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Home My WebLink About1994-10-25; City Council; Minutesb 0 i MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: October 25, 1994 TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers ~~~~ _____ ~~ ~ ~ CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Council Members Finnila, Nygaard, Mayor Pro Tern Stanton and Mayor Lewis. Absent: Council Member Kulchin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Council approved the following Minutes as presented: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 4, 1994. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 11, 1994. AYES: Lewis, Stanton, Nygaard and Finnila PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation for VW BUDDY POPPY DAYS, November 4th and 5th, to representatives of VFW Post 11 505. Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Police Chief Vales for RED RIBBON WEEK in Carlsbad, October 23 - 31, 1994. Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Ryan Johnson, Student Body President, Carlsbad High School, for CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING WEEK, and the Homecoming Football Game, October 28, 1994. Council Member Nygaard presented a Proclamation to Ed Switzer, thanking him for his years of service to the Carlsbad Unified School District. CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Finnila removed Item #2 from the Consent Calendar. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1, #3 and #4, as follows: AYES: Lewis, Stanton, Nygaard and Finnila as 3 t 39 32 15 37 99 32 45 0 0 October 25, 1994 CITY COUNCIL Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #12.914 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the City Treasurer’s report on the status of City investments as of September 30, 1994. 2. AB #12,915 - CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 3. AB #12,916 - INCREASE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR PALOMAR AIRPORT ROADIEL CAMINO REAL WIDENING - CONTRACT NO. 3166. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 94-301, approving an increase in the contract limit by $250,000 to cover expenditures for the Palomar Airport Road/El Camino Real Widening Project. 4. AB #12,917 - QUITCLAIM OF DRAINAGE EASEMENTS - CT 90-15 UNIT 4 - AVIARA PLANNING AREA 24. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 94-302, approving the quitclaim of drainage easements which are no longer necessary across portions of lots 89, 99, 100, 105, 121 and 122 of Aviara Planning Area 24, CT 90-15, Unit 4. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 2. AB #12,915 - CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT. ACTION: On motion by Council Member Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 94- 300, approving the City’s participation in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority, and authorizing execution of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. AYES: Lewis, Stanton, Nygaard and Finnila PUBLIC COMMENT: Steve Fehlhaber, 2802 State Street, addressed Council regarding the Carlsbad Police Department, stating the Officers are doing an excellent job of protecting the citizens and are one of the finest Police Departments in southern California. Some of the Officers have already left the City for employment elsewhere, and as a business man in Carlsbad, he requested the Police Officers be given a contract with adequate pay and benefits. Gabrielle Tate, 2003 Alga Road, spoke in support of the Police Officers and stated they should be given the pay they deserve and a contract. She stated that Carlsbad is a safe place to live because of the Police Department. oz5L e 0 October 25, 1994 CITY COUNCIL Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: (Continued) Ann Liddell, 3441 Don Porfirio, addressed Council in support of Proposition F on the November 8 ballot, stating the Mobile Home Rent Control Ordinance is necessary to protect the people who live in mobile home parks. She urged the citizens to vote "yes" on Proposition F on November 8. Jed Robinson, 8041 Florence Avenue, Downey, spoke in opposition to Proposition F, stating it is impossible to justify the money already spent on the Ordinance and the additional money that will be spent to defend the Ordinance in the courts. He stated that Rancho Carlsbad Park is in escrow to be purchased by the homeowners for 35 million dollars. Lakeshore Gardens voted not to be covered by the Ordinance. The only people affected by this Ordinance are 100 residents in Lanikai Lane Park. Gene Forsyth, 2505 Via Astuto, stated the quality of life enjoyed in Carlsbad is due to the fact that people can live here in safety due to the fine work of the Police Department. He stated he believed the Police Department should be the highest paid Department to keep the quality of life in Carlsbad. Joe Valenti, 3491 Lawrence Street, stated the proposed golf course to be built by the City should be postponed at this time, and not considered until a better financial climate is present. He stated he was concerned about the money loaned to the Redevelopment Agency by the City, and wanted to know when that money would be repaid to the City. Terry Presnall, 2560 Orion Way, a member of the Police Officers Association, asked the Council to resolve the dispute between the City and the Association. She stated this is an issue of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Carlsbad. The Officers ask to be treated fairly and compensated adequately to ensure the safety of the citizens. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 6:40 p.m., and Council re-convened at 6:43 p.m., with four Council Members present and Council Member Kulchin absent. Jim Elliott, Financial Management Director, explained that in 1988, the City issued bonds and started projects in the Redevelopment Area. He explained the process by which the Redevelopment Agency earns money and the reason the specific date of repayment cannot be determined. He concluded, stating the funds loaned to the Redevelopment Agency will be paid back to the City, with interest. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 10 2 5. AB #12,918 - ESTABLISHMENT OF PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON CHATHAM ROAD. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS- addition of Section 10.44.480 to establish a prima facie 25 mile per hour speed limit upon Chatham Road from Carlsbad Village Drive to its intersection with Tamarack Avenue. AYES: Lewis, Stanton, Nygaard and Finnila - 295, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the 70 6. AB #12,919 - STATUS REPORT ON THE BATIQUITOS LAGOON ENHANCEMENT PROJECT. Council received a staff report on the status of the Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement Project. J5/ e 0 October 25, 1994 CITY COUNCIL Page 4 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (Continued) 55 7. AB #12,9920 - PROPOSED SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL CONTRACT. Assistant City Manager Frank Mannen gave a report on the proposed Solid Waste Disposal Contract between the North County Solid Waste Management Agency and Coast Waste Management. He stated that revisions are still being made in the contract and explained the following key issues of the agreement: The Agreement The Service Transfer Capability Activation of Service Term The Cost The "Reference Rate" Household Hazardous Waste Program Disposal Bob Richards, 4615 Park Drive, addressed Council, commending the City for trying to find a solution to the solid waste problem. He expressed concern with the contract in the October 7 form, which he had read, and felt it was not in the best interest of the Carlsbad citizens. He stated the agreement leaves all responsibilities with the City and the contractor has none. Mr. Richards felt the $55 price was unreasonably high. He said the contractor should be required to use only facilities meeting the Federal Subtitle D standards for new facilities In response, Mr. Mannen stated if landfills were excluded which did not meet Subtitle D standards, most landfills being used today would be excluded. In addition, the City is trying to control its exposure in the contract, and the question of liability is a valid issue. ACTION: By consensus, Council requested an additional report back prior to final action on the agreement. COUNCIL REPORTS: Council Members reported on the activities and meetings of the Committees and Subcommittees of which they are members. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Lewis announced that all Council Members have been invited to and will take part in the following events: Candidates' Forum, at the Rancho Carlsbad Mobile Home Park, El Camino Real, on Wednesday, October 26, 1994, at 7:OO p.m. Halloween Dance and Costume Contest, at the Senior Center, Pine Street, on Thursday, October 27,1994, at 2:OO p.m. The Groundbreaking for new Carlsbad Village Train Station, at State Street and Grand Avenue, on Wednesday, November 2, 1994, at 1O:OO a.m. 2s 0 a e < October 25, 1994 CITY COUNCIL Page 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS: (Continued) City Manager Ray Patchett announced there will be no Council Meeting on November 1, 1994. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of October 25, 1994, was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, &kf&d?* ’ ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ d City Clerk Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk 249