HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-02; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON MARCH 2, 1977, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P.M. by President MacLeod with Directc Carmi chael , Engelmann , Kelly , MacLeod and Maerkl e answering roll call . A1 so present were Assistant General Manager Henley, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Districl Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secretary.
Uti1 i ties and Maintenance Director Roger Greer of the City of Carlsbad, Mrs.
Ruth Honnol d and Mrs. Maraaret Bonas, members of the Leaaue of Women Voters; Gil Davis, reporter for the Blade-Tribune (arrived at 2:15 P.M. ) , and Mr. Hen1 Thompson, representing the Citizens Association of Taxpayers of Carlsbad, wert also present.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, minutes of the regular meetina of February 16, 1977, were approved as correcte
Communications from Audience: No response at this point in the meeting.
Committee Reports :
S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly had no meeting to report on of the Authority, but he advised the Board of tt-
issuance by CEQA of a list of fifty (50) amendments to their guidelines, and c particular interest to the District was the amendment which stated that if OVE lapping districts serve the same boundaries as the City, i.e. Carlsbad, and they a1 ready have an E. I. R., the district would not have to make another one i it is within the same boundaries and on the same subject.
Pub1 i c Informati on :
Press Re1 eases Public Relations Consultant Mitchell distribl copy of a press release in the Carlsbad Jourr in the Carl sbad Forum col umn , "Why have a1 1 the flowers cone?" , and a1 so an ec orial in the Blade-Tribune relative to TAPP in today's issue, and the facts as presented in this article were refuted by the Board members and staff.
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Annual Report Mr. Mitchell reported that copies of the Annu Report are in the mail.
Water Conservation Program Mr. Flitchell advised that the tent-type cards
Cit.y of Carlsbad are printed and he will report further on the distribution of these under the Water Conservation Committee report.
Tri-Agencies Pipe1 ine Director Maerkle reported on findings at the meeting with the staffs from Vista, Oceanside and the Authority he1 d in Vista on Februar.y 25, 1977 , on TAPP, and after dis- cussions it was recommended that each agency involved with TAPP request the Bc of Directors of the County Water Authority to give further consideration and approval of the construction of the transmission line portion of the Tri-Agenc Pipeline, and that the Environmental Impact Report, engineering costs, right-c way expenses and connecting 1 ines are to be provided by Bueno Colorado Municir: Water District, Carlsbad Municipal Water District and the City of Oceanside. Director Maerkle read a letter directed to the Authority stating these facts 2 requested permission of the Board to forward this letter, signed by President MacLeod and Director Maerkle, and upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, permission to send the letter was gran
Director Carmichael discussed the matter of financinu of TAPP and requested in formation from the TAPP Committee as to how they propose to finance CMWD's por of the costs.
for display on the restaurant tables in the
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South Aqueduct Enqineer Kubota advised that the South Aquedu Connection Project Connection Project was discussed at a meetina February 25, 1977, and the proposed draft a- greement has been referred to our Legal Counsel for his consideration, and a meeting of the SAC Committee will be set up after this meeting is convened to finalize planning for construction of this project and will have a full report for the Board at their reuular meeting of March 16, 1977.
Water Rate Study
water rate changes.
Legal Counsel Swi rsky will report later in ti meeting on certain requi rements regarding
Water Conservation Director Carmichael advised the Board of the and Reuse progress made by the Water Conservation and Reuse Committee at the last two meetings hell on February 22 and March 1 , 1977. At the last meeting a Mr. Joe Mendelsohn, Assistant General Manager of the Pomerado County Water District, gave a presel tation on the program their agency has set up to advise the consumer on ways 7: conserve water. Mr. Carmichael feels real progress has been made by the Commi
and called on the members to report their input and recommendations.
Director Kelly stated that due to the fact that additional costs of pumping fr the Colorado River wi 11 increase our cost of water, and the serious drought c( ditions, it is very important that we advise the populace that water can be saved b.y cutting down on the consumption by each with adaptive devices that restrict the flow of water, and other members of the Committee were in aareemc that a program be instigated as soon as possible, and offered their suggestior and recommendations. Engineer Kubota explained use of a number of devices an( how they will conserve the use of water.
After further discussion , and upon motion of Director Kelly , seconded by Dire( Maerkle, and unanimously carried, the Board approved allocation of $3,000 to 1: used for publicity and purchase of flow restrictors for shower heads to be dis buted to the District Is consumers, and to work with the City of Carlsbad in a joint water conservation effort, and based on the premise that the Cit.y will budget a $5,000 fund for publ icity and adapter devices.
