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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-07; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGOF'THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON FEBRUARY 7, 1979, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:12 p.m. by President MacLeod, with Directors Bonas , Engelmann, Kelly , Maerkle and MacLeod answering roll call. A1 so present were Legal Counsel Swirsky, Public Relations Consultant Mitchell , District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota and Office Secretary. Utilities and Maintenance Director Greer of the City of Carlsbad, Mrs. Ruth Honnold of the League of Women Voters, anc Ted Donald (2:17 p.m.) of Calavera Hills, were also present. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Bonas , seconded the minutes of the adjourned meeting of January 12, 1979 and the regular meeting of January 17, 1979, were approved as corrected. I by Director Kelly, and unanimously carriec Oral Communications from the Audience None S.D.C.W.A. Director Maerkle 'stated that the regular tomorrow. He referred to SB-141 which was discussed at the last Board meeting. This bill would separate Bueno Colorado Municipal Water District and San Marcos County Water District into two agencies, and he suggested that the District adopt a Resolution supporting the bill which would entitle the San Marcos District to be represented on the Water Authority. Resolution No. 381 After discussion, upon motion of Director Supporting SB-141 Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly , Resolution No. 381 , entitled: "RESOLUTIOF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT SUPPORTING THE ADOP? OF SENATE. BILL 141" was adopted by the following vote: meeting of the Authority wi 11 be held I AYES: Di rectors : Bonas, Engelmann, Kel ly , Maerkl e , MacLeod NOES: Directors : None ABSENT: Directors: None Publ i c Information Publ i c Re1 ations Consultant Mi tchel 1 referred to the photographs of Board mem- bers which had been taken prior to the meeting, and stated that they will also be I in any printed material prepared in connection with the 25th Anniversary Celebrati ( Mr. Mi tchell furnished additional information regarding the Anniversary later in the meeting. Tri -Agencies Pi pel i ne Engineer Kubota gave a brief up-to-date and he again suggested that the Board tour the site as soon as weather conditions will permit. The Engineer further discussed the proposed connection between the west end on Calavera Hills property over to our existing 12" line, and stated that the a1 ternati ve of instal 1 i ng a temporary pipe1 ine on the ground is being considere With Board concurrence, Mr. Kubota will pursue this option. South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota advised that a letter has been sent to the Chairman of the San Marcc Board from the South Aqueduct Connection Committee thanking them for their cooperat progress report on the Tri-Agencies Pipeli and assistance. Water Conservation, Reclamation Director Bonas read aloud the minutes of and Reuse the January 30, 1979 meeting of this Commi I At that time, District participation in th San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agency was discussed, and a motion was duly made seconded and carried that the Committee table a decision until June and continue tc observe the Agency. The proposed supplemental water supply program was also discus at the Committee meeting, and it was advised that Mr. Kubota gave a presentation re garding this matter at the Carl sbad City Council meeting of last evening. By use c a diagram, Mr. Kubota then explained the difference between a potable and non-potat water supply program as distinguished from wastewater collection, treatment and dis Director Maerkle e>c.pressed his opinion that it would be to the District's advantage to be a member of the San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agency. It was mentioned that the annual assessment fee is $1,400 and Director Bonas stated it was her undel standing that this amount could not be pro-rated. After further discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carriec it was moved that the District join the San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agency providing there is a pro-ration of the assessment fee for the balance of the year. President MacLeod called for a short recess at 3:14 p.m., and the meeting was resur at 3:36 p.m. I 25th Anniversary Committee Pub1 ic Relations Consultant Mitchell statt that work is continuing on several aspect: of the District's 25th Anniversary Celebration. Letters have been sent to the loci service clubs ; a presentation has been scheduled for the Lions C1 ub on March 22 , l! and the Rotary Club will be contacted for a possible presentation. Mr. Dick Simmol of Rancho Carlsbad will be narrating the slide program, which will be on tape. Thc display for Plaza Camino Real is being prepared, and both the Metropolitan Water District and the Water Authority will be represented-in-the.display. Those area residents who have had a role in