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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-21; City Council; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILME1 1 Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL Date of Meeting: January 21, 1975 Time of Meeting: 7:OO P.M. Place of Meeting: Council Chambers 0 D 1- ROLL CALL: 2- INVOCATION was given by Mayor Frazee. 3- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was lead by Councilman Lewi! C371 Mayor Frazee read in full a letter of resignatiol from Mr. Glenn E. McComas. The Mayor expressed regret and a keen awareness of the many years of conscientious service to the community by Mr. McComas. Discussion was held on filling the vacancy on the Council. The City Attorney stated that if the Council decided to call an election to fill the vacancy the last possible day for doing SO would be March 4th. The Council agreed that evdry effort should be made to appoint someone for the office rather than calling an election in May. 4- TRANSPORTATION PLANNING. Mr. Walter Jakowski, [104[ tive, gave a presentation on the status of the C681 regional transportation plan. Using posters, Comprehensive Planning Organization representa- Mr. Jakowski showed fixed guideway plan and the freeway plan. He stated there would be a meet- ing February 10th with the county and San Diego County cities at Vacation Village to discuss in detail the proposed routes. 5- APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of Council meet- ings held January 7, 1975, and January 9, 1975, were approved as presented. 6- There were no Council Committee Reports. 7- DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: A. Planning. [1.08] 1. Agenda Bill #3264. Appeal of the decisi of the Planning Commission in denying a request for a variance to allow less than 60' frontage on a dedicated street on property located at 4145 Sunnyhill Drive. APPELLANT: WALTER C. GIERSZOWISC This matter was continued from January 7, 1975. Councilman Skotnicki, who was not present for that meeting, stated he had listened to the tape of the meeting and had personally inspected the property under discussion. A discussion period followed in which staff answered questions posed by the Council. A motion was made to grant the appeal and to return the matter to the Planning Commission for report. There was a tie vote. 1 The City Attorney offered various options since the tie vote did not literally deny the appeal. A motion was made to table the matter. I C r (1 ?! Motion xx Ayes X n Motion Ayes X Noes x Motion Ayes Noes x> CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILME1 ,T- -2- \v January 21 , 1975 [991 2. Agenda Bill #3265-Supplement #l. Approval of tentative map for Carlsbad Tract 72-38 to allow a two lot subdivision on property located on the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard between Tamarack Avenue and south of Sequoia Ave. APPLICANT: STEPHEN Q. ABBEY Councilman Skotnicki stated he had listened to the tapes regarding this proposed project and hac viewed the property. He indicated support for the closing of Sequoia Avenue on the basis of traffic safety. It was again noted that approval of the project by the Regional Coastal Conservation Commission contained a stipulation that applicant make every effort to secure closing of Sequoia Avenue. Discussion was held and the Public Works Adminis- trator stated that the Traffic Safety Commission would be asked to study and make recommendations on the matter. RESOLUTION NO. 3576, approving with conditions Motion X Tentative Map (CT 72-38) to allow a two-lot con- Ayes X X dominium subdivision on 1.3 acres located on the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard between Tamarack Avenue and one lot south of Sequoia Avenue, was adopted by title only, and with the consent of the Council, further reading was waived. I2 0 B. Public' Works. t451 1. Agenda Bill #3256. Adoption of forms for Future Improvement Agreements with lien contract to replace existing form. The Council adopted the proposed Future Public Motion Improvement Agreement form for use by City of Ayes Carlsbad staff in preparing specific future x: agreement documents. C551 2. Agenda Bill #3270. Adoption of Second Amendment to Refuse Collection Agreement. The Public Works Administrator reviewed the recommendations of the staff and discussion followed. It was generally agreed that with the dump relocation as well as other increased costs of operation due to inflation a rate increase would be in order. The following resolution, increasing rates for single family dwellings from $2.75 per month to $3.25 and increasing all other rates by an equal percentage of 18.2 was offered for adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 3569, revising the refuse collec- Motion tion rates for the City of Carlsbad, was adooted Ayes x> by title only, and with the unanimous consent of the Council, further reading was waived. RESOLUTION NO. 3582, approving Second Amendment Motion to Refuse Collection Agreement dated October 1, Ayes X) 1971 between the City and McDougal Sanitation, Inc. for the collection and disposal of