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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-07-21; City Council; Minutes7 ,, CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCIL Minutes of: CITY COUNCIL (regul ar meeting). Date of Meeting: July 27, 1970 Time of Meeting: 7: 00 P.H. I) Place of Meeting: Counci 1 Chambers 125 .\ d \' ___ _._ .1c 1 1 ! -. ~ 1- ROLL CALL. - ?- INVOCATION was offered by Mayor Dunne. 3- ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG was given. . I- APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 7, were approved as submitted. 5- COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS. [74] (a) Request for Mileage & Vacation Time - City Manager It was agreed that mileage at 5$ per mile and compensatory vacation time be allocated to the City Manager, Hr. Arnold, and mileage be charged to travel expense for the 1970-71 budget. [28] (be) Water Committee. Cmn. McComas reported that the recommendations of the Engineering Science Consultants regarding land rights of way and acquisition was referred to the City Engineer. [65] (c) Jefferson St. Overcrossing. Cmn. Jardine reported he had not yet corresponded with the owner of the adjacent property regarding the fund- ing and development of Marron Road. [34] (d) Chamber of Commerce. Cmn. Castro reported he was to meet with Mr. Arnold on Wednesday " .regarding the Chamber of Commerce budget. [45] (e) Water Service by CMWD. Fayor Dunne reported that at a meeting of the C.M.W.D. last week dis- cussion was held regarding the division of areas to be served by C.I.1.W.D. and the deletion of .certain areas to be served by the District. The matter was referred to the Water Committee for review and recommendations. "" .$ "_ - " -~ "" . .. L& (f) Cpo. Mayor Dunne reported he had attended a [q meeting of the CPO regarding the formation of a regional organization. He stated this would have a tremendous impact on all cities in the County The suggestion was made that it be required be- fore any taxation or condemnation power be given that it be presented to the voters. Mayor Dunne noted that he had abstained from voting on the matter and it would be brought to the Council for discussion in August. l#* 5' [28] (9) C.I.C. Nayor Dunne announced the C.I.C. meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22nd at 3:OO P.M. and extended an invitation to the citizens to attend. [69] (h) Parks. and Recreation. Cmn. Lewis. repo'rted that the City Manaqer had met and been introduced to the Parks- and Recreation Commission. Mr. Arnold presented a program outline for the Commis sion to consider. It was the general consensus of the staff and the Commission that they can now proceed program development. , I t T 'i z xx X X X xx i c, CITY OF CARLSBAD 0 July 21, 1970 "- 0 - IC- ( I I -2- 1- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS [42] (a) Agenda Bill #212. Presentation of Pedestriar Citation by the Automobile Club of Southern Cal i forni a. Mr. Emmett Lindquist, representing the Automobile C1 ub of Southern California, addressed the Council and presented the Pedestrian Safety Citation to the City for six consecutive years of pedestrian safety records, and programs and for meeting the AAA standards of program performance. 7- PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M. :113] (,a) Agenda Bill #211. To consider a request for reclassification from Zone R-A-10,000 to P-C (Planned Community) with adoption of a master pla of certain property located southwesterly of the intersection of Marina Dr. and Park Dr. Owner: Nino Ferrero The City Clerk presented the Affidavits of Public tion and informed the Council no further communi- cations had been received. Mr. Raymond Riebel, representing the applicant, addressed the Council, stating the application had been discussed quite thoroughly at the Plan- ning Commission meeting and noted the zone change requested is consistent with the areas to the North and East as it was recently rezoned. He informed the Council that several items for ,development of the .property had been discussed such as a Tennis Club - ?dater sports hotel-motel arrangement and development of the property would be done at such time as money is available. I No one else wished-to be heard and the hearing was closed at E:43 P.M. After discussion by the Council, the following resolution was presented approving subject appli- cation. I Resolution #1757. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNC OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND DECISIONS REGARDING CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-A TION OF A MASTER PLAN, ON PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTK- 10,ooo to P-c (PLANNED COMMUNITY) ZONE AND ADOP- RESTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF MARINA DRIVE AND PARK DRIVE was adopted by title only and further reading waived and the following Ordinance was introduced: Ordinance #9254. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9060, RECLASSIFY- LNG FOR P-c (PLANNED COMMUNITY) -PURPOSES, ON PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE INTERSECT10 OF MARINA DRIVE AND PARK DRIVE was given a first reading by title only and further reading waived. The Mayor requested the City Planner, City Engine and City Attorney to make a study and recommenda- tion on a legal ruling regarding a time limita- tion on zone change and proceeding with the devel opment of property. 