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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: January 11,2000
TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council Members Finnila, Nygaard, and
Absent: None
Kulchin
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting.
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER:
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council agreed to take Item No. 7 out of order
and hear it at this time.
AYES: Lewis, Hall Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin
NOES: None
7. AB #15,573 - RETIREMENT OF CITY CLERK.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem, Hall, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO.
NS-529, amending Carlsbad Municipal Code section 2.04.030.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin
NOES: None
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tern, Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2000-16, acknowledging the retirement of Lee Rautenkranz as City Clerk;
and,
adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-17, appointing Lorraine Wood to fill the
vacancy of the unexpired term of the City Clerk.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin
NOES: None
Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation of Retirement to Lee Rautenkranz.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Lewis announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in
the following events:
City Council Workshop, Wednesday, January 12,2000, at 8:OO a.m., at the Raintree Conference Facility,
755 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad.
City of Carlsbad Community Development Peer Awards Ceremony, Thursday, January 13, 2000, at 2:30
p.m., at the Grand Pacific Resort, 5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad.
San Diego Marathon Kickoff Event, Friday, January 14,2000, at 6:OO p.m., at the Grand Pacific Resort,
5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad.
San Diego Marathon, Sunday, January 16,2000, at 7:30 a.m., at the Plaza Camino Real, 2525 El Camino
Real, Carlsbad.
MINUTES: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council unanimously affirmed the action of
the Consent Calendar, Items # 1 through #4, as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin
NOES: None
1. AB #15,562 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS FOR MATERIALS TESTING AND
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INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10, approving agreements with Kleinfelder Inc. and
Test Engineers-San Diego, Inc. for materials testing and inspection services for City capital
projects.
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2. AB #15,563 - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR AS-NEEDED CONSULTANT
1 INSPECTION SERVICES.
) Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-11, approving an agreement with Aufbau
Corporation for as-needed inspection services..
3. AB #15.564 - AMENDING CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE IN THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-12, amending the Salary Schedule effective January
1,2000 for classifications represented by the Carlsbad Police Officers’ Association.
4. AB #15.565 -CARRILL0 RANCH - PHASE 1A PROJECT - CONTRACT NO. 3456-A.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-13, accepting the construction of the Carrillo Ranch
- Phase lA, Project No. 3456-A, as complete and directing the City Clerk to record a Notice of
Completion and release bonds in accordance with State Law and City Ordinances.
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ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
5. AB #15,566 - CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION.
7 ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem, Hall, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-
528, amending Title 2, Chapter 2.04.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to
increase the compensation of the Mayor and Members of the City Council from
$900 per month to $992 per month, following the Declaration of Results of the
November 7,2000 election.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin
NOES: None
ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER:
9. AB #15,569 - PRESENTATION REQUESTING ADDITIONAL COMMTJNITY SWIMMING
3 POOL.
Lisa Cannon Rodman made a presentation requesting funding and development of an additional
community pool. She presented a petition, consisting of 1,200 local signatures, and asked that a
motion be made to direct the City Manager to return to Council with an amended year 2000
budget and to assign a staff member to this project.
Mike Solstein, representative of the San DiegoDmperial LSC and U.S.A. Swimming, spoke in
support of a quality world class aquatics facility and urged Council to support the building of a
new 50 meter swimming pool.
Joe Fernandez, 3930 Skyline Drive, discussed the financial implications of building a new
swimming pool in the community; most specifically, the revenue to be gained by having the
ability to host national and world class swim events. He also pointed out the lack of swimming
pool facilities within the community. Mr. Fernandez urged Council to vote to immediately begin
the construction of a new swimming facility.
Cody Jensen, a Senior Student at Carlsbad High School, and member of the Carlsbad High
School Swim Team, pointed out the difficulties facing competitive swimmers who must train in
regulation size swimming pools. She asked that Council take into consideration the amount of
traveling swimmers must do to train and ultimately achieve their goals. She asked that they
approve the immediate construction of a new 50 meter regulation size swimming pool in
Carlsbad.
By consensus, this item was referred back to staff and the City Council Workshop.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis called a recess at 7:08 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:15 p.m., with all Council
Members present.
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ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
10. AB #15,570 - ESTABLISHMENT OF A DOG PARK.
Jeff Schafer, 2684 Waterbury Way, Carlsbad, stated that because of the close proximity to his home, he
would be in favor of the proposed dog park, only if it is kept to a minimal size and no artificial lighting is
added. He also suggested that there may be other sites more suitable for such a park.
Ann L’Heureux, 173 1 Calavo Court, Carlsbad, requested the support of the recommendation by the
Parks and Recreation Commission for the establishment of a dog park at the upper Larwin site and that
the matter be referred to the Planning Department for further processing.
James Palenscar, DVM, 2739 State Street, Carlsbad, spoke with the regard to the positive medical and
behavioral influence that a dog park would have on local pets, and urged Council’s immediate action.
David Ohlson, 1341 Corvidae Street, Carlsbad, expressed concern regarding the proposal to establish a
portion of existing parks for the exclusive use of dogs. He also expressed concerns for noise and
sanitation issues that are inherent in a dog park. Mr. Ohlson stated he was also concerned about the
safety of small children in the vicinity of the park.
