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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: MARCH 5,2002
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 City Clerk, as follows:
Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
Absent: None.
INVOCATION:
Summer Sapporo offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Finnila led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION:
Bob Wojcik, Deputy City Engineer, and Peer Committee Award Chair, described the
program and introduced the Peer Awards recipients. Council presented each winner
with a certificate.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Minutes of the following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented, with Council Member Finnila abstaining on the
approval of the February 7, 2002 minutes due to her absence at that meeting:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 5, 2002
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 5, 2002
Minutes of the Special Meeting held February 7, 2002
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Nos. 8, 9 and 10 were pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the
action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #I 1, with the
exception of Item Nos. 8, 9 and 10, as follows:
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall, NOES: None.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of
all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting.
1. AB #16.545 - AGREEMENT WITH TERRACES AT SUNNY CREEK, LLC FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF
THE PALMER WAY SEWER PIPELINE EXTENSION, PROJECT NO. 35391.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-062, approving and authorizing the
execution of an agreement for reimbursement of costs with the Terraces at
Sunny Creek, LLC, for the engineering and construction costs of the Palmer Way
Sewer Pipeline Extension, Project No. 35391,
2. AB #16,546 - REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-063, authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem
and the Public Works Director out of state travel to attend a meeting at the US.
Army Corps of Engineers Water Experimental Station (WES) in Vicksburg,
Mississippi on March 13-15, 2002.
3. AB #16,547 - ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT AVIARA PARKWAY AND
KINGFISHER LANE - PROJECT NO. 3369-2A.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-064, accepting bids and awarding a
contract for the construction of the traffic signal at Aviara Parkway and Kingfisher
Lane.
4. AB #16.548 - LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS DISABILITY RETIREMENT
APPLICATIONS AND APPEAL PROCEDURES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-065, repealing Resolution No. 7102,
delegating the City Council’s authority to make certain determinations on
applications related to disability retirements of local safety members and
adopting appeals procedures.
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5. AB #16,549 - REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-066, approving out-of-state travel for
the Senior Management AnalysVProject Manager in the Information Technology
Department to attend the Project Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, on
March 11-1 3, 2002.
6. AB #16.550 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF JANUARY 31.2002.
Council accepted the report from the City Treasurer on the status of the City's
investment portfolio as of January 31, 2002.
7. AB #16,551 - REJECT BIDS TO REMODEL CHASE FIELD
RESTROOMlSNACK BAR FACILITY - CONTRACT FACO2-06.
3OLUTION ~~ NO. Council adopted
remodel Chase Field Re - - .... 2002-067, rejecting all bids received to
stroom Snack Bar kaalrty
8. AB #16.552 - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF
RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD (STV 01-09) CT 99-04.
This item was pulled for discussion,
9. AB #16.553 - CITY OF CARLSBAD 2002 TRAFFIC SIGNAL EVALUATION
POLICY.
This item was pulled for discussion.
10.AB #16.554 - FINAL PROJECT ACCOUNTING AND POST OCCUPANCY
BUDGET FOR THE CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY PROJECT - PROJECT NO.
32441.
This item was pulled for discussion.
11.AB #16,675 - CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENTATION AND PERMITTING AND FINAL ENGINEERING PLANS
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-074, approving a consultant
agreement with Rick Engineering Company to prepare environmental
documentation and permitting and final engineering plans for the Rancho
Carlsbad Channel Maintenance Project.
FOR RANCHO CARLSBAD CHANNEL MAINTENANCE - PROJECT NO. 3338.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
8. AB #16,552 - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO VACATE PORTIONS OF
RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD (STV 01-09) CT 99-04.
Council Member Kulchin noted that the public hearing should be set for Tuesday,
March 26, 2002, not Tuesday, March 23' as indicated in the agenda bill and resolution.
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ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 2002-068, declaring Council’s intention to vacate portions of Rancho
Santa Fe Road and setting a public hearing for March 26, 2002.
m: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None.
9. AB #16,553 - CITY OF CARLSBAD 2002 TRAFFIC SIGNAL EVALUATION
POLICY.
