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~IT@ OF CARLSBAB. CQUNCILMEN
Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
Date of Meeting: December 5, 1972
Time of Meeting: 7:00 P.M.
1 - ROLL CALL:
2- INVOCATION was offered by Mayor Dunne.
3- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was given.
4- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
(a) Minutes of the Adjourned regular meeting
held November 8, 1972, were approved as presented.
(b) Minutes of the Regular meeting held Novem-
ber 21, 1972, were approved as presented.
5- COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
[681 (a) Councilman Frazee informed the Council
he would distribute a questionnaire regarding C.P.O.
and stated when the questionnaire is completed, h2
would like it returned to him.
C301 (b) Sign Ordinance. Councilman Chase reported
that the Sign Ordinance ?rill be discussed at the
Planning Commission meeting to be held December 12,
7972.
HGUSING AUTHORITY: 6-
C1051 The Council adjourned to the Housing Authority
at 9:45 P-M. and reconvened at 10:OO P.M., with all
Couocilmen present. '
7- ORAL C.0~4.WNI~CATI-OrlS:
102 1 961 (a) Agenda Ril.1 &To. Oral communication by concerned citizens of Carlsbad - re: Traffic on
Tamarack Avenue.
Mr. Nick Banche, 3454 Ri dgecrest Drive, Carl sbad,
spokesman for St. Patrick's School and Jefferson
Street School P.T.A. stated there is a great deal
of concern regarding the dangerous situation that
exists on Tamarack at the intersections of Adans,
Pio Pico and Jefferson Streets for the protection of
the children from Jefferson Street School and St.
Patrick's School and others crossing at those inter-
sections. Further, he informed the Council cjjscussio
had been held at 'previous Traffic Safety Cotiimission
meetings and no satisfactory solution had been reache
on this matter. Fol iowi ng certain suggestions by
Mr. Banche, he urged that definitive measures be take
at this time to insure the safety of pedestrians and
filed a petition containing the signatures of 1205
citizens of Carlsbad, with the City Clerk. *
Foll owing considerable discussion by the Counci 1 on
various means of controlling the traffic hazards at
these three intersections on 'Tamarack, it was agreed
that: 7) Crosswalks be rovided at Adams and Tama-
rack and a 4-way stop; 27 cross-walks be provided
at Jefferson and Tamarack and a 4-way stop; 3) Nith
regard to the intersection at Pio.Pico,the City En-
gineer was instructed to conduct a study 07 this in-
tersection, to Include design and cost of a permanent
electronic signal light, and further to report back
to the Council atthe earliest possib'ie date, with -
recommendations as to the best method of controlling
this intersection until a permanent signal light is
installed; 4) During the interium ,the Chief of Police
-!)!as instructed to provide a patrol at this intersection
fluring school hours. Also, the Chief of Police was 7
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Minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 1972,
were approved, subject to the following correction to
Paragraph 3, Item 7 (a) - Agenda Bill #970: I
"Following considerable discussion by the Council on Motion X
various means of controlling traffic at these three Ayes XXXXX
intersections on Tamarack, it was agreed that: ,
1) Crosswalks be provided at Adams and Tamarack Avenue ,
and that the intersection be declared a four-way stop 1
intersection; 2) Crosswalks be provided at Jefferson
and Tamarack and that the intersection be declared a
four-way stop intersection; 3) The Chief of Police 1
be instructed to have a patrol on Pio Pico until such I ,
time as Public Crossing Guards can be employed and
trained; 4) Permanent traffic lights be installed at !
Tamarack and Pio Pico and the City Engineer look into
the possibility of installing a temporary light at that
intersection. I
The Council expressed a desire to have the 25 MPH speed
limit enforced on Tamarack. The Council further direct-
ed the City Engineer to review the question of a four-
way stop at Pio Pico and Tamarack and come back with
a recommendation at the next meeting.
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instructed to strictly enforce the 25 M.P.H. Speed
limit on Tamarack Avenue. I
Regarding a temporary method of controlling the in-
tersection at Pio Pico and Jefferson, it was suggest-
ed that consideration be given a battery-operated
operated portable signal light unit. It was pointed
out by the Chief of Police that a crossing guard had
been hired for the Jefferson Street crossing and woul
be on duty at 8:00 A.M., December 6, 1972.
