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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 02/14/1973 NOTICE (Posted Jan. 23, 1973) Ckange of Regular Board Meeting February 12, 1973 to February 13, 1973 Due to the next Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District falling on the holiday of February 12, 1973 (Lincoln's Birthday~, the regular meeting will be keld on the next working day, February 13, 1973 at 7 P. M. at the District Office, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, all in accordance with the Government Code Section 54954. /s/ Harold G. Rickert, Secretary Board of Directors East San Bdno County Water District EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING NOTICE OF M~ETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ~AST SAN BERNARDIN0 COUNTY WATER DISTRICT STATE OF CALIPORNIA )ss County of San Bernardino ) HAROLD O. RICI~ERT, being first duly sworn, deposes and says, That he is, and at all times herein mentioned was, the duly qualified Secretary of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District, San Bernardino County, California; and that he caused to be posted on or near the door of the meeting place of the Board of Directors the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District. Said posting was commenced on ~anuary 23 1973_~ and remained posted to the time of the Meeting. Said Meeting being February 13, 1973. Harold G. Rickert, Secretary Board of Directors East San Bernardino County Water District Seal Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23 day of January 1973 of San Bernardino, State of { ~ SAN BERNARDINO COUN~ ~ I My Core.ion ~pi~ ~ay 11, lg/5 J ~ SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. FEBRUARY 14, 1973 NOTICE OF MEETING The February 13, 1973 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District was adjourned due to lack of a quorum. An adjourned regular meeting will be held on February 14, 1973 at 7 P. M. at the District Office, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, California in accordance with the Government Code Section 54955. - ~arold G. Rickert, Secretary Board of Directors AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT STATE OF CALIFORNIA) County of San Bernardino) Harold G. Rickert, being first dully sworn, deposes and says, That he is, and at all times kere[n mentioned was, the duly qualified Secretary of the Board of Directors of the East San Bernardino County Water District, San Bernardino County, California, and that he caused to be posted on or near the door of the meeting place of the Board of Directors of said District, a copy of Notice of Meeting of the Board of Directors. Said posting was commenced on February 14, 1973 at 8 A. M. and remained posted to time of the Meeting. Said Meeting being February 14, 1973. Harold G. Ridkert, Secretary Board of Directors Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of February 1973 Notary Public,in and for the County of San Bernardino, State of California ! ,E,0V ,. ~ ~ NOtArY PUBLIC ! ~'~-~,~ SAN BERNARD'NO COUNTY I ~',ly Commi~on ~pires M~ 11, 1975 1/14/].973 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1973 CALL TO ORDER The Meeting was called to Order at 7 P. M. PLEDGE OF All those present joined in the Pledge of ALLEGIANCE Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America ROLL CALL Directors Present: Disch, Forrest, Littleton, and Wall President Stallwood Arrived at 7:05 P. M. Others Present: Gen Mgr-Secretary Rickert; Asst Mgr-Engineer Garcia; Recording Secretary Kinzer; Consulting Engineer Rowe, Attorney Robert Farrell and four property owners of Hibiscus and San Francisco Streets VICE PRESIDENT FORREST In the absence of President Stallwood, Vice ASSUMES CHAIR President Forrest assumed the Chair. MINUTES There being no corrections or additions to the JANUARY 22 AND 29, Minutes of the Regular Meeting January 22 and 1973 Special Meeting of January 29, 1973, Director Disch motioned, duly seconded by Director MOTION Littleton and carried unanimously by those Directors present, to approve the Minutes as submitted. PROPERTY OWNERS ON Chairman Forrest stated the Board would deviate HIBISCUS & SAN from the agenda to hear the request of the property FRANCISCO STREETS owners present. Mrs. Butler stated she had REQUESTS SEWER received signatures from the Hibiscus Street LINE and San Francisco Street area and requested ex- tension of tke District's sewer line to their area. The General Manager displayed an audio visual map of the streets noting the existance of a District sewer line in Seventh Street at San Francisco and a District main trunk line in Cunningham Street. There are 26 parcels in Tract 4165 not annexed to the District or connected to District facilities. The General Manager rec- ommended that if the majority of property owners of the 26 parcels came in with bonafide signatures of the title holders, that the District extend sewer line to serve San Francisco and Hibiscus Streets. PRESIDENT STALLWOOD At 7:05 P. M. President Stallwood arrived. ARRIVED MOTION Upon motion by Director Stallwood, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, to refer Mrs. Butler's request to Staff to work out the details with the property owners and determine all costs to the