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Home My WebLink About2000-11-21; City Council; Minutes (2). I . . 70 45 MINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: November 21,200O 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: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin None. INVOCATION: Mayor Lewis offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Finnila 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: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 7, 2000. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #8, 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. 1. AB #15,960 -AGREEMENT FOR USE OF THE COMMUNITY SWIM COMPLEX. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-340, approving an agreement with North Shore Aquatics Foundation for use of the Community Swim Complex to conduct a competitive water polo program. November 21,200O Carlsbad City Council Page 2 63 2. AB #I 5,961 - APPROVAL OF APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICE FOR THE LIBRARY ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-341, approving the application for a grant from the California Library Literacy Services Act Funds for the Carlsbad City Library Adult Learning Program. 97 3. AB #I5962 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 STREET SEALING PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 36673. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-342, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of the 2000 Street Sealing Project. 70 4. AB #I5971 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEAWALL STAIRWAY REPAIR PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 35191. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-350, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of the Seawall Stairway Repair Project. 99 5. AB #15,963 -APPLICATION TO PURCHASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREDITS IN THE VILLA LOMA HOUSING PROJECT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-343, approving a request by Standard Pacific Homes to purchase 3.7 Affordable Housing Credits in the Villa Loma Housing Project in order to satisfy the affordable housing obligation of the Roesch Project under the City’s lnclusionary Housing Ordinance. 81 6. AB #15,964 - EXERCISE OF PURCHASE OPTION ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1635 FARADAY AVENUE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-344, authorizing the Mayor to take whatever actions are necessary to exercise the purchase option for the office building at 1635 Faraday Avenue as specified in the lease agreement with Faraday Business Plaza, LLC; and Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-345, declaring intention to reimburse expenditures from the proceeds of obligations to be issued by the City, and directing certain actions. 97. 7. AB #15,965 -APPROVAL OF FUNDS AND CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH 45 URS CORPORATION TO COMPLETE PHASE II OF THE CARLSBAD BOULEVARD REALIGNMENT STUDY. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-346, authorizing the execution of a consultant agreement with URS Corporation to complete Phase II of the Carlsbad Boulevard Realignment Study. 74 8. AB #15,966 - PRE-TAX DEDUCTION PLAN FOR SERVICE CREDIT PURCHASES. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-347, granting a pre-tax payroll deduction plan for employees purchasing service credit from the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). November 21,200O Carlsbad City Council Page 3 96 PUBLIC COMMENT: Michele Levy, 3021 Highland, asked why trees have not yet been planted along Hillside Avenue; asked where is the space for the videos in the Cole Library; asked why the magazine racks are empty in the Cole Library; and, asked that a sign indicating “patrons only” be posted in the parking lot of the Cole Library; Ray Patchett, City Manager, said the trees along Hillside have been planted. Dr. Cliff Lange, Library Director, reported that the Carlsbad Libraries received a high national ranking in the recent issue of “American Libraries”. He noted that correspondence had previously been sent to Mrs. Levy addressing each of her concerns. PUBLIC HEARING: 9. AB #15,967 - URGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ISSUANCE OF SIGN PERMITS FOR, AND/OR PLACEMENT OF LARGE FREESTANDING SIGNS. Ron Ball, City Attorney, reviewed the staff report. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:12 p.m. and asked if anyone wished to speak on this agenda item in any way. Since no one asked to be heard, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-562, extending urgency Ordinance No. NS-530 as amended, prohibiting the issuance of sign permits for, and/or placement of large freestanding signs, for up to one year. AYES: NOES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin. None. ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD, AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Meeting of the City Council, Municipal Water District Board and Housing and Redevelopment Commission at 6:13 p.m. with all members present. ADJOURNMENT TO THE REMAINDER OF THE COUNCIL MEETING Mayor/President/Chair Lewis adjourned to the remainder of the Council Meeting at 6:14 p.m. with all members present. . . . . F November 21,200O Carlsbad City Council Page 4 CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: 29 11 .AB #15,969 - COMMUNITY ACTIVITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2000-01 FUNDING RECOMMENDATION. Cheryl Gerhardt, Senior Account, presented the staff report. Council Member Finnila asked questions regarding the Deaf Studies Curriculum at Magnolia Elementary School, which were answered by the instructor. She noted that this is a one-time funding request to create the program. Council Member Hall asked questions regarding “Certify Carlsbad as Environmental Merit”, but a representative was not present. Ms. Gerhardt said that all applicants had been notified of this meeting. Regg V. Antle, 1807 Kelly, Oceanside, representing the Buena Vista Lagoon Society, responded to Council Member Nygaard and said they are investigating the possibility of steam cleaning the benches around the Lagoon area. Ken Price, Parks and Recreation Director, explained that his group is trying to promote parent participation in the Stay and Play Program and it is anticipated that fewer tickets for the PAL shuttle will be needed. Ed Robinson, Commander of American Legion Post 146 in Oceanside, explained that they are expanding their “High School and Adopt a Class Programs” in Carlsbad. Commander Robinson described their program and the need for funding. Ofelia Escobedo, 1611 James Drive, explained that last year’s expenses were underestimated for Barrio Carlsbad Fiesta. She said their intent is to be self-sufficient in a few years. Ms. Escobedo noted that next year’s fiesta is scheduled for September 16, 2001. Council Member Finnila said she would like to have the Citizen Review Committee meet to discuss adding language to Council Policy #51 so that “for profit” organizations will be disqualified for applying for these funds. Council concurred. Council Member Finnila noted that only $52,000 of the $60,000 in available funds has been allocated. She recommended that $5,000 of the unallocated funds be used to purchased PAL Shuttle Tickets for the Stay and Play Program. Gloria Flores, 2620 Roosevelt, explained the need to fund the “Youth Scholarship Program”. She said that funding this program would promote advertising and public relations so that citizens are aware of scholarship opportunities. Ken Price, Director of Parks and Recreation, said that staff would work with Ms. Flores to improve communication in the community. .* . . 32 November 21,200O Carlsbad City Council Page 5 ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-349; directed the Citizen Review Committee meet to discuss adding language to Council Policy #51 so that “for profit” organizations will be disqualified for applying for the Community Activity Grant; and, that $5,000.00 of the unallocated funds be allocated to funding the PAL Shuttle for the Stay and Play Program. AYES: NOES: Lewis, Hall, Finnila, Nygaard, and Kulchin. None. 12.AB #15,970 - PRESENTATION REGARDING THE CALTRANS DISTRICT 11 VALUE ANALYSIS STUDY. Al DeWeese, Carlsbad’s Citizen Representative, presented the findings of the CalTrans District 11 Value Analysis study. Council Member Kulchin asked that the findings be placed on the city’s website. Council Member Finnila noted that as of September/October, 2000 that 149 vanpools are operating in San Diego County every day, eliminating 750 one-way trips per day. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council Member Hall wished everyone a safe and happy holiday. Mayor Lewis presented a brief report on the County Water Authority ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Lewis announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Tuesday, November 28, 2000,7:00 p.m., City of Carlsbad Northwest Quadrant Community Forum, Carlsbad City Hall Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. Sunday, December 3, 2000, 4:30 p.m., Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Northwest Corner of State and Grand Avenues, Carlsbad. ,- .Y ,- November 21,200O Carlsbad City Council Page 6 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of November 21, 2000, was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, v City Clerk Janice Breitenfeld Deputy City Clerk