HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-04-19; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAI WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON APRIL 19, 1978, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
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The meeting was cal.led to order at 2:02 p.m. by President MacLeod, with Direc.
Engelmann , Kelly , Maerkle, MacLeod and Uhl inger answering roll call . A1 so prE were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consult Mi tchell and Office Secretary. Uti1 i ties & Maintenance Director Greer of the of Carlsbad, Mrs. Margaret Bonas (2:03 p.m.) and Mrs. Ruth Honnold (2:05 p.m.] the League of Women Voters, and Ted Donald (2:05 p.m. ) of Cal avera Hills , were
present .
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconc
Director Engelmann , and unanimously car the minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 1978, were approved as correct€
Oral Communications from the Audience None
Committee Reports :
S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly reported on the recent W
Authority meeting. Of interest to the was the report from the Authority Engineering and Operations Committee that a had been awarded for construction of the Tri-Agencies Water Transmission Pipe1
Metro-Young Construction Company of San Diego. The three participating agenci share of the contract is as follows: (1) Carlsbad Municipal Water District - (2) City of Oceanside - $220,000; and (3) Vista Irrigation District - $215,000
Pub1 ic Information No report
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Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne Director Maerkle referred to Director Kc
report regarding the contract awarded fl construction of TAPP, and stated that the project is proceeding according to SI
South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota advised that the Distrii
received a revised draft of the agreeme
between Olivenhain, San Marcos and Carlsbad Water Districts. He noted that Sal
County Water District, as the lead agency, will require funds from participati: agencies prior to award of a contract.
Water Conservation, Reclamation Director Uhlinger stated that a "Solar (
and Reuse See Tour'' sponsored by the San Dieguito
of Women Voters wi 11 be held on Sunday,
April 30, 1978 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:OO p.m. for the purpose of viewing solar pov homes and projects in the community.
District/City Joint Committee No report
"208 Program" - City of Carlsbad President MacLeod reported that a meetil
held with Mayor Packard on April 7 whicf attended with Director Kelly and Lin Burzell of the Water Authority. At that 'I Mr. Burzell explained the "208 Program", and Mayor Packard indicated his suppo for the Authority being designated as the "water management agency". The Mayor further said he would discuss the matter with City Council members.
m Legal Counsel :
Conflict of Interest Code Legal Counsel Swirsky reminded the Board
Fi nanci a1 Disc1 osure Statements Staff that Financial Disclosure Statemen should be completed as soon as possible. This Statement will cover the period from December 2, 1977 to December 31 , 1977
Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne Project Legal Counsel Swirsky distributed copies Short-Term Borrowing Program the "Notice Inviting Quotations" to cons borrowing the sum of $500,000 by issuing
negotiable promissory notes for the balance of construction work on Tri-Agencie Pipeline within the boundaries of the Water District not being done under the a
contract. This Notice was sent to all banks which have a branch in the Carlsba
Municipal Water District limits. The proposed loan of $500,000 would be repaid the District over a period of five years, with principal and interest payments made semi-annually. The Notice requested quotations for the loan be submitted
District Office not later than 2:00 p.m. on May 16, and the Board will consider quotations at their regular meeting on May 17, 1978.
President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:41 p.m., and the meeting was resumed at 3:05 p.m.
District Engineer:
Devel opment Program
Japatul Corporation Engineer Kubota advised that the District
has submitted its comments on the Draft E sponsored by the City of Carlsbad for the proposed Japatul Industrial Park.
Newport Shores Builders Engineer Kubota reported that a request I. Rancho La Cuesta been received from Newport Shores Builder
for release of 45 homes on Catalpa Road i
Rancho La Cuesta. He stated that the District has Performance Bonds to cover tt- entire project and the water system that would serve Catalpa Road is completely operational. Engineer Kubota recommended approval by the Board for the public water system, on an interim basis, for 45 lots on Catalpa Road in Rancho La Cues
pending completion of the remainder of the subdivision. After discussion, upon
motion of Director Kelly , seconded by Director Maerkle , and unanimously carried, the Engineer's recommendation was approved.
