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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-11-08; City Council; MinutesP . " F cARLsB.&4 cXx.NCFtME .. Roll Call: . The City Manager informed Council a letter had been receiv.ed from San Diego Gas & Electric Com- pany requesting Council to adjourn to Thursday, November 10, 1977, if convenient, in order that they may give a status report on the solution to the fallout problem. He further stated that a representative of the San Diego Air Pollution Control District may wish to address Council on the matter, and it was not known at this time if the representative could be present November 10, D;ue to prior commitments of some Council members, it was the concensus of Council that the matter be scheduled for the meeting of November 22, 1977 The City Engineer gave the staff report outlining the history of "the matter. . He stated the desig- nation of Tamarack was that of a major arterial; and wherein the requirements of a major arterial are generally 102 feet, there currently exists He continued stating a contract had been executed between the City and the firm of Berryman, Mohle, Stephenson and Perry to conduct a study of Tamarack. Subsequently, there had been a split in the firm; therefore, the firm now known as Mohle, Perry & Assoc.iates had completed the study As a condition of that agreement,' they were present to report to Council. He concluded his report by expressing the desire of staff was to hopefully gain a sense of direc- tion from Council following the Consultant's report. He then introduced Mr. Thayer Rorabaugh, Project Engineer, and. Mr. Henry Mohle, Vice Presi dent and Project Manag.er, of Mohle, Perry & Associates. Mr. Mohle addressed Council outlining methods utilized in preparing the study. He stated it was felt an 80 foot width would be sufficient. He then referred to two wall exhibits which dis- played Tamarack with two alternative methods for., expanding. Alternative #1 reflected the road with minor curves and took into consideration existing development. Alternative #2 reflected a. straight road. Council discussed the two alternatives in regards to number of structures that would need to be relocated and estimated costs of acquisition in- volved in each alternative. Also discussed was number of traffic lanes, park- ing lane allowance in relation to traffic flow, and the possibility of bus "turn-outs" being necessary in the future. , .& CIT OF CARLS -2- November 8, 1977 @I I Council indicated preference for A1 ternative #1, accepted the report, and instructed staff to pro- ceed taking into consideration feelings expressed by Council. RECESS: Mayor Frazee called a recess at 8:32 P.M., and Council reconvened at 8:45 P.M. with four Council members present. 81 r-281 2. COUNCIL WATER COMMITTEE REPORT. The Public Works Administrator gave a brief repor summarizing the Sub-committee's report to Council dated November 4, 1977. Councilman Packard then referenced the report and gave a brief explanation of the possible methods of consolidating the water operations of CMWD and the City, as well as the reasons for the determi- nation that forming a Subsidiary District would be the most desirable method. The Utilities/Maintenance Director then distribut an outline of the necessary steps in pursuing the formation of a Subsidiary District. Council discussed the advantages of forming a Subsidiary District in that it would allow time for public awareness, would prevent duplication of some steps, and would be determined ultimately by the taxpayer. Following further discussion, Council instructed staff to proceed with the process for the forma- tion of'a Subsidiary District of the CMWD as soon as is practicable. 3. DISCUSSION OF COASTAL COMMISSION CONDITIONS - 121 I [921 ENCINA TREATMENT PLANT. The City Manager gave ,a brief introduction of the matter referencing h.is memo to Council dated October 31, 1977, with the proposed conditions attached. He then referenced the letter from Walker and Gann, attorneys representing the Joint Advisory Committee re the proposed conditions. I The Pub1 ic Works Administrator then referenced each condition and commented on same. 0 Council discussed the conditions and their re- strictiveness relative to local control of deve1.c ment, and their apparent predetermination of the Local Coastal Plan. Council directed stasf to contact the State Coastal Commission staff in an attempt to obtain a better position than would exist if the pro- posed conditions are imposed. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:58 P.M. fXWNGILMEI - I CITY OF CA WdNCSELME ++ 3