HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-11-20; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF Ai.4 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON i2OVEMBER 20, 1973, AT 2:OO P.M, AT 5780 EL CAMING REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2.02 P. M. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichae14 Engelmann, Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were Manager Priciay, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Randal 1 Mi tchell and Office Secretary. Mrs. Betty Duran 9 reporter for the Blade- Iribune, Mrs. Arthur Bonas, Citizens' Advisory Cowittees Mr. Fred Harris, Chai rman of the Citizens' Advisory Committee, Mr. Neil Ball, reporter for the San Diego Union, and Superintendent Henley were present also.
Legal Counsel reported to the Board that the meeting was being held in accordance with Section 54955, Government Code of the State of California. He further reported that a notice of adjournment had been posted in accordance with the said Government Code and that an affidavit of posting and a copy of the notice of adjournment of the regular meeting of November 7, 1973 would be duly filed with the offi cia1 records of the District.
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Mi nutes Director Carmichael , and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 7, 1973 were approved as mailed out.
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Ci ti zens I Fred Harris, Chairman of the CKWC Citizens ' Advisory Committee,
Advi s ory summarized the final report compiled by the committee depicting Committee projected savings to the water consumer through an operating Report contractual agreement whi ch woul d consol i date a1 1 operati ons
on Page 2, Item 5. D., which was corrected from 100 cubic feet to 1000 cubic feet, b{r- Harris thanked the CMWCl Staff for their assistance and cooperation in arriving at this conclusion. This report will be presented to the City Council meeting of November 20, 1973, and has been made available to the news media. Mr. Harris also indicated that 9 a1 though the committee had completed their study 4 they would be happy to be of service, in any other capacity which they might be needed, in the future. Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board thanked the CMWD Citizens' Advisory Committee for the fine job that they have just completed. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, it was also moved that the Board accept the Cb%D Citizens I Advisory Comnli ttee report and present it to the City Council for their review and subsequent acknowledgment.
Pub1 i c Public Relations Consultant Mitchell advised the Board that the Re1 ati ons Carlsbad Journal will be publishing twice weekly in the coming Annual year. Report
out to the Board for their evaluation. The first section concerns the background and history of the District, the second depicts the h-ighlights of 1973 with a look into the futureg an introduction t6 the MWD and CWA distribution system is then discussed and the last section relates to the finaRcia1 data of the District. Randal 1 Mitchell asked that the Board study the text and offer any comments on it that they might have. A Rough layout of the Annual Report should be ready for the next i3oard meeting.
Chamber of Director Carmi chael reported that the Vi ce-Chairman of the Air Commerce Poll ution Board was the speaker at the Chamber meeting.
Legal Cour~sel :
The Board was informed that the District had received notification from the San Diego County Water Authority in regards to the handling of collection of taxes for the coming fiscal year. Legal Counsel Swi rsky advised that the Board consider this report and that they indicate it was the action of the governing body not to make a declaration of intention to pay taxes frcm some other source, but to continue as the District has in the past. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried? it was moved that the District should not make a declaration but continue as the Gistrict has in previous years.
into one operating entity. A typographical omission was noted
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A packet, consisting of the text for the Annual Report, was passed
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Proposed Rules A brief outline was submitted by Legal Counsel for the Board’s and Regulations deliberation, as a result of the problems the District has en- on Construction countered with Seaview. Staff felt that it would be very good Mete rs to establish some rules and regulations in reference to what is permissable for the use of construction water in order to dis- courage hookup to a construction meter for a living unit. The first item proposed is a Special Application Form fer construction meters only, which will, in effect, enter the individual signing up for construction water into a contract. The Manager recornmended the following rules and regulations: a. Deposit - raise from $250 to $300. 6. Rental Charge - $30.00 a month. c. Unauthorized hookup - $50.00 per infraction. Legal Counsel advised the Board that he will proceed on the preparation of these rules and regulations in written applfcation form for the Board’s consideration and adoption at the next meeting.
rl recess was called at 2:44 P. 14. and the meeting was resumed at 3:05 P. M.
