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Home My WebLink About1984-06-26; City Council; MinutesI- - I 0 0 MINUTES Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Regular Meeting ) Date Time of of Meeting Meeting: : 3une 6:OO 26 p.m. , 1984 /\b COUNCIL 3 9&% % Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers MEMBERS % %% CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Casler at 6:OO p.m. ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows: Present : Council Members Casler , Lewis , Kulchin, Chick and Prescott. Absent: None (29) 1. AB f7784 - Supplement 111 - 1984-85 OPERATING BUDGET. Council recognized Mr. Morris Rabin, Morada Street, Carlsbad. Mr. Rabin stated his understanding that additional monies for the Police Department budget were turned down at the last hearing, and he requested that Council reconsider their vote on that issue. He expressed the opinion that the response from the Police Department is virtually nil, and suggested that Council keep in mind the amount of City revenue generated by the La Costa area. He urged Council to add the additional monies to the Police Department budget to enable them to staff another beat for the La Costa area. In response to query, the Police Chief stated that due to lag time in training and developing the resources, he was planning in advance by asking for the additional personnel at this time. He noted it generally takes between six and seven months to be ready with additional personnel, therefore the request was an attempt to plan to meet the growth which would be occurring in the community. As clarification, he stated that he could have a police car to any site in the City in three minutes if it is an emergency. He stated that the Police Department is not currently understaffed. Council determined not to restore any budget cuts at Casler X this time but to consider them all in 3anuary unless Lewis xx the Police Chief determines an emergency exists. Kulchin Chick X Prescott X Senior Citizens Association Mayor Casler indicated Council needed to make a determination on the request for funding by the Senior ~ Citizens Association. Council recognized Mr. Watkins, representing the Senior Citizens Association. Mr. Yiatkins stated that the Association had decided to withdraw their request for funds for the Senior Day Care Center since they had no appropriate place to conduct the program. He stated, therefore, that their request for funding at this time would be for $37,785. Council agreed to include $37,785 in the budget to fund Casler X the Senior Citizens Association. Lewis xx Kulchin X Chick X Prescott X ICiO - 0 0 MINUTES 3une 26, 1984 Page 2 For clarification purposes, it was noted that Council had previously asked for additional reports and information on a community center and additional ball fields. In response to Council query, Roger Greer, Director of Utilities/Maintenance, stated that as a result of the agreement with the Costa Real Municipal Water District, seven employees have been transferred to the District, and two were retained. Mayor Casler referred to a previous suggestion regarding the possibility of setting aside a percentage of the Transient Occupancy Tax each year for art to be put in buildings and parks. She also indicated that possibly a committee could be formed to determine the appropriate use of the funds. Council discussion related to whether it should be a certain percentage or an amount established by Council each year at budget time. Council Member Lewis expressed the opinion that more immediate needs, such as providing playing fields, should be addressed. He expressed the opinion that the money could be put to a better use in recreation. Council then discussed the possibility of large corporations giving a certain percentage of their income to a special fund for cultural affairs. Mayor Casler referred to a report she had received on such an item noting it was referred to as the "2% Club". She indicated she had referred the report to the Chamber of Commerce since it was an activity sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce in other cities. Council directed the City Manager to make a report and recommendation regarding setting up a fund at budget time each year for the purpose of supporting the arts. Council adopted the following Resolution as anended by their previous act ion. RESOLUTION NO. 7649, ADOPTING THE FINAL OPERATING BUDGET ESTABLISHING CONTROLS ON CHANGES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENT FUNDS. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1984-85 FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND 2. AB #7800 - MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - STREETS (8'' DEPARTMENT. I I Roger Greer, Utilities/Maintenance Director gave an introduction to the matter with the aid of a flip chart. He briefly explained the phases of a Pavement Management System, and then explained the different phases of a Maintenance Management System. Greg Clavier, Acting Street Maintenance Supervisor, and Chuck Mitchell, Streets Maintenance Supervisor, continued with the report with the aid of transparencies. Mr. Clavier and Mr. Mitchell explained the activities which occurred in developing the Maintenance Management System, and how the system would work to improve productivity. 199 I MEMBERS COUNCIL \Y % Z. 9+ x? 6 3 Z. Casler X Kulchin Lewis X X Prescot t xx Chick Casler Lewis X X Prescott X Chick xx Kulchin X . 0 MINUTES 0 - June 26 , 1984 Page 3 (99) 3. AB !I6657 - Supplement #7 - FINAL MAP - CT 81 -16, UNIT NO. 2 - VISTA SANTA FE. Ron Beckman, City EngineerIACM gave a brief staff report on the matter, In response to query, the City Manager indicated that it might be possible to get all of the land for Stagecoach Park dedicated earlier. He suggested that it would be one item to consider when the Daon master plan amendment comes before Council in the future. Council approved the final map of Carlsbad Tract 81-16, Unit No. 2, and adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO, 7648, ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED OF A PARCEL OF LAND FOR PARK PURPOSES. OFF AGENDA ITEM: I (37) Mayor Casler commented on Assembly Bill 3744, and (62) requested that Council add the matter to the agenda for discussion and act ion. Council added the item of Assembly Bill 3744 to the agenda. Mayor Casler gave a staff report on the matter as contained in her memorandum dated 3une 26, 1984 , distributed just prior to the meeting, Mayor Casler reported that she had talked with Senator Bradley and Senator Craven about the bill that day, and that they were optimistic. She reported that apparentlq the feeling in Sacramento was that the Agricultural Subsidy Program was not right and should be corrected, and this assembly bill is one step in making that correction. Council agreed to support AB 3744. I Council authorized the Mayor to go to Sacramento on 3uly 2 to speak in favor of the bill. 182 COUNCIL /\b %p%z e %p/ MEMBERS Z. (SI Z. Casler K ulch in X Lewis X X Prescott X Chick xx Casler Kulchin X Lewis X X Prescott X Chick xx Casler X Lewis X X Prescott xx Chick X K ulchin Casler X Lewis X Kulchin X Chick xx Prescott X * MINUTES 0 . . -.- _. -- - 3une 26, -1984 - Page 4 __ _ _ - .- -. COUNCIL REPORTS: Airport Advisory Committee Council Member Lewis reported that representatives of the committee had met with Mr. Eckert, and Mr. Eckert had expressed the opinion that a 3oint Powers Agreement might- be worked out in the future. Mr. Lewis stated that Mr. Eckert indicated the County does not want to upgrade the services at the airport; they are merely interested in safety factors. He- also indicated. that Mr... Eckert -expressed willingness to .meet with the Councils of the different cities individually to discuss- the matter and respond to questions. In that regard, Mr. Lewis suggested that the Mayor send a lette to Mr. Eckert inviting him to a workshop meeting with Council in the near future, and.Council concurred. CLOSED SESSION : Council -adjourned at 7:26 p.m. to a closed session. Mayor Casler announced that the purpose of the closed session was to instruct the City’s negotiators in labor relat.ions. Council reconvened at 8:24 p.m. with all Council Member present. Mayor Casler announced that instructions were given to the City’s negotiators, and no action taken. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 Pa!!* Q&La. q* ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ City Clerk _ -- -. -- - _. _. COUNCIL \: MEMBERS--