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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-07-20; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON JULY 20, 1977, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, The meeting was called to order at 2:02 P.M. by President MacLeod, with Directol Kelly, MacLeod, Uhlinger and Engelmann answering roll call. Director Maerkle ai rived at 2:04 P.M. Also present were Assistant General Manager Henley, Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Coordinator Mitchel' and Office Secretary. Utilities and Maintenance Director Roger Greer, of the C. of Carl sbad, Mrs. Ruth Honnol d , member of the League of Women Voters and Gi 1 Dal (arrival time 2':.05 P.M.), reporter for the Blade-Tribune, were also present. Approval of Minutes Director Engelmann made a motion to apprc July 6, 1977, and the adjourned meeting of July 15, 1977, as transcribed and ma out, seconded by Director Uhlinger and unanimously carried. Director Maerkle arrived at this point (2:04 P.M.) Gil Davis arrived at this point (2:05 P.M.) Oral Communications from the Audience None Committee Reports : B the minutes of the regular meeting of S.D.C.W.A. This report was made at the adjourned me of July 15, 1977. Publ ic Information Publ ic Relations Consultant Mitchell rep on the status of the newsletter "The Wat Line" which is being mailed this weekend to a total of 10,458 addresses and pos office boxes in the 92008 zip code. Flr. Mitchell then referred to the July 8, copy of "Drought Mews" in which Metropolitan talks of a 17% reduction in water during the month of June, and he drew a comparison with the bar chart in our "T Water Line" covering April through June. He also mentioned a news release sche to go out tonight which covers the 40-60% water savings by our farmers over tha used last year, primarily due to the use of drip irrigation. Mr. Fitchell tal ked briefly about the transcript of the public hearing and its ability for perusal in the District office by anyone interested. President MacLeod complimented rlr. Mitchell on the quality of our first newslet I Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne and South Aqueduct Director Maerkle said that this meeting scheduled for this coming Friday and he have a report for the next Board meetins Water Conservation & Reuse Director Uhlinger reported that at their meeting on July 12, 1977, a motion was n and unanimously approved to recommend to the Board that it make a suggestion tk the public cut back water consumption about 15%. Mr. Uhlinger then made this I) seconded by Director Kelly and unanimously carried. Discussion followed cancer media coverage of this recommendation and Mr. Kelly added that the people can ( much better than they have and that the irrigators have done very well. District/City President MacLeod asked the Board member Joi n t Commi t tee read the transcript of the pub1 ic hearir and give their comments and suggestions this committee so a policy can be formulated. I Proposed Operating Budget Manager Iienley distributed copies of thc Fiscal Year 1977-78 posed budget and Mrs. Simpson, Finance ( made herself available for this portion meeting to answer any questions. The budget is up, in total , 5.7% over last yc but the salary account is down $10,556.00 with the same number of employees. - reduction is accounted for by replacement of ol der employees , at the top of thc classification, with new employees at lower rates. Discussion followed concert eventual replacement of the mobilehome at the dam, and the various a1 ternative! available. Director P4aerkle made a motion to accept the operating budget as pl sented, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried. Director Engelmann then raised a question concerning the possible increase of salary total and Mrs. Simpson explained further regarding retirement increases totaling 1%. The employee pays 7% and the District pays 9.54% on total earnin! Mr. Engelmann then inquired about the reduction in water sales, due to the cut . usage, and its affect on the budget and Mrs. Simpson explained that when the wa- rate increase was set, a reduction in use of from 10-15% was taken into considel ation. Legal Counsel : Public Hearing - 6/15/77 Legal Counsel Swirsky reported on the dis bution of the court reporter's transcript of the pub1 ic hearing and that the original transcript with the Affidavit of Put cation, as we1 1 as all related 1 etters received before and after the hearing, ay now in the possession of Manager Henley. He then read the latest letter receive opposing the takeover of CFIWD by the City of Carlsbad. Personnel Resol ution Correction Legal Counsel Swirsky reported a typograp ical correction which will be made to the Exhibit attachments of this resolution, Revised CEQA Regulations Legal Counsel Swirsky referred to the Boa Resol ution No. 356 adoption last January, by title, of the nl recommendations of ACGJA on the revised CEI regulations, in Resolution No. 356, and distributed copies to the Board. District Engineer: Development Program Temp1 in Heights Engineer Kubota reported this developer hi requested an extension of the original ter tative map. We have no objection and the City of Carlsbad has been advised to ti effect. No Board action required. Carillo Estates Engineer Kubota reported that this develoi (Ponderosa Homes) has asked for interim water service from c Alga Road pipe. Mr. Kubota has requested received permission to grant this, from the LaCosta Land Company from which we gc a reimbursement on the Alga