HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-02-04; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON FEBRUARY 4, 1970, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order at 2:04 P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael, Kelly, Mac Leod and Palmer answer- ing roll call v Also present were General Manager Kubota $ Legal Counsel Swirsky, Superintendent Henley, and Office Secretary.
Approval of Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Kelly, and Mi nu tes unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 21 I 1970, were approved as written.
Communications To Board:
La Costa Vi 1 lage Mr. Irv Roston was present and introduced Mr. Alvin Hall, Pres- Subdivision idwt of the A. J. Hall Corporation, and his Associates, Mr. Howard Nopper and Engineer James Crafg, who are getting ready to commence operations at La Costa on their new Subdivision, La Costa Village, and had come at the invitation of the District Manager for discussions of methods they would like to apply to their project for the water system. Mr. Hall pointed out that there appears to be a difference of opinions between their firm and the Dis- trict's Manager-Engineer as to the type of development involved in this project. In discussing some of the projects which his firm has built, he stressed the fact that they have been able to improve their design approach and change appearances so they do not look like an apartment project and have taken on the appearance of indi- vidual units but that speaking from an engineering and construction standpoint, it is in reality an apartment project. The units, in this particular design, are clustered around courtyards , which are paved, and the buyers wi 11 acquire title to an air-space that they own by themselves, and an undivided interest in the entire project inca uding the bui ldings , the courts, the greenbelt areas and the recreation facilities. Under this plan, the Developer is asking for a water system which is designed for an apartment project where the entire system is privately owned within their property line.
Mr. Hall stated their objections to the requirement of individual meters for each separate apartment as follows: The fact that to do so would take away the conven- ience and the savings that the buyers want of being able to pay one fee to cover all of the maintenance costs. Another problem is that it is going to be very difficult to locate the meters which would have to be in the paved areas. If individual meter are required, their costs wi 11 nearly double for the water sys tem that they are planning. Mr. Hall requested that the Board give consideration to the facts pre- sented and grant them permission to install and operate the water system that they are pl anni ng s
Mr. Nopper and Mr. Craig displayed preliminary plans for the project, a resubdivi- sion of Lot 227 of La Costa Valley Unit #4 involving a 16 acre parcel with 128 in- dividual units in a total of 30 buildings, varying with up to 7 units in each building. Attention was called to the fire protection system which calls for the installation of 4 or 5 fire hydrants, one at each entry into the subdivision utiliz- ing the existing water main constructed for La Costa Valley Unit No. 4, and one in- side the project. Plans call for the entire project to be metered from 7 domestic services and 10 additional meters for irrigation only, with installation of back- flow preventors at appropriate points. It is anticipated that meters will be in the name of the Association that will manage the entire project and this Association wi 11 be made up of a1 1 of the people who own the project. Legal Counsel requested that the District be furnished with copies of the by-laws of the Association.
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I The Manager explained that the Staff has had three or four meetings with the Devel- on this project and are treating it as an R-1 residential unit requiring a complete public water system and individual services and meters to each R-1 unit. He stated
that he does not see it as an apartment complex but rather as individual fa.mi ly units with individual facilities which can be sold as individual single family units
After further discussion , it was decided that additional time wi 11 be required to review the entire matter at a Board level and perhaps look into other projects of this type. The Developers indicated that they are anxious to get the Subdivision map recorded and requested that the District approve the improvement plans for the fire hydrant system in order to allow the recordation of Lots 1, 2 and 3.
Mr. Roston informed the Board that La Costa had asked him to appear here with the Developer and they firmly endorse their request and are hopeful that the District will act favorably on their request.
After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District approve the fire hydrant plan for La Costa Village Subdivision and accept the easement for this line and that the Secretary be authorized to execute the consent to recordation after the Engineer has checked the legal description.
The Board wi 11 review the matter in detai 1 and a decision on the water sys tem re- quirements for the project will be made at the next meeting. The Developers and Mr. Roston left the meeting at this time 2:59 P.M.
