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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: June 4,2002
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:
Pastor Silas Krueger offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Finnila led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
'Council Member Finnila said she would abstain from approval of the May 15, 2002 minutes due
to her absence at that meeting.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Minutes of the following meetings were unanimously
approved as presented, with Council Member Finnila abstaining from the vote on the May 15,
2002 minutes due to her absence at that meeting:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 14, 2002
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 14, 2002
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting of May 14, 2002
Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 15, 2002
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 2002
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item #3 was pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the
Consent Calendar, Items #I through #7, with the exception of Item #3, as
follows:
AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
NOES: None.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
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Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting
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1. AB #16,767 -APPROVAL OF CONTRACT TO PRODUCE TGIF JAZZ CONCERT SERIES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-153, approving the contract with Rob Hagey
Productions, Inc. (RHP) to produce the 2002 TGIF Jazz in the Parks Concert series.
2. AB #16.768 -ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ARTS
EDUCATION.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-154, accepting funds from the Encinitas Union
School District (EUSD) for the use of arts education and programming by the City and
authorizing appropriation of funds.
3. AB #16,769 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR
THE 2002 SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES.
This item was pulled for discussion.
4. AB #16,770 -APPROVAL OF CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL GRANT AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-156, approving the acceptance of a California
Arts Council Grant that supplements the joint arts education program between the City
and the Encinitas Union School District and authorizing the appropriation of funds.
5. AB #16,771 -AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE AMBULANCE BILLING SERVICES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-157, approving a contract with Wittman
Enterprises, LLC to provide ambulance billing services.
6. AB #16.772 - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR ZONE CODE AMENDMENT TO
REVISE FRONT YARD FENCING REGULATIONS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-158, authorizing staff to initiate the Zone Code
Amendment process to revise the current regulations for front yard fencing in residential
zones.
7. AB #16.773 -AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE NORTH
AGUA HEDIONDA INTERCEPTOR SEWER-EASTERN SEGMENT, PROJECT NO. 3537.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-159, approving a professional services
agreement with Dudek and Associates, Inc., for the permitting and design of the North
Agua Hedionda Interceptor Sewer-Eastern Segment, Project-No. 3537.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM:
3. AB #16,769 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR
THE 2002 SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES.
Daphne Gilman, President of the Carlsbad Arts Associates, described their activities and fund
raising efforts. She announced that the Carlsbad Arts Associates is donating $15,000 to the
City to help offset costs of the 2002 summer jazz concert series.
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2002-155, accepting a donation from the Carlsbad Arts Associates and
appropriating funds.
B: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall. NOES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Dave Kurner, Chairman of the New Village Arts, P.O. Box 2565, Carlsbad, invited everyone to
attend Michael V. Gazzo's production of "A Hatful of Rain", May 23-June 16 at the Jauercise
Corporate Headquarters, 2460 Impala Avenue, Carlsbad. Mr. Kurner distributed and read local
reviews of the production (on file in the City Clerks Office).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8. AB #16.774 - 2002 FIVE-YEAR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM - (RTIP)
David Hauser, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Mr. Hauser explained that Carlsbad staff submitted to
SANDAG the following four arterial roads for consideration as additions to the Regional Arterial
System: Poinsettia Lane, La Costa Avenue, Faraday Avenue and Marron Road. Mr. Hauser
said that SANDAG rated all arterial requests from member agencies using various criteria
established by SANDAG staff and the Technical Advisory Committee. Based upon a review of
the ratings, SANDAG staff is recommending inclusion of only two arterial segments, from
Carlsbad staffs initial request. Mr. Hauser said that the two segments recommended for
inclusion in the Regional Arterial System are Poinsettia Lane (from Carlsbad Boulevard to
Melrose Drive) and Faraday Avenue (from College Boulevard to Melrose Drive). Therefore,
tonight Council is being asked to make a formal request to SANDAG to add Poinsettia Lane and
Faraday Avenue to the SANDAG designated Regional arterial System.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Mr. Hauser explained the exchange of funds between
the Melrose Drive and Rancho Santa Fe Road projects. He explained that SANDAG has
indicated that any interest earned during the transfer would accrue to the project. Mr. Hauser
said that funds would not be transferred until the Federal funds had been received.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Mr. Hauser described the length of Reach E and
explained that this length is needed to accommodate the potential bridge structure requirement
by the Fish & Game Agency.
In response to Council Member Nygaard, Mr. Hauser said that if the City moves forward with
the extensions of Faraday and Melrose, Council's approval would be required because the
Growth Management Ordinance requires that the financing for both streets be in place prior to
construction. Mr. Hauser said that staff is currently exploring the possibility of utilizing a
financing district.
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In response to Council, Mr. Hauser described the construction timing for the major arterial
roads. Mr. Hauser said that Cannon Road and College Boulevard would not open until they
have both been completed.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 755 p.m. and asked if anyone wished to
speak on this matter in any way. Seeing no one wishing to address Council, Mayor Lewis
closed the public hearing at 755 p.m.
Council Member Finnila expressed appreciation to Mr. Hauser for his comprehensive overview
of the activities of the major arterial roads in Carlsbad. She noted that there are different rules
and restrictions tied to federal and state funding. Council Member Finnila spoke in support of
the fund exchange.
Mayor Lewis spoke of the importance of SANDAG. He explained that SANDAG and the City of
Carlsbad work together to address the needs of regional transportation.
Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin spoke in support of the fund exchange and expressed appreciation to
Council Member Finnila for representing the City of Carlsbad at SANDAG.
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2002-160, approving the Five-Year 2002 Regional Transportation Improvement
Program (RTIP) for Carlsbad, requesting the San Diego Association of
Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors approve an exchange of funds
between the Melrose Drive and Rancho Santa Fe Road Projects, and requesting
the addition of Poinsettia Lane and Faraday Avenue to the SANDAG designated
Regional Arterial System.
m: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
NOES: None.
9. AB #16,775 -THE SUMMIT AT CARLSBAD - ZC 00-1 I/SDP 00-17/HDP 00-13.
Anne Hysong, Associate Planner, and Bob Wojcik, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff
report.
In response to Council Member Finnila, Mr. Wojcik said that the end of the current sidewalk at
the commercial site will be the start of the sidewalk for this development and the developer will
continue the sidewalk through the project's entire frontage.
Council Member Nygaard said there is no parking allowed on the north side of Marron. She
asked if there would be parking on both sides of Marron upon completion of the road and
sidewalk.
Mr. Wojcik said that identifying parking locations is an issue that could be reviewed by the
Traffic Safety Commission.
Council Member Nygaard asked if the road would be wide enough to provide parking on both
sides.
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Mr. Wojcik said that the road would be widened to secondary arterial standards, which is 64 feet
from curb to curb.
Mayor Lewis asked what percentage of the occupants would use Avenida De Anita to reach
Carlsbad Village Drive.
Mr. Wojcik said this issue was discussed at the Planning Commission and the worst-case
scenario is that 100% of the traffic would take that route, trying to avoid congestion along El
Camino Real.
In response to Mayor Lewis, Mr. Wojcik said that the proposed density increase would result in
an additional 108 average daily trips on this project. Mr. Wojcik said the traffic analysis shows
that when College Boulevard and Cannon Road are opened, the traffic volumes on El Camino
Real, from Marron Road to Highway 78 would decrease from approximately 36,000 trips per
day to 26,700 trips per day. Within a period of five years, the 26,700 trips per day would again
increase to 36,000 trips per day.
Council Member Hall asked how opening Cannon Road, Reach 4, would change the average
daily trips on El Camino Real, from Marron Road to Highway 78, in five years. Mr. Wojcik said
that he did not know what the average daily trips would be in that scenario because staff does
not anticipate that Cannon Road, connecting to Oceanside, will be built within the next five
years.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:25 p.m. and asked if anyone wished to
speak on this matter in any way.
