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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-12-15; City Council; Minutes. MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: December 15, 1981 TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers - - 1 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Packard at 6:02 P.M. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk: 1 I Present - Packard, Casler, Anear, Lewis, and Kulchin. 9 INVOCATION was given by Mayor Packard. I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Anear. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Approved by one motion) Council Member Casler indicated she would abstain from the vote on the minutes of November 24, 1981. Council Member Kulchin indicated she would abstain from the vote on the minutes of December 1, 1981. I Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held November 17, 1981, were approved as submitted. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting, held November 24, 1981, were approved as submitted. Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held December 1, 1981, were approved as submitted. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting, held December 8, 1981, were approved as submitted. I CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Casler requested Item No. 3 be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item No. 3, as follows: I WAIVER OF DOCUMENT TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. [50] '* AB /I6844 - RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY. Council ratified payment of demands against the City in the amount of $564,946.50, for the period November 30 to December 4, 1981; Payroll demands in the amount of $299,002.53 for the period November 23 to December 6, 1981; and Housing demands in the amount of $51,056.23 for the period November 30 to December 4, 1981. [gg] 2. AB /I4053 - Supplement !I6 - ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME ON TENTATIVE MAP CT 76-15. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 6742, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE MAP CT 76-15 SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. c COUNCIL k %? MEMBERS Packard Casler Anear Lewis X Kulchin P ackard Cas ler Anear Lewis Kulchin X 3 E99 1 [991 1641 P21 851 December 15, 1981 MINUTES Page 2 4. AB /I6840 - Supplement #1 - TENTATIVE MAP IN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - CT 80-35/PUD-26 - HAWORTH. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 6745, DENYING A 111-LOT TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP (CT 80-35) AND A PLANNED UNIT I DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PUD-26) FOR A 105-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF SIERRA MORENA AVENUE BETWEEN TAMARACK AVENUE AND CHESTNUT AVENUE. APPLICANT: HAWORTH. 5. AB 86790 - Supplement #2 - TENTATIVE MAP IN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - SCHWAB. COUNCIL \ %? MEMBERS Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 6746, APPROVING WITH CONDITIONS TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP (CT 81-13) AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PUD-25) FOR A 3-UNIT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY EAST OF SKYLINE DRIVE AND NORTH OF TAMARACK AVENUE (EXTENDED). APPLICANT: SCHWAB/SUNSET PACIFIC. 6. AB 86520 - Supplement /I6 - DOWNTOWN STREETLIGHT CONVERSION - CONTRACT #1106. Council accepted the work under Contract No. 1106, Downtown Streetlight Conversion as complete; and directed the City Clerk to have the Notice of Completion recorded and release the bonds 35 days after recordation. 7. AB #6846 - GRANT OF EASEMENT - ENCINA TELEPHONE UNDERGROUNDING. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 6747, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CARLSBAD TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY, AND AUTHORIZING THE VISTA SANITATION DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY FOR UNDERGROUNDING OF TELEPHONE LINES AT THE ENCINA PLANT. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: 3. AR !I6845 - AGREEMENTS FOR AIRPORT BUSINESS CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. Council Member Casler inquired as to what must be done to the property. The Planning Director explained that this is the first of a series of applications, and indicated that in order to proceed an EIR must be prepared. Council Member Casler inquired if the Preannexational Zone Change, Tentative Map, and Specific Plan could be processed concurrently, and Director Hagaman responded in the affirmative. _. MINUTES December 15, 1981 Page 3 I Council adopted the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 6743, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND WESTEC FOR PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR A 333 ACRE PROJECT IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD. i RESOLUTION NO. 6744, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND SIGNAL LANDMARK, A DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, WHEREBY THE CITY WILL ACCEPT FUNDS PROM THE DEVELOPER FOR PROVISION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. I 1 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: I I ~1131 8. AB t6815 - Supplement #l - ZONE CHANGE - 2C-235 - NEWP ORT SHORES . I I I Council adopted the following Ordinance: I ORDINANCE NO. 9609, AMENDING TITLE 21 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP I TO GRANT A CHANGE OF ZONE (ZC-235) FROM C-1 TO RD-M ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ALGA ROAD AND EL CAMINO REAL. APPLICANT: NEWP ORT SHORES . [47] 9. AB JF6301 - Supplement $12 - REVISION OF DRAINAGE FEES. Council adopted the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 9610, AMENDING TITLE 20, CHAPTER 20.09 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE AMENDMENT OF I SECTION 20.09.040 TO REVISE DRAINAGE FEES. 1 1[70] 10. AB ./I6821 - ORDINANCE REGARDING DOGS IN THE PARK. I Council adopted the following Ordinance: I ORDINANCE NO. 3142, AMENDING TITLE 11, CHAPTER 11.24, SECTION 11.24.130 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE AMENDMENT OF SUBSECTIONS (11) AND (25) TO PROHIBIT DOGS IN THE PARKS. PUBLIC HEARINGS: I i [lo81 11. AB $16816 - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY A SET BACK VARIANCE - V-326 - CORSO (Cont inued) . With the aid of a transparency showing the location of the project, the Planning Director gave the staff report, essentially as contained in the Agenda Bill. Director Hagaman indicated that Staff has received letters in favor of the project from residents at 1284 Rasswood, 1306 Basswood, 1308 Basswood; and from 1252 Basswood, who previously had opposed the variance. Mayor Packard opened the public hearing at 6:16 P.M., and extended the invitation to speak. COUNCIL k %? MEMBERS Packard Casler X Ane ar Lewis Kulchin P ackard Casler Anear X Lewis Kulchin Packard Casler Anear Lewis Kulchin . X Packard Cas ler Anear x Lewis Kulchin MINUTES December 15, 1981 Page 4 I Council recognized Mr. Ken Chriss, 2971 State Street, Carlsbad, representing the applicant. Mr. Chriss explained his interpretation of the purpose of the ordinance regarding variances, and requested approval of the project . t Since no one else wished to speak on the mattter, Mayor Packard closed the public hearing at 6:18 P.M. Council discussion reflected the circumstances applicable to the property, as well as impact to the neighboring properties. Following discussion, Council granted the appeal of the Planning Commission decision for V-326. I DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: I Parks and Recreation I [86] 12. AB /I6765 - Supplement #l - ALTA MIRA AD HOC COMMITTEE'S LANDSCAPE AND ROAD WIDENING CONCERNS. I I David Bradstreet, Parks and Recreation Director, gave a staff report on the matter. Mr. Don Caresio, Chairman of the Alta Mira Ad Hoc Committee, addressed Council. Mr. Caresio expressed concern with regard to the water being cut off, and requested that Council consider re-installing the meter and paying to water the area. Director Bradstreet responded to Council questions regarding maintenance costs, materials, and labor; and shortages, high maintenance costs, and declining City revenues. Council discussion reflected on alternate plant materials and irrigation. Council Member Anear stated his opinion that if any changes in policy were approved by Council, they should apply to all areas of the City. Council Member Kulchin suggested the City provide the water; the Homeowners Association provide the maintenance and the City begin planting drought tolerant materials. .addressed the issue of anticipated future water T Council Member Casler indicated she would like to see the trees remain in Area A, and suggested the City install a meter with an automatic timer. Council discussion reflected whether only the trees or the trees and ground cover should be watered. Council authorized Staff to install an additional meter for watering the strip presently maintained that will water existing trees and ground cover, and to begin planting drought tolerant materials. - , COUNCIL k %? MEMBERS Packard Cas ler Anear Lewis X Kulchin Packard Casler Anear Lewis Kulchin Ii I December 15, 1981 MINUTES Page 5 MEMBERS COUNCIL \ [70 1 ~ ~~ 13. AB 116847 - CADENCIA DEVELOPMENT APPEAL. With the aid of a wall exhibit displaying the park location, the Parks and Recreation Director gave the staff report, explaining the history of the matter, as well as the desires of the area homeowners. He concluded by explaining that design features could include moving the backstop to the far corner, leaving the field grass and utilizing it as a utility field. Ms. Lois Humphreys, 3337 Cadencia, Carlsbad, President of the La Costa