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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-04; Municipal Water District; MinutesMINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON JANUARY 4, 1989, AT 2:OO P.M. AT 699 GRAND AVENUE, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA. The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m. by President Bonas with Directors Greer, Henley, Maerkle and Woodward present. Also in attendance were General Manager/District Engineer Greaney, Legal Counsel Moser, Administrative Manager Poole, Superintendent Musser, Public Information dfficer Renyer and Executive Secretary Woodward. Larry Willey, Jayne Akamine, Patti Heissenberger, Lola Sherman, Steve Deering, Gordon Bryan, Jack Kubota, C. G. Rsycewski, A. J. and Jane Skotnicki, Ralph Anderson and others also attended. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Installation of New Board Members Directors Greer and Maerkle were sworn in by Mr. Moser. Public Hearing: Environmental Mr. Deering of Luke-Dudek, the Initial Study engineering firm hired by the District for this project, Re: Facilities Upgrade and briefly reviewed the intent of Expansion for Squires Reservoir the Environmental Initial Stu- dy which he prepared (see copy in agenda packet). Upon conclusion of the study a negative declaration was recommended by Mr. Deering, to be signed off by Mr. Greaney. Notice of the public hearing was posted in excess of two weeks for today's hearing. Mr. Deering asked for Board approval of the study and the negative declaration. Mr. Moser advised that the public hearing was noticed and that anyone wishing to may comment on it. He added that there is a new law that affects Board approval of a negative declaration with mitigation measures. With the approval the Board will now require staff to monitor and report on the efficacy of the miti- gation measures as they are implemented. President Bonas opened the hearing for public comment. -There was none and the public hearing was closed. Director Woodward made a motion to approve the Environmental Initial Study including the negative declaration, seconded by Director Maerkle and carried, with Director Greer abstaining. I I Approval of Minutes Director Maerkle made a motion seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried, approving the minutes of the regular Board meeting of December 7, 1988 and the special Board meeting of December 21, 1988 as mailed. Oral Communications from the Audience None I Consent Calendar Director Henley pulled item D and Director Greer pulled item A. Ratification of Checks E for discussion, B, Ratification of Investments C. Purchase Orders (none) Director Henley made a motion D, Consideration of revising Ad- to approve items A, B and C, ministrative Code to implement seconded by Director Woodward Personnel Associates study and unanimously carried. RESOLUTION NO, 605 E, Consideration of revising Ad- After discussion of item D and ministrative Code to reflect reference made to section 3.6 requested change to longevity of our Administrative Code ex- allowance plaining our salary study pro- cedure, Director Woodward made a motion, seconded by Director Maerkle, approving Resolution No. 605 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT REVISING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TO INCLUDE THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND ADJUSTING THE SALARY RANGE AND JOB CLASSIFICATION IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE RECOMMEN- DATIONS MADE IN THE STUDY BY PERSONNEL ASSOCIATES." (See memo- randum in agenda packet.) Roll was called. All ayed except Director Greer who voted no. After discussion of item E which involves the employees' request and Personnel Committee's recommendation for a 4% increase every 4 years after reaching the "E" step (see memorandum in agenda packet). Director Maerkle made a motion to hold this over until the next employee negotiations period in 1989, seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried. Staff Reports Superintendent Mr. Musser reported an average flow of 14 c.f.s. for December 1988, with a high of 22 c,f.s, and a low of 10 c.f.s. The District has added 8 acre feet of storage in Squires. We have recorded just over 3" of rain in December. We are currently buying 13 c.f.s. with the lake level at 498.0 feet. Public Information Officer Ms. Renyer reviewed her pro- posal to let the public know the time frame for the construction we1 1 in advance of the pro- posed replacement of waterline in El Camino Real, why we are doing it and what it means to Carlsbad, so the people who drive on El Camino Real can take alternative routes when possible. She also proposed writing a letter to all property owners along the construction zone, keeping them informed of possible water shut- offs. She would like to provide news releases to the local papers explaining the project and cover the project in a newsletter to all Carlsbad residents, Ms. Renyer asked the Board for feedback on these recommendations and any suggestions they might have. A preconstruction meeting with the contractor is scheduled for January 18, Ms. Renyer will give a report at the next Board meeting. Discussion followed. I I -2- January 4, 198 I Ms. Renyer reported on the District's contributions to the Carlsbad Christmas Bureau; they were well-received. Ms. Renyer advised that AWRA will be holding their quarterly meeting on January 12, 1989 at 11:30 a.m. at Olympic Resort. Bill Huck of Stone & Youngberg will be the speaker. The City of Carlsbad is sponsoring the event. Administrative Manager Mr. Poole advised that we will begin the analysis of the District's emergency plan, will incorporate the changes that have Occurred over the past 12 months, and will be coordinating this with the City of Carlsbad. Mr. Poole advised that two weeks ago the District purchased $500,000 in T-bills with an average yield of 9.38%, somewhat higher than we would receive with CD placements. Attorney No special report. I General Manager/District Engineer Mr. Greaney advised that the preconstruction meeting to be held on January 18 will also include any utilities people in- volved with El Camino Real, as well as the City of Carlsbad and the high-pressure gas people. At that meeting the contractor will receive his notice to proceed so construction will probably start 10 days later. Mr. Greaney said the paperwork has been initiated on the land- scaping contract and expectstohaveitreadyto sign at the next Board meeting. He hopes to have the preconstruction conference on this before the end of the month. Organizational Reports San Diego County Water Authority Board meeting Director Bonas reported on the meeting held December 8 which Update on SDG&E acquisition covered the Bay-Delta hear- ings as well as the SDG&E and SCE merger. The hearings have been postponed until later this year. She said that the City of San Diego suggested that the Water Authority is probably the best agency to finance the study regarding SDG&E. Any other information is closed session mater- ial. Mr. Moseraddedthat Larry Stirlingisworkingona bill to expand the powers of the CWA to acquire an electric company. Presidents and Managers Council This meeting was attended by Mr. Greaney who reported that the presentation was made by representatives of Triad Actuaries, a consultant group that is trying to help employers devise strategies for complying with the Tax Reform Act Section 89. The I.R.S. has not yet written all the rules for this. I -3- January 4, 1989 I Directors' Reports Director Greer's Report - Dis- Mr. Greaney referred to the cussion of lead contamination articles included in the agen- information da packet at Director Greer's request. Director Greer said that recent articles in the newspapers on this topic are causing concern. He felt that our Public Information Officer should prepare factual information on these issues for the public. Mr. GreaneY advised that this matter has been discussed at the Water Authority level. It is an EPA requirement that notification on the potential for lead contamination be sent out. The Water Authority voted several months ago that Metropolitan make the blanket notification in'the newspapers for all the water districts in San Diego County. The ads in this area listed Mr. Greaney's name and the District phone number so anyone having concerns could call; there have been no calls as yet. Mr. Poole added that Cablevision has covered this issue in a recent program in which Mr. Greaney and Mr. Poole participated. It was suggested at that time that anyone having any concerns could call the District to find out the procedure and the cost for a test of the water in their home. This will be covered again in our next newsletter. Discussion followed. A staff report was requested for the next Board meeting. President Bonas suggested that Director Greer attend a Special Districts Management seminar coming in February. This will be placed on the next Board meeting agenda. President Bonas then directed the following statement to Director Greer: I "Roger, let me set the record straight. It puzzles me why you would run for an office you are so determined to destroy. Now that you are no longer on the outside looking in I hope your vision will clear. Then you can speak to the media in a more informed and enlightened mode. In your December 30 letter to the local editor you were mistaken when you said I berated the Mayor for giving his personal opinion on consolidation. Wrong! My letter was in opposition to his letter to me being given to the press before I could share it and discuss it with our Board! He, not I, threw down the gauntlet, if you will. Your attempt to embarrass me and discredit the Board was not in the best Dale Carnegie approach. Thank you for putting us in the big leagues by comparing us to SDG&E and SCE. ' D "Roger, you were guilty of a serious breach of ethics when you leaked closed session material to the press on December 20 or sooner which appeared in the morning paper of December 21, 1988, before our afternoon meeting and closed session. Since you were not seated at the time, who gave you the information? Is this an example of your inordinately high standards for public officials? It 1s a serious breach of -4- January 4, 1989 I confidence to reveal closed session material either before or after the session. Without honesty and integrity there can be no trust, Roger. "You loudly protest expenditures of taxpayers money! Did it ever occur to you that you and your Gang of 5 and the 'good government petition' are the cause of the spending? I am outraged at the unprofessional careless manner in which that petition was circulated; an insult to the voters with complete disregard for the true purpose of the petition process, Who was the attorney that drafted your good government petition? Did you know that many people signed twice? Two, prominent in the drive, signed three times and one man signed four times, To top it off, one of your cohorts stated inhe paper recently that she thought the petition process was a farce! It is pretty difficult to top stupidity. "Try to remember your oath of office, and serve your constituents with honor, respect and diligence." Director Greer's request fo-r a five-minute rebuttal was denied under presidential privilege, I Election of Officers Director Woodward made a mo- tion to postpone the election of officers until the Board meeting on January 18, 1989, seconded by Director Henley and carried, with Director Greer voting no. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 3:29. Respectfully submitted, v I ,- -5- January 4, 1989