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MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
DATE OF MEETING: June 25,2002
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, Nygaard, and Hall
Absent: Kulchin and Finnila,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Minutes of the following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented: - Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 4, 2002.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting of June 4, 2002.
(Council concurred to take the agenda out of order and proceed with the Consent
Calendar prior to the Presentations.)
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council affirmed the
action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #7, as follows:
m: Lewis, Nygaard and Hall
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin and Finnila.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
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1. AB #16.801 - AGREEMENT FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION STUDY
AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CENTER PRELIMINARY DESIGN
REPORT.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-186, approving a consultant
agreement with Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc., for preparation of a traffic
signal optimization study and transportation management center preliminary
design report.
2. AB #16,802 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS.
Council accepted the report from the City Treasurer on the status of the City’s
investment portfolio as of May 31, 2002.
3. AB #16.803 - RENEWAL OF EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-187, authorizing the renewal of
Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage.
4. AB #16.804 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR CANNON ROAD AND
INTERSTATE 5 RAMP WIDENING - PROJECT NO 3438.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-188, approving an extension of
Cooperative Agreement #11-0540 with the State of California, for the Cannon
Road and Interstate 5 Ramp Widening, Project No. 3438.
5. AB 1Y16.805 - ESTABLISH 2002-2003 SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.l.
Council adopted RESOLUTION N0.2002-189, establishing the 2002-03 special
tax for the Community Facilities District No. 1.
6. AB #16.806 - COUNCIL POLICY #61 REVISION - REQUEST FOR CITY
CONTRIBUTIONS TO GRAD NIGHT ACTIVITIES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION N0.2002-190, revising Council Policy #61 (Grad
Nite Contribution) to increase the contribution amount which is to be distributed
on a proportionate basis to Carlsbad High School, San Marcos High School, La
Costa Canyon High School and San Dieguito High School Academy.
7. AB #16,811 - COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 ANNEXATION NO.
01102-01 (LA COSTA GREENS).
Council adopted RESOLUTION N0.2002-194, certifying the results of the
property owner election, and adding property to the existing Community Facilities
District No. 1.
PRESENTATION:
Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation to Charlene Kennedy, Senior Librarian, and
Dave Millikan, Recreation Area Manager, in honor of their retirement.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
8. AB #16.807 - GPA 01-13 - CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST - LDS.
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Anne Hysong, Associate Planner, made a Power Point presentation (on file in the City
Clerk’s Office) and presented the staff report.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:17 p.m. and asked if anyone
would like to discuss this matter in any way.
Leo Garcia, project engineer, 626, Baseline Road, Claremont, California, said he was
representing the applicant and asked Council to approve the project.
Seeing no One else wishing to address Council, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-191 adopting a Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Approving a
General Plan Amendment to define the Boundaries of the Open
Space Designation on Property Generally located on the West Side
of Camino De Los Coches between Rancho Santa Fe Road and La
Costa Avenue in Local Facilities Management Zone 11.
- AYES: Lewis, Nygaard and Hall. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin and Finnila.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT MEETING:
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Meeting at 6:19 p.m.
with all members present except Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin and Council Member Finnila.
ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION MEETING:
President Lewis adjourned to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission Meeting at
6:20 p.m. with all members present except Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin and Council
Member Finnila.
RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING
Chair Lewis adjourned the Housing and Redevelopment Commission at 7:11 p.m. to
the remainder of the City Council Meeting with all members present except Mayor Pro
Tem Kulchin and Council Member Finnila.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
9. AB M6.791 -CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 43 AMENDMENT (EXCESS
DWELLING UNIT BANK).
Michael Holzmiller, Planning Director, noted that this agenda item had been continued
from June 25, 2002. He explained that previously, Council had directed staff to return
with alternatives to leaving 2,200 units in the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank. He noted that
on June 11,2002 staff brought to Council a proposed change to Policy No. 43 which
would eliminate 3,950 units from the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank and establish criteria to
allocate the remaining units for items, such as affordable housing.
Council Member Hall presented a brief history of excess dwelling units. He said the
issue is now whether 3,950 units should be eliminated from the Excess Dwelling Unit
Bank and whether the remainder of those units should be used on a City-wide basis.
Council Member Hall also presented a brief history of the affordable housing program.
Margie Monroy, 749 B Magnolia, representing the League of Women Voters, said her
organization is concerned how the reduction of excess dwelling units will impact
affordable housing programs. She expressed concern that a balance of 2,200 units in
the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank would not be adequate and would restrict flexibility in
housing programs.
Liz Kryidenier, 3005 Cadencia Street, spoke of the importance of building more
diversified housing units and said that multi-level commercial units are needed. She
said that needs of the area are changing dramatically with the expansion of rapid
transit. Ms. Kryidenier said that denser corridors and apartment housing in light
industrial areas are needed. Ms. Kryidenier said that no units should be eliminated
from the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank and she expressed concern that a reduction of the
number of units in the Bank might restrict future Councils.