Consultant Mitchell recommended the Committee consider the use of professional assistance in a campaign to alert the publ i c to the need for them to parti cipa in this water-saving program.
Mr. Henry Thompson of the Citizens Association of Taxpayers of Carlsbad offere comments and recommendations on ways to conserve water for the Board's con-
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President MacLeod called for a recess at 3:lO P.M. and the meeting resumed at 3:30 P.M.
Restaurant Table Cards Consultant Mitchell advised that the restaura table tent-type cards, which request that wat be served to diners only upon their request, were ready for distribution and h suggested that at least three or four cards be ,distributed for each table or serving area. Director Carmichael offered to distribute the cards to establ is
in District No. 2, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seco by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, it was agreed that Director Carmich distribute the cards in his district and that Assistant .Manager Henley be auth orized to allocate the distribution to the establishments in the balance of th areas in our District and the City's area.
Legal Counsel :
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Water Rate Study Legal Counsel Swirsky discussed the matter of envi ronmental impact report in connection wit the District's rate change, and recommended the Board hire the services of a p fessional concern to prepare this report. He explained that the procedure to follow is to first perform an initial study in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to determine if any of the effects of the proposed rate increase may have a substantial adverse impact on the environmen This report wi 11 concl ude with a judgment on the need for a draft EIR, and if is concluded that the rate change will not have a substantial impact on the en vi ronment, then the District may prepare a negative declaration. Mr. Swirsky advised the District has received a proposal to prepare this ini ti a1 study fro a Mr. William R. Eldredge, Vice President of Westec Services, Inc., of San Diel for a total fee not to exceed $4,500, and after discussion, upon motion of Dir, ector Engelmann, seconded by Director Maerkle, and carried by a vote of four a: with a no vote from Director Kelly, approval to accept the proposal from Weste Services, Inc. was granted.
Assistant Manager Job Description Legal Counsel Swirsky explained that the Boar never has adopted a job specification for an Assistant Manager position with the District,
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and distributed for their consideration, copy of a draft of a job descriptior
for this classification, which he recommended be referred to the Personnel Cc mittee for their report at the next meeting of the Board.
Radio Transmi tti ng Legal Counsel Swirsky advised the Board thal Station - Squires Dam Radio Station is now prepared to proceed wil participation with our District and the Ci t: the installation of a transmitting station on the site of our Squires Dam fa( Mr. Swirsky advised there are questions which need clarification, specifical' the requirement for a use permit and also a 1 icense agreement between the Ci t KKOS and C.M.W.D. He recommended the Board authorize referral on 'chis matter the staff fov. their consideration and recommendations, and upon motion of Dir ector Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, apprc was granted.
District Engineer:
Development Program:
Col ina De LaCosta Engineer Kubota requested consent of the Bot to accept the initial portion of the water 5 covering the eight buildings of the Colina De LaCosta development which are 1 for occupancy. This acceptance would be authorized on the condition that thc right-of-way for this initial service area will be forthcoming as soon as pos After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request was granted as set forth here
Informational Item:
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Mol a Carl sbad Development
ci a1 devel opmen t .
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Engineer Kubota reported on information reqa a new proposal for a development known as Ma Carlsbad, a combination residential and comn
Quai 1 Ri dge Engineer Kubota reported the developers of C Ridge requested a study of the area for wate service availability to their project, and findings disclose an adequate SUDD for this Pro.iect and a report will be submitted to the Board for their consid ation at the next meetino of the Board.
Cross-Ti e Connection Enaineer Kubota requested approval of the Bo
D- 1 Reservoi r to proceed with the cross-tie connection at D-1 Reservoir as per plans, and after discus upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded by Director Engelmann , and unanimou carried, the approval to proceed with construction of the cross-tie connectio project at the D-1 Reservoir was granted.
General Manager:
Communications :
Governor's Drought Manager Henley advised the Office of Govern0 Conference, March 7-8 Grown is sponsoring a conference on drought be held in Los Angeles on March 7th and 8th , gether with the Department of Water Resources and the Department of Food and Agri cul t ure.
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Del Rey Floral Manager Henley advised that one of our custol
water bill and at this time have a bi 11 of about $1500 plus penalty charges d and payable. Del Rey Floral has requested permission to pay this bill by Mar 1977, and to waive the penalty charge this one time. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann 3 and carried by a of four ayes and a no vote by Director Carmi chael , the Board authorized the r8 ommendation of Manager Henley to permit Del Rey Floral to pay their past due account by March 15th and to waive the pena1t.y charges for this one time only was granted.
