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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/26/19760256 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 1976 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. President Philip A. Disch leading the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: President Philip A. Disch, Directors Norman W. Forrest, Gerald W. Stoops, Dennis Johnson, O.A. Wall ABSENT: None PROFESSIONAL STAFF: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; Dick Rieker, Consulting Engineer STAFF PRESENT: Howard H. Hendricks, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie Eastwood, Secretary OTHERS PRESENT: Chet Anderson, State Health Department, James Myers and R. L. Anthony, representing Southern California Water Company MINUTES M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Minutes be approved as submitted. REQUEST RE SEWER BACKUP MRS. DAVIS, 7122 BUCHANAN STREET, S.B. Staff was requested at the April 12, 1976 Board Meeting to contact Mrs. Davis, 7122 Buchanan Street regarding a sewer backup problem on Buchanan Street. The Auditor stated he had requested CM Engin- eering to review the flow characteristics of tke sewer on Buchanan St., due to recent sewer damage claims. Engineer Rieker was asked to present the report. He indicated that the line in Buchanan St. which was installed about 1958 is a six inch line. The line from San Gorgonio High School is an eight inch line which ultimately feeds into the six inch line in Buchanan. The line is currently carrying 100% c~acity. Therefore, he explained to the Board the possibility of grease and other debris building up in the eight inch line and then flowing into the six inch line could cause difficulty getting through the line. After review and study of the problem, it was the engineer's recommendation to install a sewer line southerly from the high school, obtain an easement and cut through property owned by the radio station, then connect into an eight inch line on Bessant. This would eliminate the problem in Buchanan Street, as the flow would then be normal for that size line. He also suggested that whenever a multiple type residence is proposed an investigation be made of downstream facilities to make certain they are adequate. The proposed sewer line might also be considered as a budget item for further consideration and discussion. NEGOTIATIONS FOR WATER WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY President Disch indicated Mr. Roscoe Anthony and Mr. Jim Myers were present from Southern California Water Company to request supplemental water from the District. Mr. Anthony stated he had previously requested water from the District in two locations, one at Highland Avenue, west of Boulder - 300 gpm; the other at Victoria, south of Baseline at Sparks 1000 gpm. He indicated they would like to get a firm committment this evening as to whether or not water would be available, and if so, how much. They also requested an estimate regarding the cost of the water. -1- 4/26/76 Mr. Anthony stated Southern California Water Company would pay all costs involved in obtaining any available water. Mr. Rieker stated that the conclusions, based on a study by CM Engineering regarding water availability for Southern California Water Co., were that on a daily demand there would be no problems supplying the water requested, 1300 gpm, even with Plant 40A being on an emergency standby basis, except during peak demand periods on maximum days of domestic water requirement for the year. That the District could, assuming all District plants were in operating order, operate its water system with Plant 40A on an emergency standby basis. The exceptions being during peak demand periods, especially in the months of June through October. However, even during these months deliveries could be made during off-peak periods for direct use or for distribution storage in the Southern Calif- ornia Water Company system. After reviewing the study and consid- erable discussion, it was determined water would be made available to Southern California Water Company, however, the costs would still have to be determined. The Water Committee will meet April 28th to determine a cost to be presented to Southern California Water Company for their consideration. After considerable dis- cussion with the Southern California representatives, Mr. Chet Anderson of the State Health Department and the Board regarding availability, costs and quality of water, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) tkat the District will provide water to Southern California Water Company in two locations: Highland Avenue, west of Boulder - 300 gpm; Victoria south of Baseline at Sparks 1000 gpm. If a mutual understanding can be reached regarding the cost of the water, a proposed agreement will be pre- sented to the Board on May 10, 1976. PROPOSITION 3 It was stated that Proposition 3 is designed to aid water purveyors with problems they might be experiencing by making loans available on a low interest basis. Tkis proposition will be on the June ballot. Information only. COMMUNICATION FROM RODGER HOWELL RE LEGISLATIVE CONFERE~NCES President Disch indicated a letter had been received from Rodger Howell, Chairman of the County Water Districts, requesting com- ments regarding the ACWA Spring Legislative Conference which was held in Indian Wells. After discussion regarding the effective- ness of the conference and discussion as to current legislation discussed, it was M/S/C (Wall - Forrest) that the District recommend to ACWA the continuance of the legislative conferences for a two-year period, after which they would be reviewed and re-evaluated by all Districts. RESOLUTION 1976.14 - ACCEPTANCE OF MAIN EXTENSION LINE - CA?