Committee Reports:
City of Carlsbad The Manager reported that he had had a conference with the Water Service City Engineer regarding the matter of service areas and that fro
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the City's standpoint they have come up with several a1 terna- tives of a service area' between the two agencies. The City Engineer presented five maps which ranged from the City taking over the entire Dis- tri ct to the City giving up the Terramar area and drawing a boundary 1 i ne up the Agu Hedionda Lagoon with El Camino Real as a division point. The City Engineer has in- dicated that he will put a final map together and get it to the Mayor and his Attor- neys for discussion. The Legal Counsels Committee are tentatively setting up for doing the map service area at the next meeting of the group.
San Diego County The Manager informed the Board that plans are going ahead for Water Au thori ty the tour of the San Diego County Water Authority's faci 1 i ties
have been extended to City officials, local businessmen and several of the District': large irrigation consummers and arrangements are being made to provide transporta- tion over to the Authority Headquarters in Escondido. A tour of the District's
and construction project on February 25, 1970. Invitations
1 facilities has also been arranged by the Manager for the office personnel on the following day.
Chamber of Director Carmichael reported on his attendance at the regular meeting Commerce of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce at which time an interesting re-
Chick Martin. view of the City's operations was given by the City Manager, Mr.
Local Agency Formation It was reported that the Manager and Director Kelly Commission Advisory Comm. attended a meeting of the delegates to the LAFC Spe-
group agreed to form an interim committee of ten members to look into the basic organizational structure of the Committee.
Legal Counsel :
Lani kai Lane Legal Counsel brought up for discussion the pending business on Mobile Home Park Lanikai Lane Mobile Home Park account and informed the Board Account that nothing in Mr. Robinson's presentation at the last meeting had changed his figures or what had occured on the account. He offered a suggestion from the Manager that perhaps the District could waive the pen- alties in a form of probation if the account remains current for a specified period of time. The fact that the District's billing system is based on a delinquency pe- ri.od commencing 15 days after the actual date of mailing was verified by the Manager and he explained that the particular billing mentioned by Mr. Robinson was delayed until the covering letter on the water rates went out. After further discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Palmer, and unanimously car- ried, it was moved that Mr. Robinson's request for waiver of penalties be denied. Legal Counsel will so notify Mr. Robinson by letter.
Financial Dislosure Legal Counsel called the Board's attention to two new Bill - AB 325 Assembly Bills, No. AB 51 and No. AB 31, which have been introduced as measures to modify the requirements of the financial disclosure bill, AB 325. He pointed out that AB' 31 provides that public officials whose gross income does not exceed $10,000.00 per year will not be re- quired to file a financial disclosure statement and he recommended that the Board
adopt a resolution supporting this particular Bill. After discussion, Legal Counsel
cial Advisory Commi ttee on January 23, 1970. The
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was directed to prepare a resolution for final adoption at the next regular meeting.
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Pal amar Airport Reports were made on the pub1 ic meeting which was held on Expansion Program January 22, 1970, regarding the proposed expansion of Palomar Airport. Legal Counsel suggested that the District obtain a copy of the official Airport Report and have some additional copies run off so that Board Members will have an opportunity to study the matter in more detail. It was also his recommendation that a resolution be prepared for adoption at the next regu- lar meeting opposing this expansion of Palomar Airport as a jet field.
Financing A letter of intent from the Bank on the monies available and interest Programs rates on the proposed financing of current District projects will be submitted at the next meeting.
Superintendent's Reports:
Construction:
La Costa Grading operations for La Costa South Units No. 4, 5, 6, and 7 have Subdivisions commenced, the Superintendent reported, and grading in the La Costa Village Complex has also started.
Operations : It was reported that George Rodriguez has been working the past
gaged in making repairs at the Santa Fe Reservoir. The level at Squires Dam was re- ported at 498.5 feet, with water delivery at 8 cfs.