Hap L’Heureux, 1731 Calavo Court, Carlsbad, stated that he has had the opportunity to observe the use
of a dog park, in Palm Desert, CA., and found that these parks work very well. As for aggressive
behavior, Mr. L’Heureux pointed out that there is very little animal aggression because the owners of
aggressive dogs don’t take their animals to this type of facility. He urged Council to give positive
consideration to the construction of the proposed dog park.
George Moldovan, 2679 Vancouver Street, Carlsbad, spoke regarding lower Lanvin Park and expressed
concerns regarding the safety of the animals, the wildlife in the area, and the fact that people who now
walk their dogs in the area do not pick up after their animals. He also expressed concern regarding
parking issues, not only for lower Larwin Park but also for upper Larwin Park. He requested that
Council consider the issues very carefully before making a decision regarding the dog park.
Paul Santy, 2693 Vancouver Street, Carlsbad, commented on the traffic and noise that will be generated
on Vancouver Street. He pointed out that there are several forms of wildlife, including bob-cats and
coyotes, that frequent the area of lower Larwin Park. He stated his support for a dog park at upper
Larwin Park because it is a much better site than lower Larwin. Mr. Santy suggested that because Canon
Park is a more centrally located site and, it, too, would be a better place for a dog park than Larwin.
Stan Katz, 4906 Neblina Drive, Carlsbad, spoke in favor of the proposed dog park, and urged Council to
approve the proposed project.
Brian J. Butchko, 2763 Victoria Avenue, Carlsbad, suggested alternative sites for a dog park. He urged
the development of a dog park at Larwin Park as an interim solution and suggested that a much larger
area should be located for a permanent dog park.
Council expressed interest in having periodic updates on the dog park, if established.
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern, Hall, Council approved the recommendation of
the Parks and Recreation Commission to develop a temporary enclosed dog park
at the upper area of Larwin Park. Council directed staff to refer the matter to the
Planning Department for processing of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and
Environmental Review, and to return with amendments to Chapter 11.32.030
(1 1) & (23) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to allow dogs within that specific
site including the increased height of the fence.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Nygaard, Kulchin
NOES: Finnila
Councilmember Finnina said she could not support the motion because a more centralized location should
be identified in order to accommodate the entire City and not just the northeast quadrant; concern with
noise control; and, the potential environmental concerns of storm water run off from the dog park.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT BOARD:
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Municipal Water District Board at
8: 19 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING:
MayorFresident Lewis adjourned to the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Meeting at 8:20 p.m.
CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Council reconvened at 8:30 p.m., with all Council Members present. Council Member Nygaard
requested she be excused from the remainder of the meeting and left the dais at 8:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
7. AI3 #15.573 - RETIREMENT OF CITY CLERK.
This item was taken out of order. See Page 1.
8. AB #15,568 - REVISION OF CITY INVESTMENT POLICY.
ACTION: On motion by Mayor Pro Tem, Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2000-15, approving the City’s investment policy.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Kulchin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nygaard
9. AB #15.569 - PRESENTATION REOUESTING ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SWIMMING
POOL.
This item was taken out of order. See Page 3.
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10. AB #15,570 - ESTABLISHMENT OF A DOG PARK.
0 This item was taken out of order. See Page 4.
RECESS
Mayor Lewis called a recess at 8:35 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:42 p.m., with four Council Members
present. Council Member Nygaard absent.
1 1. AB #15,571 - CUSTOMER SERVICE/STRATEGIC INITIATIVE TEAM (SIT)
RECOMMENDATIONS.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem, Hall, Council approved the recommendations
of the Citizen and Customer Service SIT. Council directed the City Leadership
Team to implement those recommendations accordingly, with the exception of
establishing a customer service officer position.
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AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Kulchin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nygaard
12. AB #15,572 - CUP 99-03KDP 99-06 - INNS OF AMERICA.
3 Exterior materials and colors were presented by Eric Munoz, Senior Planner. The roof material (1) is
mission tile. Pool enclosure, wall railing, deck steel rails and ornamental HVAC grills (2) are Kelly
Moore KM425M “VillandIy”. Typical window frames and door frames at grade level (3) are Migard
Classic Series PVC “Sand”. The third floor cornice band, window surrounds and eave brackets and facia
(4) are Kelly Moore KM171 “San Pebble”. The building body stucco, floors 1 and 3 (5) are Kelly
Moore KM36 “Navajo White”. The building body thickened EIFS base and eave level frize panel (6) are
Kelly Moore KM576D “Monastery”. Turf paving pattern (7) is Basalite “Turfstone”. Decorative paving
pattern (8) is Basalite “Mendocino”.
It was noted by Council and confirmed by Planning staff that colors (4) “Sand Pebble” and (5) “Navajo
White” are reversed.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem, Hall, Council approved the colors of the
exterior elevations of the Inns of America project, with the understanding that
Colors #4 and #5 are reversed and will be corrected.
AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Kulchin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Nygaard
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Mayor Lewis and Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees and sub-
committees of which they are members.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
City Manager Ray Patchett announced that many of the general City offices will be closed from January
20-24 to allow for the move to the new building on Faraday. He noted that the City offices at 1200
Carlsbad Village Drive, all safety and maintenance departments will remain open during this time.
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CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 11,2000, was adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
&hc RRAINE WOOD
City Clerk