HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-10-18; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON OCTOBER 18, 1978, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeti n,g was cal led to order at 2 :03 p.'m. by President MacLeod , with Directors Engelmann , Kelly , Maerkle , MacLeod and Uhl inger answering roll call. A1 so presen.
were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota, Public Re1 ati ons Consultant Mi tchell and Office Secretary. Uti 1 i ties and Maintenance Director Greer of the City of Carlsbad, Mrs. Margaret Bonas and Mrs. Ruth Honnold
of the League of Women Voters and Ted Donald of Calavera Hills, were also present
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle, secondel
carried, the minutes of the special meeting of September 29, 1978 and the regular meeting of October 4, 1978, were approved as mailed out.
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Oral Communications from Mrs. Honnold called attention to the the Audience election forum to be held at the Twin In1
co-sponsored by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and the San Dieguito League of Women Voters.
Committee Reports :
on Wednesday evening, November 1,1978
S.D.C.W.A. Director Kelly reported on his attendanc at the regular meeting of the Water Auth
and discussed items of interest.
Publ ic Information Publ ic Re1 ations Consultant Mi tchell sta
school programs being presented to Carl sbad High School classes by the County Wat Authority. Very little information is being disseminated in the classrooms relat directly to the District. A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon with the
Carlsbad Unified School District and District representatives, and the entire program wi 11 be discussed at that time. Mr. Mi tchel 1 continued his report , stati that some progress is being made on the program for the District's 25th Anniversa Cel ebrati on.
Tri -Agenci es Pi pel ine Engineer Kubota advised that a check for
$575,000 was issued to the Water Authori for the second increment of this project. A complete financial summary of the project will be available for the next regular Board meeting. Pipeline construc-
tion has progressed to approximately 50% completion.
that we are in the midst of a series of
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South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota said that the District i awaiting an estimated breakdown of the
bid schedules from the San Marcos Distri
Water Conservation, Reclamation Director Uhl inger reported that the next and Reuse regular committee meeting will be held o Tuesday, October 24, 1978, at which time the guest speaker will be Mr. Bert El kins of the San Diego Region Water Recl amati Agency. Mr. Kubota noted that a possible Presentation to the full Board will be discussed after the committee presentation.
Personnel No report
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Legal Counsel :
Resolution No. 376 Legal Counsel Swirsky reviewed for the C.E.Q.A. Guidelines Board previous discussions concerning amendments to C.E.Q.A. guidelines and presented for consideration and adoption Resolution No. 376. After discussion,
upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly, Resolution No. 376 , entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AMENDING LOCAL GUIDELINES OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS", was adopted by the following vote:
AYES : Di rectors : Engelmann , Kel ly , Maerkl e
NOES : Directors : None
ABSENT : Di rectors : None
MacLeod, Uhl i nger
District Warehouse Theft Legal Counsel Swirsky discussed the recer
District warehouse theft with reference 1 whether or not the District was covered by 'our existing insurance pol icy. Previol
discussions raised the question of whether the meters stolen were "supplies", and Mr. Swirsky advised that they are not supplies in accordance with the definition of the insurance policy. The meters conskitute the inventory of the District and are referred to as ''stock''. Stock would have to be covered specifically in the
insurance policy, which was not the case. Legal Counsel stated that he does concl with the decision rendered by the insurance company that the District did not havc coverage for ''stock'', and he further recommended that the District take an endorst ment for such coverage.
District Insurance Coverage Manager Kubota supplemented Legal Counse'
quotation from Mr. Tague of Farmers Insurance Group for an endorsement which woull cover the District stock. The annual premium for coverage of the first $20,000 would be $1,064.00, and the additional annual premium for an added $80,000 would ~ $1,193.00. The total value of the stock inventory is.$85,000. Mr. Kubota recomrr
ded that the District take an endorsement for initial coverage of $20,000. After discussion , upon motion of Director Maerkl e , seconded by Director Engelmann , and
unanimously carried, it was moved that District insurance coverage be increased b the aforementioned endorsement, covering the District inventory stock in the amou of $20,000.
President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:47 p.m. and the meeting was resu at 3:06 p.m. Legal Counsel Swirsky left the meeting during this time (2:55 p.m.)
District Engi neer :
Proposed Water Service Engineer Kubota reviewed di scussi ons he1 Bi 11 Mi hol i ch Devel opment at the 1 ast regular Board meeting concer ing water service for the Bi 11 Mihol ich development on El Camino Real. At that time, the Board granted permission for use of the temporary 2" service and install ation of a fire hydrant at the end of the 8" line, and directed the property owner to advance to the District the estin
cost of an 8" water main for his frontage of 100 feet. Mr. Kubota advised that t estimated cost would be between $1,000 and $1,500. A 1 etter was sent to Mr. Mi ho
informing him of the Board's decision. Mr. Miholich has suggested the use of a "Contract for Future Public Improvements" whereby some improvements along his frc age could be postponed until a future time. Enforcement of the contract, which v be a lien on the property, would require legal action. After considerable discuz the Board agreed not to alter their earlier policy position, and suggested that Mr. Miholich consider posting a bond, a time deposit or some other financial per1 mawe guarantee for the estimated cost involved.
