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MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: June 23, 1981
TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO P.M. " F
PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers COUNCIL
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:OO P.M. by Mayor
Packard . I I ROLL CALL was taken by the Deputy City Clerk:
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Present - Mayor Packard, Council Members Anear, Casler, -
' Kulclhin, and Lewis.
[281 I 1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE VILLAGE I 1 ___~ ~~~ AREA REDEVELOPMENT P:LAN. - I
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Mayor Packard indicated that due to a conflict of interest,
he would abstain on this item; and turned the chair over to
Vice-Mayor Casler.
Vice-May0.r Casler explained the procedure observed by the
City Council during public hearing items. i Housing and Redevelopment Commission I I Roll Call was taken by the Deputy City Clerk: Present were
Anear, Casler, Kulchin, and Lewis. Mayor Packard abstained
on this item.
The staff report was presented by Jack Henthorn, Director of
Housing and Redevelopment.
Mr. Henthorn indicated that he would like to enter the
following documents for the record: the Carlsbad Village
Area Redevelopment Plan, EIR 11567, and the Village Area
Redevelopment Pr0jec.t Area Report on Plan, dated May 1981,
containing the follclwing exhibits:
Minutes of the VillaLge Area Redevelopment Project Area
Committee, Resolution No. 1569 of the Planning Cohission,
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1561 recommending that
the City Council certify EIR 11567 which meets the intents
and purposes of CEQA, the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency
Village Area Redevelopment Project Report for Health and
Safety Code 33328 prepared by the County Auditor and
Controller, the Village Area Preliminary Plan, and the
following appendices:
Excerpts from the Community Development Plan of 1957,
excerpts from a Framework for Remedial Action - the Inter-
City (a study conducted by the consulting firm of Duncan and
Jones,) excerpts from the Preliminary Analysis of the D Problems Issue - Inter-City (by the firm of Duncan and Jones)
excerpts from Development Potential for Downtown Carlsbad
Revitalization (study conducted by Economic Research
Associates,) and the Housing Element for the Carlsbad General
Plan.
In addition, Mr. Henthorn indicated he would like to note
the receipt of the following written correspondence: a
letter from the Chamber of Commerce supporting the adoption
of the Redevelopment Plan; a letter from Mrs. Algover
indicating concern with the adoption of the Redevelopment
Plan, generally opposing its' adoption; a petition signed by
14 individuals, representing seven ownerships in sub-area 6,
opposing the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for their
area; and an update from the County Auditor and Controller
of the fiscal report, which substantiates the findings made
in the report of the Plan.
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Mr. Henthorn continued, explaining that for the purposes of
a presentation, he would like to enter a series of trans-
parent overhead projections, representing various boundary
recommendations, for the record; and explained same during
the presentation. He also noted for the record, a map
showing decreases in assessed valuation by block basis,
based on the County Auditor and Controllers' report; and a
transparency indicating the areas of blight, as defined in
the California Health and Safety Code, Section 33000 ea:.se.qq
Mr. Henthorn then showed a slide,presentation on the Village
Redevelopment Project, outlining the different sub-areas,
essentially as contained in the written report of June 1,
1981 on the matter. He continued, enumerating the
conditions existing within each of the sub-areas, within
the proposed Redevelopment Area Boundary.
Vice-Mayor Casler opened the public hearing at 6:58 P.M.,
and extended the invitation to speak.
The Commission.recognized Bob Rice, Attorney representing
several land owners in and adjacent to sub-area 6. He
stated the land owners are; Dr. and Mrs. Harrison Silver,
R. S. and Dr. Barbara Mullen, Mr. Charles White who is the
President of the Sea. Slope Condominiums, Mr. Edwin Ilsley,
Mr. Richard K. Dickey, Dr. Fred and Barbara Havens, and
Mr. Frank Bell. Mr. Rice explained that their opposition
was to the inclusion of sub-area 6, and not to the overall
adoption of the rema.ining portions of the Redevelopment Plan,
Mr. Rice continued that the owners he is representing have
residences of the we.stern side of Ocean Street; being
adjacent to sub-area. 6. He addressed the issue of blight,
and stated that they are suggesting that the development of
sub-area 6 be left unattended by the Redevelopment Agency.
As development occurs, the improvements can be made at that
time .
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The Commission then recognized Endre Algover, who indicated
his mother owns the property at 2650 Ocean Street, Carlsbad.
Mr. Algover stated that he would like to see the neighborhooc
develop according to the wishes of the residents, and added
that he objects'to t:he high density being proposed. He also
stated that their neighborhood has a particular flavor., and
they would like to be able to control same. In conclusion,
Mr. Algover stated that they are in agreement that downtown
Carlsbad is in need of redevelopment; however, they do not
feel it should have any affect on their neighborhood, and
are requesting exclusion from same.
The Commission recognized Pat Biller, 2658 Ocean Street,
Carlsbad; which is within sub-area 6 of the proposed plan.
.Mr. Biller stated that he did not wish to be included in
the.plan, and does not feel they are in a blighted area.
He'stated his opinion that if they were included in the
plan, the value of properties in the area would drop.
The Commission recognized Roy Ward, representing the Housing
and Redevelopment Advisory Committee. He introduced the
members of the Committee that were present, and briefly
explained their involvement in the Redevelopment Plan.
Mr. Ward stated that the Plan has good continuity, and is
well organized. He concluded that the Advisory Committee
urges adoption of the Plan, on the basis that the Redevelop-
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" - " "wift-1 help-to provide -the economic .basis -for support of -the
commercial area in ,the Village.