~LOS C. AND MARY ACEVEDOS, HOLLY CIRCLE DRIVE - SV 12396 The Secretary indicated that Carlos C. and Mary Acevedos, Holly Circle Drive had requested water service. They also requested time payments for a balance of $600.00. After discussion and staff reconm%endation, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) that Resolution 1976.14, Accepta~nce of Main Extension Line, Carlos C. and Mary Acevedos, Holly Circle Drive be approved as submitted. RESOLUTION 1976.8 - DETACHMENT OF TERRITORY FROM DISTRICT - DETACHMENT NO. 1976-3; 25th Street, Conejo Drive; Pumalo Street Tha Secretary stated that 36 property owners on 25th Street, Conejo Drive and Pumalo have requested a detachment from the District. -2- 4/26/76 0 56,1 They have never been served water or sewer by the District as they receive both services from the City of San Bernardino. However, if the District were to initiate a tax rate, it would affect these property owners. Therefore, they have requested said detachment. The annexation fees have been paid. It is recommended by staff tkat this detachment be honored. After dis- cussion, it was M/S/C (Wall - Stoops) that Resolution 1976.8 and Detachment 1976-3 be authorized as recommended. DISCUSSION ON PEYTON TAYLOR'S WATER METER A discussion was held regarding the water meter and water con- sumption on Peyton Taylor's property. A copy of tke meter readings was given to each Director, after discussion on the read- ings, which indicated consumption had dropped and the meter was recording correctly, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Johnson) that the request for a new meter not be granted. LEGAL ACTION FILED - WILLIAM T. WEST (3877.1) Each Director received a copy of a Complaint served on the District regarding a sewer connection request by William T. West at his property at 7933 Whitlock Avenue. After a discussion on the matter, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that legal counsel be authorized to appear Or file necessary documents on behalf of the District. ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM IN SPECIAL DISTRICTS MANAGEMENT, MAY 23- 27, 1976, PACIFIC GROVE A brochure was given to each Director re tke Advanced Studies Program in Special District Management in cooperation with Calif. Special Districts Association at Asilomar Conference Grounds at Pacific Grove, Calif., May 23-27, 1976. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) tkat the matter be tabled for more discussion at a later date. ORDINANCE 304 - SEWER RATE INCREASE After considerable discussion regarding the City of San Bernardino's sewer rate increase, the District will have to increase their rates due to the Joint Powers Agreement, therefore, President Disch appointed a committee consisting of Norman Forrest and Dennis John- son to prepare a letter to present to the Board, which will be sent to every patron in the District concerning the recent sewer rate increase by the City of San Bernardino and explaining the reasons why the District has to inc~e their sewer rates. After discussion, it was AYES: DISCH, FORREST, JOHNSON, STOOPS, WALL M/S/C (Johnson - Wall) that the District pass the increase of the City of San Bernardino On to the patrons of tkis District ex- plaining why the sewer rate increase is necessary. Also that Ordinance 304 be adopted as submitted, effective May 1, 1976. M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the District send out a letter to all patrons within the District on East San Bernardino County Water District letterhead stationery informing them of the sewer rate increase and why it occurred. -3- 4/26/76 HR 10130 AMENDMENT TO THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT TO INCREASE BOTH MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME PAY After a discussion on HR 10130 - Amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act to increase both the minimum wage and overtime pay, it was directed that staff contact a legislator's office and obtain the entire Bill so that it might be further reviewed. RESOLUTION 1976.12 - RESOLUTION INDICATING OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2961 Attorney Farrell had prepared, as requested, Resolution 1976.12 which opposes AB 2961. Said Bill would require local districts to adopt capital improvement plans at least once every five years. Also requires plans to be consistent with the City, County or City and County general plan, thereafter, requiring a District to notify the appropriate City, County or City and County of signifi- cant plan changes and provides procedures for approval of the original plan of changes. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Resolution 1976.12 be approved as prepared and submitted. REPORT ON PLANT 40A Each Director received a copy of a study performed by CM Engineer- ing regarding Plant 40A. A discussion was held on the study along with the discussion on Southern California Water Company. WATER SERVICE TO TRACT 8832 REPORT The Auditor indicated that he had received a report authorized by the Board from CM Engineering re water service to Tract 8832. It was his recommendation that the report be submitted to the Water Committee for their review and recommendation to the Board. M/S/C (Wall - Johnson) that the Water Service Report on Tract 8832 be referred to the Water Committee for their review and recom- mendation, with a progress report being made at the May 10th Board Meeting. INITIATING ANNEXATION 1976-2; RESOLUTION 1976.13 - Seine Avenue, Clifton Street, Rhone Court, LaPraix Street, MAJORITY ANNEXATION The Secretary indicated that a majority annexation was being initiated for property on Seine Avenue, Clifton Street, Rhone Court, and LaPraix Street for the purpose of installing a sewer