In response to Council Member Hall, Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, reported on
the number of signals that have uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or battery back up.
He stated currently there are 15 UPS support lights. He said the upcoming capital
outlay budget includes a proposal to have battery back up for six traffic signal sites. Mr.
Johnson said the long-term goal is to eventually have all traffic signals on battery back
up. Mr. Johnson noted that maintenance for a traffic signal is approximately $5,000 per
year.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 2002-069, approving the 2002 City of Carlsbad Traffic Signal
Evaluation Policy.
m: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
10.AB #16,554 - FINAL PROJECT ACCOUNTING AND POST OCCUPANCY
BUDGET FOR THE CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY PROJECT - PROJECT NO.
32441.
John Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager, responded to Council Member Hall and said
that this project was deemed complete in September, 1999. Council Member Hall said
that the item identified in the agenda bill, should have been included in the Capital
Improvement Budget. Mr. Cahill said that the purpose of this agenda item is to make
several changes to improve customer service at the Dove Library.
Council Member Hall expressed concern regarding procedure and said that projects
should be closed out when they are complete. Council Member Hall said that these
additional expenditures should have been brought forward sooner than two years after
completion of the project.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Hall, Council adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 2002-070, accepting the final project accounting and approving a
post-occupancy budget for the Carlsbad City Library Project, City Project
No. 32442.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
March 5,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
12.AB #16.668 - CARLSBAD PROMENADE ZC 00-061LCPA 00-08/CT 00-10 CDP
00-53/HDP 00-10.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE
NO. NS-620, amending Section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a Zone Change, ZC
00-06, from R-1-10,000-Q and L-C to R-1-7,500-Q on property generally
located on the Northeast Corner of Poinsettia Lane and Aviara Parkway in
Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 20; and,
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-060, adopting a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
and Addendum and Approving a Zone Change, Local Coastal Program
Amendment, Tentative Tract Map, Coastal Development Permit and
Hillside development Permit to Rezone, Grade and Subdivide 30.9 Acres
into 37 Lots on Property Located on the Northeast Corner of Poinsettia
Lane and Aviara Parkway in Local Facilities Management Zone 20.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None.
13.AB #16.669 - ESTABLISHING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT UPON BLACK
RAIL ROAD.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE
NO. NS-621, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal
Code by the addition of Section 10.44.680 to establish a Prima Facie 40
mile per hour speed limit upon Black Rail Road from Aviara Parkway to its
intersection with Sapphire Drive.
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
None.
AYES: NOES:
14.AB M6.670 - IMPLEMENTING NEW STORMWATER PROTECTION
REQUIREMENTS.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE
NO. NS-622, amending various sections of Chapters 21.203 and 21.205
of Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to implement new storm-water
protection requirements of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control
Board San Diego Municipal Stormwater Order No. 2001-01; and,
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Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-623, amending various sections of
Chapter 15.16 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (Grading and Erosion
Control Ordinance) to implement new stormwater protection requirements
of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board San Diego
Municipal Storm Water Permit (Order No. 2001-01)
Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-624, amending various sections of
Chapter 15.12 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (Stormwater Management
and Discharge Control Ordinance) to implement new stormwater
protection requirements of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control
Board San Diego Municipal Stormwater Permit (Order No. 2001-01); and,
Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-625, amending various sections of
Chapter 10.40 of Title 10 (Vehicle and Traffic Ordinance) and Chapters
6.08, 6.12 and 6.16 of Title 6 (Health and Sanitation Ordinance) and Title
1 (General Provisions) Chapter 1.08.020 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code
to implement new stormwater protection requirements of the San Diego
Regional Water Quality Control Board San Diego Municipal Storm Water
Permit (Order No. 2001-01).
B: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jim Watson, 3283 Lincoln Street, expressed appreciation to staff for addressing his
concerns regarding littering and loitering in the Village and near the Carlsbad Research
Industrial Park.
Elaine Bracken, 802C Kalpati, expressed frustration for the manner in which she was
treated by the Police in a recent incident.
Mayor Lewis requested Ms. Bracken to send her written comments to the attention of
the Police Department.
