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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-12-20; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON DECEMBER 20, 1978, AT 2:00 P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:OO p.m. by President MacLeod, with Director Engelmann, Kelly, Maerkle, MacLeod and Uhlinger answering roll call. Also prese were Legal Counsel Swi rsky, District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota, Pub1 i c Relations Consultant Mitchell and Office Secretary. Utilities and Maintenance Director Greer of the Ci tv of Carlsbad, Mrs. Marqaret Bonas and Mrs. Ruth Honnol I of the League of Women Voters, Bi 11 Mihol i ch and-Ed McCabe (2 : 16 p.m. ) , were a1 s present . Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle. seconde .. by Di rector Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 1978, were approved a mai 1 ed out. Oral Communications from the Audience: City of Carl sbad Uti 1 i ti es and Mai ntenance Di rector Greer Wholesale Service Account of the City of Carlsbad addressed the Board concerning a matter relating to th October water bi 11 received by the City from the District, which included a char $5,740 for "over-the-dam" costs. Mr. Greer reviewed that this matter had been d cussed with the City Manager and a letter was then directed to District Acting F, Kubota advising that this was an unusual cost and requesting additional discussi Subsequent conversations with Mr. Kubota have not led to a resolution of the pro Mr. Greer expressed his opinion that the District's Ordinance and Resolution do address that kind of charge and explained the City's position that inasmuch as t water charged for wasn't metered, it may be a loss that should be taken from the general operating fees to which the City contributes $14 per acre foot. Mr. Gre suggested that a determination to resolve the billing problem was a matter for t Board of Directors, and not an administrative decision. Director Maerkle then requested that District Legal Counsel discuss the pertiner Resolution. Legal Counsel stated that the Resolution is very specific on this II and quoted from Resolution No. 363, as follows : ".The cost of water to the Distr shall be the amount charged by the San Diego County Water Authority for the wate Legal Counsel Swirsky noted that this was indeed an unusual charge in that it wz first time there had been any "over-the-dam" water in the County of San Diego fc years, and the 'Water Authority deliberated at great length before deciding to mc a cost of water and bi 11 those customers having water in storage. After further discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board affirmed the administrative decisi that the "over-the-dam" charge on the bill of the City of Carlsbad is a cost of from the San Diego County Water Authority. Mr. Greer thanked the Board for the opportunity to discuss this matter. Proposed Water Service Mr. Bi 11 Mi hol ich, developer of the equi Bi 11 Mi hol i ch Development ment rental yard on El Camino Real addrc the Board concerning water service for 1 property. The property is being presently served by a temporary 2" service whic been installed by.the previous owner. The District Board had granted Mr. Mihol- continued use of the temporary service conditioned upon his agreement to advanct the estimated cost of an 8" water main for his frontage of 100 feet to the Distl Mr. Mihol ich requested the Board reconsider the request to advance approximatell $1,300 inasmuch as it appears there wi 11 be no development in the area for qui tt some time, and the water main will not have to be extended until then. He stat( he would pay his share of a water main extension at such time as the extension i comes necessary. Mr. Miholich stated his intention to construct an additional 6,000 square feet of building in the future, which would mean a greater demand . water. After further discussion, Mr. Wiholich decided it would be to his advan- to install an 8" water main extension for a distance of 200 feet to his propert: due to his future expansion plans. Mr. Miholich questioned the District Enginet regarding the procedures for instal 1 i ng a permanent 1 i ne to his property , which were explained to him. He thanked the Board for their time and consideration, 4 Mr. Miholich and Mr. McCabe left the meeting at this time (3:lO p.m.). I Commi ttee Reports : S.D.C.W.A. Director Maerkle reported on his attend at the regular Water Authority meeting items of interest to the District. He stated that inundation maps were prepared the State of California, and expressed his .opinion that that the District should such maps available in the event of an emergency. Later in the meeting, Director Maerkle reported that the Comprehensive Planning Organization has designated the San Diego County Water Authority as the agency to handle a1 1 fresh water under th 208 Program. Wastewater wi 11 be hand1 ed by the Santa Margari ta - San Luis Rey Wa shed P1 anni ng Agency. Publ ic Information Publ ic Relations Consultant Mi tchell di cussed coverage by the new media concer the District's proposed agricultural water rate increase. In addition, plans for the 25th Anniversary Celebration are proceeding, and an outline has been prepared a slide presentation which will be part of the program. This presentation will