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Home My WebLink About1980-02-20; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIP, NATER DISTRICT, HELD ON FEBRUARY 20, 1980, AT 2:00 P.M., AT 5950 EL CAMINO REA^ CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA: The meeting was called to order by Director Engelmann (filling in for the Chai man) with Directors Bonas , Kelly, Maerkle. and Engelmann answering roll call . Also present were Legal Counsel Swirsky, District Engineer and Acting Manager Kubota, Office Manager Wilda Simpson (3:15 P.M.), Superintendent of Operations Kurt Musser and Executive Secretary. Utilities & Maintenance Director Greer 0' the City of Carlsbad and Mr. William Meadows, who will be our General Manager effective March 1 , 1980, were also present. Approval of Minutes : Upon motion of Director Bonas, seconded carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 6 , 1980, were approved as corrected. I by Director Maerkle and unanimously Oral Communications from the Audience: * None Committee Reports : S.D.C.W.A. At a recent meeting of the Water Authori. damage which occurred between January 25th and 30th to the crossover pipeline just west of Interstate 15, four miles north of Escondido, in an area that was damaged two years ago. The cause seemed to be the placement of many large boulders from an avocado grove into the creekbed thus diverting the water flow The repair will cost approximately $70,000 and consideration is being given to trying to recoup some of this from the parties responsible. Director Maerkle cited statistics for water deliveries and usage through Jan- uary 1980 as compared with the previous year. This District's purchased water was 528.7 acre feet this January and only 505.4 last January. He then reported that the Metropolitan Water District is planning an increase of approximately 13% in the cost of water, effective July 1 , 1980. The Water Authority disputed the way the cost is figured rather than the amount and feel! that since there is a special classification covering ground water replenishme] an adjustment should also be made for evaporation. Discussion followed. Water Conservation, Reclamation Director Bonas reported that the next and Reuse regular meeting of this committee is Director Maerkle learned of the storm I scheduled for February 26,1980. She was unable to attend the San Diego Water Reclamation and Reuse Committee rneeti ng at Rainbow; however, Director Kelly attended as her a1 ternate and re- ported the meeting was poorly attended due to the bad weather. Mr. Bert Elkin! was the speaker and brought the attendees up-to-date on the activities. Director Bonas then distributed copies of a report she received from Carla Bail Chairwoman of the State Water Resources Control Board, covering all of Califor] Discussion followed. Legal Counsel : Kato Farms Claim Legal Counsel Swi rsky reviewed for the Board an accident that occurred November 1978, on Sunny Creek Road, allegedly on that part maintained by this District. Kat0 Farms has recently , through its attorney, filed a claim with the District Investigation by Engineer Kubota as to title and incident has shown, via aeria' photographs taken in 1960 and original recorded easements of November 1961 , thi the accident did not occur on our easement. Legal Counsel then said the claim has been rejected by the District and turned over to our insurance carrier who will do nothing unless a suit is filed against the District. Legal Counsel Swirsky informed the Board that this investigation has emphasize( the problems that could occur by permitting use of our easements without makinc usage subject to certain conditions , i .e. , "hold us free and harm1 ess from 1 i- abilities" and "contribute to upkeep of the road." Discussion followed but Legal Counsel preferred that District not make a decision now; he and District Engineer will consult and come back with recommendations. I Chairman Engelmann called for a short recess at 2:51 P.M. and the meeting was resumed at 3:15 P.M. Administration and Operations: Office Manager's Report Mrs. Simpson drew the Board's attention to specific items in her report for the. six months in FY 1979-80 , including water production and sales , meter instal 1 - ations and water billing, elaborating on some statistics and answering several questions. Of interest was the increase in water usage for January in spite of the heavy rainfall. In the financial report she referred to the time de- posit investments totaling $1,350,000 and savings of $241,592 at December 31, 1979. Notes due on July 1 are those for Tri-Agency pipeline and South Aqueduct She noted that 88% of our projected water revenues has already been reached and 50% of our taxes are in at this point. Discussion followed. Superintendent of Operations' Mr. Musser reported the lake elevation at Report 503.1 feet and the flow from the Authorit at 8 c. fts . Rainfall totals for January were 11.21" here at the District offices and about 10" at the Dam. February's rainfall to date has been 6.01'' here at the office and just a little more than that at the Dam. Rain damage has been primarily to the ditches. There is a wet spot three-fourths of the way up to Squires Dam that might be underground runoff. He reported a leak in line 'HI in the Alta Mira area and a broken 2" air re1 ief but no major problems and a1 1 have been or wi 11 be repaired as soon as weather permi ts. Di scussi on fol 1 owed. District Engineer: Kel ly Ranch Engineer Kubota reported that an inquiry a subdivision development on this 246 acre ranch covering everything below our 'C' tank. I on water service has been received for I Oak Industries Lot 18 Unit No. 2 The Engineer advised that Oak Industries has received a sewer a1 location for this 65 acres and is creating three parcels fc nine tiers of lots. Ayres Property The Engineer then reported another minor subdivision. Unit 5 is being split from the rest of the LaCuesta Ranch and the District will provide the water service. LaCosta Tract 79-26 Engineer Kubota informed the Board that i tract, lots 