HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-05-15; Municipal Water District; MinutesRINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETIKG OF THE BOARG OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARiSBAD MCNICIPAL
NiiTER DISTRICT HELD 9i4 I\%Y 15, 1974, AT 2 P. M. 9 AT 5780 EL CAE\!INO REkL,
LARLSBAT), CALIFORNIA:
The meting was called to order at 2:03 P:M. by Fresider,-t f'iaerkle with Directors Carmichael , Engelmann 3 Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll sal 1 s Also present 9 were Manager Priday, Engineer KuLota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secretary. Also presentg were Ron Beckmans Public Works Director, Fit11
of Carlsbad, b'irs. Ruth Honnold, San Cieguitc! League of tilomen Voters 3 Superintendent Johrj tlenley (arrived at 2:30 P.M.) 3 ard Gil Davis, reporter for the Elade-Tribune (arrived at 2: 10 P".).
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Girector Mac Leod, seconded
Mi nutes by Eirector Kelly, and unanimously carriedg the Minutes of tk
correction, as mailed out.
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regular meetinq of May I, 1974, were approved with minor
Comi ttee Reports :
San Uiego County 3i rector Kelly reported on his attendance at the regularly later Authority scheduled meeting of the S C C W A and their discussion
lined in the publication: "Filtered Water Distribution Study"', A special committee was appointed 'CG look into the Study and come up wit!] a decision as to which of the fi 1 tration plans to go with 9 and the Committee has narrowed it down to two plans; either fl or #4. One of the obstacles in arriving at a decision as to how to proceed, is the fact that there are so Kany people to satisfy, as each has a different problem to solve or a1 ready has their own fi 1 tration plants.
relative to which way to go on the filtration plans as out-
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Director Kelly also reported on the discussion relative to Proposition "K", at the Public Relations Committee Meetins of which he is a member, and passed out a copy of the League of Ct'omen Voters critique on the pros and cons of this Proposition. Director Kelly agrees with M 14 3's contention that revenue bond financing wi 11 help remove the burden of repayment of capital costs for water supply systems from taxpayers to water users 9 will help keep down the cost of delivered water and wi 11 require future water users to pay their fair share of the capital costs of the systerri which cari be spread over 50 years.
Director Kelly also reported that the Budget Committee passe( the operation budget for S 13 C 1-! A for the next fiscal year with very little change.
Manager Pri day reported that in a conversation with Linden Burzell g he reiterated Hr- %el ly's report 9 and in addition, reported that they are still concervled regarding getting the northern water here, because of the confusion aind that there no~ seems to be i: movement whereby some of the entities want to maintain filtering of just the Colorado River water because they do Rot know what the cost of northern filtered water will ultimately be.
Expansion of Manager Priday also reported on his conversation with Mr. Skinner P1 ant Burmell re1 ati ve to the expansion program at the Ski nner Plant , which has been approved by the Authority, but will probably be held up unti 1 the contractor now working there has compl2ted his contract, because, in theory, it is illegal to let a contract for additional expansion to another contractor until this contractor workin: at the plant at this time has completed his contract work, which rr,eans that it will be 1938 or 1979 before the expansion programis as approved, can be, completed. The carsensus of opinion was that upon completion of th2 present construction works which is scheduled for completion in 1976, will produce only a minimum amount of filtered water.
Pub1 i c Re1 ations :
Press Release Public Relations Consultant Mitchell circulated a copy of
of the SAn Diego Union and a statement made by Mike Graham, Assistant City ,X,' Manager that the urban areas be deprived of itxproved fi 1 tered water because the
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a newspaper release which appeared in the May 10th edition
agricultural interests want to continue using iess expensive Colorado River water. Nr. Mitchell felt this did not reflect this Cistrict's stand, and
referred to a statement issued by the [;iStrict,'incorpoi-ated in the November 20,
1973 Minutes, that states this District -is for filtered water as soon as it can be made available 9 or any othw thing they can do to improve water.
Legal Counsel :
Res07 uti on - After further discussion on the pros and cons of Proposition Prcposi tion "W" "N", Legal Counsel Swi rsky recommended that the District
unless unanimously approved by all Board members, and President Raerkle asked that this be tabled.
Award Contract Legal Counsel Swi rsky recommended that the Board take legal Arenal Road Water action in the awarding of a contract for the Arenal Road Kai n Extens i on Water Kain Extension project. At this time, Engineer Kubota distributed to the Board members and staff i: summary and meniorandum for their reviewr recommending that the contract for construction of the &renal Road Water Main Extension project be awarded to the low bidder, the Don i-lubbard Contracting Company, which shows a breakdown of the total project costs. A discussion followed regarding the increase in the contract price from the, original 1973/74 budget allocation of $20,000 for this work to the estimated total of $27,000 3 aRd Engineer Kubota recommended that a revised budget allocation from I.D. ;do. 2 construction fund of $27,000 be allocated for this project.
Engineer KuboTa reviewed for the Board members at thei r request, reasons for increases in th2 costs for this project over the original estimate. After discussion, President Maerkle authorized the following actions:
Resol uti on X.315 Adoption of Resolution #315, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE
should not adopt a Resolution in favor of Proposition "W"
BOARD OF CIRECTCRS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AkARDING THE COilTRACT FGR CU4STRUCTIO3 OF THE ARENAL ROAD IdATER MAIN EXTENSION. iipon motion of Di rector Hac ked, seconded by Director Engelmann 5 sai d Resol uti on number "315" was adopted by the following vote:
AYES : DIRECTORS: . Carmi chael 2 Engelmann 9 Kel ly, Mac ieod and Maerkle I ~
NOES : DIRECTORS : None
ABSENT : DIRECTORS : None
Revision Budget Legal Counsel requested the Board's approval to revise the Allocation - Arenal budget allocation for this project on I.D. 2 construction Road Kater Main fund frcm $2O,COO to $27,000. After discussion, upon Extens i on motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Di rector Mac Leod l
budget allocation for construction work on the Arenal Road Water Main Extension project under I.D. 2 construction fund from $2~,000 to $27,000. Manager Priday reported, for the record, that we do have funds available in the I.D. 2 constructiol
fund.
Engineer Kubota reported in connection with this project, the right-of-way traverses two ownerships of land; one, the golf course proper and the second one is Rancho La Costa, the ori sinal hol ding company of Iievada. The two easement deeds one-executed by Rancho La Costa, a Nevada Corporaticn, and the other La Costa Land Company, an I1 1 inoi s Corporation 2 and recommended acceptance by the Board of these two easement deeds and to authorize their recordation. After discussion , tipon motion of C-i rector Kelly, seconded by Director Cartxichael , and unanimously carried, acceptance of these easement deeds as recommended by Engineer Kubota was granted.
unanimously carried, approval was granted to revise the
I President Kaerkle called for a short recess at this time, 3:04 P.M. and the meeting wlras resumed at 3:22 P.M.
Executi ve rri txotiort was made by Df rector Carmi chael 3 seconded by Di rect Session Mac Leod, that the Board 90 into executive session for
session at 3:53 P.M.
Frank liyers & Son,,, Engineer Kubota reviewed for the Board's information, the ilol di nys Frank Ayers & Son holdings north of the Batiqui tos Lagoon, which includes 2 subdivisions, Rancho La Quista across L'
from La Costa and on the west si de the Sea Ranch, .and has asked Mr. Ayers and their consulting engineers to consider the fact that even though these two subdivisions are on the fringe of Mr. Ayers' holdings, they should address themselves to the
master planning for water system purposesl of his entire range holdinQs, and before
personnel reasons at 3:24 P.M. 9 and returrled to regulzr
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any approval is given for any portion of the Ayers' holdings 9 there should be an understanding with them as te what will take place in the whcle. We have a meeting set up next week at which time will present them with the Board's policy as far as ' holdings are concerned and request a master plan from then; as to where water 1 ines L go, and need for capacity.
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Sq tii res Dam Engineer Kubota advised the Board that they have presented a Inspection copy of his report to the State Department of Dam InsFection for their review and recommendations.
Nholesale Water Engineer Kubota advised the Board they are worki ns with the Connection City Staff on this and have arranged a meeting next week City of Carlsbad with John Pierce of Woodside/Kubota and Superintendent John
the workings of the systems, Hen1 ey to make certain that the operating personnel understal
District Headquarters in cmjunction with the street improvement project, Engineer Servi ce Connection Kubota reported he would 1 i ke to incl ude in the construction the sewer lateral to hook up to the sewer line built by the Palmer Estate. There are two parts to this sewer line connection at this time; one, that the District would make a contribution to them for our share of the cost based upon an assessnlent spread. This assessrnent has been made and turned into the City awaiting their approval. The amount of the cash payment to the Palmer Estate by the Cistrict, if approved by the City, is $1,318.20. The sewer line as placed will serve this building, but not the warehouse or lower areas. Engineer Kubota fec it would be to the Cistrict's advantage to have this sewer service available.
