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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-18; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON MARCH 18, 1970, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael , Kelly, Palmer and Mac Leod answering roll call . Also present were General Manager Kubota, Legal Counsel Swirsky and Office Secretary. Superintendent Henley arrived later in the meeting. Approval of Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and Mi nu tes unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 'I 1970 were approved as written. La Costa Vi 1 lage The Manager reported that there has been no further contact (A.J. Hall Co.) from the representatives of the La Costa Village Subdivision since the last meeting. A letter was sent out to them describ- ing in writing the action of the Board and inviting them to work out the most prac- tical public water system. Committee Reports : City of Carlsbad The Manager reported that a very interesting situation is tion which is now before the Local Agency Formation Commission. The matter has been referred back to the City to work out the problem of overlapping sewer service capability between the City and the Leucadia County Water District and he pointed out that this is the same kind of a program that the District is trying to work out with the City on water service. LAFCO is giving the annexation additional study on three i tems. (1 ) the sewer service problem, (2) they are questioning the capabil i ty of the City to provide adequate community services for the area, and (3) the ques- tion of the feasibility of such a facility when the Jet-Airport is proposed for the area. The sewer service matter provokes another problem for the Leucadia County Water District as the Water Pol ution Control Board is ready to go to court and get an injunction to stop any further construction at La Costa until the matter of sewage disposal has been settled and Leucadia is figuring out a way to join the Encinas Sewer Outfall with the City of Carlsbad and other agencies. The Manager pointed out that this directly affects the Distri ct's service area and he urged the Board to attempt to support any solutions to the sewer problems so that the area can continue to expand. Legal Counsel reported that he and Special Legal Counsel Don Marrinson had met with the Manager and worked out the schedule for the staff report and resolution setting the hearing on the water service areas. The Manager also reported that another staff meeting of the District and the City was held on Tuesday, March 10, at which time several important items were covered, including a review of the proposed service area map submitted by the District. The City's attention was also called to the fact that the new Standard Station under construction in El Camino Real is in viol ation of their Agreement on the May Company connection and they were advised to amend the agreement and expand their service area at that faci 1 i ty. San Diego County Director Kelly reported on the monthly meeting of the Board Water Authority of Directors of the San Diego County Water Authority and the developing on the H. B. Development Co. request for annexa- Authority's construction program. Chamber of Director Carmichael informed the Board that due to a last minute Commerce change of plans he was unable to attend the regular meeting of the 1 Carl sbad Chamber of Commerce and did not have an opportunity to no- tify A1 ternate Director Palmer. Legal Counsel : Financial Disclosure Legal Counsel reported that the Monahan Bi 11 , AB 430, which Bill - SB 325 they were trying to get through as an emergency measure to offset SB 325 has fallen through and probably will not go in this year. All public officials are still subject to AB 325 and the filing date has been extended to Apri 1 6, 1970. Legal Counsel will submit a written report to Board Members on the items of identification under this Bill for discussion at the next regular meeting. Hughes Pipeline Legal Counsel reported that the easement for the Hughes Pipeline Extension Extension at Pal omar Airport , after considerable delays , has been received from the Board of Supervisors. He noted that the Distric will not try to get a title policy but will just have the document recorded. After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Kelly, and unani- mously carried, it was moved that the District accept this easement for the Hughes Pipeline Extension and that the Secretary be authorized to execute the easement certification. Travel Director Palmer inquired on travel insurance and Legal Counsel report- Insurance ed that the District's inquiry to the Irrigation Districts Association was turned over to their agent and the District has had no further re- ply on the matter. Manager ' s Report: El Camino Real With respect to the bid program for the El Camino Real Highway Highway Project Project, the Manager reported that the District has had very favorable response as far as prospective bidders and there has been very little comment on the plans up to this time. A conference was held last week with the County Road Department at which time the District's proposal for a re- of $63,000.00 on the project was reviewed with them. Their Staff people tentative- ly agreed with the District's evaluation and are proceeding with the preparation of of an agreement between the County and the District for their share of the reloca- tions and the issuance of a purchase order for the project. The Manager informed the Board that the County is moving a1 ong with their plans and may go to bid by May and be under work by July 1, 1970, which would work in well with the District's plans . Superintendent's Report: Well Drilling Superintendent Henley reported on the well digging operation at Squires Dam Squires Dam and informed the Board that a total of our test holes had been completed but the dri 11 had only been able to go down about 38 feet because of a layer of hard decomposed granite. A small amount of water was found but only pumped at about 3 gallon per minute. Construction: La Costa Avenue It was reported that Cameron Brothers have started construction Pipeline Project on the 12" water transmission line in La Costa Avenue and this I 1 project will be tied in with the pipeline extension in El Caminc Real . Operations: District personnel are still doing routine maintenance work and meter installations. the Superintendent reported. The District was turned off at the Water Authority for about a week during their shutdown and the Lake level is now down to 496.0 feet, he a1 so reported. Metering The Manager informed the Board that the next step in the metering program Program is to determine an alternate metering program and to coordinate the in- stallation with the pipeline relocations that the District will be doing. The Manager reviewed the water statistics for the first half of March, 1970 showing a total loss of 9 acre feet against a total production for the period of 143 acre feet, or about a 6% loss. He informed the Board that one thing that came out of the staff meeting with the City was that the City is having very low water losses with their system compared with the District's high losses. La Costa In accordance with the approval of the La Costa South Unit 7 Sub- Subdivisions division at the last meeting, the Developer has submitted the plans bond and cash