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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-05; City Council; MinutesCITY OF c Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Meeting) Date of Meeting: October 5 , 1973 Time of Meeting: 2:OO P. M. .. b 11- ROLL CALL: I I 2- COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: I [62] (a) Age'nda Bill #2172. Report from CIC regard- ing Charter Cities. I The Council discussed at length the relative merits of Charter Cities versus General Law Cities. .It was felt the CIC Ad Hoc Committee had done a thorough study of the subject and it was the consensus of the Council that a special public hearing should be held to inform the pub- lic o'f the possible advantages to becoming a charter city. It was pointed out that until such time as a proposed charter and alternatives have been drafted the general public has no meam of weighing and voting on a charter for the city, Following discussion, a motion was made to refer the matter back to'the CIC Ad Hoc Committee with a request they make a presentation at a special public hearing some time after November 15, 1973 It was further requested that the matter be advertised as a public hearing. [28] ' (b) Report on Water Committee meeting. Mr. Tim Flanagan, Acting Public Works Director, reviewed the subject meeting, stating water rates were of primary importance in their discussions. It was .the Committee's feeling the City staff could ac- cumulate information as to the public's attitude on the areas of inequities and could thereafter make recommendations to. the Committee. Other areas of discussion included the proposed con- solidation of CMWD and City water systems opera- tions and water meter fees and installation - charges. [92] JAC. Mayor Dunne reviewed progr.ess of the JAC and the pending question of voting member status of Leucadia and Encinitas.. 3 [74] Personnel. Council authorized and directed staff to. purchase and install table and chairs in Council Chambers for staff members and approved transfer of funds #3. 3- DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: I A. Pub1 ic Works. I ~961 (a) Agenda Bil.1 #2163: Proposed Council Pol icy providing for participation by developers in traffic signalization of intersections in future developments. .I (Councilman Frazee arrived at 3:20) I 1 Acting City Engineer, Tim Flanagan, reviewed background material for the Council and pointed out various methods for financing traffic sig- nals, i.e., financing through use of gas tax funds; implementing a "users tax"; developer partitipation and reimbursement, redevelopment program, G. 0.. bonds , and Revenue Sharing; COWNCibMit CITY OF CARLS 0 -2-. b County participation in specified areas as those areas become top priority areas. The City Attorney informed the.Counci1 it is their prerogative to enter, into reimbursement agreements; the issue is what is a reasonable requirement for off-site improvement. Following discussion by the Council, a motion was made referring the matter back to the staff, with instructions to obtain recommendations fron the Building Contractors Association, Engineers Association and local developers and builders. [45] (b) Agenda Bill #lo25 - Supplement #3. Request for approval of Change Order No. 1 for Contract #1013, Schedule I1 regarding resurfacing of various streets. In the staff report given by Mr. Flanagan, he stated the change ,order resulted from field conditions which required an increase in the asphalt quantity of 3% with a net increase in contract costs of $888.99. The Council approved Change Order #1, and accepted the work on behalf of. the City. The City Clerk was instructed to record the Notice of Completion and to release the bonds 35 days . after said Notice has been recorded. [96] (c) Agenda Bill #2111 - Supplement #l . Report on bid proposals for Contract #1075, Traffic Signal installation at Tamarack Avenue and Pi0 Pic0 Drive. The Acting City Engineer stated that all bids received were in.excess of the budgeted amount for the signal in question. He recommended the Council reject all bids and defer action pendin! a more desirable market, which he indicated was eminent . Following discussion, Resolution #3231 was presented and adopted. I RESOLUTION NO. 3231. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCJL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFOR.NIA. REJECTING-ALL BIDS ON CONTRACT NO. 1015, THE SECTION OF TAMARACK AVENUE AND PIO’PICO DRIVE. The Council further directed the staff to report back in 30 days. INSTALLATION OF TRAFFLC SIGNALS AT THE INTER- I collection rates. [55] (d) Agenda Bill #461 - Supplement #2. Refuse 0 Supportive information was given the Council I) COUNC%&Mk 1 , I i , . CITY OF CARLSBAD -3- _. 0 I2531 regarding an increase in r,efuse collection rate for McDougal Sanitation Company. It was pointe out that existing rates have been in effect for two years ,and,under ,the terms of the contract with McDougal Sanitation, a review of terms and r.ates is now in order. Mr. Don Van 0rt;owner and operator of said corn w-w addressed the Council and requested that a, 37% increase be allowed to cover increased costs;fbe autbnee yeaneperi!odb-e- The Council discussed the matter and agreed tha more information was necessary. The Council directed the staff to obtain costs and rates for a once-a-week refuse collection as s-pposed to twice-a-week and to solicit citizen input. Staff recommendations are to accompany the additional.information. 6. City Manager. (a) Agenda Bill #2166. Publication of.,the second quarterly Newsletter was authorized by the Council in the amount of $1404.60, said - publication to be scheduled for December, 1973. The City Manager.was directed to work with Mr. Sam Henry as to content. (b), Agenda Bill #2168. Request from Library Board of Trustees that City proceed with plans .for'opening small branch library at. La Costa. Caroline ,Schindler, member of the Library Board . of Trustees, presented the BoardSs views on the proposed branch library, stating that renta space is now available in the mall-. . The City Manager cautioned the Council that at this time there are no funds with which to entertain development of the proposed library. It was the feeling of the Council that more. .information as to actual need, anticipated cost and method for financing a branch library in th La Costa area was necessary before proceeding ,furthe.r. e ~~~CB~~~~;S~8SIO~SS~Mayor Dunne called an Execu tive Session to. discuss personnel at 4:lO P.M. and the Council reconvened at 5:15 P.M. and the Mayor announced no action had been taken. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: A. City Council. 1. Agenda Bill #2171. Monthly expense allowance f'or MByor and Councilmen. This matter-was d taken. Item cant iscus .inued sed and for fur no ac sther tion cons Motion Ayes Absent Motion Ayes Abse,nt Motion Ayes 0 D - 0 e CITY OF C WLSBAQ CCPUNCBLME -4- .. 4- Additional Business continued. A. City Council. L-861 2. Agenda Bill #2173. Request from City of Petaluma for City participation regarding land use control. B. Ci'ty Manager. L-781- ,I. Noise Ordinance.. The ... Ci-ty Attorney is reviewing the Noise Ordinance adopted by the Cit certain controls could be tied in with zoning and planning procedures. [ 7;4] 2, Executive Salaries. It was recommended this matter be taken under consideration with the new City Manager and the Council concurred with the recommendation. taken place regardiog Lake Calavera. Mr. Bald- win is in the process of obtaining a cost-price from the appraiser before further discussions with $he County. E281 4. Lifeline. The staff feels an agreement should be drawn for presentation to the Council. ~971 5. Tamarack Alignment. . This matter is 'bein worked on. There have been some. problems which were- not anticipated,; There are-a1so'some:legal L-W 6. Library Renovation. Funds in the amount of $24,500 have been b.udgeted for this project. It is recommended that steps be taken to retain an architect, specifications be drawn, and bids then called for. Mr. Lilley suggested that much of th.e work could be done in-house. Lengthy discussion followed as to how the reno- vation could be accomplished with the funds available. It was the general attitude this might'beEdone on an incremental basis and by utilizing city employees for the construction. The City Manager was asked .to determine if any arrangements have -been made with an architect for sketches .of the proposed changes. Councilman Chase stated he would like to talk to the City Manager in more detail at a later date if there were no objections. There were i no objections. Ponto Area. Mayor Dunne inquired as to status of the Chappee conditional use permit and the City Manager stated that a report would be \. CITY OF CARLS muNClkbY!E forthcoming at the next regular meeting. [72] Pi0 Pico. Mayor Dunne stated that trucks park- ing on Pi0 Pic0 over night are posing a problem in traffic safety. He urged enforcement of the city's parking.laws in residential areas. The City Engineer informed the Council that while the Police Department had informed the managers of the E-Z 8 Motel and had issued citations, the truck drivers.continue to park on the street The st'aff was urged to resolve the problem. 5- 1 ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned to October 9, 1973 -- 5:45 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, at 6;30 P.M.