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In addition to the $1,318.20 expense, Mr. Priday has obtained a bid for the construc of the sewer lateral and the lowest bid received at this time is $1,200. There wil- be an additional connection fee from the City. After discussion, it was agreed it woul d be more equitable to do the enti re job 3 incl uding the sewer work, curbing 3 gutters and pavement and let the Staff look at the whole package and decide what to do and report at the next regularly scheduled meeting, and Manager Priday advised lit will ?repare a purchase order for presentation at that time on the entire project.
Reconstruction Engineer Kubota distributed a copy of his report to the Reservoi rs Board for review on the reconstruction of the District's I.D.2 & I.D.3 four steel tankss 2 at I.D.2 and 2 at I.D.3. After discussi(
WoodsidelKubota & Associates, Inc. 9 Engineer Kubota recommended the Board authorize procedure to call for advertising for bids for the Board's next reqularly scheduled meeting, dune 5, 1974. After discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by LirectGr Mac Leod and unanimously carriedg approval was granted to procc with advertising for bids fer the next scheduled meeting of the Board, and the spec. cations submitted were approved.
and approval by the Board of the speci fi cations prepared by
As an information i tem, on the District's construction prograntg Engineer Kubota reported that an analysis prepared by his staff on the scope of activities of the District indicates we have as a payt of our development programs over $1;OOO,ciOO worth of water system construction going on at this tirxe for the bistrict and Alicante t[ills alone will run over one quarter million dollars.
General Manager:
Inundation Report Manager Priday reported he will be requesting reimbursement for expenditures of $1,600, plus a quote from Wosdside/Kuboti for thei r expenditures in preparation of maps and reports showing areas of i nundatic
in the event of failure of dams caused by earthquakes in compliance with the S.E.S. I di recti ves o
Lake Cal avera Manager Priday reported that tne Lake Calavera project has bc Project approved by the City Council and that they were within our service areas and that they would be bui lding 345 units per J and that we must work together in getting a routing for the proposed Tri -Agency pi pf
Manager Priday reported on a letter received from Ron Beckman, Public Marks Di recto] for the City reaardinr; consi deratior, of the service areas and how best tq serve the people. As servlce areas now exist, they are flexible enough to make thls
determination: Manager Priday-suggested a meeting with'the City people to bring them up-to-date as to what has gone before, and to include all of the Staff. President Kaerkie approved the decision to call a meeting as suggested by Manager Pri day a
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Delinguent Accounts Nanager Priday reported our losses are sti 11 hovering around 6% and cormended Hrs e tlell ein for doing a very good job in collections.
Operations :
Superintendent Henley reported the water delivery at 12 c.f.s. and the Lake level at 503.
Manager Priday reported the field crew have installed 64 5/8" domestic metersg and 3 irrigation meters D D 1 reservoir is out for repair and Manager Pri day commended John Henley for doing a fine job.
Manager Priday announced that the Personnel Committee, Directors Mac Leed and Engelmann, will neet Tuesday, May 21st with MaRagcr Priday and Mrs. Simpson at the District office.
Ratification Gpon motion of Director kc Leod, seconded by Director of Checks Engelmann 9 and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Checks
the period from May 1, 1974 to Kay 15, 1974, in the amount of $178,305.89.
Investments Director Kelly reported to the Board regarding reinvestment G
making a total of $300,000 at lo?/, interest rate for a period of 87 days. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmanr; 9 seccnded by airector Mac Leod, and unaniKously carried, action taken by Treasurer Kelly was ratified as stated.
Other Matters :
Girector Carmi chael suggested a letter of appreciation be sent to Hughes Aircraft Co. for the very lovely outing attended by the Board men-bers recently, and Manager Pri day wi 11 attend to this matter.
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No. 1560 through No. 1624 and Nos. 1635 and 1637 covering
$200,000 and an addition of $100,000 of new tax money 3
1 The meeting was declared adjourried at 4:55 P.M.
RespectfGlly submitted,
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Secretary of the Board sf Cirectors
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geeting of May 15: 1974
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