Betty iluran ana ideil Ball left the meeting at this time. (2:44 P.14.)
Director Kelly arrived at this time. (2.44 P.CE.)
Di stri ct EnSi neer:
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Subdivision Engineer Kubota reported on the recent activities at Seaview. The Program Engineer, John Pierce3 Legal Counsel and Manager attended a meeting in San Diego with Mr. Cunningham, President of American General Finance, and Roy E. Bell, Vice-president, and three basic points were discussed. The first matter taken up was payment of their water bill, for which Manager Pri day received a check. Secondly, they were as ked to turn in a1 1 the deeds that were avai 1 able as far as the right-of-way for our pipe1 ine 9 which they have done. Thi rci- ly, completion of the job was brought up but, due to several extenuating circum- stances, they were unable to fulfill this requirement. Amrican General Finance has indicated, however, that they wi 11 complete a program report by i\iovember the 26th.
The Board was as ked to ratify a letter, written by Manager Priday * to Richard Osborne, Director of Bui 1 ding and Housing for the City of Carlsbad. Paragraph five was read as fol1 ow : “THAT the resident be entitled to a properly constructed anti chlorinated water system for his domestic use; THAT the water system be adequate for fire fight- ing requirements; THAT these criteria cannot be met through a temporary connection from a construction meter; THAT unless the water system has been approved and accepted by CMNC, the water service will be discontinued; TEAT all persons having a part in cieveloping, selling and allowing occupancy of any living unit, particularly condominium type?, accept the responsibility of guaranteeing the health, safety and welfare of every resident insofar as water is concerned.” After discussion, upon motion of Director blac ieod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Manager’s letter be approved and that authorization be granted for action to be taken to help prevent illegal connections of domestic users to construction meters a
Formal action was requested on a total of eight Right-of May documents. These in- cl ude American General Finance 3 Levin > God1 is s Canepa, Broude $ Farro, Kal ty and La Treill. Engineer recommended that these easewnt deeds be accepted and that authorization be granted for their reccrdation. After discussion, upon motion of Di rector Engelmann s seconded by Director Mac ieod 3 and unanimously carried, it was moved that the easement deeds be accepted by the District and that the President and Secretary be authorized to execute these documents and proceed with their recordation.
l4r- Judd S. Kessler hass since the last Board meeting, formally submitted a tentative subdivision map with the City of Carlsbad for a 6-unit condominium facility, known as La Costa Vista.
Carlsbad Tract 73-58, located north of Poinsettia Avenueg south of AI tami ra and due east of the freeway, was reviewed for the information of the Board. It is comprised of 57 acres of land and will have a total of 353 dwelling units.
Rancho Ea Costa, itd. 9 owners of the new development known as Rancho La Cuesta, Tract 72-34, are now designing a complete sewer system for this area. Therefore, the District is asking them t~ get involved, immediately, on a “master plan” to
i denti fy what thei r water’ system. needs wi 11 entai 1 .
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Engineer Kubota advised the Board that work is continuing with the "master planning" of the La Costa area in regards to the study District is involved in, along with Rick Engineering's alternative plan, with Rancho Carrillo. Progress is being made on this project and we have met with the City of Carlsbad$ s Fire Department to discuss the fire flow demands.
Squi res Dam The District has received a proposal from intersea Research Corporc Addition tion 9 of La Jol la , for an Envi romental Impact Report at Squi res !A
No. 2 Addition No. 2. The Board has instructed Staff not to exceed a ma)
basisg for an estimated maximum of $4,639.00. As sdon as Don Hubbard Contracting makes their final deposit of $4,500.00 and an agreement, the District will request this corporation to proceed with the report.
Engineering is working with the City of Carlsbad on doing some telemetry and meter- ing for the old Chestnut kverlue meter.
