HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-18; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAI WATER DISTRICT HELD ON AUGUST 18, 1976, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
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The meeting was called to order at 2:08 P.M. by President Maerkle, with Direc' Carmi chael , Engelmann , Kelly and Mac Leod answering roll call. A1 so present were Manager Priday, Legal Counsel Swirsky, Engineer Kubota, Superintendent Henley (arrived at 2: 18 P.M. ( , and Office Secretary. Mrs. Ruth Honnol d and Mrs. Margaret Bonas , representing the League of Women Voters , Uti1 ities and Maintenance Director Roger Greer of the City of Carlsbad, and Reporter Gil Da of the Blade Tribune were also present. Mr. Roy J. Ward of Troy Equities Cor] tion of Newport Beach , representing the owners of Calaveras Lake Estates development , and their Consulting Engineer Bob Ladwig of Rick Engineering we the audience. Public Relations Consultant Randall Mitchell for C. M. W.D., a' Mr. Robert Minor and Mrs. Eve Johnson of the Public Relations Office of S.D.C were a1 so in the audience.
Approval of Minutes
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Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Direc. Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the minutes of thc regular meeting of August 4, 1976 were approved as ml
Upon motion of Director Engelmann , seconded by Direc Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the adjourned meeting of Au 11, 1976 were approved as mailed out.
Oral Communications from Audience:
Calaveras Lake Engineer Kubota reviewed for the Board past discussil Estates re1 ative to development of Calaveras Lake Estates, a introduced Mr. Roy J. Nard of Troy Equities Corporat of Newport Beach, who is representing the owners of the Lido Land Co. , proper developers of Calaveras Lake Estates; and Mr. Bob Ladwig of Rick Engineering, their engineering I consultant.
Mr. Nard addressed the Board and stated they would 1 ike to cooperate with the District in their long-range planning for the entire service area of their holdings. At this time, they would 1 ike to enter into a contract with the D in the first instance for a water feasibility study for the whole 800 acres, in addition, enter into a contract for a portion of that 800 acres for a wate feasibility study of approximately 200 acres located in the southeast quadran of their holdings , to enable them to proceed with development of this portion as soon as possible.
The Board and staff discussed the various aspects in connection with availabi of water service to supply prospective future developers in this area, and th necessity of generating other sources of water supply, in particular the Tri- Pipeline project. After further deliberation, President Maerkle referred the matter to staff for their consideration and recommendations for presentation developer. Mr. Roy Ward and Mr. Bob Ladwig left the meeting at this time, 2:
S.D.C.W.A. Manager Priday introduced Mrs. Eve Johnson and Mr. R Film Minor from the Public Relations office of S.D.C.W.A. who presented a 12-minute motion picture they have p on the history of furnishing water service, the various uses of water and nec for water conservation, which will be presented to the Junior High School stu
in the Fall students program, for the Board and staff of the District to prev
and consider this as a part of the proposed school presentations. President Maerkle expressed thanks for the presentation of the film, which was viewed w interest by all present, and would be a valuable tool in the enlightenment of
the students.
President Maerkle called for a recess at 3:OO P.M., and the meeting was resum at 3:22 P.M. Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Minor left the meeting at this time.
Committee Reports:
S.D. C.1nl.A. Director Kelly reported on his attendance at the Aut regular meeting and discussed the items of particula
interest to our District.
Manager Priday advised the Board that due to the experience in the failure at Dam, the insurance companies have increased their premiums on liability insur
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considerably, and the Authority and other agencies are considering self insun programs.
Pub1 ic Information:
S.D.C.W.A. Film See report under Oral Communications from Audience.
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TAP P Manager Priday advised he has made arrangements to a1 before the Directors of the Carl sbad Chamber of Commc to request their support in the endorsement of the concept of the Tri-Agencie! Pi pel i ne Project.
Legislation: Manager Priday reported on legislation in regard to
to adopt new and tougher rules in connection with their quality standards. EPA's requirements to 45 states, including Cal ifornil
TAPP President Maerkle called for reactivation of the TAP
construction of the Tri-Agencies pipeline project in lieu of the prospective developments in Improvement District #3, and our inability to furnish water service to meet these requirements with our present facilities.
Manager Pri day advised he has convened with Engineer Kubota to work out development of a strategy for the construction of TAPP, and are planning a
staff/committee meeting with Mr. Bob Melbourne of the Authority to update eng' ing costs, and if Mr. Melbourne is not available to have Engineer Kubota get 1 details and work toward determining alternate ways of financing and obtaining support and set target dates for certain aspects of the project.
Legal Counsel :
Budget - 1976/77 Legal Counsel Swirsky distributed a copy of Resol uti(
No. 347, which was adopted at the last meeting of th( setting the District's tax rates for 1976/77.
Committee to formulate plans for the promotion of
I Confl ict of Interest Legal Counsel Swi rsky advised he will be meeting wi tl committee to formulate a Conflict of Interest Code fc adoption by the Board which is due in the office of the Board of Supervisors I October 1, 1976. In connection with adoption of the Code, it is required tha. the Board hold a public hearing to receive any comments regarding the Code they propose to adopt, and Mr. Swirsky's suggestion that the Board make arrangements to hold a public hearing on September 15th, a regular Board meet date, early in the meeting, and later adopt the Code, was agreed to.
