HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-05-23; Municipal Water District; Minutes (2)MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Minutes
May 23, 2017, 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:27 p.m.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ROLL CALL: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 25, 2017.
Motion by Vice President K. Blackburn, seconded by Board Member M. Schumacher, to approve
the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item No. 13 was pulled for discussion.
ACTION: Motion by Vice President K. Blackburn, seconded by Board Member M. Schumacher, to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 12, 14 and 15. Motion carried unanimously, 5/0.
12. CONTRACT WITH WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CORP. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
BOLERO PRESSURE REDUCING STATION REPLACEMENT (PROJECT NO. 5020-A) -Adoption of
Resolution No. 1569 accepting bids and awarding a contract to Wright Construction
Engineering Corp. for construction of the Bolero Pressure Reducing Station Replacement.
(Staff contact: Lindsay Leahy, Public Works)
This item was pulled for discussion by Board Member C. Schumacher.
13. AGREEMENT WITH HILTS CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR MAERKLE RESERVOIR FLOATING
COVER REPLACEMENT DESIGN, PROJECT NO. 5036 -Adoption of a resolution authorizing
execution of a professional services agreement with Hilts Consulting Group, Inc., for an
amount not to exceed $694,440 for the Maerkle Reservoir Floating Cover Replacement
Design. (Staff contact: Mark Biskup, Public Works)
14. AGREEMENT WITH ITRON, INC. FOR EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND CONFIGURATION
SERVICES -Adoption of Resolution No. 1571 authorizing execution of a Master Sales
Agreement with Itron, Inc. for equipment, software and configuration services for an
advanced metering infrastructure network for an amount not to exceed $184,916. (Staff
contact: Mario Remillard, Public Works)
15. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE RECYCLED WATER PHASE 111 PIPELINE EXPANSION SEGMENT 9
(PROJECT NO. 5208) -Adoption of Resolution No. 1572 approving plans and specifications
and authorizing the Secretary to the Board to advertise and receive bids for the Recycled
Water Phase Ill Pipeline Expansion Segment 9, Project No. 5208. (Staff contact: Lindsay
Leahy, Public Works)
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This item was returned to staff.
16. RESCIND DROUGHT RESPONSE LEVEL 2-Adoption of a resolution rescinding the Drought
Response Level 2 -Drought Alert Condition. (Staff contact: Wendy Chambers, Public Works)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
13. AGREEMENT WITH HILTS CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR MAERKLE RESERVOIR FLOATING
COVER REPLACEMENT DESIGN, PROJECT NO. 5036 -Adoption of Resolution No. 1570
authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Hilts Consulting Group, Inc.,
for an amount not to exceed $694,440 for the Maerkle Reservoir Floating Cover Replacement
Design. (Staff contact: Mark Biskup, Public Works)
Board Member C. Schumacher suggested that staff pursue the feasibility of obtaining a cover
with photovoltaic options for the reservoir.
City Attorney Brewer stated that it is too late to amend the contract language however can
include it as part of the approval as direction to staff.
Public Works Director Elaine Lu key explained that because of the design and type of reservoir,
it previously was not feasible to obtain a photovoltaic cover. However, due to advancements
in technology, part of the contract for Council consideration is for the consultant to look into
the feasibility again since technology has advanced so much.
Board Member C. Schumacher made a motion to approve Item #13 with the added direction
to staff to make it a priority to research the feasibility of obtaining a photovoltaic cover for
the reservoir.
President Hall seconded the motion.
Vice President Blackburn spoke in support of Board Member C. Schumacher's suggestion.
Board Member Packard stated he would not support the added direction to staff because
staff already created language to have sustainability a priority in the contract.
ACTION: Motion by Board Member C. Schumacher, seconded by President M. Hall to
adopt Resolution No. 1570 with the added direction to staff to make it a priority to
research the feasibility of obtaining a photovoltaic cover for the reservoir. Motion carried,
4/1 (Packard -No)
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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City Clerk Services Manager