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Home My WebLink About1975-06-24; City Council; Minutes.I - 0 0 1 CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILMEI I q!j Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Regular Meeting) Date of Meeting: June 24, 1975 Time of Meeting: 7:OO P.M. \$ Place of Meeting: Council Chambers 130 ROLL CALL: X X X Present 1921 I. REVIEW OF MANAGEMENT STUDY JOINT SEWER SYSTEM. The Public Works Director briefly reported on the Management Study of the Joint Sewer System and introduced Mr. George Long and Mr. Jim Frandsen, representing the County of San Diego. Councilman Chase reported further on the Manage- ment Study and stated he and Col. Dunne, as mem- bers of the Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) had discussed this study thoroughly and had prepared recommendations for the Council to consider. He distributed a copy of the recommendations to each Council member for review. A question and answer period ensued after which Councilman Chase pointed out that each of the entities in the Joint Advisory Committee would be taking a position on this matter and would report at the JAC meeting the position their entity wished to take. He stated at this time, he was seeking guidance from the Council so that he could report the City's position to JAC. Following considerable discussion, it was the concensus of the Counci 1 that they were willing to consider further the change in the operation of the plant without any commitment to such a change. Further, the Council instructed the City's representatives to: a) Encourage the Joint Advisory Committee to separate the two main issues (operation and political organization). b) Address the facility operation as Prior- ity Number One (1) and the political organizatior as Priority Number Two (2). c) Consider the operation of the facility with a change-over from contract operation (with the County of San Diego) taking place during the Fiscal Year 1975-76 if possible, Fiscal Year 1976-77 if necessary, for proper budgeting and continuity, however, determining a target date. d) To investigate further the political organization as recommended in the report, and provide more in-depth information to the Council with regard to ramifications of possible lessen- ing of capacity and ownership rights. The City Manager recommended that further dis- cussion be held with the County regarding the existing operating problems. RECESS: Mayor Frazee called for a recess at 8:lO P.M. and the Council reconvened, with all Council members present, at 8:20 P.M. ~ I - 0 I CITY OF CARLSBAD -2- June 24, 1975 [53] 2. CABLE TELEVISION A brief report was given by the City Manager at which time he stated Mr. Sherwood Roberts, Attorney representing Carlsbad Cable T.V. had submitted written comments on the proposed Ordi- nance and the staff has not had an opportunity to review these comments. Mr. Jerry Pieti, Assistant to the City Manager, submitted a summary paper which contained identi fication, evaluation, analyzation and comparison of courses of action and a recommendation to the Council regarding cable television, which he reviewed for the Council. Mr. Sherwood Roberts, representing Carlsbad Cab1 T.V. and Mr. Fred Morey, representing La Costa Cable T.V. were heard by the Council and discus- sion ensued. A motion was made that the ordinance and comment received from all sources be forwarded to the Cable Television Bureau for evaluation. Follow- ing that action, an edited ordinance would be returned to the Council for acceptance to be use to solicit formulated proposals for evaluation by the City. The City Manager stated this matter would be re- viewed by the City's consultant prior to being returned to the Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Frazee called for an Executive Session at 9:lO P.M. for the purpose of discussing salary and wage negotiations with the City's salary negotiating team. The Council reconvened at 10:05 P.M., with all Council members present, and the Mayor announced salary and wage negoti- ations with the City's negotiating team, were discussed. [70] SAINT PATRICK'S CHURCH PROPERTY. The City Manager reported on the matter of St. Patrick's Church property which is being sold for $185,000 and solicited the Council's opinion regarding the purchase of said property. He dis cussed with the Council a $5,000 deposit which would allow the City the option to make an offer to purchase the property. Lengthy discussion ensued and a motion was made that the staff be authorized to provide $5,000 to be placed in escrow for an option to purchase St. Patrick's Church property. PRIORITY LIST [37] The City Manager stated he would be forwarding to the Council, a list of items which he would like the Council to consider for prioritization and which he would like them to discuss at the next workshop session. - e S d - CWNCILMEI I or9 ~ / 3.1 m rC\o Motion Ayes xxx Motion Ayes xxx CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILMEI ( ,PC q -3- I June 24, 1975 /32 M 55 ADJOURNME,NT: By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, MARGAR w$ffdyq- E. ADAMS, City Clerk Nora K. Gardiner, Recording Secretary I I)