City/LBUSD 2×3 Commitee Meeting

Los Banos Unified School District/City of Los Banos 2x3 Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 20, 2015 4:00 p.m. City Hall I. Call to Order/Roll Call LBUSD: Superintendent Steve Tietjen, Board Member Dennis Areias, Board Member John Mueller, Board Member Marlene Smith City: City Manager Steve Carrigan, Mayor Mike Villalta, Council Member Tom Faria II. Approval of Agenda Motion by_____________________ Seconded by_____________________ III. Public Hearing/Public Forum Members of the public may address the Committee on any item of public interest that is within the jurisdiction of the Committee; which includes agenda and non-agenda items. No action will be taken on non-agenda items. Speakers are limited to a five (5) minute presentation IV. New Business 1. Approval of Minutes: A. September 22, 2015 Motion by____________________ Seconded by ____________________ 2. Discussion/Update: PHS Water Meter 3. Discussion/Update: PHS Pool Closure 4. Discussion/next step: Community Pool 5. Housing Permit Update 6. Other V. Adjournment Posted: October 16, 2015  Los Banos Unified School District/City of Los Banos 2x3 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 22, 2015 4:00 p.m. LBUSD The meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m. Call to Order Present: LBUSD: Superintendent Steve Tietjen, Board Member Dennis Roll Call Areias, Board Member Marlene Smith, City Manager Steve Carrigan, Mayor Mike Villalta, Council Member Tom Faria Absent: Board Member John Mueller, Board Member Marlene Smith On Motion by Member Tietjen, seconded by Member Areias, the Approval of Committee approved the agenda as submitted. Ayes: Areias, Carrigan, Agenda Faria, Tietjen, Villalta; Noes 0, Absent: Mueller, Smith. Motion carried. No one came forward and the public forum was closed at 4:07 p.m. Public Forum On Motion by Member Areias, seconded by Member Faria, the Committee Approval of approved the minutes from the August 18, 2015 meeting. Ayes: Areias, Minutes Carrigan, Faria, Tietjen, Villalta; Noes 0, Absent: Mueller, Smith. Motion carried. Water Mr. Carrigan introduced Mr. Mark Fachin, City of Los Banos Public Conservation Works Director. Mr. Fachin reported on the current water conservation in Los Banos. The State's mandated water use reduction is 28%. In the last three months, the city fell short of the target with a 25% reduction and will be subject to fines. Mr. Fachin asked for more effort from the District. The District savings compared to 2013 is 0%. Mr. Fachin stated that the biggest user of water in town, excluding local industries, is Pacheco High School. He stated that every school site meets their goals except PHS, which uses 230% on only one on site meter. He suggested the District contact Randy at City Hall to schedule a leak audit on the site water meter. There was discussion on how to meet the state goal when we are adding schools, parks and homes. Mr. Fachin stated that the state compares current usage to that of 2013. It does not take into consideration that the town has grown or schools have been built. Mr. Fachin said the City has informed the community through fliers and signs throughout the city in hopes that everyone will help in the effort to conserve water. Starting December 1, 2015 new homes will be restricted to drought resistant landscaping in the front yard. Dr. Tietjen gave an update on the test well that Ranchwood has Other: volunteered to drill at Pacheco High School. He said the District and Ranchwood have completed the permit and it was submitted to the city. He said that the District is hopeful the water will be good, but as a precaution the District is looking into other options. He stated that the district is considering artificial turf. There was discussion on how much water is required to cool artificial turf. There was also discussion in regards to the implementation of fines and if the District would be responsible for paying them. Mr. Fachin stated that domestic users are asked to conserve water, industrial users are not asked to conserve, only on their landscaping. Mayor Villalta suggested that once facts and figures are in we will make a decision in regards to the Districts water usage. Mayor Villalta provided an update regarding the increase sales tax on the June ballot. MCAG has discussed a ½ % sales tax increase to be used for public transportation/roads. Mr. Villalta expressed concern on how this would benefit Los Banos, stating he does not support a sales tax that does not directly support Los Banos. He stated that he is proposing a consortium between Los Banos, Dos Palos and Gustine. He feels the money on the Westside should stay on the Westside. Mr. Carrigan stated ½% sales tax will not pass without the Los Banos vote. He stated that if Los Banos does not support the increase it will not pass. The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 P.M. Adjournment Signed: ___________________________ _____________________ Thais Duni, Executive Secretary Date Los Banos Unified School District