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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-10-04; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON OCTOBER 4, 1978, AT'2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was call ed to. order at 2:02 p.m. by Director Maerkl e , with Directors Engelmann, Kel ly, Maerkle and Uhl inger answering roll call . President MacLeod was absent due to his attendance at the Association of California Water Agencies Fa1 1 Conference in Lake Tahoe, California. A1 so present were Legal Counsel Swirsk: District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell (2:08 p.m.) and Office Secretary. Tom Thompson (2:08 p.m.) of Mitchell, Thompson & Associates, Uti1 i ties & Maintenance Director Greer of the City of Carlsbad and Mrs. Ruth Honnold .of the League of Women Voters, were also present. In the absence of President MacLeod and at the request of Vice-president Engelmann Secretary Maerkle presided over the meeting. I Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Uhlinger, seconde by Director Kelly, and unanimously Carrie the minutes of the regular meeting of September 20, 1978 were approved as mailed o Oral Communications from the Audience None Commi ttee Reports: S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly had no meeting to report o Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne Engineer Kubota advised that as a result action taken at the last regular Board mt arrangements are proceeding for funding.of the second increment of this project. Messrs. Randy Mitchell and Tom Thompson arrived at this time (2:08 p.m.). South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota stated that he received bid schedules for the South Aqueduct Conr tion in the mail today and he has not had time to review them. Additional inform? pertaining to this matter was given later in the meeting. Publ ic Information Publ i c Re1 ati ons Consultant Mi tchell adv- that the County Water Authority will makt a presentation to Mr. Mark Nelson's class at the Carlsbad High School on October - a District representative will also be present. Water Conservation, Reclamation Director Uhlinger reported that the comm and Reuse met on September 26, 1978, at which time field trip to Irvine was reviewed. Disc was held concerning the possibility of a presentation being made by the Irvine gr for the Carl sbad Chamber of Commerce. Director Uhl inger stated that Mr. Don Brow of the Chamber of Commerce has indicated he would be in favor of the presentation Public Relations Consultant Mitchell will confer with Mr. Brown later concerning It was further advised that Mr. Bert Elkins of the San Diego Region Water Reclama Agency will be asked by Mr. Roger Greer to be a guest speaker at a future commi tt meeti ng. I Finance No report Legal Counsel : Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne Project In addition to remarks made earlier by Funding of Second Increment Engineer Kubota, Legal Counsel Swi rsky stated that approval for the District lo has been received from the Southwest Bank attorney. Arrangements will be complet when President MacLeod returns and the necessary documents are signed. Engineer Kubota added that a financial summary of the project will be available shortly, a also advised that the District has received a check from the County Water Authori in the amount .of $9,140.71 for interest earned for the period of April 1, 1978 th June 30, 1978. The net balance of District funds on deposit with the Authority f the project as of June 30, 1978 is $587,463.00. IE District Engineer: Development Program Carrillo Estates , Unit No. 1 Engineer Kubota advised that a request been received from Ponderosa Homes for release of the remaining 20 lots in Carrillo Estates, Unit No. 1. He also state that management permitted some occupancies due to hardship situations. The lots invol ved are numbers 64-76 and 136-1 42 for a total of 20 1 ots . He requested Boa ratification of the release of these lots, permitting occupancy of the dwelling units. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Direct0 Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the action of the Engineer in releasing the final increment of 20 lots in Carrillo Estates, Unit No. 1. Col ina de 1 a Costa Engineer Kubota reported receipt of a request from 'the developer, Fountainhea Development Corporation concerning Colina de la Costa. There are a total of 84 units in the first increment , and approval was previously granted for release of 71 units, leaving a balance of 13. Mr. Kubota advised that a1 1 necessary work hi been completed, and recommended Board approval for re1 ease of the remaining 13 lots, permitting occupancy of the dwelling units. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's recommendation was approved. Palomar Estates Mobile Home Park Engineer Kubota informed the Board of tl Santa Fe Reservoir, stating that in the absence of District approval , the entire access area has been paved, In addition , the new paving materi a1 does not meet structural strength requirements, and the matter will be negotiated with the dew oper. For information, Engineer Kubota also advised that the San Marcos Water District would permit CMWD to purchase water from San Marcos through the mobile home park system for our chlorination units, if agreeable with the Palomar Estatc mobile home park. I status of this project located by the 8 Director Maerkle called for a short. recess at 2:44 p.m., and the meeting was res1 at 3:.06 p.m. El Cami no Real Inter-Tie Engineer Kubota reported that the Distri is working with the State Division of Hi and the City of Oceanside concerning the procedural aspects of the El Camino Real inter-tie. He also stated that the Division of Highways will require