Road line. Now that we have their concurrence, Mr. Kubota recommended reaffirmation from the Board to permit the first fifty homes t take temporary service. Director Maerkle made the motion to grant this temporarj water service, seconded by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried. Col ina de LaCosta Engineer Kubota reported that this develop buildings for which the water system is operational and recommended a release fro the Board. Discussion followed and Director Kelly made the motion to grant this request, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Recess was called by President MacLeod at 2:51 P.M. and the meeting resumed at 3:lO P.M. Santa Fe Reservoir Palomar Estates Mobil ehome Park Engineer Kubota reported that this devel opl and his engineer have turned in new sketch. and we have approved the first increment of work along the driveway running east and west,, Along the driveway running north and south we have allowed some work tc commence. There are still problems caused by shortcuts, etc., but the situation i under control. Discussion followed, especially concernina underground utilities. San Diego County - Palomar Engineer Kubota reported that they now havc Solid Waste Transfer Station all the plans and are working out the deta-, He will recommend later that the Board ask the County to build us a driveway into the rear area off the new county road. Dis cussion followed concerning location of the fire hydrant and possible drainage problems. Pal omar Ai rport Engineer Kubota reported on two situations involving the airport: (1) an application by the County airport people for a conditional use permit to operate the Palomar Airport, regardinq which he wrote a letter voicing strong objections to the noise I has asked for the release of ten more I -7- >..i.. 'lr ---- and the second runway 1 ined up directly with our building; and, at about the same time, (2) the proposal for the annexation of the airport to the City of Carlsbad. which he wrote the Planning Department of the City of Carlsbad, on behalf of the District, and raised three points, noise, water service and profitability, speci- fically referring to lack of revenue to the District from the Airport. Discussic followed and Director Uhl inger made a motion authorizing Messrs. Kubota and Henlc to meet with the County people to discuss the alternatives regarding our propert! seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Bel ford Vi 11 aqe B Water District Engineer Kubota reported that dissolution this special district is now concluded, a: originally stipulated when LaCosta was annexed by Carl sbad. General Manager: Communications Arti cl es of Interest Nanager Henley drew the Board's attention an article in the ACWA News concerning an Assembly Bill to establish an ordinance for the water conservation program, maki! violations a misdemeanor and establishing penalties. Mr. Henley also mentioned another point of interest concerning a cloud-seeding program in the Sierra-Nevad National Water Supply flanager Henley suggested that the Districi Improvement Association join this association which is involved ir a year and this also entitles each Board member to receive the newsletter and journal. Director Kel ly made the motion to join, seconded by Director Maerkl e ar unanimously carried. Meet i ngs City Counci 1 Meeting Manager Henley reported on his attendance at this meeting last night. Of interest 1 CMbJD were: (1) waiving of fees for Palomar Solid Waste Transfer Station; (2) ZOI change on the land originally proposed for a KOA as we1 1 as some other parcels il that area; (3) approved a tentative map for R. Pulaski & Associates; and (4) acct conditionally the EIR on the !,lay Co. shopping center. The meeting was adjourned till tonight when Calavera Hills will be discussed. Operations Manager Henley reported we are currently buying 20 c.f,s. but, starting Monday, wi' get 21 c.f.s. The lake level is 494.9' and dropping because of approximately a dozen new farmers who won't be done planting for another 2-3 weeks when the heav: usage should taper off. Approximately 135 meters have been set in LaCuesta (Sea. port) in the 1 ast few days due to the cooperation of the developer. Discussion foll owed. Ratification of Checks Director Maer,kle moved for ratification o checks numbered 1626 through 1674 for the period covering July 7, 1977, to July 20, 1977, for a total of $221,025.59, secor by Director Engelmann and unanimously carried. Investment Checks Director Kelly reported on three investmer of $100,000.00 each: (1) one, made about month ago, with Gibraltar Savings and Loan at 5-5/8%; (2) one with Imperial Savir and Loan at 6%; and, (3) one with San Diego Federal at 6?&, and requested ratifi. cation. Director Engelmann made the motion to ratif.y Mr. Kelly's action, secondt water reclamation. The dues are $150.00 I by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Other Flatters : I Special Account Manager Henley then presented a bill of printing of our newsletter. Director Maerkle made the motion to pay, seconded b: Director Kelly and unanimously carried. Adjourned Fleeting Director Maerkle informed the Board that 4 August 10, 1977, in order to set the tax rates, because the dates of our regular $535.00 from Carlsbad Printing for the adjourned meeting wi 11 be needed on - 3- July 20, 1977 meetings do not coincide with the requirements. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 3:46 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 1 "&//ZA -d of Directors 1 I A- ,llllv ZO. 1977