PUBLIC HEARING:
15. AB #16.671 - SOLICITATION OF COMMENTS ON CARLSBAD HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE CDBGlHOME PROGRAM.
Frank Boensch, Management Analyst, presented the staff report. He also reviewed a
Power Point presentation (on file in the City Clerks Office).
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:34 p.m. and asked if anyone
wished to speak on this matter in any way.
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Michele Davis, Community Liaison with North County Health Services, 150 Val Preda
Road, San Marcos, explained that they were unable to meet the deadline to submit a
CDBGlHOME proposal. Ms. Davis said that they intend to continue their services to the
community and will submit a proposal for next year’s CDBGlHOME program.
Shirley Cole, Executive Director, North County Lifeline, expressed appreciation to the
CDBG Committee for their recommendation for one of North County’s Lifeline general
social service programs (case management). She described the services available for
Carlsbad residents.
Council Member Finnila noted that another organization was to provide funding to North
County Lifeline. However, that organization is no longer in business. Ms. Cole said
that North County Lifeline is working with the County of San Diego to secure revenues
before the County receives their payback.
Kelly Lupro, 6029 Paseo Campo, said she works at Laurel Tree Apartments for MAAC
Project. She said that MAAC Project has requested funds for an after-school program.
Joseph Eickhoff, 1341 Laurel Tree Lane, said he attends Jefferson Elementary School
and asked that an after-school program be located at the Laurel Tree Apartments.
Sandy Broce, representing Women’s Resource Center, 1963 Apple Street, Oceanside
expressed appreciation to the CDBG Committee for their continued support.
Dara Cerwonka, representing Casa de Amparo, PO BOX 410, San Luis Rey, expressed
appreciation to the CDBG committee for their continued support.
Ron Sipiora, Executive Director of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club, 31 15 Roosevelt Street,
expressed appreciation to the CDBG Committee for their continued support. He
described their programs and said they have an after-school program.
Todd Nalley, 2260 Sara Way, said he is a health care provider at Fraternity House and
described their services. Mr. Nalley asked that Council reconsider funding for Fraternity
House.
Tom Faunce, 6622 Corte Loma, said he has been a volunteer for 20 years at Fraternity
House and asked Council provide funding for their organization.
Lisa Lipsey, 1766 Corte Ventana, Development Director at Fraternity House, described
their services and asked that Council reconsider funding their organization.
Bruce Willbrant, 2621 Roosevelt Street, representing Community Interfaith Services
and described their services. He asked that CDBGlHOME funds be used only to create
or sustain affordable housing. He also asked that some of the CDBGlHOME funds be
used to create a Section 8 Homeownership Program.
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Council Member Finnila noted that Council has recognized housing as a basic need
and has diverted some of the facilities funds over to the housing reserve for affordable
housing.
Frank Serrano, 3528 Madison, representing Join Hands Save a Life, expressed
appreciation to the CDBG Committee for their recommendation.
Chris Megison, representing Solutions for Change, expressed appreciation to the
CDBG Committee for their continued support. He described their program and said
that groundbreaking for their latest project will occur in December 2002.
Mayor Lewis asked Mr. Megison to forward literature to Council regarding the project.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:Ol p.m.
Mayor Lewis spoke in support of the CDBG Committee and explained why the CDBG
Committee was formed.
In response to Council, Ray Patchett, City Manager, stated that community
organizations that do not receive CDBG funding may apply for a Community Activity
Grant. He said the application process is similar to that of the CDBG application. Mr.
Patchett said that organizations can contact Lisa Hildabrand, Finance Director for the
application. Mr. Patchett noted that Council has a strong commitment to affordable
housing and described the programs available.
In response to Council, Debbie Fountain, HousinglRedevelopment Director, said that
staff would be applying for additional Section 8 Grant Funds on behalf of the City.
Council Member Kulchin spoke in support of the Fraternity House and asked that they
apply for a Community Activity Grant.
(No action was taken or required. Council will make a final selection of project and
funding allocations at a future meeting.)
RECESS
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:lO p.m. Council reconvened at 7:18 p.m. with all
Council Members present.
16. AB #16.672 - GPA 01-06 - SHOPPING CENTER REDESIGNATIONS
Dennis Turner, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. He also reviewed a Power
Point presentation (on file in the City Clerk's Office). In response to Council Member
Hall, he discussed the General Plan designation for the Costco Center.
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Mr. Turner responded to Council’s questions regarding the Robertson Ranch property
and said that the proposal is for a “floating designation” for “Local Shopping Center’ (L)
within the Ranch.
Extensive staff and Council discussion ensued regarding Poinsettia Properties and the
Country Store property.
In response to Council, Mr. Turner explained the five-minute model travel time frame
used for the analysis of shopping center placement.
Extensive staff and Council discussion ensued regarding the Robertson Ranch and
Sunny Creek properties. Mr. Turner said that an application had been submitted for
high density residential on the Sunny Creek property and that the proposal is for 370
high-end rental apartments. He noted that the property is not designated residential at
this time.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 8:14 p.m. and asked if anyone
would like to speak on this matter.
Sally Lyons, 7019 Lavender, representing Seacliff Home Owners’ Association, said that
Seacliff is comprised of 300 homes adjacent to Site 16 (Poinsettia and Lowder Lane),
also known as Paseo del Norte. She explained that a shopping center on Site 16 would
take access from Paseo Del Norte, which is the only egress for Seacliff residents. She
expressed concern regarding traffic circulation and asked that the land use designation
on Site 16 be changed to residential or something compatible with the neighborhood.
Lois Martyns, 7304 Lantana Terrace, said there is an over saturation of commercial
sites in the area of Poinsettia Avenue and Paseo Del Norte. She asked that the land
use designation on Site 16 be changed to residential or something compatible with the
neighborhood.
Howard Heffner, 7154 Lantana Terrace, said if commercial zoning were approved for
Site 16, it would adversely impact the neighbors’ quality of life and neighbors’ security.
Mr. Heffner said that noise, lights, and air pollution from a commercial site would also
adversely affect the neighbors and asked that the land use for Site 16 be changed to
residential.
Joan Hayashi, 4798 Neblina Drive, said that the Robertson Ranch property should not
be designated commercial property because of the current excessive traffic on El
Camino Real.
Donald Miller, 4610 Trieste Drive, reviewed his written correspondence (on file in the
City Clerk’s Office) and said that Robertson Ranch should not be designated
commercial property. However, he spoke in support of a commercial designation on
the Country Store and Sunnycreek properties.
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Peter Walsh, 2885 Sanford Lane, said he is representing his mother, Caroline Smith,
who owns the undeveloped five acres on the southwest corner of Paseo del Norte and
Poinsettia Lane (Site 16 - SmithNValsh property). He said he has no ownership in the
property. Mr. Walsh said his mother has been in escrow with the same company since
June 1998. He said that in June 1999 he provided Council correspondence, not on file
in the City Clerk’s Office, stating that the Coastal Commission would not support a
change in use for this property from tourist serving. Mr. Walsh presented a brief history
of the development process on this project and spoke of the importance of working with
the Seacliff Homeowners’ Association. Mr. Walsh asked that his mother’s property be
included in the shopping center redesignation.
In response to Council Member Finnila, Mr. Walsh said that due to his understanding
that the Coastal Commission would only consider a tourist serving use on this site, an
office use had not been pursued.
Carm Finocchiaro, 977 Blackstilt Court, said that the Smith-Walsh property is in a
residential neighborhood and there is limited access to the property. He said that more
shopping centers in that area are not needed. Mr. Finocchiaro said that housing should
be built on the Smith-Walsh property instead of a shopping center.
Freda Switzer, 4650 Trieste Drive, expressed concern that commercial property on El
Camino Real would increase traffic.
Tom Hagaman, Planning Systems, 1530 Faraday Avenue, Suite 100, said he is
representing JPI, an apartment builder. He said that JPI is very interested in
developing an upscale apartment project on the Sunnycreek property.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:45 p.m.
Ron Ball, City Attorney, said that there has not been an express or a defacto
moratorium on any of the 17 sites before Council this evening. He said that the
property owners retain the ability to file and process applications.
