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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-05; Municipal Water District; MinutesMI[\IUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL MATER DISTRICT HELD ON FEBRUARY 5, 1975 AT 2:OO P.M. AT 6480 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M. by President Maerkle, with Directors Carmichael , Engelmann 9 Kelly and MacLeod answering roll call . Also present, were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engfneer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mi tchell and Office Secretary. Mrs. Arthur Bonas, Citizens Advisory Committee, Gil Davis, Reporter for the Blade-Tribune were also present. Repre- senting the City of Carlsbad were Mr. Ron Beckmans Public Works Director, and Mr. H'erbert Ketzy, Utilities Director who arrived at 2:15 P.M. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, Mi nu tes seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Special Meeting of January 29, 1975 were approved .as mai 1 ed out. Committee Reports: San Diego County No report by Mr. Kelly Water Authority attended on January 30th which was represented by the 24 agencies in the County; City of San Diego only agency absent. Of particular interest to our District, was the forecast that the Northern California water would be available to this area by January, 1977, subject to completion of the projects necessary to bring the northern water down to our County. Tri-Agencies Director MacLeod, Chairman of the Committee on the Tri - Pi pel i ne Project Agencies Pipeline project advised the Board of a meeting today and it was resolved that there is a possibility that we may not be prepared with the necessary data to meet the deadline for the May bond election. One of the items requiring further study is on the capital improvements that could be involved, and Director MacLeod is hopeful that a complete report will be avai 1 - able for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. Public Relations: Public Relations Consultant Mitchell distributed to each to our District. Annual Report Mr. Mitchell advised the Board that the Annual Report is 7,773 residents in Carlsbad next week. A total of 8200 copies will be made up. Mr. Mitchell advised the Board of a request from Teacher Mrs. Potter of the 6th grade at St. Patricks School to take her students on a tour thru our facility, and will be in contact with her to set a date for the tour. Board Communications: Tri -Agencies Director Carmichael discussed the latest publicity regard- Pipeline ing the Tri-Agencies Pipeline project and his opposition to i.t. He also questioned various aspects of Engineer Kubota's report dated January 15, 1975 which Engineer Kubota explained. Director Carmichae' set forth four reasons he questions regarding this project; 1. Water storage of filtered water and responsibility of the Authority to provide for this problem. 2. Need for additional water service at this time. 3. Timing in connection with bond election. 4. \hat the proposed Refinery will do to our water system. Director Ke7 ly brought up the question of whether the Tri -Ci ties would be i nterestf in construction of an additional pool at Squires Dam. Director MacLeod said that Director Carrnichael 's remarks today will be considered at the next Committee Meeting on this project. Public Works Director Beckman advised that in connection with their service area, with the Tri -Agencies pipe1 i ne in , it would do away with need for pumping except for an emergency situation. I Minutes of the regular meeting of January 15, 1975 and the Manager Priday reported on a meeting he and Engineer Kubota of the Committee with the Staff held prior to this meeting I member copies of the latest press releases of interest in printing right now and will be mailed out to all I Landscaping: Headquarters Director Carmichael, Chairman of the Landscaping Committee Faci 1 i ty gave a report on landscaping plans for the Headquarter's yard and La Costa Reservoir site. President Maerkle called for a short recess at this time, 3:25 P.M., and the meeting was resumed at 3:42 P.M. I Legal Counsel : Bond Issue Legal Counsel Swirsky reported that the Bond Issue procedure: Procedures are still pending a report from our financial advisers. Affirmation of Legal Counsel Swirsky reported that just prior to this A1 1 egi ance meeting Directors Kelly and Carmichael were sworn in as Directors of CMWD. District Engineer: La Costa Del Engineer Kubota recommended acceptance of the public water a value of $14,500, and authorization for reimbursement of the cash deposit less any expenses due the District. After discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to accept the water system and reimburse the developer for his cash deposit less any expenses due to the District, as per recommendation of Engineer Kubota. Vista Del Engineer Kubota reported on a mew development known as P1 aya Vista Del Playa, located near the Poinsettia Avenue Inter- fol 1 owing actions were authorized by the Board as recommended by Engineer Kubota: 1. Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director MacLeod, and unani- mously carried, easement deed executed by Occidental Land, Inc. was approved. 2. Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously approved, authorization was granted for the President and Secretary to sign Tract Map No. 73-23, Certificate Sheets as an easement holder. 3. Upon motion of Dir- ector Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, authorization was granted for approval of the plans and specifications for the water system as executed by the developer and engineer. 4. Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried authorization was granted for the President to execute agreements for the relocation of the 16" water main and the construction of the Pressure Regulating Station upon submission of the necessary bonds and cash deposits. "E" Reservoir Engineer Kubota gave a progress report on the painting Painting Project project at "E" Reservoir and in connection with this project, to our subcontractor Accent Painting and permission for Accent Painting to have the firm of E. A. Brown and Company of San Diego apply the hot coal tar enamel . After discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried. Approval of the 30 day extension and permission to uti- lize E. A. Brown to perform their contract was granted. so 1 system of subdivision known as La Costa Del Sol which has change by Occidental Land, Inc. and after discussion the i recommended that an extension of time be allowed of 30 days I A1 so in connection with the Painting of "E" Reservoir, as per recommendation of Engineer Kubota, a:?d upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engel - mann, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to issue Progress Payment No. 2 to Accent Painting in the amount of $7,919. Master Plan Engineer Kubota distributed to each Board Member and the Poinsettia Avenue Staff a copy of his report on the Master Plan for Pub1 ic and Ayres Property Inlater System, Improvement District No. 23 West of El Camino Real for their review, and advised this item will be in- cl uded in the Agenda for the meeting of February 19, 1975, and wi 11 be open for questions on the report at that time. 2/5/75 - 2- Squires Dam As recommended by Engineer Kubota and upon motion of Dir- Safety Program ector Engelmann, seconded by Director Kelly, and unani- to perform the testing service of our piezometer system at Squires Dam for the year at a cost of $675 as per quotation dated January 15, 1975. mously 'carried, approval was granted to engage Fugro, Inc. La Costa Land :: Engineer Kubota reported to the Board that they are work- Company ing with La Costa Land Company in connection with changes to their Master Plan for communi ty development and they want us to work with them on addressing ourselves to the public water system requirements for their master planning. Bel lford Water Engineer Kubota advised the Board that dissolution of the District Bellford District has again been revived and he is working I with the interested parties to resolve this dissolution. General Manager: East San Bernardino Manager Priday advised the Board of receipt of a copy of a County Water letter received written by the General Manager of the East 5 District San Bernardino County Water District to ACWA complaining about the increase in costs of memberships in organizations, and a suggestion that perhaps it would be a good idea to combine a couple of the organizations 1 i ke the "Special Districts" and ACMA for a little more money but get the same benefit by eliminating a duplication of effort. Disaster Research Manager Priday advised the Board regarding the District Is Program Meeting partlcipation with the City of Carlsbad in connection with conference held on February 7th for the Emergency Operation Simulation Exercise on February Zlst, and Mr. Kubota and Mr. Henley and Manager Priday will attend both meetings. C.E.T.A. Program four people under the C.E.T.A. Program, 3 men and one lady, Under this program, the Federal Government has included the cost for all the benefits and 'training costs at special classes. Operations: Manager Pri day reported the Lake level is at 501.8, and a disaster research program. There will be a briefing I Manager Priday advised the Board the District has hired and the budget we submitted of $34,002 has been approved. rainfall of 1.5 inches at the Lake. K. E. Ebright Manager Priday reported that Superintendent Henley reports that Mr. Ebright has placed a maximum of 4 feet cover on the deepest part of swale across our easement at Squires Dam, and Engineer Kubota advised that this will be checked out and he will report back on his fl'ndings. Personnel Manager Priday reported that a meeting of the District new employees and discussed with them our whole operation including Tri -Agencies Pipeline, our relationship with the City of Carlsbad and their responsibility to the District in terms of public relations, safety, good housekeeping, care of tools and equipment, parking of private vehicles and plan on conducting such meetings periodically to develop an efficient working organization for the Districl Other Matters: President Maerkle suggested we make an arrangement with a local doctor to perform the necessary physical examinations of the employees, and Manager Priday wi 11 handle this matter. Manager Priday reported we have had no response from the advertising in the Blade- Tribune and a suggestion was made that we use other publications such as "Penny- saver" and a Sunday edition of the "San Diego Union" which will be done. employees was he1 d on Monday, January 27th to welcome the I 2/5/75 -3- I Identification Engineer Kubota advised he has had a quotation on prepa- Badges ration of the. identification badges, and recommended authorization from the Board to issue a purchase order to Western Plastic Products of Long Beach, California not to exceed $75, and upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Macleod, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to issue a purchase order to Western P1 astic Products of Long Beach, California not to exceed $75 for the preparation and furnishing of 'these identification badges. Joint Powers Director Carmichael asked for clarification of the District': Agreement - responsibility in regard to the Joint Powers Agreement Tri -Agencies and Legal Counsel Swirsky advised this agreement was drawn Pi pel i ne Project to establish responsibilities for the operation and main- tenance of the project only. Ratification of Upon motion of Director Macleod, seconded by Director Engel - Checks mann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified checks 16, 1975 to February 5, 1975 in the total amount of $25,791.64. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned No. 2458 through No. 2553, covering the period from January at 4:32 P.M. Respectfully submitted, w Secretary of the Board of Directors I 1 I 2/5/75 -4-