The following Resolution was adopted by title only
with further reading waived: I
Resolution No. 3030. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCI
OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AUTHORIZIFJG 4-WAY STOP SIGNS
AT THE INTERSECTION OF ADAMS AND TAMARACK AND JEFFER-
SON A!ID TAMARACK.
8- -PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The Mayor declared the Public Hearings open at
8:10 P.M. as it was previously agreed by the Council
that the public hearings be postponed until discussio
on Traffic on Tamarack Avenue had been completed.
[I141 (a) Agenda Bill #954. To consider action ini-
tiated by Resolution of Intention #86 of the Planning I
omm mission, amending Title 21 of the Municipal Code,
regarding lot widths in I?-A, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-T
Zones.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication
and reported no correspondence had been received. A
motion was made that the Affidavit of Publicati.on be
accepted and ordered filed.
A staff reported was given by the Planning Director
who informed the Council the only lots that would be
affected by this ordinance are those that would be
subsequently subdivided.
Those speaking in opposition to the proposed amendmen
to Title 21 of the Municipal Code were:
Mr. Bart Lefferdi nk ,4576 Cove, Carl sbad felt
a 60-foot width on a 7500 foot lot was not adequate.
He stated it would seem more logical that the width
be 70'.
Harry Truax, 4125 Harbor Drive, Carlsbad, was opposed
to certain aspects of the proposed change and pointed
out the. larger the lot, the more expensive the home
which would not allow some people an opportunity to
buy a home in Carlsbad because they could not afford
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The Public Hearing was closed at 8:32 P.M.
Lengthy discussion was held by the Council and the
following Resolution was adopted by title only with
further reading waived:
Resolution No. 3025. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUliCIL
OF THE CITY ~C~A~DAC ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND DE-
CISIONS REGARDING AMENDMErITS TO TITLE 21, SECTIONS
20.08.080, 21.080.060, 21.10.060, 21.12.060, 21.16.06
21.13.060, 21.20.090, 23 .22.070 AND 21.24.100.
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December 5, 1972
The following Ordinance was introduced and given a
first reading by tit'le only with further reading
waived:
Ordinance No. 9336. AN ORDINAIJCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE I
20, SECTION 20.08.080, AND TITLE 21; SECTIONS 21.08.0 1
21.10.060, 21.12.060, 21.12.060, 21.16.060, 21.20.090
21.22.070, AND 21.24.100 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL
CODE TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED MINIMUM LOT AREAS IN
VARIOUS ZONES IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD. r
t1141 (b) Agenda Bill #955. To consider action ini-
tiated by Resolution of Intention f87 of the Planning
Commission, amending Title 21 of the Municipal Code,
creating Estate Zoning (L-C) and Provincial Zoning (P
The City Clerk presented the Affidav4t of Publication
and reported no correspondence had been received. A
motion was made that the Affidavit of Publication be
accepted and ordered filed.
A staff report was given by the Planning Director,
with back-ground information as to the purpose of
this amendment. I
There was no one who wished to be heard on this matte
and the Public Hearing was closed at 8:46 P.M. t
Following lengthy discussion and explanations by the
Planning Director, It was agreed that a decision on
this matter be continued until the next regular meeti
11141 (c) Agenda - Bill d956. To consider action ini-
tiated by Resolution of Intention #80 of the Planning
Commission, amending Title 21, regarding the content
of the Planned Community Zone (P-C), Ordinance #9218.
The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication
and reported no correspondence had been received. A
motion was made that the Affidavit of Publication ve
accepted and ordered filed.
The Planning Director gave a brief report and pre-
sented three transparencies defining the 35' height
limitation. The transparencies depicted height as
measured by: 1) The City at the present time;
2) the Uniform Building Code, and; 3) recommendation
of PI-anned Community Ordinance Committee.
Mr. Fred Harris, 773 Canellia Place, a me~~ber of the
P-C Ordinai7cz Cornii~i ttee was heard by the Council, and
the Public Heqring was closed at 9:10 P.M.