226 L Motio Ayes Motio Ayes r COUNClll v 0 3 v - n n ~ i ~ I ~ 1 1 i I X xx X xx , I I CITY OF CARLSBAD -3- July 21, 1970 0 8- DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: A. Engineering I [ll0l 1. Agenda Bill #213. Water system improve- ments - re: Authorization to retain appraiser. The City Engineer reported to the Council that six or seven proposals and qualifications of appraisers in this area and San Diego area were considered and that Joseph M. Milliams was quali- fied and able ,to provide the appraisals within th time limit established. Mr. Williams has quoted a fee of $3,700 and that adequate funds are budgeted in the Water Systems Improvement, Project Account No. W-5080. Authorization was given to retain a Water Systems Improvement appraiser and the City Manager was aut.hor'ized to negotiate the contract with Joseph M. Williams of Escondido. c991. 2. Agenda .Bill #176. Final -map - El Camino Mesa Unit #5. The following resolution was presented: Resolution #1761. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD EXTENDING TIME FOR FILING FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF EL CAMINO MESA UNIT NO. 5 AND REAFFIRMING APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP OF EL CAMINO MESA NO. 5 SUBDIVISION was adopt ed by title only and further reading waived. I"-. 'ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION. , [25] (a) Agenda Bill #167. Ordinance #1122, approvin the annexation of "South Carlsbad Annexation No. 1.7". H.B. Development.Co. The City Attorney reported the value of the property for security for the developer's 20% share of the cost of the grade separation and overpass was appraised at $50;000 which is more than sufficient security, and recommended the Council proceed with the second reading of Ordinance No. 1122. 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 second reading by title only and adopted. The Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement and accept the security as offered.. I [102](b) Agenda Bill #187. Ordinance #3081. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD INCREASING SPEED LIMIT ON PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET was given a second reading by title only,-.further -reading waived and adopted. I e - g COUNClLI Motion xi X Ayes , Xi , Noti.on Ayes xx I I I i j ~ I ~ ~ ~ I 1 ~ Motion x ~ Ayes xx 1 Motion x Ayes xx 1 Motion ~ Ayes xx 1. CITY OF CARLSBAD -4- 0 July 21 3 1970 0 10- CONSENT CALENDAR. A. Communications - Advisory. CW 1. Agenda Bi 11 #219. Letter dated July 14, 1970 from R. C. Cavalier, Secretary, Bristol Cove Property Owners Association protesting the irri- gation water that floods Park Drive across from an apartment bui 1 ding. The letter was acknowledged and the Council was informed the matter had been referred to the Public Works Department. I: 1041 2. Agenda Bill #216. Resolution #ZOO272 from the City of San Diego protesting the .estab- lishment of County Transportation System was acknowledged and the Mayor noted the City of San Diego has been making a study as to the establish meut of a Transportation agency. . By 'their reso- lution, the City of San Diego protests the form- ing of the Agency prior to conferring with elect- ed officials of cities in the County. c1021 3 Agenda Bill #222. Letter from Mr. Olander of Carlsbad By The Sea Retirement Home - re: Traffic Signal on Carlsbad Blvd. The matter was discussed and it was noted that the traffic signals on Carlsbad Blvd. at Grand and Elm are approximately 4" smaller than normal making them difficult to see. The City Manager suggested no action be taken at this time until it could be determined if funds for changing the .signals could come from Gas Tax or TOPICS funds. The City Engineer noted the time cycle on the signal has been changed to allow more time for pedestrian crossing. [82] 6. Communications - referral. Letter dated July 8,1970, from George W. Brownley protesting conditions existing on 66 acre plot. The Public Works Director informed the Council the property owner would be notified to post the property as to "No Trespassing". The staff was instructed to send a copy of the letter to th'e Police Department. ? C. Resolutions for Adoption. L451 1. Agenda Bill #217. Mutual Fire Protection Agreement with Division of Forestry. The following resolution was presented. Resolution #1760. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AUTHORIZING AND D-IRECTING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL FIRE PROTECTION AID WITH DIVISION OF FORESTRY was adopted by title only and further reading waived. 1 ~ I -c Mo AY COUNCIL1 2%; 128. fl \\Y ZZ? i I tion es xx 0 0 I CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNClLl -5- July 21 , 1970 129 - 11- CONTINUED BUSINESS [Sl] (a)Agenda Bill #146. Sale of Surplus city proper-:y- Reservoir No. 3. Mr. Baldwin reported that an offer of $7,500 had been received from Cal K Realty, Inc. and the listing is signed at 6% commission and recommend- ed the offer be accepted. It was agreed,the City accept the net offer of $6,950 for the property and the City Attorney 5 was instructed to draw the deed and order the Policy of Title Insurance saving the City's share Motion of escrow costs. Ayes xx 12- CURRENT BUSINESS [25] (a) Agenda Bill #214. Petition to a.nnex certain property to the City of Carlsbad. (Ward-Lear) The following R'esolution was presented: Resolution #1758. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD GIVING NOTI-CE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION AND SETTING PROTEST HEARING REGARDING "SOUTH CARLSBAD ANNEXATION NO. 1.8", was adopted by title only and further reading Motion waived in order that a hearing may be held. Ayes xx [25] (B) Agenda Bill #215. Petition to annex certain property to the City of Carlsbad. (McReynolds) ' The Council's original motion on June 16, 1970, Motion to condemn the property was rescinded and the following resolution was presented: xx Ayes Resolutiom #1759. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION.. AND SETTING PROTEST HEARING REGARDING "SOUTH CARLSBAD ANNEXATION NO. 1.9" was adopted by title only and further reading Motion' waived. Ayes xx [45] (c) Agenda Bill #220. Youth Lifeline Counseling Contract. The contract covering $1,000 donation for the Motion Youth Lifeline program was approved and the Mayor X Noes was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. x Ayes . [HO](d) Agenda Bill #221. Authorizing condemnation ,?e proceedings for reservoir property and right of way. The City Engineer stated the new site for the reservoir on the Sheffler property would be much ,larger than the present site an-d suggested that 2/5ths .of the present site could be returned to Mr. Sheffler as part of the purchase price. He pointed out they could proceed with core borings to test the soil if the Council wished to pass a resolution of condemnation. *. 0 0 1 CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCIU -6- 1.30 July 21, 1970 After discussion by the Council, the following resolution was presented: Resolution No. 1762. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CONDEMNATION OF LAND FOR RESERVOIR AND RIGHT OF WAY PURPOSES was adopted by title only- Motion and further reading waived. Ayes xx The Mayor called for a short recess and executive session to discuss personnel at 8:20 P.M. and the regular Council meeting reconvened at 8:42 PM with all councilmen present. Mayor Dunne announced the following commissioners were to ba contacted by the staff as to continuin] to serve on the Traffic Safety Commission: Mr. Harkins, Mr.Nooncaster. Also, to be contacted were Mr. Killian and Mr. Snedeker of “the Parking Authority and Mr. Prescott of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Mayor acknowledged a letter 0.f resignation from Mr. Daughtery and directed the staff send ~ a letter of thanks and acceptance of resignation. ~ i [74] (e% Agenda Bill #223.- Salary Plan for fiscal year 1970-71. The Mayor announced that the salary plan is an intricate part of the budget. In the future they are in hopes that there will not be a delay in future years. The City Manager presented the revised salary plan and stated the classification study was made by Griffin Hagen and Kroeger and there are some flaws in the recommendations submitted. He in- formed the Council there were certain changes mad€ , i.e., the Custodian position was not considered and he has recommended a 10% increase; other changes included GHK plus 7!% for Fire Captain, Fi re. Engineer, Fi remen, Pol i ce Lieutenant , Pol ice Sgt., Pol ice Officer; and GHK plus 5% for all others. Mr.Arnold stated it was his plan to re- view the revenues received after January 1 , 1971 in an attempt to make possible adjustments within the range of the budget. It was noted there would be no reduction in pay for any employee and salary increases would range from 3% to 7!%. Mayor Dunne invited oral communications from the audience. Mr. Arnold explained th.e revised budget being presented is based on a 256 tax in- crease. Pol i cewoman Natal ie Vermilyea addressed the Council stating the position of Policewoman was not a clerical job - it is a rank officer. Mrs. Vermilyea noted her 18 years tenure with the I Police Department as well as 21 semesters com- ~ pl-eted in the Police Academy. She stated that in most cities a Policewoman is ranked on a patrol- man grade, but in the GHK report, Policewoman is 14i.grades below Patrolman. Mrs. Vermilyea re- -. CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCIL1 -7- 0 July 21, 1970 quested that this position be adjusted for more equibility and further noted that retirement pay is based on the highest salary paid during the 1 ast three years of employment. It was agreed the matter would be considered and consul tation held with the new Police Chief and adjustments considered. Mr. Harry Walton, Detective and President of the Employees Association addressed the Council stat- ing the GHK report was given to the Council in 1969 and he and the employees had no chance to study the finished report. He noted that the staff have no faith in Mr. Cunningham's report. Mr. Waltonl pointed out that Mr. Cunningham's plan did not provide for longevity and had stated that most cities did not give it. Mr. Walton requested that the Council take a long look at the pay scale and longevity plan as the proposed salary increase is less than the cost of living increase. He felt the City shou1.d not go back- wards butyshould let other cities