387 and 388. There will be 17 dwelling units on 3/4 acre. condomi.nium is being developed in this 1-5 and Poinsettia The Engi'neer advised that there is a pro- posal for a commercial center on the SE quadrant, about a 3 acre parcel. Encina/Carlsbad Project Engineer Kubota informed the Board that t is meeti ng with Encina and City of Carl st representatives (Les Evans and Roger Greer) .on Friday, February 22, 1980, con- cerning a cooperative project budgeted in our current fiscal year and wi 11 rep( back to them with the results. Caltrans Car Pool Area The Engineer reported on the status of tl commuter parking 1 ot , is working with thc County of San Diego and the right-of-way and airport people are he1 ping. The City .Engineer's office has given us a new striping plan which is being reviewec LaCos ta Land Company Engineer Kubota then advised the Board 0' his meeting with LaCosta Land Company people concerning; (1 ) plans to acquire a reservoir site. He has written a letter asking them how the District should proceed with our acquisition progral and, (2) the draft of the LaCosta Master Plan and the proposed reimbursement fc A1 ga Road. They have made changes from our general plan with projected land uses and are submitting their review with proposed adjustments. Also, he poin. out , they are all going to the dual water concept (potable and nonpotable) . D. cussion followed. I -2- February 20, 1 General Manager: Manager Kubota distributed copies of the Chamber of Commerce publication, "Today . . . . .Yesterday.. . . .Tomorrow. " Correspondence: The Manager then reported receipt of the following items of correspondence: I 1. Notification from S.D.C.W.A. that they will be putting on a program in our high school on March 12 and 13, 1980. Copies have been sent to the Board and Mr. Meadows. 2. Acknowledgment from Western Water Education Foundation for the Distric contribution of $100.00. 3. Letter from Roger Hedgecock, Chairman of the County Board of Superviso asking the District to participate by submitting a list of our capital projects in conformance with Section 65401 . * 4. Newsletter from Olivenhain Municipal Water District. 5. Notification from Local Agency Formation Commission that the proceedin! of LaCosta Northeast attachment have been completed, so our District boundary along San Marcos is now a1 1 clear in the LaCosta area. Meet i ngs : Carl sbad City Counci 1 The Manager referred to the Council meet movement toward special zoning for mobi.le home parks. There is a moratori um 01 conversions. Discussion followed. LAFCO The Manager reminded the Board of the spc committee meeting on Thursday, March 27, 1980, at 6:30 P.M. at Holiday Inn. Discussion followed and it was decided to wait until the first meeting in March to appoint representatives in the hope tl President MacLeod would be back by then. Operations Manager Kubota reported that the crew ha: been especially busy due to the wet weat1 Computer Program The Manager asked Mrs. Simpson to report the status of this program. She informec the Board that Mr. Pike has been reviewing proposals, has worked up a score shf on the five under consideration with NCR rating highest, and recommends our do' on-site inspections of NCR computers being utilized in the area. Manager Kubol said that Oceanside, Valley Center and Rincon Diablo have NCR computer equipmer and suggested that the Board and Management should take a field trip and inter\ the operators. Discussion followed and it was decided to wait until the next meeting to set a date. Miscell aneous : Oceanvi ew Farms Manager Kubota reported receipt of a let1 from Oceanview Farms dated February 14, : requesting a new 1 ease for one year commencing March 1 , 1980, with the right 07 . renewal for two additional one year periods at $1 25 -00 per acre and agreeing tc provide liability insurance, etc. The Manager asked for the Board's instructio to proceed. Discussion followed concerning rate per acre and it was decided to check into fair prices and make a decision at the next Board meeting. Daniel s Cab1 evi s ion Sys tem The Manager has a request from Daniels Ca vision to use our dam site for a repeater station. Discussion followed concerning the license agreement should the Board decide to grant them permission to use our site, with Legal Counsel Swirsky rec ommending a financial consideration. The Board expressed interest in pursuing the matter and the Manager will bring it back at a future meeting. Cal i fornia Mater At1 as Manager Kubota informed the Board that we are working with Chick Mensching of Rand Santa Fe Savings and Loan in making a community affairs presentation to the Carl sbad High School 1 i brary of a copy of the Cal ifornia Elater Atlas. of February 5th when the members made a I I - 3- February 20, 1 Contract with Wi 11 iam Manager Kubota advised the Board that Mr C. Meadows , General Manager Meadows has received the formal letter o appointment from this office and suggest that after tal king with Legal Counsel, the Special Commi ttee should convene co cerning a form of contract between Mr. Meadows and this District. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Kelly reported the fol1 owing i vestments of inactive funds and requeste Board ratification of the following time deposits: I Bank Amount Interest Rate Maturity San Diego Federal $1 00,000 14.0 % 8/11 /80 G1 endal e Federal 100,000 13.75% 7/9/80 Upon motion of Director Maerkle, seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously ca the Board ratified the Treasurer’s investments as reported. Ratification of Checks Upon mobion of Director Maerkle y secondec Director Kelly and unanimously carried y 1 Board ratified the issuance of Checks No. 5016 through 5075, covering the peric of February 8 y 1980 to February 20 , 1980 , in the sum of $1 17,233.44. Other Matters: Director Maerkle reported that President MacLeod is in room 202A at Tri -Ci ty Hosp- Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 P.M. Respectfully submitted, I “‘X &+.*p/ ‘/ ,,. 71 +[’ <. ..- President of fice BZ:rG Dsors I -4- February 20, 1