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SPECIAL MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
(Special Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: November 27, 2012
TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive,
Carlsbad, California
CALL TO ORDER: President Hall called the Meeting to order at 7:23 p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the Secretary as follows:
Present: Board Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard.
Absent: None.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
The Board waived the reading of the text of all Resolutions at this Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING:
16. AB #759 - RECYCLED WATER PROJECT - PHASE III.
Senior Engineer David Ahles and Associate Planner Barbara Kennedy gave the staff report and
Power Point presentation, on file in the office of the City Clerk.
President Hall opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
Michael Haslam, Carisbad, came fon^/ard to address the Board regarding the continuation of
funding and grants for recycled water.
Richard Williams, Carlsbad, came fonA/ard to address the Board regarding new technology and
cross connections.
President Hall closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.
Mr. Ahles and Engineering Manager Bill Plummer addressed questions regarding funding and
grants received for previous phases, cross connections, water quality testing,
ACTION: On a motion by Vice President Kulchin, Board adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 1455. adopting a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for
the Phase 11 Recycled Water Project.
AYES: Board Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard.
NOES: None.
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ACTION: On a motion by Vice President Kulchin, Board adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 1456. approving and authorizing an
application for a loan and grant from the California State Water
Resources Control Board forthe Phase 111 Recycled Water
Project.
AYES: Board Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard.
NOES: None.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice President Kulchin, Board adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 1457. approving and authorizing dedication of
a revenue source for the District's repayment of the California
State Water Resources Control Board loan and dedication of a
capital resen/e fund forthe Phase 111 Recycled Water Project.
AYES: Board Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard.
NOES: None.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice President Kulchin, Board adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 1458. approving and authorizing an
application for a loan and grant from the U.S. Department of the
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Title XVI Grant Fund for the
Phase 111 Recycled Water Project.
AYES: Board Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard.
NOES: None.
ACTION: On a motion by Vice President Kulchin, Board adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 1459. approving and authorizing the
appropriation of funds for the fund for Phase 111 Recycled Water
Project.
AYES: Board Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard.
NOES: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND EXECUTIVE MANAGER REPORT:
17. AB #761 - PURCHASE OF DESALINATED WATER.
Acting Utilities Director Wendy Chambers, Engineering Manager Bill Plummer and Finance
Director Chuck McBride gave the staff report and presented the Power Point presentation, on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
City Attorney Ron Ball explained various strategies to protect the local supply designation.
Keith Lewinger, Carlsbad, came fonA/ard to address the Board regarding supply of water during
drought, the term "local water supply" and potential risks and protection provisions.
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Jennifer Badgley, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, came
fonA/ard to address the Board in favor of this item.
Ace Hoffman, Carlsbad, came fonA/ard to address the Board in opposition to this item, and
suggesting green energy for the operation of the plant.
Peter McClaggan, Poseidon Resources, came fonA/ard to address the Board regarding
mitigation, and the requirements to create new wetlands and meet the criteria of the Coastal
Commission.
ACTION: On a motion by Board Member Douglas, Board adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 1460. expressing intention to enter into a
uniform contract for the purchase of treated water from the San
Diego County Water Authority, Carlsbad Desalination Project, as
amended, to purchase 2,500 acre feet per year; and, to include a
protection provision of desalinated water as a local water supply.
AYES: Board Members Hall, Kulchin, Blackburn, Douglas and Packard.
NOES: None
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Special Meeting of November 27, 2012 was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC
Secretary
DONNA HERATY
Deputy Secretary