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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-11; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON MARCH 11, 1970, AT 2:00 P.M. AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:OO P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmi chael> Del ly , Mac Leod, and Palmer answering roll call . AI so present were General Manager Kubota, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Superintendent Henley and Office Secretary. The President then announced that the adjournment of the adjourned regular meeting of March 4, 1970, to this date, as required by Section 54955, Government Code, State of California, had been duly posted and the affidavit of said posting was to be made a part of the records of the District. Communi cations to Board: La Costa Village Mr. Hodard Nopper, Mr. James Craig, and Mr. Robert Caplan (A. J. Hall Company) were in attendance representing the A. J. Hail Company as I Developer of the La Costa Village Subdivision. The Manager reported that pursuant to the discussion at the regular Board meeting of March 4, 1970, the Developer's Consulting Engineer, Mr. James Craig, and he had reviewed the cost estimates of the water systems of the proposed Subdivision and prepared a summary of their evaluations. A comparison of the figures shows that the range of cost differential for a private water system versus a public water system is in the order of $10,000.00 to $15,000.00. The Manager pointed out that this summation deals in capital costs, and on that basis, the public water system is the most costly, but in the interests of the ratepayers, water customers and future repairs and maintenance these are reasonable expenses. As requested at the last meeting, the Manager reported that he had contacted the Uti1 ities Department at the City of San Diego and was referred to Mr. John Bell. Mr. Bell advised that in the City of San Di ego their Ordinance is very broad and will allow either master metering or single family metering and, in addition, a lot of descretionary matters are left to the staff. He, as an individual , was oriented toward master meters from the standpoint of the Ci ty of San Diego, but both types of metering exist within the same type of projects in San Diego. I Af be of 'ter summarizing the subdivision proceedings under which the Board's decision must reached, Legal Counsel advised that their decision should be in the interests the publ ic health and we1 fare of the people and should not be arbitrary. He pointed out that the question before the Board is whether it is an acceptable water system and the best system for the District and that cost is not a controlling factor in the decision. Attorney Caplan pointed out that the property is being subdivided only to divide Lot 227 into three lots and questioned the District's right to control how the water system is set up as long as water is brought up to these lots by the public water system, and accused the Board of attempting to enforce laws that do not exist. He stated that his clients clearly have the right to determine what type of water system they want and that in 1965 the District approved a plan that is basically the same and does not have the power to force them to have a publ ic water system and make a distinction, since they have met the requirements under the District's Ordinance as far as the condominium is concerned. He also took issue with the loss of revenue factor which was implied in the discussions and stated that this does not effect this. I Legal Counsel explained that the District has the right to require an acceptable water system. He pointed out the basic problem is in analyzing the type of condominium project. In this particular instance the units will be single family dwellings, with each individual unit separately plumbed. He indicated that a comparison of this pro- ject to La Costa Condominium was that the basic difference was that in the La Costa Condominium, a group of units had the same plumbing together on one water line. The Manager illustrated on the blackboard the type of cluster housing which the Developer plans to construct with a common wall which, in his opinion, will be single family dwellings in groups of 5 to 7. The Manager also illustrated on the blackboard the type of development of a water system in La Costa Condominiums, both in the units that are one story and those that are located in mu1 tiple story buildings. Legal Counnsel reviewed the State law defining a condominium and described the three types of con- dominium projects which are used, adding that there are also a number of distinctions which are not in the law. The discussion also developed that gas and electrical service and telephone service for the various units would be on an individual basis. After reviewing the minutes of the meetings where the decision was made on the La Costa Condominium, Legal Counsel reported that the Board did approve a master meter in that particular situation. After further discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmi chael , i t was moved that the District approve the private water system for the La Costa Valley Subdivision as presented by the Developer. The motion failed by vote of two ayes and three noes. Representatives of the A. J. Ha31 Co. left the meeting at this time, 3:07 P. M. Legal Counsel advised the Board that since the motion had failed that formal action should be taken on the matter of the requested water system. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Palmer, it was moved that the District disapprove the plan for the water system for La Costa Valley Subdivision as submitted by the A. J. Hall Company. Three ayes. Two noes. Motion carried. After discussion as to the best method of clarifying the Ordinance on condominiums. upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, it was moved that Rules and Regulations be adopted that will serve as a guide to the Manager in reference to condominium projects. Santa Fe The Manager introduced Mr. Ray Woodside of the firm of R. D. Woodside, Reservoir Consulting Engineer and Associates, Santa Ana, California, and gave a ed concrete reservoir construction design and repair. Copies of a report submitted by Mr. Woodside, under date of March 10, 1970, contain- ing his findings and recommendations on the Santa Fe Reservoir facility were reviewed and discussed by the Board Members. After discussing the original construction de- tails of the reservoir, he explained that the horizontal prestressing wires in the reservoir are in an advanced state of deterioration because of two problems; (1) the development of corrosion due to the aluminum splices used in the construction, and (2) the lack of a uniform cover-coat of gunite which permitted the water and oxygen to penetrate and set up corrosion of the outer wires. He then summarized the conclusions on the condition of the reservoir which were reached after a physical inspection this date. It was his recommendation that the existing prestressing wire be replaced with galvanized wire and adequately protected with a 1%'' coating of gunite and special paint to restore the reservoir to its original design capability. The estimated cost of the work was discussed at $51,000, exclusive of engineering and inspection fees, with the work to be accomplished on a cost plus basis by a qualified contractor familiar with this type of construction. The firm of BBR Prestressed Tanks , Inc. Of E7 Cajon, California was mentioned as the choice for this project. I brief review of his background and experience in the field of prestress- 1 The Manager informed the Board that the District should proceed immediately with these repairs and he outlined plans for obtaining an emergency connection with the San Marcos County Water District and repiping around the reservoir to isolate it during the con- struction period. He recommended that the following steps be taken to get this pro- ject underway: I (1) Authorize far. Woodside to proceed with the remainder of the prel iminary (2) Authorize Mr. Woodside, the Manager and Mr. Henley to work out the details (3) Meet with the San Marcos County Water District and devise a plan for the (4) Attempt to come up with a final project budget. plans and specifications applicable to this job. and terms and conditions for a contract to do the work. shutdown. After further discussion , upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District start on the necessary proce- dures for repair of the Santa Fe Reservoir. Mr. Woodside left the meeting at this time, 4:15 P.F. I rri gati on Di stri c ts The IDA Convention scheduled for April 8 thru 10, 1970, Association Convention at Lake Tahoe was discussed. Final arrangements and reser- vations for this event will be taken are of at the next regular meeting. Meeting March 11 , 1970 -2- Correspondence: (1) Notice that the Board of Supervisors have scheduled a meeting on March 24, 1970, to consider the rezoning and a special use permit for the Mobile Home Park project in the area of the Santa Fe Reservoir. La Costa South The Manager informed the Board that he had been apprised this Unit No. 7 morning that La Costa is running into a very complicated schedule Subdivision on Unit No. 7 of their La Costa South Subdivision. They have re- quested that the District permit the approval of the plans, subject to the execution of the agreement for the construction of the water system, the post- ing of the performance bond and the posting of the inspection deposit of $250.00. He pointed out that there are only 12 lots involved and no easement will be required for this Unit. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Palmer, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Board approve the plans for La Costa South Unit No. 7, subject to the financial arrangements outlined by the Manager, and that the President and Manager be authorized to sign off on these plans. There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was declared adjourned at 4:47 P. M. I ATTEST Secretary of the Board of “rectors 1 Meeting March 11, 1970 .. . .. -3-