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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-10; City Council; Minutes- e 0 MINUTES 95 Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Meeting) Date of Meeting: April 10, 1984 Time of Meeting: 6:OO P.M. Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Casler at 6:04 P.M. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk as follows: Present: Council Members Casler, Lewis, Kulchin, Chick and Presmtt Absent: None ANNOWrn I Mayor Casler announced that Glen Mackie won the drawing to carry the Olympic Torch for the City. (26) 1. AI3 #7706 - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FIf;iANCIfiSG. I The City Manager gave the staff report detailing the contents of the agenda bill. He remmnded that Council authorize staff to accept applications from developers for assessment districts for arterial streets, major trunk sewers (to be identified upon conpletion of the sewer rnaster plan), water transmission lines (to be identified upon conpletion of the water master plan and in consultation with CEWiD), and other improvements which Council my find provide a substantial public benefit. Ron Beckman, City Erqineer/ACM, continued with the report referring to a wall map depicting areas for which developers have already contacted the City inquiring about the feasibility of the formation of assessment districts for the public improvemnts. Council Member Kulchin questioned whether other cities had used the 1915 Act Proceedings and whether there had been any necessity for instituting foreclosure on any properties. In response, Mr. F. Mackenzie Brown, of Brown & Nazarek, P.O. Box 8025, Rancho Santa Fe, addressed council. Mr. Brown indicated that the key to the matter was the ratio established for the property value to the lien. He indicated that mst underwriters are comfortable with a three to one ratio. Also, with the 1915 Act Proceedings, if foreclosure is necessary, you only foreclose on the delinquent installment, and not the entire bnded amount. He also stated that mst homes are financed through a bank or savings and loan, and if they learn of foreclosure proceedings related to the bond issue, they generally step in and pay the assessment to protect their interest. In further response to council query, Mr. John Doyle of Stone and Youngberg, bond underwriters, stated that they had rn city which had to foreclose on property under the 191 5 Act. Mr. Brown mntinued by explaining the different methods which could be selected for discharging the bond obligation by the home buyers, and noted that would be one of the council policy decisions. \\b 5 COUNCIL ?3 %$? MEMBERS % %% Page 2 I e 0 MINUTES Anril 10. 1984 He also explained methods which could be utilized in dealing with oversizing of facilities, noting the property uwners within an assessment district should not be rrequired to pay the costs for oversizing the facility for property outside of the district. Mr. William Snow, 11230 Simi Valley Road, San Diego, representing Broadmoor Homes, addressed council. Mr. Snow indicated they were in escrow on part of Carlsbad Highlands, and expressed interest in pursuing an assessment district for Cannon Road. He urged council approval of the concept. Mr. Jack Barnes, 343 Third Street, Laguna Beach, developers of Carlsbad Highlands, addressed council. Mr. Barnes expressed the cpinion that assessment districts are feasible and desirable for the City. He explained the Carlsbad Highlands development and inprovements which could be developed by an assessment district, and requested approval of the concept. Mr. Don woodward, 5100 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, addressed council. Mr. woodward explained property that he is interested in and the improvements required which could be put in by assessment district. He urged approval of the concept allowing assessment districts. A representative of Mr. Cedric Sanders, 110 West "C" Street, Suite 1220, San Diego, addressed council. He spoke in suwrt of the staff recommendation, and urged council to adopt a broad policy to allow consideration of each project on a case by case basis. He referenced the map distributed to council prior to the meting showing the proposed improvements to be mnstructed by assessment district financing in the Calavera Hills Area, and explained same. He requested that council not place severe limitations in their policy. Mr. Cedric Sanders, 1 10 West "C" Street, Suite 1220 San Diego, owner of Calavera Hills, addressed council. Mr. Sanders suggested that collector streets also be included in some instances in assessment district