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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-10; City Council; Minutes (3)MINUTES MEETING OF : CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: September IO, 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 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, and Hall Absent: Nygaard. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Fire Chief Kevin Crawford offered the invocation and Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Minutes of the following meetings were unanimously approved as presented: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 6, 2002 Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting of August 6, 2002 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 13, 2002. Joint Special Meeting of August 13, 2002. Special Meeting of August 21, 2002. PRESENTATIONS: Kevin Crawford, Fire Chief read the names of the fire personnel who assisted in fighting the Pines Fire and Mayor Lewis presented a Certificate of Appreciation to each. Chief Crawford shared a brief video of the Pines Fire. Chief Crawford presented each Council Member with a Commemorative Safety Badge in recognition of the City of Carlsbad's 50th Anniversary. Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation to Chris Keays, representing the Santa Margarita Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, declaring September 17-23. 2002 "Constitution Week. Mayor Lewis read a proclamation declaring September 11, 2002 "Patriot Day" September 10,2002 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR: Items 1 and 16 were removed for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #2 through #15, as follows: B: 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. 1. AB #.16,865 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS, This item was removed for discussion. 2. AB #16.866 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF JULY 31,2002. Council accepted the report from the City Treasurer on the status of the City's investment portfolio as of July 31, 2002. 3. AB #16,867 -AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO DESIGN AGREEMENT FOR AVIARA COMMUNITY PARK. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-256, approving Amendment No. 6 to the existing design agreement with P 8. D Consultants for Aviara Community Park, Project No. 36991. 4. AB #16,868 -AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR OFFICE FURNITURE AND RELATED SERVICES. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-257, authorizing the execution of an agreement with V.S. Carlson Inc., dba Office Pavilion San Diego, for the provision of office furniture and related services. 5. AB #16,869 - RENEWAL OF LIABILITY COVERAGE THROUGH CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL EXCESS LIABILITY (CAMEL) PROGRAM. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-258, approving the renewal of liability insurance through the California Municipal Excess Liability (CAMEL) program. 6. AB #16.870 -FINAL MAP - CT 00-13 (TABATA) Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-259, approving the final map for CT 00-13 - Tabata, and authorizing the City Clerk to process the map for recordation. September 10,2002 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 3 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-260, authorizing a refund of business license tax to Medical Staffing Services. 8. AB #16.872 - THOMPSONlTABATA SUBDIVISION COASTAL COMMISSION SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS LCPA 98-04(A). Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-261, adopting the California Coastal Commission’s Suggested Modifications into the Local Coastal Program zoning map for the ThompsonlTabata Residential subdivision Located in the Southwest Quadrant. 9. AB #16.873 - REDEEMER BY THE SEA COASTAL COMMISSION SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS LCPA 00-13(A). Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-262, approving LCPA 00-13(A) adopting the California Coastal Commission’s Suggested Modifications into the Local Coastal Program zoning map for the property known as Redeemer by the Sea. 10. 11. 12. 13. AB #16.874 - ROESCH PROPERTY SUBDIVISION COASTAL COMMISSION SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS LCPA 98-09(A). Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-263, approving LCPA 98-09(A) adopting the California Coastal Commission’s Suggested Modifications into the Local Coastal Program zoning map for the property known as Roesch Property subdivision. AB #16.875 - CARLSBAD PROMENADE COASTAL COMMISSION SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS LCPA 00-08rA). Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-264, approving LCPA OO-O8(A) adopting the California Coastal Commission’s Suggested Modifications into the Local Coastal Program zoning map for the property known as Carlsbad Promenade. AB #16,876 - STREET VACATION - 218 PINE AVENUE. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-265, summarily vacating a 10’ x 81.50’ portion of public street right-of-way fronting 218 Pine Avenue - STV 01- 08. AB #16,886 - FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 2002. Council accepted the Financial Status Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002. September 10,2002 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 4 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 14. AB #16.877 -APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-266, approving Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreements with various organizations for program year 2002-2003. 