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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-03-01; City Council; Minutes(74) (105) (63) e e MINUTES Meeting of: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) Date of Meeting: March 1, 1988 Time of Meeting: 6:OO p.m. Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers COUNCIL \ MEMBERS . ~~ CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Pettine, Mamaux and Larson. Absent : None. INVOCATION was given by Father Maloney. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Kulchin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 16, 1988, were approved as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR: Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, as follows: WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. I. AB f9308 - AMENDMENTS TO THE PART-TIME SALARY SCHEDULE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 88-54, adopting an adjustment to the part-time hourly salary plan for the part-time employees. 2. AB /.I9309 - COST RECOVERY - DISASTER RELIEF. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 88-55, authorizing certain City staff members to act as the City's Agent in matters related to disaster assistance - cost recovery programs under the control of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) . Lewis Kulch in Pettine Mamaux Larson Lewis Kulchin Pettine Mamaux Larson 1 3. AB 89310 - DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE CITY PROPERTY. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 88-56, declaring CLSI computer equipment obsolete and authorizing the sale of said equipment. qs Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 88-56, declaring CLSI computer equipment obsolete and authorizing the sale of said equipment. qs \ y 8 X X \ & $ X X X X X X X X X X I 0 0 MINUTES (50) (81) (99) (48) \\b 5 Or+M March 1 , 1988 Page 2 COUNCIL /o + p, 1 MEMBERS Z. @ Z. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) 4 AB #9311 - REFUND OF FEES. Council approved the refund of $2,205.29 to W. F. Strong Company for overpayment of fees. 5. AB #9312 - GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES ACROSS STAGECOACH PARK. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 88-57, granting an easement for drainage purposes to La Costa Partners across a portion of Stagecoach Park. PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no requests to address Council. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Council adjourned to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission at 6:04 p.m., and re-convened at 6:15 p.m., with all Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 6. AB 59313 - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO INCREASE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX. 3im Elliott, Finance Director, gave the staff report as contained in the Agenda Bill. Mr. Elliott used a transparency to show the Projected Operating Costs for the City, with the projects listed for 1989 to 1992, as follows: Calavera Hills, Hosp Grove, Fire Station 5, Fire Station 6, Library, Senior Center, Alta Mira Park, Alga Norte Park, Traffic Signals and Street Additions. Council Member Mamaux stated he would like to propose two separate issues; one for a 2 percent TOT increase to 8 percent; and the second issue for an additional 2 percent raise to 10 percent. The first increase would go to the General Fund for normal expenses, and the second 2 percent would begin in 1989 and would benefit the tourists by providing for a golf course and tennis complex. He stated the first $200,000 would go to CONVIS and $500,000 would be designated for a golf course and tennis complex. YY 0 e MINUTES I\($ 557 A9 March 1, 1988 Page 3 COUNCIL "0 $, y, MEMBERS Z. tp Z. I DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (Continued) Lisa Seaman, 3075 Carlsbad Boulevard, representing Carlsbad Inn, addressed Council. stating the proposed increase would meet the debt burden but not add to stimulate additional revenues to the City and the hospitality industry. She cited a need for additional funding to support community activity and tourist attractions, but to place that burden strictly on the hotel industry is a misconception. This burden should be spread to the restaurants, shops and other tourist attractions. Paul Graham, 1957 Valley Road, Oceanside, representing La Costa Hotel and Spa, stated a 2 percent increase in TOT would be devastating to La Costa. Mr. Graham stated he had written a letter to Council with his concerns about this increase, and he read the letter into the record. The letter stated this would increase the cost of doing business for La Costa, and would greatly hinder their ability to attract large corporations to La Costa for meetings and conventions. La Costa would not be able to remain competitive with other areas of the Country in the cost of transporting business groups into California. Mr. Graham