HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-08-01; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON AUGUST 1, 1979, AT 2:OO P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA:
The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m. by President MacLeod, with Directors Bonas , Engelmann, Kelly, Maerkl e and MacLeod. answering roll call . Also present we
Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota, and Office Sec tary. Utilities & Maintenance Director Greer (2:ll p.m.) of the City of Carlsbad, Mrs. Jane Skotnicki, Mr. "Chick" Mensching (2.:06 p.m.) of Rancho Santa Fe Savings,
and Mrs. Lorrie Gorimar of the Carlsbad Journal , were also present.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkl e, seconded
minutes of the regular meeting of July 18 , 1979, were approved as corrected.
Oceanside/Carlsbad Inter-tie I1 Responding to a question from Director Mae
regarding this project , Engineer Kubota ad that all material authorized by the Board has been ordered for delivery to the job
site or the District warehouse no 1 ater than August 15, 1979, the dead7 i ne imposed the State contractor. It was noted, however, that the deadline has subsequently 0 extended five days.
Oral Communications from None the Audience
Committee Reports:
S.D.C.W.A. Director Maerkle had no meeting to report
tional meeting of water agencies was held this morning (August 1 ) to promulgate a bond election in June, 1980 for construction of the "5th Barrel I' of the San Diego Aqueduct.
@ Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, t
Mr. Kubota reported that an initial organi
Pub1 i c Informati on Mr. Kubota advised that.an informal discus has been held with Mr. Don Brown of the CE Chamber of Commerce regarding the offer of the District to sponsor a General Membe meeting of the Chamber late this summer or in the fall, and he stated that guests be taken on a tour of the District service area in addition to a presentation at t District Headquarters.
Director Kelly referred to previous discussions concerning the proposed series of articles to be published in the Carlsbad Journal, and he advised that he has authc an article for the series. The article will be forwarded to the Carlsbad Journal the District office.
Tri -Agenci es Pipe1 i ne Engineer Kubota stated that the District i preparing to test our section of the pipe1
and advised that a small flow of water may be taken by Friday. Plans- are being f( rnulated for, a formal ceremony at a later date.
South Aqueduct Connection Engineer Kubota gave a progress report on
' construction of the pipeline, and stated 1 a copy of the fully executed Agreement between San Marcos and CMlJD has been recei! for the official files of the District. In addition, there has been a slight deli
in the loan proceedtngs, but it is expected that a check will be delivered to San prior to their Board meeting on Monday, August 6.
In connection with the South Aqueduct Connection, Mr. Kubota recalled for the Boa) that the District has planned fo-r some time to construct a reservoir on the high I over1 ooki ng La Costa, and he described the general location by use of a - map. He
advised that La Costa Land Company has plans to construct a community TV tower ne: to the proposed reservoir site, and Mr. Stork has requested that the District ider the actual site it would.have an interest in. After further discussion of the mal upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously ( Engineer Kubota was authorzed to proceed with advance planning of the site area.
Director Bonas requested that, if possible, Board members be furnished a detailed itemized listing of long-range plans of the District for capital improvement projc
including proposed financing programs and expected dates of completion.
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Water Conservation, Reclamation Director Bonas reported that a meeting of
and Reuse the Water Conservation, Reclamation and Rc
Committee was held on July 24. At that t' Mr. Kubota announced the publ i c hearing to be he1 d on July 30 by the San Diego Re! a1 Water Quality Control Board in San Diego. A marketing survey for the Water Re1 Study of eleven potential sites has nearly been completed, and it appears that tht
most popular site is located just south of C.arlsbad Water District. The commi ttet agreed to order some copies of a booklet entitled: "Why Reclaim Water", and the meeting was then adjourned to Beckman-Microbics for a tour of the facil i ty there.
Director Bonas also gave a report on her attendance at the meeting of the San Die!
Region Water Reclamation Agency held at the Olivenhain Municipal Water District 01 July 20, and Director Kelly distributed copies of a newsletter regarding a new ad- vanced water management system.
President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:52 p.m., and the meeting was res1 at 3:12 p.m. Mr. Mensching left the meeting during this time.
Legal Counsel :
South Aqueduct Connection Legal Counsel Swi rsky gave a report on tht Fi nanci ng Program 1 oan that is pending with Southwest Bank , stating that all of the documentation has been approved by the Bank Legal Counsel. It is anticipated that the matter will t: concluded by the end of the week.
