HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-04-17; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF: MEETING OF CITY AND CMWD
DATE OF MEETING: April 17, 1970 - 10:00 A.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Manager's Conference Room
PRESENT: CMWD - Jack Kubota, Mrs. Simpson, John Pierce
CITY - Hunter Cook, Bob Johnston, Thelma Sowell and
Bob Neely
BURROUGHS - Mike Do Ian, John Rogers
1. Water quality questioned by Burroughs Corp. - Mr. Dolan reported
they have had five experiences where the incoming water was so
cloudy and dirty that it forced our operations to shut down. We f
are using approximately 350,000 gallons per day, over 50 percent
of which consists of processing and making circuit boards.
The dirty water causes etching and pitting in the boards and
could create in excess of $100,000 of scrap material. The silt
in the water jams the valves also.
Mr. Dolan stated they installed a temporary filter for water
coming into the plant area which costs about $7,000. With this
filter we are running a daily expense of $200. The filter
changing could vary from 2 days to 2 hours depending on how dirty
the water is.
Mr. Rogers added that when this silt goes through the de-ionized
tanks it shortens the life of the tank.
Mr. Dolan stated the City was notified of this for the first
time about 3 or 4 months ago. Prior to that time the dirty water
had not been noticed due to the small volume of work. By the end
of this year the amount of water used will be around 600,000 gallons
per day. He stated he cannot stress the importance of water in
their manufacturing enough. Burroughs needs to know what to
expect in terms of water quality.
Mr. Kubota stated his only involvement with Burroughs has been
discussions with Mr. Ebner. Mr. Dolan stated that in the future
any discussions related to water or the City should be with the
plant manager or myself.
Mr. Dolan stated that when the water is extremely dirty Bob
Neely has been contacted to see if there was a break in the line.
Mr. Neely stated that the District was contacted each time.
Mr. Kubota stated the District takes delivery through the
Metropolitan Water District and County Water Authority. Mr. Kubota
explained the open canal sections which both agencies operate
with and how dirt can wash into the canals. The District's system
is totally enclosed. The water comes from San Marcos and the
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only time dirt gets into the system is when it rains. This water
is all we can get. A filtration plant is proposed sometime
around 1973-75.
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Mr. Kubota stated as far as alternatives are concerned, the only
thing I can suggest is that we will try to filter out the dirt
as much as we can into the Burroughs section of the City system
when the rainfall comes. If we knew when it would rain, water
could be taken from our "E" reservoir for use by Burroughs which
would last about one week.
Mr. Neely also explained how dirt in the water occurs when their
is no rain and the dirt is settled on the bottom of the pipe
and disturbed by Burroughs heavy flow.
Mr. Dolan stated there should be a restriction on the amount of
turbidity in the water. He stated they are paying for a quality
of water they are not getting.
Mr. Kubota stated that City and the District should look at this
closely and give Burroughs the best water quality possible.
Mr. Dolan stated they would like to receive a written outline of
what can be done with the present water system and what quality
of water can be anticipated. Also, an outline of the water
charges for the quality received and any adjustments that could
be made.
Mr. Cook stated we can only promise to do the best we can to
provide better quality and when high turbidity occurs, call
Mr. Neely. Mr. Cook agreed to write them a report.
2. Review water statistics - Meter readings were discussed.
Mr. Kubota asked for the dates the City meter readings are taken
for each system. Mr. Neely explained a portion of them to Mr.Kubota,
3. Budget programs - Mr. Kubota questioned if the City needs an
indication for the budget if the District decides to raise the
water rates. Mrs. Sowell stated we would like such information
as soon as possible. Mr. Kubota stated they should decide on
any rate changes by May. The District will welcome any comments on
the rates.
4. Service area agreement - Mr. Cook stated the next step on this
matter is to have a meeting with the City Council, the District
Board, Mr. Kubota and himself and the attorneys.
5. El Camino Real project - Mr. Kubota stated the award of a contract
for this project is an item of business at the District Board's
next meeting. Completion of this project should be in November.
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In this connection, the second item is the District's involvement
on the Laguna Riviera connection. Mr. Kubota prepared a draft of
an agreement between the City and the District (copies distributed)
patterned after the Palomar Airport Road project. He stated this
is only for consideration.
Mr. Cook suggested that Mr. Kubota, Mr. Neely and himself meet
together to discuss this matter. Perhaps this matter can be
resolved by the District Board's next meeting.
6. Transfer of water service customers - Mr. Kubota stated he has not
yet completed negotiations but this will be worked out. This is
an agreement to construct a permanent facility and water line.
7. Wholesale connections — Palomar Airport Road - Mr. Kubota stated
this job is finished and the total cost to the City was $4,400.
The City deposited $5,000. The excess will be refunded by the
District. An accounting of costs was requested by the City.
8. May Co. wholesale connection - Mr. Kubota stated the Shell Station
is not in the City service area. Mr. Neely stated the District
has asked the City to change the agreement to cover the Station.
9. City water improvement project - Mr. Kubota inquired as to the
progress of this project. Mr. Cook stated the City is still
about 6 months away from construction.
10. New developments -
Rancho Carlsbad Mobile Home Park - Mr. Cook stated the question is
serving the people back behind. It appears that the City will
do away with the line but retain the wells. Mr. Kubota stated
perhaps the City and District can work something out.
H. B. Development - Mr. Kubota stated they are all settled. The
only comment is that when the District is involved with any
more of these developments, they would like to participate with
the City and developers to handle any problems.
Discussion was made on future mobile home parks and related projects,
11. Liason with City departments - Mr. Kubota stated the District will
be glad to do anything it can to help any City department. Bob
Johnston stated he would include the District's name on the routing
slip to be sent information.
12. The next meeting will be held May 22, 1970 at 10:00 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Bishop
Recording Secretary