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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-06-11; City Council; Minutest 4-j Oceanside City Council and requested they forego any suit on their part; as a taxpayer he would not see fit to instruct the City Attorney to start a contempt suit. Cmn. Lough stated that if a law has been vi.olated that the City Attorney should be instructed to carry out the Council's wishes, as they have on1 instructed the attorney to see if the law has been violated. The Mayor informed Mr. Feist that at this time the only matter being considered is the annexation. . 0- FAYbIEIU'T OF BILLS ANI3 RATIFICATION OF PAYKOLL: - Cmn 195 the Ledgerwood moved authorization of payment of bills from May 21, 8 through June 3, 1958 in the amount of $3,584.51, as certified by Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee. Seconded by Cwn. Sonneman...; All ayes, motion carried. .* Cwn. Sonneman moved ratification of the payroll for the second half of May, 1958, in the amount of $9,833.32, as certified by the Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee. Seconded by Cmn. Ledger- wood. All ayes,d.motion carried. Letter of inquiry from Everetts and Esenoff as to whether they would be asked to audit the books for the City this year. It was mutually agreed that the audit should be continued by Everetts and Esenoff. The City Manager informed the Council that a rpquest from a. property owner had been made in regards to chickens on Jefferson Street. The party stated if the party would get rid of the roosters the neighbors would not object to the chickens. Mr. Nelson pointed out that Mrs.. Eula Mae Morrow was one of the offenders, and had been given written notice of this offense, and had been personally contacted several times, but had done nothing about the matter. It was mutually agreed that the City Manager be instructed to take action to enforce the .ordinance in regards to the abatement of these chickens. By proper motion the meeting wasdjourned to June 11, 1958 at 7:OO P.M. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10: 50 P.M. Respectfu1l.y submitted, y City Clerk """""""""""""""""""- MINUTES UF' ADJOURNEI) KEGULAR MEETING OF C-ARLSBB1) CITY CCiUNCIL. June 11, 1958. 1- The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Mayor Baird; Present besides the Mayor were Councilmen Ledgerwood, Helton, Lough and Councilwoman Sonneman; City Manager Nelson and City Ataiorney Smith. 2- I Invocation was offered by Councilman Helton. 3- WRITTEN COKRESPOKDENCE: (I) Letter from the C.arlsbad Municipal Water District statring they wishe to lease a portion of the Carlsbad Mutual Water Co. .building, together with a portion of the storage facilities, at the rate of (675.00 per month, and that this lease be for a two year term. Discussion was given as to the term of the lease, and it was felt tht a cancellable lease should be considered; perhaps a 60 day cancellation clause, as this was valuable property and the City might wish to sell the property during this two year period. By common consent of the Council it was agreed that the City Manager be instructed to continue negotiations with the Municipal Water District to see if a shorter term lease could be worked out or a cancellation clause incorporated in the lease. - ORAL COMMJNICATIOKS: There were no oral communications. - DEPAKTMEXT AND CCi&IMISSION KEPOKTS: "- 4- d a. i I. )J -4 n 3 crtl 3. I I a. Engineering. . (1) Stfieet Zmgrov ement - Garfield Street. The City Engineer presented a drawing for sidewalks and curbs for approximately one block on Gar- field between Pine Avenue and Walnut Avenue, and from Carlsbad Blvd, t Garfield on Walnut Avenue. The Council was informed the property own€ had requested this work done ona cash basis, and they were now ready to call for bids; the project would run over $2,000.00, which necessi- tated adqertising for bids. It was moved by Cmn. Ledgerwood and se- conded by Cwn. Sonneman that authorization is hereby given by the Council to advertise for bids for the construction of curbs and gutter on Garfield between Pine Avenue and iialnut Avenue, and from Carlsbad Blvd. to Garfield on kvalnut Avenue. All ayes, motion carried. . ... ... . .I (2) Engineerinq Funds - State Gas Tax. Cmn. Ledgerwood stated that at the time the State Gas Tax funds were discussed, it was ndt quite blear to the Committee as to the Council's wishes regarding the funds for last year, which at that time had been set aside for the improve- ment of Chestnut between Westhaven and El Gamin0 Real. It was mutu- ally agreed that the funds appropriated for last year. should be in- corporated with this year's appropriation for the improvement of Chest nut between Monroe and Pi0 Pic0 Drive, because bf the school children using this route to and from school. (3) Street Projects - State Gas Tax. Cmn. Ledgerwood informed the Council he and Mr. Nel-son had discussed the Matter of the improvement of Chestnut he., and they felt if the property owners along Chestnut Ave., from Monroe to Pi0 Pic0 Drive would contribute towards this pro- ject the entire portion from Pi0 Pic0 Drive to Monroe could be im- proved. Otherwise the funds appropriated by the State would only im- prove a portion of this strip. It was pointed out that the High Schoc alone would contribute a large portion of this amount. It was moved by Cwn. Sonneman and seconded by Cmn. Helton that. the Committee, com- posed of Crnn, Ledgerwood and the City Manager, attempt to negotiate with the property owners in this area. All ayes, motion carried. (4) Ameal on Sewer Line cost assessment. The Council was informed thz an appeal had been made by Mrs. Hifiner and Mrs.. Moore, who owned prop- erty at the intersection of