HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-11-15; City Council; MinutesRoll Call:
Invocation was given by Mayor Packard.
The Mayor stated that the purpose of the meeting wa
Improvement Budget proposed by staff. He further noted that while the entire Capital Improvement Budget addresses a 5-year plan, immediate concerns
would relate to the first year's possiiblle expendi-
tures proposed for fiscal year 1980-81.
[29] to discuss and receive public input on the Capital
proposed budget.
Council Member Casler referenced page 6 of the
establish priorities prior to submission of the matter to staff.
In addition, Mrs. Casler requested that for future
that regard, she requested that such a list be
furnished to Council within the next week for con-
sideration prior to adoption of the CIP budget.
Assistant City Manager/Administration, Mr. Frank i4annen, continued with the staff presentation with the aid of a flip chart. He explained the process which were followed in the formulation of the proposed budget. In addition, he referenced and
outlined the comments received from the public on
the matter as contained on the summary page in the report. He deliniated the four areas which the budget had been divided into, and requested approv
of the procedures to be followed during this meeti
Council concurred with the proposed procedure, and
Mr. Elannen continued his report indicating the
Council Flember Anear expressed concern that previo expressed desires regarding inclusion of a sidewal
plan for downtown Carlsbad were not addressed in t proposed budget.
The Finance Director, James Elliott, continued wit
the staff report addressing the financial aspects the proposed program. He explained the origin of
the estimates and assumptions utilized in prepara-
tion or' the budget, and explained the charts con-
tained on pages 31 and 45 of the re2or-t.
Council discussed the uncertainties revolving
around the revenue sharing funds, and the possible
effects of discontinuance of those funds. In
addition, it was also noted that federal and state
grants are not included due to the uncertainties o
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Assistant City l,lanager/Development, Mr. Ron Seckman,
concluded the staff report by addressing briefly the concerns for implementation and administration of
the pro2osed budget.
RECESS: Mayor Packard called a recess at 10:25 A.M and Council reconvened at 10:43 A.M. with all
Council blemb'ers present.
In accordance with the schedule, Xayor Packard
invited comments from the public at this time.
Mr. Jeff.Crisman, 3485 Valley Street, Carlsbad,
addressed Council. Mr. Crisman expressed the opin- ion that a problem exists due to the lack or' east/ west circulation in the City, and particularly in the downtown area. He requested that consideration
be given to funding the extension of Chestnut acros
the railroad tracks.
Following discussion, Council concurred that staff
be directed to evaluate the matter and return it to
Council at a later date for consideration.
Mr. Ralph Walton, 2395 Pi0 Pic0 Drive, Carlsbad,
addressed Council. Mr. Walton questioned the cost
of the beach parking lot in relation to the recent1
constructed downtown parking lot. He also stated
the Fire Station No. 6 proposed for location at
-Alga and Rancho Santa-Fe Road is.outside City
in the area south of the Laguna-Jefferson inter-
section.
In response, Mr. Beckman stated that the budget co
tains a typographical error, and the stop.light
should be shown at the intersection of Alga and
Melrose. Mr. Beckman further outlined problems in
conparing beach parking with the recent lot down-
town in that a great deai of landscaping had also
been included in the lot which cost more. He
-estimated the per space beach parking at approxi-
: mately $200. " . ~.
. Council referred..the concern about the traffic
signal at Laguna and Jefferson to the Traffic Safe
Commission-for consideration.
The Fire Chief,.James Thompson, stated the actual site for station number 6 has not been selected, b
the area of Alga and El Fuerte Road is under
consideration.
Addressing the final concern expressed by Mr. Walt
Mr. Beckman stated the matter of the street light
.south of the Laguna/Jefferson intersection would b
reviewed.
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Mr. Darryl M. Tell, 1700 Buena Vista Way, Carlsbad,
addressed Council. Mr. Tell expressed appreciation
of the inclusion of the Highland storm drain in the
CIP. He presented a petition to Council requesting
the flooding at Buena Vista Way and Valley Street
be corrected, and he urged inclusion of the project
in the first year's projects.