The Planning Director answered a number of questions
posed to' him by the Council. Following discussion,
it was agreed this matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting, following a meeting held by the
' Planned Conimuni ty Ordinance Conmi ttee. i 1 9- DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
A. City Clerk.
[731 1. Agenda Bill #957. Request for private
patrol service. Applicant: Joseph S. Spisak. I
Following review of the Memorandum from the Police 1 Department, it was agreed that permission be granted I
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to Mr. Joseph S. Spisak of Seacoast Night Patrol to
operate a private patrol in the City of Carlsbad.
B. Planning.
1. Agenda Bill #958. Approval of tenta-
tive map for 94-unit, 3-lot condominium located in
La Costa South Unit #l, Carlsbad Tract 72-33.
Developer: Praver Brothers Investment.
The following Resolution was adopted by title only
with further reading waived:
Resolution No. 3028. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCI
OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, APPROVING THE TEFITATIVE MAP
FOR A 94-UNIT, 3-LOT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT ON PRO-
PERTY LOCATED IN LA COSTA SOUTH UNIT NO. 1, CARLSBAD
TRACT 72-33.
C. Engi neeri ng.
1 Agenda Bill #706. - Supplement #l.
Gate crossing protection at Grand Avenue, Elm Avenue
and Tamarack Avenue.
Authorization was given for the expenditure of Revenu
Sharing funds not to exceed $50,000 for the City's
portion of the grade crossings and widening at Grand
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The following Resolution was adopted by title only I
with furthe? reading waived: i 1 i
OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
EXECUTION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF AGREEMENT WITH I
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2. Agenda Bill #950. Approving annual I
street repair and resurfacing program.
presented in Agenda Bill #950.
4. Agenda Bill #960. Ordinance No. 3094,
approving intersection improvements at Carlsbad Blvd.
and State St.
The following Ordinance was introduced and given a
first reading by title only with further reading
AMENDING SECTION 10.28.160 OF THE CARLSBAD IJIUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING STOP SIGPi FOR tiORTHBOUND TRAFFIC ON
CARLSBAD BOULEVARD AT STATE STREET.
December 5,. 1972
D. City Manager.
[lo31 1. Agenda Eill #914. Revenue Sharing -
recommended expenditures.
Counci.lrndn McComas stated he and Councilman Chase
have agreed on the first four (4) priorities from
Revenue Sharing Funds, as members of the Revenue
Sharing Committee. The four are as follows:
1) Up-grading the General Plan.
2) Railroad Crossing Gates.
3) Safety devices at several traffic crossings
in the City. a) The area from Monroe to
El Camino Real on Chestnut is a high
priority - major improvements including
sidewalks.
4) Provision of Ambulance Services..
He further stated the Revenue Sharitig- Committee is
only studying priorities but not looking at dollar
amounts. Councilman Chase added it was his feeling
that the list should be extended beyond the amount of
funds available through 1973. Maj~or Dunne pointed
out an Emergency Generator should be considered as a
priority, also.
C841 2. Agenda Bill #943. Request for addition
a1 funds to purchase office equipment for Police Dept
Authorization was given for the appr~priation of addi
tional funds in the amount of $500.00 from the Genera
Fund Balance to Account 1-119-9.1 to purchase office
furniture for the Police Department.
[791 3. Agenda Bill #961. Amending Council Pelicy Statement #9, regarding vehilce usage by City
Personnel.
Discussion was held and it was agreed that Section
3 of City Council Policy Statement No. 9 be amended
to include items "H" - Director of Planning and "I"
Pol ice Detectives.
10- ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
[lo51 (a) Unda Bill #962. Ordinance No. 1152,
amending various sections of Chapter 6.04, Title 6 of
~inici~al Code, relating to emergency services. (Civi Defe
This matter was deferred to the next regular meeting,
pending review with the Administrative Intern.
The following Ordinances were introduced for a
first reading by title only with further reading
waived:
[loo] (b). Agcrtda Bi 11 #963. Ordinance No. 1153.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF CARL.
BA8, CALIFORNIA, AMEt.IDIiiG SECTION 3.12.150 OF THE
CARLSDAD MUidICIPAL CODE. (Transient Occupancy Tax)
C1141 (c) Agenda Bill #964. Ordinance No. 3095.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCILOFTHECITY OF
CARLSBAD AMENDING MUMICIPRL CODE SEC-rro~ 6.02.010
BY EXCLUDING OWNER OCCUPIED CONDOMINIUMS FROM THE
DEFINITION OF APARTMENTS.