District Engineer:
Development Program:
Sandtrap Vi 11 as The Engineer discussed the Sandtrap Villas ( Pal m Homes ) subdivision, which is a series of nineteer buildings, and he explained the character the proposed water system for the condominium units. He recommended Board approv: of the plans for the Sandtrap Villas, and after discussion, upon motion of Directc Maerkl e , seconded by Director- Engelmann , and unanimously carried , the Engineer's
recommendation was approved.
Lot 12, Palomar Airport Engineer Kubota referred the Board to the Business Park (Unit No. 1) resubdivtsion of Lot 12 of Pal omar Ai rporf Business Park. 'He stated that the agreeme has been executed and the bond is scheduled to be delivered this afternoon. Mr. E of the Business Park has requested that the plans be approved , conditioned upon re of the bond, inasmuch as the matter is due for the City Council agenda of next Tu€ Upon the Engineer's recommendation, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkl e , seconded by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried , i't was moved to acce
the plans of the resubdivision of Lot 12 of Palomar Airport Business Park (Unit Nc conditioned upon receipt of the bond.
Palomar Airport Storage Hangar For information, the Engineer advised that Richardson Brothers of Carl sbad are propos a 22,000 square foot aircraft storage hangar at Palomar Airport, and have asked th District for a letter of approval for water service.
Rancho La Cuesta (Seaport) Engineer Kubota reported receipt of a requ (Newport Shores Bui 1 ders) from Newport Shores Builders to accept the
publ ic water system of Rancho La Cuesta (S They have completed two of the three phases, including an on-site water system and off-site water system in El Camino Real. The total aggregate value of the water s,
if $455,000. Mr. Kubota recommended that the public water system of Phases I and
be accepted and authorization be granted for exoneration of the bonds for the proj After discussion, upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Maerkle, unanimously carried, the Engineer's recommendation was approved. Phase I11 will r in force unti 1 completion of a permanent water 1 ine.
General Manager:
Correspondence:
Seminar on Aquaculture Systems The Manager informed the Board of a Semina for Wastewater Treatment on Aquaculture Systems for Wastewater Trea
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to be held September 11-12, 1979 at the University of California, Davis.
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Vista Irrigation District The Manager reported receipt of a letter f
Vista Irrigation .District acknowledging the District's letter of condolence in the
death of Harold Yackey.
the,Board of Directors and management of
Meetings :
Carl s bad City Counci 1 The Manager advised that the City Council
an a1 1-day session on July 23 to consider budget of the City of Carlsbad. An evening session was reconvened for the purpose conducting a public hearing regarding proposed sewer allocations.
Ground Water Basin Storage Manager Kubota stated that a Ground Water Sympos i um Storage Symposium will be held on August 8
at 1:00 p.m. at the State Building Auditor in Los Angeles, sponsored by the California Department of Water Resources.
Wastewater Reuse for Groundwater In addition, an announcement has been rece.
Recharge Sympos i um from the State Water Resources Control Boa1 regarding a Symposium to be he1 d Septembe~ entitled: Wastewater Reuse for Groundwater Recharge, The Symposium will be held i California State Polytechnic University at Pomona.
Pres i dents & Managers The Manager advised that the' next meeting Council Breakfast Meeting of the Presidents & Managers Council will I
held on August 21 , and President MacLeod nc that 15 districts were represented at the last meeting.
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Twelfth Biennial Conference on Groundwater
Operations:
The District has also received an announcer
regarding the Twelfth Biennial Conference ( Ground Water to be held September 20-21, l! at the Woodlake Inn in Sacramento.
The lake level is 500.3', and the flow fror the Authority is 22 c.f.s. Rainfall total! I for Fiscal Year 1978-79 amounted to 17.4".
The Manager informed the Board of a pipe1 ine failure on "B Branch", noting that thr or four 1 eaks have occurred previously on the pipel ine. The problem was due to cor
and the Manager stated that replacement of the steel line is being considered.
Additionally, the Manager stated that the Operations Foreman has reported that the Olivenhain Water District has offered some surplus meters of various sizes for sale to the District, and noted that a similar purchase was made by the District a few years ago. Discussion followed regarding benefits to the District, and upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Bonas, and unanimously carried, the Manac
was di'rected to study the matter, including the cost of renovating the meters for s for submission of an appropriate proposal.
Bulk Mailing Permit After discussion, and with Board concurrenc the District wi 11 contact the Carl sbad Post master indicating our intent to utilize the bulk mailing permit and request a renew
District Surplus Equipment Manager Kubota reported receipt of an offer from Mrs. Joanne Cunningham to purchase the surplus Friden postage machine for $25.00, and after discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, it was
moved to accept the sum of $25 .OO for the surplus machi ne.
