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Home My WebLink About1956-08-16; City Council; Minutes9 & 0 +. the Auditing Committee. Seconded by Cmn. Robinson, All ayes, motion car- ried. The meeting was adjourned a.t 11:45 P. M. until Thursday, August 16th, at 8:OO P. M. Respectfully submitted, V M. 0. EWALD, CITY CLERK """"""-""""""" ",- """" MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING OF CARLSBAD CITY .COUNCIL August 16, 1956 Meeting called to order by Mayor Castorena at 8:05 P. M. Present besides the Mayor were Councilmen Ledgerwood, Robinson, Helton, Bair'd; City Man- ager Nelson, City Attorney Smith, Public Works Director Anthony, Police Chief Palkowski, Fire Chief Hardin, Civil Defense Director Whipple.. Frank Chase, Superintendent of Oceanside-Carlsbad Union High School Dis- brie8T-was-pPesen6-~Rd-gpeacRbed-a-eem~~e~e-~~~~~e~-~a~R~-~~~Rs-~~~-ee- trict, was present and presented a complete picture, using plans and esti- mated figures, of the Carlsbad High School which is proposed to be opened in September, 1957. He stated the District now holds title to 29 acres of. the 38-acre site, bounded by Valley, Chestnut, Monroe, and Basswood, and will acquire the balance as fast as it becomes availqble and funds for purchase are on hand, He stated construction is to begin in Septem- ber or October of this year on five units, to accommodate 500 students (expected enrollment in September, 1957, 400 students). The overall mas: ter plan, includes all facilities, indoor and out, for 1200 students. He outlined with thg aid of floor plans, the classroom, laboratory, cafeter- ia, auditorium and field facilities to be built, including very modern features throughout, Floor area, 52,000 square feet, at a total cost of $1,084,000, to be built at this time. Mr. Nelson read a letter from Mr. ,Millington, owner of the property ad- joining the City Hall site on the north, accepting the City's offer of $9500.00 net to him for the ,466 acre.parce1, including buildings. After some discussion, Cmn, Robinson moved that -the City Manager be authorized to sign the necessary escrow papers to consummate the transaction, at a cost of approximately $9,600.00 including escrow fees. Seconded by Cmn. Baird. All ayes, motion carried. There were some suggestions as to what use the building could be put -0 including a temporary site for the li- brary -- and Mr. Nelson stated he would have the Librarian inspect the building to see if it would be suitable. Mr. Nelson reported that he .wrote to the Carlsbad Union Elementary School District, advising them that Mr.Kalicka had recommended that the City consider making a playground or park out of the property, and asking that they delay sale proceedings until the matter could be studied further; and that they replied that due to their long range plans, it would be necessary for them to go ahead with the proceedings but that they would be glad to meet with the City planning bodies if desired. Mr. Nelson was asked to arrange a meeting between the School District, Councilmen, rep- resentatives from the Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Commis- sion, and Mr. Kalicka if available. Eddie and Alice Vasqu,ez, property owners at 2340 Ocean, adjoining the W. D. Garrett lot on which a duplix-is under construction which does not comply with the variance granted, were present and asked the Council to take action to stop construction on the building until ordinance and var- iance requirements are met. Mr. Nelson stated.that on a previous com- plaint Mr. Garrett had been ordered to move the house back three feet and had done so, but had left the garage setting forward the three feet. The Planning Commission minutes of April loth, setting forth the Commission's recommendation to the Council, were read and considerable discussion cen= tered around the intent of the Commission in using the phrase '!any por- tion of the structure". Mr. Nelson stated that he, Mr . Ewald, Mr. Anth- ony, and City Attorney Smith had taken measurements, determining that .the front foundation of the house sets back 74 feet from the curb, in conform- ity with the terms of the variance, but that the garage projects three feet closer to the curb. The Vasquea' argued that the builder was viola- ting the terms of the variance in not complying llsubstantiallyfq with the plot plan submitted, The City Attorney stated that the variance, once given, constitutes a vested property right and as such cou3.d not be re- voked, but that it could be conditionally amended. 2: Mr. Rood, adjoining property owner on the other-side, was also present ai stated that should the Garretts want to dispose of the lot, he would pay them what the property had cost them, Cmn. Baird moved that the variance granted to Mr. and Mrs. Garrett be COJ ditionally amended to provide as follows: that the-variance be granted as proposed, provided that no portion of the exterior foundation of the house shall come closer than seven (7) feet from the front property line that said amendment be granted only upon the condition that the Garretts move the garage towards the rear of the premises a distance of three (3) feet so as to have the building conform to the exterior pattern of the floor plan:.as submitted in the application for building permit . Secondec by Cmn. .Robinson. All ayes, no nays,.motion carried, A, H, Glissman, 4509 Adams Street, owner of Whitey's Boat Landing, was present to protest the closing of the harbor during the wee-end of Augusl 18-19 for boat races, and asked the support of the Council to keep the Harbor open. He was advised that since it is all private property and the City has signed no lease, the City has no control and ,any arrange- ments would necessarily have to be on a voluntary basis through agree- ment between the parties, He was assured that the Council will make no attempt to close the whole harbor at this time since it has no jurisdic- tion, although a letter had been addressed to the Harbor Commission by the Carlsbad Boat and Ski Club requesting a recommendation to that effecl .I ,-1 a d The meeting was declared adjourned at 12:05 AM, The Council again took up the budget discussion and general agreement was reached on all figures, .but no action was taken. 3 Respectfully submitted, V M. 0. EWALD, City Clerk """""""""""""'-""""~"""~ MINUTES 0F.RGGULAR MEETING OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL August 21, 1956 Meeting called to order at 7:05 P. M. by Mayor Castorena., Present be- sides the Mayor were Councilmen Robinson, Ledgerwood, Baird, Helton; City Manager Nelson, City Attorney Smith, Public Works Director Anthony, Polic Chief Palkowski, Civil Defense Director Whipple. Cmn, Helton moved approval of the minutes of August 7th as corrected. Seconded by Cmn. Baird. All ayes, motion carried. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE. (1) Letter from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce requesting use of. the City-owned Ford Station Wagon in the San Luis Rey Days Parade on Sunday, September 2nd. The City Attorney was consulted and stated there was no legal reason why the station wagon could not be loaned for this type of activity. Cmn. Robinson moved the authorization of the use of the City- owned Ford Station Wagon by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce in the .San Luis Rey Days Parade on Sunday, September 2nd, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. Seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood. All ayes, motion carried. (2) would their Letter from Mrs. W. D, Garrett, Orange, California, stating that she be present at the meeting to discuss the problem arising out of building operations on Lot 44, Granville Park,' in the 2300 block Ocean Street. Mrs. Garrett was present and stated she was prepared: to submit revised plans showing the eaves reduced so that no portion of the building would protrude into the 7' setback .required by the terms of the variance, She asked whether she would be safe in proceeding with the construction according to the new pXans, and was advised to.have City Building Inspector Ewald check the plans and act according to his advice. (3) Letter from the State Employees' Retirement System enclosing form of contract for the actuarial study ion miscellaneous employees of the City (all employees other than police officers and firemen) at a cost to the City of $113.50 , After a brief discussion, Cmn. Helton moved that ;the City Manag@ be authorized to enter into the contract for .the actu- arial study, sbb.ject to aPPrOVal of the City Attorney. Seconded by Cmn. Baird, All ayes, motion carried, OPENING OF BIDS - SEWER LATERAL CONSTRUCTION. City Manager Nelson read Notice Inviting Bids, and advised the Council that the only bid received