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Home My WebLink About1997-01-14; City Council; Minutes0 0 MINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: January 14,1997 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Lewis announced that Council Members have been invited to attend and participate in the following events: The Water Agency Association quarterly meeting to be held at 6:OO p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 1997, at the La Costa Resort and Spa. The San Diego Marathon Kick-off event to be held at 6:OO p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 1997, at the Del Mar Hilton Hotel. The Poinsettia Community Park dedication to be held at 1 1 :30 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 1997, at Poinsettia Park. The San Diego Marathon Carbo Dinner to be held at 5:OO p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 1997, at the Del Mar Hilton Hotel. The San Diego Marathon Half-Marathon start at 7:OO a.m. and the Marathon beginning at 7:30 a.m. Mayor Lewis dedicated this council meeting to the memory of Mr. George Heard, a previous Senior Commissioner, who recently passed away. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Pro Tem Finnila removed Item #1 from the Consent Calendar. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council unanimously affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #4, with the exception of Items #1, as follows: January 14,1997 CITY COUNCIL Page 2 WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 81 47 45 74 1. 2. 3. 4. AH #13,992 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. AB #13.996 - APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NOS. 020 AND 021 TO STATE AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AGREEMENT SLTPP-5398. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-13, approving Supplement Nos. 020 and 021 to the State and Local Transportation Partnership Program Agreement No. SLTPP-5308 providing funding for various transportation projects. AH #13,997 - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR THE PREPARATION OF EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-14, approving a contract with Woodward-Clyde Consultants for preparation of an erosion and sediment control plan, and expenditure of funds. AH #13,998 - SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF THOMAS OAKLEY. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-15, authorizing the expenditure of.funds for settlement of the workers compensation claims of Thomas Oakley. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 81 1. AH #13.992 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Mayor Pro Tern Finnila stated this item is an acceptance of donation and requested that Council receive a report on the dispensation of the money. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tern Finnila, Council adopted Resolution No. 97-12, approving accepting a donation of $10,000 from Denso International America, Inc. and authorizing payment of same amount to Community Assisting Recovery, Inc.; and requested a report on the final dispensation of the money. AYES: Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall PUBLIC COMMENT: None a e January 14, 1997 CITY COUNCIL Page 3 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: -06 5. AB #13.993 - ESTABLISHMENT OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 16 (MONROE STREET AND CHESTNUT AVENUE), AND AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1 1 .OS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 96-424, declaring and designating a certain part of said city as Underground Utility District No. 16 and making orders in regard thereto; and introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-391, amending Title 1 1, Chapter 1 1 .OS, regarding underground utility districts. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall 70 6. AB #13,990 - APPROVAL OF BUENA VISTA LAGOON STRATEGIC PLAN. Ron Wootton, PO Box 520, Vista, CA, speakmg as both a member of the Buena Vista Lagoon Joint Powers Committee and as the Executive Director of the Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation, addressed the Council and urged their approval of the Strategic Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila reported that the Fish and Game Agency is working on a management plan for the lagoon but they need a Strategic Plan before they can complete their management plan. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-16, adopting the Buena Vista Lagoon Strategic Plan as developed by the Buena Vista Lagoon Joint Powers Committee. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall 70 7. AB #13,995 - ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO STUDY LAND USES 57 PERMITTED ALONG THE SOUTH SHORE OF THE AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON. Planning Director Michael Holzmiller, informed the Council that a workshop thought to have been sponsored by the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation and attended by staff last October 3 1 , 1996, was in fact, not sponsored by the Foundation but by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Mayor Lewis referenced a letter from the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. and one from Mrs. Barbara Mead concerning the matter (copies of which are on file with the City Clerk’s Office). Paul O’Neal, representing San Diego Gas & Electnc Co., Carlsbad, CA, read a letter dated January 14, 1997, from the President and CEO of SDG&E, Mi. Don Felsinger, in opposition to the adoption of the Resolution of Intention. (A copy of the letter is on file with the City Clerk.) Council Member Nygaard asked if SDG&E has done any more with a formerly proposed study regarding dredging. Gary Hill, representing the Gemological Institute of America, 5355-5345 Armada, Carlsbad, referred to the Agenda Bill regarding the workshop last October 3 1, 1996, confirmed that the GIA had hosted the workshop, and not the Foundation. He stated a study should be done, but one should also be done on the ramifications of designating the entire south shore as open space. e 0 January 14, 1997 CITY COUNCIL Page 4 Bob Richards, 46 15 Park Drive, Carlsbad, a resident of Bristol Cove on the Agua Hedionda Lagoon and the President of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, expressed opposition to zoning he entire south shore as open space, and he referenced their letter dated January 2, 1997 (a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk Paul Klukas, Planning Systems, 21 11 Palomar Airport Rd., #loo, Carlsbad, representing Hillman Properties and their newly acquired Kelly Ranch, stated that if the Kelly Ranch is to be included in the study area, Hillman Properties would like to be “at the tables” while the planning is in process. In response to Council query, Planning Director Michael Holzmiller listed land uses allowed by a Conditional Use Permit in Open Space zones. In addition, he stated that the purpose of the study would be to resolve inconsistencies, and determine the appropriateness of existing land use designations. Ron Ball, City Attorney, suggested that the Council may wish to slightly adjust the wording in #2 of the Resolution of Intention, so that it broadens the study to either include portions of the area in addition to the entire area and also to allow for the study of other appropriate designations. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council directed staff to return with a report outlining what would be required to accomplish the Recreational Management Plan, and impacts on other projects and priorities. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 97-17, declaring the intention to study the land uses permitted by the City’s General Plan, Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and Zoning Map along the south shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon; as amended in item number 2 to read as follows: “That it is the intention of the City Council to consider amending the General Plan, the Local Coastal Program and the Zoning Map to designate the entire area, or portions of that area, on the south shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon to open space, or other appropriate designations.” 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. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 14, 1997, was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, aQ;dd- at. If?- ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ City Clerk