financing, but suggested that each case be considered separately. He urged that the policy not be too restrictive. He also suggested the possibility that the developer should be the one who selects the bond counsel and assessment engineer, rather than the city. Mr. Bill Easterling, of MuniciCorp, explained the differences between the 1911 and 1915 Acts and the desirability of the 1915 Act Proceedings in some instances. Mr. Steven A. Bieri, 11300 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, addressed council. Mr. Bieri encouraged council to consider road improvements beyond the road Ms themselves. He suggested the definition should be broad to allow enough room to include all the backbone improvements necessary for developing a road. He urged approval of assessment district financing. - 94 - \\b 5 COUNCIL /o $ % ' %pW MEMBERS .;t. tp Z. ~ - e 0 MINUTES 93 Page 3 April 10, 1984 Mr. Charles Christiansen, Attorney, 444 West "C" Street, San Diego, design engineers for Mr. Sanders, addressed council. Mr. Christiansen urged council to be as flexible as possible in their policy. He suggested that collector streets should not be excluded by policy, and should be considered on a case by case basis. Council Member Chick expressed the opinion that the 1915 Act Proceedings should be pursued, but improvements should benefit the general public: therefore, he would consider arterial streets by the 1915 Act Proceedings. He also questioned whether streets could be extended to their next logical connection rather than stopping short at the edge of a property. For further clarification, the City Attorney explained that if a road is consistent with the City Circulation Element, an assessment district could be used to put in the road prior to a mster plan approval on the property. However, if inprovements are put in based on current plans and maps, it makes it diffcult to change maps in the future. In response to query, Mr. Ron Beckman indicated that problem with utility companies would be minimized because of the mny dination meetings which would take place prior to the installation of the street. Council Member Lewis expressed the opinion that the proceedings should only be used to deal with mjor circulation routes which would benefit the entire comni ty . Council Member Chick expressed agreement, and suggested that whatever improvements or service lines would be necessary under the streets should also be considered, if possible. He also suggested that there be wxding in the policy to restrict the liability of the city in the event that property changes zoning in the future which would mean the scope of the street might dange. Council Member Prescott expressed agreement with the comments of the other council members. He also agreed that it should include provisions for utilities and other facilities where possible to prevent future destruction of the street to install said improvements. Council Member Kulchin and Mayor Casler also expressed agreement on the cormnents of the previous council members. Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a policy which would allow consideration of assessmnt district financing for construction of arterial streets and their underground infrastructure based on council discussion. RECESS: Mayor Casler called a recess at 7: 55 P.M. , and council reconvened at 8:07 P.M., with all council members present. ~ 7 COUNCIL \\k * % %' ? MEMBERS % %% I Casler X Lewis X X Prescott xx Chick X Kulchin - 0 e MINUTES Page 4 April 10, 1984 (79) 2. AB #5779 - Supplement #12 - REVISION OF COUNCIL POLICY NO, 17 FOR C0"INIUM CoNvERSI(%JS, The City Manager gave a brief report on the mtter as contained in the agenda bill. In response to questions, the City Attorney clarified the purpose for the revision, and noted that there would be few developments which muld be affected. In response to query, the City Attorney stated that the public facilities fee for new projects does not include landscaping, parking, pols, spas, fences, and patios in the calculation of the valuation, Mayor Casler expressed the opinion that the policy should remain consistent, and stated that those item should not be included in the valuation for conversions. Council concurred that the policy should be consistent, and should be only based on structures, not mnities. Council approved the reconmended revision to Council Policy No. 17 as oontained on Page 1 and 2 of the agenda bill, with the deletion of the mrds "improvement" , "landscaping", "additional parking", "pools" , 'tspasll, "fences" , and "patios" (96) 3. AB #7577 - Supplement #1 - PLANS AND (45) SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL ATALGAROADANDALICANTEROAD-CONTRACTNO. 