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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-01-21; City Council; Minutes, CITY OF CARLSBAD cot A .I a 2zLbL-7 1 Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Regular mee.ting) Date. of Meeting: January 21, 1969 Time of Meeting: ' 7:OO P.M. ROLL CALL : INVOCATION was of,fered by lvlayor Dunne, 1 ALLEGIANCE to the Flag was given. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (.a) Minutes of the regular meeting held January 7, 1969, were approved as presented. .. 9 1 ;-$ 1- .J Od 1 Present . 1.- Motion Ayes (b) Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held CORRESPONDENCE: .Aye s January 8, .1969, were approved as presented. Motion \ 1. There was no written correspondence presented. ' I I ORAL COMMU.NICATIONS: I There were no oral communications. COMMITTEE 'REPORTS: I Councilman McComas: I a .~ [28] Water Systems Improvement Committee: The Com- mittee is now in the phase of entering into the con- tract with Engineering Science, Inc., and the contrac should be ready to present to the City Council at the next- meeting. . . Councilman Neiswender: . . . -. . . " . ... -- I. . .. " " . ~- - . ._ [78 ] Narcotics Committee Stud.y Meeting. .A second study meeting was.hetd last Thursday by the Narcotics Committee. Also he talked to a group at the Valley Jr. High School. The City has-purchased some pam- phlets on Narcotics and he would like to have the pamphlets attached to the water bills when they are sent out this next month. A booklet has been put out by the San Diego County Department of Education, which he would like each of the Council members to read. Cmn. Neiswender requested authorization for the exp.enditure of $50.00 to obtain 500 copies of the booklet to place in the City Hall for the general public. Authorization was given for the expenditure of $50.00 for t'he purchase of 500 copies of the booklet, with the provision that they be made available to the general publ'ic without.charge. , i ~ ~ Motion I 'Ayes I [68 ] League of California Cities Executive Commit- tee meeting. Cmn. Neiswender reported on the ex- . ecutive committee meeting he attended in San Diego. The proposed legislation program for the League wi If presented to the San Diego City Council. Discussion was given to the immediate need for City Councils to become familiar with the provisions of SB 1228 re- garding government employer-employee relations. Also the League- Convention will be held in San Francisco this year. President Helen Cobb info.rmed the members she intends to visit each city and attend their - be presented to the cities as soon as it has been . .. t * 0 - ."'" e LHY (J- mu . -2- .I . I ~ Council meetings. She is expecting to be .in Carlsbad I Qn April 8, 1969. Councilman Jardine: I I [ 691 Parks and Recreation Commission. Currently ~ the Cornmission's time has been spent coordinating,. a plan to improve the baseball site South of Pine .Ave. school site. A communication from the Commission, has been sent to the City Council proposing a joint : program between the City' and the School District. - ~ [ 281 Audit and Finance Committee. The City Manager has submitted.to Councilmen McComas and I Jardjne a two year forecast. of revenues and -expendi- tures. The committee will study the report and make a report to the Mayor as requested. [. 281 Central Business District Action Commission. 1 The Commission met with Mr. Slattery on January 17, 1 1969. Mr. Slattery outlined a general plan of ap- j proach, and at the Commission's next meeting they i 'will make a recommendation to the City Council e j 1 [ 341 Reimbursement of Chamber of Commerce expendi- tures. Authorization was given for reimbursement of expenditures to the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $2,511.64, as recommended by Councilman C-astro. I I Councilman Castro: ~ .. I ...~ .. . -1 [ 681 Committee Appointments. Mayor Dunne appbint- ed himself as representative from the City lo the 1 San Diego County- Comprehensive Planning Committee in place of Cmn. Jardine.' f 281 Also Mayor Dunne appointed himself as liaison to the Central Business District Action Commission in place of Cmn. Jardine. Mayor Dunne informed the Council Mr. Slattery gave a very interesting talk, and the next step will be a recommendation from the Central Business District Action Commission. Also the City is requesting a report on the survey made by Mr. Slattery of this area. ENGINEERING: I ; I [ 961 (a) Report on Traffic Safety Maintenance Agreement. This matter was continued from the pre- vious meeting in order that the Council could obtain a more detailed report from the City Engineer. i The City Engineer submitted a written report on the maintenance of traffic signals being performed'by a private company and City forces versus the County and recommended that although the County maintenance is more costly, a high level of services will be pro vi ded. - of San Diego performing the maintenance service, Following. discussion it was agreed that the City continue with the present maintenance program at a cost of $1,128,00, due to the lack of funds at this time. CO' q! F3 ! l.. , \ .. I ~ Motion ~ Ayes I CITY 'OF ("SEWD . . ai d .- 0 -3- . * z 3 i ?j ! &d .. .. ,e ..,. I [113] (a) (Continued) Approval of tentative map. of Brack Parcel Map located on Chinquapin Ave. between Jefferson St. and Longview Ave. The parcel map was presented by the City Engineer. He stated the ma.p proposes a four lot parcel map. Two lots front.on Chinquapin and two at the rear of the lot. He rec- ommended that a parcel map be used as the applicant is getting quite an excessive use of this property with four lots; therefore, all provisions of the subdivision ordinance apply to this map. - - Discussion was given as to the requirement for under ground utilities. Crnn:McComas asked if the under- ground utilities could be handled by an agreement for future underground-utilities at such time as a. .d-istrict is formed, and he-was informed they could. HARRY TRUAX, representing .the developer, stated they feel it is undesirable to put in street improvements at this time, as a section of street improvements is unsightly and hazardous. If the Council desires the street improvements-constructed at this time, they requested that the City establish the officia1,grade Underground utilities would be a great cost to the developer. The San Diego Gas & Electric Co. have estimated the cost at $1,323.00 to bring the under- ground utilities to the property line. The on-Site cost would be approximately $400.00 per house. ;This cost would be hard to recover i.n 'the sale of thd houses. .- Mayor Dunne inquired of Mr. Truax if his'client would be willing to enter into a future underground utilit district agreement? Mr. Truax stated his client would be willing to enter into an agreement, however, he did not know how the lending agency wculd accept this type of agreement. I The City Attorney pointed out the developers hav.e never had any difficulty as far as future street improvement agreements.' JOHN BUCHARD, one 'of the developers, addressed the Council and stated in checking with the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. this can be accomplished by pay of an easement, and the agreement would become ;a lien on the p'roperty. After further discussion, the following resolution was presented: Resolution No. 1579. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY TATIVE MAP OF BRACK PARCEL MAP, was adopted by title only and further reading waived, subject to the COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, APPROVING THE TEN- following changes: 5. An agreement shall be entered into.by the developer for future underground utility distribution facilities, and for an ornament- al street 7ight. I I. ..I , \ I et 1 Y u- LHmh) - GO 1 -4- E v 0 pf \ ?=:. . .. 6. Street trees shall be planted. 0 [ 991 (b) Approval of tentative map for Spanish Village Subdivision, located Westerly of Highland Dr. and Northerly of Chestnut Ave. Owner. and subdivider: Bee Cee Company. The City Engineer presented the: tentative.map. The map proposes 12 lots At the last Council'meeting the Council approvei the lot. split of parcels "A" and "B". Parcel "C" represents the 12 lot subdivision. There are no exceptions re- quested-.by the developer and the map con.forms to all subdivision requirements. Following discussion the following resolution was introduced: [ 991 (b) Approval of tentative map for Spanish Village Subdivision, located Westerly of Highland Dr. and Northerly of Chestnut Ave. Owner. and subdivider: Bee Cee Company. The City Engineer presented the: tentative.map. The map proposes 12 lots At the last Council'meeting the Council approvei the lot. split of parcels "A" and "B". Parcel "C" represents the 12 lot subdivision. There are no exceptions re- quested-.by the developer and the map con.forms to all subdivision requirements. Following discussion the following resolution was introduced: Resolution NO. 1582. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY TENTATIVE MAP OF SPANISH VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, was adopted by title only and further reading waived. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, APPROVING THE . ANGEL0 CARLI, 3401 Woodland Nay, addressed the Counci and stated this was the first time he was aware of this subdivision as he was not sent a notice. 1 Mr. Carli was informed'that notices of a proposed subdivision are sent only to the adjoining property owners at the time the hearing is held'by the Plan- n'ing Commission. PARKS AND RECREATION: . .. . . .. .. ".. . - c S - S 911 choo ente (a) Memorandum - re: Improvement of Pine Ave 1 Baseball facilities. A memorandum was pre- d from the Parks and Recreation Commission date January 16, 1969,.recornmending a plan for the im- provement of Pine Avenue School baseball facilities in accordance with the plan prepared by Jerry Whitle of the engineering staff. They estimated the cost o material at $3,600. The Optimist Club has agreed to furnish the labor for renovating the field: The Commission recommended that the cost be financed. ' jointly on a cost sharing ratio to be determined by the City Council and the Carlsbad School District into a joint use agreement with the school district to prov.ide for year-round community use of the facil ities. Board. They further recommended that the City enter I d Y f - ANDY BORDON, President of the Optimist Club, read a letter addressed to the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion from the Optimist Club in regards to th-e Pony League, requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission appropriate monies for the material to renovate the,field. TOM RICHARDSON, President of the Pony League, stated- he attended the last meeting of the Parks and Recre- . ation Commission. They realize that from the City's standpoint this is school property; however, it is their understanding that the City is negotiating with the school district for a joint recreation pro- gram. The major cast for this project is the light- ~ ing* I Mayor Dunne inquired as to whether the field could 1 I. I I 1. : \ Motion. Ayes I ~ ~ I LI1 1 Ln ww . u + -5- t .. .. *. .. 0 I +.' \ .. P w G be used for all types of baseball, and Mr. Richardson stated it could be modified for softball and hardball. The Mayor further inquired as to whether they wanted this improvement done this season or could it be phased out over more than one season. Mr. Rjchardson pointed out the ma.jor cost is for the- lighting, and when completed it would give approximately four fiimes the lighting th.an at the present time. T.. . RICHARD NIEVES, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, addressed the Council and stated .in accordance with the memorandum, this cost would be on a share basis to be determined by the Council' and the schasl district. A great deal of work has been done on the planning of this project, and if it is the Council's wish to refer this matter to a committee, he felt the Optimist Club and Pony League should be informed as to when a report will be made. 2 \ Cmn. McComas pointed out that no provision was made in the budget for such an expenditure, and Mr. Nieves in.formed the Council there are funds avai1ahB.e in the Transient Tax Fund that could be used. After further discussion, Mayor Dunne. appointed a committee consisting of Cmn. Jardine from the City Council, a representative from the Parks and Recrea- tion Commission, a representative from the school district, and one member of the Optimist Club, to study the matter and make a concrete recommenda7ion. .. .. .. . " ._ - . . " - " . . . . . . . . . . . - . . i NEW BUSINESS: LT .. (a) Bids- for Library Spri.nkler System, A memorandum dated January 21, 1969.from William Baldwin, Purchasing Agent, was presented, stating th following bids were received on January 20, 1969 for the Library Sprinkler System: e Doose Enterprises' $5,490.00 Belle-Aire Landscape Co. $7,744-00 Oceanside Nursery $3,800-1130 Thesity Manager recommended that the staff check the actual material cost and perhaps the staff could spread in the bids. do the work, due to the fact there was such a wide ~ ..-. OLD BUSINESS: [ 301 (a) Proposed Sign Ordinance. The Maybr'an- changes to the ordinance approved by the Council, and these changes have now been incorporated inta the ordinance as now presented. Mayor Dunne asked for comments from the audience. 