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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-09-28; City Council; Minutes.- II " MINUTES 0 (97) MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Meeting ) DATE OF MEETING: September 28, 1982 TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER ~~~~ ~~~ r The meeting was called to order by Mayor Casler at 6:OO I P.M. ROLL CALL was taken by the Deputy City Clerk as follows: Present - Casler, Lewis, Anear, Kulchin and Chick Absent - None 1. AB 117170 - PRESENTATION REGARDING TAMARACK AVENUE. I The staff report on the matter was presented by Richard Allen, the City Engineer. The report was essentially as contained in the Statement of the Matter and the Memo from the City Engineer to the City Manager, dated September 23, 1982. Mr. Allen gave a brief history of the matter and explained portions of the Circulation Element of the General Plan, the different sizes of arterial streets and how Tamarack Avenue fits into the overall plan for City streets. With the aid of maps and wall exhibits Mr. Allen gave a section by section explanation of existing and future improvements along Tamarack Avenue. He then presented a motion picture taken along Tamarack Avenue and again explained the existing and future improvements along the street. He indicated that the projections for future traffic along portions of Tamarack near 1-5 necessitate the designation of the street as a secondary arterial, to extend from Carlsbad Boulevard to El Camino Real. He indicated that the conclusion of the study adopted by the Council in 1977, was to reduce the right of way called for by the General Plan on Tamarack west of 1-5 from 102 feet to 80 feet, to have a pavement width of 64 feet, and to meander the street to minimize the impacts on adjacent property . Mr. Allen indicated that the proposal for Tamarack from 1-5 to Highland, due to the estimated future traffic, was for 4 lanes, no parking, and bike lanes on each side of the street. He then responded to questions from Council. Mayor Casler opened the matter for public discussion at 6.25 P.M. Council recognized Mr. Harry Haubert, 1241 Tamarack Avenue, Carlsbad. Mr Haubert presented introductory remarks for the Hands Off Tamarack Committee, and spoke in opposition to the extensionlwidening of the street due to the adverse effects to the persons who live in the vincinity, such as safety hazards and reduction of property values. Council recognized Marjorie Morrison, 3891 Highland Drive, Carlsbad. Mrs. Morrison, the Safety Co- Chairperson of the HOT committee, spoke regarding the Committee's compliance with City Guidelines, and the Committee's dissatisfaction with the response they received from the City Traffic Safety Commission and City staff. COUNCIL /\b % %' 8 MEMBERS % %$ ' 0 Page 2 September 28, 1982 MINUTES I Council recognized Robert Morrison, 3891 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, the Safety Co-Chairperson of the HOT committee, who spoke in opposition to the extension or widening of Tamarack Avenue, due to safety factors. Mr. Morrison presented a brief history of accidents and "near misses" on the street, and outlined reasons it was felt that the widening and extension of the street would increase the traffic problems on same. Council recognized Mary Meyer, 1755 Tamarack, the Publicity Chairman of the HOT Committee, who also spoke in opposition to the widening or extension of Tamarack Avenue. Council recognized Donna Beghtol, 1520 Jeanne Place, Carlsbad, CAY a member of the HOT Committee, who addressed Council in opposition to the widening or extension of Tamarack Avenue. She indicated that although she lived a block from Tamarack, on another street, the noise from Tamarack was still extremely loud. She also presented a tape of the noise from Tamarack for Council to hear. Council recognized Jerry Meyer, 1755 Tamarack Avenue, Carlsbad, CA, Publicity Co-Chairperson of the HOT Committee, who spoke in opposition to the widening or extension of Tamarack Avenue. He gave a presentation regarding the image of Carlsbad, and concluded by stating that the quality of the lives of those persons living on and near Tamarack is at stake in the matter. Council recognized Laurie Nelson Boone, 1751 Tamarack Avenue, Carlsbad, CAY representing herself. She briefly outlined information that she had found while researching the history of the matter, and inquired why residential development was allowed to develop facing the street, if it was in fact designated to become a secondary arterial. She concluded by suggesting the formation of a committee to study the matter and to obtain more citizen input. Council recognized Jack Estes, 1195 Tamarack Avenue, Carlsbad, CA, who spoke in opposition to the widening and extension. Mr. Estes presented to Council a list of questions regarding the matter for which the Hot Committee desired responses. Council recognized Dr. David Farrier, 1750 Tamarack Avenue, Carlsbad, CA, Chairperson of the HOT Committee, who spoke in