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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-01-19; City Council; Minutes.. * CITY OF CARLSBAD a COUNCILMEI Meeting of: C.ITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) Date of Meeting: January 19, 1971 Time of Meeting: P1 ace of Meeting: 1- ROLL CALL - 7:OO P.M. 3- ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG was given. 4- APPROVAL OF. MINUTES:. 5- HOUSING AUTHORITY (continued) 7:05 P.M. and reconvened at 7:45 P.M. with four Councilmen present. t 6- COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: E881 (a) Agenda Bill #322. Recommended appointment to San Diego Board of Health. The Mayor announc- ed this matter would be deferred and discussed ,at an executive session to be called later in the meeting. However, no action was announced after the Executive Session. [62] (b) Agenda Bill $323. Coastal Zone Legis1 ation. Mayor Dunne announced that the Councilmen had been mailed copies of a Letter from Assemblyman John Stull together with a memo and report from the Advisory Comm-ission on Marine and Coastal Resources on January 11, 1971. The Mayor re-. quested that the Council members submit any points as to how local control could be maintain- ed if legislation is mandated and he would in- corporate these in his correspondence with Assemblyman Stull . .. [68] (c) Agenda Bill #324 .. Airport Land Use 'Commis- sion. It was noted *h.at .%an Diego County pro- poses to make th.e CPO the Airport Land Use Com- mission in addition to their present function. After discussion, members of the Council voiced no objection to .the recommendation. [.%I21 (d) Traffic re-route. Mr. Lee Barlow, 701 .. tpg Magnolia and Mr. Roy ,Sanchez, 3482 Roosevel t addressed the Council in opposition to the route being used by heavy trucks down residential Barlow further asked who would pay for the repair of the streets which are being damaged due to the re-route. - str-eets during the freeway construction. Mr. I . The City Engineer informed the Council that the truck route has now been re-routed down Elm Ave. to Carlsbad B1 vd and that the Division of High- ways is responsible for the costs of repairing city streets damaged by the trucks involved in Mr. Barlow was instructed by the Council to report any specific street damages to the City Manager for follow up. .. the construction. t I, - 7 P Q CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILME! -2- 0. I January 19, 1971 ' [28] (e). Water Committee. Cmn. McComas i-eported the Water Committee had requested information as to their functions and duties after the completion of the water system. Discussion was held by the Council and it was agreed the Committee should continue to function . The City Engineer was directed to out1 ine the various responsi bi 1 i ties and project .studies and recommendations needed by the Cj ty. The City Engineer reported that a report on the acquisition of reservoir sites would be made later in the. meeting Mayor Dunne announced the resignation of Mr. Carl F. Prince from the committee and requested the City Clerk to send a letter of gratitude to Mr. Prince for his service on the committee. The .staff was also instructed to forward copies of, all minutes of the Water Committee to the Counci 1 . [28] (f) C.B.D.A.C. Cmn. McComas reported that the commission had proposed the formation of a I' "Downtown Parking District" to develop the area. The Ci.ty Manager explained that the taxes from the designated district could be frozen and used for improvements within the area. [55] (9) Garbage and Trash. Cmn. Jardine stated tha the committee appointed to study the city conditions and rates are presently studying a non-voluntary 'plan and costs to the city. It wa noted that a joint meeting h.ad been heldwith Oceanside to consider the possibility of asking the County to make trash pick-up mandatory in th County and further report would be made to the Council at the next meeting. [30J (h) Ordinance 87038 - re: requiring public improvement as a condition of issuance of building permit. .. *. Cmn. Lewisreported that a meeting was held on Wednesday with residents and staff regarding the proposed ordinance and it was agreed to recom- mend to the Council to abandon the present pro- posed ordinance. The committee will continue tc study the ordinance and present a re-draft to the Council. It was also suggested that 1911 Acts be considered for street development. [28] (i) Mayor's Youth Committee. Cmn. Lewisstated the committee had met and reports were made by various members. At the next meeting in Febru- .ary they have planned to invite the Chief of Police to meet with them to discuss motorcycle training. .' 0 I I I ._"_ .