In response to Council, Mr. Holzmiller explained how staff arrived at the
recommendation of leaving a balance of 2,200 units in the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank.
He explained that staff is recommending that the 2,200 units be used for housing,
potential development in the Village Area and Miscellaneous, such as commercial,
mixed use, etc.
In response to Council, Mr. Holzmiller referred to a memo he previously sent to Council
dated June 18, 2002 (on file in the City Clerk's Office). He said that staff could support
a change in Council Policy No. 43 in order to address the issue of smaller infill projects.
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Mr. Holzmiller recommended that Number 6 of the qualifying factors in Revised Council
Policy 43 be amended to read as follows:
6. Single family (R-I) development in an infill area
where (a) the existing, specific R-I zoning of the
property allows a slightly higher yield of units than the
General Plan designation for the development or (2)
the development meets all subdivision and zoning
standards and lot sizes are compatible with adjacent
subdivided property.
After discussion, Council concurred that each Council Member would submit names of
citizens who would like to serve on a Citizen’s Committee to study the issue of excess
dwelling units and that the Committee would make its report and recommendation to
the City Council no later than December 1, 2002.
Council Member Hall and Council Member Nygaard spoke of the importance of
reducing the balance in the Excess Dwelling Unit Bank. Mayor Lewis concurred that
the balance should be reduced; however, he expressed concern for infill projects.
After discussion, Council concurred that pending the Committee’s report and
recommendation, no authorization for any excess dwelling units exceeding 2,200 shall
be authorized, and if any within this limitation are authorized, it shall only be in
accordance with existing Council Policy No. 43.
Ron Ball, City Attorney, said he would prepare the appropriate documents for the July
gth Council Meeting to memorialize Council’s direction.
10. AB #16.808 - ALL-WAY STOP SIGNS AT INTERSECTIONS ON TAMARACK
AVENUE IN THE CALAVERA HILLS AREA.
Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report. In response to Council,
Mr. Johnson said that at this time a crosswalk is not proposed for Strata Drive. He
stated that staff will monitor the intersection after school opens to determine the need
for a crosswalk at the intersection of Strata Drive and Tamarack Avenue. Mr. Johnson
noted that crossing guards would be placed at the four-way intersection of Levee Drive
and Tamarack Avenue.
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ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-632, amending Title 10, Chapter 10.28 of
the Carlsbad Municipal Code to require stops at three locations on
Tamarack Avenue; and,
Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-633, amending Title 10,
Chapter 10.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code by the revision of
Section 10.28.090 requiring stops for streets intersecting Tamarack
Avenue.
m: Lewis, Nygaard and Hall. - NOES: None. ABSENT: Kulchin and Finnila.
RECESS
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 8:OO p.m. Council reconvened at 8:04 p.m. with all
members present, except Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin and Council Member Finnila.
11. AB #16.809 - LARWINPARK MASTER PLAN
John Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager, presented the staff report and made a Power
Point presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
In response to Mayor Lewis, Mr. Cahill said that the basketball courts were removed
from the Master Plan to address the neighbors’ concerns about excessive noise.
Paul Santy, 2693 Vancouver Street, spoke in support of Larwin Park being a passive
park. He expressed concern for noise, transients and rowdy people in the park. He
said that there is an open area (desilting basin) behind his home where trash collects
and he is frequently calling the police to address transient issues. Mr. Santy said he
would like to see a maintenance plan for the desilting basin area. Mr. Santy also asked
Council to provide more parking at the Dog Park.
George Moldovan, 2679 Vancouver Street, said that he lives adjacent to Larwin Park
and expressed concern that park visitors will park their vehicles in the neighborhood.
He said that Vancouver Street is in need of repair and is very narrow. He also
expressed concern that Larwin Park will be located too close to the homes and create
noise and transient issues. Mr. Moldovan asked that access to Larwin Park be taken
from Carlsbad Village Drive. He said there would be more room for a parking lot and
Dog Park and the park visitors would not park their vehicles in the neighborhood. Mr.
Moldovan said in that basketball courts could be placed near the entrance and would
be far enough away from the homes so that noise would not be a concern.
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Silas Krueger, 2673 Vancouver Street, spoke in support of Larwin Park. He noted that
access to Larwin Park will be through the cul-de-sac and expressed concern that the
additional vehicles, noise and people coming into the neighborhood will impact the
neighbors. He expressed concern for loitering and vandalism in their neighborhood by
park visitors. Mr. Krueger said that visibility on Concorde Avenue is limited and vehicles
travel vety fast creating a dangerous situation. Mr. Krueger also expressed concern
that additional vehicles parking on Vancouver Street would change the characteristic of
the neighborhood. Mr. Krueger asked that access to Larwin Park be taken off of
Carlsbad Village Drive.
Betty Thomas, 2669 Vancouver Street, expressed concern that park visitors would park
their vehicles on Vancouver Street and impact the neighborhood. She noted that few
children live in their neighborhood and that park visitors would be driving to Larwin Park.
