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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-07; City Council; Minutese m a MINUTES Meeting of: CITY COUNC I L (Regul ar Meet i ng ) Date of Meeting: February 7, 1989 Time of Meeting: 6:OO p.m. P1 ace of Meeting: City Council Chambers MEMBERS COUNCIL B Z. 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: P.resent: Counci 1 Members Lewi s, Kul chin, Mamaux, and Larson. Absent : Counci 1 Member Pett i ne. INVOCATION was given by Mayor Lewis. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Kul chin. PRESENTATIONS: Council Member Kul chin presented a pl aque to Mayor Lewis from the Carl sbad Boys and Girls C1 ub in recognition of the City’s support and dedication in serving the young people of Carl sbad. Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation to Mrs. Ciro Whited, Regent, Daughters of the American Revolution, Santa Margarita Chapter, proclaiming the month of February as American History Month. CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Larson requested that Item #5 be removed from the Consent Calendar. Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item #5, as follows: WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of a1 1 Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. (84) 1. AB #9835 - PURCHASE OF TABLES, CHAIRS, AND MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE FOR CALAVERA PARK COMMUNITY CENTER. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 89-27, awarding the bids for tab1 es, chairs, and mi scell aneous furniture for the Cal avera Park Community Center to O’Neill Envirocorp and Southwest Business Interiors. Lewi s Kul chin Mamaux Larson 33 I \ a y$ X * y1 \ X X X X b 0 0 MINUTES February 7, 1989 Page 2 (99) CONSENT CALENDAR, Continued 2. AB #9836 - ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - LAGUNA DEL MAR - CT 82-06. Council accepted the improvements, authorized the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion, and release bonds appropriately, and directed the Utilities and Maintenance Department to commence maintaining the public streets associated with this subdivision. I (50) 3. AB #9837 - REFUND OF FEES. Council approved the refund of $121,404.60 to Multitech Prop. Inc., and $42,222.11 to LCJ Development Corporation for overpayment of fees. (81) 4. AB #9838 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM LA COSTA (70) HOTEL AND SPA TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS CHARITIES. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 89-28, accepting a $3,000 donation from the La Costa Hotel and Spa Tournament of Champions Charities to be used for equipment at the Senior Center. (96) 5. AB #9839 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT (45) CARLSBAD BOULEVARD AND CANNON ROAD - PROJECT NO. 3270. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. (74) 6. AB #9840 - AMENDING THE PART-TIME SALARY SCHEDULE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 89-30, amending the sal ary schedule for part-time employees. (81) 7. AB #9841 - ACCEPTANCE OF STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY (70) OPEN SPACE AND ACCESS EASEMENT/DEDICATIONS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 89-31, formally accepting seven access and two open space easement dedication easements from the California Coastal Conservancy located off Shore Drive, Ocean Street, Brooks Way, and Harbor Drive. I ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (96) 5. AB #9839 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT (45) CARLSBAD BOULEVARD AND CANNON ROAD - PROJECT NO. 3270. Council Member Larson stated he had requested the item removed from the Consent Calendar in order to receive clarification on the scope of the project. I 3A T *% MEMBERS COUNCIL \\ % % %% %% % % - 0 0 MINUTES February 7, 1989 Page 3 \\! 5 ?AT%, COUNCIL "0 $3 MEMBERS .2. 8 .;Z ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR, Continued Bob Johnson, Traffic Engineer, stated that the project includes the installation of a traffic signal system at the intersection of Carl sbad Boulevard and Cannon Road with travel lane, restriping and a striped median island from Tierra del Oro to Manzano Drive with bike lanes in each direction. In response to Council query, John Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager, stated there was a 90 day construction time with an estimated completion date of June 1, 1989. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 89-29, ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A Lewis X CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM Kulchin X AT CARLSBAD BOULEVARD AND CANNON ROAD TO SELECT ELECTRIC Mamaux X COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,062. Larson xx PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Charles Hohl, 23165 Vista Way, El Toro, California, addressed Council. Mr. Hohl stated he had previously presented a proposal concerning a racquet ball facil ity and received no response. He stated he would 1 ike an opportunity to present his proposal for such a facility to show the benefits. Mayor Lewis suggested that Mr. Hohl meet with Mr. Dave Bradstreet, Parks and Recreation Director for the City. Ms. Elaine Lyttleton, 4210 Sunnyhill Drive, Carlsbad, representing the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council. Ms. Lyttleton