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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: June 10,1997
TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tern Finnila, Council Members Kulchin, and Hall
Absent: Nygaard
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, the Minutes of the following Meetings were unanimously approved as
presented, with abstentions as noted:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 20, 1997. - Kulchin -Abstained
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 27, 1997.
Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting held on May 27, 1997.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held on June 3, 1997.
PRESENTATION:
Don Rideout, representing the Carlsbad City Employees United Way Committee, introduced the committee
and presented Council with a United WayIChad Achievement Award for contributions to the 1996-97 United
WayIChad Campaign.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Lewis announced that Council Members have been invited to attend and participate in the following
event:
199th Anniversary of Mission San Luis Rey, to be held on Friday, June 13, 1997, from 5.30 p.m. to
8:30 p.m., at 4070 Mission Avenue, Oceanside.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council unanimously affmed the action of the Consent Calendar,
Items #1 through #5 with the exception of Item #4, as follows:
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Orhances and Resolutions at this Meeting.
1. AB #14,196 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT POINSETTIA LANE AND
BATIQUITOS DRTVE, PROJECT NO. 3482.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-479, awarding a contract in the amount of $92,000 for
the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Poinsettia Lane and Batiquitos Drive, to
Lekos Electric, Inc.
2. AB #14,197 - ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS FOR BUENA VISTA
CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT BENEFIT AREA.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-480, authorizing the annual benefit assessments for the
Buena Vista Channel Maintenance District Benefit Area No. 1.
3. AB # 14,198 - APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP FOR CT 90-30, UNIT 3, AVIARA PLANNING
AREA 30.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-481, approving the Final Map for Unit 3 of CT 90-30, in
Aviara Planning Area 30.
4. AB #14,199 - APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT TO CONTINUE FREE DAY USE PARKING
AT THE CARLSBAD STATE BEACH IN FISCAL YEAR 1996-97.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
5. AB # 14.200 - APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-483, directing the Finance Director to appropriate
$200,000 for additional Engineering plancheck and inspection services costs.
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
4. AB #14,199 - APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT TO CONTINUE FREE DAY USE PARKING
AT THE CARLSBAD STATE BEACH IN FISCAL YEAR 1996-97.
ACTION: By consensus, this item was continued to the Regular Meeting of June 24, 1997, for
consideration during budget discussions.
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ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
102 6. AB #14,201- ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF
AVENIDA ENCINAS.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tern Finnila, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-
408 amending Title 10, Section 10.44.280 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, to
establish a 35 MPH speed limit on Avenida Encinas, from Carlsbad Boulevard to its
intersection with Poinsettia Lane.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, and Hall
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mary Quartiano, representing "Revolting Grandmas", 4080 Hancock St., San Diego, made a formal request
to have Council pass a resolution supporting deployment of California National Guard troops along the
California/Mexico border in an effort to quell border violence. "Revolting Grandmas" also requested that
Mayor Lewis write a letter to Governor Wilson reiterating the need for the immediate deployment of the
California National Guard to the said border region.
Muriel Watson, Founder and representative of "Light Up the Border", 3 120 Anderson St., Bonita, stated her
organization's support for the efforts of the "Revolting Grandmas" and urged Council to act on their
requests.
PUBLIC HEARING:
99 7. AB #14,202 - REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION FOR THE TENTATIVE MAP OF CT 89-13,
THE HAMPTONS.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6: 14 p.m., and issued the invitation to speak.
Bob Richards, 4615 Park Drive, Carlsbad, stated he has no opposition, as long as the project meets all of the
requirements but suggested a shorter (and final) extension. He also suggested that the City consider
purchasing this parcel and developing it into a passive park.
David Moore, representing the applicants, stated his availability to answer questions.
Since no one else wished to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing at 6: 19 p.m.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-
484, granting a one year time extension for the tentative map of Carlsbad Tract 89- -
13, the Hamptons.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, and Hall
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING:
Council adjourned to the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Meeting at 6:2 1 p.m. and re-convened at 6:4 1
p.m., with four Council Members present.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
28 8. AB # 14,203 - REPORT FROM THE SKATEBOARD COMMITTEE.
Mayor Lewis stated over 35 letters had been received in opposition to the northern sites. He then extended
the invitation to speak for anyone who wished to address Council.
Ida Yolles, Rancho Carlsbad, Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park and suggested
Tamarack and El Camino Real as a possible site.
Chris Ryan, 373 1 Bennington Ct., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park and expressed
his preference for the Marron Rd./Monroe St. site.
Doug DuBois, 3606 Ashby Ct., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park and expressed his
preference for the Marron Rd./Monroe St. site.
Jim Lapp, 3 164 Seabury, Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park and expressed his
preference for the Safety Center site and his opposition to building it in Calavera Park.
Ashley Mull, 47 19 Marina Dr., #By Carlsbad, a member of the Skateboard Committee, spoke in favor of the
proposed skateboard park and expressed her preference for the Calavera Park site.
Glenn Thomashaw, 2966 Brandon Cr., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park and
expressed his preference for the Marron Rd./Monroe St. site. and his opposition to building it in Calavera
Park.
Hope Wrisley, 2080 Basswood Ave., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park and
expressed her preference for the Marron Rd./Monroe St. site and her opposition to building it at the Safety
Center.
Gary Cox, 293 1 Via Ipanema, Carlsbad, a member of the Skateboard Committee, stressed the need for a
skateboard park, and stated that any of the three sites would be acceptable.
Jason Groves, 4940 Hillside Dr., Carlsbad, a member of a local Explorer Post #301(Carlsbad Skateboarding
Club) spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park and indicated that he would prefer Marron Rd./Monroe
St., as a site for the park.
Mary M. Guerrero, 2970 Lexington Cr., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park and
indicated that she would prefer the Marron Rd./Monroe St., site. She fwther stated she is opposed to an
unsupervised park.
Tom Lucas, 3505 Landsford Way, Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park and expressed
his preference for the Marron Rd./Monroe St., site.
Melinda Donovan, 3768 Portland Ct., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park and favored
the Marron Rd./Monroe St. site.
Michelle Shanahan, 2957 Cape Cod Cr., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park and
expressed her preference for the Safety Center site.
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Mike Standley, 2962 Lancaster Rd., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park, opposed
building it in Calavera Park, and favored the Marron Rd./Monroe St. or the Safety Center as better sites.
Warren Jenks, 4548 Carp Cod Cr., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park, opposed
building it in Calavera Park, and favored the Marron Rd./Monroe St. or the Safety Center.
Martha Allen, 2844 Englewood Way, Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park, stated the
Calavera Park site would work, but expressed her preference for the Marron Rd./Monroe St. site.
Bernice Hill, 2984 Ridgefield Ave., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park, opposed the
Calavera Park site, and favored the Marron Rd./Monroe St. site.
Witt Rowlett, 7206 Daffodil Pl., Carlsbad, a member of the Skateboard Committee, spoke in favor of the
Marron Rd./Monroe St. site.
Justin A. Atwell, 3782 Portland Ct., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park and expressed
his preference for the Calavera Park site.
Jan Burke, 3503 Hastings Dr., Carlsbad, opposed building a skateboard park at the Calavera Park site. She
stated her first choice had been the Safety Center but now feels the Marron Rd./Monroe St. site may be more
suitable.
Sue van Hamersveld, 3003 Brandon Cr., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park, opposed
building it at the Calavera Park site, and expressed her preference for the Marron Rd./Monroe St. site.
Eric van Hamersveld, 3003 Brandon Cr., Carlsbad, asked how many skateboarders there are and if the Police
Department has any site preferences.
Dennis Rudloff, 35 10 Hastings, Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park, opposed building
it on the Calavera Park site, and expressed his preference for the Marron Rd./Monroe St. site.
Alicia Terry, 18 14 Guevara, Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park but opposed building
it at the Marron Rd./Monroe St. location, citing the possible incompatibility with the "open space"
designations in the area. She expressed concerns regarding noise and stated there would be residential
impact.
Mary Hall, 2963 Greenwich, Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park, opposed building it
in Calavera Park, and expressed her preference for the Marron Rd./Monroe St. site.
Barbara Meade, 4 140 Adams, Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park, opposed the
Calavera Park location, and stated her preference for the Marron Rd, site. She also suggested that there
should be more than one park and suggested the City find a site at Carlsbad Ranch to accommodate the
children in the southern quadrants.
Scott Sullivan, 17 10 Andrea, Carlsbad, stated no site preference, but definitely wants a park.
Georgiana Lapp, 3 164 Seabury St., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park, opposed the
Calavera Park location, and stated it would be better suited for an industrial or commercial area.
Jerry Walker, member of the Skateboard Committee, stated his preference for the MarronlMonroe site.
