HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-12-21; Municipal Water District; MinutesI MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON DECEMBER 21, 1988, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 699 GRAND AVENUE, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting was called to order at 2:OO p.m. by President Bonas
with Directors Haasl, -Henley, Maerk'le and Woodward present.
Also in attendance were General Manager/District Engineer Greaney, Legal Counsel Moser, Administrative Manager Poole,
Superintendent Musser, Public Information Officer Renyer, and
Executive Secretary Woodward. Bryan Troupe, Don Moore, Roger
Greer, Gordon Bryan, Patti Heissenberger, Jayne Akamine, Lola Sherman, Ralph Anderson, Roger Lubin, Howard Owens and Norman
McLeod of ASHRAE also attended.
Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given.
Oral Communications from Roger Greer, to be seated on
the Audience the District's Board of Di-
rectors in January, expressed his opinion on the agenda item concerning revision of Board meeting schedule. He felt there is a need for two regular Board
meetings a month.
I Unfinished Business
Adoption of Personnel .Assoc- Director Maerkle made a motion iates' final Report and re- to accept the Report and put vision of longevity policy it on hold until next July.
The other Directors asked for an oral report from Mr. Lubin of Personnel Associates.
Mr. Lubin reviewed the process his company followed, their findings in the salary comparison with other similar agencies, and the goals to be achieved by adoption of the recommendations.
In response to the suggestion to defer implementing the compensation increases until next July, Mr. Lubin reminded the
Board that most of the other agencies will again raise their
salaries and Costa Real will be an additional full year behind.
President Bonas spoke in favor of making the changes now inorder
to correct the inequities that currently exist. Discussion
followed. Ms. Renyer, one of the three employee representatives,
advised that the employees voted to recommend approval by the Board. She added that this study and its recommendations are a
result of our negotiations with the Board last July. Director Henley asked that written comments on the report be provided by each Director to the staff, who should prepare a spread sheet for
the January 4, 1989 Board meeting, with the intention of imple- menting the study immediately.
Mr. Greaney added his recommendation that the Board accept the report. A quick analysis has determined that the increases total
only $40,000 a yearr or $20,000 to the end of this fiscal year.
This money is in the budget. If the Board does wait until next
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June to approve the increases, he suggested that they be made
retroactive to the first of the year.
Director Woodward asked about the issue of longevity pay. (See paragraph 6 of memorandum in agenda packet.) Discussion followed. This matter is not covered in the Personnel Assoc-
iates' study. Mr. Poole said that the classified employees have taken a vote to request 4% after four years in the "E" step, and
4% every four years thereafter.
Director Haasl seconded Director Maerkle's motion to accept the Personnel Associates' report. Discussion followed as to when the report should be implemented. Director Maerkle said Mr. Greer should be involved in the decision. Board consensus was to add to the motion that Personnel Associates' report and the longevity issue be placed on the agenda for the Board meeting of January 4,
1989 for discussion and final approval. The motion carried unan- imous ly .
Award of contract for landscaping Mr. Greaney advised the Board of Santa Pe I1 and La Costa Hi that staff has reviewed the
reservoirs bid packet from P & P Enter- prises, Inc., the low bidders for this project with a bid amount of $85,432.00. They are in
conformance with the requirements and he recommended that the
Board award this landscaping project t.0 P & P Enterprises, Inc. After discussion, Director Haasl made a motion to make the award
as recommended, seco.nded by Director Henley and unanimously
carried.
Amendment of District's Budget and Mr. Greaney reviewed the post-
C.I.P. to include Westwood Drive ponement of this item from the
improvements last Board meeting. Director Maerkle made a motion to
approve the request. Director Henley asked Mr. Greer for his comments since this problem began while Roger Greer was the
City's Utilities and Maintenance Director and his recommendation at the time was for the customer to put in a booster pump, Mr. Greer said that (at that time) it was at the end of the line, no
one else in the neighborhood was having any problems, it was the
preference of the homeowner to have high pressure, it (pressure provided) was within the legal limits, it (the line) had been designed and been that way for three or four years prior to the complaints. It was my feeling (he said) that this individual wanted high pressure and was unwilling to do any exploration to see if he had a pinched service or break. Discussion followed. The current pressure at the residence in question is 42 lbs. The change will boost it to 60+ lbs. Director Woodward expressed
concern that if the District agrees to this it may cause other
problems. The City, however, is recommending approval and is now apparently willing to pay for the project, After further dis- cussion, Director Henley seconded the motion (with the under- standing that this is using taxpayers' money and not City Hall's)
and it carried unanimously.
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I Water Rate Increase Mr. Poole referred to County Water Authority's increase to
be effective January 1, 1989. A study prepared by staff indi-
cates that an increase by the District is not necessary at this time (see memorandum with attachments in agenda packet). Also, staff is working with legal counsel to determine the feasibility
of using some of District proceeds from our Improvement District funds if they are needed. Staff recommendation is that the District not raise the water rates at this time. Discussion
followed.
Director Woodward made a motion to approve staff recommendation,
seconded by Director Henley and carried, with Director Haasl voting no; she feels rates should be increased.
