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Home My WebLink About1979-07-05; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON JULY 5, 1979, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. by President MacLeod, with Directors Bonas, Engelmann, Kelly, Maerkle and MacLeod answering roll call. Also present we Legal Counsel Swi rsky, District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota, and Office Sec tary. Utilities & Maintenance Director Greer of the City of Carlsbad, Mr. Larry k Util i ties Superintendent, City of Carlsbad, Mrs. Ruth Honnold of the Leaguesof Won Voters, and Mr. "Chick" Mensching (2:09 p.m. )' of Rancho Santa Fe Savings, were als I present. Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded t Di rector Enqel mann, and unanimous1 y carri ec the minutes of the regular meeting of June 20 , 1979, were-approved as maii ed out. Director Maerkle referred to the presentation made at the last regular meeting re- garding the Japatul property and expressed his concern that there be no misunder- standing that the property must be master planned for water service. He quoted fr the minutes of the regular Board meeting of March 1, 1978, at which time a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, that the San Diego Gas & Electric Con be advised that there will be no commitment for water service to the area until tb entire property has been master planned for water service and such plan has been approved by the Water District.. Engineer Kubota responded that Mr. Fipp of Koll Company has been made aware of this requirement of the District. Correction of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkl e, seconded t Regul ar Board Meeting Director Engelmann, and unanimously carriec June 6, 1979 the minutes of the regular meeting of June On page 4, under "Agricultural Certification", the effective date for the new MWD program will be, July 1 , 1980 for farms of five acres or more. Oral Communications from Util i ties and Maintenance Director Greer 01 the Audience the City of Carlsbad introduced Mr. Larry b the new City Uti 1 ities Superintendent, and Mr. Kubota introduced Mr. "Chick" Mensching of Rancho Santa Fe Savings. Comrni ttee Reports : S.D.C.W.A. Director Maerkle had no meeti ng to report c Public Information Mr. Kubota advised receipt of the ACWA slic presentation, "California Water: At the CY roads". It was suggested that the equipment necessary for viewing the presentatic may be available from the County Water Authority. 1979 were corrected to read as follows : I Mr. Kubota reviewed for the Board that authorization had been granted to purchase half-page advertisement in the Carlsbad Journal - Chamber of Commerce special edit He advised that Woodside/Kubota had also made arrangements for a half-page ad, anc it was decided instead that the District's advertisement would be a full page witt the participation of Woodside/Kubota-at no extra cost to the District. Director Maerkle read aloud an excerpt from the "Toasts and Roasts" column of the June 23, 1979 issue of the Carlsbad Journal, which stated: "We toast the Carlsbac Municipal Water District for finally realizing it doesn't need a $200 per month public relations agency to promote the sale of water." Tri -Agenci es Pi pel i ne Engineer Kubota advised that the Water Autb is checking into the matter of the two smal leaks found on the Tri-Agencies Pipeline. He further said that ratification of pt chase orders issued for materials necessary for the temporary connection at the er of the pipeline will be discussed later in the meeting. Director Maerkle express€ his opinion that an official ceremony should be held at the time water is put intc the pipeline at the B-pump station, and suggested that Mayor Packard, Mr. Roy Warc and Mr. Charles House1 aden be invited to attend, as we1 1 as Mrs. Lorrie Gorimar 01 the Carlsbad Journal. South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota stated that work is contin1 on this project, and advised that a billins has been received from the San Marcos County Water District, based upon their eval tion of the contract, in the amount of $912,562. Of that amount, San Marcos will I fund $260,000, leaving a balance of $652,562. San Marcos has requested that the sum of $500,000 be forwarded within thirty days, with the remaining $152,000 paid in the following sixty days thereafter. The Engineer noted that the Board has pre' ly agreed to fund $500,000 with a short-term note, and the balance of approximatel: $152,000 is available from Improvement District No. 2 funds. Water Conservation , Recl amati on Director Bonas reported that the regular and Reuse committee meeting was held on June 26, 1979 at which time Mr. Stucker from Daon Corporal and Mr. Frieling from C-M Engineering, were the guest speakers. They discussed thf Shadow Hi 11 s Development , which is located off Highway 78 and Sycamore Road. In addition, Director Bonas reported that the committee recommends .that 1,000 Sunst Magazine reprints be ordered pertaining to water saving plants, and Mr. Kubota addt that the cost for 1,000 copies , at a unit cost of 28t each , would be $280. After discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly , seconded by Director Bonas , and unani- mously carried, authorization was granted for the purchase of 1,000 Sunset Magazint reprints at a cost of $280. Mr. Kubota informed the Board that the City of Carlsbad has contracted with Lowry and Associates for a master plan of reclamation facilities and there are some elew potential sites under study, most of which are within the CMWD service area. A meeting has been held with Mr. Fannon, City Project Engineer. The next regular meeting of the. committee will be he1 d on July 24 and will include a field trip. Water Legal Counsel Swi rsky reviewed a memorandum distributed, regarding the new water rates and charges. Manager Kubota requested Board authorization for preparation of a "mai 1 -out" 1 isti I the new rates and charges , stating that such a brochure has proven very helpful to District customers. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded b: Director Bonas, and unanimously carried, the Manager's request was approved. The Manager advised that the matter of the override charge to the City of Carlsbad wholesale account is still under consideration and a report concerning this will bc forthcoming. With Board concurrence, establishment of a service connection fee wi' also be considered. President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:57 p.m., and the meeting was resul at 3:20 p.m. Legal Counsel : Financial Disclosure Statement.s Legal Counsel Swirsky called the Board Is Registrar of Voters regarding the periodic "off year" disc1 osure statement due no later than July 31, 1979 for elected officials whose compensation for the 6-month period of January-l - June 30, 1979 was $600 or more. Forms will be distributed a. the next regular meeting. I with the Board, which had been previously I attention to a letter received from the COUI District Engineer: Lot 403, La Costa South, The Engineer discussed this project and sta, Unit No. 5 that Mr. Bodjanac has submitted the Offer a1 Acceptance Form and has requested the Board accept the public water system, permitting occupancy of the units. The Engineer rc viewed that initial occupancy of 2 units had been granted at an earl ier date. He mended that the Board formally accept the public water system of Lot 403, La Costa South, Unit No. 5, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the Engineer's recommendation was approved. Mol a Devel opment Company Engineer Kubota referred the Board to the MI . Apartments Development apartments located on El Canino Real. The project includes apartments, fou, plexes and a commercial area. The public water system for the apartments is complc and the developer has requested occupancy be permitted of the apartment site area only. No bonds will be released until the entire project is completed. Engineer Kubota recommended that the Board accept the public water system of the apartment site area, permitting occupancy of the units, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Enginc recommendation was approved. 1 ,, . . r _.A_,. General Manager: Correspondence: County of San Diego The Manager reported receipt of a notificat Dept. of Transportation frdm the County Department of Transportatio regarding proposed projects for Fiscal Year 1979-80 located in our service area. He advised that a traffic signal will be in- stal led at Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real , and the project is budgeted at a cost of $85,417. Peripheral Canal Resolution Manager Kubota advised that the District ha Senator Cravens regarding the Distri ctls Resol ution supporting the Peripheral Cana Chevron, U.S.A. Manager KuboEa stated that a letter has bee received from Chevron U.S.A. advising that District's allocation of fuel for July 1979 is 84% for gasoline and 90% for diesel fuel. Meetings : Cal i fornia Speci a1 The Manager called the Board's attention tc District's Association an announcement from the California Special District's Association regarding the annual conference which will be held September 27-29, 1979 in Fresno, California. Water Agencies Association Manager Kubota advised that the quarterly meeting of the Water Agencies Association c San Diego County will be held on Thursday evening, July 19, 1979 at the San Diego Country Club. The host agency is South Bay Irrigation District/Sweetwater Authori Carl s bad City Counci 1 The Manager gave a report on the City Counc July 3, 1979 meeting held on July 3. At that time , the Council approved the condomini um project (2 units) to be constructed on Lot 3 of La Costa Village by Home Federal Savings. Ir addition, the Lake Calavera Hi1 1s site development plan was continued at the reque of Mr. Ward. I received a letter of acknowledgment from I Operations : The lake level is 503.4', and the flow fron the Authority is 22 c.f.s. Purchase Orders: Mr. Kubota again referred to the temporary Pipeline, and advised that two purchase orders had been issued because time was of the essence. He requested Board ratification of Purchase Order No. 71-2530 to Parkson, Imc. in San Marcos for a total amount of $6,996.16 for the Val ves and fittings (exclusive of the pipe i tsel f) in order to make the temporary connection. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle 9 seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the issuance of Purchase Order No. 71-2530 in the sum of $6,996.16. Manager Kubota requested Board ratification of Purchase Order No. 71-2532 to Rain-for-Rent-Riverside for 480 feet of 12" invasion pipe, for a total amount of $3,524.22. This amount includes an a1 lowance of 4 hours for hauling at the rate c $25 per hour. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Dirc tor Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the issuance of Purcha: Order No. 71-2532 in the sum of $3,524.22. The Manager requested Board ratification of Purchase Order No. 71-2542 to Rockwell International for two 2" meters and coup1 ing in the total amount of $548.50 for tt fresh water service at Santa Fe reservoir. After discussion, upon motion of Direc Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratifi the issuance of Purchase Order No. 71 -2542 in the sum of $548.50. Manager Kubota requested Board ratification of Purchase Order No. 71-2543 to Neptune Water Meter Company for repair, testing and calibration of 33 meters for a total cost of $702.14. After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Kelly , and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the issuar of Purchase Order No. 71-2543 in the sum of $702.14. District Insurance Program Manager Kubota reviewed for the Board that Farmer's Insurance Group handles the Distri insurance program, and advised that the current termination date of the policy is connection at the end of the Tri-Agencies 1 - 3- July 5, 1979 July 9, 1979 and a renewal notice has not been received as yet. Upon receipt , the premium payment will be made with Board ratification requested at the next regular meeting. The District is currently awaiting a proposal from Carter and Hi ggins fo the new fiscal year. Investment of Inactive Funds Treasurer Kelly requested Board ratificatio of the following time deposit: Bank Amount Interest Rate Maturity I Rancho Santa Fe Savings $1 00,000 10.75% 2/22/80 Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the Treasurer's investment as reported. Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded b Director Kelly , and unanimously carried, th Board ratified the issuance of Checks No. 4185 through 4225 covering the period fr June 21, 1979 to July 5, 1979 in the sum of $239,400.64. Lease Agreement Squires Dam The Manager apprised the Board that an annu lease payment of $6,250 has been received from Mr. Yasukochi for lease of the Squires Dam I1 site. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, . ,/ .,' ;,/ . .. . 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