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Home My WebLink About1995-04-26; Water Commission Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: WATER COMMISSION DATE OF MEETING: April 26, 1995 (Regular Meetlng) TIME OF MEETING: 2:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: 5950 El Camino Real CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Melideo called the Meeting to order at 2:OO p.m. ROLL CALL: Present Commissioners Melideo, Henley, Kubota, Louis and Maerkle Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Kubota. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: There were no requests to address the Commission on a non-agenda item. NEW BUSINESS: 1. AB #0426.01 - BUDGET REVIEW 1995 - 1996, Jeanne Flack gave the staff report, reviewing the Water Enterprise Fund, the Sanitation Enterprise Fund and the Reclaimed Water Enterprise Fund for 1995-1 996, and answering Commission questions regarding the budget requests. She explained the changes and new items included in the budget. Ms. Flack stated this budget was submitted to the City Manager’s Office, and there is still some time before the final budget is accepted. Chairperson Melideo stated she wanted input on the abandoning of the water wells and the possibility of not abandoning any of the wells. She stated she wanted to know why the decision was made to abandon the wells and how will this affect the water reserves for Carlsbad. Chairperson Melideo questioned the travel expenses and what this covers. Ms. Flack stated for each of the conferences there is only allowance for one staff member and one Board Member. Chairperson Melideo stated that there is nothing included for the Commissioners. She felt that there should be an allowance for at least one Commissioner to attend the conferences. The staff member and Board Member could not cover all of the meetings at a conference and the Board Member would not report back to the Commission on the meetings and Chairperson Melideo would like to have the Commission informed. Commissioner Kubota inquired about whether the reclaimed water program would be repaying for the two and a half million gallon storage tank they are using. He felt the potable water fund should be given full credit for the replacement. In summary, Ms. Flack stated that water purchases are the reason for the increase in the budget. Commissioner Kubota requested copies of the summaries for the funds. April 26, 1995 WATER COMMISSION Page 2 NEW BUSINESS: (Continued) Commissioner Maerkle inquired whether the old pipes on El Camino Real, which are being left there to be used for reclaimed water delivery, will be considered for a payback to the Potable Water Fund. Ms. Flack stated that the Reclaimed fund is not in a position to do that at this time. 2. 0426.02 - CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, RATE STUDY REPORT Jeanne Flack distributed copies of the Proposed Meeting Topics and Dates for the Water Rates Working Committee, the Committee Members, the Agenda for the first meeting, Wednesday, April 26, at 6:OO p.m., at the Carlsbad Senior Center, the Proposed Statement of Purpose and the Proposed Ground Rules of Participation. She explained that the Committee Members are from different parts of the City and different interest groups in order to have a broad perspective. She said the people are positive about this and anxious to work on the Committee. Chairperson Melideo expressed her concern that there is not a representative from the general public on the committee. Ms. Flack explained that all of the Members of the Committee either work or live in Carlsbad. In reply to Commission query as to whether the meetings will be open to the public, Ms. Flack stated notices will not be filed, but anyone can attend the meetings. Chairperson Melideo stated that there was to be an observer from the Commission present at all of the meetings, and Commissioner Louis stated that Commissioner Kubota had previously been selected to attend the meetings for this Commission. By consensus, the Water Commission agreed to have Commissioner Kubota represent the Commission at the meetings of the CMWD Water Rates Working Committee. 3. 0426.03 - RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR EL CAMINO REAL WATERLINE. District Engineer Bill Plummer reported that 14 bids were received for water Transmission Main Replacement El Camino Real from Tamarack to Chestnut, CMWD Project No. 90-1 01 , Contract No. 3378, and requested a recommendation from the Commission to award the contract to Valverde Construction, Inc., in the amount of $667,819.00. ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Louis, the Water Commission recommended to the Board of Directors approval of accepting a bid from Valverde Construction, Inc., in the amount of $667,819.00, for water transmission main replacement on El Camino Real from Tamarack to Chestnut. AYES: Melideo, Henley, Kubota, Louis and Maerkle April 26, 1995 WATER COMMISSION Page 3 WATER COMMISSION: WARAC REPORT: Commissioner Kubota reported on the March 27, 1995, meeting of WARAC, stating the Carlsbad Water District arranged for a Research Engineer from the Livermore Research station to explain the new technology for desalination. He asked whether this Commission would be briefed on this, and staff indicated there is a video tape available on this presentation. Commissioner Kubota stated that this is an electrodialysis system, and if it goes beyond the prototype, it would be a major break-through in desalination. He said that staff reported that the Board of Directors requested development of this program to be included in the budget for the next fiscal year, or maybe a pilot program. He would like a presentation by staff. Commissioner Kubota continued his report, stating the Tijuana River Valley was discussed, as there is talk about going down 900 to 1,500 feet to yield water. Also, there was a report on reclaimed water rates, with over hatf of the agencies selling reclaimed water at a discount. Ramona and Carlsbad are selling theirs at 100 percent. Mr. Kubota said that another discussion item was the salinity of reclaimed water. Leucadia is diluting their reclaimed water with potable water in order to take care of the La Costa golf course. Chairperson Melideo declared a recess at 3:06 p.m., and the Water Commission re-convened at 3:13 p.m., with all five Members present. PRESIDENT AND MANAGERS MEETINGS REPORT: Commissioner Maerkle reported on the April 18 meeting, stating that Supervisor Horn was there, and he is very aware of the water problems and will be a good person to help the water people. Commissioner Maerkle stated that there was an article in the newspaper stating that springtime means it is time to check fire sprinklers to make certain they are in working order. Ms. Flack stated that the Fire Department does this through the fire prevention program. Commissioner Maerkle stated that there has been a request for support for AB 318, with regard to the Municipal Water Power Act. He said the Water Board should be informed about this request. Commissioner Kubota attended the February 21 meeting and stated that environmental control was discussed and the main theme was that there is no more money coming from Washington. It is hoped that there will be a rollback of some of the regulations, which might affect the waiver that San Diego is requesting regarding waste treatment. GENERAL MANAGER REPORTS: CWA REPORT: Jeanne Flack stated that Bob Greaney asked her to announce that Lester Snow and Byron Buck have both left the Water Authority. John Lockwood, former City Manager for San Diego, is now the interim General Manager until a replacement has been selected. I. April 26, 1995 WATER COMMISSION Page 4 The Commissioners requested a report to the Commission on the effects of the water shutdown in Carlsbad. This report was requested at the last meeting. Also, the Commission requested updates on the items listed in the February 22, 1995 Minutes, particularly the redevelopment of the San Luis Rey well field. Chairperson Melideo stated she would make the following appointments for the water organizations: Association of California Water Agencies - Bob Greaney ACWA Water Management - Commissioner Louis Water Reclamation ReUse - Commissioner Melideo Domestic Water - Commissioner Melideo Water ReUse - Commissioner Henley; Alternate - Commissioner Kubota Water Reclamation and Advisory Committee - Commissioner Kubota Presidents & Managers and Water Utilities - Commissioners Maerkle and Kubota; Alternate - Commissioner Henley APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Henley, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 22, 1995, were approved as presented. AYES Melideo, Henley, Kubota, Louis and Maerkle NEXT MEETING DATE: Ms. Flack stated the next meeting would be May 10, 1995. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of April 26, 1995, was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. ray Minutes Clerk