She expressed concern for that additional traffic and parking would be too close to the
back of the neighbors’ homes. Ms. Thomas expressed concern for the potential of
loitering, vandalism and noise that would be created by park visitors and asked how the
residents would be protected. She expressed opposition to the ten-foot tall lights that
would shine in the neighbors’ homes. Ms. Thomas said that the creation of the park
would destroy the neighbors’ privacy. She said that access should be taken off of
Carlsbad Village Drive. Ms. Thomas also asked who will maintain the park.
Evi Quinn, 2732 Waterbury Way, said she concurred with the previous speakers. She
noted that no other park in the area has access from a cul-de-sac, as is proposed with
Larwin Park. Ms. Quinn expressed concern for illegal activity in the park, additional
traffic, noise and vandalism. She expressed concern that park visitors will park their
vehicles in front of the neighbors’ homes.
In response to Council, Mr. Cahill said that Larwin Park would close at 1O:OO p.m. He
said the only lighting in the park would be low-level pedestrian lights that will shine
down onto the walkway after dark.
In response to Council, Mr. Cahill said that even if the parking lot off of Vancouver
Street were relocated, pedestrian access off of Vancouver would still exist. He said that
the parking lot off of Vancouver can accommodate 14 vehicles and will be landscaped.
He said that currently, there is a six-foot high fence along the back of all of the existing
homes that are owned by the individual property owners. Mr. Cahill said that additional
fencing could be placed on the Conditional Use Permit.
Mike Shipley, Police Lieutenant, said that he has reviewed the plans and Larwin Park is
similar to other parks in Carlsbad. He explained that from a law enforcement
perspective, a visible park is preferred, and he noted that access off of Carlsbad Village
Drive would not be visible. Lieutenant Shipley said that if there seems to be reoccurring
problems at Larwin Park, the park would become part of the regular patrol.
Brian Watson, Fire Division Chief, said that if access to Larwin Park is taken off of
Carlsbad Village Drive, the parking lot would be located in the canyon and the potential
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for canyon fires would be increased. He also said that the road from Carlsbad Village
Drive to the parking lot would be too steep for a fire engine to gain access.
In response to Council, Mr. Cahill said that park maintenance is done on a weekly
basis. He said that the location of Larwin Park has been included in the City's inventory
since the 1980s. Mr. Cahill said that the parking lot at Dog Park could be increased by
5 or 6 parking spaces.
Mayor Lewis spoke of the importance of public access to Larwin Park being taken off of
Vancouver Street.
Council Member Hall spoke in support the Larwin Park Master Plan. He noted that
Larwin Park would not have basketball courts or playing fields.
Council Member Nygaard concurred and said that the maximum amount of parking
should be available in the Dog Park parking lot.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-192 approving the Larwin Park Master
Plan and directing staff to proceed with Environmental Review and
Entitlements, City Project No. 38561; and, that the parking lot at
Dog Park be maximized to its full potential.
- AYES: Lewis, Nygaard and Hall. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin and Finnila.
12. AB #16,810 - INSTALLATION OF A STREET LIGHT ON BRANTA AVENUE
Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, presented the staff report
Celeste Tonai, 1414 Branta Avenue, requested that the new streetlight be placed in
between tot lot and 1412 Branta Avenue.
Dave Thomas, 731 8 Black Swan Place, spoke in support of locating the streetlight in
between 1412 and 1414 Branta Avenue.
In response to Council, Mr. Johnson said that said that there are physical ways to
prevent the light from spilling out and thereby redirecting the light. Mr. Johnson
identified the location of each streetlight on Brant Avenue and around the corner on
Black Swan Place.
Mayor Lewis said that another streetlight is needed in the neighborhood, but said he
was flexible in identifying the location. Council Member Nygaard spoke in support of
locating the street light in between the tot lot and 1412 Branta Avenue.
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Ron Ball, City Attorney, explained that since this agenda item includes a distribution of
funds, three affirmative votes are required.
Mayor Lewis and Council Member Hall said they supported placing the streetlight in
between the tot lot and 1412 Branta Avenue.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Nygaard, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-193, approving the installation of a
streetlight on the property line between the Branta Avenue Tot Lot
and 1412 Branta Avenue and appropriating funds; and,
That the appropriate elements be added to the streetlight to
redirect the light away from the nearby residences.
m: Lewis, Nygaard and Hall.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Kulchin and Finnila.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Member Nygaard said that the North County Transit District has decided to
place crossing guards at the train station in Downtown Carlsbad.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lewis announced that City Council Members have been invited and may be
participating in the upcoming event:
Thursday, July 4, 2002 - 7:OO p.m.
July 4'h Celebration
Four Seasons Resort Aviara
7100 Four Seasons Point
Carlsbad, California
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
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CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None,
ADJOURNMENT:
motion, the Regular Meeting of July 25, was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
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Janice Breitenfeld
Deputy City Clerk
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