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MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: May 16,1995
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 Assistant City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Council Members Hall, Finnila, Kulchin, Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard and Mayor Lewis.
Absent: None.
INVOCATION was given by Monsignor Raymond Moore of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Hall.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, the Minutes of the following Meetings were approved as
presented:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 25, 1995.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 2, 1995.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 2, 1995.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
ABSTAIN: Kulchin (Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings May 2, 1995)
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Historic Preservation Commission Chairman Gordon Bizieff for
NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK, May 14 to May 20,1995. Mr. Bizieff then presented T-shirts
to the City Council.
Council Member Finnila presented certificates and gifts to the Art Contest Winners and Runners Up. It was
noted that there were 245 entries in the Contest from the third grade students in Carlsbad who had studied
local history and historic sites. The top twenty entries were on display at the Council Meeting.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a brief recess at 6:17 p.m., and Council re-convened at 6:20 p.m., with all five
Members present.
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PRESENTATIONS: (Continued)
Alan Kindle, representing the Friends of Carrillo Ranch, spoke of the program the Friends of Carrillo Ranch
have to educate the young people of not only Carlsbad, but also Encinitas, Oceanside and vista about
Carrillo Ranch and the history of the area.
Geoff Armour, President of the Historic Society, stated that the Society is celebrating its 20th anniversary,
and said the ultimate aim of the Society is a local history museum on the property behind Alt Karlsbad on
land donated by Kay Christiansen.
Mayor Lewis presented a Retirement Proclamation and Plaque to Belva Gilbert.
Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation for NATIONAL POLICE WEEK to Captain George Suttle.
Paul Pfingst, District Attorney, addressed the Council, and stated that crime has decreased in Carlsbad,
making it one of the safest cities in San Diego County. Mr. Pfingst explained the plans and priorities for
this year for his Department.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Lewis announced that Council Members have been invited to attend and participate in the following
events:
The Carlsbad By the Sea Retirement Community/Carlsbad Rotary Overview of Proposed Redevelopment
Project, at the Rancho Carlsbad Country Club, Friday, May 19, 1995, at 6:30 p.m.
The Encina Wastewater Authority Open House, at the Encina Water Pollution Control Facility, on Saturday,
May 20, 1995, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
The Southwest Quadrant Walk by Council Members prior to the Quadrant Meeting on May 23, 1995, on
Saturday, May 20, 1995, from 1O:OO a.m. to 12 noon.
The American Society of Civil Engineers Award Dinner, at the Abbey Restaurant, on Friday, June 2, 1995,
at 530 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Lewis announced that Items #1, #2, #7 and #8 would be removed from the Consent
Calendar.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tern Nygaard, Council affirmed the
action of the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items #1,
#2, #7 and #8, as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
1. AB #13,132 - INTERIM COASTAL SAGE SCRUB TAKE PERMITS FOR POINSETTIA PARK,
MAERKLE RESERVOIR AND CANNON ROAD REACH 1.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
2. AB #13.133 - REQUEST FROM EMPLOYEE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
3. AB #13,134 - APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING THE LEG0
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95-1 19, authorizing the transfer of $30,000 from the General
Fund Reserve Account to pay for legal services of Kane, Ballmer &. Berkman regarding the Leg0
Development Agreement.
4. AB #13,135 - BUENA VISTA CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95-120, adopting the annual benefit assessments for the
Buena Vista Channel Maintenance District Benefit Area.
5. AB #13,136 - CARLSBAD CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU SECOND QUARTER REPORT.
Council accepted the Carlsbad Convention and Visitor’s Bureau second quarter report for 1994-95.
6. AB #13,137 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF WILDLAND FIRE PROTECTIVE
GARMENTS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95-1 21, awarding the bid for the purchase of Wildland Fire
Protective Garments for the period May 1, 1995, through April 30, 1996, to Halprin Supply
Company, with the option to renew the contract for two additional one-year periods.
7. AB #13,138 - AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE OF TWO TYPE 111 MODULAR AMBULANCES.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
8. AB #13,139 - AMENDMENT TO MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
9. AB #13,140 - ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR EXTENSION OF AVENIDA ENCINAS -
PROJECT NO. 3416.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95-124, accepting the extension of Avenida Encinas, Project
No. 3416, as complete, directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release
bonds in accordance with State law and City ordinances.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
105 10. AB#13,141 -APPROVALOFClTYOFCARLSBAD’S 1995-2000CONSOLIDATEDSTRATEGYAND
PIAN.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95-125, approving the submission of the 1995-2000 Draft
Consolidated Strategy and Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
pending completion of the thirty-day public review and comment period, and authorizing the
Housing and Redevelopment Director to execute all appropriate documents.