invited the Council and staff to join the Chamber at the Spring Legislative Conference in Sacramento on March 27 and 28, 1989. She also requested Council help in identifying key issues that affect the City so the appropriate representatives in Sacramento can be contacted during this conference. Mr. Jim Frampton, 4220 La Portalada Drive, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Mr. Frampton stated that there currently is no bicycle riding allowed along the beach walkway and the seawall, and he stated that the bike 1 ane on Carlsbad Boulevard stops at Cherry Street. He recommended that the City provide a bicycle lane that goes completely along the blufftop, and suggested that a five (5) mile per hour speed 1 imit for bikes would be appropri ate. The City Manager stated that staff was aware of the problem with the bike 1 ane on Carlsbad Boulevard, and is working on resolving the matter. 31 1 :$ a e - MINUTES February 7 , 1989 Page 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS: (77) 8. AB #9842 - LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PLAN - ZONE 8. Don Rideout, Senior Management Analyst, introduced the matter by explaining the location, size, and development constraints of Zone 8. Brian Hunter continued the report by explaining the mitigation conditions contained in the plan for parks and school facilities as a result of identified impacts. Steve Jantz then explained the conditions in the plan resulting from identified impacts on circulation, sewer and water facilities. Phil Carter, Assistant to the City Manager, concluded the report explaining the financing section of the plan. Mr. Carter then referenced the issue of using leased property or School District property via a joint use agreement in counting towards meeting the performance standard for parks. He explained the existing park standard, and how the standard was developed. He also noted that the report from the Committee to Study Open Space would be asking Council to include joint use land in the northwest quadrant, but not to allow such land in contributing to standards in the other quadrants of the City. Council Member Mamaux suggested that consideration be given in the future to requiring a parcel near elementary school sites for day care facilities. Staff responded to Council questions concerning joint use agreements with the school districts and conditions concerning improvement of Cannon Road. Mayor Lewis opened the Public Hearing at 6:55 p.m., and issued the invitation to speak. Mr. Bill Hofman, Hofman and Associates, 2386 Faraday, Suite 120, Carl sbad, addressed Counci 1 . Mr. Hofman indicated his firm had prepared the plan, and concurred with staff recommendation and all mitigation conditions in the zone plan. He stated he was present to respond to any questions. Thelma Hayes, 580 Laguna Drive, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Mrs. Hayes stated she was speaking on behalf of several citizens living in the northwest quadrant. She expressed concern that the northwest quadrant was being "short-changed" in the area of parks. Mrs. Hayes continued citing demographic information concerning the quadrant. She noted that school grounds are included in the parks inventory and are used to supplement the Parks and Recreation needs; however, the facilities are available to the public only 40% of the time. She expressed the opinion that only land owned by the City should be counted in the parks inventory. 30 T- *% MEMBERS COUNCIL \\ % + ?$%$ 6 Z. t$ a 0 MINUTES (29) February 7, 1989 Page 5 r PUBLIC HEARING, Continued She concluded stating that the Parks and Recreation Element is coming before the Council in the near future, but it does not address the needs of the northwest quadrant. She stated that parcels in the quadrant need to be identified now. She requested that Council instruct the Parks and Recreation Commission to return with a long range Parks and Recreation Development Program for the northwest quadrant in time for inclusion in the next year’s Capital Improvement Budget. Since no one else wished to address the Council, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m. Council discussed the unique nature of the northwest quadrant since the quadrant is so nearly developed. They a1 so indicated they 1 i ked the agreements and the situation with the School District, but have some concern about long term guarantees. They a1 so noted that the zone plan meets a1 1 existing City and facility standards. Counci 1 adopted the fol 1 owing Resol uti ons : RESOLUTION NO. 89-32, APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PLAN 8. RESOLUTION NO. 89-33, APPROVING A LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 8. I COUNCIL /\k % %$ ? MEMBERS % $?