I Purchase Orders:
Purchase Order No. 81-2545 The Manager requested Board ratification of the issuance of Purchase Order No. 81-2545 to Don Hubbard Contracting Company for the Tri-Agencies Pipe1 ine connection. The purchase order will be limited only to work is directed by the District representat After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the issuance of Purchase Order No. 81-2 to Don Hubbard Contracting Company. The final bi 11 ing will be reported at a 1 ater 1
Purchase Order No. 71-2532 Director Maerkle referred to Purchase Orde No. 71 -2532 to Rain for Rent, which had bee
previously approved, stating that the billing exceeded the amount of the purchase o by $6.00 due to added tax for pipe delivery. After discussion, upon motion of Dire
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Maerk1 e , seconded by Director Kelly , and unanimously carried , it was moved to adjl Purchase Order NO. 71-2532 to read $3,530.22, the amount of the invoice.
Mi scel 1 aneous :
County Board of Supervisors The Manager informed the Board that the
Board of Supervisors has invited comments on a draft policy statement regarding wastewater reclamation and treatment facili; He expressed his opinion that the County of San Diego is seeking to become involvt in an area that is not within their sphere of responsibility, and he recommended i
the Board direct the staff to send a written'communication to the Board of Superv. stating the District's position of opposing the policy statement. After further discussion , upon motion of Director Maerkle , seconded by Director Kelly , and unan' mously carried, the Manager's recommendation was approved.
Water Customer Accounts Manager Kubota gave a report on an informi survey conducted to ascertain the value 0' the return envelopes included with customer water bill ings , and stated that over !
of our customers utilize the return envelope.
Referring to the delinquent accounts, the Manager informed the Board that the del. quent 1 isting dated July 11 , 1979 included 281 accounts , with a total delinquent amount of $8.893.00. The list dated July 30 includes 118 accounts, totaling $8,3; The delinquent accounts will continue to be monitored.
District Service Connection Charges The Manager referred the Board to a memori
from the Water Committee regarding propost increases in water service connection charges, which had been distributed at the : regular meeting. After discussion of the matter, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded by Director Bonas, and unanimously carried, it was moved to adopt the nev rate schedule of water service connection charges, effective August 1 , 1979. (A
Resol ution was adopted 1 ater in the meeting. )
Mr. Kubota also noted that those individuals who have actual structures under con: ti on wi 11 be given a 30-day period in which to apply .for their service at the exi:
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La Costa Northeast Detachment
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Manager Kubota spoke to the issue of the La Costa Northeast Detachment Droceedings, stating that the District has been awaiting completion of annnexation proceedings by the San Marcos and Bueno Colorado Districts , before detaching the approximate five acres. The one year time period allowed by law to accomplish this will expir on August 6, and at the LAFCO staff's suggestion, the District has requested addi- tional time for completion.
Agricultural Certification The Manager apprised the Board that Metro- pol itan Water District representatives hac spent a day with the District staff reviewing our policy on computing the agricult
rebate. They a1 so toured the District service area , and reviewed procedures with the City of Carlsbad staff.
District Budget Program Manager Kubota brought the Board up-to-dat
. on the status of preparation of the Distri Fiscal Year 1979-80 budget , stating that a meeting of the Finance Committee will L convened within the next ten days. .
Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded Director Kelly , and unanimously carried , t Board ratified Checks No. 4286 through 4341 , covering the period from July 18, 197 to August 1, 1979, in the sum of $168,043.26.
Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkl e , seconded
an 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. The Board returne to regular session at 5:14 p.m. with all Board members present.
Di stri ct Empl oyees Director Engelmann presented the Personnel Cost-of-Living Adjustment Committee's recommendation that the employ of the District be granted a 10% cost-of-1
adjustment effective July 1 , 1979, and upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, the Personnel Committee's recommendatio was approved.
I Director Engelmann , and unanimously Carrie
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Resol uti on No. 387
Water Service Connection Charges
Legal Counsel Swirsky presented for Board adoption -a Resolution fixing water servicc connection charqes, and upon motion of Director’ Bonas , seconded by Di rector Engel Resolution No. 387, entitled: “RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD F
IPAL WATER DISTRICT FIXING CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS”, was adopted by foll owing vote:
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AYES : Di rectors : Bonas , Engelmann , Kel ly , Maerkle and MacLeod
NOES : Directors : None
ABSENT: Directors : None
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:17 p.m.
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