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The Commission recognized Ken Chriss, 2979 State Street,
Carlsbad. Mr. Chriss explained that there is a 300 foot
sphere of influence .around the Redevelopment Plan Area, and
inquired as to the effect of all the properties involved,
with respect to limitations and growth. Mr. Clark, the
Redevelopment Attorn'ey, responded that it would not impact
the plan, or the ability of the City Council to act under
the plan.
Jack Henthorn explained that they are required to .file a
project area.map wit'h the State, and they requested the 300
foot boundary, which they use for utility purposes.
The Commission then recognized Jim Runzo, 355 Elm Avenue,
Carlsbad. Mr. Runzo expressed concern with regard to any
potential use changes in the Redevelopment Area, and inquired
as to who would have the final say on any development in same,
Vice-Mayor Casler explained that.the City Council has the
final decision with regard to any development within the
Redevelopment Area. I
The Commission recognized James Dorman, 7309 Broadway,
Lemon Grove; Attorney representing the Army and Navy Academy.
Mr. Dorman indicated that their 2nitial reacf;.isn was:to
oppose the plan; in particular, the inclusion of the Army
and Navy Academy. He stated that they do not feel they are
in a blighted area, and adequately maintain their buildings.
He expressed concern over the tax increment financing, and
stated that' same is not applicable to their institution.
Mr. Dorman continued to commend Staff for their assistance
in the matter, and requested assurance that the Academy will
be able to continue to operate in its' present location. He
added that they were willing to participate in the Redevelop-
ment Plan.
The Commission recog;nized Don Brown, Carlsbad Chanhber of
Commerce. Mr. Brown. stated that the Chamber of Commerce has
taken the position olf support for the Redevelopment Plan,
as there is room for a great deal of improvement in the Area.
He gave some background on the conception of the Plan, and
stated his hopes tha.t the Chamber has been of service to
the City in the matt.er.
The Commission recognized Hal Zack, Box 422, Carlsbad;
who indicated that ?le is generally in favor of the Redevelop-
ment Plan; however, expressed concern with the issue of
density. Mr. Zack cLoncluded by urging the CouncilfCommission
to give due consideration to any project or development b calling for increases in density.
The Commission recognized.Thelma Hayes, 570 Laguna Drive,
Carlsbad; who indicated that she has participated in working
on the Redevelopment: Plan. She explained her feeling that
it is a cooperative adventure for those that are fortunate
to be involved in the Village Area of Carlsbad. Mrs. Hayes
requested citizen support of the Plan, and cooperation on the
part of the citizenry of the City of Carlsbad.
The Commission recognized Robert Nielson, 531 Elm Avenue,
Carlsbad. Mr. Nielson spoke in favor of the Redevelopment
Plan, and stated that after 24 years of effort, he is happy
to see the redevelopment of downtown Carlsbad under way. He
added that he is part of the private sector of downtown, and
at this point is looking for input from the public sector.
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Casler closed the pu'blic testimony at 7:40 P.M.
RECESS
Vice-Mayor Casler called a recess at 7:40 P.M., and the
Council/Housing and Redevelopment Commission reconvened at
7:58 P.M., with four members present.
Jack Henthorn, Director of Housing and Redevelopment, then
indicated that he had an additional document to enter into
the record; a piece of correspondence from Robert J. Wueste,
11200 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington, Minnesota; dated
June 16, 1981, which addressed concern with the development
of the Royal Palms. Mr. Henthorn indicated that the specific
part of the correspondence he wished to enter into the
record reads as follows:
"Ocean Street to we homeowners is a home and resort
community to be enjoyed by our families and friends.
Recently with the added pedestrian traffic seeking fun
and recreation, heavy burdens have been placed upon us
as homeowners; in terms of the burden, protection and
maintenance of our property."
Mr. Henthom indicated that in addition, he would like to
enter a second letter, which was attached as a copy to the
letter from Mr. Wueste, addressed to Carole J. Stewart,
3001 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad; with the following:
"It has become apparent over the past severak years that
the amount of street-activity, as well as the surrounding
area's activity, has increased to the point of making
Ocean Street unsafe for automobile driving, to say
nothing of the sa.fety of my children crossing the busy
street. Besides the street congestion, we have continued
vandalism at our home and beaches, and the clutter on our
beaches continues to worsen because of the amocnt of
activity, and lack of control." .
Vice-Mayor Casler inquired how many people in the audience
lived or owned property in sub-area 6, and wished to have
that area eliminatedl from the Redevelopment Plan. She also
inquired how many people in the audience would still-be in
opposition to the Redevelopment Plan, if the area north of
Beech and west of Garfield was eliminated. L It was indicated that Mr. White, owner of the Sea Slope
Condominiums, would still oppose the Plan.
It was further indic:ated that the residents of 2701 Ocean
Street, and Mr. Frank Bell at 2751 Ocean Street, request that
all of sub-area 6 be deleted from the Redevelopment Plan.
Council Member/Commi-ssioner Lewis stated his feeling that
everything west of Garfield Street in sub-area 6 could be
deleted, as he does not feel it is a blighted area. However,
he stated that the basic improvements such as sidewalks,
curbs, and gutters will become a reality, and the area will
not always remain as; a "countryf ied" atmosphere.
Council Member/Commjissioner Kulchin stated her opinion that
if the residents and owners of the area do not wish to be
a part of the Redevelopment Plan, she proposes to delete,.t;hem
Council Member/Comm:issioner Anear stated his opinion that
there is a need for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks for public
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