General Managers ' s Report:
week between college semesters and the entire crew have been en-
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El Camino Real The Manager presented the final plans for the El Camino Real Highway Project Highway Project but informed the Board that he had been unable to complete the preparation of the project schedule. Since the 1 ast meeting the Superintendent has gone over the plans and the job is now ready for Board approval and authorization to proceed with the advertising for bids for the project. The schedule calls for an eight-week bidding program with bids to be re- ceived Apri 1 1 , and the awarding of the contract at that time, which will give the District sufficient time during the eight week interval to make arrangements for the financing of the phases of the project. The Manager reported that the first take off on all of the construction costs of the project total $180,400.00, and it now appears that the construction costs may exceed the original approved estimate of $200,000.00. After further review of the plans, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried , it was moved that the District accept the final plans for the El Camino Real Highway Project and authorize the Man- ager to advertise for bids on the project.
Metering Water statistics for the month of January, 1970 were reviewed by the Prog ram Manager showing an over-all apparent loss of 37.8 acre feet on a total water production for the month of 337.8 acre feet. Plans to check the City meters have been delayed due to a shutdown of the City's No. 1 Reservoir for repairs. As soon as they reactivate this facility the District will proceed with checking these meters. The Manager reported that a proposal has been received from a Long Beach firm to perform a test hole operation at Squires Dam for a fee of $1,000.00 to $1200.00, on the basis of a two-man crew. After discussion, upon mo- tion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Manager be authorized to proceed with this operation at a cost not to exceed $1500.00 for the total project.
Boundary A hearing on the proposed annexation of lands in the boundary adjust- Matters ment has been scheduled by the 01 ivenhain Municipal Water District B for February 13, 1970, at 1O:OO A.M. and the Manager and Legal Counsel will plan to attend on behalf of the District.
Squires Dam This matter was held over unti 1 the next meeting as the methods of Residence financing this project have not been resolved.
Other I tem:
H. B. Development The Manager reported that he has had one conference with the Project Design Engineers for this project and they are now in the process of filing their annexation with the City of Carlsbad.
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The matter of whose standard specifications will apply for construction on this pro- ject has been discussed with the City Engineer and it has been agreed that since the District will own and operate the system the District's standards should apply.
Ward Pi pel i ne The Manager reported that the Legal Counsel has the right of way Ex tens i on matters under control for this project and the District will be
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settling with Mr. Ward on our costs for inspection and plan checking.
Water Service Request A request has been received from Mr. Richard Kelly on the
Real at the time of the El Camino Real construction in that area.
Delinquent The listing of delinquent accounts for the month of January, 1970 Accounts was reviewed by the Board, It was noted that the return of a chec
for insufficient funds on the Harmon Brown account had necessitat- ed the District requiring a certified check to cover the account in full.
Water The Manager explained that the laboratory report of 0.05 mpl on Testing in the Colorado River water sample is one-fourth of the allowable
possibility of a new water service to his residence on El Camino
concentration under the Federal Health Standards.
Correspondence:
(1) Letter of transmittal and copy of Resolution adopted by the San Diego County Water District supporting the passage of Proposition 7 to increase the interest rate on bonds. Legal Counsel wi 11 prepare a resol ution along these 1 ines for adoption at the next meeting.
(2) Legislative Reports from the Irr-igation Districts Association.
Speci a1 Accounts Upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Payable Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment I to Jack Y. Kubota in the amount of $1,050.00, covering services for the month of January.
Investment Program Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the investment of $50,000.00 in U.S. Treasury Bonds, maturing on May 7, 1970, at an interest rate of 7.6 per cent, on February 3, 1970.
Financial Reports for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 1969-70 are being prepared and will be reviewed by the board at the next regular meeting.
Ratification of Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 4300
of January 22, 1970, thru February 4, 1970.
There being no further business to come before the Board at this time the meeting was declared adjourned at 5:lO P.M.
thru No. 4321 , in the amount of $1 0,359.33, covering the period
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