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MEETING OF :
DATE OF MEETING:
TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING:
CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
JUNE IO, 2003
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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Finnila, Minutes of the following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 2, 2003
PRESENTATIONS:
Sue Ladouceur, Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission, accepted a
proclamation from Mayor Lewis declaring June 9-1 5, 2003 "Historic Preservation
Week". Ms. Ladouceur introduced the Third Grade Art Contest Participants and
Winners for Historic Preservation.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council affirmed the action
of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #3, 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 # 17,196 -ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-145, accepting donations of cash,
products, and in-kind services from businesses and organizations in support of
the 2002 and 2003 Carlsbad Triathlons.
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2. AB #I71 97 - REPORT ON SETTLEMENT OF LAWSUIT ENTITLED WEST
COAST GENERAL CORPORATION, J.V. V. CITY OF CARLSBAD.
Council accepted the report of the terms and conditions of the settlement as
required by the Brown Act in West Coast General Corporation, J.V. V. City of
Carlsbad, Case No. DO28177 (SDSC N69002)
3. AB #17,198 -APPROVAL OF PROPERTY APRAISALS AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY ENGINEER AND PROPERTY ACQUISITION AGENT TO REPRESENT THE
CITY FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RANCHO
SANTA FE ROAD, PHASE 2, PROJECT NO. 3907.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 46, approving the property
appraisals and authorizing the City Engineer and their property acquisition agent,
Wiggans and Willet, Inc., to act on behalf of the City to acquire right-of-way and
easements necessary for the construction of Rancho Santa Fe Road, Phase 2,
Project No. 3907.
ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION:
4. AB #17,201-AMENDMENT OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
THE SENIOR HOUSING ORDINANCE (ZCA 02-04 AND LCPA 02-08)
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
ORDINANCE NO. NS-662, Amending The Local Coastal Program
And Title 21 Of The Municipal Code By Repealing The Regulations
For Senior Citizen Housing In Section 21 .I 8.045; Adding Chapter
21.84 To Provide Regulations For Housing For Senior Citizens
That Are Construed In Accordance With California Civil Code
Sections 51.2, 51.3 And 51.4, The Federal Fair Housing Act, And
The Federal Code Of Regulations Title 24 Sections 100.300 To
100.308; Amending Various Sections Of Title 21 Of The Municipal
Code To Reference Chapter 21.84; Amending The Planned
Development Regulations In Chapter 21.45 To Specify What
Regulations Are Or Are Not Applicable To Housing For Senior
Citizens; Amending Section 21.44.020(A)(9) Of The Parking
Regulations To Increase The Parking Requirement For Housing
For Senior Citizens; And Amending Other Various Regulations
Relating To Housing For Senior Citizens For Clarification And
Consistency.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jean Cameron, 661 7 Corte Real, representing Citizens for Responsible Growth,
presented a summary of the June 9, 2003 City of San Marcos Planning Commission
Meeting regarding Wal-Mart opening a store in San Marcos.
Council Member Hall said he attended the San Marcos Planning Commission meeting
referred to by Ms. Cameron. He said that Wal-Mart would like to open a store off of
Rancho Santa Fe Road. Council Member Hall expressed concern that the increased
traffic will negatively impact the City of Carlsbad.
RECESS:
Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 626 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m. with all
members present.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
5. AB #17,199 - 2003-04 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.
Police Chief Jim Hawks discussed the proposed public safety enhancements.
Fire Chief Kevin Crawford discussed the benefits of participating in the North County
Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (JPA). He said all members would proportionately
share the cost of the JPA.
Jim Elliott, Director of Administrative Services, said that staff proposes to provide the
ability for on-line registration of recreation classes, during the next fiscal year. He
described the proposed link between the City's Document Management System and
the Geographic Information System. Mr. Elliott described the opportunity for the City
to share information with the citizens of Carlsbad through a dedicated television
channel.
Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager, described proposed enhancements to the
Community Service Programs included in the proposed budget.
Lloyd Hubbs, Director of Public Works, described City Maintenance and
Environmental Management as addressed in the proposed budget.
Sandra Holder, Community Development Director, described the Connecting
Community Place and Spirit Program. She also described the land use strategy for
the South Carlsbad Coastal Redevelopment Area (Planning Area No. 3).
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Ms. Gerhardt continued with the Power Point presentation and reviewed other funds
that are included in the City’s proposed budget.
Ms. Gerhardt also reviewed the recommended fee changes.
Ms. Gerhardt said that staff is recommending that Council set aside $35 million in
Fiscal Year 2003 for future use of the Proposition C Projects (swimming pool
complex, trails linkages and open space, City/Safety Training Facility and Cannon
Road East of College-Reach 4).
Ms. Gerhardt explained Council’s options for tourism promotion. She said that
Council direction would be requested at the June 17‘h Council Meeting regarding the
budget and provider for tourism promotion.
Ms. Gerhardt said that four requests were received outside of the Community
Activity Grant Program process (Artsplash, Barrio Fiesta, Agua Hedionda Lagoon
Foundation, and Palomar Shuttle). She reviewed Council’s options for these funding
requests.