opposition to the widening and extension of Tamarack Avenue. Dr. Farrier indicated that the issues point to the objections of many voters in the City, and added that the Committee is receiving support from those in other areas of the City. He concluded that the members of the HOT Committee do not want to sacrifice their investments and safety to accommodate the City's future planning. Council recognized Hal Zack, 3769 Adams Street, Carlsbad, CA, who addressed Council in opposition to the widening and extension of Tamarack Avenue. Mr. Zack recommended that the City find ways to route traffic around the existing neighborhood, rather than through it. COUNCIL /\k 3 %a 9 MEMBERS % %% Page 3 September 28, 1982 MINUTES I Council recognized Phil Lukei, 4022 Crescent Point Road, Carlsbad, CA, who spoke in favor of the widening and extension of Tamarack Avenue. He commented that this matter was a commitment to the citizens of the City, is essential, both for the future and because the street is now extremely dangerous, especially near its intersection with Highland. Council recognized Toni Patterson, 3995 Hibiscus Circle, Carlsbad, CA, who spoke in favor of the widening of Tamarack Avenue. She indicated that the street is very narrow and dangerous, and stated that when she bought her home 21 years ago, she was led to believe that Tamarack would be widened. Council recognized Don Briggs, 4115 Sunnyhill, Carlsbad, CA, who concurred with the presentation of the HOT Committee, in opposition to the widening and extension of Tamarack Avenue. Council recognized David Juarez, 4120 Park Drive, Carlsbad, who suggested that Council consider the use of stop signs or speed controls, to decrease the speed of the traffic on the street. He also indicated that vehicles are now traveling on Park to get to Chestnut and Kelly and are driving much too fast. Since no one elseawished to speak, the public testimony was ended at 7:40 m. Council discussed the public testimony presented and questioned staff briefly on the matter. Mayor Casler thanked those present for their input and indicated that responses would be prepared for all of the questions presented at the meeting. She concluded by stating that no action was to be taken on the matter at this meeting, but that the matter would be put on an agenda for a regular council meeting for action. RECESS : Mayor Casler called a recess at 7:56 P.M., and Council reconvened at 8:15 P.M., with all Council Members present. ~ (28) 2. AB #I7169 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING INDEBTEDNESS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND APPROVING REPAYMENT SCHEDULE. i I t The staff report was presented by Chris Salamone, the Community Redevelopment Manager , essentially as contained in the statement of the matter. I Council adopted the following Resolution: I RESOLUTION NO. 7023, CONFIRMING ITS INTENT WITH RESPECT TO AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED TO THE CARLSBAD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE FOR REPAYMENT OF SAID AMOUNTS AND THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBORDINATION OF THE OBLIGATION TO REPAY SAID AMOUNTS TO ANY OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO BONDED INDEBTEDNESS. COUNCIL /\iJ % %' 4 MEMBERS % %% Cas ler X Ku lch in xx Anear X Lewis X X Chick MINUTES 0 (29) Page 4 September 28, 1982 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Council adjourned to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission at 8:17 P.M., and reconvened at 8:20 P.M. with all Council Members present. 3. DISCUSSION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES. I The staff report was presented by Jim Hagaman, the Research/Analysis Manager. He gave a brief history of the matter, stating that on September 7, 1982, the information on the Capital Improvement Program , the Five Year CIP, and a preliminary report on the property management system was first presented to the Council. He indicated that the written information, which had been received from all departments, was then distributed to Council for their review and recommendation, and inquired if there were any suggestions from Council at this time. Mr. Hagaman reported on the Town Meeting on the CIP, scheduled for October 4, 1982, at the Kelly School. In reponse to Council inquiry, he indicated that notices regarding the hearing had been published and that news releases had also been forwarded to the news media. In response to inquiry from Council Member Lewis, Mr. Hagaman indicated that the CIP information is available to the public at the Library, at the Development Services Counter, and at the Research Analysis Office. Mayor Casler inquired regarding some of the new projects which were included in the CIP. She questioned why the street overlay for El Camino Real was put in the Capital Improvement Budget, rather than paid for by gas tax money. Mr. Hagaman responded that the proposed list of capital improvement projects had been compiled from recommenda- tions from various