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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-04-02; City Council; Minutes".2 r-2 Cmn. Baird moved authorization of payment of bills from March 20th to 27th, in the amocnt of $2620.05, as certified by the City Treasurer and approved by the Auditing Committee. Seconded by Cmn. Robinson. All ayes, motion carried. Mayor Castorena announced that election of a new Mayor will be held at the next meeting, There was some discussion re: supporting the efforts of the Carlsbad Mutual Water Company ,to line up shareholder support for sale of the Com- pany to the City, as suggested by Director W, W. Rogers of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, members expressing favorable comment but no formal action :was taken. The meeting was declared adjourned' at 11:30 P. ?f. %TL:+ Res ect 1ly su mitted, NRTALIE VGKMIL A Y Deputy City Clerk """"""_-""""~""""""- MINUTES CF €&GULAK XEETING OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL April 2, 19.57 Meeting called to order at 7:OO P. 14. by Mayor Castorena. Present be- sides the Mayor were Councilmen Ledgerwood, iielton, Robinson, Baird, City Manager Nelson, City Attorney Smith, City Engineer Kubota. A letter was read from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, dated March 29th, endorsing the proposed inland 101 route, requesting that a resolu- tion be adopted supporting the said route and that a representative of the City attend the April 5th hearing in Del Mar to present the resolu- tion. Crnn. Raird moved that Resolution #252 be adopted, in accordance with the request of the Chamber of Commerce, supporting the inland mute recommended by the State -Highway Engineer, not to be, confused with the "Green Valley Route". Seconded by Cmn. Helton. Voting on the motion was deferred until Mr. Dekema of the Division of Highways had an oppor- tunity to speak. Mr. Dekerna presented maps of the proposed. inland route from Carlsbad south a distance..of 18+ miles, stating thah it will be originally a 6- lane freeway with ultimately 8 traffic lanes, which, according to State Highway estimates, will be carrying 5O,OOO cars daily by 1975. He stat- ed there are only 48 homes and structures to be removed on the approxi- mately 19 miles, and that the route is very favorable from the stand- point of grade and construction cost. Kr. Dekema estimated that con- struction would not get under, way for about five years; but that no pub- lic road may be opened into the Freeway route after its adoption, with- out Commission approval. He stated frontage roads will be built where necessary, and that upon completion of the new highway the existing U.S. 101 will be relinquished to cities and county. Mayor Castorena thanked Mr. Dekema for his informative talk. Vote on the motion to adopt Reso- lution #252: five ayes, no nays, Resolution adopked. PLANNING COXMISSIOX. City Engineer Kubota reported that final improve- ment plans on PARADISE ESTATES subdivision are being approved, subject to posting of bond for uncompleted improvements. The City Attorney re- minded the Council that the ordinance does not provide for conditional approval of final subdivision maps and the practice has been in the past to approve the final map but not allow the City Clerk to sign until con- tract and bond or contract and money to guarantee completion of improve- ments has been received. Kr. Kubota stated that all conditions imposed by the Planning Commission recommendation' have been met. Cmn. Robinson moved the adoption of Resolution #253 approving final map of PARADISE ESTATES subdivision, and that the City Clerk be authorized to sign the cover sheet upon completion of improvements, or when contrract and bond or contract and cash to guarantee completion of improvements has been posted. Seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood. Five ayes, no nays, Resolution adopted. HARBOK LEASE. City Manager Nelson reported receiving a telephone call from Mr. Sherwin of the San Diego Gas @ Electric Company on Friday, March 29th, requesting copy of the.resolution or motion authorizing the Mayor to sign the lagoon lease, to be forwarded to San Francisco, which has been done. Mr. Xelson stated this may result in a slight delay in I s .L appr.oval of the lease by the Public Utilities Commission, .-so that there is na particular urgency as to adoption of thenharbor rules and regu- lations. It .was decided to defer action on the ,proposed ordinance un- til later in' the evening pending a report from the Harbor Commission.. " PARK & RECRBATION COMMISSION. Mr. Nelson read a letter .from Mrs. Eva Felt submitting her resignation from the Commission. Cmn. Ledgerwood moved that the resignation of Mrs. Felt be accepted. Seconded by Can. Helton. All ayes, motion carried. The Mayor announced that three names .had been submitted by the Park Commission and the appointment Will be made at ,the next meeting, I FIRE DEPARTMENT. Monthly report for March, 1957, circulated among mem- bers and filed, Mr. Nelson read a sequest from Fire Chief Hardin that Fireman Jack Osuna be authorized to attend a Fire Training Officers' Work-Shop in Fresno May 13-17, 'on a share-the-expense basis with offii- cers from Fncinitas and Vista, at an estimated cost of $50.00 or less. Mr'. -,Nelson stated that funds .are available in the Fire Department bud- 2 "4 3 c c 4 5 I< I get to cover the expense and recommeaded the request be approved. Cmn. Robinson moved that Fireman Osuna be sent to Fresno to -the training course as requested. Seconded by Cmn. Helton. All ayes, motion car- ried. POLICE DEPARTMENT. Monthly report for March, 1957, circulated among members and filed . Title and number of proposed Ordinance #6021, prohibiting overnight camping in any of its forms in the City of Carlsbad, was read. Cmn. I-felton moved adoption of Ordinance #6021. Seconded by Cmn. Baird. Five ayes, no nays, Ordinance adopted. Mr. Nelson read title and number of proposed Ordinance #6007 excepting diaper services from the $100.00 license fee for out-of-town laundry trucks and establishing an annual