HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-10-03; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON OCTOBER 3, 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 Director Bonas , Englemann , Kel ly , Maerkle and MacLeod answering roll call . A1 so present were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota, and Exe tive Secretary. Mr. Larry Willey (2:08 p.m.), Utilities Superintendent of the C of Carlsbad, and Mrs. Ruth Honnold of the League of Women Voters, were also pres I Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded Director Bonas, and unanimously carried, t
minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 1979, were approved as correctec
Oral Communications from the Audience
None
Committee Reports :
S.D.C.W.A. Director Maerkle advised that the next regular meeting of the Water Authority will be held on October 11 , 1979.
Tri -Agenci es Pi pel i ne and Engineer Kubota reported that a check has South Aqueduct Connection been issued to the San Marcos County Water District for $205,517.00 in payment of the balance due for the South Aqueduct Connection. The funds were advanced from the General Fund. A check wi 11 be forthcoming from Ponderosa Homes for $1 92,000.00, which is the amount pledged to the District in 1 ieu of a pipe1 ine the subdivider had planned to bui 1 d from the A1 ga Road area to Pal omar Airport Road.
Water Conservation, Reclamation Director Bonas stated that a meeting of th and Reuse San Diego Region Water Reclamation Agency was held on September 21 at Otay Municipal Water District. At that time, Mr. Bert Elkins, Manager for the Agency, discusse funding for the Live Stream Project Work Plan, as well as other Agency projects. The next meeting of the Agency will be held on October 19, 1979 at the Padre Dam Muni ci pal Water District.
Director Bonas and Director Kelly gave a report on the tour of the Camp Pendl eto Twin Lakes Project taken by the Committee on September 25. President MacLeod
and Director Bonas also reported on the October 1st tour of the Palomar Solid Wa
Transfer Station.
Ratification of Checks Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded Director Engelmann, and unanimously Carrie the Board ratified Checks No. 4528 through 4570, covering the period of Septembe 1979 to October 3, 1979, in the sum of $378,519.80.
Legal Counsel :
Proposed Leisure Village Legal Counsel Swi rsky distributed copies
Development of a proposed letter to the City of Oceans and the developer for the proposed Leisure Village development. The letter expresses the concern of the District for the i pact that the proposed development would have upon construction of Squires Dam I The Board concurred with the letter as prepared.
Resolution No. 392 Legal Counsel presented for Board consider, Di s tri ct Name Change and adoption, Resolution No. 392 changing
name of the District. After discussion, u motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Kelly , the following Resolution was adopted:
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"RESOLUTION NO. 392
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT TO COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
WHEREAS , duri ng the begi nni ng devel opment years , CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT acted primarily as a distri-
butor of water to other water agencies within the CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, who acted as retail water agencies to the inhabitants of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT: and
WHEREAS , during the 1 ast few years , one of the pri- mary functions of the CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT is acting as a retail water agency; and
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WHEREAS, CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, as well as other water districts, now serve retail water within the
expanded boundaries of the City of Carl sbad; and
WHEREAS, the existing name of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT has caused confusion among some retail water
customers in securing prompt emergency repair service and other types of retail water services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT deems it to the best interest of CARLSBAD MUNI- CIPAL WATER DISTRICT and its retail water customers to change its name; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of CARLSBAD MUNICI-
CIPAL WATER DISTRICT deems it to the best interest of CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT and its inhabitants to change to a
name that is more descriptive of the retail water service area
now served by CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT; and
WHEREAS, Section 71598 of the Municipal Water District Law of 1911 provides that a district may, by resolu- tion of the board of directors spread on its minutes, change the name of the district.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOL- LOWS :
1. The name of the CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DIS- TRICT is hereby changed to COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT.
2. In accordance with Section 71598 of the Munici- pal Water District Law of 1911 , this resolution shall be spread on the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT held on October 3, 1979.
3. The Secretary of CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DIS- TRICT shall cause certified copies of this resolution to be recorded and distributed in'accordance with Section 71598 of the Municipal Water District Law of 191 1.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of October, 1979. "
The Resolution was adopted by the foll owing vote:
AYES : Directors : Engelmann, Kelly ,
Maerkle and MacLeod
NOES : Directors : Bonas I ABSENT: Directors : None
President MacLeod called for a short recess at 2:50 p.m., and the meeting was
resumed at 3:08 p.m.
District Engineer:
Development Program: For information, Engineer Kubota advised i
Board of four condominium projects which i being processed by the City Planning Commission due to the release of sewer cal by the Leucadia County Water District, as follows:
1. Carlsbad Tract 79-13 - 13-unit condominium project located at Navarro Drive and Viejo Castillo Way.
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2. Carlsbad Tract 79-15 - Seven units located on Jerez Court next to Sandtrap Villas. The developer has asked for a variance from the City requirement that each unit have its own water meter based upon the fact that
the units will have a common hot water system energized by solar energy. The developer has agreed with District policy requiring an individual servic to each unit.
3. Carlsbad Tract 79-1 1 - Five units located on Lot 405, La Costa
Avenue.
4. Carlsbad Tract 79-10 - 25 units located next to the golf course. The plan is identical for Carlsbad Tracts 79-11 and 79-10.
Lot 6; Portion of Lot 12 Engineer Kubota requested Board approval of Palomar Airport Business Park plans for Lot 6 of Palomar Airport Business Park and a portion of Lot 12 of Pal omar Air Business Park. He described buildings to be constructed and the character of the proposed water service. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, secon by Director Kelly, and unanimously carried, the- Engineer's request was approved.
Oceanside/Carlsbad Intertie I1 The Engineer gave the Board a progress rep0 on this project. He explained work that ha
been completed by Don Hubbard Contracting Company and the portion remaining. (A
purchase order was ratified later in the meeting.)
