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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: January 7,1997
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, Kulchin, Nygaard, Mayor Pro Tem Finnila and Mayor
Lewis.
Absent: None
INVOCATION was given by Senior Pastor Barry Jones fi-om the Carlsbad Union Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Council Member Kulchin.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, the Minutes of the following Meetings were unanimously
approved as presented:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 3, 1996
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 3, 1996
Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 10, 1996
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 10, 1996
Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 13, 1996
Minutes of the Special Meeting held December 17, 1996
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 17, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Lewis removed Items #4 and #7 fi-om the Consent Calendar.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council unanimously affirmed the action
of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #9, with the exception of Items #4
and #7, as follows:
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting.
91 1. AB #13,977 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE 45 OFFICER PROGRAM.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-1, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with
the Carlsbad Unified School District and the San Dieguito Union School District for the School
Resources Officer Program for fiscal year 1996-97.
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2. AB #13,978 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS.
Council accepted the report for the City Treasurer on the status of the city’s investment portfolio
as of November 30,1996.
3. AB #13,979 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR
CANNON ROAD WEST.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-2, approving the extension and Amendment No. 2 to
the agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for the provision of environmental services for the Cannon
Road West project.
4. AB #13,980 - COASTAL SAGE SCRUB STAKE PERMIT - CT 84-32(A)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
5. AB #13,981- HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDER AGREEMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-4, approving a Health Insurance Provider Group
Agreement with the Sharp Health Plan as a health insurance provider.
6. AB #13,982 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BUENA VISTA CHANNEL DREDGING
PROJECT NO. 2489.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-5, accepting bids and awarding a contract to DK
Environmental for the Buena Vista Channel Dredging Project.
7. AB #13,983 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
8. AB #13,984 - 1997 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM.
Council adopted the 1997 Legislative Platform which states Council’s position on issues of
importance to the community.
9. AB #13,985 - AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF CANNON ROADL-5
INTERCHANGE PROJECT NO. 3438.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-7, approving Agreement No. 11-0540 with Caltrans
for the design and construction of the Cannon Road and 1-5 Interchange project, and
appropriating funds.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
99 4. AB #13.980 - COASTAL SAGE SCRUB STAKE PERMIT - CT 84-32(A).
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila referenced the memorandum dated January 6,1997, from the City Manager
which contained a replacement page for Attachment 1 to the Resolution.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted Resolution No. 97-3,
approving an Interim Coastal Sage Scrub Take Permit for the Cobblestone Sea
Village project, and subtracting 14.6 acres from the city’s 5% allocation.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
81 7. AB #13,983 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
Representatives of the Arts Associates presented a check for $9,000 to the City Council.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-6, accepting a donation of $9,000 from the Carlsbad Arts Associations to
support the programs and services of the Arts Office.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Lewis announced that the first SKATE BOARD COMMITTEE meeting will be held on
Wednesday, January 8, 1997, from 6:OO p.m. to 8:OO p.m., at the Calavera Community Park.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
67 10. AB #13,986 - ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR ESCORT SERVICES.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO.
NS-388, amending Title 5 of the Municipal Code, by the addition of Chapter
5.17, escort services.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
31 11. AB #13,987 - MODIFICATION OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX PENALTIES.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO.
NS-389, amending Title 5 of the Municipal Code to modify business license tax.
AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bill Dunmeyer, Principal of the Carlsbad High School and Mark Nelson, Carlsbad High School’s
Athletic Director, 3557 Monroe St., Carlsbad, CAY presented Mayor Lewis with a plaque
commemorating his induction into the Carlsbad High School’s Hall of Fame.
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Jim Page, Chairman and Publisher of GEMS Communications, 1947 Camino Vida Robles, Carlsbad,
CA, commended the actions of all of the members of Carlsbad’s Public Safety Team during the recent
fire storm. He also presented a copy of the “Firefighters News” to each Council Member and briefly
shared a few comments that he had written for that publication.
PUBLIC HEARING:
99 12. AI3 #13,988 - REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TENTATIVE MAP FOR CARLSBAD
TRACT 85-19PUD 87 - THE MEADOWLANDS.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m., and issued the invitation to speak.
John Newcomb, representing the applicant, the Jenna Group, 3 103 Villa Way, Newport Beach, CA,
stated that he read and concurred with the modified conditions proposed by staff, and he requested
approval.