line. There are 36 property owners and 18 have signed annexation re- quests. The Auditor stated that after acceptance of Resolution 1976.13, the annexation will be submitted to the LAFC for their consideration. There will be an approximate cost of $177 for each property owner. Annexation fees have been paid. After dis- cussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that Resolution 1976.13, Annexation 1976-2, be accepted as presented. AYES: Disch, Forrest, Johnson, Stoops, Wall NOES: None RESOLUTION 1976.11 RELEASE OF LIEN, FRANK E. AND EUNICE A. MURRAY, 6566 MONTE VISTA DRIVE The Auditor indicated that payments on said lien had been com- pleted by Frank E. and Eunice A. Murray, 6566 Monte Vista Drive. Staff recommended acceptance of Release of Lien. M/S/C (Wall - Stoops) that Resolution 1976.11, Release of Lien be approved as presented. -4- 4/26/76 0 565 CORPJESPONDENCE FROM ST. PAUL INSURANCE COMPANY RE RICHARD T. DONAHUE, SEWER DAMAGE CLAIM The Auditor indicated a letter had been received from District Insurance Carrier, St. Paul Insurance Co. regarding Richard T. Donahue's sewer damage claim in which they indicated there appeared to be no indication of negligence on the part of the District, therefore they recommended the claim be denied. After discussion on the matter, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that based upon recommendation of staff and legal counsel the sewer damage claim of Mr. Donahue be denied. Mr. Johnson opposed the motion. AUTHORIZATION FOR HOWARD HENDRICKS TO VOTE DISTRICT STOCK AT THE NORTH FORK ANNUAL MEETING President Disch indicated authorization for Howard Hendricks to vote District stock at the North Fork Annual Meeting was request- ed, however, no action was taken. A discussion ensued regarding a directorship on the North Fork Board. After much discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that Dennis Johnson's name be submitted as a Director on the North Fork Board of Directors. The Auditor requested the Beard's direction regarding his position as Secretary to the North Fork Board of Directors. M/S/C (Stoops Johnson) that Howard Hendricks continue to serve as Secretary to the North Fork Board of Directors if they so requested. MANAGER'S REPORT The Auditor made a cursory review of the status of t~acts currently active within the District, including Tracts 9045 and 9068; 8604; 8145; 9076; 9077; 8832; 9058 and 9059 and 7248. He stated water service installation in the Sunnyside Mutual Water Company area is nearly completed. Work on the Perris Hill water service has been started and is progressing. The sewer rodding machine has been removed from the truck and placed on a trailer, with the truck presently being used as a water crew truck. RETIREMENT OF PATRICIA BENNETT The Auditor indicated that Pat Bennett, District Biller, will be retiring Friday, April 30, 1976, after 10 yea~of service. He indicated the Board may wish to make recognition of her service. PLANT 25 - ELECTRICAL PANEL OVERHAUL The Auditor indicated that the Board had authorized in last year's budget that the electrical panel at Plant 25 be overhauled. A variance was requested and granted by the City in order to build a pump house to protect the equipment. Auditor Hendricks requested authorization for CM Engineering to complete the plans for %he electrical panel and put it out to bid on an informal basis. The estimated cost being $6,630.00. M/S/C (Wall - Johnson) that CM Engineering be authorized to proceed with plans for an electrical panel at Plant 25 and call for informal bids. The Directors will review the bids. _5_ 4/26/76 CORRESPONDENCE FROM ARROWBEAR PAR~COUNTY WATER DISTRICT Director Forrest indicated he had received a letter from the Arrow- bear Park County Water District in which they indicated their opposition to Sections 11 and 14, Rules and Regulations of LAFC as related to LAFC representation of independent Special Districts on LAFC. It was determined the letter should be presented to the Association of San Bernardino County Special Districts Association. No action taken. REPORT ON AWWA SPRING CONFERENCE - NEWPORT BEACH, APRIL 21-23, 1976 Directors Wall and Forrest gave a report on the AWWA Spring Con- ference which they attended April 21-23, 1976, in Newport Beach. It was stated the program was primarily on the Federal Safe Drink- ing Water Act. Director Wall indicated the February 1976 issue of the AWWA Newsletter has the ACt in its entirety. He gave each Director a copy of a Summary of Interium Primary Drinking Water Regulation and related some items of concern. The Act has to be complied with by June 24, 1977. CHECK APPROVAL General 3166 - 3319 $186,862.08 Payroll 937 - 1000 17,271.68 $204,133.76 M/S/C (Wall - Johnson) that checks be approved as submitted. PUBLIC RELATIONS A discussion was held in regards to public relations at the District Office which included improving telephone techniques and customer relations both in the office and the field. JOINT POWERS AGREE~4ENT Director Johnson stated a preliminary agreement had been received from the City of San Bernardino regarding the Joint Powers Agree- ment, he requested that a meeting be held with Robert Farrell, Art Wall, Ken Patterson, Howard Hendricks and himself to review said Agreement. SPECIAL DISTRICTS MONTHLY MEETING, ~Y 17, 1976 Director Forrest indicated that all arrangements had been made for the May 17, 1976, Special Districfs Monthly Meeting and annual ladies night. CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO WATER COMMISSION It was stated that a vacancy now exists on the City of San Bernardino Water Commission Board. Information Only. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m. B~nnie R. ~.astwood, Secretary hilip ~. Disch, P~esident -6- 4/26/76