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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-02-04; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT HELD ON FEBRUARY 4, 1976, AT 2:00 P.M., AT 6480 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by President Maerkle with Directors Carmichael, Engelmann, Kelly and MacLeod answering roll call Also present were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Sec- retary. Public Works Director Ron Beckman and Administrative Assistan Roger Greer, representing the City of Carlsbad, Superintendent John Henley (3:40 p.m.), Mrs. Ruth Honnold and Mrs. Arthur Bonas, represent ing the League of Women Voters were also present. Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeo Minutes: seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously January 21, 1976 were approved as corrected. Committee Reports: SDCWA: No report to make - no meeting held. Public Relations: Public Relations Consultant Mitchell distributed copies of the latest press releases of interest to the District, and discussed in particular one release in the Vista Press of January 30, which was questioned by Engineer Kubota, that indicates plans by V.I.D. to cover the Pechstein Reservoir, and the portent of this statement in terms of future requirements to cover open reservoirs. School Tour: Mr. Mitchell reported he has been contacted by are 185 fifth and sixth grade students interested in making a tour of the District's facilities. Included in this tour will be a classroom presentation to be made by a representative from the Authority's Public Relations office, and plans are now being made to schedule the program for early spring. San Onofre Nuclear Mr. Mitchell reported he has contacted the San P1 ant Tour: Diego Gass & Electric Company by letter to advis them of our interest in a tour of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Plant and to request the following tour dates: February 19, 20, 26 or 27. He will advise as soon as he receives fina information. Annual Report: Mr. Mitchell advised the report is at the printe and as soon as the paste up is ready, he will co tact each Board member for their review and comments. Board Communications: Director Carmichael commented on the dinner meet ing of the Water Agencies Association held Janua 22 and complimented Director Maerkle on his tenure as President of the Association for the past year. He also spoke of the presentation by Mr. F. DeVore, of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company, regarding his company's planning procedures in the development of a nuclear power plant near Blythe, which includes conservation of water and use of the land productively. Director Carmichael reported on his attendance at a recent workshop meeting of the Carlsbad City Council and the public hearing held regarding the construction of the new stack for the SDG&E Company. A discussion followed on the effect Government intervention and en- vironmentalists are creating for the property owners in usurping their constitutional rights. Landscaping: No Report Water Conservation Director Carmichael brought up the subject of tt- Committee: proposed "Safe Ilri.nking Water Act", which is planned for implementation in 1977, and its impa on public water systems in the United States. Also, on the subject of I' carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of I the Carlsbad School Board and advised that there I water reclamation and conservation, Manager Priday advised of data he will be receiving from Mr. D. Henry of the Los Angeles Sanitation Department. A meeting of the Mater Conservation Committee has been set up for Monday, February 23, 1976, at 3:OO p.m. in the District Office. Public Utilities Director, Ron Beckman, of the City of Carlsbad, cited the delays encountered in the processing and issuance of a permit; in particular, the efforts to get a permit issued to con- struct Phase 3 of the Sanitation Plant for converting the existing plant from primary to secondary treatment and for construction to conform with Federal and State discharge standards, and in the in- terest of good economics, for consideration to be given to constructior of a facility to increase the capacity of the plant at the same time. These delays escalate the cost of the construction of these facili- ties, in addition to delaying necessary service. I President Maerkle called for a short recess at 3:OO p.m., and the meeting was resumed at 3:30 p.m. CM!JD - Ci ty Public Works Director, Ron Beckman, reported he of Carl sbad attended a recently held workshop meeting of was the matter of a merger of the operations of CMWD and the City of Carlsbad Mater Department. The consensus of the Council members was that they agree that now is the time, with the issues facing them, to consider the advantages of a merger of the separate opera- tions into one operation. Mayor Frazee will direct a letter to Chairman Maerkle requesting authorization by the Board to have Genera? Manager Priday meet with the City Manager to explore the issues in- volved and set up discussion sessions. Legal Counsel : Executive Session Legal Counsel Swirsky brought to the attention Law: of the Board passage of Senate Bill No. 1,and the portion of the Bill which sets forth certain requirements in reference to Executive Sessions, which became effectiv January 1, 1976. He distributed a copy of legislative comments of the Council attached to the Bill , the actual code sections as they now hav been set forth, and his review of the involvement insofar as it will affect the District. Mr. Swirsky explained in detail changes which will have to be considered in the future in actions. District Engineer: Templin Heights Engineer Kubota discussed the scope of preparing Subdivision a master plan for a public water system for the Water Study: proposed College Cannon I.D. area, and complying with the request of Mr. Russell Grosse, develope of the Templin Heights Subdivision, to make an engineering study for the water system requirements of this subdivision alone, which he es- timated would cost approximately $2,000 to $2,500 to be borne by Mr. Grosse. After further discussion, upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director MacLeod and unanimously carried, approval was granted for the