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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-05; City Council; Minutes~ CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILb Minutes of: CITY COUNCIL (regular meeting) Date of Meeting: Kay 5, 1970 TTme of Meeting: 7:OO P. I;. Place of Meeting: Counci 1 Chambers .._ . .6 9 1- ROLL CALL 2- INVOCATION was offered by Mayor Dunne xx 3- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was given 4- APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) Minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, xx Ayes 1970, were approved as submitted. Motion . [74] An executive session was called by the Mayor at 7:02 P.M. The regular City Council was reconvened at 7:22 P.N. and the Mayor announced that transportation expenses were approved for Mr. Cook from his home in Newport Beach to Carlsbad. 5- ORAL COMMUNI CATIONS [99] (a) Subdivision Specifications Mr. Richard Geyer addressed the Council and requested that he be a1 lowed to install meters in the driveways at those locations where the house under construction would not permit the driveway to be relocated in the Carlsbad Manor Subdivision. Mr. Hunter Cook, City Engineer, informed the Council at the time the plans and specifications . '.'were approved, a notation was placed on the ' plans the driveway locations would have to be approved by the City Engineer. However, Mr. Geyer did not contact the Engineer's office to discuss the location of the driveways. Accord- ing to the standard water specifications, water meters are not to be placed in driveways. Mr. Osburn stated there is a provision in the Building Code that provides for the manner in which meters can be installed in driveways, and the -City has adopted the Building Code by reference. Mr. Ray White, local cement contractor, addressed the Council stating he was the contractor that was installing the driveways and spoke in favor of Mr. Geyer's request. It was his opinion this matter should have been settled in the field and '. not brought to the Council. Considerable discussion ensued between the City Council and Mr. Geyer, and by motion of the Council it was agreed that Mr. Geyer be allowed to install meters in the driveways at those locations where the houses under construction at this time would not permit the driveway to be relocated, on the basis that the Uniform Build- ing Code adopted by ordinance provides for the installation of water meters in driveways under Motion certai-n conditions. AY es XK c 0 , .-,-. .,_ . .. .. .. CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNClLlv -2- B Ma<y 5, 1970 'I 0 7 *rect e 6 ec - ~~ - COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: [28] Water Committee: Councilman McComas reported that no meeting had been held prior to thi-s Council meeting. C741 mol [341 ma .H [29] C341 CW I381 j% cm (b) Selection of City Manager. Councilman McComas stated that a report had been received from Griffen -Hagen and Kroeger listing five proposed candidates for the position and inter- views would be held on Saturday, Nay 9, 1970. (c) Sale of Water Bonds. Mayor Dunne stated the Council had approved a one million dollar sale of water bonds at the last council meeting. tiowever, it was his understanding there was some doubt as to the feasibility of the sale. Mr. Baldwin, acting city manager, informed the Council that the City Auditor was in contact wit Bartle Wells in an effort to make a determinatio on the matter. (d) Chamber of Commerce Agreement: Cmn. McComa announced a meeting with the Chamber had been set up for Monday, May 11 th. (e) Environmental /Wi/v Pollution Commission. Cmn. Jardine reported Mr. Neiswender had mailed letters to approximately 13 people and has re- ceived replies from appro.ximately half of them expressing their interest. (f) Budget and Finance.Committee. Councilmen Jardine and McComas will meet with the Finance Director, Mrs. Sowell, on Saturday, May 9 , 1970 to work out guide lines for preparation of a balanced city budget. (9) Chamber of Commerce. Authorization was given to reimburse the Chamber for expenditures in the amount of $1,129.07. (h). Parks and Recreation Commission. Crnn. Lewis reported that due to a lack of a quorum, no meeting was held and was requested by the Mayor to contact the members and arrange a spec. meeti ng. (i) C.P.O. F?ayor Dunne announced that a meet- ing is scheduled for Wednesday May 6 at 11:OO A.M. and that the transportation entity is stil' in the talking stages. deleted (j) Youth Life Line Committee. Crnn. Lewis reported on the meetina held at Mira Costa Coilege and that 55 peiple representing Vista, Oceanside and Carlsbad were in attendance. It agreed that financial assistance