Del Rey Floral , is in arrears in payment of
Seminar - Backfl ow Manager Henley spoke to the Board of the imp( Prevention Devi ces of having a mevber of the District's crew cel tified by the Health Department in the maintc and testing of backflow prevention devices in operation in our system. Mr. Hc recommended the Board authorize Glenn Brinegar, a member of our crew, to attel
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a short course for the certification of testers for backflow prevention devict to be he1 d in Los Anael es at the University of Southern Cal i fornia School of Engineering, from July 25 to 29, 1977. The tuition for the course is $175.00 plus room and board of approximately $400.00. After discussion, upon motion ( Director Kelly, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, the Boi
granted approval for Glenn Brinegar to participate in the course and be certi I by the State Health Department to maintain the backflow prevention devices.
Spring Conference Manager Henley reminded the Board of the upcc AI*JWA - Anaheim AWWA Spring Conference to be held in Anaheim May 8 - 13, 1977 year from May 8th to May 13th.
Resignation - Manager Henley read the fol 1 owing resignatior
Dorothy Ei sen received from Dorothy Eisen, "Due to the faci that I am moving to San Diego on April 1st , :
find it necessary to tender my resignation from C.M.W.D. as of March 18, 1977, I wish to express my thanks for the kindness and understanding shown to me dul my three years with the District by my co-workers and other members of the or! ization, and have found it to be a rewarding experience. Best regards to all Upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimou! carried, the Board accepted with regrets Mrs. Eisen's resignation.
Supervisor Jim Bates Manager Henley advised the Board that Superv. Property Tax Rate Jim Bates has written to the Board with a SUI Reduction Proposal gestion that consideration be given in prepal of the District's next budget to a goal that additional property tax dollars will be a1 located to finance projects , and all attempt to reduce the tax rate , and Mr. Henley recommends a reply to Supervisc Bates after our budget sessions for the 1977-78 fiscal year.
Meetings :
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City Counci 1 Manager Henley reported on his attendance at Council Meeting held last evening and of par ular interest to the District was the matter of approval of the Calavera Hill: project, which was tentatively denied at the City Council's Workshop session ' previous week because of the inadequate sewer capacity. The Council referred matter to their next meeting for a final decision in the matter.
Use of Headquarter Manager Henley advised that the League of WOI Faci 1 i ties - League of Voters organization has filed an application Voters , March 9 and 31 , 1977 with the District for use of our facility on March 9, 1977 at 9:15 A.M. and on March 31st 12:OO Noon, for special meetings, and after discussion, upon motion of Direct1 Engelmann , seconded by Director Maerkle , and unanimously carried, approval fo use of the District's facility was granted as herein stated.
Operations : Flow from the Authority at 12 c.f.s. Lake level at 498.9'.
The remote unit has been installed at the an wering service and is working, and the mobile phone will be removed.
Speci a1 Di s tri ct I s Director Maerkle reported on the Special Dis Meeting meeting he and President MacLeod attended re cently, and President MacLeod was asked to s on one of the special committees pertaining to the 208 Planning effort.
Ratification Upon motion of Director Engelmann , seconded of Checks Maerkle and unanimously carried, the Board r
i fied checks numbered 1083 through 11 25, cov the period from February 18, 1977, to March 2, 1977, in the sum of $164,145.6
Other Matters:
Special Accounts: Mr. tienley reported that in connection with Purchase Order 1963, issued to Mi tchell & As iates, for preparation of the Annual Report, the sales tax i tem was not inclu in the total and is a payable item in the amount of $226.80, and recommended proval of the Board to reimburse Mitchell & Associates for this expenditure , upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded by Director Engelmann , and unanimou carried, approval was granted to issue payment in the amount of $226.80 to Mitchell & Associates to cover this charge.
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CPO - Water Quality Manager Henley reported on the meeting to be Management P1 an held on March 14, 1977, on a presentation bJ
San Diego on areawide water quality management planning.
Treasurer ' s Report Director Kelly reported on an offer from Diversified Securities of Chicago for their client who is offering sale of $25,000 in District #2 bonds at a discount of
15%, and after discussion, Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that the District ci legally make this type? of investment.
Solar Energy Director Kelly referred to a publication on Project Energy for home use, and advised he has beer perimenting with use of a solar energized sc tank leach line at his home which he has found works satisfactorily, and disc the possibility of use of this type method to alleviate the sewer capacity problems new developers are experiencing.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 P.M.
the Comprehensive P1 anni ng Organization of
Respectfully submitted,
& 3z+fG&?W- "- Secretar 07 th6-Ea-d of Directors
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