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Home My WebLink About1978-07-05; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON JULY 5, 1978, AT 2:00 P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. by President MacLeod, with Direct1 Kelly, Maerkle, MacLeod and Uhlinger answering roll call. Also present were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant M and Office Secretary. Utilities and Ma'intenance Director Greer of the City of Carlsbad, Mrs. Margaret Bonas and Mrs. Ruth Honnold of the League of Women Votc and Neal Ball (2:14 p.m.), Reporter for the San Diego Union, were also present Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded minutes of the regular meeting of June 21, 1978, were approved as corrected. I Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, Oral Communications from the Audience None Committee Reports : S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly had no report. Public Information No report Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne Engineer Kubota discussed the current sta Water Authority has reported that the projec't will start in August of 1978. South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota reported that the Distric received copies of the Agreement for this ject as fully executed by the Olivenhain and San Marcos Water Districts. He suggested a Project Committee meeting be held with Legal Counsel for review an report. Water Conservation, Reclamation Director Uhlinger advised that the commit and Reuse meeting was held on June 27, 1978. At th materials available from the State Department of Water Resources obtained by Randy Mitchell were reviewed and a supply of decals ordered. Water conservati for the summer was discussed. It was reported that the Metropolitan Water Dis has delayed their decision regarding increased water rates until September. A water sample taken at the District office and tested by Director Uhlinger indi 650 ppm of dissolved solids. Mr. Kubota added ,that the Water Recyling Office the State Water Resources Control Board has approved the Federal Clean Water G Program, including a total of approximately 25 waste water reclamation project Personnel No report Di strict/Ci ty Joint Commi ttee No report Legal Counsel : Cal i forni a Environmental Legal Counsel Swi rsky informed the Board Qual ity Act information pertaining to changes in the review, Legal Counsel will report back to the Board. Campaign Statement Legal Counsel Swirsky reported that Di rec Registrar of Voters Maerkle, as Secretary of the Board, recei a letter from the Registrar of Voters con Board members who did not file Candidate and Office Holder's Campaign Statemen The forms , which must be filed by the end of July, have been requested for Di r MacLeod and Director Maerkl e. District Engineer: Mol a Devel opment Engineer Kubota recalled for the Board th the Improvement Plans for the Mola Devel a public water system had been approved at an earlier meeting, subject to the de turning in all Bonds and Agreements. He stated that all documents have now be recei ved. e of the Tri-Agencies Pipe1 ine Project. Th I time, samples of free water conservation CEQA Regulations has been received. Aft I Dyna-Med , Inc. Engineer Kubota reported that Dyna-Med wil be expanding their faci 1 i ties. By use of exhibit map, he explained the proposed expansion and public water system. President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:30 p.m., and the meeting was resumed at 2:51 p.m. Finance Commi ttee Report Upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carriec it was moved to continue to pay the normal operating expenses of the District including salaries, with the previously approved cost-of-living adjustment, uni the new budget is adopted. General Manager: ( Presented by Engineer Kubota) Correspondence: District Election Engineer Kubota advised that an Official. Divisions 2 and 5 Certificate was received from the Registri of Voters dated July 3, 1978 certifying tl canvassing of returns for the June 6, 1978 election of Divisions 2 and 5. 01 i venhai n Municipal Water Engineer Kubota informed the Board of cor1 District - State Mandated Costs pondence from 01 i venhain making inquiry 0' a number of special districts in the area concerning the possibility of a joint effort in retaining the services of Norm' Miller, a consultant in Sacramento to assist local agencies in clajms for Stat1 Fi nance Committee. Comprehensive Planning Engineer Kubota stated that a letter has Organization - 208 Program received from C.P.O. enclosing a sample Resolution for Board consideration regard the Areawide Water Quality Management Plan (208 Program). With Board concurre Engineer Kubota will review this correspondence with the staff. ACWA - Liability Insurance Study Engineer Kubota reported receipt of infor from ACWA concerning the feasibility of a liability self-insurance pool for ACWA members. San Diego Coast Regional Engineer Kubota advised that a communicat Commission has been received from the San Diego Coas Regional Commission pertaining to the Iss Identification and Work Program for the City of Carlsbad. Office of the Auditor and Engineer Kubota informed the Board of cor Control 1 er dence from the Office of the Auditor and troller, San Diego County, Subject: Budg Tax and Audit Reporting Requirements. 8 - mandated costs. With Board concurrence, this matter will be referred to the 1 Meetings : Carlsbad City Council Meeting Engineer Kubota reported that the Carlsba June 20 , 1978 City Council voted to retain James Montgo for preparation of a project report, fina report and an EIR for the Calavera Hills proposed sewage treatment facility. mation concerning this matter will be distributed to the Board. Operati ons : Consumer Water Service Account Engineer Kubota advised that a request ha Bi rtcher Paci fi c been received from Birtcher Pacific regar Lakeshore Gardens Mobile Home Park. They invoiced for water service on a monthly basis, due and payable in fifteen days This does not allow sufficient time due to their organizational structure, and have sent a letter to the District requesting thirty days for payment. Engine Kubota recommended their request be granted. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, it was to grant Birtcher Pacific an additional fifteen days for payment. Water Qual i ty Engineer Kubota reported on two recent cc tions he has had with a customer in the L Meadows area who has a recurring problem with clogged strainers. He explained the problem is caused by the interim connection with San Marcos County Water C which will be alleviated with construction of the South Aqueduct Connection. I -7- Julv 5. Estimated Five-Year Water Engineer Kubota advised that the District Requirements - S.D.C.W.A. requested to furnish the Water Authority w our estimated five-year water requirements Our response to the Authority was only for the next two years due to the sewer moratori um, coastal zone land use plan , etc. Budget Preparation Engineer Kubota discussed staff preparatio of the District 1978-1 979 Budget. There w general discussion concerning Proposition 13, and Mr. Kubota advised that the C Board of Supervisors will make the final determination concerning the amount of money furnished special districts under emergency allocation. Mr. Kubota read portions of a newspaper article regarding the formula for distribution, and quo from SB-154 pertaining to qualifications for special districts. La Costa Land Company Engineer Kubota stated that La Costa Land the golf course irrigation system due to problems of water and pumping costs. Headquarters Site Engineer Kubota reported on progress bein! made on reclaiming the canyon area next tc the new road and described arrangements made with Metro-Young Company. Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded Director Uhl inger, and unanimously carriec the Board ratified Checks No. 2898 through 2934 covering the period from June ; to July 5, 1978 in the sum of $118,624.79. Other Matters : Easement - San Diego County Engineer Kubota requested Board authorizal Pal omar Airport Pi pel i ne for recordation of the Easement dedicated the District in October 1963 by the Count) San Diego for a pipeline at Palomar Airport. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, authori; was granted for recordation of the subject easement dated October 29, 1963. I is continuing their study for renovation o - I Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. Respectful ly submitted, / ,“.yd. .e” ,/ ,, ,JY -.-:‘/’” k /*;, I( / / .‘ y ? ,,.:///,. I.k: c ,/f.,y I s,.’ d ,j, .”+&“;>/2;, 7 y,, i -3- July 5, 1