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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-07-07; City Council; Minutes4 ., CITY OF CARLSBAD Minutes of: CITY COUNCIL (regular meeting) Date of Meeting: July 7, 1970 Time of Meeting: 7:OO P.M. 0 Place of Meeting: Counci 1 Chambers I 1- ROLL CALL. 2- INVOCATION was offered by Mayor Dunne 3- ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG was given 4- APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) Minutes of the Regul.ar Meeting held June 16, (b) Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting he1 1970 were, approved as submitted. June 24, 1970 were approved as submitted. 15- HOUSING AUTHORITY. I [I051 The City Council adjourned at 7:03 P.R. and re- convened at 7:06 P.M. with four councilmen presen 6- COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: [65] (a) Agenda Bill #150 re: Jefferson St. Inter- change Funding. Councilman Jardine reported that he and Councilman McComas had met with adjacent property owners who displayed an interest in participating in the improvements of Marr'on Road. The City Engineer stated the Highway Commission will carry over the funds for the coming year but if no action is taken by the Council , they will redesign the intersection to delete the bridge to only include a substandard interchange on Jeffer- 1 son. .It was agreed by th.e Council that Cmn. Jardine an McComas would pursue the .degree of participation by the adjacent property owners for the improveme of Marron Road. [34] (b) Chamber of Commerce. Crnn. Castro requested an audience with the new city manager, IJr. Arnold regarding the Chamber of Commerce budget. [68] (c) League of California Cities. flayor Dunne announced the July meeting of the California League of Cities will be held July 16th at the El Camino Country Club and Mr. William Cravens will be the speaker. The Mayor urged the attend- anceof the staff. (d) Mayor Dunne announced that Vice Mayor McComa would attend a meeting in Sacramento July 7th for discussion of legislation regarding cities I financial position, salaries and budgets. I [28] (d) C. I .C. i4r. 01 inghouse reported the commit- tee meets every 3rd Wednesday. Zoning and prob- lems effecting renewal were discussed at the las- 0 - meeting and a committee was formed to discuss various neighborhood facilities and approaches to obtain the facilities. The names of the com- mittee had been forwarded to Mayor Dunne. .. I - d t. d nl IS t C0UNCIL.I e- o I ~ i CITY OF CARLSBAD -2- July 7, 1970 i 7- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS [1071 (a) Utili ties Easement. Er. Ted Richmond of the San Diego Gas and Electric addressed the Council stating the S.D.G.& E. was requesting a 25' easement for underground utili ties on the Encina Plant property. By proper motion the request for a 25' easement on the Encina property was granted. 8- PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 P.M. [25](a) Agenda Bill #167. To consider a petition to annex certain property to the City of Carls,bad known as "South Carlsbad Annexation No. 1.7". Owner: H & B Development Co. The. City Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publi- cation and informed the Council no further com- munications had been received. No one desired to be heard and the Public Hearing was closed at 7:32 P.M. It was noted by the City Attorney that an agree- ment has been reached subject to the approval of the Council regarding the overcrossing of the railroad. The agreement provided that the cost of the overcrossing be shared ,between the develop- er and the City in two phases and it will be necessary for the developer to post sufficient security for its portion of the costs. Mr. k!ilson stated that a report will be made at the next meeting as to the qualifi'cations of the security offered and recommended the Council approve a first reading of Ordinance No. 1122 and enter into the agreement as it would give the City more bargaining power. Following the public hearing, a first reading was given the foll owing ordinance: Ordinance No. 1122. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD APPROVING ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD OF CERTAIN PROPERTY DESIGNATED "SOUTH CARLSBAD ANNEXATION NO. 1.7", was given a first reading by title only and further reading waived. [112](b) Agenda Bill #168. To consider the abatement of public nuisances, such as weeds, trash, debris, etc., on certain properties in the City of Carls- bad. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publica- tion and reported no written communications were received. Mr. Priday addressed the Council and reported the list of properties in nonconformance with the public nuisance ordinance is reduced at this date to approximately one hundred. He stated a final inspection of the properties would be made and recommended no action be taken for 30 days. COUNCIL1 Motion Ayes . X Motion Ayes X & 0 I 1 CITY OF CARLSBAD -3- July 7, 1970 b There being no further communications, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed at 7:42 P.M. Following the public hearing, at which time no protests were received, Resolution #1749 was presented. Resolution #1749. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD ORDERING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ABATE .NUISANCE BY HAVING WEEDS RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT REMOVED was adopted by title only and further reading waived. 9- DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS. :lOZ] A.. Engineering Department. 1. Agenda Bill #194. Urban Traffic Operation Program to increase capacity and safety (TOPICS)- area wide study. Mr. Cook, the City Engineer, reported he had con- tacted several engineers regarding the study as required by the State in order for the City to qualify for the funds and Alan M. Voorhees firm are best qualified to provide the study at a cost of $10,000. The City’s portion is approximately $3,300 making a total of $13,300 to come out of the TOPICS Funds. The study will be aimed to pro- vide recommendations to cover revenues over a five year period but can be expanded at a 1 ater date. .Nr. Cook noted the City has accumulated $14,000 and $16,000 the past two ’years and $18,000 is expected this coming year. Resolution- No. 1750. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE WITH ALAN M. VORHEES AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR PREPARATION OF AN AREA WIDE TOPICS PLAN, was adopted by title only and further reading waived. Resolution No. 1751. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY ENGINEER TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR PLANNING GRANT UNDER FEDERAL AID TO HIGHWAYS ACT OF 1968 was adopted by title only and further reading waived. ” COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AUTHORIZING CITY [llO] 2. Agenda Bill #195. Chinquapin Avenue water line crossing of A.T.& S.F. railway right of way. Mr. Cook informed the Council that the Pipe Line License is a standard form required by the A.T.& S.F. railway permitting lines to be install e.d at no cost to the A.T.& S.F. -railway company. After discussion the following resolution was introduced: II COUNCIL 203 118 \\\ 3% flu Motion Ayes X > Motion XI Ayes I 1 ~ I Motion Ayes X CITY OF CARLSBAD -4- July 7, 1970 I Resolution No. 1752. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION ON BEHALF OF CITY OF A LICENSE WITH THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY REGARDING PROPOSED PIPE LINE CROSSING OF THE SANTA FE TRACKS was adopted by title only and further reading waived. 1[102] 3. Agenda Bill No. 196. Traffic Signal Modifica- tions - re: Carlsbad Blvd.. and Elm Ave. and I Grand Avenue. , Mr. Cook stated this item was recommended by the Traffic Safety Commission and approved by. the Council in last year's budget from the traffic safety fund. The project would allow Carlsbad Blvd. to remain green and provide for a free flow of traffic. It was suggested that this project could be possibly funded through the TOPICS funds, and the Council agreed to defer the matter until the budget session in order for the City Manager to determine whether funds for the project should be taken from the TOPICS Fund or Gas Tax Funds. [92] 4. Agenda Bill #197. -Enlargement of Encina Water Pollution Control facility contract for Phase I1 Expansion. 0 Mayor Dunne stated the project is a planned increase in the plant due to the inclusion of San Marcos. Plans and specifications, financing, .and time schedule were presented to the Council. Phase I1 plans and specifications were approved for the enlargement of the Encina Water Pollution facility, occasioned by the inclusion of San Marcos County Water Di s tri ct. It was pointed out there would. be no additional cost to the city as San Marcos has provided monies [99] 5. Agenda Bill #176. Final Map - El Camino Mesa No. 5. The City Engineer informed the Council that the developer had completed the bonds and a.greements and recommended the City should now accept Lots G and I for access purposes. The final map of El Camino Mesa Unit #5 was approved and the Mayor authorized to execute the improvement agreement on behalf of the City and the following resolution was presented. Resolution No. 1739. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C.OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD -ACCEPTING FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES CERTAIN PREVIOUSLY REJECTEI LOTS, was adopted by title only and further read- i ng waived. I 7 ,, COUNCIL1 Motion Ayes X Motion Ayes. X Mot i on Ayes X CITY OF CARLSBAD -5- July 7, 1970 I B. Planning ~451 1. Agenda Bill #186. Authorization to enter contract agreement between City and Urban Planning and Design Consultants. It was noted by the Planning Department that the signing of this contract is necessary to begin the '701 ' Planning Program. The contract a,greement was approved between the City and Duncan & Jones, Urban Planning and Design Consultants , for planning services under the 701 planning program, and the City Manager authorized to execute the agreement. I [741 2. Agenda Bill #199. Request for authoriza- to hire summer intern for planning department. Authorization was given for the employment of the Planning Technician 11, with a salary not to exceed $1,028. I C431 3. Agenda Bill #200. Appeal of P1 anning Commission's condition #3 of Resolution #619, I approvi-ng Conditional Use Permit for a mortuary. Property owners : Berry Bel 1 Mortuary. Mr. Byron Jessop, representing the appellant, addressed the Council stating .it was the opinion of the architect that the curbs as designed would be least hazardous to the public. Mr. Jessop stated that the insurance carrier had brought to .their attention that the .curging as required by the City Ordinance would 'create an accident hazarc The City Attorney pointed out that if the appeal was granted, the City Ordinance would have to be amended. After discussion, it was agreed that the staff recommendations be upheld and the appeal was denied. I C. Building Department I E301 1. Agenda Bill #104. Request for temporary use and occupancy of building located at 3200 1 Carlsbad Blvd. Owner: Edward A. Wopschall, Inc. Mr. Osburn, City Building Inspector, addressed the Council stating he had met with Mr. Wopschall and advised him that the building was in violatiol of the present building code requirements. Furthe it was the Council's policy at the-time the Housing Code was adopted, that at such time as a vacancy occurred, the Code would be enforced p-rior to any new occupancy. 0 Llr. Wopschall addressed the Council stating that the building was approximately ten years old and -L. I ! I jq n r COUNCIL1 Motion ' Ayes X ¶ .. CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILM -6- t 21 July 7, 1970 * e c considerable work had been done on the building five years ago. He further pointed out that the condition of the wiring referred to by the Buildin! Inspector was placed there by the former tenant. After discussion by the Council, the temporary occupancy was denied and it was agreed that the building be brought up to standard in accordance Motion with the Building Code and Housing Code of the Ayes City of Carlsbad prior to occupancy. Nays D. Parks and Recreation C691 1. Agenda Bill #201. rlemorandum from Parks and RecreatLion Commission - re: List of pri-orities for Parks and Recreation facilities. Cmn. Lewis reported the Parks and Recreation Com- mission met and submitted a list of requested priorities for facilities for the city and it was the opinion of the Commission that a Parks and Recreation Director should be hired to administer . the recreation pro.gram. Mr. Lewis related,that the Commission members felt the projects shou.fd :b.e, . ;- .. funded by a separate bond issue. The City Manager, Hr. Arnold, stated he thougb$,+F.::'..'.[ it was premature at this time to hire a direc'to'r due to the city financial picture and suggested that he act in this capacity to work with the . Commission and develop a program for the city. .Mayor Dunne suggested and it was agreed by the Council that Mr. Arnold meet with the Parks and Recreation Commission to develop a master plan for community recreation facilities to be approved by the City Council. .. . . .. .. . .. : . .... . __. . . . .... .. . .. . .. : .. , ... I. . The City Council recessed at 9:ZO P.R. and reconvened at 9:32 P.M. with four councilmen present. * E. Water Department [llO] 1. Agenda Bill #198. Transfer of excess funds in Water Bond Service Fund to Water Department Construction Fund and Water Committee recommenda- tion for Water Bond Sale. Mr. Watson addressed the Council stating that construction of Interstate 5 places a number of demands on the Water Department construction fund , in addition to general system improvements which are badly needed. It was noted that due to recent legislation, the city could sell bonds without going back to the voters and could go to bond at 7%. Mr. Wells addressed the Council stating it was intended to schedule the bond sale sometime in October or as early as possible. He further stated that since the original fee schedule in 1968, their policy has changed, and the company is requesting two progress payments. A letter will be sent to the Council setting forth a pro- posed schedule of payment. The City Attorney stat- ed at the time the contra,ct was entered into, it was the custom to be paid for services from the bond monies,-a'nd he did feel the City's position L-rl rh3nnnA x: I .. 'L 0 I CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCIL! -7- .. i July 7, 1970 122 the bond sale. After discussion it was agreed that' the Bond Consultants and attorneys proceed to market approximately $1,000,000 in bonds at the earliest Motion possible date. Ayes The following resolution was presented: Resolution No. 1753. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD REGARDING TRANSFER I OF CERTAIN WAT~ER~DEPARTMENT FUNDS TO THE WATER CONSTRUCTION FUND was adopted by title onl-y and Motion further reading waived,. Ayes 10- ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION. I [lo21 Agenda Bill #187. First reading of Ordinance #3081 increasing speed limit on portion of Jef-ferson Street. Ordinance No. 3081. AN O'RDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD INCREASING SPEED LIMIT ON PORTION OF JEFFERSON, was given a first reading by title Motion only and further reading waived. Ayes 11 - CONSENT CALENDAR The following i tems were approved by one motion A. Communications - Advisory Ayes affirming. the actions on the Consent Calendar. P.1o-t i on 1241 1. Agenda Bill #203. Letter from League of Women Voters of San Dieguito - re: Publication I concerning future plans-for estuaries was ordered filed and Cmn. Jardine requested a copy be sent to Mr. Neiswender. ~421 2. Agenda Bill #204. Letters of commendatior . (a) Letter from R. H. Hanson, Commander USN (Ret) commending Police Department employees. (b) Letter from Mr. and Mrs. G. 14. Overly 3931 Park Dr. expressing thanks and congratulatiors to Bob Neeley and crew for fine work on Park Dr. Mayor Dunne compl imented the Pol ice Department and Bob Neeley and staff and ordered the letters filed. B. Communications - referral. [70] 1. Agenda Bill #205. Letter from Mark&Chris Packard, 1301 Chinquapin offering -his services to rebui 1 d Hol i day Park. Mark and Chris Packard appeared- before the Counci explaining their purpose is to perform a service project and had choseri the projects of building fireplace and firepits, plant trees, arld bui Id and instal 1 benches. The Council accepted with pleasure the offers and referred the letters to Mr. Kruger of the Parks Department for supervision. X X I ~ i ~ I ~ ~ 1. .. CITY. OF CARLSBAD -8- .. <' 0- 0 July 7, 1970 I I [41] C. Claim for Damages - Referred to Insurance Carrier b y City Clerk. I 1. Agenda Bill #206. Letter from Shirley J. Woods, 3445 Charter Oak Dr. claiming damage to her home caused by City sewer stoppage. 2. Agenda Bill #207. Letter from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph claiming damage to buried cable on Hillside Drive caused by City's backhoe operation. ~ I. D. Resolutions for adoption. The following resolution was adopted after the reading of the resolution was waived by unanimous consent of the Council-. Agenda Bill #208. [185]Resolution $7754. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD EXPRESSING THE CITY'S SUPPORT OF PRESIDENT NIXON'S EFFORTS TO AID AMERICAN PRISONERS OF WAR IN VIETNAM. 12- CONTINUED BUSINESS -1 [551 (a) Agenda Bill 8155. HcDougal Sanitation Co., Inc. re: Request for rate increase on an interim basis. The City Auditor asked that a breakdown of expensf be prepared both by the company's -CPA and the company bookkeeper which can be examined by Mr. Carroll as independent auditor before a recommen- dation is presented on the rate increase, and the following resolution was presented. I Resolution 1755. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD INCREASING CHARGE FOR I RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION was adopted by title- only and further reading waived. D I 13- CURRENT BUSINESS I c271 (a) benda Bill #202. Proposal for City Audi submitted by Carroll and Brantley Associates. The proposal submitted by Carroll and Brantley Associates for services rendered in connection with the audit of City records for the fiscal year 1970-71 was accepted and the Mayor authorize to execute the acceptance. I c501 (b) Agenda Bill #210. establishing a $500,000 line of credit at 5% simple interest. The following resolution was presented! Resolution 1756. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE BORROWING OF MONEY AND THE ISSUANCE OF A PROMISSORY NOTE was adopted by title only and further reading waived and the Mayor, Treasur er. and City Clerk authorized and directed to execute promissory note. I 1 2; t C COUNClLh a .. , . :?, ._ 'C:. , - Motion Ayes Abs tai ned X Motion Ayes X Motion Ayes X ,. CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCIL1 -9- July 7, 1970 k24 \\! 4; 3% flu 14- AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF BILLS AND RATIFICA- TION OF PAYROLL. Authorization was given for payment of bi 11s for the General Fund in the amount of $134,389.71 and The Water Department of $75,972.90, totalling $210,362.67 , as certified by the Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee Motion for the period June 16 throughJuly 7, 1970. X~ Ayes Ratification o'f the payroll was given for the last half of June, 1970 in the amount of $45,841.64 as certified by .the Director of Motion Finance and approved by the Auditing Commi ttee Ayes X 15- ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 10:06 P.M. Respectfully submitted, . 1 I ~ 0