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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-24; City Council; Minutes (2)MINUTES MEETING OF: THE CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (Joint Special Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: March 24, 2009 TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor/President Lewis called the Joint Special Meeting to order at 7:24 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Council/Board Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. Absent: None. DEPARTMENTAL AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT: 8. AB #19.758 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR VALLEY AND MAGNOLIA SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AND WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS. Associate Engineer Jacob Moeder and Deputy City Engineer Bill Plummer presented the staff report and reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation, (on file in the office of the City Clerk). Mr. Moeder explained that the proposed improvements will enhance parking and pedestrian safety along Valley and Magnolia. He also stated that a portion of the funding for the project would come from Future Improvement Agreements (FIA) with four property owners. Council/Board Member Packard stated that the utility undergrounding, water line replacement and sidewalk improvement should all be done at the same time to avoid tearing up the effected roads more than once. Council/Board discussion ensued regarding funding options for the project and prevailing wage requirements. Mayor/President Lewis invited residents whose property would be affected to come forward. Kekoa Ede, Carlsbad, came forward to address the Council/Board. Mr. Ede stated his opposition to this project. He stated that the residents should not have to pay for these improvements and that he was not aware that his property had a Future Improvement Agreement with the City, because that agreement was made with the previous owner. Mr. Ede further stated that he collected signatures from other residents on Valley and Magnolia who are opposed to the proposed project, (signatures on file in the office of the City Clerk). He stated that most residents are opposed because they fear that the sidewalk improvements will widen the streets and encourage speeding near the elementary and middle school. Sandy Friesen, Carlsbad, came forward to address the Council/Board. Ms. Friesen spoke in opposition to the proposed project. She stated that the sidewalk improvements will require the removal of several shrubs and trees from her property and will decrease privacy for her home. March 24, 2009 JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL WATER DISTICT Page 2 Russell Friesen, Carlsbad, came forward to address the Council/Board. Mr. Friesen also spoke in opposition to the proposed project. Mr. Friesen stated enrollment at Magnolia Elementary is dwindling; therefore, sidewalk improvements may not be as necessary in the future. Michael Perdue, Carlsbad, came forward to address the Council/Board. Mr. Perdue also spoke in opposition to the proposed project. Mr. Perdue stated that the residents affected by this project were misled regarding the expense to the property owners. He stated that City staff informed the residents that the cost would be covered by the City. Mr. Perdue also stated that the sidewalk improvements were not necessary and that the photos used in the PowerPoint Presentation were misleading. He further explained that with declining property values, residents may not be able to pay for these costs. ACTION: On a minute motion by Mayor Pro Tern/Vice President Kulchin, the Council/Board concurred to return the item to staff to incorporate the undergrounding of utilities into the waterline replacement and sidewalk improvement projects, to look into the possibility of forgiving the Future Improvement Agreements on the affected properties, and to provide more information regarding prevailing wage requirements. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Joint Special Meeting of March 24, 2009 was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Secretary/Ci . WOOD, CMC Clerk Morgen Fry Minutes Clerk