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Home My WebLink About2002-02-12; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF : CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 12,2002 TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the Deputy City Clerk, as follows: Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, and Hall, Absent: Nygaard. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A correction to the minutes of January 22, 2002 was noted. The heading of Item No. 7 should be changed from, “7. AB #I6334 -Approval of Master Plan Agreement for Alga North Community Park to “7. AB #16,527 - MP 150(H) Calavera Hills Phase II Master Plan.”: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Minutes of the following meeting were unanimously approved as presented, including the correction as noted above: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 15, 2002 Special Meeting of January 16, 2002 Regular Meeting of January 22,2002 CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Item #I, as follows: AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: Nygaard. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. February 12,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 1. AB # 16,541 REVISED HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-049, revising the salary schedule for hourly positions to conform with the State of California’s minimum wage, and adjusting the salaty range for skilled jobs in the Aquatics area of Recreation and the of position Library Technician in the Library Department. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION: 2. AB #16.542 - ZCA 98-O9/LCPA 98-04 - THOMPSONTTABATA. Ronald Zawistowski, 1009 Daisy Avenue, asked that the conditions for the approval of this development be identified. He asked if any of the conditions can be changed without a public hearing. Mr. Zawistowski asked why a split entrance will not work on this project. He noted that since last week, a speed monitor was placed on Daisy Street going uphill. He asked that the speed monitor be placed on Daisy Avenue where drivers speed. In response to Council, Ron Ball, City Manager, said that the conditions to the approval of the project will not be changed without public participation. He listed the conditions and noted that they are on file in the City Clerks Office. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-618, amending Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a Zone Change, ZC 98-08, from Limited Control (L-C) to one family residential with a Qualified Development Overlay Zone (R-1-7,500-Q) for 40.41 acres, and residential density-multiple with a Qualified Development Overlay Zone (RD-M-Q) for 37.62 acres, generally located north and south of Poinsettia Lane, between Aviara Parkway and Snapdragon Drive in the Southwest Quadrant; and Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-046 approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, Zone Change, Local Coastal Program Amendment, Tentative Tract Map, Planned Unit Development Permit, Condominium Permit, Site Development Plan, Hillside Development Permit, and Coastal Development Permit for the ThompsonTTabata Subdivision, located north and south of Poinsettia Lane, between Aviara Parkway and Snapdragon Drive, in the Southwest Quadrant. u: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: Nygaard. February 12,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: None. PUBLIC HEARING: 3. AB #I6543 ZC 00-1OlLCPA 00-13 -REDEEMER BY THE SEA Christer Westman, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:15 p.m. and asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter. Reverend Robert McDonald, Pastor of Redeemer By The Sea Lutheran Church, (applicant), 952 Jasmine Court, said he was present to answer any questions. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. Council Member Hall spoke in support of the project. Council Member Finnila also spoke in support of the project. She spoke in support of phasing the project, the day care and preschool. Council Member Kulchin spoke in support of the project and the Mayor concurred. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-619, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by an amendment to the Zoning Map and the Local Coastal Program Zoning Map to grant a Zone Change, ZC 00-10, from L- C to R-I on property generally located on the east side of Black Rail Road and south of Poinsettia Lane in Local Facilities Management Zone 20; and Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-050, adopting a Negative Declaration and approving a Zone Change, and Local Coastal Program Amendment to Rezone a 10.26 acre parcel generally located on the east side of Black Rail Road and south of future Poinsettia Lane in Local Facilities Management Zone 20. m: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila and Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: Nygaard. ADJOURNMENT TO CARLSBAD MUNICPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Meeting at 6:20 p.m. with all members present, except Board Member Nygaard. February 12,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: President Lewis adjourned the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Meeting at 655 p.m. and reconvened the City Council Meeting with all members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: 4. AB #16,532 - REQUEST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CUL-DE-SAC BULB IMPROVEMENTS ON ALETHEA LANE. Bob Wojcik, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report. He said that a fourth alternative would be to direct Mr. Koop and Mr. Gorgueiro to construct their respective portions of the cul-de-sac and the City would pay to construct Mr. Fisler’s portion of the cul-de-sac. Mr. Wojcik state that Mr. Fisler would need to dedicate the right-of-way to the city and enter into a reimbursement agreement with the city. However, Mr. Wojcik said that staff recommends Alternative 1 (Wait for a Private Funding Source) as identified in the staff report. He said that Coast Waste Management and the Fire Department have indicated that there will be no difficulties in continuing service on the road. John K. Fisler, 3975 Park Drive, said he would not be interested in Alternative 4. He presented a brief history on the lots surrounding his property. Scott Koop, 3886 Althea Lane, said he owns Parcel 3, next to Mr. Fisler’s property and would like to have the cul-de-sac finished. He described drainage issues on his property. Mr. Koop suggested that staff facilitate a neighborhood meeting to discuss options available to the neighbors. In response to Council, Mr. Wojcik explained that Mr. Fisler is requesting that he dedicate the right-of-way for the completion of the cul-de-sac and pay for the sidewalk and the city pay for the remainder of the improvements. Council Member Hall spoke in support of Alternative 1 (Wait for a Private Funding Source). Council Member Finnila spoke in support of Alternative 4, as described above by Mr. Wojcik. Council Member Kulchin spoke in support of Alternative 1. She suggested that Staff meet with the neighbors. Mayor Lewis said he supported Alternate 1. February 12,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council approved Alternative 1 (Wait for a Private Funding Source). AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, and Hall. NOES: Finnila. ABSENT: Nygaard. In response to Council, Mr. Wojcik said once a storm drain is installed in Park Drive, then the storm drain on Mr. Koop’s property will no longer be required. Mayor Lewis asked that this issue be returned to Council. Ray Patchett, City Manager, explained the city’s policy for improvements on vacant land and said that the city has treated Mr. Fisler fairly. 5. AB #16,544 - CITYWIDE TRAILS PROGRAM FINANCING. Lisa Hildabrand, Director of Finance, presented the staff report. She made a Power Point presentation (on file in the City Clerk‘s Office). Ms. Hildabrand answered Council’s questions regarding Mello Roos. Gary Hill, 3289 Donna Drive, spoke of the importance of using volunteers to create and maintain trails. He referenced his volunteer work in Hosp Grove and said that maintenance on trails is minimal. He said that for the Hosp Grove work, volunteers signed city documents saying that they are unpaid employees that are covered under workers’ compensation. Ron Ball, City Attorney, noted that Council had adopted a resolution whereby volunteers are covered under workers’ compensation. He said the resolution is applicable to any volunteers performing any services for the city. Council Member Hall spoke in support of the program and said he supported the allocation of funds from the General Fund. Council Member Finnila said she supported the allocation of funds from the General Fund for acquisition of trail easements, trail construction and maintenance. Council Member Kulchin said she supported the allocation of funds from the General Fund. Mayor Lewis said he felt that the people at large should vote on whether or not they would like Citywide trails and which financing mechanism should be used. February 12,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council approved the allocation of funds from the General Fund for the acquisition for trail easements, trail construction and trail maintenance for the Citywide Trails Program. - AYES: Kulchin, Finnila, and Hall. Lewis. ABSENT: Nygaard. NOES: COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council Member Finnila said a library reference service is now available on the Internet. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: Ray Patchett, City Manager, announced that the City Council agenda and agenda bills are now available on the city's web page. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of February 12, 2002 was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, '&NICE BREITENFEL~ Deputy City Clerk