Residents Association, addressed Council. Ms. Humphreys briefly outlined the concerns of the Association, essentially as contained in their letter to the Council of November 28, 1981. Mr. Peter Rosenberg, 7249 Carpa Court, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Mr. Bosenberg referenced a survey done on the proposed Cadencia development, and stated that the results reflect a desire for a park, not an athletic field. In addition, Mr. Rosenberg expressed concern with regard to traffic and noise impact, and requested denial of the Cadencia development. Mrs. Margaret Lozuk, 3307 Cadencia, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Mrs. Lozuk expressed concern with regard to traffic, and requested denial of the Cadencia development. Mr. Robert King, 3313 Cadencia, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Mr. King referenced the existing problems at Levante Field, with regard to complaints from the neighboring residents due to the backstops. He stated his opinion that this site is too small for organized activites, and requested denial of the project. Mr. Joseph Borg, 7247 Carpa Court, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Be stated his opinion that a park would be a better use than an athletic field for the Cadencia site. Mr. Randy Brant, 7245 Carpa Court, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Mr. Brant expressed concern with regard to potential foul balls in a residental area due to the size of the park, the hazards of children climbing down the ravine, and parking. Mr. Brant also questioned the fact that the City is not proposing to install restroom facilities on-site, and requested denial of the development. Dr. Frank Bergin addressed Council. Dr. Rergin stated he does not agree that all members of the La Costa Residents Association are in opposition of the proposed athletic field. With regard to traffic, Dr. Bergin stated his opinion that the issue could be mitigated through tighter enforcement from the police department. In conclusion, Dr. Rergin stated he was in agreement with the Staff proposal, and spoke in favor of same. Council discussion reflected on traffic enforcement in the area, parking, and the need for athletic fields in the City. Council Member Anear suggested that Council consider approving the Staff recommendation, with a provision for portable restroom facilities. & - E [! MINUTES December 15, 1981 Page 6 I Council Member Lewis stated that he could support the proposal for a practice field; however, indicated that he does not want to see it used by adult organizations or leagues. He added that hard ball should be restricted from the park, and suggested that a backstop be placed at the furtherest point on the site. Council denied the Cadencia development appeal, and approved the plans to develop a portion of the Cadencia site by constructing a multi-purpose athletic turf area; to be performed by force account. RECESS Mayor Packard called a recess at 8:05 P.M., and Council reconvened at 8:16 P.M., with five members present. Engineering 131 14. AB W6848 - BUEMA VISTA STORM DRAIN EAST OF HIGHLAND DRIVE. With the aid of a transparency showing the location of the project, the staff report was presented by the City Engineer, essentially as contained in the Agenda Bill. Mr. Darryl Tell, 1700 Buena Vista Way, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Mr. Tell spoke in favor of the project, and req.uested Council approval of same. Following brief discussion, Council authorized Staff to proceed with the project as a cash contract. 391 15. AB 85053 - Supplement 82 -ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME ON TENTATIVE MAP CT 77-6 (CHESTNUT VILLAS.) Les Evans, the City Engineer, gave a staff report on the matter. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 6748, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE MAP CT 77-6 SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. P lanning b7] 16. AB f6770 - Supplement #l - UPDATE ON AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION PROGRAMS IN THE COASTAL ZONE. With the aid of a transparency outlining agricultural lands, the Planning Director gave a staff report on the matter. Director Hagaman explained the requirements of the Coastal Comission's approved LCP for the City, and outlined the contents of his memo dated December 7, 1981. COUNCIL k + 7 MEMBERS % P ackard Casler Anear Lewis X Kulchin I I - Packard Cas ler Ane ar Lewis Kulchin Packard Casler Anear Lewis Kulchin X X Mr. Don Agatep, 2956 Roosevelt, Carlsbad, addressed Council, representing the Site 2 property owners. He indicated that the Lusk Company has not indicated agreement for subsidy. I December 15, 1981 MINUTES Page 7 Mr. Agatep continued that if the Site 2 property owners submit a Master Development Plan that provides for a mixed use program now or in the future, and go through the normal discretionary