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Home My WebLink About1978-02-15; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON FEBRUARY 15, 1978, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REP CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: I The meeting was called to order at 2:03 P.M. by President MacLeod, with Direct Engelmann, Kelly, Maerkle, MacLeod and Uhlinger answering roll call. Also pre were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District. Engineer Kubota (2:41 P.M.), Public Relat Consultant Mitchell (2:09 P.M.) and Office Secretary. Utilities & Maintenance Director Greer of the City of Carl sbad, Mrs. Margaret Bonas and Mrs. Ruth Honn of the League of Women Voters, and Mr. Skip Schmidt (3:30 P.M.) were also pres Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconde Director Engelmann, and unanimously carr the minutes of the regular meeting of February 1, 1978, were approved as corre Oral Communications from the Audience None Commi ttee Reports : S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly had no report inasmuch as regular meeting will be held tomorrow, F ary 16. At that time, the Jarvis/Gann Initiative, and the effect it would hav the Water Authority, wil-1 be discussed. Public Relations Consultant Mitchell arrived at this time. Publ ic Information Public Relations Consultant Mitchell adv that all of the news media carried the s regarding District water conservation awards being unclaimed. One response ha been received thus far. Tri-Agencies Pipe1 ine and South Aqueduct Connection No report I Water Conservation, Reclamation Director Uhlinger said that the next reg and Reuse meeting of this committee will be held o February 21 , 1978. District/City Joint Committee No report Legal Counsel No report President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:13 P.M. The meeting was resu at 2:41 P.M. Jarvis/Gann Initiative Publ ic Relations Consultant Mi tchell sta March 15, 1978 to speak at.a meeting co-sponsored by the Greater San Luis Rey Area Planning Development Council and Carlsbad Board of Realtors. A tentative meeting time of 1O:OO A.M. has.been set and more information will be available 1 ater. California Coastal Commission Director Kelly reported on the Coastal Meeti ng Commission meeting held yesterday in Los public hearing will be held in San Diego concerning the Agua Hedionda Specific P1 an. that Mr. Jarvis will be in the area on Angeles. As a result of the meeting, a I District Engineer Kubota arrived during Director Kelly's report (2:41 P.M.). District Engineer: Development Program A1 tamira Unit No. 4 District Engineer Kubota reported on the status of the Altamira Unit No. 4 subdiv Carlsbad Tract 76-4, and requested the Board accept the public water system an authorize exoneration of Bond No. 730 68 28 in the principal amount of $1 34,OO After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly, unanimously carried, the Engineer's request was granted. Japatul Corporation For information, District Engineer Kubo referred the Board to .a new map of the (San Diego Gas & Electric Company) holdings and discussed their program as fa land development of the 720 acres is concerned. We have received an initial for plotting of the water lines on approiimately half of the acreage. Direct1 Maerkle stated that he felt no commitments should.be made on the availability water service until construction of the Tri-Agencies Pipeline.' Engineer Kubol recommend the developer consider a master plan for the entire property. General Manaaer: d I Communications In the absence of General Manager Henle! Enginner Kubota reported on the fol lowit Sea World, Inc. .Engineer Kubota advised that Sea World I .requested permission to enclose a disco1 admission coupon in our customer water bill mailing envelope. After discussic upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimous1 carried, permission was granted. Board of Supervisors, Engineer Kubota reported receipt of a 1~ County of San Diego from Lucille Moore, Chairwoman of the Sa Diego County Board of Supervisors, thank the District for cooperating with the IF0 office on the 65401 project. This F: has to do with the coordination of public works programs within the county. Fritz R. Stradl ing For information, Engineer Kubota advised that Special Bond. Counsel Fritz R. Strad has joined the firm of Stradling, Yocca, Carlson and Rauth in Newsport Beach. General Manager Hen1 ey Engineer Kubota said that a card has bee received fr.om Manager Henley , thanking t Board and Staff for the plant he received during his recent hospitalization. -Association of Cal ifornia Director Maerkle reported receipt of a 1 Water Agencies from A.C.W.A. requesting'the District' to1 support of the-Western Water Education Fc tion. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that $100 be donated to suppol the Foundation. American Youth Hostel As an item of information, Engineer Kubo, advised that a proposal for an American ' Hostel in Ponto is being processed through the County of San Diego. The propo! includes a youth hostel for 10 boys and 10 girls in one existing building, 90 recreational vehicle spaces and 10 outdoor campsites. The District will respor from a water supply standpoint. Local Agency Formation Engineer Kubota informed the Board that Commission Public Hearing L.A.F.C.O. will hold a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on February 27, 1978, at Magnol Elementary School to consider proposed spheres of influence for the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista. Operations The lake level is 499.2, and the flow frc the Authority if 6 c.f.s. Rainfall total for the month of February measure 3.95 inches at the District office, and 3.96 inches at Squires Dam. Director Maerkle raised the question of the procedure necessary to establish an weather station at Squires Dam. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maer seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the s investigate this matter. Storm Damage Engineer Kubota commended the District fi crew for their operations during the rece rains. The District has sustained only minor storm damage. I I Engineer Kubota reported that he has had.two conversations with Mrs. Grosse concerning the Sunnycreek Road crossing, and stated that when it is timely, the staff will be meeting with the property owners in Los Monos Canyon to discuss tl matter. -2- February 15, 197; The water main on the north side of the fence at Rancho Carlsbad Mobile Home is now exposed. The drainage is not undermining the pipeline at this time, b it will be closely watched. Discussion followed concerning storm damage in t area and possible methods of correcting the situation. Mr. Skip Schmidt arrived during this discussion (3:30 P.M.). "208 Water Management Study" Engineer Kubota reviewed for the Board . developments thus far concerning the Arc Water Quality Management Plan, and stated that Mr. Skip Schmidt was asked to coordinate the program at the various levels. All "208 Programming" is being handled by the Comprehensive Planning Organization, who have retained two con: tants, Lowry & Associates for the engineering portion of the study, and J. B. Gilbert & Associates for the "institutional arrangements" portion. Mr. Skip Schmidt addressed the. Board concerning the recently completed report of J. B. Gilbert & Associates, Subject: "Final Report--Institutional , Fiscal! and Legal Phase of Areawide Water Quality- Management Plan" dated February 7, 1 In his initial review of the report, Mr. Schmidt has found that some of Mr. Gi recommendations are not clear. The report does tend to support the Water Auth proposal, in general, that it be designated as the water management agency. V few people areendorsingthe proposal by the County that they become the design agency for regional water management. Generally speaking, the San Diego City and Staff both support the Water Authority's proposal. However, it is felt th the Water Authority's activities should be restricted to regulation and operat The planning and policies areas are to be handled by some other "arrangement" yet identified. Mr. Schmidt called the Board's attention to the following dates of interest: On February 27, 1978 , CPO wi 11 meet and accept Mr. Gi 1 bert Is final report. Thc will be some discussion at that time. Between February 27th and March 27th, tl CPO Staff will hold a series of public hearings (probably about three) throughc the county.. On March 27th, CPO will hold a General Assembly at the Hi1 ton Inn Mission Bay. On April 14th, the XPO Board intends to make its final decision. I I State has a dead1 ine of the end of June , 1978 , for making a decision on the fi I designated agency. Mr. Schmidt stated that he will continue to analyze the report. President Mact thanked him for his presentation, and Mr. Schmidt left the'meeting at this time Quarterly Financial Statement Engineer Kubota referred the Board to thE and Final Budget for FY 1977-78 Financial Statement, and also the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 1977-78. There WE no questions concerning these reports. Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded Director Uhlinger, and unanimously Carrie Board ratified Checks No. 2437 through 2500 covering the period from February 2 to February 15, 1978, in the sum of $32,959.32. Annual Audit Report Engineer Kubota advised that the proposal received for the Annual Audit for the nex fiscal year have been forwarded to the Finance Committee. Collection Agency for District Engineer Kubota said that this matter is : Consumer Accounts being investigated, and he will report to Board at a later time. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 3:53 P.M. I Respectful ly submitted , 7 / ,,, . -7 /Ad+/ // &gL5& +&. -jr President of th<Board of D'jrectors! . _I - 3- February 15, 1978