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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-24; City Council; Minutes0 0 MINUTES Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) Time of Meeting: 6:OO p.m. Date of Meeting: February 24, 1987 Place of Meeting: Public Safety Center, 2560 Orion Way CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present - Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Pettine and Mamaux. Absent - None. PUBLIC COMMENT: 3ean White, 4917 Refugio Avenue, Vice-president of the Carlsbad Board of Real-tors, addressed Council referring to comments made by a speaker at the last Council meeting about outside influence on local elections. He stated the people involved in raising funds for the past election were local people with family backgrounds in this area and the funds raised were from the Carlsbad area. Dennis Meehan, 3981 Gloria Lane, addressed Council in support of campaign reform to find a way to prevent candidates from holding offices in Politician Action Committees. Charles Skiff, 3990 3ames Drive, asked for an opinion from the City Attorney as to whether a candidate running for a public office would be able to be a part of a suit aqainst the City Council, particularly if he were running for a position on that Council. Louis Bikadi, 242 Meadow Vista Way, Encinitas, stated the City of Carlsbad owed him a refund on a grading permit. He had requested this money and the Engineering Department had stated the City Council had to approve this request. Mr. Bikadi stated the $3,500 was his money and he felt City Council should delegate this type of refund request to Departments rather than Council. Dennis Price, 7515 Cadencia Street, was recognized by Council and requested an answer as to how children would gain access to Stagecoach Park from the west side of the highway. He requested the Engineering Department determine a safe crossing for those children. CONSENT CALENDAR: Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, as follows: WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: - This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. (28) 1 . AB 88898 - TRAVEL REQUEST. Council authorized the Community Redevelopment Manager to attend the National Main Street Center Conference on Economic Revitalization of Downtown, in Tempe, Arizona. 61 - COUNCIL \ %4 MEMBERS Lewis Kulchin Pettine X M amau x e 0 MINUTES (97) (45) (77) (67) (99) February 24, 1987 Paue 2 ~ ~~~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~ CONSENT CALENDAR: (continued) 2. AB W8453 - Supplement 82 - WASHINGTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Council accepted the installation of paving, curb, gutter and sidewalk for the Washington Street improvements as complete, requested the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds appropriately. PUBLIC HEARING: (To be a joint public hearing with the Housing and Redevelopment Commission Public Hearing.) 3. AB #8899 - AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH COASTAL COMMISSION CERTIFICATION OF THE VILLAGE AREA LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM. City Council introduced the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 9828, AMENDING TITLE 2’1 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE AMENDMENT OF VARIOUS SECTIONS TO COMPLY WITH CONDITIONS OF THE CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATION OF THE CARLSBAD VILLAGE AREA REDEVELOPMENT SEGMENT LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 4. AB 87436 - Supplement #4 - TENTATIVE MAP EXTENSION - CT 83-9(A) - MANDANA. City Engineering Lloyd Hubbs gave the staff report as contained in the Agenda Bill. He stated if Council approved this map extension, the Resolution contained six additional conditions. Tom Stipe, 18552 Mac Arthur Boulevard, Suite 210, Invine, representing the Mandana Cal Company, addressed Council stating he was speaking in favor of the map extension but in opposition to some of the conditions in the Resolution. He gave a history of the project. Mr. Stipe told of the benefits to the City as far as fees and public facilities to be installed. He stated there is a great deal of off- site work to be done and if this work is held up until the Local Facilities Management Plan is approved, this will create a delay longer than the extension they have requested. Hayward Pardue, Hunsaker and Associates, 3 Hughes, Irvine, representing Mandana Corporation addressed Council in opposition to the additional Condition No. 3. GO - Lewis Kulchin x Pettine Mamaux I : 7 0 0 MINUTES February 24, 1987 Page 3 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (continued) In answer to Council query regarding whether this project would be changed with the new regulation, Mike Holzmiller stated procedurally the staff could not accept this application until the zone plan was completed for Zone 15. The project may not change in density or design, but there is a possibility that in doing the zone plan the facility requirements could be different. Council denied the one-year extension of time for Tentative Map Carlsbad Tract No. 83-9(A) (Mandana Cal co. ). (102) 