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MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: July 9, 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: 11 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Lewis announced that Council Members have been invited to attend and
participate in the following events:
The Chamber of Commerce Reception for new Executive Director, 4407 Highland
Drive, on Friday, July 12, 1996, at 5:30 p.m.
The Carlsbad Triathlon Events, on Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, 1996, at various
times.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On motion by Mayor Pro Tern Nygaard, Council unanimously approved the
Minutes of the following Meetings, as presented:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 6, 1996.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held June 11 , 1996.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 11, 1996.
PRESENTATIONS:
Jill Pritchard from the Parks and Recreation Department made a presentation for the
Carlsbad Triathlon, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, 1996.
Evan Becker, Housing and Redevelopment Director, introduced representatives from
the Non-Profit Federation for Housing and Community Development, who presented
the City with an award for local government support for affordable housing.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard,
Council unanimously affirmed the action of the
Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #8, as
follows:
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
’4 1. AB #13,725 - RENEWAL OF EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-240, authorizing the renewal of the
City’s Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage at a premium deposit
of $27,303.
-06 2. AB #13,726 - APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR UNDERGROUNDING
UTILITIES ON CAMINO DE LAS ONDAS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-241, approving the appropriation of
$68,000 for undergrounding of overhead utilities and construction of surface
improvements on Camino De Las Ondas just east of Paseo Del Norte.
78 3. AB i413.727 - REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO DESTROY FILES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-242, authorizing the destruction of
certain files in the Police Department.
)7 4. AB #13.728 - ACCEPTANCE OF 1995 STREET SEALING PROGRAM -
15 PROJECT NO. 2412s.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-243, accepting the 1995 Street Sealing
Program as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of
Completion and release bonds as appropriate.
35 5. AB # 13,729 - ACCEPTANCE OF DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK REPAIR - It5 PROJECT NO. 241 1.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-244, accepting the Downtown Sidewalk
Repair Project as complete and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of
Completion and release bonds as appropriate.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued)
8 6. AB #13,730 - NOVEMBER 5, 1996. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-245, calling and giving notice of the
General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 1996; and
adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-246, requesting the Board of Supervisors to
consolidate the election with the Statewide election being held that day; and
adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-247, adopting regulations for candidates.
15 7. AB #13,721 - REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO DESTROY FILES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-248, authorizing the destruction of
certain files in the City Attorney’s Office.
;4 8. AB #13,732 - APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT .5 FOR PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD/I-5 INTERCHANGE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-249, accepting bids and approving an
agreement for the maintenance of the Palomar Airport Road and 1-5 Interchange
landscape to Ponderosa Landscape, Inc., for the period July 1, 1996, to June 30,
1997, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There were no requests to address the Council.
PUBLIC HEARING:
77 9. AB #13.733 - CITY OF CARLSBAD LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
L13 EFFECTIVE CERTIFICATION - LCPA 95-15/MP 177(O)MP 175(G)MCA 96-
L14 l/ZCA 95-3.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m., and issued
the invitation to speak. Since no one wished to speak on this matter, the Public
Hearing was closed.
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PUBLIC HEARING: (Continued)
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 96-250, reaffirming the Coastal
Commission’s suggested modifications; agreeing to issue
Coastal Development Permits; acknowledging the receipt of
the Coastal Commission’s Resolution of Certification and
agreeing to its terms; and adopting the amendments to the
Local Coastal Program Ordinances, and adding
introductions to the Land Use Plan and Implementation
Sections. Case No. LCPA 95-15; and
introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-364, amending Title 19
of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of a section
implementing the Local Coastal Permit Program for the
City’s Local Coastal Programs in the Mello I, I1 and East
and West Batiquitos Lagoon segments. Case No. MCA 96-
01; and
introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-365, amending Title 21
of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition and
amendment of various sections and by the addition of
Chapters 2 1.201-205, all implementing the Local Coastal
Permit Program for the City’s Local Coastal Programs in
the Mello I, I1 and East and West Batiquitos Lagoon
segments. Case No. ZCA 95-03; and
introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-366, amending the Aviara
Master Plan by the amendment of various sections which
add suggested modifications previously made by the
California Coastal Commission. Case No. MP 177(Q); and
introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-367, amending the
Poinsettia Shores Master Plan by the amendment of various
sections which add suggested modifications previously made
by the California Coastal Commission. Case No. MP
175 (G).
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
Council also expressed their desire for the matter to be placed on the agenda for
the next meeting of the Coastal Commission, which will take place in Eureka.