In response, Mr. Beckrnan stated the project was
recommended for 1980-81 budget. He noted it's inclusion as S-D-1 on page 8. He then explained th
processing required for completion of the project.
overlook the contents of same.
questioned the inclusion and/or urgency of the
Macario Park pro j ect .
questioned the priority need for funding of the Agua Hedionda Bridge, and questioned why the proje
was no longer to be funded through other sources.
Following brief discussion, Mr. Skotnicki clarifie his comments regarding the CIP process by indicati
his belief that at least one year of the CIP shoul come forward to Council with the Operating Budget.
The City Xanager stated the next fiscal year budge
complexity, he believed the separation of the two
would allow better Council control.
Following concerns expressed by Council kembers
Casler about the appearance of a- 6-month delay in
the CIP, Mayor Packard suggested Coun.ci1 review
the matter and address the issue-at a later date.
The City Manager stated the purchase of property f the public works facility is proposed by using wat funds since there are excess water funds, and addressed the feeling that citizens were not
charged in excess in that the City had not charged for the general overhead costs.
Mayor Packard stated the Macario Canyon Park issue
had only recently come into existence, and as a result had been included in the CIP.
In addition, Council Mernber Casler stated the fund
would come from the General Fund, and would be
used for purchase of the property, but improvement would come from the public facilities fee.
.. would contain the 198.0-81 CIP, but.. due to the
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Police Chief Jimno stated the liability connected with a training facility is great, and he expressed agreement with the possibility of such a joint venture. He further noted that the proposed
facility does not include a pistol range.
which requires 10% matching City funds and the
other requires 20% matching City funds. In this
regard, the money contained in the CIP is only
matching funds required of the City.
Mr. Beckman further stated that projects listed as
R-D-1 and R-D-2 will be funded by HCD Block Grant
Funds.
/ With regard to an expressed concern regarding
approximately 12 - 13 million dollars is in the
bank.
and questioned the need for a signal at Monroe and
Elm. He further questioned the plans for the e.xtension of Elm to El Camino Real. .. .
development occurs, then Elm will be extended by t developers.
Mr. Lompart then questioned the City’s.intent with regard to the drainage problem on Chestnut.
Mayor Packard stated the issue did not involve the
City, but was a problem involving individual owner As a point of reference, he noted a similar proble on his property.
Mr. Lompart then questioned the existence of heavy
traffic on Chestnut.
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In response, staff indicated that Chestnut is the
only street from 1-5 to El Camino Real, and thus
receives heavy usage.
In response to Mr. Lompart's query about the heavy
usage of Chestnut by trucks, the Police Chief briefly explained the City's inability to restrict specific trucks on the City street due to lack of
other east/west thoroughfares in the area.
ed.
estimates included allowances for inflation. He
due to the rising costs.
Margaret Brownley, 4120 .Skyline Road, Carlsbad,
addressed Counci'l. Mrs. Brownley referenced page 35 of the report and noted the recommendation of a
facility.
In response, -the City Manager referenced the many
studies completed,which address the needs .,of fire,
the staff and the City in the preparation of the
proposed budget..
ing the issue of property acquisition for housing.
limit the extent of City involvement.
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Council agreed to discuss the issue of the policy and utility facility first in that a decision.on tha
issue could affect other project considerations.
CouGncil Member Casler inquired as to the amount of land to be acquired, the amount required for each department, the amount of money carrently encumbere
for the police facility, and the possibility of in-
cluding design fees in the 1980-51 fiscal year.
Council Member Lewis questioned the possibility of
placing the facilities in &lacario Canyon.
.In response, the Ckty Manager reported on the statu
to lease.
He continued indicating the need for a Council
decision with regard to splitting th,e facilities, o
reconsidering the feasibiliy of a long-term lease.
cost of a lease.
Council discussed.the economic aspects of leasing
the County land immediately as opposed to delaying
any action until a purchase could be accomplished
or a study completed on the Macario Park property-.
