HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-03-15; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TEE BOARC OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT tiELD ON NARCH 15, 1972, AT 2:00 P. PI. , AT 5780 EL CAMINC REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:OO P.M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael 9 Engelmann 3 Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were General Elanager Priday, Engineer Kubota, Consulting Engineer Ray Woodside, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Public Relations Consultant Randall fititchell y and Office Secretary. Mr. Nei 1 Ball , San Diego Union 4 was a1 so present.
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leocl, seconded by Minutes Director Kelly , and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 1 3 1972 were approved as mailed out. D
Sq ui res Dam Mr. Ray Woodside, consulting engineer with Woodside/Kubota 81
Addi ton KO. 2 Associates y Inc. and the Board reviewed in detai 1 the report submitted substantiating the preliminary conclusions reached in
the November 30, 1971 report that the site was sui table for construction of the proposed Squires Dam No. 2. The solid bedrock condition of the site would have such low permeability that lining of the reservoir would not be necessary. All materials for the proposed dam can be obtained on site except for fine sand. The report a1 so contains the necessary i.nformation for preparing designs y cost estimates and evaluations of the various a1 ternates y including cost estimates. After discussion upon motion of Director Kelly 9 seconded by Director Hac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the report submitted by Moodside/Kubota e! Associates, Inc for the proposed Squires Gam Addition No. 2.
Ray Woodside left the meeting ai this time, 2:46 P. M.
,City of Legal Counsel informed the Board that the City Service Agreement was Carlsbad prepared and reviewed by the Board and forwarded to the City of Carlsbad
that the Agreement would be presented to the City Counci 1 on March 7 , 1972. Agreement on Carri 1 lo and La Costa annexations were forwarded to the City of Carlsbad by bianager Priday on March 2 3 1972. MaRager Priday informed the Board that these agree- ments were not on the City of Carlsbad Agenda March 7, 1972. The City Engineer and the City Attorney want a termination cl ause in the City Service Agreement and after discussion 9 upon motion of Director Carmichael y seconded by Director Kac Leod 3 and unanimously carriedg the Board moved that the City Service Agreement be amended to include a clause to have a termination date based on on,e year's written notice at the City of Carlsbad's request.
Legal Counsel wi 11 have the amended City Service Agreement prepared for the City Council meeting of March 21, 1972. LAFCO meeting will be held on April 3, 1972. Manager Priday, Legal Counsel and Engineer Kubota are planning to attend the LAFCO hearing on these annexations.
by Manager Pri day on February 18, 1972 y and the City Manager indicated
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Manager Priday reported on the City Counci 1 meeting of March 7 , 1972 and i nfortxed the Board that no action was taken on Cannon Road, and that Attorney Peltzer had sent Agreements on the La Costa Annexation to the City of Carlsbad on behalf of San Marcos County Water District.
San Diego County Director Kelly reported on the regular monthly meeting of the $an Water Authority Diego County Water Authority and the plans that are being made
the Board that because of the dry year, the Authority is running the entire pipeline at capaci ty .
Chamber of Manager Priday reported on the regular monthly meeting of the Carlsbad Commerce Chamber of Commerce. The guest speaker was a representative from
for transportation of water to Tijuana, Mexico. tie also informed
I Sproul Homes Inc.
Pub1 i c Randal 1 Mitchell informed the Board that he had received a call from Relations the Carlsbad Journal regarding the elections for the District. He explained that a1 1 election matters are handled thru the Board of Supervisors Office in San Diego, California.
A short recess was called at 3:26 P. M. to 3:40 P, M.
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Legal Counsel :
Annexations Legal Counsel informed the Board that he and Manager Priday had attended the Carri 1 lo Annexation hearing on March 6, 1972 , and upon the recommendation of the LAFCO staff , the hearing was postponed to April 3, 1972 , when the hearing on the La Costa Annexation will be held. La Costa is willing to amend their application so the boundary wi 11 conform with the San Karcos County Fire Gistrict boundary. All the Special Districts involved in this annexation are in the process of getting agreements signed by the City of Carlsbad.
Proposed Legal Counsel informed the Board that the proposed operating agreement Operating has not been prepared but will have the agreement ready for the Hater Agreement Committees meeting of April 5, 1972.
Squires Dam Legal Counsel informed the Board that a1 1 of the easements are being Escrow prepared and that the District Engineer will be supplying him with the
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necessary legal descriptions for completion of the documents.
Oceansi de Legal Counsel informed the Board that he has received word from the DetachKents City of Oceanside Attorney that the Resolutions for annexation are being prepared and he wi 11 prepare the resolution for detachment.
Tenegl i a Legal Counsel informed the Board that he will have the necessary Annexation Agreements and Resolution for the next Board meeting on the TenegJia annexation.
Engineer ' s Report :
Alga Road District Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he is working on the Project Right of Way documents for the project and has received the shop drawings from the pipe manufacturer.
La Costa Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he and Manager Priday inspected Reservoi r the 1 andscaping at the La Costa Reservoi r and were not satisfied with
had not been properly staked and had blown down. Manager Priday presented a progress payment request from Edgemon Landscaping Co. and after discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann , and unanimously carried, the Board approved payment of $2,500.00 to Edgemon Landscaping Co. for progress payment No. 1 and instructed Manager Priday to amend the Purchase Order to include a guarantee that plants wf 11 be replaced if necessary.
La Costa Engineer Kubota reported that La Costa Village has completed all of Village their work and the District is awaiting easement deeds before executing
the work performed by Edgemon Landscaping Co. , as some of the trees I
the Offer and Acceptance Form.
Sequoia Engineer Kubota informed the Board that several months ago when the Pacific agreement between Sequoia Pacific and the District was executed, Sequoia
now replaced it with one by the American Insurance Co, Legal Counsel has approved the new Bond.
Casi ta de Engineer Kubota presented plans for the Casi ta de la Costa Subdivison, la Costa corner of A1 ga Road and El Camino Real . This subdivision is a condomini u~ single family units , and designed for individual meters. ERgineer Kubota recommended that the President and Engineer sign these plans subject to the necessary bonds and deposits being furnished. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmich seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved these plan for Casita de la Costa and authorized the President and Engineer to sign these plans.
Pacific furnished a bond by the Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. and have
I Manager Priday informed the Board that in a recent study conducted by Valley Center Municipal \dater District regarding single meters or master meters for condominiums, seven Districts have a policy requiring single meters, five Agencies have the matter under study and only one Agency a1 lows a master meter.
Oceansi de Engineer Kubota recommended that the Board authorized the legal Inter-tie Counsel to prepare a Joint Venture Agreement with the City of
project are to be completed by August , 1972 and work wi 11 commence at the end of 1972 on the west side of the bridge only. This project should be budgeted for next year.
Oceanside, for an inter-tie at the Vista Way Bridge. Plans for this
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Manager's Report:
Letter from Epilepsy Society of San Ciego thanking the Board for their contribution in memory of Krs. Robert Stork.
Superintendent ' s Report:
Flow from the Water Authority of 10 cfs and lake level is 502.6. Field crew is instal 1 ing five 2" meters at Lakeview in La Costa. Hubbard Construction repaired a 2" blow off on Kel ly 1 ine. Meters are being read today and the crew wi 11 be reworking all large irrigation meters immediately. Underground wiring from main warehouse to the mobile home was installed. Crew assisted in planting at La Costa Reservoir and a maintenance program on vehicles and equipment has been started.
Manager Pri day informed the Board that he has a request from Don Briggs regarding use of the 'ID" tanks area as storage space for his trees. Mr. Briggs will buy the water but does not want to pay monthly meter charges. Manager Priday feels this is a reasonable request but will obtain more information, such as how many trees and what kind of maintenance will be involved.
Manager Priday presented an estimate by Jack Blackburn of $1,545.50 for redoing the blackboard with 12 split boards for maps. After discussion $ this i tem was tabled for further investigation.
Manager Priday informed the Board that he had met with Bud Osuan regarding leasing of 1 and east of the warehouse and Mr. Osuna is more interested in buying an acre of land than leasing at this time.
Manager Priday informed the Board that he had attended a Manager's meeting this morning and Mr. Lin Burzell indicated to him the Mater Authority would be interested
in making a study of the Sinforosa Dam Site if all three agencies would request the Mater Authority to do so. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded
by Director Carmi chael 9 and unanimously carried, the Manager was instructed to write a letter to Vista Irrigation District and the City of Oceanside and ask if they are iRterested in this dam site.
Manager Priday informed the Board that the $250.00 allowed for the Convention at Monterey will be pretty close and he recommended the District request a couple of credit cards 9 either Master Charge or Bank of America, for District use. Manager Priday will discuss this matter with James Gaiser, District Auditor.
Mr. Neil Ball left the meeting at this time, 4:50 P. M.
Purchase Orders :
Upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved Purchase Order No. 1579 in the amount of $988.00 to Minor Starr for installation of heating system in Idarehouse.
Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board approved Purchase Order No. 1581 in the amount of $5,000.00 to Edgemon Landscaping Co. for landscaping at La Costa Reservoir.
Speci a1 Accounts :
Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly , and unanimously carri ec the Board approved payment to San Diego County Water Authority in the amount of $1 88.70 for engineering services for the month of February 9 1972 on the Tri City Pipeline Study.
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I Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, and of Checks Unanimously carried, the Board ratified checks no. 6361 thru Check No. 641 7 in the amount of $52,231.53 covering the period Karch 1 , 1972 thru March 1!j3 1972.
Manager Priday and the Board discussed the recent pub1 i ci ty on the water witching activity by Mr. Royal Smiley around Squires Dam area. Mr. Smi ley will be coming out again next weeks and Mr. Henley will take him up to the Dam in the jeep. Engineer Kubota explained to the Board the Two separate zones of the District.
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The meeting was declared adjourned at 5: 15 P. M.
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Secretary of the Board of Directors
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