December 5, 7972 289.
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11- CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following items were approved by one motion
affirming the actions on the Consent Calendar:
A. Correspondence - Advisory. The following
advisory correspondence was acknowledged and ordered
filed:
C701 1. Agenda Bill #965. Letter of congratu-
lations to the Carlsbad Recreation Department re:
First Annual Carlsbad Junior Tennis Championships.
Motio
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B. Correspondence - Referral. The following
correspondence - referral was acknowledged and the I
planning Director was instructed to prepare a letter
of response to Mr. and MrS. Palenscar for the Mayor's
signature, since it was the opinion of the City Attor
that these condominiuns could be rented. .
[771 1. Agenda Bill #966. Letter from Mr. and
Mrs. Palenscar concerning development on Highland
Drive., referred to City Attorney. (Highland Townhouse
[20] C. Agenda Bill #823. Old Sewer Plant - The
City Council accepted the work for the demolition of I
the- old sewage treatment disposal facility, instructe
the City Clerk to record Notice of Completion and
release the bonds 35 days after recordation of Motice
of Compl eti on.
[29] D. Agenda Bill #967. Planning Department -
Authorization was' qiven for the transfer of funds I
in the amount of ~i20.00 from Planning Department
Account #4-108-1.1 (regular salaries) to account
84-108-9.1 (Capital Outlay) for purchase of additiona
conference table in Planning Department.
12- ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
(a) City Counci 1. I
[go1 1. Agenda Bill #968. Appointment to
County Flood Control District 1, Advisory Commission. I
Mr. Perry A. Lamb, 5171 Shore Drive, Carlsbad, was
appointed to the San Diego County Flood Control
District Zone 1, Advisory Commission, subject to Mr.
Lamb's consent to serve on the Commission.
C631 2. Agenda Bill #969. Appointment to Li-
brary Board of Trustees. I
This matter was deferred to the next regular meeting. I
[]lo] 3. Sale of Surplus Water P.ropetty.
Discussion was held regarding the sale of surplus
water property, other than Lake Calavera. It was
agreed that the City Manager prepare an Agenda Bill
for presentation to the Council.
COUNCILMEN
1701 4. Letter from School Board re: Park-in-
lieu fees. Discussion was held regardins a letter
addressedto the City Manager from-the -District
Superintendent of the carlibad Unified School Distric
dated December 1, 1972, regarding Carlsbad Tract 72-3
Park-in-1 ieu fees. Following discussion, it was
agreed that a letter be written by the City Manager
to Dr. Harmon informing him that the City will con-
tinue with the arrangement presently in use, since
there is no provision in the law for the method being
requested by the Govering Board of the Unified School
District.
C771 5. EIS Report - 120-day Mori torium. Counc - man Chase reported, as of this. date, the Lt. Governor
of the State of California signed an Assembly Bill
which passed a 120-day moritorium on the req;irenent
for filing an Environmental Impact Statement. He
further explained the first 60 days will be utilized
for the purpose of providing guidelines, and inquired
if the City should also pass a 120-day moritorium to
coincide with the State or if the City should repeal
its Ordinance now and adopt a new one using the quide
lines provided by the State after the 120-days.
A brief discussion was held and it was agreed that
more information be obtained by the City Attorney
prior to any action by the Council, and that said
information be presented to the Council at the ad-
journed meeting of December 12, 1972.
~951 6. Traffic Problems on Tamarack A-venue.
The City Enqineer informed the Council that due to
the numier of pedestrians on Tamarack Avenue and
the traffic problems that exist on that street, a
recommendati on was made by the Traffic Safety Commi s
sion that temporary asphalt sidewalks be installed
on Tamarack Avenue from Jefferson St. to Carlsbad
Blvd.
Authorization was given the City Engineer to conduct
study and provide the City Council with recommendati
for the instal lation of temporary asphalt sjdewal ks
extending from Jefferson St. to Carlsbad Boulevard
on Tamarack. Avenue.
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned
at 12: 00 midnight, to Tuesday, December T2 ,' 1972,
at 3:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
City Merk
Mot
Aye