General Manager:
Correspondence:
Rick Engineering Company Manager Kubota advised that Rick Engineerin is the consultant for the developer of the property north of the power line easement where TAP is located. An attempt is being made to ensure that County Water Authority , City of Oceanside and Carl sbad Municipal Water District pipeline facilities in the area will not be disturbed by the proposed subdivision.
I Meetings :
Carl sbad City Counci 1 October 2, 1979 The Manager reported that there were no items of interest to the District discussed at the City Council meeting of last evening
Water Agencies Association Manager Kubota advised that the quarterly Quarterly Meeting meeting of the Water Agencies Association
at the Lawrence We1 k Country C1 ub Vi1 lage.
Land Use and Water Management Manager Kubota reminded the Board of the Conference Land Use and Water Management Conference
conference is being co-sponsored by the Presidents and Managers. Council of Water
Utilities and the County of San Diego.
Comprehens i ve Planning The Manager also reminded the Board of the
Organization Meeting CPO Meeting to be held on Monday, October 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the San Diego Community Con course to discuss the availability of future water supplies in San Diego County.
will be held on Thursday evening, October 1
to be he1 d October 5-6 in San Diego. The
Operations : The lake level is 485' . The flow from the Authority is 22 c.f.s. at connection #1 and I 2 c. f. s . at connection #4 (TAP).
Purchase Orders :
Purchase Order No. 101-2595 Manaqer Kubota requested Board ratification
of P;rchas.e Order 'No. 101 -2595 to Don Hubba Contracting Company for an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for the Oceanside/Carlsl Intertie 11. After discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Dire1 Engelmann, and unanimously carried, the Board ratified the issuance of Purchase Order No. 101 -2595 in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.
Purchase Order No. 101-2598 Manager Kubota requested Board authorizatio to issue Purchase Order No. 101-2598 to Sea witch Marine in Vista for a 12 foot Jon Boat in the amount of $520.64. After dis
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cussion, .upon motion of Director Engelmann, seconded by Director Naerkle, and unar
mously carried, the Board authorized the issuance of Purchase Order No. 101-2598 - the sum of $520.64.
Mi scel 1 aneous :
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Daniel Is Cable Television The Manager stated that a request has been received from Daniel's Cable Television re- garding a lease arrangement permitting them to build a 75 foot tower at the Squire Dam facility. After further discussion, upon motion of Director Kelly, seconded 1 Director Maerkle, and unanimously carried, the staff was authorized to investigatt
the matter and report back to the Board.
Commuter Parking Center Manager Kubota reviewed with the Board pre- vious discussions regarding a proposed com- muter parking center on the vacant land south of District Headquarters. He advisc that the State Department of Transportation will spend $1 5,000.00 to create a
public. parking area for commuters. A five year lease would be required, which can be terminated by a one-year's written notice. Cal Trans would furnish liabil, insurance and they have forwarded a sample agreement for consideration. After discussion, upon motion of Director Bonas, seconded by Director Maerkle, and unan
mously carried, Legal Counsel was directed to investigate the matter and report
back to the Board.
City of Carlsbad The Manager informed the Board of a meeting
Who1 esal e Account he and Mrs. Simpson had with Mr. Roger Gree of the City of Carlsbad. The meeting perta to a proposed adjustment in the wholesale water rate charged to the City of Carls' and the connection charges that the District is now making. It is anticipated th, an adjustment will be effective no later than January 1 , 1980.
District Water Rate Increase Manager Kubota reported that only one lette
of complaint was received as a result of th
recent District water rate increase.
County Water Authority The Manager gave a report on the meeting of the Operating Heads which he attended last Wednesday (September 26). At that time, it was reported that the Water Authority has received several requests to sponsor an emergency radio.communication system for use between' member agencies in an emergency situation. The cost to the local agency would range from $600.00 to $2,000 .OO. The Water Authority wi 11 be contac member agencies regarding this matter. Pricing forecasts of the Metropolitan Wat District a,nd a Joint Powers Agreement for emergency mutual aid were also discusse
The Manager referred to the Filtered Water Distribution Study completed by James Montgomery, Consulting Engineer for the Water Authority. The Study is an evaluat of Pipe1 ines 1-4 and discusses the need for Pi pel ine 5.
Chamber of Commerce Sundowner Director Maerkle discussed the "Sundowner"
meeting hosted by the District on September He recommended that the District reimburse Mr. Kubota for the expenses of the me After further discussion, upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director K and unanimously carried, it was moved to reimburse Mr. Kubota for the "Sundowner" expenses in the amount of approximately $300.00.
President MacLeod thanked Mr. Kubota and his staff, as well as the District staff
for their efforts in preparing for the meeting.
I President MacLeod called for a recess at 4:04 p.m. During the recess, the ACWA
slide presentation, "California Water: At the Crossroads" was shown. Messrs.
Jim Morrison, Frank Fontanesi and Joe Briggs of the Olivenhains Municipal Water Dfstrict were present during this time. The meeting was resumed at 4:55 p.m.
The California Water Atlas Director Kelly called the Board's attention
to a copy of "The California Water At1 as" , and upon motion of Director Kelly , seconded by Director Maerkle, and unanimously
carried, authorization was granted to purchase one copy of "The California Water
At1 as I' .
Executive Session Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded b Director Engelmann , and unanimously carried an executive session was called at 4:56 p.m. for personnel matters.
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Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Engelmann, and unanimously
carried, it was moved that the Board return to regular session. The Board returnc to regular session at 5:21 p.m. with all Board members present.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:23 p.m.
Respectful ly submitted,
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