HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-19; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICI !FJATER DISTRICT, HELD ON JANUARY 19, 1977, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO F CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:Oc) P.M. by President MacLeod, with Dir Carmichael, Engelmann, Kelly, MacLeod and Maerkle answering roll call. A15 present were Legal Counsel Swirsky, Assistant General Manager Henley, Distr Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell , Accounting Officer W Simpson and Office Secretary. Mrs. Margaret Bonas and Mrs. Ruth Honnold, r
I resenting the League of Women Voters, and Utilities and Maintenance Direct0 Roger Greer, were also present.
Approval of Upon motion of Di rector Engelmann , seconded by Minutes Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, Minutes
of the regular meeting of January 4, 1977 , were approved as corrected.
Communications from Audience: No report
Committee President MacLeod distributed a copy of his recommended Assignments : committee assignments, to become effective January 19, 1977, which are as follows:
LEGISLATION LANDSCAPING Di rector Carmi chael , Chairman Director Carmi chael , Chairman Di rector Engelmann
Legal Counsel Swi rsky Manager Staff
PERSONNEL Di rector Kel ly, Chairman
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Di rector Carmi chael Manager
F I NAN CE Di rector Engel mann , Chai rman Di rector Maerkl e Manager
ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS Director Carmi chael , Chairman Director Engelmann Manager Engineer Kubota
PUBLIC I NFOR!1ATION Di rector Kelly, Chai rman Director Maerkle Manager Randal 1 Mi tchell
Director Kelly
Manager
Engineer Kubota
TRI-AGEFICIES PIPELINE PROJECT & SOUTH AQUEDUCT CONI\IECTION Director Maerkl e , Chai rman
Director Kel ly
Manager Staff Randal 1 Mi tchell
NATER CONSERVATION & REUSE Di rector Carmi chael , Chairman
Director Kel ly Manage r Engineer Kubota Mrs. Ruth Honnol d Mrs. Margaret Bonas Mr. Ron Beckman
WATER RATE STUDY Director Kelly, Chairman Engineer Kubota
Manager Mrs. Margaret Bonas
WATER COMMITTEE AGRICULTURAL Di rector Engel mann , Chai rman Engineer Kubota Manager
Staff Manager
Commit tee Reports :
I S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly attended the regular meeting of the Authc and reported on the items under discussion of particular terest to the District, which included a slide presentation by the Manager o
M.W.D. on conserving water and the serious water shortage conditions norther California is experiencing. M.W.D. is considering taking 200,000 acre feet water from the Colorado River in 1 ieu of the 2r39,OOO acre feet they hoped to
from the north, which will help the northern water users , and also in this r8 would expect a differential in the cost of pumping water from the Colorado R vs. pumping costs from the northern water supply. Also reported on the disc
regarding the Sun Desert Power Plant's use of water which the California Far
Bureau oppose.'
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Public Information:
Consultant Mitchell discussed recent press releast of interest to the District.
Bumper Stickers - Mr. Mitchell distributed a bumper sticker, "Savin! Water Conservation Water Saves Energy," which M.W. D. has produced anc
water, and recommended its use by our district. After discussion, upon mot-io1 of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmichael , and unanimously carried, . Manager was authorized to issue a purchase order for 1,000 copies of the sticl at a cost of 15t per copy, for distribution to promote interest in conservatic of water and energy.
is offering for sale to promote conservation of
Annual Report Mr. Mitchell passed around a proposed cover desigl for the Annual Report which was favorably receivec and was given authorization to proceed with printing of 7,000 copies for dist' bution to all water users in the District, which he anticipates will be ready for mai 1 ing by the end of this month. A comparison chart of water sales, cos' of water and operating expenses covering the past 5 years will be added and w be printed on the 1 ast sheet of the report.
Tri -Agencies Engineer Kubota distributed a copy of his report 1 Pipe1 ine Project the meeting convened January 6, 1977, of the stafl
C.M.N.D. and the Authority to discuss funding of the Tri-Agencies Pipeline Prc Mr. Kubota stated that a decision must be forthcoming within the next several months as V. I.D. is committed to an early solution to supply water service to proposed Thibido Annexation to their District; the City of Oceanside does not funds available to proceed at this time; and our District has no specific pro' now for funding our share of the joint project. The Authority requested the . aaencies involved to review the project and report on suggested a1 ternati ves - financing any specific reach of the project. A meeting of the three aaencies involved with the Authority will be held at the District office at 9 A.M., January 27th, 1977. President MacLeod called for a meetinq of the TAPP Commi:
of Vista Irrigation District, City of Oceanside,
I to formulate- a plan to present to the Authority, and a meeting was set for Tu( January 25th at 1O:OO A.M.
