HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-01-30; Water Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES OF
WATER COMMITTEE
January 30, 1973
Chairman: A.C. Bowen Vice-ChaIrman: W. Esterline
Present:
Absent:
Guests:
Colonel Bowen, Glenn McComas, Bill Cannon, Bob Watson
City Manager Arnold, Public Works Director Cook, City
Attorney Biondo, Water Superintendent Neely
W.C. Esterline, Knox Williams, Robert Garland
Betty Duran-Blade Tribune
1 . Approval of Minutes
Minutes for the last two meetings were approved as submitted.
2. City Water Enterprise Relationship with CMWD
The City Attorney responded to questions concerning Fritz
Stradling's letter of December 21, 1972. An agreement could
be worked out; ultimate responsibility remains with the City.
The City will ultimately be responsible for the way the system
is run and the rates. Discussion followed concerning how CMWD
could establish tax rates for the City and other parts of the
district. A major question still unanswered is; are there any
cost advantages to the City from the proposed operating agree-
ment. After considerable discussion,the City Attorney re-empha-
sized that in any case the City's interest must be protected.
This could be done by CMWD buying out the City water enterprise,
or vice versa- for the City to take over CMWD as provided in
the law for the transfer of a special district annexed to the
City.
Public Works Director Cook suggested that an outside consultant
be retained to determine which of the alternatives would be most
advantageous to the water user and tax payer. A third alter-
native would be for the water service to the area to remain as is,
under two jurisdictions. The consultant would not have a vested
interest in any result and therefore the response could be believ-
able. After discussion, it was moved (McComas-Cannon) that a
report be sent to the Council advising them that the Committee has
met concerning the possible consolidation of the operation and
maintenance effort of the water system" with CMWD and that it fs
recommended tha t
t o 'd'e t e rm i ne
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the Council take such action as is necessary
tTTe~~rnel:hod of operation which will result in tRe"
cost to th~e water user and taxpayer in the City
ad through a 1ternate methods or asoperat ion sucn
, 3~) Continue toCHWTr~bpe rates system, ~2"J City operates" syst
operate as two systems. The motion was carried unanimously.
Minutes of Water ommittee
January 30, 1973
Page 2
3. Disposition of City Owned Water Enterprise Property
The Public Works Director presented an analysis of all property
owned by the water enterprise. It was the recommendation of the
Director that the following disposition be made of the properties:
Reservoir #1- Mesa Drive. Retain approximately 10,000 square
feet in the vicinity of the storage tank and sell the remainder
less any necessary access easements. The City of Oceanside
has informally indicated that the area could be subdivided
into approximately 8 lots including the parcel the City would
reta i n.
City Corporation Yard- Retain for City use.
Bonsa11 Property- Sell the property.
Skyline Drive Booster Pump Station- Sell the property less
any easements which must be retained.
Reservoir #2- Retain a parcel surrounding the existing tank,
pumps and CMWD vault. The remainder should be sold less any
necessary water easements.
Sump Site- A certain portion of the sump site will need to be
retained as a storage facility in order to adequately operate
the San Luis Rey well field. The exact location of needed
land has not been determined, however, the remainder could
be sold. The City Attorney is presently working with the
Title Company to finalize the transfer of title to this
property to the City. This is an administrative procedure.
A motion was adopted (Watson-Cannon) to accept the recommendation
of the Public Works Director regarding each exhibit subject to
the receipt of appraisals of the property. The motion was
unanimously carried.
k. Discussion of Water Rates
Councilman McComas outlined his understanding of the desires of
the Council regarding water rates for agricultural users and
apartment houses. The question was raised as to whether the
surcharge should be deleted altogether and water sold strictly
as a commodity. The Public Works Director outlined the basis
for utilizing a ready to serve charge which allows everyone to
participate in the maintenance of a "ready to go" system. Several
members pointed out that many apartment owners concur with the
present rate structure. The Committee moved (Cannon-Watson) to
advise the Council that the Committee reaffirms its prior
recommendations with regard to water rates. Motion carried
unan imous1y.
Minutes of Water C mittee
January 30, 1973
Page 3
5. Set Date of Next Meet ing
Next meeting will be at the call of the chairman.
Respectfully submitted,
V.
HUNTER T. COOK
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