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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-08-19; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1970, AT 2:CO P.M., AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA: I The meeting was called to order at 2:lO P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Kel ly , Carmichael , Mac Leod and Palmer answering roll call . Also present were Legal Counsel Swirsky, General Manager Kubota, and Office Secretary. Mr. Ray Woodside, Consulting Engineer for the Santa Fe Reservoir Project, was also present for his report on the project. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Mi nu tes Director Carmichael , and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 1970, were approved as written. Santa Fe Reservoir The Manager reported that the reconstruction work on the Project Report Santa Fe Reservoir Project was completed last week and final clean-up is now being done at the site. A complilation of the construction invoices, engineering fees, and inspection charges is now being prepare by the Manager and a report on the total project costs will be presented as soon as all of the invoices are in. Mr. Ray Woodside, Consulting Engineer for the project, was present and submitted his written summary report of the construction and ''as Built" plan and test reports on the reconstruction work. He reported that the reservoir reconstruction was accom- plished in accordance with the plans and specifications for the project and in addition to provide the extra wire-wrapping of the dome ring. He informed the Board that the reservoir is now in excellent condition, except for the dome which was only painted, and should be good for whatever period of time it was designed for. The expected life of the dome is unknown at this time. A minor leak which developed in the curb section will be taken care of with "Igas" joint sealer as soon as the reser voir can be taken out of service for two or three days. After further discussion, Mr. Woodside left the meeting at 2:40 P.M. I Committee Reports : City of The Manager reported on recent publicity in the local paper regarding Carlsbad the City of Carlsbad Water Department and the District and the issue of an election to create a new entity to take over the operation of both agencies under the jurisdiction of the Ci ty Council . He informed the Board that after considerable effort he had obtained a copy of the minutes of the Water Commit- tee meeting at which the discussion had taken place and also tal ked to Mr. Robert Watson, the Chairman of the Committee. As far as he could discern from that con- 'versation and the minutes, the Committee had adopted a resolution for submittal to the City Council recommending that the Council find a means to afford the voters of the City of Carlsbad an opportunity to vote on a solution whereby a1 1 of the whole- sale and retail sale of water would be handled by a single entity. It is not known at this time if the Council took action last night on the matter. Director Kelly reported that an Appraiser for the City of Carl sbad has been in conta with him regarding the acquisition of an easement for a pipeline crossing in the bot area of his property tying into the Terramar Line. The Manager informed the Board t he had checked with the City and that this proposed 1 ine is in the plans for the Ci t. Water Improvement Project which are subject to the HUD provisions but that he had be advised that they are thinking of taking it out of the project because they could no afford to put it in. However, since they have done the engineering, and the surveyi and are now entering into negotiations for the acquisition of right of way, it is an indication of their intent to go ahead with this pipeline which would be in violatio of their pledge to the District not to duplicate any pipeline facilities under this program. After discussion, it was decided that the Manager and Legal Councel should arrange to proceed with bringing the matter before HUD and the Lt. Governor and make contact with them either in Los Angeles or San Francisco. Legal Counsel reported that a copy of the transcript on the public hearing has been sent to Special Legal Counsel Don Martinson and the resolution should be ready for adoption at the next regular meeting. Legislation It was reported that after the adjourned meeting of last Wednesday, AB 1817 a call came in from Don Martinson's office that Assembjyman Stull I had convened a luncheon meeting on Friday in Sacramento inviting the Meeting August 19, 1970 participants involved in this legislation, Escondido, Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District, Carlsbad and two legislative groups. In compliance with the re- quest that only two people from each entity attend, Legal Counsel Swirsky and the Board President, Director Maerkle attended on behalf of the District. Legal Coun- sel explained that the City of Escondido is opposing this measure and that the meet- ing was called by Assemblyman Stull to try to work out any amendments to the Bi 11 which would be agreeable to all parties. The City of Escondido's representatives were not will ing to concede to any changes but an amendment to the Bill was finally agreed upon by Rincon and Escondido. This amendment would provide that if the City does go into an area of the Municipal Water District that has a bonded indebtedness, and as a result the Water District 'I oses revenue in that area, the City will be obli gated to pay the amount of revenue the District would have gained in that area to pa for the bonded indebtedness. The City of Carlsbad was not represented at the meet- ing but Assemblyman Stull had tal ked to Mayor Dunne and he had concurred to the pas- sage of the Bill . Legal Counsel also reported that as a follow through on this meeting a letter did gc from here over the President's signature to Assemblyman Stull on Monday thanking hin for his courtesies and asking him to adopt the Bill in this session as amended. Dor Martinson was taking the obligation of contacting the legislative interests to get them working on it and the District Manager was given the responsibility of contact- ing Senator Burgener for his support. San Diego County Director Kelly reported on the Board of Directors meeting of the Water Au thori ty San Diego County Water Authority for the month of August. He cuss the possibility of a joint connection and transmission line to the Aqueduct through the Dawson and Thibido properties with Vista Irrigation District Director Hans Doe and he had suggested that the Manager get in touch with their Managery John Coll ins, and get the matter underway. Director Kelly also reported that based on the assessed valuation of 67 Mi 11 ion Dol lars , the District now has a total of 14 votes on the Authority Board and the Resolution has been adopted establishing the votes. La Costa Legal Counsel reported that he is still working on the Agreement fou Vi 11 age La Costa Village and also reviewed it with his Associate. He point- Subdivision ed out that he is very concerned with tying this in with the court action and the District has about 15 days before we have to file the Appeal brief. I also informed the Board that he had had an opportunity to dis- I Val 1 ey Center It was reported that Directors Carmichael , Palmer and Kel ly attend Groundbreaking ed the groundbreaking ceremonies and barbecue for Valley Center's Event new Turner Dam facil i ty on Friday y August 14, and enjoyed the even very much. General Manager: El Camino Real The Manager reported that the steel pipe for the El Camino Real Highway Project Highway Project has been del ivered and the Contractor wi 11 be starting to install this pipe in certain areas of the project and the bridge crossing in the La Costa area. Because of the delay, the Contractor has brought the pipe in and stored it in the District yard so that the integrity of the pipe will be protected for the project. The Manager pointed out that if it is determined that there is extra expense for the storing and handling of the pipe on the part of the Contractor, the District will reimburse him for such costs. 