I: offered to local clubs and organizations, who will be asked to designate the mont of March as "Water Month". Tri -Agenci es Pi pel i ne Engineer Kubota reported that the right way matter for "Kelly Trust" property h been discussed with Brian and Gary Robertson. A land value of $4,000 an acre has establ ished for .1 and involving the easements. The payment for the easements wi 11 65% of fee value. Mr. Kubota added that San Diego Gas and Electric Company wi 11 preparing an economic analysis of the proposed co-generation project at Squires D I South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota advised that he is cont to review the bid breakdown for this pr and a report will be avai lab1 e for 'the next regular Board meeting. Water Conservation, Reclamation Director Uhl inger had no report. Mr. K and Reuse stated that Irvine representatives , Mr. Hurst and Miss Joyce Wagner made a slid presentation at the recent Chamber of Commerce luncheon, and a letter of thanks h been sent from the District. The San Marcos County Water District conducted its pub1 ic hearing on Monday, Dece regarding the draft EIR to reactivate their existing sewage treatment plan$, and were no comments from the public. A review period will continue until January 7, Mr. Kubota discussed the District's application to LAFCO regarding development of a non-potable water supply, and stated that a map and legal description of the Di as it now exists must be submitted with the application. Inasmuch as there have a number of annexations and detachments since the original boundary map was prepa it would be a formidable task to review records and prepare a current map and leg description. Estimated.cost' for the work is between $1,500 and $2,000. After di cussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Uhlinger, and unan ly carried, authorization was granted to proceed with the preparation of a curren legal description and District boundary map. Mr. Kubota called attention to the a copy of a memorandum directed to the City Mal from Mr. Roger Greer which had been distributed relating to the District's progral for a non-potable water system.. He advised that the City Council, at the last rei Council meeting, took a tentative action opposing the program. President MacLeod called for a short recess at 3:32 p.m., and the meeting was res at 3:48 p.m. Legal Counsel : Proposed Agricultural Legal Counsel reviewed this matter for Water Rate Increase Board, stating that a letter was writtel to all of the District's agricultural UI inviting comments, either cirally or in writing, at either the last Board meeting I December 6, 1978 or at today's meeting. At the December 6 meeting, there were no oral comments made, and no correspondence- had been received. At this time, Presil MacLeod asked if there was anyone in the audience that would like to make any CO~I in regard to the proposed agricultural rate increase, and there was no response. Mr. Swirsky added that there has been no written communications to the District i, this regard. * I 1 -2- December 20, 197, Resol uti on No. 380 Legal Counsel introduced for Board cons Agri cul tural Rate Increase tion and adoption , Resolution No. 380 a ing the District's water rate Resolutio in reference to the retail agricultural water rate from 226 per cubic foot or fra thereof , to 266 per 100 cubic foot or fraction thereof , to be effective January 1 based upon management's recommendation. After discussion, upon motion of Direct0 Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, Resolution No. 380, entitled: "RESOLUTI OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AMENDING RESOLUTIC NO. 363 AND RESOLUTION NO. 367 FIXING THE RATES AND CHARGES OF WATER SUPPLIED BY CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT", was adopted by the following vote: I AYES : Directors: Engelmann, Kelly, Maerkle, MacLeod, Uhlinger NOES: Directors : None ABSENT: Directors : None District Engineer: Development Program: Lot No. 5, Palomar Airport Engineer Kubota advised that a J. C. Pe Business Park warehouse will be constructed on Lot No at Palomar Airport Business Park. He d cribed water service to the project, and recommended Board approval of the plans. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly, an unanimously carried, the Engineer's recommendation was approved. Ri 1 ey Aircraft Hangar Engineer Kubota stated that the Riley A Hangar will be located north of the Hug Helicopter test station and explained the character of the water service. He rec Board approval of the plans , and after discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkl seconded by Director Englemann, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's recommend was approved. El Camino Real Inter-tie Engineer Kubota reported that the initi, study for the El Camino Real Inter-tie I been completed and the District will proceed with CEQA requirements. A recommend; will be made at the next regular meeting for formal Board action. General Manager: Correspondence: Manager Kubota advised that the Distric. has been asked to join the National Watc Resources Association and the California Reclamation Association. With Board con. currence, the District will not participate. Federal Disaster Re1 ief Program Manager Kubota recalled that the Distrir had applied for Federal Disaster