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT:
Council adjourned to the Municipal Water District at 6:47 p.m., and re-convened at
6:48 p.m., with all five Members present.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY' MANAGER REPORTS:
!8 10. AB #13.734 - FORMATION OF SKATEBOARD COMMITTEE.
City Attorney Ron Ball stated that liability is the main issue in discussing a
skateboard park. He stated the Senate Judiciary Committee is discussing the
Morrow Bill, which would extend hazardous recreation immunity to
skateboarding activities. He added that if a fee is charged for the
skateboarding park, then the immunity is lost.
Council discussion included having a park in a highly visible area and the
desirability of establishing guidelines. Also discussed was the preference for a
facility with low-hazard props. It was suggested the non-skaters should also be
represented on the committee.
ACTION: By consensus, Council returned the Resolution to staff for
revision and referral to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for recommendations concerning the creation
and membership of a committee.
i8 11. AB #13,735 - COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE
PROVISION OF COMMUNITY PROMOTION SERVICES.
Cami Mattson, Executive Director, San Diego North County Convention and
Visitors Bureau, 6 120 Paseo Del Norte, M- 1, referenced their letter dated July
1, 1996, on file with the City Clerk. She spoke in favor of awarding the
contract to SDNCCVB for tourism promotion in the City of Carlsbad, stating
this would provide the maximum investment for tourism. She explained how
their Bureau handles requests and stated they have an experienced sales staff to
promote cities. She stated they would work as a team with the local group of
ConVis, and Carlsbad would not lose any of their dollars to promote other north
county cities. Ms. Mattson stated they are local now, as they have opened a
sales office in Carlsbad, and she said they would focus toward group sales and
wholesalers.
Jill Knox, Director of Sales, SDNCCVB, 6120 Paseo Del Norte, M-1, stated
their efforts would be for direct sales. She requested a more equitable split of
the funds.
Cathy Monroe, Director of Marketing, SDNCCVB, 6 120 Paseo Del Norte, M-1,
stated if they were given the contract, 50 percent would be allocated for direct
sales and 50 percent to individual travelers. She requested the entire contract
be given to SDNCCVB. In response to Council query, she stated their leads,
involvement and referrals are commensurate with the level of funding received.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (Continued)
John Peto, La Costa Resort, stated he and Chris Hunsberger, Four Seasons
Resort, would address Council as a unified team, and recommended that the
proposal submitted by SDNCCVB be accepted. He stated that SDNCCVB
should receive all, or a majority, of the funds.
Chris Hunsberger, Four Seasons Resort at Aviara, concurred with Mr. Peto’s
remarks.
Rick Mansur, General Manager, Rancho Bernard0 Inn, stated he is on the Board
of the SDNCCVB, and they have done an excellent job for his firm. He felt
SDNCCVB should be given a larger portion of the funds.
Joe Valen, Helgren’s Sport Fishing, 3 15 Harbor Drive, Oceanside, stated he is
the Director of Marketing and on the Board of Directors for SDNCCVB, and
spoke in favor of re-apportioning the funds.
Steve Link, Manager of Carlsbad ConVis, stated there are 13 volunteer board
members that meet every Saturday. He explained the work ConVis has done and
showed articles that have appeared in newspapers and magazines in other
countries as well as the United States. He offered to host a workshop with
Council to discuss marketing philosophies and strategies. He explained that
they promote the destination and location and let the hotels promote
themselves.
Allan Wanamaker, 2399-8 Jefferson, stated he is on the Board of Carlsbad
ConVis and a Member of the Marketing Sub-committee. He presented a video
showing the highlights of what has been accomplished by ConVis over the last
year.
Diana Aaron, 400 Carlsbad Village Drive, Public Relations Director, Carlsbad
ConVis, showed numerous articles and pictures about Carlsbad that have
appeared in newspapers and magazines worldwide.
Norine Sigafoose, 2805 Ocean Street, Chairperson of Carlsbad ConVis, stated
that there is total community involvement with the new ConVis, as a group of
hoteliers and business people in Carlsbad believed they could better represent
Carlsbad than by a membership organization. She said they have experts in
marketing and urged Council to award the contract to ConVis.
Ralph Giove, 75 1 Macadamia Drive, General Manager, Ramada Inn, Carlsbad,
stated they are updating their computer system and will be selecting software to
enable them to have the same information as other firms on the internet. He
said that there is no membership fee for the Carlsbad ConVis-that they
represent everyone in Carlsbad. He said the City needs to spend its money here
to promote Carlsbad.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (Continued)
Randal Chapin, 3001 Carlsbad Boulevard, Manager of Carlsbad Inn, spoke in
favor of the local ConVis and the combined community support. He said that
ConVis is a proven performer, and combining with an outside group does not
make sense.
