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Home My WebLink About1978-08-16; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON AUGUST 16, 1978, AT 2:00 P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p;m. by President MacLeod, with Director Engelmann, Maerkle, MacLeod and Uhlinger answering roll call. Also present were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mit and Office Secretary. Utilities and Maintenance Director Greer of the City of Carlsbad, Mrs. Ruth Honnold of the League of Women Voters, Mrs. Jane Skotnicki, Ted Donald of Calavera Hi 11 s , Tom Thompson of Mi tchel 1 , Thompson & Associates ar Neal Ball (2:35 p.m.), Reporter for the San Diego Union, were also present. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Engelmann, secor by Director Maerkle, and unanimously car the minutes of the regular meeting of August 2, 1978, were approved as correctec 8 Oral ,Communications from the Audience None Committee Reports: S.D.C.W.A. Director Maerkle reported on the recent Water Authority meeting and displayed tk official pictures of the start of construction on the Tri-Agencies Pipeline Proj Public Information Pub1 ic Re1 ati ons Consultant Mi tchel 1 introduced Mr. Jim Esterbrook of the B1 ade-Tribune and Mr. Tom Thompson of Mitchell, Thompson and Associates. Mr. Mitchell reported receipt of a communication from the Metropolitan Water District regarding new materials for the information program on water conservati This will be discussed at the next Water Conservation, Reclamation and Reuse Con mittee meeting. In addition, Mr. Mitchell advised that an outline will be compl shortly for the District's 25th Anniversary Celebration. Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne Director Maerkle stated that the project Engineer Kubota advised that the contractor's proposal for the second increment of TAPP has been received from the Water Authority in the amount of $584,893.00. The proposal will be reviewed and a recommendation made to the Board as soon as possible. 1 is proceeding according to schedule. South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota informed the Board that plans for this project are being proces: by the District. Water Conservation, Recl amati on Director Uhl inger reported that the nexl and Reuse committee meeting will be held on Augusl at which time there will be a field trir Irvine for the purpose of studying their reclaimed water system. Mr. Kubota di: cussed arrangements for the tour and those interested in participating so indict Personnel Director Maerkl e advised that a young mt will be interviewed tomorrow as a possif replacement for the position vacated by District employee Allen Herron. Mr. Neal Ball arrived at this time (2:35 p.m.). Finance Director Maerkle noted that a check had issued to the City of Oceanside in the z of $1,224.30 for water delivered to the District at the inter-tie located by Ma) Company during the recent rupture in our main transmission line. This connectior provided water to the City of Carl sbad for the May Company complex; 10.5 acre feet of water was delivered through this emergency connection. Engineer Kubota noted that the amount invoiced includes the Authority charge plus a $25.00 per i foot transportation charge. Legal Counsel : No report President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:42 p.m., and the meeting was rc at 2:58 p.m. I District Engineer: Development Program: Carrillo Estates, Unit No. 1 Engineer Kubota advised that a request h Ponderosa Homes been received from Ponderosa Homes for release of 21 units in this subdivision. There are a total of 41 units remaining. Mr. Kubota recommended approval by the Board for release of 21 lots in Ponderosa Homes, permitting occupancy of these dwell ing units. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's recommendation was approved. Engineer Kubota further advised that he has been in contact with Ponderosa Homes representatives on an informal basis and they have indicated that funds which WE to be used for construction of an offsite water line from Palomar Airport Road might be available for participation in the South Aqueduct Connection. 