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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-05-27; City Council; Minutes%gyp m u#L%PunW COUNCIL e'' \ Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Regular Meeting) Time of Meeting: 7:OO P.M. Date of Meeting: May 27, 1980 172 ROLL CALL: (fl) 1. AGENDA EILL NO. 5861 - Supplement #1 - MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE FOR CITY OF CARLSEAD. Followed by a brief introduction of the matter by the City Manager, the City Engineer, Les Evans, gave a staff report referencing the Master Plan previously presented to Council . With the aid of a display chart, he out1 ined the scope of the study and stated the purpose was to identify a "backbone study", to provide cost estimates, and to present financing alternatives as well as proposing project priorities. He continued by explaining the criteria used in determinin prioritization which resulted in the proposed project priority listing. He displayed a listing of the projects on a display chart and explained the scope of each pro- ject and location of each with the aid of a wall map. He further requested Council approval for staff to study . .and prepare a report which would .address the pos.s.ibi1 ity of utilizing three financing methods which would include: storm drain improvement fee, con.struction by developer,. and improvement district. In response to Council questions, Mr. Evans stated the problem area at Val 1 ey Street had not been incl uded in the ?4aster Plan due to the sizing of the pipe. In that the pipe was smaller, it was considered a local project. Following brief discussion, Council concurred that the Plan addresses a1 1 the areas of concern. and advantages of the developer paying construction costs. In response to a question by Council , Mr. Evans stated the City would be responsible for maintaining the drains once they are built unless Council would decide to establish a maintenance district for same,. It was the cons.ensus of Council that staff prepare a study and return to Council with a proposed ordinance which would address the financing aspects by storm drain improvement fee, developer -construction, and improvement districts. %Lnp Ub WbbiP33884a2e Page 2 COUNCLI May I 1 2. REDEVELOPMENT DESIGN MANUAL. The City Manager gave' a brief introduction of the matter referencing a petition received in his office that date which urged adoption of the proposed Manual. The Redevelopment Director gave a brief report on the recent history and status of the matter, and introduced his assistant, Drew Aitken, for the remainder of the staff report. Mr. Ai'tken continued the report with the aid of a display chart explaining the purpose of the Design Manual and the approach used by the Manual for considering development. He concluded the report stating it would be desirable to uti1 ize the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee on an interim basis as the Design Review Board. empowered to act as the Design Review Board. reaffirmation of the desire for Council approval of the Manual. He expressed.concern about parking as contained in his letter. . , Council recognized Mr, Roy Sanchez, 2284 Roosevelt, Carlsbad.' Mr. Sanchez referenced page 26 of the Manual wherein it provides for a land use of contractor's yards in subarea 4. In this regard, he expressed opposition to a1 1 owing contractor's yards on the west side of Roosevelt Street in that same may present an unsightly appearance. Council recognized Mr. Anthony J. Skotnicki, 3535 Bedford Circle, Carlsbad. Mr. Skotnicki urged Council to proceed with the approval of the Design Manual and further phases of redevelopment. Council recognized Mr, Kennith Chriss, 3149 Jefferson St., Carlsbad, Chairman of the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee. Mr. Chriss referenced the Goals section of the Manual as it addresses the problem posed by Mr. Sanchez with regard to the area on the west side of Roosevelt Street. Advisory Committee as the Design Review Board on a tempor- ary basis. wssp BL UCiLIBUQU Page 3 COUNCI - m 8 , May 27, 1980 174 ( 28 ) 3. STREETSCAPE PLAN. The Housing and Redevelopment Director, Jack Henthorn gave a brief introduction of the matter and requested Council approve the Plan in concept, direct staff to prepare the documents requesting bids for the engineering design and phasing of construction. He also requested authorization for final payment to the consultant, and indicated the final payment would include an overage of $2,900 which was due to addi tional f i el d work required. Mr. Henthorn then introduced Mr. Tom Blurock of Bissell/ August Architects, 190 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach CAY consultant for the project. Mr. Blurock gave a report to Council with the aid of a slide presentation showing current areas of the downtown area as it exists and drawings of the plan showing the proposed look of the area. He detailed the proposal for each street and explained the purpose of same. Councilman Anear questioned whether sufficient traffic studies had been accomplished in the surrounding area in that significant traffic would be generated from the areas in the future when it is built out. .. In response to Council questions, Mr. Blurock stated the parking area being constructed by the City would rep1 ace all the parking spaces which would be lost on the streets as. a result of the proposed design. In response to Council questions, Mr. Henthorn stated the trees proposed for use were proposed.due to the fact they do not tend to create problems by roots breaking up s i dewal ks . Council recognized Mr. Matt Hall , 2631 Galicia Way, Ca.rl sbad. Mr. Hall urged approval of the Streetscape Plan and suggested the parking district be included in tht Phase I rather than Phase I 11. In addition, he urged Council to consider this a general plan, not specific. .. 