Water Rate Study President MacLeod advised that the Water Rate Stuc Committee met again today and are in the process ( discussion and compilation of data in their consideration of rate increases, i plan a meeting Monday, January 24th, at which time they are hopeful they will have recommendations for presentation to the Board at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
Legal Counsel :
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Los Angeles vs Legal Counsel Swirsky advised of receipt by our M.W.D. - Pricing Policy District of an invitation to join with Otay NdD, Rainbow MWD and other water agencies in their intc vention in a suit brought by the City of Los Anaeles against M.W.D. regarding
M.W.D.'s water pricing policies, in their contention that M.W.D. has authoritj to sell water for different classes or subclasses of use at different rates. Otay MWD and Rainbow MWD propose a sharing of the 1 egal costs incurred after January 1 , 1977, prorated on the basis of agricultural purchases made from S.D.C.N.A. during fiscal year 1975-76, which designates C.M.W.D. at a rate of 3.8%, with a minimum participation of $500. After discussion, Director Kelly made a motion that C.M.W.D. contribute a sum of $500 to intervene in the suit: which was seconded by Director Engelmann. After further clarification by Leg? Counsel that the $500 contribution did not entitle our District to be an inter venor in the legal papers, just a participant in the cost of the litigation, Director Kel ly, !nli th the consent of the seconder, Director Engelmann, wi thdrer, his motion, and the matter was tabled for the time being.
LAFCO - Legal Counsel Swirsky reported on the meeting thal he, Mr. Kubota and Mr. Henley attended on January with LAFCO for explanation of changes that have occurred as a result of annex- ations and detachment procedures. After a proposal is approved by LAFCO, it \ come back to this agency and we would adopt a resolution and send that resolul back to LAFCO for their check and review as to compliance with all conditions their resol ution, and if we have compl ied with their conditions then LAFCO is required by 1 aw to administer all of the proceedings thereafter and file a1 1 necessary documents. Mr. Swi rsky recommends in complying with these new rul ir it would be advisable for the District to have annexation or detachment procec filed with LAFCO within three months prior to the December 31st deadline in 01 to become effective in the current year.
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President MacLeod called for a recess at 3:07 P.M. and the meeting resumed a 3:30 P.M.
District Engineer:
Carril lo Estates - Engineer Kubota reported on the progress of the llnit No. 1 Carrillo Estates, Unit No. 1 project. Kaiser-Ae the developer, has executed an agreement for con struction of the entire water system and furnished performance bonds and put a cash deposit of $25,000, and are ready to proceed. The offsite line, from Palomar Airport Road to the project, about 7000 feet, will require steel pip1 installation due to the terrain and pressure problems in the area.
Russel 1 Grosse Engineer Kubota reported on the progress of Mr. Project Grosse's project and the possi bil i ty of steel pi
Switters Project - Engineer Kubota reported the Swi tter ' s Water Mai Final Report Extension project can be closed out and submitte
an accounting of the project cost summary, recom mending reimbursement to Mrs. Switters of balance of funds in the sum of $3,816.17, plus interest earned on her construction deposit of $196.00, maki a total refund of $4,012.17, and upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconde by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, authorization was granted to refu $4,012.17 to Mrs. Switters.
Cros s-Ti e I' D" Engineer Kubota advised that the cross-tie proje Reservoir to connect the 10" 1 ine south to the 12'' 1 ine no on the Mesa line is ready for construction and a project work order prepared indicates the cost at this time to be $5,5r)0. ,4 of $4,000 is allocated in the I.D. #2 construction fund for this project and balance of $1,500 could be taken from the reserves in the construction fund. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Enge and unanimously carried, approval was granted to proceed with the project, a cating $1,500 from the I.D. #2 construction reserve fund.
Piezometer System - Engineer Kubota reported that the Fugro people a Squi res Dam in the process of testina the piezometer system
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I Squires Dam.
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San Diego County Sol id Engineer Kubota reported he has been advised tha Waste Transfer Station the City of Carlsbad has placed the sol id waste
transfer station project on their priority 1 ist construction in the current fiscal year and will be hearing from them again garding the road situation.
