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MINUTES
MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: December 12,200O
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, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, minutes of the following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented (with Kulchin abstaining from approval of the
November 14,200O minutes due to her absence):
Minutes of the Special Meeting held November 14, 2000.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 14, 2000.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 21, 2000.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held November 21, 2000.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items #4 and #I 0 were pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of
Consent Calendar, Items #I through #13, with the exceptions of Items #4
and #IO, as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
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.
74 1. AB #l&989 - REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE CARLSBAD CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-368, amending the General
Employees Salary Schedule, effective January 1, 2001, for classifications
represented by the Carlsbad City Employees’ Association.
74 2.
51 3.
85 5.
85 6.
27 7.
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9. AB #15,997 - RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR
ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR THE FOXES LANDING SEWER LIFT STATION
- CMWD PROJECT NO. 98-407/PROJECT NO. 36561.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 200-376, approving Ratification of
Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Engineering Design Services with
Krieger & Stewart, Inc., and appropriating additional funds from the Sewer
Replacement Fund for the project.
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AB #l&990 - REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE CARLSBAD FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-369, amending the Fire Department
Salary Schedule, effective January 1, 2001, for classifications represented by the
Carlsbad Firefighters’ Association.
AB #I5991 - REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO DESTROY FILES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-370, authorizing the destruction of
certain files in the Fire Department.
AB #15,993 - FUNDING REQUEST FOR SAN DIEGO REGIONAL COLD
WEATHER SHELTER VOUCHER PROGRAM.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-372, approving a contribution of
$3,712 from the Housing Trust Fund for the San Diego Regional Cold Weather
Shelter Voucher Program.
AB #I 5,994 - FUNDING REQUEST FOR NORTH COUNTY EMERGENCY
COLD WEATHER SHELTER.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-373, approving an appropriation of
$3,200 from the Housing Trust Fund for the North County Emergency Cold
Weather Shelter.
AB # 15,995 -ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT ON CAPITAL FUNDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-374, making certain findings
regarding the unexpended fund balance of certain development fee funds, as
required by California Government Code Section 66001.
AB #15,996 - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND
APPROVAL OF LOAN AGREEMENT (PACIFIC VISTA LAS FLORES-SDP
97-16)
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-375, approving a request from Pacific
Vista Las Flores, L.P., for additional assistance from the Housing Trust Fund;
and approving a Loan Agreement, Promissory Note, Deed of Trust and Security
Agreement, and Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
for the development of a 28 unit affordable housing apartment project.
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11. AB #15,999 - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR COMPUTERIZED
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYTEM.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-378, approving a contract with Bender
Engineering for provision of a Computerized Maintenance Management System
(CMMS) for Fleet Maintenance, and appropriating funds from the general fund
contingency account for the project.
99 12. AB #16,000 - QUITCLAIM OF A PORTION OF EXISTING OPEN SPACE
EASEMENT - RANCH0 CARRILLO VILLAGE M - PR: OO-lOl/CT 93-04.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-381, approving the quitclaim of a
portion of an existing open space easement located behind residential lots at
Ranch0 Carrillo Village M, south of Palomar Airport Road and east of Melrose
Drive, to Continental Residential, Inc.
70 13. AB # 16.001- APPROVAL OF JOINT-USE AGREEMENTS FOR THE
45 COMMUNITY SWIM COMPLEX AND COMMUNITY CULTURAL ARTS
CENTER.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2000-382, approving agreements between
the City and the Carlsbad Unified School District for the joint use of the
Community Swim Complex and Community Cultural Arts Center.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
44 . 4. AB #15,992 - AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR TOURISM
45 SURVEY SERVICES.
Frank Boensch, Management Analyst, presented the staff report.
Council Member Finnila said that Phase 2 of the Tourism Impact Assessment should be
more specific. Mr. Boensch explained that the consultant would design the survey,
which will be presented to Council for approval. Council Member Hall agreed that this
issue should be continued to provide more clarity. Council concurred to continue this
agenda item.
77 10. AB #15,998 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION SUGGESTED
MODIFICATIONS - KELLY RANCH - LCPA 97-09(A).
Ron Ball, City Attorney, reviewed the memo from Gary Wayne, Assistant Planning
Director, dated December 12, 2000, (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). He
recommended that the word “substantially” be inserted under Item 3 in Resolution No.
