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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: August 7,200l
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 Assistant City Clerk as follows:
Present:
Absent:
Lewis, Kulchin, Nygaard and Hall.
Finnila.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Lewis offered the invocation and Council Member Hall led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items #4 and #5 were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council affirmed the
action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #15, with the
exception of #4 and #5 as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Nygaard and Hall.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Finnila.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB # 16,303 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS.
Council accepted the report from the City Treasurer on the status of the city’s
investment portfolio as of June 30, 2001.
2. AB #16,304 - CANNON ROAD WEST REACH I- PROJECT NOS. 31841,31842,
31844,35341 AND 35831.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-238, accepting the construction of the
Cannon Road West Reach 1 as complete, and directing the City Clerk to record the
Notice of Completion and release bonds appropriately.
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AB #16,305 - FARADAY AVENUE EXTENSION STREET IMPROVEMENTS -
PROJECT NO. 3593-2.
Council adopted PESOLUTION NO. 2001-239, accepting the construction of the
Faraday Avenue Extension Street Improvements as complete, and directing the City
Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds appropriately.
AB #16,306 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SIDEWALKS,
STREET LIGHTING AND MEDIAN LANDSCAPE ON ALGA ROAD FROM EL
CAMINO REAL TO EL FUERTE AND FINDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL
COMPLIANCE AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - PROJECT
NOS. 3560,3616, AND 3637.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
AB #16,307 - CARLSBAD CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU REPORT.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
AB #16,308 -AWARD OF BID FOR INSTALLATION OF A CONTAINMENT
ENCLOSURE FOR THE EMERGENCY CHLORINE SCRUBBER SYSTEM AT THE
CARLSBAD SWIM COMPLEX - CONTRACT NO. FACOI-1 I.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-241, accepting bids and authorizing the
execution of Contract No. FACOI-1 1 to install a containment enclosure for the
emergency chlorine scrubber system at the Carlsbad Swim Complex.
AB f/16,309 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ORION STREET FROM EL CAMINO REAL TO FARADAY
AVENUE, FINDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE - PROJECT NO. 3603
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-242, approving plans and specifications,
and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of Orion
Street from El Camino Real to Faraday Avenue.
AB #16,310 - APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH
PROCESSING CITY CAPITAL PROJECTS AND COORDINATION WITH
OUTSIDE AGENCIES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-243, approving agreements with Dawson
West, McCabe and Company, and Fox and Sohagi, for consultant services for
processing city capital projects and coordination with outside agencies.
AB #16,311- AMENDMENT TO THE 2001 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM.
Council adopted the amendment to the 2001 Legislative Platform which states
Council’s position on issues of importance to the community.
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lO.AB #16,312 -APPROVAL OF COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND PROVISION OF
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF REDEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-244, approving a Cooperation Agreement
with the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment
Commission for reimbursement of administrative costs and provision of financial
assistance for implementation of redevelopment activities.
ll.AB #16,313 -APPROVAL OF SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR
CITY’S FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-245, approving an agreement with
SunGard Bi-Tech Inc. for software maintenance and support services.
12.AB #16,314 - REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-246, approving out-of-state travel to
attend out-of-state training for the storserver tape library back system
13.AB #16,315 - REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-247, approving out-of-state travel to
attend the Managing Electronic Records (MER) 2001 Annual Conference in
Chicago, Illinois.
14.AB #16,316 - REQUEST FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-248, approving out-of-state travel to the
ICMA Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
15.AB #16,317 - NOTICE OF INTENT TO SECURE 32.9 ACRES OF PARK LAND IN
THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT.
Council directed staff to initiate actions to acquire 32.9 acres of park land via an
Irrevocable Offer of Dedication established by the 1996 parks agreement.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
4. AB #16,306 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SIDEWALKS,
STREET LIGHTING AND MEDIAN LANDSCAPE ON ALGA ROAD FROM EL
CAMINO REAL TO EL FUERTE AND FINDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL
COMPLIANCE AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - PROJECT
NOS. 3560.3616, AND 3637.
Council Member Hall asked that staff make a brief presentation on this item.
Marshall Plantz, Senior Civil Engineer, presented the staff report. Mr. Plantz described
the existing condition of the median and described the median’s appearance at the
completion of this project. Mr. Plantz also reviewed a Power Point Presentation (on file
in the City Clerk’s Office.)
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ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 2001-240, approving plans and specifications for construction of
sidewalks, street lighting and median landscaping on Alga Road from El
Camino Real to El Fuerte; finding of environmental compliance and
authorizing advertisement for bids, Project Nos. 3560, 3616 and 3637.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Finnila.
5. AB #16,307 - CARLSBAD CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU REPORT.
Kurt Burkhart, 400 Carlsbad Village Drive, Executive Director of the Carlsbad
Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, reviewed the “Carlsbad Convention & Visitors Bureau
Semi-Annual Report to the City of Carlsbad” (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Mr. Burkhart discussed the Carlsbad Convention and Visitor’s Bureau’s marketing
efforts. He also said that the Carlsbad Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has met with
various hotels and resorts; and, they have created a proposal to increase the marketing
for group sales. Mr. Burkhart said that the proposal would be presented during
Council’s next budget hearings.
In response to Council Member Hall, Mr. Burkhart explained that group sales are
important marketing tools because the tourist industry is very competitive.
Council Member Kulchin and Council Member Nygaard said they appreciated the new,
readable format of the Carlsbad Convention & Visitors Bureau Semi-Annual Report to
the City of Carlsbad.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council received and filed the
report.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Finnila.
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ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
16.AB #16,335 - ZC 01-03/LCPA Ol-04/CDP 01-07 - LYNN PARCEL MAP
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE
NO. NS-598, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a zone change, ZC
01-03, from L-C to R-1-7,500-Q on 2.027 acres located on the west side
of Black Rail Road, South of Poinsettia Lane and North of Aviara Parkway
in Local Facilities Management Zone 20.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Finnila.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Russ Kohl, 3317 Don Pablo Drive, and Bill Arnold, 3379 Don Pablo Drive, (residents of
Ranch0 Carlsbad Mobilehome Park) expressed concern for the potential impacts that
the Bridge & Thoroughfare District No. 4 will have on the property owned by the Ranch0
Carlsbad Mobilehome Park Homeowners’ Association. They read a resolution adopted
by the Ranch0 Carlsbad Mobilehome Park Homeowners’ Association expressing their
concerns (not on file in the City Clerk’s Office) regarding health, welfare, and safety
issues related to the proposed extension of Cannon Road and College Avenue. Mr.
Kohl explained that the extension of College would separate 11.26 acres of the park
which contains the recreation building, maintenance buildings, and storage gardening
areas. Mr. Kohl requested that contingent replacement land for their facilities be
provided and expressed concerns regarding dredging and assessments for detention
basins. Mr. Kohl requested a response to their letter.
In response to Council, Michael Holzmiller, Planning Director, explained the
Environmental Impact Report process. He said that staff is required by law to review
and respond to all comments submitted during the review period and to present these
comments to the Planning Commission and the City Council as part of the public
record.
In response to Council, Lloyd Hubbs, Director of Public Works, said that staff had met
with the residents of Ranch0 Carlsbad Mobilehome Park three or four months ago and
that staff plans another visit soon.
Mayor Lewis spoke of the importance of avoiding any miscommunication. He asked that
staff meet with the residents of Ranch0 Carlsbad Mobilehome Park, as soon as
additional information is available, regarding the Bridge & Thoroughfare District No. 4.
Mayor Lewis encouraged Council Members to also visit Ranch0 Carlsbad Mobilehome
Park to learn of the residents’ concerns.
In response to Council, Mr. Hubbs said that Bridge & Thoroughfare District No. 4 will be
publicly noticed when it is presented to the Planning Commission. Mr. Hubbs estimated
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that it would be at least six months before the issue is presented to the Planning
Commission. He said there are many issues that have not yet been answered.
Council requested that notices for the public hearing for Bridge and Thoroughfare
District No. 4 be sent to the Ranch0 Carlsbad Homeowners.
Mayor Lewis announced that City Council Members have been invited and may be
participating in the upcoming events:
Tuesday, August 14, 2001
Southeast Quadrant Community’Forum
City Council Chambers
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
17.AB #16,318 - COST ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED ABATEMENT ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY
Mike Smith, Fire Division Chief, presented the staff report.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:35 p.m. and asked if anyone
wished to speak on this matter. Seeing no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the
public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 2001-249, confirming the report of the Fire Chief showing cost of
weed abatement against each parcel of land in said report, confirming the
cost, and providing for collection on the regular tax bill.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Finnila.
18.AB #16,319 - PP 24(J) - PLAZA CAMINO REAL BUS TRANSFER FACILITY
RELOCATION
Mike Grim, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Grim also distributed a
packet of information entitled, “Plaza Camino Real Bus Transfer Facility Relocation -
North County Transit District” (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Mr. Grim said that this
packet of information had been prepared by the North County Transit District to provide
an artist’s rendering and other information of the new proposed location.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:37 p.m. and asked if anyone
wished to speak on this matter.
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Derrick Anderson, Construction Project Coordinator, representing North County Transit
District, said he was present to answer questions.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
Council Member Nygaard spoke in support of the project and said that the project will
improve the circulation element in that area of the shopping center.
Council Member Kulchin spoke in support of the landscape improvements.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-250, approving a precise plan amendment
(PP24(J) to allow the relocation of the existing NCTD Bus Transfer Facility
within the Plaza Camino Real Mall Parking Area, located at the northeast
corner of Monroe Street and Marron Road, in Local Facilities
Management Zone 1.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Finnila.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Carlsbad City Council Meeting to the Carlsbad Municipal
Water District Meeting at 6:39 p.m. President Lewis and three Board Members were
present, with Board Member Finnila absent.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING
Present Lewis adjourned the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Meeting at 6:51 p.m. to
the Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Commission Meeting. Chair Lewis and
three Commissioners were present, with Commissioner Finnila absent.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Chair Lewis adjourned the Housing and Redevelopment Commission Meeting to the
continuation of the City Council Meeting at 7:lO p.m. Mayor Lewis and three Council
Members were present, with Council Member Finnila absent.
