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Home My WebLink About2001-12-11; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF : DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) December 1 I, 2001 City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Absent: None. Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. PRESENTATION: Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that the City of Carlsbad had been awarded an Honorable Mention Award in the 2001 Best Enterprise Content Management Solution by FileNET. She presented the award to the Mayor and City Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lewis announced that City Council Members have been invited and may be participating in the upcoming events: Wednesday, December 12,2001 - 2:OO p.m. Carlsbad Police Department 2001 Awards Ceremony Carlsbad Public Safety and Service Center 2560 Orion Way Carls bad , California Wednesday, December 12,2001 - 530 p.m. Carlsbad Planning Commission Staff Appreciation Event 1731 Calavo Court Carlsbad, California Friday, December 14,2001 - 9:00 a.m. SANDAG Board of Directors Meeting 401 “B” Street, Suite 800 San Diego, California Sunday, December 16,2001 - 6:OO p.m. Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau Holiday Event Grand Pacific Palisades Resort 5805 Armada Drive Cads bad , California December 1 1,200 1 Carlsbad City Council Page 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued) Monday, December 17,2001 - 5:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission Holiday Event Carlsbad Senior Center 801 Pine Carlsbad, California CONSENT CALENDAR: Council concurred to continue Item No. 2 to December 18, 2001. Item No. 8 was pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #9, with the exception of Item No. 2 and Item No. 8, as follows: AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. 1. AB #16,452 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FOR PROPERTIES COMMONLY KNOWN AS PACIFICA PALOMAR OFFICE BUILDING, PALOMAR FORUM, AND CARLSBAD RACEWAY INDUSTRIAL PARK - GPA 01 -05/GPA 01 -07/GPA 98-05. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -367, approving a General Plan Amendment for GPA 01-05, GPA 01-07, and GPA 98-05 amending the General Plan for properties commonly known as Pacifica Palomar Office Building, Palomar Forum, and Carlsbad Raceway Industrial Park. 2. AB #16.453 - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP OF KELLY RANCH CORE - CT 97- 16(A). This item was continued to December 18, 2001. 3. AB #16,454- EXTENSION 0F.AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR THE RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -359, approving the Extension of Agreement with Dudek & Associates for professional services for the Rancho Santa Fe Road Bridge Replacement, Project No. 3190. December 1 1,200 1 Carlsbad City Council Page 3 4. AB #16,455- ACCEPT BID AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD REALIGNMENT AND WIDENING PHASE 1 CLEARING, PROJECT 31 90. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-360, accepting the bid and awarding the contract to Erreca’s for the Rancho Santa Fe Road Realignment and Widening Phase 1 Clearing Project No. 3190. 5. AB #16,456 - CONTINUATION OF ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM THROUGH EXTENSION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001-361 approving an extension of the collection of vehicle registrations fees, as authorized by the State of California, imposed on vehicles registered in the County of San Diego, for the purposes of abandoned vehicle abatement. 6. AB #16,457 - REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE CARLSBAD CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -362 amending the Salary Schedule effective the pay period including January I, 2002, for classifications represented by the Carlsbad City Employees’ Association. 7. AB #16,458 - REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE CARLSBAD POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -363 amending the Salary Schedule effective the pay period including January 1, 2002, for classifications represented by the Carlsbad Police Officers’ Association. 8. AB #16,459 -AUTHORIZATION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND LEASEBACK OF THE FARMERS INSURANCE PROPERTY. This item was pulled for discussion. 9. AB #16,460 -APPROVAL OF MASTER AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT CONS U LTI N G S ERVl C ES. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -365, approving the Master Agreement with Special District Financing and Administration (SDFA) for professional services related to special district formations and administration. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: 8. AB #16,459 -AUTHORIZATION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND LEASEBACK OF THE FARMERS INSURANCE PROPERTY. Cynthia Haas, Economic Development Manager, presented the staff report. Council Member Finnila spoke in support of the purchase and leaseback. She said it is estimated that a larger city hall will be required between the years 2007-201 1 and the proposed purchase of the Farmers Insurance property will provide space or can be sold by a future Council to purchase another site. December 1 1,200 1 Carlsbad City Council Page 4 Council Member Hall said this purchase is not necessary. He said that the Faraday Avenue building and future square footage at the Safety Center will provide adequate room for the next few years. Council Member Hall said he would not support the acquisition . Council Member Nygaard spoke of the need to plan for future growth for city facilities. Council Member Kulchin said that land is at a premium in Carlsbad and this is a good opportunity to purchase a building in a central location. Mayor Lewis concurred and spoke of the importance of future planning. Council Member Finnila noted that if the acquisition were approved, public input would be solicited at a later date regarding the best use for the building. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -364, Appropriating $1 6,000,000 from Community Facilities District No. 1 for the Acquisition of APN 212-062-12, APN 212-062-13, and APN 212-062-14, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Documents Associated with the Acquisition of the Property, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Documents Associated with the Lease Back of a Portion of 5815 El Camino Real to Farmers Insurance Group. AYES: NOES: Hall. ABSENT: None. Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila and Nygaard. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: 10. AB #16,461 - CARLSBAD RACEWAY INDUSTRIAL PARK - GPA 98-05/ZC 01- 07/LFMP 87-1 8(B). ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-610, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a Zone Change, ZC 01-07, from P-M to 0-S on a portion of the property generally located on the north side of Palomar Airport Road, between Melrose Drive and the City’s Eastern Boundary in Local Facilities Management Zone 18. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. December 1 1,2001 Carlsbad City Council Page 5 ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (continued): 11. AB #16,462 - PALOMAR FORUM - GPA 01-07/ZC 01-06 ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. 2001-61 I, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a Zone Change, ZC 01-06, from P-M to 0-S on a portion of the property generally located on the north side of Palomar Airport Road, between Melrose Drive and the City’s Eastern Boundary in Local Facilities Management Zone 18. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Larry Cisneros, Head Coach of the Carlsbad Pop Warner “Charging Lancers”, requested $4,000 in financial support for their team’s trip to the Pop Warner Superbowl, where they represented Carlsbad and won the Jr. Peewee Division 1 Runner-up Trophy. Mayor Lewis said that staff is developing a policy regarding this type of financial support and that staff would return to Council upon completion of the policy. Ray Patchett, City Manager, explained that staff has determined that a formal Council Policy would not be the best approach. Mr. Patchett said that an agenda bill would be coming to Council on December 18, 2001 regarding the consideration of authorizing a donation from the Community Activity Grant Fund to support the Carlsbad Pop Warner Football Team. PU BLlC H EAR1 NGS : 12. AB #16,448 - REPEAL AND REENACTMENT OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, AMENDMENT OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY 44 AND ADOPTION OF COUNCIL POLICY 66 - ZCA OI-OI/LCPA 01-01 Council Member Kulchin said although she was absent from the December 4‘h meeting, when this agenda item was first heard, she had watched the Council Meeting proceedings and felt comfortable acting on this agenda item. Ray Patchett, City Manager, noted that Council had accepted public testimony last week on this agenda item. Michael Holzmiller, Planning Director, said that last week Council had requested staff to address several issues. He said staff had provided Council with a memo dated December 6, 2001 (on file in the City Clerk’s Office) regarding the lot coverage and setback requirements. Mr. Holzmiller then referred to an errata sheet dated December 11, 2001 (on file in the City Clerk‘s Office). December 11,2001 Carlsbad City Council Page 6 Chris DeCerbo, Principal Planner, reviewed the errata sheet dated December 11, 2001 (on file in the City Clerk‘s Office). Mr. DeCerbo also reviewed an overhead entitled, “Single Story and Two Story” (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Mr. Holzmiller reviewed the memo dated December 6, 2001. He said that the increase in the permitted lot coverage for one-story homes from 50% to 60% had been incorporated into the errata sheet. However, excluded from the errata sheet was the reduction of the side yard setback for adjacent one-story homes from 10% of the lot width to 5 feet because staff does not support the reduction. Mayor Lewis said that the issue of neighbors meeting to discuss in-fill projects should be discussed at a Council Workshop. Council Member Nygaard concurred. Mr. Holzmiller also suggested that discussion be held at a Council Workshop regarding the applicability of the new standards in the Planned Development Ordinance to infill- lots. Council Member Nygaard concurred. Council Member Hall spoke of the need for three car garages and expressed concern that “No more than 12.5% of the total project units may include three-in-a-row garages that directly face the street.’’ would be too restrictive. Mr. Holzmiller explained that staff is recommending that the 3 car garages not face the street on smaller lots. Staff is seeking to avoid many homes with 3 car garages in a row facing the street. Council Member Finnila suggested that the 12.5% be increased and that staff monitor the situation to determine if many homes with 3 car garages facing the street are being built. Council Member Hall expressed concern that this ordinance, as written, will cause vehicles to be parked on the narrower streets. He said that the 12.5% must be increased in order for him to support this ordinance. Mayor Lewis concurred that there is a need for 3 car garages and that the 12.5% should be increased. Mr. Holzmiller noted this is a Planned Development Ordinance and would be applicable only to small lots. This ordinance will not be applicable to large subdivisions. Ray Patchett, City Manager, explained that a one hundred-lot subdivision, could have up to 13 houses with 3 car garages that are front loaded. Council Member Hall suggested that “No more than 12.5% of the total project units may include three-in-a-row garages that directly face the street.’’ be increased to “No more than 20% of the total project units may include three-in-a-row garages that directly face the street”. Council Member Kulchin noted that young families often live in Planned Development Areas. She said she could support an increase to 20%, as suggested by Council Member Hall. Council Member Finnila said she could support 12.5% to 15%, on a trial basis. She noted that the ordinance will be applicable to only small lots. December 1 1,200 1 Carlsbad City Council Page 7 Council Member Hall said if more clarity is needed on this major issue, he would like to continue this agenda item for one more week. Council Member Finnila supported an increased percentage on a trial basis and then this percentage should be reviewed later. Council Member Finnila said that the percentage would only be an estimate. Council Member Nygaard concurred. Council Member Hall said that he could not support a change to 20% on a trial basis. He spoke in support of a formal change to the ordinance from 12.5% to 20%. Mayor Lewis and Council Member Kulchin said they could support the change to 20%. MAIN MOTION: ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-612, Adopting a Zone Code Amendment for a Comprehensive Amendment to the Planned Development Ordinance Chapter 21.45, Title 21, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; that the Errata Sheet dated December 11,2000 is approved, with the change under “Garages c.” as follows: c. No more than 20% of the total project units may include three-in-a-row car garages that directly face the street. ..’I. AND, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -353 approving a Negative Declaration, Zone Code Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment, to Repeal and Reenact the Planned Development Ordinance, Title 21 , Chapter 21.45 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to create a User-Friendly Document and to Modify Residential Development and Design Standards to Achieve More Livable Neighborhoods and to Ensure that Homes are in Better Scale to Lot Sizes (ZCA OI-OI/LCPA 01- 01 ); AND, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -354, Revising City Council Policy No. 44 (Small Lot Architectural Guidelines) to: 1) Rename the Policy “Neighborhood Architectural Design Guidelines”, 2) Modify the Architectural Guidelines to Achieve the Development of More ”Livable Neighborhoods” and 3) To Apply the Revised Policy to All Proposed Single-Family and Two-Family Homes and Residential Remodels; AND, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -355, Adopting City Council Policy No. 64 “Principles for the Development of Livable Neighborhoods” December 1 1,200 1 Carlsbad City Council Page 8 AMENDED MOTION: ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-612, Adopting a Zone Code Amendment for a Comprehensive Amendment to the Planned Development Ordinance Chapter 21.45, Title 21, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; that the Errata Sheet dated December 11,2000 is approved, with the change under “Garages c.” as follows: c. No more than 20% of the total project units may include three-in-a-row car garages that directly face the street.. .”. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, and Hall. NOES: Finnila and Nygaard ACTION ON MAIN MOTION: AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. RECESS Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:07 p.m. Council reconvene6 at 7:14 p.m. w Members present. h all DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 13. AB #16,463 -AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY. Ruth Fletcher, Purchasing Office, presented the staff report. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-613, amending Title 3, Chapter 3.29 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to Revise the Procedures for Disposal of Surplus City Property. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. 14. AB #16,464 - ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE 30 MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT UPON GABBIANO LANE Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report. December 1 1,200 1 Carlsbad City Council Page 9 ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS -614, amending Title IO, Chapter 10.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the Addition of Section 10.44.670 to establish a Prima Facie 30 mile per hour speed limit upon Gabbiano Lane from Batiquitos Drive to its Terminus. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. 15. AB #16,465 - REQUEST TO GIVE PRESENTATION BY THE NORTH COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. Cami Mattson, President and CEO, San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau, 66120 Paseo Del Norte, Suite L-I, Carlsbad, reviewed her correspondence dated October 24, 2001 (on file in the City Clerk’s Office), proposing a contract between the San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Carlsbad. Jill Knox, Director of Sales, reviewed “San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau Carlsbad Supplemental Sales Plan Executive Summary” (on file in the City Clerk’s Off ice). In response to Council, Ms. Mattson explained the definition of “group sales” and explained tracking procedures. Christi Matthews, Director of Sales, FAIRFIELD INN, 760 Macadamia Drive, read her correspondence dated December 7, 2001 into the record (on file in the City Clerk’s Office), supporting the San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau and Ms. Mattson’s request for a contract to promote Carlsbad. Steve Chelew, Director of Marketing, Pinnacle Hotels USA, 1775 Hancock Street, Suite 185, San Diego, read his correspondence dated September 7, 2001 into the record (on file in the City Clerk’s Office), supporting the San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau and Ms. Mattson’s request for a contract to promote Carlsbad. In response to Council, Mr. Chelew said approximately 13% of room revenues are used for marketing Pinnacle Hotels USA. Cassie Carter, Director of Sales, Inns of America and Raintree, 755 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, spoke in support of the San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau and Ms. Mattson’s request for a contract to promote Carlsbad. Council Member Finnila noted that written correspondence had been submitted from Raintree, Holiday Inn, Woodbridge Hotels, the Hilton Garden Inn, Carlsbad Company Stores, LEGOLAND, Four Seasons Resort, The Flower Fields, and the Gemological Institute of America supporting the San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau and Ms. Mattson’s request for a contract to promote Carlsbad (on file in the City Clerk’s Off ice). Council Member Finnila said that consideration for funding the San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau should be done during the regular budget process. rc .