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MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: October 3,200O
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:
Lewis, Finnila Kulchin and Nygaard.
Hall.
INVOCATION
Pastor Silas Krueger offered the invocation.
FLAG SALUTE
Council Member Kulchin led the flag salute.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lewis announced that City Council Members have been invited and may be
participating in the upcoming events:
Thursday, October 5, 2000, 1 I:30 a.m., La Costa Glen Groundbreaking Event, 7707 El
Camino Real, Carlsbad.
Thursday, October 12, 2000, 500 p.m., The Island at Carlsbad Grand Opening Event,
Southwest Corner of College Boulevard and Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad.
Saturday, October 14, 2000, 9 a.m., Lakeshore Gardens, 7201 Avenida Encinas.
PRESENTATION:
On behalf of the Carlsbad Building Department, Pat Kelley, Chief Building Inspector accepted
the 1999 Ace Award from John Eash, Associate Energy Specialist, California Energy
Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items #2, 3,4 and 6 were removed from the Consent Calendar.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council affirmed the action of the
Consent Calendar, Items #I through 7, with the exception of Items #2, 3, 4 and
6 as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Hall.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this
meeting.
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AB #I 5,916 - ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-305, accepting a grant from the
Christensen Fund for hands-on arts projects related to gallery exhibits for school tours
and to place an artist in two schools, one in the Carlsbad Unified School District and
one in the Encinitas Union School District, which serves Carlsbad students.
AB#15,917 -APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTRY TRAVEL FOR SISTER CITY
COMMITTEE MEMBER
This Item was removed from the Consent Calendar
AB #I 5,918 - APPROVAL OF GRANT DEED OF EASEMENT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY
FROM RANCH0 CARLSBAD OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION FOR THE SOUTH AGUA
HEDIONDA INTERCEPTOR SEWER REACH SAHTI E - CITY PROJECT NOS. 35821,
35831, 38281, CMWD PROJECT NO. 92-406.
This Item was removed from the Consent Calendar
AB #I 5,919 - CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS - CONTRACT NO. STS 99-00-01.
This Item was removed from the Consent Calendar
AB #I 5,920 - 2000-2001 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS
CLUB AND NORTH COUNTY SERVICE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-309, approving Community Development
Block Grant Funds Subrecipient Agreements (2000-2001) with the Boys’ and Girls’
club and North County Service Center for the implementation of the Teen scene
Program and Emergency Housing Program, respectively.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (continued1
99 6. AB #15,921 -APPROVAL OF PREPAYMENT AGREEMENT FOR COLLEGE 45 BOULEVARD AND CANNON ROAD-EAST FEE PROGRAM AND CREDIT
AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF COLLEGE BOULEVARD
AND APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR THE TERRACES AT SUNNY CREEK - CT 96-02
This Item was removed from the Consent Calendar
81 7. AB #I 5,922 - APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 2075 LAS PALMAS DRIVE
45 PROPERTY AND ALLOCATION OF TENANT IMPROVEMENT FUNDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-312, approving a five-year lease agreement
with Modetek Inc. for a five-year lease of the City property at 2075 Las Palmas Drive
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
2. AB#15,917 -APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTRY TRAVEL FOR SISTER CITY
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Michele Levy, 3021 Highland, asked how much is the requested reimbursement.
Mayor Lewis presented the staff report noting that the reimbursement request of $860.36 will
be allocated from the Sister City Committee’s Special Contributions Account, which are funds
raised from private sources.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2000-306 appropriating funds to reimburse Sister City Committee Member.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Hall.
93 3. AB #I 5,918 - APPROVAL OF GRANT DEED OF EASEMENT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY
FROM RANCH0 CARLSBAD OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION FOR THE SOUTH AGUA
HEDIONDA INTERCEPTOR SEWER REACH SAHTI E - CITY PROJECT NOS. 35821,
358311 38281, CMWD PROJECT NO. 92-406.
Dr. Jack Debes, 4055 Park Drive, asked questions regarding this item.
Bill Plummer, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report and said this is part of the
Sewer Master Plan.