General Manager:
City Counci 1 No action was taken, concernir;g the District 3 at the City Counci 1
would be attending another meeting of the Council on November 20, 1973.
mum of $5,000.00. Intersea will conduct this report, on an hourly
meeting of November 7, 1973. Manager Priday avlnounced that he
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City of The City of Carlsbad has requested that the CMWD Administrative Carlsbad Office serve as an alternate location in the event of an emergency Eme rgen cy situation. This request was unanimously approved by the Board Planning and the General Kanager was appointed to serve as point of contact.
tive Assistant, advising that the District would be happy to serve in this capacity. Also, in the same letter, 13istrict's water reservoir locations were offered as a possible City radio or communication tower site. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously approved, it was moved that the C!;lhlD Sffice be useti as an alternate site for emergency use under the disaster plan of the City of Carlsbad and that the General Manager be appointed as a delegate to represent the Gistrict.
The District forwarded a reply to Mr. Jerome N. Pieti 9 Administra-
Comprehensive Vir, Richard J. Huff, Executive Director of the Comprehensive Plan- P1 anni ng ring Organization, has contacted the District in regards to our Organization involvement in the CPO Regional Comprehensive Plan. The Manager
Corridors 1995". Manager Pri day informed the Board that he wi 11 be contacting Mr. Huff as to the Eistrict's stand on the matter.
County Mr. Spear, of the County Public Works Agency, has asked that the
Cornmi ttee cities and distri cts of the Comty D The committee will be dealing
December 6, 1973, at 1 :00 P.M. , ai the County Operations Center, which the Manager and Director Carmi chael will attend. After discussion 9 upon motion of Director Mac seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carriedg it was moved that Manager Priday be appointed a delegate to the County Ad-Hoc Committee on Parks and RecreatiQ and that Director Carmichael serve as his alternate.
boys' Club The boys I Club of Carlsbad has asked the District to fi 11 a vacancy of Carlsbad on their Board of Directors. After discussion, upon motion of
carried, it was moved that Superintendent John P. Henley be appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the Boys' Club of Carlsbad, Inc.
Manager Priday gave the Engineer an inquiry from the County of San Eiego on their requirements for installation procedures, as far as County streets are concerned.
State k refund, in the amount of $193.90, has been made to the District, Cornpensation by the State Compensation Board, for being free from injuries.
Refund
turned over, to the Engineer, an enclosure entitled, "PLAN: Radial
Ad-Hoc District join membership in their Ad-Hoc Committee, representing
with future plans for Parks and Recreation.. There will be a meetin
I pli rector Engelmann, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously
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Proposeti Mr. James E. Gaiser has submitted a proposal to the Board for the Audi ti ng fiscal year ending June 30, 1974. The proposal outlines what his Services - engagement will include and provides for a fee not to exceed Fiscal Year 1974 $3,600.00. Legal Counsel Swirsky suggested that a change be made in the wording used on Page 2, to read "authorized by" instead of "discussed with". After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously approved, it was moved that the contract from James N. Gaiser, for auditing servies for the CMWD for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1974, with the correction of the words "discussed with" to read, "Before proceeding on any special work, the specific matter would be authorized by ijistri ct officials", be accepted in the amount of $3,600.00.
Fi nanci a1 The Board reci veci copies of the financi a7 report, prepared by Report Accounting Officer Simpson, for "'The Three Months Ended, September
30, 1973". This report will be discussed at the next Board meetins along with the quarterly report.
Radi fi cation 3pon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director en gel mar?,^?,
of Checks ar,d unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 980 through
November 8, 1973,through Noverber 20, 1973.
Other Natters :
Kanager Priday announced that a1 7 District vehicles will not exceed 45 miles per hour in an effort to conserve fuel.
The Keeting was declared adjourned at 4:29 P. M.
No, 1060, in the amount of $105,228.82, coverins the period
Respectful ly s ubmi tted 9
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Secretary of tie Board cf Directors
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