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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: MAY 8,200l
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, 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 (Mayor Lewis abstained on approval of the
Minutes of April 17’h due to his absence; Lewis and Kulchin abstained on approval of
the Minutes of April 24’h due to their absence; and Lewis abstained on approval of the
Minutes of May IS’ due to his absence.):
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 3, 2001.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held April 3, 2001.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 17, 2001.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 24, 2001.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held April 24, 2001.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 1, 2001.
PRESENTATION:
Mayor Lewis expressed appreciation to everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers
during his recent illness.
Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation to Kevin Radcliffe, representing Carlsbad
Optimist Club, declaring the week of May 13’h “Respect for Law Week”.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the
action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #5, as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
None.
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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 #16,177 - FLOWER FIELDS GRANTS NO. 3 AND 4.
Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 2001-135, approving two grant requests by the
Carltas Company to provide research and assistance and to ensure the long-
term productivity of the Carlsbad Ranch Flower Fields.
AB #16,178-AMENDING JOB DESCRIPTIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS AND
SALARY SCHEDULE IN THE LIBRARY.
Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 2001-136, reallocating salary ranges in the Library,
amending the General Employees’ Salary Schedule and revising classification
descriptions.
AB #16,179 -APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF THREE PARAMEDIC
MODULAR AMBULANCES.
Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 2001-137, authorizing the purchase of three
paramedic modular ambulances.
AB #16,180 - APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR A UTILITY BILLING
INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM.
Adopting RESOLUTION NO. 2001-138, approving a contract with Selectron, Inc.
for the Interactive Voice Response System for utility billing.
AB #16,181- REPORT ON SETTLEMENT OF LAWSUIT ENTITLED CITY V.
RUDVALIS AND CITY V. BAKER.
Reporting terms and conditions of the settlement, as required by the Brown Act,
in City V. Rudvalis, Case No. N 78252-1, and City V. Baker, Case No. N 78249-
I, Poinsettia Lane Extension.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
6. AB #16,182 - ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPEED LIMIT ON FARADAY AVENUE.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-583, on second reading, amending Title 10,
Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the amendment
of Section 10.44.320 to establish a Prima Facie 40 Mile Per Hour
Speed Limit upon Faraday Avenue from College Boulevard to
Cannon Road.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
NOES: None.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Avenue, expressed concern that there is excess lighting in
the landscaping at the Cole Library and that those lights are left on all night long. She
expressed concern that there are still empty bookshelves in the Cole Library.
John Jones, 3292 Roosevelt, said that assistance animals are the only animals that
should be allowed at the street faire in the Village. He said that some children are
afraid of dogs. In addition, pet owners do not always pick up after their animals and do
not always provide water for their animals during the street faire.
Larry Johnson, representing the Carlsbad Police Officers’ Association, welcomed the
Mayor back from his recent illness and presented the Mayor with a green plant.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT:
7. AB #16,183 - CARLSBAD RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM REPORT
Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, and Courtney Heineman, Chair of the Carlsbad
Residential Traffic Management Program Committee, presented the staff report. They
reviewed a series of Power Point Slides (hardcopies on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding various elements and policies of the
proposed three-phased traffic calming program. Mr. Johnson said there would be an
extensive education process to ensure that residents understand how the program
works.
In response to Council, Mr. Johnson explained the special sign campaign, “Keep Kids
Alive. Drive 25”.
Staff and Council discussion ensued regarding the future monitoring of traffic calming
measures that will be installed.
Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin spoke of the importance of the City Manager being included in
the loop of communication as neighbors move through the process. Mr. Johnson
reviewed the process and estimated a time period of 3 years to complete the process.
Mr. Johnson noted that the timing largely depends on how quickly the neighbors hold
their meetings and respond to staff. Council discussed the opportunity for the
neighbors to apply for an extension, once a project is on the priority list.
Council Member Hall said that use of a cul-de-sac and street closing (barricades)
should be eliminated from the traffic calming program. He noted that there is already a
particular process for installing cul-de-sacs.
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In response to Council, Ray Patchett, City Manager, suggested that staff return to
Council with an agenda bill to discuss the financial impact and costs of the traffic
calming program.
Mr. Johnson noted that if the residents are willing to pay for the design and construction
costs of the traffic calming measures, they have the opportunity to move ahead on the
priority list. He also noted that the neighbors would have the opportunity to vote on the
type of traffic calming measures desired.
Council Member Finnila requested that the correspondence from Michael J. Stepner,
Dean of the New School of Architecture & Design, dated May 7, 2001, be entered into
the record.
Jerry Lasher, 6715 Clover Court, asked that the speed limit be decreased on Paseo Del
Norte.
In response to Council, Mr. Johnson explained that Paseo Del None is an arterial
street, and as such, does not qualify under the residential traffic calming program. He
suggested that Mr. Lasher contact his office. Mr. Johnson noted that there are very
specific criteria that must be applicable to the subject residential street in order for it to
qualify for the residential traffic calming program.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council deleted the application of a
cul-de-sac and barricades to close streets as a tool to implement
the residential traffic calming program.
AYES:
NOES:
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
None.
Council concurred that after projects are on the priority list for 3 years, the neighbors
could request a one-time two-year extension for the project to remain on the priority list.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-I 39, establishing the policy for traffic
calming on residential public streets in accordance with the
Carlsbad Residential Traffic Management Program.
AYES:
NOES:
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
None.
Mayor Lewis introduced the following members of the Carlsbad Residential Traffic
Management Committee: Courtney Heineman (Chair); Kip McBane (Vice-Chair); Tom
Blake; Howard Heffner; John Murphey; Michael Ott; and, Jim Stachoviak.
Courtney Heineman, Chair, distributed certificates from the City Council to each
committee member in attendance for their participation on the committee.
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COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
Council Member Finnila said there would be a meeting at the Encinitas City Hall on
Thursday, May 10thl from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to discuss Carlsbad’s watershed.
CIN MANAGER COMMENTS: None
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of May 8, 2001 was adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice Breitenfeld
Deputy City Clerk