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Home My WebLink About1977-05-04; Municipal Water District; MinutesI\IINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON MAY 4, 1977, AT 2:Oc) P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CAR CALIFORNIA: I The meeting was called to order at 2:M P.M. by President MacLeod, with Direct Engelmann, Kelly, MacLeod and Maerkle answering roll call. Also present were Assistant General Manager Henley, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kub Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secretary. Utilities and Main tenance Director Roger Greer, of the City of Carlsbad (arrival time 2:05 P.M.) Mrs. Ruth Hannol d and Mrs. Margaret Bonas , members of the League of Women Vote Gil Davis, reporter for the Blade-Tribune (arrival time 2:ZO P.M.) and Mr. Hen Thompson, representing the Citizens Association of Taxpayers of Carl sbad (arri time 2:06 P.M.), were also present. Approval of Upon motion by Director Maerkle, second€ Minutes Director Engelmann and unanimously carri Apri 1 20, 1977, were approved as corrected. the minutes of the regular meeting of Communications from the Audience There were none. Commi ttee Reports : S.D.C.W.A. No Rep'ort Public Information: Water Authority Booth The booth at the Carlsbad Plaza Mal 1 wa! disappointment to both Public Relations sul tant Mitchell and Manager Henley. Neither the physical makeup of the boot1 its location were conducive to the encouragement of water conservation. Disc1 followed as to the various ways the booth could have been improved upon. I Pub1 i c Works Di spl ay Mr. Greer described the display to be SI City of Carlsbad at the Carlsbad Plaza Mal 1 for the last in flay, geared to the encouragement of 1 conservation. Manager Henley said CMWD would try to join in the effort in so Tri -Agencies Pipe1 i ne Director Maerkle had nothing to report than that they were still waiting for t Water Authority. South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota reported that staff is paring a revised report after having th committee meetings. In response to an inquiry from Director Maerkle, Mr. Kub agreed that a meeting between CMWD and the other water districts involved, wo be in order. Water Rate Study Engineer Kubota reported that the repor ldestec Services was hand delivered to C at about 1:00 P.M. today and that Mr. Eldredge, principal , and their economis Neuner, will be available at the next regular meeting of the Board. Mr. Kubo advised the Board that the conclusion of the report is that our rate increase not have a significant impact on the environment. NOTE: Gil Davis arrived at this point (2:20 P.M.) I !dater Conservation and The Board reviewed the report from this Reuse Commi ttee mi ttee and discussion followed on recl? of water including Calavera Hills Projc recent approval by the Carl sbad City Counci 1 of building codes pertaining to conservation. Legal Counsel : Appointment of Secretary Legal Counsel Swirsky asked for the Bot of the Board of Directors consideration for the benefit of staff I electing a replacement to the vacant pc resulting from Director Carmichael's resignation. Upon motion of Director Kc seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, Director Maerkle was to fill this vacancy. Ocean View Farms Legal Counsel Swi rsky advised the Board staff has been investigating a request f Ocean View Farms for an Agricultural Lease on Squires Dam No. 2 Site, and he s mitted a draft for the Board's consideration. Discussion followed and upon mc of Di rector Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, Mr. Swirsky was instructed to draw up a final form. District Engineer: Development Program: Temp1 in Hei gh ts Engineer Kubota reported that the first of this development, consisting of 136 1 has received a1 1 building permits and has followed a1 1 requirements and recomn dations for water use and now requests Board approval and authorization to ex6 the regular agreement. Discussion followed and upon motion by Director Maerkl seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried, approval and authorizatior were gi ven. Quai 1 Ridge Development Engineer Kubota reported that the Quail Devel opment is moving rapidly and that 1 City of Carlsbad may take over the Oceanside sewer plant near the May Company, Squires Dam Easement Engineer Kubota informed the Board that District has been contacted by the Univt of Cal i forni a regarding the qui tclaim for this easement and Mr. Kubota is hanc the necessary paperwork. I Palomar Estates Engineer Kubota reported that the enginc Mobi 1 ehome Park report has been received covering the s analysis at the Santa Fe Reservoir and I has asked P. Benton to review it and advise the District on his findings. Mr Kubota said that work is moving