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On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2000-307 approving and authorizing acquisition of easement from Ranch0
Carlsbad Owners’ Association for the South Agua Hedionda Interceptor Sewer
Reach SAHTIE, City Project Nos. 35821, 35831, 38281, CMWD Project No.
92-406.
Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin.
None.
Hall.
95 4. AB #I53919 - CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS
45 LOCATIONS - CONTRACT NO. STS 99-00-01.
Bob Greaney, Deputy Public Works Director, presented the staff report.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2000-308, accepting the work as complete and directing the recordation of the
Notice of Completion for the replacement of curb, gutter and sidewalk, Contract
No. STS99-00-01.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Hall.
99 6. AB #I 5,921- APPROVAL OF PREPAYMENT AGREEMENT FOR COLLEGE
45 BOULEVARD AND CANNON ROAD-EAST FEE PROGRAM AND CREDIT
AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF COLLEGE BOULEVARD
AND APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR THE TERRACES AT SUNNY CREEK - CT 96-02
Bob Wojcik, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2000-310, approving and authorizing execution of a petition, waiver and
consent to creation of a facility impact fee program, and agreement to pay fair
share costs of College Boulevard from El Camino Real to Carlsbad Village
Drive and Cannon Road from El Camino Real to a point located approximately
1200-Feet East of College Boulevard and Credit Agreement for portion of
College Boulevard to be constructed per CT 96-02; and,
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-311, approving the Final Map for
Carlsbad Tract CT 96-02, The Terraces at Sunny Creek and authorizing the
City Clerk to process the map for recording.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Hall.
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Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Avenue, asked questions regarding The Terraces at Sunny
Creek (CT 96-02) and Mayor Lewis asked her to contact the Planning Department. Ms. Levy
requested a status report on the library parking lot situation and Mayor Lewis noted that staff
had sent her correspondence regarding the issue. She expressed concern for the trees on
Highland Avenue near James Canyon. Ms. Levy expressed appreciation for the recently
acquired videos for the Cole Library and asked if magazines could be purchased and
displayed on the empty magazine holder in the library. She announced a book sale in front of
the Cole Library on October 7’h.
Dr. Jack Debes, 4055 Park Drive, said that narrow roads calm traffic and asked if Hillside
Drive will be widened and asked for an update of the beach sand studies.
Mayor Lewis explained how the issues have been addressed.
Doug Char-tier, 2697 Wilson Street, said that people addressing Council should be able to
speak for longer than 3 to 5 minutes. He suggested a town hall meeting. Mr. Char-tier
expressed appreciation to staff for previously answering his questions.
Larry Stapleton, 920 Rosemary Avenue, expressed concern that too many Carlsbad
residents work outside the City and people who drive to work in Carlsbad cannot afford to live
in Carlsbad. He said the vision of the General Plan is not being fulfilled.
Mayor Lewis explained that residents of Carlsbad created the General Plan and that land
prices are high because of Carlsbad’s proximity to the ocean.
In response to Mayor Lewis, Ray Patchett, City Manager, announced the Citizens’ Academy
will begin on February 1, 2000 and will offer an opportunity for Carlsbad citizens to become
more familiar with the City’s operations.
ADOPTION OF ORDINNACE:
67 8. AB #15,923 - MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS TO UNIFORM CODES FOR
BUILDING MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR THE
RECORDING OF CERTIFICATES OF NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE COUNTY
RECORDER
Dr. Jack Debes, 4055 Park Drive, asked for clarification.
Ron Ball, City Attorney, explained that the appropriate time for discussion on this item is at
the October 17’h public hearing.
Council concurred to continue this item to the October 17’h public hearing.
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ADJOURNMENT TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Meeting at 6:42 p.m. with all
members present except Vice President Hall.
ADJOURNMENT TO CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
President Lewis adjourned the Carlsbad Council Meeting at 7:39 p.m. with all members
present except Mayor Pro Tern Hall.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS
9. 86 AB #15,875 - REQUEST BY VILLAGE MERCHANTS TO GIVE PRESENTATION ON
POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIAL EVENTS ORDINANCE.
