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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-02; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAI NATER DISTRICT HELD ON JUNE 2, 1976, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:OO P.M. by President Maerkle with Direct( Carmichael, Engelmann, Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. Also present, were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secretary. Mrs. Arthur Bonas , Mrs. F Honnold and Mrs. A. J. Skotnicki , representing the League of Women Voters , Dir of Uti1 ities and Maintenance Roger Greer, representing the City of Carlsbad, E Davis, reporter for the Blade Tribune, and Mr. Robert W. Allan, President of Standard Pacific of San Diego, were also present. I Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Direc Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of regular meeting of May 19, 1976 were approved as cc Oral Communications from Audience: I Standard Pacific - Engineer Kubota introduced Mr. Robert W. A1 1 an, Prc Spinnaker Hill & Sea Pines of Standard Pacific of San Diego, developers of twc Development Water Study of land they are acquiring from Rancho La Costa (Ay Spinnaker Hill and Sea Pines, on approximately 160 acres of land, for which th have received approval of tentative maps and plans and will be ready to start first units of Sea Pines just as soon as the sewer line is completed by the A) people. Mr. Allan requested approval of the Board to have a water study prepa by the District Engineer, as set forth in his letter directed to the Board of Directors, dated May 27, 1976, using the approved Master Plan of Improvement District No. 2 as a criteria, and analyzing if Spinnaker Hill and Sea Pines de ments can proceed with construction and be adequately served by the existing 1 in the apes, and with their construction of a new north-south 12" line entire1 within these projects. He also asks clarification as to the responsibility of Standard Pacific to install 4,000 feet of an off-tract north-south 12" transmi line as per requirements set forth in the Master Plan for I. D. No. 2. holdings) to develop two projects to be known as Standard Pacific has submitted a check to the Distr the sum of $1,500 to be applied to the cost of preparing this proposed study, will attempt to obtain a letter from Rancho La Costa (Ayres) absolving the Dis and Standard Pacific of responsibility to provide for capacity for Rancho La C property outside of the currently approved maps. A discussion followed regard qui rements for water service as it re1 ates to Master Plan of I. D. No. 2 , and priority should be given to the South Aqueduct Connection project. Upon motio Director Kelly, seconded by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, approv granted for the District Engineer to prepare a water study of service requirerr for the Spinnaker Hill and Sea Pines developments as herein set forth. Legal Counsel Swirsky advised that after completion approval of the water study for Standard Pacific, a formal amendemnt to the Ma Plan of I. D. No. 2 will be required. Committee Reports: S.D.C.W.A. No meeting to report. Public Relations: Mr. Mitchell distributed copies of the late news re of interest to the District. I School Tours Pub1 ic Relations Consultant Mitchell reported on th of the District facilities by the school children o bad, which were conducted recently and were successfully conducted, and commen the teachers and students in letters received by the District indicate the tou' were appreciated and enjoyed by the participants. President Maerkle suggested future tours for the students include input from the Conservation Committee, a1 include demonstrations of the drip irrigation methods now in use. State Water Mr. Mitchell advised that plans for the State Water Project Tour Tour for June 4, 1976 have been finalized, and will endeavor to include a few more as there are seats a for additional guests. Legislation: No report at this time. Water Conservation: Director Carmichael reviewed two articles, one on a to reclaim water through recycling of raw sewage fo industrial use; and an article on a pilot program being built in the southwest produce energy through the use of the solar method, but the consensus is that practical purposes, this method will not be available for 30 years. President Maerkle called for a recess at this time 3:OO P.M., and the meeting resumed at 3:26 P.M. I Legal Counsel : No report. District Engineer: CalaverasLake Estates Engineer Kubota advised the Board of a request by 1 I dated May 28, 1976 from Rick Engineering Co. to the of Directors, requesting the District proceed with a detailed engineering anal: for the development known as Calaveras Lake Estates, so that the proposed deve can have the benefit of a complete engineering report as to what is necessary the requirements of public water service. Rick Engineering Co. Is client on th is Troy Equities Corporation, who understands it will be necessary for them to funds to the District to accomplish this study.Engineer Kubota advises that re, tions and plan as adopted will be subject to the Board's approval, and request! approval of the Board to respond to Rick Engineering Co. in this regard, and ul motion of Director Carmichael , seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously car1 approval of the Engineer's request was granted. City of Carl sbad - Engineer Kubota advised of a meeting with the City : Val ley Street/ Elm regarding protection of our water line in VaTley St1 Avenue Extension and submitted the District's recommendations, which concurred with by the City. Ed. Schoppe - Carlsbad Engineer Kubota advised he followed up on Mr. Ed Scl Who1 esal e F1 ori st complaint regarding the reduced pressure in his are; that he advised him that consideration would be givl preparing the District's budget for the coming fiscal year, to include construc another line to accommodate the growers in this area. La Costa Condominiums - Engineer Kubota reported that the Bank of Californic Lot No. 245 now assumed control of Lot 245 in La Costa and have delivered a little over $6,000 in funds to take car€ District expenses to complete this project. C,. A. Larsen Construction