2000-377 between “approved” and “as shown”. Council concurred.
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 2000-377, approving a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA
97-09(A); acknowledging and adopting the California Coastal Commission
suggested modifications; directing staff to initiate formal actions necessary
to review the effect of the modifications on previously approved
development permits; determining additional legislative actions required to
implement the modifications; and, including the insertion of the word
“substantially” between “approved” and “as shown”.
AYES:
NOES:
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
37 14. AB # 16,002 - AMENDMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE DATE
FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOLLOWING
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE
NO. NS-563, amending Section 2.04.050 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code
to clarify the requirements for reorganization of the City Council for the
purpose of appointing individual City Council Members to serve on
boards, commissions, or other bodies following certification of election
results.
AYES:
NOES:
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
None.
102 15. AB #16,003 - AMENDMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A PRIMA
FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF CANNON ROAD.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE
NO. NS-564, amending Section 10.44.380 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code to establish a prima facie 45 mile per hour speed limit on a portion
of Cannon Road, from Paseo Del Norte to its intersection with Faraday
Avenue.
AYES:
NOES:
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Avenue, explained that the correspondence she has
received from the City, does not answer her questions and are very general in nature.
She said she would like to see the space at the Cole Library where the videos are
supposed to be kept. She also said that magazines should be purchased to fill the
empty magazine racks.
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Mayor Lewis addressed each of Ms. Levy’s concerns regarding the videos, circulation
and parking at the Cole Library, as well as the trees on Highland Avenue.
Sharon McAnally, 3750 Grecourt Way, expressed concern that the energy crises is a
result of inadequate infrastructure. She said that Carlsbad’s Growth Management Plan
should be reviewed and a moratorium be placed on building permits until the energy
crises is over.
Council Member Finnila explained that the gas and electricity facilities are not city-
controlled infrastructure, but are regulated by state agencies.
Tim Davidson, 2530 Davis Avenue, said that the minimum play rule is not being
followed in the youth basketball program. He expressed his and his team’s frustration
that other teams only allow their best players to participate. Council referred Mr.
Davidson to Ken Price, Director of Parks and Recreation.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Meeting at 6:27 p.m.
with all members present.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION MEETING
President Lewis adjourned to the Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Commission
Meeting at 6:56 p.m. with all members present.
RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Chair Lewis adjourned to the remainder of the Carlsbad City Council Meeting at 7:15
p.m. with all members present.
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:15 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:19 p.m. with all
members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
63 16. AB #16,004 - RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ARCHITECTURAL
45 SERVICES AGREEMENT, ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS, AND AWARD OF
CONTRACT FOR PHASE 2 OF THE GEORGINA COLE LIBRARY REMODEL -
PROJECT NO. 33841.
John Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager, reviewed the staff report. He noted that
although the entrance to the Cole Library would be modified during the construction, the
Cole Library would remain open during Phase 2.
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 2000-380, approving a ratification of Architectural Agreement
Amendment No. 1, acceptance of bids, appropriation of additional project
funds and award of contract for Phase 2 of the Georgina Cole Library
Remodel Project.
AYES:
NOES:
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
None.
78 17. AB #16,005 - REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDING.
Lynn Diamond, Senior Management Analyst, presented the staff report.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council directed staff to schedule
a public hearing for January 9, 2001 regarding the proposed use of
Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds to
support various police department functions.
AYES:
NOES:
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
None.
28 18. AB #16,006 - APPOINTMENTS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT/HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.
Mayor Lewis reviewed the staff report. He recommended that George Weber be
appointed to represent the Senior Commission and Peggy Savary be appointed to
represent the Southeast Quadrant, since Steve Dorsey has moved out of state.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 2000-379 appointing members to the City of Carlsbad’s Community
development Block Grant/Home Investment Partnership Funding Advisory
Committee for Program Year 2001-2002
AYES:
NOES:
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
None.
96 19. AB #16,007 - REVIEW OF TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION NOT TO PLACE STOP SIGNS ON PLUM TREE ROAD.
Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report.
Greg Gorgas, 6552 Bluebonnet, spoke of the need for a stop sign on Plum Tree Road.
He said that a Kindercare business is currently located on Plum Tree Road and when
nearby Poinsettia Park is completed, traffic and the presence of children will be greater.