Palomar Estates Mobile Home Park Engineer Kubota spoke to the issue of
Mobile Home Park, and stated that the matter has been reviewed by Legal Counsel . Mr. Kubota suggested the District formally notify the developers that they have proceeded without District approval of the plans.and that we will make no effort to repair the road in the event it becomes damaged due to hauling of large chlor. cylinders to our reservoir site. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerl seconded by Director Uhl inger, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the District should -proceed in this matter according to instructions of Legal Counse'
Oceanside-Carlsbad Inter-tie I1 . Engineer Kubota displayed the final plat for this project, showing the existing . water 1 ine now in service plus the proposed 14" and 12" water 1 i nes to be placed
in cells of the bridge extension. He further advised that the plans were sub-
mi tted to the State Department of Transportation yesterday, Final Soard action will be required after C.E.Q.A. proceedings. Mr. Kubota also intormed the Board that the City of Oceanside Water and Sewer Department has indicated they will sh in the cost of the 12" non-potable line. In addition, a letter has been sent to Carlsbad City Manager Paul Bussey regarding the project.
Newport Shores Bui lders Engineer Kubota reviewed the status of Seaport Subdivision this project for the Board, stating tha the developer was unable to complete th subdivision and the District had suggested use of a temporary steel pipeline abo ground to meet Fire Department requi rements. The developer has evaluated the
o,ptions and made a determination to lay an interim AC water line. Mr. Kubota explained the route of the tie-in by use of plans submitted by the developer and he recommended the Board approve the plans for the interim tie line. After dis- cussion , upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhl inger, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's recommendation was approved.
1 remarks, stating that he has received a
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the paving operations at Pal omar Estate!
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General Manager:
Correspondence:
Carl sbad Republ ican Women Manager Kubota informed the Board of a
Peceived from Mrs. Frazee, Carlsbad Rep lican Women, thanking the District for use of the Board Room for a recent meetin
Senate Commi ttee of Agricultural Manager Kubota reported receipt of an
Resources announcement from the Senate Conmittee Agricultural Resources pertaining to pu hearings on practices and pol icies of Regional Water Qual i ty Control Boards and Groundwater Resources Management. A public hearing will be held in San Diego on
December 13, 1978 at the State Building.
Meetings:
Water Agencies Associ ati on Manager Kubota advised of correspondenc
received from Mr. Bob Rundell of the San Diego County Water Agencies Association requesting commitments from member agencies to host the quarterly meetings for the calendar year 1979. Dates of upcoming meetings are January 18, 1979; April 19 , 1979; July 19, 1979 and October 18, 1979. Director Maerkle suggested the District host the April 1979 meeting in conjunction with our 25th Anniversary. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly , and unanimously carried , it was
moved that the District host the April 19, 1979 meeting of the Water Agencies Association.
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California Special Districts Association Conference Manager Kubota again called attention t
the California Special District Associa Conference to be he1 d November 17-19 , 1 in Monterey .
ACWA Fa1 1 Conference President MacLeod reported on his atten at the ACWA Fall Conference at Lake Tah October 3-6, 1978, and thanked the Board for the opportunity of attending.. A ta of one of the sessions is available at the District office.
President & Managers Breakfast President MacLeod also gave a brief rep
Meeting, October 17, 1978 on the breakfast meeting held yesterday
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advised that the surplus sale has been
Carl s bad Ci ty Counci 1 Meeti ng Manager Kubota reported on the City Cou October 17, 1978 meeting held last evening. Of interest
the District was the action of the City Council relating to the availability of sewer connections in our District area. He advised that there are no longer any sewer connections available, with the exception of 75 equivalent dwelling units being reserved for community facilitie failing septic tanks, etc.
Mrs. Bonas and Mrs. Honnold left the meeting at this time (4:17 p.m.).
Operations : The lake level is 493.0' and the flow f the Authority is 22 c.f.s.
Manager Kubota advised that-a letter was sent to the Carlsbad Police Department in response to a Ci.ty request for permission to paint identification markers on the roofs and sides of the District's above ground reservoirs to assist in ident
ing area locations. They were given permission to proceed with identifying the roofs of our tanks, and an acceptable method of identifyins the sides of the tan 1 wi 11 be discussed at a 1 ater date.
Delinquent Water Service Accounts Manager Kubota discussed the status of
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the delinauent list of water service accounts, and referred to the outstanding account of Robert Yamasaki . The amoun owing is $1,009.82 plus late charges of $385.39. The Manager recommended Board approval to proceed with necessary action , incl uding 1 egal action , for recovery of the water charges amounting to $1,009.82, and after discussion, upon motion o Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the
Manager's recommendation was approved.
District Surplus Items Mana er Kubota presented a list of Dist surp 9 us i terns , which included four addi machines, one mailing machine, one copy machine and a 1961 Ford truck, and recon these be declared surplus. After discussion, upon motion of Director Uhlinger, onded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, the list of items was declar surplus to District needs.
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Water Rates Manager Kubota advi.sed that formal notifi
cation has been received by the District that the cost of who1 esal e water from the Metropolitan Water District will increas $5.00 as of January 1 , 1979, and the cost of water received from the County Water Authority will increase $. 50 on the same date, for a total of $5 30. He further stated that the District will proceed to evaluate the water rate structure, and
information pertaining to this program will be presented at the next regular Board meeting.
District Parking Lot Extension Manager Kubota reported that the proposed Parkina lot extension next to the Distric I office has been staked out and suggested ittat BGard members tour the site after th meeting.
Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle, secondec by Director Kelly, and unanimously carrit
the Board ratified Checks No. 3256 through 3303 covering the period from October ! 1978 to October 18, 1978 in the sum of $588,782.79.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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