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Home My WebLink About2000-01-18; City Council; Minutes0 0 MINUTES MEETING OF : CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: January 18,2000 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:OO 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 LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION: The invocation was offered by Pastor Barry Jones, Carlsbad Community Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Finnila led the flag salute. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item #3 was removed from the Consent Calendar. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #1 through #6, with the exception of Item #3 as follows: AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin NOES: None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #15,574 - FUNDING REOUEST FOR VISTA WINTER EMERGENCY SHELTER. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-18, appropriating funds from the Housing Trust Fund for financial assistance to the City of Vista for operation of the 1999-2000 Winter Emergency Shelter and authorizing the City Manager to forward the appropriation to the City of Vista. 2. AB #15,575 - ACCEPTANCE OF SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLES. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-19, approving the donation of two police vehicles to Palomar College. 3. AB #15,576 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF NEW COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 0 0 January 18,2000 CITY COUNCIL Page 2 4. AB #15,577 - SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON CHESTNUT AVENUE AND 1 VALLEY STREET - PROJECT NO. 3391-4. 1 Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-21, accepting the construction of the Sidewalk Improvement Project on Chestnut Avenue and Valley street as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds appropriately. 5. AB #15.578 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR FOR THE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-22, authorizing a contract with Fieldman, Rolapp and Associates to provide financial advisory services to the City in the financing of the Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course. - ) ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 3. AI3 #15,576 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF NEW COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM. , Police Captain Metcalf noted that the current system has been in service for 13 years and is unable to support current technology. He described how the proposed consultant was identified and discussed the estimated costs for Phase 1 and 2. Captain Metcalf noted that the same person from the consulting firm will be the project manager from beginning to end and that this consultant is aware of the importance of ARJIS and other systems. City Attorney Ron Ball distributed and reviewed a memo regarding a revision in the proposed contract. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-20. awarding a consulting contract to Innovative Technologies Ltd. To facilitate the replacement of the Safety Computer Aided Dispatch System, including the amendment of paragraph number five on page three of the contract stating, “This agreement shall extend for a period of not to exceed (10) months Erom date hereof. The contract may be extended by the City Manager for one additional twelve (12) month period upon mutual agreement of both parties.” AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin NOES: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Lewis announced that Councilmembers have been invited, and may be participating, in the upcoming events: City Council Workshop, Grand Pacific Palisades Resort Ballroom A, 5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, Wednesday, January 19,2000 at 8:OO a.m. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Sundowner, Ken Grody Ford, 5555 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad Wednesday, January 19,2000 at 5:OO p.m. Sevilla of Carlsbad Ribbon Cutting, 3050 Pi0 Pic0 Drive, Carlsbad, Thursday, January 20,2000 at 6:30 p.m. 0 0 January 18,2000 CITY COUNCIL Page 3 ANNOUNCEMENTS (CONTINUED): Mirabella at Aviara Grand Opening, 6610 Ambrosia Lane, Carlsbad, Thursday, January 20,2000 at 7:OO p.m. City of Carlsbad Faraday Center Opening Event, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, Monday, January 24, 2000 at 12:OO p.m. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce State of the Chamber Breakfast, Four Seasons Resort Aviara, 7100 Four Seasons Point, Carlsbad, Tuesday, January 25,2000 at 7:30 a.m. ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER 9. AB #15,582 - PRESENTATION REGARDING THE SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Mayor Lewis announced that this item will be referred back to staff. 1 1. AB #15.583 - APPEAL OF POLICE DEPARTMENT DENIAL FOR A TYPE 20 LIOUOR LICENSE BY CHEVRON, INC. Mayor Lewis announced that this item will be continued to the Council meeting of February 1,2000. 10. AB #15,587 - ADDITION OF COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL IN CITY’S ADOPTED BUDGET. Ken Price, Recreation Director, reviewed the staff report. He said that staff had met with representatives from the community’s sports organizations to explain the Parks Capital Improvement Program from now until build-out. In response to Council, Mr. Price noted that another option for a pool site might be Zone 19, which is scheduled to be purchased during the next fiscal year. Steve Eastwood, 3677 Maria Lane, Carlsbad, spoke of the immediate need for a pool and asked if it could be installed now at the Zone 19 location or Poinsettia Park. Nancy Watkins, 3006 Glenbrook, explained that she has had to drive swimmers to La Jolla to use the pool because Carlsbad’s pool is constantly being used. She asked that the addition of a community swimming pool receive a higher priority in the CIP budget. Michael Thomas, 2739 Victoria, said a new swimming pool is important because the swimming classes are always full. He explained that the community supports a new pool and asked what the community might do in order to build a new pool as soon as possible. Sally Chernesky, 3547 Cedar Bridge, suggested that a new swimming pool be built at an existing park. Fred Arbuckle, Alga Road in Carlsbad, said his corporation controls the property proposed for the Alga Norte Parksite, and offered his assistance in planning the park and potentially, a swimming facility. He noted that the community supports a public, rather than a private pool facility. Mr. Arbuckle suggested that a publidprivate partnership could be formed to identify funding sources for construction and maintenance. He noted the lengthy time necessary to plan, design and construct the park. Mr. Arbuckle also said that they are willing to build a portion of Poinsettia Road in conjunction with the associated project. 0 0 January 18,2000 CITY COUNCIL Page 4 Flo Riester, 6722 Luciemaga Place, said that a second community pool is also needed for use by senior citizens. Anne Spindel, 3415 Catalina Drive, a physical therapist, spoke of the health benefits provided by swimming. She suggested building a pool near the industrial park or in an existing parksite. She said that a 50 meter pool is needed for sport activities. Jim Barton, 4925 Avila Avenue, said there is community interest in water polo, but there is no pool time available. He said that his sons play water polo and must go to Palomar College or the ArmyNavy pool. Kelly Bums, 2085 Linda Lane, said there is an immediate need for an additional pool. Andy Weissenberger, 7208 Azalea Place, Carlsbad, spoke of the immediate need for an additional pool. He said that high school students, athletes and vacationers all use the current pool. Mr. Weissenberger stated that additional studies are not needed and that a pool is needed now. Betty Bryan, 3745 Adams Street, said there is an immediate need for a swimming pool. She said that additional swimming lessons are needed for children’s safety and senior citizen’s exercise. Lisa Rodman, 3535 Simsbury Court, said an additional swimming pool is needed now. She described pool use in surrounding communities and said there are no swim times available. Preston Rodman, 3535 Simsbury Court, indicated that if another pool were built, he could finish his swimming and have time to have dinner with his family. In response to Council, Mr. Price explained that Poinsettia Park plans currently call for a community center/gymnasium. Zone 19 will have a community center identified in the budget and it would have to be relocated in favor of the pool. He noted that the other possibility, is the Zone 5 parksite. Councilmember Kulchin spoke in support of the public/private partnership concept. Councilmember Nygaard concurred and said the pool should be moved up in the timeline. Councilmember Finnila stated the public/private partnership could investigate whether a swimming pool or complex is needed at an existing or future site. Mayor Pro Tem Hall said the question of building a pool relates back to the timing issue. He noted that the public has been involved in the park design process and those goals have been pursued. He expressed concern for the high cost of maintenance for an additional pool and spoke in support of the public/private partnership concept. Mayor Lewis spoke in support of a city-owned pool, but felt that Poinsettia Park is not the most appropriate site. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council directed the City Manager to evaluate the feasibility for City Council to amend the adopted 2000 Budget to include the development of an additional community pool and also to consider the private/public partnership concept. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin NOES: None. 0 0 January 18,2000 CITY COUNCIL RECESS Page 5 Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:Ol p.m. Council reconvened at 7:08 p.m. with all members present except Councilmember Kulchin. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: 6. AB #15.579 - TERMS OF TEMPORARY APPOINTEE AMENDMENT ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS- - 529, amending Section 2.04.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to be consistent with State law. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin NOES: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None PUBLIC HEARING§: 7. AB #15,580 - GPA 98-08 - COLINA ROBLE (RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD REDESIGNATION). Mike Grim, Senior Planner, reviewed the staff report which describes the proposal to change the General Plan designation for the southern portion of Rancho Santa Fe Road from a Major Arterial to a Secondary Arterial. The change in designation would cover the roadway from its intersection with Olivenhain Road to the southern city boundary. In response to Council, Mr. Grim described the average daily trip projections on south and north bound Rancho Sante Fe Road. He noted that the raised median is an important element in this project and that the southern segment is approximately 3,000 feet. There will be three ingress points for the Shelley project. In response to Council, Bob Wojcik, Deputy City Engineer, said the new city model is up and running and takes into consideration traffic from other communities’ developments. He explained that right-of- way will not be relinquished, Both of the projects (east and west) were conditioned to dedicate the standards identified in the circulation element. Mayor Lewis noted that there will be a future need for roadways in the area due to development in nearby communities. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:26 p.m. and asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter. Bob Ludwig, 703 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 300, Carlsbad, spoke in support of staffs recommendation and said future growth has been addressed. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23 approving the Negative declaration and General Plan Amendment for the Colina Roble (Rancho Sante Fe Road redesignation). AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard NOES: None. ABSENT: Kulchin 0 0 January 18,2000 CITY COUNCIL Page 6 8. AB #15,581- EXTENSION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ISSUANCE OF SIGN PERMITS FOR, AND/OR PLACEMENT OF LARGE FREESTANDING SIGNS. Ron Ball, City Attorney, reviewed the staff report. He said staff is recommending the adoption of Ordinance No. NS-530 to allow those developments who have discretionary approvals in the development phase to go forward with the program and to allow an extension for those sign programs whose applications have been received and whose development projects have been deemed complete as of December 14,1999. In response to Council, Mike Holzmiller, Planning Director, said there are 50 permits for sign programs and 6 had been identified that would exceed the requirement that are within the urgency ordinance. The majority of the sign permits were for small or wall signs. Staff is recommending that the 6 sign programs be allowed to proceed. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:41 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak on this matter. David Meyer, 6500 Avenida Encinas, spoke in support of staffs recommendation. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 750 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS- - 530 extending Urgency Ordinance NS-526 as amended prohibiting the issuance of sign permits for and/or placement of large free standing signs for ten (10) months and fifteen (1 5) days AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard NOES: None. ABSENT: Kulchin DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 9. AB #15,582 - PRESENTATION REGARDING THE SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 1 This item was taken out of order and heard earlier in the meeting. See Page 3. 10. AB #15,587 - ADDITION OF COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL IN CITY'S ADOPTED BUDGET This item was taken out of order and heard earlier in the meeting. See Page 3. 11. AB #15.583 - APPEAL OF POLICE DEPARTMENT DENIAL FOR A TYPE 20 LIOUOR LICENSE BY CHEVRON. INC. This item was taken out of order and heard earlier in the meeting. See Page 3. a e January 18,2000 CITY COUNCIL Page 7 12. AB #15,584 - ADOPTION OF 1997 UNIFORM CODES. Ronald Ball, City Attorney, introduced this item and said the public hearing is scheduled for February 1 , 2000. Pat Kelley, Principal Inspector, reviewed the staff report. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-531 to adopt by reference the 1997 Uniform Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Code, the 1997 Uniform Solar Energy Code, and the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and set the public hearing for February 1, 2000. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard NOES: None. ABSENT: Kulchin 13. AB #15.585 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. Mayor Lewis reviewed the staff report. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-25 appointing the following members to the City’s Community Development Block GrantEIOME Investment Partnership Funding Advisory Committee: Ann L’Heureux, Planning Commission Ed Scarpelli, Housing Commission Julio Ramirez, Northwest Quadrant Sally Hannon, Northeast Quadrant Steve Dorsey, Southeast Quadrant Sally Lyons, Southwest Quadrant AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard NOES: None. ABSENT: Kulchin 14. AB #15,586 - HOUSING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-26 appointing C. Charles Griffin to the Housing Commission. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard NOES: None. ABSENT: Kulchin COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Councilmember Nygaard spoke of the importance of everyone participating in the upcoming census. She also noted that she had been elected Vice Chair of the North County Transit District. Councilmember Finnila invited everyone to attend the workshop regarding Palomar Airport Issues scheduled for Thursday, January 20th at 7:OO p.m. e e January 18,2000 CITY COUNCIL Page 8 COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS (CONTINUED): Mayor Lewis said that he had been invited by State Senator Steve Peace, 40th District, to participate in a seminar with mayors in surrounding communities. Mayor Lewis asked for input from Council regarding discussion topics. 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. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of January 18,2000, was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, m City Clerk Janice Breitenfeld Deputy City Clerk