Detachment Resolutions Legal Counsel Swirsky ad3ised that LAFCO has approve1 for LAFCO of August 2, 1976, the 3 deannexations from Bueno Co District, already annexed to C.M.W.D., and all requi. have been complied with. However, upon checking out the proceedings, Enginee Kubota determined that one of the parcels of 1 and 1 ocated in La Costa Estates North, and which was part of these detachments, was left out in the processin): of the papers , so it will be necessary to file additional papers to correct ti deletion.
District Engineer:
Devel opment Programs :
Cal avera Lake Estates Engineer Kubota stated that as per the Board's reque: the staff will meet and make their presentation at tt regular meeting of the Board, as to their findings and recommendations in connection with the Lake Calaveras Estates program. Troy Equities Corporatiot have requested the District to proceed with the engineering study of their en' holdings and have agreed to the estimated cost of this study of from seven to ei ght thousand dol 1 ars.
Pacesetter Homes Engineer Kubota advised that Pacesetter Homes have ti Vista Del Playa over the former Vista Del Playa development project, and have filed with the City of Carlsbad, which will consist of single family units.
Spinnaker Hi 11 s Engineer Kubota reported plans for construction of Units #1 & #2 Unit si1 of the Spinnaker Hi 11s development has been q by the City of Carlsbad and requested the Board's co: to approve the plans for Unit #1 of this project and authorize tkEngineer to
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sign them. After discussion, upon mction of Director Kelly, seconded by
Director Flac Leod and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request vias granted.
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Unit #2 - Spinnaker Engineer Kubota reported Standard Paci fi c , develop Hills of Spinnaker Hills and Sea Pines projects have com
with the Soard's request to have an engineering f;e study of water service for the entire subdivision prepared, and now they rel approval of the Board to proceed with Unit #2 of the Spinnaker Hills projec Engineer Kubota confirms availabil i ty of adequate water service to the area the existing 1 ines for both units ir'l and #2 of the project , which comprises 107 units. After discussion, upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval of the Engineer's request was granted.
Easement Deed/ In connection with Standard Pacific's subdivision, Standard Pacific of the provisions to proceed with this project is i Development request that the developers build a road to hook u] existing line F, and in this regard Engineer Kubota requests acceptance by Board of an easement deed from Rancho La Costa, A Limited Partnership, for l of-way that runs through Unit #4 of the development, and upon motion of Dirc Engelmann, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, approval for acceptance and recordation of this easement deed was granted.
Pal omar Ai rport Engineer Kubota distributed a copy of his final rei Business Park/ the Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Palomar Airport Business
Cabot, Cabot & Forbes project, and recommended acceptance of the water : exoneration of the bonds and payment to Cabot, Cab( Forbes of a reimbursement for oversizing of water lines in their developmenl Agreements #2 & #3. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board granted apprc reimburse Cabot, Cabot &. Forbes for oversizing of lines in the total sum of $30,116 on Agreements #2 and ,153, of which partial payment has been made of $26,902.53, leaving a balance due and payable of $3,213.47. I After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmanr by Director Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, acceptance of the water systf exoneration of bonds on Agreements #1, #2 #3 and #4 covering Agreements #1,
and #4 Palomar Airport Business Park project was granted.
South Aqueduct Engineer Kubota reported he is expecting to hear fr Connection San Marcos Water District in the near future regarc their decisions on proceeding with the South Aquedl Connection project, and has been advised that La Costa Land Company are the of the delay.
Generad Manager:
Communi cations: No report
Pleeti ngs :
Counci 1 Meeting: Manager Priday reported on his attendance at the Co Meeting and there was a discussion regarding adopti
a Conflict of Interest Code. Also, approval was granted to Newport Shores Builders for construction of a 45 lot subdivision just below the La Cuesta project, to be designated Unit #5.
I Operations:
System Tests Manager Priday reported on a request from Dr. Harol Pearson of M.W.D. to make a series of tests within tribution system to ascertain the chemical changes, if any, of water passing different kinds of pipe materials, e.i.: steel, steel cement lined, ductile asbestos cement, copper, galvanized, etc. The tests may include any change may occur after going thru reservoirs, and is a forerunner to del ivery of filtered water.
IS0 Inspection Zanager Priday reported on a meeting he and John He
had with Fire Chief Anear and Engineer Danesh Pate1
of the Insurance Service Offices of California, regarding an IS0 inspection the District's facilities, and ground rules were laid for implementation of inspection.
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Capital Improvement , Manager Priday suggested that the Board direct the Pro grams to pursue a program for the implementation of the Capital Improvement Program, to set priorities and and means of financing, and to explore the matter of working out a buy-in cl on a unit basis, and to make this a part of our Rate Study Committee prograr President Maerkle concurred with this suggestion.
Operations: Flow from the Authority 22 c.f.s. and the Lake lev(
I Ratification Upon motion of Director Mac Leod, seconded by Direc of Checks Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board rati 1
Checks No. 4448 through No. 4526 covering the peric from August 6, 1976 to August 18, 1976 in the sum of $45,735.75.
Special Accounts: Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Dirc Mac Leod, and unanimously carried, approval was gri to pay Woodside/Kubota 13( Associates, Inc. statement of services for the monl of July, 1976 in the sums of $1,000 for general engineering, $3,644 for Tru! Acount project,s $304 for special services and $85 for miscel laneous expensc a total of $5,033.
Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was called adjourned at 5:15 P.P
Respectful ly submitted,
Secretary of the Board of Directors
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