Legislation - Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life 6.2. Emergency Response Planning 6.3. Status of Yorba Linda Town Center
6.4. Future Meeting Date and Agenda Items 7. ADJOURNMENT 7.1. The date and time of the next YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee meeting is yet to be determined. Items Distributed to the Committee Less Than 72 Hours Prior to the Meeting Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt public records that relate to open session agenda items and are distributed to a majority of the Committee less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection in the lobby of the District s business office located at 1717 E. Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870, during regular business hours. When practical, these public records will also be made available on the District s internet website accessible at http://www.ylwd.com/. Accommodations for the Disabled Any person may make a request for a disability-related modification or accommodation needed for that person to be able to participate in the public meeting by telephoning the Executive Secretary at 714-701-3020, or writing to Yorba Linda Water District, P.O. Box 309, Yorba Linda, CA 92885-0309. Requests must specify the nature of the disability and the type of accommodation requested. A telephone number or other contact information should be included so the District staff may discuss appropriate arrangements. Persons requesting a disability-related accommodation should make the request with adequate time before the meeting for the District to provide the requested accommodation.
AGENDA REPORT ITEM NO. 5.1 Meeting Date: December 18, 2017 Subject: Minutes of the YLWD/City of Yorba Linda Joint Agency Committee Meeting held September 18, 2017 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the Committee approve the minutes as presented. ATTACHMENTS: Name: Description: Type: 2017-09-18_-_Minutes_-_YLWD-City_of_YL.pdf Minutes 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: Water District: Beth Haney, Councilwoman Tom Lindsey, Councilman Al Nederhood, Director Phil Hawkins, Director Committee Members Absent: J. Wayne Miller, President Staff Members: Staff Members Absent: Marc Marcantonio, General Manager YL Water District Mark Pulone, City Manager City of Yorba Linda
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 action item at the September 26 th 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.
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
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.