$ Lewi s Kulchin Mamaux Larson X X X X X 9. AB #9843 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. I Ill Debbie Neville, Management Analyst, gave the staff report as contained in her memorandum dated January 26, 1989. Mayor Lewis declared the Public Hearing open at 7:34 p.m., and issued the invitation to speak. Ill Mr. Jack Haslam, President of the Rancho Carl sbad Homeowners Association, addressed Council representing the Officers and Board of Directors of the Association. Mr. Has1 am requested Council to advance the timing of the construction of the traffic signal at the entrance to the Rancho Carl sbad Mobile Home Park. He explained difficulties experienced by residents in crossing the street after utilizing the bus service. Mr. Steven L’Heureux, 1731 Cal avo Court, representing the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council. Mr. L’Heureux stated that the Chamber had some major concerns about the basic assumptions used by the City in the development of their projections. He stated if the assumptions are off as a result of the marketplace, the City will have problems providing the needed public facilities. a9 A @ e e MINUTES February 7, 1989 /\b Page 6 COUNCIL % s% $ MEMBERS % %% PUBLIC HEARING, Continued I Ill Mr. L’Heureux also stated the Chamber’s concern about operation and maintenance costs of the facilities once they are built. He asked Council to keep in mind the revenue stream and the impact of operating that project on a long term basis when they are reviewing the capital improvement and operating budgets. He also asked that Council assess the standards for the facilities on an on- going basis. In conclusion, he asked Council to consider including the Val ley Street improvements and the traffic signal at the Rancho Carl sbad Mobile Home Park entrance. He offered the assistance of the Chamber in any future evaluation of facilities. Mr. Baily Noble, 5470 Los Robles, Carlsbad, addressed Council. He commented about the traffic problems on Carl sbad Boulevard, noting that the real problem is speed. He stated there was a need to stop traffic and give pedestrians a chance to get across the street. He requested that the traffic signal for Manzano be funded in the 1988-89 Capital Improvement Budget. Jul ie Cottrell , 3469 Val ley Street , Carl sbad, addressed Council. Ms. Cottrell expressed concern about the Valley Street traffic and resulting safety problems in the area. She requested that the item be considered in the Capital Improvement Budget. Pam Hofman, 3470 Valley Street, Carl sbad, addressed Council. Ms. Hofman also expressed concern about the Valley Street project. She indicated that safety is an issue, and there also needs to be curbs and sidewalks on both sides of the streets. Mr. Roy Sanchez, 3482 Roosevel t Street, Carl sbad, addressed Council . Mr. Sanchez expressed agreement with the comments of Ms. Hofman. Mr. Jim Boone, 3959 Skyline, Principal of Magnolia Elementary School , addressed Council in favor of including the Valley Street improvements in the Capital Improvement Budget. Thelma Hayes, 580 Laguna Drive, Carlsbad, reported that the Pedestrian Element of the General Plan was considered by the Traffic Safety Commission the prior day. She referenced words in the Element that stated that sidewalks shall be provided around schools and other facilities. Joan Kindle, 2622 El Agui 1 a Lane, Carl sbad, addressed Council representing the Friends of Carrillo Ranch. She stated that the City‘s restoration money is not scheduled to be allocated until the 1992-93 Capital Improvement Program, and requested that the project be accelerated for all portions of the Carrillo Ranch project. Since no one else wished to address Counci 1, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 8:02 p.m. 1 2.8 I Ill h $ 0 0 MINUTES February 7, 1989 Page 7 /\b COUNCIL % %$ 2 MEMBERS % %% PUBLIC HEARING, Continued After brief discussion, Council adopted the following Resol uti on : RESOLUTION NO. 89-34, ADOPTING THE CITY’S CAPITAL Lewis X IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE 1988- Kulchin X Mamaux 89 PROJECTS. X Larson xx RECESS : Mayor Lewis declared a Recess at 8:15 p.m., and Council re-convened at 8:23 p.m., with four Council Members present and Council Member Pettine absent. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Council adjourned to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission at 8:23 p.m., and re-convened at 8:25 p.m. , with four Council Members present and Council Member Petti ne absent. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (111) 10. AB #9844 - CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR UPDATE OF WATER (45 1 RECLAMATION MASTER PLAN FOR CITY OF CARLSBAD. Ralph Anderson, Utilities and Maintenance Director, gave the staff report explaining the history of the existing Master Plan, and the items to be considered in the proposed update of the plan. Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 89-35, APPROVING A CONSULTANT CONTRACT Lewis X WITH LUKE-DUDEK CIVIL ENGINEERS, INCORPORATED, FOR THE Kulchin X PREPARATION OF AN UPDATED WATER RECLAMATION MASTER PLAN Mamaux Larson FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD. xx X (111) 11. AB #9845 - INTERIM RECLAIMED WATER USE POLICY FOR (79) NEW LAND USE DEVELOPMENT. Ralph Anderson, Utilities and Maintenance Director, gave the staff report on the item. Mr. Bob Ladwig of Rick Engineering Company, 3088 Pi0 Pic0 Drive, Carl sbad, addressed Counci 1 . Mr. Ladwig requested that the item not be adopted until after the updated water reclamation master plan is completed. In response to Council query, Mr. Anderson stated that with the interim policy in effect, staff would review developments and look carefully at water treatment, 1 ocation, and the potential for serving those developments. Ray Patchett, City Manager, suggested that Council continue the item to allow staff an opportunity to discuss the matter with Mr. Ladwig. 