1 The reimbursement Agreement with the County of San Diego on the project has been ex- ecuted and returned to the District. An invoice for the work wi 11 be prepared for submission to the County, after which they will deposit the funds with the District. Change The Manager presented for the Board's approval Change Order No. 7, involv- Order ing adjustments for additional outlets in the Rressi Ranch area and deletik credit to the District in the amount of $70.00. Based on these changes, tl No. 1 of services for the Borden property and the Graham Kelly property, for a nc net Contract Price for Schedule "B" of the contract will be $11,390.00, and the net Contract Price for Schedule "D" will be adjusted to $17,395.00. After discussion, upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, it was moved that Change Order No.1 be approved as presented by the Manager and that the President and Secretary be authorized to sign these documents. Mnofi nn n. ~ ., 7- 7fi-n La Costa The Manager reported that the plans for La Costa Vi 1 ]age Lot 1 have Subdivisions been reviewed with their Consulting Engineers as requested and the plans are now ready for signature. The plans wi 11 be signed today and turned over to the District 's Legal Counsel for re1 ease to the Developer upon tt- execution of the proper Agreement. La Costa The Manager presented the Tract Map for the La Costa Meadows Subdivisior Meadows submitted by the La Costa Land Company on property lying to the north ar east of the District's La Costa Reservoir site. He pointed out that the District is now working on the master plan to bring high pressure water into this area but for Unit No. 1 purposes the water system will be designed on the basis of pumping from the La Costa Reservoir and the Developer will bond up for the pumping station and the transmission line. The District will try to work out an agreement with the San Marcos County Water District to transport construction water for the project, which is expected to take a year, and this will allow a year to complete th planning for the area. La Costa has requested that the District sign off on the Tract Map at this time as we hold an easement on the pipeline that was built to the Reservoir and are required to sign off as an owner in fee of an easement. After dis cussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Palmer, and unanimou ly carried, it was moved that the President and Secretary be authorized to sign the Tract Map for La Costa Meadows granting the permission to put on the Subdivision. Squires Dam The people from the aerial topographic survey had hoped to have the Expansion maps down this week and the District anticipates receiving them by th end of the week, the Manager reported. As soon as this material is r ceived the Manager's office will proceed with evaluating the capacity of the dam anc get the data together and evaluate the property which the District wants to acquire for the expansion program. Final Budget The Manager reported that his office hand delivered to the Board of Fiscal Year Supervisors the budget summaries and also the Resolution setting for ceived a whole new set of assessed valuations which would be effecti if the Governor's Tax Reform Bill passes and would have some impact on the District' tax rate. The District will await instructions from the Auditor's as to the procedu to be followed if this tax measure passes. Water The Manager reported that water production figures for the month of Statistics July, 1970 totalled 1,078 acre feet with an apparent loss of 70.3 District has drawn the reservoir down to this point, the Manager noted that these figures wi 11 be held open until the material has been evaluated on the aerial survey and plotted,and the water drawn from the Dam will be adjusted to the actual figure. Other I tems : It was reported that the District has received a call from the Burroughs Corporation regarding their plans to treat all of the water for their production. State Health A report from the State Department of Public Health regarding an in Dept. Report spection made by their Sanitary Engineer on the District's water sy tern was reviewed by the Manager. The Superintendent and Manager ar now going through these i tems and a letter will be forwarded to the Health Departmen on the District's action to correct the defects noted in this report. The Manager reported that the pipeline in the La Costa Subdivision which is valved i the Olivenhain Subdivision was turned on to serve three or four of Olivenhain's CUS- tomers for a short period of time last week during some construction work. 1 1970-7'1 the tax rate for the District. Since that time, the District has re I acre feet, or a little under 7%. As this is the first time that the I Correspondence: (1) Communication from the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Mater Autho- ri ty regarding voting schedule for the member agencies based on assessed valua- tion figures. Copy of Resolution No. 1172, setting the tax rate for fiscal yea 1970-71 . (2) Notice from the SDCWA regarding films available to member agencies. Meeting August 19, 1970 -3- Announcements : The District is continuing to receive the legislative reports from the California Special Districts Association, the Manager reported. Finances : Purchase The Manager presented for approval Purchase Order No. 1429, for two Orders tires for Unit No. 10, to be purchased from Sonny’s Automotive at a total price of $71.36. After discussion, it was decided to hold off on this purchase until the Manager can check with the Superintendent on the matter. I Special Accounts Payable: Upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, payment was approved to the Certified Shorthand Reporting Service, in the amount of $81.50, for the transcript on the public hearing. Ratification Upon motion of Director Palmer, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and of Checks unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 4780 thru Mo. thru August 19, 1970, inclusive. The Manager informed the Board that he wi 11 be absent from the area starting this Saturday , August 22 , 1970 through Tuesday, September 1, 1970. Upon proper motion the meeting was declared adjourned at 4:43 P.M. 4827, in the amount of $60,747.95 , covering the period August 6, 197 ‘I ATT.EST; c- .-. o”,;; ... .. ~ , . - Secretary of the Board of DirFctors I Meeting 19 August 1970 -4-