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MEETING OF :
DATE OF MEETING: MAY 6,2003
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 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
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila declared the week of May 4-10, 2003 “Respect for Law Week
and presented a proclamation to Kevin Radcliffe of the Optimist Club of Carlsbad.
Council Member Hall declared the week of May 10-18, 2003 “National Tourism Week”
and presented a proclamation to Kurt Burkhart, Executive Director of the Carlsbad
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, minutes of the following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 1 , 2003.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held April 1, 2003.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 8, 2003.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 8, 2003.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 15, 2003.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 15, 2003.
Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting held April 15, 2003.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item Nos. 1 and 10 were pulled for discussion.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council affirmed the action
of the Consent Calendar, Items #2 through #12, with the exception
of #I 0, as follows:
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB #17,150 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION.
This item was pulled for discussion.
2. AB #17,151 - FINAL MAP FOR CARLSBAD TRACT 01-17, TAMARACK FIVE
SU BDlVl SI ON.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 12, approving the final map for CT
01-17, Tamarack Five Subdivision, and authorizing the map to be recorded.
3. AB #17,152 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS.
Council accepted the City Treasurer’s report on City investments as of March 31,
2003.
4. AB #17,153 -APPROVAL OF REVISED HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 13, approving a revised Salary
Schedule, effective May 6, 2003, for hourly classifications.
5. AB #17,154 -APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDAVTRANSNET FUNDING FROM SANDAG.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 14, authorizing staff to pursue
Transportation Development Act (TDA)/TransNet funding from SANDAG for
construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities on Poinsettia Lane Reach C.
6. AB #17,155 -APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
CRITICAL STORM DRAIN REPAIRS AT LA COSTA AVENUE AND TORREJON
PLACE FUNDS - PROJECT NO. 3690
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 15, appropriating funds and
authorizing a change order to construct critical storm drain repairs at La Costa
Avenue and Torrejon Place.
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7. AB #I 7,156 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SUNNYHILL DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS -
PROJECT NO. 3839.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 16, approving plans and
specifications and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the
construction of Sunnyhill Drive Drainage Improvements, and appropriating funds.
8. AB #17,157 -APPROVAL OF SUBMITTAL OF THE 2003-2004 CONSOLIDATED
PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 17, approving the submittal of the
2003-2004 Consolidated Plan for the City’s Community Development Block
Grant Program to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
9. AB #17,158 -AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MBlA MUNISERVICES
CONSULTING COMPANY FOR BUSINESS LICENSE MANAGEMENT
C 0 N S U LT I N G SERVICES .
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO, 2003-1 18, approving Amendment No. I to
an agreement with MBlA MuniServices Consulting Company, for Business
License Management Consulting Services.
IO. AB #17,159 -APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CARLSBAD ARTS
ASSOCIATES FOR ARTSPLASH 2002.
This item was pulled for discussion.
1 I. AB #17,160 -APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE
BEACH EROSION COMMITTEE.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-120, approving the renaming of the
Beach Erosion Committee to the Beach Preservation Committee.
12. AB #17,161 -APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR HELP DESK SERVICES.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. No. 2003-1 21, approving the contract with
ACS State and Local Solutions, Inc., for provision of help desk services.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
1. AB #17.150 - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
Council Member Kulchin reviewed the staff report and expressed appreciation to
Carlsbad Lions Club for their donation.
ACTION: On a motion by Council Member Kulchin, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 11 accepting a gift of $1,000 from the
Carlsbad Lions Club and appropriating the donation to the Library
Gifts and Bequests Fund.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
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IO. AB #17,159 -APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CARLSBAD ARTS
ASSOCIATES FOR ARTSPLASH 2002.
Jim Comstock, 2755 Jefferson, Treasurer of Artsplash, referred to his correspondence
dated January 24, 2003 (on file in the City Clerk’s Office) and spoke in support of their
request for $1 0,604.58.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 19 authorizing the reimbursement of
funds to the Carlsbad Arts Associates for Artsplash 2002.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT TO JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ClT7
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
couc CIL AND
Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Municipal
Water District Meeting at 6:20 p.m. with all members present.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PresidenVMayor Lewis adjourned the Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and
Municipal Water District Meeting to the remainder of the City Council Meeting at 6:21
p.m. with all members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
14.AB #17,163 - ARTSPLASH STEERING COMMITTEE REQUEST.
Joni Miringoff, Hap L’Heureux and Carla Noble, representing the Artsplash Steering
Committee made a Power Point Presentation (not on file in the City Clerk’s Office)
explaining their request for $72,000 to provide financial support to Artsplash 2003.
Ron Juncal, 3745 Highland Drive, representing Studio 2, spoke in support of the
funding request.
Randy Chapin, 3001 Carlsbad Boulevard, representing the Carlsbad Inn, spoke in
support of the funding request.
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila suggested that the City provide in-kind services to Artsplash
2003 and noted that Artsplash Steering Committee anticipates raising $1 8,000. Mayor
Pro Tem Finnila suggested that Council provide financial support to Artsplash 2003 in
the amount of $72,000.00 and that $1 5,000.00 of that amount be earmarked for
planning costs of Artsplash 2004.
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Council Member Kulchin said she was pleased that Artsplash is held in September.
In response to Council Member Kulchin, Ms. Miringoff said that Artsplash had just
received a grant in the amount of $15,000 and that a $3,000 donation from the
Professional Golf Association should be received within a couple of days.