refuse, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agree- ment, was adopted by title only, and with the unanimous consent of the Council, further reading was waived. CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILME1 D - -3- January 21 , 1975 ~ ~~~~~~~ ~ The Council accepted the recommendations of the staff and authorized an in-depth financial audit of the contractor’s operations by Diehl-Evans, at a cost of $2,000, and the retention of Mr. Harry Frisby, consultant on sanitation operation’ at a cost of $750. The City Manager stated the audit should be com- pleted within six weeks. RECESS: Mayor Frazee called a recess at 8:45 p.1 and the meeting was reconvened at 9:00 p.m. with all Councilmen present. ~~~~ ~ c921 3. Agenda Bill #3277. Encina Water Pollu- tion Control Facility Administrative Study. The Council’lauthorized participation by the City in the above referenced study at its regular meeting of November 19, 1974. As administrator of the facility, it is necessary for the,lCi!ty to execute the proposed contract for the study. RESOLUTION NO. 3577, approving an agreement between the City and H. B. Maynard and Company, Inc. for Management Study for Encina Water Pollution Control Facility and ocean outfall and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement, was adopted by title only, and with the unanimou consent of the Council, further reading was waived. C921 4. Agenda Bill #3278. Agreement for con- nection to and discharge into Joint Sewer System by Encinitas Sanitary District and Leucadia County Water District. The Public Works Administrator reviewed the completion progress of Phase I1 and IIA, stating that construction was essentially complete excep for certain manufactured parts which are not yet available. He stated that the County has recommended the Encinitas Sanitary District and Leucadia County Water District be allowed to connect at this time. He further stated that this would not affect the present users and that in the event of an emergency, the Districts would resume their present means of service. Mr. Beckman indicated that completion of the Facility would occur some time in March, 11175. RESOLUTION NO. 3!j78, approving an agreement among Vista Sanitation District, City of Carls- bad, Buena Sanitation District, San Marcos County Water District, Leucadia County Water District, Encinitas Sanitary District, for con- nection to and discharge into Joint Sewer Systen by Encinitas Sanitary District and Leucadia County Water District and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement, was adopted by title only and with the unanimous consent of the Councfl, further reading was waived. .I S T r I ! I ~ \\ “0 Motion Ayes xx s Mot i on Ayes xx Mot i on Ayes Noes xx CITY OF CARLSBAD -4- January 21 , 1975 7 D D c -~ -~~~~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~~~~~~~~ ~ C. City Manager. I c851 1. Agenda Bill #3273. Report on Capital Improvement Budget, Public Facilities Management Program and Public Works Fee Schedule Review. The City Manager stated this was informational material and that the Capital Improvement Budget should be ready for review in February. ~511 2. Agenda Bill #3240.,: Proposed Fire Station #3. The City Manager referred to his memorandum of January 15, 1975, in which he detailed the recommendations of Gage-Babcock & Associates and the anticipated costs of the alternatives offered. The consultant recommended that con- sideration be given to locating the proposed fire station at the southwest corner of El Camin Real and Chestnut Avenue, an area that is presently undeveloped and has a large stand of eucalyptus trees on it. I ( Following discussion, the skaff waS authorized to secure proposals fcCappraisa1 of parcels at El Camino Real and Chestnut Avenue. E741 3. Agenda Bill #3279. Amendment to P.E.R.S Contract for Safety Members. I The Council adopted Resolution No. 3542, a Statement of Intent to amend the contract as a part of the Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the Police Officers Association and the Firefighters Association, on November 6, 197 It is further required to complete the amendment process the adoption of Ordinance No. 1174 and the P.E.R.S. Form 702 must be executed. A. With the unanimous consent of the Council, read- ing of the text of Ordinance No. 1174 was waived ORDINANCE NO. 1174. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'RETIREMENT SYSTEM, was introduced for a first reading. c901 4. Agenda Bill #3280. Flood Control Insur- [611 ance - Mapping. The City Manager reviewed the desirability of securing the cooperation of the Federal Insur- .ance Administration in the. use of flood control maps prepared by the County. It is believed that this could be accomplished if the cities and County of San Diego pass similar resolution indicating common areas of concern. S RESOLUTION NO. 35.79, recommending use by Federal Insurance Administration of Maps prepared in the County Mapping ProgPam to allow for proper flood plain management, was adopted by title only, and with the unanimous consent of the Council, further reading was waived. COUNCILMEI ( Motion Abstain xx Ayes X Motion xx Ayes