departments, and that Council may choose to include some of the projects in the Operating Budget instead of the CIP. Mayor Casler inquired as to the nature of the "various improvements" at Holiday Park. Parks and Recreation Director Bradstreet responded that the improvements were basically parking on the street on the eastern side of the park, which would be asphaltic parking, including parking for handicapped. He commented that gas tax money may be an appropriate source of funding for this project as well. The City Manager commented that the projects mentioned could be funded from gas tax money, if in fact there were sufficient funds. He suggested that park-in-lieu money could be used to fund parking lots for parks. Council Member Anear suggested that the parking lot be constructed of decomposed gravel rather than asphalt, at much less expense. Mayor Casler inquired regarding the $50,000 allocated for the Poinsettia Bridge. Mr. Hagaman responded that the money is allocated for the design of the bridge. COUNCIL /\k ?$ %' ? MEMBERS % %% 0 Page 5 September 28,1982 MINUTES Mayor Casler inquired regarding the $200,000 allocated for the Lake Calavera Treatment Plant. Mr. Hagaman responded that the funding is $150,000 for land and $50,000 for design. The City Manager indicated that a portion of the right- of-way needed had not been obtained because Costa Real Municipal Water District would not give the City an easement, and at that point the project had been "held up". Mayor Casler inquired if all the projects listed under Redevelopment were to be paid for by Block Grant money, and was informed that they would. Council Member Lewis inquired regarding sewer metering, and if it would be feasible. Mayor Casler responded that meters would be relatively inexpensive for the City to install at the time of completion of the expansion of the Encina Plant, and that the City would only put in 3 meters, rather than 6 meters. Mayor Casler suggested that Council consider putting into the Capital Improvement Program the completion of two lanes of Elm Avenue to El Cauino Real. She added that the cost of the completion of the street would be charged to future developments, and that at the time of development the street would be req.uired to be enlarged to four lanes. Council Member Anear commented on the suggestion of the Library Board of Trustees to set up a store front library in the new Von's shopping center on the south side of La Costa Avenue . He indicated that the amount of money needed is approximately $100,000. Julie Almack, the Assistant Library Director, indicated that the charges for the building would be approximately $1.00 per square foot or about $2,000 per month for rent, She also indicated that the Library Director estimates the cost of maintaining the library would be $50,000 per year. Council Member Lewis expressed his feeling that the Council should make a decision regarding the Tamarack Avenue improvement, and that same should be included in the the capital improvement program as soon as possible. He added this does not include the extension of future Tamarack, which will be funded by the developer at the time of development. Council Member Anear concurred that the Tamarack Avenue improvements be considered for the Capital Improvment Program. Mr. Hagaman indicated that Council must also make the decision as to whether or not some of the suggested projects are capital projects, or are maintenance and operation items and should be funded accordingly. c COUNCIL \+$ 3 %' ? MEMBERS % $% 1 - A MINUTES Page 6 - 0 T I September 28, 1982 Mr. Hagaman then enumerated items which were not included in the Capital Improvement Program, and responded to questions from Council regarding same. Mr. Hagaman commented that the Capital Improvement Program, includubg the recommendations from Council, would be presented at the Town Meeting, on October 4, 1982, at Kelly School, for public input. OFF AGENDA ITEM: (48) Support for Proposition A The City Manager indicated that he had received communication from Sheriff Duffy, requesting.City Council support for Proposition A. It was the unanimous consensus of Council to add the matter to ;he agenda for consideration. The City Manager commented that Proposition A, on the ballot November 2, is a one-time tax of $3.00 per household, which would fund the purchase of new helicopters for the Sheriff’s Department. He added that all cities in San Diego County benefit greatly from the program, and that the current helicopters need to be rep laced. Following discussion, the Council agreed to endorse Proposition A. Council also agreed to recommend that the County look into equipping some of the helicopters to be used for fire fighting, and that one be stationed in North County, at Palomar Airport. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, ,: /’ 39L& zY-- U&”/ MEN R. STEVENS, Deputy City Clerk ks / c COUNCIL /\iJ % %’ 8 MEMBERS % %% Cas ler Lewis X X Chick xx Kulchin X Anear X Cas ler X Lewis X Anear xx Kulch in X Chick X I