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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-02-09; City Council; Minutes1 x ,. MINUTES - I MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: February 9, 1982 PLACE TIME OF OF MEETING: MEETING: 6:OO P.M. \$ 9% Council Chambers COUNCIL %9+%7 MEMBERS + 8 Z. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Packard called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk as follows: t Present: Packard, Casler, Anear, Kulchin and Lewis 1. AB #6577 - SUPPLEMENT 83 - PUBLIC HEARING ON GOALS 1371 AND OBJECTIVES Following a brief introduction on the matter by the City Manager, Mayor Packard opened the public hearing. Mr. Don Brown representing the Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council. Mr. Brown stated the Board of Directors of the Chamber had discussed some of the Goals and Objectives in very general terms, and wish to offer the Chamber's cooperation in achieving any of the goals. Mayor Packard stated the public hearing would remain open throughout Council discussion in the event any additional citizens desired to comnent on the Goals and Objectives. Council discussion on the goals was as follows: c-3 -3 Council agreed that the wording should be changed to delete the words, "people mover", but to include some form of a shuttle system. D-1-1 It was clarified that not all projects included in the Goals and Objectives would necessarily be funded by the City; some would be funded by developers. E-2-2 and D-2-3 Council Member Anear expressed the need for a policy I regarding monies to be spent for Library services, and Council Member Casler indicated the Committees willingness to consider his concerns and requested that he submit some suggestions regarding the matter to the Committee for consideration. Council Member Casler indicated that Council had recently deleted the objective of preparing a master environmental impact report for the City. She suggested that Council may wish to reconsider or to discuss the matter further if 1 the preparation of a master EIR would save developers a great deal of time in processing. The City Manager indicated that staff had previously concluded that a master EIR would not save time or money; however, he indicated the Planning Director would prepare a report on the matter relating to costs and benefits for Council consideration. Further discussion on the matter related to the possibility of preparing a master EIR for certain areas in the City or certain zones in the City, and the question of whether such a master EIR would be beneficial. ” MINUTES [851 [701 February 9, 1982 Page 2 Council Member Casler expressed the desire to see an objective included that would specify bringing the zoning into alignment with the General Plan. Mayor Packard again extended the invitation to speak. Since no one else desired to address Council, Mayor Packard closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. Additional Council discussion related to including a goal regarding encouraging cooperation between the public and private sectors, and in particular industry, to provide affordable housing. Also discussed was whether Goal B-2 was realistic, or whether the word affordable should be deleted. Also discussed was establishing a goal to develop cooperative relationships between the City and special districts. Concil Member Casler indicated the Committee would prepare the revised Goals and Objectives and return it to Council at a later meeting for action. 2. AB $16897 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FEPORT 80-9 - MACARIO CANYON PARK The Planning Director gave a staff report with the aid of a transparency showing the location of the study area addressed by the EIR. He outlined the contents of the Planning Department memo to the Planning Commission dated January 13, 1982, and explained the statement of overriding consideration which Council would need to make if the EIR were certified. Mayor Packard opened the Public Hearing and extended the invitation to speak. Mayor Packard expressed concern, and requested that the record reflect that no one expressed any concerns at the Public Hearing regarding the EIR for Macario Canyon Park. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:53 p.m. In response to Council question, the City Manager indicated that the issue of Cannon Road had not been resolved with the Coastal Commission as yet. He stated that City staff would be meeting with the State Fish and Game to determine the precise alignment for Cannon Road, and then that proposal would be submitted to the Coastal Commission. Council made a statement of overriding consideration with respect to impacts related to the loss of estuarian and coastal sage habitats, and certified the environmental impact report adequately identifies and discusses the environmental impacts and was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. 3. AB 416340 - SUPPLEMENT ‘#3 - MACARIO CANYON PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN The Parks and Recreation Director gave a brief introduction of the matter and introduced Mr. Ernest M. Seidel with the firm of Iwanaga Associates. COUNCIL \$ +% %%%$ MEMBERS $+ J, $+ ( i Packard Anear xx Casler X X Kulchin X Lewis X MINUTES COUNCIL \y S% %y$s$ February 9, 1982 Page 3 MEMBERS Z. 6 Z. ( Mr. Seidel gave a report to the Council on the development plan with the aid of a slide presentation. He explained the issues considered during preparation of the plan, and identified all activities which were originally suggested for inclusion in the plan as well as the physical constraints of the property. He then explained the activities proposed in the final plan and showed slides of the proposed location of the various facilities included in the park. Mr. Dave Wilcox continued with the consultants report and briefly commented on the economic aspects of the plan. With the aid of a wall map, Parks and Recreation Director concluded the report by specifically identifying the different areas in that area as well as the owners. He indicated the intent of the study was to address the 288 acres of Macario plus the 90 acre area owned by San Diego Gas and Electric. He stated any other areas would