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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-09-15; City Council; Minutes.. CITY .OF CARLSBAD. COUNCILMEN 8 Minutes of: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) Date of Meeting: . September 15, 1970 8 Time of Meeting: 7:OO P.M. Place of Meeting: Coun.ci 1 Chambers .I . ,dtc;m 1- ROLL CALL - 7:OO P.M. I x x x Present 2- INVOCATION was offered by Mayor Dunne. 3- ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG was given. 4- APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) Minutes of the regular meeting of September x: x Ayes 1, 1970, approved as corrected. X Motion Abstained x 5- COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS. . .. I \- II [~] (a) Jefferson Street Overpass - Cmn. Jardine ,~f reported that the City Engineer, City Manager, . and his architect and representatives of the . State Highway department to inspect the.site of the overcrossing of Jefferson and Vista Way. It was noted that the property owners agreed to contribute $40,000 toward the development of the project and the city would then be prepared to pay.$l70,000 making a total cost of $270,000. Cmn. Jardine. reported that the question of sewer line installation was discussed and it was agreed the State would install the lines on the owners property up to 500 feet and the balance would be the responsibility of the owners. The proposed agreement was sent to Mr. Citron's attorney and the City Attorney suggested that if the terms of the agreement were acceptable to the Council, he . would draw up the agreement for.signatures. The'City Engineer noted that the State is asking for bids in November, and the City Attorney was requested to .proceed with preparation of the City Attorney and himself had met with Mr. Citron - agreement for presentation to the Council. [34] (b) Chamber of Commerce." Crnn. Castro conveyed the appreciation of the Chamber to the City for . finalizing of the City and Chamber of Commerc agreement. Mayor Dunne noted that the Santa Fe Railroad had agreed to maintaining the lease of the depot to the Chamber on the same basis as in the past,.and the City Attorney was instructed to notify the Chamber of Commerce, to this effect. Authorizztion was ',given to reimburse the Chamber of Comme.rce for ex'penditures in the amount of Motion $1,153.47. Ayes XXX~ " . .. ~ [68] (6) C.P.O. Mayor Dunne announced that the day session of the C.P.O. w'as scheduled for September 21. .. .. . .. .. . .. . , .- CITY OF CARLSBAD : COUNCILMEN B ~*' 3. .-.2- \~~~ 0 p9 b6l CSP,? September 15, 1970 .. .zzg-,. Pfl P'C [68] (d) The Mayor stated the next League of Califor- nia Cities meeting will be held Thursday, Septem- ber 17th in Chula Vista and the new officers will be elected. [63] (e) Library. Cmn. Jardine reported he had attended the Library Board of Trustees I ,Meeting on Monday, September 14, 1970, and the Board has made a proposal to the Burroughs Corporation to invite them to participate in a Technical Section of the Library. The Board is presently working on a ten year master plan. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 P.M. [57] (a) Agenda Bill #250. -To consider the ad'option cf Land Use Element No. 2 to the Land Use Element of the General Plan, specifying Residential Density in the area abounding Agua Hedionda Lagoon; said amendment being initiated by the. Carlsbad City Planning Commission under the provisions of Resolution of Intention No. 72. The City Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publi- cation and informed the Council that no written communications had been received. There being .no oral communi cations, the pub1 ic hearing was closed at 7:35 P.M. and the following .Resolution was presented: Resolution No. 1784. A RESOLUTION OF THE C1T.Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT. OF THE GENERAL PLAN BY ADDING AMENDMENT NO. 2 was adopted by title only and further reading waived, specifying low medium density, 0 to 30 dwelling units per net acre of Harrison Street Adams Street, existing and future Motion X Park Drive and Cannon Road Extens-ions. Ayes ,x x x . dry land on an area bounded by Interstate 5, [57] (b) Agenda Bill 8251. To consider adding the Planning Department's report as supplement 81 to the Housing Elemenf of the General Plan, concern- ing Mobile Home Park Development. The City Clerk presented the affidavits of publi- cation and inforined the Council no written com- muni cati ons had been received. Mr. Olinghouse addressed the Council stating that it was the conclusion of the staff and Planning Commission that certain problems could be faced and that the City should take a look at wha.t will occur as the city grows in approving additional mobile home parks. Mr. Olinghouse recommended that a one year moratorium be placed on all mobile home developments. There being,no further oral communications, the public hearing was closed at 8:14 P.M. and the following res.01 uti on was presented: I .. ~ .. ~. . . .- - CITY .OF CARLSBAD. '. COUNCILMEN -3- B ,'~ .. 1 6% -September 15, 1970 .. Resolution No. 1785. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, AMENDING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN BY ADDING SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 REGARDING MOBILE HOME PARKS was xxxx Ayes adopted by title only and further reading waived. X Motion DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS. [30] A. Building Department. - " 1. Agenda Bil'l #254. Request for authoriza- tion to publish notice stating Council's inten- tion to adopt ,by reference the 1970 Edition of . the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Mechanical Code. Authorization was given to advertise for public hearing on October 6, 1970, and the following Motion X ordinance presented: Ayes xxx Ordinance #8055. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1970 EDITION, VOLUME I; THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCES. 1970 EDITION (UNIFORM BUILDING CODEWLUME 11) .. - [96] B. Engineering 1. Aqen.da .Bi'l'l #222. Traffic Signal Modifi- cation Contract - Carlsbad Blvd. at Elm Ave. and Grand Ave. The City Engineer informed the Council that no bids had been received from advertising or mail invitations. Mr. Cook stated the specifications , had been referred to the Traffic Signal Mainten- ance Co. and the estimated cost of the work to be performed, including anticipated maintenance would not exceed $11,000. After discussion authorization was given for the traffic signal modifications as recommended by the City Engineer and the Mayor authorized to execute the contract. Authorization was given for Motion X transfer of $3,000 from account 201-7 to 2-2107-4.Ayes xxx [83] 6. Public Works. . I. Agenda Bill itu252. Request for permission to advertise bids to purchase 4-wheel street sweeper. The City Manager addressed the Council stating the present sweeper is about five years old and in such .condition that it can not be depended on for service After discussion, authorization was given for the city mamager to advertise for bids for purchase Motion X or lease purchase over a 30 month period. Ayes xxx r CITY OF CARLSBAD : COUNCILMEN B :' *. 1 -4- LC 0 p9 .. P fi!! - %.. \~~~ .%yb 44% September 15, 1970 .. , -.-si' P,J-l PC 2. Agenda Bill #253. Request for permission to advertise for bids to purchase self-trailing brush chipper. The City Manager noted that the city has not had a brush chipper and that at the present time the street and park trees require numerous trimmings. The brush trimmed from these trees will require many trips to the dump in the present vehicle. The brush chipper would make a mulch that can be . used for soil reconditioning and reduce the num- ber of loads to approximately two as opposed to ten. Mr. Arnold further pointed out that the chipper could be purchased or lease purchased for approximately $5,500 over a 24 month periqd and the balance budgeted could be applied to the .. 'purchase of a dump truck. After discussion by the Council, authorization was given to advertise for bids not to exceed :j $5,500 on a 24 month basis purchase or lease- purchase and the public works director requested to present quotations on a lease purchase of a Mo ti on X new dump truck at the next council meeting. Ayes xxx 0,RDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: [43] (a) Agenda Bill #130. Second reading of Ordi- .nance #9252, amending Article 14, Sex. 1400,1401, 1402,1403,. 1404, 1405, and 1406 of Ordinance #9060, regarding Conditional Use Permits. . Ordinance #9252. ' AN ORDINANCE OF THE- CITY OF CARLSBAD, AMENDING ARTICLE 14, SECTIONS 1400, 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, and 1406 OF ORDINANCE NO. 9060, REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS was given a second reading by title only; Motion X further reading waived, and adopted. Ayes xxx CONTINUED BUSINESS. >* [79] (a) Agenda Bill #242. Council Policy statement . as to travel. At the request of Mayor Dunne, Council Policy #2 was deferred to the next meeting and Cmn. McComas and Jardine were requested to study the policy and present thei r recommendations ., Oct. 20 , 1970. [74] (b) Agenda Bill #243. Approval and ratification of action taken by staff to place in force and effect Metropolitan Group Insurance Pol icy for City Employees . Ratification of placing Metropolitan Group Insur- ance in force effective September 1, 1970, was Motion X given. Ayes xxx [loll (c) Agenda Bill #248. Change of Ownership - I Avocado Cab Co. re: Certificate of Pub1 ic Conveni- ence and' Necessity. The City Manager reported that the request of Keith E. and Margie L. Eveland to operate the .. .. CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILMEN B '., ' "5- ..-I 6 Q September 51 , 1970 .. the company purchased from Mr. Claude Bookout was investigated by the Chief of Police who recommended approval. ' After discussion by the Council, permi.ssion was granted to Mr. and Mrs. Eveland to operate the Avocado Cab company within the city on the same basis as allowed previous owners. Requests for change of rates will be heard at a public hearing at a later date and the Certificate to be effect- Motion X ive as of July 1, 1970. Ayes xxxx 10- CURRENT 'BUSINESS [lo61 A. Agenda Bill #255. Request for authorization to direct communi cation to San Diego Gas and Electric Co. - re: Transmission Line. The City Manager noted that these rights of ways are .presently existing and are primarily in rural or semi-rur-a1 areas and the staff could see no problems with the installation of the proposed transmission Jines. The