would be neede to implement a successful program. I 1 I 1: it 1 d - Motio Ayes 1 I 1 n xx - 0 CITY OF CARLSBAD - -3- ,. May 5, 1970 - I 7- HOUSING AUTHORITY: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 11 :36 P.M. and reconvened at 11:37 P.M. with all Councilmen present. I 8- PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8:30 P-.M. [43] (a) Agenda Bill #129 .. To consider an appeal of the action of the Planning Commission - re: Application for pre-annexation Conditional Use Permi t. Applicant: Guy E. Ward & Virginia Lear The Affidbavit of Publication was presented and written communications received by the Planning Commission were noted by the City Clerk. Mr. Guy Ward addressed the Council commending the Planning Department and stated he is pre- pared to accep.t the requirements imposed by the staff. tie further stated that Lowder Lane would be dedicated as a public street. Mayor. Dunne closed the hearing with the unani- mous consent of the council. By a unanimous vote of the Council it was agree that this matter be referred, back to the Plan- ning Commission for a recommendation as to the disposition of the matter and the Planning Commission be advised it is the intention of. th City Council to grant the pre-annexation Con- di ti onal use permit. [43] (b) Agenda Bi 11 #130. To consider amending Ordinanc-e #9060, Article 14, Section 1400, in accordance with Resolution of Intention of Carlsbad City Planning Commission, regarding Permi tted uses. 1. Resolution #1718, making findings and 2. First reading of Ordinance #9252. decisions. The Affidavit of Publication was presented and the City Clerk stated that there were no written communications received. There being no oral communications, the Mayor closed the hearing with the unanimous consent of the Council. After considerable discussion the matter was referred back to the Planning Commission for study and report in regard to Section 1400 (permitted uses) subparagraph (1). It was the general opinion of the Council that further study should be given to allowing the uses set forth under subparagraph (1) in any zone, i.e. R-1. Also that circuses, carnivals and fair- grounds be more clearly defined as .to character time element, and purpose for issuance. I COUNCILb 71 d e 1:o ti on xx Ayes X *, Motion Ayes x> CITY OF CARLSSAD -4- D May 5 , 1970 0 - -~~~~ ~~ ~ The Mayor declared a recess at 8:40 P.M. and the Council reconvened at 8:47 P.M. with all members present. 9- DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: A. Engineering: E991 1. Agenda Bill #131. To consider the acceptance of necessary land for public street purposes in connection with a lot split - being a portion of Lot I'D", Holiday Manor, Map No.5054 The following Resolution was adopted by title only and further reading waived: Resolution No. 1719. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD RESCINDING REJECTION AND ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF PUBLIC STREET. p023 2. Agenda Bill #132. Urban Traffic Opera- tions Program to increase capacity and safety (TOPICS). The following resolutions were adopted by title only and further reading waived: Resoldtion No. 1720. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLS,BAD, DESIGNATING THE SAN DIEGO DISTRICT OFFICE OF DIVISION OF WIDE TOPICS PROGRAM. HIGHWAYS AS COORDINATING AGENCY FOR THE COUNTY- Resolution No. 1721. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD INFORMING STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY'S INTENTION TO COMBINE THE TOPIC FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1969-70 AND 1970-71. and Agenda Bill #132 submitted by the City Engineer was approved. 10- ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION [Sl] (a) Agenda Bill #133 . First reading of Ordinance No. 2029 , amending Section 2 of Ordinance #2020- re Fire Protection,was. given. Ordinance No. 2029 being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2020 REGARDING FIRE PROTECTION, and . . ':-.'- Agenda Bill #133 presented b.y the City Attorney was approved. [51] (b) Agenda Bill #134. First reading of Ordin- ance #2030, amending Ordinance #2027 regardi ng boundaries of Fire Zones. Crdinance No. 2030 being, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2027 REGARDING BOUNDARIES OF FIRE ZONES, was presented and COUNCILh, Motion xx Ayes X Motion Ayes xx ~ Fat i on Ayes xx CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILtv -5- / .. Nay 5, 1970 I Agenda Bill #134 presented by the Fire Chief was approved. [78] (c) Agenda Bill 8135. First reading of Ordi- nance #3080, repealing various sections of Ordinances regarding Pub1 i c Offenses. Ordinance No. 3080 being, AN ORDINANCE,OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD REPEALING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES REGARDING PUBLIC OFFENSES, was presented Agenda Bill #135 presented by the City Attorney was approved. 