5. A5 8900 - STATUS REPORT - RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD/MELROSE DRIVE TRAFFIC STUDIES. City Engineer Lloyd Hubbs gave the staff report as contained in the Agenda Bill stating it was a misnomer to talk about the Rancho Santa Fe Road/Melrose Drive intersection, as the problem goes beyond that. The entire roadway through that area has a number of concerns. Graphics were used to show the intersection and the proposed realignment for the intersection. A wall map showing an aerial view of the intersection also contained an overlay to indicate the "T" configuration recommended for the new intersection. The main issue in solving the problem of this intersection is the three entities involved, the County of San Diego, the City of San Marcos and the City of Carlsbad. All entities must agree on any solution to this problem. Mr. Hubbs explained the alternatives recommended in the report and concluded giving his interim solution recommendations. Stop signs were recommended, reducing the speed limit, installation of rumble strips and flashing beacons at the entry to the intersection to alert drivers to the area of concern and hopefully slow traffic. These recommendations were submitted to the County, as no action could be taken without County approval. Mr. Hubbs stated a letter was received today from the County of San Diego relating to these issues. The County did not support stop signs, reduction of speed limit, installation of botts dots rumble strips, but did agree to the installation of flashing yellow beacon at the intersection. The Department of Public Works could recommend a 50% participation in the cost for two intersection warning signs with flashing yellow beacons. These would be located appropriately for northbound and southbound traffic on Rancho Santa Fe Road. The County also was willing to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the County contribute one third the cost of signalization of the present intersection. 59 - 5 COUNCIL \p 559 "0 J MEMBERS Z. ' Lewis Kulchin Mamaux Pettine X ~ 0 0 MINUTES February 24, 1987 Page 4 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: a (continued) In answer to Council query as to how soon flashing yellow beacons could be installed, Mr. Hubbs stated as soon as SDG&E provided a service outlet, the beacon could be installed in a matter of weeks. Council received and accepted the status report on Rancho Santa Fe Road/Melrose Drive and authorized staff to negotiate a contract amendment with Willdan Associates to prepare a Preliminary Design Alternative Study. Council directed staff to proceed with installation of flashing yellow beacons at this intersection. (48) 6. AB 88859 - Supplement 112 - REPORT FROM HOSP GROVE FINANCING TASK FORCE. Assistant City Manager Ray Patchett introduced Kip McBane, Chairman of the Hosp Grove Financing Task Force. Kip McBane introduced the members of the Hosp Grove Financing Task Force and presented a summary of the report filed by that committee. In summary, Mr. McBane stated the task force was to review funding alternatives for the purchase of Hosp Grove and not to provide recommendations. Therefore, no financing option has been recommended over any other. The committee felt the purchase of Hosp Grove should not preempt any other projects under consideration by the City, such as the Senior Center and the new Library. Charles Skiff, 3990 James Drive, commended the Task Force for its work. He stated Council should tell the people what would happen if Hosp Grove purchase is passed and explain to them the things that would be jeopardized as far as services in the City. Dan Hammer, 4015 Isle Drive, was recognized by Council and spoke in favor of the work done by the Task Force. Mr. Hammer felt the Green Space Bond Issue would be the ideal way to have this financed. He suggested Council consider holding a special session in order to qualify the Green Space Bond Issue for the 3une Ballot. John Thelan, 530 B Street, #2300, San Diego, representing the Odmark Development Company, addressed Council stating the Odmark Development Company had entered into an agreement with the City and the property owners and he would expect the City to honor that agreement and not go to a lawsuit. If the Hosp Grove purchase measure passes, the City is required to buy the property and Odmark Development Company is required to sell. Mr. Thelan urged Council to accept the Task Force report. I 58 5 COUNCIL \v %9 "0 C MEMBERS Z. ' Lewis Kulchin Mamaux Pettine X 0 MINUTES 1 February 24, 1987 Page 5 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (continued) Council Member Mamaux stated he could not support the measure as presented at the present time. He reiterated his position, that Council should submit a definite method of financing and list all services to be affected. A measure to purchase by G.O. bonds could be put on the June or November ballot, and Council Member Mamaux stated he would support that. Council Member Pettine stated the City had been given one more chance to purchase Hosp Grove, but the developer would be within his rights to allow nothing further if the issue did not pass in March. Council accepted the report of the Hosp Grove Financing Task Force as presented. If the Hosp Grove purchase passes, Council will decide how it will be financed. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:40 p.m., and Council reconvened at 7:55 p.m., with all Member present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (continued) (28) 7. AB 88901 - ESTABLISHMENT OF CHILD CARE TASK (57) FORCE. City Manager Frank Aleshire gave the report on this item. Council Members stated their approval of the task force makeup as recommended in the Agenda Bill. Council continued the establishment of a Carlsbad child care task force for two weeks. (68) 8. AB 118902 - DRAFT SANDAG REPORT ON REGIONAL GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES. City Manager Frank Aleshire gave the staff report as contained in the Agenda Bill, referring to the recommendations contained in the report. Mr. Aleshire recommended Council endorse the report and instruct their representative to support it. In the future as specific recommendations are made, those will be returned to Council for action. Council discussion determined the Members would not support going along with the possibility of sharing the City's sales tax. Council Member Mamaux was instructed to indicate the Council's feelings as far as protecting local sales tax. Council accepted the report and directed the SANDAG representative to support the recommendations in the report. 57 - \y 5 COUNCIL 3 'p, MEMBERS % ' Lewis Uulchin Pettine M amau x X Lewis Mamaux Pettine Kulchin X I e 0 MINUTES F-ebruary 24, 1987 Page 6 I I DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (continued) I (78) 9. AB !I8903 - DRUG ENFORCEMENT TEAM. Council Member Pettine stated he had asked this to appear on the Agenda to form a drug enforcement team as recommended in the memorandum dated January, 1987, from Lieutenant Fried. Council Member Mamaux stated his concern that this report was placed on the Agenda by a Council Member rather than through the City Manager's office. He referred to the memorandum dated February 20, 1987, from Police Chief Vincent Jirnno, which was distributed today and stated he felt this was not the proper way to do business. Mayor Lewis stated Council Members can bring matters before the Council at their discretion. Police Chief Vincent 3imno stated the proposal from Lieutenant Fried was included in the budget request submitted to the City Manager's office. Two narcotic positions had been requested and that memorandum was justification for that request. A1 Menodoza, 2870 Highland Drive, addressed Council stating he had met with the Police Association and discussed the needs for a drua team. Mr. Mendoza stated there is a drug problem in Carlsbad and many of the people involved or affected by this drug problem are afraid to contact the police. Mr. Mendoza recommended establishing a drug enforcement team as soon as possible. In answer to Council query, Police Chief Jimno stated they could get some men in the field within sixty days. Some training is needed and it would be a matter of how many men could be taken from the patrol operations. He stated the procedure is to take experienced patrol men and put them into specialized groups and hire new people to be trained in regular patrol duties. Council Member Marnaux stated he had a problem with this, inasmuch as there are no jail facilities available. He felt a regional approach would be better. City Council referred the item of a drug enforcement team back to the City Manager's office to be considered as part of the operating budget. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Lewis commented Council should discuss the first fifteen rnlnute public comment period. After the election, there may be a different type of comment. If the comments stay the same as at present, there is the possibility of putting the public comment period at the conclusion of the meeting. I ,7L - \p 5 COUNCIL "0 J MEMBERS 2. ' %9 Lewis Kulchin X M amau x Pettine I * a February 24, 1987 MINUTES Page 7 COUNCIL REPORTS: NCTD - Council Member Kulchin reported on NCTD activities. Downtown Villaae Merchants d Council Member Kulchin reported the Village Merchants had received the first scoping on "Things are looking up in the Village". Calavera Hills Park Mayor Lewis reported on the groundbreaking ceremonies at Calavera Hills Park last Saturday. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: City Attorney Vincent Biondo stated developments at the F-ederal and State level threaten Council's ability to continue to levy and collect impact fees on development. Council Member Mamaux questioned if the City should consider the Charter option. In response, the City Attorney stated the primary benefit for Charter cities would be their ability to form their own assessment districts. Council instructed the City Manager to place this item on a future Agenda. AD30URNMENT: By proper motion the Meeting of February 24, 1987, was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 02QY.L 4. A- ALETHA L. RAU'TENKRANZ City Clerk Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk HB: tb I 5.5 -