Engineer to proceed with the engineering study of Mr. Grosse's development requirements. Altamira Unit #3: Engineer Kubota requested approval of the Board condominium project known as Altamira Unit 83, and upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request was granted. Alicante Hills Engineer Kubota reported La Costa Land Company, Reversion to developers of Alicante Hills, wish to revert to Acreage: acreage due to a change from the condominium of this request. After discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, approval of the Engineer's request was granted. the City Council, and one of the items discussed I for two easement deeds in connection with the concept to residential, and recommended approval La Costa Developments: Engineer Kubota reported that two developments in the La Costa area, Arroyo Villas and La Costa -2- De Marbella, which were never completed due to financing problems, are now being finished. Also, one other development known as the Taylor Condominiums, is now in the process of being completed, and since the water system has not been completed, they are working with them to finish this project. I "Dl' Reservoir Engineer Kubota reported a meeting has been set Water Service: up for Tuesday, February 10,at 4:30 p.m. in the District Office, and an invitation has been sent to all of our water service customers in the "D" Reservoir area and the City Staff to discuss changes in water pressure due to installatiol of the pressure reducing station to regulate flows in the area. Point 'ID" Pressure Engineer Kubota reported that progress in the Reducing Station: construction of Point 'ID" Pressure Reducing error by 'the contractor in the fabrication of the pipe fittings and adverse weather conditions. Although they are behind the scheduled completion date, Mr. Kubota recommends we permit them to continue to work and complete the job. All necessary materials are now on the job site, and they have clearance to shut the line down at a satis- factory and mutually agreed upon time. Station has been delayed due in part to an Batisqui tos Engineer Kubota reported he has received a forma Lagoon Area: request from the Consulting Engineer working for system requirements for the Batisquitos Lagoon area. Anode System - Engineer Kubota reported the anode system has be Corrosion Control installed at the San Marcos Bridge, is in oper- Program: ation, and they are now awaiting instrumentation Farwest Corrosion Control Co. for a lump sum of $2,395.28, issued on P.O. No. 1783 has been approved for payment. the County of San Diego to develop public water Billing for the material and installation by I General Manager: KKOS Radio Station Manager Priday reminded the Board of previous Transmitter: consideration and approval of constructing a concrete block building at the Squires Dam area to house our transmitter and accommodate the City's requirements. He now has a proposal from Jeff Chandler, representative for KKOS Radio Station, to provide a concrete block building for use by CMWD and the City, to put up a tower, hang the City's antenna and the District's antenna, and to maintain the.building, which will be con- structed in accordance with regulations. After discussion, upon motio of Director MacLeod, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, approval was granted for the Manager to obtain a written proposal from KKOS, review it with Legal Counsel Swirsky, and proceed to discuss our participation in this proposed project. City Counci 1 Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the Meeting: City Council Meeting last evening, and that noth ing of any concern to the District was acted up0 Operations: Manager Priday reported the flow from the Author at 8cfs, and the Lake level at 486.9'. District Files: Manager Priday requested permission of the Board to have our Legal Counsel consider the disposal of some of the filing material stored in our District Office, and upon motion of Director Carmichael, seconded by Director MacLeod, the Man- ager's request in this regard was granted. Treasurer's Report: Director Kelly's action in reinvestment of time deposit in the amount of $252,080, which came due February 3, 1976, for 181 days at 5%% interest, was ratified by motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried. Ratification Upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by of Checks: Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified Check Nos. 3810 through 3829, in the amount of $6,239.35, covering the period from January 21, 1976 toFebruary 4, 1976. I - 2- Auditor's Proposal: Director Engelmann advised the Board of receipt service of the District's records for the fiscal year 1975-76; one from C. Paul Walker for a base s-um of $3,400, and one from Harold Hickey for a base sum of $3,000. A motion was then made by Director Engelmann and seconded by Director MacLeod to accept the Harold Hickey proposal, but after discussion, with the consent of the seconder, Director MacLeod, Director Engelmann withdrew his motion. Director Carmichael took the position that we should continue with the services of C. Paul Walker to prepare the District's 1975-76 audit based on his performance in preparation of the previous year's audit. A discussion on this point followed, and upon motion of Director Carmichael, second1 by Director Kelly, it was moved that the audit proposal from C. Paul Walker be accepted in the amount of $3,400, which was carried by the following vote: AYES - 3, NOES - 2. Engineer Kubota request approval to leave the meeting at this time, 4:45 p.m. Master Plan of I.D. Legal Counsel Swirsky reported it is the Staff's #2 Hearing - recommendation that we hold a public hearing March 17, 1976: on the I.D. No. 2 Master Plan, publish a notice to take the sworn testimony. Upon motion of Director MacLeod, secondel by Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized publication of the hearing and public stenographer services for the public hearing on the I.D. No. 2 Master Plan to be held March 17, 1976 in the CF4WD administrative offices. Adjournment: The meeting was called adjourned at 4:48 p.m. by the District of two proposals for auditing I of the hearing, and hire a public stenographer Respectfully submitted, I d&U of Directors PvYesident e Board of Direct0 I