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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-05-26; City Council; MinutesI 0 a MINUTES Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) Time of Meeting: 6:OO p.m. Date of Meeting: May 26, 1987 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: I Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the Deputy City Clerk, as follows: I I Present - Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Pettine, Mamaux and Larson 1 Absent - None. PROCLAMATION: Mayor Lewis read a Proclamation declaring the month of 3une Visiting Nurse Association Month. The Proclamation was accepted by Luann Kachelein representing the Visiting Nurses Association. Mayor Lewis read a Proclamation for City Manager Frank Aleshire. The Proclamation expressed appreciation for Frank Aleshire’s service and extended to him best wishes on his retirement. City Manager Frank Aleshire accepted the Proclamation. He stated his intention to stay in Carlsbad, pay close attention to government and be an active citizen. I CONSENT CALENDAR: Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, as follows: I WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. (81) 1. AB /I9015 - HOSP GROVE ACQUISITION - APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 9086, appointing Jones Hall Hill & White to act as Bond Counsel on the Hosp Grove Bond Issues. 170) 2. A0 %9016 - GRANT FROM THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 9087, accepting the San Diego County Area Agency on Aging grant award of fifty-seven thousand, nine hundred and fifty dollars to provide nutrition, home delivered meals and transportation services from March 1, 1987 through June 30. 1987. ((91) 3. AB f9017 - SCHOOL LOCATION STUDY. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 9088, authorizing funds to assist the Carlsbad Unified School District to update their school location plan. I / 7L - Lewis Kulchin Pettine X Mamaux Larson - 0 0 MINUTES May 26, 1987 Page 2 I I CONSENT CALENDAR: (continued) (63) 4. AB #YO18 - LIBRARY COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR CIRCULATION AND ON-LINE CATALOGUE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 9089, authorizing the purchase of a library computer system for circulation and online catalog. l(45) (23; 5. AB %9019 - AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN OF ARTWORKS FOR REDEVELOPMENT AREA. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 9090, approving an agreement between the City of Carlsbad and games Hubbell for the design of artwork in the Redevelopment Area. (27) 6. AB 89020 - AUDIT AGREEMENT - 1986-87 ANNUAL (45) AUDIT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 9091, authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Deloitte Haskins and Sells for audit services related to the 1986-87 financial statements and single audit of federal programs. ((26) 7. AB f8495 - Supplement 810 - ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING (h5) DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD WEST I' a4' ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT %3151. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 9092, authorizing additional engineering design services for the Palomar Airport Road West Assessment District, Project No. 3151. 1 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (102) 8. AB f8689 - Supplement #I - CITY-WIDE TRAFFIC 1~) IMPACT STUDY. Mike Holzmiller, Planning Director, gave the initial part of this report, stating the overview of the transportation process would be given by Marty Bouman, City Transportation Planning Consultant. Mr. Holzmiller would give the overview and summary of the study's findings and Phil Carter, Senior Management Analyst, would discuss the financing. Marty Bouman, City Transportation Planning Consultant, continued the report stating transportation is a regional matter and most cities just want to solve their own problems. He stated the cities should not isolate themselves from the matter of regional transportation, as there is no regional agency capable or authorized to bring about a solution to that problem. SANDAG tells cities what the problems are, but cannot solve them. This study came up with almost a million vehicle trips in the City of Carlsbad from now until buildout of the general plan, and that is only about one-half of the traffic that Carlsbad city streets will be asked to handle--the rest will be regional traffic. I 134 - \? COUNCUL /o L MEMBERS Z. ' %9 I i I 0 0 MINUTES May 26, 1987 Page 3 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (continued) Mr. Bouman explained the steps to follow in the planning process, using slides to demonstrate these points. Transparencies were used to show the distribution assignment, and then changes in that network. Different portions of the city were shown illustrating elimination of arterial streets. When you change that network, the question is where do those cars go. The next item discussed, was roadway levels of service. The levels of service must