asked Council to consider whether the natural increase in collections of TOT would not satisfy the fiscal needs of the City. Maurice Kimball, 1623 games Drive, stated governmental agencies should be run more efficiently rather than increasing any taxes. He suggested a 15 percent increase in TOT, which would discourage tourists and reduce traffic. Dennis Meehan, 3981 Gloria Lane, stated his concern about "killing the goose that laid the golden egg", and asked Council to consider the income curve on TOT, and determine where that curve would drop. This 2 percent increase would really represent a 33 percent increase. Mr. Meehan stated it should be made very clear whether the money is to be used to fund Hosp Grove or to supplement the General Fund, and placed on the ballot appropriately. Tony Howard-gones, 2785 Roosevelt Street, spoke in opposition to the increase, stating Carlsbad is not a destination area and his firm is advertising heavily to remain competitive with the areas that have more amenities to offer tourists. Y3 0 0 MINUTES %-yw March 1 , 1988 Page 4 MEMBERS COUNCIL \b "0 2. $,% tF 2. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (Continued) Peter Norby, 2451 Buena Vista Circle, stated he has spent years trying to promote tourism in Carlsbad, as he feels that will carry the banner in the future. He felt raising the TOT would reflect in restaurant and retail business, as tourists would have less money to spend after paying for lodging. Don Hoyt, 3307 Highland Drive, representing the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, stated competition is putting a ceiling on room rates, and raising the TOT would deprive the owners of that option. Mr. Hoyt stated the City needs more amenities to attract tourists. He requested an increase of no more than 2 percent, with time to analyze Council Member Mamaux's proposal. Council Member Kulchin stated she was prepared to vote for a 2 percent increase in the TOT tonight, and would like to have a special meeting March 10 to consider Council Member Mamaux's proposal. Council Member Pettine stated he felt the two issues would impact the same people and should be considered together. Council Member Larson stated he felt these were two separate issues and would like to postpone a decision on Council Member Mamaux's proposal. Council Member Mamaux stated he could not support a 9 percent TOT, but would vote for a 2 percent raise tonight and consider the other 2 percent at a special meeting March IO. City Attorney Vincent Biondo stated Proposition 62- established different vote requirements at Council level. A general tax increase requires a four-fifths Council vote to go on to the ballot, but a majority vote of the people. A special tax requires a simple majority vote to go on the ballot, but a two-thirds vote of the people. Mayor Lewis made a motion to raise the TOT to 8 1/2 Mamaux vote. X Pettine The motion failed due to the lack of a four-fifths Kulchin percent. Council Member Pettine seconded the motion. xx Lewis Larson l-I L 0 0 MINUTES (102) (68) (93) /\i$ ?AT A1 March 1, 1988 Page 5 COUNCIL /o $,% MEMBERS Z. @ Z. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: Council Member Mamaux made a motion to raise the TOT tax to 8 percent. Council Member Kulchin seconded the mot ion. Council Member Pettine stated he opposed the motion because the two issues should be considered at the same time, and Mayor Lewis agreed. The Motion to raise the TOT tax to 8 percent failed due Lewis to the lack of a four-fifths vote. Kulchin X Pettine Mamaux xx Larson X Council continued the Special Municipal Election to Lewis X Increase Transient Occupancy Tax item to March 8, 1988, Kulchin xx with the City Manager to include an Agenda Bill on Pettine X Council Member Mamaux's proposal to consider a second Mamaux X issue of a 2 percent TOT increase. Both items will be Larson X continued to a special meeting on March 10, 1988, for discussion and act ion. 7. AB /I9314 - PEDESTRIAN ACTION PLAN. Bob Johnson, Traffic Engineer, gave the staff report as contained in the Agenda Bill, stating the theme was to "Think Pedestrian". Thelma Hayes, 580 Laguna Drive, addressed Council in support of the Pedestrian Action Plan, asking for Council approval. She stated that good pedestrian environment can contribute to the economic health and aesthetics of Carlsbad. Council requested the Traffic Safety Commission to Lewis X establish a detailed Pedestrian Action Plan, introduced Kulchin X the following Ordinance, and adopted the following Pettine xx Resolution: (one motion) Mamaux X Larson X Council added this should be called the "Thelma Hayes Pedestrian Action Plan". ORDINANCE NO. NS-9, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.28 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE REVISION OF SECTION 2.28.050 BY THE ADDITION OF PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TO THE DUTIES OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION. RESOLUTION NO. 88-62, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PURSUE FUNDING FROM SANDAG FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT. 8. AB 7'19315 - APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOUNDATION FOR CARLSBAD COMMUNITY CABLE TELEVISION. This item was continued to March 15, 1988. 9. AB W9278 - Supplement #I - REPAIRS TO SEWER LINE. Ralph Anderson, UtilitiesIMaintenance Director, gave the staff report as contained in the Agenda Bill. YI (28) 0 a MINUTES March 1 , 1988 Page 6 COUNCIL k\q ?5 ?i )r MEMBERS % 0% DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (Continued) Council adopted the following Resolution: X Larson SEWER MAIN. X Mamaux FUNDS TO MAKE ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO AN 18" X Uulchin X Lewis RESOLUTION NO. 88-64, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF xx Pettine 10. AB 89316 - HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. Mayor Lewis announced the following appointments to the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee: Thelma Hayes Jerry Rombotis Steve Densham Kim Mikhael Council adopted the following Resolutions: (one Lewis X mot ion ) Kulchin X Pettine xx CARLSBAD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Larson X RESOLUTION NO. 88-65, APPOINTING STEVE DENSHAM TO THE X Mamaux RESOLUTION NO. 88-66, REAPPOINTING THELMA HAYES TO THE CARLSBAD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. RESOLUTION NO. 88-67, APPOINTING KIM MIKHAEL TO THE CARLSBAD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. RESOLUTION NO. 88-68, REAPPOINTING JERRY ROMBOTIS TO THE CARLSBAD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. It was noted that plaques would be presented to Roy Sanchez and Harold Clarke in appreciation for their many years of service to the City. COUNCIL REPORTS: SANDAG Council Member Mamaux reported SANDAG will hold regional workshops with private industry for Regional Peak Hour Traffic Management. A Task Force will address traffic circulation affecting mid-County from I- 15 to 1-5. Council Member Mamaux stated the Airport Noise Land Use Compatibility Matrix Committee has Gary Wayne as the Carlsbad representative. He stated the noise at McClellan Airport is very important and this committee discussed curfews. Council Member Mamaux stated it was an important item and a report should be given to Council. 3AC Council Member Mamaux reported the budget comittee has started deliberations. - A-fo * e 0 MINUTES \\\ March 1, 1988 Page 7 COUNCIL REPORTS: (Continued) 3AC - I I Council Member Larson stated there will be a regional solids meeting March 29, 1988, 2:OO p.m., at the Safety Center. Mayor Lewis added there will be a Southwest Quadrant Meeting that evening at 7:OO p.m., and Council Members could attend both meetings. NCTD I I Council Member Kulchin reported the daily trips to the Padre Games were not cost effective, and this year they will be available Thursday through Sunday; fares will be $5 for adults and $2 for children. Council Member Kulchin stated for the record that NCTD does not provide bus benches to cities. BEACH Council Member Kulchin reported on a meeting last Thursday, stating a joint powers agreement was discussed and by-laws. Downtown Village Merchants I I Council Member Uulchin stated the slide presentation on the beach erosion was given at the meeting this morning, with 3ohn Cahill and Mario Monroy assisting Mrs. Kulchin. Trash-To-Energy Plant I I Council Member Kulchin and Tom Erwin spent last Saturday collecting 109 signatures on a petition to the Board of Supervisors against the trash plant. Mayor Lewis requested that Mayor Pro-Tern Uulchin represent the City next week presenting the petition to the Board of Supervisors. Carlsbad 5000 I I Council Member Uulchin announced this event will be March 27, 1988, starting at 7:45 a.m. She stated that volunteers are needed. I Mayor Lewis stated Council Member Uulchin should have the Trash Burning Plant added to her reports, and Council Member Larson should have the Mid-County Transportation Task Force added to his reports on the Agenda. 39 v B". *% .;t "I r * I) MINUTES March 1, 1988 Page 8 CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: City Attorney Vincent Biondo reported that all briefs in the Prop E/G case have been filed. He distributed copies of the shared motions to Council Members. City Attorney Vincent Biondo reported on the trash-to- energy litigation, stating there are three lawsuits challenging the EIR; three on the development agreement and two on the bond financing, plus ongoing actions challenging the County contract. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of March 1, 1988, was adjourned at 8:29 p.m., to Saturday, March 5, 1988, at 9:OO a.m., at Pea Soup Andersen's, for the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Respectfully submitted, w 1. k- ALETHA L. 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