- 9 - CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILME1 -3- 0 January 19, 1971 [63] (j) Parks and Recreation. Cmn. Lewis reported The following recommendations from the Commission meeting of January 18th. 1. A motorcycle course be established at Lake Cal averas. 2. It was suggested that a "Friends of Parks"'committee be formed to develop bond drives and projects for funding the development of city parks. 3. The Commission agreed that the City continue the YMCA program for this summer only. 4. It was the feeling of the Commission that the City should not pick up the.lease on the Ecke beach property because of the high taxes to be paid, which could be used toward city parks. 7- DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS. A. Engineering 1 Wilson St. Sewer throuqh an easement. [93-1 * ' 1. Agenda Bi I1 6325. Request to connect to I- Applicant: Vivian Carter. "" The City Engineer noted Mrs. Carter wishes to connect her existing home to the Wilson Street sewer through an easement across private' propert) and is willing to enter into an agreement to participate in the Crest Drive sewer on three other parcels fronting on Crest Drive. The request to connect to the sewer.line on ' . Wilson Street through an easement was granted, the Mayor authorized to execute a sewer agreement and authorization given for Parcel 'IC" to sewer through an easement across Parcel "D". B. Personnel I741 1. Agenda Bi 11 #326. Amending Personnel ' The City Attorney explained that the proposed Rules and Regulations. .. . . .. .""" ~ _"" I- amendment reflects a change in State Law which now prohibits residency requirements for employee The proposed ordinance further revises the method in which the personnel ordinance may be amended. The following ordinance and yesolution were pre- sented: Ordinance #1130. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AMENDING ORDINANCE 11 20 REGARDING PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM 'was given a first reading by title only and further reading waived. Resolution #1818. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AMENDING COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1727 REGARDING PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS was adopted by title only and further reading wai ved. 0 .__.". , e. X xxx X xxx X xxx CITY OF CARLSBAD COWNCILMEl -4- 0 January 19, 1971 . [741 ,Z. Agenda Bi 11 P333. Amending Ordinance No. 1005 - re: Holidays. The following ordinancl was introduced: Ordinance $1131. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD REPEALING SUB-SECTION (a) OF SECTION FIVE OF ORDINANCE 1005 REGARDING HOLIDAYS was given a first reading by title only and further reading waived. I The following Resolution was introduced: I Resolution N.o. 1820. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AMENDING SECTION 13 OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 1727 REGARDING HOLIDAYS was adopted by title only and further reading waived. E833 3. Agenda Bill $327. Reorganization of Pub1 i c Works. The City Manager explained that the reorganiza- tion is administrative but requires approval of salaries and transfer of funds. He further note the proposed positions would be filled from staff promotional examination. Also, there woul be no salary cuts but the reorganization would provide designation of responsibility and re- titling of certain positions. Mr. Arnold stated that approval is also requeste to transfer $4,500 from account 1-118-151 to 1-113-151 to cover salary for Mr. Teakell from .2-1-71 through- 6-30-71. This reorganization would result in two less employees, one in the Building Department and one in Public Works. It does provide for coor- di nated bui 1 ding maintenance, mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance program. The classifications and appropriate transfer of funds as recommended by the City Nanager were approved and the following Resolution introducec ReseJtleion n”1821. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AMENDING RESOLU- TION X1727 IN REGARDS TO SALARY CLASSIFICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS was adopted by title only and further reading waived. C. Fire Department. L511 1. Agenda Bill 8328. Request for $75.00 appropriation to provide food for visiting Mexi can Fi remen. .o Mayor Dunne stated that the relationship with these firemen has been very good and much has been accompl i shed. Approval was given for the $75.00 appropriation to be paid from fund 1-111-215. .” .-.- . . -. Motion ,x Ayes xxx Motion Ayes Mo ti on X Ayes xxx .-..,.“ -.%“v., “*,””... ”,. ”_ -c”l_,i_”.,”, - .__._ ._.“ “. .- .~ .e il) ". ._ ...- ~ I . CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILMElr -5- .. . 12 January 19, 1971 8- ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION. v \ [31]' (a) Agenda Bill #315. Regulating Second Hand Dealers. At the request of the Mayor Ordinance #6042 was deferred to the City Attorney for revision and modification of Paragraph 1 and 2 as to the in- tent of the ordinance. 