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Home My WebLink About2003-08-19; City Council; Minutes (2)MINUTES MEETING OF : DATE OF MEETING: AUGUST 19,2003 TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Absent : Hall. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin and Packard. INVOCATION : Mayor Lewis offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Kulchin led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, minutes of the following meetings were unanimously approved as presented: Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 5, 2003. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 5, 2003. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Finnila, Council affirmed the action of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #IO, as follows: AYES: - NOES: None. ABSENT: Hall. Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin and Packard. WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING: Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this Meeting. I. AB #17,283 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the City Treasurer’s report on City investments as of June 30, 2003. August 19,2003 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 2 2. AB #17,284 - REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS. Council accepted the City Treasurer’s report on City investments as of July 31 , 2003. 3. AB #17,285 - CHESTNUT AVENUE PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 3851. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-220, accepting the construction of the Chestnut Avenue Parkway improvements as complete, and authorizing the approval of additional change order and contingency funds, and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds appropriately. 4. AB #17,286 - REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SOUTH AGUA HEDIONDA INTERCEPTOR SEWER, TRUNK 1 E - PROJECT NO. 3828. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-221 , approving the Reimbursement Agreement with The Terraces at Sunny Creek, LLC, for the construction of the South Agua Hedionda Interceptor Sewer, Trunk 1 E improvements. 5. AB #17,287 -AGREEMENT FOR SENIOR CENTER MEAL SERVICES. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-222, accepting the proposal and awarding the agreement to Delstaab Inc., “A Taste of Europe”, for meal preparation services for the Carlsbad Senior Center. 6. AB #17.288 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT CANNON ROAD AND CAR COUNTRY DRIVE - PROJECT NO. 3906-1. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-223, accepting bids and awarding the contract to T&M Electric, Inc., for the construction of the traffic signal at Cannon Road and Car Country Drive. 7. AB #17,289 - QUITCLAIM OF CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT - CARLSBAD TRACT - 92-03. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-224, approving the quitclaim of an existing slope and temporary construction easement across a portion of CT 92-03. 8. AB #17,290 -VACATE A PORTION OF DOCENA ROAD - STREET VACATION 01-06. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-225, summarily vacating a portion of Docena Road, STV 01 -06. 9. AB #17,291- GRANT DEED OF EASEMENT -ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBERS 156-301-11 AND 156-301-14. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-226, granting an easement to San Diego Gas and Electric Company for public utility purposes over a portion of APN 156-301- 11 and 156-301-14. IO. AB #17,292 - GRANT DEED OF EASEMENT - ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER 21 5-020-1 5. Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2003-227, granting an easement to San Diego Gas and Electric Company for public utility purposes over a portion of APN 215-020- 15. August 19,2003 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: None. PUBLIC HEARING: 1 1. AB #I 7,293 - AT&T WIRELESS, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03-22. Mayor Lewis announced that this public hearing would be continued to September 9, 2003 so that a full Council could be present. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. and asked if anyone would like to speak on this matter who could not return on September 9, 2003. Chris Wahl, 7022 Draper Avenue, San Diego, representing AT&T Wireless, said that between now and September gth, he would organize neighborhood meetings. Don Brill, 333 Fosca Street, asked what method Mr. Wahl would use to contact the neighbors. In response to Council, Mr. Wahl said that he has the list of people who spoke at previous Council Meetings. He said that he would also contact Monica Janowik, who would notify neighbors. Mr. Wahl offered his cell and office telephone numbers and invited those who were interested in the dates of the neighborhood meetings to call him. ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council continued this public hearing to September 9, 2003. AYES: Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin and Packard. ~ NOES: None. ABSENT: Hall. ADJOURNMENT TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Mayor Lewis adjourned to the Special Meeting of the Municipal Water District Meeting at 6:13 p.m. with all members present, except Board Member Hall. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING President Lewis adjourned to the remainder of the City Council Meeting at 6:14 p.m. with all members present, except Council Member Hall. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS: 12. AB # 17,294 - PRESENTATION FROM THE CITY OF ENCINITAS. Maggie Houlihan, Deputy Mayor, City of Encinitas, made a Power Point presentation regarding the potential joint acquisition, between the City of Carlsbad and the City of Eninitas, of property for open space/habitat conservation purposes. The Power Point presentation is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. August 19,2003 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 4 David de Cordova, Principal Planner, City of Encinitas, reviewed details of the proposal. Doug Gibson, Wetlands Engineer and Executive Director, San Elijo Lagoon Foundation, reviewed a document entitled “Wetlands Recovery Project Grant” (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Discussion ensued regarding cost related issues regarding the proposal. Mr. Gibson noted that the Wildlife Agencies have concurred that wildlife crossing is not required on the property included in proposal set forth by the City of Encinitas. In response to Council, Ray Patchett, City Manager, suggested that Council refer this matter to staff for further investigation. Council Member Kulchin said that although she felt the partnership was a good idea, she had financial questions and wanted to make sure that the lagoon is protected. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila concurred and said she would like staff to review Encinitas’ proposal. Council concurred to direct staff to consider the proposed joint acquisition between the City of Carlsbad and the City of Encinitas of the 51.71 acres on both sides of La Costa Avenue. (Correspondence dated August 19, 2003 from Fred C. Sandquist, Secretary, Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation regarding support for Carlsbad’s participation with the City of Encinitas to acquire property for open space/habitat conservation purposes is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.) Mayor Lewis declared a recess at 650 p.m. Council reconvened at 655 p.m. with all members present, except Council Member Hall. DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORT: 13.AB #17,295 - PRESENTATION FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Jan Sobel, Chief Executive Officer, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, made a Power Point presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Tim Hunter, Aero West Insurance and Chairman of the Survey Committee, reviewed the results of the 2002 McClellan-Palomar Airport Survey (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). In response to Council, Mr. Hunter said that the survey results had been presented to the Palomar Airport Advisory Board. Mr. Hunter described the service provided out of Palomar Airport. Mayor Pro Tem Finnila spoke of the economic vitality that Palomar Airport brings to the community. She reported that a new terminal, additional hangars and restaurant are planned for the future at Palomar Airport. In response to Mayor Lewis, Mr. Hunter said that the Chamber of Commerce is an advocate of the general aviation group using Palomar Airport. August 19,2003 Carlsbad City Council Meeting Page 5 Council expressed appreciation to Ms. Sobel and Mr. Hunter for their presentation and concurred to accept the report. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to attend, and may be participating in the following events: Thursday, August 28, 2003 - 11:OO a.m. Chamber of Commerce State of the City Event Four Seasons Resort Aviara 71 00 Four Seasons Point Carlsbad, California Wednesday, August 20,2003 - 11 :00 a.m. Council Workshop Faraday Center 1635 Faraday Avenue, Room 173A Carlsbad, California COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS: -None. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: - None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: - None. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2003 was adjourned at 7:16 p.m. 1 City gerk Janice Breitenfeld, CMC Deputy City Clerk