15. AB #16.878- PROCEDURES FOR REFUND OF APPEALS FEES WHEN APPEALS ARE DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-267, revising Council Policy Statement No. 54, specifying the procedure for refund of appeals fees. 16. AB #16,857 -AMENDMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 20 - STREET NAMES AND ADDRESSING. This item was removed for discussion. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: 1. AB Af16.865 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin spoke in support of this agenda item and expressed appreciation to the Carlsbad Arts Associates for their contribution of $13,000. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-255, accepting a donation from the Carlsbad Arts Associates and appropriation of funds. u: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, and Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: Nygaard. 16. AB #16,857 -AMENDMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 20 - STREET NAMES AND ADDRESSING. Council Member Finnila said that the “Show Business Personalities” category should be eliminated from the allowable street name classifications. Council concurred. Ron Ball, City Attorney, recommended that Council adopt Resolution No. 2002-249 and amend Exhibit A to the resolution deleting “Show Business Personalties”. September 10,2002 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 5 ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-249, revising Exhibit ”A of City Council Policy No. 20 (Street Names and Addressing) to amend the Themes for Street Naming in Area 6; and that Exhibit “A be further revised so that “Show Business Personalities” is eliminated and removed as an allowable street name classification. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, and Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: Nygaard. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lewis announced that City Council Members have been invited and may be participating in the upcoming events: Wednesday, September 11,2002 - 6:45 a.m. September 11,2001 Remembrance Ceremony Fire Station #2560 Orion Way Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 6:OO p.m. Carlsbad Citizens’ Academy Carlsbad City Hall Council Chambers 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Sunday, September 15,2002 - 12:OO p.m. noon Fiesta Del Barrio Carlsbad Fiesta 3992 Roosevelt Street ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION: 17. AB #16.879 - TO AMEND THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE LAW EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,2002. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-636, amending Sections 20.36.020 and 20.36.060 of Chapter 20.36 and Subsection 20.24.150(b)(2) of Chapter 20.24 to the Carlsbad Municipal Code to reflect new law effective January 1,2002. m: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, and Hall. - NOES: None. ABSENT: Nygaard. September 10,2002 CARLSBAD CIkY COUNCIL Page 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Michele Levy, 3021 Highland Avenue, said that a majority of her neighbors do not want a Montessori School at 3016 Highland Avenue. She expressed concern for various violations on the property. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Pat gelley, Principal Building Inspector, said that the property at 3016 Highland Avenue is the subject of an open Code Enforcement case. He said that information regarding this issue would be forwarded to Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 18. AB #16.880 - CALAVERA HILLS VlL@GE E-I - CT 01-03/CP 01-01, Mike Grim, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and made a Power Point Presentation. In response to Council Member Finnila, Bob Wojcik, Deputy City Engineer, discussed drainage issues associated with this project and surrounding properties. Mr. Grim discussed the sound wall issues. He stated both The Cape and The Village E-I will have sound walls. For the record, Mayor Lewis said that correspbndence had been received from Bernice Hill, Richard Reck and Eva Brown. Mayor Lewis opened the duly notice public hgaring at 7:OO p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak on this matter. Brian Millich, representing Corky McMillin Companies, 2727 Hoover Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the project and said they have worked closely with the neighbors to address their concerns. He noted that per the neighbors' request, the commercial element of the project was converted to residential. Mr. Millich said that his company looks forward to maintaining an open dialogue with the surrounding neighbors. Eva Brown, 2976 Ridgefield Avenue, reviewed her written correspondence to Council dated September 10, 2002 (on file in the City Clerk's Office). Bernice Hill, 2986 Ridgefield, expressed concbrn that her view and privacy will be lost when Village E-I is built. She suggested that any window facing her home be a stained block window, Ms. Hill also expressed concern for the potential of erosion caused by the proposed project. September 10,2002 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page I Tom Nash, 2978 Ridgefield, expressed drainage concerns and said water from Village E-I should not flow onto his property. Seeing no one else wishing to address the Council, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. In response to Council, Mr. Grim described the drainage plan. He noted that The Cape at Calavera Hills Homeowners Association has not yet indicated if they would like to be responsible for maintaining the existing brow ditch along the southern property line and located completely on The Cape property, or if they would like the developer to maintain the drainage system. Mr. Grim said that upon completion of Village E-I, water would not drain onto the Cape Property. Mr. Grim noted that The Cape at Calavera Hills Homeowners Association has pre-existing drainage issues that are entirely on their own property. Bob Wojcik, Deputy City Engineer, explained that the brow ditch needs to be kept clean. Since the ditch is completely upon The Cape property, it is up to The Cape at Calavera Hills Homeowners Association to decide whether they would like to maintain the brow ditch. If they decline, then the developer will not be responsible for maintenance of the brow ditch. Mr. Wojcik reviewed the grading standards in relation to the two projects. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Mr. Millich described the site distance of the windows on his project. He said with appropriate landscaping, they can do a good job to address privacy concerns. Council Member Hall said he wants to make sure that if the developer states that the pad will be raised 3 feet, that it really is raised only 3 feet. Council Member Hall spoke in support of the project. Council Member Finnila spoke in support of the project and said asked that the project be inspected very closely during the rainy season to prevent run-off problems. Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin spoke in support of the project. She asked if the developer could take some type of preventative steps to protect the wall from graffiti. Mayor Lewis concurred that inspection of the drainage and landscaping should be done frequently during the rainy season to ensure that neither are adversely affected. September 10,2002 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 8 ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-268, adopting a Negative Declaration and approving a Tentative Tract Map and Condominium Permit for the Calavera Hills Village E-I Multifamily Condominium Development, Located Southwest of the Intersection of College Boulevard and Carlsbad Village Drive, in the Northeast Quadrant; and, That the project be inspected frequently during the rainy season to ensure that run-off does not drain onto The Cape property and that landscaping is not damaged as a result of the rain. w: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, and Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: Nygaard. 19. AB #16.881- CALAVERA HILLS VILLAGE Y - SDP 01-05. Mike Grim, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and made a Power Point Presentation (on file in the City Clerk's Office). Mr. Grim explained that the basketball court had been moved to the interior of the project and said that the basketball court will not have lights for evening use. He said that this project would have active management who will monitor the basketball court's use. Council Member Hall noted for the record that College Boulevard would be built in the near future. In response to Council Member Hall, Bob Wojcik, Deputy City Engineer, said that no more than 2,400 trip generations can be added to the Master Plan Area before the College Boulevard extension is completed. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 7:37 p.m. and asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter in any way. Brian Millich, representing Corky McMillin Companies, 2727 Hoover Avenue, National City, spoke in support of the project. In response to Council, he described the oversight by the State of California to ensure that the affordable housing element is managed appropriately. Mr. Millich noted that his company is concerned with the management of the affordable housing element because it is the entrance into Calavera Hills Village E- l, Mr. Millich said that Chelsea Development would be the on-site management company,and that Corky McMillin has worked successfully with Chelsea Development in the past. Mr. Millich said that a representative from Chelsea Development was not present. Council spoke of the importance of a representative from Chelsea Development attending the Council meetings whenever Village Y is discussed. Bruce Willbrant, 2621 Roosevelt Street, spoke in support of the project. September 10,2002 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 9 Sandy Stamper, 2962 Lancaster Road, expressed concern that the crime rate would increase in The Cape Development because of the proposed affordable housing. Kim Steier, 2957 Lancaster Road, expressed concern that the affordable housing project would devalue her property because of noise and traffic. She stated that she does not think that these homes are for mid-level professionals. Caroline Prescott, 4669 Woodstock Street, said she was not aware that this affordable housing would be built near her home. She expressed concern for excessive noise caused by the proposed affordable housing and asked that trees be planted between her home and the project. Ms. Prescott said that a basketball court should not be placed on this project because of inappropriate language that is used when playing basketball. Seeing no one else wishing to address Council, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. In response to Council, Mr. Grim explained that it is difficult to buffer noise with landscape. He reiterated that the basketball court had been relocated to the inside of the project to address noise issues. In response to Council, Mr. Grimm explained the inclusionary housing ordinance. Debbie Fountain, Director of Housing and Redevelopment, explained that there has been very little crime in other affordable housing projects located in Carlsbad. She said that affordable housing projects are very strictly managed. She noted that the City works closely