HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-06; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL W, DISTRICT HELD ON APRIL 6, 1977, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:03 P.M. by President MacLeod, with Director Engelmann, Kelly, MacLeod and Maerkle answering roll call. Director Carmichael absent. Also present were Assistant General Manager Henley, Legal Counsel Swirs District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secret Publ ic Works Administrator Ron Beckman of the City of Carl sbad, Mrs. Ruth Honnol and Mrs. Margaret Bonas (arrival time 2:05 P.M.), members of the League of Women Voters; Gil Davis , reporter for the Blade-Tribune, Mr. Henry Thompson, represent the Citizens Association of Taxpayers of Carlsbad, Mr. Bob Helley, owner, and Mr Dave Chamberlain, engineer, for the Palomar Estates Mobilehome Park, were also p
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded b Director Engelmann , and unanimously carried minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 1977, were approved as corrected.
Director Carmi chael 's President MacLeod read a letter from Direct Resignation Carmichael , dated April 4, 1977, submitting
his resignation from the Carlsbad Municipal Water District's Board of Directors, effective immediately, and recommending the pointment of Mrs. Margaret Bonas. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, Mr. Carmichael's resignation was acc
with regrets. A further motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engeln and unanimously carried, directed Legal Counsel Swirsky to draw up a Resolution appreciation to Mr. Carmichael .
Communications Mr. Henry Thompson, representative of the C from the Audience: i zens Associati on of Taxpayers (CAT) , askec President MacLeod when he could discuss the subjects in which he was interested and was given permission to give his views 2 the subjects come up during the meeting.
Pal omar Estates Mr. Dave Chamber1 ain , engineer for this apy Mobi lehome Park imately 440 unit mobilehome park being est; in the area surrounding the Santa Fe Resen made the Board aware of a discrepancy in the location of our tank relative to ti. original survey map and suggested a quitclaim deed to each other on the relativc small area in question. Discussion followed regarding location of our lines, ti. road, landscaping and the slope on the north side which affects the stability 01 tank. Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that the quitclaim suggestion is agreeable proper engineering is done. Upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Direcl Kelly and unanimously carried, it was directed that Engineer Kubota work with tl developer toward a satisfactory arrangement.
Committee Reports :
I
I
S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly informed the Board that no meeting was held on which to report.
Publ ic Information Public Relations Consultant Mitchell drew . Board's attention to an interesting editor' in the Blade-Tribune on March 27, 1977, and a letter from Mr. Beckman, both per- taining to the proposed merger between CMWD and the City of Carlsbad. Mr. Mitcl also referred to a meeting with members of Carlsbad Community Cause, he1 d by Me: Henley and Kubota, to be reported on at a later time. His work on water conser' promotional efforts will be reported later in the meeting.
I Tri-Agencies Pipe1 ine Director Maerkle had nothing to report at time. At a later point in this meeting (a imately 4:05 P.M.) Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he has been in touch the Water Authority, is awaiting a formal response from them, and will be prepa a report and making recommendations to the Board; also, with respect to the Sou Aqueduct Connection, San Marcos is proposing an assessment proceeding.
Water Rate Study Engineer Kubota reported that Westec, Inc. their specialist, Dr. Neuner, are working this study. Mr. Kubota also informed the Board that at the CMWD Water Rate Stu committee meeting, the subject of increases in water rates, fire service charge as well as the establishment of a connection fee to be paid by the developer, b ommended for the Board's consideration, pending Legal Counsel Swi rsky's approva when the Board works on the 1977-78 budget. Upon motion by Director Maerkle, s onded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, it was directed that this be considered for evaluation by the Board.
Water Conservation Because President MacLeod chaired this comm and Reuse Committee meeting due to Director Carmichael 's absenc made the report in which he informed the Bo that no decisions to incur additional expenditures had been made, but rather to tinue with the current format, working in conjunction with the City of Carlsbad the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.
