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Home My WebLink About2000-08-15; City Council; Minutesh MINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: August 15,200O TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: The following Council Members were present: Present: Absent: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council Members Kulchin and Nygaard. Council Member Finnila. LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION: Mayor Lewis offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Nygaard led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Minutes of the following meeting were unanimously approved as presented, with Council Member Nygaard abstaining, due to her absence on July 11, 2000: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 11, 2000. Items #3 and #4 were pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar Items # 1-8, with the exception of Items #3 and #4, as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Lewis, Hall, Nygaard, and Kulchin. None. Finnila. 84 99 70 45 59 95 105 45 70 h h ‘ dugust 15,200o Carlsbad City Council Page 2 WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. AB #I 5,865 - AWARD OF BID FOR PAVEMENT MARKING SUPPLIES. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 2000-262, accepting the bid proposal of John C. Henberger Company Inc. for pavement marking supplies. AB #I5866 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 99-14, THE REGENCY. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 2000-263, approving the final map for The Regency. AB #I!5867 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 97-09 - LA COSTA LUCKY SAV- ON SHOPPING CENTER. This item was pulled for discussion. AB #15,868 - APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SAND RETENTION STRATEGIES. This item was pulled for discussion. AB #15,869 - APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR PARK MASTER PLANNING SERVICES FOR ZONE 19 PARK. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 2000-266, approving a consultant agreement with P&D Consultants for a park master plan for Zone 19 Park. AB #15,870 - RATIFICATION OF EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF AGREEMENT FOR HELP DESK SERVICES (PRODUCTIVITY ASSOCIATES INC.). Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 2000-267, approving ratification of Extension and Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Productivity Associates, Inc. for help desk services. AB #15.871 - 2000-2001 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 2000-268, approving 2000-2001 Subrecipient Agreements with various organizations in federal Community Development Block Grant Funds. AB #15,872 - AWARD OF BID FOR SOLAR SYSTEM RENOVATIONS AT THE CARLSBAD SWIM COMPLEX - CONTRACT NO. FACOO-09. Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 2000-269, accepting the bid proposal of Summit Mechanical, Inc. to provide solar system renovations at the Carlsbad Swim Complex. 99 68 August l&2000 ,- Carlsbad City Council DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS Page 3 3. AB #15,867 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 97-09 - LA COSTA LUCKY SAV- ON SHOPPING CENTER. lnez Yoder, 7304 Borla Place, expressed concern for the negative impact this project might have on the San Marcos Creek and asked that water testing be done on a regular basis. Liz Kruidenior, 3005 Cadencia Street, concurred with Mrs. Yoder’s comments. Larry Tucker, One Upper Newport Plaza, Newport Beach, representing the developer said all requirements for this project have been fulfilled. He asked Council to approve the final map. In response to Council, Pat Kelley, Principal Building Inspector, described the time frame for this project. He noted that environmental concerns were discussed at the Planning Commission Public Hearing and this project has received approvals from Building, Fire, Health, and Planning. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-264 approving the final map for Carlsbad Tract 97-09, La Costa Lucky Sav-On Shopping Center and authorizing the City Clerk to process the map for recordation. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Lewis, Hall, Nygaard, and Kulchin. None. Finnila. 4. AB #15,868 - APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SAND RETENTION STRATEGIES. Dr. Jack Debes, 4055 Park Drive, said a passive sand retention strategy should be used. Doug Chattier, 2697 Wilson Street, concurred and spoke of the importance of using new technology in addressing sand retention. Council Member Kulchin explained that SANDAG and their experts have been working on sand retention strategies for many years. This agenda item is to request Council’s support for funding to study retention devices. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-265 authorizing the appropriation of $8,192.00 from the General Fund Contingency Account for Carlsbad’s proportional share of SANDAG’s Regional San Retention Strategies. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Lewis, Hall, Nygaard, and Kulchin. None. Finnila. 70 August 15,200O F Carlsbad City Council ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: - Page 4 9. AB #I59873 - DESIGNATED PARK SITES FOR USE BY DOGS. Ron Ball, City Attorney, referred to Line 13 in Ordinance No. NS-557, and explained that language had been incorporated to allow persons, who by reason of medical necessity must be accompanied by a dog, to bring their dog into any Carlsbad City Park. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS- 557, repealing Title 11, Chapter 11.32, Parks and Beaches, prohibiting dogs in Carlsbad parks with the exception of any parks or portion of a park specifically designated for dog use. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Lewis, Hall, Nygaard, and Kulchin. None. Finnila. PUBLIC COMMENT: Dr. Jack Debes, 4055 Park Drive, expressed appreciation to the Police Department for enforcing the speed limit on Park Drive. Dr. Debes said that traffic calming devices on Park Drive are needed. He also asked if the sidewalk that is being installed on Highland Drive went through the ten-step process. Doug Chattier, 2697 Wilson Street, suggested that booths for the Carlsbad Street Faire be placed in the middle of the streets. He also suggested that a formula be established so that a portion of the Faire’s profits can be distributed to merchants who realize a loss of business during the Carlsbad Street Faire. Rich Barnes, 7623 Rustic0 Drive, expressed concern for trucks weighing over 7,000 pounds using La Costa Avenue and the noise from downshifting. Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Avenue, expressed concern for the amount of employees required to perform a painting project. She expressed concern that there seems to be more videos at the Dove Library than at the Cole Library, and that shelf space at the Cole Library seems to have been reduced. Jim King, 4156 Highland Avenue, submitted and read his correspondence into the record regarding issues relating to the Neighborhood Improvement Agreements Staff answered Council’s inquiries regarding statements made under “Public Comment”. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 10. AB #I 5,874 - ANNUAL REPORT OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO. Jim Stanton, City Treasurer, presented the annual report of investment portfolio. 67 68 29 37 August 15,200O Carlsbad City Council Page 5 RECESS Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:22 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:25 p.m. with Mayor Lewis and all four Council Members, except Council Member Finnila, present. 11. AB #15.875 - PRESENTATION ON THE POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIAL EVENTS ORDINANCE. Mayor Lewis said that a request for continuance had been received from the Village Business Association. Council concurred. 12. AB #I 5,876 - REQUEST FROM CONVIS. Mayor Lewis said that correspondence had been received from Steve Link, Executive Director of CONVIS, withdrawing this item from the Council agenda. 13. AB #15,877 - COMMUNITY ACTIVITY GRANTS PROGRAM FOR 2000-2001. Cheryl Gerhardt, Senior Accountant, reviewed the Community Activity Grants Program for 2000-2001. She asked for Council’s direction regarding the formation of the subcommittee. Council concurred to follow Council Policy No. 51 and establish a review panel comprised of the following: One representative from each quadrant of the City, one member of the Senior Commission, the Library Board, and the Parks & Recreation Commission. Mayor Lewis asked each Council Member to submit a name to him as a possible representative from the following quadrants: Council Member Kulchin - Southeast; Council Member Nygaard - Southwest; Council Member Hall - Northwest; Council Member Finnila - Northeast. 14. AB #I 5,878 - PRESENTATION ON THE 2000-2001 CITY GOALS. Jim Elliott, Administrative Services Director; Joe Garuba, Management Analyst; and Dennis Van Der Maaten, Fire Chief, reviewed “City of Carlsbad 2000/01 Goals - Looking Towards Our Future”. PUBLIC COMMENT Marie Kersten, expressed concern for the lack of landscaping and maintenance on the southwest corner of La Costa Avenue and El Camino Real. She also asked what Council could do about the excessive electrical costs. Mayor Lewis said that staff is communicating with the State Legislatures regarding the high cost of electricity. Michael Holzmiller, Planning Director, explained that the wildlife agencies have required that the property on the southwest corner of La Costa Avenue and El Camino Real be returned to its natural habitat. . August 15,200O Carlsbad City Council Page 6 Mayor Lewis announced that City Council Members have been invited and may be participating in the upcoming events: Thursday, August 17, 2000 - 6:00 p.m., Community Information Forum - Standard Pacific Development, City of Carlsbad Faraday Center 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad. Friday, August 18, 2000 - 6:00 p.m., T.G.I.F. Jazz in the Parks Concert, Calavera Hills Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive, Carlsbad. Tuesday, August 22, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., Southeast Quadrant Community Forum, Carlsbad Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. Wednesday, August 23,200O - II:30 A.M., Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce State of the City Luncheon, Four Seasons Resort Aviara, 7100 Four Seasons Point, Carlsbad. Friday, August 25, 2000, Nature Trail Dedication, Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 5838 Owens Avenue, Carlsbad. Friday August 25, 2000, T.G.I.F. Jazz in the Parks Concert, Calavera Hills Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive, Carlsbad. Friday, September 8,200O - 4:30 p.m., Jazzercise Open House and Grand Opening, 2460 Impala Drive, Carlsbad. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: None. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. By proper motion, the Regular Meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Janice Breitenfeld Deputy City Clerk