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Home My WebLink About1978-02-28; City Council; MinutesCiTY OF CARLSBAD cQuNCbLME% I CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Regular Meeting) ROLL CALL: Mayor Frazee.stated the purpose of the meeting was to complete the agenda of the meeting of February 21, 1978. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Frazee called an Executive Session at 5:03 P.M. for the purpose of discussing litiga- tion. Council reconvened at 530 P.M. with all Council members present, and the Mayor announced that litigation had been discussed. 19. AGENDA BILL #5327 - INTERSECTION ALIGNMENT The Public Works Administrator gave th.e staff report referencing the County Planning Commis- sion's suggested realignment shown on Exhibit "A" as A1 ternate l-A, and the Department of Transportation and City staff's proposed street alignment shown on Exhibit I'B" as Alternate l-B. He indicated t.he Department of Transportation and City staff feel Alternate l-B shown on Exhibit "B" would be better for traffic safety. Following brief Council discussion, the .follow- ing Resolution was adopted: FUTURE GEOMETRICS AT THE INTERSECTION OF RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD AND OLIVENHAIN ROAD. COMMITTEE REPORT. The Public Works Administrator gave the staff report on the matter outlining the area being recommended for undergrounding of utilities. In response to Council questions, he stated this project would include undergrounding utilities only on the stree.ts, and would not include the undergrounding in alleys or from residences. ! Therefore, if a block is undergrounded, the residences would be required to convert to under grounding at their own expense. Council questioned if those residents would have the option to protest the project. Staff indi- cated they could pr.otest at a public hearing, which would be required for the project. In addition, Council questioned what policy had determined thisarea to be in the redevelopment area. Staff indicated no policy had been es- tablished, it was merely an attempt by staff to determine the areas most likely to be included in the redevelopment. z f I I I I I I ~ i I i . - .. . .. . CITY OF C RLSBAD . ". . . CWNCILMEI IPB I) B I i f [ -2- This item was taken out of order and discussed following Item No. 9 at the meeting of February 21, 1978. 1931 21. AGENDA BILL #5345 - SEWER THROUGH PRIVATE EASEMENT - 2172 CHESTNUT AVENUE. I This item was discussed at the meeting of February 21, 1978. I E261 22. AGENDA 'BILL #5346 - SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 76-3 (QUEST- HAVEN). The Public Works Administrator gave the staff report on the matter referring to the previous discussion on, February 21, 1978. He stated with one exception, the affected Carlsbad property is owned or controlled by La Costa Land Company or their subsidiary. The exception -is a parcel of land owned by San Marcos County Water Distric He then stated Mr. Jim McKay, Manager of San Marcos County Water District, was present to respond to specific questions Council may have. :Councilwoman Casler referenced page 23 of the EIR wherein it states the City of Carlsbad increased its sewer connection fee in order to slow growth. She expressed the feel ing, and Council concurred, that was not the 'purpose of the increased connection fee. Council questioned whether the area was in fact covered by approved Master Plan, as it states in the EIR. ' Mr. McKay stated the majority of the La Costa area was covered by the Rancheros. Further, in response to Council questions,.he stated La Cost would pay only th-eir prorated share of benefits received. In addition, he stated this would provide mainly major transmission lines and storage, no on-site water facilities. The following Resolytion was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 5313, APPROVING THE INITIATION OF BY THE SAN MARCOS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN WORK PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT ,OF 1913. Councilman Skotnicki requested staff to furnish the information relative to whether the La Costa area is in an approved' Master Plan. PROCEEDINGS AND THE -ASSUMPTION OF JURISDICTION I c 1 t ; F srisa P I Febr a B Cl"Y F CARLS -3- uary 28, 1978 5 23. AGENDA BILL #3552 - Supplement #6 - MAGEE PARK MASTER PLAN. The Parks and Recreation Director introduced Mr. Larry Black of Lawrence Black and Associates, landscape architect for the Magee Park Master P1 an. Mr. Black referred to a wall exhibit showing the proposed layout of the Park and explained in detail each section. Council questioned the purpose and need for restoring the barn, wherein they had understood it was to removed. Staff indicated the barn may be useful for arts and crafts classes, but would require significant and extensive work in order for it to be utilized. Also questioned was the purpose of the Old City Hall building. Council expressed concern about the proposed mounding and foliage and the possibility that it may create a policing problem and make it im- possible for the park to be policed from the street. Council indicated it was their understanding this was to be a "passive" park aimed at usage by senio'r citizens. In this regard the proposed play area should be eliminated as well as any .:other areas that would entice children. Council further express.ed the feeling that there should be sufficient lighting to provide for general illumination of the park. Also suggest- ed was the possibility of additional benches at the ends of the lawn bowling court. Council further expressed concern that the.esti- mate for the project is substantially over the Capital Improvement Budget. Council returned the matter to staff to prepare a new report reflecting Council's comments at this meeting. In addition, Council requested sta,ff to present the project as proposed remaining within the budgeted amount. Mot AY e i City Manager 24. AGENDA BILL #5328 - REQUEST TO ADDRESS I COUNCIL - HUNGER PROJECT - MS. CARRIE DELFINO. a This i tern was continued to the regular meeting of March 7, 1978. This item was discussed at the meeting of February 21, 1978. 1 F E t COAWX"EI ! i I I , I ti i i B B i I i f i 5 I E I 8 k i' i b i ! R 1111 B Feb 1 i 1 R B \ t i r I CITY OF CARLSBAD ~ -. . . " ." -. CBBINCltMEO -4- 26.. AGENDA BILL #5203 - Supplement #1 - LAND ACQUISITIONS EAST OF CITY LIBRARY. The City Manager gave a brief report on the matter outlining the background data and current status. Council discussed and expressed the desire to maintain residential continuity along Highland. In addition, Council discussed the possibility of purchasing the entire area and problems which may result from such action versus the desir- ability of purchasing only the vacant portions of both parcels. Council instructed staff to include this item in the development of next year's budget as a part of the budget, to be reviewed again from a budgetary point of view at that time. 27. AGENDA BILL #5348 - PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN C.E.T.A. EMPLOYEES. The Personnel Director, Jerry Pieti, gave the staff report indicating the purpose and need for the permanent appointment at this time. Following brief discussion, the following Resolution was adopted: SERVICE. Council discussed the six requested changes and possible problems which may result. Chief Roy Kundtz of the Police Department stated the changes would increase parking problems and increase inspecttonal problems. He stated the cardroom has not been a problem to date due to the existing Ordinance. Therefore, it was his feeling that it should not be chang.ed. of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. 29. AGENDA BILL #5311 - APPOINTMENT TO CITY OF CARLSBAD HOUSING COMMISSION. The following Resolution was adopted: being Thelma Hayes. r::: .. .* L I. t 1 I 1 i 0 I i / / i i i j Q I I i I . ,4 CITY QF CARLS COebNCEEMEt -5- [103] 30. AGENDA BILL #5312 - APPOINTMENT TO CITY OF CARLSBAD TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION. This item was continued. CITY COUNCIL ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Councilwoman Casler reported on the activity of the Senior C,itizens Committee. Councilman Lewis reported briefly on the recent meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission which was held with the School Board.. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 P.M. Respectfully submitted,