City Manager was authorized to direct a com- munication to the San Diego Gas and Electric Co. indicating that their representatives had met wit1 City representatives and the City has no objet- tion to the use of the existing right of way for Motion X the proposed 230 KV transmission 1 ine. Ayes x.x x: c [85] B. Agenda Bill #256: Leucadia Annexatton Study Mr. Arnold addr.essed the Council stating that the request is to authorize the staff to proceed with a preliminary feasibility study to present to the Councils of both cities for factual information. Authorization was given .for.the staff to proceed with the preliminary feasibility study regarding the merits of annexation of Leucadia to Carlsbad .'' and the results of the study to be presented to Motion X both Councils at a later date for decision. Ayes xxx C. Agenda Bill #257. San Diego Human Relations Agency. The City Manager noted that Supervisor Cravens has requested the consideration of the Council on the proposed 48 man- Commission. Mr. Arnold . stated that in his opinion, Carlsbad representa- tion and benefit would be nominal and our finan- cial participation should be limited.. After discussion by the Council, the matter was referred to the C.I.C. for.study and recommenda- tions to the Council . .. CITY .OF CARLSBAD. ' COUNCILMEN B -6- Leii -September 15 9 1970 .. [87] D. Agenda Bi 11 #258. City Planning Clearance on. County Facilities Projects. Presentation of the County Administration Officer recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to discontinue the practice of obtaining use permits from municipalities in the County for constructior of facilities 'was presented. It was the recommendatio n of the City. Manager that' the Council adopt a resolution protesting the proposed change since county facilities may have substantial effect on cities.. Mr. Arnold further noted that other cities in the county propose to protest the change. After discussion by the Council, the City Manager s recomn$endation was accepted and the following Resolution presented: Resolution No. 1787. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY TINUANCE OF COUNTY POLICY OF SEEKING USE PERMIT REGARDING PLACEMENT OF COUNTY FACILITIES WITHIN CITIES was adopted by title only and f.urther Motion X reading waived and the staff instructed to for- Ayes xxx> ward copy of same to County Board of Supervisors. The Council meeting was recessed at 8:40 P.M. and reconvened at 8:49 P.M. with all Councilmen present. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD FAVORING CON- [lo51 E. Agenda Bill #259. Agreement between City of Carlsbad and Housing Authority for furnishing staff services in connection with Section 23 - Leased Housing Program. The City Planner recommended wording changes in the agreement and the following resolution was presented: Resolution No. 1786. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY . COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AUTHORIZING THE THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND HOUSIflG AUTHORITY OF THE CITY was adopted by title only and further reading waived, The Mayor was authorized to execute said a'gree- ment as amended as recommended by the City Motion X PI anner. Ayes xxx F. Written Communications. c421 1. .Letter dated September 9, 1970 received from President Richard Nixon expressing apprecia- tion to the City for the proclamation of Septem- ber lst, 1970 and Resolution No. 1783 re: visit of President Diaz Ordai on Sept. 3rd. 8 2. Letter of commendation received from Mr. Thomas D. McMahon, 3551 Highland Drive, dated Sept. 15, 1970, commending Police Officers William E. Griffith, Norman D. Whipple, Firemen Richard K. Smith, Gary Vermilyea, and Lloyd Almand services rendered at the time of his accident at home. CITY OF CARLSBAD : B :.’ -7- .. September 75, 1970 .. .. .I6 6 Mayor Dunne, at the request of the Daughters of the American Revolution, proclaimed the week of September 17 - 23, 1970 as Constitution Week in the City of Carlsbad and urged a71 Citizens to study the the United States Constitution and our guarantee of Freedom, therein, the Bill of [28] Mayo’r Dunne announced the Council would adjourn to an executive session at 8:55 P.m to discuss personnel. The Council reconvened at 9:09 P.M. and the Mayor announced the appointment of Mr. Brien Manning , Carlsbad Journal, and Mr. Terence Peek, 2035 Mestwood Drive to the CBDAC. Mayor Dunne also requested that the CBDAC be given guidance by the staff and City Manager in discussing feasible projects such as the up- grading of the down town are.a. [42] Citizen of the year. The Citi Clerk was request- ed to review the procedure for recognizing active citizens in the community and report to the Council at the next meeting. [83] It was suggested the Public Works consider re- lacing. the Birds of Paradise on El Camino leal wlth a different plant due to the problems -of maintaining the plants. the A.T. & S.F. Railroad had agreed to renew the 1- AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF BILLS. Authorization wa‘s given for payment of bills for the General Fund in the .amount of $61,682.95 and 2- ADJOURNMENT. By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. espectfully submitted, . . - . . . . . . . ..” . COUNCILMEN n ‘X XXX.1 In . xxx: