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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-18; City Council; Minutese a MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: June 18, 1996 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 Hall, Finnila, Kulchin, Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard and Mayor Lewis. Absent: None. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Father A1 Capuchin0 of the Christ The King Orthodox Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard. ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Lewis announced that Council Members have been invited to attend and participate in the following event: The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Clean Up Event, Bayshore Drive off of Park Drive, on Saturday, June 22, 1996, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Lewis presented pins and certificates to the High School Valedictorians and Salutatorians for Carlsbad High School, San Marcos High School and Army Navy Academy. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council approved the Minutes of the following Meetings, as presented: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 2 1, 1996. Minutes of the Special Meetings held May 28, 1996. e 0 June 18, 1996, CITY COUNCIL Page 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (Continued) Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 4, 1996. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 4, 1996. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall ABSTAIN: Council Member Finnila (Special and Regular Meetings held June 4, 1996) Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard (Special Meetings held May 28, 1996.) CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Finnila requested Item #3 be removed from the Consent Calendar. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council unanimously affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #5, with the exception of Item #3, as follows: WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 77 1. AB #13,695 - ESTABLISHMENT OF 1996-97 ANNUAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-211, establishing the 1996-97 annual tax for Community Facilities District No. 1. 84 2. AB #13,696 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL TREE TRIMMING. 45 Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-212, awarding a contract for tree trimming services to Henderson Tree Service for the period from July 1, 1996, to June 30, 1997, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods. 104 3. AB #13,697 - AUTHORIZATION FOR PVEA FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD VEHICLE FLEET ALTERNATIVE FUEL PROJECT. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. a 0 June 18, 1996 CITY COUNCIL Page 3 CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) 26 4. AB B13.698 - ADOPTION OF BUENA VISTA CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-214, adopting annual benefit assessments for the Buena Vista Channel Maintenance District. 93 5. AB # 13,699 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SEWER MAIN TV INSPECTION 45 PROJECT - CMWD PROJECT NO. 93-405/CONTRACT NO. 2489. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-215, accepting a bid and awarding a contract to Precision Pipeline Services in the amount of $30,556.22 for the sewer main TV inspection project. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 104 3. AB # 13,697 - AUTHORIZATION FOR PVEA FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD VEHICLE FLEET ALTERNATIVE FUEL PROJECT. ACTION: On motion by Council Member Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-213, authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the California Energy Commission for the appropriation of $72,000 from the Petroleum Violation Escrow Account for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles. AYES Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 114 6. AB B13.700 - ACCEPTANCE OF COASTAL COMMISSION MODIFICATIONS TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGULATIONS - ZCA 96-3. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-360, amending Title 2 1, Chapter 2 1.70 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by amending Sections 21.70.080(b)( 1) and 2 1.70.090 of the Development Agreements Chapter to accept the suggested modifications approved by the California Coastal Commission. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall 0 0 June 18, 1996 CITY COUNCIL Page 4 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: (Continued) 37 7. AB #13.701 - CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-361, amending Title 2, Chapter 2.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to increase the compensation of the Mayor and Members of the City Council from $607 per month to $8 16 per month, effective following the Declaration of Results of the November 5, 1996, election. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall 102 8. AB #13,702 - ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF CARLSBAD BOULEVARD. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-362, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish a 30 mile per hour prima facie speed limit on Carlsbad Boulevard from Walnut Avenue to Mountain View Drive. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall 114 9. AB #13,702 - EXTENSION OF TIME FOR EXISTING COMMUNITY DIRECTIONAL SIGN PROGRAM (ZCA 95-1 1). ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-363, amending Title 2 1 , Chapter 2 1.4 1 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to extend the City’s Temporary Community Directional Sign Program until January 1, 1997. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall PUBLIC COMMENT: Diana Aaron, 400 Carlsbad Village Drive, representing ConVis, stated there are exciting events happening to promote the City. She showed the updated dining guide, and stated the restaurants included are only those in Carlsbad, and showed the new telephone book listing for 800 numbers. She said there was a cable TV crew from Los Angles in town doing a film on the City. Carman Cedola, 7029 Ivy Street, gave a report on the status of the swimming pool at the Boys and Girls Club in the Village. He stated that a citizens committee has been formed and they are holding meetings and welcome community input. 0 0 June 18, 1996 CITY COUNCIL Page 5 PUBLIC COMMENT: (Continued) Leone Stein, 1630 Basswood, stated the present City pool has reached its maximum use and expressed concern about the possible closure of the Boys and Girls Club pool. Stephen Eastwood, 3677 Maria Lane, spoke in favor of a new community swimming pool, and against the closing of the Boys and Girls Club pool. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 64 10. AB #13,704 - STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1. Mayor Lewis announced that this is the time and place fixed for the first of two public hearings relating to the levy of the annual assessments for costs of maintenance of improvements for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1. The City Clerk announced that notice has been given in the manner and form required by law, and a Certificate of Compliance is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. Jim Hagaman, Administrative Services Projects Manager, described the boundaries of the district; explained the extent of maintenance work; presented and summarized the contents of the “Report”; explained the method and formula of assessment spread; and reported that no protests had been received, Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m., and issued the invitation to speak. Margaret Bonas, 23 1 Olive Avenue, stated she had a question previously, but visited the department and received an explanation. She commended staff for their work on this matter. Since no one else wished to speak on this matter, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m. The Council accepted the staff report and public comment and reconfirmed the date of July 23, 1996 for the second public hearing on the matter. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 6:43 p.m., and Council re-convened at 6:52 p.m., with all five Members present. 0 0 June 18, 1996 CITY COUNCIL Page 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued) 29 11. AB #13.705 - ADOPTION OF THE 1996-97 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS AND FEES FOR CITY SERVICES. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m., and issued the invitation to speak. Mary Ellen Gregg, 2235 Nob Hill Drive, spoke in favor of a new City swimming pool, stating the present pool has reached its capacity. She said if the Boys and Girls Club pool is closed, there will be no indoor pool available. She recommended having an indoor aquatic center in the Northwest Quadrant. Norma Estes, (Corky), spoke in favor of a new swimming pool and keeping the Boys and Girls Club pool as it is until such a time as there is a new facility. Ms. Estes stated that a pedestrian overhead ramp is needed at the end of Chestnut to allow people to walk safely across the railroad tracks. Taffy Cannon, 4430 Trieste, spoke in favor of keeping the new library in the budget where it is now. She stated the new library has been a long time coming and she would hope Council would move ahead with the building of the library as scheduled. Mike Brown, 4403 Dorchester Place, stated he is a swimmer, and spoke in favor of an aquatic center. Rick Rosenquist, 1845 McCauley Lane, spoke in favor of a new swimming pool and adding lights to the existing pool. Nina Eaton, 5025 Tierra Del Ora, requested better housekeeping for the City parking lots and commercial centers, stating they are not cleaned as they should be. She stated there should be a budget for housekeeping. Naomi Watkins, 3006 Glenbrook Street, spoke in favor of a new swimming pool, stating she has to drive to La Jolla in order to have a place to swim. Lucy Dominguez, 1288 Knowles Avenue, spoke in support of a new 50 meter pool , stating this would be beneficial for swimmers of all ages. Frank Sorino, 3528 Madison, stated he also supports a new swimming complex. He stated he was concerned about the community activities grant, and was speaking for the non-profit groups in the City, who could use this grant money. e 0 June 18, 1996 CITY COUNCIL Page 7 PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued) Bob Ladwig, 2642 Ocean Street, representing the Chamber of Commerce, as Chairman of the City Issues Committee, recommended approving the budget. He stated that it has been ten years since the Growth Management Plan was approved, and suggested that perhaps it is time to review the standards and/or facilities in the Plan, and he offered the Chamber’s help. Hap L’Heureux, 1731 Calavo Court, stated he was a member of the Design Committee for the library, and he urged Council to move forward and build the new library. Alan Kindle, 2622 El Aguila, representing Friends of Carrillo Ranch, requested the Master Plan for the Ranch be funded to allow for no interruption in the progress of restoring the Ranch. He specifically asked for Council’s timetable for Carrillo Rancho to be spelled out in this budget; advance the critical second phase funding for the Park Master Plan to Fiscal Year 96 -97; advance the inner core restoration funding in two equal, more digestible parts to 98-99 and 99- 2000 or sooner; and advance the outer passive recreational funding to 2000- 2001 or sooner. Mr. Kindle referenced a June 18, 1996, letter from Carol Motes, Acting Principal of Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, asking to make Carrillo Ranch accessible by road (A copy of which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Lorie Lockman, 7509 Brava, spoke in favor of a new swimming pool. Irene McCulloch, 4923 Park Drive, spoke in favor of a new swimming pool and expressed concerned about where the children in old Carlsbad would swim if the Boys and Girls Club pool closed. Since no one else wished to speak on this matter, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 7:52 p.m. ISSUE STATEMENTS: CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTH CARLSBAD LIBRARY ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council directed staff to maintain the planned construction of the new library beginning in fiscal year 1997-98 and the subsequent remodel of the Cole Library in 1999-2000 as shown in the proposed CIP. However, staff is instructed to review these issues once more with Council before any commitment is made to move forward with the construction. 0 0 June 18, 1996 CITY COUNCIL Page 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued) CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTH CARLSBAD LIBRARY AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall NOES: Finnila LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE ACTION: On motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council directed staff to distribute Requests for Proposals for lobbyist services to be provided on a yearly contract basis, and appropriate $35,000 to the City Manager’s Budget to fund those services. AYES: Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall NOES: Lewis and Finnila PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council determined not to establish or fund a Public Information function, and directed the matter be filed. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall ADDITIONAL JAZZ CONCERT ACTION On motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council directed staff to include an additional $5,000 in the Arts Office Budget to provide funding for a tenth jazz concert in 1997. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall NOES: Nygaard GYM ATTENDANTS - STAGECOACH AND CALAVERA COMMUNITY CENTERS ACTION: On motion by Council Member Finnila, Council directed staff to include an additional $10,970 in the departmental budget to provide funding for staffing of open play basketball. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall e 0 June 18, 1996 CITY COUNCIL Page 9 PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued) UPGRADED MEDIAN MAINTENANCE - VILLAGE AREA AND KEY AREAS ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard made a motion to upgrade the level of service for the medians at a cost of $20,000, on a “this year only” basis. AYES: Nygaard and Kulchin NOES: Lewis, Finnila and Hall The above motion failed due to the lack of a majority. ACTION: On motion by Council Member Hall, Council directed staff to upgrade the level of service and improvements for the medians at a cost of $20,000 for this year and to calculate the cost per parcel of upgrading maintenance on all medians in the future. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR PROPOSED TROLLEY SERVICE WITHIN THE VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT AREA A motion was made by Council Member Finnila, and seconded, to direct staff to further investigate the cost of a feasibility study; including expanding the study to include important linkages outside of the Redevelopment Area. Following discussion, the motion, with the concurrence of the second, was withdrawn. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council requested additional information, including providing service to important linkages outside of the Redevelopment Area, and requested that item be placed on a future agenda for discussion and consideration of funding from Council Contingency. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall a 0 June 18, 1996 CITY COUNCIL Page 10 PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued) CONFERENCE TRAVEL FOR THE WATER BOARD ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council directed staff to increase the Water District Operating Budget by $4,880 to provide funding for travel and conference registration fees for two or three persons per conference. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall INCREASED HOURS OF OPERATION AT THE SWIM COMPLEX ACTION:. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council appropriated $9,000 to fund both the additional Sundays during the school year and the December pool operations; and directed staff to process the issue of an additional pool facility through the Parks and Recreation Commission. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall INCREASE STREET SWEEPING SERVICES ACTION On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council directed staff to expand services to twice per month on all residential streets, and to appropriate an additional $75,000 from the Gas Tax Fund for the service. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall AMENDMENT OF FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR 1996-97 FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/HOME PROGRAM ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council amended the funding allocations for Carlsbad’s 1996-97 CDBG/HOME Program by reducing CDBG funding “across the board” for each previously approved project, with funding for public service and administrative activities reduced by 3 percent and funding for public facilities/improvement activities reduced by 4 percent. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall CARRILLO RANCH ACTION: By unanimous consensus, Council agreed to leave the budget “as is”. 0 0 June 18, 1996 CITY COUNCIL Page 11 PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued) ACTION: By consensus, Council directed staff to provide a report concerning a review of the Growth Management standards, and how that project would fit in the work plan. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-216, adopting the final Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year 1996-97 for the City of Carlsbad and establishing controls on changes in appropriations for the various funds as amended by their previous actions; and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-217, establishing the 1996- 97 appropriation limit as required by Article XIIIB of the California State Constitution and State Law; and adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-218, establishing the fees for City services. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 9: 18 p.m., and Council. re-convened at 9:23 p.m., with all five Members present. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Council adjourned to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission at 9:24 p.m., and re-convened at 9:27 p.m., with all five Members present. MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT: Council adjourned to the Municipal Water District at 9:27 p.m., and re-convened at 9:31 p.m., with all five Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: 85 12. AB #13,706 - PROPOSED CITYWIDE TRAIL SYSTEM. Courtney Heineman, 2879 Woodridge Circle, spoke in favor of a trail system, stating he favored Alternative I, which would not place the financing of the proposed Citywide Trail System on the ballot at this time, but instead require developers to construct trail segments, acquire land as necessary and establish an appropriate maintenance district to maintain trail segments as they are constructed. e e June 18, 1996 CITY COUNCIL Page 12 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Continued) Following discussion, Council unanimously agreed to continue this item one week. COUNCIL REPORTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of June 18, 1996, was adjourned at 10:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, &ctL 2. Q- ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ City Clerk Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk