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[99 1 4. AB H6633 - Sup,plement. #I. - ' CT ' 81-L2/CP-159. - 69 ' UNIT
TENTATIVE'TRACT'MAP'AND'CONDOMINITJM~PERM1T'- THE'ANDEN'GROUP. I .l Council adopted the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 6598, APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP (CT 81-12) FOR A 69-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AND APPROVING CONDOMINIUM PERMIT
(CP-159) FOR SAID PROJECT ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED
ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ALGA ROAD AND EL FUERTE
STREET. APPLICANT: THE ANDEN GROUP.
[411 5. AB f6650 -. DELE:GATION' OF ' CERTAIN CLAIMS ' FUNCTIONS.
Council adopted the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 6599, AUTHORIZING THE DELEGATION OF
THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.
CERTAIN CLAIMS FUNCTIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 935.4 OF
ilolll 6. AB #6623 - Supplement #I.- FRANK'S. CAB REQUEST'FOR NAME ' CJUNGE . I I Council adopted the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION'NO.'6600, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6561,
FRANK N. BARBER.1 DBA FRANK'S CAB TO CHANGE THE NAME TO
CARLSBAD TAXICAB COMPANY.
ISSUING A CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO
199 1 7. AB ji5138 - Supplement #5 - . ACCEPTANCE' OF PUBLIC 1MPROVEMFNTS'- CARLSBAI'TRACT'77-7'(ROYAL"ES'NO. 8). 199 1 7. AB ji5138 - Supplement #5 - . ACCEPTANCE' OF PUBLIC 1MPROVEMFNTS'- CARLSBAI'TRACT'77-7'(ROYAL"ES'NO. 8).
I Council accepted the improvements connected with the project.
[97] .8. AB 116652 - ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS 'BETWEEN MADISON' AND I '
ROOSEVELT,'SOUTH'OF'CHESTNUT. I Council adopted the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 6601, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE
ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS- BETWEEN MADISON AND ROOSEVELT SOUTH
OF CHESTNUT, to Sim J. Harris.
, EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NO. 1087 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
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ANNEXATION'OF'THE UKEGAFJA'PROPERTY. i Council adopted the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 6602, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF
AND DESIGNATED AS THE UKEGAWA ANNEXATION.
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
[741 I 10. AB #6651 - AMENDING THE MISCELLANEOUS CLASSIFICATION
AND'SALARY'PLAN.
Council adopted the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 6603, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION,AND
SALARY PLAN OF -CITY TO INCLUDE THE CLASSIFICATION
OF AQUATIC SUPERVISOR.
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2) A telegram from I.T.T. Continental Bakery in Ryan,
New York; indicating they were not in opposition of
the Plan, d.ue to a conversati.on they had. with',:
Jack Henthorn on the matter.
Mr. Henthorn read thle above telegram, and stated that his
conversation with I.T.T. was apparently misunderstood;
therefore, he requested that the telegram be entered into
the record as being in opposition of the Plan. He added
that he would write a letter to I.T.T., clarifying his
position.
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3) A letter written to Council Member Casler from
Abel Garcia., Kenn Larson, Joe P. Apodaca, and Leo
Pacheco; in.dicating their feeling that they are
being treat.ed unjustly,. and opposing the plan.
In response to Commission query; Mr. Henthorn explained ,that
none of the above people'have ever contacted Staff in..
reference to the Redevelopment Plan.
Jack Henthorn then requested that Item "C" be brought
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C. AB i16442 - Supplement fl - Report. and .R&?comelidation
of the P1knnilig:Coimidssion regPrding'amendment'of'Village
Area Redevelopment'P'roject'Boufidary.
With the aid of transparencies showing the amended boundary
change, the staff report was presented by Jack Henthorn,
essentially as contained in the statement of the matter.
By minute motion, th:e Housing and Redevelopment Commission
concurred with and a.ccepted the Planning Commission report
and recommendation, and proceeded with the Joint Public
Hearing Process, based on the proposed Boundary Amendment.
Commissioner Casler opened the public hearing at 6:23 P.M.,
and extended the invitation to speak.
The Commission recog;nized Endre Algover, 2650 Ocean Street,
Carlsbad. Mr. Algover stated his feeling that by th.e
acceptance of the amendment, the City CouncillHousing and
Redevelopment Commission have shown sensitivity to the needs
of the people. He thanked the Council/Commission, and
indicated that they have raised the level of trust in the
citizens of Carlsbad..
The Commission recognized Bob Rice, Attorney, 591 Camino De
La. Reina, San Diego. Mr. Rice indicated he' represents
several land owners in and adjacent to sub-area 6, those
owners being Dr. and Mrs. Harrison Silver, R. S. and Dr.
Barbara Mullen, Mr. Charles White who is. the President of
the Sea Slope' Condominiums , Mr. Edwin Ilsley, Mr. Richard K.
Dickey, Dr. Fred and Barbara Havens, and Mr. Frank Bell.
Mr. Rice concluded t.hat they have no objection 'to the
amended plan, and ex:pressed their appreciation in the matter.
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hearing at 6:26 P.M.
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"1 The Commission adopt:ed the following Resolution: i RESOLUTION'NO. 11, OF THE CARLSBAD HOUSING AND
PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND THE
EIR PREPARED THEREFOR, CERTIFYING AS TO ITS REVIEW OF
THE EIR AND MAI(:ING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDING
TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD THAT THE
PLAN BE ADOPTED.
REDEVELOPMENT C:O"ISSION APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT
B. AB /I6641 - Public'Hearing to Consider.Certification
of EIR #567'as the EIR'for.the'Village'Area Redevelopment
Plan.
By minute motion, the Council certified EIR 11567 as the EIR
for the Village. Redevelopment Plan.
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.D. AB f6642 -'OrdinanCe.Approving'and.Adopting.
Redevelopment'Plan'for',the'Village'Area'Redevelopment
Project.
Council introduced t:he following Ordinance: I
ORDINANCE ' NO.. 9591, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
REDEVELOPMENT €'LAN FOR THE VILLAGE AREA REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT.
Council agreed that those people in opposition should still
be within the boundary, and directed Staff to contact those
people.
Commissioner Casler adjourned the Joint Meeting of the City
Council and the Housing and Redevelopment Commisslon at
6:31 P.M., and turned the meeting over to Mayor Packard.
Mayor Packard reconvened the City Council meeting at 6.:31
P.M., with five members present.
16. AB f6654 - EIGHT LOT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP:AND.FIVE UNIT
PLANNED'UNIT'DEVELOI?MENT'-'CT'80-46~PUD-27.'-'SWAB.
The Planning Director gave a staff report on the matter. He
also indicated that the Planning Commission has formed a
committee, consisting of citizens in the community, to look
explained the design of the project.
In response to Council query, the Planning Director
explained that one of the conditions has been deferred until
the development of the last unit, to allow time for the
revision of the PUD standards, with regard to such areas as
storage and recreation. He then responded to Councils'
questions regarding proposed lot signs.
Mayor Packard opened the public hearing at 6:41 P.M., and
extended the invitation to speak.
Council recognzied James R. Swab, the owner, 2924 Highland
Drive, Carlsbad. Mr. Swab showed the Council a pgcture
display . . -. ." . .. . on " . . the . . landscaping of the various lots, and indicated
recommended that he go with the PUD if he desired to preserve
the landscaping of .the property.
D at the PUD standards. With the aid of a wall exhibit, he
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Since no one else wished to speak on the matter, Mayor
Packard closed the public hearing at 6:46 P.M.
In response to Counc:il query regarding deleting the require-
ment for common lots, the City Attorney explained that if it
is an ordinance requirement, the Council does not have the
discretion to delete the common lots.
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I The Planning Director indicated that was one of the reasons
they were studying the PUD standards, and stated that they
are approximately a month away from coming up with some
proposals for revising the standards.
Council directed the City Attorney to prepare documents
approving CT 80-46/PUD-27, per Planning Commission
Resolution Nos. 1815 and 1816.
17. AB 116655 - ZONE CODE AMENDMENT TO MODIFY SECTION
21.04.145 TO REDEFINE "FAMILY" - ZCA-135 - CITY OF CARLSBAD.
The staff report>was presented by the Planning Director,
essentially as contained in the statement of the matter.
The City Attorney indicated that the recommended change was
the result of a recent Supreme Court decision, and should be
viewed as a first step which gives the City the beginning
of a tool to use to preserve the integrity of R-1 zones.
Council Member Anear stated his opinion that the word
"reasonable" should be revised, and.more clearly defineable
language should be used. The City Attorney explained that
presently the code :is very definite, and such definitions
have been found unc'onstitutional.
Mayor Packard opened the public hearing at.6:56 P.M., and
extended the invitation to speak. Since no one wished to
speak on the matter, the public hearing was closed.