Jack Henthorn, 5365 Avenida Encinas, Suite A, representing the owners and builders of The
Summit, presented a brief history of the environmental issues on the property and spoke in
support of the project. Mr. Henthorn said that the developer concurs with the two conditions
placed on the project by the Planning Commission. He said the conditions are to prohibit the
issuance of a grading permit until commencement of construction of College Boulevard and
Cannon Road connection or November, 2002, whichever occurs first, and limit the number of
units on the project that can receive occupancy prior to substantial completion of the College
BoulevardlCannon Road roadway. Mr. Henthorn said that due to the differential traffic
generation between apartment units and single-family units, the proposed density increase
results in a 20% projected increase in traffic. He said the 20% increase is reflected in the 108
average daily trips, referred to earlier by Mr. Wojcik, and would be held in abeyance until the
street improvements were completed.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Mr. Henthorn said that the developer would replace the
existing trees along the street at a ratio of 1.7 trees per tree removed. Mr. Henthorn said that
the replacement trees would be 48-inch box size specimen trees.
Council Member Finnila asked if the school district had indicated that they would be able to
accept the students from the proposed project. Mr. Henthorn said that the students from this
project would attend Buena Vista School and beginning in September 2002, the students would
attend Hope School. Mr. Henthorn said at that point, Buena Vista School enrollment would
decrease because of the additional school and modification of the school boundaries.
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Tom David, 2534 Via Astudo, President of Tanglewood Homeowners’ Association, and
expressed concern for the traffic impact the proposed project would have on the Tanglewood
development. He explained that this proposed project would add to already heavy traffic
congestion in the immediate area of the Tanglewood home owners.
In response to Council, Mr. Henthorn explained that a traffic analysis was included as part of
the project submittal to staff
In response to Council Member Hall, Ms. Hysong described the boundaries of the open space
on the proposed project.
In response to Council Member Nygaard, Mr. Wojcik said that the substantial completion of
College BoulevardlCannon Road would be achieved, when the curb, gutter and asphalt surface
have been installed.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the traffic patterns residents of the proposed
project might take to access Highway 78.
Council Member Hall spoke in support of the project. He said it is a good location for affordable
housing because the site is near public transportation and shopping. Council Member Hall said
this project is compatible with the neighborhood. He said that traffic is a continuing issue and
the opening of Cannon Road would provide relief to traffic congestion.
Seeing no one else wishing to address Council, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing at 759
p.m.
Council Member Nygaard spoke in support of the project. She said that affordable housing is
important and the site is a good location because it is near public transportation and shopping.
Council Member Finnila spoke in support of the project, citing the close proximity to shopping
and public transportation. She noted that the East-West Rail line would open in the future,
which would benefit the residents of the project. Council Member Finnila noted that this is the
first time that a developer has not requested the Cityk assistance with affordable housing.
Council Member Finnila also noted that half of the project site would remain open space.
Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin spoke in support of the project and said that one, two and three
bedroom apartments are needed in Carlsbad.
Mayor Lewis said the proposed site is not a good location for this project that he did not support
the requested zone change. Mayor Lewis said that this project will increase traffic and he could
not support the project.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO.
NS-629, amending section 21.05.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by an
amendment to the Zoning Map to grant a Zone Change from R-1-10,000 to RD-M
on property generally located north of Marron Road between El Camino Real and
Avenida De Anita in Local Facilities Management Zone 2; and,
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NOES:
ABSENT:
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Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-161, adopting a mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and approving a
zone change, site development plan, and hillside development permit to rezone,
grade and construct a 143 unit apartment project on property located north of
Marron Road between El Camino Real and Avenida De Anita in Local Facilities
Management Zone 2.
Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard and Hall.
Lewis.
None.