the formation of the District will be honorec guests at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on March 13th, and Mr. Kubota suggested that the names of those who should be so honored be 'submitted by Board members dur, the next week. In addition, water conservation kits will be distributed as a part of the Mall display, and a contest was suggested whereby contestants will guess thl number of acre feet that the District has handled since its formation. Legal Counsel : No special report. District Engineer: Easement Deeds Engineer Kubota requested Board acceptancl Koll-Wells/Palomar of Easement Deeds executed by Koll-Wells/ Palomar, and after disucssion, upon motio of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Easement Deeds be accepted and authorization was granted for record of the documents. Rancho La Cuesta The Engineer discussed the Rancho La Cues Seaport Subdivision (Seaport) Subdivision, and stated that a request has been received for release of the final 63 units for occupancy. The District has already released 266 units and this is the final increment. The complete water system is installed and operation Mr. Kubota recommended the Board release the final increment of 63 units for occup and after discussion, upon motion .of Director Maerkle , seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's recommendation was approved. Temp1 in Hei gh ts Subdivision Engineer Kubota referred to the Templin Heights Subdivision and stated that all units have been released for occupancy. We are now ready for final acceptance of the enti,re subdivision and exoneration of Bonds. Inasmuch as the Acceptance Form must be signed and delivered to the District, and they must reimburse to the Distr their final cash deposit in the amount of approximately $2,000, the developer has requested approval of a conditional release due to the fact that their bond is exp It was requested that additional information be obtained regarding the date of the bond expiration, and this matter was continued until the next regular meeting. Reimbursement Agreement Engineer Kubota spoke to the issue of a Pal omar Ai rport Business Park Reimbursement Agreement which has been re quested by Pal omar Ai rport Business Park. The Engi,neer referred to the District's policy that the reimbursement will be made as people move into the area and participate in the facility. By use of a diagram Mr. Kubota discussed location of the water lines and pressure reducing station, an said that the Agreement stated that they are entitled to a $25,000 Reimbursement Agreement for the pressure reducing station. The Agreement is silent regarding a reimbursement for the 12" off-site line along frontage owned by the County and it was suggested that the District should be reimbursed by the County when they lease or develop the property. In turn, these funds would be turned over to the Industr Park. After discussion, with Board concurrence, the Engineer will prepare a draft Reimbursement Agreement which will include the pressure reducing station and the off-site water line extension. After review by Palomar Airport Business Park repr sentatives, the Agreement will be submitted for Board approval. I -2- February 7, 19 Refund Study Engineer Kubota reported receipt of a req La Costa Land Company from La Costa Land Company for a Refund Study on the, A1 ga Road pipel i ne. He statl that under our agreement of 1972, La Costa advanced the funds to bui 1 d the A1 ga Ro pipel ine, and he- quoted from .the agreement as folilows : "The District agrees to prepa an engineering study and establish a Refund Agreement with La Costa so that La Cos will receive reimbursement for that portion of the cost of the transmission main wherein the excess pipel ine capacity will benefit lands within the District other than the lands of La Costa." The Engineer stated that it would be necessary to re eval uate the La Costa service area and update the original Master Plan , and estima that the engineering study would cost between $3,000 and $5,000. He advised that funding would come from the I.D. No. 2 Construction Fund, and after further discus upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved to proceed with the subject engineering study. Oceansi de-Carl sbad Inter-Ti e I I Engineer Kubota requested that the Board consider adoption of a Negative Declarati for the proposed construction of Oceanside-Carlsbad Inter-Tie I1 by the District. Mr. Kubota reviewed that under CEQA procedures, the Board accepted the Initial Stu The District advertised in the newspaper twice, and the notice of this meeting dat was posted in the Carlsbad Library, Chamber of Commerce and at District Headquarte All parties having an interest in the proposed project were notified, which includ the City of Oceansi de, City of Carlsbad, Cal i fornia Department of Transportation and the San Diego County Archaeological Society. There have been no responses objecting to the project, and he recommended-that a Negative Declaration be adoptel After further discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Ke' and unanimously carried, it