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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-24; City Council; Minutes- -c I 4 0 0 MINUTES I// Meeting of: CITY ClUNCIL (Adjourned Meeting) Date of Meeting: April 24, 1984 Time of Meeting: 6:OO P.M. Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TU ORDER: Mayor Casler called the meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk as follows: Present: Council Me&r Casler, Lewis, Kulchin, Chick and Prescott. Absent: None (28) 1. FR>RKSHOP CRJ ReDEVE~FWXW” Chris Salomne, Redevelopment Manager, gave an introduction to the matter indicatinq the purpose of the item was to review the goals for redevelopment, and ability and means to acmmplish those goals. He gave a brief history of the redevelopment process with the aid of a slide presentation showing different areas in the city before and after their improvement as part of the redevelopment. He also briefly explained those projects which have been approved, but are pending construction. He then referred to a wall map depicting the many locations in the redevelopment area where permits have been processed. He comnted that redevelopment is not without problems, however. The problems he noted are circulation problems, parking problems, and some storm drain work which still needs to be accomplished. He also indicated that the redevelopment is taking on the tone of tourist oriented projects such as resorts. He mncluded his remarks indicating this would be an appropriate time to look at where redevelopment currently is and where council wants to go with redevelopment. Mr. Tom Clark, redevelopment munsel, continued with the report. Mr, Clark referenced some problems which are outside of the redevelopment area, but which affect the redevelopment project area. Problems he referenced were the beaches, running from lagoon to lagoon, and Carlsbad Boulevard. He stated there were a couple of ways that those problems could be addressed. First, Council could go throuqh the process and extend the bundaries of the project area to include the beach and Carlsbad Boulevard. Semnd, the existing agencies could amend their plan to include improving certain public improvements whether they are in the project area or not. He indicated in order for the semnd method to be acmnplished, two findings mst be made. First, the finding mst be made that the ihnprovement would benefit the project area; and second, the finding must be mde that the comnity has no other way to fund the improvements. He also stated that mndments to existing plans would have to go through the fiscal review process, which would require the involvement of all taxing agencies in the county. He referenced legislation affecting the redevelopment law, and indicated that legislation was generally becominu mre restrictive. - \ COUNCIL MEMBERS - 5 0 0 MINUTES //p Page 2 Anril 74. 1984 He then comnted on tax increment mnies, and stated that it would be possible to mdt $600,000 of tax increment funds for ~e sale of tax allocation bmds, which would possibly arnount to $6,000,000. Mr. Milt Farrell, with the State Community Redevelopment Agencies Association, continued with the report. Mr. Farrell further detailed legislation currently under consideration and possible affects on redevelopment. He comnted that the City of Carlsbad had been aggressive in their redevelopnent efforts, and the area appeared to he headed toward that of a resort. He also indicated that the time might be right for the tax allocation bond issue to accomplish other goals in the redevelopment area. With regard to a redevelopment mnsultant, Mr. Farrell indicated that it would depend on whether the City has the staff time to devote to aggressively seeking redevelopment activity. In response to council query, he indicated that determining the highest and best use for key parcels may require some specialized expertise, but not necessarily that of a redevelopment consultant. Council Member Lewis expressed concern about circulation and parking problems, and questioned whether those issues shouldn't be addressed prior to actively pursuing any other projects in the redeve1opmen.t area. Mr. Clark indicated that the parking and circulation problems do need to be addressd, and suggested that it would be appropriate to look at those at this time. In response to muncil query, Mr. Farrell and Mr. Clark indicated that a redevelopment consultant would not necessarily determine the highest and best use for key parcels in the city. They indicated that a land economist, which is really a land use specialist, should look at those types of issues. In that regard, he suggested that such a person would also look at the General Plan and determine whether it is appropriate and the kst use of the land. Council Member Chick also expressed concern about circulation and parking problems in the downtown area, and indicated that they need to be addressed. Mr. Frank Aleshire, City Manager, expressed the opinion that the city has ideas regarding redevelopment, but doesn't really have a plan of where they wish to go. He questioned whether it might benefit the City to determine a plan and be mre directive in the redevelopment process. In response, Mr. Farrell indicated that it would be appropriate to adopt a conceptual plan of how the city would like to see the area grow. Then they could examine projects in terms of how they fit into that conceptual plan. - COUNCIL \p 5 3 %' MEMBERS % $ \ bq d - -. ~ i ~ 0 0 MINUTES Page 3 Anri1 - 24. 1984 In response to question, Mr. Clark stated that there are currently no problems with the different taxing agencies. However, the city would have to deal with the school districts and the county should they expand the project area to lessen any burden that those agencies might suffer from loss of tax mnies. In response to further query, !&Ire Clark indicated that cities do not have to own or control public inprovemnts in order to inprove them as part of the redeveloprent process if they do inpact the redevelopment project area. Council expressed appreciation for the report, and indicated that no action muld be taken at this time. (86) 2. AB #7723 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONCEPT - ED SCAIIPEUI, Mr. Ed Scarpelli, 929 Orchid Way, Carlsbad, addressed council. Mr, Scarpelli expressed concern about ability of developers to provide affordable housing in some of the older residential areas of the city. In that regard, he indicated there are areas in the redevelopment area or adjacent to the redevelopment area in R-3 zones bordering alleys, which could be used for developnt of affordable housing. He indicated. that quality housing could be built in some of those areas with certain trade-offs by the city. Mr, Scarpelli displayed pictures to the council of examples of such housing built in San Diego. He indicated that type of housinq could allow present residential areas in the redevelopment area to upgrade their facilities, He expressed the opinion that current regulations force poor esthetic architecture just to provide adequate parking for the project. He stated this type of housing would be affordable but would rquire a reduction in parking and would require some tandem parking. He explained the price ranges of the proposed units, and indicated that first time homeowners could get into such a unit with a principal and interest payment of between $475 a mnth to $720 a mnth. He requested that council consider changing their regulations in order to allow this type of housing to he developed in the city. Mayor Casler indicated that the council would take the matter under consideration. RECESS : Mayor Casler called a recess at 7:43 P.M., and council reconvened at 7:53 P.M., with all council members present. T la ? - COUNCIL /\b %+%*r /o $3, MEMBERS Z. tp 2. - e 0 MINUTES JO8 Page 4 April 24, 1984 (29) 3. AB #7724 - BUDGET BRIEFING - PROPOSED 1984-89 CAPITAL Dll?m PROGRAM. Mr. Jim Hagaman, Research Analysis Manager, gave the staff report referring to the Public Facility Monitoring System Reprt attached to the agenda bill which addresses the status of public facilities in the city's current and projected CIP program. He explained the building -permit activity in the city and the fact that housing projections for 1990 are 10,000 lower than the SANDAG housing projections for the city. He also stated that the copies of the conputer printouts attached to council's agenda bill show the proposed chanqes to the CIP, and noted that any programs not coqleted in fiscal year 1983-84 had been continued into the 1984-85 fiscal year. The City Manager indicated that the agenda bill before council was the capital inproverent program suggested by department heads. He stated that it had not been reviewed as far as funding, and the purpose was to give council a preliminary view of what would be presented to them in the very near future. Mr. Hagaman ref erred to the page titled "Storm Drain Projects" and indicated that one needed to be added to the list. He indicated that it was on Carlsbad Boulevard, and the requested funding from staff was $380,000 in fiscal year 1984-85; and $205,000 in fiscal year 1985-86. Mr. Hagaman then referred to the sheet titled "Street Projects" and indicated that the one titled "Traffic Signal Interconnect - Elm and El Camino Real" should be deleted. In response to query, the City Manager indicated that council would have the CIP budget before they would have the circulation plan. He indicated that if council desires, they may amend the CIP after they have taken action on the circulation plan, Mr. Hagaman continued with the report and indicated that new projects already approved by muncil were not yet contained on the list entitled "Community Development Block Grant". Mr. Hagaman requested that muncil authorize staff to delete those projects designated in the prqram as being corrplete, and requested deletion of the sewer monitoring program and warning lights at Fire Station No. 2, in accordance with department head requests. In conclusion, Mr. Hagaman indicated he had received a letter from SE&E indicating $109,000 would be included for undergrounding of utilties. He also indicated a letter had been received from Mr. Robert Ladwig of Rick Engineering suggesting that funds be put in the CIP for the Palomar Airport Bridge widening over 1-5 to inprove its chances of being considered by the state. 1 COUNCIL /\b %pw /o %p, MEMBERS 2. @ 2. - e 0 MINUTES Page 5 April 24. 1984 Council recognized Mr. John McCoy, 390 Oak, Carlsbad. Mr. McCoy requested that inprovmnt of Tamarack Avenue from Jefferson to Carlsbad Boulevard be included in the capital improvement budget. He expressed the opinion that traffic in that area is bad and will become critical. He also suggested that if possible, funds should be included for improvements on the beach. He also indicated that rm mnies had been included for new storm drain projects, and suggested that should be reviewed since there are still problems in the city. In response, Mr. Hagaman indicated that requests had been received regarding storm drain projects, but were received prior to distribution of the material and were therefore, not included. He did indicate that those would be included in the next material sent to council. Council recognized Mr. James Courtney, 4914 Avila Avenue, Carlsbad, who addressed council on behalf of the Carlsbad Soccer Club and the Carlsbad Athletic Recreation Association. Mr. Courtney referred to the PEW report attached to the agenda bill and indicated that everything in regard to mmunity parks states facilities are inadequate. He suggested that fire and police services are important, but should not overshadow the needs of parks and recreation facilities and projects. He urged council to place a high priority on all parks and recreation projects contained in the CIP. (25) 4. AB #7667 - Supplment #1 - WOOLLEY ANNEXATION. The City Manager gave a report on the matter as contained in the agenda bill. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 7534, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LEUCAOIA CaTNTY WATER DISTRICT ?o SUPPLY WA'IER AND SEWER ?o THE WXXXEY ANNFXATION. (62) 5. AB #7725 - SUESIDIARY DISTRICT LEGISLATION. The City Manager gave a staff report on the matter as contained in the agenda bill. Council Member Chick comented on the fact that council was frequently taking a psition on legislation, and questioned whether the city could take any pro-active action. Council Member Lewis questioned whether cities muld combine their efforts and propose legislation. Assistant City Attorney, Dan Hentschke, responded in the affirmative. Council expressed opposition to Assembly Bills 3382, 3383, 3384, and 3385, and authorized the Mayor to testify against the bills in Sacramento on Wednesday, April 25, 1984. 7- lo7 COUNCIL \jb %p%z /o J+s MEMBERS 9 tp 2. Casler X Lewis X xx Prescott X Chick X Kulchin Casler xx Lewis X X Prescott X Chick X Kulchin I ~ - - 0 0 MINUTES Page 6 ADri L 1 24. 1984 OFF AGENDA ITEMS: (77) Local Coastal Plan Mayor Casler referred to a m, dated April 24, 1 984, distributed to council prior to the meeting, and requested council add the item to the agenda for discussion and action. Council agreed to add the matter of the Local Coastal Plan to the agenda for discussion. Mayor Casler referred to her memorandum, and reconmended that action be taken. Council directed the City Manager to conpare the LCP and General Plan to determine areas of possible agreement in preparation for meetings with Coastal Conmission staff. (70) Beach Restoration Council Member Presmtt referred to his memorandum, dated April 24, 1984, presented to council prior to the meeting, and requested that the item be zdded to agenda for discussion and action. Council agreed to add the item regarding the beach restoration to the agenda for for consideration and act ion. Council Member Prescott gave a report on the matter essentially as contained in his memorandum dated April 24. He did state that in paragraph 2 of the memorandum, "Santa Maria" should read "Santa Monica". He stated that the artificial seaweed is installed and working at Long Beach, and was approved with little opposition by the Coastal Conmission. He also indicated that it was installed and working in an area on the east coast. He suggested that the city should take advantaqe of an cpportunity to do something to help the beach, and requested council consideration of the matter. Council discussion reflected concern about mnmitting mney when there were so many unknowns, and since they had not had an cpportunity to receive a full presentation on the matter. It was noted that such a presentation had been planned for a meeting in late May. In response to query, Assistant City Attorney Dan Hentschke, indicated that there should be no problem if council indicates their intention to appropriate funds subject to the restrictions that the state contribute the mney that they promise, that approvals are obtained from all necessary state agencies, and that the environmental review is performed. T IO6 COUNCIL \\b 5 % %' 8 MEMBERS % $% Casler X Presmtt xx Chick X Kulchin X Lewis X Casler X Prescott X Chick X Kulchin X Lewis xx Casler X Prescott xx Chick X Kulchin X Lewis X c e 0 MINUTES /05 - Page 7 Ami1 24, 1984 Further discussion indicated that the possible location for the seaweed installation would be from jetty to jetty, and it was noted that SE&E would contribute the installation, Council approved the concept of the artificial seaweed installation, and expressed their willingness to codt $150,000 for the project, subject to the restrictions that the state contributes the mney that they promised, subject to appprovals being obtained from all the necessary state agencies, and subject to performance of the environmental review. CLOSED SESSION: Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 9.19 P.M., fill) and Mayor Casler announced that litigation would be discussed, Council reconvened at 9:30 P.M., with all council members present. Mayor Casler announced that the City Council had Inter Pleader and for declaratory relief concerning certain found property in the possession of the Police Department. AIXOURNMEWT I directed the City Attorney to file a Conplaint By proper mtion, the meting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, w&?& ALETHA L. mu-z d City Clerk - COUNCIL \\k 5 % %' 7 MEMBERS % g% Casler xx Prescott Y Chick K Kulchin Y Lewis < ~