In response to Council Member Hall, Ms. Hildabrand said the Coastal Commission is
currently reviewing the golf course project. She said that staff would return to
Council to request direction regarding funding, when the Coastal Commission has
approved Habitat Management Plan.
In response to Council Member Hall, Lee Rautenkranz, Director of Information
Systems, explained the benefit and projected cost savings associated with the on-
line registration software proposed for the Parks and Recreation Department.
In response to Council Member Hall, Mr. Mannen described the type of
programming that can be used on the television channel dedicated for City use.
In response to Council Member Packard, Ms. Hildabrand said she would provide
Council with information regarding unfunded mandate program costs at the June
1 7‘h Council Meeting.
In response to Council Member Packard, Carl Pope, Aquatics Supervisor, described
the aquatics program revenues.
In response to Council Member Packard, Cynthia Haas, Economic Development
Manager, said that approximately 95% of the Carlsbad Convention & Visitors’
Bureau’s (CCVB) budget is provided by the City of Carlsbad. She noted that CCVB
has received in-kind services and funds from other sources.
In response to Council Member Kulchin, Police Chief Hawks described the number
of officers on his staff, the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program and the Off-
Road Law Enforcement Program.
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Council Member Kulchin requested additional publicity for the telephone number of
the Storm Drain Hotline.
Mayor Lewis gave a brief overview of the State’s budget deficit and said the impact
to cities is not known at this time. Mayor Lewis said that the items involved in
Proposition C (the swimming pool complex, trail linkages and open space,
City/Safety Training Facility, and Cannon Road East of College-Reach 4) can not be
builtlacquired simultaneously and will take time to plan and build.
Ken Bricker, 5225 Frost Avenue, President of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon
Foundation, requested $90,000.00 in funding for the Lagoon Discovery Center. He
explained that the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation has received in-kind services
and funds from various sources.
Bob Ingersoll, 6731 Follette, President of Carlsbad Pop Warner, said that sports
generate income and should be encouraged. He requested more times and
facilities for his group.
Larry David, 7042 El Fuerte Street, submitted and reviewed his correspondence
regarding the need to build the aquatic complex in a single phase immediately. Mr.
David’s correspondence is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.
Karen Merrill, 6901 Quail Place, Apartment C, said she was speaking on behalf of
Diane Nygaard, who represents Preserve Calavera. Ms. Merrill distributed and
reviewed “Survey: 2001/02 General Fund Budget” from the California Society of
Municipal Finance Officers (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Ms. Merrill spoke of
the importance of preserving open space in the Calavera area. She said that $10
million from the City of Carlsbad’s Reserve Budget should be used for open space
and trails.
Shelley Hayes Caron, a resident of the Marron Adobe, distributed a newspaper
article, “Preservation of Waterfall is a Priority” which was published in the San Diego
Union-Tribune on June 8, 2003 (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). She spoke of the
importance of preserving the Buena Vista Creek Area and open space.
Carolyn Martus, 3685 Harding Street, representing North County Open Space Coalition,
spoke of the need for preserving open space. She said they are requesting that $10
million in the budget be set aside for open space acquisition.
In response to Council, Ken Price, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained how the
field use is allocated for youth and adult sports. He said the synthetic turf in Poinsettia
Park will increase the number of days that the field can be used. Mr. Price said that the
participation in adult sports has not increased over the past four years.
Mr. Price responded to Council’s questions and discussed the use and maintenance of
the ball fields within Carlsbad used for organized sports.
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Mayor Pro Tem Finnila noted that the requests for funding from the Community Activity
Grant exceed the balance of the fund. She suggested that the Council Subcommittee
review the guidelines for allocating funding from the Community Activity Grant.
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila expressed concern regarding the timing for the discussion of
Proposition C items in relation to the adoption of the City's budget. She also said that
an Open Space Committee should have a well-defined purpose.
John Cahill, Municipal Projects Manager, said that the data regarding the swimming
complex has been compiled in a written report that will be distributed to Council prior to
the June 17'h Council Meeting.
Mayor Lewis said that he had met with people interested in preserving open space.
Council discussion ensued regarding that Council is trying to balance the needs of the
community within the confines of the budget. Council noted that the core city services
in Carlsbad would continue without interruption, while other cities are struggling with
their own budget challenges.
Council Member Hall concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Finnila that the process for the
Community Activity Grant should be reviewed.
After discussion, Council concurred to schedule a Council Workshop on June 18,2003
to discuss Proposition C items.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council accepted the
report on the 2003-04 Operating Budget, Review of Fees and
Charges for Services and scheduled the public hearing for June 17,
2003.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
6. AB #17.200 - HOUSING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-1 47 appointing Margaret Schraml to the
Carlsbad Housing Commission.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
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COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Member Hall said he attended the June gth San Marcos Planning Commission
and Carlsbad residents gave an excellent presentation regarding potential impacts to
the City of Carlsbad from the proposed San Marcos WaI-Mart.
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila said the Coastal Commission would make a final review of
Carlsbad’s Habitat Management Plan on June 12, 2003.
Mayor Lewis gave an update on water issues.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of June IO, 2003 was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Janice Breitenfeld, CMC
Deputy City Clerk