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Home My WebLink About2000-04-04; City Council; Minutes (2)0 0 MINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: April 4, 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, Absent: None. Nygaard, and Kulchin INVOCATION: The invocation was offered by Mayor Lewis. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Finnila. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, with Finnila abstaining, Minutes of the following meetings were unanimously approved as presented: Minutes of the Special meeting held March 21 , 2000 Minutes of the Regular Meeting held March 21 , 2000 Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held March 21, 2000 PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation to John Lundblad, President, North Coastal Prevention Coalition, declaring April, 2000 “Alcohol Awareness Month”. CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Kulchin requested that Item #2 (Award of Contract for Construction of Carlsbad Boulevard Parking - Project No. 3618) be removed for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #6, with the exception of Item #2, as follows: AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin NOES: None. 1, 0 0 April 4,2000 Carlsbad City Council Page 2 WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #15,677 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE AND VALLEY STREET - PROJECT NO. 3620. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-103, accepting bids and awarding the contract, for construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Carlsbad Village Drive and Valley Street, Project No. 3620, to Maverick Electric, Inc. 2. AB #15,678 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CARLSBAD BOULEVARD PARKING - PROJECT NO. 3618. This item was removed from the agenda. 3. AB #15,669 - DECLARATION OF PUBLIC NUISANCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-98, declaring as public nuisances, weeds, rubbish, and refuse upon certain private properties in the City, and setting a public hearing on the matter for April 18, 2000. 4. AB #15,679 - APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CYPRESS VALLEY, LLC, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTH AGUA HEDIONDA INTERCEPTOR SEWER - CMWD PROJECT NO. 92-406/PROJECT NO. 35831. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-105, approving a reimbursement agreement with Cypress Valley LLC, for costs for construction of oversized sewer lines for the South Agua Hedionda Interceptor Sewer, (Reaches SAHT2B AND SAHT2C), in conjunction with Calavera Hills Villages Q & T, CT 83-19 and CT 83-32. 5. AB #15,680 - APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TERRACES AT SUNNYCREEK, LLC, FOR ENGINEERING COSTS FOR SOUTH AGUA HEDIONDA SEWER - CMWD PROJECT NO. 92-406. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-106, approving a reimbursement agreement with Terraces at Sunnycreek, LLC, for engineering costs; and certifying an Environmental Negative Declaration (EIA 97-05) for the South Agua Hedionda Interceptor Sewer (Reaches SAHTI E and SAHTI F). I. 0 0 April 4,2000 Carlsbad City Council Page 3 0 - 6. AB #15,686 - APPROVAL OF COMMON USE AGREEMENT NO. 29585 WITH 5 CALTRANS FOR WATER PIPELINE EASEMENT ON STATE ROUTE 76 - CMWD PROJECT NO. 86-105. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-109, approving Common Use Agreement No. 29585 with the State of California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) for a water pipeline easement on property located near Foussat Road and Mission Avenue in Oceanside, CMWD Project No. 86-105. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 2. AB #15,678 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CARLSBAD BOULEVARD PARKING - PROJECT NO. 3618. Lloyd Hubbs, presented the staff report. It was noted by Council Member Kulchin that 31 additional parking spaces will be added by this project. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-104 accepting bids and awarding Project No. 3618 for the construction of Carlsbad Boulevard Parking at Ponto Beach Road Reconstruction to Southland Paving, Inc. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin NOES: None. PUBLIC COMMENT Gary Hill, 3289 Donna Drive, expressed appreciation for funding of the Hosp Grove Trails. He requested that the city-wide trail system be accelerated on the priority list ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL WATER BOARD (Joint Special Meeting): Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council and Municipal Water Board Meeting at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor/President Lewis and all four Council MemberslBoard Members present. ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER BOARD (Special Meetinq) President Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water Board Meeting at 6:16 p.m. with President Lewis and all four Boardmembers present. ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meetind President Lewis adjourned to the Carlsbad City Council meeting at 6:17 p.m. with Mayor Lewis and all four Council Members present. I. 0 0 April 4,2000 Carlsbad City Council Page 4 DEPARTMENT AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS 8. AB #15,681 - REQUEST FROM NORTHWEST QUADRANT CITIZENS GROUP TO ADDRESS COUNCIL. Bob Ladwig, 2642 Ocean Street, representing the Northwest Quadrant Citizens Group, asked that the planning of the future use of the Pine School site be accelerated to the next fiscal year. He also suggested several site improvements. In response to Council inquiry, Ray Patchett, City Manager, explained that staff is in the process of preparing a report, which will be presented to Council at a future meeting. Staff answered several questions regarding the loan from the General Capital Construction Fund and the public input process. Council Member Kulchin requested a Council field trip to Pine School. (Council took no action on this item.) 9. AB #15,682 - REQUEST FROM VILLAGE MERCHANTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL. Sharon McAnally, Don’s Country Kitchen, 2885 Roosevelt