Mayor Lewis referred to Site 12, the Sunnycreek property, and said he is concerned
about approving commercial sites along the El Camino Real corridor. He said he would
not support an upscale apartment project on the Sunnycreek property
Council Member Finnila noted that the Robertson Ranch property and Sunnycreek
property developments would not take their access directly off El Camino Real. She
said if either of these properties were developed, there would a setback from El Camino
Real to correspond with the scenic corridor requirements.
Council Member Nygaard noted that the connection of College and Cannon Roads
would be going through the Robertson Ranch property, which would provide additional
access to development.
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Ray Patchett, City Manager, said the City did a study from the standpoint of the
community’s vision, circulation and appropriate locations of shopping centers.
Council Member Hall said that three different proposals for a shopping center on the
Robertson property had died due to the neighbors’ objections. He noted that there has
been no commercial use proposal submitted for the Sunnycreek property. Council
Member Hall said he would like to make a decision at this meeting regarding
commercial uses for these two properties.
Mayor Lewis said that Council should decide if they support the suggested apartment
use on the Sunnycreek property. Council Member Hall said he would like to entertain a
residential use on the Sunnycreek property.
Ron Ball, City Attorney, explained that the zoning on property can not be inconsistent
with the General Plan designation. He said first Council must decide upon the land use
designation and then the zoning will be a follow-up issue. Mr. Ball said that if Council
determines that any of the sites before Council this evening should not be designated “L, then the property must be designated something else.
Mr. Patchett said that staff looked at the question whether or not the Sunnycreek
property should be rezoned residential. Staffs recommendation is the result of that
consideration.
Council Member Finnila noted that she did not support the residential project on the
Sunnycreek property, previously presented to Council. Council Member Finnila said
that she felt the resldential parcel was only created to support the commercial parcel.
She said that the vision for the area was weak at that time and was weighed heavily on
past planning practices and not the current or future need. Council Member Finnila
said that Council should carefully consider a commerciallresidential mix on the
Sunnycreek property.
In response to Council Member Nygaard, Mr. Turner said currently, the City of Carlsbad
does not have a Mixed Use Zone. However, staff is investigating the possibility of
creating a Mixed Use Zone, which could be applicable in local shopping center land
uses. He said a permit would be required, and Council would have final approval.
Council Member Nygaard said she would like to see a mixed use on the Sunnycreek
property rather than one large shopping center.
In response to Council, Mr. Turner said that staff recommends designating the
Sunnycreek property “L” at this time.
Mr. Patchett suggested that Council send the Sunnycreek property back to staff with
direction to investigate a creative mixed use, taking into consideration the vision of the
community. Council concurred.
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Council discussed ensued regarding the Robertson Ranch property. Council Member
Kulchin said she opposes any additional commercial land use along El Camino Real.
Council Member Nygaard said she also opposes any additional commercial land use
along El Camino Real. Council Member Kulchin said that she could support the
commercial use on the Robertson Ranch property on the northern part of the property.
Mayor Lewis said he would oppose a commercial use on the Robertson Ranch
property, if a commercial use were placed on the Sunnycreek property. He said he
could support a mixed-use on Sunnycreek.
Ron Ball, City Attorney, said that he would return with documents designating which of
the 17 sites that the Council wishes to include in the “L” designation and then giving
direction to staff for whatever other designation is necessary to accommodate a mixed-
use concept. He reiterated that a mixed-use land use designation does not currently
exist in the General Plan.
Council Member Hall noted that in looking at the Sunnycreek site and the vision for the
community, staff needs to take into consideration the growth management standards on
the site as well as practicality issues.
In response to Council, Mr. Ball said that Council can decide the best vision for the land
use of the Smith-Walsh property (Site 16). Mr. Ball said that if the Coastal Commission
land use designation differs, then the issue would be returned to Council. Mr. Ball said
that to date, the Coastal Commission has not indicated whether they would support a
land use, other than tourist serving, on Site 16.
Council Member Hall asked that if Council wanted to designate the Smith-Walsh
property (Site 16) residential, would the City would need to request an amendment from
the Coastal Commission. Mr. Ball answered in the affirmative.
Council Member Nygaard suggested that Smith-Walsh property (Site 16) be designated
for various types of medical uses. She said that a residential designation might be
appropriate for this site. However, Council Member Nygaard expressed concern that
the Coastal Commission might not agree with a residential designation. She said that
medical services would not create a constant flow of vehicles during peak traffic
periods.
Mr. Turner noted that a medical offices general plan designation does not currently
exist. The larger category of “office” would need to be used. Mr. Turner said that there
is a zone that could be used, once there is a land use designation for medical offices.
Council Member Kulchin spoke in support of rezoning the 5-acre Smith-Walsh property
(Site 16) to residential rather than “L”, which would be compatible with the neighboring
Seacliff Development.
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In response to the Mayor, Mr. Ball said that in order to rezone the Smith-Walsh property
(Site 16), the public would need to be notified that the consideration is not “L”, but
“residential. The property owner would also need to be notified and another Council
public hearing would be held. Then, the City would need to process a Local Coastal
Plan Amendment through the Coastal Commission and present the City’s position that
residential is appropriate under the circumstances.
ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ACTION:
B:
-* NOES.
RECESS
On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council directed staff to initiate
the process to rezone the Smith-Walsh property (Site 16) from “L” to
residential.
Lewis, Kulchin, Nygaard, and Hall.
Finnila.
On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 2002-071, adopting the Negative Declaration and, directing staff to
return with documents approving GPA 01-016, for 15 of the 17 sites (Sites
12 and 16 are excluded).
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
None.
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 9:15 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:17 p.m. with all
members present. Council concurred to take the agenda out of order.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
18. AB #16.673 -A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SMART GROWTH IN THE SAN
DIEGO REGION.
Dennis Turner, Principal Planner, presented the staff report. He explained the various
development projects and activities that the City of Carlsbad continues to do to promote
smart growth.
Mayor Lewis distributed suggested language that he said he would like to add to
Resolution No. 2002-072 (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Mayor Lewis proposed that,
“within the context of Carlsbad’s existing, voter-approved, Growth Management Plan”
be inserted between “strategy” and “and” in Item No. 2 of Resolution No. 2002-072.
Council concurred.
Council Member Finnila presented a brief history of the smart growth principals.
Council Member Finnila said she would like to enter the record the correspondence
dated March 5, 2002 from Hofman Planning Associates and Lennar Communities (on
file in the City Clerks Office).
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Mike McLaughlin, Director of Land Use and Planning, SANDAG, announced that the
Regional Summit will be held on Friday, March 8, 2002, at 7:30 a.m.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION
NO. 2002-072, supporting the Smart Growth in the San Diego Region;
including the following addition to the resolution:
Insert “within the context of Carlsbads existing, voter-approved, Growth
Management Plan” between “strategy” and “and” in Item No. 2 of
Resolution No. 2002-072.
w: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall,
NOES: None.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Municipal Water
District Board at 9:28 p.m. with all Members present.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING
MayorIPresident Lewis adjourned the Municipal Water District Meeting at 9:29 p.m. with
all Members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
President Lewis adjourned to the remainder of the Council Meeting at 9:29 p.m. with all
Members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTSlcontinued):
19. AB #16.674 - DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPOINTMENT.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002- - 073, appointing Julie Baker to the Carlsbad Design Review Board.
e: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
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20. AB #16,677 - CARLSBAD COMMUNITY CABLE TELEVISION FOUNDATION
APPOINTMENT.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002- - 076, appointing Mike Pfankuch to the Carlsbad Community Cable Television Foundation Appointment.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
21. AB #16.678 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPIONTMENT.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002- - 077, appointing Sue Ladouceur to this Carlsbad Historic Preservation
Commission.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
22. AB #16,679 - LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTMENT,
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002- - 078, appointing Rob Swette to the Carlsbad Library Board of Trustees.
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: None.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of March 5, 2002 was adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
Respytfully submitted,
Janice Breitenfeld
Deputy City Clerk