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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-09-08; City Council; Minutes.* ' MINUTES Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Regular Meeting) Time of Meeting: 6:OO P.M. Date of Meeting: September 8, 1981 COUNCIL %? - Place of Meeting: Council Chambers MEMBERS \ ROLL CALL: Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk as follows: " 4781 Present: Council Members Packard, Casler, Anear, Lewis and Kulchin 1. CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM. Police Chief Jimno gave a status report of the Crime Prevention Program since beginning its operation a year ago. With the aid of wall exhibits, he explained the different types of crimes and their frequency of occur- rence in Carlsbad and a comparison with San Diego. Chief Jimno explained the programs which the Crime Prevention Officer is conducting, and displayed samples of materials which are handed out to citizens. He also responded to Council questions regarding the effectiveness of the programs. \[781 2* AB f6736 - DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE INFORMATION PROGRAM. I I Police Chief Jimno explained the need for the program, and gave a brief explanation of the organization called H.O.P.E. Through Education, as contained in the Agenda Bill. He further defined the program as contained in his Memo to the City Manager dated August 20, 1981. He also displayed samples of the materials which would be fur- nished by H.O.P.E. He concluded by outlining the alter- native methods of funding the program, and requested Council authorization. In response to Council questions, he stated that the or- ganization is limited to the amount of funds they could collect to cover the actual costs. He also stated they are restricted to a 10% profit. He also detailed the current polzce department procedures when responding to calls involving alcohol and minors. Council Member Lewis expressed the opinion that the School Board should be involved as well in these programs, since it does involve policy issues. 1. I ~ I 1 Council approved the recommended action as contained on Casler the Agenda Bill. Packard Lewfs Anear Kulchin X - *-511 3. LEARN NOT TO BURN, Fire Chief Thompson gave a brief introduction to the matter following by a report by Inspector Revere? Inspec-. tor Revere reported on the "Learn not to Burn'" program and its purpose to educate school children about the hazards of fire, and precautions which can be taken. He also reported on the different activities and functions of the program. .I MINUTES September 8, 1981 Page 2 ~ ~ ~~ 4. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM NEWSLETTER. The Assistant City ManagerJDevelopment, Ron Beckman, referenced the material distributed to Council just prior to the meeting, and gave a brief explanation of same. Council Member Lewis referenced the pie chart, and sug- gested that the Special Districts should be listed so the citizens could be informed. COUNCIL k %? MEMBERS Mr. Beckman noted that due to the late distribution of the material, Council had not had adequate time to review it. He, therefore, requested that Council submit any comments or suggestions on the material to the City Manager or staff by the end of the week for inclusion in the news- letter . RECESS: Mayor Packard called a recess at 7:33 P,M. and Council reconvened at 7:43 P.M. with all Council Members present. 5. AB /I6737 - CALAVERA HILLS TREATMENT PLANT. The City Manager gave a report on the matter giving a brief history of the plant and Council's actions, as well as the current status of the project. He also explained the basic issues of the existing agreement, and those of the proposed agreement before Council for review, as contained in the Agenda Bill. Couneil recognized Mr. A. J. Skotnicki, 3535 Bedford Circle, Carlsbad. Mr. Skotnicki expressed the hope that the citizens would have an opportunity comment on the matter at an advertised public hearing. He also question- ed where the 2 million dollars would come from to comp- lete the plant, and questioned whether the taxpayers would receive any advantages should the agreement be changed. He also questioned how the interest charges would be stopped, and whether Council had considered re- quiring the developer to build the plant per the existing agreement. He expressed the feeling that if the proposed i modified agreement is approved, the City would own a plant that would be useless and would never be usedc He urged Council to consider retaining the existing contract. Council recognized Mr. Nelson Aldrich, 4410 La Portalada Drive, Carlsbad. Mr. Aldrich referred to the original public hearings on the matter of the plant, and that the developer had insisted that he would pay all the costs of building the plant. He, also, suggested that the matter be handled through a public hearing., Council recognized Mignon Bowen, 2290 Nob Hill Drive, Carlsbad. Mrs. Bowen expressed the feeling that all citizens should have complete and full information on this proposal, and that a public hearing should be held, In response to Council questions regarding the cost of the effluent disposal lines, the City Manager stated that Mr. Ward had received a bid of approximately $400,000. He also stated, however, that the City Engineer estimated the cost to be approximately one million dollars. L -2' MINUTES September 8, 1981 Page 3 Council Member Anear detailed the history of the matter and the factors at that time which affected decisions, as well as the current factors. He noted that since many factors had changed, those facts should be taken into consideration when considering the proposal of a revised agreement. As further clarification, the C,ity Manager noted that the current agreement requires that the interest costs will be added to the cost of construction, and the only way to stop adding the interest to the cost of the plant is for the City to take over the plant. At that time, the interest would then be a cost to the developer. The City Manager further detailed the items and amounts listed in the Agenda Bill which the developer believed should be added to the audit figure. Council directed staff to set the matter to public hearing on September 22, 1981. 11 ] 6. WATER RECLAMATION REPORT. Council Member Anear reported on the meetings of the A.W.R.A. had reached a point where a decision needed to be made regarding the structure of the agency. He referred to the discussion memo previously distributed to Council, and explained the choices of a centralized system with a Joint Powers Agreement, or a loosely structured agency. He also detailed the conclusions contained in the memo. Council Member Casler questioned whether individual agree- ments could be made between individual members, and whethe there was a need for another structured agency to be created. No action was taken. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Mayor Packard stated that Council had toured the Lake Calavera Hills sewer plant and the Shadow Ridge develop- ment in the past week. He noted that at that time, there was evidence of significant siltation occurring in the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. He questioned whether Council felt a letter should be sent to the Vista City Council request- ing that they enforce and require protective measures from the developer. COUNCIL p$ 9 ' MEMBERS % I Packard Casler Lewis Anear Kulchin I I Council concurred that a letter of concern should be sent to the Vista City Council regarding the matter. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, w /@* ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ City Clerk