fee of $12.00. for such services. Cmn. Robinson moved adop-tion of Ordinance #6007. Seconded by Can. Helton. Four ayes, one nay (Castorena) ordinance adopted. Title and number of proposed Ordinance #5Q10;-A was read, covering abatement of trash and weeds in the City of Carlsbad, providing for work to be done by the City after clue notice, and perfection of tax lien against the property, to be collected by the City Tax Collector. Cmn. Robinson moved.that reading of title and number constitute first reading of proposed Ordinance #5010-A, repealing Ordinance #Solo. Seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood. All ayes, motion carried. Mr. Nelson reported that he had requested the County Health Department to send a representative to speak to the CouncFl on the subject of in- stallation of natural gas in trailer parks, but they had.felt it unwise to discuss the matter until settlement of some litigation now pending on the subject. <i The City Manager reported that upon the suggestion of Paul Swirsky, Chairman of the Planning Commission, the owner of the property on State Street recently vacated by Fred McCartney was contacted re: a lease to the.City for municipal parking.space, and he appears to be interested. It was felt that such a lease would make possible parallel parking along State and greatly improve parking facilities; and the City Mana- ger was authorized to take up the matter with the Merchants' Committee of the Chamber of Commerce to see what can be worked out. Mr. R. Le Watson presented individual invitations to Council members to attend an affair at Twin Inns Wednesday evening, the 3rd, at which consider placing an ad in the Spring Holiday program, but it was ex- plained that. $1000.00 was allotted to the Chamber for Spring Holiday purposes as the City's contribution, to cover such items. ELECTION OF MAYOR AND WICE MAYOR. Mayor Castorena announced that nom- inations would be in order for the office of Mayor. Cmn. Ledgerwood nominated Cmn. Robinson, who declined on the ground that he is the sole appointed Councilman and he felt the Mayor should be an elected member. Cmn. Baird nominated N2yor Castorena to succeed himself. Seconded by Cmn. Helton. Cmn. Robinson moved the nominations be closed and the Mayor be elected by acclamation. Seconded by Cmn. Baird. Four ayes, no nays, Castorena abstaining, motion carried. Mayor Castorena asked for nominations for Vice Mayor. Cmn. Rob.inson 0. .. c "MISS CARLSBAD" will be chosen. He also requested that the Council I nominated Cmn. Helton for Vice Mayor. Seconded by Cmn. Baird. Cmn. Robinson moved that nominations be closed, Seconded by Cmn. Baird. Four ayes, no nays, Cmn. Helton abstaining, motion carried. Cmn. Baird moved that the nominees be declared elected as proposed, Seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood. All ayes, motion carried, Cmn. Baird moved authorization of payment of bills for the period from March 28th to Appil 2nd, inclusive, in the amount of $7,069.43, as cer- tified by the City Manager and approved by the Auditing Ccmmittee. Seconded by Cmn. Robinson. All ayes, motion carried. Cmn. Baird moved ratificatioc of the payroll for the last half of March, 1957, in the amount of $6,628.18, as certified by .the Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee. Seconded by Crnn, Robin- son. All ayes, motion carried, After a 15-minute recess, during. which Cmn. Ledgerwood was excused, bhe Council, was reconvened at 8 :30 P. 11. NARBOR COMMISSION. Recommendation was read that two men be sent to San- ta Barbara on Apr-il 5th to attend the meeting of the California Karine Parks €9 Harbors Association re: harbor legislation. After discussion, Cmn. Baird moved that two men selected by the Harbor Commission be sent to the meeting at; Santa Barbara on April 5th. Seconded by Cmn. Helton. All ayes, motion carried. h'arhor Commissioner Walters turned over to the City Attorney a".revised copy o,f the harbor rules 'and regulations, for redrafting of the urgency ordinance, Cmn. Baird reiterated his objection to allowing racing on the lagoon, but Corn. Walters stated the Commission felt that a complete- ly balanced program should be recommended and tho Council could then. limit. the permitted activities as they see< fit. Cmn. Robinson asked re: financial responsibility an8 there was some discussion, the City Attor- ney st.ating that the matker could be legislated. Cmn. Helton movedl for adjournment, Cnn. Robinson seconding. All ayes, meeting adjourned1 at 9rO5 P. M, V -*?-A: Respqc lly, submitted, Deputy City Clerk """"""""""""""""""... MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CAKLSBAD CITY COUNCIL April 16, 1957 P Meeting called to order at 7:OO I). M. by Mayor Castorena.. Present besides the Mayor were Councilmen Ledgerwood, Robinson, Helton, Baird, City Manager Nelson, City Engineer Kubota . Cmn. Robinson moved approval of minutes of the adjourned meting of March 27th as written. Seconded by Cmn. Helton. All ayes, motion carried. Cmn. Ledgerwood n'oved approval of minutes of regular meeting of April 2nd as written. Seco.nded by Cmn. Baird. All ayes, motion carried. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: (1) Letter from !Sari Diego Chamber of Commerce urging attendance of Council members and City officials at a Planning Clinic to discuss area development problems, to be held April 24th at El CorCez Hotel, San Diego, 9:OO A. 14. to 4230 P. M, (2) Letter from lthe State Division of Highways, Sacramento, re: Freeway study, advising of the setting up of an advisory committee of County and City officials, including 0. W. Campbell, City Manager of San Diego, and requesting suggestions from City officials. (3) Letter from California Disaster Office, signed by W. L. Roberts, re: recommendation that Chief Administrative officer of County be appointed County Co-Ordinator of Civil Defense e $4.) Letter frorp Carlsbad Ghamber of Commerce requesting appointment of several persons representing the City to work with a Chamber committee ap- pointed to take ui> with the Division of Highways matters pertaining to the