District's position on the Mr. Moser updated the Board on
Bay-Delta hearings the status of these hearings and said that about the only
thing he could recommend at this time would be a letter to the Governor asking the State Water Board to make substantial re- visions; but in terms of providing specifics, what Wally (Peck) recommended is to wait until we get the Water Authority's detailed analysis as to what the impacts are going to be on the Water Authority and then formulate a resolution that makes it specific to our District.' This might be possible by the second meeting in January. Discussion followed. Mr. Moser said as soon as Jennings, Engstrand & Henrikson has something from CWA to work
from, he will bring a .resolution to the District.
Proposal to provide professional Mr. Greaney pulled this item
appraisal and right-of-way acqui- to be postponed until next sition service for alternate tank month.
sites
Revision of Board of Directors Mr. Greaney reviewed our cur-
meeting schedule rent meeting schedule and said
there has been some discussion
Resolution No. 6 0 3 concerning the inadequacies. After discussion the consen-
sus was to go back to two meetings a month to begin at 2:OO p.m. with committee meetings or a workshop, when necessary, to be scheduled earlier on the same days. Director Maerkle made a motion seconded by Director Henley, adopting Resolution No. 603,
entitled: iiRESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COSTA
REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT REVISING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING SCHEDULE." Roll was called and all voted aye.
Staff Reports
Legal Counsel
Proposal for assessment district Mr. Moser referred to his let-
financing in the City of Carlsbad ter -in the packet which is for information only. (see copy
in agenda packet.) Discussion followed.
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I Recess
Closed Session
President Bonas called for a
recess at 3:OO p.m. The meet- resumed at 3:15 p.m.
Personnel Matter; request for rep- The Board of Directors went resentation (Govt. Codes 54957 and into closed session on matters
54956.9 (b)) of personnel and potential
Potential litigation regarding the Water Service Agreement (Govt Code The Board,returned to regular
session at 4:03 p.m. at which
time Director Haasl left the meeting. Mr. Moser advised that no reportable action was taken on either matter.
New Business
Response to LAFCO regarding sub- Director Woodward made a mo-
sidiary district proposal tion, seconded by Director Henley, to adopt Resolution
Resolution No. 604 No. 604 entitled: "RESOLUTION
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
litigation at 3:15 p.m.
I FILE AN ALTERNATIVE PROPOSAL." The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
~ AYES : Directors: Henley, Woodward and Bonas NOES : Directors : None
ABSENT : Directors: Haasl
ABSTAIN : Directors: Maerkle
Agreement with Pacific Director Henley made a motion
Governmental Consultan+s approving staff recommendation (see memorandum in agenda
packet) that the District enter into an agreement with Pacific
Governmental Consultants for assistance with the LAFCO process,
and that staff be authorized to draw up said agreement, seconded
by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. (Director Haasl
absent. 1
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 4:lO.
Respectfully submitted,
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I DECLARATION OF POSTING
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I, the undersigned, say:
That I am a citizen of the United States, over
eighteen (18) years of age, and a resident of the County of San
Diego, State of California, in which the within-mentioned posting
occurred, and not a party to the subject cause of proceedings.
I posted a copy of the attached NOTICE OF SPECIAL
MEETING on the bulletin board of COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT, at 5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California, on
December 8, 1988, and within twenty-four hours of the meeting
being called by President Bonas, of the Board of Directors of
COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, for December 21, 1988.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the
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foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on December 8, 1988, at Carlsbad, California.
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1 DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, the undersigned, say:
That I am a citizen of the United States, over
eighteen (18) years of age, and a resident of the County of San
Diego, State of California, in which the within-mentioned posting
occurred, and not a party to the subject cause of proceedings.
I posted a copy of the attached NOTICE OF SPECIAL
MEETING on the bulletin board of COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT, at 5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California, on
December 16, 1988, and within twenty-four hours of the meeting
being called by President Bonas, of the Board of Directors of
COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, for December 21, 1988. I
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the
foregoing is true and correct.
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Executed on December 16, 1988, at Carlsbad, California.
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I NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting has been..
called by President Bonas of the Board of Directors of COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT on December 21, 1988, for the following:
1. Pledge of allegiance
2.. Oral communications from the audience
3. Consideration of amending District's Budget and Capital Im- provement Projects to include a 6'' waterline on Westwood Dr.
4. Consideration of award of contract for landscaping of
Santa Fe I1 and La Costa Hi Reservoirs
5. Consideration of water rate increase to become effective
February 15, 1989
6. Consideration of adoption of Personnel Associates' final
report and revision of longevity policy (Resolution)
7. Consideration of establishing District's position on the Bay-Delta situation
I 8. Consideration of response to LAFCO regarding petition
(due December,27, 1988)
9. Consideration of proposal to provide professional appraisal
and right-of-way acquisition service for alternate tank sites
10. INFORMATION ONLY: Regarding Jennings, Engstrand & Henrikson
proposal for assessment district financing in the City of City of Carlsbad (Mr. Moser, Legal Counsel)
11. Consideration of changing Board of Directors meeting schedule
12. ' CLOSED SESSION
A. Consideration of Personnel Matter; request for repre-
sentation (Govt. Codes 54957 and 54956.9(b))
B. Pending litigation regarding the Water Service Agmnt.
,13. Consideration of entering into an agreement with 'Pacific Governmental Consultants
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14. ADJOURNMENT
The Special Meeting is scheduled for December 21, 1988, at
2:OO p.m. at 699 Grand Avenue, Ca
DATED: December 16, 1988.
Johf P. Henlgy, Sevetary Board of Directors