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Home My WebLink About1982-03-09; City Council; MinutesfJ ' 7 MINUTES MEETING OF: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting DATE OF MEETING: March 9, 1982 TIME OF MEETING: 7:30 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: Levant e P ark b MEMBERS % CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Packard called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows: Present Council Members Lewis, Rulchin, Anear, Casler, and P ackard . I, Mayor Packard suggested, and Council concurred that Item 3 be taken out of order and heard at this time. I [85Ix 3. AB 86922 - PROPOSAL FOR BEACH MONITORING PROGRAM. The City Manager gave a brief introduction to the matter, and introduced Mr. Reinhard E. Flick, Assistant Research Oceanographer/Academic Administrator, Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Mr. Flick, with the aid of a slide presentation, explained the littoral cell activity in the various areas of beach in San Diego County. Mr. Flick also explained the method utilized to measure on shore beach profiles. He explained the placement of the longard tube in the Del Mar area and indicated that though the amount of sand was increasing, it has not been determined whether the tube was responsible for that increase. In response to Council questions, Mr. Flick expressed the opinion that the longguard tube would not be appropriate for Carlsbad beaches in that there is no sand on the beaches. He indicated that the results of the study will provide basic data to see what fluctuations occur when sand from the Oceanside project starts to flowing down to Carlsbad. He also stated the information could be used as the City considers future erosion control measures for the City beaches. Mr. John Gray, 5451 Las Robles, Carlsbad, questioned why the section of beach in front of the Terra Mar area had been excluded from the study. Mr. Bailey Noble, addressed Council and expressed the opinion that the beach area south of Agua Hedionda Lagoon should also be con,sidered in the study. f I In response to questions, the City Manager reiterated that the property owners in the area between the two lagoons would be coming to Council at a future date to request approval for placing the tube on the beach. Re indicated that the area of beach between the two lagoons 1 current lp do not contain any sand, while those south of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon do have a certain degree of sand. Following brief discussion., Council directed that the Droposed study be approved and that the study area be increased to include two bench marks on the beach area of Terra Mar, and that staff was directed to prepare the , P ackard Casler Anear Lewis appropriate fund transfer to cover the cost. Kulchin \ y $$ X b 5% $ @f X X X X X 6 MINUTES March 9, 1982 Page 2 I I E701 1. AB #6920 - BOYS CLUB - LEVAFJTE PARK. I The City Manager gave a brief introduction to the matter notinK the request of the Boys Club to locate temporary facilities on Levante Park. Dave Rradstreet, Farks and Recreation Director, continued with the report indicating that staff was recommending the matter be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for consideration. Vith the aid of wall exhibits, Mr. Bradstreet explained the proposed final development of the entire park and its uses. Mr. Dan Sherlock, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad, responded to auestions indicating that part of their grant requirements require that programs are offered in the La Costa area. He explained the operation of the Club over the past pears, and its current location in downtown Carlsbad. Linda Wescott addressed Council and indicated she lived immediately across the street from the park. She expressed concern about additional parking and appearance problems which could result and questioned plans to meet those problems. Mr. Sherlock briefly explained the type of facility proposed. Mr. Rradstreet indicated that staff was aware of the parkiag and appearance problems, and was attempting to alleviate th.ose problems. He indicated that all aspects of the matter would be addressed at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting when the item was considered, and requested that those concerned people attend the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to make their concerns known. Following brief discussion, Council referred the request of the Boys Club to locate temporary facilities on Levante Park to the Parks and Recreation Commission for consideration and recommendation. 1 1701 2. AB /Hi921 - STATE BEACH PLANNING. t City Manager gave a brief report on the matter and suggested that Council designate a member of the Council or staff to attend the State Reach and Park meeting on March 17th to make recommendations to the state. The City Engineer, Les Evans, continued with the staff report, and with the aid of transparencies and wall exhibits, explained several ideas for developing additional beach parking in different areas. He also explained the advantages and disadvantages of beach idea. In response to Council auestions, Mr. Bill Faith, representative of the State Beach and Fark Department, stated that it could possibly present problems to the state if areas of beach which are curren.tly not being utilized would be opened up for use by the provision of parking. *% MEMBERS \\\\\ % 0 2. YA% 6- CP Z. % $ t Packard X