Council introduced :the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 13592, AMFNDING TITLE 21, CHAPTER 21.04
SECTION 21.04. :L45 TO REDEFINE "FAMILY .I'
OF THE CARLSEAIDMUNICIPAL -CODE BY THE AMENDMENT OF
18. AB f6656 - ZON:E CODE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW MOBILE HOMES
TO BE LOCATED IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES - ZCA-136 -
CITY OF CARLSBAD.
1 The Planning Director gave a staff report on the matter, and
indicated that Staf:f is proposing four new development
standards for mobile homes and conventional houses on single
family lots; re1ati:ng to two car garage structures, roof
pitch, permanent foundations, and that the exterior siding
should be of conventional materials unless the Planning
Director determines that other materials would be in harmony
with the neighborhood.
Michael Holzmiller, Principal Planner, gave a slide
presentation showing different types of mobile homes.
Council Member Kulchin expressed concern over a single
family dwelling requiring a two car garage area.
In response to Council query, the Planning Director
explained that the proposal would be for existing neighbor-
hoods that have vacant lots. He further explained that a
mobilehome park comes under different regulations.
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Mayor Packard opened the public hearing at 7:15 P.M., and
extended the invitation to speak. Since no one wished to
speak on the matter, the public hearing was closed. I Council Member Casler expressed concern that there seems to
be an attempt to hid.e the fact that the structure is a
mobile home; and further, she does not feel that aluminum
siding should be eliminated from the options. She also
stated she was concexned that the City was not receiving
input from citizens who might have an interest in the matter
or be affected by the amendment. Y
Council discussion reflected on the minimum width require-
ments for dwelling units, changing the requirement for a
one car garage rather than a two car garage, and the use of
metal exterior siding material.
Council Member Anear: suggested -that a minimum width of 20
feet be established for'all single family dwelling units so
that single wide mobile homes are not placed on lots in the
R-1 zone.
Council.Member Kulchin questioned the need for a two car
garage, and suggested that only a one car garage be required.
Council referred the issue of the minimum width back to the 1 Packard
Planning Commission for further report, requesting. that.the
Commission consider a minimum width requirement of 20 feet.
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Council referred the issue of the exterior siding ma.teria1
back to the Planning Commission, requesting that the
Commission consider exterior metal siding. 1
Council referred the issue of the two car garage back to the
Planning Commission, requesting that the Commission consider
reducing the requirement of the two car garage to a one car
garage.
19. AB 116657 - 560 UNIT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND LA COSTA
DEVELOPMENT PLAN - CT 81-16/LCDP-l - LA COSTA/DAON. i The Planning Director gave a staff report on the matter,
indicating that this is the first application under the new
La Costa Master Plan. He also pointed out that Staff was
involved in the' evo:lution of the proposal from the beginning,
even prior to the application.
Mayor Packard opened the public hearing at 7:38 P.M., and
extended the invitation to speak.
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Newport Beach; the :Project Manager. Mr. Teeple showed' a
slide presentation on the project, Vista Santa Fe; and
explained the design of same.
In response to Council query, Mr. Teeple stated that sewer
would be provided b:y Leucadia. He also indicated that the
Encinitas School District approves of the site,to be
provided to them for a new school.
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Mr. Teeple continued, referring to Conditions No. 58, 59,
and 60 of Resolution No..l820 regarding reclaimed water use,
and requested the deletion of same. He explained that the
Leucadia Water District is currently not in the reclaimed
water business; and should that situation change, the
applicant will do what is necessary to comply with these
conditions. -7 Bill Hofman, Associate Planner, explained that the above
was the intent of the conditions. He added that the
conditions were added as a protective measure in the event
that Leucadia does start to reclaim water in the future.
Since no one else wished to speak on the matter, Mayor
Packard closed the public hearing at 8:04 P.M.
Council discussion reflected the requirements for the size of
single family lots, and the land- along Rancho Santa Fe Road
for open space.
Council directed the Planning Director to require that the
land along Rancho Santa Fe Road be heavily wooded.
Council Member Anear questioned the lot sizes of areas "A"
and "B" of 4500 to 6000 square feet, pointing out that the
standard has been 7500 square feet. The Planning Director
explained that the f:igures of 4500 and 6000' are pad sizes,
not lot sizes.
In response to Counc:il query, the Planning Director explained
that Staff is not concerned that the project will set a
precedent, as it is i3 different approach, which is part of
the La Costa Master Plan.
Council discussion included the square footage of the lots
in relation to the density, and the number of unit& proposed.
