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Home My WebLink About2003-04-15; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF : DATE OF MEETING: APRIL 15,2003 TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL (Regular 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 Deputy City Clerk, as follows: Present: Absent: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION: Mayor Lewis offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Kulchin led the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation to Fred Burnell, Public Works Supervisor, declaring April 26, 2003 “Trail Day”. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila presented a proclamation to Marva Bledsoe, Executive Director, Women’s Resource Center, declaring April, 2003 “Sexual Assault Awareness Month”. Council Member Kulchin presented a proclamation to Fred Burnell, Public Works Supervisor, and Doug Duncanson, Public Works Manager, with a proclamation declaring April 21-25, 2003 “Arbor Day”. CONSENT CALENDAR: Item No. 7 was pulled for discussion. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #6, as follows: - AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. April 15,2003 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. I. AB #17,130 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 01-10, VILLAGE BY THE SEA. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-096, approving the final map for CT 01-10, Village by the Sea and authorizing the map to be recorded. 2. AB #17,131- FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBD TRACT 02-02, VILLAGES OF LA COSTA - LA COSTA OAKS SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD 3.10 AND 3.1 1. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-097, approving the final map for CT 02-02, Villages of La Costa - La Costa Oaks South Neighborhood 3.10 and 3.1 1 , and authorizing the map to be recorded. 3. AB #17,132 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 02-03, VILLAGES OF LA COSTA - LA COSTA OAKS SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD 3.12 AND 3.13. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-098, approving the final map for CT 02-03, Villages of La Costa - La Costa Oaks South Neighborhood 3.12 and 3.13, and authorizing the map to be recorded. 4. AB #17,133 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 02-04, VILLAGES OF LA COSTA - LA COSTA OAKS SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD 3.14. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-099, approving the final map for CT 02-04, Villages of La Costa - La Costa Oaks South Neighborhood 3.14 and authorizing the map to be recorded. 5. AB #17,134 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 02-05 VILLAGE OF LA COSTA - LA COSTA OAKS SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD 3.15. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-100 approving the final map for CT 02- 05, Village of La Costa - La Costa Oaks South Neighborhood 3.15 and authorizing the map to be recorded. 6. AB #17.135 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT CALLE BARCELONA AND PASEO ALISO - PROJECT NO. 3894-1. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 01 approving plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of the Calle Barcelona and Paseo Aliso Traffic Signal. 7. AB #17,140 -AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION NO. 5 STORAGE FACILITY AND SKATE PARK RESTROOMS - PROJECT NO. 3688. This item was pulled for discussion. April 15,2003 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM: 7. AB #17,140 -AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PARK RESTROOMS - PROJECT NO. 3688. CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION NO, 5 STORAGE FACILITY AND SKATE Council Member Packard expressed concern that the cost for the storage facility was too high. He asked if this facility would be needed after the new Public Works Center Facility had been constructed. Fire Chief Kevin Crawford explained that the proposed facility would fulfill the need for storage for Fire Department supplies and provide a restroom for the users of the skate park. Chief Crawford explained that the proposed location for the storage facility is centrally located. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Marshall Plank, Senior Civil Engineer, explained that the skate park, which is located immediately adjacent to Fire Station No. 5, does not have a permanent restroom facility. As a result, patrons of the skate park use a portable facility or request to use the restrooms at Fire Station No. 5. Council Member Kulchin spoke in support of the project. She said that storage and a restroom are needed. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Chief Crawford said that his department has access to the ventilation trainer in San Marcos, but the logistics are difficult. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Packard, Council directed that temporary storage units be used instead of building a permanent storage facility. In response to Council, Ray Patchett, City Manager, said that the Public Works Center would be included in the next step of the Connecting Community Place and Spirit Conference. Mr. Patchett said he concurs with staffs recommendation and said that adjacency, with respect to fire equipment storage, is important. Mayor Lewis spoke of the importance of providing restroom facilities for the skate park users and the adults who drive the youth to the facility. He also spoke of the importance of a storage facility being located next to Fire Station No. 5. Council Member Kulchin spoke in support of staffs recommendation. Council Member Packard said he would like to restate the motion. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Packard, Council denied the approval of the storage and restroom facility and directed staff to re-evaluate the design, pending a citywide facilities review. April 15,2003 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 Council Member Packard said approximately IO years ago, the citizens of Carlsbad requested that Council approve the construction of restrooms at the tennis courts in the downtown area. However, at that time Council did not approve the construction of the restrooms and said there were higher priorities. Therefore, Council Member Packard said he could not support restrooms at the skate park until restrooms are installed at the tennis courts. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila said she seconded the motion because she felt it would be premature to spend funds on a storage facility prior to the citywide facilities review. Council Member Packard said he would like the storage facility and restroom facility issue deferred until the citywide facilities review has been completed. AYES: Finnila and Packard. NOES: Lewis, Kulchin and Hall. MOTION FAILED. ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 04, approving plans and specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids for the Construction of the Fire Station No. 5 Storage Facility and Skate Park Restroom, Project No. 3688, and Appropriation of Funds. AYES: Lewis, Kulchin and Hall. NOES: Finnila and Packard. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE: 8. AB #17,136 -AMENDMENT OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.20.350 TO BE CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW. Ron Ball, City Attorney, presented the staff report. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council introduced ORDINANCE NO. NS-659 amending Section 1.20.350 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to be Consistent with State Law Regarding Disqualification Due to a Conflict of Interest. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Tanya Fedak, 3726 Longview Drive, requested that blinders be placed on the newsstand in front of the Post Office on Roosevelt. In response to Council, Ron Ball, City Attorney, reviewed the law and said that the City would request that the owner replace the blinders on the newsstand. April 15,2003 PUBLIC HEARINGS Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 9. AB #17.137 -WEED ABATEMENT - PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR OBJECTIONS TO RESOLUTION DECLARING NUISANCES AND ADOPT RESOLUTION ORDERING ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES. Kelly Collier, from Fire Prevention, presented the staff report. Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:44 p.m. and asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter in any way. No one asked to be heard, so the Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-102, ordering the Fire Chief to abate nuisance by having weeds, rubbish and refuse removed. AYES: NOES: None. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard. ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Municipal Water District Meeting at 6:45 p.m. with all members present. ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING PresidentIMayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Commission Meeting at 6:46 p.m. with all members present. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Chair Lewis adjourned to the remainder of the City Council Meeting at 7:Ol p.m. with all members present. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 11. AB #17,139 - PRESENTATION BY THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Dan Reid, Chief, Community Health Division, County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health, 9325 Hazard Way, San Diego, reviewed a Power Point Presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s Office) regarding the West Nile Virus, the West Nile Virus Strategic Response Plan and information concerning mosquito breeding and control activities in North County. April 15,2003 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 6 Mr. Reid answered various Council questions regarding the West Nile Virus. In response to Council, Mr. Reid said that the Department of Environmental Health would recommend to the Fish & Game Department that the tulles in the lagoons be removed. However, due to the State’s budget deficit, maintenance of the lagoons will be difficult. In response to Mayor Lewis, Mr. Reid said that he would be making a similar presentation to the Oceanside City Council tomorrow night. He estimated that the cost per city would be approximately between $2,700 and $3,000. Council concurred to accept the report. COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Mayor Pro Tem Finnila said that at next week’s Council Meeting, Council would be discussing the Alga Norte Aquatic Complex. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila said a public information meeting regarding the Buena Vista Lagoon would be held on Thursday, April 24, 2003 from 530-8:30 p.m. at 1635 Faraday Avenue. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila announced that since 2002, the number of reported collisions in Carlsbad has decreased by 11.7%. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila expressed appreciation to staff for their continuing efforts. Mayor Lewis said on April 16, 2003 at 7:30 a.m. he would participate in a roundtable discussion regarding water issues. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Janice Breitenfeld, Deputy City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Wednesday, April 16,2003 - 10:45 a.m. Grant-Funded Electric Vehicle - Media Opportunity Zone 5 Park - Across from Faraday Center (1 635 Faraday Avenue) Carlsbad, California Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 11:OO a.m. Carlsbad City Council Study Session Faraday Center 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, California CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None. April 15,2003 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 7 CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of April 15,2003, was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. %NICE BREITENFELD, CMC Deputy City Clerk