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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-04-16; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES .OF THE REGULAR MEETING .OF THE. BOARD .OF DIRECTORS OF THE CARLSBAD CAMINO REAL,' CARLSBAD; '~CALIFOWIIA: MUNICIPAL. WATER D1STRICT"MELD. ON- APRIL"16,. 1975', :AT"2:.00 .P.M.. .AT 6480 EL .. I The meeting was called to order at 2:06 P.M. by President Maerkle, with Dir- ectors Carmichael 3 Engelmann, Kelly and MacLeod answering roll call . Also present, were Manager Priday, Lsgal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer Kubota, and Office Secretary. Mrs. Ruth Honnold and Mrs. Arthur Bonas of the League of Women Voters, Gil Davis, reporter for the Blade-Tribune were also present, and representing the City of Carlsbad were Utilities Director Herbert Ketay and RGUUIOS Puerto Llano. (arrived at 2:20) Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, se- conded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1975 were approved as mailed out. Committee Reports: S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly advised the Board of his attendance at the Meeting recent regular meeting of S.D.C.W.A. and the items dis- cussed of particular importance to C.M.N.D.; among which : was the fact that one-half of one percent of the Authority's engineering costs is being spent on TAPP; and statistics on their operations as it relates to our Di s tri'ct . Publ i c Re1 ati ons : Publ ic Relations Consultant Mitchell was absent from the meeting, and no report was available. Board Communications: 1 Director Carmichael made a statement regarding the efforts of some to stop con- struction of necessary..pouer plants and the impending danger of blackouts in the near future. Director Carmichael expressed his concern regarding the recent decision to delay construction of the 2erepheral Canal for an'other year and the disastrous results to the basin lands. Director Kelly spoke of the report prepared by the environmentalists on Propo- sition No. 20 which will be coming before the legislators in 1976 for ratification of recommendations on the coastal zoning, which he feels is an infringement on the property rights of the peljple. LAFCO President Maerkle reported on his attendance at the Selection Alex Adams and Stanley Mahr were the alternates elected. Richard Hanson, William Hollingsworth, James F. McKay, Harold Miner, Virgil Steffen, Max C. Taylor, Harold Tomlinson and Clarence Watters were elected to membership on the Special Districts Advisory Committee. Del i nquency President Maerkle quoted a recent news ye1 ease regarding the Gactor ,' fact that the County is experiencing a 5.2% delinquency rate in the collection OT taxes due at this time, apparently due to the'economic situation, and feels it is important to the District, and this factor should be considered as an item of consideration in the preparation of our 1975/76 budget. League of President Maerkle read a letter he received from Mrs. Mar- lomen Voters garet Bonas of the League of Women Voters on behalf of the Meeting District, extending an invitation to the Directors and Staff District board room at which Mr. Hans Doe of the San Diego County Water Authority and Molly Jean Featheri ngi 11, Director of Education for the San Diego Ecology Center wi 11 be the guest speakers. Committee Meeting to elect alternate members to LAFCO and I of the District to attend their meeting Apri 1 23rd in the I Landscapi rig: Manager- Priday .advised. that completion of the' landscaping weather, and'are prepared. to pioceed with the: planting as soon as the weather clears. Tri -Agencies Engineer Kubota advised that from the staff meeting of Pi pel i ne April .15th of the three agencies involved in TAPP, two items Project need the attention and consideration of our District. First, mental Impact Report and hearings that will be conducted. Secondly, discuss and make some decisions in regard 'to the concept of the construction and the operation of the joint pipeline with .the Water Authority not only involved with construc- tion and maintenance, but in the operation of the project. In connection with a formal joint powers agreement between the three water agencies involved and the Water Authority as the 4th party in the joint agreement 'to operate the system. Engineer Kubota advised that from a timing standpoint and all that is going on, Manager Priday and he discussed that it might be appropriate that a session of TAPP Committee be convened to present our information to the Committee, and a re- port prepared for presentation to the Board three weeks from today, which met with approval of the Board. A discussion followed, precipitated by Director Carmichael's remarks regarding the advisability of obligating the District to build the proposed 17,000 foot line, which he feels is not necessary. Legal Counsel : ,of the'. headquarters site has been ' de?ayed due to the rainy .. the matter of how we are going to proceed with the Environ- Orange Belt Legal Counsel Swirsky advised the Board the District is in Coating - receipt of checks totalling $10,000 'as a settlement of the <: I suit brought by the'District against Orange Belt Coating, ftal. I Pal omar Air- Legal Counsel Swirsky referred the Board to a copy of the port Master report prepared by the Staff on the "Master Plan Report - P1 an Palomar Airport'' covering the items which would have an im- members and Staff for presentation by Manager Priday at the public hearing to be held this evening, and after discussion, 'upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Kel'ly, and unanimously carried, the Board approved and adopted the report as prepared for presentation at the public hearing both verbally and in writing.. pact on our District, which was distributed to the Board President Maerkle called for a short recess at th.is time, 3:13 P.M., and the meeting was resumed at 3:40 P.M. District Engineer: Sabrina Terrace Engineer Kubota requested approval of the Board to accept La Costa the easement deed executed by Sabrina Greens, Incorporated ment, and after discussion,' upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval of the Engineer's request was granted. La Costa Engineer Kubota advised that the water system at La Costa Highlands Highlands has been completed, and recommended that the Dis- Condomi ni um trict accept the public water system and exonerate the bond issued by the developer of the property, Hammerwood Develop- ment Inc. #221B0038, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimoualy carried, approval of the Engineer's request was granted. Manager Priday advised the Board, as a matter of record, in order to help the developer of La Costa Highlands get underway, permission was given that the ball valves could be instal led individual ly in the meter boxes as the condominiums are sold, and have a letter from the developer stating that each buyer will be res- ponsible for the cost of installation of said valves at time of sale and will be so notified. for right-of-way in connection with Sabrina Terrace deveioF- I 4/16/75 -2- I South Aqueduct Engineer Kubcta advised regarding the meeting requested by Connection La Costa Land Company hel'd on April 1, 1975 attended by he ._ and Manager Priday, and representatives from San Marcos ., County Water District, Olivenhain Municipal Water District and La Costa Land Company in connection with the South Aqueduct Connection project. Essentially this was an informational meeting for La Costa and Olivenhain, San Marcos and our District participated in a discussion as to where we are going with water service in the area of La Costa Land Company. La Costa Land Company is anxious for this project to proceed, as their land holdings in San Marcos and Olivenhain coverage cannot be devel oped without water servi.ce from these Districts , as we1 1 as our commitment to them for adequate service. Engineer Kubota stated that as far as construction of the project is concerned and operation of it, he would envisage a similar joint powers agreement we now have with San Marcos for a portion of the Alga Road line, wherein we operate this line which is physically owned in part by San Marcos and have a. joint powers agreement and operate and maintain it. A discussion followed regarding the financial commitment for these new projects. 1975/76 President Maerkle reviewed the proposed schedule of opera- Budget tion and adoption of the Budget for fiscal year 7975/76 and hopeful that the schedule of meetings can be kept as proposed, with a date of August 6th for adoption of the Budget, and August 18th for final action on setting of the tax rates and Manager Priday will implement the schedule. General Manager: Communications: Lani kai Lane Manager Priday reported receipt of correspondence from Mobi 1 e Home South Shores development Gorp. regarding water pressure Park problems at Lani kai Lane Mobile Home Park, and their request a new one 4 or a recondi tioned one, and Superintendent Henley and Manager Priday wi 11 follow up on this complaint and report back to the Board their findings . County of S.D. Manager Priday reported on a meeting he, Director Kelly and Recreation Mr. Farrow and Mr. Rombotis attended on Apri 1 3rd instituted Committee by the San Diego Recreation Technical Advisory Committee having to do with Calavera Lake. Comments made were that a road is going to be bui 1 t around the perimeter of the lake, and the park will cover about 743 acres. Bicycle paths will be built, with landscaping at the inter- sections and accomodations for campers and trai 1 ers for about 1200 people. A1 1 of this is only in the planning stage, and Director Kel ly and others expressed skepticism regarding accomplishment of such a plan at this time. AWdA Spring Manager Priday gave a very comprehensive report on his Conference attendance at the AWWA Spring Conference and thanked the Board for giving him the opportunity to a-itend the confer- ence, which he found to be very interesting. Items covered today's challenges in meeting requirements to produce quality water, new factors in construction costs due in part to the E.I.R. requirements and difficulty in getting the citizenry to support programs of their Districts to deliver him more of the high quality water that he demands. Counci 1 Meeting Manager Priday reported on his attendance last evening at discussed of particular interest to the District activities. Operations: Manager Priday reported the Lake level as of today at 498.0 ccmnection, and rainfall for the month of April 2.61. Report of an act of trespass at Squires Dam - the lock was broken but nothing was touched, apparentl'y just drove. in and out again. ' . Report that the rain washed out an 8 foot section of our 20" transmission main just off the main entrance to Rancho Carlsbad Mobile Home Park which exposed the joint which we had welded and backfilled. that the district either replace the present regulator with I the Carlsbad Council Meeting, and that there was nothing 'I with no flow from the Authority due to shutdown for a . .. 4/16/75 -3- Western States Manager Priday advised of a request from Superintendent Corrosi on John Henley to attend the Nestern States Corrosion Seminar Seminar to be.held May 6th, 7th and 8th at Kellogg West, Pomona, Ca. , California State Polytechnic University, and recommended the Board approve this request, and upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval was granted for Mr. Henley to attend the seminar. Inundation Manager Pri day advised the Board that the District has Map I recelved payment for our local inundation maps from the State in the amount of $1,732. Special Manager Priday presented for approval of the Board payment Accounts of 'a statement rendered by Woodside/Kubota & Associates, which has been reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee in the sums of $1,178 for General Engineering, $1,636 for Trust Accounts, $1,456 for Special Projects, $116 for Annexations/Detachments, $3,644 for the Poinsettia Avenue Master Plan for a grand total of $8,030, and after discussion upon recommendation of Director Engelmann , seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanfmously carried , approval was granted to release this payment to Woodside/Kubota & Associates 3 Inc. Hughes Manager Priday advised the Board of a request from Hughes Aircraft to attend a meeting with their representatives this morning, which Superintendent John Henley and Project Engineer John Pierce attended which had to do with fire prevention systems at Hughes which they are going over in considerable length and asked the District to appear to determine what might occur in the future as far as the pressures are concerned because they might have to redesign the system which is now designed not to exceed 100 pounds of pressure. We pres'ented a copy of the proposed "Master Plan for Pub1 ic Water System - Improvement District No. 2 - West of El Camino Real 'I report which answers the questions raised. Inc. covering the period for the aonth of March, 1975 I Rati f i cation Upon motion of Director Macleod, seconded by Director Of Checks Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified 4, 1975 to April 16, 1975 in the amount of i 17,341.67. Checks No. 2721 throu h 2796 covering the period from Apri 1 Cathodic Control Cathodic control survey was made last Friday and will be continuing and Manager Priday reports their findings wi 11 be set up and wi 11 be sending in a complete report. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:48 P.M. Respectfully submitted, p*Lt& W. . Carmichael, Secretary 'I 4/16/?5 -4-