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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-12-09; Water Systems Improvement Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES OF: WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE DATE OF MEETING: December 9, 1969 - 4:00 P.M. " ^ PLACE OF MEETING: City Manager's Conference Room PRESENT: Bob Watson, Bill Atkinson, Glenn McComas, Bill Cannon, Knox Williams, Win Friday, Charles Martin, Mayor Dunne, Joe Spano ABSENT: Bill Esterline 1. The minutes of the meeting of November 25, 1969 were approved as written. 2. Committee Name Change - Mr. Watson stated that in a meeting with Mr. Martin, Mr. Friday, Mayor Dunne and himself, they had discussed changing the name of this Committee due to the various duties performed by the Committee. Mayor Dunne stated that, with a name change to "Water Committee", any matters related to the water system could be referred to this Committee for recommendation and action and presented to the Council. By calling it the Water Committee it would be expanding the scope of the Committee. It was suggested that this name be recommended to the City Council for their approval. This recommendation was approved by the Committee. 3. Mr. Watson stated he wanted to clarify that Mr. Friday is the head of the Water Department and that we would refer to Mr. Friday on such matters. 4. Replacement of Committee Member - Mr. Watson stated that the new member should be someone who understands banking and bonds which would be of benefit to the Committee. Don Hickethier, Manager of the 1st National Bank in Oceanside was asked about being on the Committee and stated he would be happy to if he were chosen. Mr. Esterline also has knowledge in this field which is helpful to the Committee. It was motioned and seconded that Mr. Don Hickethier be recommended to the Council as the new Committee member. The Committee approved this recommendation. 5. Monroe property - Reservoir #3 - Mr. Watson stated Engineering Science reported there is no further use for this property which was agreed by the staff. Mr. Watson reviewed the written report regarding the general information, characteristics and con- sideration for sale of Reservoir #3. The Planning Department reviewed this property and considered a panhandle lot as being a good use for this property. (The panhandle lot is strictly to place a value on the property.) Mr. Atkinson motioned that in view of this material as outlined, this property be placed before the Council to be put up for sale. This was seconded and approved by the Committee. 2 - 6. Mission Valley Sump - Mr. Watson asked Mr. Spano to follow through with Mr. Cook to get the reports from Engineering Science. It was also requested that Stu Wilson follow through with the title report. San Luis Key water rights - Mr. Friday informed the Committee that there is an application for the water rights. Mayor Dunne suggested that if there are items on the agenda that may need legal advice, Stu Wilson should be notified of this so he can make arrangements to attend. Mr. Wilson was asked to attend this meeting to explain the matter of the title report and to bring the Committee up to date on this subject. Mr. Wilson explained to the Committee how the Title Company missed our underlying water rights in and failed to mention these rights in the title. The Title Company (First American Title Company) bought the property and agreed to pay for our entity for water rights. This happened several years ago. Mr. Wilson called the Title Company to get new documents and deed to send to Mr. Paul D. Engstrand, who is representing the City in this matter, with a new letter. This was done two weeks ago. Mayor Dunne suggested to Stu Wilson that we get a copy of the deed for our information. Mr. Friday pointed out that we do not have as much water rights as expected; we only have 1,022 acre feet of water pumping rights. There was much discussion on the amount of time it has taken for this project. Mayor Dunne suggested that a letter be written to Mr. Engstrand regarding our desirability of disposing of this property and point out the delay involved and if there is further delay, that a new attorney be hired. Mr. Wilson stated he will call the Title Company tomorrow for a copy of the title report. Mr. Watson also suggested that Mr. Friday meet with Mr. Wilson and determine the amount of rights we do have. Oceanside Planning - Reservoir #1 - Mr. Friday stated Oceanside has this matter but we have received no answer from them yet. Mr. Friday read Mr. Cook's letter sent to Engineering Science regarding the sale of various properties and asking for their comments on this matter. Engineering Science is expected to write their reply in the next two weeks. - 3 - 7. Mr. Watson stated he would like to discuss the problem of trying to find out where to start at being constructive as a Committee. Mr. Martin mentioned contacting someone to see how we could assume the Carlsbad Municipal Water District or they assume our Water Department. Mr. Atkinson stated we are going to have to be briefed by the staff and educated in various matters. Mr. Cannon stated that we should be sent material and information on the agenda items before the meetings so we can be well informed at the meeting and this way more can be accomplished. Concerning Engineering studies of the water system, it would be advisable to have the engineering firm present their findings to the Water Committee upon completion of the study. This would keep the Committee appraised of the actions recommended as concluded by the study. The Committee felt this would be helpful. Mr. McComas stated that in looking back over the recommenda- tions of this Committee to the Council, it is not just the Committee who fails to follow through. The Council has tabled items that the Committee never hears about. Much discussion was made on the growth of the Water Department and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District and the joining of thB two. Mr. Martin stated we would have to go to a qualified expert for help in this matter. 8. The December 23 meeting will be cancelled. The next meeting will be held January 13, 1969 at 4:00 P.M. The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Bishop Recording Secretary