HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-20; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WAT DISTRICT HELD ON APRIL 20, 1977, AT 2:00 P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:03 P.M. by President MacLeod, with Director Engelmann , Kelly , MacLeod and Maerkle answering roll call. A1 so present were Le Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell Office Manager, Utilities and Maintenance Director Roger Greer of the City of Carlsbad, Mrs. Ruth Honnol d and Mrs. Margaret Bonas, members of the League of 140 Voters, Mr. Gil Davis, reporter for the Blade-Tribune (arrived at 2:47 P.M.), an Mr. Henry Thompson, representing the Citizens Association of Taxpayers of Carlsb were also present. Assistant Manager Henley was in attendance after 4:05 P.M., noted.
Approval of After discussion, upon motion of Director Minutes Engelmann, seconded by Di rector Maerkle , unanimously carried, the minutes of the r
ul ar meeting of Apri 1 6, 1977, were approved as corrected.
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Communications from the Audience
There were no communications from the aud
Committee Reports:
S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly reported on his attendance the Water Authority meeting and items und discussion of interest to the District.
very strong presentation was made on the serious condition of the drought and th measures being taken to conserve water. Also up for consideration was the Distr Tri-Agencies Pipeline Project which received the Board's approval and authorizat
for the staff to proceed.
Publ ic Information:
Press Re1 eases Publ ic Re1 ations Consul tant Mi tchell call
attention to the release from the MWD cal "Drought News" reporting on the breakdown of a pump located at the Hinds Pumping Plant east of Indio on the Colorado River Aqueduct. Mr. Mitchel] a1 so reported arrangements have been made for a booth display on the upper Mall starting at no1 this Friday and continuing Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The display has been pared by the Water Authority and they are also providing printed excerpts from SI maqazine containina water-saving planting ideas for distribution to the public. schedule is being set up for manning the booth during these hours and Mr. Henley contact each Board member as to their available time.
Tri-Agencies Pi pel i ne Project Committee Chai rman Maerkle reported on ac.
taken at the Water Authority meeting for ' ceeding with the Tri-Agencies Pipeline Project. The project now has the full sal of the Authority Board of Directors and they acted upon a formal work order to p immediately with the project. Engineer Kubota has asked the Water Authority sta convene a meeting as soon as possible with the member agencies that are going to involved to sort out the areas of responsibility.
South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota reported that the Committc
yesterday with Legal Counsel to go over ti specific lanuuage of the Joint Powers Agreement which the Olivenhain Water Board
the San Marcos Board have already approved, and they are awaiting our final actic it. The Committee discussed legal terminology and conditions they would like in: in it and are preparing a formal report and recommendations on this Agreement fol Board's consideration at the next meeting. Under the new policy of the Water Aul ity, whereby they will fund a pipeline if it serves two or more water agencies, 1
Olivenhain staff see the opportunity for this .South Aqueduct line to qualify for portion from the Aqueduct itself to where 01 ivenhain takes off. Using a display Mr. Kubota outlined our boundaries , the route of the pipe1 ine and the points at \
the connections with the Olivenhain District and San Marcos District would be loc He explained that if the Water Authority were to bui Id the first leg of the proje
it would be a savings on our respective shares of that portion of the project. C venhain is now preparing a report on this matter and will be submi tting it to the other agencies i nvol ved.
Mr. Henry Thompson arrived at this time, 2:25 P.M.
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Water Rate Study Engineer Kubota reported that he and Mr, have had several meetings with our Cons1 Westec Services, and toured the service area Friday afternoon with their print economist for this project, Dr. Neuner. In their original proposal, they had - delivery of the report for today's meeting, Mr. Kubota explained, but once invc
and looking at a1 1 facets of it , they asked for our indulgence for a two-week I ponement , and they will have a report for the Board's next regular meeting.
Reported Gil Davis arrived at this time, 2:47 P.M.
Water Conservation The Board reviewed a Committee report fr and Reuse Committee Mater Conservation and Reuse Committee ~4 recommendations for proceeding with this Special attention was given to the list of water conservation measures to be ir ated in the City Building Codes, as submitted by the City Director of Uti1 i ties Maintenance, Roger W. Greer. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, by Director Maerkle , and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the Committee' ommendations under 1 .(a) through 1 .(e), inclusive, as set forth below:
(a) The Committee recommends that the Board give us the assignment to pro with the development of a mandatory water rationing program in the fo of an Ordinance or Resolution, in the event it becomes necessary.
(b) It is recommended that the Board pub1 icly recommend different types a ways of water conservation.
(c) The Committee recommends a letter writing effort to legislators be ir: itiated to pursue water reclamation and reuse.
(d) We are in favor of the amendments to the Building Code as suggested t: Committee Member Roger Greer and recommend forwarding to the City Cou for their adoption in the City Code.
