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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-01-24; City Council; Minutes*t CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILME1 - I) D Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned meeting) Date of Meeting: January 24, 1976 Time of Meeting: 9:00 A.M. Place of Meetinq: Council Chambers " ROLL CALL: The Mayor announced this meeting was called for the purpose of a worksession to discuss various items that are pending. C481 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - March 2, 1976. The Clerk presented the following resolution for consideration by the Council, designating the voting precincts and appointing persons to serve on the precinct boards: Resolution #3839, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3800 AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3815 AND 3816, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN SAID CITY ON ING VOTING PRECINCTS, was adopted by title on13 TUESDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 1976, ESTABLISH- E621 LEGISLATION. "Several of the bills pending in the legisla- ture were discussed. The Mayor announced the Tidelands bill has been continued to sometime in March, 1976. A/B 337 - The League of California Cities is requesting that cities take a stand in opposi- tion to this bill. The bill if passed would place limits on property tax revenues. Following discussion it was agreed that the Council take a position in opposition to A/B 337, and that the proper legislators be notified of the Council's action. A/B 15, concerning preservation of prime agri- cultural land, was approved by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. The League re- mains opposed to the bill in its present form and urges cities to oppose the bill. By motion of the Council the City Council took a position in opposition to A/B 15, and re- quested that the proper legislators be notifie C813 CITY OWNED PROPERTIES. Use of the Magee property, St. Patrick Church property, Greenwood property and the expansion of City Hall was given considerable discussion Various options were pointed out and input from members of the audience were noted. The sale of other city properties was also con- sidered. In conclusion the City Manager informed the Council the staff would bring back a report listing the options available on these proper- ties from the discussions today. Q I 1 r C 25 F w: l- P Present Absent : x Motion Ayes X Motion Ayes xx Motion Ayes xx B 1 CF X x X ~ ~ i I I , i r4 CITY OF CARLSBAD COUNCILME - 8 D - - January 24, 1976 2- Ad [lll] CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT. Consolidation of the CMWD and the City Water Department was discussed. Mr. Carmichael. one of the Directors of the CMWD Board, and Mr. Jack Kubota, Engineer for the CMWD, were prese in the audience and expressed their views on the matter. It was the concensus of the Council the two entities should work together towards the consolidation. n I [29] TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX. C 501 Use of the Transient Occupancy Tax was discuss ed, as well as increasing the tax .Ol. It was agreed that consideration would be given at a regular meeting of the Council to increase the tax from .05 to .06. - I: 971 TAMARACK/ELM AVENUE EXTENSION. I The improvement and extension of Elm Avenue from Valley St. to Monroe St., and Monroe St. to Donna Dr. was given considerable discussion Also the extension of Monroe St. to Marron Rd. was reviewed. The drainage and sewers betwee Valley and Monroe was discussed in connection with the extension of Elm Ave. n The improvement of Tamarack Ave. from 1-5 to Carlsbad Blvd was considered and it was noted funds were set aside for the design of Tamarack Ave. from 1-5 to Carlsbad Blvd., which has not been completed. The City Manager suggested the staff prepare a report, indicating the financing recommended for the completion of Elm Ave. from Valley to Donna Dr. , including funding for sewers and drainage between Valley and Monroe streets. c 281 BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: I Councilwoman Casler asked if the Council would be interested in the City participating in having a symphony in Carlsbad during the Bi- centennial celebration. A stadium is being constructed at La Costa that will seat approx- imately 4,000 people and perhaps the City coul utilize this area. Also on the 4th of July La Costa contributes between $700.00 and $1,00 for fireworks each year. The area used for the fireworks is east of the golf course. There are many streets in this area where ther are no residences and could be used for holdin an old-fashioned picnic and then later viewing the fireworks. Perhaps the City would be in- terested in contributing $1,000 towards I I additional fireworks. C C e 9 The Council suggested Councilwoman Casler present these ideas to the Bicentennial Com- mittee and report back to the Council ~~ a/ I- R\ 'p 0, .. CITY OF C WNCILMIE -3- 1976-77 BUDGET PROCESS - SALARY NEGOTIATIONS ployee Associations to see if they will agree to a May 1st deadline. Discussion was held on the budget process and the City Manager suggested, the Council review SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION. Councilwoman Casler informed the Council the Senior Citizens Association has signed a lease for its new office. The Association will not receive monies from the County of San Diego until a later date and would like to borrow $666.00 from the City for the first and last months rent. It was agreed that the City advance the neces- sary funds for the first and last months rent. ADJOURNMENT. By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 3:lO P.M. Respectfully submitted,