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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-07-16; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 16, 1969, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2105 P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael , Kelly, Mac Leod and Palmer answering roll call. Also present were General Manager Kubota, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Superintnedent Henley and Office Secretary. I Approval Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Kelly, and of Minutes unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 2 , 1969, were approved as written. Committee Reports: City of Legal Counsel informed the Board that there is nothing further to Car’lsbad report on the Attorneys Committee since their meeting. The District the City’s original water connections for presentation at the next meeting of the Committee. Legal Counsel reported that a letter was written to the City of Carlsbad advising them of action taken at the last meeting on their request for a wholesale connection in the area of “C” Reservoir. There has been no further communication from the City on the matter. is now researching its files for some additional documents concerning I San Diego County Director Kelly reported on the regular monthly meeting of Water Authority the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors and on their projected water rates and tax rates. He called the Board’s attention to Assembly Bill A2054 which the Authority Board has opposed by resolution. As presented, this Bill will vest in the Local Agency Formation Commission the power to determine what functions a Special District can service in the event that it has two or more public. functions authorized under the law. The Commission would also acquire the right to approve or disapprove the formation of improve- ment districts and the development of the particular system. In checking with John Stul’S’s office, it was found that a hearing scheduled before the Committee on Loca’l Government in Sacramento was postponed for two weeks, as a result of a very substantial effort by the Irrigat?an Districts Association. After discussion, the Board agreed that some appropriate action should be taken by the District on this bill, and it was turned over to the Legislative Committee who will convene and go over the matter. reviewed material released by the Metropolitan Water District Olivenhain Municipal iegla Counsel reported that in accordance with the discussi Water District at the last meeting where the Board adopted the recommenda- was written to the Olivenhain Board so that they could consider it at their meet- ing of July 10, 1969. Bill Curtis, their District Engineer, has since reported that the Olivenhain Board did approve the request of this Board and authorized their Engineer to prepare the necessary 1 egal descri pticns ., and he is going to have these completed for the Board at their meeting. Chamber of Director Carmichael reported on the regular meeting of the Carlsbad Commerce Chamber of Commerce which he attended on behalf of the District. The Chamber Manager will be contacting the District in regard to providing a program for one of their meetings. tions of the Committee, a letter setting forth these terms I Budget Discussion was held on the proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1969-70 1969-70, and expenditures for the past fiscal year were reviewed in detail. A listing of proposed Capital Expenditures and other financial recommendations will be presented at the next meeting, h6th the Final Budget to be adopted during the first part of August. Legal Counsel : San Diego County Legal Counsel reviewed a communication from the San Diego Water Au thori ty County Water Authority regarding the tax l evy for that to pay any assessments out of District funds rather than have it collected”& the regular tax bills. Legal Counsel explained that information is brought to agency and the option which may be exercised by the Dis$,yict the Board's attention each year as a routine matter but that it is not feasible or possible for the District to do so under present conditions. Legal Counsel presented a resolution 3 which was drawn up along the 1 ines of the original resolution of the San Diego County Water Authori tys urging the early authorization of the construction of the proposed Peripheral Canal as a part of Cal i forni a Water P1 an. I Resolution After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director No. 238 Mac Leod, the said resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT URGING THE EARLY AUTHORI- ZATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED PERIPHERAL CANAL AS A PART OF THE CALIFORNIA WATER PROJECT, EITHER JOINTLY WITH AGENCIES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERN- MENT OR SINGUL,4RLY BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA" was adopted by the following vote: AYES : Directors: Carmi chael , Kelly, Mac Leod, Maerkle and Pal mer NOES : Directors : None ABSENT : Di rectors : None I Guy Ward Legal Counsel reviewed a letter which was forwarded to Mr. Guy Ward Pi pel i ne setting forth the Board's action at the last meeting whereby he was Extension granted a reasonable period of time to act on this