City of Carlsbad's Engineer Kubota spoke of the pub1 ici ty re1 ative Growth Management Growth Management program being sponsored by the Program of Carlsbad and professed interest in the Distri being involved in discussions of planning in con with public facilities. Mr. Greer explained the present study is primarily with development of the technique by which pub1 ic facilities wi 11 be deve'lD? the future, and will arrange for our staff to attend meetings of concern to District at the appropriate time.
General Manager:
Communi cations:
Transmitting Faci 1- Manager Henley reported on progress in plans for i ties, Squires Dam Site building facilities to transmit radio signals at Squires Dam site in a joint venture with the Cit
Carlsbad, and also the KKOS radio station.
S.D.G. & E. CO. - Manager Henley reported San Diego Gas & Electric APCD - Sniffer Stations on behalf of the Air Pollution Control District, requested permission to install twcr sniffers; on
"E" reservoir and one at San Plarcos reservoir on a piece of ground about 8' which will be used for a period of three years to test air conditions before after the new stack is built, and asked permission for access and egress to testing equipment. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, sec
by Director Maerkle, permission was granted for the Manager to negotiate an with S.D.G. & E. Co., by a vote of four ayes and one abstaining vote by Dire Carmi chael .
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Report of Meeti ngs : Mr. Henley advised of following upcoming meetings
Senate Committee on Agriculture and Water Resourc meeting, February 15, 1977, in Sacramento - pub1 i
Public meeting on San Luis Rey River Flood Contra Project, February 3, 1977, Council Chambers, City of Oceanside - Department o Army.
Presidents and Board Members Institute to be helc
I Palm Springs in February.
City Counci 1 Meeting Manager Henl ey attended the City Council Meeting evening, and an i tem of i terest to the District h the annexation and prezoning of the Tootsie-K Ranch property.
Operations : Flow from the Authority - 8 c. f .s.
Leak on the Allan Kelly line, which necessitated service out for one day.
Rain Gauge Equipment Manager Henl ey reported he is attempting to ascer availability and cost, if any, of the weather st? equipment formerly used at Palomar Airport, and will have information at the meeting. Also advised, he has ordered a rain gauge for use at our headquartc
Mobi 1 e Radio Servi ce Manager Henley presented a proposal to the Board their consideration, of discontinuing mobile tell service in our trucks and installing instead a remote receiver at our answer service facility for their use in calling our trucks during weekend. He est a saving to the District of approximately $560 to $570. After discussion, a' upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Kel ly, and unanimou carried, approval was granted for the Manager to proceed with preparation of report of cost for presentation at the next meeting of the Board.
Lake level - 496.5'.
i Ratification Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by D of Checks Maerkle, and unanimously carried, the Board rati
from January 5, 1977, to January 19, 1977, in the sum of $65,733.19. checks numbered 5008 through 5239, covering the
Special Service Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by D Accounts Maerkle, and unanimously carried, approval of pa,
of statement of charges from Woodside/Kubota and iates , Inc. for engineering services performed in the month of December 1976 the total sum of $5,072, was granted.
Upon motion of Director Engelmann , seconded by Director Carmichael , and unan carried, approval was granted to pay Mitchell 81 Associates for services rend in the month of December 1976, in the sum of $493.22.
Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimo carried, approval was granted to pay San Diego County Water Authority C.M.W. share of the costs incurred in connection with the Tri-Agencies Pipeline Prc which amounts to $1,153.63.
Other Matters:
Director Maerkle complimented Consultant Mitchell on his press release in hi report on change in the chairs of the directorship of C.M.W.D.
I Director Maerkle questioned Director Carmichael as to why he and Director Kc were reinstated in their positions on the Board, and as members of committec view of Director Carmichael 's inference at the 1 ast meeting of the Board thz was time for a change. Director Carmichael denied taking this position and that he was amenable to any changes that the Board wished to initiate as to or to serving on committees.
Audit Report Manager Henley brought up the matter of acquirir accounting firm to audit the District's records the current fiscal hear. A discussion followed as to advisability of chany accounting firms every year and the Manager pointed out that a change in auf firms was costly for the District, necessitating involvement by the Districi personnel in acquainting the auditor with the records. President MacLeod a!
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with the recommendation that the District establish a policy insofar as cont. with the same auditing firm for a specified period of years, and recomended the Finance Committee meet and review the matter and report their findings at recommendations to the Board at their next meeting.
Adjournment : The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 P.M.
I Respectfully submitted,
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Secreta+y of the Boafd of Directors
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