3160. The City Manager gave a brief report on the mtter as contained in the agenda bill. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO, 7559, APPF07ING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK '33 INVITE BIDS FOR THE CYX;ISTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT ALGA ROAD AND ALICANTE FOAD (CONTRACT NO, 3160). (95) 4. AB #7707 - CURB, GUTI'ER, SIDEWALK REPLACm (45) PROGRAM - CONTRACT NO. Ufi-1. Roqer Greer, Utilitiesfiaintenance Director, gave a staff reprt on the mtter as contained in the agenda bill. In response to council query, the City Manager indicated that if oouncil desired additional sidewalks included in the program, they should indicate at this time, and they could be included under this contract with additional funds to aver same. Council comnted on a sidewalk problem on Levante between Anillo Way and Encenico Terrace, and requested a report from staff at the next council meeting regarding the mtter including funding alternatives. ci2J T COlJMClL /\b %pw /o %p, MEMBERS Z. 8 Z. Casler Kulchin Lewis Y Chick Prescott Casler Lewis Kulchin Chick x Prescott I - 0 MINUTES Page 5 April 10, 1984 Council Member Lewis also mentioned Park Drive, and requested it be examined. In response, the City Manager indicated that Park Drive is a different problem in that ajoining property is undeveloped. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION No. 7560, APPRcrcTING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR T€E REPLACEMENT CURB, GU'ITER AND SIDEWALK AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK To ADVEWISE FOR BIDS. (105) 5. AB #7708 - LeGISLATION IMPACTING PROPOSED BULLET TRAIN. The City Manager gave a brief comnt on the matter. Council expressed support for AB 2412, AB 3440, SB 1357, SB 1517, SB 1809, and SB 2079, which impact the proposed Bullet Train Project, and directed that letters of sup-port be sent to the members of the Assembly and Senzte Transportation Conunittees. (58) 6. UPDAm ON TRAUMA CEMTER ISSUE. Fire Chief Jim Thompson distributed to council a copy of the mtion by the Board of Supervisors that day which passed regarding the Trauma Center, and explained same. In response to questions, he indicated that approximately 50 to 60 patients in Carlsbad each year would probably go to the Trauma Center. He also indicated that the Base Station would be the one to determine whether the patient should be transported to the Trauma Center, and explained time which would be lost by the paramedics during the transport. It was noted that this was an informational report only, and no action was necessary at this time. OFF AGENQA ITEMS: (81) Public Safety Center The City Manager requested council consideration of the matter dealing with the Public Safety Center. Council unanimusly agreed to add the item to the agenda for consideration and action. The City Manager reported that he received notification from Mr. Wendell Mounce that he would no longer continue as the architect on the Public Safety Center. He requested that council authorize him to solicit proposals from those who were previously considered, plus others which may submit a proposal in order to proceed with hirinu of another architect. Council authorized the City Manager to solicit proposals for an architect for the Public Safety Center. - 41 COUNCIL /\b ?5 %J)\ ' MEMBERS % $% Casler X Prescott X Chick xx Kulchin X Lewis X Casler xx Prescott X Chick X Kulchin X Lewis X Casler xx Prescott X Chick X Kulchin X Lewis X e a MINUTES 90 Page 6 April IO, 1984 Council Member Chick indicated that it should be reported that the architect had asked for mre mney and it was determined that additional funds were not warranted. (92) Encina Water Pollution Control Facility Council Member Chick requested that the mtter of the dedication of the facility be added to the agenda for discussion and action. Council unanimously agreed to add the matter to the agenda for discussion. Council Member Chick reported that the dedication ceremny would take place on July 28, 1984, and would be wen to the public. He indicated the intent was to serve punch and cookies and to provide tours of the facility. He indicated that the request was for $200 from each City to be made available to fund the dedication ceremony. Council approved the expenditure of $200 from the sewer fund for the dedication ceremony. AasouRNMENT By proper mtion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 P.M. Respectfully submitted, UbQ. 62- ALETHA L. "Z City Clerk - \\b 5 COUNCIL /a %.p, %yW MEMBERS s rl, Z. Casler X Presmtt X Chick X Kulchin X Lewis xx i