(e) The Committee would like to purchase 1,500 shower head restrictors , t additional signs and a dozen counter top posters. These purchases wi require an additional $200.00 added to our approximate balance of $1,016.00. I Engineer Kubota informed the Board that Mr. Don Brown, Manager of the Chamber o Commerce, has joined the Committee as an active member, and he suggested the Bo consider formally appointing him to the Committee. President MacLeod formally pointed Mr. Brown to the Committee and also made a formal appointment of Roger who has been servi.ng on the Committee, as a replacement for Mr. Ron Beckman. P ident MacLeod also indicated that he will continue to serve on this committee UI there is a new Board Member.
A short recess was called at 2:55 P.M. and the meeting reconvened at 3:15 P.M. Gil Davis left the meeting at this time.
Quai 1 Ridge Devel opmen t Legal Counsel Swirsky presented for the Engineering Report - Resolution 358 consideration, a resolution approving th engineering study for the Quai 1 Ri dge De opment. He cautioned the Board on the importance of formally accepting these i dual engineering reports unti 1 the District has actually adopted a master plan the entire area. Director Kelly questioned the legal terminology "upon present for water in this area from existing water system." Mr. Swirsky explained that study is based upon the findings that there is within the existing water facili. sufficient water and sufficient capacity to serve that area based upon the presc demands for water and the District has not made a commitment that water is avai' for that subdivision at any time. After further discussion, upon motion of Dirt Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, the said Resolution 358, entitled, "A I LUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT APPROVING ENGINEERING STUDY FOR QUAIL RIDGE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM, CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT,'' was adopted by the following vote: I
AYES : Di rectors : Engelmann , Kel ly , MacLeod, Maerkl e
NOES : Directors : None
ABSENT: Di rectors : None
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Resolution No. 359 Legal Counsel Swirs ky presented for the consideration, Resolution No. 359, in ac
dance with action at the last meeting. After discussion, upon motion of Direct Kelly, seconded by Director Maerkle, the said Resolution No. 359, entitled, "A LUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUrlICIPAL WATER DISTRICT RECOGNIZI AND COMMENDING THE EFFORTS AND SERVICES OF WILLIAM D. CARMICHAEL TO CARLSBAD Ml CIPAL, WATER DISTRICT," was adopted by the following vote:
AYES : Di rectors : Engelmann , Kel ly , MacLeod , Maerkl e
I NOES : Di rectors : None
ABSENT : Di rectors : None
Directorship Appointment Following through on the Directorship now open,
Counsel Swirsky reported that the Notice has be prepared and the Affidavit of Posting has been executed by John Henley identifj the locations of posting as the bulletin boards at the Carlsbad Chamber of Comn the City 1 ibrary , and the CMMD Headquarters Building. He also presented for tl Board's information a summary of the time element involved under the Water Cod€ Based on these requirements, the earliest date to appoint would be May 4, 1977, the latest date for appointment would be June 3, 1977. District meetings durir period are scheduled for May 4, May 18 and June 1, 1977, if the Board is going appoint. This time schedule is set up to allow anyone who is interested in ser to write a letter or contact any Board Member to advise the Board of their inte and it was Legal Counsel's recommendation that any appointment be considered at May 18, 1977, meeting or thereafter. President MacLeod announced the appointme of Directors Maerkle and Kelly as a Committee to interview any and all applican and bring a recommendation back to the Board of Directors.
InteraQency Mutual Aid Legal Counsel reported the Staff's disc1 Agreement on the matter of a mutual aid agreement tween the various agencies which has bee under consideration by the Presidents and Managers Council of San Diego County Agencies. The agreement form has now been developed and submitted to the parti agencies for execution by the various governing Boards involved, 01 ivenhain, St Marcos, City of Oceanside, San Dieguito Irrigation District, Vista Irrigation [ and the City of Carl sbad. Copies of this document were reviewed and after disc upon motion of Director Engelmann , seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimous1
carried, the Board approved this Interagency Mutual Aid Agreement and authorize the staff to forward it to the six agencies specified.
Committee Appointments In response to a note from the Assistanl ager regarding scheduled personnel meet' for early May, President MacLeod announced that he wi 11 serve on this Commi ttec
until the selection of a new Director has been made.
Engineer's Report:
Carlsbad Oaks Subdivision Engineer Kubota reported on a request fl the City Planning Department on avai labi of water for the proposed Carl sbad Oaks Subdivision to be located on the Loker erty on the north si de of Palomar Airport Road, east of El Camino Real. He poi out that the Planning Department is using a different approach on these inquiri on public water service and read a series of questions pertaining to projected division demand and service capabilities and any needs for phasing of capital f ilities. As this property also includes an industrial park known as Val Verde, is under consideration, the developers have already been put on notice that bel
any approvals are made the District will require a master plan for the enti re t As a result of this new direction by the P1 anning Department , Mr. Kubota expl ai the Developer will have to move forward considerably, the amount of work he dot
master planning the water system. The Engineer will respond to the City Planni Department on this matter.