Casler X X Lewis X Anear xx Kulchin \ ~ /4 MINUTES [C Spd, March 9, 1982 Page 3 \\$$ % 9&% % MEMBERS % $% ' The Assistant City Manager/Developmental Services, referred to his memorandum dated March 9, 1982, and outlined the contents of same. Following brief discussion, Council instructed staff to P ackard X make the presentation to State Beach and Park at their Casler xx Anear meeting on March 17, 1982. X Lewis X Kulchin X It was noted that Council Member Anear would be present at the meeting and would Drovide assistance if necessary. Council indicated the matter should again be placed on Council agenda following the meeting of March 17th. j3] 4. AB f6687 - SUPPLEMENT 82 - LIBRARY SITE - SOUTH CARLSBAD. The City Manager gave a brief introduction to the matter by explaining the history of the site issue and the various alternative sites considered. Mr. Bradstreet continued with the staff report with the aid of wall exhibits, and explained the recommendation for the location of the library in the Alga Norte park. He also noted that the two wall exhibits were merely possible design ideas, and that they did not represent a recommendation at this point. Council recognized Seena Trigas. Ms. Trigas expressed concern that the library in Alga Norte park would be too many years in becoming a reality. Therefore, she requested that Council consider immediately investigating the possibility of a store front operation in the La Costa area. An unidentified citizen expressed the need for library services in La Costa. Julie Almack, Acting Library Director, expressed concern that the two and a half acres being offered for the library would not be large enough to accommodate the parking. Staff responded that though only two and a half acres were specifically designated for library purposes, nothing would prevent additional acreage in the park from 1 being utilized for that purpose. Barbara Donovan addressed the Council and offered the services of herself and Seena Trigas to assist staff in finding a store front facility for the library operation in La Costa. Council Member Anear expressed the desire that alternatives should also be considered including the possibility of a large van which would provide mobility to the library services in the south. 75- MINUTES I [701 1451 [ 861 s"p6, March 9, 1982 Page 4 \\$ % YA% % Council Member Casler stated that a store front facility, including staff and books would cost approximately $100,000 a year to maintain. She expressed agreement with the possibility of studying the idea of a store front facility, but noted budget constraints, and indicated that residents should not leave with a false impression that a store front facility would mean it would be implemented. Following further discussion, Council accepted the offer Packard X of Daon to dedicate two and a half acres for future Casler X library site in Alga Norte Park, and directed staff to Ane ar xx prepare the appropriate response. Lewis X Kulchin X Council directed that the Library Board study the matter Packard X of the store front facility operation, including all Casler X options such as a large van, and report back to Council Ane ar xx with recommendat ions. Lewis X Kulchin X MEMBERS 0 .rt +% 8 Z. f 5. AB 83140 - SUPPLEMENT $7 - REVISED LA COSTA PARKS AGREEMENT. City Manager gave a brief introduction of the matter. Mr. Rradstreet continued with the report and explained the park dedications which would. be required by the new agreement. Council Member Anear questioned the desirability of accepting San Marcos Canyon for park purposes. Following clarification of the requirements of the Packard X existing agreement versus requirements of the revised Casler X agreement, Council directed staff to prepare the Anear xx necessary documents to approve the revised La Costa.Parks Kulchin agreement. X Lewis X 6. AB 86923 - REQUEST FROM NORTH COUNTY BALLET COMPANY FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT. Following a brief introduction by the City Manager, Council recognized Denise Martinelli, a dancer with the North County Ballet Company. Mrs. Martinelli expressed the desire of the Company to be recognized by the City, and noted the willingness of the Ballet Company to work with the City. She indicated that the Ballet Company needs money, and it is difficult to wait for grant money. She referenced the letter from North County Ballet Company dated March 2, 1982, contained in the agenda bill, and requested Council consideration by providing financial assistance. Council discussion reflected concern that should the City support one private company, others would expect comparable support. Council directed staff to continue to work with IS1 and Packard X the North County Ballet Company to obtain grant funding Casler X sources. Anear X Lewis XI! Kulchin X t MINUTES I March 9, 1982 Page 5 INFORMATION ITEM A. Council discussed the matter briefly, and took no action. OFF AGENDA ITEMS Legislation Mayor Packard referenced a letter received from Senator Bill Craven requesting that Council send an appropriate letter of support for his bill which is requesting an audit of SDG&E and deferment of the rate increase. Following brief discussion, Council directed staff to send the appropriate letter of support for Senator Craven's Bill. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 2 6- Aletha L. Rautenkranz d City Clerk I - $% MEMBERS \\p 3 % pL% s% % ' I Packard X Kulchin xx Lewis Anear X Cas ler X