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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-17; City Council; Minutes- 3 * 0 0 MINUTES Meeting of: CITY o=)uNCIL (Regular Meeting) Date of Meeting: April 17, 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 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL was as follows: Present: Council Members Casler, Lewis, Kulchin and Prescott. Absent: Council Member Chick. INVOCATION was given by Reverend George DeWeese of the Christ United Presbyterian Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Me&r Kulchin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 3, 1984, were approved as presented. Minutes of the Ad.joumed Regular Meeting held April 10, 1984, were approved as presented. PRESEflJTATION: I Mayor Casler presented Joan Conrcw with a paperweight with the City Seal on it in recognition of her work as a former Reporter with the Blade Tribune and her coverage of the Council Meetings. CONSENT cxEmAFk Mayor Casler announced there were three requests to speak on Item #3 of the Consent Calendar. Council confirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item #3, as follows: WAmR OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. (50) 1 . AB #7709 - RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY. Council ratified the payment of demands wainst the City in the amount of $829,888.95, for the period March 30 to April 12, 1984; Payroll demands in the amount of $292,664.97, for the period March 26 to April 7, 1984; and Housinq demands in the munt of $59,737.18 for the period March 30 to April 12, 1984. (99) 2. AB #7700 - Supplement #1 - TENTATIVE MAP AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - CT 83-29/PuO-61 - FRIRMINGTCN. Council adopted RESOLUTION 7561, approving with conditions a 381-unit planned unit development and tentative tract map CI- 83-29/PuD-61 on 56.7 acres of property generally located on the north side of Poinsettia Lane, between 1-5 and Paseo Del Norte. /ov COUNCIL /\b %pW /o %.p, MEMBERS 2. 6 2. Casler X Prescott xx Kulchin X Lewis X Casler X Prescott xx Kulchin X Lewis X - \ 0 0 MINUTES /oJ (99) (84) (41) (50) (74) (81) (81) (99) (43) (45) (43) (45) COUNCIL /\b % ?3 g April 17, 1984 Paqe 2 MEMBERS % $% CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) 4. AB #4 792 - Supplement 83 - TENTATIVE MI EXTENSION - CT 81-35 - POINTE SAN MALO, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 7563, approving an extension of time for tentative map 81-35 subject to certain mnditions. 5. AB #7711 - PURCHASE OF TRAILER MOUNTED CABLE FODDING MACHINE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 7564, accepting a bid and authorizing the execution of a contract for the purchase of a trailer munted cable rodding machine, 6. AB #6330 - Supplement 81 - CITY EMPLOYEES AUTHORIZED TO FILE SMALL CLAIMS COURT ACTIONS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 7565, designating certain employees to file City claims for damages in Small Claims Court. 7. AB #7712 - ReFuND OF FEES, Council approved the refund of $1,100 to Palomar Airport Business Park, and $1,584 to K. Ronald Leeper. 8. AB #7713 - MODIFYING THE CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION FOR ACCOUNT CLERK I/ACCOUNT CLERK 11. Council adopted RES@LUTIoN NO. 7566, modifying the classification description of Account Clerk I and Account Clerk 11. 9. AB a7714 - ACCEPTANCE OF A POI?!I'IoN OF TAMARACK AVENUE. Council adopted RESOLUTION No. 7567, accepting the dedication of a portion of Tamarack Avenue, 10, AB #7715 - ACCEPTANCE OF A POTiTION OF WASHIN- AVENUE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 7568, accepting a grant deed. 11. AI3 #7149 - Supplment #4 - FINAL MAP FOR CT 82-5(A) - TELESCOPE POINT. Council approved the final map of CT 82-5(A). 12. AB #7209 - Supplement #? - CHINQUAPIN INvES?MENTs SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT. Council accepted the Deed of Trust and Promissory Note from Chinquapin Investments as conditioned in the Senior Housing Ordinance. 