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In response to Counc:il query, Bob Ladwig, Rick Engineering,
3088 Pi0 Pic0 Drive, Carlsbad; addressed Council, and
explained that there was a hydrology study done on the
qrainage ditch. There will be a retention basin built at
th- southerly portion of the project, and the area will be
able to apply to the City standards.
Council directed the City Attorney to prepare documents
approving CT 81-16/LCDP 81-1, per Planning Commission
Resolution No. 1820; with the inclusion of a phrase that if
reclaimed water is found to be feasible, it will be included 1 on the final map.
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Mayor Packard called a recess at.8:33 P.M., and the Council
reconvened at 8:44 P.M., with five members present.
2.0. AB f6658 - CAFZSBAD RESEARCH CENTER - KOLL COMPANY - [''I U131 I 559 ACRE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT AT EL CAMINO'REAL, NORTH OF I PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD "SP-18O(A>/ZC-236/CT"10.
I The staff report was presented by the Planning Director,
essentially as contained in the statement of the matter.
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Council Member Anear referenced pages 21 and 12 of the
Specific Plan, and stated his opinion that maximum sign size
should be more clearly.defined, and that consideration be
given to including a restaurant.
Mayor Packard opened the public hearing at 9:03 P.M., and
extended the invitation to speak. I f 1 Council recognized Blernie Fipp, representing the Koll Company. Mr. Fipp indicated that all of the conditions are
acceptable to the applicant, with the exception of Condition
No. 12 in Resolution No. 1810, which requires the applicant
grant an easement protecting the City from any liability
caused by noise impacts from Palomar Airport, and to.identify
the noise impacts on the final map.
Mr. Fipp continued, with regard to the CCGrR's, and indicated
that they propose to strongly discourage noise sensitive
industries from locating adjacent to the airport, and those
that do, will be encouraged to build their buildings with
sound in mind. He added that the County has not requested
a navigation easement.
Mr. Fipp showed a slide presentation, depicting the present
condition of various, medians along El Camino Real. He
stated that the applicant is against raised medians as they
are not maintained arnd are unsafe; however, they are in
favor of them at int:ersections.
Mr. Fipp stated that: Staff is in favor of an owners
association to maint:ain common areas and landscaping. The
applicant is in favor of a maintenance district, as the
cost would be passed along to the district, but would be
maintained by the Clty. He showed a slide presentation of
yards' that are not maintained in various industrial parks.
Mr. Fipp'requested that the City try a maintenance district,
and if it does not work, they will go toan owners associa-
t ion.
With regard to vernal pools on the- southeast corner of the
property, Mr. Fipp indicated that the Army Corps of
Engineers does not want the authority for them, and he
explained why the applicant does not feel they should be
saved.
Council recognized :Bill Foley, of Larry Seeman Associates.
Mr. Foley requested that Council concur with the Planning
Commission on the matter. He referred to Lots 28 and
29, and indicated that in the interim, Lot 28 would be a
siltation basin, an,d later utilized for water reclamation.
a price for the City.
Council discussion included the responsibilities of the
maintenance district, and the landscaping of common areas.
Council recognized Bob Ladwig, Rick Engineering, 3088 Pi0
Pic0 Drive, Carlsbad. Mr. Ladwig explained that the City of
Ocean,side had a bad experience with a maintenance district.
He continued that you have to be sure you identify the ,
areas that the district is to cover. All the costs would be
budgeted to determine what the maintenance costs would be,
and the assessment would be levied at no cost to the City.
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A-motion was made directing that the Koll Company provide
access to the Hieatt property, if access is not available
through the Signal Landmark property, developed or undevelop-
ed. Following brief discussion, the motion was withdrawn.
Council requested additional information, and a report from
the City Attorney re:garding the issue of access to the
Hieatt property.
Council directed that the four mini-parks required for
the project shall remain.
Council directed that an agreement be reached on Lots 28 and
29, establishing the pri-ce of same.
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Council directed the City Attorney to prepare documents
approving SP-180(A)/ZC-236/CT 81-10, as amended.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
Engineering
[113] X 21. AB /I6659 - PEA ,.SOUP ANDERSEN REQUEST TO MODIFY
CONDITIONS OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 80-11.
The City Manager gave a staff report on the matter,
essentially as contained in the statement of the matter.
Council-recognized Timothy J. O'Healy, representihg the
applicant; P. 0. Box W, Buellton. Mr. O'Healy stated that
the applicant would like to submit the following proposals
to the City:
1) Elimination of the raised center median strip on
Paseo Del Norte.