be analyzed. Slides were shown of La Costa Avenue and the intersection, showing a level of service that is acceptable which would be in the A or B level. The second example of the intersection was shown at the E or F level, which is an unacceptable level of congestion. The next item discussed was the factors that reduce the capacity of streets. Handouts were given to the Council Members indicating 20 factors that could reduce the capacity of streets. Also a transparency was shown using thirty intangible factors in the transportation planning process and copies of this information was also given to Council Members. Mike Holzmiller, Planning Director, continued the report, using an overview of the findings of this study. He stated the circulation study is not an exact and should be looked at as a planning tool. The information needs to be updated and monitored on an ongoing basis. Due to the Growth Management Program, information has been indentified that the City would not have required and would have missed previously. There is information about projects approved, but not built, where additional circulation improvements were needed. He stated the circulation plan is a good plan and will work, and there are some trouble spots that need to be corrected. But, this report can be used to identify those trouble spots and staff can work to solve them. Mr. Holzmiller stated the regional prespective is for circulation, as a whole, to grow 175% at buildout; in Carlsbad it will grow 350%, double the regional total. The commercial and .industrial uses will have to carry a larger share of the financial load for mitigation of this problem. This report gives the City a wide overview of the circulation plan, and that is only the first step. Next will be the Local Facilities Management Plans, and there will be more detail. Those will be refined and better analyzed and provide a better circulation view. In order to do this study it was necessary to give the consultant time frames to look at, and this was broken down into existing circulation, existing plus committed and buildout. 134 - COUNCUL /y 559 /o J MEMIBERS Z. ' e e MINUTES May 26, 1987 Page 4 I DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (continued) Phil Carter, Senior Management Analyst, continued the report, giving the financial data. The problem was how to gather funds for existing improvements, plus the committed improvements and at buildout. Five alternatives were presented: benefit assessment district , per unit dollar assessment, dollar assessment per trip generated, allocation of specific off-site improvements to specific development proposals and dollar contributions to general area wide transportation fund. Staff believed the dollar assessment per trip generated was the most equitable alternative, and could be easily established by City Council. There was a question of whether to charge two fees, or one to those projects committed and approved and a separate one for those in the future. Staff felt this would not be equitable and would recommend the two fees be combined for cost improvements and only one traffic fee be implemented. It was also recommended commercial, industrial and office trips be discounted to avoid double counting. Also, it was proposed that the inclusion of the Bridge and Thoroughfare Fee would be part of the Impact Fee. A report was distributed showing the traffic fee calculations, with the total cost of $40,050,300. Mike Holzmiller read the recommendations contained in the Agenda Bill, and stated tonight staff was just presenting the report. The Planning Commission and the City Council will set this matter for public hearing and take public comments at future meetings. I ~ II Mayor Lewis stated that Council Members and Planning Commission Members are to ask any questions at this t ime . In answer to Council query, Mike Holzmiller stated there were two significant things learned from this study. There is mitigation needed for projects that had been previously approved, and those mitigations were not made conditions on those projects. Those mitigations are necessary on those previously approved projects in order to maintain acceptable standards. The second thing learned was that at buildout this study identified things above the standards in order to comply with acceptable service levels at buildout. As an example, he stated the conditions established for Poinsettia Lane at buildout would not have worked. They are now aware of this, but would not have been aware of this had this study not been made. I Council Member Pettine inquired how the traffic problem could be solved on a regional basis, and whether this would be with an overlay of standards. Marty Bouman answered the County is not willing to do anything to solve the regional problem and SANDAG is not equipped to do that. The possible solution would be some type of regional goverment. They could have a study similar to this study on a larger scale and take in the entire metropolitan area. Adequate standards could be set for the entire area and would be