3 Council recognized Mr. Don Brown, who reiterated a concer contained in his letter re parking. He suggested the City move their Uti1 i ties/Mai ntenance Department and the area be used for parking. Mr. John Grant , 4056 Sky1 ine, Carl sbad, was recognized by Council. Mr. Grant expressed opposition to building medians in the middle of Grand Avenue and Elm Avenue and. expressed the opinion they would be deterrants to traffic desiring to turn into business parking lots. Council recognized Thelma Hayes, 570 Laguna Drive, Carlsbad. Mrs. Hayes stated the purpose of the Plan was to encourage people into the downtown area and to make it safe for them to walk and cross the streets. Thus, a median would afford them more safety when attempting to cross Grand Avenue. z ~ ~ . ~" UIL)/ Ub ww8D””- Page 4 ComCIi It was moved that the original motion be amended to fin.alized until a further study has been completed on traffic in the area at build-out. to plans for Grand Avenue not bei ng final i zed until a further traffic study has been completed as to possible traffic in the area at build-out. lined by the Housing and Redevelopment Director. (28) 4. AGENDA BILL NO. 6173 - Supplement #2 - STREETSCAPE (81) NO. 1075. (45 ) IMPROVEMENTS OF GRAND AVENUE AND STATE STREET - CONTRACT The City Engineer gave a brief report on the matter with the aid of wall exhibits. He explained the original design of the project and the revised design which would preclude the blocking of an alley. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 6195, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NO. 1075 FOR THE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ON GRAND AVENUE AND STATE STREET, said contract being awarded to Michael Straub. the City Engineer to proceed with the necessary change order to implement the revision once the contract has been properly executed. RECESS: Vice-Mayor Casler called a recess at 9:40 P.M. and Council reconvened at 9:48 P.M. with four Council members present. ( 7 1 ) 5. AGENDA BILL NO. 6234-,.- BEACH PARKING STUDY. The’ City Engineer igave a staff report with the aid of a transparency andwall exhibits showing beach-front property and all areas which had been considered as being possible locations for beach parking areas and explained each. their agenda bill. Council questioned the possibility of reinstating parking on one si de of Carl sbad Boulevard which would 1 eave the bike lane on one side as opposed to eliminating the parking on both sides. Also discussed was the possibility of eliminating the No Parking zone on Carlsbad Boulevard in front of the power plant in that construction was compl e te.. w*,c %.+. "4""- COUXCI s - c Page 5 May 27, 1980 . .. f Council also discussed the possibility of develop.ing. parking opposite the SDG&E plant, which area is owned by the State. Also discussed was giving additional consider tion to utilizing State lands for developing into parking areas. Counci 1 recognized Mr.. Gus Scurlock, 5370 Carl sbad Boule- vard , Carl sbad, represent i ng Terramar Associ ati on. .Mr. Scurlock displayed slides of and addressed the site ' numbered 6 on the wall exhibits. He stressed the fact that the beach in front of the area is only used by surfers. Council recognjzed Mr. John Gray, 5451 Los Robles Drive, Carl sbad, representing Terramar Association. Mr. 'Gray showed slides of the area around the intersection of Palomar Airport Road and Carlsbad Boulevard and suggested the development of the area for development as parking. Council recognized Mr. Roger Will iams y 51 18 Shore Drive , Carlsbad, President of Terramar Association. He stated Terramar has a private access to the beach and parking is adequate in the area. He expressed oppos.ition to the site numbered 6 on the wall exhibit. Council recognized Mr. Don Brown, .Chamber of Commerce. parking between the railroad and Washington S-treet, if it were extended. ,. .. Mr.. Brown suggested the City- explore the,possibility of. It was the consensus of Council that staff explore the possibility of using state lands on which there could be parking, including the land across from the SDG&E plant Council conc.urred with the recommendations as qutl-ined by staff in the memorandum. .. .. . '( 93). 6. ',SAN MARCOS EFFLUENT DISPOSAL LINE. ' . .. . The City Manager gave a staff report on-the matter stating tentative agreements had been reached whereby the City WOUl d enter into an agreement with Buena Sanitation District and San Marcos County Water District for joint use of the fail safe line. A second agreement would occur between the City and several developers located around the Palomar Airport area wherein the developers would pay the money to oversize the line. In return, the developers would be assured capacity in the outfall line. He concluded the report stating due to time constraints y actual agreements had not been finalized, but Council action was required. In response to Councilman Lewis, Mr. Aleshire stated the matter of possibly utilizing the water in the line would be addressed in the agreements. Council recognized Mr. Bernie Fipp of the Koll Company. Mr. Fipp questioned Council intended action and stressed the importance of timing due to a June 2,.1980 deadline. ''I {'I 11 fi ii ! ~~~ 1