HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-11-25; Water Systems Improvement Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES OF: WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
DATE OF MEETING: November 25, 1969 - 4:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Manager's Conference Room
PRESENT: Bob Watson, Bill Esterline, Bill Atkinson, W. D. Cannon,
Knox Williams, Glenn McComas, Charles Martin, Win Friday,
Bill Baldwin, Hunter Cook
1. Election of a chairman - It was moved and seconded that Bob
Watson be the Committee Chairman. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Watson accepted the Chairmanship.
2. Reservoir 1—Mesa Drive - Mr. Watson mentioned the possibility
of putting a storage tank on Reservoir 1 as discussed at the
last meeting. Mr. Cook suggested the possibility of putting
the tank at the site of Reservoir 2 instead of Reservoir 1.
Mr. Cook stated we only need one lot and instead of using
the lot in Oceanside, we could relocate the tank on Reservoir 2
on Buena Vista. The advantage would be consolidating into the
City and making the entire site in Oceanside available for sale,
Mr. Cook mentioned there are still more engineering studies to
be made.
Mr. Watson requested that Mr. Friday refer the further
use of the property to the Oceanside Planning Department and
to our Planning Department for their comments to us.
Mr. Watson summarized three items to be done:
1. That the property be submitted to Oceanside indicating the
Committee's wishes and ask that they indicate its highest
and best zoning use.
2. The Engineering Department give the matter further study
as to engineering uses.
3. Direct correspondence to Engineering Science as to what
their thoughts are on this matter and relate their
comments to us at their earliest convenience.
Mr. Watson stated we could submit to Oceanside Planning
Department that the tank may or may not be needed. Mr. Baldwin
made an appraisal on the property at $13,000/net figure which
provides for a $5,000 removal of the structure.
The Planning Commission, Engineering Department and
Engineering Science should be notified; action referred to
Mr. Friday.
Mr. Cannon stated he thought Bill Baldwin could check
with other firms on the price of the land. Mr. Watson stated
this item should be put on a future agenda.
3. General - Mr. Watson added that the Planning Department and
Engineering Science be sure that all properties for sale are
no longer necessary to the water system. It is also requested
that the Planning Department evaluate Monroe Street reservoir
as to what is an acceptable use and if sold, should we state
that the buyer dispose of the hazards.
The San Luis Rey property was mentioned and Mr. Martin
stated this property should be part of a complete study as
it pertains to a proposed new road going through.
4. Reservoir 3—Monroe Street - This property is felt to have the
least need. It will develop into three lots. The only thing
hanging on this property would be the Planning Commission's
decision on the usability of the property. Mr. Watson stated
he would like our Planning Department's comments and directed
Mr. Friday to refer this to that Department for Planning
Commission action. A recommendation is needed from them
either to ignore this land or have some concrete use for the
land.
5. Mission Valley Sump - Mr. Friday suggested we recommend that
the Mission Sump be considered for sale or lease.
Mr. Martin stated that someone should find out the status
of the title. Mr. Watson referred this matter to Mr. Friday
to obtain a title report and refer it to Stu Wilson for the
status of the water rights and the right to pump as it relates
to the sump.
6. Ready-to-serve fire charges - Mr. Friday brought up the matter
of individuals objecting to the ready-to-serve standby charges
which provides for a standby water supply in case of fire.
Mr. Friday reported that four cities charge nothing for this
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service and others charge considerably lower prices than
Carlsbad.
It was questioned how the City arrived at the charges.
Mr. Martin stated the answer is in the Auditor's Report.
It was stated the Council has charged the Water Systems
Improvement Committee to review the rate schedule. Mr. Watson
stated this Committee should evaluate the rate schedule as
it relates to the City.
7. Schedule of meetings - It was agreed that this Committee will
meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 4:00 P.M.
Mr. Watson asked Mr. McComas to request the Council to appoint
another member to this Committee and suggested the members give
thought to another member and offer it at the next meeting.
The next meeting will be held December 9, 1969 at 4:00 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Bishop
Recording Secretary