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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-06-12; City Council; Minutes5% 0 MINUTES 0 - I Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Meeting) Date of Meeting: June 12, 1984 Time of Meeting: 6:OO P.M. Place of Neeting: City Council Chambers I CALL TO OFDER: Wayor Casler called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk as follows: Present: Council Member Casler, Lewis, Rulchin, Chi& and Prescott. Absent : None Letter of Appreciation Mayor Casler read a letter from Richard Osbum comnding the Fire Department for their performance in suppressing a fire on Sunday night. PUBLIC HEARINGS : [ 29) 1. A/B #7785 - Supplement #1 - PROPOSED 1984-85 CAPITAL IMPRCM34ENT BUDGET. The City Manager gave a brief intrcduction on the matter as contained in the Agenda Bill. Mayor Casler opened the public hearing at 6:09 P.M., and extended the invitation to speak. Mr. A. J. Skotnicki, 3535 Bedford Circle, Carlsbad, addressed Council. He indicated he was pleased that the Police Department firing range was budgeted at a reasonable figure. He stated the expenditure of city funds is inappropriate for the artificial seaweed project, and expressed the opinion that experimntation measures for restoring sand to the beaches should be stopped. He stated if the seaweed project were to be installed, it should be the responsibility of the State because it is their beach. Mr. Skotni&i mntinued referencing the Carlsbad Boulevard Storm Drain, and suggested that it is merely one phase of the entire storm drain project. In that regard, the entire project would cost over one-million dollars, and phasing muld be illegal under Proposition H which was approved by the voters. Mr. Skotnicki expressed opposition to the City contributing any money to assessment districts since the developers are responsible for the inprovements. He stated that city contribution to such districts would ease the developers' responsibility, and impact growth by making it easier for the developer. Mr. James Courtney, 4914 Avila Avenue, Carlsbad, addressed Council, speaking on behalf of C.A.R.A. Mr. Courtney stated that all the recreation fields are overloaded all of the time, and they are deteriorating. He expressed the opinion that the population in the city is not waiting for the mmunity park concept. He stated there is a shortage of parks and playing fieldsi the city. .n 173 MEMBERS COUNCIL F % p.%? 4.;t & 0 MINUTES 0 - Page 2 T1mP 12 - 1984 Mr. Courtney enphasized the need for accelerated development of Stagecoach Park and an additional dedicated special-use field. He also stressed the need for accelerated developmnt of Calavera Park, Hub Park, and Macario Park. He concluded by reading, and presented to Council, a petition requesting that new playing €ields and recreation facilities receive top priority in the CIP budget for fiscal year 1984-85. Mayor Casler suggested that the Parks & Recreation Director, Dave Bradstreet, give a report at this time. Mr. Bradstreet, with the aid of wall exhibits, explained the park master plan for the city, and activities to date in mving forward in accordance with that plan. He also reported on the department's efforts in leasing additional fields. He noted that one of the problems is that dedication of land and provision of access to some areas is predicated on development. Mr. Bradstreet explained the park projects currently proLpsed in the CIP budget noting that three additional fields will be developed. With regard to Stagecoach and Macario, he stated that access is the problem. In conclusion, Mr. Bradstreet stated that the Master Park Plan shown is a plan for the city at buildout, and the city is mving forward in accordance with that plan. Mr. John Bancroft, 3343 Del Rio Court, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Mr. Bancrof t s,ooke in favor of accelerating the development of playing fields in the south. He stated that the sites leased from the Koll Conpany are strictly for kids, and strictly for practice. In response to Council query, Mr. Bradstreet affirmed that information. He noted Koll was possibly concerned that if games were allowed, mre adults would be present and drinking may result, increasing their liability. Mr. William Price, 4316 Sea Bright Place, Carlsbad, addressed Council on behalf of the Carlsbad National Little League. He stated when the City had a population of 7,000, there was only Chase Field, and today, that is still the only field that the City owns. He expressed the opinion that they place second in tournaments because they have insufficient practice fields to allow development of the players' talents. Mr. John Strayer, 2001 Cima Court, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Mr. Strayer stated he organized the "Over 35 Softball League" comprised of 125 members. He stated they want to continue to play in the winter, but can't since they need a lighted field in south Carlsbad. He expressed the hope that everyone could work together, but there needed to be mre city involvement and funding. 17L - COUNCIL \\k 5 3 ?k% 3 MEMBERS % %% Page 3 - 0 MINUTES 0 June 12, 1984 Mrs. Shirley Manes , 4962 Park Drive, Carlsbad, addressed Council on behalf of the Carlsbad High School Parents’ Association. Mrs. Manes expressed the opinion that the teenagers in the city are being neglected. She stated there is a need for something on the order of a teen canteen for only teenagers. Mr. Ken Reed, 4051 Sunnyhill, Carlsbad, addressed Council regarding the proposed Parks & Recreation projects in the CIP. He expressed the opinion that there is a tremendous need for additional parks in the city. Mr. John Wachter, 3575 Catalina Drive, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Mr. Wachter stated that the plastic seaweed project depends entirely on whether there is sand suspended in the water, and sand comes from the land. Me suguestd that before the Council invests money in the project, it should be determined if there is sand in the water. Ms. Judy Adarrts, 1557 San Luis Rey Avenue, Vista, Executive Director of Casa de Amparo, addressed Council and introduced Joe Shortino, a resident of Carlsbad. She stated that Casa de Anparo is a residential child- abuse program located at 4070 Mission Avenue. She referenced material that was previously distributed to Council and indicated she wanted to speak regarding the Family Care Giver Program. She explained the program and how it functions and provides assistance to the City Police Department. Ms. Adam mncluded referring to the state funding cuts to their organization, and requested city funding assistance for a portion of their Family Care Giver position. Mr. Joe Shortino addressed Council in support o€ funding assistance for Casa de Aroparo. Mr. Shortino expressed the opinion that all cities will have to get involved. Mr. James Menger, 16630 Canal Road, Valley Center, addressed Council representing the North County Seniors in Action. Mr. Menger explained the services provided by the organization noting they provide information and referral service in Carlsbad. He requested funding assistance for the organization. Dr. Ed Lutz, 1815 Bienvenida Circle, Carlsbad, addressed Council representing the North County Seniors in Action. He gave a history of the organization stating their organization has saved the Carlsbad Senior Citizens Organization mney. He requested funding assistance from the city. Ramona Finnila, 4615 Trieste Drive, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Ms. Finnila expressed the opinion that an indoor mwnity center is needed in the city. She stated such a center muld provide mch needed facilities for sports activities, but muld also be used for other types of activities. 1”7 I - COUNCIL \\b 5 % %’ 4 MEMBERS % $3 I 0 MINUTES a Page 4 Time 17- 1984 Mrs. Shirley Dahlquist, 1845 Bienvenida Circle, Carlsbad, addressed Council. She stated that we have a great Parks & Recreation Department and Plan, but suggested that some of the development should be accelerated. She suggested possibly bringing in the private sector to assist. Susan Parmaley, 2110 Vuelta Court, Carlsbad, addressed Council. She indicated she has three children who play soccer, and there are mt enough soccer fields in the city. She stated there is development occuring and questioned why no playing fields are being developed in addition. Bob Finer, Trieste Drive, Carlsbad, addressed Council on behalf of the Carlsbad Bobby Sox. He stated they only have one field to play on and it is deteriorated. He stated the fields need to be repaired and other fields developed so they can have a safe place for their activity. Since no one else wished to address Council on the matter, Mayor Casler closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Mayor Casler suggested, and Council cOncurred, that the requests for funds from the North County Seniors in Action and from Casa de Amparo should be considered as part of the operating budget rather than the CIP. Council Member Lewis expressed the opinion that the indoor comnity center should be reconsidered. He requested that Council give consideration of including the center in the 1984-85 CIP on City land. In response to Council query, Mr. Eradstreet referred to the Calavera Hills Park and stated the 3rd phase of that park includes a mmnity center. He also suggested that Cannon Lake Park would be a good place for a comnity center. Council Member Prescott stated that the mtter of a comnity center needs additional thought and planning. He suggested the City should have a plan as to what purpose and what activities the center would serve. He stated it should be a mlti-purpose facility and should be centrally located. Mayor Casler suggested that a reprt be prepared by the Parks & Recreation Director regarding building a comnity center on existing city property, including a rough sketch of what would be included in the facility, such as meeting room and recreational activities. Once that report is returned to Council, a determination muld then be made regarding adding the item to the CIP. Council also requested the report include information regarding the possibility of providing access to Stagecoach Park and developing a couple of fields in the Park. Depending on the reprt, that, too, could be added to the CIP. 170 - COUNCIL \\b 5 3 %' 9 MEMBERS % $% - 0 MINUTES 0 Page 5 12, 1984 In response to Council query, Ron Beckman, ACM/City Engineer, stated the funding for the project designated as 84-06 does not include mnies for the associated road work. In response to query, Roger Greer, Utilities/ Maintenance Director, stated the alley resurfacing program was included in the operating budget, Council requested that the report from the Parks & Recreation Director be returned within 30 days for consideration. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOWION NO. 7627, ADOPTING THE 1984-85 CAPITAL I"m BUDGET AND APPROPEurnING FUNDS. RECESS: Mayor Casler called a recess at 8:OO P.M., and Council reconvened at 8:lO P.M. with all Council Members present. ( 29 ) 2. A/E #7784 - 1984-85 OPEWING BUDGET. The City Manager gave a brief report on the matter as contained in the agenda bill. He stated the intent was to receive testimony at this meeting and return on the 26th for adoption. Mayor Casler declared the public hearing open at 8:17 P.M, and extended the invitation to speak. Mr. A. J. Skotnicki, 3535 Bedford Circle, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Mr. Skotnicki questioned whether this proposed budget was approved by the City Manager or not. He again reiterated his opposition to subsidizing the Chamber of Coerce. He also questioned why the Weed Abatement Program is not self- supporting. Mr, Skotnicki questioned why mnies are placed in the Capital Construction Fund each year if growth is truly paying its own way. He also expressed mncern about the Encina budget stating Council has leveled out fees so all residents are paying for grcrwth. Since no one else wished to speak on.the matter, Mayor Casler closed the public hearing at 8:27 P.M. Mayor Casler indicated that Council would hear from any Department Heads desiring to make presentations at this time. Roger Greer, Utilitiesfiaintenance Director, addressed Council referring to his Memorandum attached to the Agenda Bill dated June 7, 1984 regarding restoring the striping machine to the budget. Mr, Greer stated the new machine is a replacement for a 12-year old, mrn- out machine. He stated the Streets Department has not increased in personnel for over 7 years so they work harder and smarter to provide the same level of service. id7 - COUNCIL \\b % 4 ?i' ? MEMBERS % s% CASLIER PRESCrn X mm xx LEWIS X x CHICX X e MINUTES e Page 6 T,lne 17 - 1984 Mr. Greer explained haw the request was developed by staff, and requested that Council add the striping machine back in the 1984-85 budget. Mr. Greer responded to questions regarding staffing since the new machine would require three people as opposed to the four people required for the existing machine. Mr. Vince Jimno, Police Chief, addressed Council stating he had a two-part request. He explained the cutting process which took place in the budget this year, and the fact that in order to meet the requirement, he cut a support personnel position which he muld like restored to the budget. Chief Jimno explained there are currently only 2 personnel providing clerical support to 52 officers. With the aid of a flip chart, he shmed mnparisons in other cities reflecting an average is one support person for every 7 persons to handle the paperwork. He stressed that the number one priority is the addition of clerical support personnel in the department. He stated the City Manager approved the addition of 3, but one additional one was needed, and he requested Council restore that additional person to the budget. Chief Jimno continued stating the second issue is a policy question regarding the level of service provided in the mmnity. He explained the increasing population, and belief that in order to retain the current service level, it will be necessary to add an additional beat, which means adding five officers and equiping them for the field. Chief Jimno stated that it takes approximately six months to add personnel. Therefore, based on the population projections, it is remmnded that the additional officers be included in the 1984-85 budget so the current level of service will be maintained. In response to query, the City Manager stated that the additions muld add another $200,000 to the budget. He expressed agreement with the presentation in general but stated the problem was in tining and justification. He expressed the opinion that the lack of clerical personnel in the Police Department is critical. The addition of clerical personnel will give the Department data oollection capability to provide information such as when an additional beat is needed in the City. Dr. Cliff Lange, Library Director, addressed Council asking for reconsideration of the request for extending the hours on Saturday for the Library to remain open. He stated the reason for the request is the public demand for the library to be open longer on Saturday. Council Member Kulchin expressed agreement with restoring the mnies in the Police Department budget for the additional beat. 168 - COUNCIL \\k 5 3 %' ? MEMBERS % g% - 0 0 MINUTES Page 7 Time 17. 1984 Council Member Lewis expressed the desire to delay restoring any item to the budget until he had an opportunity to talk with people regarding their opinions on the matter. Council Menher Chick mncurred with the mmnts of Council Member Lewis. It was mved and seconded that the $800,000 not be appropriated at this time and that the budget restoration requests of Mr. Greer, Dr. Lange and Mr. Jimno be put on hold. It was mved and seconded that the mtion be amended to allow inmediate restoration of the clerical position to the Police Department budget. The mtion failed due to the lack of a rrajority. Council determined that the $800,000 not be appropriated at this time and the budget restoration requests of Mr. Greer, Dr. Lange and Mr. Jimno would be put on hold and considered again in six mnths. Council denied the funding request of the North County Seniors In Action. Council discussed the budget request of the Senior Citizens' Association, and Council Member Lewis expressed mncern that the requested funding was larger. He mmmnted on the previous statement of the Association regarding their intent to become self- sufficient, and suggested their request be put on hold until a meeting could be held with the Executive Board. Council Member Chick concurred with the mmnts of Council Member Lewis. Mr. Chick also stated he would not approve increases in any of the social service funding requests. Mayor Casler referenced the Association's request for funds for the day care service and stated the service is by a church, and should not be funded by the city. Council agreed to meet with the Executive Board of the Senior Citizens' Association on Monday, June 18, 1984, at 3:OO P.M. in the Council Chambers to discuss their budget request . Council agreed to include $40,000 in the budget for the Chamber of Conanerce. Council Member Lewis suggested that the organizations be asked to determine a plan and time when they will be self-sufficient, and Council mncurred. Council agreed to include $9,000 in the budget for Project 02. 16 7 7 - COUNCIL \\b 5 % .,".,? MEMBERS * 8 + CHICK X GASLER LEWIS KuLQlIN xx PREm CHICK X CASLER X JBS X KULCIHIN CHICK xx PRESCrn X CASLER xx LEWIS X KULQ-IIN X CHICK X PRESCOIT X CASLER X CHICK X PRESCOIT xx KULCHIN X LewIS X CASLER PRESrn X KULCHIN xx LEWIS X X CHICK X Page 8 e a - MINUTES - 14. 1984 Council agreed to include $5,000 in the budget for the Women's Resource Center. Council denied the request for funding from Casa de Amparo. DEPARTMENTAL lsMD CITY MANAGER REPOKK3: Engineering (36) 3. A/B #7785 - SIGNALS MODIFICATION GFWWS. (45) (32) After a brief report by the City Manager, Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLVTION NO, 7628, Al?PROVING LOCAL AGENCY - SI'ATE AGREEMENT NO, 11-5308 FOR cARI;sBAD BOULEVARD/GRAND AVENUE SIGNAL MOBIFICM!ION GRANT. (99) 4. A/B #6790 - Supplement #4 - TENTATIVE MAP EXI'ENSION - CT 81-13 - TAMARaCK HIGHLANDS. After a brief report by the City Manager, Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 7629, APPROVING AN MICENSION OF TIME FOR TWZXL'IVE MAP 81-13 SUBJECT TO CElU'AIN CONDITIONS. It was reported that the City ?3ployees had another meeting and had again voted for impasse. The City Manager suggested the hearing be scheduled at 5:OO P.M. on Tuesday, June 19, 1984. Council Member Chick indicated he would be unable to attend until 6:OO P.M. Council agreed to conduct the hearing at 6:OO P.M. on June 19, 1984. ADJOUKNMENT: By proper mtion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:13 P.M. to Monday, June 18, 1984, at 3:OO P.M. in the Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, &lilLB&tQ- AWHA L. RAVTENKRANZ City Clerk /h 6 - MEMBERS COUNCIL \\ % + ?$, x? 8 9/ 9 CASLER X CHICK K Pmsm x KULOEIIN xx LE%TS X CASLER X LEWIS KULQHIN PRJ3SCOIT X CHICK xx CASLER LEWIS X KULCJ3IN PRESCOIT CHICK CASLER LEWIS KULCHIN CHICK PPESCUIT X CASLER LEWIS KtJLCHIN X MICK PRESCrn ~