Mr. Henry Thompson left the meeting at this time, 3:45 P.M.
City of Carlsbad Engineer Kubota invited the Board's rev' Building Moratorium of the General Plan Summary Map as adopl by the City of Carl sbad, which was disp' He also called the Board's attention to the fact that the City of Carlsbad, at meeting last night, did adopt a kind of moratorium on the legal capacity of the
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of Carlsbad in the Encinas Treatment Plant and no further sewer connections will approved for building permits until the matter has been resolved. It is anticip that this moratorium will have a substantial impact on the developments being pl in the area and building projects.
Santa Fe Reservoir Engineer Kubota reported that he and Mr. Pressure Reducing Station Henley are still working on the pressure
submitting a report to the Board on this project.
system at the Santa Fe Reservoir and wi 11
I General Manager's Report:
Announcement was made regarding the National Water Supply Improvement Associatio Conference to be held at the Coronado Hotel in San Diego July 17-21 , 1977.
Communications:
Assistant Manager Henley arrived at this time, 4:05 P.M., after his attendance a the afternoon meeting of the San Diego County Water Authority for discussion of 90-10 Water Program established by the Metropolitan Water District.
Meetings:
City Council Meeting Manager Henley reported his attendance at Carlsbad City Council meeting last evenin and of interest to the District were actions taken on the Robert Phillips Subdiv on Almaden Lane in the LaCosta area, and zone changes requested on the Cabot, Ca and Forbes holdings.
Legal Counsel Swirsky briefed the Board on the Resolution adopted by the City Co setting forth requirements under the Government Code that any special districts cated within the City boundaries must submit to the City each year any proposed quisition of property or any construction programs so that the Cit-y can determin they are in conformance with the General Plan as adopted. Under this program, t plans should be submitted by May 1 of each year to the Planning Commission for t review. The District staff will compile the information to meet these requireme for submi ttal prior to the May 1 dead1 ine, if it becomes effective for the curre year.
Operations : Manager Henley reported the flow from the ority at 14 c.f.s. and the lake level at feet, down from a week ago at 499.9 feet. He also reported that the Water Authc has projected our flow for the month of April as somewhere between 88% to 91% of flow a year ago April. The staff has been completing reports on the total acre2 under cultivation, with projections for 1977 and 1978, and water consumption dat domestic accounts for the Water Authority in an effort to obtain additional watc allowances from the Metropolitan under the 90-10 Program. He reported that the Program actually started on April 1, and it is anticipated that all penalties ar credits will be billed on a monthly basis, but the Authority has not made any fi decision on this procedure.
It was announced that the meeting dates for the Water Conservation and Reuse Con have been changed to the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in order to all staff time for reporting to the Board. The next meeting is scheduled for May 22
Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconc by Director Maerkle, and unanimously car1 the Board ratified checks numbered 1246 through 1308, in the amount of $59,166.f covering the period Apri 1 6 , 1977, through Apri 1 20 , 1977.
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I Other Matters :
Special Accounts Upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconc Director Maerkle, and unanimously carriec Board authorized payment of a statement from Woodside/Kubota & Associates for sf rendered in the month of March 1977, listing $1,156.00 for general engineering : vices, $3,061 .OO for trust account projects, and $575.00 for capital and specia- projects.
Purchase Orders Manager Henley requested the Board's appi for the purchase of an economy vehicle tc replace the 1973 Ford Courier which was to be budgeted for the coming year, but require extensive repairs at this time. He reported two bids as received from I
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Ford at $3,806.75, and Weseloh Chevrolet at $4,141.43, listing trade-in value $800.00 and $600.00 respectively. After discussion, upon motion of Director seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the i
of Purchase Order No. 2158 to Dixon Ford for the purchase of one economy vehi a net price of $2,906.75.
Chlorination Station Repairs Approval was requested for emergency r on the swi tchover system at the Squire Chlorination Station. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, s by Director Plaerkle, and unanimously carried, the Board approved Purchase Ord I 21 57 to Chlorinators and Controls, Inc. , for one-ton Drum Swi tchover System a
total cost of $804.62.