Public Relations Consultant Mitchell reported on the packet which had been put t gether and presented to this committee, a sample of which was in front of each B member. The cost figure of this promotion is tentatively $400 plus the shower r strictors which we already have. The recommendation of this committee to the Bo is that the package be put together, for distribution by a group such as the Boy Scouts. Mr. Beckman, of the City of Carlsbad, informed the Board that the City passed a resolution encouraging citizen cooperation in this program and authoriz an expenditure of money by the City to purchase aerators, etc., for distribution Mr. Beckman added that CMWD's committee will be asked by the City to participate developing standards that can be applied to construction and the like, i.e., low water-maintenance type landscaping, working on programs , displays, etc. Direct0 Kelly suggested that reiteration on the subject of water conservation is importa and Mr. Mitchell said the media will be promoting our message. Upon motion by 0 ector Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, authorization given for the expenditure of $265 for 5000 brochures on P .O. 21 54 and approximat $150 for printing the cards.
County Water Authority Assistant Manager Henley reported that ther Display - April 15, 1977 will be a water conservation display in the El Camino P1 aza mal 1 for five days. It has been suggested that CMWD staff be available mornings and evenings to answer ques from the publ ic. Water Authority personnel will be there only intermittently. was recommended that Mr. Henley make up an assignment schedule after contacting Authority.
Industrial Fair Assistant Manager Henley also brought to th Board's attention this opportunity to prom water conservation by reviving an old CMWD display. President MacLeod directed to make arrangements for space and to do whatever is necessary to the display.
Three-sided Water Con- Mr. Mitchell had one section of this sign i servation Sign the boardroom on display for this meeting. sign is being displayed each day at the cor of Pal omar Road and El Camino Real and garaged in the warehouse at night.
Mr. Henry Thompson, representing Citizens Association of Taxpayers , had several comments on water conservation to the effect that the Board must take more actic along these lines. Responding to Mr. Thompson, Mr. Henley said that 80% of the dustrial water users are in the City service area and Carlsbad is working on thi problem with CMWD. Mr. Kubota informed Mr. Thompson that our agricultural water users have gone or are going on drip irrigation. Director Kelly reminded Mr. Thompson that we cannot stop people from coming here but that our goal is to eli inate wastefulness during times of water shortage and Mr. Mitchell assured us tk industry is definitely behind the program by encouraging employee cooperation.
Recess was called by President MacLeod at 3:03 P.M. and the meeting resumed at
3:23 P.M.
Legal Counsel :
County Counsel's Office Legal Counsel Swirsky wanted the Board to t aware that, effective January 1, 1977, the
County Counsel 's office will be permitted to charge for services to publ ic distr and that said services will be charged to the local taxpayer rather than added t the county tax bill.
Code Section 1780 Legal Counsel Swirsky advised the Board of Re Board Vacancy procedure for filling a vacancy on the Boar Directors , effective January 1 , 1976, in Cc Section 1780, whereby the remaining Board members may appoint, within sixty day: the date of resignation, for the period until the next general election. To be ified that person must be a resident of the division in which Mr. Carmichael res however a public notice of this intention must be posted in three public places at least fifteen days before action can be taken (posting to be handled by Mr. : and his staff). If the Board does not make an appointment within sixty days thc Board may call for a special election which would have to be on one of the elecl dates. Should the Board choose to do none of the above the responsibi 1 i ty woulc
I
I
I
-2- April 6, 1
go to the Board of Supervisors who would either make an appointment within ninc or call a special election. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Dire( Engelmann and unanimously carried, Mr. Swirsky and staff were directed to post pub1 ic notice so that an appointment can be made to rep1 ace Mr. Carmichael unti next District general election.
Mr. Moore Is Legal Counsel Swirsky read Mr. Moore's let Easement Request the District, in which he requested easeme
rights as required by San Diego County, to his lot split, however the easements required must come from the property owner gave CMWD the original easement for our pipe1 ine. When Mr. Moore secures the n essary easements then CMWD can give a conditional consent for road purposes eas because we would always have to reserve the right to tear up the road to repair 1 ines when necessary.
Di s tri ct Engineer :
Development Program:
Engi neeri ng Report Engineer Kubota reported that there have b Quai 1 Ri dge Development further comments from the two neighbors an of Carlsbad (which are involved) , and if t are no further suggestions or modifications would suggest that the Board formal adopt the engineering feasibility report. Legal Counsel Swirsky concurred that feasibility study should be adopted but he will follow up with a formal resol ut to be presented at the next Board meeting. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, se by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, the feasibi 1 i ty study was adoptel
LaCos ta Paci fi c Vi 1 1 as Engineer Kubota advised the Board that thi: Properties, Inc. - Lot 233 system and easement deed are now in condit acceptance and that there is a bond (#Mi\JR ~ for $1 5,000 which he recommended the Board exonerate. Upon motion by Director I seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, Mr. Kubota's recomrnenda were approved.