project. A reply District's Legal Counsel , and the District has been informed that the bond covering the project has actually been ordered and the file is in the hands of the bonding company. The Manager pointed out that at the time the construction bond was set it was based on projected costs and he did not feel it was out of line, and this fact has been confirmed with the submission of a bid on the project by Carlsbad Pi pel i ne in the amount of $7,608. The District wi 11 take no further action on the matter unti 1 the bond has been received and Mr. Ward has considered the bids on the project c Palomar Airport Legal Counsel reported that the Agreement on the construction of Road By-Pass the Pal omar Airport Road By-pass which was submitted to the City been executed by the officers of the District. Work on the project wi 11 proceed by the District as soon as the deposit has been placed with the District. was received from Mr. Ward, followed by a telephone call to the of Carlsbad some time ago was executed by the City and has now Delinquent Legal Counsel informed the Board that the District staff had notified Account him on July 9, that the delinquent account for P4r. Arthur Hogan had been paid in full and service has been restored at that meter. Easements Legal Counsel informed the Board that on January 6 , 1969, the easement were sent down to the County of San Diego for approval. There had been no response on this matter and on July 2, 1969, another letter was written to the Board of Supervisors to see what was holding up the matter. A letter has just been received back from the County informing the District that these easements would be satis- factory to p em if a paragraph were added to the effect that if there is any back- fill work on removal of the paving, it would be replaced at the District's expense. Legal Counsel will go over this matter with the Manager before preparing the documents. Superintendent's Report: Construction: Superintendent Henley reported on the following construction documents for the County road at Palomar Airport ar;d the Hughes site I projects : La Costa South All of services and fire hydrants have been installed in this Unit No. 1 subdivision unit and the lines have been tested and the tie-in made to the District's existing system. As soon as the other utilities have been installed, the District will be making a final inspection for acceptance of the water system. Meeting July 16, 1969 - 2- .. Fencing Installation of the fencing at the "C" and "E" Reservoirs has been Project completed and payment for this project has been made. Opera ti ons : New Services The Superintendent reported that two new meter installations, account in I.D. No. 3, are now in service. Maintenance The routine maintenance program at Squires Dam is continuing and of the compound meter for the new Kat0 residence is scheduled for tomorrow and the District also will be making the installation of the Rockwell tvleter at the Calavera Vault for metering this 1 ine. Calavera The Manager reported that he had met with the City's Consulting Vault Engineers and they are considering changing the Calavera Vault plans Subdivision site. Release of this Vault and plans for this new installation will have to be worked out between the two agencies o Manager ' s Report: I.D. No. 2 The Manager reported that the new "D-2" Reservoir has Unit "E" Project been placed $K service and the old Reservoir is being done. is anticipated that the District will have both tanks in service in 10 days. At the La Costa Reservoir site, the piping is complete and the Painting Contractor is now in the process of r;ainting the intera'or. It has been ascertained from the Job Superintendent that a total of three weeks of work wi 11 be required to complete the entl're project, with the contract time expiring tomorrow, the 17th of July. If they are allowed additional construction time for the days that it rained, as well as the days that it was too wet to work, the Manager pointed out, it would account for 19 working days which will just about cover the ex- tension of time required for the Contractor to complete the work. It was the Manager's recommendation that the Board take no action as far as the contract expiration date at this time as the project should be finaled out at the next regular meeting. If there are any delays, the Contractor will be asked to sub- mit a statement. The Manager submitted for approval Progress Payment 140. 5 covering work completed through July 30, 1969, and lfsting gross earnings of $178,304.87, less retention and previous payments tG date, for a net amount due of $16,056.00. After dis- cussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of Progress Payment No. 5, in the amount of $16,056.00, to Taylor and Hoover, Inc. El Camino Real The Manager reported there had been a delay on the part of Mi deni ng getting the survey crew in on the El Camino Real Project and, after putting in a full day yesterday, it is anticipated that it will take another 4 to 6 hours to complete this survey on this job. After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the extra time needed to complete the survey be authorized. I the M. Ivicevic account in I.D. No. 2, and the Ramon Michael the field crew are burning off the weeds in the area. Installation to a 14" line and moving the location back to the Laguna Riviera The instal 1 ation of the fencing was started today and it I I \later Rate The Manager reviewed the revisions in the District's water rate structure which are being included in the resolution fixing the rates. An additional charge of $1 .OO per unit has been included under the "Multiple Dwelling'' category and also the Condominium ownerships. An adjust- ment has also been made on the monthly charge for available mobile home sites and the charge for each available space will be increased to $1 .OO. Legal Counsel then presented a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FIXING RATES AND CHARGES OF WATER SUPPLIED BY CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 196". Meeting July 16, 1969 -3- Resolutjon After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by No. 239 Director Palmer, the said resolution numbered “239” was adopted. by the following vote: AYES : DIRECTORS: Carmichael, Kelly, Maerkle, Palmer and Mac Leod NOES : DIRECTORS: None ABSENT: DIRECTORS: None E La Costa South The Manager reported that the final mag and improvement plans Unit No. 2 for the La Costa South Subdivision Unit No. 2 were filed with approved so that it can be recorded with the County of San Diego as soon as possible. The plans have been reviewed and are satisfactory but the Developer must sign the agreement, post the required bonds and deliver the easements and a cash deposit for inspection fees before the District can sign off on this pro- ject. In order to expedite the matter the Board agreed to approve the Subdivision, subject to the Staff obtaining the required documents and financial arrangements. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute the Agreement for La Costa South Uni.t No. 2 for the con- struction of the water system to serve the Subdivision.- the District and the Developer is anxious to have this unit I La Costa The Manager informed the Board that under an Agreement dated Condomi ni um June 3, 1968, the District authorized the water line in this No. 3 Subdivision and La Costa has requested that the District accept the project and release this performance bond. There are two items that must be taken care of before final acceptance; (7) a certification that the property is free and clear, and (2) the payment of an amount of money for the cost to the District for inspection fees and the Legal Counsel’s time. After discussion upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District :. authorize the release of the bond and acceptance of the project upon completion of these two items by La Costa. Other In regard to the contract price on chlorine, the Manager reported that Items he had discussed the matter with the Manager of the Tops Chemical Company aseis of volume purchased and the loads by which it is bought. and it was explained that the price differential is determined on the Water The Manager reported that all of the meters were read again on the Statistics 15th of the month and only one broken meter was found in the system. District water sales for this period indicated a 4+$ water loss. Delinquent It was reported that collection has been made on two more of the Accounts delinquent accounts on services at La Costa which were locked-off. Filtration Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, County Water Authority in the amount of $31.36 for expenses during Study and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to the San Diego the month of June, 1969, in connection with the Filtration Study Group. Correspondence: (I) Communication from Senator Clair W. Burgener advising the District that SBll78 has been sent to Interim Committee. I Announcements : (1) Announcement from the Bureau of Reclamation regarding program available through that agency. Legislative The Manager reviewed a letter from the IDA requesting the District’s Committee support in defeating A8325 requiring public disclosure of all discussion, this matter was turned over to the Legislative Committee for thejr study and recommendations. assets and business relationships of all elected officials. After Meeting July 16, 1969 -4- A questionnaire submitted by the IDA on convention site selection will be discussed at the next regular meeting. Director Palmer requested permission to leave the State of California on a pleasure trip to Canada and to be absent from this date until August 19, 1969. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod and unanimously carried, the Board granted Director Palmer’s request - I for the period stated. Ratifjcation Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 3842 thur No. 3883, in the amount of $36,496.49, for the period July 3, 1969 thur July 16, 1969. Public Employees Director Carmichael reported that his deposit for attendance Relations Seminar at the July 23, 1969 session of the California Public Employee Relations Series has been sent in and his reservat- ion has been confirmed. The District Manager indicated that he will also be attending this session from the District. There being no further business to come before the Board at this time the meeting was declared adjourned at 5:Ol P.M. ATTEST : I .P// (“z c “WLd. /J 9 SZ<etary of the Board of Directors I Meeting July 16, 1969 -5-