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Home My WebLink About1985-07-23; City Council; Minutes1 0 a MINUTES Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) Date of meting: July 23, 1985 Time of Meeting: 6:OO p.m. Place of Meeting: City Council Chars MEMBERS COUNCIL b % . ~~ ~~~ CALL To ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Casler at 6:OO p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk as follows: Present: Council Members Casler, Lewis, Mulchin, Chick and Pettine. Absent : None. PUBLIC HEARING: (57) 1. AB #8257 - GENERAL PLAN m, ZONE CODE (1 13) A"ENT AND ZONE CHANGE FOR THE BEACH- AREA - GPA/LU 85-5/ZCA-186/ZC-333 - CITY OF CA€Ud3AD. Charles Grim, Principal Planner, gave the staff reLport on this item as mntained in the Agenda Bill, with the following mrrections: In Ordinance 9765, change "Batiquitos Lagoon" to "Buena Vista Lagoon"; and in Ordinance 9764, Section 21.82.070, the density numbers should be changed to reflect those recomnded by the Land Use Review Cormittee. Additionally, Mr. Grim recomnended that Council postpone action on the GPA; thereby leaving two mre opportunities during the year to amend the General Plan and institute the dnanges recomnded by the Land Use Review Committee. Mr. Grimm concluded the report by explaining the following changes made by the Planning Comnission: allow no credit for on-street parking and allow relief from the height restriction by not munting subterranean parking as another story, provided the parking is completely underground. Mayor Casler opened the public hearing at 6:lO p.m., and issued the invitation to speak. Mario Monroy, 3610 Carlsbad Boulevard, addressed Council in favor of the proposal. Janice Selby, 318 Juniper, thanked Council Members for their response to the problems in the beach area, and spoke in favor of the proposal. Ann Mauch, Garfield Street, thanked the Council on behalf of all of the citizens for its action, but particularly for the citizens of the beach area. She requested Council not accept the Planning Commission reconmendation regarding underground parking, and she suggested that Ordinance 9764, Section 21.82.050, be changed to read: "Covered parking areas must be counted as a story in determining height." Nick Banche, 810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, spoke in opposition to the proposal on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. William Skinner, owners of a lot on Ocean Street, Mr. Banche suggested a parking district be formed and fees be assessed to enable people to use their property rather than increasing the restrictions as proposed. 24Y \ & p 5 I 0 MINUTES 0 COUNCIL /p % yA July 23, 1985 Page 2 MEMBERS % % Rodney Miles, Laguna Niguel, mer of property in the overlay area, asked Council to consider cost factors and suggested an analysis 'e performed on the economic impact of these ordinances. Mary Melideo, 159 Hemlock, stated her concern for the property owners in the beach area. She suggested each section should be considered separately due to the varying characteristics in the entire beach area. Robert Babcock, Laguna Beach, spoke in opposition to reducing the height of the buildings in the beach area. He stated the residents of the beach area do not create the traffic problem, since they do not have to drive to the beach, Mr. Babcock concluded, stating reducing the building height would not solve any problem, and would reduce property values. Robert Sonneman, 3346 Garfield, spoke in opposition, stating he wanted to develop his property, but if the zoning is changed, he would be unable to do so, Roger Peterson, 180 Cherry, spoke in opposition, stating that development in the area would not be viable with the new regulations. This is a neighborhood in transition, and with the new regulations, the old, run-down, single-family houses would not be torn dam to allow new, inproved housing. He asked that no action be taken until there is an economic, parking and circulation study made, as discussed previously. He added that there is no traffic or parking problem at the present time. Mary Melideo spoke again, stating that the beach is always crowded and there is always a parking problem, Jack Hall, mer of property on Chinquapin, comnted on the high costs to develop, and emndc problems if the proposal is approved. Since no one else wished to speak, Mayor Casler closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. Council Members Kulchin, Lewis and Pettine expressed Concern with the Planning Cdssion change regarding underground parking. Council Member Chick expressed concern that no analysis was done regarding the impact and whether development would be viable under this proposal. Council Member Chick made a notion to direct the City Attorney to prepare docments of approval for GPA/W 85-5, and introduce Ordinances 9764 and 9765. Motion died for lack of a second. It was mved and seconded that the City Attorney prepare documents of approval for GPA/LU 85-5; and that Ordinance No, 9764 be introduced, amended to require that covered parking be included in determining height and to reflect the density ranges proposed by the Land Use Review Comittee; and Ordinance No. 9765, with the corrected title. 