was moved that a Negative Declaration for the Oceansidc Carlsbad Inter-Tie I1 be adopted, and the staff was authorized to file a Notice of Determination with the County of San Diego. General Manager: Correspondence: I City of Carlsbad Manager Kubota reported receipt of a notil from the City of Carlsbad that the City C1 will hold a workshop session to consider the Coastal Commission's action on the Aq, Hedionda Local Coastal Program segment. The meeting will be a public hearing schel for February 27 , 1979. Assembly Local Government Committee Manager Kubota stated that correspondence has been received from the Honorable Gene Chappie , State of Cal ifornia Assemblyman , who is Chairman of the Assembly Local Government Committee. He has invited the District to assist him and his committee S.D.C.W.A. The Manager advised that a notification regarding the draft Environmental Impact Report for San Diego Pipeline 5. Public hearings will be held on February 20, 1979 in Escondido and February 22 , 1979 in San Diego. In addition, the Water Authority has forwarded a summary of water rates for Fiscal Years 1978-79 and 1979-80. Mr. Kubota advised that the Authority is eliminating the capacity charge in favor of an a1 1 -i ncl usi ve commodi ty charge of $35 an acre fo for Fiscal Year 1979-80, which may result in a slight savings to the District. All such information is being fowarded to the City of Carlsbad. Meetings : Comprehensive P1 anni ng Organization Manager Kubota reported receipt of an General Assembly announcement that the CPO General Assembl; will be held on Monday, February 26, 1979 at the Hilton Hotel from 1:30 p.m. to 4:OO p.m. This will be a meeting of elected officials and concerned citizens of San Diego regarding proposed guidelines for a 1 egis1 ati ve strategy. Carl sbad City Counci 1 Meetings Manager Kubota gave a report on recent City Council meetings and i tems of intere: to the District. Mr. John Shannon of Ralph Andersen and Associates gave a present; tion at the adjourned Council meeting on January 23, 1979 regarding formation of a subsidiary district. In that connection, Mr. Kubota advised that a host of inform; ti on has been requested by Mr. Shannon , and the District is working in concert with Mr. Greer's office. In addition, as a result of the City Council meeting of I .has been received from the Water Authori t. I - 3- February 7, 1975 1 ast evening (February 6) , the Council wi.11 be recommending to the State Coastal Zone Commission that the existing coastal zone boundaries be adjusted. Mr. Kubota explained the proposed adjustments by use of a map. Presidents and Managers The Manager called attention to the annou~ Breakfast Meeting ment regarding the Presidents and Manager! breakfast meeting, which will be held nex. Tuesday morning, February 13, 1979. President MacLeod and the Manager will be in attendance. Operations : I The lake level is 503.0' and the flow fro1 the Authority is 8 c.f.s. Rainfall for tl month of January measured 5.29". Don Hubbard Contracting Company Manager Kubota reviewed for the Board that meeting regarding the fact that Don Hubbard Contracting Company is called upon for assistance by the District during emergency repair work, and a question had been raised as to the company's insurance coverage. Mr. Kubota advised that a Certificate of Insurance has been filed with the District which covers all operatic Ci ty/Dis tri ct Bi 11 i ng Program Manager Kubota distributed copies of a memorandum from Mrs. Simpson regarding District consumer accounts which receive sewer service from the City of Carlsbad. The total number of accounts involved in water service from the District and sewer service from the City is 1,138. The City has indicated that their current bi 11 ing on sewer charges for the same areas is 900 accounts.. The difference is due in part to the fact that consumers cannot move into a residence without signing up fol water service. It was suggested that the District offer to include billings for ti sewer service and trash service for those customers of the City that receive water service from our District, and it was pointed out that this would result in a savir to both the customers and the City. After further discussion, upon motion of Direc Maerkle, seconded by Director Bonas, and unanimously carried, the staff was authori to proceed with the proposed program. Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded Director Kelly , and unanimously carried, t Board ratified Checks No. 361 2 through 3694 covering the period from January 17, 15 to February 7, 1979 in the sum of $103,393.01. Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, E executive session was called at 4:48 p.m. for personnel matters. Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was moved that the Board return to regular session at 5:58 p.m. The Board returned to regular session with a1 1 Board members present. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:OO p.m. discussion was held at the last regular I Respectfully submitted, / A~&d.&&-2-- '/Ad <& dl:/( President of the Board of Directors I -4- Februarv 7. 1979