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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-02-20; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR 1"IETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBE,D MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD Oi'4 FEBRUARY 20, 1974 AT 2:00 P.M. 9 AT 5780 EL CAMINO REAL, CP,RLSUAD, CALIFORNIA: I. Tne meeting was called to order at 2:03 P.R. by President Maerkle with Directors Cami chael , Engelmann, Kelly arid Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present were Kanayer Friday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Randall Mitchell and Office Secretary. Rr. Gil rjavis, reporter for the Blade-Tribune 3 ivlrs. Arthur Bonas and Ruth Honnol d, San Diegui to League of Women Voters were also present. Approval of After discussion 9 upon motion of 5i rector lilac Leod, seconded by Ni n Utes Di rector Engelmann, and unanimusly carried, the minutes of the as noted. Committee Reports : San Di ego County The Publ i c Relations Kan for the San Di ego County Water Nater Authority Authority has put out a news release on different ways that desi re them. After discussion 3 the Manager was as ked to order 5,000 copies for distribution by the District. North County Director Kelly presented for the Board's consideration Regional Park a proposal for the acquisition of land for the location and Storage of a North County Regional Park and Storage Fi 1 tration Fi 1 tration Lake Lake System. He reviewed the total area involved in Sys tem the proposed park and the 1 ands which are presently under the cont of public agencies, including the District's Squires Gam propertie The project would encompass a total of 3636 acres of undeveloped land ar,d incl ude a total of 5 reservoirs at 500 foot elevations with a total storase capacity of more than 30,000 acre feet. rjirector Kelly pointed out that the central lccatiGn and elevation of this proposed park and storage system are excellent both frcjm a water distribution and a recreational standpoint. The joint venture proposed would have the County Park Agency purchase the 1 ands not already in public owner- ship and the water agencies and cities involved would finance the reservoirs, pipelines and other water facilities and water recreation needsg with the possibili of some Federal participation for recreation. Nanager Pri day reported that he had had an opportunity to discuss the matter with some of the Managers of the Distri cts i nvol ved, and also Linden Burzell at the Water Authority 3 at the Managers ' Meeting this morning. He offered to work with Di rector Kel ly to see if the other agencies would be interested in pursuing it further. After discussion, the Board agreed that the lvianager and Director Kelly should contact the other interested parties and get their comments on this proposal after which a meeting could be arranged at an early date. Publ i c Public Relations Consultant Mitchell reported on the recent publicity Re1 ations and photographs on the valve instal lation for the Inter-tie between attention to a story released by the Metropolitan Water Cistrict with reference to Froposition W that will be on the ballot June 4th. They are asking the various water agencies to support this bond issue and have sent along a sample resolution of endorsement and a fact sheet. Copies of this material will be distributed to Board Members and it will be discussed ata later meetins. regular meeting of February 6, 1974, were approved with correction to save water. These wi 11 be avai 1 able to a1 1 water agencies I the City of Oceanside and the C.Nmld.E. He also called the Board's I Quarterly It was reported that arrangements are being completed for hosting Meeting of the regular Quarterly Meeting of the Water Agencies' Association The Water on blarch 28, 1974. Mr. Mitchell has confirmed the date with an Agencies outstanding guest speaker for that evening. Reservations have Association been nade at the La Costa Country Club for 150 people and the dinner cost has been set at $10.27 per persong including the gratuities and tax. The Commi ttee wi 11 be preparing a guest 1 ist and Kaki ng final preparations for this event. Chamber of Director Carmichael reported on his attendance at the regular Comerce 1 uncheon meeting of the Carlsbad Chamber .of 'Commerce. An were present and spoke on their persorial qualifications, interesting .program was provided and the three mayoral candidates Board Communi cations : Director Carmichael reported on the reasons for the increase in rates of uti 1 i ties whi ch is mostly due to the increased cost of oi 1 e The problems involving oil spills and tar accummulations in the coastal areas were also discussed. A short recess was called at 3:00 P.M. and the meeting vias resumed at 3:19 P.M. Macari o At this time, Di rector Kelly presented for the Board a showing of Independent slides taken on the trip to tiawaii sponsored by the Carlsbad Refinery Chamber of Comerce in connection with the blacario Refinery Project Project. District Engineer: Subdivision Engineer Kubota reported that, following up on the letter from Program - the Sullivan Brothers at the 1 ast meeting regarding the Orleans Orleans East East Development, the District staff have worked it all out Development on the engineering plans and we now have the required agreements and bonds for the project. At this time, they have been asked to construct the pipeline tying Pirineos Way to Navarra Street and have raised the questions as to any reimburserent for this off-site cost that might be available to them on the project. The Engineer informed the Board that no determination can be made at this time or; their relationship to other potential users, but the District has an understanding with them that we will look at this and evaluate it and at a subsequent time give a recommendation to the Board. After further discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Boara approved the plans for the Orleans East Development, accepted the bonds and authorized the execution of the Agreement for this project, as recornmended by the District Engineer. I I Jerez Court Carlsbad Tract No. 73-12, Jerez Court, covering Lots No. 370 thru Tract 73- 12 No. 373 of La Costa South Unit No. 5 was reviewed by the Engineer. into one condominium with twenty-four living units and individual facilities. The Engineer recommended approval of the plans only for this project, subject to the approval of the Fire Department. After discussion, upon motion of Director Nac Leod, seconcied by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carrieds the improvemeint plans for the Jerez Court Project, Carlsbad Tract No. 73-12, were approved, subject to final approval by the Fire Department. This project involves a total of four lots that have been integrate Carlsbad Tract The Engineer Reviewed for the Board's information, project plans NO. 74-402 for Lot 234 of La Costa Val ley Unit No. 5, Carlsbad Tract No. 74-402. This is a condominium type project with a total of 24 units to be served by individual meterss, Approval of these plans was requested by the Engineer, also subject to the approval of the Fire Department. After discussio upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the plans for Lot 234 3 Carlsbad Tract No. 74-402. I Squi res Dam The Engineer presented for the Board's consideration, a proposal Maintenance from Fugro, Inc. covering the maintenance program on the piezometer Program system at Squires Dam. He explained that originally in 1971 their proposal covered a three-year period for $575.00. By letter dated February 5, 1974, they wi 11 do essenti a1 ly the same work for only a one-year period for a lump sum fee of $600.00. tie explained their charges and recommended that the District accept this proposal and permit them to proceed immediately. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District accept this proposal from Fugros Inc. and permit them to proceed immediately and file the report with the State Division of Dam Safety. The Engineer reported that he has also been looking into the matter of investigatinl the plug valve in the bottom of the lake at Squires Darn and has also talked to Bud Meese about a television camera and actually recording the dive. It was also suggested that the State Department of Dams be notified of our intent and hopeful ly they would participate in the viewing of the television circuit. Manager Priday suggested that the Engineer write a short specification on this operation and it will be brought back to the Board and a project wi 11 be set up on it under the budgeted funds. - ' .. - .. .. -2- I La Costa Go1 f A staff report entitled "Assessment of Environmental Impact" Course Water covering the Arenal Road Water Main Extension Project was fJlain Extension presented for the Board's consideration. Manager Priday recommended that the Board accept the report of the staff which provides that the proposed project wi 11 not have a significant effect on the environment and order the preparation and filing of a negative declaration in accordance with Section 29 of Resolution No. 295 9 as amended by Resolution No. 313. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael 9 seconded by Director Kelly 9 and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Environmental Impact Assessment Report on the Arenal Road Water Main Extension Project be accepted with a finding for the pub1 ic record that the proposed project wi 11 not have a significant effect on the environrent au;d ordered that it be filed with the County Clerk and publicly posted. At the end of the 15 day posting period the Board may proceed with the approval of the plans and specifications for the project and advertise for bids on the project. Water Systems A progress .report was presented by the Engineer on the Poinsettia P1 anning Avenue System Study. The Engineering staff is in the process Program of discussing the City's water requirements along Palomar Airport Road, reservoir storage and the need for water from the south at Batiqui tos Lagoon. The suggestion has been made that perhaps the City of Carlsbad might want to participate in the evaluation of this area and the design of the water system in that area. After discussion, it was agreed that the City of Carlsbad should be contacted regarding thei r parti cipation in the water systems study for this area. City of Carlsbad The Engineer reported that his office has been in touch Fi re Defense with the Insurance Service Office of California, the firm learned that the last rating done on La Costa was in 1971 sys ten; who did the fire rating for the La Costa area. It was and the firm has i ndi cated they are avai 1 ab1 e to help us in the system planning and to do additional testing in that area. Alga Road Final accounting has been closed on the Alga Road Project, the Project Engineer reported, and the La Costa Land Company has been represents the over-payment on the project to us. The other matter relating to the Alga Road Pipeline, the Agreement with the San ib'iarcos County Water District for interim service to La Costa, wi 11 be extended between the two ageacies.; The San Narcos Board has formal ly acted upon it and authorized the extension for. one additional year or as many as we need that the circumstances warrant. Ths matter will be formalized by letter and the District will take action when it is received. The refinery people are completing their report on the water supply and waste disposal requiremnts for the refinery and they have our Engineer's comments in tl-ici r Environmental Impact Report. They are eval uatins the various costs of our fresh water and treated waste water and it is looking better all the time for reclaiming waste water. Manager's Report: Report of Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the regular meeting Meetings of the Carlsbad City Counci 1. Of interest to the District were discussions on several subdivisions and the fees for school site: other facilities. Another matter of interest at the meeting was the recommendations of the City Mana! on the subject of Mr. Frank Lilley's Pre-Study Analysis Report. Manager Priday pointed out several examples in the text of the report concerning the District's operation which are not as stated. It was Mr. Lilley's final recommendation that there be a new study analysis and that no action be taken on the one agency matter unti 1 the start of the 1975 calendar year during which ti me the City Manager, Public Works Director and Utilities and Maintenance Administrator will have time to get the City Water Department operating in an efficient and economical manner. Ihe Manager and District Staff will review this report and make a i'critique" oyi this. It will be discussed wi tk the City Manager at a later date. Operations Manager Priday reported the water deli very from the San Diego 495.0 feet. 1 reimbursed by the District in the amount of $22,870.00, which I I County Water Authority at 8 c.f.s. and the Lake level at ... - - 3- Del i nq uent The delinquent account report was reviewed by the bianager 1 is ti ng Accounts a total amount outstanding as of this date of $307.75. Payment has been received on the delinquent account for American General Finance and they have also been cited for using illegal water on the-kr new project An inquiry has been received from Chase Financi a1 on the avai 1 abi 1 i ty of water to a 5-acre parcel north of Sunnycreek Road. Nanager Priday wi 11 contact them on this matter. Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Engelmann 5 of Checks and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks b!o. 1269 thru No. 1346, in the amount of $141,732.42, covering the period from February 7, 1974 to February 20, 1974. There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was declared adjourned at 4:43 P.M. I Respectfully submitted, /$..,,." .cz .i ~ ',."7{,, u."2z&> &"- SecFetary of the Board of Directors 1 I Meeting of February 20, 1974 -4-