right along and suggested the Board's conside of landscaping at the darn site complementary to that done by the developer. cussion followed and a native, low-water plant called Qui tos was recommended ' Director Kelly. Fi re Ratings Engineer Kubota reported that fire insu rates have dropped in the City of Carl s because of the good evaluations of the water agencies involved; not only Carl Municipal !dater District but also Olivenhain and San Marcos. Recess was called by President PlacLeod at 2:55 P.M. and the meeting resumed at 3:18 P.M. General Manager: Communications: A.C.W.A. Manager Henley asked the Board if any o ference in June to be held in Anaheim. Discussion followed and Directors Mac and Maerkle will go on June 9, 1977. members planned to attend the A.C.W.A. ' A.W.W.A. Manager Hen1 ey requested Board approval ference to be held in Anaheim this month. Discussion followed and Engineer I( informed the Board that he would supply three free passes. Upon motion of Di Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried, $60.00 was a orized to pay for an additional three crew members to attend. ldorkshop - May 17, 1977 Manager Henley informed the Board that will be a "Community Water Resource Mar for the drought and beyond. a .'I Workshop to be held at the Balboa Park Club ir Diego from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. with Roger Hedgecock as keynote speaker. Mr. J. Stroeh of Yarin Municipal \dater District will also speak. Discussion follow€ upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Kelly and unanimouslj carried, Mr. Henley was instructed to attend. Visual Aids - Films and Manager Henley requested Board considel Eq ui pmen t regarding working up a package evaluati films and equipment for convenience in moting water conservation by the District and received instruction from Presi MacLeod to work it up and present it at the next meeting. attendance by crew members at A.W.W.A. I -2- Mav 4. l! S.D.C.W.A. Manager Henley reported that the Authori t; Pub1 i c Relations Department was promoting "blue ribbon committee" chaired by Mr. Zanville, to work for water conservation out of San Diego. Discussion followed and Mr. Henley was instructed to get deti in writing. Meetings: City Counci 1 Meeting Manager Henley reported his attendance at Carlsbad City Council Meeting last night 1 the revised tract map for Russell Grosse (Temp1 in Heights) was approved as was tentative map for R. S, Philips (Almaden Lane Condominiums). Lagoon Lane is no1 Batiqui tos Drive. Opera t i ons : Manager Henley reported the flow from the Authority at O.O,because of a shutdown wh connection is made to the 4th barrel. F1 ow wi 11 resume tomorrow and will be a1 filtered water. The lake level is 494.9', down 2.6' from last week's level of 497.5'. A worn out crossover at the City's No. 2 reservoir site is being replt completely today. 90-10 Program Water Rate Manager Henley distributed copies of the Penal ty-Credi t Structure S.D.C.W.A. letter dated April 22, 1977, with attachment letter from the Metropoli Water District of Southern California dated April 6, 1977, covering the initial of this penalty program for excessive water usage. Discussion of the pros and cons foll owed. Mr. Henley asked for input on how to best handle this program, billing-wise. 1 cussion followed with no real determinations made other than that the subject should be discussed further at the next Water Conservation Meeting. Ways of making CMWD consumers aware of this Program were also discussed, i.e. mai 1 ings , bi-monthly news1 etters , etc. , and Public Re1 ations Consultant Mi tche said he is working on something along these lines. Financial Report Manager Henley distributed copies of the study the report for further discussion with staff at the next regular Board meeting. Rati fi cati on of Checks Upon motion of Director Engelmann , secon by Director Maerkle and unanimously carr the Board ratified checks numbered 1309 through 1341 , covering the period 4/2C to 5/4/77, in the sum of $20,452.35. Other Matters: Executive Session At 4:09 P.M. Director Maerkle made a mo' matters , seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. Motion was made by Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann and unani, carried, that the Board return to regular session at 4:50 P.M. with all Board members present. Consultant Di rector Maerkl e made a motion, seconde Director Kelly and unanimously carried, hire Skip Schmidt 8 Associates as Consultant for Intergovernmental Relationsh I I balance sheets and the Board decided to for an executive session for personnel I with staff to draw up an agreement. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:52 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Secretary of thwpoard df Directors /i - 2- Mav 4, 19