13. AB #7133 - Supplement #1 - TYLER PROPERTIES, LTD. SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT. Council accepted the Deed of Trust and Promissory Note from Tyler Properties, Ltd. as conditioned in the Senior Housing Ordinance. - 0 e MINUTES April 17, 1984 Page 3 CONSENT CALENRAR: (Continued) I (97) 14. AB #7496 - Supplement #1 - POINSE’ITIA LANE BRIDGE - (45) PROJECT NO. 3079. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 7569, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the City Clerk to invite bids for the construction of the Poinsettia Lane Bridge (Project No. 3079). Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 7570, approving a work authorization for Southern California Gas Corrpany for the relocation of a 12-inch gas line necessary for the mnstruction of the Poinsettia Lane Bridge (Project No. 3079). (62) 15. AB #7716 - CONCEPT OF LOCAL REGULATION OF FIREFKIFXS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 7571, supporting the concept of local regulation of fireworks. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 7572, supporting the concept of local regulation of fireworks. (991 (45) ENGIhEERIXG SEHVICES. 16. AB #7343 - Supplement #2 - REVISED CONTRACT FOR Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 7573, approving a revised agreement between the City of Carlsbad and Willdan Associates for engineering services, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 7574, authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate funds for revised Willdan Contract. 17. AB #7717 - BUILDING DEPZG?DENT PLAN CHECKING ( 30) SERVICE. (451 Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 7575, appropriating funds for building plan decking services. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT -: (811 3. AE3 #7710 - HIBISCUS CIRCLE AhTD TAMARACK AVENUE ACCEPTANCE. Ron Beckman, City E!ngineer/ACM, gave the staff report as contained in the Agenda Bill. Mr. John McCoy, 390 Oak, addressed Council objecting to this transfer, stating that the property was purchased by Mr. Ponte with full knowledge that there was a problem as far as access. He expressed the opinion that the driveway should remain in its current location. The strip on Hibiscus had been dedicated for public purpose and should be retained. Mr. Well Ponte, 522 Tamarack Avenue, addressed Council, stating allowing them a driveway access onto Hibiscus Circle muld be mch safer than the driveway onto Tamara.& Avenue that IXM creates a hazard as far as sight and heavy traffic. Mr. Ponte stated the exchange of driveway rights muld be beneficial to the City as well as to his property. ! , ifla COUNCIL k\F %p%.;r /o %p/ MEMBERS + 6 Z. 0 0 MINUTES IO/ - April 17, 1984 Page 4 Mrs. Ellen Ponte, 522 Tamarack Avenue, addressed Council, adding that entering their driveway from Tamarack is extremely dangerous, especially since peoplt assume the turn will be onto Hisbiscus rather than into their driveway before Hibiscus. ~ ~~~~____~~ i In response to query, Ron Beckman stated the dnange of driveway location was purely a traffic safety item. Council adopted RESOLUTION No. 7562, accepting dedication of a portion of Lot 4 for street purposes, and accepting a quitclaim deed relinquishing access rights to Tamarack Avenue. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: (100) 18. AI3 #7665 - Supplement #1 - TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX AT STATE PARK CAMP SITES. Mr. Maurice Kimball, 1623 James Drive, addressed Council in apposition to this item, stating there is no way to collect the tax and it would cost mre to initiate the tax than it would net the City. Council Member Lewis stated he opposed the tax since he felt the City did not provide sufficient service to the areas to warrant it. Council adopted the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 1269, AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3.12 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ?HE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.12.020 ?o IlYPCXE 'IRE TRANSIENT CCCUPATKY TAX AT PRIT7ATE CAMPGRotTNDS AND STATE PARK CAMPSITES. (78) 19. AB #7701 - FINE FOR PARKING IN THE HANDICAPPED ZONE. Council adopted the following Ordinance: ORDItWNCE NO. 3167, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.42, SECTION 10.42.010 OF 'IRE