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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-12; City Council; Minutes (2)MINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: September 12,200O TIME OF MEETING: 6:00 p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Absent: Mayor Lewis, Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council Members Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Minutes of the following meetings were unanimously approved as presented: Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 11, 2000. - Council Member Nygaard abstained. Minutes of the Special Meeting held July 25,200O. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 252000. Minutes of the Special Meeting held August 1,200O. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 1, 2000. Minutes of the Special Meeting held August 8,2000.- Council Member Kulchin abstained. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 8,2000.- Council Member Kulchin abstained. Minutes of the Special Meeting held August 15,2000.- Council Member Finnila abstained. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 15,2000.- Council Member Finnila abstained. Minutes of the Special Meeting held August 22,2000.- Council Member Finnila abstained. PRESENTATION: Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation to Wanda Prosser of the Santa Margarita Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution for Constitution Week, September 17-23,200O. CONSENT CALENDAR: Items # 1, 8,9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17 were removed from the Consent Calendar. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #2 through 16, with the exception of Items #l, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17, as follows: AYES: NOES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. September 12,200O CITY COUNCIL Page 2 39 23 45 63 99 81 44 45 50 1. AB #15,879 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. This Item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 2. AB #15,880 - CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC ARTWORK AT THE FARADAY CENTER. Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-270, approving a contract with Philipp Scholz Rittermann to create public artwork for the Faraday Center. 3. AB #15,881- ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT. Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-271, accepting a History Alive! Chautauqua Grant from the California Council for the Humanities and the California State Library for the purpose of community education. 4. AB #15,882 - REFUND OF WATER UTILITY CHARGES - CT 84-32 - MARBRISA. Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-272, authorizing the refunding of water utility charges to Greystone Cobblestone. 5. AB #15.883 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION. Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-273, accepting a donation from Los Californianos in support of the Carrillo Ranch Trust Fund. 6. AB #15,884 -CONTRACT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CONSULTING SERVICES WITH ENCHANTED OAKS CONSULTING. Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-274, approving a contract with Enchanted Oaks Consulting for organizational development consulting and related services. 7. AB #15,885 -YEAR END FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT. Council accepted the Financial Status Report for the fiscal year ended June 30,200O; and adopted Resolution No. 2000-275, approving the appropriation of funds from the 1999-2000 Health Insurance and Street Lighting fund balances; and adopted Resolution No. 333, adjusting the 2000-O 1 Housing and Redevelopment Operating Budget. 93 8. AB #15.886 - ACOUISITION OF EASEMENT FOR SOUTH AGUA HEDIONDA INTERCEPTOR SEWER REACH SAHTlE - CITY PROJECT NOS. 35821,35831,38281 - CMWD PROJECT NO. 92-406. This Item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 70 9. AB #15,887 - REQUEST TO DESTROY RECORDS. This Item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 63 10. AB #15.888 - AUTHORIZE MEMBERSHIP OF CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY WITH TIERRA DEL SOL REGIONAL LIBRARY NETWORK. This Item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 95 45 84 99 99 99 99 44 45 39 1. AB #15,879 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. 93 September 12,200O CITY COUNCIL Page 3 11. AB #15.889-AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NORTHEAST, SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST OUADRANTS PEDESTRIAN RAMP IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 3523-5. Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-281, accepting bids and awarding a contract to H. B. Covey, Inc. for the construction of the Northeast, Southeast and Southwest Quadrants Pedestrian Ramp Improvements. 12. AB #15.890 -REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL. This Item was removed from the Consent Calendar 13. AB #15,891 -FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 99-13 - STEINER PROPERTY. This Item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 14. AB #15.892 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 99-Ol- CARLSBAD BEACH ESTATES. This Item was removed from the Consent Calendar 15. AB # 15,893 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 98-18 - CARNATION PROPERTY. This Item was removed from the Consent Calendar 16. AB # 15,894 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 99-17 - CARLSBAD RESEARCH CENTER. LOT 12. Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-286, approving the final map for the Carlsbad Research Center, Lot 12. 17. AB #15,895 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH NBS GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL GROUP FOR APPORTIONMENT SERVICES FOR 19 13/1915 ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS. This Item was removed from the Consent Calendar. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR: Doug Char-tier, 2697 Wilson Street, asked how much money the City holds in the bank. Ray Patchett, City Manager, stated the City had approximately 320 million dollars in market investments. ACTION: Council accepted the report from the City Treasurer on the status of the City’s investment portfolio as of July 3 1,200O. 8. AB #15,886 - ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT FOR SOUTH AGUA HEDIONDA INTERCEPTOR SEWER REACH SAHTlE - CITY PROJECT NOS. 35821.3583 I,38281 - CMWD PROJECT NO. 92-406. Lori Wickham, 4055 Park Drive asked what is involved regarding this agenda bill. Ron Ball, City Attorney, stated that the agenda bill pertained to the acquirement of an easement for the construction of sewer systems. ACTION: Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-277, approving and authorizing acquisition of easement from Richard C. Kelly for the South Agua Hedionda Interceptor Sewer Reach SAHlE. September 12,200O CITY COUNCIL Page 4 70 9. AB # 15,887 - REOUEST TO DESTROY RECORDS. Lori Wickham, 4055 Park Drive, asked what is involved regarding this agenda bill. Ron Ball, City Attorney, stated that the agenda bill pertained to the destruction of documents that have been deemed, by the Recreation Department and the City Attorney, to not be necessary. ACTION: Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-279, authorizing destruction of certain records kept in the Recreation Department. 63 10. AB #15.888 - AUTHORIZE MEMBERSHIP OF CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY WITH TIERRA DEL SOL REGIONAL LIBRARY NETWORK. Council Member Finnila noted that Exhibit #3, the Tierra de1 Sol Regional Library Network Member Authorization Form, had been amended to state that the City of Carlsbad was the appropriate agency. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Finnila, Council adopted Resolution No. 2000- 280, authorizing the Carlsbad City Library to become a member of the Tierra De1 Sol Regional Library Network. AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin NOES: None 84 12. AB gl5.890 -REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL. City Manager Ray Patchett stated that the location of the meeting under consideration has been changed from San Antonio, Texas to Sarasota, Florida. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted Resolution No. 2000- 282, approving out of state travel for the Purchasing Officer to attend the Innovation Groups National Purchasing Alliance Meeting in Sarasota, Florida. AYES: NOES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin None 99 13. AB # 15.89 1 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 99- 13 - STEINER PROPERTY, Doug Chartier, 2697 Wilson Street, stated that the City needs to spend the 320 million dollars that they have on hand for building roads and infrastructure prior to the approval of final maps. He questioned the delay of infrastructure construction if the City has money available. Michael Holzmiller, Planning Director, explained the developers’ role and development performance standards. He stated that developers pay a proportional share for improvements. Mr. Holzmiller also discussed the scenarios for standard failure and the Growth Management Plan. Bob Wojcik, Principal City Engineer, stated that 80 million dollars is dedicated in the Capital Improvement Program for roads and infrastructure. ACTION: Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-283, approving the final map for the Steiner Property. h September 12,200O CITY COUNCIL Page 5 99 14. 99 15. 44 17. 45 AB #15,892 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 99-Ol- CARLSBAD BEACH ESTATES. ACTION: Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-284, approving the final map for the Carlsbad Beach Estates. Mayor Pro Tern Hall abstained on Item # 14. AB #15.893 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 98-18 -CARNATION PROPERTY. ACTION: Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-285, approving the final map for the Carnation property. AB # 15,895 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH NBS GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL GROUP FOR APPORTIONMENT SERVICES FOR 191309 15 ACT ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted Resolution No. 2000- 287, approving Amendment No. 1 and Extension to Agreement with the NBS Government Financial Group for professional services for 19 13/l 9 15 Act Assessment Districts. AYES: NOES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin None ITEMS # 8,9,13,14. and 15 REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #8,9, 13, 14, and 15 as follows: AYES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin NOES: None. Mayor Pro Tern Hall abstained on Item #14. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jack Debes, 4055 Park Drive, spoke about his attendance at the Trafftc Calming Committee meeting. He stated that he had presented ideas for alternative designs for roads that could improve traffic. Mr. Debes emphasized that the traffic calming implementation process must be accelerated. Lori Wickham, 4055 Park Drive, commended the Police Department for their presentation at the Traffic Calming Committee meeting. She stated that she would like to see more funding for the Police, especially the traffic division. She also showed pictures of various calming devices and representative streets throughout San Diego County. These pictures are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Doug Chartier, 2697 Wilson, expressed concern over an area south of Poinsettia in Spinnaker Hills. He indicated that 250 units are to be built in the area and the Average Daily Trips on Bayview and Alyssum Streets will increase to 2,500. September 12,200O CITY COUNCIL Page 6 Dennis Nygaard, 5020 Nighthawk Way, representing the Sierra Club stated that the City had held a meeting with property owners concerning the status of the Habitat Management Plan. He stated that groups such as the Sierra Club were not notified of the meeting. He emphasized that all stakeholders need to be involved. Carolyn Cavanagh, 2616 La Costa Avenue, representing a Juvenile Protection group, stated that bicyclists on sidewalks present a potential danger to pedestrians. She asked for Police presence and more ticketing. Ms. Cavanagh also inquired why there has been no progress concerning the hiring of school crossing guards for La Costa Heights Elementary. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 98 18. AB #15,896 - SNC 00-O 1 - MARTIMA ROAD, RUPPIA DRIVE. AND POLYDORA ROAD STREET NAME CHANGES. Paul Godwin, Planning Technician, presented the staff report. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 6:50 p.m.; seeing no one wishing to testify the Public Hearing was closed at 6:50 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-288, renaming Martima Road to Windvane Lane, Ruppia Drive to Whitewater Street, and Polydora Road to Leeward Street in Poinsettia Properties Planning Area 8. AYES: NOES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin None. 113 19. AB #15,897 - SDP 90-05(E)/CUP 90-03(C)/CDP 97-05(A) - COSTCO GAS STATION/BUILDING EXPANSION. Mike Grim, Senior Planner, and Bob Wojcik, Principal Engineer, presented the staff report. Council Member Finnila inquired whether the handicapped pumping station is restricted to handicapped only. She also asked whether there would be additional landscaping added to the site. Mr. Grim responded that the group would look in to planting additional landscaping. Mayor Pro Tern Hall asked that the plans for storm water run-off be discussed. Council Member Nygaard asked about whether the sidewalk would remain. Mr. Grim stated that they were looking at replacement with a narrower sidewalk. Using the site map Mr. Wojcik described the storm water run-off on the property. He indicated that the run-off goes to a desiltation basin. He also indicated that any leaks at the pumps would be detected and controlled with a sophisticated “sniffing device.” Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m. Kim Stever, representing the applicant, Costco, stated that the handicapped pumps would not be restricted, and, there would be an attendant available to offer any needed assistance. A . h September 12,200O CITY COUNCIL Page 7 Jack Debes, 4055 Park Drive, stated that he was pleased to see the efforts put forth to contain the storm water run-off and asked to learn more about more about the water processing at Costco. Mr. Wojcik stated that, initially, a baMed holding tank separates the run-off oil and water. He stated that the water then runs to an open basin containing vegetation that can absorb pollutants. From this point he water runs to the San Marcos Creek, also containing vegetation. He stated that from this point water in the Creek flows to the ocean. Mr. Wojcik indicated that Costco submits yearly reports on the run-off process. Jim King, 4 156 Highland Avenue, asked about the moved handicapped spaces. Mr. Grim pointed out, on the map, the new location of the handicapped spaces. Seeing no one else wishing to testify; Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing at 7: 12 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-289, approving a Negative Declaration, Site Development Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Coastal Development Permit Amendment, to allow the addition of a gasoline pump island at the existing Costco Gas Station, a 19,371 square foot expansion to the existing Costco warehouse including two roof-mounted HVAC units, and the addition of 55 parking spaces, on property located south of Palomar Airport Road, between Paseo Del Norte and Armada Drive in Local Facilities Management Zone 5. AYES: NOES: .Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin None. ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL, MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD, PUBLICFINANCING AUTHORITY, AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Meeting of the City Council, the Municipal Water District Board, the Public Finance Authority and the Housing and Redevelopment Commission Meeting at 7: 14 p.m. and reconvened at 7: 15 p.m. with Mayor Lewis and all four Council Members present. ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER BOARD: Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Carlsbad Municipal Water Board Meeting at 7: 15 p.m. and reconvened the City Council at 7: 16 p.m. with Mayor Lewis and all four Council Members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 23 21. AB #15,899 - REQUEST TO EVALUATE PURCHASE OF “HEIDI” BRONZE SCULPTURE BY T. J. DIXON. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council approved a request to have the Carlsbad Arts Commission evaluate purchasing the sculpture “Heidi” by T. J. Dixon. AYES: NOES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin None. September 12,200O CITY COUNCIL Page 8 88 22. AB #15,900 - REVISIONS TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY CODE OF REGULATORY ORDINANCES AND SET PUBLIC HEARING. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council introduced Ordinance No. NS-558, amending in its entirety, Chapter 6.02 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, to reflect revisions to the San Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances and setting the public hearing for September 26,200O. AYES: NOES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin None. RECESS: Mayor Lewis announced a recess at 7:20 p.m. Council returned at 7:25 p.m. with Mayor Lewis and all four Council Members present. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Jeanne Kohnke, 1091 Laguna Drive, stated that the Shaperly Enterprises, encompassing four houses and a farm on Laguna and Grand Avenue, has odors coming from underneath the houses. She asked if a well had been on this property. She also remarked that the property is over-run with ants. Ms. Kohnke also discussed various ideas for the rail trail and guard crossings. Jim King, 4 156 Highland Avenue, read from a document concerning FIA’s and NIA’s (this document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Avenue, stated that there is still a lack of videos at the Cole Library. She also asked about what happened to the trees on Hillside at Highland. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council Member Kulchin invited the Community to attend the Fiesta De1 Barrio Carlsbad 2000 Celebration, on Sunday, September 17, 2000, at 12 noon. She gave the location of the Celebration as 3292 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad. Council Member Finnila reported on Senate Bill 329 concerning recent changes and progress. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of September 12, 2000, was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.