X Motion xx Ayes X I ~ Motion ~ Ayes XI ~ , -. CITY OF CARLSBAD 7 B c -5- Januarv 27, 1975 Y c841 5. Agenda Bill #3281. Lease purchase of Street Sweeper. I Following discussion of this item which had been included in the 1974-75 budget, Resolution No. 3580 was presented. A motion was made instructing the staff to adjust, the purchase price of the new sweeper by approx- imately $800, and that the Wayne Sweeper be retained. RESOLUTION NO. 3580, authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement for the purchase of a street sweeper from the Nixon-Egli Equipment Company and an assignment of said lease, was adopted by title only, and with the unanimous consent of the Council, further reading was waived. C371 6. Agenda Bill #3262-Supplement #l. City Charter consideration. The staff was requested to contact the City of Davis to obtain a copy of their proposed charter, and further, the staff was directed to contact Dr. Lee and ascertain what his fees might be and if he would be available to present a different point of view from that of Mr. William Holliman, 8- ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: I The reading of the, text :of the following Ordin- ance was waived by the unanimou's cons'ent of the Counci 1. c1131 (a) ,Agenda Bill #3253-Supplement #l. ORDINANCE NO. 9415. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 21 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE 9- BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO GRANT A PREANNEX- ATION CHANGE OF ZONE (ZC-145) FROM SAN DIEGO COUNTY E-1-A TO CITY OF CARLSBAD R-1-7500 AND R-1-9000 ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL BETWEEN ELM AVENUE EXTENDED AND CHESTNUT AVENUE, (Investor's Development and Mortgage Corp. - Templin Heights) was given a second reading by title only and adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items were approved by one motion affirming the actions on the Consent Calendar: I A. Agenda Bill #3266-Supplement #l. Tentative Map (CT 74-19) to allow a subdivision I C991 RESOLUTION NO. 3581, approving with conditions of 50 single-family lots on 15 acres located on Refugio Avenue and Neblina Drive extended at the intersection of Hillside Drive, was adopted. (Laguna Riviera Partnership) E991 B. Agenda Bill #2256-Supplement #l. A one year time extension on Tentative Map for Carlsbad Tract 73-52, to February 5, 1976, was granted. (Charles J. Kuderna) COUNCllMEl 1 Motion Ayes xx Motion Ayes xx Motion xx Ayes x I ~ 'b CITY OF CARLSBAD -6- 7 B m - January 21. 1975 10- ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: [lo51 Councilman Skotnicki introduced for discussion a letter from the County of San Dieqo, Environ- mental Development Agency, regarding support of funding for an independent environmental study on the effects of off-shore drilling plans of the Department of Interior. Discussion ensued. A motion was made to contribute $842.40 as Carls, bad's share of the proposed study. [48] Councilman Chase expressed concern regarding the cost of the recount precipitated by the June, 19: election. He stated' his strong feeling that if the County would not pay for the recount which was necessitated by their clerical error, then the City of Carlsbad should find some means of reimbursing Mrs. Casler for that cost. The City Attorney was directed to research the matter to determine if there is any avenue by which this might be accomplished. [35] The City Attorney briefly reviewed certain aspec of Proposition No. 9, and referred to his memo- randum of January 16, 1975. [74] The Personnel Officer reported on additional funds which have been provided through a new phase of C.E.T.A. He stated that those people who will be picked up by the City will be used on special projects only and will not be retaine once the projects have been completed. If there should be a circumstance whereby certain of thos people hired under this program are needed at a lat&r time, they would :be subject to the usual qualifying procedures for employment. A motion was made to amend the existing contract under C.E.T.A. Title 11, and to make application under C.E.T.A. Title VI, as recommended by the staff. A motion was made amending the above motion to add two additional people to the list for the Parks and Recreation Department. 11- RATIFICATION OF BILLS AND PAYROLL: Ra.tification of the payroll was given, in the amount of $105,881.63, for the period of Decembe 30, 1974, through January 12, 1975, as certified by the Director of Finance and approved by the Auditing Committee. Ratification was given payment of bills in the total amount of $281,803.82, for the period of January 1, 1975 through January 15, 1975, as certified by the Director of Finance and approve by the Auditing Committee. 12- By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m. to Tuesday, January 28, 1975, at 5:OO p.m., in the City Council Chambers. .Res ectful y sub itted,,- q$f & g. &h&/ MA G !.ET E. ADAIhS, City Clerk VIRGI'NIA M. SMITH, Recording Secretary I - 74 t! C e r !C COUNCILME1 .CY 16 \\ Motion Ayes Noes X X 1, Mot i on Ayes X X > Motion xx Ayes X Motion Noes X X Ayes x Motion xx Ayes X Motion Ayes X