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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-10-09; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: October 9,200l 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, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. Kulchin. CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Finnila said she would vote no on Item #I A6 #16,383 - DENIAL OF APPEAL - AT&T WIRELESS - CUP 00-36. Council Member Nygaard said she has reviewed the record and is prepared to also vote no on Item #I. Mayor Lewis noted that this would create a split vote and said Consent Calendar Item #I would be continued to a Council meeting when all Council Members are present. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Finnila, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #2 and 3, as follows: AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kulchin. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #16,383 - DENIAL OF APPEAL -AT&T WIRELESS - CUP 00-36. This item was continued to a Council Meeting when all Council Members are present. 2. AB #16,384 -APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITORS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-310, approving the purchase of defibrillator/monitors and upgrades from Medtronics Physio-Control Corporation. 3. AB #16,390 -ACCEPTANCE OF THE CARLSBAD BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-313, accepting the Carlsbad Bikeway Master Plan. October 9,200l CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 2 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: 4. AB #16,385 -AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY CLERK. Council Member Nygaard requested staff to return with a resolution authorizing a car allowance of $200 per month for the City Clerk. Council concurred. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Finnila, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-600, amending Section 2.08.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to Adjust the Compensation of the City Clerk. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kulchin. 5. AB #16,386 -AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY TREASURER. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Finnila, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-601, amending Section 2.08.020 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to Adjust the Compensation of the City Treasurer; and, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-311, increasing the City Treasurer’s Monthly Automobile Allowance. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kulchin. PUBLIC HEARING: Council concurred with staffs request to consider Item Nos. 6 and 7 together. 6. AB #16,387 - GPA Ol-OllZCA 01-03 LIVABLE STREETS. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 7. AB #16,388 - LIVABLE STREETS IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS. Mike Smith, Acting Fire Chief; Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer; and Bob Wojcik, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report. They said that the off-set driveway element has been removed from the Livable Streets Program because of grading and drainage concerns expressed by staff. In response to Council, Mr. Johnson explained that the Livable Streets Program will apply to future residential streets, which are not arterial or collector streets. October 9,200 1 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 3 Acting Fire Chief Smith explained the policy to limit the number of dwelling units on a cul-de-sac to 20 dwelling units. Acting Fire Chief Smith said staff is recommending each dwelling unit on a cul-de-sac to be equipped with fire sprinklers. Acting Fire Chief Smith also explained the recommended policy that if the land is situated in such a way that the developer has no choice but to create a cul-de-sac, then 50 units will be allowed, with the fire sprinkler requirement for each unit. Acting Fire Chief Smith said that staff is also recommending traffic calming on all future residential streets. Ron Ball, City Attorney, noted that a resolution amending the General Plan is required with this item. If Council approves the introduction of the two ordinances this evening, staff will present the resolution at the October 16’h Council Meeting. Council discussion ensued regarding discouraging 50 dwelling units in a cul-de-sac. In response to Council, Mr. Johnson said the size of homes on lots is a separate issue and will be coming to Council in the near future. Mr. Wojcik explained staffs proposal for Pasadena Driveways. Mr. Johnson explained that the Livable Streets Program is contained within the right-of- way. Garage setbacks and other issues are part of the Livable Neighborhood Program. In response to Council Member Hall, Acting Fire Chief Smith said that fire sprinklers in homes need to be tested every 30 years. He explained the piping, and said there is a valve to prevent the water from backing up and causing damage. In response to Council, Mr. Wojcik explained that if a street has a five percent grade, depending on the location of the driveway, there could be difficulties with drainage issues. Therefore, staff felt it important to remove the offset driveway issue from policy to provide flexibility. Offset driveways would probably not result in drainage issues on streets with two or three percent grade. Mayor Lewis asked if trees along the right-of-way are specified in the Livable Streets Program. Mr. Johnson said that the city’s landscape manual will describe what type of tree is appropriate for a particular street or area. Ron Ball, City Attorney, referred to Page 33, of the staff report for Livable Streets (Council Agenda Item No. 6), Item C.22. He asked for Council’s direction regarding this language. Council Member Nygaard replied that she would like to see justification for 50 dwelling units in a cul-de-sac. Council