Diane Sheer, Executive Director, Carlsbad Village Business Association (CVBA), PO Box
1460, Carlsbad, reviewed her correspondence to Council dated September 27, 2000 (on file
in the City Clerk’s Office).
Sharon McAnally, reviewed correspondence to Council dated September 21, 2000 (on file in
the City Clerk’s Office) from the Special Events Committee, identifying problems and
solutions regarding impacts resulting from special events in the Village.
Michael Salkin, 2743 Woodwind Road, Chairman of the CVBA, spoke of the importance of
open communication with the business community regarding special events.
David Price, 3433 Don Jose Drive, explained the impacts to churches as a result of special
events in the Village.
Shannon Primer, 3635 Harbor Crest Way, Oceanside, explained how the special events
fiscally impact her business. She asked Council to consider how special events impact small
businesses and their employees.
Reverend A. Barry Jones, 3175 Harding Street, said that attendance in all of the churches
located in the Village is down on special event days because of the blocked streets and event
participants parking in church parking lots, even if the lots are monitored. He suggested that a
“cap” be placed on the number of special events and the size of the events held in the
Village.
Tom McMahon, 4028 Park Drive, expressed concern that the special events result in closed
streets, lack of parking and the delays in getting the word out about the scope of the event.
Dr. Laurie Bauer, 2789 State Street, Carlsbad Animal Hospital, explained how the street
closures for special events adversely impact her business. She has received notices of
street closures with only several days’ notice and she stated that sometimes the notices are
not accurate.
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Don Frate, 3607 Del Paso Court, Oceanside, promoter of the Antique Street Fair, said that he
has addressed some of the merchants’ concerns and realize the importance of access to
businesses. Mr. Frate said he would mail a list of show dates to the merchants along with a
telephone number for contact.
Doug Chartier, 2697 Wilson Street, said that businesses should be reimbursed for their
financial losses during the day of the special events.
Dr. Jack Debes, 4055 Park Drive, said that traffic and parking is difficult on special event
days. He explained the difficulty for those traveling to the animal hospital when the streets
are closed and asked for special accommodations.
John Porzio, 2832 State Street, owner of Aanteek Aavenue, asked for a business
representative to sit on the City Staff Special Events Committee.
Steve Link 1616 Avenida Guillermo, Oceanside, Executive Director of the Chamber of
Commerce, discussed the positive results the special events have in the Village.
Jan Sobel, 5520 Paseo del Norte, #128, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of
Commerce, expressed appreciation to the CVBA for the opportunity to work with them to
address issues related with special events in the Village.
Peter Douglas, Director of Operations for the Carlsbad 5000, said that special events in
general are good for the City and he asked for the opportunity to address some of the issues.
Cindy Veenen, 2956 and 3087 State Street, spoke in support of special events and said that
many businesses benefit.
Ray Patchett, City Manager, said that special event occur throughout the entire City. He
noted that representatives from the community, police department, etc. participate in the Staff
Special Events Committee.
RECESS
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 9:03 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:06 p.m. with all
members present, except Hall.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS
86 9. AB #15,875 - REQUEST BY VILLAGE MERCHANTS TO GIVE PRESENTATION ON
POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIAL EVENTS ORDINANCE.
Mayor Lewis presented a brief history of the special events in the Village. Council Member
Kulchin said she is optimistic that a positive solution can be identified to address the
merchants’ concerns.
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ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council referred this item to the Staff
Special Events Committee to analyze each of the merchants’ concerns and
return to Council with a report.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Hall.
10. AB #I 5,924 - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPOINTMENT
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council reappointed Tony Lawson to the
Carlsbad Design Review Board.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Hall.
11. AB #I 5,910 - VOLUNTEER CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO PARTICIPATE IN A
VALUE ANALYSIS STUDY FOR CALTRANS
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council appointed Al DeWeese to participate in a
value analysis study for CalTrans District 11.
AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Hall.
COUNCIL REPORT: None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Respeflully submitted,
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Janice Breitenfeld
Deputy City Clerk