HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-09-08; Harbor Commission Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES OP REGULAR MEETING OP THE CARLSBAD HARBOR COiiMISSION
' SEPTEMBER 8, 1958
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the Chairman pro tern,Jeffers. Commissioners present were Lamb, Allen, Betzmer, Osburn,Zahler and Weeks* SI so present were Mr* Bwald, City Attorney Smith*
City Clerk Price, Councilwoman Sonneman, Mr* Qlissman, Mr* Eckes and
Chamber of Commerce Pres,, Bill Torres*
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1958, were read and
approved.
The first order of business was election of a Chairman and Secretary*
Nominated for the office of Chairman were Capt. Betzmer and OrvilleJeffers, Mr* Jeffers declined the nomination* It was moved and secondedthat Capt* Betamer be unanimously elected to the office of Chairman of
the Board. Motion carried*
Nominated for the office of Secretary were Perry Lamb, Richard Osburnand John Weeks, Elected by a majority vote was Mr, Weeks,
Discussion was held pertaining to the duties and policy of the Commis-sion and a general review of the history of the Commission, Mr, Lamb
reviewed the Ordinance setting up the Commission as a recommending
power only to the City Council.* It was requested that Sec'y Weeks ob-
tain a copy of the Harbor Conmission Ordinance for each Commissioner *
Discussion was hold pertaining to the Patterson Report and it was point-ed out that the Patterson Report was prepared and accepted as a guide
as to how the lagoon could be developed.
Discussion was held relative to traffic safety on city streets leading
to the lagoon, A motion was made by Mr* Lamb and seconded by Mr. Osburn
to recommend titiat the Safety Commission be requested to study traffic
and hazards on all streets leading to the lagoon* Motion passed
unanimously*
After discussion by the Commission, a motion was made by CommissionerLamb md seconded by Commissioner Zahler that a recommendation be madeto the City Council to adopt a policy to send a City Representativepreferably from the Harbor Commission to all California Parks and
Harbor Commission meetings and all meetings pertaining to the Harbor
Commission* Motion carried unanimously*
Attorney Smith gave a brief history of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon stating
that in his opinion the lagoon was historically navigable and therefore
according to law, would be still navigable*
After discussion by the Cormnission, a motion was made by Commissioner
Betzmor that the Harbor Commission recommend to the City Council that
proceedings be started to determine legally and accurately v/hethsr the
Agua Hedionda Lagoon is a navigable body of water and whether it is
tidal in scope. The notion died due to the lack of a second*
A motion was then made by Commissioner Latrib that the City Covncil de-
termine v;3iat conditions are necessary to obtain the T/hole hearted sup-
port of 1iie San Diego Gas and Electric Company in the development of the
Harbor. The motion died due to the lack of a second.
Discussion was held by the Commission relative to the ways and means
of financing the development of the Barber* Suggestions were made to
investigate the availability of State and Federal funds and the possi-
bility of forming a Harbor District*
Discussion also held pertaining to the possibility of leasing the south
shore of the lagoon* Attorney Smith reported that it would be possible
for the San Diego Oae and Electric Go. to lease out the property but
the sale of tfae property would be difficult to arrange due to releases
required by other parties having en interest in Lt.
Upon a motion made by Commissioner Lara and seconded by Commissioner
Allen, it was recommended that the City Council* either by a meeting
or a letter determine the exact conditions necessary to obtain the
wholehearted support of the San Diego Gas and Electric for future
Harbor development. Motion carried*
A suggestion was made by Commissioner Lamb that the Harbor Commission
endeavor to obtain the support of civic organizations as well as a
property ovmers1 committee by Inviting them to send a representative
to all Harbor CoEanisaion meetings and report back to their various
organizations•
Commissioner Zahler suggested that the Harbor Commission offer some
plan for public facilities In order to interest the citizens such as
obtaining a lease on inner lagoon for swimming facilities* Commissioner
Betamer suggested that tbe Commission dolay this action until it Is
more fully organized and has had time to investigate the available
facilities*
Upon a motion made by Commissioner Lamb and seconded by Commissioner
Betzmer, it was requested that the Secretary write the small crafts
and Harbor Commission and the Marine Parks for copies of their minutes
of meetings* Motion carried unanimously*
A letter was read by the Secretary from the Division of Small CraftsHarbor Commission relative to a State Master Plan* The Commission was
informed that the County had sent in a master plan including the
Patterson report for Carlsbad.
A motion was made by Co,:imiasloner Lamb that a committee be appointed
to study Patterson Recommendation* The Acting Chairman, Mr. Jeffers,
requested that the motion be held over until next meeting when the
permanent Chairman vrould be In the Chair*
Suggestions were made to form various committees to Investigate the
ownership of lagoon, the forming of a harbor district, obtaining pub-
lic enthusiasm and to study the feasibility of swimming In the lagoon*
Commissioner Betzmer suggested the delay of appointments until the next
meeting*
Upon a motion made by Commissioner Betzmer and seconded by Commissioner
Allen, It was decided that the Harbor Commission would r»et every 2nd
and 4th Monday, the next meeting being Sept* 22nd. Uotlon carried
unanimously*
Mr. Ewald offered his services to the Commission to work with anyonein the development of the Harbor project and said he would keep thecommission informed as to State developments and thinking*
By a proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P»K.
John weeks, secretary