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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-04-02; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT tiELD ON APRIL 2, 1975 AT 2:OO P.M. AT 64813 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 P.M. by President Naerkle, with Directors Carmi chael , Engelman, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present, were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer 'Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secretary. Mrs. Ruth Honnol d and Mrs. Arthur Bonas of the League of Women Voters, Gil Cavis, reporter for the 21 ade-Tribune were also present and representing the City of Carlsbad was Pub1 ic Works Director Ron Beckman (arrive( 2:15 P.M.) and Utilities Director Herbert Ketay. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, secondc Mi n Utes by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the minutes c the regular meeting of March 19, 1975 were approved as mail€ I Committee Reports: S.D.C.W.A. No meeting held. Public Relations: Water Tour Public Relations Consultant Mitchell advised the Board of a St. Patrick's School letter received from Mrs. Potter, the teacher from St. Patri the tour possible for her stuaents, and enclosed with the letter sone of the report: the students on their impressions of what they observed. Upon request by President Maerkle, Ron Beckman read one of the reports which was written by his daughter, Maria Beckman, who was compl imented for an excel 1 ent report , and which also revealec that the tour was comprehensive and enlightening for the students. aoard Communi cations: Director Carmi chael advised of receiving a telephone call from a member of the faculty at Pepperdine College iu; Vista, advising that he had been approached by the Chamber of Commerce of Vista, in connection with their coming bond issue electic as to his reasons for being opposed to TAPP, and advised that he did not feel it advisable -to become invol.ved in the issues of other entities. Director Kelly was complimented on his recent article, "Parasitic People --- Educati and Environment", a copy of which was distributed to the Board and Staff. School, expressing appreciation to the District for making I . Director Carmi chael compl imented Mrs. Margaret Bonas on her recent article in the press on the pros and cons of development of the business areas of Carlsbad. Director Kelly spoke of an address he made at the request of a teacher to his class on ecology at the Carlsbad High School to explain his reasons for support of the proposed refinery, and brought along copies of the many Environmental Impact Reports which have been prepared at considerable cost to the public, which he stresses the fact tht ecology can become more important than living and an incorrect analysis of the health hazards involved, and that life is not just all esthetics. Lands capi n g : Manager Priday advised that the landscaping of the headquarter's area is prpgress-ing satisfactorily. 1 Tri -Agencies Director kc Leod advised of the recent tour of the areas fl Pipe1 ine Project and mapped for tne proposed Tri-Agencies Pipeline Project wh Public Relations Consultant Mitchell, Manager Priday, Engineer Kubota, Bob Melbourne S.U.C.N.A. and Superintendent Cenley. Bob Melbourne indicated the markers placed for the routing of the pipe1 ine, which Director Mac Leod feels is very good. was attendeci by himself, Directors Carni chael and Kelly, Director Kelly, with the use of a map, &vised the Board of the propmad Cannon/ College Improvement District, indicating the proposed sewer district ar;d main roads, which already has the support of 60% of the landowners in the area inside our District, which is rea& to go to the City for consideration. In connection with TAPP, Director Kelly proposes a cutback by C.M.W.D. in their Support of construction ~ of 7P.PP due to the uncertainty of financial support for this project, and - recommended a road a1 ignment with a tiein from Me1 rose Street to College Avenue to bring the water into the Lake at Squires Dam. Director Carmichael commented on the Environwntal Impact Report prepared by URS on the Tri-Agencies \dater Transmission Pipeline Project, and Engineer Kubota replied to questions raised by suggesting that a representative from WRS come hebore the Board to clarify positions taken in the report. I Engineer Kubota advised that at the Staff level, meetings with all agencies involved in TAPP are planned to discuss and attempt to work out procedures for handling of the project, with consideration given to alternate routings and other suggested changes, to ultimately arrive at a mutually agreed upon course of action. Manager Priday reported that a meeting of the agencies involved has been set up for April 14, 1975. Executive Session: President Maerkle called for an executive session at this seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried approval was granted to go into executive session. to discuss pentiing litigation. Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the meeting returned to regular session at 3:06 P.M. Settl ernen-t Legal Counsel Swirsky recommended that the Board adopt a of Claim motion authorizing Legal Counsel to settle the existing suit with Orange Belt Coating, Eta1 in connection with painting at I'D-2" Reservoir and La Costa Reservoir for the suwof $10,000, and upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, approval was granted to Legal Counsel to settle the pending suit with ORANGE Belt Coating Eta1 3 for the sum of $10,000. Resol ution #331 Legal Counsel Swirsky advised the Board that REsol ution #331 adopted by the Board at the March 19th, 1975 meeting has bee! prepared, which brings the District up-to-date with all the amendments of the Guidelines to the EIR Regulations of the State Resources Agency as of April 1, 1975. CNW/ Ci ty Legal Counsel Swi rsky distributed a copy of a report preparec of Carlsbad connection with the matter of a merger or establishment of a subsidiary District between C.M.M.D. and the City of Carlsbac which covers all 1 aws, regulations and codes involved in this type of procedure, and also for clarification of the Board, has prepared and distributed to each a copy of a summary of this report which outlines the steps involved in this matter, and Legal Counsel Swirsky suggested that the members review the stimmary report, and any questions they have can be brought up for discussion and clarification at the next scheduled meeting of the Board. President Maerkle cal led for a snort recess at this time, 3: 15 F .N. , and the meeting was resumed at 3: 30 P.M. District Engineer: Development Programs : time (3:OO) P.M.) and upon motion of Director Mac Leod, I ". A1 tami re #3 Engineer