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Home My WebLink About1998-04-14; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF : DATE OF MEETING: April 14,1998 TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) Carlsbad Safety Center - Conference Facility CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the Assistant City Clerk, as follows: Present: Absent: Council Member Nygaard Council Members Hall, Kulchin, Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Mayor Lewis APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. PRESENTATION: Mayor Lewis presented Police Dispatcher Mark Gemik with a proclamation proclaiming the week of April 11-18, 1998, as “Public Safety Dispatchers Appreciation Week”. Mayor Lewis presented Assistant Finance Director Kevin Branca and Senior Accountant Helga Stover with awards from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers for: the 1997-98 Budget; the 1996-97 Annual Report; Excellence in Public Communications and Excellence in Innovation for budget presentations; and for Outstanding Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 1996-97. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Lewis announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: La Costa Valley Grand Opening Event, Thursday, April 16, 1998, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., at the corner of Calle Barcelona and El Camino Real, Carlsbad. Adult Learning Program Annual Potluck, Saturday, April 18, 1998, 6:OO p.m., at the Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding Street, Carlsbad. Carlsbad City Council Goals Workshop, Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 2:30 p.m. - 5:OO p.m., at the Carlsbad Public Safety Center, 2560 Orion Way, Carlsbad. April 14,1998 CITY COUNCIL Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Kulchin removed Item #1 from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila removed Item #8 from the Consent Calendar. On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council affirmed the actions of the Consent Calendar, Items #1-9, with the exception of Items #1 and #8 , as follows: AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall NOES: None ABSENT: Nygaard WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 81 1. AB #14.629 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 2. AB #14.630 - APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE CAPITAL EOUIPMENT COMMITTEE REOUEST 84 FOR CAPITAL PURCHASES. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98-105, authorizing the purchase of two computers for the main library and appropriating $4,800 from the General Fund. 74 3. AB #14.631 - SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF PAMELA BATHO. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98-106, approving the Compromise and Release and authorizing the expenditure of $13,000 for settlement of the Workers’ Compensation Claims of Pamela Batho. 63 4. AB #14,632 - REOUEST FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98-107, authorizing the Library’s Head of Technical Services to travel to New York City to attend the Integrated Online Library Systems Conference, May 13-14, 1998. 99 5. AB #14.633 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGES OF LA COSTA 45 SOUTHWEST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ALONG EL CAMINO REAL (CT 88-03). Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98-108, approving a reimbursement agreement with the Villages of La Costa Southwest (VLCSW) for the construction of street improvements along the east side of El Camino Real north of Olivenhain Road. April 14,1998 CITY COUNCIL Page 3 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued): 96 6. AB #14.634 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, AT AVIARA PARKWAY AND BLACK RAIL ROAD, PROJECT NO. 3369. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98-109, approving plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of the Aviara Parkway and Black Rail Road Traffic Signal, Project No. 3369. 77 7. AB #14.635 - APPROVAL OF INTERPRETATIONS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98-110, approving the interpretations made by the Appeals Panel regarding the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes for Community Facilities District #1 for second dwelling units and property purchased by tax exempt entities. 111 8. AB #14,636 - REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF THE CARLSBAD WATERSHED NETWORK GRANT APPLICATION. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 105 9. AB #14,637 - REALLOCATION OF 1996-97 HOME CONSORTIUM FUNDS AND 45 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HOME PROGRAM PROJECTS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98-1 13, reallocating 1996-97 HOME Consortium Funds and approving the First Amendment to the agreement with the County of San Diego and the County of San Diego Housing Authority to manage and implement HOME projects. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 81 1. AB #14.629 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. ACTION: On motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted’RESOLUTION NO. 98-104, accepting donations of cash contributions valuing a total of $845 in memory of Tony Rodosta, and in support of development of the Skateboard Park. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall NOES: None ABSENT: Nygaard April 14,1998 CITY COUNCIL Page 4 IT'EMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (continued): 111 8. AB #14,636 - REOUEST FOR SUPPORT OF THE CARLSBAD WATERSHED NETWORK GRANT APPLICATION. Penny Dockry, representing the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County, 332 S. Juniper Street, Suite 110, Escondido, stated that this is a request for a 205(J) Grant which uses EPA Clean Water Act finds that are administered by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. She explained that the project would be to develop a watershed management plan to address water quality issues throughout the hydrologic unit which includes four different lagoons. Ms. Dockry encouraged Council to support the application, as it is a benefit to the water quality in Carlsbad and to the lagoons and their habitat. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98- - 112, supporting the Carlsbad Watershed Network grant application and authorizing staff to participate in meetings of the Carlsbad Watershed Network. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall NOES: None ABSENT: Nygaard PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no requests to address the Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 20 10. AB #14.626 - DECLARATION OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT 2475 TUTTLE STREET. This item was continued to the meeting of May 5, 1998. 113 11. AB #14.638 - SDP 97-12/CDP 97-26 - CARLSBAD RANCH LOTS 11 AND 14. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:30 p.m., and issued the invitation to speak. Mitch Ritschul, Project Director for Spieker Properties, 5900 La Place Court #loo, Carlsbad, thanked Senior Planner, Don Neu for his processing of this application and the manner in which he has managed the implementation of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Guidelines as it relates to this project. Mr. Ritschul stated that that Spieker Properties is pleased to be a part of the Carlsbad Ranch community as well as the overall Carlsbad community. - April 14,1998 CITY COUNCIL Page 5 PhLIC HEARINGS (continued): AB #14.638 (continued): Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98- - 114, approving Site Development Plan SDP 97-12 and Coastal Development Permit CDP 97-26, for two three-story multi-tenant office buildings containing 62,000 square feet each, for a total of 124,000 square feet on 7.38 acres of property generally located on the east side of Fleet Street north of Palomar Airport Road, within Planning Area 2 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan in the Coastal Zone and in Local Facilities Management Zone 13. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall NOES: None ABSENT: Nygaard ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD MEETING: Council adjourned to the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board Meeting at 6:38 p.m., and Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m., with four Council Members present. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:30 p.m., and Council reconvened at 7:40 p.m., with four Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 63 12. AB #14,639 - AGREEMENT FOR RENOVATION SCOPING STUDY OF THE COLE 45 LIBRARY FACILITY. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98- 115, approving a consultant agreement with Cardwell-McGraw Architects for the renovation scoping study of the Cole Library Facility. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall NOES: None ABSENT: Nygaard April 14,1998 CITY COUNCIL Page 6 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS (continued): 70 13. AB #14,640 - RECOMMENDATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN RECREATION PROGRAMS. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila suggested staff change the application to make it clear that applicants are requesting “Recreation Opportunity Grants”. Mayor Lewis suggested that the starter fund be increased to $3,500 and that staff request CDBG funding for this program next year. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council approved the staff recommendation, directed staff to initiate actions to implement the scholarship fund for youth recreation programs in Carlsbad, and directed that an additional $2,000 be added to start the program. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall NOES: None ABSENT: Nygaard 77 14. AB #14,641 - AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AGRICULTURAL FEE PROGRAM. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council rejected the agreement, finding the terms of the agreement with the California Coastal Conservancy unacceptable, and directed staff to return to Council with options for procedures and administration of the program. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall NOES: None ABSENT: Nygaard 28 15. AB #14.598 - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS. ACTION: On motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98-77 appointing the following five members to the Design Review Board: Harriett Marois - General Member (4 year term) Bill Compass - Planning Commissioner (2 year term) Peggy Savary - Planning Commissioner (4 year term) Gene Forsyth - Village Business Owners (3 year term) Sarah Marquez - Village Property Owner (4 year term) COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council Members reported on the activities and meetings of some committees and sub-committees of which they are members. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. . April 14,1998 CITY COUNCIL CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT. By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of April 14, 1998, was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Assistant City Clerk- Page 7 Sherrie D. Worrell Deputy City Clerk