Further discussion reflected'the possibility of
using the proposed budgeted amount of 2 million.to
and figures, questions about possible alternate
sites and possibility of discussions with.the FAA
regarding the County site.
Council noted that the motion was not restrictive, but included an entire spectrum of.possibil.ities
for agreement on the property.
the project defined as C-F-2.
suggested those items be addressed.
He referenced the beach parking and informed Council of a desire by Assemblyman Frazee to pursue closing
the westerly half of Carlsbad Boulevard in the area
of the State Beach, and converting it to parking.
The State would be urged as part of the project to
provide access to the beach. He stated if Council
was desirous of pursuing additional beach parking,
the funds could be included in the budget, and a
report would be returned to Council containing a
City Engineer, and any other possibilities at a
later date.
Council concurred with the suggestion.
Council agreed that the signal be included in the
1981-82 budget, but that funds for the design of
the signal remain in the 1930-31 budget.
Agua Hedionda Bridge was again brieply discussed,
ing funds and that the majority of the funding for
the project would come from the State. Council indicated approval for inclusion as proposed.
inclusion.
Drainage Problems -- Council indicated approval fo inclusion.
La Costa Canyon Park -- Council indicated approval
for ,inclusion.
Jefferson/Buena Vista Park -- Staff reported that -volunteer services kould be utilized when availabl
including'replacement for the temporary sidewalks
which were installed on Chestnut between Konroe an
. .EX' Camino Real. -
Council agreed that the Utilities/Maintenance Director be directed to research the matter and
report to Council on the cost of repair-of those ' sidewalks.
Council then discussed the issue of providing new
sidewalks and repairing sidewalks, and funding
sources for same.
Council requested a report from staff as to the
possibility of an improvement district for install
tion of sidewalks in the redevelopment area.
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Redevelopment Property Acquisition was discussed
briefly by Council. Staff indicated a portion of
the money was allocated for sidewalks.
The City Manager stated the sidewalks in the down-
town area would be addressed as a separate item following the report requested by Council.
Project identified as X-D-3 - Mayor Packard request
that staff pursue with Senator Craven's Office the
new legislation and possibility of acquiring funds.
He also requested a further report containing con-
ceptualized plans as to the extent of the City's
involvement.in low-cost housing.
Hub Park -- The City Manager stated the 2 million
dollars was allocated for the purchase of the
property as previously authorized by Council. He
stated the use of the park would be considered by
the consultant to be hired by the City to review
all the park sites and policies.
Fire Station #6 -- Staff indicated the funds were
for the purchase of the land, and should be placed
in the land acquisition of the budget. Council
indicated approval of its inclusion.
Reconstruction of Tamarack -- Staff indicated a
right-of-way study had been completed, but not a
Traffic Safety Projects -- Council indicated appro
of inclusion, but agreed with the City Manager's
suggestion for a further study on the feasibility
Industrial Park -- Staff stated this item should n
be included in the budget.
Tri-Agency Intertie -- Council indicated approval
its inclusion.
Hosp Grove -- Council concurred with staff suggest
to delete this in that the new planner will be
reviewing this park.
Bicycle Lanes -- Council indicated approval of
inclusion following the City Nanager's statement
that individual projects would come before Council
for consideration.
Civic Center Building -- Council agreed to continu
discussion of this item to another meeting to be
held on November 24, 1980.
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Due to conflicting arrangements, Council agreed to
complete their discussion at a meeting to be held
on November 24 rather than November 25, 1980.
Council Members Casler referenced the sewer metering
proposed for budgeting in 1983-84, and suggested it
be planned before that time.
Mayor Packard indicated the remainder of the five-
year plan also needed discussion.
A. J. Skotnicki also queried whether additional
discussion would take place on the Highland sewer
project as it relates to an Assessment District.
Council agreed that the meeting would begin at
6:OO P.M. in order to allow time for discussion of
all remaining items of concern.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at
2:08 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ
City Clerk