require permission from the individual property owners. Mayor Packard opened the Public Hearing and extended the invitation to speak. Mr. Don Brown representing the Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council. Mr. Brown questioned whether the present plan would include charging a fee to'enter the park, and whether public facility fees would be used to develop Cannon Road. Mr. Dave Bradstreet, Parks and Recreation Director, responded that the current proposal would require a fee to be charged to enter the park, and that the issue of the development of Cannon Road would be a Council policy decision. Mr. .Brown inquired whether hotel facilities would be available as part of the convention center, and Mr. Bradstreet indicated they would. An unidentified citizen spoke from the audience and commended Council for their forward approach in addressing the issue, and indicated that such a development is a necessity for this City. Anita Donahue addressed Council and expressed her appreciation for development of the plan. Mr. John Sultan addressed Council and questioned whether any consideration had been given to the silt problem in the lagoon. Staff indicated the plan was not intended to address specifically the issue of silt in the lagoon; however, the plan, when developed, would not create additional silt problems. An unrecognized citizen from the audience questioned whether a golf course would be included in the plan. Mr. Seidel responded by indicating that a golf course had been included as part of the original plan, but for economic, and other reasons, had been deleted from the final plan. MINUTES I February 9, 1982 Page 4 Council Member Lewis expressed the desire at a future date, when development has begun, to discuss the issue of charging a fee to enter the park. Mr. Steve Lees spoke from the audience and expressed the opinion that the use of the lagoon would have a direct impact on the park. He indicated current Council ordinances restrict sailboats on the lagoon during the hours when there is a wind by which to sail. He suggested Council may need to reconsider the policy in that the plan contains a boat launch for rowboats, sailboats, and such craft. Council indicated the issue would have to be addressed at the appropriate time as the plan is developed. Laurie Nelson-Boone spoke from the audience and suggested that Council consider a more appropriate name for the park. Mr. Bradstreet indicated the item would be put on the agenda of the Parks and Recreation Commission for their consideration and recommendations. Since no one else wished to speak, Mayor Packard closed the Public Hearing at 8:14 p.m. Council adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 6786, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MACARIO CANYON PARK. RECESS Mayor Packard called a recess at 8:20 p.m. and Council reconvened at 8:31 p.m. with all Council Members present. CITY MANAGER AND DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Mayor Packard suggested, and Council concurred, that item number 5 be taken out of order and heard at this time. Parks and Recreation !6 81 5. AB 86899 - SENIOR CITIZEN NUTRITION PROGRAM Parks and Recreation Director, Dave Bradstreet, gave a brief staff report on the matter explaining the issue, and the resulting recomendation, as contained in the agenda bill. He responded to Council questions regarding the modifications which would be required in Heritage Hall, seating capacity, and the need to repair the roof. Mr. Jack Jimmink, responded to Council questions indicating that senior citizens aged 60 and over were asked to donate for their meal, and those under the age of 60 were required to pay the actual cost of the meal, which would be $2.50. - COUNCIL \$ 5 ""03% %., c MEMBERS Z. 8 Z. ' Packard Anear X Cas ler X X Kulchin X Lewis xx ~ i 1 February 9, 1982 MINUTES Page 5 ~~~ ~~~~ Council approved the request of the Senior Citizen Association to use Heritage FIall for a nutrition program for a minimum of three years, and to provide up to $3,600 in funds or in kind service for building renovationlgrant ass is tance. Finance [501 4. AB #GB98 - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT - DECEMBER 1981 - The Finance Director, Mr. Jim Elliott, outlined the contents of the Quarterly Financial Report as presented to Council with the agenda bill, and explained the changes in estimated revenues and expenditures. Mr. Elliott then reported to Council, with the aid of a flip chart, on the new method proposed for preparing the budget for next fiscal year. He indicated that the new procedure would be titled Budgeting For Exceptions. He explained the process, and requested Council comment. Council discussed the matter and indicated it may be desirable for departments on an occasional basis to be required to prepare their budget beginning at a zero base. In response to concerns of Council Member Lewis, staff indicated that the Finance Department would carefully analyze the budgets, and automatic increases would not be recommended. It was the consensus of Council that the new budget procedure be approved. Mr. Elliott then reported on estimated revenues for fiscal year 1982-83, and indicated there were basically three figures which Council could consider. 1. Estimated revenue - $13.8 million 2. Estimated net revenue (minus money withheld by state) - $13.3 million 3. Known expenses -7 $13.4 million In response to Council questions, staff indicated any savings from this fiscal year expenditures would be placed in the capital improvement budget. Council indicated a desire to have additional time to analyze the figures presented by the Finance Director, and requested that all the figures be presented in a written report for their review. Council approved the changes in estimated revenues as contained on the agenda bill titled Quarterly Financial Report - December 1981. I - MEMBERS COUNCIL \Y %?$,p, + %% 8 Z. ~ Packard Lewis xx Anear X Cas ler X X Kulchin X Packard Lewis xx Anear X Casler x X Kulchin X MINUTES -4 COUNCIL \\$ 5 %%+p, %% ~ February 9, 1982 Page 6 MEMBERS Z. @ + ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 1O:Ol p.m. Respectfully submitted, i- l?& Aletha L. Rautenkranz '3 City Clerk I 9