Basswood and Pine Avenue in regards to the sewer line cost. The property owners lived in Georgia and had mailed a check to *he Cit.y in the amount of $528.08, which was less than the amount needed, A.request had been by the City for the balance and the property owners had answered the request by making an appeal. The full amount of the sewer line cost was $582.88. They requested a re- duction of $54.80. By common consent it was agreed that the request be granted and that the City Manager be instructed to acknowledge the letter of request, and inform them of the action taken by the City Council . (5) Sunnvhill Avenue Sewer Assessment Roll - Resolution #396. and Xesolution No. 400, Resolution No. 400 was presented to the Council for their review, contributing funds from the City of Carlsbad's Line Cost Revolving Fund to Assessment District No. 2-1957; directing the City Engineer as Street Superintendent, to deduct the contribution from the total cost and expense of work prior to confirmation of asses ment (Assessment District No. 2-1957). The City Attorney explained the reason for this resolution. He pointed out that at the time the plans were designed for Sunnyhill Drive, it was designed with two sewage pun ing stations and a force main, which would take care of all the high- lands, and at such time as Skyline Drive wished to have sewers they would contribute towards the cost of the pmmping stations and the for main, therefor.e, in the assessment roll for Sunnyhill Drive Sewer, one half of this cost is deducted from the assessment roll. This amount is being contributed by the City until such time as Skyline Rd. sewers are installed. It was moved by Cmn. Ledgerwood and seconded by Cmn. Helton that Resolution No. 400 be adopted. Five ayes, Resolution No. 400 adopted. Resolution No. 396 was presented to the Council for their review, dir- ecting the City Clerk to give notice of filing of the assessment and fixing time of hearing for Assessment Disti?ict::No. 2-1957. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that Resolution No. 396 be adopted. Five ayes, Resolution No. 396 adopted. b. Planning. (1) Violation Of Variance c.onplaint, Lot 41, Granville Park, Letter t from Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Vasquez and Mr. Downey were read, wherein they requested the City to make an inspection of the building being constructe on Lot 41, Granville Park,. as they did not feel the building was being co structed according to the variance granted because of the rear yard set back. The Council was informed the Building Departmdnt had made an in- spection and discovered there was a 5-68 rear yard set back instead of a 10' rear yacd set back required by Ordinance No. 9060, and had issued a Stop Order, The City Attorney informed the Council the matter had been discussed at the Planning Commission meeting the previous evening, and at &hat time they could have modified their decision, but did not choose to do so; it was the decision of the Commission that a hearing should be held to consider a rear yard variance. Considerable dis- cussion was given this matter by, the Council. It was moved by Cwn. Sonneman and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that the letters from Mr. and Mrs. Vasquez and Mr. Downey be filed. All ayes, motion carried. C. Finance; (1) Besolution No. 397. Drovidine: for issuance of Carlsbad Waterworks Revenue Bonds. Resolution No. 397 was presented to the Council for their review, authorizing the issuance of $767,000 Waterworks Revenue Bonds of said City and providing the terms and conditions for the issuance of said Bonds. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Clpn, Ledgerwood that Resolution No. 397 be adopted. Five ayes, Resolution No, 397 adopt- ed. (2) Resolution No. 398 providing for sale of said Bonds. Resolution No. 3 was presented to the Council for their review, directing tb City Clerk to publish notice inviting sealed proposals for $767,000 Waterworks Reven ue Bonds. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cmfi, Ledgerwood that Resolution No. 398 be adopted. Five ayes, Resolution No. 398 adopte (3) Resolution KO, 399 approvinp official statement. Resolution No. 399 was presented to the Council for their .review, approving official state- merit. It was moved by Cmn. Helton and seconded by Cmn. Ledgerwood that Resolution No. 399 be adopted. Five ayes, Resolution Xo. 399 adopted. "- . NEW BUSIMESS: a, Discussion of 1958-59 proposed budget. The Xayor announced there would be no discussion of the 1958-59 pooposed budget at this time, b, Discussion of 1958-59 proposed pay plan, The Mayor announced there would be no discussion of the 1958-59 proposed pay plan at this time. . E BYPlENT OF BILLS : Cmn. Ledgerwood moved authorization of payment of bills from June 3, 1958 thru June 11, 1958, in the amount of $4,481.32, as certified by the Dlrector of Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee. Seconded by Cwn. Someman. All ayes, motion carried. . ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Cmn. Lough and seconded by Cmn. Rklton that the meeting be adjourned to June 13, 1958 at 5:OO P.K. All ayes, motion carried, The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. at 9:25 P.M. Respectfuily submitted, .""""-""""""""~"""""-~ MIhWTES OF APJOUXNED REGULAR MEETING OF CARLSBAD CPTY COUNCIL June 13, 1958 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Baird at 5:O5 P.M. Present besides the Mayor were Councilman Lough and Councilwoman Sonneman. Absent were Co.uncilmen Ledgerwood and Helton. Also present was City Manager Nelson. CONTINUED HEARING "EAST CARLSBAD ANNEXATION NO. 2.1". The Mayor de- clared the hearing open on "East Carlsbad Annexation No. 2.1." It was - -