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Home My WebLink About2002-05-14; City Council; Minutes (3)MINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: MAY 14,2002 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Minutes of the following meetings were unanimously approved as presented: Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 16, 2002. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 16, 2002. Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 17, 2002. Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 23, 2002. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 23, 2002. AGENDA TAKEN OUT OF ORDER: Council concurred with Mayor Lewis' request to consider the agenda out of order and first hear Item #6. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 6. AB #16.752 - PRESENTATION BY THE FRIENDS OF CARRILLO RANCH ON THE 2002 BEST-OF-CLASS STUDENT ARTISTS. Gene Chartier and Wendy Woolf described the California History &Art Program sponsored by the Friends of Carrillo Ranch, Inc. They presented a slide show (not on file in the City Clerk's Office) of the artwork and announced the 2002 Artist's Best-of- Class winners' names. RECESS: Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 6:15 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:24 p.m. with all members present. May 14,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 PROCLAMATION: Mayor Lewis presented Lloyd Hubbs, Director of Public Works with a proclamation declaring May 19-25, 2002 “National Public Works Week. Mr. Hubbs introduced several members of his staff and expressed appreciation to all of his staff for their dedication. CONSENT CALENDAR: Citing a potential conflict of interest, Council Member Hall said he would abstain from the vote on Item #3. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #3, with Council Member Hall abstaining on Item #3, as follows: u: 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. 2. AB #16,748 -APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 00-16, POINSETTIA PROPERTIES P.A. 2.3, & 4 (WATERS END). AND RELATED NCTD LICENSE AGREEMENT. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-141, approving a North San Diego County Transit Development Board (NCTD) License Agreement for construction of public facilities within North County Transit Development Board property; and Adopting Resolution No. 2002-142, approving the final map for Carlsbad Tract 00- 16, Poinsettia Properties P.A. 2, 3, & 4 (Waters End), and authorizing the City Clerk to process the map for recordation. AB #16.749 -AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AMENDED DOCUMENTS AND RELATED ACTIONS WITH CITY OF CARLSBAD APARTMENTS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-143, authorizing the execution of various documents and the taking of various actions to effect the delivery of a substitute credit instrument by the new owner of the Santa Fe Apartments Project. MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS - SANTA FE RANCH May 14,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 3. AB #16.739 -VACATION OF A PORTION OF OAK AVENUE (SN 01-1 1). Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-132, summarily vacating a portion of Oak Avenue between Lincoln Street and Washington Street, subject to certain reservations. Council Member Hall abstained from the vote on Item #3. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: 4. AB #16,750 - REVISION OF PURCHASING SECTIONS OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. NS-627 amending in its entirety, Chapter 3.28 of Title 3 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to reflect revised City purchasing procedures. e: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall, NOES: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. ADJOURNMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING Mayor Lewis adjourned the Council Meeting to the Carlsbad Municipal Water Meeting at 6:35 p.m. with all Board Members present. ADJOURNMENT TO THE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT President Lewis adjourned the Municipal Water District Meeting at 6:46 p.m. to the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Municipal Water District with all members present. RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING PresidenffMayor Lewis adjourned the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Municipal Water District at 6:46 p.m. and reconvened the Council Meeting with all Council Members present. May 14,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: 7. AB #16.753 - ESTABLISHMENT OF PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT UPON AMBROSIA LANE. Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report. In response to Council, Mr. Johnson explained that speed limits are posted so that the Police Department can use radar as an enforcement tool. He noted that a sign would be posted on both ends of the school zone, facing both directions, indicating that the speed limit is 25 miles per hour when children are present. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-628, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.44, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the addition of Section 10.44.690 to establish upon Ambrosia Lane a Prima Facie 35 mile per hour speed limit from Aviara Parkway to its intersection with Conosa Way and a Prima Facie 40 mile per hour speed limit from Conosa Way to its intersection with Poinsettia Lane. w: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None. 8. AB #16.754 - REPORT ON PROPOSED 2002-2003 TO BUILDOUT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Helga Stover, Senior Accountant, and Carrie Loya-Smalley, Senior Civil Engineer, made a Power Point Presentation (on file in the City Clerks Office). Ms. Loya-Smalley and Ms. Stover indicated that there was one issue statement regarding the opportunistic sand program. They listed the options of funding additional studies and complete E.I.R. or to not fund at this time and monitor the permitting process of other cities. Council Member Nygaard asked that City Staff and North County Transit District Staff coordinate efforts so that there would be only bridge over the railroad tracks. In response to Council Member Kulchin, Ms. Loyal-Smalley said that benches, and possibly waste receptacles, would be placed in the Village area. In response to Council Member Kulchin, John Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager, said that the public/private partnership for the swimming pool would be included in the planning of the Alga Park Master Plan. Council Member Kulchin suggested that conduits for future fiber optics use should be installed so that roadwork does not have to occur twice. May 14,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 In response to Council Member Kulchin, Ms. Loya-Smalley explained the difference of average daily trips between single and multi-family units. In response to Council Member Finnila, Mark Steyaert, Park Development Manager, said funds are available in the Capital Improvement Program Budget to build a community center on the Pine School Park property. In response to Council Member Finnila, Mr. Cahill said that a public art component has been included in the Poinsettia Park Master Plan. In response to Council Member Hall, Mr. Steyaeti said that Council would hold a Pine School Park Workshop on Tuesday, May 28,2002 at 6:OO p.m. in the Council Chambers. He said the purpose of the meeting is to collect public input and for Council to direct staff regarding the guidelines to the Pine School Park Master Plan. Lisa Houston, 2256 Plazuela Street, President of Carlsbad Lightning Soccer Club, spoke of the need for ball fields. She said she hoped that the construction of the new parks could be facilitated. She also volunteered her organization as a source of help regarding the project. Council Member Hall expressed appreciation to staff for the presentation. He noted that according to the Citizens' Survey, the need for additional park space is most important to the public. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council set the public hearing for June 18, 2002 for the proposed 2002-2003 to Build Out Capital Improvement Program and Operating Budget. e: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None. Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 7:30 p.m. Council reconvened at 7:40 p.m. with all members present. 9. AB #16,755 - UPDATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL GOVERNMENT. Joe Garuba, Management Analyst, reviewed a Power Point Presentation (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and provided Council with an update on the development of a regional government. Council Member Finnila presented a history of the regional government movement and explained several elements of the current proposal for future regional government. She also discussed the bills before the state legislature. May 14,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 Council Member Kulchin said that the issue of a new regional government should be placed on the ballot for a vote of the people. Council Member Finnila explained the options that could be placed on the ballot. Mayor Lewis said that Senator Peace has previously indicated that the issue of regional government does not need to be voted upon by the people. Council Member Finnila said that a delayed operative date has been discussed by SAN DAG. Council Member Hall expressed concern that the new regional government would diminish local community control. He also expressed concern for the cost of a new regional government. Council Member Finnila explained that the regional government could only override local community control regarding right-of-way associated with transportation issue. She explained that the funding for the regional government would be derived from the same sources that now fund SANDAG. She said there will be no new costs for the new regional government and, in fact, due to consolidation of efforts, there could be a reduction of expenses. She noted that Governor Davis has earmarked $1 million for planning of the new regional government. Council Member Kulchin spoke of the need for a Council Workshop regarding the new regional government. Council concurred. (Council accepted the report. No Council action was taken or required.) COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Council Member Hall said he and Council Member Kulchin recently gave the City of Vista Officials a tour of the Sewer Intercept Project. Council Member Nygaard said on May gth, she attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Transit Center at Plaza Camino Real. Council Member Nygaard asked Council for the ability to discuss, at the May 15, 2002 Council Workshop, the North County Transit District’s closure of the Village Station Gate. Council Member Kulchin said last week she visited Washington D.C. to make a presentation on the beach sand retention program in Carlsbad. Mayor Lewis said there is a Council Workshop tomorrow at 11:OO a.m. at the Faraday Center. May 14,2002 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7 Mayor Lewis said he previously sent each Council Member correspondence regarding Oceanside Mayor Terry Johnson pursuing a seat on the Local Coastal Commission. Mayor Lewis asked Council to send him their comments. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of May 14, 2002 was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Janice Breitenfeld Deputy City Clerk