Council Member Kulchin said that funding for Artsplash should be reviewed during the
annual budget process. She concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Finnila’s remarks.
Council Member Hall said he could support Mayor Pro Tem Finnila’s comments and
spoke of the need for other events similar to Artsplash.
Council Member Packard noted that total expenditures for Artsplash 2002 were
$53,000 and the Artsplash 2003 budget estimates total expenditures at $96,000. He
asked the reason for the increase in expenditures.
In response, Mr. Juncal explained that the Steering Committee would like to pay the
artists for their time and participation in the educational experience.
Mayor Lewis spoke in support of Artsplash and said he concurred with Mayor Pro Tem
Finnila’s suggestions.
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila anticipated that City support of Artsplash would encourage
more sponsors to become involved in the Artsplash event.
Council concurred to contribute the following in-kind services: administrative support;
street sweeping; traffic planning and implementation; police support; police
department’s special events coordination; slurry sealing of street; street sweeping after
the event; paramedic on site; and, equipment needs such as a scissor lift and night
lighting. Council also concurred to allocate $15,000 to Artsplash 2004 for planning
purposes and concurred to consider allocation of $57,000 to Artsplash 2003 during the
June 2003 City’s budget deliberations.
Ron Ball, City Attorney, said he would return to Council with the appropriate documents
to memorialize Council’s intent.
15.AB #17.164 - EL CAMINO REAL BELL HISTORIC MARKER.
Geoffrey Armour, Assistant Library Director, presented the staff report and made a
Power Point Presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila asked that the El Camino Real Bell Historic Marker be included
in the brochure entitled, “Historic Carlsbad - A Self Guided Tour”.
In response to Council, Mr. Armour said he would investigate the reason for the
downtown city fountain not having water. Mr. Armour said that the El Camino Real Bell
would be welded in place.
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ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 23, approving the purchase and
installation of an El Camino Real Bell for use as a historic marker;
and, that the El Camino Real Bell be included in the brochure
entitled, “Historic Carlsbad - A Self Guided Tour”.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
16. AB#17,165 - REQUEST TO GIVE A PRESENTATION BY JAMES GAISER.
Jim Gaiser, 3340 Ridgecrest Drive, reviewed his correspondence previously sent to Ray
Patchett, City Manager, dated April 15, 2003 (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Mr.
Gaiser requested that the requirement that copies of all contribution checks be attached
to campaign statements be deleted from the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Mr. Gaiser said
that an additional campaign reporting period is not necessary and asked that it be
deleted from the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Mr. Gaiser noted that the Fair Political
Practices Commission (FPPC) requires contributions or loans in excess of $1 00 be
reported in campaign statements. However, the City of Carlsbad has a lower threshold
of greater than $25.00. Mr. Gaiser asked that the City of Carlsbad increase the
threshold to $1 00.
In response to Council, Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, explained the difference between
the City’s and the FPPC’s requirements regarding Mr. Gaiser’s concerns. She noted
that the FPPC now requires that a campaign contributor specifically identify his or her
occupation and employer.
In response to Council, Ron Ball, City Attorney, said that since 1985, the City of
Carlsbad has required each campaign contributor to identify his or her occupation,
name of employer and address of employer.
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila said she had not heard comments from the public that the City’s
stricter requirements discourage potential Council candidates.
Mayor Lewis expressed concern that the City’s stricter requirements make it difficult for
citizens to participate in the election process. He said the FPPC’s requirements are
more than adequate. Mayor Lewis expressed concern that the City’s stricter
requirements are challenging and confusing to new candidates.
Council Member Kulchin said she felt comfortable with the City’s stricter requirements
because it provides more information to the public.
Mayor Lewis noted that during the November 2002 election, there were many
candidates who were frustrated with the City’s campaign contribution requirements.
Mayor Lewis said he would like to make the election process fair and reasonable for all
to participate.
Council Member Packard concurred that the additional City requirements are very
confusing and said that the City’s requirements should not be more restrictive than the
FPPC’s requirements.
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Mayor Pro Tem Finnila said that more information is needed to determine if the public
deems the City’s requirements excessive.
Ron Ball, City Attorney, suggested that he return to Council with a report on the history
of the issues discussed tonight and then Council could provide direction to staff. Mr.
Ball noted that under this agenda item tonight, Council’s action is limited to receiving
the presentation and providing direction to staff.
Council Member Kulchin said she feels very strongly that the City’s stricter campaign
requirements should not be reduced. She said that she has not received any
comments before this evening, that any member of the public was supportive of
reducing the City’s campaign requirements.
Council majority directed Mr. Ball to return with a report on the history of the City’s
campaign reporting requirements.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Member Packard gave an update on the restructuring of the representation of
the League of California Cities.
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila gave an update on ARJIS and SANDAG activities.
Mayor Lewis gave an update of regional water issues.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to
attend, and may be participating in the following events:
Friday, May 9, 2003 - 6:30 p.m.
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Educational Awards Program
La Resort and Spa
2100 Costa Del Mar Road
Carlsbad, California
Sunday, May 11,2003 - 3:30 p.m.
Festejando de las Madrecitas Event
Holiday Park
Corner of Chestnut Avenue/Pio Pic0
Carlsbad, California
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ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2003 was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
LORRAINE M. WOOD, CMC
City Clerk
Janice Breitenfeld, CMC
Deputy City Clerk