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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-11-18; Water Systems Improvement Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES- OF: WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE DATE OF MEETING: November 18, 1968 TIME OF MEETING: 2:00 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: City Manager's Conference Room Present: W. D. Cannon, W. C. Esterline, James P. O'Toole, Robert L. Watson, Glenn McComas, Wm. Atkinson, C. E. Martin, Joe Spano Absent: ' Knox Williams Meeting was called to order at 4:08 p.m. Mr. O'Toole stated that the first item to be discussed is the Mission Avenue sump. An offer has been made to the City for $50,000 with 'the idea that the buyer relocate the water sump at Foussat Road. The Water Committee had previously recom- mended that the City sell the property. The question is, if we do sell and relocate sump, what happens when the Mission Avenue is realigned. Will we have to spend City funds to relocate the sump. The total parcel consists of 2 3/4 acres and the buyer wanted this parcel which would adjoin his property (R-A zone); however, City would retain 3/4 acre in the southwest corner. The question before the Committee was, is it worthwhile to sell it for the assumed high bid of $50,000 and have to relocate sometime later. Mr. Spano explained the proposed realignment of Foussat Road, Mission Avenue and Freeway interchange to the Committee. It was stated that there are also two wells on the property along with the wells on the North side of Mission Avenue. Mr. Esterline read an article from the Water System Engineering Study, Chapter 1, Page 1 regarding Carlsbad well water at San Luis Rey, etc. He stated that the water sump at Foussat Road is considered to be an emergency supply and seems logical to hold onto the system we have there. Is it logical to sell part of the property and still retain enough property to hold and maintain system there? Mr. Watson suggested selling surface and installing pumps underground. Mr. Cannon stated that there is a need for the surface also. - 2 - Mr. Esterline suggested that the City sell the property but keep all water rights to land. Mr. Spano stated that if water rights were kept, we can go in and pump water but need to have surface access areas for pumps. Another question brought up was if we could relocate pumps and sump on other acres that are City owned if we did sell this property. Mr. McComas stated that this location was selected for sump and elevation is needed for pumps. Mr. Atkinson stated the sump could be shifted as long as elevation is .maintained. Mr. Esterline stated what Mr. Cannon stated at a previous meeting that if only two acres were purchased, it would not be of much use to anyone, since the pumping station may have to be relocated and expanded. Mr. Spano stated that if the State does come through with a road, they would pay for the relocation. Mr. Atkinson stated that if plans go through, the property to hold onto would be the southeast section because the two on the North side will be most valuable pieces of land for the City. Mr. Cannon stated that the City would be making a mistake to sell the property because we are now using more than our allotment of water in Carlsbad. In future years with more people, it would be necessary to clean up sewage water for use so this water is very important that we have here. Mr. Martin stated that there were other considerations at the time that this offer was made and at that time there was no assurance that the bond issue would pass. The question was, could we use the money to better the system or be required to put it in reserve account. The cash position of the Water Department is good and is backed up by the bond issue approval. There is sufficient funds to put roofs on reservoirs without selling property. It was suggested that we wait until we hear from a consulting engineer regarding the situation. - 3 - Mr. McComas mentioned going through and looking at this to see if we can grant leases for use on the property but hold ground and water rights. Mr. O'Toole stated that the land will become more valuable in the future. Mr. Watson stated that we should get professional facts on what is needed and if equipment could be installed underground. Mr. Spano stated that we will have to get to the equipment for servicing and relocation could be costly. Mr. Cannon made the motion to retain the property. Mr. Atkinson seconded the .motion. The vote on the motion that the Committee recommend this property be retained until such time as the engineering design of the new water system is complete and for a chance to restudy the requirements for that particular parcel was unanimous. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Bishop Recording Secretary