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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-12-05; City Council; Minutes,- ~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 .,. r n .r ?r 9 I- L -. PI lP I ~171) OF,-, CARLSBA@ COUNCILMEN * 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. I December 5, '1 972 2T 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 i t, 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. 0 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 '- < . I. COUNClLMEN 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 I 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 I I I 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. I 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 Ayes 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