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Home My WebLink About1992-09-15; City Council; Minutes0 e- MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: September 15, 1992 TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers 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 Nygaard, Stanton, Larson, Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin and Mayor Lewis. Absent: None. INVOCATION was given by Father Capuchino. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Nygaard. PRESENTATION: Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Parks and Recreation Director David Bradstreet, and Jill Prichard, for "I LOVE A CLEAN CARLSBAD DAY" and "COASTAL CLEANUP DAY" on Saturday, September 19, 1992. City Manager Ray Patchett introduced Evan Becker, the new Housing and Redevelopment Director. Mayor Lewis announced there would be a Candidates' Forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, September 16, 1992 at 6:OO p.m., at the Safety Center, and the public is invited. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Lewis removed Item #5 from the Consent Calendar. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items 1 through 4, with the exception of Item #5, as follows: AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Larson, Stanton and Nygaard WAIVER OF. ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. .all 0 0 September 15, 1992 Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) 7 1. AB #11,887 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY - 5 PROJECT NO. 3166. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92-282, approving a hold harmless agreement and slope and temporary construction easement between the City of Carlsbad and MLHM, Inc., and Woodward Ventures, Limited. 8 2. AB #11,888 - POLICE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND APPROPRIATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92-283, appropriating funds in the amount of $78,900 from the available fund balance of the Police Asset Forfeiture Fund to support Crime Stoppers, property and evidence restructuring, the warrant/entry team and viceharcotics activities. 1 3. AB #11,889 - QUITCLAIM OF WATER EASEMENT - PARCEL NO. APN 167-122-07. . Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92-284, approving the quitclaim of a water line easement on property located at 3515 Charter Oak Drive, to Enrique and Harriet Laso. 9 4. AB #11,890 - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP CT 90-1 5 UNITS 1, 2,3 AND 4 - AVIARA PLANNING AREA 24. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92-285, approving a final map for Carlsbad Tract No. 90- 15, Units 1, 2, 3 and 4. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 7 5. AB #11,891 - REJECTION OF BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD AND EL CAMINO REAL WIDENING - PROJECT NO. 3266. Jack, Balistreri, 1551 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, representing West Coast General, spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation. He stated the specifications are quite clear as written, and the Green Book, which is followed in California, provides the City with every desired remedy and requirement. Wayne Reilly, 27054 Banbury, Valley Center, representing Palomar Grading & Paving, spoke in opposition to the rejection of the bids as a subcontractor for the low bidder, West Coast General. He reiterated that the Green Book is adequate. Keith Reilly, 30254 Anthony Road, Valley Center, representing Palomar Grading & Paving, stated if Council rejects these bids, they should do the same for all other bids which used the same specifications. He requested Council award the bid to West Coast General. Jim Casey, 6336 Greenwich Drive, Ste. F, San Diego, representing the Construction Industry Federation, spoke in opposition to the request to reject all the bids, stating concern that seven contractors submitted good bids on this project. He stated he believed the specifications were consistent with the Green Book. .AI 0 0 0 September 15, 1992 Page 3 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) Terry Cameron, 1051 0 Prospect Avenue, Santee, representing T. C. Construction ’ Company, Inc., stated they do pipeline work, and they are a subcontractor for West Coast General. He spoke in opposition to the rejection of the bids. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92-286, rejecting bids and directing the readvertisement of bids for Contract No. 3166 for the construction of the Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real widening. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Larson and Stanton NOES: Nygaard PUBLIC COMMENT: Maurice Kimball, 1623 James Street, stated there was a rumor that Library hours would be reduced as a result of budget impacts, and he spoke in opposition to any reduction in Library hours. Arthur Wood, 2697 Vancouver, concurred with Mr. Kimball’s concern regarding Library hours. He asked everyone to attend the picnic being planned for Sunday, September 27, noon to 5 p.m. at Magee Park. Tracy Wallace, 2625 Pirineos Way, #221, spoke on behalf of Roncone’s Italian Restaurant, asking for the ability to have sandwich board signs like those allowed in the downtown area. Council requested the signage issue be placed on a future agenda for Council discussion and action. PUBLIC HEARING: 39 6. AB #I 1,892 - CALAVERA HILLS VILLAGE L-1 - CT 92-5/PUD 92-6/SDP 92-5. L13 Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:31 p.m., and issued the invitation to speak. John Warner, Pacific Scene, 3900 Harney Street, San Diego, asked for approval of project. Allan Butler, 3654 Harwich Drive, expressed concern about the S bend in Harwich Drive. Also, there are no sidewalks and he said children walk that way to school, and with the increased traffic from this project, the street will be a hazard. Larry Brown, 3614 Ashby Court, expressed concern about the on-street parking by this proposed project. He also stated the low-cost housing units were clustered and would create a problem in selling the other units. Bob Quaney, 3676 Harwich Drive, presented a petition signed by 60 homeowners and residents objecting to this proposed development. 207 0. e September 1.5, 1992 Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING: (Continued) Mike Epstein, 3045 Greenwich Street, representing the Trails of Calavera Hills Homeowners Association, spoke in opposition to this development due to the safety issues. Glen Barnard, 3610 Milford Place, spoke in opposition to this project, stating he was against subsidized housing. Joe Valenti, 3491 Lawrence Street, spoke in opposition to this project, stating the density is too high and there is no place for the children to play. John Warner, Pacific Scene, spoke in rebuttal, responding to previous speakers. Staff requested an amendment to Planning Commission Resolution #3404, page 3, line 23, #7, as follows: The applicant shall pay park-in-lieu fees to the City, prior to the approval of the final map as required by Chapter 20.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, unless other provisions are made pursuant to the Calavera Hills Master Plan. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Lewis, Council directed the City Attorney to prepare documents approving the Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director and CT 92-5/PUD 92-6/SDP 92-5; as amended by staff, and with the addition of a condition requiring asphalt sidewalks on Harwich and Glasgow to Carlsbad Village Drive where the City or the developer owns the right-of-way. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Larson, Stanton and Nygaard RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a Recess at 8:32 p.m., and Council re-convened at 8:40 p.m., with all Members present. MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT: Council adjourned to the Municipal Water District at 8:41 p.m., and re-convened at 9:04 p.m., with all Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 58 ' 7. AB #I 1,893 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF $5 COMMERCE FOR THE CARLSBAD CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. ACTION: On motion by Council Member Larson, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92-287, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce to provide professional services related to the promotion of the City of Carlsbad. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Larson, Stanton and Nygaard 20 8 m 0 September 15, 1992 Page 5 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (Continued) 51 8. AB #11,894 - EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. Council received the presentation from the Fire Department on the City of Carlsbad’s disaster preparedness activities. 28 9. AB #11,895 - HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMllTEE APPOINTMENT. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 92-288, . appointing Cheri Sat0 to the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Larson, Stanton and Nygaard CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Council Members reported on the activities and meetings of the various Committees and Subcommittees of which they are Members. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of September 15, 1992, was adjourned at 9:28 p.m., to Wednesday, September 16, 1992, 6:OO p.m., at the Safety Center, for the Candidates’ Forum, in the event a quoium of Council Members is present. Respectfully submitted, -.s - ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ City Clerk Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk 207