RECESS
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:lO p.m. Council reconvened at 7:14 p.m. with
Mayor Lewis and three Council Members present and Council Member Finnila absent.
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DEPARTMENT AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
19.AB #16,334-ANNUAL REPORT OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
Jim Stanton, City Treasurer, presented the staff report. Mr. Stanton summarized the
various funds in the investment portfolio, explained the cash management and
investment program, presented a market review of FY 2000-01 and a preview of FY
2001-02.
Council concurred to receive and file the report.
20. AB #I 6,320 - PRESENTATION REGARDING FINDINGS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE REGIONAL GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY
COMMISSION (RGEC).
Joe Garuba, Management Analyst, presented the staff report. His presentation
addressed the following two issues outlined in the RGEC’s proposal to the State
Legislature: 1) Proposal for the new Airport Authority; and, 2) The Regional Land Use
and Transportation Agency. Mr. Garuba outlined the proposed governance structure;
the proposed prime responsibilities; and, the proposed powers of the proposed Airport
Authority and Regional Land Use and Transportation Agency.
Mr. Garuba answered Council’s questions regarding RGEC’s proposed authority and
how it could impact the City of Carlsbad. He also noted that Council Members Nygaard
and Finnila had served on the RGEC as representatives from NCTD and SANDAG.
Council Member Nygaard noted that she and Council Member Finnila had voted against
the RGEC recommendation at the final RGEC Meeting on July 27, 2001.
Council Member Nygaard expressed frustration with the process. She reported that the
process had not been orderly and the questions regarding how the proposal would work
had not been addressed. Council Member Nygaard said there are adequate agencies
currently in place to address the region’s needs. She suggested that it would be more
productive if the State Legislature would allocate funds to the existing agencies rather
than creating a new agency.
Council Member Hall expressed appreciation to Council Member Finnila and Council
Member Nygaard for their efforts and dedication in participating in the Regional
Government Efficiency Commission. He also expressed concern regarding the loss of
local control that would result from the proposals.
Mr. Garuba explained and reviewed the outstanding questions regarding the RGEC
proposal and said that staff will continue to monitor the RGEC proposal.
Council Member Nygaard reported that NCTD is planning to circulate a letter to all local
agencies asking them to oppose the RGEC proposals. Council concurred that they
could not support the RGEC proposals.
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21 .AB #16,321 - ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMIT ON ALGA ROAD FROM EL
CAMINO REAL TO MELROSE DRIVE.
Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report. He noted a correction
on the first page of the Agenda Bill in the fifth paragraph. He said that, “The
Commission recommended by a 4-O vote to establish a 50 mile per hour prima facie
speed limit upon Alga Road from El Camino Real to its intersection with Melrose Drive.”
should be changed to, “The Commission recommended by a 3-O vote to establish a 50
mile per hour prima facie speed limit upon Alga Road from El Camino Real to its
intersection with Melrose Drive.”
In response to Council Member Nygaard, Mr. Johnson explained that the prevailing
speeds support the 50 mile per hour speed limit. Mr. Johnson noted that there is not an
existing accident problem on Alga Road and he described the speed limits on El
Camion Real in the surrounding area.
Council Member Hall said he would vote no on this issue because there are many
surrounding homes that use this intersection and not all of the surrounding intersections
will be signalized.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council approved the
introduction of ORDINANCE NO. NS-599 amending Title 10, Chapter
10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section
10.44.090 to establish a Prima Facie 50 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit upon
Alga Road from El Camino Real to its intersection with Melrose Drive.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, and Nygaard.
NOES: Hall.
ABSENT: Finnila.
22. AB #16,322 - PRESENTATION ON THE 2000-2001 GOAL
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Joe Garuba, Management Analyst; Jim Hawks, Chief of Police; and Lloyd Hubbs,
Director of Public Works, presented the 2001-2001 Goal Accomplishments.
By consensus, Council accepted the report.
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23. AB #I 6,333 - TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 251, reappointing Frank Whitton to the Carlsbad Traffic Safety
Commission; and
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 252 reappointing Robert Mertz to the
Carlsbad Traffic Safety Commission.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Finnila.
24. AB #16,268 - SISTER CITY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-
200 reappointing Barbara Brill to the Carlsbad Sister City Committee; and,
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-201 reappointing Leonard
Martyns to the Carlsbad Sister City Committee; and,
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-202 reappointing Allan
Wanamaker to the Carlsbad Sister City Committee.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Finnila.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of August 7, 2001 was adjourned by Mayor
Lewis at 8:55 p.m., in honor of Kendra Blaylock.
Respectfully submitted,
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ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
Janice Breitenfeld
Deputy City Clerk