deposit posted with the District. Santa Fe The Manager informed the Board that Mr. Woodside has completed in Reservoir draft form the detailed specifications for the repair of the Santa Fe Reservoir, and subject to getting involved in negotiations with a private contractor will try to come up with a possible cost of the I for final approval and the agreement was executed and the required Meeti ng March 18 , 1 970 -2- materials for construction at the next meeting. Mr. James Mc Kay, the Manager at the San Marcos County Water District, has also been contacted and that agency has agreed to provide emergency water service during the period of shutdown of the res- ervoir. The Manager explained that it would be to the District's advantage to nego- tiate directly with the Contractor and purchase the supplies through the District rather than go to bid on this project and that he and the District's Legal Counsel will work out a procedure that will be within the legal boundaries. In the mean- time, the District will be working on some valving and reworking some of the piping so that the reservoir can be .blocked off unti 1 the work is completed. Olivenhain The Manager informed the Board that a conference was held Boundary Adjustments with Mr. Hollingsworth, the Olivenhain Manager, and Mr. Mamaux, the Coordinator for La Costa, and a procedure has been worked out for transferring the water system from Olivenhain. McReynold's As reported at the last meeting, the Manager informed the Board that Mobile Home the City's approval of the Mobil Home Park for the McReynold's pro- Park perty has made no stipulation on providing water service. He re- tive and advised that he should go back to the City and get a clarification of the 1 anguage in the resolution approving the project so that the District water service to this. Other Items: Status of In regard to the status of the Election for new Board Members, the El ecti on Manager reported that word from the Registrar of Voters Office as of 2:OO P.M. this date shows there has been no other filing for these directorships. He informed the Board that he has been involved with one 1 oca1 resident, Mr. Bob Nelson, who was interested in filing for the Directorship for Division 2. I ported that the District has contacted Mr. McReynold's representa- 'I Local Agency Formation Copies of the Report and Recommendations from the Interim Commission - Special Special Advisory Committee for LAFCO were passed to Board Advisory Committee Members for their review. Another meeting of the Committel has been called for April 3, 1970, and the Board will look over this material and discuss it at the next regular meeting. The Manager reported that during the past week the District had had a very strong complaint on the dirty water from a Mrs. Mc Clure at La Costa and she had even place( a call to the State Health Department on the matter. The Manager informed the Board that distribution of the minutes and agenda have been discontinued to the local papers and, until they ask for it again, if the Board does not have any objections, the matter will be dropped. After discussion, the Board agreed to follow this procedure. High School The Manager reported that a meeting has been arranged for tomor- Bui ldi ng Sites row morning with Architect Richard Young to go over six potenti a1 high school sites and the District's ability to serve water to them. An inquiry has also been received regarding the installation of a fire hydrant at the Magnedyne Plant to the north of the District's Headquarters in connection with their expansion program. Notice has been received that the San Diego County Water Authority has set their surcharge water rate at $1.25 per acre foot, continuing the same charge which has been in effect for the past several years. The District will be working with a graduating student from San Diego State College, Mr. Jim Reck, who as part of his thesis is doing a study of the water supply in Carlsbad and its impact on the growth of the area. He was referred to the District by Mrs. Cole at the Library. Personnel The Manager reported that Mrs. Mary Warden has been hired to fill the commencing work at the District as of yesterday. R- position of Secretary I1 at the starting rate of $350.00 per month, Meeting March 18, 1970 - 3- Announcements: Announcement from the Board of Supervisors regarding hearing scheduled for March 24, 1970, at 9:30 A.M., on proposed special use permit and change of zoning boundaries with respect to the Rancho San Marcos Mobil Home Estates. The Manager informed the Board that he and Legal Counsel Swirsky will attend the hearing but will not oppose the project as long as there is an understanding that the District's interest in op- erating the Santa Fe Reservoir are not jeapardized. Approval of The Manager reported that the District has an opportunity to Purchase Orders purchase a 100 cfm Air Compressor from Pierce Pumping and Heat- ing of La Mesa who are going out of the plumbing business. The Superintendent has tried out this equipment and would like to purchase it as budget- ed in the current budget. After discussion, the Manager was instructed to look into some other type of financial arrangements for the purchase of this item in the event that the District does not want to make this a cash payment. Purchase Order No. 1336 was presented for approval covering the purchase of a top, side curtains, and seats for one of the reconditioned Jeep Vehicles, at a total price of $115.50. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, the Board approved this purchase order as presented. Special Accounts Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, Payable and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Legal Counsel Paul S. Swirsky in the amount of $313.50, for extra legal services during the month of February, 1970. Investment The Treasurer reported that the $100,000.00 investment funds had Accounts been rolled over in Treasury Bills for 6.62 % interest, maturing seconded by Director Palmer, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified this ac- tion of the Treasurer. on April 30, 1970. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod I Ratification Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and of Checks unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 4392 thru No. 449E in the amount of $23,784.38, covering the period March 5, 1970 thru March 18, 1970. IDA Convention Discussion was held on the selection of delegate to attend the Lake Tahoe Spring Convention of the Irrigation Districts Association at Lake Tahoe, scheduled for April 8-10, 1970. President Maerkle informed the Members that attendance would have to be limited due to the fact that the District has less than $600.00 in this budget category. After considerable discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly , seconded by Director Carmichael , and unanimously carried, it was moved that the sum of $400.00 be a1 located for Directors to attend and $100.00 be authorized for the Manager's attendance at the Water Works Convention in Yosemite April 16-17, 1970. Tentative plans will be worked out betweer Directors Maerkle, Mac Leod, and Palmer for attendance at this event. There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was declared adjourned at 5:25 P.M. I Attest: ;7/'8.. c 6; gc, f-.p=$< J;:J Secretary of the Board of Directors Meeting March 18, 1970 -4- ..