1 Lake Calavera Hi1 1s As a matter of information, Engineer Kut referred to the Financial Impact Report the Lake Calavera Hills planned community completed by a consultant for the Citj of Carlsbad, and stated that a subsequent report indicates that Proposition 13 will not have a substantial impact on the development. Beckman Instruments, Inc. In regard to construction of the Solid Waste Transfer Station, Engineer Kubota and Legal Counsel Swirsky reported that the County of San Diego has requested tt the District obtain an easement from Beckman Instruments across a portion of tht property. Messrs. Kubota and Swi rsky described the location of the property an( explained the existing water line, which would be looped. An Agreement has beer negotiated with Beckman representatives in which they have set forth certain conditions ensuring that their factory operations will not be interrupted and providing for a by-pass of water to the factory during construction, etc. Engi- neer Kubota requested Board authorization to execute the Agreement; Beckman Ins1 ments will then execute the Easement Deed. After further discussion, upon motic of Director Maerkle , seconded by Director Uhl inger, and unanimously carried, tht Board authorized execution of the aforementioned Agreement .with Beckman Instrumt General Manager: (Presented by Engineer Kubota) Correspondence: Local Agency Formation Engineer Kubota reported receipt of a Commi ss ion notification from L.A.F.C.O. that they Detachment from the Carlsbad Municipal Water District. The detachment is con- current with annexation of the same territory to the Bueno Colorado Municipal Water District. S.D.C.W.A. Engineer Kubota advised that a letter h8 regarding the water rate increase being considered by the Metropolitan Water District. Mr. Kubota enumerated the various alternatives which M.W.D. is consil Meeti ngs : Quarterly Meeting of Engineer Kubota reminded the Board and Water Agencies Association staff that the Quarterly Meeting of the Water Agencies Association will be held tomorrow evening (August 17) in San Mar Association of California Water Director Maerkle referred to the A.C .W. Agencies Fa1 1 Conference Fa1 1 Conference being held October 3-6, at Lake Tahoe, and upon motion of Direc Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, authorization granted for President MacLeod to attend the conference representing the Distric Presidents and Managers Breakfast President MacLeod gave a brief report o August 15, 1978 the recent Presidents and Managers Brea 1 have approved the La Costa Northeast been received from the Water Authority - 1 meeting. -2- August 16, Carl sbad City Council Meeting Engineer Kubota reported on the City COI August 15, 1978 meeting held last evening. Of interest the District was Agenda Item No. 31 whic was a report regarding the formation of a Subsidiary District by the City of Carlsbad of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District. This item and the balance of the agenda were continued until next Tuesday (August 22) at 7:OO. p.m. The staff report and recommendations to the City Council are being evaluated by the District staff and District Consultant Skip Schmidt. Operations : The flow from the Authority is 22 c.f.s and the 1 ake 1 eve1 is 490.9’ . 1 Engineer Kubota referred to the recent rupture in our main transmission line an( advised that letters have been forwarded to the City of Carlsbad personnel, the City of Oceanside and others who assisted during the repair operations. He fur. stated that a-corrosion specialist will be asked to test the reach of pipe when the rupture occurred. Budget Preparation: Engineer Kubota discussed District budgr yesterday setting forth the formula whereby the County will be distributing tax revenues under SB-154. The foll owing prel iminary figures were furnished for thl purpose of comparing assessed valuations for the various Improvement Districts: preparation and information received Difference In Percentage FY 1977-78 FY 1978-79 Mil 1 ion Dollars Of Change General Fund 199.2 MD 173.2 MD -26 -1 4 I.D. No. 1 202.3 177.4 -24.9 -1 3 I.D. No. 4 197.6 172.0 -25.6 -1 3 I.D. No. 2 58.3 65.3 + 7.0 +13 I.D. No. 3 18.3 20.1 + 1.8 +lo It was advised that the General Fund is the only fund that Proposition 13 impac the Improvement Districts have a tax rate for bonded indebtedness only. The fi indicate decreases in the General Fund while Improvements Districts No. 2 and N are both up 13% and lo%, respectively. District estimated tax revenues for the General Fund for FY 1977-78 were. $263,003, Based on the formu1 a for Fy 1978-79 the tax revenues will be $116,301. Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle, second Director Engelmann , and unanimously car the Board ratified Checks No. 3025 through 3094 covering the period from August to August 16, 1978 in the sum of $34,199.74. Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkle , second Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carr an executive session was called at 3:54 p.m. for personnel matters. Upon motion of Director Engelmann , seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimous1 carried, the Board returned to regular session at 4:27 p.m. The Board returned regular session with the following Board members present: Directors Engelmann , Maerkle, MacLeod and Uhlinger. 8 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 p.m. Respectful ly submitted , - e 7 /3 ccL7 A” &s/&z /-A’ President of the Board of Directors -3- August 16,