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Home My WebLink About1997-05-13; City Council; Minutes! 0 0 MINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: May 13,1997 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:Ol p.m. ROLL CPU was taken by the Assistant City Clerk, as follows: Present: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council Members Nygaard, Kulchin, and Hall APPROV.AL 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 April 8, 1997. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 8, 1997. Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 15, 1997. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 15, 1997. Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 22, 1997. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 22, 1997. PRESENTATIONS: M:ayor Lewis presented a Proclamation for National Public Works Week to Traffic Engineer Bob Johnson, Community Services Director Dave Bradstreet, and Carlsbad Municipal Water District M:anager Clint Phillips. M:ayor Lewis presented a Proclamation for Brother Benno’s and Kiwanis of San Diego Counties “Second Harid Sock Drive”, to Brian Cook. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila read the names of the 18 award-winning artists from the third grade classes of: local elementary schools and they were presented awards from Mayor Lewis in recognition of their individual contributions to the Historic Preservation Art Contest. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila presented a Proclamation to Gordon Bizieff, Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission, to commemorate National Historic Preservation Week. Mayor Lewis declared a brief recess at 6:24 p.m. and reconvened at 627 p.m., with all Council Members present. // N // // // // // /I e 0 May 13, 11 997 CITY COUNCIL Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council unanimously affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Item #1 and Item #2, as follows: WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 39 1. &B # 14,162 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the City Treasurer’s report on the status of City’s investment portfolio as of March 3, 1997. 51 2. - A:B #14,163 - CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY RESULTING FROM THE HARMONY GROVE FIRE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-461, continuing the existence of a state of local emergency and requesting Office of Emergency Services assistance and concurrence in responding to such emergency. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 102 3. AB #14,164 - ESTABLISHMENT OF PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON PORTIONS OF - B.ATIQUITOS DRIVE. ” ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS- - 403, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44 of the Municipal Code, by the addition of Section 10.44.520(a) and 10.44.520(b), establishing 35 and 40 mile per hour prima facie speed limits on Batiquitos Drive, from Aviara Parkway to Golden Star Lane, and from Golden Star Lane to Kestrel Drive, respectively. ” AYES: Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin, and Hall ” NOES: Lewis Mayor Lewis stated that had voted against the ordinance because he felt the speed limit should be the same, 40 mph, on both sections of Batiquitos Drive. 74 4. - AB #14.165 - APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO PERS CONTRACT FOR FIRE MEMBERS. 45 ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS- 406, amending the contract with the Board of Adrmnistration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. ” A.Y ES : Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin, and Hall PUBLIC COMMENT: Shirley Ramey, 2061 Lee Court, Carlsbad, addressed Council regarding Carlsbad GradNight 1997, and asked for :more City participation as well as a reduction (or elimination) in the fees charged for the use of the Calavera Community Center. m 0 May 13, ‘1 997 CITY COUNCIL Page 3 Community Services Director, Dave Bradstreet reported that the fee increase this year is due to the Committee’s request to use the facility for an additional 19 hours. He stated that staff will review the matter and return to Council with recommendations at a later date. PUBLIC ]HEARING: 26 5. AB #14,166 - CAFUSBAD RANCH ASSESSMENT DISTMCT (AD 95-11. Staff explained the purpose for the Public Hearing; described the improvements and boundaries of the District; piresented and summarized the “Report”; explained the method and formula of assessment spread; and reported that no protests have been received. The Assistant City Clerk announced that the notice of the Public Hearings has been given as required by law and a Certificate of Compliance is on file certifying the following: Myailing notice and ballot to property owners within the District Filing propose boundaly map in office of the County Recorder Mayor Lewis opened the Public Hearing at 7:OO p.m. and issued the invitation to speak David Meyer, Project Manager of Carlsbad Ranch and representing the Carltas Co., 5600 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, stated hs firm’s concurrence, as well as the concurrence of the other property owners in the District, with the formation of the District. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. Council received the staff report, held the fust public hearing related to the formation of the Carlsbad Ranch Assessment District (AD 95-l), and announced that the second public hearing will be held on June 3, 1997, at 6:OO p.m. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 70 6. AB #14,167 - AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON RECREATIONAL MANAGEMENT PLAN. Bob kchards, 4615 Park Dr., Carlsbad, President of the Aqua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, requested that Council concur with staffs suggestion and direct the issue to the Parks and Recreation Commission for recommendations on the scope of the study and the financing. He also requested that this be done without delay, so as to benefit from the development of the South Shore Study. Paul O’Ne:al, representing San Diego Gas & Electric, stated that his company has been working with all agencies to facilitate the dredging of the lagoons. He added that funding is currently available for the dredging of the middle and outer lagoons which will start in September and December of 1997. However, the funds are not available for the inner lagoon which is currently planned for some time during 1998. “ ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council received and accepted the report and took no action on the matter. ” AYES: Lewis, Finnila, and Nygaard ” NOES: Kulchin and Hall 0 0 May 13, 1997 CITY COUNCIL Page 4 28 7. #AB 14,168 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Lewis, Council re-appointed Dorothy Dudley Muth as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin, and Hall ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Lewis announced that Council Members have been invited to attend and participate in the following events: Aviara Four Seasons Hotel Pre-Opening Tour, to be held on Thursday, May 15, 1997, at 9:OO a.m., at 7 100 Four Seasons Point, Carlsbad. North County Transit District - New Administrative Offices Open House to be held on Thursday, May 15, 1997, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:OO p.m., at 810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside. National Association of Music Merchants Grand Opening to be held on Friday, May 16, 1997, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad. Library Part-Time Staff Celebration to be held on Friday, May 16, 1997, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Carlsbad Senior Center, at 799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council Members reported on the activities and meetings of the committees and sub-committees of which they are members. ADJOUFUVMENT: By proper :motion, the Regular Meeting of May 13, 1997, was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, c25&@ Assistant City erk