243 1 e MINUTES 0 July 23, 1985 Page 3 The vote on the three portions of the mtion was as fo11ows: Council directed the City Attorney to prepare documents of approval for GPA/LU 85-5. The following Ordinances were introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 9764 , AMENDING TITLE 21 , OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ?HE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 21.82 ESTABLISHING THE BEACH AREA OVERLAY ZONE, with Section 21.82.050 amended to require that covered parking areas shall be included in determining height. ORDINANCE NO. 9765, AMENDING TITLE 21 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL ODE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP JBR A ZONE CHANGE BY ADDING 'IHE BEACH AREA CWERLAY (BAO) To PROPEF?IY GENERAWLY IQCAT!?,D BETWEEN BUENA VISTA lllGooN AND AGUA HEDICNDA IAGKN AND BETWEEN T€IE AT&SF RAILKOAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE PACIFIC OCEAN. The City Attorney stated that the documents for GPA/LU 85-5 would be returned at the next GPA hearing date. DEPARTMENTAL, AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (97) 2. AB #7897 - Supplement #1 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR (45) CARISBAD EOUXWWl BRIDGE AND STREET 1"ENTS - PFXNECT NO. 3098. Richard Allen, Engineering Department, gave the staff report as mntained in the Agenda Bill. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 8116, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NO. 3098 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CAF!LSBAD EDUL!WARD BRIDGE AND STREET IMPROVE^. (1 13) 3. AB #8258 - EXTENSION OF SPECIFIC PLAN 185 AND CARLSBAD TRACT 83-12 - SOUTHERS - BUEMA VISTA PARK PLAZA. Brad Therrien,.Engineering Department, gave the staff report on this item as contained in the Agenda Bill. Samuel Rlick, Fairbanks Ranch Plaza, representing the applicant, addressed Council, requesting a continuance for two weeks. Council continued Extension of Specific Plan 185 and Carlsbad Tract 83-23 for two weeks. CNd, " COUNCIL /p % 9b MEMBERS % $ Casler Lewis Kulchin x: Pettine Chick Casler kwis Kulchin x: Chick Pettine Casler Lewis x Kulchin Chick Pettine Casler Lewis Kulchin Chick X Pettine Casler kwis Kulchin Chick Pettine X 0 0 MINUTES July 23, 1985 Page 4 (74) 4. AB #8259 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INSURANCE. (45) Jerry Pieti, Personnel Director, gave the staff report on this item as contained in the Agenda Bill. Michael Baker, Consultant, The Wyatt Company, spoke to Council explaining the insurance proposal, using transparencies of the Exhibits contained in the packet. Richard Mattingley, 777 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, representing Ruland and Mattingley, spoke to Council, stating that Council needed mre than one bid from mre than one broker to insure getting the best insurance package for dollars spent. Mr. Mattingley questioned why certain monies had not been returned to the City, and felt the City should go out to bid. Mr. Raker responded to questions regarding bidding, broker costs, minimum premium contracts, and the activities of the Wyatt Company. Council approved the concept of preferred provider organization for implementation as part of the medical plan, retain existing benefit levels under the life, medical, dental, vision and long-term disability plans, and directed staff to negotiate renewal of the insurance program with Crown Life. Council also directed that the insurance plan be presented to other insurance mmpanies. RECESS : Mayor Casler declared a recess at 8:18 p.m., and Council re-convened at 8:28 p.m., with all Members present. ( 85 ) 5. AB #8253 - Supplement #1 - GRCWIB MANAGEMEKC PROGRAMS, CITIZENS (XB@¶I?TEE COLLATERAL REXORT, AND PLATWING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. Council Member Lewis referred to the Nemorandum dated July 12, 1985, from Mike Holzmiller, Land Use Planning Manager, explaining the proposed growth managemnt programs. Mike Holmiller explained his memorandum and used wall maps to indicate the existing water service areas as of March 1985; and an overlay showing existing major roads either completed or partially conpleted and another overlay showing existinq sewer service. James Courtney, 4914 Avila, spoke in apposition to the growth management proposals. He felt no mre ordinances were needed; that the City had sufficient documents to accomplish what needs to be done in the City. Claudia Stebelski, 3974 Park Drive, Member of the Committee, stated that action should be delayed until there is a need for something mre. Review the situation in January of 1986, and, if necessary, take further action. 2w c COUNCIL I$ 3 9cC MEMBERS % 8 Casler Lewis Kulchin Chick Pettine X e 0 MINUTES July 23, 1985 Page 5 Doug Avis, 11300 Sorrento Valley Road, representing Bieri-Avis, stating that limiting growth in Carlsbad should be discussed thoroughly before any such action is taken. He added that limiting the number of units to be completed each year could work an economic hardship on developers. He suggested the City solve the problems of growth by installing the facilities necessary to take care of that growth, Council accepted the Public Services and Facilities Adequacy Program as outlined in Mike Holzmiller's memrandum dated July 12, 1985. Council Member Lewis mved approval of the Master Plan Phasing of Development Program, as contained in Mike Holzmiller's mmorandum dated July 12, 1985. Motion failed due to the lack of a majority. Council Member Lewis mved approval of the Urban Land Reserve Program, as outlined in Mike Holzmiller's memorandum dated July 12, 1985. Motion failed due to the lack of a majority. Council Member Pettine mved to accept the Residental Unit Quota Approval Program, as outlined on page 4 of Mike Holzmiller 's memorandum dated July 1 2, 1985. Motion failed due to the lack of a majority. Council accepted the remmndations