Diana Scheer, 3587 Roosevelt Street, business owner and Member of the Board
of Directors of Carlsbad ConVis, stated she was disappointed and frustrated.
By awarding two contracts, Council would create a situation with conflict,
confusion and duplication of efforts. She said that one contract should be
awarded, and that should be to the Carlsbad ConVis.
Walter Riche, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Editor, Carlsbad Village Voice,
spoke in favor of a contract with the local ConVis.
Gene Forsyth, 2740-A Roosevelt Street, stated he had watched the Carlsbad
ConVis and Steve Link turn this City into a true destination point. He stated
that Carlsbad ConVis should be awarded the entire contract, with the funds
increased.
Rick Smock, 2722 Inverness Drive, General Manager, Best Western, stated he
feels Carlsbad has been made a destination point and that the Carlsbad ConVis
has accomplished this goal. He stated that ConVis funding should be increased.
Hope Wrisley, 2080 Basswood, stated some of the people here tonight have
been here all along, helping to bring Leg0 to Carlsbad. She said that Carlsbad
already has an identity and international marketing. She spoke in favor of the
entire contract being awarded to the Carlsbad ConVis, where there is no
membership fee.
Peder Norby, 2630 Valewood Avenue, stated Carlsbad already is a world-class
destination, and not just becoming one as stated by SDNCCVB people. He
asked Council to compare the accomplishments of the two groups, since the
Carlsbad ConVis has already laid all the groundwork for Carlsbad’s tourism.
Annie Cochran, 5080 El Arbol Drive, stated she has watched Carlsbad grow
into a premier destination, and spoke in support of the SDNCCVB bid.
Ron Bussey, 124 1 Carlsbad Village Drive, Co-Chair of the Carlsbad ConVis,
stated they have put Carlsbad on the map, and he wondered what North County
CVB has done with the money they received. He recommended giving the entire
budget to the local ConVis.
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RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 9:22 p.m., and Council re-convened at 9:28 p.m.,
with all five Members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (Continued)
Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard explained the history of the item, the process followed
by the subcommittee and the reasons for the recommendations, as cited in the
agenda bill.
Council Member Kulchin stated she favored awarding the entire contract to the
Carlsbad ConVis.
Council Member Hall stated he did not believe splitting the contract was
appropriate, and he supported the local ConVis and would give them the entire
amount of money.
Council Member Finnila stated the two contracts would promote Carlsbad today
and in the future. She said the subcommittee felt the North County group would
focus on corporate or group business events, while the Carlsbad ConVis focuses
on leisure travel. She stated the two groups could work together and produce a
better product.
Mayor Lewis stated that Carlsbad gets world attention to the events held here
and gets a great deal of press. He stated he would favor giving the entire
contract to the local ConVis. He stressed that they would be required to fulfill
the requirements which are spelled out in the negotiated contract.
Council Member Hall made a motion, and Council Member Kulchin seconded the
motion, to direct staff to negotiate the entire 15-month contract for the
provision of community promotion services with the Carlsbad ConVis for an
amount up to $264,000. Following discussion, Council Member Hall withdrew
his motion, with the consent of the second.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, to direct
staff to negotiate 15-month contracts, with the Carlsbad
ConVis for $210,000, and SDNCCVB for $54,000, €or the
provision of community promotion services. (The motion
failed due to the lack of a majority.)
AYES: Nygaard and Finnila
NOES: Lewis, Kulchin and Hall
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: (Continued)
ACTION: On motion by Council Member Hall, Council directed staff
to negotiate a 15-month contract with the Carlsbad ConVis
for the provision of community promotion services in an
amount not to exceed $264,000.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin and Hall
NOES: Nygaard and Finnila
8 12. AB #13.722 - BEACH EROSION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Nygaard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 96-235, appointing Robert Prohaska to
the Beach Erosion Committee; and
adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-236, re-appointing Lu Ann
Hall to the Beach Erosion Committee,
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
9 13. AB #13,736 - PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tern Nygaard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 96-238, appointing Robert Richards to
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
3 14. AB #13,737 - LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTMENTS.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 96-252, re-appointing James McCann
to the Library Board of Trustees; and
adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-253, re-appointing Joan
Moss to the Library Board of Trustees.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
COUNCIL REPORTS:
Council Members reported on the activities and meetings of the Committees and
Subcommittees of which they are Members.
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ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of July 9, 1996, was adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lzde2b?g- ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ
City Clerk
Harriett Babbitt
Minutes Clerk