HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-02-21; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINLTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD !.!Uh!ICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD Oid FEBRUARY 21 , 1973, AT 2:OO P. K. AT 5780 EL CAI4INO REAL, CARLSFSAD, CAL1FOR;iIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 P. M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmi chael , Engelmann , Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call o Also present were Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Randall Mitchell and Office Secretary. Mr. Bob Neely, Superintendent, City of Carlsbad Water Dept., l'irrs e Betty Duran, reporter. for the Blade Tribune, and Hr. Huston Tucker were also I present.
Approval After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by of Minutes Director Rac Leod, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 1973 were approved as corrected.
Pub1 i c Randall Pitchell and the Board discussed the stories by Betty Curan Re1 ations in the B1 ade Tribune regarding the merger of the Ci ty of Carl sbad and the District water systems.
The i3oard reviewed a draft of a proposed response te hayor Cunne and the draft was approved as corrected. This letter from President Maerkle will be forwarded immediately.
Speci a1 Citizens Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the first rrieeting of Advisory Committee the Special Citizens Advisory Committee wi 11 be he1 d oil
An agenda is being prepared calling for a morning session for evaluation of infor- mation, luncheon, and a tour of the District facilities in the afternoon. A formal letter of appointment from President Naerkle, plus supplemental information compiled by Pianager Pri day wi 11 be hand delivered tomorrow. President Naerkl e announced two additional appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee 9 Kr. David Cawes as the Charvber of Comerce member and Mr. tiugo Utter.
Engineer Kubota presented a map with the various districts shown in color and re- commended having it photographed in color for distribution to the Citizens Advisory Committee as well as the board members. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kel ly , the Board authorized the reproduction of the map in color, 11 x 14 size, at a cost not to exceed $100.00.
District Engineer:
A1 ga Road Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the Alga Road pipeline is Transmission operative and there was one small problem on the flow meter at the Rain Project San Marces Connection. He expects to have an acceptance of the
Thursday, March. 7 , 1973 at 9:OC A. M. at Cistrict Headquarters.
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project by the first meeting in March, 1973.
Progress Engineer Kubota presented progress payment request No. 8 with Payment No. 8 estimated grcss earnirys of $241,204.23 less 10% retention and amounts previously paid for a total payment of $24,017.00 for work thru January 31, 1973. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved progress payment No. 8 to Cameron Bros. in the amount of $24,017.00 for work thru January 31, 1973.
Engineer Kubota presented Invoice No. 6757 from Cameron Bros. for work in connection with an added 8" outlet that was not included in Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $596.48 on a time and materl"a1 basis, with the recommendation that the invoice be paid. After discussion, upon motion of Director Hac Leod, seconded by Cirector Engelmann 9 aRd unanimously carried, the Board approved payment to Cameron Bros . in the amount of $596.48 for Invoice No. 6757.
Subdivision Program:
La Costa Casa Engineer Kubota presented ar! easement deed from the developer of Grande the La Costa Casa Grande Subdivision where the pipelines will be
deed. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod,
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installed withthe recommendation that the Board accept the easement
ana unanimously carried, the Board accepted the easenent deed from the La Costa Casa Grande Subdivision and authorized the recordation of the deed by the Secretary of the District.
Engineer Kubota inforlried the Board that a new system has been developed with the Planning Department of the City of Carlsbad whereby they are submitting tentative maps to his office and asking for comments.
The Engineer informed the Zoard that tentative maps have been received for the following subdivisions:
Costa Verde A resubdivision of Lots 38 & 39, La Costa South Unit No. 1 -- 24 Units, I Condominium style.
Sabrina 20 Units - all condominiums. Greens
2500 Idavarro 48 Units, Condominiums - at the West end of Navarro Road. Road
La Costa bel 102 Units on 5 acres of land. Three stories - 20 units per acre. Sol
A short recess was called from 2:56 P. M. to 3:14 P. N.
Hughes Water Engineer Kubota informed the Board that his office has approved B'iain Extension the plans for the Rughes Facility and the developer is now out to bid. He will review the bids received and Legal Counsel will prepare an agreeriient between Hughes Aircraft Company and the District for the Gistrict's participation in tne line.
Laguna Kivieria Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the Laguna Rivieria ' Metering Station Metering Station is operating and the City telemetry is functioning.
1 Casitas de la Engineer Kubota informed the 8oard that the Casitas de la Costa Costa water system is completed and will be making a final inspection shortly.
Mobile Engineer Kubota infcrmed the Board that after investigating the different radio nethods of communication for Construction Inspector Jerry khitley's pick- tini t up he has come to the conclusion that the most practical nlethod would be a niobile radio unit on tne frequency of the District's mobile units. His office will purchase the unit ana be reimbursed for the use of the unit, as this
is a standard pi ck-up and avai 1 able to the District when needed. He will proceed on this matter on this basis.
Chestnut Engineer Kubota and the Board reviewed a memorandum frorc John Pierce Avenue outlining the three methods of relocating the Chestnut Avenue meter. Neter After discussion, Engineer Kubota recommended that the Oistrict pro-
ceed with the relocation of the existing meter at Chestnut Avenue to Kelly Drive. This can be accomplished with a minimum disruption of service at night as the District has an 18" plug valve there to reroute the water. Engineer Kubota estimated the relocation would cost approximately half of the estimated $8000.00 if the District moves the meter to a small manhole on El Catxino Real 9 same type of installation presently in use at Chestnut Avenue.
Beckman Engineer Kubota infcrmed the Board that his office has approved the Facility plans for the Beckman Facility and they are proceeding with the project.
I Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he has received a second inquiry from Mr. Kratter regarding the golf course he is planning on the Bressi ranch property.
Standard Nobile Engineer Kubota inforrced the Board that he has been in contact liome Park with the Standard Nobile Home Park Engineers and their present plans call for reixoving almost all the cover frm the pipeline. They are working on this matter now.
F4eetings Engineer Kubota reported on the City Council meeting held last night
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and informed the Board that in answer to an inquiry from Vice Kayor Glen HcComas , he informed the Council that an answer to Mayor Dunne's leeter would be forthcoming and that water costs would continue to scale as the cost of water increases.
Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he has had a request for a grade separation from the developer at Carlsbad Boulevard and Poinsettia Avenue. The possibility of running a 12'; line from Poinsettia Avenue over to tile old Freeway, in the new bridge, is being discussed.
Operations :
Flow from the 'dater Authority of 4.0 cfs and the lake level is 499.8. The crew is in the process of cleaning all vaults and are starting their spring painting and weeding.
Freeway Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the correspondence with the Landscaping City regarding the Freeway landscaping program of the State of Cal ifornia wi 11 be given to Legal Counsel so he can prepare an agreement.
Tri City Engineer Kubota informed the Board that he wi 11 check with Manager Pipeline Priday and the City of Oceanside and Vista Irrigation District regarding
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the status of the Tri City Pipeline Project.
Engineer Kubota informed the Board that word has been received from John Mamaux that the adjacent land is now being refinanced and has had a second reading on the zone change. Mr. Plarnaux will proceed to get the new trust deed holders to execute the escrow papers.
la Costa Engineer Kubota informed the Board that the District has an under- Reservoi r standing with the San Di ego Gas & Electric Company that the land- Landscaping scaping for their substation arid the District reservoir will be harmonious. He wi 11 contact the San Diego Gas & Electric Company regarding the status of their plans before the Gistrict proceeds with the work at the La Costa reservoir as discussed at the last Board meeting.
Ratification After discussion, upon motion of Director Kac Leod, seconded by of Checks Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks
]\io. 203 thru Check No. 255 in the amount of $39,091.32 covering the period February 8, 1973 thru February 21, 1973.
President Kaerkle informed the Board that John P. Henley has received a Certificate from the San GieSc County Safety Council stating that he has completed trair,ing in Trench Shoring Safety.
Meeting was declared adjourned at 4:10 P, M.
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ATTEST :
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Secretary of the Board of Directors
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