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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-03-05; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR NEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL MATER DISTRICT HELL OI.4 PIARCH 5, 1975, AT 2:00 P.M. AT 6480 EL CAMIN0 REAL, CARLSUAG, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:03 P.M. by President Maerkle, with Directors Carmichael 4 Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answerir:g roll call a Also present, were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Ivlitchell and Office Secretary. Mrs. Artnur Bonas, Citizen's Advisory Committee, and Gil Davis, reporter for the Glade-Tribune were also present. Representing the City of Carlsbad were Public Works Oirector Ron Beckman and Utilities Liirector Herbert Ketay, who arrived at 2: 10 P.M. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac ieod, seconded Mi n utes by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Minutes as corrected. Committee Reports: I of the regular meeting of February 19, 1975 were approved S.D.C.W.A. No meeting to report. Pub1 i c Re1 ations : Public Relations Consultant Nitchell gave a report on the tour of our facilities by the 6th grade pupils from St. Patrick's School, on March 3rd. Manager Priday conducted the tour and there were about 40 pupils, 5 adults I) representatives from thc Blade-Tribune and the San Diego Union and 3 members of the League of Women Voters in attendance. The students asked searching questions and will be writing a report of the tour. Board Communications: Landscaping: Manager Priday reported that our crewman 3 Edwin Kubota has rleadquarters area, Tri -Agencies Oi rector Mac Leod reported no meeting on the Tri-Agencies Pipeline Project Pipeline Project Committee has been' held, pending a decision on whether the District should call for a bond elec. in concurrence with the Scheduled County election of May 27th. Counsel Swirsky outlined the calendar of events required for a May 27th election, and after discussil and consideration of a1 1 the factors involved, it was decided that the bond election be delayed until the coming Noveher election wher: they will be prepared to go to the voters with a complete conprenensive presentstion. Eirector Carmichael presented an a1 ternative plan for the Tri-Agencies Pipe1 ine Project, and with the aid of a atitailed map displayed a new approach to the solution of the construction of an adequate water supply to service the projected needs of the area covered by C.P$.W.D., to be built and f-inanced by the District on a basis of construction of the facilities as requirements dictate. Mr. Carmichael also stated that consideration be given to the idea thzt najor projects pay for construction of all facilities necessary to provide them wjth a public service, and ended his presentation by asking that his plan also be given tine voters for tneir consideration. A. Giscussion followed relative to the technicalities involved in meeting the design of an adequate system to meet the projected requirements of a water systerr: engineered anti planned in a logical manner and at a reasonable pri ce. Director Carmichael was thanked and congratulated for his presentation and Chairman Mac Leod of the TAPP Corrimittee advised that attention and consideration should be given to a19 recommendations presented on this project, so that when the proposal is presented to the voters in the Fall 9 we will have a concrete plan to vote on i ntel 1 i gently. Legal Counsel Swirsky recommended that in view of the discussion and consensus of opinion expressed by the Board members, the employment of a bonding counsel be postponed at this time. 1 taken on the task of completing the landscaping of our I Legal 'Counsel : 3el1 ford Water Legal Counsel Swirsky reviewed for the Board that Bell ford District Dissolution Water Gistrict was formed to accommodate an area known as Meadowlark, which was developed by the Bell Brothers, with 1 property physically located in San Marcos and C.M.M.D!s coverage; about one-half ea( At the time the City of Carlsbad went through its annexatiou in connection with La Costa, one of the provisions posed by LAFCO was that the Bel lford Water District would be dissol ved. Counsel Swirs ky advised of the procedures avail able to accompl i this dissolvement, and advised that a meeting will be held March 13th in conjunction with C.N.N.D., San Marcos Water District and LAFCO with the prime purpose to work OL a procedure that is ami cable to everyone and also see that the property coming from the Bell ford Water District will be annexed to the Improvement Districts 1, 2 and 4 of C.M.W.D. President Maerkle called for a short recess at this time (2:57 P.M.), and the meetin was resumed at 3: 16 P.M. Uistrict Engineer: La Costa Vista Engineer Kubota recommended acceptance of a right-of-way cioc Lot #402, South No. 5 timent for the easements where our pipel ines have been built La Costa Vista, anu executed by La Costa Vista Associates, the developers, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded. by Birector Engelmann, and un mously carrieci, acceptance of the deed as recommended by Engineer Kubota was approve Vista Del Playa - Engineer Kubota recommended acceptance of a right-of-way La Costa document executed by Occidental Land Company, for private streets inside of the subdivision and also a number of 5' squares of land where their fire hydrants will go, and after discussion, upon notion of Birector Kel ly, seconded by Di rec*or Carmi chael , and unanimously carried 9 approva was granted as recornmended by Erigineer Kubota in connection with subdivision known as Vista Del Playa. Palomar Industrial Engineer Kubota made a proposal to the Board that the Distri participate in an agreement with Cabot , Cabot 3 & Forbes to build a 16" pipeline in Palomar Airport Road westerly to I in connection with a condominium development known as 'I Park the intersection of the new road, and make a contribution to CAbot, Cabot & Forbes '2: of $30,003 for the oversizir;g of the pipel ine from their 10" and 12" requirement. Mr. Kubota advised the immeciacy of the construction of this line is predicated on a forecast of an escallation in the pipeline prices whicn will occur with the next two weeks. Also9 funding for this contribution of $30,000 can be accommodated by the availability of a $13,000 current reserve in the I.D. No. 2 Construction Fund and the balance of $17,000 could be pledged for in our next budget under this fund. Mr. Kubota advised that the installation of a 16Ii line in Palomar Airport Road is in concurrence with the Master Plan which incorporates this area, and in the discuss of the Master Plan, the 6oard concurred in the decision that the pipeline along Palomar Airport Road to the City 1 ines should be 16 inches. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to proceed with the proposal set forth herewith by Engineer Kubota to make a cash contribution of $30,000 to Cabot s Cabot & Forbes for the over- sizing of this line. Palomar Industrial Engineer Kubota reported on another matter related to the Park - indtistria? Park Project, the required pressure reducing stat Pressure ReducS~~g and recommended this project be undertaken immediately with Station Board's authorization to proceed with the design of the project ancl go to bid and bu-ild this job. Also, that as soo: as the design is completed, recon-mended that some of the construction materials, SUC as valves, be ordered as soon as a determination is made of the materials required. Mr. Kubota recommentied the funding of the project be accomplished by using the $25,000 cash contribution to Cabot, Cabot & Forbes for the oversizing of the El Camir Real Road reach and the $30,000 cash contribution from Cfibot, Cabot SI Forbes for the' share in the construction of the project, which has the approval of Cabot, Cabot e! Forbes. After discussion, upon motion of Director Fpac Leod, seconded by Oirector Engelmann, ancl unanimously carried, approval was granted for our Engineer to proceed with the construction of the project as recommended. I -2- Tri-Agencies Engineer Kubota reported the E. I.R. report on the Tri- Pipeline Project Agencies Pipel ine Project is at the printers and will soon be ready for distribution to the Board for consideration and procedure. also^ additional information is being requested and assembled in connection with Director Kelly's inquiries regarding road alignments, and will be presented at a Staff meeting attended by Director Kelly as soon as Mr. Melbourne of the Authority has the preliminary plans and data avai 1 able. Painting Engineer Kubota gave a progress report on the painting "E" Reservoi r project of "E" reservoir and recommended payment to our subcontractor on this project of their progress payment No. 3 in the sum of $8,998, and after discussion, upon recommendation of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously approved, approval was granted to make this payment. General Manager: Tri -Agenci es Nanager Priday gave a report to the Board of expenditures Pipel ine Project by the District up to this date on the Tri-Agencies Pipelinl Project, and advised that a meeting will be set up with Nr* Bob Melbourne of the Nater Authority, Mr. Kubota and himself for an updating of the project planning. Use of Headquarters Manager Priday advised the Board of a request from the Leagt Faci 1 i ty of Women Voters for use of the District facility for a meet- on Apri 1 23rd between 9 A.M. and noon d and their appl i catior indicates they are in accordance with the District's policy in this regard. After discussion, upon motion of Director Catrmichael 3 seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, approval was granted for the League of Women Voters to use the District facility as herein noted. Manager Priday reported also on a request from the Barbershop Quartet Group to reskrve use of our meeting room the first Monday evening of each month, and recommended the District establish a policy in connection with an hourly charge to defray expense to the District for personnel and utility costs, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Nac Leod, and unanimously carried, the policy of charging a fee of $7.00 per hour for use of the Headquarter's facilities in the evenings 'for meetings was established. Man ayenn Priday also advised the Board of a request by letter from Utilities Director Herbert Ketay of the City of Carlsbad for use of the District's parking facilities for City materials and equipment, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Carmi chael , seconded by Ci rector Engelmann, ana unanimously carried, permission was granted to the City of Carlbad to store materials and equipment in' C.M.W.D. Is yard. City Council Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the City Meeting Council Fleeting and one of the items of particular. of installation of an additional runwayg which according to the plan will be acconmdated by a flight pattern which wi 17 be directly above ow Headquarter buil dings, with an elevation level of approximately 6 feet e blanager Priday advised he will set up a meeting with the Airport people regarding their proposed gl an, and attempt to obtain a copy of the Master Plan Report for our perusal. I I interest to the Distict was the Master Plan Report I S.G.C.W.A. Manager Priday apprised the Board of a request from the Pub1 i c Re1 ations Public Relations Consultant of S.D.C.W.A. requesting our program with S.D.C.W.A., and suggested that Consultant Mitchell represent our District at this meeting to be hela i4arch 7th. Operations: Manager Priday gave the Board a report on the operation is at 8 c.s.f. and the Lake level at 498.6. District participate in establishment of a pu'iljic relations activities at the District, and our flow from the Authority Speci a1 [Yanager Priday presented an invoice from Mitchell & Accounts Ass'ociates and recommended approval of payment of same for of the Annual Report of 1973-74, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod and unanimously carrieds approval was gran' to issue payment to Mitchell & Associates in the sum of $2,358-01. services in connection with preparation and distribution - 3- Manager Priday also presented a bill from Swirsky and Sauer for special legal services rendered in connection with various items, and recomrr,encied authorization of payment and after discussion, upon notion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Girector Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval was granted to issue payment to Swirsky and Sauer in the sum of $1,354.62 as per thier itemized statement dated February 18, 1975. Ann ual Report Li rector Carmi chael congratulated Consultant Randal 1 Mi tchell I on a job well done on the District's Annual 1973-74 Report. Kat i f i cati on Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director of Checks Engelmann, and unanimously carrieds the Board ratified Checks 20, 1975 to lviarch 5, 1975 in the sum of $10,463.62. No. 2001 through No. 2607, covering the period from February Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 4:27 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Secretary m+L& o the Board of Cirectors 1 I -4- MeetiFg of Narch 5, 1975 ..