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Home My WebLink About2000-10-24; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: October 24,200O 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, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard and Kulchin. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None PRESENTATIONS: Judi Strang, Executive Director, San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth, accepted a Proclamation from Mayor Lewis in recognition of Red Ribbon Week - October 23-31. Ms. Strang introduced the representatives from various schools in Carlsbad and Encinitas, who each received a proclamation. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items # 1 and 2, as follows: AYES: NOES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin. None. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting. 81 1. AB #15,940 - APPROVAL OF A QUITCLAIM OF EXISTING SEWER EASEMENT - CRC LOT 12 - PR 0045. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-327, quitclaiming a Deed of Easement to DSK Carlsbad Partners for sewer purposes over a portion of CRC Lot 12. , ’ . - P h October 24,200O Carlsbad City Council Page 2 81 2. AB #15,941 - AUTHORIZATION OF THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTY FOR USE AT 2075 LAS PALMAS DRIVE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-328, approving all documents associated with the acquisition from the Hawthorne Family Trust of a portion of the property for the purpose of additional parking at 2075 Las Palmas Drive. PUBLIC COMMENT Michele Levy, 3021 Highland, expressed concern that trees in the public right-of-way were removed near the James Canyon project without following the Tree Policy. She asked that a sign stating “patrons only” be posted in the Cole Library parking lot. Dr. Jack Debes, 4055 Park Drive, expressed concern that trees in the public right-of- way were removed near the James Canyon project without following the Tree Policy. In response to Council, Ray Patchett, City Manager, explained that the James Canyon Project was conditioned to plant replacement trees along Hillside Avenue. He said that Magnolia Trees were planted and will grow to be approximately 50 feet high at maturity. In response to Council, Lloyd Hubbs, Director of Public Works, said typically, box trees are 1 O-l 5 feet tall. He explained that the developer’s contractor incorrectly removed the trees along Hillside and the penalty for removal was the planting of the Magnolia Trees. Larry Stapleton, 920 Rosemary, spoke of the need for additional inland roads. He expressed concern that there are no rules in place regarding Palomar Airport’s growth. Concern was also expressed that SANDAG is not meeting Carlsbad’s transportation needs. Mr. Stapleton said that businesses in the Village Area lose money during the days of special events. Mr. Stapleton said the golf course should be built and the property not sold. Mr. Stapleton also spoke in support of terms limits for the mayor and council members. In response to Council, Mr. Hubbs presented a brief history of College Avenue and the surrounding projects. He explained that the opening of College Avenue is being delayed to study growth management and safety issues. Mr. Hubbs explained the City of Carlsbad is only one member of the 18 members on SANDAG (the transportation planning organization for the County of San Diego). There is a finite amount of resources and the City has been successful in receiving a significant amount of state and federal money for street projects. In response to Council, Mr. Hubbs explained the environmental issues related to the improvements of the Highway 78/l-5 Interchange. He said that the City is aggressively pursuing CALTRANS to proceed with the project. Mr. Hubbs explained how the City of Carlsbad coordinates development project with road improvements. .* . - P h October 24,200O Carlsbad City Council Page 3 Mayor Lewis explained that the County of San Diego is the controlling agency of Palomar Airport. He said that the City is working with churches and business in the Village Area to address their concerns during special event days. In response to Council, Michael Holzmiller, Planning Director, said that the owners of Box Canyon have been trying to turn the property over to a state agency or conservancy. The property is designated in Carlsbad’s General Plan as open space. There are no plans to develop the canyon, but there is a proposal for the vacant privately owned adjacent land. Doug Char-tier, 2697 Wilson Street, expressed concern that redevelopment dollars have not been used to provide additional parking in the redevelopment area. He expressed concern that the Business Improvement District will result in double taxation. Mr. Char-tier said there is a need for additional beach parking. Council Member Nygaard explained that the City is funding the study of the Business Improvement District in response to the merchants in the Village Area. In response to Council, Debbie Fountain, Housing and Redevelopment Director, presented a history of the creation of parking spaces in the redevelopment area. She noted that the recent Parking Program Study determined that there is an adequate amount of parking in the redevelopment area. Ms. Fountain said that concern for the proximity of parking spaces is the issue and there are several parking lots that are not completely used. Ms. Fountain described Phase 2 of the redevelopment area and said that one of the goals is to add public parking and recreational opportunities in the beach area. She said that staff is studying the realignment of Carlsbad Boulevard to determine if additional parking could be achieved. Ms. Fountain said that staff will be returning to Council with a work plan and there will be opportunity for public input. Ms. Fountain also discussed revenue generation and the decision making process for the Business Improvement District. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 78 3. AB #15,942 - LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING. Lynn Diamond, Senior Management Analyst, presented the staff report. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council directed staff to schedule a public hearing regarding the proposed use of Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds to support various police department functions. AYES: NOES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin. None. -I P October 24,200O Carlsbad City Council Page 4 31 4. AB #15,943 - MASSAGE BUSINESS, MASSAGE TECHNICIAN, AND HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. Ron Ball, City Attorney, presented the staff report. In response to Council, Police Chief Jim Hawks said the proposed ordinance would result in upgrading the established standards for licensing requirements. Cecelia Quinn, 2717 York Road, a Holistic Health Practitioner, expressed concern for how the proposed ordinance will affect her practice. She asked why a waiting period is necessary. She also asked if the City has been working with the State to create general, statewide licensing requirements. Cindie McMahon, Deputy City Attorney, explained the need for a waiting period. She also explained that the proposed ordinance is consistent with neighboring cities. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council introduced and waived further reading of ORDINANCE NO. NS-560 amending Chapter 5.16 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to clarify the requirements for obtaining a massage business, a massage technician, or a holistic health practitioner license and to establish a reapplication waiting period. AYES: NOES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin. None. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council Member Finnila invited everyone to the America West Event at McClellan- Palomar Airport on Thursday, October 26’h at 5:00 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lewis announced that City Council Members have been invited and may be participating in the upcoming events: Wednesday, October 25,200O - 12 noon Cannon Road/Faraday Avenue Improvement Projects Ribbon Cutting Northerly corner of Cannon Road and Faraday Avenue Thursday, October 26,200O - II:30 a.m. City of Carlsbad United Way Kick-Off Event 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad Thursday, October 26, 2000 - 4:00 p.m. McMillan Realty Grand Opening 710 Carlsbad Village Drive -. October 24, 2000 Carlsbad City Council Page 5 Thursday, October 26,200O - 5:00 p.m. America West Event McClellan-Palomar Airport 2198 Palomar Airport Road CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the Regular Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, II City Clerk Janice Breitenfeld Deputy City Clerk