Larry Nau, a resident and spokesperson of the Meadowlark Ranch community, 1733 Kinglet Road, San
Marcos, expressed concerns regarding traffic problems that exist at this time. This development will
have major traffic impacts Rancho Santa Fe Road. Mr. Nau requested that his name be added to the
“notification” list.
Ernie Standring, 5433 New Mills Rd., San Diego, a property owner in the Meadowlark Ranch area. Mr.
Standring expressed concerns for the safety of the residents of the Meadowlark Ranch, with respect to
the traffic, and also voiced his concerns regarding the increase in the noise levels. He stated the
developer should be required to build a sound wall fronting the Meadowlark Ranch property along
Rancho Santa Fe Road. Mr. Standring also requested that his name be included in the “notification” list.
Robert Johnston, 2073 Meadowlark Ranch Lane., requested that the Jenna Group join with the area
residents in sharing the expense of repairing Flag Roadway (a private road, of which the Jenna Group is
half owner).
In rebuttal, Mr. Newcomb explained that the Jenna Group owns half of Flag Roadway; however,
there is an easement over it for the residents of Meadowlark Ranch, which gives them the use of the road
and the responsibility for maintenance.
Since no one else wished to speak on this item, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted Resolution No. 97-8,
approving a subsequent Negative Declaration to extend Tentative Map CT 85-
19PUD 87, located at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe
Road in Local Facilities Management Zone 6;
and
adopted Resolution No. 97-9, granting a request for a twenty-three month
extension of time for Tentative Map No. CT 85-19PUD 87, The Meadowlands.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT:
Council adjourned to the Municipal Water District at 6:47 p.m., and reconvened at 7:09 p.m. with all
Council Members present.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
51 13. AB #13,989 - ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE TO ALLOW REPLACEMENT OF 30 HOMES DESTROYED IN THE HARMONY GROVE FIRE.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. NS-390, to allow for the replacement of single family
dwellings destroyed within the City of Carlsbad in the Harmony Grove Fire of
October 2 1, 1996.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall
23 14. AB #13,990 - ARTWORK FOR ACCESS AREAS OF THE SHORE PROTECTION WALL.
Arthur Wood, 4770 Brookwood Cr., Carlsbad, a member of the Arts Commission, addressed Council.
He explained the process used by the Commission, and the resulting changes to the proposed artwork as
a result of public input. He requested approval.
Bill Lignante, 2359 Terraza Ribera, Carlsbad, a member of the Arts Commission, addressed Council
stressing the importance of the simplicity of design. He requested approval.
Carlton Lund, 4779 Brookwood St., Carlsbad, addressed Council. He stated his proposed design was a
change from that initially shown to the public. Since the public was unaware of the change, he urged
Council to exercise caution. He also expressed concern with the variety of colors proposed.
Laurie Batter, 903-A Caminito Estrada, Carlsbad, a member of the Arts commission, urged approval of
the proposal, noting the variety of colors surrounding people every day of their life in the environment.
Council discussed the proposal and expressed concern that the public did not have an opportunity to
provide input on the mosaic design as well as the colors proposed.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
97-10, approving the tile artwork for the access areas of the Shore Protection
Wall, subject to review of the final concept, with colors, by the public and
Council.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall
51 15. AB #13.991- CONTINUATION OF STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY RESULTING FROM THE HARMONY GROVE FIRE
Fire Division Chief, Mike Smith, reported the City learned today that the State’s request to upgrade the
federal emergency declaration to a major disaster was denied.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
97-11, declaring a continuing “state of emergency” and authorization to seek
reimbursement from state and or federal agencies.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall
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28 16. AI3 #13,972 - HISTORTC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-440,
approving the appointment of Mrs. Dorothy Dudley to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall
COUNCIL REPORTS:
Council Members reported on the activities and meetings of the committees and sub-committees of
which they are members.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
Assistant to the City Manager, Lori Lieberman, announced that the City of Carlsbad had received word
from the San Diego Regional Mortgage Credit Certificate Program that it has been allocated an
additional 18.6 million dollars to assist 195 first time home buyers in San Diego County. This credit
certificate program is on a first come-first served basis and those that believe they are qualified should
contact the Housing and Redevelopment Department office.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 7, 1997, was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ
City Clerk