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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-07-19; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON JULY 19, 1978, AT .2:00 P.M. , AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m. by President MacLeod, with Direct0 Engelmann, Kelly, Maerkle , MacLeod and Uhl inger answering roll call. A1 so pres were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consulta Mitchell and Office Secretary. Utilities and Maintenance Director Greer (2:07 of the City of Carlsbad, Mrs.. Margaret Bonas and Mrs. Ruth Honnold of the Leagu Women Voters , and Ted Donald (2:05 p.m. ) of Cal avera Hi 11 s , were also present. Approval of Minutes . Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconde Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, minutes of the regular meeting of July 5, 1978, were approved as corrected. 1 Oral Communicati ons from the Audience Investment of Inactive Funds None Treasurer Kelly reported that he has rer time deposits as follows for one year: Amount Financial Institution Rate of Interest $1 00,000 Gi bra1 tar Savings & Loan 8.125% 100,000 San Diego Federal 8.625% 100,000 Imperial Savings & Loan 8.58% Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimous1 carried, the Board ratified the Treasurer's investments as reported. Committee Reports : S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly reported on his attendanc the recent Water Authority meeting. 1 Publ i c Informati on Publ ic Relations Consultant Mitchell ad\ that the free literature has not been re as yet from the Urban Water Conservation Division of the Department of Water Rc He reported receipt of a letter and questionnaire from the Western Water Educal Foundation in Sacramento concerning water conservation education. The questior has been completed and returned. Ms. Wendee Wieking, Manager of the Foundatior stated that they are attempting to ascertain the efforts of various agencies or subject of education about water and water conservation, with an aim of provid' assistance. The Foundation is preparing a slide presentation on the history 01 water development in the State. Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne Engineer Kubota reported that the Distr- received the engineering plans for the I realignment across the Lake Calavera Hills property just prior to the meeting. will review the plans during the recess, and this matter will be discussed fur; after that time. South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota advised that the Projeci Committee was unable to meet. However , recommendation will be made at the next Board meeting concerning this project. Water Conservation; Reclamation Director Uhlinger had no report. The rt and Reuse committee meeting will be held next Tuer I Finance - July 25, 1978. No report Di stri ct/Ci ty Joint Committee No report Legal Counsel : Campaign Statement Registrar of .Voters Legal Counsel Swirsky reported receipt I Candidate and Office Holder's Campaign 1 ments for Director MacLeod and Director from the Registrar of Voters. District Engineer: Development Program Engineer Kubota referred to the several recently approved subdivisions and sugge a tour of the District service area. Cantari ni Ranch Engineer Kubota reported receipt of a re concerning Cantarini Ranch. Mr. Cantari would like to build a house on his property and the location was described by u of a display map. He is two properties removed from the end of our water main. Discussion was held regarding options available to Mr. Cantarini for water serv A private line extension was considered from the terminus of the Guy Ward water main extension and Mr. Cantarini would be responsible for the acquisition of an private easements that are necessary. In addition, there is an outstanding ob1 tion of approximately $800 due from the original project. After further discus upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, authorization was granted for Mr. Cantarini to install a temporary ser 1 ine of not less than 2" for a single family dwell ing. Oceanside Inter-Tie Engineer Kubota advised that he has not able to meet with State Division of High and City of Oceanside representatives concerning the bridge extension at El Can Real and Vista Way. He stated it would be our intent to put piping in the cell the bridge and cap them at both ends for possible future use. President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:39 p.m., and the meeting was I at 3:Ol p.m. Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne Engineer Kubota again discussed this prc and the new plans received by the Distr. pertaining to the pipeline relocation in the Lake Calavera Hills area. Mr. Kul gave a report on the design and grading and noted that a copy of the plans haw given to Mr. Ted Donald. After further discussion, upon motion of Director En! seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, the Project Committee 1 authorized to review the plans and give final approval. I s General Manager: Correspondence: (Presented by Engineer Kubota) 01 i venhai n Municipal Water Engineer Kubota reviewed the previously District - State Mandated Costs discussed Olivenhain proposal concernin! a joint effort of special districts in retaining a special consultant who would assist in obtaining reimbursement for State mandated costs. Mr. Kubota advised that Mr. Hollingsworth is gathering information as to cost specifics and reimbursements that districts would be en- to. Construction Industry Engineer Kubota advised that a letter hi Federation been received from the Construction Ind! Federation, which is a coalition of var' construction industry groups. Their Legislative Director is Robert C. Cozens. Ms. Cindy Houston will be contacting the District to obtain information relati to current and proposed schedules of fees and charges which affect the industr Integrated Planning Office Engineer Kubota referred the Board to t "65401 I' I.P.O. booklet titled "65401" which is compilation of capital improvement proj submitted by public agencies as required under Section 65401 of the California Government Code. Excerpts from the booklet will be reproduced for Board revie 208 Program Engineer Kubota reported receipt of a t of the C.P.O. Board meeting of June 19, at which time the C.P.O. Board of Directors voted to designate C.P.O. as lead for implementation of the 208 Program. A sample Resolution has been received C.P.O. for Board consideration. Mr. Kubota also reported the consensus of mem of the Presidents & Managers Council, who attended the July 18 meeting, that i inappropriate for.districts such as ours to take a position at this time, and recommended.no Board action be taken regarding the Resolution. Director Kelly read aloud portions of a letter from Mr. Burzell of the Water Authority concer implementation of the 208 Program. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Board deferr any further action at this time regarding the 208 Program. I -2- July 19, 1 Legislation Engineer Kubota discussed the Mills Bill (SB-1746) which would dissolve C.P.O. ant give its functions to the County. President MacLeod also reported that the fol' ing current items of legislation were discussed at the Presidents & Managers COI meeting yesterday: AB-3698, AB-3412 and AB-3440. With Board concurrence, the Legislative Committee will carefully review the foregoing legislation. Meetings : Presidents & Managers Council In addition to previous discussions concl Breakfast Meeting, July 18, 1978 ing this meeting, Engineer Kubota advise' that Council members had been informed o new legislation eliminating proposed rate changes as a project under the Califo Environmental Qual i ty Act. Carlsbad City Council Meeting Engineer Kubota reported that as a resul the City Council Meeting of last night ( the Council will now proceed with a proposed septic tank ordinance permitting s tanks for subdivisions, with the restriction that the lot size cannot be less t 15,000 square feet. Operations: On July 5 , 1978 , the flow from the Autho was 19 c.f.s., and the lake level was 50 The flow from the Authority today is 21 c.f.s., and the lake level is 495.7'. Engineer Kubota reported receipt of a 1 ease payment of $7,500.00 for the Squire No. 2 site under the lease with Oceanview Farms. District Warehouse Theft Engineer Kubota gave a report of the the occurred at the District warehouse somet during the night or early morning hours today (July 19). Items stolen included the foll owing: 162-5/8" Rockwell meters ; 53-5/8" Neptune meters; 1-1 I' Rockwell meter; and 5-3" Neptune meters, amounting to approximately $9,700.00. In addition, other items stolen included ball valves, bushings, angle meter stops, flanges , coup1 ings, bel 1 reducers , tees , pressure regulators plus shop tools. Total cost of the stolen items amounts to approximately $15,500.00. A police r has been filed and the District insurance carrier has been notified. Discussio held concerning additional security measures that can be taken. Engineer Kubota requested Board authorization to issue purchase orders as neces to replace stolen items. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's request was granted. Squires Dam Area Fire Engineer Kubota reported on the recent approximately 100 acres was burned. He advised that no debris fell on the wate surface of the dam. City of Carl sbad - Temporary Engineer Kubota advised that a request h Water Service Connection been received from the City of Carlsbad a temporary water service at Calavera Cu By use of a display map , Mr. Kubota explained the City water service to the are located off of Kelly Drive down into the Loma Laguna subdivision. The City has requested a temporary 2" connection, and Engineer Kubota recommended Board appr of the request. After discussion , upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's recommendation was ap Insurance Coverage Engineer Kubota requested Board authoriz for payment of the annual premium to Far Insurance Group for property, crime, liability, equipment and vehicle coverage the amount of $9,980.90, and excess 1 i abi 1 ity coverage in the amount of $301 .30 After discussion , upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelma and unanimously carried, authorization was granted for payment. Workman Is Compensation Engineer Kubota requested Board authoriz for payment of District workman's compen to the State Compensation Insurance Fund. The deposit for the audited payroll of January 1 , 1978 to July 1 , 1978 is $1,271.05. After discussion, upon motior Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann , and unanimously carried , autt- tion was granted for payment. Cal avera Hi 11 s Engineer Kubota reported receipt of the of Carl sbad Reclamation Program Overviecn cerning the Calavera Hills proposed sewage treatment facility. He will review material and report back to the Board. II I fire near the Squires Dam site in which I -3- July 19, - Bel 1 ford Vi 1 lage Water District Engineer Kubota advised that the propos District has now been submitted to the Local Agency Formation Commission. SB-154 Conference Report Engineer Kubota referred the Board to t Budget Preparation Conference Report Summary on SB-154 re1 to implementation of Proposition 13 and assistance to local governments, which had been distributed previously. He st that in the context of the requirements of SB-154, it is very doubtful that di such as ours (enterprise districts) can qualify for any of the funds. Discuss was held concerning Proposition 13 as it affects the District Budget. Mr. Kuf: advised that a possible one-month extension may be received for adoption of th District Budget, and said that the staff is now compiling the Operating Budget Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkle, second Director Engelmann , and unanimously car an executive session was called at 4:15 p.m. for personnel matters. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimous carried, the Board returned to regular session at 4:25 p.m. The Board returne to regular session with all Board members present. dissolution of Bel lford Vi1 lage Water I Ratification of Checks Upon motion of .Director Maerkl e, second Director Kelly , and unanimously carried Board ratified Checks No. 2935 through 2975 covering the period from July 6, 1 to July 19, 1978 in the sum of $10,090.80. Other Matters : Waiver and Severance Agreement Legal Counsel Swi rsky reviewed for the that authorization had been granted at earl ier meeting for execution of a Waiver and Severance Agreement for Cal iforn First Bank in reference to extending credit to "KKOS", with the condition that District be informed if the Bank found it necessary to proceed against the equ located on District property. The Bank has indicated they will comply with ou request if the situation arises. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 p.m. B Respectfully submitted, < ,- /g&/, ..-/E- - ds 6zkyof the" Boarcrectors /"pa// / // P /x .=I.._ "J 4(' ,, /y&gd/ /" Secretary of thqqoard of Directors >/ .,' i ., I A 1..1 .. 1 n 1