2) Defer construction of the sidewalk on the west side
of Paseo Del Norte until the northernmost parcel
which is adjacent to Car Country is developed.
3) Credit Pea Soup Andersens' for the replacement cost
of the asphalt roadway which has already been
developed by Mr. Ecke. 1 Council recognized Kenneth Kruger, the Architect. Mr. Kruge
pointed out the reasons that the roadway has deteriorated,
adding that when the road is improved, it will include
curbs and gutters.
Council Member Casler expressed concern over the lack of
storm drains. Mr. IKruger explained that the purpose of the
drain was to take care of water from the east, and since
that property is not being developed, the drain is not .
needed at this time.
Les'Evans, the City Engineer, indicated that they will
require a drainage system under the roadway, which should
alleviate the problems in the area.
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It is my understanding that the City's Sewer Action Program will be discuss.e: by the City Council and possibly adopted in the near future. Although. the
Water District has not been invited to coment, I believe it is appropriate, for me to provide some input, since I am concerned about various aspects of the report. I believe the report has three inherent problem, which ca.n be
generally described as follows.
1. The report treats wastewater reclanation as a new saurce of potab'ie .-,. water. This leads to the faulty conc7 usion that reclamation can in itself accommodate new development 9 or save Carlsbad from a "'water crisis. 'I
2. The functions of potable water supply, setiage treatment, and recfa- mation should be considered separately (even. though they all i,nvolvc certain aspects Qf water resource nanagement). Failure to do this
confuses salient issues. . The report erroneously places reclamation as an 'end, or cure-ai 1, to which sewage treatmerit is a ~7.eans- Ir! reality, reclamation is a by-product of sewage treatment which may or may not, depending on conditions, be justifiable,
. 3. There appears to be a lack of understanding about the potable water supply situation. This leads to the unrealistic conclusion that
blanket water shortages will occur by 1987 and that these shortages will stifle development.
The following coments are made, with the preceding in mind. '".
1. On page A the report says "the Council nust take action to insure adeqm water facilities to accommodate future development." On-page 27 it says "this report will project the year 1987 as the earliest year reclaimed v;aier be necessary in order to provide adequate water to zcmrnmod2te development-" The point to be made is that reclaimed, or nonpotable, water cannot accomod
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development. Potable (in our case, imported) water does 9 and the City of Carlsbad can do virtually nothing on its own to create new potabfe water
sources at this time.
Regional water importation facilities serving Carlsbad have been developed b the State of California, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the San Diego Cocrnty Water Authority, The si-ngle mast important facilit presently needed to help Carlsbad accommodate long term development is the Peripheral Canal in nort.hern California. .0 Issues such as the Peripheral Canil 9 electrical power supply for the. State Water Project, and the loss of Colorado Riwr water-are serious, and we can have imported water deficiencies in the future. As a way to help conserve our potable water resotirces, reclamation has a defina'te mle to play. How\ reclamation will only play a supplemental role, and should be kept -in per-
spective as the City of Carlsbad considers the construction of mufti-millior dollar reclamation facilities. By judging reclamation ora its ability to mitigate esthetic and economic impacts of future imported water shortages, 1
City can analyze its proposed program more realisticalTy, on the basis of return on investment. Reclamation should not be judged as a Tffe-support program, however.
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11. When sewage treatment is considered as more than simply a means to ach' water reclamation, and when other pertinent faclays are more carefully anaiyzed, the City's reclamation effort can be seen in a different light. I for example, states "at this point in time it appears that sewage treatment pxfty for Carlsbad will not be a problem for the 'next -ten years." On page the report says "it appears that, for sewage treatment purposes, the most c( effective capacity will continue to be at Encina." E. betieve.more analysis Encina plant expansions should be done. The report alludes to the fact tha-
the timing of future Encina expansions is not certain, and that it requires coordination with other Encina members; however, the City has IO years of I( tine (during which time Carlsbad has adequate sewage treatment capacity) in which to accomplish necessary projects.