property owners. PRESIDENT STALLWOOD At tkis time, Vice President Forrest relinquisked ASSUMES CHAIR the Chair to Chairman Stallwood. MOTION EXTENDING SEWER LINE Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by FOR HIBISCUS STREET Director Disch and carried unanimously, to extend AND SAN FRANCISCO the sewer line in San Francisco and Hibiscus STREET, OWNERS Streets subject to the people of the area getting the majority number of signatures of the record title holders of the property owners for the 26 parcels within Tract 4165 presently not connected to District sewer facilities. GILLESPIE WATER DAMAGE The General Manager presented a letter dated CLAIM DENIED February 6, 1973 from District's insurance carrier, SV 5955 Chubb/Pacific Insurance relating to Troy Gillespie, 25841 Date Street, San Bernardino, water damage claim being rejected in accordance witk the pro- visions of Government Code. Each Director re- ceived a copy of the letter. 1 2/14/1973 MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded GILLESPIE WATER by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, to DAMAGE CLAIM reject the Gillespie water damage claim in accordance with the recommendation of the insurance carrier under the provisions of the Government Code. CORRESPONDENCE DEDICATION CEREMONY Each Director was sent a copy of the Notice of the CHINO BASIN MUNICIPAL Dedication Ceremony for the reclamation plant of WATER DISTRICT the Chino Basin Municipal Water District to be FEBRUARY 27 held 10 A. M. February 27, 1973. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, any Board Member or Staff Member authorized by the General Manager, -that would care to atted the Dedication may do so at District expense. MANAGERS REPORT STUBBLEFIELD The General Manager presented a letter from First STOCK ASSIGNMENT American Title Company dated February 12, 1973, FOR TRACT 8462 and asked authorization to execute Stock Assignment transferring 135 shares of Bear Valley stock certi- ficates the District holds, in lieu of 27 shares of North Fork from Stubblefields in order to satisfy water formula requirement for Tract No. 8462 east of Sterling and north of Warm Creek. He pointed out the 135 shares of Bear Valley Stock had been accepted at tke Board Meeting September 25, 1973 with the condition that Stubblefield would replace them witk 27 skares of North Fork Stock. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, the General Manager was authorized to execute the Stock Assignment Separate From Certificate as noted above through First American Title Company of San Bernardino. CALL BIDS APRIL 9, The General Manager requested authorization to call 1973 WATER MAINS for and open bids April 9, 1973, 7 P. M. at the IN STERLING HOMES District Office for water mains, fire hydrants and TRACT service replacement and appurtenances in the Sterling Homes Tract between Highland Avenue and Pacific Street west of Sterling Avenue. He stated the $104,000 estimated cost would use the balance of funds left in Division III of the 1966 Water Revenue Bond. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, authorization was granted Staff to call for and open bids on April 9, 1973 at '7 P. M. at the District Office for water mains in Sterling Homes Tract. RESOLUTION 1973.6 Resolution No. 19'73.6 was presented requesting SALE PORTION PLANT authorization for President and Secretary to execute 3, TO COUNTY OF Escrow Instructions for sale of portion of District's SAN BERNARDINO Plant 3 at Del Rosa Road and Pacific Street to County of San Bernardino. This includes a Grant Deed and an Agreement prepared by County Road Dept., Staff, Engineers and Legal Counsel. Attorney Farrell reviewed the Grant Deed and Escrow Instructions and said all was adequate and fair arrangements. Staff recommended adopting resolution. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1973.6 was adopted. 2 2/14/73 FEBRUARY 14, 1973 CALL BIDS The General Manager called upon Engineer Garcia HYDRAULIC SE~ER to explain Staff investigation of hydraulic JET CLEANER, sewer jet cleaner that is truck mounted, in use MARCH 26 in several nearby cities. Mr. Garcia stated the jet cleaner did a thorough job of cleaning sewer mains and has the advantage of cleaning more footage per day and stated the jet cleaner would highly improve the District's sewer program. the estimated cost of $16,000 was a budget item. The General Manager recommended calling bids. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Disch and carried unanimously, Staff was authorized to call for and open bids for the hydraulic Sewer Jet Cleaner, truck mounted, on March 26, 1973 at 7 P. M. at the District Office. DISTRICT INSPECTOR The General Manager requested authorization for TO ATTEND SCHOOL Harry Blackman, Engineering Department, to attend OF PUBLIC HEALTH a laboratory school sponsored by the State of DEPT. California Department of Public Health in Los Angeles, March 6 and 7 for water physical quality constituents control. State regulations permit analyses by trained employees of the purveyor in lieu of State approved laboratory. There is no registration charge for the school which will cover bacteriological testing, physical quality analyses and chlorination control. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, to authorize Harry Blackman to attend school noted above in Los Angeles on March 6 and 7, 1973 at District expense. INLAND FISH & GAME The General Manager read a letter dated February 8, ASSN. REQUESTS 1973 from the Inland Fish and Game Conservation WATER SERVICE Assn. requesting the District to extend 600 feet 8207 ORANGE AVENUE of water line to allow the Association water ~m~ service. The Engineer stated this was on the District's Master Water Plan to schedule a water line in Third Street and by extending a 12-inch line this could tie in for the Association and other developments in the future. The General Manager drew a sketch on the Board and con- siderable discussion ensued. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Forrest and carried unanimously, to refer the request to Staff for review and work up cost estimate for a 12-inch line and make recommendation to Board on February 26, 1973. SPECIAL DISTRICTS ON The General Manager stated he and Attorney Farrell LAFCO DENIED had attended the LAFC Hearing February 14 on Representation by Special Districts on the Local Agency Formation Commission. Attorney Farrell reviewed the Hearing with Board Members stating the request for representation of Special Districts on LAFC was denied by the LAFC. No action was taken. RESOLUTION 1973.7 The General Manager presented Certificate of ~ NOTICE OF COMPLETION Completion by Joseph Rowe of CM Engineering for PYLON INC. AT PLANTS the Pylon Inc. Contract for Construction of Pump- 11, 12, 28 and 40 houses and Pumping Equipment at District Plants 11, 12, 28 and 40. Resolution 1973.7 requests accepting Certificate of Completion and President and Secretary execute and file Notice of Completion. The General Manager stated the Contract was satis- factorily completed and recommended accepting Certificate of Completion and filing Notice of Completion. MOTION Upon motion by Director Forrest, duly seconded by Director ~all and carried unanimously, Resolution 1973.7 was adopted. 3 2/14/73 FEBRUARY 14, 1973 COUNCIL INTERGOVERN- The General Manager gave each Director a copy of MENTAL RELATIONS the Council of Intergovernmental Relations REPORT "Recommendations For A State Policy On Substate Districting And Areawide Planning Orgainizations" that had been updated February 7, 1973. Directors Littleton and Wall explained the Special District's were receiving recognition at State level. Chairman Stallwood said he would like to review the report and discuss it further at the Board Meeting February 26, 1973. The Secretary said he would put it on the agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS DIST. ANNEXATION 1972- The Secretary presented for discussion, District 3, FISCALINI MOBILE Annexation 1972-3, LAFC No. 1253, Fiscalini HOME PARK AND LAFC Mobile Home Park, stating he and Attorney Farrell CONDITIONS had attended tlhe LAFC Hearing January 24. Attorney Farrell explained the LAFC conditions imposed on the District annexations whereby the District is required to initiate the Fiscaline Mobile Home Park and adjoing road to the City of San Bernardino. MOTION After considerable discussion of the conditions imposed by LAFCO on District's Annexation 1972-3 LAFC No. 1253, Director Wall moved, duly seconded by Director Littleton, directing the Secretary to draft a letter to James Fiscalini, one of the developers of the mobile home park, stating the conditions as imposed by LAFC and informing Mr. Fiscalini that the District would not act as an agent for tire City of San Bernardino to initiate proceedings to annex the territory of the mobile home park and adjoining road to the City of San Bernardino. If the owners of the park would like to initiate proceedings with LAFC to annex the park to the City of San Bernardino, they may do so, but in the event they do not, the park will continue to receive water and sewer service from the District. Motion carried by the following Roll Call Vote: Ayes, Directors: Littleton, Stallwood and Wall Noes, Director:s: Disch and Forrest Directors Absent: None MOTION Motion was made by Director Disch, duly seconded SEWER REQUEST OF by Director Wall and carried unanimously, auth- PROPERTY OWNERS orizing Staff to prepare a cost estimate of the HIBISCUS & SAN FRAN- cost of extending sewer collection line from CISCO STREETS existing Seventh Street line into San Francisco and Hibiscus Street for presentation to the Board on March 12, 1973. WATER & FINANCE Director Disch, Chairman of the Water Committee COMMITTEE REPORT stated committee meetings had been held and UPPER SANTA ANA they made a preliminary review on the Upper Santa RIVER CONCEPTUAL Ana River Conceptual Plan. The General Manager PLAN stated he and Joe Rowe met with SBVMWD represent- atives pointing out problems in the Plan and requested time to prepare data for inputs. He said Valley District Directors indicated they would not accept the Plan unless each agency involved agrees with the Plan. After more information, the Committees will make a progress report to the Board by March 26, 1973. RESOLUTION 1973.4 Resolution 1973.4 was presented requesting NOTICE OF COMPLETION acceptance of Certificate of Completion from EL CO CONTRACTORS District Engineer and authorizing President and WATER MAINS IN Secretary to execute and file Notice of Completion TRACT 8477 for El-Co Contractors for installation of water mains within Tract No. 8477, Job W-830. The General Manager recommended acceptance. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carrSed unanimously, Resolution NO. 1973.4 was adopted. 4 2/14/73 FEBRUARY 14, 1973 UPDATED STANDARD The General Manager presented a copy of the DISTRICT ~ATER & Updated Standard Water and Sewer Specifications SEWER SPECIFICATIONS of the District for Calling of Bids, and stated he, District Engineer, Consulting Engineers and Legal Council had reviewed and updated the Specifications. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, Staff was authorized to present final draft of District Standard Specifications to the Board on April 9, 1973. RESOLUTION 1973.5 Resolution No. 1973.5 was presented requestin~ NOTICE OF COMPLETION acceptance of Certificate of Completion ,, CONTRACTOR, MEYER from District Engineer and authorizing CO. WATER MAINS IN President and Secretary to execute and file TRACT 8630 Notice of Completion for Contractor Meyer Company for installation of water mains in Tract No. 8630. The General Manager recommended acceptance. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unani- mously, Resolution No. 1973.5 was adopted. RESOLUTION 1973.3 Resolution No. 1973.3 was presented Initiating INITIATING PROCEEDINGS Proceedings to LAFC of District Annexation TO LAFC ANNEXATION 1972-12, Vivien C. Milburn, 26918 Third 1972-12, 26918 THIRD Street, Highland, for water service to all STREET, WATER property owners. MOTION Upon motion by Director Disch, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1973.3 was adopted. AUTHORIZATION GRANTED The General Manager requested authorization REPLACE WATER LINE to replace approximately 600 feet of 8-inch IN ARGYLE STREET water distribution line in Argyle Street JOB W-867 north of Pumalo Street. Engineer Garcia '~ displayed a map of the area on the audio visual and stated tke replacement for the water main would be $8,000 for the 8-inch line based on letting contract. The District has been experiencing considerable leaks in this section of system. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanim- ously, authorization was granted to replace the 600 feet of 8-inch water line in Argyle Street BEAR VALLEY MUTUAL The General Manager requested authorization WATER CO. ANNUAL to attend Bear Valley Mutual Water Company's MEETING annual meeting and vote District Shares, February 20, 1973. MOTION Upon motion by Director Wall, duly seconded by Director Littleton and carried unanimously, authorization was granted the General Manager to attend and vote District Shares at the Bear Valley Mutual Water Company annual meeting. ONE DAY SEMINAR The General Manager reqeusted authorization "INSURING OF WATER for he and the Auditor to attend a one-day AGENCIES" LOS ANGELES seminar in Los Angeles February 22 on FEBRUARY 22, 1973 "Insuring of Water Agencies". Cost $25. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unanimously authorization was granted the General Manger and Auditor to attend tke one-day seminar in Los Angeles February 22, 1973 at District expense. FEBRUARY 14, 1973 DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS The General Manager stated the Division of SENDS ENVIRONMENTAL Highways had sent their Environmental Impact IMPACT REPORT Report relating to the Crosstown Freeway from Arden Avenue noting scheduled completion would be 1980 and stated the report was available if any Board Member wanted to review it. WATER COORDINATING Director Littleton noted the Water Coordinating COUNCIL MEETING Council was holding their meeting February 26, FEBRUARY 26 1973 at noon at the Holiday Inn in San Bernardino with "Pump Tax" topic to be discussed. MOTION Upon motion by Director Littleton, duly seconded by Director Wall and carried unani- mously, authorization was granted any Board Member, Staff and Consultants to attend the Water Coordinating Council Meeting February 26 to make presentation of facts if necessary, and attendance at District expense. BONADIMAN WATER President Stallwood indicated he had informally DISCUSSION been contacted by Mr. Bonadiman's Attorney Jim Edwards inquiring about a solution of Mr. Bonadiman's water problem on his property in Waterman Canyon which is controlled by adjudication of water rights of the West Twin Creek Water Company which the District has a majority interest as well as Staff Members being officers of the company. President Stallwood asked Directors Littleton and Wall to review an Agreement with the District's General Manager who also acts as President of West Twin Creek Water Company to see if the problem could be resolved. Director Wall reported they had reviewed the Agreement and suggested since it was a legal problem, it be turned over to Attorney Farrell who acts in a dual capacity, a general counsel for tke District and West Twin Creek Water Company, and with Attorney Edwards to see if wording could be modified to satisfy both parties. No action required or taken as it was understood it would require action by the Board of Directors of the West Twin Creek Water Company. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the general meeting, adjournment was declared at 10:36 P. M. Harold G. Rickert, Secretary Board of Directors 6 2/14/73