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Linda Perry, 2955 Cape Cod Cr., Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed skateboard park, opposed the
Calavera Park location, and favored the MarrodMonroe site. She also stated the park should be supervised.
Since no one else wished to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the item to public testimony at 8:09.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 8:09 p.m. and reconvened at 8: 16 p.m. with four Council Members present.
CONTINUATION OF AB #14.203 - REPORT FROM SKATEBOARD COMMITTEE:
The City Attorney overviewed the liability issues for the City as they relate to skateparks. He also gave a
history of the legislative attempts to get skateboarding added to the list of hazardous activities noting such a
bill is currently pending. Therefore, in order to limit the City's liability expense the park must be
unsupervised, and no fee can be charged for its use.
Council Member Finnila expressed opposition to locating a park near a residential area. Therefore, she
preferred the Safety Center site.
Council Member Kulchin expressed preference for the MarrodMonroe site.
Council Member Hall stated if a skatepark were to be a stand-alone facility, it should not be located in a
residential area. However, he suggested a smaller facility be included in each of the quadrant parks.
Mayor Lewis expressed a preference for a larger facility located at the Safety Center site.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Lewis, Council designated the Safety Center as the preferred
site for a skatepark complex, and directed staff to return at the June 24, 1997 budget
hearing with information on the exact location on the site as well as construction
costs.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, and Kulchin
NOES: Hall
Council Member Hall requested that the record reflect that his opposition was to the site and not the
skatepark.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 852 p.m. and reconvened at 8:53 p.m. with four Council Members present.
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86 9. AB # 14,204 -REQUEST FROM THE CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL GRAD NITE COMMITTEE.
Shirley Ramey, 2061 Lee Court, Carlsbad, Co-chair of Grad Knight 97, read her letter dated January 10,
1997 (a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk). She requested that Council reduce or eliminate the fees
charged for the use of the Calavera Community Center for Grad Knight and establish an annual donation for
Grad Knights of the future.
ACTION: On motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council directed staff to waive the facility
rental fees for a maximum of 229 room hours and require a refundable security
deposit of $500 to cover the costs for possible damages to the facility for this year's
event.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, and Hall
85 10. AB #14,205 - REQUEST FROM CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR LA POSADA DE GUADALUPE HOMELESS
SHELTER.
Sister RayMonda DuVall, 349 Cedar St., San Diego, requested Council approve the item which would
provide financial assistance, in the amount of $200,000, to assist Catholic Charities, San Diego, with the
acquisition of property for La Posada de Guadalupe, located at 2472-2478 Impala Dr., Carlsbad.
Council, during discussion, expressed the opinion that if Catholic Charities sells the property at some point in
the future, the City should be reimbursed the $200,000. Or, if the City should exercise its right to acquire the
property, then that $200,000 should be credited toward the purchase price.
Kathleen Wellman, 7144 Aviara Dr., Carlsbad, speaking on behalf of "Caring Residents", urged Council to
appropriate the requested funds for La Posada and not require the monies be returned to the City, should La
Posada sell the property at some future date.
Ida Yolles, Rancho Carlsbad, Carlsbad, spoke in support of providing the funds to La Posada to purchase the
homeless shelter property, and against requiring them to reimburse the City upon the sale of the property.
ACTION: By consensus, Council continued this item to the Regular Meeting of June 17, 1997.
67 11. AB #14,206 - DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY AS PEDESTRIAN
70 ONLY AREAS.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council continued this item to the Regular
Meeting of June 17, 1997, for a full Council.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, and Hall
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26 12. AB #14.207 - BRIDGE AND THOROUGHFARE DISTRICT NO. 2 (AVIARA PARKWAY -
POINSETTIA LANE).
Mr. Galen Peterson, Consulting Engineer, gave the report and explained the boundaries of the proposed
District, the description of the proposed improvements, and the cost estimates.
Council Member Finnila referenced the letter dated June 9, 1997, from Mr. George Bolton opposing the fee
study since the alignment has not been determined. (A copy of the letter is on file with the City Clerk)
Guy Moore, 6503 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, spoke in opposition to this proposed action and urged Council
not to adopt this resolution. He stated the alignment has not been determined, and the matter has not been
subject to public hearings or approved by the Coastal Commission. He presented a copy of his statement to
the City Clerk.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tern Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 97-
486, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring the City's intention to form a -
district and &recting staff to set the matter to public hearing on July 8, 1997.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, and Hall
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of June 10, 1997, was adjourned at 10: 18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