HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-04-07; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAI WATER DISTRICT HELD ON APRIL 7, 1976, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. by President Maerkle with Directc Carmichael , Engelmann, Kelly and MacLeod answering roll call. A1 so present , \ Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relat Consultant Mi tchell and Office Secretary. Mr. Russel 1 Grosse, Superintendent John Henley, Director of Uti 1 i ties and Maintenance Roger Greer, for the City I Carlsbad, Mrs. A. J. Skotnicki , League of Women Voters member and Mrs. Kathlel Matulich of SDCWA were also present.
Approval of Upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Di recto Minutes: Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of t regular meeting of March 17, 1976 were approved as CI rected.
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Oral Communi cations Prom Audience:
Russel 7 Grosse Engineer Kubota reported on the Minor Subdivision No
Mi nor Subdi vi si on : for Mr. Russell Grosse, who was in the audience, and lined some of the details involved. With a verbal a of Mr. Grosse, certain easements to Carlsbad Municipal Water District were ap for pipelines; and yet to be determined, was the cost of the project for wate installation, which would necessitate a future determination of the bond requ ments. In the interest of expediting the construction of the required pipeli for this projeCt, Engineer Kubota recommended approval by the Board, subject his guarantee that the District's requirements will be met, and after discuss upon motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimous ried, approval of the Engineer's recommendation was granted.
Commi t-tee Reports :
SDCWA: Director Kelly had no meeting to report.
Publ i c ?elations: Publ ic Re1 ations Consultant Mi tchell distributed cop of the latest press releases of interest to the Dist I
Legislation Committee:
Proposition No. 15: Consultant Mi tchell discussed the possibility of the trict registering further opposition to Proposition the Nuclear Initiative, as a follow-up to Resolution urging voters to vote "No" on the Initiative, which the District adopted on D 17, 1975, and after discussion, President Maerkle suggested the Legislation C meet and come back with their recommendations.
Water Conservation: Director Carmichael gave a report on the 1 ast meetin
the Water Conservation Committee and the various ite discussion for their consideration in finding ways to conserve the use of wat
Director Carmichael discussed the importance and need for construction of Uni at the SDG&E Power Plan< explaining methods they will incorporate to reduce t luting emissions, and also the need for the stack as a safeguard in case of a down of the older units.
Legal Counsel :
Confl i ct of Legal Counsel Swirsky presented to the Board, for the Interest Policy: sideration, the matter of adopting a policy in refer the Conflict of Interest Code for this District and uted a copy of the information received from the Board of Supervisors to the members for their review and consideration in developing a code for this part district prior to July 1 , 1976.
Claim of Damages Legal Counsel Swirsky advised the Board of a letter (Auto) : by the District from a Mr. Bruce Williamson indicati March 25, 1976, while driving east on La Costa Avenl thing from a car in front of him popped up and hit the bottom of his car, whi out to be a valve cap and incurred damages to his car, and he is filing a clz the District for payment of repairs to his car. Mr. Swirsky's recommendatior the Board adopt a motion rejecting the claim of Bruce Williamson and authoriz Counsel to take the necessary action. Upon motion of Director MacLeod, secor Director Carmichael, and unanimously carried, Legal Counsel's recommendation
granted.
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Appointment of Legal Counsel Swirsky advised receipt at his office o
Directors : copy of a notice, which will be ran in the Carlsbad J indicating there will be no election for Carlsbad Mun Water District Directors since no opposition was filed for the papers of Direc Maerkle and Director MacLeod, and he will take action later for the Board of S visors to appoint them for the next term.
I.D. No. 2 Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that two errors found i Public Hearing: spelling of participants in the Public Hearing on I.
2 transcript have been corrected and a copy filed wit I Secretary for the record.
Resolution No. 342 Legal Counsel Swirsky presented to the Board for thei Master Plan - I .D. sideration and adoption, Resolution No. 342, "A RESOL No. 2: OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER TRICT ESTABLISHING A MASTER PLAN FOR PUBLIC WATER SYS
REAL", and after discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Dire Engelmann, Resolution No. 342 was adopted by the following vote:
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT - WEST OF EL CAM
AYES : Di rectors : Carmichael , Engelmann , K
MacLeod, Maerkl e
NOES: Di rectors : None
ABSENT : Di rectors : None
Mr. Swirsky advised that the Master Plan for a public water system in Improver
District No. 2 considers the Land Use Plan of the City of Carlsbad, which does call for a large population and has been adopted for this particular area, and called upon Engineer Kubota to comment on conforming with City Planners projec
Engineer Kubota explained that the water agencies are required to design a wat system in their master planning to accomodate the land use planning of the Cit of Carlsbad, which is projecting a population of approximately 28,000 to 35,OC people in the area covered by our Master Plan of I. D. No. 2, and we are requi to respond to their decisions in our planning of an adequate water system. MY Kubota stated that as we see evidence of changes in land use planning, we shol monitor them closely and make adjustments in the master planning of our water tems .
President Maerkle called for a short recess at 3:17 p.m., and the meeting rest 3:55 p.m.
"Troubl ed Waters 'I & At this time, Mrs. Katherine Matulich from the Public Water Conservation Relations Office of SDCWA, with the assistance of Put Films: Re1 ations Consul tant Mi tchell , showed the Authority I : "Troubled Waters" and a cartoon on water conservatior was very we1 1 accepted and enjoyed by a1 1 .