4: 1 [W@]d.Agenda Bill #136. First reading of Ordinance No. 4312, regarding Fire Protection ready-to- serve charge. I Ordinance No. 4012 being, .. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD REGARDING FIRE PROTECTION READY TO SERVE CHARGE, was presented Agenda Bill #136 presented by the City Attorney was approved. 11 - CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items were approved by one motion affirming the actions on the Consent Calendar: 1. The following resolutions were ad.opted aftel unanimous consent of the Council. :‘the reading of the resolutions was waived.by [30] (a) Agenda Bill #137 Resolution No. 1722. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD APPROVING COORD-INATION OF UNIFORM BUILDING REGULATIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO. [83] (b) Agenda Bill #138 Resolution No. 7723. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD SPECIFYING GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DEEM WAGES IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD.. [98] (c) Agenda Bill #139 I Resolution No. 1724 .. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD CHANGING STREET NAME OF AVENIDA ENCINA TO BURROUGHS STREET was removed from the Consen Calendar and deferred to the May 19th meeting. a [4i] 2. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES: The City Clerk’s denial and referral of the co.nfirmed: (a) Agenda Bill 8140. Claim of Donald P. Hoefe for damage to living room of rental apartment o February 28, 1970 caused by stoppage of city drai naae. *A .A following claims to the insurance carrier was Yo t i on X Ayes xx !;oti on Ayes xx Potion Ayes x x/ Motion X Ayes xx Abstained CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCIL! May 5, 7970 \\! fl@ /'. I) -6- ZG? 7 4: $3 (b) Agenda Bill #141. Claim of J..'E. Jardine for damage to his property on April 12, 1970 caused by stoppage of city sewer main. [lo71 3. Agenda Bill #742. Acceptance of a Deed of Easement from John and Virginia Fox and authoriza- for Clerk to record same; and authorization for sewer hook-up was given. [-IO71 4. Agenda B311 #143. Authorization for the Mayor. to .execute Quitclaim deed to Richard E. and Anne Geyer of unnecessary easements .was given. [lo71 5. Agenda Bill #144. Authorization for the Mayor to execute Quitclaim deed to McShanes acceptance of Grant Deed and Partial Reconvey- ance. and authorization for Clerk to record same was given. [80] 6. Agenda Bill 8145. Mayor proclaimed the week of May 10th through May 16th as "National Pub1 i c Morks Week". [74' ] Mayor Dunne adjourned the Council to executive session at 9:39 to discuss personnel. The regular council meeting reconvened at 1O:ZO P.H. announcing that the interview of the first five candidates for City Manager would be held Saturday, May 9th at 9:00 A.M. He further stated the Council had authorized .: an increase in salary for Mr. Baldwin as Acting City Manager during the- absence of Mr. Priday, Interim City Manager. 12- CONTINUED BUSINESS: [74] 1. Agenda Bill #123. Griffenhagen-Kroeger,Inc. Study - re: ItPersonnel Ordinance", "Rules and Regulations", and "Position Classifications and Sal ary P1 an". 0rd.inance #1120 being, AN ORDIFSANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM was introduced by title only and further reading waived. x> Resolution #1727. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD ESTABLISHING TO FACILITATE EFFICIENT AND ECONOMICAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC AND TO PROVIDE FOR A FAIR AND EQUITABLE MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT was adopted by tit1 ) only and further reading waived. X' ; As to the "Position.Classification and Salary Plan", it was agreed that the basic salaries be used in preparation of the 1970-71 budget, and the City Manager instructed to contact each Department Head to determine if Position Classi- fications as set forth in the report are agreeable. RULES AND REGULATIONS (PERSONNEL) FOR THE CITY e CITY OF CARLSBAD -7- 0 May 5, 1970 [Sl] 2. Agenda Bill #146. Report on bid proposals for sale of City Water owned property (Reservoir No. 3) The City Manager was instructed to readvertise for sale the Monroe Street property at the minimum price established and the matter be referred to the Water Committee for further recommendations. .I [].W 3. Agenda Bill #147. Council Policy regarding Gy- street light installation. Resolution No. 1725. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD REGARDING STREET LLGHTS was adopted by title only and further reading waived. I Agenda Bill #147 as submitted by the City Manage was approved. 113- CURRENT BUSINESS: I [73] 1. Agenda Bill #148. Request for permit to a1 low a carnival and waiver of normal fees. I Applicant: Carlsbad Junior Chamber of Commerce. The request submitted by the Junior Chamber of Commerce for permission to allow a carnival and waiver of normal fees was granted in accordance with letter dated May 1, 1970. [86] 2. Agenda Bill #149. The request for contri- . bution by the City to the San Diego Convention and Visitor's Bureau of'Apri1 15, 1970, was denied. [X] 3. Agen-da Bill #150. Proposed interchange - &L- Jefferson St. at State Route 78 (Vista Way). Following considerable discussion the matter wa! deferred until the Council meeting of May 19th in order that priorities for use of the Gas Tax Funds could be reviewed. I [63] 4. Agenda Bi 11 #151. Appointment to Library Board of Trustees. Receipt was acknowledged of a letter of resig- nation dated Apri 1 13, 1970 , from Mr. Angelo Carli. Mr. Carli's resignation was accepted with regret and Mrs. Dorothy Reed, 253 Chinquapin Ave. was appointed to fulfill the unexpired term. I I 6761 5. Agenda Bi 11 #152. Two appointments to the Planning. 0 Cmn. Jardine recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Little and Mr. Forman. Cmn. Lewis submit- the name of Mr. William Harkins for considera- tion for appointment to the Commission. The appointments to the Planning Commission were deferred until the meeting of May 19, 1970. I c !' 3 I COUNCILb Motion xx Ayes X Motion Ayes xx Motion Ayes xx ~ I ~ ~ CITY OF CARLSBAD -8- 0, Ma.y 5, 1970 0 1 4.- ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: [.;1-964;3 A. Agenda Bill #153. Santa Fe Depot Lease and &$ +. cy" estimated property tax - ($2,600) Mr. Baldwin, Acting City Manager stated he had studied the tax bills and at the present time is unable to identify Parcel 2 and requested time to study the matte-r and clarify After discussion, the matter was deferred until the meeting of May 19, 1970 for further infor- mation on the estimated taxes for the subject property. E691 B. Agenda Bill #154. Park and Recreational Facilities. Clayor Dunne requested the Council Members to review his memorandum dated April 21 , 1970 re: Park and Recreation facilities and submit their views at the next Council meeting. Cmn. Lewis was requested to discuss this matter with the Parks and Recreation Commission at their next meeting, and consider the possibility of a bond issue to provide funds for facilities. E551 C. Agenda Bill #155. NcDougal Sanitation Co., Inc. - re: Request for rate increase for trash disposal . The matter was deferred until the meeting of May 19, 1970 for study of the request and staff . recommendation. [63] D. Library Board of Trustees Meetings: The Mayor presented the Council schedule for attendance at the monthly Library Board of Trustees meetings and the staff instructed to notify the assigned Councilman in advance of each meeting. [42] E. Letters of Commendations - Mr. Baldwin reported t.he receipt of letters commending the staff on their efforts and participation in "Earth Day" and memorandum from Fire Chief Anear for the response of members of the Fire Department to the call from Chief Bel 1 , San Diego County Area Coordinator relative to the Vista-San Marcos Brush Fire on May 2, 1970. [62] F. Legislation: Yargaret Adams, City Clerk reported the during the City Clerks' Seminar at Palm Springs, stress had been placed on urging cities to respond and study the proposed bills for legislation. Mayor Dunne suggested and appointed himself , The City Attorney, and City Manager to a Legislative Committee to meet once a month for this purpose. L COUNCILh 7 !f: Motion Ayes I ~ xx I .. CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILA -9- e May 5, 1970 77 15- AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF BILLS AND RATIFICA- TION OF PAYROLL: Authorization was given for payment of bills for the General Fund in the amount of $31 ,651.52 and Water Department of $8,217.98, totalling $39,869.50, as certified by the Director of Finance and approved by. the Auditing Committee Motion for the period April 21 , 1970 to May 5, 1970. xx Ayes Ratification of the payroll was given for the last half of April, 1970, in the amount of $42,521.66 as certified by the Director of Motion Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee. Ayes xx 16- ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion the meeting was adj.ourned at 17:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, i MRR Ci qxf-F@L- ty A T E. ADAMS Item 6-e Corrected to read: Environmental Pollution Control, deleting word "Air" . ~ ~ I e