Co. are completing the construction of the project, and have purchased 47 5/8" meters 1 the District to accommodate each condominium and the Distict is storing these n in our warehouse for installation, upon application from each purchaser of one these condominiums. Manager Priday advised that applications for rentals of any of the properties . La Costa are required to submit a deposit with the District of $25.00, before v service is turned on. South Aqueduct Engineer Kubota reported that in regard to augmentir Connection District's supply capabilities from the South AquedL Connection system, and referred the Board to the Dis report filed in January, 1975 as it relates to joint planning, construction anc systems operations initiated with San Marcos County Water District for the La C Meadows service area and participation by Olivenahin Municipal Water District i pipeline construction and the aqueduct connection. San P.larcos County Water Dis have made a study for needs in their area, and have just filed a new report whi relates to San Marcos I requirements, plus the water that 01 ivenhain needs , plus water that must come in at the end of our 24" line, and distributed a copy of t report to the Board for their review. Mr. Kubota advised that the engineers ar reviewing these reports, and will have an informal meeting with the management various districts, and will prepare a report to the Board for their considerati Palomar Estates Mobile- Engineer Kubota advised the Board of a communication home Park/R. E. Helley received by the District from R. E. Helley, who has assumed, through a lease agreement, 72 acres of land of and adjoining Greenwood Hills Mobilehome Park, to build a mobilehome park. This 72 acres surrounds the District's Santa Fe Reservoir, and is in the San Ma County Water District's service area. Mr. Helley would like our District to wo an agreement with San Marcos County Mater District which would a1 low him to obt water from our District, and also would like absolvement from the claim the Dis I I -2- - ... ,- has against Greenwood Hills Mobilehome Park for damages incurrect to the Distr oiled access road. A discussion followed relative to the efficacy of allowing traffic on the road to our tank, which would interfere with deliveries of supp and maintenance of our installations. After further discussion, upon motion o Director Engelmann, seconded by Director MacLeod, and unanimously carried, the referred this matter to the staff for their consideration and recommendations. General Manager: I City Counci 1 Manager Priday was unable to attend the City Counci last night, and had no report. - La Costa Land Company Manager Pri day reported on a pub1 ic hearing to be t- Pub1 i c Hearing June 15, 1976 on the southwest quadrant of La Costa pany, comprising 4,026 acres, and Mr. Priday stated this interest by La Costa Land Company in continuing to plan for development c holdings wi 11 have a great deal to do with the priority which should be given South Aqueduct Connection project. CETA Program County of S.D. Manager Priday distributed a copy of the report on CETA program put out by the County for their consic and review. La Costa Reservoir - Manager Priday advised that Mr. iioston of La Costa Painting Company has requested we proceed with the exterior of the La Costa reservoir tank, and in accordance c" request, have solicited for bids from three painting contractors. The low bic submitted by Russell Painting Company of Carlsbad in the sum of $2,890. This was included in our budget for last year. La Costa Land Company will make thc of the color of paint to be applied, and also will assume the cost of applyin! logo, or any other costs in connection with the painting of this tank in exce: $2,890, and upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Carmichael , ar unanimously carried, approval was granted to issue a purchase order to Russell Painting Company in the sum of $2,890 for painting of the La Costa reservoir 1 exterior, and also upon receipt of a letter from La Costa Land Company indica1 their choice of color of paint and statement that they will assume any costs - in connection with the painting of tank over $2,890. Maintenance of Manager Priday advised that North County Communicai Telemetering Equipment Company, who have furnished us with service of our equipment under a maintenance agreement, were unab' meet our specifications as set forth for the next fiscal year in our solicitai bids on this service. The District received a bid from Quigley Communication! the sum of $48.00 per month, and the bid is in conformance with our specificai and recommended award of a contract to them for the coming fiscal year. Upon of Director MacLoed, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, was granted to award the contract to Quigley Communications as set forth abovt I Operations: Flow from the Authority: 18 cfs, and the Lake lev1 501.6', with routine maintenance of the system. Manager Priday reported that General Superintenden. Henley received a call from San Marcos County Water District at 4:30 P.M. las. Wednesday that there was a malfunction of some sort on Alga Road, Station #1, checked it out and found there was a problem with a control on a Cla-Val , and during the interim of repair, the water main downstream lost pressure. Mr. P' stated that Mr. Henley will run a closer surveillance on this installation to prevent any further interference and problems. KKOS Manager Priday advised they are working with Roger of the City and Mr. Jeff Chandler of KKOS in connel with location of the proposed tower. Field Tour by Manager Priday recommended the Board members and s Board Members consider a tour of the District's installations pe Board adjourn to a field trip so we can review everything before the budget m take pl ace. Ratification Upon motion of Director MacLeod, seconded by Direc of Checks Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board rati checks ?do. 4205 through No. 4241, covering the per May 19, 1976 to June 2, 1976 in the amount of $59,838.71. I cally and in particular, that the next meeting of -3- c: Adjournment: The meeting was called adjourned at 4:22 P.M. 1 Respectf y submitted, President ,&A& of t 1 I -4-