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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-01; Municipal Water District; MinutesI I I MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COSTA P.M. AT 699 GRAND AVENUE, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA. REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, HELD ON FEBRUARY 1, 1989, AT 2: 00 The meeting was called to order at 2:27 p.m. by President Woodward with Directors Bonas, Greer, Henley and Maerkle present. Also in attendance were General Manager/District Engineer Greaney, Legal Counsel Moser, Administrative Manager Poole, Superintendent Musser, Public Information Officer Renyer and Executive Secretary Woodward. Jayne Akamine, Gordon Bryan, Pat Laurence, Patti Heissenberger, Lola Sherman, Pat Guevara and Howard Owens also attended. Pledge of Allegiance The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Approval of Minutes Director Bonas made a motion to approve the minutes of the Board meeting of January 18, 1989, as mailed, seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried. Oral Communications from the Audience None Consent Calendar President Woodward reviewed the recommendations of the appropriate Committees on the Consent Calendar items as follows: A. Acceptance of 10% design report YES B. Approval of Plans and Specifi- cations and authorization to advertise for bid for 10 million gallon reservoir and 42 inch pipeline YES C. Approval of contract amendment between District and Luke-Dudek for design of pumping and chlor- ination facilities at Squires YES .. E. Consideration of acceptance of water line and pressure re- ducing station on Palomar Air- port Road east of El Camino Real and approval to reimburse city as per agreement for con- struction and administrative costs YES F. Waiving of compensation to Di- rectors for Special Meeting called as a result of the in- vitation from Daniels Cable- NONE (Approval recommended by vision to a press luncheon President Woodward) *x., Consent Calendar (continued) G. Ratification of Checks YES I H. Ratification of Investments YES I. Consideration of temporary . lease of approximately two acres of land on Squires 11 property to Leisure Technology for storage purposes NO Items B and I were pulled for separate consideration and action. Director Bonas made a motion approving the Consent Calendar with the exception of items B and I, seconded by Director Henley and unanimously carried. Director Henley made a motion approving item B, seconded by Director Greer and carried with Director Maerkle voting no. (His no vote was specifically on the 42 inch pipeline,) After brief discussion Director Henley made a motion that we not approve item I (leasing two acres to Leisure Technology) , seconded by Director Bonas and unanimously carried. I Because many in the audience had not attended the committee meetings prior to,this Board meeting, President Woodward emphasized the importance of the approval of items A, B and C above (all related to the expansion and upgrade of Squires Reservoir Facilities) toward increasing the quantity and maintaining the quality of the water stored for the citizens of Carlsbad by Costa Real. Staff Reports Superintendent Mr. Musser gave the lake level as 497.4 feet. We are currently buying 18 c.f.s. The average flow for the month of January was 14 c. f. s. with a high of 19 and a low of 9. The total rainfall for January was .60 inches. Six acre feet of water has been taken out of storage. The Elm- Avenue reservoir has been cleaned and will be back in service today. We are currently cleaning C Reservoir and installing 500 feet of 8 inch line on Chinquapin Avenue. I Public Information Officer Ms. Renyer reported that the W. 0 .W. ! Program is going very well. Participation in the W.O.W. ! Program is now mandatory in the Carlsbad Unified School District for the first, fourth and sixth grades. These same grades in six elementary schools have to take water education. The award ceremony is March 1st at 7 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center. Ms. Renyer showed samples of the frisbees and visors that will be given to the classroom that has artwork and essays that best fit the theme, -2- February 1, 1989 Public Information Officer (continued) I Ms. Renyer advised that articles regarding our lead program have appeared in the newspapers. We still have not had any calls (for tests) but are ready (if we do) . The District plans to speak with the City about our proposal to test the water for lead in public buildings. School principals she has talked to informally have expressed an interest in and approval of the plan. If the City is in agreement with our proposed lead program, Ms. Renyer said she will write a letter to the school board. Ms. Renyer said the Carlsbad Garden Club will be giving away xeriphytic plant clippings next Saturday and the District has provided them with water conservation kits, refrigerator magnets and brochures. Also, the Carlsbad Welcome Wagon which greets about 100 new residents a month, will be providing new residents with a conservation kit, a refrigerator magnet, brochures :on drought resistant landscaping and free brooms. Administrative Manager Mr. Poole