- December 1 1,2001 Carlsbad City Council Page 10 In response to Council, Cynthia Haas, Economic Development Manager, said that the Master Plan Tourism Study has just been completed and will be presented to Council in the future. Council Member Nygaard suggested that Council hold a workshop to discuss the Master Plan Tourism Study. She concurred with Council Member Finnila that funding for the San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau should be considered during the regular budget proceedings. Council Member Kulchin and Mayor Lewis concurred. Council Member Finnila noted that no organization in Carlsbad is currently working on group sales and tracking those sales. She said that the Master Plan Tourism Study should include group sales. In response to Council, Ray Patchett, City Manager, said that the San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau would need to submit correspondence during the budget process regarding their proposed contract with the City. Council concurred. 16. AB #16,469 - REQUEST TO GIVE PRESENTATION BY CARLTON LUND. Carlton Lund, distributed a bound document to Council (not on file in the City Clerk’s Office) and made a presentation to the City Council regarding a proposal to construct a city identification sign over Carlsbad Boulevard. Council Member Finnila said she did not support an overhead sign in the Downtown Area. She felt that the monument sign at the northern end of the City is adequate. Council Member Nygaard said she did not support a sign that would reach across a road. She noted that the south end of Carlsbad lacks a sign and suggested that Council look at the idea of placing a monument sign in that area. Council Member Hall said he liked Mr. Lund’s idea. However, Council Member Hall said he was not sure if an overhead sign across the street would be the best type of sign. Council Member Hall suggested that the concept be studied. In response to Mayor Lewis, Ron Ball, City Attorney, said that in response to Council’s direction, staff has tried to reduce signage in the public right-of-way in order to eliminate billboards. He suggested that certain findings be made that an overhead sign is in the best interest of governmental purposes, if Council desires to have a city identification sign over Carlsbad Boulevard. Council Member Nygaard said the monument sign in the northern part of the city is attractive. She suggested that Council look at the possibility of placing a similar monument sign in the southern part of the city. Council Member Hall said he would like to direct staff to prepare a report on Mr. Lund’s proposal. Mayor Lewis concurred. Council Member Finnila disagreed with studying Mr. Lund’s request. She said she could entertain the opportunity to look at placing a monument sign in the southern part of the city. Council Member Nygaard and Council Member Kulchin spoke in support of December 1 1,200 1 Carlsbad City Council Page 11 considering a monument sign in the southern part of the city. In response to Ray Patchett, City Manager, Council Members Finnila, Nygaard and Kulchin said their intent is to consider the monument sign in the southern part of the city on Carlsbad Boulevard. Mr. Patchett said staff would return with a report on the process and alternative regarding placing a monument sign in the southern part of the city on Carlsbad Boulevard. 17. AB #16,466 - UPDATE ON THE 2001 LEGISLATIVE ISSUES. Joe Garuba, Management Analyst, presented the Legislative Update (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Council concurred to receive and file the report. 18. AB #16,467 -COMMUNITY SERVICES, MAJOR SERVICE AREA STRATEGIC PLANS. Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager; Ken Price, Director of Parks and Recreation; Cliff Lange, Library Director; and, Connie Beardsley, Arts Manager, reviewed the Cultural Arts Strategic Plan, Library Strategic Plan and the Recreation Strategic Plan (all on file in the City Clerks Office). Council spoke in support of the strategic plans. Jim Whittaker, 4742 lnverness Court, said that last week he chaired his last Senior Commission Meeting. He expressed appreciation to Sue Spickard, Senior Services Manager, for all of her support and continued hard work. Mr. Whittaker also spoke of the need for Lawn Bowling activities in the citywide parks. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -366, accepting the Community Services Strategic Plans. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. 19. AB #16,468 - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001- - 290 reappointing Courtney Heineman to the Design Review Board; and Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -292, appointing Larry Paulsen to the Design Review Board. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. .I /. December 1 1,2001 Carlsbad City Council COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Page 12 Council Member Hall wished everyone Happy Holidays and asked everyone to drive safely. Council Member Nygaard said contracts with all employees have been signed at the North County Transit District. She also wished everyone Happy Holidays. Council Member Finnila said on December 19, 2001 at 7:OO p.m., a presentation will be made regarding Zone 19 Park at the Dove Multi-Purpose Room. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of December 11, 2001 was adjourned at 922 p.m. Respectfully submitted , CITY CLEJAK Janice Breitenfeld Deputy City Clerk