Another factor which should be pointed out is that the size of the San Pkrc County water District's Meadowlark Plant is understated in the report by ab
4.4 mi 11 ion gallons per day. k!i th a production of 5 MGD rather than -6 MGD stated in the report, the.Meadow1ark Plant can satisfy a potential demand i nearly 3,000 acre feet per year of nonpotable water (see page 27, paragraph h'ith the availability of this volume of reclaimed water from San Marcos, th construction of satellite plants in Carlsbzd strictly for reclamation purpo should be seriously re-examined. In addition, the expansion of capacity at Meadowlark Plant might be analyzed in terms of its effect on Encina capacit
, Page 27, paragraph 5 states that "it appezrs that the market for reclaimed already exists, but that pricing will not be competitive for 25 years." Th
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significant when keeping in mind that (1) sewage treatment capacity can be p vided more. economically at Encina; and (2) the expansion of San Marcos' Mer lark Plant, requiring no Carlsbad funds, will sattsfy a potential nonpotablt water demand of nearly 3,000 acre feet per year,
111. There is no'basis for concluding that Carlsbad's potable water supply
in danger of being so limited within five years that development will stifled. e The Metropolitan Water District*s policy regarding regional water supply is on a priority of water use system. Domestic or mun-icipal water uses are rai top priority and would be the last affected by a water shortage.. Out of MW current annual water deliveries of approxirnate2y 1-5 mfilian acre feet, abo 475,000 acre feet are "interruptible" deliveries. That' Is, they are fawer ority water uses which would be cut back first duri'ng water shortitges- As
established by MMD's new .Interruptible Water Pricing pro,gt+arn, the Fs'st, in of those deliveries to be cut back first, is:
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.l . Groundwater replenishment by spreading
. .. .: . ~. 2. Groundwater replenishment by in-lieu of pumping
3. Reservoir storage
4. Agricultural water for annual crops
5. Agricultural water for permanent crops
6. Agricultural water for 1 ivestock and poultry
7. Groundwater replenishment by injection into seawater barrier projet
Of the above, some 225,000 per year acre feet for groundwater replenishmen. be "conveniently" interrupted. That is to say, groundwater basins in Oran
tos Angeles and other counties can sustain overdrafts for several years, w' imported supplies are deficient, without adversely affecting service to th, public or economy of Southern California. The existence of groundwater re in other counties is beneficial to San Diego County in the sense'bf- sustai. noninterruptible deliveries during water shortages.
This regional pooling of water will be achieved through financial incentiv
. offered by MWD to agencies having the ability to "bank" water, An interru water rate priced 37% lower than noninterruptible water became effective J 1987. Agencies having long term storage capacity may purchase specified a of water at the reduced rate by guaranteeing that the same volume will be able to storage-deficient agencies during water shortfalls- This form of insurance'' will help Southern California cope with future shortages.
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When the magnitude ,of a shortage affects all categories-.oP interruptible watc rationing of noninterruptib’le domestic deliveries waulci be required.’ This
means nonessential domestic water uses would have to be curtailed, In this situation, the availability of reclaimed water would enable some agricultura and recreational/esthetic water uses to continue. However, red1 arriation wou.1 not provide additional drinking water and, although it has 8 beneficial role to play, reclamatjsn’would not be the panacea..
On page 34, paragraph 2, the Sewer Action Plan sta~tes that the constructfan $40 million of wastewater collectibn, tredtment and. recSamation facilities @ would accommodate about. 45,000 equivalent dwellirrg uni.”ds, or a .population of
110,000. Adequate sewage collection and treatment faciltties wi’ll be needed to serve these people, but, once again, the d-istinctton shauf d be made betw
potable and nonpotabl e water service. Recf aimed water, as a by-product of sewage treatment, cannot satisfy the.dornestic water demands of f?C,OaO persc because it is nonpotabl e. . Projected shortfalls of fmported water should nat therefore be used as a catch-all justification for expensive water reclamati facilities.
SUMNARY
Among our natural resources, water is one of the most. vital to the health a1 welfare of a city. A community’s economic health js also of utmost imporial Within the broad definition of water management, rec.larnation is important a; should be done where economically feasible. It is n:ot a substitute for poti water, however,. b~hfch will continue to be the lifeh1oo.d of Carlsbad.
The avail abii ity of recl’aimed water from San Rarcas means Citrlsbad can look forward t.o having greener parks and more farming during water shortages tha: coninunities lacking reclaimed water. But Carlsbad will continue to be reli m imported k;ater for new development.
Before moving ahead with the construction of additional satellite treatment plants, the City might wish to re-assess the financial viability of this cc Perhaps an optimal level of benefits versus cost can be obtained by maximiz
participation in the Encina regional sewage treatment project; while also IT imizing opportunities for cooperation with other agencies in the productior distribution of reclaimed water within Carisbad-
Costa Real Municipal Mater District and the City of Carlsbad. can be partner the important task of providing water to the community, I believe opportu! exist for us to work together in the management of Carlsbad’s water resourc Just as Southern California’s prosperity depends on the cooperation of age1
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