Street, asked that Village business owners be appointed to a committee to review the many issues associated with special events in the Village Area. She expressed concern that streets are closed too often, which result in loss of revenue for businesses. Tom McMahan, 2822 State Street, read his written comments (on file in the City Clerk’s Office) expressing concern that businesses in the Village Area are adversely affected when streets are closed due to special events. Dr. Lauren Bauer, Carlsbad Animal Hospital, 2739 State Street, explained how closing State Street for special events adversely affects their business. She also said that notice of street closures needs to be received sooner in order for her business to run efficiently. Lorrin Meronoff, Beach Sleep Furniture, 2787 State Street, explained how closing the streets in the Village Area for special events adversely affect his business. Richard Jones, Carlsbad Self Serv Car Wash, read his correspondence dated April 1, 2000 in to the record (on file in the City Clerk’s Office) regarding the problems that are created by the closure of the Village Area street for special events. Joey Mazzotta, owner of They’re More than Just Pets, 2959 State Street, said a committee should be formed to review the issues relating to the excessive number of street closures for special events. Mike Downs, The Grand Deli, 595 Grand Avenue, read his correspondence dated April 3, 2000 (on file in the City Clerk’s Office) into the record explaining how he becomes involved in each special event to derive the greatest benefit to his business. %. 0 0 April 4,2000 Carlsbad City Council Page 5 Larry Sheer, Member of the Carlsbad Village Business Association (CVBA) Board of Directors, P. 0. Box 1460, read his correspondence dated April 4, 2000 (on file in the City Clerk’s Office) into the record, stating that the CVBA does not wish to see any elimination or abolishment of special events in the Village that close the streets. John Jones, 3292 Roosevelt, said too many streets are closed for the Village Fair. He suggested that special events be held throughout the City and not focused in the Village Area. Mike Sagan, President, Carlsbad Village Business Association, said that special events are important and suggested that a committee be formed to address concerns. John Porzio, 2832 State Street, spoke of the importance of special events. He suggested that at least one main arterial be kept open for customer access during special events. Steve Link, Executive Director, CONVIS, said he agreed with Larry Sheer and Mike Downs. Diane Sheer, Executive Director, Carlsbad Village Business Association, P.O. Box 1460, said they are putting together a committee to meet with special event promoters to address potential problems before a special event occurs and asked for Council’s supporting in making a pre-event meeting mandatory. Sara Ostree, 2752 State Street, said she received residual business from special events and expressed appreciation to Council for their efforts in promoting the Village Area. Tracy Sunland, owner of Elite Racing, spoke in support of the Carlsbad 5000. He said they would like to do whatever is possible to have a positive impact on the most people. Police Sergeant Kelly Cain said that he is the Chair of the Special Event Committee comprised of City staff. Sgt. Cain explained the process when a special event request is received and noted that not all requests are approved. Lori Rosenstein, Management Analyst, Housing and Redevelopment, said a meeting had been held to discuss the merchants’ concerns. She noted the difficulty in rerouting this year’s special events at this late date and said that staff is looking at ways to mitigate each special event. After discussion, Council concurred to direct staff to return to Council with alternatives to address concerns expressed by the merchants. RECESS Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 8:16 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:25 p.m. with Mayor Lewis and all four Council Members present. 9. 0 0 April 4, 2000 Carlsbad City Council Page 6 DEPARTMENT AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS (continued) 10. AB #15,683 - REPEAL OF THE RESTRICTION ON THE APPROVAL OF BUILDING OR OTHER DEVELOPMENT PERMITS IN LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONES 5,10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 AND 21. Lloyd Hubbs, Director of Public Works, presented the staff report. Ron Ball, City Attorney, noted that upon a four-fifths vote by Council, Urgency Ordinance No. NS-537 would be adopted and become effective immediately. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hall, Council adopted URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NS-537, removing the restrictions on the issuance of building permits or other development permits or approvals in Local Facilities Management Zones 5, IO, 15, 16, 17, 18,20 and 21. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin NOES: None. 11. AB #684 - ENHANCEMENT OF BENCHES AT BLUFF TOP WALKWAY. Connie Beardsley, Arts Manager, presented the staff report. Council Member Nygaard noted that the picnic tables to the south need repair. Ray Patchett, City Manager, explained that the State of California owns those picnic tables and staff will contact them with a request for repair. After discussion, Council concurred to leave the site as it is. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council Member Kulchin explained Assembly Bill 2748 and announced that it has been approved in committee. Mayor Lewis said he met with Vista Mayor Gloria McClellan concerning the area homeless. Mayor Lewis asked her to send her written comments to his office. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: Ray Patchett, City Manager, said that last week he addressed the Vista Rotary Club regarding the intersection of Melrose and Faraday. .I 0 (3, April 4, 2000 Carlsbad City Council Page 7 CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of April 4, 2000 was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, - City Clerk Janice Breitenfeld Deputy City Clerk