50 11. AB #13,142 - THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95.
Council accepted the third quarter financial report for fiscal year 1994-95.
74 12. AB #13,143 - SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF CHRIS KOWALSKI.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95-120, approving the Compromise and Release authorizing
the payment $15,000 to Chris Kowalski for settlement of his Workers’ Compensation Claims.
60 13. AB #13,148 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
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Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95-127, approving an agreement with National Utilization
Management Corporation (NUMC) for the provision of utilization management services including
hospital pre-admission review, admission review, pre-certification, medical case management
review, and second surgical opinion in connection with the City’s health insurance coverage.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
24 1. AB #13,132 - INTERIM COASTAL SAGE SCRUB TAKE PERMITS FOR POINSETTIA PARK, MAERKLE RESERVOIR AND CANNON ROAD REACH 1.
ACTION: On motion by Council Member Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95-1 17,
approving Interim Coastal Sage Scrub Take Permits for Poinsettia Park, Maerkle
Reservoir, and Cannon Road Reach 1, and subtracting 6.74 acres from the City’s
five percent allocation.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
84 2. AB #13,133 - REQUEST FROM EMPLOYEE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE.
ACTION: On motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95- - 118, appropriating funds in the amount of $15,700 for the purchase of capital equipment as recommended by the Employee Capital Equipment Committee.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
84 7. AB #13,138 - AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE OF TWO TYPE 111 MODULAR AMBULANCES.
ACTION: On motion by Council Member Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 95-122,
authorizing the purchase of two Type Ill Modular Ambulances from Leader
Industries, Inc., at a cost of $190,787.02.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
74 8. AB #13,139 - AMENDMENT TO MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE.
Hope Wrisley, 2080 Basswood, President of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, expressed
concern about the blanket raise for the management employees at this time when many private
sector organizations are downsizing.
Council Member Kulchin recommended that the increases in salary be acted upon separately, and
that the salary ranges not be increased.
ACTION: On motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council approved a 3 percent salary
increase for Management Employees, effective January 1, 1995.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin and Finnila
NOES: Hall
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Lewis, Council approved RESOLUTION NO. 95-123,
approving a revised Management Salary Schedule, effective January 1, 1995.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard and Finnila
NOES: Kulchin and Hall
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There were no requests to address Council.
HOUSING AND REDWELOPMENT COMMISSION:
Council adjourned to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission at 7:22 p.m., and re-convened at 7:23
p.m., with all five Members present.
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT:
Council adjourned to the Municipal Water District at 7:23 p.m., and re-convened at 8:29 p.m., with all five
Members present.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
29 14. AB #13,144 - PROPOSED 1995-96 TO BUILDOUT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Alan Kindle, 2622 El Aguila Lane, representing Friends of Carrillo Ranch, stated his disappointment
in the proposed delay in funding for the Carrillo Ranch Master Plan until 1997-98. He requested
that the $1 25,000 be re-instated for 1995-96 to reaffirm the Council’s previous commitment for the
master plan.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council accepted the report on the
proposed 1995-96 to Buildout Capital Improvement Program and set the public
hearing on the matter for June 20, 1995.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
79 15. AB #13,145 - ADOPTION OF A CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING THE USE OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council, by Minute Motion, adopted City
Council Policy Statement No. 56, as amended to delete Sections 1 O(b) and 100).
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
79 16. AB #13,146 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKPIAN FOR STREAMLINING THE
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.
Hope Wrisley, 2080 Basswood, President of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor
of streamlining the development process, and requested that the permit processes for single family
homes and remodels be included as well.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Ten Nygaard, Council accepted the report and directed
staff to continue refining the workplan to streamline the development process for
future council consideration.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
55 17. AB #13,147 - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT UPDATE.
Due to the lateness of the hour, this item was continued.
COUNCIL REPORTS:
Due to the lateness of the hour, Council briefly reported on the activities of the Committees and
Subcommittees of which they are members.
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ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of May 16, 1995, was adjourned at 10:i 8 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Harriett Babbitt
Minutes Clerk
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