the same for all areas and would have to be met. There would need to be a master assessment fee to raise money on a regional level. I , ! :~ 103 I I 0 0 MINUTES May 26, 1987 Page 5 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (continued) Council Member Mamaux stated there were regional problems with the roadways going north and south, and he asked how the problems of regional impact can be solved if they stop building in Carlsbad. It would solve Carlsbad's problems, but it would be an unfair way for the citizens to pay to accomodate traffic that is generated from outside Carlsbad. Planning Commissioner Schlehuber asked how often this updating of information would have to be done, and Mike Holzmiller answered an annual report would be done to update the Local Facilities Management Plans. Council Member Larson inquired whether in south Carlsbad, had staff assumed that Encinitas and San Marcos would have a circulation plan to benefit Carlsbad. Mike Holzmiller stated they were assuming Leucadia Boulevard would be connected. He stated Carlsbad was one of the few cities to do a buildout circulation plan. The other cities have only extended their studies to the year 2005. Council Member Larson asked whether it was necessary to continue the Bridge and Thoroughfare Fee, and Phil Carter answered staff will look at that, as there may be a way to fold these fees all together. Council Member Larson inquired about bike lanes, stating they were not shown on the report. Marty Bouman stated the consultant did not show them on the study, and there are places where they may squeeze lanes together in order to achieve more traffic lanes, and lose the bike lanes. However, most of them are to be retained. Council Member Larson stated those should be included in the explanation in the report, since the lanes do not appear on anything in the report. As far as folding the Bridge and Thoroughfare Fee in with the Impact Fee, Marty Bouman stated there are some improvements that are needed now, and the Impact Fee would not provide any money upfront. The Bridge and Thoroughfare Fee would raise the money immediately and this should be considered. Council Member Kulchin stated the Encinitas City Council was not excited about Leucadia Boulevard being put through. Mayor Lewis asked if they were also considering Highway 680. Marty Bouman said Highway 680 is on the County Circulation Element and was included in this report. Mayor Lewis asked if the deletion of Highway 680 would cause a considerable increase in traffic on Rancho Santa Fe Road. Marty Bouman stated it would not be as intense as one might think. I72 (29) (68) 0 a MINUTES May 26, 1987 Page 6 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS : (continued) Mayor Lewis stated this study had helped to bring out problems not picked up earlier. For example, on the 8,000 units on hold, those must now meet the standards. Mike Holzmiller stated this was just the first step in a three-step process. The local plans will specifically address which locations were impacted by approved projects. Council approved the staff recommendations contained in the staff report and executive summary dated May 19, 1987, and directed staff to proceed to set the matter for public hearing at the Planning Commission. RECESS : Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:44 p.m., and Council reconvened at 8:OO p.m., with all Members present. 9. AB f9021 - CARLSBAD CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU BUDGET REQUEST. Jerry Long, 1987 President of the Chamber of Commerce, gave the inltial report on this item, introducing all the Members of the Chamber and CCVB who were present to answer any questions. Mr. Long stated the TOT Tax for last year was $1.7 million and it should be over $2 million for this year. He stressed how important the TOT Tax is to Carlsbad, and stated that since Proposition 13 was passed, only 35% of the tax income is from residential, with 65% of the revenue from business activity. Mr. Long spoke of the anticipated increase in tourism in Carlsbad and the increase to the City's income. Mr. Long stated this was a recession-proof business, with people continuing to take vacations even if there is a slow down in the economy. However, without the CCVB, it would be less apt to cause any increase in the visitors to Carlsbad, as there must be promotion in order for a vacation spot to be created. Those spots are created by promotion, and if you want tourist money, you must do this type of promotion. Paul Schwartz, Executive Vice President, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, continued the report, presenting a slide program entitled Carlsbad - New Horizons In View. These slides also showed the figures on visitor spending and told of the retail benefits to Carlsbad. Tourism creates job opportunities, and provides opportunities for new businesses. The CCVB books hotel rooms directly through one person at the depot. Mr. Schwartz told of the attendance at trade and travel shows, and of hosting travel agents in Carlsbad to familarize them with the benefits of bookina their clients into this area for a vacation. The local facilities also cooperate with the CCVB to promote special trips for tourists. Newspapers, magazines and direct mail are all used to apprise prospective tourists of the desirability of coming to Carlsbad. 13 I 5 COUNCOL /p %9 "0 J MEMBERS Z. ' 5 Lewis Kulchin X Pettine Mamaux Larson " 0 0 MINUTES May 26, 1987 Page 7 ( DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (continued) In answer to Council query, it was stated the CCVB's original budget request had been for $276,000, but that had been reduced to the previous level of $200,800. Mr. Schwartz proposed that CCVB receive 14% of all revenues collected over the quarterly amount anticipated of $350,000. He stated the CCVB was willing to live with the $200,000 and if there is an increase in business, they would like to receive 14% of any amount over the quarterly income. If it were a lean year, he agreed they would be willing to take less. Mayor Lewis stated he felt the City should only be paying one half of the total amount and the business community should make up the difference. Because of the financial crunch in the City, he stated he would support the $200,000 but the business community should be responsible for any amount over that. He felt the business community should become more involved with the CCVB. Mayor Lewis stated the CCVB may have to consider less than the $200,000, if the financial situation of the City worsens. Mr. Schwartz indicated the CCVB would be willing to take less funds if the income did not reach the anticipated amount. No action was taken by Council on this item. 37) IO. AB 89022 - PROPOSED NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING REVIEW BOARD. Council Member Mamaux stated he had asked whether or not the City of San Diego could be included in the proposed North County Regional Planning Review Board. He had indicated on a map how the City of San Diego abuts the other cities in North County and represents more holdings than the county in this and has large holdings the North County area. Council Member Mamaux stated he felt the City of San Diego should be included and the policy should be amended to show that. He also suggested that Encinitas, Solona Beach and Del Mar be formally included. Council Member Pettine indicated that he did not have a problem with this proposal. However, he did not want the Board's success to be contingent upon San Diego's participation. Council determined to include the cities of Encinitas, Solona Beach, Del Mar and San Diego as potential participants in the proposed North County Regional Planning Review Board. I /?I7 7 \y COUNCRL /o I MEMBERS Z. ' %9 Lewis Kulchin X Pettine Larson Mamaux a 0 MINUTES May 26, 1987 Page 8 PUBLIC COMMENT: No one was present for the public comment portion of the meeting. COUNCIL REPORTS: Citv/School Committee Council Member Mamaux reported the finished grass area had been accepted prior to the finished school building at Hope School. The School District may accept the ballfields as soon as possible so that Parks and Recreation Department can have ballfields in use by 3une. SANDAG Council Member Mamaux reported on a Regional Growth Management Workshop to be held on 3une 19, 1987, at the Rancho Bernard0 Inn, and listed the speakers for the program. He indicated that regional planning and growth management would be discussed by representatives of other agencies who are already involved in this area. Mayor Lewis suggested that the Council Members try to attend and suggested that the Planning Commissioners also be invited to attend the workshop. NCTD Council Member Kulchin reported that NCTD will meet on Thursday to review the Budget. Kelly School Council Member Kulchin reported on a student activity of Kelly School last Saturday where the students participated in City government. San Marcos Trash to Energy Plant Mayor Lewis reported that he and Council Member Kulchin will be meeting with Mr. Thibodo and staff from City of San Marcos regarding the Trash to Energy plant. Supervisor MacDonald or his aide will attend also. CIF Mayor Lewis reported that Carlsbad won the CIF Golf Championship this year. - CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Frank Aleshire stated his appreciation for the kind words spoken tonight, and thanked Council Members for their courtesy, respect and cooperation given to him for the seven and one half years he has been with the City of Carlsbad. He stated the Council has always been very supportive of staff and he felt that was why Carlsbad was an outstanding community. /h(? 5 \y %9 ~ ''Ot:, MEMBERS CoUNC'L a 0 , MINUTES May 26, 1987 Page 9 (37) 11. AB j.9023 - AD30URNED MEETING. By proper motion the Meeting of May 26, 1987, was adjourned at 9:07 p.m. to Monday, June 1 , 1987, at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage Hall, Magee Park for a Community Meeting to discuss community development. Respectfully submitted, %3* Deputy City Clerk Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk HB: th /L 5?