Relief funds for storm damage, and received the amount of $8,362. There was a deadl ine ( December 15, 1978 for completion of the work; however, on December 11 a notificat. received extending the deadl ine to August 15, 1979. Mr. Kubota gave a progress re1 on repair work to the Squires Dam road. Use of District Vehicle The Manager acknowledged a letter from . Rainbow Municipal Water District thankil the District for use of our van for a tour of the Irvine facility. Local Agency Formation Commission Manager Kubota reported receipt of a let from LAFCO 1 i sti ng the new fee schedules for i tems to be processed by their Commi I I Meetings: Carlsbad City Council Meeting Manager Kubota reported on. the City Cour December 19, 1978 meeting of last evening. City Council z regarding the District's proposed non-pc water line was discussed earlier in the meeting. In addition, Mr. Kubota advised Council proceedings for annexation of Palomar Airport property. - 3- December 20, 197 1979 Presidents' and Board Manager Kubota informed the Board of tl Members' Institute initial announcement of the Annual Pre: dents' and Board Members' Institute. - seminar for Presidents, Board members, staff and operating personnel is conductel the University of Cal3fornia Extension, Santa.Barbara in cooperation with the Ca nis Special Districts Association: The 3-day seminar will be held February 9, 11 11 , 1979 at the Islandi a Hotel , San Diego. Copies of the announcement will be d tributed to the Board members and staff. Operations: The lake level is 500.5', and the flow .. the Authority is 13 c.f.s. I The Manager stated that there have been a repetition of inspections of the La Cos 8" compound meter, indicating a possible problem .with sand and debris, causing nL repairs. The staff is investigating this matter, and in addition, the main line to the City of Carlsbad will also be checked. Personnel : Resi gnation of Nancy B. Detore The Manager reported that District empl Nancy Detore wi 11 be leaving the area 2 has submitted her resignation, effective Friday, December 22. Arrangements have made for temporary help until a new employee is hired. Bill s for Payment: Manager Kubota called the Board's atten Weseloh Chevrol et for payment of the new Luv pick-up truck (Purchase Order No. 24 Bel 1 ford Vi 11 age Water District Manager Kubota recalled that the report from the LAFCO staff concerning divisio of the assets of the Bellford District was discussed at the last meeting and the Board formally. waived the District Is rights to any assets of the Bel 1 ford Distric A letter setting forth the District's position was forwarded to LAFCO, with the result that the LAFCO staff is now recommending the San Marcos District receive the assets inasmuch as they'.will be assuming all of the responsibilities. Environmental Impact Reports The Manager referred the Board to the Envi ronmental Impact Statement for reac tion of the water reclamation plant of the Leucadia County Water District and the formal copy of the City of Carlsbad draft Environmental Impact Report for the sat sewage treatment facility of Calavera Hills. Water Damage to Residence Manager Kubota stated the claims for wa tured by a sewer contractor on Estrella de Mar have come to the District from the homeowner, Mr. Feller's carrier, Firemen's Fund. These will be transmitted to ou carrier, Mr. Steve Tague of Farmers Insurance Group. ACWA Self-Insurance Seminar Manager Kubota spoke to the issue of asked Legal Counsel to consider attending the ACWA Seminar on January 26, 1979 in San Francisco which will deal with this subject. After discussion, upon motion 0' Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, authorizat' was gracted for Manager Kubota and Legal Counsel Swirsky to attend the ACWA Seminl on January 26, 1979. Financial Statement The Manager invited the Board's review ( July 1, 1978 - October 31 , 1978 the Financial Statement for the first fc months of Fiscal Year 1978-79, and statc that the Statement can be further reviewed at the next regular meeting, if necessi Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle, secondt carried, the Board ratified Checks No. 3448 through 3513 covering the period from December 6, 1978 to December 20, 1978 in the sum of $26,065.23. Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkle, second€ carried, an executive session was called at 4:24 p.m. for personnel matters. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly , and unanimously carri the Board returned to regular session at 4:45 p.m. The Board returned to regular session with a1 1 Board members present. to the check which had been issued to I damage sustained when a water main was self-insurance, and stated that he has I by Director Engelmann , and unanimously by Director Engelmann, and unanimously -4- December 20, 197 District Directorship Di rector Maerkl e commended Di rector Uhl for his service on the Board of Di recto, and expressed the Board’s appreciation for his time and efforts. Director Uhlingc responded that it had been a pleasure working with the Board. Adjournment The meeting was.adjourned at 4:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, I A?%z - -k>”. #, /? /< m /g &5Z&/g,~// .I ,,” y* ”President of the’Board of Grectors *c ?7yA!&v.fW.-...8/ Secret y of t64 Board of Directors 7Y 4/ g I 1 -5- December 20, 1978