Progress Payment EIR Study Upon motion of Director Maerkle, secon
Director Engelmann , and unanimously ca payment was approved to the Westec Services Corporation in the amount of $299 as a progress payment on the preparation of the EIR study on the Water Rate S
Purchase of Cal cul ators Manager Henley requested approval of t for the issuance of a purchase order f 01 ivetti Logos Calculators at a total price of $418.00, plus sales tax, funds
which were budgeted during the current year. After discussion, upon motion o ector Maerkle, seconded by Director Enaelmann, and unanimously carried, Purch Order No. 2159 to 01 i ‘s Office Equipment for two calculators was approved as
Rental Agreement Squires Dam Resi dence Yanager Henley noted that the rental a for the Squires Dam residence has been up and copies are to be signed after t meeting.
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Personnel Director Maerkle recommended that Assi Manager Hen1 ey be granted a $50.00 per increase in his remuneration to help compensate him for the extra hours invol in taking over the management of the District. After discussion, upon motion Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly , and unanimously carried, the Bo approved this pay increase retroactive to Apri 1 1, 1977.
Use of District Facilities Manager Henley reported an application the use of the District’s facilities h submitted by the Carlsbad Republican Women. They would 1 i ke to hold a 1 unche meeting on the fourth Flonday of each month from 11 :15 A.M. to 1 :30 P.M. Afte cussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Maerkle, and imously carried, the Board approved the use of the facilities by the Carlsbac pub1 i can Women as requested.
LAFCO Meeting Director Engelmann reported that he wa companied by Mr. Henley and Mr. Kubota the LAFCO meeting on April 14, 1977, but only 35 Districts showed up and the was called off due to the lack of a quorum.
Director Engelmann a1 so reported on his attendance at the monthly meeting of Diego County Flower Growers Association. An interesting program was conduct€ Lyn Burzell from the SDCMA using slides he had prepared on the drought condif
The meeting was declared adjourned at 4:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
I President of the Board of Directors President of the Board of Directors
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DECLARATION OF POSTING
JOHN P. HENLEY declares: 1 That he is now and was at all times herein mentioned, a
citizen of the United States over the age of eighteen (18) years
and competent to be a witness herein.
That on April 20, 1977, at the following times and the
following places, he securely and conspicuously posted a copy of
the attached NOTICE OF VACANCY ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, said attached copy being in all respect,
the same as the notice posted and said copy is hereby made a part
hereof:
9:12 A.M. - Bulletin Board, Carlsbad Chamber of
Commerce Office, 400 block of Elm
Avenue, Carlsbad, California,
adjacent to Atchinson, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway. 4 9:20 A.M. - Bulletin Board, Carlsbad City Library,
1250 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California.
1O:lO A.M. - Bulletin Board, Carlsbad Municipal
Water District, 5950 El Camino Real,
Carlsbad, California.
That all of said bulletin boards are located within the
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT.
That all of said places are conspicuous places in the
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is
true and correct.
Executed on April 20, 1977 at Carlsbad, California.
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I NOTICE OF VACANCY
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL Vi'ATER DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with Section 1780 (a) 0:
the GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, that a vacancy exist;
on the Board of Directors of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, for
Division I1 of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, as established by
Resolution No. 340 of the Board of Directors of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT, adopted on January 7, 1976.
In accordance with Section 1780 (a) of the GOVERNMENT CODE 01
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, the remaining Board of Directors of CARLSBi
4 MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT may fill the vacancy by appointment until
the next general district election.
In accordance with Section 71254 of the WATER CODE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, the office of Director. of Board of Directors 0
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, Division 11, shall be a qualifie
person who shall be a resident of, and otherwise qualified to be a
Director from, the division in which the vacancy occurred.
Division I1 of the CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT is gent
ly described as the land located within the following boundaries:
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Westerly Boundary - Pacific Ocean
Northerly Boundary - Buena Vista Lagoon
Easterly Boundary - Comencing at Buena Vista Lagoon and
the right of way of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe Railroad right of way; thence Southerly along
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said right of way to Tamarack Avenue; thence
Easterly to Highland Avenue; thence Southerly
to a point at the intersection of Highland
Avenue and Hillside Drive; thence Northerly to
a point on Monroe; thence Southerly along
Monroe to Alder; thence Easterly along Alder
to Skyline Road; thence Southerly along Skyline
Road to the intersection with Birch; thence
Easterly to El Camino Real; thence Southwesterly
to Agua Hedionda Lagoon.
Southerly Boundary - Agua Hedionda Lagoon
The voting precincts located within Division I1 of the CARL5
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT are as follows:
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40720 Oceanside (part)
40721 Oceanside (part)
40830 Carlsbad
40831 Carlsbad
40860 Carlsbad
40861 Carlsbad
40871 Carlsbad
40890 Carlsbad
40892 Carlsbad
40893 Carlsbad
40913 Carlsbad
Anyone desiring any further information should contact the
office of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, 5950 El Camino Real,
Carlsbad, California.
Dated: April 18, 1977
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\ "17 fl, ezdflp DONALD A. MAC L D A
President of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT and of the Board of Director
Thereof.
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