assurance 1 the District has complied with C.E.Q.A. requirements before issuing a permit. South Aqueduct Connection In addition to information furnished ear in the meeting, Engineer Kubota advised the bid schedules received pertain to a1 1 aspects of the project and will requir further review. He stated that the engineer's estimate of the project was $2,23E with a low bid of $2,240,271 being submitted by Metro-Young Company. General Manager: Correspondence: San Diego Gas & Electric Co. Manager Kubota advised that a letter dz Sundesert Project September 19, 1978 has been received frc the San Diego Gas & Electric Company tht the District for forwarding Resolution No.371 supporting the Sundesert Project. County of San Diego Manager Kubota informed the Board of cor Department of .Real Property pondence from the County Department of R Property stating that the Department now provides a full range of real property services to other departments and agencies the County. San Diego County Water Authority Manager Kubota stated that a letter has Mi ramar Pumping P1 ant received from the Water Authority pertai to arbitration of the question of divisi the operating costs of the Miramar Pumping Plant among the treated water users an the City of San Diego. Recognizing the difference of opinion among members as to payment of costs for operating the Mi ramar Pumping PI ant , the Authority Board of Directors has agreed to employ an arbitrator. i -2- October 4 , 197 Neetings : Cal i forni a Speci a1 Di stri cts Association Conference November 17-1 9 , 1978 Manager Kubota called attention to the announcement regarding the California Spe Districts Association conference which wi he1 d November 17-1 9 , 1978 in Monterey. Operations : The lake level is 492.3' and the flow fro the Authority is 21 c.f.s. I Manager Kubota advised that Mr. Oshima has Seen employed as District gardener. In addition, the trailer located behind the District office has been moved by the own Mr. Kubota recalled previous discussions concerning extension of the District park lot and suggested ,the Board tour the site, which he will lay out with chalk, after next regular Board meeting or during the recess. Purchase Orders : Manager Kubota requested Board authorizat for issuance of Purchase Order No. 2398 t Rockwell International for 48-5/8" meters plus parts for a 6" meter and a 3" meter in the total amount of $2,833.23, and upon motion of Director Engelmann , seconded Director Uhlinger, and unanimously carried, the Manger's request was granted. Bills for Payment: Manager Kubota report$d receipt of a 'requ, for payment of annual dues to the Associa of California Water Agencies in the amount of $900. After discussion, upon motion Director Uhlinger, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, author tion was granted for payment of $900 annual dues to A.C.W.A. State of California Controller's Report Manager Kubota advised that District Audi Paul Walker has completed the State Contr Report for the District' for Fiscal Year 1 Local Agency Formati on Commi ssion Manager Kubota stated that L.A.F.C.O. ha Bel 1 ford Vi 11 age Water District advised that the dissolution of Bellford Village Water District has been continued until January 8, 1979 due to the special audit being conducted on the assets of Bell ford District as a result of concerns raised by the County Counsel Is office. Budget Preparation: Manager Kubota noted that final budget that the outstanding item remaining is consideration of merit salary adjustments f District permanent employees. .. Carl sbad City Counci 1 Meeting Manager Kubota gave a brief report on the October 3, 1978 City Council meeting of last evening, sta that the request for sewer allocation frc Covington Brothers was continued until next Tuesday. In regard to Calavera Hills, Mr. Kubota advised that the General Plan Amendment was approved. Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Engelmann , seconc by Director Kelly, and unanimously carric the Board ratified Checks No. 3211 through 3255 covering the period from Septembel 1978 to October 4, 1978 in the sum of $142,481.22. Other Matters : Proposed Water Service for By use of a diagram, Engineer Kubota desc Development on El Cami no Real temporary water service supplied to the . owner of property located across from Mr explaining that the new owner plans to build a 3,000 square foot building and reqr permanent water service. Considerable discussion followed regarding options for . permanent water-service. The Fire Department has approved installation of a fire at the end of the District 8" line. After further discussion, upon motion of Din Uhlinger, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved tl (1) the District will permit the continued use of the 2" water service and meter I was originally installed; and (2) the District would require a cash contribution ' amount equivalent to the cost of installing an 8" water main along the 100' fron' of the property. The purpose of the cash contribution is to defray future expensc upon the District at such time as a permanent water main is constructed along the si de of El Cami no Real . I ' documents are being prepared and stated I -3- October 4, 1978 Auction Sale Manager Kubota advised that the list of District surplus items was not complete due to his absence from the area. With Board concurrence, the completed list wi be forwarded and ratification requested at the next regular Board meeting. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, I 2 /- / ///a" F"-?- &// /' , *-;;; ,,,<,/@f p7 p." c -/,( 1 Presiiaent of the Bo'a'rd of Directors ,"--/ / . 1 /;,;: ,/y ' ,)fl/&& ,y;/,.-. /-"> i ~~- ./'/ I<,,,,,,$ j /,* ;, <<;,,, ~,-, 5, I ,*/ .,;// " -'"-/i" Secretary of the Bo'ard of Directors i I - I -4- October 4- 19