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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-10-20; City Council; MinutesB I__ 1 @ CITY OF CARLS Minutes of: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) Date of Meeting: October 20, 1970 Time of Meeting: 7:OO P.M. Place of Meeting: Counci 1 Chambers n'i P , ~ I i 1- ROLL CALL - 7:OO P.M. 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 October 6, 1970, were approved as corrected. (b) .Minutes of the Special Meeting held October 12, 1970 were approved as submitted. 5- COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: [69] (a) Buena Vista LagoQn. Discussion was-held regarding the development of the Lagoon jointly with Oceanside. The City Engineer reported he had met once with the City Manager of Oceanside and it is their feeling the upper lagoon 9 which is private property, would warrant filling in and lower 1 agoon. plans are being devel oped. Mayor Dunne requested that the committee meet with representatives of Oceanside and prepare plans for presentation to the Council for consid- eration. Mrs. Wollrich, Parks and Recreation Commission, requested that Mr. Rorick of Oceanside and one I of the three property owners be invited to serve on the committee. [9O]'i(b) Buena Vista Flood Control Weir. The City Engineer stated the City of Oceanside has negoti- ated for construction of the weir at a consider- ably lower price than anticipated. At present efforts are being made to negotiate a contract to straighten out .boundaries. [28] (c) Water Committee. The City Engineer reported the City should be ready to go to bid on water improvement plans around the first of the year. Mr. Arnold referred to a copy of a letter to HUD from the manager of the CMWD concerning the City's Federal grant for water facilities and stated it was to be discussed at the CMWD meeting on Wednesday which he would attend and make a report to the Council at the next council meeting Mayor Dunne reported that a letter had been re- reg-arding clorination of the Feather River Water and plans are being made to have central filtra- tion plants for San Diego County. ~ ceived from the State Dept. of Public Health [79] (d) Travel Policy:- Cmn. Jardine stated that a report will be made next meeting on the study made by Cmn. McComas and himself regarding travel expense for staff, elected offici,als and board members. I ~ ~ ~ ~ , 4 '8 - Pre I I ~ I ~ I ~ ~ 1' I i 1 I i COUNClLM1 CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILM B October 20, 1970 7 P -c -2- 9 79 .;& _I/ [34] (e) Chamber of Commerce. Acthorization was given to reimburse the Chamber of Commerce fo.r expendi- I tures in the amount of $2,891.25. Crnn. Castro noted the balance after this payment is $1,754.28 an-d the large expenditure was due to the purchase from California Decor for holiday lighting. e631 (f) Library. Crnn. Lewis reported that at the last Board of Trustees meeting; the needs and expansion on a 'ten year plan were discussed. [69] (9) Parks & Recreation. Cmn. Lewis reported that a report was received from Mr. Ayres of the. YMCA on their past summer program which noted 5,700 participating. Mayor Dunne pointed out that this program was City funded. Cmn. Lewis stated the Commission was endeavoring to .assist the Keeno Squares in obtaining facili- ties for their activities. , It was announced that a Mayor's Youth Group of 15 had been formed for the purpose of alerting youth of the activities of the city. The group will meet with the Mayor and Crnn. Lewis and various commissioners on November 6th. [68] (h) C.P.O. Mayor Dunne reported that at the last meeting discussion was held on specific goals both for community and county-development, regard- ing drug programs. . He reported .a hot-line had been set up and Federal funds had been requested by the City of San Diego. Crnn. Lewis was request- .ed to report if the City.schools had requested the Federal grant. [28] (i) CBDAC . Mayor Dunne suggested the ordinance establishing the Commission be revitalized to include replacement of members who miss three meetings and requested the City Manager to consid er furnishin'g a ,staff secretary for transcription of meetings. Mayor Dunne recessed the meeting at 8:50 P.M. and reconvened at 9:00 P.M. with all Councilmen present. 6- PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M. I [57] (a) Agenda Bill #272. To consider the adoption of Land Use Element No. 1 to the Land Use Element I of the General Plan, specifying residential density. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of pub1 i- cation and announced that no written communica- tions had been received.. The City P1.anner stated the adoption of resolu- tion #1800 was necessary to make certain density factors in the General Plan more workable and in line with existing land values. He pointed out that this will provide a density factor to uti- lize newly arlopt.ed density type zoning .and insure more orderly growth of the city. Mr. Olinghouse noted that the density in this area would be in- creased by 3. Motion Ayes B I, B - D 1 .1 CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCIL!\AI -3- Resolution-No. -1800. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, AMENDING THE . LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN BY ADDING AMENDMENT NO. 1 , was adopted by title only and further reading waived. [ 1-13] (b) .Agenda Bill #273. To consider a zone change from R-1, R-2 or R-3 to RD-M (Residential Density Multiple) Zone, on certain properties lying be- had been received. the staff recommended the proposed zone change. as it is in.conformance with the General Plan, provides for the upgrading of public improvemen to meet the needs of increased density, and is the best interests of the City. Mr. James O'Neal, Attorney, representing the majori ty of the property. owners, addressed the Council in favor of the RD-M zone change statin the property owners are now being taxed as thou this is RD-M zoned although it does not serve i Mr. Marshall Lowell, 385 Chinquapin, addressed the Council as to how the proposed change would affect property owners in the way of taxes. He was informed that the property is already on a high rate and are based on the value of the land By rezoning to RD-M zone the value of the land would be effected. There being no further communications, the Pub1 Hearing was closed at 8:lO P.M. and the followi I resolution and ordinance presented: Resolution #1801. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, ANNOUNCING FIN INGS AND DECISIONS REGARDING CHANGE OF ZONE FRO R-1 , R-2 and R-3 TO RD-M (Residential Density- Mu1 tiple) ZONE, ON PROPERTY BETWEEN TAMARACK AVENUE, AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON, A.T.& S.F.RAILROA AND CARLSBAD BOULEVARD was adopted by title on1 and further reading waived. . Ordinance No. 9257. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9060, RECLASSIF ING FOR RD-M (RESIDENTIAL DENSITY-MULTIPLE) PUR PORSES, ON PROPERTY -LOCATED BETWEEN TAMARACK CITY OF CAWLSBAD b October 20. 1970 -4- A B . AVENUE, AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON, A.T.& S.F. RAILROAD AND CARLSBAD BOULEVARD was given a first reading by title only and further reading waived. . [30] (c) Agenda Bill #254. To consider the adoption of the 1970 Edition of the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code, Vol . 11. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publi- cation and announced that no' written correspon- dence had been received. The City Manager explained the purpose of the adoption of the 1970 Edition of the Uniform. Bui1,ding Code is to update the code and establish a common set of building standards. Mayor Dunne requested clarification of paragraph 8 Section 2 and was informed the Building Inspec- tor was not present to explain. At the request of the Mayor, Agenda Bill #254 was deferred to the meeting of .November 4, 1970 and the Public Hearing was continued. 7- DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: A. Engineering. D.71 1. Agenda Bill #274. Las Flores Dr. Improvement +&- 1-5 to Jefferson re: State Division of High- ways Cooperati v-e Agreement. ' The City Engineer addressed the Council stat- ing the widening of the Freeway will necessi- tate the reconstruction of the Las Flores Interchange. The limit of work on the west side of 1-5 stops 165' from Jefferson St. It is proposed that $3400 be appropriated from Gas Tax Funds toward the improvement of this section which would provide 40' curb to curb roadway 'with sidewalks. Total cost of the improvement would be $9400 of which the balance of $6,000 would be paid by the State Division of Highways. After discussion, the following resolution was presented. Resolution No.1802. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD APPROVING GARDING CONSTRUCTION ON A PORTION OF LAS FLORES DRIVE was adopted by title only, fur- ther reading waived, and the Mayor authorized to execute District Agreement #11-0072. The Finance Director was. directed to transfer $3,400 from Gas Tax Fund Acct. No. 2-2107-3 to Gas .Tax Account No. 2-2107-6. AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RE- [4.5] 2. Agenda Bill #27-5. Approval of "Agreement with County of San Diego for legal services - re: Joint Sewer System. P 1 I CGUNCILM #O I B - B _e CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNClLM: -5- The Joint Advisory Comrni ttee recommends that the County of San Diego be retained to provide legpl services in connection with the operation of the Joint System. The administrative cost is $15.25 per hour. The following resolution was Resolution No. 1803. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING AGREEMENT REGARDING THE FURNISHING OF LEGAL SERVICES TO OWNERS OF JOINT SEWER SYSTEM was adopted by title only and further reading waived .and the Mayor was authorized to exec-Ute subject agreement. dupl i cati on. the Council stating it was the commi ttee's plans ing 3 commissioners, representatives of the SDG&E, Pacific Telephone, City Engineer and City P1 anner B. Finance Department. ~71 1. Agenda Bill #277. Presentation by Wayne Carroll of Annual Audit. Mr. Carroll noted the City is in a fairly health condition as compared to other cities and the next 18 months should find the City in a good C55l 2. A'genda Bill #155. Auditor's report on McDougal Sanitation Co. The City Auditor suggested a committee be appoin ed to study and make a report on the request of McDougal to increasein-service rates. He sug- gested consideration and investigdtion be given to such items as requiring a performance bond, number of trash stops, reasonable rates on capital invested.. After discussion and upon recommendation of the City Auditor, the interim $3.00 service rate for trash pick in residential areas to remain and a committee consisting of the City Auditor, City Manager, Cmn.. Lewis and Jardine, and a local auditor was appointed to study various alternati for establishing permanent rates. Mayor Dunne CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILMI b - B .c . -6- \ 3 i 83 October 20, 1970 requested that a report be submitted to the Council prior to the next quarterly billing. C. Fire Department. [51] 1. Agenda Bill #278. Request for purchase of two triple combination pumpers with 1250 gpm capacity . Fire Chief Anear addressed the Council stating that the present equipment is going on its eighth year and at the end of the tenth year should be relagated to a secondary position-. The City Manager noted t-hat the cost ofapproxi- mately $75,000 fully equipped and would be budgeted over a 4 to 5 year period. After discussion, authorization given the Fire tion pumpers. D. Public Works Department [a31 1. Agenda Bill #252. Report on bids received for four wheel street sweeper. The Public Works Director presented a bid from Kemp Yorke Equipment Co. for $15,727 and one from Dearth Machinery Co. for $1 5,502. . The City Manager recommended arrangements be made to accept the Dearth Machinery Co. bid and to finance through a local bank at 5% simple interes on a direct purchase. [83] 2. Agenda Bill #253. Report on bids received for sel f trai 1 i ng brush chipper. I Mr. Priday presented a bid from Dearth Machinery Co. for $4,643 and stated this was the only bid received. After discussion,'authorization was iven to accept the 5% lease purchase bid of B 4,643 from Motion Dearth Machine Company. Ayes [83] 3. Agenda Bill #279. Request for authorization to purchase truck bed for water department. The Public Works Director informed the Council the truck bed would be placed on an existing truck chassis now in service in the water dept. and the approximate cost wou'ld be $1,000, Upon proper motion, authorization was given to advertise for bids for a truck bed,not to exceed Motion $1,000.00 Ayes I $ '2 1 - D P CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILM -7- October 20 , 1970 C8.31 4. Agenda Bill #280. Request for authorization to purchase aerial lift and chipper body mounted on truck chassis for Parks and Recreation Dept. ' Mr. Priday informed the Council that in the past the City has had to contract for the trimming of larger trees. The proposed equipment would enable the City to trim the trees as well as haul the mulch. Also, the equipment can be used by the fire department and maintenance of signal lights. The approximate cost would be.$25,000. mounted on truck chasis: Authorization was given to advertise for bids for a One-Ton truck Chasis. E. Water Department. [llO] 1. Agenda Bill #198. Transfer of monies from Water Dept. Construction Fund to Water Dept. Bond Service Fund. It was noted by the Mayor that this transfer was discussed at the special meeting of October 12, 1970. These funds are being held in the Water Construction Fund and were received from the The following resolution was presented: Resolution No. 1805. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY- OF CARLSBAD RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0.1753 DATED JULY 7, 1970, AND TRANS FERRING FROM WATER DEPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION .FUND TO WATER DEPARTMENT BOND SERVICE FUND PROCEEDS F. City Manager [79] 1. Supplement ta Agenda Bill #24@'0' Council pol i cy statements. (a) Policy #4, re: street trees. The City Manager presented proposed policy #4 noting that dangerous trees would be removed by the city , replacement would be of the same species, and the city would schedule trimming and spraying of trees. .He further noted that individual request for exchange of,species would be paid for by the individual and must be approved by the City. . CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILME 7- F. - 2 Modification ofi.Police Building . The City Manager noted that due to a recent incident involving smashing of glass in the entry to the Police Department, it is desirabl to make certain modifications for the protec- tion of City employees and recommended the Council authorize transfer of funds from the General 'Reserve to the General Government Building Account for repairs. Costs for the proposed security modifications would be submitted at a later date. Upon proper motion, authoriza,tion was given for the transfer of $500 from the General Fund to the General Government Fund' for repair Motion X to the Police Building. Ayes xxx 0 B CITY OF CARLS -8- b October 20, 1970 Upon proper motion, policy #4 was approved (b) Policy #5, re: Community relations was presented by the City Manager to establish a policy recognizing dedicated citizens for civic improvement and beautification. After brief discussion, policy-#5 was approved and paragraph 1 amended to delete- "and shall be kept free of politics or favoratism". Mayor Dunne requested that the Council to submit names for the committee at the next meeting and that a copy of policy #5 be sent to boards., com- missions, and committees. 8- ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION. [25] (a) Agenda Bill #214. Ordinance #1127, annexing certain property to the city of Carlsbad. (MACCO) Ordinance No. 1127. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD APPROVING ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD OF CERTAIN PROPERTY DESIGNATED "SOUTH CARLSBAD ANNEXATION NO. 1.8" was given a second reading by title only, further reading waived and adopted .. [251 (b) Agenda Bill #215. Ordinance #1128, annexing certain property to the City of -Carlsbad (McReynoids.. 'Ordinance No. 1128. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD APPROVING ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD OF CERTAIN PROPERTY DESIGNATED "SOUTH CARLSBAD ANNEXATION NO.- 1.9'' was given a second readin.g by title only, further reading waived and adopted. 2227 [lo31 (c) .Agenda Bill #-3882- Ordinance #3082 regulatin Y motor vehicles on private property. 79 Cmn. Lewis stated he was opposed to adopting the ordinance on the"basis it could not be enforced due to lack of personnel in the Police Department and rnotorcycl es. After discussion, Ordinance No. 3082. AN ORDIMAHGE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD REGULATING MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY was given a second reading by title only further reading waived, and adopted. [29] (d) Agenda Bill #271. Ordinance #1129, amending Ordinance #1126-A, re: Final Budget for fiscal year 1970-71. It was the Councils' decision that since HUD Fund were not yet available to defer. ,to the next meeting and requested the Ordinance be amended to be effective November 1, 1970, and Ordinance No. 1129 returned to a first reading. COUNCILMI .- CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILME -9- b October 20, 1970 P ~~ ~- ~ ~ 9- CONTINUED BUSINESS. [79] (a) Supplement to Agenda Bill #242. 'Council Policy Statement #2, re: Travel Councilman Jardine announced the study on travel November 4, 1970 and agenda bill #242 was deferre ' expense would be presented at the Meeting ,of 10- CURRENT BUSI-NESS. [69] (a) Agenda Bill #282. Proposed Park Site at Buena Vi s ta Lagoon. Mrs. Betty Wo?lrich presented a proposed plan and map for the Buena Vista Lagoon Park development. Mayor Dunne expressed appreciation to t'he Commis- sion and the Women's Club for efforts in planning . . and spearheading funding. Upon proper motion, the proposed site and plans an$ recommendation to name the Park "Maxton T. Brown Park" was approved. ,[68] (b) Agenda Bill #283. Regional Organizations. It was noted that the Board of Supervisors had tabled action on the proposed Regional Organiza- tion, and .upon proper motion, Agenda Bill #283 was t,abl ed. . " . . " -. " " -. - Mayor Dunne adjourned the Council to Executive Session to discuss personnel at 1O:ZO P.M. and the Council reconvened at 10:50 P.M. with all ' Councilmen present. [76] (c) Agenda Bill fi284. Let,ter of resignation from Planning Commission and appointment to Planning Commission. Mayor Dunne announced a letter of resignation had been received from Mr. W. I. Gullett and the resignation was accepted with regret. The staff was instructed to send a letter of appreci- ation.. As to the appointment to the Planning Commission the matter was deferred until the meeting of . . November 4, 1970. [54]..(d) Agenda Bil I 285 . Interstate 5 Sign. 8 -. The City Manager reported the City of Oceanside had requested the State Division of Highways to erect a sign on Interstate 5 near the north City limits informing motorists of an alternate route to San Diego. It was agreed that the Mayor would direct a lettc to the Mayor of Oceanside stating that the City. of Carlsbad has no objection to the sign. [114] (e) Zoning Violation. The City Manager advised the Council that there have been in increasing number of zoning violations. A meeting was held with the City Attorney, P.1 anning Department and 'F C, ?r Motion x Ayes xxx Motion X Ayes xxx - Motion X Ayes xxx .I CITY OF CARLSBAD COUf\(CILME -1 0- Building Inspector as to' the method of enforcing these violations. - A plan has been established to proceed with the enforcement. 11- RATIFICATION OF BILLS AND PAYROLL. Authorization was given for payment of bills for the General Fund in the amount of $67,521 .OO and the Water Department of $124,923.54 as certified by the Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee for the period October 1 to xxx Ayes 15, 1970. Motion . Aatffication was given for the payment of the payroll for $45,796.42 for the period October 1 to 15, 1970 as certified by the Director of Motion X Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee. Ayes xxx 12- ADJOURNMENT By, proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 11:06 P.M. to Wednesday, November 4, 1970 at 7:OO P.M. Respectfully submitted, \f7&&fdd r @e&/ M'A G RE E. ADAMS Ci ty$l' rk a B