advised that he ex- pects to have the final two personal computers: one for engineering and one for administration. I Attorney Mr. Moser said he hopes to have for the next meeting a memorandum describing what we can do under Proposition 73 for the District's 35th anniversary. General Manager/District Engineer Update on Ad Hoc Committee Mr. Greaney advised that while no specific alternate has been settled upon for our response to LAFCO, this Committee has discussed a number of alternatives. According to LAFCO it has to be an organizational change, i.e., consolidation, detachment or annexation. Hopefully by the next meeting we will have a draft of the proposal to present to the Board to submit to LAFCO. I Update on City/District Committee Mr. Greaney said that, as a result of the last Board meeting, a letter was sent to the City on January 20, 1989, to set up a meeting of this Committee to discuss Lake Calaveras re a possible golf course, the lead notification program, a status report on Amendment No. 8 (of the City/District Water Service Agreement), and a possible additional amendment to the Water Service Agreement regarding the reclaimed water issue and the management of the reclaimed water lines by the District. Subsequent phone calls with the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager indicate they have no problem with setting up the meeting but have to coordinate it with the Mayor. He expects an answer by next Monday. -3- February 1, 1989 I Organizational Reports San Diego County Water Authority Special Meeting Director Bonas reported on her attendance at this meeting which was a press party for Larry Hobart, Executive Director of the American Public Power Association. Mr. Hobart advised that public power systems are over 90% more efficient than private power companies. Director Bonas will provide copies of the handouts to the other Directors. WARAC Director Woodward reported on this meeting at which they learned that EPA has decided to withdraw its funding (approximately a million dollars) for the CCBA process. For that reason Poway is also pulling out and WARAC will not provide funding. :Thus the CCBA program no longer exists. The study in Rancho Bernard0 to determine the effect of water softeners on sewage treatment plants is underway. Should be completed in about a week. A telephone survey of 10,000 houses will also be conducted as part of the study. The city (of San Diego) has a new coordinator for reclaimed water and they will proceed with the design of satellite plants for reclaiming water throughout the city and county. I ACWA/Water Management Committee Director Bonas reported on her attendance at this meeting held on January 31 in Sacramento to discuss the goals for this year. They plan to have a legislative meeting day where they will be meeting with legislators who are involved with water bills. They are considering drafting a conservation ordinance or resolution which will be long term and not just for a drought situation. Another goal is to have seventy more certificates for water management plans by the end of the year. For the ACWA Conference they are planning a weather modification presentation. Growth management in relation to water conservation was also discussed. Directors' Reports Proposed Riparian Preservation Director Bonas referred to the Act of 1989 resolution and cover letter prepared by Padre Dam Municipal Water District and sent to San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) in January opposing the proposed legis- lation. After discussion, legal counsel was asked to bring back a report (at the next Board meeting) on the status of the bill. -4- February 1, 1989 I I Appointments to Standing President Woodward referred to Committees the memorandum with attached list of his appointments to the District Committees for the current year. (No Board action required. ) Appointments of Organizational President Woodward referred to Representatives the memorandum with attached list of his revisions to the District organization representation. (See agenda packet.) The only change requiring Board action is the change to our represen- tation on the ACWA/JPIA Board of Directors from Director Bonas to Director Greer. President Woodward made a motion to approve the list of Organizational Representatives, seconded by Director Maerkle and unanimously carried. Discussion and possible action As indicated in the memorandum with refeEence to grant funding this item, discussed briefly request from CWA to cities in San at the last Board meeting, was Diego County regarding feasibility brought back for further dis- of public ownership of power and cussion, This item will be on gas systems of SDG&E the agenda for the City/Dis- trict Committee meeting still to be scheduled. Mr, Greaney read a letter from Gordon Tinker (general manager of Fallbrook Public Utilities District) opposing CWA's proposal. President Woodward felt we should do something along this line also, but would like to meet with the City of Carlsbad first to see how they feel . This will be on the next Board meeting agenda. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 3:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, -5- February 1, 1989