with the management companies. Ms. Fountain reported that one full time onsite manager and one part time on site manager would be located at the Calavera Hills Village Y affordable apartment development. Mayor Lewis asked what would be located in the area where the basketball court was originally placed. Mr. Grim said that for the record, volleyball is not a use that staff would like to have in the former basketball court location. Council spoke in support of the project, ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kulchin, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-269, Adopting a Negative Declaration and Approving a Site Development Plan for the Calavera Hills Village Y Affordable Apartment Development, Located Southwest of Future College Boulevard and South of Carlsbad Village Drive, in the Northeast Quadrant. w: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, and Hall - NOES: None. ABSENT: Nygaard. September 10,2002 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 10 RECESS Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 8:lO p.m. Council reconvened at 8:20 p.m. with all Council Members present except Council Member Nygaard. ADJOURNMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD JOINT SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Meeting of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board and City Council at 8:20 p.m. with all members present except Board MembedCouncil Member Nygaard. ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER BOARD SPECIAL MEETING: Mayor/President Lewis adjourned to the Carlsbad Municipal Water Board Meeting at 8:21 p.m. with President Lewis and all four Board Members present, except Board Member Nygaard ADJOURNMENT TO THE CARLSBAD HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING: President Lewis adjourned to the Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Commission Meeting at 8:27 p.m. with Chair Lewis and all four Commissioners present, except Commission Nygaard. RECONVENE CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Chair Lewis adjourned to the remainder of the Carlsbad City Council Meeting at 8:45 p.m. with Mayor Lewis and all four Council Members present, except Council Member Nygaard. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 21. AB #16,883 -CITIZEN REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE SPEED LIMIT ON LA COSTA AVENUE. Bob Johnson, Deputy City Engineer, reviewed the staff report and made a Power Point presentation (on file in the City Clerk's Office). In response to Council, Mr. Johnson reviewed the California Vehicle Code regarding speed traps. He explained that if the speed limit were set too low, the judge would review the Engineer and Traffic Survey and throw a speeding ticket out of court. The police officer would be admonished not to return with another citation until the speed September 10,2002 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 1 1 limit was changed to reflect the findings of the Engineer and Traffic Survey. Mr. Johnson explained that lack of enforcement begins and then people drive as fast at they desire. In response to Council, Mr. Johnson said that La Costa Avenue was built to County road standards and then annexed into the City of Carlsbad. Mehdi Zomorrodian, 2464 La Costa Avenue, distributed and reviewed documents (on file in the City Clerk’s Office), supporting his request to decrease the speed limit on La Costa Avenue to 20 miles per hour. Council Member Finnila asked Mr. Zomorrodian if he understood that the City of Carlsbad did not design La Costa Avenue and that the City inherited the road when the La Costa area was incorporated into the City of Carlsbad. Mr. Zomorrodian answered in the affirmative. Elene Bratton-McNeeley, 4324 Manzanita, San Diego, said her son was killed during a traffic accident on La Costa Avenue. She said her son’s death might have been prevented if the speed limit was not so fast. She said that a median or stop sign should be placed on La Costa Avenue to slow down the vehicles as they travel around the blind, dangerous curves. Mychael McNeeley, 4324 Manzanita Drive, San Diego, said that when he and his wife returned to the accident site to set up a memorial, they were very frightened because of the fast speed the traffic was traveling. He said that the speed limit should be reduced and noted that there are too many blind spots on La Costa Avenue. Mr. Zomorrodian, 2400 La Costa Avenue, said that the speed limit on La Costa Avenue is too fast, especially with the many blind spots. He said it is very dangerous for him to back out of his driveway. In response to Council, Mr. Johnson reiterated the factors that are considered in setting a speed zone. Mr. Johnson also discussed CalTrans Design Manual and said that it is not intended to be retroactive. (Ray Patchett, City Manager, noted that the time was getting late. He suggested that Item No. 22 (AB #16,8884 - Request for funding from the Carlsbad Village Business Association) be continued to October 1, 2002. Council concurred.) Mr. Johnson answered Council’s questions regarding redesignating La Costa Avenue from a secondary arterial road to another designation that would allow a lower speed limit. He noted that the speed limit is evaluated on the face of the roadway. Andre Williams, 2408 La Costa Avenue, expressed concern that the speed limit on La Costa Avenue is too fast. September 10,2002 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 12 Martha Baron, 331 1 La Costa Avenue, said that people drive faster than the posted speed limit on La Costa Avenue. She explained that it is very dangerous to enter and exit her driveway. Steve Sachs, 