Pal omar Airport Business Park Engineer Kubota advised that plans have t Lot 14, Parcel B received for a 1 arge industrial building be constructed on Lot 14, Parcel By Palor Airport Business Park.. Plans incl ude a water main extension for a detector chec for the fire sprinkler system. Engineer Kubota requested Board approval of the
plans , and after discussion , upon motion of Director Maerkl e , seconded by Di rec' Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request was granted.
Templin Heights - Offsite Easement Engineer Kubota reported that the Distric has obtained an Offsite Easement executec
by Don N. Bowker as a trustee. The property involved is Lake Calavera Hills an(
the easement is necessary to make.the tie-in between Templin Heights and the
District "B". line where.the pump station is located. After discussion, upon mo. of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, i. was moved that the Offsite Easement executed by Don N. Bowker be accepted.
Carrillo Estates , Unit No. 1 Engineer Kubota recalled for the Board tl
Ponderosa Homes the staff had been authorized to proceed with obtaining temporary water service o
the Alga Road line for the second increment of 50 homes in Carrillo Estates, Un No. 1. He advised that there is a third increment of 50 homes, for a total of
As a result of a recent meeting with Ponderosa Homes and Rick Engineering reprer
tatives , the developer and engineer are agreeable for the District to proceed w
a plan to install a pumping station at the La Costa Reservoir. With Board concl the staff will look further into this joint project between the District and thl devel oper.
Carlsbad Tract 77-8 Engineer Kubota discussed this project, 1 Mol a Devel opment includes apartments , duplexes and a 1 arg commercial site , and described its locat by use of a map. A request has been received from the developer, Mr. Mola, for approval of the Improvement Plans for the public water system. Water service f
the commercial site will be based upon fire flow requirements, and water servic for the duplex and apartment areas will be based on District requirements for
apartments and condominiums. Each building in the apartment area will have a w service and a water meter. The total value of the water system is $121,000. E neer Kubota recommended Board approval of the Improvement Plans for the pub1 ic system subject to the developer turning in all Bonds and Agreements. Upon moti of Director Engel mann, seconded by Director Uhl inger , and unanimously carried , Engineer's recommendation was approved.
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General Manager: In the absence of General Manager Henley
Engineer Kubota reported the following:
Correspondence
Jarvis-Gann Initiative Engineer Kubota advised that a letter wa received on March 29, 1978 from Chairwon
Lucille Moore of the County Board of Supervisors inviting the District to submi comments to a B1 ue Ribbon Committee evaluating the Jarvis-Gann Initiative (Pro[ tion 13). A letter sent to Mrs. Moore from President MacLeod stated that the E has taken no position on Proposition 13 inasmuch as the staff is currently coll information that has been received.
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ACWA Letter - Proposition 8 Engineer Kubota reported receipt of a let and Proposition 13 from ACWA announcing regional briefings I cities and special districts on Propositi and Proposition 13. There wi 11 be a 1 oca1 briefing he1 d in San Diego on Monday :
from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the State Office Building, 1350 Front Street. Wi
Board concurrence, Office Manager Wilda Simpson will attend. In addition, Board Staff members interested' in attending are to contact Office Secretary.
Comprehensi ve P1 anni ng Engineer Kubota called attention to the (
Organization Annual Report Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1976-77 whi was published and distributed last month.
County of San Diego Engineer Kubota stated that a notice has
Zoning Implementation Proposal received from the County of San Diego cor
a South Carl sbad Subarea Zoning Implemenl
Proposal. The area involved is the site where the District twin tanks are local The staff will study this matter to ascertain the impact of the proposed zoning.
Locai Agency Formation Commission Engineer Kubota reported receipt of a Prc
Annexation Proceedings nary Staff Report from LAFCO concerning i tion proceedings, and advised that La Co: Land Company is processing a detachment of 5.83 acres from the Carlsbad Municipi Water District to be annexed to Bueno Colorado Municipal Water District and San
County Water District. Mr. Kubota further reported receipt of a notification f
LAFCO regarding annexation proceedings of 186 acres (Tootsie-K Ranch) to the Ci Carl s bad.
Local Agency Formati on Commission Engineer Kubota said that a letter has b Assembly Bill 603 - Craven received from LAFCO regarding SB 603, au by Assemblyman Bill Craven, seeking to f
define the authority of Local Agency Formation Commissions.
Meeti ngs :
LAFCO Independent Special Engineer Kubota reminded the Board that District Selection Committee LAFCO Selection Committee Meeting is to held this evening and advised that an el
.. member only can represent the District. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, secon
by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that President Mac represent the District at the Selection Committee Meeting, April 19, 1978.
Water Agencies Association Engineer Kubota stated that reservations Quarterly Meeting be in today for the Water Agencies Assoc Quarterly Meeting to be held on Thursday
April 27. Board and Staff members wishing to attend so indicated.
ACWA Spring Conference Engineer Kubota called the Board's atten to the ACWA Spring Conference to be held May 10-13 in Monterey. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, second by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, authorization was granted for D tor Maerkle, Director Uhlinger and Legal Counsel Swirsky to attend the ACWA Spr
Conference.
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City Counci 1 Meetings Engineer Kubota summarized items of intf discussed at recent City Council meetins he or Mr. Jerry Whitley attended.
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Operations: The flow from the Authority is 10 c.f.s. the lake level is 499.3'. Rainfall for
month of Apri 1 measured 1.33".
Carl sbad Pol ice Department As a matter of information, Engineer Kut advised that a telephone call was recei b
from the Police Department indicating that a Search and Rescue Team will be loc over the Squires Dam area for possible stolen property.
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. For information, Engineer Kubota also ac
Energy Presentation that the new 40-minute energy program wi presented at Carlsbad High School on Apr
Annual Piezometer Readings The annual summary of the Squires Dam Pi Readings has been completed and will be
to the State Division of Dams.
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Personnel Engineer Kubota brought up the matter of
Fiscal Year 1978-79 Budget and stated tha in the absence of Manager Henley, he has commenced with matters pertaining to
personnel , i.e. salary, fringe benefits, etc. He advised that he will furnish a schedule for the budget process at the next regular Board meeting, and the Third Quarter Financial Statement will be distributed prior to that meeting.
Chamber of Commerce Annual Dues Engineer Kubota advised that a statement been received from the Carlsbad Chamber c
Commerce for Annual Dues ending June 30, 1979 in the sum of $262.50. After disc sion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded.by Director Uhlinger, and unanin carried, authorization was granted for payment of the Chamber of Commerce Annual
in the amount of $262.50.
Vehicle Leasing Agreement Engineer Kubota informed the Board that t Leasing Agreement for the 1976 Ford Maver
1 eased by the District for use of the General Manager will expire on May 8, and
final lease payment has been made. After discussion, upon motion of Director
Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, authorization was granted to terminate the Leasing Agreement.
Bellford Village Water District Engineer Kubota reported that dissolutior proceedings have been initiated by Bel 1 fc
Village Water District representatives, and advised that there will be a public hearing.
"208 Program'' Engineer Kubota said that a letter was rc ceived today confirming that CPO has scht
a decision on the "208 Program" for their meeting of June 19, 1978.
Consumer Water Service Account Engineer Kubota brought the Board up-to-c
Del Rey Floral on this matter, advising that Mr. Farris paid the amounts due on the three del inql
accounts discussed at the last Board meeting.
Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle, secondec Director Kel ly, and unanimously carried,
Board ratified Checks No. 2661 through 2702 covering the period from April 6, l! to Apri 1 19, 1978 in the sum of $619,427.52. Director Maerkle noted that this ' cluded payment to the Water Authority for our portion of TAPP in the amount of $600 , 000.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:19 p.m.
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Respectful ly submitted,
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