Kubota requested approval of the Board of G addition each condominium owner has a proportionate interest, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, approval of the Engin eer's request was granted. Zone Change - Engineer Kubota reported for the Board's information, a reque Carlsbad' P1 arming made to CPA on a piece of land of approximately 20 acres on El Camino Real 9 west of th2 Kratter's property, for a zone ch from E-14 to R-M-E, which will accomodate condominium type dwellings. easement tieeds in connection with the common areas of which I "B" Reservoi r Engineer Kubota reported on the progress of the painting of "I , Painting reservoir, and although the time limit for completion of this 1. project has run out, recommends tne Board ta'ke no action in this regard as there is nothing of a critical matter insofar as Completion of the .job is. concerned, and further requested approval- of th.e Board for ratification of Progress Payment No. 4 to Accent Painting in the sEm' of $2,843, -and after discussion upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request was granted. 9 S.D.G. & E. Engineer Kubota reported that previously the Board approved Easement acceptance of an easement deed in connection with an instal 1 ation through the Luj an propert: by San Diego Gas & Electric Company, but they were unable to get the easement accepted due to objectior by other property owners involved, so wi 11 be forced to reroute their installation. Engineer Kubota, therefore, recommended authorization of the Board for execution of this new easement deed anti acceptance of a quit claim deed from S.D.G. & C. for t original easement, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Carrnichael , secondc by Girector i?ac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request in this regarc was granted. I Pressure Reducing Engineer Kubota reported that the District staff have been Station - Uavis Vault working on the possibility of constructing a temporary pressure reducing station on El Camino Real in connection with relocation of Davis Vault, and as soon as the evaluation of this proposal is completed, we will be back with a1 1 the details for the Board's consideration. La Costa Engineer Kubota advised of a statement he has written in beh Land Company of the District to the La Costa Land Company relative to a request from them for rezoning of a portion of their areas a have asked this District to furnish a letter to them on the status of public water service, ana have advised that subject to the District's policy of long standing, we wi 11 make no formal commitment of water service on any broad basis' and only on the basis of subdivisions as they are submitted to the District for evaluation. The actual changes they are making OR their Master Plan as regards our District is very small -- the biggest changes are in the service areas covered. by Olivenhain and San Marcos. One other item of significance is their evaluation is a change .,: in density of dwellings which will be approximately one-half of densities permitted under the zoning regulations. Corrosion Control Engineer KGbota reported that the Corrosion Control Study wi of the members interested in observing the procedure to 90 along. General Manager: be starting in the next week to ten days, and invited any I Communications: Lake Cal avera Manager Priday advised of a noti ce received re1 ative to a Regional Park meeting on proposed acquisition ana implementation of Lake Calavera as a regional park which will be held April 3, 1975 at the offices of the County of San Diego, Parks and Recreation Department, which he will be attending. Ci tyCounci1 Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the Council Meeting Neeting and of signifi.cance to our District, the City is drilling, corrosion control and cathodic protection, which he has turned over to Engineer Kubota for his attention. Associ ati on Manager Priday reminded the Board regarding coming conference Heet i n ys and meetings being attended by members of the Board and Staff. In particular, the Water Agencies Association Dinner Meeting to be hosted by the South Bay Irrigation District and held at the San Diego Country C1 ub on April 24th, and reservations for this event should be made with the Gffice Secretary by April 16, 1975. Pal ornar Ai rport There will be a public hearing concerning the proposed airpor Development P1 an development at Palonar Airport on April 16, 1975, at 7:30 P.P in Carlsbad tli gh School to discuss the proposed Master Plan, Manager Priday and other me~ers of the Staff will attend. Manager Priday advises he has a copy of the "Master P1 an Report - Palomar Airport" 9 dated January 1, 1975, and suggested the Staff study the Plan and make a written report to be accepted by the Board for his presentation at the meeting. Billing Nanager Priday reported he feels there is a need now for the Methods District to re-evaluate their methods in connection with the responsibility of the party signing the application insofar as payment of charges is concerned, and either back this up with a request for a deposit or a co-signer, with the stipulation that if payment is not received within a reasonable length of time, a lien will be placed against their property. Before this new planning to adopt certain ordinances relating to well I application for service in which we spell out definitively A -3- I method is put into useg we will bring it before our Staff and legal counsel for their consideration and approval e IgPlanager Priday also reported they are training Robin Baker to operate the computer rrachine, so that in case of absence of Marion Hellien, the billing could be sent out on s chedul e. San Diego Scale Manager Priday brought the 8oard's attention to a billing Co. Bi 11 ing from San Eiego Scale Co. in the amount of $914.81 for represents a considerable differential from their quotation to us in the amount of $409.98 for which we issued our Purchase Order No. 1658. We have a report from our operator on actual time 2nd work involved by San Oiego Scale Co. in their repair job, and his statement that the scale still does not perform satisfactorily, so we have advised that an explanation be given by them to substantiate this excessivt billing. Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Lirector of Checks Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checi No. 2695 through ;loa 2720 covering the period from March 19: 1975 through April 2, 1975 in the amount of $30,756.23. overhaul of our scale at the Santa Fe Reservoir site % which Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 4: 10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Secretary of the Board of Directors I I Meeting of April 2, 1975 -4-