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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-09; City Council; MinutesEkf2i 1 1 A .*a L' CITY COUNCIL June 9, 1981 -"-- Page 2 1 t The Planning Director, in response, indicated the park standards were identical to those in the original report, which consisted of 5 acres for 1000 people. council took no action, but suggested that staff review their comments and be prepared to respond to same at a future meeting. AB #6340 - Supplement No. 3 - STATUS REPORT - MACARIO/PARKS @[571 1 AND 1e RECREATION ELEMENT'. I The City Manager gave a brief introduction of the matter indica ting that it was before Council for progress report purposes. 1 Mr. Iwanaga, Iwanaga Associates, consultant,\began the present- ation by introducing the individuals who would be presenting the various portions of the report to Council. Debra Denne continued with the consultant presentation on the Parks and Recreation E:lement. She briefly explained the pur- pose and intent of the Parks and Recreation Element. I Mr. Dave Wilcox continued with the consultant's presentation by addressing the economic criteria involved. Mr. Wilcox recommended that Council set the 2.1% public facility fee as an ordinance requirement. He suggested that the City stop giving credit to developers for posting park-in-lieu fees under the Quimby Act and stated that the City'would need both public facility fee and the Quimby Act to finance and provide for future parks. He further expressed the belief that the City should pass back to the developer the development of the small subdivision parks and that the City concentrate on development of large community parks. He also suggested the possibility of creating incentives for private entrepreneurs to construct and operate improvements to the public parks on a fee basis. I I y COUNCIL . MEMBERS i: e. r(C\-c4b .*pmX M 4 - - t y - CITY COUNCIL COUN c I t June 9, 1981 .. Page 3 MEMBERS I I @ Mr. Wilcox suggested that the project be improved in phases, beginning with the Wild Life Preserve. He reiterated the suggestion that private enterprise be encouraged to develop and maintain other organized activities in the area. Council discussion related to concerns about problems which could arise when attempks would be made to get approval from the Coastal Commission. Council recognized Mr. John Gray, 5451 Los Robles Drive, Carls- bad. Mr. Gray expressed concern about the validity of the sur- vey, and noted.that the majority of those responding were members of organized groups, and not a representative sampling of the average-citizen. Mr. Gray also expressed concern that the soil in the canyon is unstable, and would taus future liability problems from slides. c I council recognized ,Mr. A. J. Skotnicki, 3535 Bedford Circle, Carlsbad. Mr. Skotnicki -questioned how much the project would cost, and where the money would come from. Mr. Wilcox, in response, stated the estimated purchase price of the land was approximately two million dollars. council recognized Mr. Bernie Fipp, Officer of the Koll Company, and partner in Carlsbad Research Associates., Mr. Fipp stated that his company has tihe option on the Macario Canyon property and is offering it to the City. He further stated that if the City decides not to purchase the property, their company will. Council recognized Mr., Bob Ladwig, 3289 Donna Drive, Carlsbad. Mr. Ladwig stated that: the eroding pro'cess in the canyon is natural; and if left alone will provide sand for the beaches. He continued by indicating this should not deter the developmen as proposed. He also expressed the opinion that there is con- siderably less. than 50 acres of the canyon' in 'the flood zone, and suggested that it be reviewed. He further expressed the opinion that a.25% slope did not make land unusable. He con- cluded by expressing the belief that this was a great opportuni for the City, and urggd .favorable consideration of moving for- ward with the project,. .t .t council recognized Mr,, John Murk, 2013 Pintoresco Court, Carls- bad. Mr. Murk stated he was a member of the Parks and Recreatic Commission, and that the Commission had received a detailed re- port on the matter the previous evening. He also stated that the Commission by a vote of 4 to 2, had recommended approval of the plan. 1, .' . Council recognized Laurie Nelson Boone, 1751 Tamarack,. Carlsbad, Mrs. Boone expressed approval, and requested Council consider- ation of continuing w.ith the project. Council briefly discussed the matter but took no action. ~701x4. AB #6625 - GRANT .APPLICATION FOR JEFFERSON/BUENA VISTA PARK. The City Manager gave a brief report on the matter. ) . In response to Council query, Parks and Recreation Director, Dave Bradstreet, stated that staff was currently working on the preparation of an agreement with the school district. -a _. . ... " - " - -" - _-.. -. - ". -. - , ,' \ - CITY COUNCIL June 9, 1981 Page 4 Council recognized Mr. John McCoy, 390 Oak Street, Carlsbad. .Mr. McCoy referenced h.is letter dated May 21, 1981, and noted -the reference to a pi1.e of dirt on the property at Jefferson School. Mr. McCoy commented on the rocks being thrown from this dirt, and his win.dows which were being broken by baseballs since there is no screen on the playing field. He requested assistance from Council regarding the matter. Council noted that they had no authority over the school dis- trict property, but expressed the hope that this project, and grant applications would help alleviate the problem. Council adopted the fo'llowing Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 6564, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER.CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR THE JEFFERSON/BUENA VISTA PROJECT. [74] 5. AB #6626 - MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION. council adopted the fo'llowing Resolution: I Fd3SOLUTION NO. 656!5, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6231, BY THE AMENDMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL FOR THE 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR. I Local Coastal Program The City Manager referenced a copy of Agenda Bill #6627, which had been distributed to Council previously in the evening. He indi.cated that on June 16, 17, and 18, the State Coastal Com- mission plans to take action on the implementing ordinances. He referenced Council's previous action, and requested that Council add the item t.o the Agenda and authorize preparation of a letter for the Mayor's signature which would set forth the City's position. By unanimous concensus. of 'the Council, the item was added to - - the Agenda for consideration and action. AB #6627 - CAFUSBAD (YELL0 BILL 11) LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTXNG' ORDINANCEIS. - I council directed staff: to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature stating that. the City disagrees with the recommended implementing ordinances, and will not participate in carrying them out if adopted by the State Coastal Commission. I - 7,. council further direct:ed that this letter be foharded to the June 16, 17, or 18. . State Coastal Commissi.on prior to the final vote hearing on [60] 3, REVISION TO CITY'S INSURANCE PROGRAM The City Manager gave a brief history of the matter and out- lined briefly, the rec:ommended actions being presented to Council for consideration. He further noted that the matter would be placed on the Agenda for June 16,.1981 for action. Mr. Frank Mannen, Assi.stant City Manager/Administration, contin ued with the report wi.th the aid of a flip chart, detailtng the proposed changes to the City's insurance program which would be presented to Council at their next regular meeting. Council questioned whether claims amounting to less than $5,000 should be settled by the City Manager or by the City Attorney, or a combination of both. COUF! c I t MENBERS Packard Anear Kulchin Lewis Packard Anear Kulchin Lewis ,> Packard . Anear Kulchin Lewis i I """ - -" . .. -. - i I. .