District Engineer:
Rancho La Cuesta: Engineer Kubota reported on the subdivision, known a! Rancho La Cuesta, is proceeding and Mr. Don Ayres, J1 hand1 i ng the project .
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La Costa Projects: Engineer Kubota reported that two of the La Costa prc La Costa Pacific Condominium and Arroya Villas, Lot I are now being completed. I La Costa Land Engineer Kubota advised he has responded to the City Company: Carlsbad regarding La Costa Land Company's general p' amendment, which is projecting a population of 64,80 people on 5,695 acres of La Costa holdings by the year 1995, from the standpo pub1 ic water supply.
Presentation Awards - President Maerkle presented certificates to three CM' C1 a-Val : ployees, G1 enn Brinegar, Tom Christie and Bryan Trou awarded by the Cla-Val Co. in recognition of their e at the Cla-Val School program.
District Engineer:
Point "D" Pressure Engineer Kubota recommended approval of payment to H
Reducing Station: Mechanical Co., the contractor on Point "D" Pressure
Station, of Progress Payment No. 3 in the sum of $13,950, and upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request was granted.
Corrosion Control: Engineer Kubota reported conclusion of the anode bed system at San Marcos Creek and will have a final repo and summary of the total cost to submit at the next meeting. The instrumentat has arrived and the system is now operating.
La Costa Vista Engineer Kubota reported on the claim brought by Judd Staff Report: Kessler of La Costa Vista Associates, developers of L Costa Vista Codominiums, and presented for the Board' consideration and review, his recommendation on their position of denial of th claim, and after discussion, the Board agreed to take it up at the next meetin
Rancho Mobile Engineer Kubota reported on a request from the City c Park: Carlsbad regarding a parcel split at Rancho Carlsbad bile Home Park for a final clearance letter from the District, which he has responded to advising that they have completed all of . water service requirements.
SDG&E Company Engineer Kubota reported that in regard to SDG&E Coy Easement-La Costa request for a grant of right of way for their undergl Tank Site: electrical services at the La Costa Reservoir site, i inspection, determination was made that the easement cover the entire length of our driveway at the site, and he requested SDG&E Cc redo the easement deed and provide for the underground service in the entire q of the common use driveway.
City of Carlsbad: Engineer Kubota informed the Board that concerning tl City's plan to extend Elm Avenue from Val 1 ey to Donnl the District has a water line at the intersection of Elm and Valley, and he wi be working with the City to be certain our line is properly protected.
Painting - ''E" Engineer Kubota reported the annual re-inspection an
Reservoi r: pair program of "E" Reservoir is now in order, and h supplied the subcontractor, Accent Painting, with a1 dates for completion of this work.
General Manager:
Papers of Manager Priday reported on a letter from Mr. John Id. Kenny Vol k: offering the District the opportunity to examine the of Kenny Volk, who at one time did some engineering District, for any items of interest we would like for the files.
SDCWA Film - Manager Priday advised receipt of an invoice from SC "Troubled Waters" quoting $1,000 charge for production of the film, "1 Waters", which includes a print, and after discussic was decided the Board will take this matter under advisement.
Council Meeting: Manager Priday attended the City Council meeting, bl
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no items to report regarding the District.
Operations: Manager Priday reported on the loss by the District meters; a 4" Compound valued at $1,300 and a 2" Nepl valued at $250; and Superintendent Henley has contacted the salvage companie: the area in an effort to recover them and recuperate a portion of the loss.
Manager Priday reported the flow from the Authority at 14 cfs and the Lake 11 491.4' , and a rainfall of .38".
Fire Hydrant - Manager Priday reported that a fire hydrant located C.C. & F. C.C.&F. Industrial Park was knocked over when hit b. Industrial Park: car. Repairs were made by Hubbard Contracting, and Priday will review the matter with Legal Counsel Sw
for collection of the charges involved.
Jerez Court Manager Priday reported on the water main break in Pipe1 ine Break: of Jerez Court in La Costa, and our insurance inves advises there is no negligence as far as the Distri concerned, but will look further into the responsibility of the installer of line.
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Budget Schedule - Manager Priday distributed a copy of the Budget Sched 1976/77 for the 1976/77 Budget for their information.
Special Accounts: Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Direct
MacLeod and unanimously carried, authorization for pa ment to Mitchell & Associates' Invoice of March 31 , 1976 in the amount of $77C was granted.
ACWA Spring Manager Priday reminded the Board of the ACWA Spring Conference: Legislative Conference which will be held in Sacramer from May 4 to May 7 and that consideration should be given to who will attend the meeting.
Manager's Absence: Manager Priday's request for permission to be absent the office on Friday, April 9, was granted upon motic Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried.
Treasurer's Report: Director Kelly gave a comprehensive report on the in! ments and accrued interest earned by the District as this date.
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Ratification of Upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Direct01 Checks: Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratifit Check Nos. 4002 through 4040, covering the period frc March 17, 1976 to April 7, 1976, in the total sum of $27,553.66.
Other Matters:
A1 tamira Unit No. 3: Engineer Kubota requested authorization from the Boa1 use and occupancy for 16 units of A1 tami ra Unit No. : C1 usters B & C, and after discussion, upon motion of Director MacLeod, second1 Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request was granted.
Adjournment: The meeting was called adjourned at 5:05 p.m. I Respectfully submitted,
Secretayy of the Board of Directors
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