ADJOURNMENT TO CITY COUNCIL AND CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
MEETING
Mayor Lewis adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 758 p.m. to the Joint Special
Meeting of the City Council and Municipal Water District Meeting, with all CouncillBoard
Members present.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING
MayodPresident Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water
District Meeting at 759 p.m. with all Board Members present.
RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
President Lewis adjourned the Municipal Water District Meeting at 8:Ol p.m. and reconvened
the City Council Meeting with all Council Members present.
RECESS
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 8:Ol p.m. Council reconvened at 8:08 p.m. with all Council
Members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT:
11. AB #16.777 - 2002-03 OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP.
Lisa Hildabrand, Finance Director, and Cheryl Gerhardt, Senior Accountant, made a Power
Point Presentation (on file in the City Clerk's Office) and presented the staff report.
Don Metcalf, Police Captain, explained their request for the seven new positions included in the
2002-03 budget. In response to Council, Captain Metcalf explained the process for bringing a
patrol officer on board. Council Member Hall said he had concerns regarding the need for a
police officer dedicated to DUl's.
Jim Elliott, explained the Information Technology Department's requests for 2003: Expansion of
the Document Management System to the public via the Internet; an application to provide the
ability for Public Works staff to add notes on scanned maps; a new Citywide cashiering system
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to enhance customer service to the public; and the need for one additional employee in the
Information Technology Department.
Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager, explained the need for additional positions in Dove
Library, Cole Library and Recreation Department. He also said that Carrillo Ranch Park will be
completed and open to the public in the next fiscal year and a contract Curator position will be
needed.
Sandra Holder, Community Development Director, explained the need for a Planning
Technician Internship program. She also said that the City recently purchased a future City Hall
Site (The Farmers' Building) and that the costs to maintain and operate the new facility have
been included in the 2002-03 Operating Budget.
Lloyd Hubbs, Director of Public Works, explained the need for funding two continuing programs:
the Storm Water Protection Program and the Community Forest Management Plan.
In response to Council Member Finnila, Ms. Hildabrand said that the Hosp Grove bonds would
be paid in full in 2008.
Ms. Gerhardt explained that two new items had not been included in the Operating Budget:
City Communications Program and the Volunteer Coordinator. Ms. Gerhardt requested that
Council take action on these two items at the public hearing, on June 18, 2002.
In response to Council Member Finnila, Mr. Mannen said that the Franchise Agreement allows
the use of the government channel for providing a variety of information to the public.
Michael Farrar, President, The Pal Shuttle, requested Council provide funding for a free shuttle
service on Saturdays and Sundays this summer. He distributed and reviewed correspondence
describing the proposed service (on file in the City Clerk's Office). Mr. Farrar said that this
service has been provided for the past four years.
Council Member Finnila noted that a majority of the funding for The Pal Shuttle last summer
was provided by the hotels, based on the number of rooms, and a the City provided a small
amount of funding.
Pamela Lipper, Executive Assistant, Carlsbad Village Business Association, P.O. Box 1460,
Carlsbad, requested $25,000 in funding so that they could become more active in promoting the
Village, and working with similar organizations in surrounding cities in North County. Ms. Lipper
reviewed correspondence date May 29, 2002, signed by Stephen P. Oggel and previously
distributed to Council (on file in the City Clerk's Office).
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council accepted the report and set the
public hearing for June 18, 2002.
Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
None.
AYES:
NOES:
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12. AB M6.778 - CARLSBAD ARTS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-164,
reappointing Felicia Shaw to the Arts Commission.
m: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, Nygaard, and Hall.
NOES: None.
(Resolution No. 2002-163 was continued.)
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Member Finnila said that the Community Update Video would be shown on June 6,
2002 at 6:OO p.m. She said copies of the video tapes are available for check-out at the library.
Council Member Finnila gave a brief update on the Regional Government Bill now in committee
in Sacramento.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of June 4, 2002, was adjourned at 9:33 p.m.
Janice Breitenfeld
Deputy City Clerk