catch up with Car1.s bad. Mr. Wollenchuck, Fire Dep-t. Battalibn..Chief, ad- dressed the Council requesting clarification on i the anniversary step increases due to some of the ~ employees and asked if the step increases are in- cluded in the proposed pay increase. The question was referred to the Finance Director who stated the step increases were not included placed on step A, a B step was included in the schedule within six months. In closing Mr. Wollenchuck stated the City .has some high calibre men and they should be shown some sort of incentive in order to keep them. The City Manager stated that the Council might wish- to hold up the adoption of the salary plan. It was his feeling that if the Council wished to include the pay step increase, it might mean lay- 1 ing off some employees. The Mayor suggested that the City Manager meet with members of the Police and Fire Departments prior to the budget meeting scheduled for Thurs- day, July 23, 1970. The City Manager recommended that members of the Employees Association be in- cluded. Mr. Neeley, representing the Public Works Department, stated that Public Works em- ployees were not members of the Association and requested that they be included in the meeting. ~ . in the report. However, if an employee was .. [29] (f) Review of Revised 1970-71 Budget. The Mayor 0 stated he felt this revised budget was a very realistic one. Following discussion of the vari- ous departmental budgets, the following sugges- tions were made: -. CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCIL -8- July 21, 1970 0 ? 232 Fire Department. Reference was made to Page 65 and noted that no overtime pay had.been allowed. Chief Anear informed the Council the omission of the overtime was predicated on the request for two additional employees. It was suggested that on Page 66,Account #291 be reduced $4,000 in orde to allow this amount for overtime pay, leaving a balance of $1,317 in account #291 - Fire Hydrants r Gas Tax Funds Page 74. The Mayor requested that under project, expendi tures that an additional $8,000 be appropriated to modify the traffic signals on Carlsbad Blvd. at Elm and Grand Avenue . I Planning - Page 76. It was noted that a 9$ tax be allocated for the Planning Funds and that some of the expenditures can probably be absorbed from HUD Funds. Parks and Recreation Funds. The City Manager recommended that the ordinance in regards to the use of Transient Tax Funds be amended to allow these funds to be placed in the Parks and Recrea- tion funds for general use. The Council would still have control of these funds by adopting the budget. Library. The City Manager pointed out the Bond Account and the Library Tax monies have been com- bined and the bonds will be paid from the Library Fund itself. Water Department. The Mayor noted that the 'balance as of June 30, 1971 is estimated at $14,593. He did not see'how the City could fund any additional bond issues. The Public Works Director informed the Counci 1 that approximately $120,000 was spent from this account for outside engineering for the water system. As soon as the bonds are sold this amount will be reimbursed. In closing, the Mayor asked the City Manager if ther were any funds that could be eliminated in order to reduce the proposed 256 tax increase. The City Manager informed the Council the total tax levy should be compared to the services rendered. E 12- ADDITIONAL BUSINESS I [28] (a) Environmental Pollution Commission. Mayor Dunne acknowledqed receipt of a letter dated I July 19, 1970, From Mr. Carl Neiswender request- ing that the Ordinance setting up the Commission be amended to allow a seven rather than a five member commi ssi on. By proper motion it was agreed that the Ordinance be amended to allow two 'additional members to the Commission and approval was given to appoint the seven names submitted by Mr. Neiswender to the Motion Environmental Pollution Commission. Ayes The City Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Neiswender regarding the terms of the appointment: and prepare the necessary letters of appointment for the Mayor's signature. I i by 3% flw xx 9 r. CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCIL1 -9- 13 %g; I) July 21, 1970 ,\\! zz= p% Discussion was also held as to changing the name of the commission from Environmental Pollution Commission to Environmental Commission. h421 (,b) Mayor Dunne acknowledged and read a letter from Mrs. Ted Clarke commending the Fire and Pol ice Departments for services rendered and re- quested that copies of the letter be sent to both departments. 1 14- 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 $150,186..59 and the Water ‘Department of $55,583.54, totalling $205,770.13 as certified by the Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing ,Committee Motion foF the period July 7, 1970, through July 21 ,1970 xx Ayes Ratification of. the payroll was given for the first half of July, 1970 in the amount of $41,275.72 as certified by the Director of Motion Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee. Ayes xx 15- ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the meeting was adjourned to Thursday, July 23, 1970, for the purpose of approving the budget for the fiscal year 1970-71 at 11:OO P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~ ~ I 0