11 ,, .D 'nounced that at the last meeting there were some - ROYCE BOND, 240 Chinquapin, stated he received a copy of the ordinance today and discussed it with several of the business people. Mr. Olinghouse, Cit Planner, made a survey of the signs that will not conform under this ordinance, and his survey varied ~ccordin~~.to the Building Inspector's survey approx- considerably from the Building Inspector's survey. 1 :- imately 90% of the signs will not conform. He :and I .I I b Ll! Y' OF CARL233iID e "" "._. .P"r 0 -6- many 0-f the busjness people feel the size of the sign and.the fact that a sign cannot be placed above the height of the building is too restrictive. Oceansidc Federal Savings and Loan is a good example of non- conformance under this ordinance. Mr-. Bond noted that Carmel has been used as a small sign city. ...They have fouhd that the small signs did not work out and they are now allowing larger signs due to financoial stability. Also this ordinance allows free standing signs up to 35' feet, 'but signs are not allowed on the buildings at that height and he felt this was a conflict. The City Planner stated he wished to clarify that free standing signs on the freeway can be 35 feet in height. In business districts a free standing 'sign can be 35 feet or the highest part of the building, whichever .is less. After further discussion, Mayor Dunne noted that no ordinance is perfect and there will no doubt have to be changes made from time to time. By motion of the Council the sign ordinance as pre- sented was referred to the Planning Commission for consideration and report back to the City Council. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: I [ 413 (a) Claim for damages. A claim against the City by Farmers Insurance Group, subrogated to the 1 claim by Lillian Q'Neill for an accident which oc- curred on or about November 20, 1968, in the amount of $875.00, was denied and referred to the.City's insurance carrier; [ 37) Executive session. The Mayor. requested an executive,session and the Council adjourned to the adjoining room at 8:15 P.M. The regular meeting re- convened at 8:27 P.M. Mayor Dunne announced the Council discussed possible future litigation. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: [ 301 (a) Abandonment of parked vehicles. of the cars that have not been removed voluntarilv The OWneril - have been sent notices. One notice was returned, therefare, the Ca'ty will have .to wait 10 days before a hearing'ca-n be held. [ 301 (b) Freeway Bill boards. A recommendation will be ma.de to the City Council at the next meeting concerning the bi;%lboards along the Freeway. 7/3 " CB hi bi mar emer a rea The made an a 1 (c) Request.for adopting of ordinance t surfing except in restricted areas. Th Association has petitioned the City to ad ~ e Terra opt an gency ordinance prohibiting surfing except in th of the State Beach and the City beach facilitie City Manager reported that some study has been on this matter, and requested that he be given dditional two weeks for further study and report. I co 1 1 ;j 2 1: \ Motion Ayes Motion Ayes I t LIt I u" wv - LL 1 ,I '- * , -7- 8 .- e. Mayor Dunne stated he could see no objection to ex- ploring '-the matter. ClO61. Underground Utility District. The Mayor in- quired as to the status of the underground utility district proceedings. Harry Truax informed the Council at the present time there is a conflict.with dates set forth in the resolution adopted by the Cit Council in .regards to notifying the owners. Next Monday the-Centra7 Business District Action Commis- sion will meet and this matter will be discussed. AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF BILLS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL: ~ Authorization was given for the payment of bills for the general expenses of the City in the amount of $195,058.05, and for the Water Department in the amount of $13,331.00, for the period January 7, 1969 to January 21, 1969, as certified by the Acting Director of Fin-ance"and approved ..by the Auditing Committee. Ratification of the payroll was given for the first half of January, 1969, in the amount of $31,788.80, as certified by the Acting Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee. ADJOURNMENT: \ I . BY Proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. \ Motion Ayes Motion Ayes Respwtfully submitted, dy E. ADAMS City pbrk . I .. . ..