Member Finnila expressed concern for the length of the cul-de-sac. She said a maximum number of units in a cul-de-sac should not be identified in order to provide flexibility. Council Member Finnila spoke of the importance of maximizing street connectivity. Mr. Johnson said that the cul-de-sac standards fall within the engineering standards. He noted that a resolution could be presented to Council next week amending the general plan and include language to strengthen the cul-de-sac policy to reflect Council’s direction. October 9,200l CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 4 Mayor Lewis opened the duly notice public hearing at 7:Ol p.m. and asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter in any way. Alan Thum, 1392 Peachwood Drive, Encinitas, reviewed his submitted correspondence (on file in the Office of the City Clerk), stating his concerns that the Negative Declaration should be rejected and proposed amendments should be revised. Council Member Finnila said many of Mr. Thum’s concerns are being addressed through the federal storm drain requirements. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:ll p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Finnila, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-602, amending Title 21, Sections 21.04.210, 21.04.355, 21.09.160, and 21.37.100 to modify regulations related to street widths; and, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-603, amending Title 11, Section 11.04.010 and Title 20, Section 20.16.040(3) to modify regulations related to residential streets; and Council continued RESOLUTION NO. 2001-312 to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2001; and, Council directed staff to return to the Council Meeting of October 16, 2001 with a resolution approving amendments to the land use and circulation elements of the General Plan to incorporate the concept of livable designs of residential streets; and Council directed staff to include language in the resolution that long single-access streets, generally exceeding 20 residential dwelling units is discouraged and should be used only when physical conditions make it not feasible to provide street connectivity. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kulchin. 8. AB #16,176 - THREE-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT ON STATE STREET. Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report. In response to Council, Debbie Fountain, Director of Housing and Redevelopment, explained that the three-hour parking on State Street will hopefully entice people to park in the parking lots and walk to their destination in the downtown area. Ms. Fountain explained that when staff began the parking program, staff had a campaign, the North County Transit District placed flyers on the train, business owners were encouraged to have their employees use the parking lots. Alice Brown, representing Arthur Brown Plumbing, 2697 State Street, said they have their own off-street parking for their customers. Mrs. Brown said all day long non- October 9,200l CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 5 customers park along the street in front of their business. Mrs. Brown said her customers have a difficult time getting out of the driveway because the parked cars create an obstacle. She noted that a nearby liquor store has large trucks that double park on the street and create a safety hazard. Mrs. Brown suggested that the North County Transit District have shuttles drive to the various parking lots in the downtown area and deliver people to the train station. Mrs. Brown spoke in support of the three- hour parking on State Street. Mayor Lewis asked if the curb in front of the Brown’s business could be painted red. Mr. Johnson said he would investigate the matter. Council Member Finnila noted that Council had authorized a shuttle run this summer and she asked to see the report, Mr. Johnson said the shuttle was in operation for three months and Finance is putting together a report for Council. Ms. Fountain noted that most business owners along State Street support of the three- hour parking. In response to Council Member Hall, Ms. Fountain described the parking availability to businesses north of State Street. She noted that some businesses north of State Street have on site parking, but the parking is not adequate to fulfil1 their needs. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Finnila, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-584, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.40, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of Section 10.40.158 to establish a three-hour parking time limit on State Street from Beech Avenue to Carlsbad Boulevard. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kulchin. 9. AB #16,389 - MUNICIPAL STORM WATER PERMIT AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT. Rosanna LaCarra, Environmental Programs Manager, presented the staff report. Ron Ball, City Attorney, said included in the order adopted by the Regional Water Quality Control Board is a requirement to amend the City’s General Plan. Mr. Ball said a General Plan amendment would be presented to Council in the future. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Lewis noted that a number of citizens in the community would be randomly telephoned to collect data on how the City can provide better service. Mayor Lewis encouraged citizens to provide their comments. October 9, 2001 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 6 Council Member Finnila said that SANDAG would meet twice a month. The first policy meeting will be October 12fh to discuss preserving quality of life. Mayor Lewis said he attended a meeting this morning regarding the region’s water issues. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of October 9, 2001, was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. p.m. Respectfully submitted, Janice Breitenfeld Deputy City Clerk