processes that are required by the City to meet the General Plan, they would request that some form of endorsement by Council accompany them to the Coastal Commission at such time to request an amendment to the LCP. The City Manager reported on the discussion and outcome of the November 18, 1981 meeting held between representatives of the Coastal Commission and the City of Carlsbad. He stated since the State adopted the LCP, the State would be the proper party to amend it. Further, if Council approves the Staff recommendation, developers would have two permit authorities through which to process. Therefore, the owners would be free to submit proposed changes directly to the Commission, in that the City is not a party to the LCP. Mr. Doug Draper, 3325 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, representing Mr. Joseph Sherman, owner of 30 acres of land in Site 2, addressed Council. Mr. Draper spoke in favor of the mixed use proposal; however, indicated that the property owners were operating under the assumption that the City had to change the plan. The City Attorney stated this is not a new policy, and the City's position has always been that the City will not administer the State mandated plan. Mr. John Kalogeris, T & C Associates, representing KTS, 333 South Figueroa, Los Angeles, addressed Council. Mr. Kalogeris inquired if the.City intends to adopt an LCP in connection with Proposition 20. Mayor Packard explained that unless there is significant change at the State level, it would not be adopted in this area. Discussion reflected same. Mr. Peter MacKauf addressed Council. Mr. MacKauf stated that he was present to address his piece of property that lies in Site 2. He spoke in favor of the position taken by Council on the matter. Mr. MacKauf continued stating there is uncertainty as to the extent to which the State Coastal Staff and Commission will hear the petitions of private parties, and once the subsidy program starts it generates momentum. He 1 suggested Council consider a minimal extension of possibly six months, to give those property owners in Site 2 an opportunity to confirm that the State will hear their petitions and amendments when they are ready, without the momentum of the subsidy program. Mr. Spires, representing the Occidental property owners, addressed Council. Mr. Spires indicated that the Site 2 property owners were given ample time to submit their mixed use plans, and requested that there be no further delay. c rn COUNCIL k $7 MEMBERS ~ ~ MINUTES December 15, 1981 Page 8 Council discussion reflected the feasibility of extending the Site 2 portion of the plan. The City Attorney explained that the arguments should be addressed to the State. Council Member Casler indicated she would like to see the City be more positive and aggressive with the State on the matter, and suggested that the City give encouragement to the Site 2 property owners. Council directed that no amendment be made to the LCP at this time, and that support be given to the property owners as they aproach the State Coastal Commission. CITY COUNCIL ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: City Council Salaries Council discussed the contents of the memo from the City Attorney, dated December 8, 1981. Council directed the City Attorney to prepare documents, authorizing a one hundred dollar ($100) per month differential in the salary of the Mayor, and to increase the salaries of the regular Council Members in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code. COUNCIL REPORTS : Human Services Council Member Casler reported on a recent Human Services Advisory Committee meeting, and indicated the final Human Services Report was discussed and will come before Council in January. NCTD Council Member Kulchin reported on a recent NCTD meeting. Parks and Recreation Council Member Lewis reported on a recent Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. OFF-AGENDA ITEM 1 Re-naming of Palomar Airport Council Member Anear req-uested that Council take the matter up as an off-agenda item. Council agreed to take up the matter of re-naming Palomar Airport up as an off-agenda item. Council discussed the possible re-naming of Palomar Airport to Carlsbad Airport, or McClellan Airport. Council Member Anear suggested that if the name of the airport is changed, consideration should be given to changing the name of Palomar Airport Road. - COUNCIL k %' MEMBERS .;t P ackard Casler Anear X Lewis Kulchin Packard Cas ler Anear Lewis Rulch in X Packard Cas ler Anear Lewis X Kulchin I i MINUTES > p December 15, 1981 Page 9 COUNCIL % 7 MEMBERS .zI Council directed that no action be taken at this time. Pac kard Cas ler Anear X Lewis Kulchin ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 9:53 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, dfl+ ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk Ann R. Alleman, Minutes Clerk I ~