CAF!ISBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TD INCREASE THE FINE FOR PARKING IN A PARKING SPOT RESERVEC FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS, PUBLIC HEARING: I ( 112) 20. AB #7690 - Supplement #1 - WEED ABATEMENT. Fire Marshal Brian Watson gave the staff report on this item as mntained in the Agenda Bill. Mayor Casler opened the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. and issued the invitation to speak. Mr. John Grant, 4056 Skyline Road, addressed Council stating his objection to receiving a notice to remve the "weeds" from the rear of his property, stating this is dense greenery that has been there for years and is the home of several hundred quail. He stated this had not been a problem in prior years. However, developmenl in that location m exposed the rear of his property. - Mr. Watson stated the program was not intended to clear all brush. The mncern, however, is when dry weeds or vegetation is within 30 to 50 feet of a house. He stated the Fire Inspector would meet with Mr. Grant. Since no one else wished to speak on this item, the ". . _I . r ?? ~- - COUNCIL /\b %p%z /o %.p, MEMBERS 2. 8 Z. Casler X Presmtt X Kulchin xx Lewis X Casler Lewis X X Presmtt xx Kulchin Casler X Presmtt xx Kulchin X Lewis X 1 7 a 0 MINUTES April 17, 1984 Page 5 Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 7576, ordering the City Manager to abate nuisance by having weeds, rubbish and refuse remved. JOIJW MEETING WITH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COE.?MISSION: The Joint Meeting of City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Conmission was convened at 6:36 p.m. The following Comnissioners were present: Conmissioners Casler, Lewis, Kulchin and Prescott. Absent: Commissioner Chick. PUBLIC l33ARING: I (28) 3. AB #30 - RP/CUI?/CP 84-3 & CT 84-6 - CAJXSBAD INN. I Chris Salomne, Conanunity Redevelopment Manager, gave the staff report on this item as contained in the Agenda Rill, using a transparency showing the location mp of the project. Mr. Salomne referred to the site plan displayed on the wall and the drawings depicting the architecture of the several different buil-dings on the site. He stated the applicant would address the refurbishing of the Cohn House. I In answer to query, Mr. Salomne explained any condominium conversion would reduce the number of condominiums to anform with the parking requirements. In discussion, it was determined the Cohn House is not a designated historical site, but a possible one. The suggestion was made at the Planning Connnission hearing to conpse a list of historical sites for Carlsbad, and this was discussed again, with the consensus of opinion being that such a list should be considered as soon as possible. Mr. Salomone explained the bonus given on height limitation on land that has a natural fall of mre than ten feet from the front to the rear of the property, which muld allow this project to be approximately 40 feet high at the Ocean Street side. Commissioner Casler opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. and issued the invitation to speak. Mr. Jim Watkins, President of Winner’s Circle Resorts, International, spoke as the applicant for this project, stating they had gone to the Carlsbad design manual for the European flavor”0ld World design. He explained the architecture of the buildings in the project and that the Cohn Home muld be restored to blend in with the village atmosphere. Mr. Watkins concluded with figures on the financial benefits to the City which would be direct or spinoffs from this project. Mr. Don Schoell, of Schoell & Paul AIA, spoke in favor of this project as the Architect, using the wall maps to show the design features of the various buildings, incorporating the different European countries. Mr. Schoell had an overlay of the Cohn House, showing the southern portion which they propose to remove to allow a corridor effect to the ocean. /OO COUNCIL \\? % A9 0 AB A 4 MEMBERS % %% Casler X Lewis X Prescott xx Kulchin X 0 0 MINUTES 99 COUNCIL /\b %pW /o +% April 17, 1984 Page 6 MEMBERS Z. 6 Z. Mrs. Marjorie EIowardJones, 3985 Park Drive, spoke on the historical significance of the Cohn House and showed photoqraphs of that House and other examples of architecture in Carlsbad. She stated the southern portion the applicant recormended be torn down was originally the master loedroom and should be retained. She also remmnded the garage be retained. Mrs. HowardJones stated the changes to the Cohn House were to be brought before the Design Review Board, but she questioned whether there was sufficient direction for that Board to safeguard the preservation of the house. Mrs. Pat Straub, 3360 Monroe, spoke of the historical value of the site, giving San Diego history as an example, and asking that Carlsbad's architecture be studied. She also asked that the entire Cohn House structure be left intact. Mrs. Kay Christiansen, 2802 Carlsbad Boulevard, spoke in favor of this project, stating Carlsbad has a European rather than Spanish background, and she favored the project as presented. Mrs. Frankie Runzo, 355 Elm Avenue, spoke in favor of the project, stating the key words were "harmonious d ivers i ty If . Mr. Bill Ryburn, merchant at State and Elm, spoke in favor of the project. Mr. Ralph Copeland, downtown merchant, spoke in favor of the project and stated he felt the &ange to the Cohn House as proposed by the applicant was acceptable. Since no one else wished to speak on this item, the public hearing was closed at 7:44 p.m. In answer to query, Mr. Watkins reitered the Cohn House would be left as Spanish architecture. I Corrnnissioner Casler stated there will be report on how the City can proceed with designating certain buildings in Carlsbad as historical sites. Chris Salomne recommended the Resolutions be passed with direction to the Design Review Board that the Cohn House be preserved as shown on the site plan. City Council adopted the following Resolution: Casler K Lewis Y4 RESOLUTION NO. 7577, approving a tentative tract mp Kulchin K for 132 units on 4.1 acres on property generally Prescott Y located on the southwest corner of Carlsbad Eoulevard and Elm Avenue. Housing and Redevelopment Conanission adopted the Casler K followinq Resolution: Lewis 3Y Kulchin PI FC3SOLUTION NO. 037, approvinq a Redevelopment permit Prescott % including a mnditional use permit and a condominium permit to construct a mixed-use resort complex including 132 time share condominium units, a 66-unit hotel, a restaurant, and retail shops building on four acres at the southwest corner of Carlsbad Boulevard and Elm Avenue. With direction to the Design Review Board that the Cohn House is to be preserved as sham on the site plan. 0 0 MINUTES April 17, 1984 Page 7 MEMBERS COUNCIL \ ~~~ \- ANNouNcmENT: Chris Salomne announced the Bar-B-Q will be June 22, at Holiday Park, and T-shirts are being sold depicting the Fourth of July Fireworks elebration. ADJOURNMENT: The Housing and Redevelopment Meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. RECESS : Mayor Casler declared a recess at 7:54 p.m. and Council reconvened at 8:06 p.m. with four Council Members present. DEPAR?FIENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: Engineerirq I (9 31 21. AB #7718 - REQUEST To ADDFESS CITY CDJNCIL - MR. DARRYL, TELL. Mr. Darryl Tell, 1700 Buena Vista Way, addressed Council on behalf of a number of his neighbors, requesting sewel construction for Valley Street from Buena Vista Way to Elm Avenue. Mr. Tell stated he auld not get the amperation of 60 percent of the residents, and was asking the City to establish an assessment district to install the sewer. He stated they were willing to pay their share, but needed help with the process. Ron Beckman, City Engineer/ACFI, explained the City could install the sewer line and establish a line fee when the people mnnected to the sewer. 1 Council discussion included the pssibility of charging interest to the people who did not connect to the sewer imdiately, with notice bein9 given to them to that effect . Council agreed to install the proposed sewer line along Casler Valley and Buena Vista as shm on presented diagram, Lewis with reimbursement to the City to be mde as Kulchin connections are made to the sewer. Presmtt Ron Beckman stated this agreement would come back to the Council for final approval. Planning I (6 8) 22. AB #7719 - ACCEPT'CE OF SAN!G'S HOUSING NEEDS STA"ENT FOR THE CITY OF CAIUSBAD. Mike Holzmiller, Land Use Planning Manager, gave the report on this item as mntained in the Agenda Bill, stating Mr. Mike McLaughlin of SNAG was present for questions. Council approved the Housing Needs Statement as prepared Casler by SP;NDAG. Lewis Kulchin Prescott 98 \ b p Qc X X b rZ. \ X X X X X X X ~X ~ 0 0 MINUTES 97 (25) (94) (76) (95) (45) \\b 5 %p%I April- 17, 1984 Page 8 City Manager COUNCIL ''a + % 1 MEMBERS .;t 6 .;t 23. AB #7720 - BOUNDAF3 AJXUS?MENT - OCEANSIDE. Frank Aleshire, City Vanager, gave the report on this item as contained in the Agenda Bill, Mayor Casler stated this would have to go to LAFCO for an adjustment of the boundary and both parties would have to agree on the term. The City Council approved in concept the proposal to Casler X adjust the boundary between Oceanside and Carlsbad and Lewis X requested the Oceanside Council to consider the same. Xulchin xx Prescott X City Council 24. AB #7721 - PARKING AUTHORITY APPO~~. Mayor Casler announced that due to Mr. McComas' physical condition, he would not be able to serve on the Parking Authority. Mayor Casler stated she had not yet contacted the candidate she wished to speak with and would consider this at a later date. 25. AB #7722 - PLANNING COMElISSION ApPol3EPENT. Mayor Casler stated Jerry Rombotis' term as Connnissioner on the Planning Corrsnission expires this month, and stated Mr. Rombotis desired to continue to serve on the Comnission. Mayor Casler nominated Mr, Roetis and questioned if there were other nominations, Since no additional nominations were presented, Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 7579, re-appointing Jerry Rombotis to Casler xx the Carlsbad Planning Corromission. Lewis X Kulchin X Prescott X OFF-AGENIX ITEN: Mayor Casler asked Council to consider an off-agenda item, and Council concurred. Levante Street Sidewalk Installation Roger Greer, Utilities & Maintenance Director, reported on this item, referring to his mem=>randum to the City Manager dated April 13, 1984. There was a discussion regarding mvement of any sprinklers or other infringements in the easement area, with Mr. Greer stating the City usually includes it in the project, However, if they placed items in the City right-of-way without City approval, technically thq. should psy, Mr. Don Blue, 2002 Ladera Court, representing Monarch Homecmers Association, addressed Council, stating there is a safety factor on Levante with the children walking in the street and crossing to go from sidewalks on one side to sidewalks on the other side. 7 a 0 MINUTES April 17, 1984 Page 9 Mr. Blue stated the homeowners would mve any sprinklers that needed to be mved and requested Council to install the sidewalk. Council approved the transfer of $15,150.00 from contingency for inclusion of the sidewalk along Levante between Anillo and Encenico, in the curb, gutter and sidewalk program approved at the prior meting. (=? COUNCIL REPORTS: “43 rcsc e Cscenico Travel Request Council Member Prescott inquired about attending a LAFCO Meeting, and Council determined travel requests should wait until the travel account can be reviewed. Palmar Airport Cormittee Council Mer Lewis gave an update on the progress of the Cormittee meeting. Library Board of Trustees Council Member Lewis reported on the recent meting. JAC Mayor Casler reported on the progress made at the Encino Plant. Senior Citizens Association Council Member Prescott reported on the Senior Citizen activities. CLOSED SESSION : Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 9:14 p.m. Mayor Casler announced that labor negotiations would be discussed. The Council reconvened at 9:47 p.m., with four Members present. Mayor Casler announced labor negotiations had been discussed and no action taken. AD.JouRNMEP*lT: By proper mtion, the meting was adjourned at 9:48 p.m., to Tuesday, April 24, 1984, at 6200 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, - ALETHA L2za7LdPmac;t;kg L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk Harriett Babbitt, Minutes Clerk 7 96 MEMBERS COUNCIL \Y %?$, Z. x? @ 3 Z. Casler Lewis X X Prescott xx Kulchin X