I
I KOA Campground Engineer Kubota advised the Board that he
property, that the KOA program has col1 apsed and Mr. Kel ly has pulled out. Mr. will make a determination and report back to the Board.
informed by Mr. Carroll Kelly, owner of thc
Santa Fe Reservoir Engineer Kubota reported that he and Mr. Hc will come up with an estimate of cost to rc this station and will investigate the possibility of laying high pressure water to our chlorination station. Discussion followed regarding procedures and time in relation to the mobile home park development. Mr. Kubota will report back tc Board when the information is worked up.
NOTE: Mr. Beckman left at this point (4:03 P.M.)
General Manager:
Communications Manager Henley referred to copies of a lett had distributed to the Board members, recei from SDCWA on the 90-13 Program establ ished by the MWD. He and Mr. Kubota will attending the April 14¶ 1977, meeting and will report back to the Board.
Mr. Henley drew the Board's attention to a letter from LAFCO (Local Agency Formc Committee) regardin9 a meeting on April 14, 1977, for selection of member repres tatives for special districts. Since the President of the CMWD Board will be ou town, Director Engelmann was asked to attend. I Water Agencies Association
of San Diego County Mr. Henley reported that a dinner meeting w be he1 d on April 21 ¶ 1977, to which the Boa members generally go.
Past Due Bills Manager Henley informed the Board that two
bills, have now paid their debts.
Meetings : Manager Henley reported his attendance at t Carlsbad City Council meeting last night wh adjourned after midnight. Quail Ridge has been redesigned slightly but it does
tomers (Chase and Espinosa) with 1 arge past
- 3- April 6,
affect the water system or our study. The grade separation at Poinsettia was di and CalTrans is now ready to release funds to build a bridge but it must now be with the Coastal Commission.
Operations : Manager Henley gave the flow from the Autho at 11 c.f.s. and the lake level at 501.9'.
Dl - D2 Reservoir Manager Henley reported on the response to job bid from Hubbard Contracting in the amo of $6,825 for material and labor, and requested authorization for a purchase ord Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carr authorization for a purchase order. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded b Director Kelly and unanimously carried, authorization for said purchase order wa
Oceanview Farm Manager Henley reported that Mr. Yasukachi
him regarding 30Q+ acres he is developing t City of Oceanside adjacent to our Squires #2 site and an additional 15 acres on flat area in Squires #2 that he would like to farm. Mr. Yasukochi says it is ch for him to get water from us so an exchange is being worked out with Oceanside t their superintendent, Jim Turner. There will be paperwork required and Mr. Hen1 will report further to the Board.
Sq ui res Dam Res i dence Manager Henley reported that the mobile hon Squires Dam will be ready for occupancy sho would like a rental fee established and an agreement drawn up. Discussion follo Upon motion by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously the rental was set at $50 a month for a CMWD employee.
NOTE: Mr. Thompson left at this point (4:30 P.M.)
Ratification Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded of Checks Director Maerkle and unanimously carried, t Board ratified checks numbered 1198 through covering the period from March 16, 1977 to April 6, 1977, in the sum of $38,187.
I
I Other Matters :
Consultant Appointment Director Maerkl e made a motion, seconded by rector Engelmann and unanimously carried, t Engineer Kubota be authorized to have additional duties as consultant to work wi Assistant Manager Henley.
Executive Session At 4: 35 P.M. Director Maerkle made a motion seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimou carried, to go into executive session for personnel reasons. Motion was made by rector Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, that the Board return to regular session at 4:47 P.M.
Budget for Fiscal Year 1977-78 Manager Henley distributed copies of the CF budget schedule for the coming fiscal year.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:51 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
- / /
_,.I _"".". -./" ,_ /; " .,y .J /'/Z<< ::"/.:-,*-7; ,<, ;*. President of the Board of Directors'
&'.<"""&. , I .,. , ' , ". , 6 <*>. "-.-, -. -, .~ I
I pfl/ cretary Ld( of /&a& Board of Directors
-4- April 6, 197