2750 La Costa Avenue, and William Ryan, 3005 La Costa Avenue, said it is very dangerous for them to enter and exit their driveways because the vehicles on La Costa Avenue travel too fast. Marshall Spevak, 3001 La Costa Avenue, said it is dangerous to enter and exit his driveway. He noted there are many blind curves on La Costa Avenue and said that the speed limit should be reduced. Katrina Glusac, 2520 La Costa Avenue, said that a speed trailer had been placed on La Costa Avenue, but at an uphill location. She said that the vehicles on La Costa Avenue travel too fast and the speed limit needs to be reduced. Walt Brehm, 2424 La Costa Avenue, said that the speed limit should be reduced to 35 miles per hour. He said it is dangerous to enter and exit his driveway. Emilie K. Cuthbert, 3207 La Costa Avenue, expressed concern that a driver could lose control of the vehicle and plow onto the sidewalk on La Costa Avenue, where children walk to school every day. She asked how many speeding citations are issued each week on La Costa Avenue and what hours the traffic speed is monitored on La Costa Avenue. Ms. Cuthbert also asked why La Costa Avenue, with its blind curves, has a higher speed limit than Calle Barcelona. Ms. Cuthbert asked that the speed limit on La Costa Avenue be reduced. A resident at 3203 La Costa Avenue, said the speed limit on La Costa Avenue is too high and it is very dangerous to enter and exit their driveway. Tre’ssa England, 2378 La Costa Avenue, said it is very dangerous to enter and exit her driveway because the vehicles are going too fast. She asked that Council take some type of action to make La Costa Avenue safer. W. T. Lewis, 2428 La Costa Avenue, said it is very dangerous to enter and exit his driveway because the speed limit is too high on La Costa Avenue. A resident of 2732 La Costa Avenue agreed that it is dangerous to enter and exist his driveway. He asked that the speed limit be decreased. Edward Kessler, 3017 La Costa Avenue, said it is very dangerous to enter and exit his driveway. He said the speed limit is too high and should be reduced. Mike Brown, 2512 La Costa Avenue, said it is very dangerous to enter and exit his driveway because the speed limit is too high. September 10,2002 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 13 Glenn Bechthold, 2420 La Costa Avenue, said the sidewalks on La Costa Avenue are inadequate and people drive too fast on La Costa Avenue. He said that the police patrol La Costa Avenue in the mornings, but La Costa Canyon High School gets out at 2:OO p.m. and the students drive 80 miles per hour on La Costa Avenue. Amir Zamani, 2508 La Costa Avenue, said it is dangerous to enter and exit his driveway because the speed limit on La Costa Avenue is too high. A resident at 3305 La Costa Avenue, suggested that La Costa Avenue be rebuilt to another design standard within the Circulation Element of the General Plan in order to legally reduce the speed limit. He suggested building a median and reducing the number of lanes on La Costa Avenue. Council Member Hall asked what would happen if the Engineer and Traffic Study were updated and it was determined that the speed limit on La Costa Avenue should be increased. Mr. Johnson explained that if the study indicated the need for a 5 mile per hour increase, the new speed limit on La Costa Avenue would be 50 miles per hour. He said that staff would need to reevaluate roadway conditions, etc. Mr. Johnson reviewed the speed law. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kulchin, Kelly Cain, Police Sergeant, said that the police department receives many complaints regarding La Costa Avenue and it is patrolled on a regular basis. In response to Council Member Finnila, Lloyd Hubbs, Director of Public Works, explained the hierarchy of streets established by the General Plan. He noted that simply changing the classification of La Costa Avenue does not change the design characteristics or function of handling a lot of traffic. Mr. Hubbs said that Poinsettia Lane is a major road that, when completed, might relieve some of the volume of traffic on La Costa Avenue. He said, however, that the population would continue to grow, so the volume relief might not be apparent. Mayor Lewis noted that in previous years traffic lights, sidewalks and other adjustments were made to La Costa Avenue. He expressed concern that if the speed limit is reduced, the speed limit will not be enforceable. Ray Patchett, City Manager, suggested that this item be returned to staff to investigate alternative solutions. He said that exploring options would take some time and noted that this issue would not return to Council agenda very quickly. Council Member Hall expressed concern that La Costa Avenue is a blind road and drivers can not easily see the driveways. September 10,2002 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL Page 14 Council Member Finnila said this is not only a speed issue and concurred with Mr. Patchett's recommendation. Council Member Hall concurred. Mayor Lewis spoke of the importance of staff keeping the neighbors informed. 22. AB #16.884 - REQUEST FOR FUNDING FROM THE CARLSBAD VILLAGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION. Council concurred to continue this item to October 1, 2002. 23. AB #16,885 - BEACH EROSION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2002-271, appointing Nora George to the Beach Erosion Committee. B: Lewis, Kulchin, Finnila, and Hall NOES: None. ABSENT: Nygaard. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: None. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of September 10, 2002 was adjourned at 11:07 p.m. Janice Breitenfeld Deputy City Clerk