9- CONSENT CALENDAR. [85] A. Communications - advisory. , 1. Agenda Bill #256. Annexation .of Leucadi 1 ~ and letter of appreciation from Leucadia Town Council. The Council again reviewed the report submitted by the staff on the feasibility of annexing the Leucadia area, which indicated the Leucadia area would fall short of providing the cost of its own services, and the staff did not consider it practicle to provide a differend level of service; within the City. A letter dated January 7, 1971 from Fred Wilson, President of the Leucadia Town Council, was read, stating their appreciation of the study and report. The report and recommendations were 'accepted and the City Manager was instructed to write a letter to the Leucadia Town Council offering any assist- Motion X ance in the future. Ayes xxx B. Communications - Referral. C. Claim for Damages. ~ , I + .- c411 1. Agenda Bill #330. Claim for damages sub- mitted by Geraldine P. Mets caused by flooding. of property due to defective drain-';. The claim was denied and the City Clerk instruct- ed to refer the claim to the City's insurance Mot i on X carrier. Ayes xxx The Council meeting was,recessed at 9:12 and reconven- ed at 9:ZO P.M. D. broclamations. ~ L-801 1. . Agenda Bill #331. Jobs for Veterans. .Mayor Dunne proclaimed the month of February, 197' "Jobs for Veterans Month" and asked for citizens cooperation. The City Manager was instructed to inquire as to the number of veterans unemployed in this area. The Mayor stated his intent to set up a commi'ttee to study this matter. ~ .. .- .. 0 e , . .-, __ , . CITY' OF CARLSBAD COUNCILMEb -6- - 13 January 19, 1971 10- CURRENT BUSINESS [86] (a) Agenda Bill #332. Request by Carlsbad Junior Chamber of Commerce to hold Carnival. A letter dated January 8, 1971 from the Carlsbad Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to hold their annual. carnival . June 23rd through June 28th-at Pine School was acknowledged. It was noted that this annual function was for the purpose of raising funds for community projects and development. Permission to hold.the carnival at Pine Ave. site June 23 - 28th , 1971 was grant-ed and a1.1 1 icense fees were waived, subject to previous conditions Motion imposed. Ayes X t .. - [lo41 (b) Agedda Bill #334. Request for designation of terminal point for rail service. At the Mayor's request a resolution was presented urging the designation of San Diego as a terminal point for the north-south transportation corridor to be included as part of the Basic-National Rail road passenger service Act of 1970. Resolution No. 1819. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD REQUESTING INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION AND SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE SAN DIEGO AS ONE SOUTH TRANSPORTATION was adopted as amended to include Portland-and Seattle in para. 7, by title Motion only and further reading waived. Ayes X PRINCIPAL TERMINAL POINT OF PACIFIC'COAST NORTH- Mayor Dunne adjourned the Councii to an Executive Session to discuss personnel at 9:28 P.M. The Council Reconvened at 10:07 P.M. with four Councilmen present, and the following announcements were made: [35] (a) City Attorney Wilson is leaving the City to accept position as Judge of the Mun\icipal Court and the Council proposes to meet with the Vista City Council to .discuss hiring an attorney on .a joint basis next week. [28] (b) Community Relations Committee. Those ap- pointed to serve on this committee are Jim Anderson, 1551 Bas'swood; Fred Norman, 3334 Hard- ing; and Alex Valdi bieso , 3450 Harding. Mayor Dunne requested this committee meet with him on Thursday, January 28th, 10 A.M. to discuss pro- cedure. The Mayor also asked that the public, s-taff, committees and commissions send their . recommendations for citizen of the year tothe City Clerk to be forwarded to the Committee. [69] (c) Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Fred Lance, Business Manager of the School District, was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Parks and recreation Commission due to .the resignation of Mr. Gordon Sears. X xx ~ X' xx CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILMEF -7- 0 Januarv 19. 1971 Mayor Dunne announ'ced that an appointment to the Wate,r Committee would be made at the next Counci' meeting to fill the vacancy created by the resig- nation oT Mr. Prince and instructed the City Clerk to send-a'letter of regret and appreciatiol to Mr. Prince. 11- CONTINUED BUSINESS [28] (a) Agenda Bill #242. Council Policy #5. Appointment to citizens Service Committee. This matter. was concluded in the Executive Ses- sion and. announced a't the close of the session to the Council meeting. [69] (b) Agenda Bill #296. Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission also was made at the Executive Session and recorded previously in the minutes. [82] (c) ' Agenda Bill #311. Report on illegal packin1 shed move near 4020 Park Drive - Donald Briggs, Jr. property. The City Attorney reported he had met with Mr. Briggs and his attorney and had resolved many of Mr. Briggs complaints. However, Mr. Briggs had recently entered additional complaints and Mr. Wilson recommended the City file legal action against Mr. Briggs. The Council by a unanimous vote, accepted the recommendation of the City Attorney to file legal action against Donald Briggs, Jr., and the City Attorney instructed to commence proceedings 12- ADDITIONAL BUSINESS. I* [&I-@] (a) Agenda Bill #335. Water Systems Improvemen $0 Land acquisition. I -0 The City Engineer presented a report stating tha the proposed Skyline Reservoir would be located at the southerly end of Skyline DrTve. The appraised valuation of the pr.operty and the ap- purtenant easements is $31,000 which was offered to the owner, Pannonia Investment Corp. They have requested compensation in the amount of $45,415. Mr. Cook and the City Manager .concurre in their recommendation that condemnation pro- ceedings should be undertaken immediately. After discussion, the following Resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION #1822. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 'OF CARLSBAD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CONDEMNATION OF LAND FOR SKYLINE-RESER VOIR AND RIGHT OF WAY PURPOSES was adopted by title. only, further reading waived, and the City Attorney instructed to proceed with the condemna tion. -. . , .- ., -. ., . I 1 1. g t t d - - '44 I Mot i on X Ayes x x XI 1 i Motion X I Ayes xxx I 0 I e ~ - .. . ,_ . . CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILMEb -8- c ,I January 19, 1971 [70] (b) Agenda Bill #336. . Additional Appropriation Park Fund. The City Manager reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission had approved the recommen- dation of the staff to transfer funds, in the Par Fund for insurance on vehicles and additional landscaping of parkways and rehabilitationof the restrooms at Holiday'Park. After discussion, the following transfers were authorized as reques.ted. From: Fund 5-75 TO: 5-114-299 . , $ 250.00 , Bal. $1 ,200 5-1 1.4-360 450 .OO 5-1 14-429 500 .OO $1,200.00 Fund 5-1 24 5-1 14-540 $.i ,000 .oo Bal . in recreation Program.. . .$1 ,000 [45] (c) Eckes Lease - Further discussion was held regarding the lease of the Ecke Beach property and it was agreed to accept the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Commission to abdicate the lease and the City Attorney was instructed to notify Mr. Ecke and authorization was given to pay the taxes for 1969-70 in the amount.of $7,165 from reserves. [45] (d) Jefferson St. Intersection. The Citykginee reported that proposed agreements with the City of Vista and the. Division of Highways were being prepared and would be submitted to the Council at one time for approval. Mayor Dunne instructed the staff and committees to submit progress reports to the Councilmen on . a1 1 major projects being developed. [30] (e) Non-conformance of Signs. Mayor Dunne requested a report on non-conformi-ng signs in th many were still under the.moratorium. He stated the matter was difficult to control. It was suggested that citations'be issued to merchants consistently non-conforming to the ordinance. I City. The Building Inspector poin.t'ed out that Cmn. Jardine requested the Building Inspector to investigate the temporary freeway sign on the Northwest corner- of Tamarack and Adams due to th fact it impairs vision to .the entrance of the freeway. [82[ '(f) Mayor Dunne requested the staff to coordi- nate with the Police Department and Annimal Shelter in enforcing the City Leash Law as he has many complaints as to dogs being loose in the City. I* - S k r e I e - 15 - Motion Ayes Motion Ayes Motion Ayes X 'XXX X xxx X xxx c CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILMEP -9- 0 January 19, 1971 . 13- RATI.FICATION OF PAYMENT FOR BILLS AND PAYROLL. . ' 4 Ratification was given for payment of bills for '- . . the General Fund in the amount of $176,341.23 and the Water Department of $16,490.32, totalling' $192,831.55 for the period January 1 to 15, 1971 as certified by the Director of Finance and ap= Motion proved by the Auditing Commi ttee. . - Ayes xxx Ratification was given for the payment of the payroll for $46,963.01 for the period January 1 to 15, 1971 as certi.fied by the Director of Motion Finance and .approved by the Auditing Committee. Ayes xxx X 14- ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, .. " ..a .." ._ ... . . ..