of the Land Use Review Conunittee as contained in the Collateral Report dated July 1985, Council accepted the Planning Comnission recommendation regarding Connnercial, as follows: The Planning Ccmnnission remrrnnends that Highway Route 78 be added to the Citizens Corrnnittee recornendation to "orient travel service conanercial areas along the 1-5 corridor and in the downtam core". Council accepted the following recomndation: Special Treatment Area - That the Special Treatment Area for the beach area also include the portion of the Redevelopnt area located south of Elm and west of the railroad tracks. Council accepted the following recommendation: Time Constraints and Impacts of Growth - The need to appoint a subsequent, smaller citizens' committee to study and assess t!e impacts of grmth and to make a yearly report , Council determined a seven-member citizens' committee should be appointed, as follows: one Ember appointed by each of the Council Members; two members appointed by Council from the Planning Commission. 2 477 COUNCIL y % % MEMBERS % 8 Casler XE Lewis E E Pettine E Chick E Kulchin Casler Lewis XE Kulchin Chick Pettine 1 Casler Lewis XI Kulchin Chick Pettine 1 Casler Lewis Kulch in Chick Pettine x: Casler x: Lewis Kulchin Chick Pettine Casler Lewis Kulchin x: Chick Pettine 7 A Casler Kulchin Lewis x: Chick Pettine Casler Lewis X Kulchin Chick Pettine Casler Lewis Kulchin Chick X Pettine - - a 0 MINUTES July 23, 1985 Pase 6 - Mayor Casler mved to adopt the Planning Conmission recormendation to hire a project manager to coordinate the timing and construction as suggested by the Chamber of Comrce. Council Member Chick seconded the mtion. The mtion was later withdrawn. Council instructed the City Manager to return with mre details on the type of position, duties, and report on the possibility of hiring a project wager to coordinate the timing and construction of public facilities as suggested by the Chamber of Corranerce. Council accepted the Planning Conmission's warding on density with regard to clustering, as follows: "Only encourage clustering when it is done in a way that is compatible with existing, adjacent development." Industrial Council accepted the following recomndation: A study to refine the airprt impact area, especially that the city consider possible expansion of industrial usage into other areas of the city where there are I as it relates to residential use and, additionally, I large enough sites. Economic Impact Study Council accepted the recomndation of the Planning Conmission that an Economic Impact Study be mn-pleted which would analyze the fiscal impact of the Land Use Element as revised. Parking Standards Council accepted the recomndation of the Planning Connnission that a coqrehensive review be conpleted of the parking standards throughout the City, except in the R-1 zone. (85) 6. AB #8187 - SlQplement #1 - ~SULTAN'I"S mmR" - ( 9 7) RANCHO LSANTA FE ROAD. Marty E3omm, Traffic Consultant, gave the staff reAmrt as contained in the Agenda Rill. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOulTION NO. 8032, ACCEPTING A TRAFFIC AND ALIGNMENT STUDY FOR RAN030 SAPJTA EE IiQAD. (85) 7. AB #8260 - TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE STUDY FOR THE LA COSTA ARE24 AND COLLECTION OF AN INTERIM TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE. - Marty Bouman, Traffic Consultant, gave the report on this item as contained in the Agenda Bill. 2 .7 9 - Kulchin Kulchin Casler X Pettine X Chick X Kulchin X Lewis xx Casler X Pettine X Chick X Rulchin X Lewis xx Casler X Pettine X Chick x Kulchin X Lewis xx * a @ MINUTES July 23, 1985 Page 7 ~~ Theresa McTighe, representing the Construction Industry Federation, spoke to Council, stating to levy a fee before the traffic impact fee study was made was premature. She stated the Federation did not appose the fee, but mnted to have the area studied carefully and the fees defined as to what they would cover. Council Member Pettine stated he felt the nature of the problem wduld not be known until after the study had been mnpleted and he felt the developers should pay for the study. Council adopted the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 81 17 , AUTHORIZING A TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE STUDY FOR THE LA OSTA AREA. RESOLUTION NO. am, AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF AN INTERIM TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE FOR THE LA OXTA AREA. (62) 8. AB #8261 - LEGISLATION - AB 1427. Mayor Casler made a mtion to direct staff to send a letter of qposition to AB 1427 to the qopropriate legislators. Motion failed due to the lack of a majority. HOUSING AND REDEYELOPMENT COMMISSION Council adjourned to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission at 10:16 p.m., and re-convened at 10:19 p.m., with all Members present. COUNCIL REPORTS : Meeting with Congressman Packard Mayor Casler reported Congressman Packard would be in Carlsbad on August 31, 1985, for a meeting regarding the possibility of oil drilling off of the coast near Carlsbad. Secretary Hodel will also be present for the meeting and to review the area. AAJOURNIWNT: By proper mtion, the meetinq of July 23, 1985, was adjourned at 10:22 p.m, to Tuesday, July 30, 1985, at 6:OQ p.m., in the Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, GLd? &R-l AI;E;THA L. RAUTENKRANZ & City Clerk Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk I 232 COUNCIL /p 3 9b ' MEMBERS % $ - Casler Lewis xx Pettine X Chick X Kulchin x Casler Pettine Chick E Kulchin Lewis XE