However, at the present time, he said that the rate of speed is of concern. Police
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Officers have tried to address the issue, but they are unable to continuously patrol Plum
Tree Road.
Ray Montiel, 1250 Plum Tree Road, said that he has copies of correspondence over
the past three years in which he has been requesting a stop sign on Plum Tree Road.
He expressed appreciation to the Police Department for their effort to address speeding
vehicles on Plum Tree Road, but he said it is not enough. Mr. Montiel noted that Plum
Tree Road is a steep street. He said that traffic studies are not needed because the
volume is not the issue; the issue is speeding vehicles. Mr. Montiel explained that only
volumes are studied when considering a stop sign and with this standard, studies will
never warrant a stop sign on Plum Tree Road. However, Mr. Montiel noted that there is
a precedent for installing a stop sign at a location not warranted by volume. Mr. Montiel
said that many children live near Plum Tree Road and there is no safe place for them to
cross the street.
In response to Council, Mr. Johnson explained that the traffic volumes have decreased
because of the opening of Aviara Parkway. He said that the accident warrant for Plum
Tree Road has not been met and warrants for all-way stop signs would not be met at
any of the intersections.
Mr. Johnson said staff has met with Mr. Montiel to discuss placing a stop sign on the
corner of Coneflower Drive and Plum Tree Road and also at Robenia Drive and Plum
Tree Road. In response to Council, Mr. Johnson said that warrants would not be met at
either location and he explained the downside to installing unwarranted stop signs.
Ray Patchett, City Manager, noted that there are other alternatives that could be looked
at by the Traffic Safety Commission. Council Member Hall suggested that the Traffic
Calming Commission could review this item. Mr. Johnson said the Traffic Calming
Commission is approximately forty percent of the way through their work. He
anticipated that their work would be completed by April and then options could be
presented to Council, along with their report.
In response to Council, Mr. Johnson said that theTraffic Safety Commission would
consider stop signs on Plum Tree Road at their January meeting.
Council Member Kulchin said she supported a stop sign and a double yellow line on
Plum Tree Road. Mayor Lewis said he would like to see the potential for two stop signs
on Plum Tree Road. Council Member Nygaard concurred.
Council Member Finnila said it is important to wait for the Traffic Safety Commission’s
recommendations in January. She noted there might be other options besides stop
signs that should be considered. Council Member Hall said that cars do not always
stop at stop sign controlled intersections and it could provide a false assurance to
pedestrians. He said this issue should be sent to the Traffic Safety Commission in
January and then wait until approximately April for the Traffic Calming Committee’s
recommendation. Council Member Hall expressed concern that stop signs will not
address the issues.
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Council Member Finnila and Council Member Hall concurred that the $120.00 fee
should be refunded to Mr. Montiel.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council directed the Traffic
Safety Commission to forward a recommendation to Council as to the
location of the desired stop signs on Plum Tree Road; and, that the
$120.00 fee paid by Mr. Montiel for the City Council to review this item be
refunded.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, and Nygaard.
NOES: Hall and Finnila.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Nygaard said that North County Transit District would be offering
transportation to the Holiday Bowl.
Council Member Finnila announced that the next Council meeting would be held on
January 9,200l.
Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin expressed appreciation to Council Member Hall for serving as
Mayor Pro Tern. She wished everyone happy holidays and new year.
Mayor Lewis said that the Metropolitan Water District is continuing water issue
discussions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lewis announced that City Council Members have been invited and may be
participating in the upcoming events:
Wednesday, December 13, 2000 - 6:00 p.m., Holiday Festival of Trees, Four Seasons
Resort Aviara, 7100 Four Seasons Point, Carlsbad.
Saturday, December 16, 2000 - 7:00 p.m., Carlsbad Police Officers Association
Holiday Event, San Diego Harbor Excursions - Broadway Pier, 1050 North Harbor
Drive, San Diego.
Monday, December 18, 2000 - 6:00 p.m., Parks and Recreation Commission Holiday
Event, Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine, Carlsbad.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
Ray Patchett, City Manager, wished everyone Happy Holidays and thanked them for a
great year.
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GIN ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
Ron Ball, City Attorney, wished everyone Happy Holidays and thanked them for a great
year.
ADJOURNMENT.
By proper motion, the Special Meeting of December 12, 2000 was adjourned at 8:25
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice Breitenfeld
Deputy City Clerk