27 h $ 0 0 MINUTES (55) (45) February 7, 1989 Page 8 ~ ~~~~ DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS, Continued Mr. Patchett also expressed the need for the City to have an interim policy. Mr. Ladwig stated that the proposed interim policy says "subject to terms and conditions as may be imposed by the Utilities and Maintenance Director and the City Engineer"; however, he questioned how the terms and conditions could be determined without a master plan update. By Council consensus, the item was continued. COUNCIL I\\ % %% ? MEMBERS % $% ~ 12. AB #9846 - ADOPTION OF A PILOT CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD. Ralph Anderson, Utilities and Maintenance Director, gave the staff report as contained in the agenda bill. Mr. Dennis Price, 7515 Cadencia Street, Carlsbad, addressed Council. Mr. Price suggested that Council proceed with the pilot program, but he a1 so suggested that the City look at the firm of Solana Recycling. He suggested they should be also given an opportunity to conduct a pilot program in the City. Mr. Anderson indicated that he would talk with the representative from Sol ana Recycl ing . Mr. Edward Boersma, representing Coast Waste Management, 5960 El Camino Real, addressed Counci 1 in support of the proposed curbside recycl ing program. Mr. Boersma requested that Council also direct staff to assist Coast Waste Management in the acquisition of grants to help them obtain the necessary equipment that is needed for handl ing 1 arge volumes of material. The City Manager stated his preference for reviewing grant proposals on an individual basis. Mr. Boersma then presented a slide presentation showing their existing facility and operation, and types of equipment required to handl e 1 arge volumes of materi a1 . Mr. Eric D. Young, owner of Coast Waste Management, 5960 El Camino Real, concl uded requesting Counci 1 approval of the proposal. He reiterated the need for staff assistance in applying for grants. 262 h $ e 0 MINUTES (68) (74) February 7, 1989 Page 9 \\b 5 COUNCIL 3 %% ? MEMBERS ?& %% DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS, Continued Council approved the following actions by one motion: Larson for the City of Carl sbad to include: Mamaux 1. Council approved a voluntary recycl i ng pi1 ot project Lewi s Kulchin A. A voluntary curbside, partially commingled recycl ab1 es coll ecti on program with weekly col 1 ecti on on the prescri bed col 1 ecti on day, for 500 single family residences in the Carl sbad downtown area, and 500 single family residences in the La Costa area; B. Development of a network of neighborhood drop- off centers to augment the curbside recyclables collection; C. Expansion of the commercial, industrial recycling program currently operated by Coast Waste Management. 2. Council directed staff to prepare, for Council consideration, a contract to perform the recycling pilot project with Coast Waste Management , Incorporated; 3. Council directed staff to prepare proposals to obtain grant funding from the California Department of Conservation, and the County of San Diego to purchase needed household containers ; and 4. Council directed staff to consider the appropriateness of assisting Coast Waste Management with grants for equipment on a case-by-case basis. 13. AB #9847 - APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE FOUNDATION FOR CARLSBAD COMMUNITY CABLE TELEVISION. X X xx X Counci 1 adopted the foll owing resol uti on: RESOLUTION NO. 89-36, RE-APPOINTING ROBERT SHEPPARD AND Lewis X Mamaux CABLE TELEVISION. X Kulchin BILL DOMINGUEZ TO THE FOUNDATION FOR CARLSBAD COMMUNITY xx Larson X 14. AB #9833 - PERSONNEL BOARD APPOINTMENT. Mayor Lewis stated his desire to continue the item for one week. COUNCIL REPORTS: Recreational Facilities Financinq Committee Council Member Mamaux reported on the progress of the committee. 55 h 8 * a MINUTES February 7, 1989 Page 10 /\F COUNCIL %PA 0 ko 3 MEMBERS % $% COUNCIL REPORTS, Continued Leaque of California Cities Growth Task Force Council Member Mamaux reported that he had attended the recent meeting and he noted that the study would be combined with the Regional Planning Study and Committee 21. SANDAG to Committee to Studv SDG&E/Edison Counci 1 Member Mamaux reported on the first meeting of the committee. SANDAG Council Member Mamaux reported that there would be a workshop on Peak Hour Traffic Management at 8:30 a.m. on February 23, 1989 at the Safety Center. ProDosition C - Reqional Planninq Blue Ribbon Committee Council Member Mamaux reported that Mr. Bi 1 bray had been appointed Chairman of the committee and Mr. Cox had been appointed Vice-chairman. Beach Erosion Council Member Kulchin reported that the Coastal Commission's hearing of the artificial reef was not held in February, and was now scheduled for March. She indicated she would attend that Coastal Commission meeting and speak on the item. North Countv Transit District Counci 1 Member Kulchin reported on increased ridership in a program provided in Fallbrook. Council Member Kulchin also reported on the signing of the Joint Policy Agreement on behalf of the North County Transit District. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: The City Attorney reported on recent activities concerning trash-to-energy litigation. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, &&t?i&."R_w ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ City Clerk a4 4 e